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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-16
Beaconsfield's Advice.

When Lord Beaconsfield was at
the height of his fame, one of his
most ardent supporters in the house
of commons asked as a signal favor
that he might bring his son to
Downing street and that "the great
est man of the age" would give the
boy some wise maxim or word of
counsel which might in after years
be the treasure and guide of his life.
Lord Beaconsfield, old and equity,
groaned, but consented. The proud
papa duly produced young hopeful,
whom the veteran statesman thus
addressed: "My dear young friend,
whatever you do in after life, mind
that you never ask who wrote the
Letters of Junius' or on which side
of Whitehall Charles ]. was behead-
ed. For if you do either of those
things you will be considered a bore,
and that is something too dreadful
for you at your tender age to con-
ceiye."
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-16
Not Her Only Loss.

The Widow Simonds had appear
ed before Squire Benson with one
complaint after another. This time
she accused one of her neighbors of
stealing two ducks.
81 missed them from the duck
pond yesterday" she said plaintive-
1y, "an' this morning, square, I'm
jest as sure as I'm standing here
that ! saw them in Harriet Shaw's
yard. They had a different look
from her own ducks"
"Oh, nonsensew said the squire.
"Mrs. Shaw is as honest as the sun,
and you know it'll Why, I've got
half dozen ducks in my yard this
minute that are exactly like yoursw
"Well, square," said the widow
lugubriously, "these two aren't the
first nor the only ones Tve missed
this summer, but you know l never
was one to make complaints till Pm
sure of my ground"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-16
Sarcastic Advice.

1t CHANGED that one of those in
ludicious persons whose name is
legion on some occasion pressed
through the circle gathered around
Mr.. Browning and incontinently
asked him to explain there and then
q difficult passage in one of his own
poems-a passage where probably
the masterful thoughts elbowed each
other for precedence. Upon my
word, don't know what it means"
said the poet, laughing as he closed
the volume thrust into his hands.
Il advise you to ask the Browning
society They'll tell you all about
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-16
The Lost Diamond.

While feeding a flock of fowls a
Doylestown woman dropped a valu-
able earring, for which the chickens
Immediately made wild dive. The
earring was missing after the scram-
bic was over. and, believing that it
had been swallowed by one of the
chickens, an ak was brought into
service, and one by one the flock of
twenty-seven was decapitated and a
postmortem examination held, with
no results. Later in looking over
the ground the earring was found.
The story abounds with morals,
as it does with feathers.
First. = People with diamonds
shouldn't keep chickens.
Second. = People with chickens
shouldn't wear diamonds.
Third. If you keep chickens,
don't keep an ak.
Fourth.-Don't keep Chickens
Oil City Blizzard.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-16
Racing For a VIII. In sinoapore.

In Singapore the bridegroom
must secure his bride in a race, and
this custom of bride chasing is quite
common throughout southern and
eastern Asia. In Singapore a cir
cular course is marked out, half of
which is traversed by the maiden ere
the word is given for the would be
possessor to 60 in pursuit, III the
hope of overtaking her before she
has thrice compassed the circle.
That achieved, she has no choice
but to take the victor for her lord.
The water chase in canoes, an
other marriage ceremonial of Singa-
pore, is very similar to the foot race,
and both are usually of short dura-
ton, for the fair quarry is only too
willing to be caught.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-16
GreenWell'S Mill.

FLOUR, Meal and Feed on hand
for sale all the time cheap for CASH.
Hereafter, In order 10 avoid hay.
ing 70 keep mill books, all orders
must be accompanied by the cash.
+. +. GREEN WELL.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-16
Saint Hafg $ Beacon.
ORANGES VERSUS WHISKY.
How Q Yeuns Man straIshtened Up
In Order TO Marry.


"There are a number of instances
on record where antidotes to the
whisky habit, though conscientious
" followed, have failed" remarked
an eastern merchant on a visit to
the capital. 'cBut there is one of
the simplest nature, too, that has
been known to cure topers OF all
degrees, which recalls to ME one OF
the worst cases i have ever known,
the case of young man from my
state. He could and did Brink more
whisky to the square inch than any
man / ever heard of-three pints
day was a usual thing. Then sud
denly he swore off. He fell in love
with a girl who would not stand for
such proceedings and made it clear
to him that it was up to him to do
something. lie admitted his weak
ness to her, which everybody else
had known for years, and then and
there swore off for good and all
time, which, of course, nobody else
but the girl believed. The sequel is
that he kept his word, and after
sufficient test they were married.
"He has since told me that to
stop drinking in that abrupt way
nearly killed him and that at times
he was almost crazy, but that he
also knew to break through once
would be the end of his reformation.
Every time the maddening desire
for whisky came he would start
right in and begin to eat oranges
and continue to eat them as long rs
the appetite for whisky lastSi, fire.
quently consuming as many as fif-
teen or twenty oranges day. The
acid quality of the orange ap-
peased the desire for alcohol. This
was ten or twelve years ago, and |
have yet to hear of any regrets upon
the part of the young lady or OF
my friend breaking his promise to
her, but frequently hear that as an
antidote to whisky he suggests a de-
sire to reform and plenty of orange
Juice. "-Washington Post.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-16

