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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-08-12
st. Mary's Racing Association
Leonardtown, Md.
SUMMER MEET 1909.
GLASSES and PURSES.

GLASSES and PURSES.
First Day Tuesday, August IL.
i-For Gotta owned by county rssIdents,
trot or pace, IniIs heats lima Purse. 80
rs minute class, for horses owned by
county residents Trot or pace In o en-
$40 Glass, for hoE4es d,sned BY county
reaidenta. Trot or pace, Sin 3, Purse, 80
IAN class, trot or pa0e Ain q for horses
owned BY residents Of southern Maryland,
Second Day Wednesday, August IS.
l-aso class, for horses owned by county rest
dents Trot or pace, sinb. Purse, no.
20 minute class, for horses owned by coun.
" residents. Trot or pace, in5, Purse. 49,
B--Frse for all, sinB Purse, 500
CONDITIONS.
Rules Of the National Trotting Association
All tSotttins and pacing races. mile heats
Is sf Der cent, psr cont, and 10 per cent, Ok
| cent the hOpen Races" In which the money
| viii be divided 90, %, 10, Dper cent.
entrance fee, 10 per cent Of purse. 80 en-
II Horses dissanelns the iisld or any part Of i
| TO get one money only
4 Horsea called at 1880 O'clock, and win star
| At r. NJ, sharp.
| Hobbies not barred.
| Entries close August I6, 1909 ate Pm.
| Records made ON any day Of these Races n
| bar during the meeting.
hight reserved to change the order Of an,
Fositivoiy no conditional entries.
| Right reserved to raioct any entry receives
| "A houra after date o. clozlng.
Md. Del. a w, ~ fe. &NNRRnyH steamer
Dom nasltimoEs IL. e.. oR IAN lsna e :
saves Htop hcn6on'n NJ ~
R0BT. O. resident.
II. b ABEEt5. j V6asnrer.
R. CLARKE ABELL. SECRETARY.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-08-12
INDIANA AND OHIO.
FoR REMr.

win rent the Store and Dwelling at
Valley Lee, Md. formerly owned by the
late VIM. j. Bean, for one or more years.
This Is an excellect stand and a good
opportunity for an enterprising merch-
ant. For terms apply to
T.. HooPER LYNCH,
April 29--ti. Valley Lee.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-08-12
Gala Day az 81. John's.

The annual festival and tourna-
menk held at Hollywood, st. John 8
Parish, Wednesday, July 18th sur
passed 10 many respects all similar
events ever held in the history Of
this dear old spot. Even therecord
made la 1907. during the time OF
good Father O'Carroll was easily
broken. Never within the memory
of the Oldest inhabitants was such o
large crowd seen upon the grounds
before Representatives from all
parts Of the county we're present.
Tho dag was ideal, and the night
sailI lovelier. Everything was done
for The comfort and amusement Of
our numerous friends. The plea
SAINT and happy faces OF ell bespoke
q day Of real enjoyment.
The different booths were so we'll
patronized that before dark even the
old pump ran dry.
One OF she chief events Of the day
was the tournament which took
place 81 4 p. N. Fourteen gallant
knights entered the list, knd dis
played much skin and courage In
this time-honored spori. DR.. O. v.
Hayden. L.eonardtown, made the
charge to the knights; 1t was IN clio.
Quent and mastery address. The
chief Marshal in charge was Mr..
Geo. R. Garner. Of Chaptlco; he was
assisted by Mr.. Clarence Clarke,
The judges were:- Messrs. John
- N.--@. IKE ..1na Uf~s a..a l1,k,n,.t
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-08-12
Democratic Ticket.

Democratic Ticket.
Fer Clerk Of Circuit Court.
JOS. B. DRURY.
FOR Register o. wills.
BENZ. COMBS.
For enc state Senate.
J. FRANK SMITH.
For The House Of Deissatss-
GEORGE L. BUCKLER.
CHARLES v. HAYDEN.
For Sheriff.
JOHN L. HILTON.
For County Commissioner
FREDERICK wATHEN.
For County Treasurer
r. J. MEDLEY.
FOR Surveyor.
CHARLES A. HEARD.
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SAINT MARY'S ACADEMY.
LEoNARDTowN. Md.
Conducted BY the
SISTERS or CHARITY.
OF NAZARETH. KY.

Boarding and day School for Young
IiRdie1, situated In the most picturesque
part Of beautiful Maryland.
Academic, Intermediate, Elemsntary
and Commercial courses; special advan-
cages In Music and VocaliEation.
Besides the best moral aud religious
training and a thorough knowledge Of
the coures pursued. particular attention
Is also given TO the cultivation OF lady.
like manners. amiable department and
whatever tends TO inspire a love Tor the
good, the beautiful and the true.
Various games tend TO render the
students healthiul and afford ample op-
portunity for enjoyable outdoor exer-
else.
Parents desiring to entcr their child
rem viii please make application ct
once.
For further Information and catalo
CUES, address
SISTERS OF CHARITY,
l21 0 LRoNARDrowE, Nh
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-08-12

To Tm DEMocRATs OF ST.. MANS
CoUNTY.

