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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-04-18
Mr.. Mudd and the JudseshIp.
From the Baltimore Sun.

FROM the Baltimore SHn.
Besides Mr.. Mudd. the two names
mentioned in connection with the
Republican judicial nomination in
Seventh Circuit are those of Mr..
Adrian PoSey AID Gen. L. Alison
Wilmer, both OF Charles county. Il
is conceded that il Mr.. Mudd does
not himself want the nomination one
Of these two will get it. In that
event the successful aspirant will
without question be the one whom
Mr.. Mudd favors. That he is in alb
solute control of the situation so
far as the judicial nomination in the
fall is concerned cannot be doub
He can either secure it himself or
he can givei il to either Gen. Wilmer
or Mr.. Posey. Just what he pur-
poses TO do Mr.. Mudd is keeping to
himself.
II Timanus should be elected
Mayor, it is said, Mr.. Mudd would
regard the chances of the Republi.
cans controlling the Legislature a.
so good that he would abandon the
idea Of becoming a candidate for
judge and would direct all of his
energies toward landing the United
States Senatorship. II the Republic
cans should be defeated in the CITY.
he would consider that the prospects
Of Republican Legislature would
not be good and he would have him.
self nominated as a candidate for
Judge. anc, If possible, take bis seat
upon the Court of Appeals bench.
Mr.. Mudd's friends say that the
prospects of Court of Appeals
judgeship are undoubtedly alluring,
even to Mr.. Mudd. and they intimate
that they will not be at all surprised
II this Is not really what he wants.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-04-18


As the situation now stands. Mr..
Mudd has three strings TO his bow
"a Court Of Appeals judReship,
another term 10 Congress or an cleo
ton 10 the United States Senate.
The latter is the dream least likely
70 be realized and yet, il is said.
most srdently desired by Mr.. Mudd.
It seems sure that with a Repub-
lican Legislature Mr.. Mudd's chan-
ces for the United States Senate
would be better than that. of any
other Republican In the State. The
control which he now exercises over
the State central committee and
which. In ali probability. he will ex-
ercise over the State convention are
the best proofs Of this statement.
Il is his ability to combine with Coz
gresham William II. Jackson,
whose influence on the Eastern
Shore-in all nine counties-is domi-
nant within the organization. is what
really gives to Mr.. Mudd his power
In the party. AS matters stand Mr..
Mudd is in the zenith OF his power
as q party leader, and he yields
more influence. controls more votes,
swings more counties and is alto
gether O bigger figure and q strong
er factor 10 the Republican party
today than be has ever been.
SILENT AS To PLANS.
Just now he is not talking politics
for publication. He is keeping his
own counsel as to the future, and
no one can speak authoritatiyely as
TO bis plans. He has succeeded in
deposing Attorney General Bona
parte from the position of leader, or
boss, which at all times was inse-
cure, and in this Mr.. Mudd is said
by bis friends to take considerable
satisfaction. The reason for this,
il is stated, is because when the
time came to distribute the Federal
patronage last year Mr.. Bonaparte
took particular delight in rubbing
II into" Mr.. Mndd and got a huge
amount OF enjoyment out of turning
down bis candidate for Sub treasur-
or, Mr.. James Belt. OF Prince
Georges county.
Mr.. Mudd made the best he could
OF the situation. He landed Mr.. J.
Carlisle Wilmer as United States
Appraiser and he later made Fed
eral place for Mr.. Belt without Mr..
Bonaparte's help and. indeed. in
spite OF Mr.. Bonaparte's objection.
When the time came, therefore,
when Mr. Mudd could return the
compliment to Mr.. Bonaparte. he
did so with a good deal of personal
qualification. At least this is the
view taken OF IL by those close to hin
Mr.. Mudd himself cannot be drawn
into any discussion as to the politi
cal merits or dement's OF Mr.. Bon
aparte as boss. He, however, grace.
fully repudistes the idea that he
(Mr. Mudd) is boss. or pretends
to be one or wants to be one.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-04-18

