Saint Mary's beacon., 1899-12-07

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Flattererl Wsil, really We do not
think that We essay 20 crafty the vanisy
OF any person. Without vain-gIory We
know that obsequleusness Il not--csn-
mot be--any part OF our make up. We
indulge the opinion that it is too late 10
say nice things about persons and neigh
oors after they are dead; 90 We say these
things about them wkssle they are living.
they win appreciate Il and. forsooth, is
will be like ztrewing flowers along their
paths.
Every right thinking man In Sc. Ini-
go's district h 'on the side Of the Beers.
That the South African Republic
leads In gold production no doubt causes
England TO wish TO find some pretext
to wage war with the unoffending Afri-
kanders. Gold has potential influence
for good or evil, and 81, e,2is,a5s In one
year arouses the cupidity of the .'Great
mother over the Sea-"
Schools are progressing well. Say
boys and girls. doctors tell us that cases
Of infection that could be accounted for
In no other way have been explained by
the fingers as Q vehicle. In handling
books, states, pencils, etc, there may Be
chances Of picking up germs of diph-
theris. etc. Wash ycur hands before
eating. Do not forget this simple and
well-timed advice. Il 10 sanitary ordi.
nance IS well as an ordinance Of good
manners.
More large porkers and some of them
tip the beam at 8l2, 20i, etc. BENJAMIN
Campbell, coiored. of Tick Neck. killed
four young hogs which averaged 1884 lbs.
We notice that few (not few) ofIice
seeks are TO seen In the district. II we
mistake not Aristotle was accustomed to
tell his students that the first thing I'm
oratory was action. The democrats with
the assistance of the Independent vote
were successful in eiecting their county
ticket. We know that number Of In
dependents worked hard 10 defest the
Republican ticket and although we know
as much about the "dark ways" Of poll
ticians as the COW that jumped over the
moon, we assert here that J. Frank
Dunbar. Esqr., should receive recogni-
tion Of some kind. He would make an
efficient constable or sherif's deputy
That accurate and memorable bowler.
old time, viii show-verify-that we are
not wrong in our prediction. Mr.. Dun
bar did downright, earnest hard work
for the success Of the democratic ticket.
His motto was action early and late.
The entertainment which took place
at Woodlawn, 20th. ultimo. for the ben
eft Of Sc. Michael's church. was o sue
cess. About $50 net was realized.
Thanksgiving was . spring like day.
Butterflies were seen among the flowers
and grasshoppers gracefully poised in
air. The familiar chirp Of crickets were
heard at night.
Messrs. Burch. Cullison. Raley, Penn
broke and Richardson we're out the bet.
ter part Of the list, instant, but their dogs
afsaAC1 w @s@As - kVAs nOW CM&0ECU
since the time when the Ark and the
Dove crossed the mouth Of the Pelham
mok and anchored near the village Of
Yoocomico Indians. Then, 1884, wolves
and foxes were more numerous than
hares are TO day. OIL Mercy Pshaw I
why, it IL the growl Of Q neighbor's dog,
and not the vault like bark or yelp of .
wolf. How relieved! We are 265 years
removed from the time mentioned.
There was Mass at the Catholic church,
Tall Pine. 8rd instant. Those who at
tend church are not impervious TO the
teachings Of their good ministers. Rev.
Mr.. Greek preached at Friendship II. Z.
Church on the same day. His sermon
was replete with wholesome advice.
What beautiful nightsl Really ws
are forcibly reminded Of the theory Of
Eudoxus whenever We cast our eyes
heavenward during bright star light
night. The sum and substance of this
philosophers theory was. the heavenly
bodies are set, like gems, in hollow.
transparent, crystal globes. which are 80
pure that they do not obstruct our view,
while they revolve around the earth.
Soon she will be running high In the
heavens, and, although it would require
many fall moons TO produce . day -
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