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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08
st. Mary's Church, Marlboro, xa.

st. Mary's Church, Upper Marlboro,
Nd, was dedicsted with imposing cere-
monies last Sunday week by his Emf
hence Cardinal Gibbons. Ire Rev. DIR.
Stafford delivered remarkably eloquent
and logical sermon on the "Infallibility
of the Church" The new church is 100
by G6 feet and is handsomely finished on
exterior and interior. 1t is divided into
nave and side aisles, which are separated
by iron columns supporting the Gothic
arches. The roof forms the ceiling and
is artistically constructed. The church
has 12 large stained glass windows on
each side end n number of smaller ones
in the clear story. The pews which will
seat 900 are oak and are not Only hand
some but comfortable. The church is a
credit not only to the parish, but to the
archdiocese and is an ornament to the
native town of the illustrious Archbish-
op Carroll. 1t cost only $4,000 and is a
beautiful brick structure.
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Correspondence of the Beacon

ST.. ISTGo's, June 1, 1899.
Messrs. Editors I'll attended Mass at
st. Inigo's Church on Sunday, May 2Sth,
and was somewhat surprised when /
heard member of the congregation say
the Mass to be solemnized was to be a
high one; as such Mass requires talent,
such as is not often met with in country
churches. But the choir, l, by chance,
had the pleasure of hearing on last Sun
day but one. would do honor to any
church in any place. be it in city or
country.
The choir was composed of Miss Daisy
Bohanan, organist, who also assisted in
the vocal; Miss Cirley and Miss Sulli-
vane, from st. Mary's Seminary; Miss
Claggett, from Kent county, and Misses
Katie Railey and Annie Williams, from
St. Inigo's.
Miss Cirley and Miss Sullivane, though
the former is y non Catholic. most gen.
erously offered to assist Miss Bohanan
in making the singing success, they
having heard how hard she had labored
to raise nice choir at that church; and
for this kind act they received the unan-
imous praise of the congregation upon
their singing as well as the yood wishes
for their charity.
The Rev. Father gave his flock good
sermon, which, if taken home and chewed
ri 4.
tardy fervent and the righteous even
better. The Pastor, in the course of his
remarks, eulogized the singing, as well
he may.
In concluding my remarks, will say
that would kindly and heartily thank
any one of the members of St. Inigo's
congregation to notify me when they ex-
pect to celebrate another such Mass, as
] would like to be In their midst.
Yours, Be
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08

A new pest, heretofore not known in
this State, has appeared in Southern Ma
ryland, and growers of peas are very
apprehensive lest It should spread and
prove very destructive to their crops.
The pest made its appearance on farm
in St. Mary's county. Prof. johnson
stated these insects are very dangerous
and hard tocombat, being suckers, and
biters. The insects cluster on the un-
der side of the leaf only, and when they
attack it curls down over them, afford
ing protection, and making it impossi-
BILE to reach them by spraying with poi
sons. When the tiny pests first appear
they have no wings, but soon as the leaf
becomes overcrowded wings begin to
sprout. and they take flight to another
plant. They multiply with great rapid
itY, and unless checked viii spread and
do untold damage.-Mdrl6oro' Gazette.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08