Leadbeater's Emulsion of Cod Liver OIL
containing as it does the Hypophosphites
OF Lime and Soda supplies the very
BACKBONE OF TIE BONES
The cod liver oil in this emulsion IL 90
finely separated and mixed with the other
ingredients and so pIes sntly favored that
its nausesting taste IL entirely disguised
and can be perfectly dig, sted by the most
delicate stomach. Leadbeater's Emulsion
Is splendid tonic for cow aIescents and
invslids. For .ughs, colds, bronchitis.
consumotinn, il restores the wasted and
ifritsted tissues so that the system may
throw of the disease.
Ii strengthens the muscles, increases the
weight and enrichee the blood, fortjfyipg
the whole body against the attack Of
disease. Put up in large bottle (usual 81
siz') price SIC. For sale by drug dealers.
Cherry OouPh Cure ought 10 be KEEP.
In every household every d.y in the year 40
a. TO be ready 10 stop Cold or La Grippe
before IL runs into pneumonia. Contains
no morphine or other harmful drugs, be-
ing absolutely p,re ard rl'-sant 20 take
Price 25c. Mad" oD'y ~ T.. \. Lead
bester IL SINS, WLolrrle ID uggists,
Establi,hrh 1872, Aicx""iria. Va
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-16

FER the Lanot&oys
sYes, indeed, I'm givin' it to you
right" said the landlady as she
drove the last nail into sign read
ing, 'fNo Actors Need Apply" "From
this time on no Thespyun gets into
INV housed Lord knows | hain't too
many boarders NOW; but, hard up as
/ am, / amt giyin' shelter 10 any
more stage people. Lands SUI, but
sou wouldn't believe half of it if i
went on to tell you all the worri-
ment and fiurries I'ye had on ac-
count of 'eInl Why, sir, one morn
in was goin' long the hall kinder
absentlike with a dollar bill in my
hand when out jumped young Bus
kin, dagger in his hand and blood
in his eye, and, grabbin' my throat,
tore thaAbill away from me, yelled:
tHarl HARP and disappeared. He
afterward explained as how he was
rehearsin' the star part in Claude
Duval,' but / never got my dollar
back. Then there was that oldish
sort of chap named Bumbooth, who
played Othello when he felt in the
mood for play. Why, bless your
soul, he got to calm the girls Des-
demony and chokin' 'em with pill
lows whenever he caught 'em, so that
they actually was afeared to go into
his room.
"Such a centrastin' lot they was
too! The lady that played the
White Slave was the haughtiest
thing you ever saw, while the wiliun
in Uncle Toms Cabin was that
mild and gentle he used to cry when
he stepped on the eats tail.
81 might have stood it all if a
Teller named Beaten hadn't Dor
rowed $50 to fash in a play he was
in. It's realistic dramy,' he said.
'and we've got to have realism. La
me, but there's the butcherp-kan-
sas City Independent.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-16
A Strange Act Of Faith.

In 1856 the Kaffirs of the Xosa
tribe were converted by a medicine
man, who induced them to slaughter
their cattle and destroy their corn,
promising that new herds, which no
man could number, would on a GER
tain day spring from the soil. They
obeyed his teaching to the letter,
and hideous famine which all but
exterminated the tribe was the nat
ural consequence. Rarely on this
earth has any race enjoyed the ire
mendous exaltation through which
this tribe must have passed before
it perpetrated its stupendous act of
faith.-London Speaker.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-16
Farms TAINTED.

State fun particulars and lowest prices 20
7. DUBOIS. treasurer Maryland Development
Company, Mechanicsville.
March 2l0.ef
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-16
FOR SHERIFF.
Yates & Couch,
Abell's Wharf.

EGGS. POULTRY and FARM PRODUCE tn
ken in trade for goods.
Full Line of GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
NEW STOCK. NEW FIRM and prices TO suit
the times.
Saome 20 IN for bargains.
March H-tff
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-16
The Fish Would Not Wait.

