Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1906-01-04

The few ex TONED eratesO f the dis
trict are getting along tolerably we'll.
The shadow Of the Lost Cause Is
( brighter 10 them than the Ere Of
another country. Some persons
may entertain the opinion that the
principle embodied in the sentiments
indicates CONTRACTED mind. Tksy
have learned by experience 10 steel
themselves against any fate able to
command themselves until their last
roll call IS echoed and re-echoed ID
the answer Here n
A number Of persons with whom
we are acquainted are 10 rofthe
Hannah bill. White men who oyster
men who notice carefully the
grounds upon which they work
say that oysters are scarcer than
formerly. They base their asser-
tions for favoring the billmentioned
upon the facts given Others ofour
acquaintances are Secidedly against
the bill. They will not blIndly lend
their aid and appreciation 10 meas
,ure, Of which, n their friends we're
better informed, would perceive that
they must ultimately be she victims.
They say that those who favor the
bill reminds them Of gudgeons who
,conf believe 10 pike till he swal-
lows them up alive.
Merchants. carpenters, black
smiths, etc, do not so far as we
know, think that they would have
done better 10 any other pursuit
than In that which they have adopt
ed. All OF the class named seem 10
be doing we'll making living and
laying up few dollars for q rainy
day
Nearly every man and boy whom
we meet uses tobacco IN some form.
See that old man how he stulfs the
Scotch brand Of snuff ap hisnostriIs.
What grlmaces Perhaps il is
soother 81 ones cares q consolation
IN one 8 troubles. What ahelpmaie
Of existence, 70 be sure
II Is gratifying 70 know that mem
bers OF the different churches are
punctual 10 their attendance.
Seneca says, THAT there Is no
easy way from The earth 10 the stars;
and we are persuaded that Il Is not
By commons or spasmodie efforts that
we can attain Immortality.
No windiails 81 fortune have come
10 any Of our acquaintance since
the beginning q the New Year.
We notice that whenever fortune
comes unexpectedly Il is less valued
than the usufruct Of ones own In
dnstry
Some citizens OF lhe districs seem
10 entertain the opinion that the
President o. the great Republic haa
too much self will 10 his make np.
that be seems disposed 70 oraacb
into oppression 10 reign like the
Turk obIiyious Of the fact that
Peace and good will towards men"
mot men 81 a particular class are
the buttresses 70 support Republic
which looks for o reasonable durn-
tion. II should be borne 10 mind
that the masses have erected In
their minds barrier Thus far
shalt thou 20 and no farther.
The growth, color and uniformity
81 wheat are satisfactory 70 farmers.
Their JOY Is not an ignis fafaps and
we join with them 10 thanking Him
who doeth oil things we'll.
Some dram drinking. How the
liquid racks the heart, and draws
forth all is hidden feelings Kings
or old would always unmask the
souls Of the men with wine whom
they desired 70 trust. During their
intoxIcation, they could read their
deepest thoughts search through
The deep recesses OF their souls.
We are pleased 70 see parents
buying side saddles for their dangh-
ters. We honorthe name o. Annie,
tbs wife Of Richard III, ior-introduc-
ing them into England. Riding In
horseback ID a proper manner, ~.
haliug the pure air, IS a most excel.
lent sanitarium for both sexes.
Politicians where are those who
during the last political canvass,
painted dolphins Ia The woods, and
boards IN the waves9 Demetrius
and Tigellius will know their places
lin the ditch when too late,
After pleasant holidays. teachers
have resumed their duties. and
pupils appear 10 be anxious 10 study,
knowing that education Is power,
and TO be without II men vacillates
between the Intelligence derived