| The surrounding mansions and the
distant views disappear as natures cur
tain becomes the more densely spread.
Variety, little friends, they say is the
spice OF life, and Is what we need. How
wisely has Infinite Wisdom seasoned and
favored al things in accordance with
the varietyof senses with which man is
endowed. We should die Of morotony
were it otherwise. How soon the liitle
child tires Of bis toy. and how soon the
most delightful melody becomes distaste-
full TO the sense OF hearing. The joys Of
life are not sufficient 20 eli the cup of
bliss Nature, with all its beauty and
magnifcence, fails 30 al the measure.
We enter life as an exile In strange
land-like an estray from the fold-wan-
dering through It's fearful wales, twist
ing. turning, hunting. searching for
what we never find Reason dawns but
to open the gates OF discomfort, to
close till the stream of life shall cease
its murmuring. God, the Almgh Crea-
tor. playing, as. it were, with His own
creation to test It's love. "All this will
give unto thee" 6c., were but as idle
words in the ears of Him who gave proof
and drank the cup of bitterness. So
great is the capacity of the immortal
part of man, that all the wealth and joys
imaginable could not ill its space. One
short moment of true contentment and
perfect resignation isworth more than
all the treasures OF earth combined.
Well, little readers, the pea harvest is
open and it is busy scene round about
the farms and packing house at Susque-
hanna. A considerable acreage has been
planted in tomatoes and tobacco also in
our section since the recent showers.
Uncle Ross is still at lis post defying
competition in tomato plants. Mr.. Daw-
SON has been very success ul ia raisiag
tomato plants ''broad cast" has finished
planting and plants left over ITO burn,
1t is also said that he Las the finest crop
of wheat and clover since he has been
in the county. We believe there will
JSN D~ 0hCAaBC CAOp Vi huCdS
throughout this section.
The horse ran off with Mr.. 10 Rose on
Wednesday evening last, the buggy be-
ing smashed in pieces and Mr.. r. badly
hurt. He was unable to reach the boat
without assistance
We are sorry to report the death of
Mr.. Henry A. Wise, of Baltimore, form
erly of st. Mary's county. His remains
were brought down on the steamer ST.
Mary's on Wednesday last and deposited
in old st. Nicholas graveyard. Wesup-
pose his age was about sixty. Several
of his comrades in the late unpleasant
ness assisted as pall-bearers. MIR. w.
was great sufferer for many years, SUBJ
ject to many ills and ails, which he bore
with Christian fortitude. He was man
steadfast in his principles and could not
be tossed about by every wind of politi-
cal doctrine, and was equally so in the
faith in which he believed and lived and
died. May his soul rest in peace U. n
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08

The w. c. r. q expect to hold par
Tor meeting at sac home Of Mrs. Pether-
bridge, Charlotte Hall. on Saturday
afternoon, the 10th instant, then have !.
public meeting in the School Hall. be-
ginning at 8 p. IN. 10 which everybody
Is invited. Tue 18th, 18th, aud 18th,
they viii be in the vicinity of Budd's
Greek, and Mechanicsville, but for want
OF definite information cannot be more
explicit While At Budd's Greek. the
ladies will be the guests of AIRS. Jane
Bunting. June f4th and 18th, they viii
be in Leonardtown, the guests of Capt.
Lawrence, holding public meeting on
the 14th. and parlor meeting on the Is.
On the 10th they 90 to Valley Lee where
they are to be entertained by Mrs. j.
Bean Tippett. That evening public
meeting viii be held at Hotel Milburn,
at O'clock, and at the same hour on the
nth, Rev. Mr.. Vaughan viii open his
home for parlor meeting to which any
of the friends of the cause Of temperance
are cordially invited. From Valley Lee
II is possible that the party may go to
st. Mary's City, where Mrs. Thomas
Bronze has very cordially invited them.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08
s and 10 Cent stare.

The latest thing in Leonardtown is an
up TO date 3 and 10 cent store. When
ever you come to Leonardtown, don't
fail to so and see the many valuable ar
ticles you can buy for aud 10 cents.
You will be surprised. The store is in
charge of Miss Daisy Longmore and un-
der the personal management of Mr.. +.
Q. Morgan. Don't fail to give Miss
Daisy a call.
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written for the Beacon.l
INDEPENDENCE.

Last Sunday eve just before sun down,
A gentleman passed through cur town.
He'd black moustache and eyes Of blue.
In nice new buggy with harness. too.
Right down to Rs he did go
Then back again through Chaptico.
with little girl about fourteen,
No doubt the fairest he'd ever seen.
Now. to make my story right and good,
III have TO so up to the Longwood.
And stop awhile ut . cottage where,
There dwells lassie with raven hair.
Wac had just bid goodbye to the above gent
With indignation and words wen meant;
Then she donned her Jacket and hat OF blue
And took drive with gentleman true.
OBSERVER.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08

Dir. p. Ketcham of Pike City, CAL,
says: During my brothers late sick
ness from sciatic rheumatism, Chsmber-
lain's Pain Balm was the only remedy
that gave him any relief. Many others
have testified TO the prompt relief from
pain which this liniment affords. For
sale by William +. Greenwel & Son,
Leonardtown, and all country stores.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08
FOR SALE.

BRIDGE FARM, 100 ACRES, .me
ID adioins Leonardtowa. Cheap. 6{Y
FROGS MARSH FARM on st. -
Mary's river. 10 ACRES. Splendid
improvements Cheap. Entry now, or
for rent. Offers received by
III. II. STEPHENS,
230 Stricken Street, Baltimore.
May 1S-tf.
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Dissolution of CO. Partnership.