A Scotch laird had an English
man as his guest during the fishing
season. The Englishman, says For
est and Stream, was a novice at the
sport.
One day he hooked a fine salmon
and in his excitement slipped and
fell into the river. The keeper, see
ing that he was no swimmer, hook
ed him with the gait and started to
drag him ashore. The laird called
out:
what are We ABBOTT, Donap? Get
baud o the rod and look tae the
flush. Ma friend can bide q wee, but
the flush Wilma"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-16
Valuable Time Saved.

Slight injuries often disable man
and cause several days loss of time
and when blood poison develops,
sometimes result in the loss OF a
hand or limb. Chamberlain s Pain
Balmis an antiseptic liniment. When
applied to cuts, bruises and burns
it causes them to heal quickly and
without maturation, and prevents
any danger of blood poison. For
sale by VIM. F. Greenwich. Leonard
town.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-16

Collins and Caskets, latest styles,
always on hand and furnished at
shortest notice and at lowest prices
for cash.
Three Hearses always on hand.
Horseshoeing, 81 cash.
In connection with my Black
smith and Wheelwright department,
| am prepared to build Carts, Wag-
ons, Buggies, &c, at low prices.
Repairing, Painting and Trimming.
j. A. DILLOW,
June 2l-tf. LeonardtOwn.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-16
Working Night And Day.

The busiest aud mightiest little
thing that ever was made is DR..
Kings New Life Pills. These pills
change weakness into strength,
listlessness into energy, brain-fag
into mental power. They're won
derful in building up the health.
Only 25c per box. Sold by Loker
A deWaal.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-07-16
UNDERTAKING.

With an elegant new Hearse and
q full stock of Collins and Baskets |
am prepared TO serve funerals at the
shortest notice and upon the most
reasonable terms.
In connection with this designate
especial attention to my Blacksmith
and Wheelwright department.
All orders quickly and neatly at
tended to.
A. c. WEIGH,
June 1-y. Chaptico.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-29
BriigI1ts' Disease
AND
Diabetes,

RIoatlng, Gravel, Dull Back Ache,
Kidney Diseases, Urinary Affections
cured by taking stuarts Gin and Duchu
The worst forms Of Kidney, and Bladder
aed as s sEsy BY ayy
Stuart's Gin and Buchu. 1t Is q bland, de-
lightfully pleasant tasting medicine, that
acts directing on the kidneys and bladder.
quickly draining out every imaPurlty, hea!,
Ire sm ana life ma 9Eo suars Gin s ana
Buchu Invariably cures ErIght's Disease
and DIABETES even when the patient had
given W hope. or where they had been
tapped to drain off the accumulated
DISEASED KIDNEY SYMPTOMS,
or Of abdomen. t. discilarges from the urethra.
neuralgia of the bladder, burning sensa-
ton or assIy y psssns Mnt as
S deT Stone 3, in in tie bladder dsagreeabe
odor OF the urine. sEanty , ana nigh-col-
pred rhcumatsm VIII Genes sv are pains
iy follow these symptoms,
take or stus any Gin and suchu. and ypa
will be restored to health, and your KID
neys and bladder perfectly cured, stuarts
es a sad the f bsdaer obsaes
t the blood i i Pure. The highest grade Kid.
ney remedy made, Thorougn!y Tested for
past 20 ysars II hoSpb!s sx aa sAM
81 81. the h many cur aS made. FREE bs writ.
Ing Stuart Drug Co., atlanta, Ga; Special
medical adyiee sives j u NOV deserlne yopr
t TRaaLE so pRua Co. 81 East BROAD as
Street Call or write stuarts Gin and
Ruchu SAINT nY efDre22
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-29
CONVENTION OF
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Meeting Begins at Green Bay.
Poor Wheat Crop-Many
Candidates.
Especial to The Tlmes-Dlspatch.)