At the Lyric Democratic ratifica-
ton in Baltimore last week Governor
Warfield presided and make aspeech.
He was followed by the candidates
and others in a cheerful vein and
the campaign was opened with a big
boom that indicates a GROWING VIC
tory the 7th of May.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-04-18

We win rent our beautiful Storehouse
at Hughesville, Charles County and give
possession May !, 1907. No fairoffer re-
fused; guarantee 1000 dollar business
a year; sine OF Store 30 by 40. 2 floors
and basement. Would like to sell remain
der OF our stock TO renter,
Apply TO
CEAPPxLEAR q Sox,
April liza Hnghssvills, Nd.
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All persons indebted 60 the Southern
Maryland Telephone company In arreaxv
are requested 60 make immediate settle
ment.
The treasurer has 90 prepar his re-
port for meeting Of the board 20 be
held at an eesiy date and wishes 20 have
oil accounts seftied.
L. ]. CANTER, Treas.
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THE BEST.

Special and general Agent for the best
Lille, Accident and Health Insurance sold
In the U. 3. will be glad to see all desir-
ing only first class insurance. Would
like to talk to those desiring to sell real
estate OF all kinds.
j. CAMILLUs HOWARD,
LeoBardtown. Md.
Oct. 25-pd II.
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E6V Advertisements.
Wanted.

Farm on or near Patuxent River. Ad-
dress with full particulars and lowest
price.
Post Office Box 762,
April 1S-1m. Baltimore. Md.
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FOR SALE.

Five hundred bushels Of White Corn
at 60 cents per. bushel.
]. A. MILES,
March @e-lmp. Beales, Va.
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MARYLAND STATE VACCINE AGENCY,
DIR. WILLIAM b. BURCH.
S2S n. CARRoLLToS AVE.
BALTIMORE, MD.
Both Phones,
Md lac Druid,
c. 4 p. Gil. 205k.
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For Sale.
Close of Lew.

Office OF the County Commissioners.
Leonardtown, Md, March 10, 1907.
ALL PERSONS having accounts against
st. Mary's County are hereby notified to
file the same in this Office on or before
Tuesday, April 8, 1907, otherwise
they viii be excluded from the Levy OF
1907. By order,
JOHN L. CECIL President.
WALTER B. DORSEY, Clerk.
March 26-n.
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WkNTpn High class man as
III hNlEUs local renresenfative

Opportunity to get into splendid pay
ing business. Very small capital requir-
ed. Nointerference with present employ
ment and no canvassiDg.
U. 3. Exploitation Corporation,
Suite 1705, 43 Exchange Place,
Feb2l New York
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Nd. DEL. Eva. RAILWAY 90,
PASSENGER TARIFF.

SHSS GM3&n t%rtrrs
In effect April Is, 1907. TO and from
BALTIMORE, Nd. and points on the
POTOMAC RIVER LINE, TO apply In
both directions.
RATES.
First Class Straight Fare............ % SO
second Class Straight Fare. 2 90
First Class Round Trip Qimit 60
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points on the PATUXENTRIVER LINE
Ito apply In both direcfions.)
RATES.
To and from Baltimore, Md. and Fair
Haven, Nd.
First Class Straight Fare............ o. IS
Second Class Straight Fare........... 90
First Class Round Trip Omit 80
0ayse................-......-- w
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other points-(Fair Haven Excepted.)
First Class Straight Fare. o. 90
Second Class Straight Fare. l so
First Class Round Trip (limit 80
days.......-................... w
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General Passenger Agent.
April 4-3t.
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Il looks now as though the fight
in Central America might end in a
tolerably permanent peace for the
most Of the warning states down
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-12-20
SILVER WEDDINGS.
They Had Their Origin in the Reign
Hughes Capet.