The co-partnership heretofore exist
ing between ms nader tbe firm name M
g. II. BREWER e CO. at Hillville. ST
Mary's county, is this day dissolved by
mutual consent. G.. II. BREWER.
VIM. +. BREWER
May 25-3t. HIllville, Nd
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08

Charles A. Heard will give prompt
attention TO any Clock or Watch re-
pairing which may be intrusted 60 him,
at his residence near the Giebe School
Post Office address, Red Gate.
May IL 1870
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08
How To
Gain Iesh

Persons have been known TO
gain a pound q day by taking
an ounce of SCOTS EMUL-
SION. II is strange, but it cltel.
happens.
Somehow the ounce produces
the pound; it seems to start IT,
digestive machinery goihg PEE.
erly. so that the patient Is al :
to digest and absorb his Q. dinaf
food. which he could rot % / :.
fore. and that IS The way ihs e2;n
Is made.
A certain amount of fish IS
necessary for health; II you have
not got It you can get Il by
taking
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08

- Binder Irvine can't be bought in
Baltimore as cheap as viii furnish IL.
WM. A. LoxER.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08

s8~ Go TO VIM. A. Loker for your
binding Irvine, and 60 at once. You
will save money by promptness. It i.
likely to advance
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Get Your Choice.

Mrs. L. A. Jones, has Just returned
from Baltimore with beautiful assort-
ment of Spring and Summer Goods.
Millinery, Dress Goods in all the new
ess fancies, Notions aud everything that
is pretty and stylish. tJygg
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08

PARTIES wishing 20 list their lands with the
LAND s IMMIGRATION CO. Of Baifl-
E1ore. cen do so by calling on the undersigned.
J0. ". MORGAN.
May k-fft County Agent.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08
Seom's f!naIsLen

You VIII find u jast . useful IN stunrna
As In winter. and Il you ass ihrNins ucca
Il don't stop because the weather 5 warn.
SOC. and sf.oc, ali druggists.
scoTT 9 EowssE cssaisiz Ns~ yssk.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08

sB You can buy Binder Irvine at Lo.
ker's cheaper thar in Baltimore.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08
LU I'll B e r.

will keep constantly on band at Leonard
town wharf a full supply OF
BOARDS, SCANTLING.
WEATHER BOARDING. FLOORING.
PALlNGS, DRESSED BOARDS.
SHiNGLES. &C.. sc.
All orders for Lumber, Doors. SASH Laths
Lime and Hair promptly attended 90.
EE TERMS. CASH.
1ulv i--.fs J0G ~ NEAL
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1899-06-08

ST: GEORGES, with an elegant hearst
and full stock Of collins, and caskets,
also having now the shop at GREAT
MILLS in our possession with a full
stock OF collins and caskets of The latest
style kept always on hand, we are pre-
pared to serve funerals from either shop
at shortest notice and upon the most
reasonable terms. All orders quickly
and neatly attended to.
In connection with our undertaking al
CHEAT MILLS, the Blaci .anith and
Wneelwright work will b carried oc
and promptly attended to
LEWIS T. CLARKE Il BRO,
Oct 1T
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-01-07
She Thought He Was Dead.

Maginnis had been i'll for some
time, and, like great many inva-
lids, he was somewhat irritable, and
when things failed to meet his APP
prevail the next unfortunate who
came within range was pretty apt to
be reminded of it in way far more
forcible than polite. He fingered in
this condition for several weeks,
daily growing weaker, but still hold
ing his own sufficiently to make
things lively and more or less in
teresting for those about him.
Finally one day when the family
doctor called he met the long suffer-
ing Mrs. Maginnis coming out of
the sickroom, and, rubbing his
hands, he cheerily remarked: "Ah,
good morning, Mrs. Maginnis! How
is our patient today?'
"It's dead the poor mon is, Dim
afther thinkin, Hivin rist his sowl!"
was the resigned reply.
"You think he is dead? Don't
you know whether he is or not?"
demanded the doctor.
"Not for shure," responded Mrs.
Maginnis briskly, "but thin be be-
thrays livery symptom of it. / wint
into his room jist now, and he
didn't t'row anything at mellon
don Tit-Bits.
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EHnVC cVIN ecALP end HAIR BeauHded
UnDI q .Ohlit CuEICuRA Soar.
A Big Boiled Dinner.