GREEN BAY. VA. July 2s.-The an
nual convention of the Christion denoml-
nation will be held here for three DAYS
at Liberty Church, commencing to-mor-
row. this being the first time it has
been held here in seven years. Large
crowds of delegates and visitors are
expected. Rev f, ", Berry will be as
sisted by Rev, r. 2 Withers. of this
place; Professor Hopwood. Of Milligan
College: Revs II. Z. c. Combs, Richmond;
T. r. Bulard. Lynchburg. and Stephen
Morton, Crewe, Va
Hampton Sidney College. spent Saturday
In the village looking after the interests
OF his school,
Mrs. Ella Barrett, Of Richmond Va,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Smith, in the
village.
Farmers in this section are complaint
Ing very much regarding the shortage
In the yield OF wheat, and some farmers
are not realizing as much wheat as they
scwed; others making only about one
half their usual yield, | have not seen a
single farmer who reports a full yield,
Tobacco is looking we'll, only not as early
as in some sections.
Mr., G. J. Percy died at his residence,
at Schofields, three miles south OF this
place, of typhoid teVer, sunday al
o'clock. He had been sick for nearly
two months. He was supposed to have
been much improved, but suffered ro-
lapse last Friday He was buried at the
cemetery here yesterday at 4 p. M. A
wife and four children survive him.
Mrs. r. w. Berry, who has been sick
for several weeks Is improving, but still
confined to her room
The political campaign is opening up
In this county. The Democratic prl-
mary will be held on September 18th to
nominate delegates 10 the convention.
which will be held in Farmvile, for the
p,,rpose OF nominating candidates for
tho House of Delegates and county
offices. Hon. John j Owen. at present
member OF the House OF Delegates, who
is candidate for denomination. will be
oposed Nv Mr.. j. w. Mcfarland, OF
Farlnv!lle, Va, whose announcement APP
peared In last week IS southslde Exam
Iner. II is rumored that several other
prominent parties viii announce their
candidacy for the House before many
DAYS. and that by the middle or last of
Ai.u,t tha contest will be hot, 1t seems
that Me- above mentioned office will be
the ohw one in which much interest
will he taken. II is thousht probable
that the Republicaus viii nominate
candidate for the House. Several promi-
nent Renubllcans have been mentioned
In This conn ection. No one up to this
has announced his Intention OF opps
any OF the other county oH'eiais'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-29
THE TEE-DEES
AT CHASE CITY
The Mecklenburg Rapidly Fill
ing Up-Concord Bap-
fist Association.
Especial to The Tlmes-pispatch,


CHASE CITY. VA, July 2s.--This is the
idle season of the year, when every one
who can afford 1t wishes to take a trip.
For the next month it WILL be excursions,
picnics protracted outdoor meetings at
country churches. barbecues and except
for the tillers of the soil, tactical ces-
sation from work. The tobacco raiser,
however, Is never at leisure From tho
time he plants his crop until 1t Is securely
placed IN barns 1t requires constant work
and attentions
Numerous summer visitors are here
The Mecklenburg is rapidly filing up,
The Tes.Dees have arrived The register
shows patronage from many States. All
are charmed with the delightful enter
tainment. A North Carolina judge said;
n,ro sleep on the comfortable beds and
take the baths at tho Mecklenburg was
worth hundred mile trip"
MANY delegates and visitors to the Con-
cord Baptist Association, commencing Its
ses ion to-day at Bethel Church four miles
distant, have passed through here, The
proceedings continue three days The
church Is one OF the Oldest in the associ-
alton, and was constituted $50 years ago,
and except for brief periods never with
out q pastor
A real estate agent told me to-day that
a party. representing large institution
ana controlling several hundred thousand
dollars. had been here recently trying to
negotiate on long time loans at six per
cent. Probably part will be placed here.
1.-THE Kershew Manufacturing Com
pany," with a capital Of 5000 has been
Incorporated here, Everything IN the
shape OF wood for machinery used in
cotton factories will be made. Samuel
Kershaw, CT II, Saunders r. T., Hervey.
w. II. Saunders ana G. Haskins. Jr. are
tina incorporatorS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-29
Church Dedicated.

WORTHWHILE. VA. July 2s,--Nfount
Carmel Baptist Church was dedicated last
Sunday, July Goth, In the presence OF
an immense throng. Rev. Dr. VIM. ~.
Hatcher. of Richmond. preached the dedl-
catory sermon, Or. Hatcher was assist
Brooks, x. T. Lynn. the pastor, and Mr..
'" The a venerable #. w, Newman, who Is
ono of the oldest Baptist, preachers "
the state and who was the founder of
Ills church. was confined to his room by
sickness and was unable to take part In
the exercises
IN 4 p NJ. and there WAS an abundance
Of refreshments on the grounds. The now
church which is one OF the largest and
most imposing IN this SECTION Is bean ~ ,n
old oaks on commanding elevation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-29
BIG CONTEST IN
ORANGE COUNTY
A Number Of Candidates Are
Out for the Legis-
ldture.
(snec,al to The INCONSISTENCIES