They Had Their Origin in the Reign
Hughes Capet.
The fashion of silver weddings dates
back to the reign of Hughes Capet,
king of France in 9S7.
Once as Hughes was arranging his
uncle's affairs he found on one of the
estates servant who had grown gray
in the service of his relative. He had
been such a friend Of his master that
he was almost looked upon as one of
the family.
On the farm with this old man waa
also serving woman who was as old
as he and also unmarried and who had
been the most devoted and hardworG.
Ing of the women servants of the kings
uncle. When the king heard these
praises of the two, he ordered them to
be brought before him and said to the
woman:
"Your service is great, greater than
this mans, whose services were great
enough, for the woman always finds
work and obedience harder than a
man, and therefore l will give you a
reward. At your age l know of none
better than a dowry and a husband.
The dowry is here-this farm from
this time forth belongs to you. If this
man who has worked with you five and
twenty years is willing to marry you,
then the husband is ready"
Your majesty" suffered the old
peasant eonfusedly, chow is it possible
that we should marry, having already
silver hairs?
Then it shall be a silver wedding"
answered the king "and here | give
you wedding ring" drawing costly
ring from his finger and placing the
hands of the thankful old people to.
gether.
This soon became known all over
France and raised such enthusiasm
that it became a fashion after a twen-
ty-five years marriage to celebrate
silver wedding.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-12-20
IRELAND'S FAIR.
Exhibition at Dublin Marks a New
Epoch I'm the Green Isles History.

Exhibition at Dublin Marks a New
Epoch i'm the Green Isles History.
In Herbert Park, not far from TIE
heart of Dublin city and partly on the
site of Donnybrook fair of unsavory
memory, stand the white buildings of
the Irish international exhibition, says
Everybodys. The difference between
these noble palaces and the rickety
booths of DonnybrOok is symbolic of
the difference between the old Ireland
and the new; Of the deeply significant
renascence and awaking of the nation.
Ireland's fair might well be called her
birthday celebration. Donnybrook fair
used to be the trading place for all the
peasants and small farmers and petty
shOpkeepers of the country who could
ride or walk to the spot, for this was
their great social center. In the retro
spect Donnybrook may seem pictur-
esque, as showing the Irish Joy In llv-
ing, the bravery and song. But actual
ly Donnybrook showed the bitter effect
of cruel land system forced on Ire
land by people who could never un-
derstand her.
But the old Ireland is dead and there
is new ireland. becoming more and
more unified and coherent through
variety of causes, chief of which are
the new land system and the recent In.
dustrial development. Now the peas
ant may himself be small laEdholder.
He lives, or may live, in decent house.
His younger sons, through the new tech
nical education offered by the govern
ment, may be fitted for skilled labor.
His wife and daughters may supple
ment his earnings by their work in
home Industries. And all that Ireland
Is and all that she will become are
vividly suggested by the exhibition.
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what do you want with it?" as asked
Something In. his voice made the
woman look up at his quickly. AS she
raised her head the shawl fell from
her face and they, looked at each other
squarely. The recognition was mutu-
al.
GILBERT" she exclaimed. Her tone
bespoke the anguish in her heart, but
the pleading note In her voice failed
to touch him. All the old bitterness
was aroused anew and at the sight of
her face Summers steeled his heart
resolutely.
No one would have suspected that a
torrent of emotions had been awakened
TN his breast. His face hardened, and
to all appearances he became cold and
cynical.
At that moment little Sunbeam
ventured out from behind the prescrip-
tion case, and as she caught sight of
the pitiful figure standing there with
the tired, hunted look in her eyes, the
child ran forward with a shout of 1oy
and threw herself in her mothers arms.
The woman sank to her knees and with
heart-broken sobs rained kisses on the
childs up-turned face.
Mammals back home. papa" cried
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-12-20
Return of
the Prodigal
~~oo~~~~~o

