Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1897-06-17

ottotr tHS NaaA11' - ttAI<1 upon her
brow.
should, indeed, he very happy 10
meet nv little friend Aetna, whoever he
may be. and truly sympathize with him
for the loss OF his pet Nv dear Young
friend. the word orphan" is deeply inn
pressed upon my heart. For I. too. am
responsible for number Of dear orphans
in this cold world, and myself never
knew a mothers care You write 4 good
letter and seem very bright boy Tn
Gle n thinks he viii have 10 make You
one of his leaders. hoping that it will
not be long before You will have the
pleasure Of taking peep At your great
big folks
The angel of death has been quits fire.
quent in his visits among us within the
past few weeks Death win come 10 us
all sooner or later. II visits the young
and robust as well rs the aged and in
firm. II defies all human skill. II smiles
at the weakness Of all human power: all
the efforts of nature and mind cannot
avert for an instant the appointed death
stroke which sewers from the living.
This. my young readers, nay be the most
valuable of all lessons, for il il well to
keep in view the end as we travel through
life's journey. We have an example i'm
the great Charles Of Carroilton, who.
u Is said, remarked late in the evening
of his life, that his greatest consolation
was that of having practised his religious
duties throughout his whole life. He
lived honored and respected by all
died in the fullness of his years-and
lives today in the hearts of his country
men. My little friends, today has its
yesterdays, its tomorrows, and oft the
joys of its yesterdays are but something
tn be sorry for, but the concealed comforts
of the morrow smiles and bids us cheer.
and the past is forgotten II seems that
the Great Creator makes the human
heart plaything in order To test its
love. Let US hope to meet the dear ones
In the land of the indebted where Joy
after JOY reigns supreme and where sor-
row is unknown
Here they come We; we we Same
old song of last summer-neyer speak
ing of themselves aione-always we. we.
mean those untiring collectors now
upon their rounds, presenting their bills
here and there, regardless of persons,
rpcpivinU "A slam nr a o,rs. -. .,s..,... H..
both in payment thereof They are
faithful officials They go on from house
to house, everywhere ut all times.
They just as soon offer Insult to injury
as not. 1t is all the same with them.
I'll present my bill or die is their mot
to-" Now, my little readers, find out for
yourselves who are those very blunt
folks, and ask some wise friend why
such unpleasant companions ever exist
ell and whether they were included in
the trials of Holy Job.
The old folks and children have taken trip
to the land OF Nod. the chickens are still upon
the roost and all is quiet around the household.
Whip There now; the old cat has got him.
Poor whippoorwiil . Never finished his song
Well. l don't suppose that the glow-worm had
anything to do with his fate. He is not very
handsome bird.
The wheat harvest Is near at hand and seye-
raj rev binders have been purchased in this
section. The farmers hcreabout are expect
ing good results. Oats, believe, so far as
nave seen, are a failure. Corn crops are be-
ginning TO show up. The Mckinley worm, rs
some call il, IL still troublesome in tobacco.
Capt. Peason, we hear. is much pleased it'll
the results from pea culture so far susque-
hanna Is quite busy place now. From 10 to
100 hands are employed i'm the packing house
and perhaps as many more for the field work.
Despite the cold April blast notice that there
Is considerable fruit on the trees throughout
our section. Fish are plentiful. such rs grunt-
ers. some of them weighing from II 10 lbs
You can get u very nice bunch for - cents.
The old steamer st. Mary's. like q new bride
decked in her beautiful white robes. Is again
upon her regular rounds We wonder IL these
entertainments are still going on.
We hear very little of politics hereabout.
Deep rivers move with silent majesty. There
must be something out. What's the matter
with James A. Watts Esq, for the next sher-
in of 81. Mary's county, Who can show bet
ter recordl He had his defeat-hc bore IL
manly-and much credit Is due him for the
good order that now prevails within our hun
dreds. Such u man could not fail TO make
good sheriff.
Mrs. Fannie Wise, of baltimore. Is the guest
OF Mrs. Dominick Hayden. We suppose that
the county will soon he throngsG with city
folk, as old master Sol IL getting himself ready
for business.
MANY of cur farmers. have paid their annual
visit to baltimore and several Others are pre-
pairing for the same. We think that they
might form themselves into a committee of
ways and means, in order tn wait upon broth
er Mckinley. and politely request him 80 take
care OF his worms, and last, but no. least. his
people also. IL he don't
Perhaps up in Nebraska. close by the mill.
There lives u little Moses who'll do the peoples
will.
Just four years to come. quite late in the FALL
There'll be an entertainment and well call IL
Moses's ball.
Take care of yourselves. my little friends: I
have few more lessons in store for you yet.
UNCLE NED.