Especial to The Tines-Dlspatch.)
FREDERICKSBURG. VA, July g
The contest for the Democratic nomiaa-
ton for the Legislature In Orange county
is becoming interesting. There are sew
eral candidates. and altogether four names
are mentioned In connection with the
place. They are Hon. ]. 9. Graves, the
present delegate: ". S. Fraser, Henry
Holiday Jr.. and ". w. Sanford. The
latter Is not a candidate. but his friends
are advocating him, and It Is believed that
he will accept the nomination II rendered
him.
Mr. Ellington Franklin, OF Chicago, who.
in a business deal, came In possession re-
Gently Of q great many building lois IN
this city on the properties owned by the
Fredericksburg Development Company,
has been disposing OF them on the insta!-
ment plan, and within the past week has
sold more than one hundred lots to labor
Ing men and others, who will build homes
on them Many OF the lots are located on
the suburbs. There is scarcity OF homes
here, and hardly dwelling In the town
can be found to rent.
Fire came near destroying the residence
at Lansdowne, the home OF MI H. N.
Sayee. Just south OF the city, and only
through the heroic efforts OF the farm
hands and others was the property saved.
A handsome new bell, Weighing LOO
pounds has just been purchased for st.
Marys Catholic Church here. and VIII De
put In place as soon as the tower can be
erected in which to locate It.
Mr.. Jesse Curtis, of Culpeper county.
brought to this market a load OF wheat
OF the crop of last year. for which he
received eighty cents per bushel,
Judge A, W. Wallace has gone to Char
lottesville to attend an important meet
Ing OF the Board Of Visitors Of the Uni
versity OF Virginia.
The annual tabernacle meeting OF the
Christian Church, to be held on the
grounds in Orange county, near Gordons-
Vile, will begin this year on August Sd.
and continue until the 18th, inclusive,
The remains OF Mr.. II. o. Cook, who
died at his home near Newport News.
were brought here and inferred In the
city cemetery in the lot Of the Browne
family. Rev ", D. Smith, OF the Epis-
copal Church. conducted the services at
the grave. Mr. Cook married Miss Lille
Browne, who had a number OF relatives
In this city
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-29
DOCK BACON
WILL HANG.
Convicted of Attempted Crimi
nal Assaultin MeCklenburg,
MILITARY AT THE TRIAL
Guarded Prisoners to Prevent Lynch
ing-Negro Accomplish Put on
Trial, but Jury Gould Not Agree
As to His Guilt.
MILITARY AT THE TRIAL
Especial to The Times-Daspatch.)

Especial to The Times-DIspatc
BOYDTON, VA. July 2s.-Dock Bacon
was convicted to-day by the jury for an
attempted assault upon Mrs. Geoghagan,
and the death penalty is to be inflicted.
The jury were out only about twenty
minutes.
Anderson Finch was Immediately put
upon trial as an accomplish of Bacon
The jury Is hung in his case.
A very large crowd attended the trial
to-day, the courtroom being filled with
eager men, The military will probably
leave tomorrow, taking the prisoners
with them to Petersburg.
The night passed of without any dis
turbance The soldiers were quartered in
the courthouse where with mattresses
they were made as comfortable as pos
sible. The two negro prisoners We're IN
the courthouse and under strict guard
Sentinels were posted all around the
square.
At 10 o'clock Judge Holmes assembled
the bench and court was opened. DOCK
Bacon was the first man placed upon
trial, He was asked by the court II he
had counsel and replying in the negative
Judge Holmes requested some 1nemper VI
the bar to act commonwealth's Attor-
ney Powell. Of Greenesville. being urged.
consented to question the witnesses for
tho defense The prisoner was then ar
raigned and the Jury sworn.
Mrs. G. z. Geoghahan. upon whom the
assault is charged to have been made,
was the first witness called She said her
assailant caught her and rubbed meal into
her face and dragged her back into the
house from the porch. She screamed and
her screams aroused her children, and the
brute turned her loose, at the same time
saying: "D-n you, go to your babyr
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-29
SUN AND SNOW
Sometimes HELP the Halr 10

Sometimes Help tina Hair to Go.
IN any changeable climate the hair Is
apt to become brittle and to break OF
stubpy here and there. This makes
hair dressing almost a necessity, espe-
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why not get tho best, one that combines
with 1t the efficiency in killing the dam
druir germ the germ that eats the hair
of at the roots, causing what Is ealled
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bros "IIerpicide" Is that kind OF hair
dressing. You have no idea how delight
full your scalp will feel, and how stylish
your hair will appear after an epplica-
lion or two OF Herpicidet II Is certainly
a wonderful innovation as scalp anti
semitic and hair dressing Sold by leading
druggists Send 100. In stamps fer sample
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