Gilbert Summers was prosperous as
far as worldly goods goes; he owned
drug store with all modern improve
ments; a snug little balance in the
bank, with more added to 1t each week
and the people of the village called
him well-to-do.
His most valued possession was his
little Sunbeam" his 7-year-old daugh-
ter, who was the only child, and al
though the world called him cynical
and morose, the child was able to call
forth the best there was in him.
The world also called him queer.
When his wife ran away Summers
made no effort to follow her, but COLI
tinued the even tenor of his way, and
ag far as the world knew, he quickly
erased her from his memory.
When Summers, the business man,
left his drug store with a courteous
goodnight to his clerk, he became Gil
bert Summers, domesticated, the father
and the mother Of his little Sunbeam"
Those long and happy evenings Sum
mers spent alone with his child wer,
sacred.
The little village where Summers did
business did not wonder nor lament
when sign over his drug store an
nounced he was going to move to the
city and enlarge his business. They
snapped up the bargains he offered and
exchanged remarks about the weather,
wished him good luck in his new ven-
ture, and went back home.
These remarks measured the extent
of his friendship in the village. He
had but one friend and that friend
stole away his wife. Therefore, Gil
bert Summers called no man friend.
A month later saw Summers estab-
lIshed in his new store IN the heart of
great city. 1t represented his entire
capital and he dedicated 1t to his little
Sunbeam"
He was cold and calculating and
knew he would succeed. His was a
strange philosophy; he pitied his child
on account of the stigma cast on her
name by her mother, but somehow felt
as If it was all his fault and he wanted
to make 1t up to her in some way.
Summers was at his desk one night
after the clerk had gone home and the
druggist and his little daughter were
alone, when the tap of coin on the
showcase announced a customer.
He moved briskly to the front of the
store and saw the figure of a woman at
the counter. She was poorly and thin
ly clad and the cold blast that clung
to her frayed shawl chilled Summers
to the bone. He noticed her ragged
dress, coated with snow that was rap
Idly melting. She did not look up at
him when she spoke.
Il want dimes worth of carbolic
acid" she said, In a low tone, pulling
the shawl about her face.
Summers gazed at the poor creature
with pltylng glance. He was not sem
tlmental, but the detected droop Of her
shoulders appealed to his sympathIes. !
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1907-12-20
ONE WHO HAS HAD ENOUGH.