C0UNTY.
The result Of the Crawford pri-
mary election having been declared.
| take this opportunity OF stating
that accept the decision OF the ma
iority OF the voters and will conse-
quently support the nominees OF
this primary az the general election.
The primaries. 90 far as ] am
aware, were conducted with fair
ness aud impartiality and having
appealed 10 tho voters through this
source. can say without hesItancy
that I win abide by their decision:
deslre tosay Ia concluaion. that
shuuU6 mo 6ll0fts o. tAgsB " sup
p0rtodAme. failed 70 secure Nne the
nomination. l Is sincerely appreciate
those efforts IS though had been
successful. and take this means q
expressing shis appreciation. !.
l therefore beg that each and al
Of them will accept mig warmesl
thanks for their cid and good will
Very respectfully,
LUKE II. MATTHEWS.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-08-12

Ono Q n. p. Gasoliae Marine Engine.
standard make.
/ 80 n. canoe fitted for engine.
as Il. eassne Fitted for engine.
| 100 buahel bugeye. All sound and
IN Al condition. For particulars apply
% s
H.&G. v. WmHRnnaA6,
July 1S-tk C0mpson, Md.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-08-12

We hope eli our readers will care
fully study the Proclamation now
being printed In our columns. II
IL she Act submitting the suffrage
amendment to the voters OF The
State. A careful reading Of the
Proclamation Id the 6rst step 70 Q
proper understanding OF the pro
posed amendment TO our State Con.
stltution and everyone ought TO read
and study II.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-08-12

MncHArIcsvILIE, Nd. Aug. 2. 1903.
Editor Of the Beacon Permit me
though the intermediary Of your
valuable paper, TO THANK oil those
who voted for ne Ia the Democratic
primaries.
Thanking you sincerely for your
favors, | remain.
Yours sin''i I. DUBOIS.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-08-12

Come and get some REAL
BARGAINS. Fine Clothing
and other things at CUT
Prices. Let us show you !
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-08-12

It's a powder. The Chicks inhale IL;
Kills both Worm and Germ. whole
brood treated In minutes. Recon-
mended and sold by dealers generally.
Bowling 4 Jamison, Brxantown, Md
r. O. Morgan, Leonardtown, Md.
: W. W. Burroughs, Mechanicsvllle, Nd.
G. NJ. Cawood, Milestone.
Bohanan & Freeman, Great Mills.
GA. Tippett, Valley Lee.
J.W. Dent. Drayden.
J. w. Renehan. Rushwood.
c. I. Palmer. Palmers.
Guy Brothers. Clements.
r. D. Morgan. Dynard.
L. ]. Canter q Co., Charlotte Hail.
Price. 25cts. BY mail 35cts, where
we have no dealer.
Address.
I. @. HACKETT,
April III. Hillsboro. Nd.
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BOLGIAN'S "GOLD" BRAND TINo
THY SEED.


THY SEED.
VIII produce the bestcrops Of hay you
have over grown, IL Is now seed. pure
and clean, free from weed and trash. [t
win produce most excellent hay, also
nutritious and abundant pasturage
The hest merchants sell Bolgiano's
Cold Brand Timothy Seed. II yon
can't get II, drop usa postal, we win
|ltell you where you can. Insist on hav-
1 ing HGoldv Brand Timothy Seed. There
will be money In your pocket Il you do.
VIZ Ann HEAroUARTERs FoR
Seed Wheat, Crimson Clover. Alfalfa,
Dwarf Essex Rape. Alsyke Glover. Red
Clover, Hapling Clover, Hairy Vetch,
Winter Oats. Winter Barley, Winter
Rye, Red Top Grass, Tall Meadows
Grass, Kentucky Blue Grass, Orchard
Grass, Canada Field Peas. Poultry Foods
Turnlps Ruta Bagas, Kale, Spinach
| Winter Radiah, Onion Sets etc.
j. BOLGIAN0 4 SON,
Baltimore Greatest Seed House,
Light, Pratt and Ellicott Sta.
July 20-tf Baltimore, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1909-08-12