Cooks in large hotels and board
ing houses may think they get up
meals on q big scale, but when it
comes to wholesale cookery the little
village OF Liss, on The London and
Southwestern railway, England, sur
passes them all.
At barbecue held there not long
ago an OK was boiled, not roasted,
whole, and this is how it was done:
A large hole was dug in the
ground and lined with brick. In
side this tank large enough to hold
the OK WAS built. The carcass was
then lowered into the tank, having
first been placed in case formed
by heavy crossbars. to which chains
were attached. Pulleys from q
scafoldingsdbove were used to raise
and lower the OK.
Many vegetables, such as carrot,
onions, cabbage and potatoes, were
boiled with the meat. The boiling
required seven hours.-Portland
Transcript.
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Epigrams.
Trouble gets into many home

Trouble gets into many home
BY means of a night lAlchkcy.
Any man possessing stout heart
and good liver can be hero.
The man who tiles to make the
best OF it seldom gets the worst of
l..
Time oes TO cheat the hand,'
and the leader Of the band beats
time.
When man is getting on well,
we, usually mean be is getting well
of.
A mans religion represents his
intellectual rather than bis moral
standard.
It makes 4 difference whether you
call a man "brick" or a @gold
brick"
One soon forgets the charm OF a
dimple in q cheek alongside OF
sharp tongue.
The donkey is sure that all voices
except his own are more or less out
OF tune.
There is but one truth and 10000
falsehoo1s, hence truth is easier to
tell.
There is doubt as to the De
Bergerac nose being the most strik-
ing feature of the play.
Be careful not only of the COM.
pany you keep, but also of the COM
pany your company keeps.
Poverty is sent to us as lamp
wherevith to find our true friends
when the world grows dark.
More men are assassinated with
mortgages and grocers' lbills than
with knives and plstols.-L. A. w.
Bulletin.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-01-07

Disease is great and treacherous ocean.
Man ever stands upon its shore and gazes
out over its calm surface without thought
of danger. It ticks his feet-it advances
and recedes almost playfiilly--but all the
same 1t will crack his bones and eat him,
and wipe the crimson foam from its jaws
as if nothing had happend, as it has been
doing ever since the world began.
man who care1essly saunters along the
shore of the insatiate sea of disease, will
some day encounter a great storm in the
form of some fatal malady and will be en-
quilted. Because man does not have to go
to bed when he suffers from trivial indi-
gestion, because he does not have to give
up work when he gets nervous and cannot
sleep at night, because he can still force
down an unsatisfactory meal when he is
suffering from loss of appetite, because by
strong effort he can add column of figures
with aching heads no reason that these
disorders are trihing or to be neglected.
They are the warnings of serious sickness.
A man who promptly needs them, and re-
sorts to the right remedy, will speedily re-
cover his usual health The man who neg
lects them will find that he is in the grip
of consumption, some nervous disorder, or
some other dread malady, due to improper
or insufficient nutrition. DR.. Pierces
Golden Medical Discovery is the best of
all medicines for men and women who suf-
fer In this way. 1t restores the lost appe
tite, facilitates the flow of digestive juices,
invigorates the liver, purihes and enriches
the blood and tones and builds up the
nerves. 1t cures % per cent of all chronic,
bronchial. throat and lung affections, and
IS an unfailing remedy for nervous prostra-
ton Medicine dealers sell it.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-01-07
She Committed Suicide.


Mrs. F. G. Doe, at Watkins, left
this letter: "My husband-Forgive
me if I cause you trouble, but suf-
fer SO. You do not know what
these long, wakeful, wretched nights
are to me, and I am SO tired darling
the pain will never be better. 1t
is not easy to take my own life, but |
have been sick so long. Goodbye,
my husband, I love you-your wife"
This is but one of the many that
gives up instead of using DIR. Miles
Restorative Neryine, and being
speedily cured of Observation-Disclosures,
Go to A, NJ. Gilbert's and elegant
book and trial bottle free.
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THE OLD oAKEN BUCKET.

1t is said that this famous ballad
was written by Samuel B. Wood
worth, when journeyman printer in
an Office situated at the corner of
Chatham and Chambers streets,
New York. Nearby, in Frankfort
street, was drinking shop, kept by
one Mallory, where Woodwork and
several particular friends used to re-
sort. One afternoon the liquor was
superexcellent, and Woodwork
seemed inspired by it; for, after TAX
ing a draught he set his glass upon
the table, and, smacking his lips; de.
clared that Mallory's eau de vie was
superior to any thing he had ever
tasted.
"No," said Mallory you are mis-
taken, there is one thing far SUPER
Tor to this in the way of drinking
"What ls that" asked Wood
worth obviously.
"The draught of pure, fresh,
spring water, that we used to drink
from the old oaken bucket, that
hung in the we'll, after our return
from the labors Of the field on a sui,
try day in summer"
The tear.drop glistened for mo-
ment in Woodworth's eye True,
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A lawyers Retort.