Lolita Has Never Yearned for the
Stage Since She Left 1t.
The recent purchase of Sonoma Girl
by Lolita M. Crabtree for $4,000 has
brought this once famous little actress
Lolita once more into the public eye,
says the New York Evening Sun. In
the years which have passed since her
retirement Miss Crabtree has amassed
very large fortune in real estate and
has developed into remarkably
shrewd business woman who insists
upon conducting all her business deals
herself. In recent interview she was
asked If she ever had a desire to re-
turn to the stage and her reply proves
that there is at least one actress who
has found business q fine panacea for
art
mot for a single day since | retired
have ! ever wished to go back even
for one performance" said Lolita. II
go to the thenter great deal and en-
joy 1t. | love to go, but on the stage,
never. | remember discussing that
subject with Joseph Jefferson once.
Mr.. Jefferson told me that he could not
exist without the applause Of the pub.
lie.
II have never felt that yearnlng
since | left the stage | think 1t is a
fine thing to have had the favor Of the
public and look back upon my stage
life with gratitude to all the people
who used to come to the theater and
showed that they liked me. like to-
remember the good will and the re-
spect that they have shown me, but
for me the applause Of the public Ia
now only pleasant memory. have
no desire to seek 1t any more.
MY happiest thoughts as I remem-
ber the years on the stage are Of the
f0udness Of women and children for
NE. l may say 1t Is with feeling of
pride TINT recall the popularity l en-
joyed with them. can say that no
woman or child ever came to see a
play OF mine and was offended. Ny
plays were always innocent, Of good
moral tone and 1t Is worth something
to be ebie to say that you kept the re-
spcct and admiration Of women and
children BY wholesome methods"
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GOOD
Short ortStoriss
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Beau Nash was not entirely a but
terfly, as is proved by the following
anecdote: His father was partner
In glass business at Swansea This
was little known, and the Duchess OF
Marlborough once twitted him with
the obscurlty of his birth. Madam"
replied Nash, II seldom mention my
father In company, not because have
any reason to be ashamed of him, but
because he has some reason to be
ashamed Of me-"
George ". of England must have
shared the popular opinion of lawyers,
as 1t was his majesty who gave their
corps the title OF '"The Devils Own"
Shortly after the formation of the
corps, Erskine was riding with the
king in the park when the regiment
happened to pass. "What regiment Is
thatp inquired the king. "A corps
sir, l have recently formed, made up
OF lawyers" Lawyers! Then call
them the Devils own"
Soon after his first baby was born
his wife went upstairs one evening
and found him standing by the side
of the crib and gazing earnestly at the
child She was touched by the sight,
and tears filed her eyes. Her arms
stole softly around his neck as she
rubbed her cheek caressingly against
his shoulder. He started slightly at
the touch Darling" he murmured
dreamily, "it Is lncomprehensible to
me how they can get up such crib as
that for 90 cents"
Alfred H. Love, the famous peace
advocate, protested In Philadelphia
against the great quantity Of military
features In the jamestown Exposition.
Really" he concluded, with a smile,
lone would think that the whole world
was animated and kept progressing by
a spirit Of hatred and revenge and bit
ter enmity. One would think that
but perhaps you know the story. A
pale, wan woman, on her deathbed.
said in a weak voice to her husband
Henry, II l die, promise me one
thing. Gladly, my poor darling.
What is 1t | am to promiseT Prom
ise me that you will marry Mary
Simpson The man started. But
he said, I thought you hated her. Il
do, Henry the dying woman whisper
ed I want to get even with her."
Poultney Bigelow, the famous trav-
eler, was giving some advice to
young man who was about to join for
the first time the great army OF tour
lists on Its annual trip across the At
lantic. Mr.. Blgelow adverted to the
extraordinary amount of painting that
goes on aboard an ocean liner. "on
a certain ship one day." lie said, II
put my hand on a freshly painted
ventiiator. and. while removing the
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"Two plus two equals four" said the
married man, reaching for his book.
"If this light goes out on us we'll be
In the dark. We can't eat our dinner
all over again because we've already
eaten It."
Il wouldn't talk nonsense If 1 were
you," said his wife.
Il know it." said the married man.
But unfortunately you are not. You
have to stick to your own personality
and make the most of 1t, thanking your
stars you have husband who is will
ing to make allowances. I've given
you my reasons. Now, why not let 1t
dropT
rs the fact that we've eaten our
dinner good reason why we shouldn't
have a new rug?" inquired his wife,
sarcastically.
Don't let's have 1t all over again,
Belle" pleaded the man.
"Oh, certainly not" said his wife.
Its settled, of course, If you say so.
l haven't any business discussing the
matter. I'm just woman, and when
you say no l must acQuiesce. But
you'd think me presumptuous If
should come into your office and tell
you that you didn't need a new desk
and not allow you to argue"
"Now, that isn't"
Suppose said, Henry, II 1t rains
tomorrow 1t will be wet, therefore
there isn't the slightest necessity for
that desk 1 don't suppose you would
say that was good reason, would
your"
II gave you reasons and you can't
deny that they are good ones"
"Oh, can't II"
The married man sighed II thought
] made 1t perfectly clear to you," he
said. .r
"Well, think we might have It,"
81 don't see how you can think so.
II you can tell me how we'd be 1usti-
fed in doing 1t I'm sure would be
quite willing"
There's one thing I'm glad Of"
said his wife, after pause, "and that
is that can think what l like, even
If haven't anything to say Other
people have new rugs"
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white smear, | fell into conversation
win the seaman who was responsible
FOR the trouble He was an elderly
chap' and he had visited many out.
landish places. As he piled the brush.
we had an interesting chat How
long have You been a sailor? said I
nnally. 'Sailorr the old man grum.
bled, dipping his brush into the can.
bless yer heart, sir, I'm no sailor now
adays I'm a bloomln' artist, tharg
wot | am"