WIN rent my store on the road near
Compton. Possession given at once.
Old established stand.
n. a q. v. WKnRHEiM,
July l6-u. Compton, Md.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24

our children and our grandchildren.
But let's have a chat with these jolly
little comrades of my youth" And the
old lady began opening the time-yel-
lowed envelopes.
"And here is an invitation to barn
dance at the farm of Belinda Davis
father. Read it and you'll enjoy know
ing Belinda"
fDear Lillian" began the letter, I'VE
are to have a barn dance next Thurs
day night, the Lord willing. Father
and mother give their consent, and we
have procured the fiddler from town.
We win have all the young folks here
You must come, dear Lily. I have
asked James Wright, and he said he
would call for you with his cutter He
has such fine new cutter. But you
know more about it than / do. Come
early for the dance will begin at
early candle light. Your devoted
friend, BELINDA DAVIS"
From that letter Lily went to an
other and another, finding in them the
news of the daily social life of fifty
and sixty years ago And how perfect
ly fascinating did Lily find those boys
and girls of oiden days, for their let
ters pronounced them to be little gen.
tlemen and ladies in the fullest sense.
So deeply interested were Lily and
Granny that the cook had to call
them twice to luncheon before they
realized it was / o'clock. Then reluct-
antly laying aside the company of
yore" till after luncheon, they went
down to enjoy just such a meal as
would have been set before them fifty
years ago. And how Lily did enjoy it,
tool And all during the meal grand
mamma talked of the young friends of
her youth describing just what each
girl wore at the barn dance to which
Belinda Davis had invited her. And
then she told of the husking bees and
the taffy pullings and the barn rails
ings and the simple and happy country
weddings, and the Unfair dinners fol-
lowing. oh, what a world of news
of those days grandmother hadi And it
was told so vividly that Lily felt that
she knew the people and loved them.
and that all these happenings had
taken place but a few months ago in
stead of half a hundred years ago.
And when at last evening came and
Lily had to go home she kissed grand
mother on each cheek and said from
best time today 1 ever had. I am so
any time, but / can't go back into
those old days and meet all those love-
ly boys and girls any time. oh, it
has been such a happy day!"
And grandmother smiled sweetly as
she said: 81 live those days over so
much, darling, that l have double their
Joy The farther they recede the more
precious becomes the memory of them.
And 1 am glad you like my girl and
boy comrades. 1 loved them dearly"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24

the lock and opened the lid. Before
Lily lay a mass of yellowed envelopes
of old-fashioned design. And the in
scriptions on the letters were in quaint,
old-fashioned form.
''Now, before we chat with these
dear girls and boys" said grandmam-
ma, taking up a packet of letters,
well be introduced to them in per-
son, so to speak, And she removed
from a little drawer in the box num-
her of old photographs and still older
tintypes.
Here is Belinda Davis, one of my
very best friends when I was about
your age" explained grandmother,
selecting the picture of smiling
faced girl in the oldest attire Lily had
ever seen. "And this is James Wright,
my first school sweetheart. He is a
grandfather now, and his son is one
of the finest lawyers in the west. And
here is Mary Ann Purvis. Oh, we have
had so many good times together in
the days that are gone. And here are
the Barton girlS-taken on the same
card; and this is dear, jolly old
Thomas Grant, who fought with the
great Grant and who became war
hero. And he, too, was little beau
of mine-in the old days"
"Oh, and so you had beaus and
sweethearts then-the same as now?''
exclaimed Lily.
"Bless you, child" smiled grand
mamma, 1--WE but repeat ourselves in
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24

dear old northumberland grandfath-
ers"
mo; I mean to let you know them
just as they were in the days of yore,
declared grandmother. And we shall
proceed to receive them now, before
luncheon. And by the way, the lun-
cheon is to be prepared and served
just like it would have been fifty or
sixty years ago, which will help to
make the days of yore more complete"
Lily was all eager anticipation and.
wondered what grandmamma had
planned for her. There was no sign
of preparation for company, yet the old
lady had said they would receive their
visitors at once. But not one person
had come to call; not single ring at
the door bell had resounded through
the quiet house. The bustling about
in the kitchen downstairs and the songs
of birds in the trees were the only
sounds to break the peaceful country
quiet.
Nov, lay off your hat and sack,
dear" said grandmamma. "Then we'll
have our company"
Lily went into another room and put
her hat and Jacket on a bed. She
brushed up her hair a bit, for if callers
were coming she must be tidy and
meet them. But all the while she was
quite mystified over grandmother
words.
On returning to the living room Lily
drew her chair close beside her grand
mother and prepared for the surprise.
Then it was that grandmother took
from the table near her large, beau
tiful inlaid box. She turned the key in
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24
Lily Visits Her
Grandmother
Spends Happy Afternoon in a Visit
to the Olden Times-Learns of
the Dances and Amusements of
Girls and Boys Her Own Age
ct lily. dear, I have just had