The greater number OF cases are
tried before judges without juries
and the occupants Of the bench are
accustomed 10 resent an eloquent
appeal as something in the nature
OF an insult to their mental powers.
"Do you think to soften my
heart" sarcastically asked we'll
known chancery Judge when mem
Der of the equity bar, making rare
attempt at rhetoric, drew pathetic
picture of his clients wrongs.
"My lord" replied the council,
who at once recognized tie failure
of his appeal, but was quick to find
success in his retort, II know it is
impossible ~London Globe.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1899-01-07

Mrs. Elverson-Oh, Mrs. Down.
sleigh, I hear that your daughter
Mabel is engaged to Fred Wad.
dington.
Mrs. Downsleigh-Yes; they ex-
pect to be married some time during
the winter. Why, what makes you
look so funny? Do you know any
thing abou. h m?
Mrs. Elverson-Oh, mol Nothing
much 4 was only thinking. Once
when he was boy I heard the min
lister say he expected him to come
to bad end.-Chicago News.
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STAGE FRIGHT.
Actors Have Been Known to Die From
the Malady.


Perhaps the most terrible malsdy
which can attack the actor in the
course OF his performance IS the
peculiar desease known az stage
fright Through its evil effects
strong mn and women have been
known to faint, break down and do
many other queer things, and there
are even on record several cases
of people who have died through
this horrible seizure
Some years ago young novice,
who was to appear for The frst
time, arrived at the theater very
white and shakey. Brandy being
given him. he appeared Slightly
better, but no sooner had he set
foot on the stage than he capped
his hands to his heart with low
cry and fell down dead. The over
whe!ming sensation induced by
stage fright had attacked his heart
and his theatrical career ended thus
even at its beginning.
Quite as CHASTITY was the else of
the young amateur actress who,
strangely enough had never exper-
fenced stage fright when playing
with her fellow amateurs, but who
was sliced with the attack on max
ing her first professional appear
ance, She went through the scene,
aided by the prompter, her eyes
glazed her hands rigid, and when
the exit came it proved her exit
from LIES stage as well as the
mimic boards, for she staggered to
her dressing room and fell into q
comatose state from which she new
er recovered.
Perhaps, however, the most pecc-
liar instance of all was that CT the
veteran performer who had gone
through 80 years of stage work
without experiencing this malady.
One, night, however, he confided
to fellow player that quite
unaccountable nervousness had sud-
denly taken hold of him, and that
he did not think he could ever act
again.
His comrade laughed at the notion
and urged him to go on as usual,
but bis establishment may we'll be
conceived when the poor old player
went on the stage and after making
several vain efforts to speak fell
back and expired The doctor who
made the post norton examination
stated that death was due to failure
of the hearts action, evidently in
duced by the presence of an attack
of stage fright.-Pearson's Weekly;
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Not Good Enough for Her.

did you hear about Samuels?'
asked Mrs. Graymare's husband.
"No, didn I hear about Samuels, y
the lady answered. "lVhen you
have anything to tell, why don't you
tell it2r
Eyes, dear. Well, Samuels was
going home the other night when a
footpad shot at him, and the ball hit
latchkey in Samuels' vest pocket,
and his life was saved. So you see
what good latchkey is"
Indeed! If Samuels had been
going home at reasonable hour, he
wouldn't have met. any footpad.
Secondly, he carried $4,000 insur-
ance, payable to his wife, and if it
had rot been for that key she would
be rich widow now. So if you are
hunting around for a latchkey you
will have to bring home some better
story than that one. That's all. I'm
going to bed now. and out goes the
gas in two ticks. Latchkey indeed"
Pick Me Up.
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ID eserving Praise.

We desire to say to our citizens
that for years We have been selling
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, DR.. Kings New Life Pills
Bucklen's Arnica Salye and Electric
Bitters, and have never handled
remedies that sell as we'll, or that
have given such universal satisfac-
ton. We do not hesitate to guar
antee them every time, and we stand
ready TO refund the purchase price,
If satisfactory results do not follow
their use. These remedies have won
their great popularity purely on
their merits. L. G. Matthaei Drug
gist.