EET lily, dear, I have just had a
1 phone that grandmamma is not
very we'll and that her COM
panion has been called away on
matter of business, leaving the dear
old lady alone, except for the cook,
Jane. And grandmamma wants either
you or me to come and spend the day
with her. AS you know, 1 must attend
to my preserves-which 1 have just
started-and shall have to ask you to
give up your day with Ethel and go
to grandmamma's instead. Next Sat-
urday you may go to visit Ethel.''
But, mamma" demonstrated Lily, "I
have planned for a whole week to visit
Ethel at her new home in the country
And she will be expecting me. And
some other girls, are to be there, too.
1 shall be so dreadfully disappointed
if I have to give up my day with
Ethel"
Mrs. Parker meditated a bit, then
said: "Well, I do not see any other
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24

course open, dear. And, you know,
nay preserves have reached that stage
where l must either let the fruit spoil
or remain home and attend to it. Mary
has her hands full with the Saturdays
baking and cleaning, and cannot
leave the preserves to her. l hope you
can make up your mind to go TO
grandmamma for this one DAY. You
must remember she is papa'S dear old
mother, and her little granddaughter
will not refuse to go to her when she
is feeling in need of companionship."
"Oh, I'll go, mamma" said Lily in
hearted way. But I shall be
making a great sacrifice. 1 have
planned so much on this day with
Ethel. And Ethel has made arrange
ments to have a fine all-day party, too.
But 1 shall phone her at once that
I cannot come-that I must go and
stay with grandmamma instead. oh,
it is so hard to have either a grand
parent or a baby sister or brother to
mind. There's Pearl Graves, who has
to remain at home so much to care
for her baby brother. I think it real
hardship, so l do"
Then, in very unhappy mood, Lily
phoned her regrets to Ethel and
hurriedly made ready to go to her
grandmother cottage, which was in
city limits.
Lily got off the street car right at
her grandmother's gate, and could see
the old lady sitting beside a window
overlooking the roadway. On seeing
LiIy the grandmother waved a feeble
hand, and sent such a sweet smile
that Lily's heart melted and she could
not bring herself to go up to the old
lady with an unpleased countenance.
ooh go nv little grille has come to
pass the time with me-" said grand
mother as Lily entered her room.
"How glad I am to see you, chlld.
And how like your father you are to-
day-the same blue eyes, the same
color coming and going in your pretty
cheeks, Just as it used to do in his
face when he was little chap"
Lily kissed the wrinkled cheeks, and
felt a glow of pride pass through her
as the old lady complimented her on
her pretty eyes and bright complexion:
She loved to be told. that she resem-
bled her father
''How are you, granny?" she
asked, sympathy in her voice, for'
somehow, just coming into her grand
mothers presence had driven out the
hard feelings she had entertained
against the dear old lady, 81 hope you
are better now"
"You make me quite well. dear" SAID
granny. "And / have planned little
nartv for YOU today have decided to
invite in the children of my child
hood-my best girl and boy friends.
YOU know. Would you like to know
them, dear?"
"Oh. granny, how funny to speak Of
inviting.those who were children dur
ing your childhood!' exclaimed Lily
why, they must all be like you noW'
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24
Good Riddance

$50 you tried to convince your son.
that he was not too old to be subjected
to corporal disciplined"
That's what I did," answered
Farmer Corntossel. II gave him a
good old-fashioned dressin' down in
the woodshed jes' the same as if he
had been 10 years younger"
What did he do?''
"He jes' laughed an said 1t re-
minded him of the good times he had
when he was being initiated in his
college fraternity"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24
A Meeting with the King of Greece

While lying off Piraeus, the seaport
of Athens, [ was doing guard duty on
deck in the first watch. 1 was sub
stitute for a eomrade who had gone to
visit the ancient city. There had been
an informal dinner aft, and there were
whispers among the men that some
high mogul was in the admirals cabin.
Toward the close of the first watch
was joined by man in plain clothes,
who, with lighted cigar in his mouth,
marched fore and aft the starboard
side of the ship with me. In antictpa-
tion of entering Greek waters l had
read for months, and this stranger was
astonished to find common soldier so
well informed on the history of
Greece. I had not yet been ashore,
but / had arranged to go the follow
ing day. The gentleman, on leaving,
handed a card on which he had pen
ciled what 1 think was an introduc-
ton. 1 had only time to ask him his
name, and he said "George-just
George " Next day l discov-
cred L had been powwowing with a
king!-Alexander Irvine in October
Worlds Work.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-10-24
Made an Average

'Tf you must fight, Bohbie. take some one
of your size"
We'll papa, 1t amounted to the same thing
this morning. l licked two boys, each Of
them half as big 1 was.''-Life.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-09-03
New York.
New YORK, Aug. %, 1909.

NEW YORK, Aug. %, 1909.
It was another streuous week in the
market for the Connecticut leaf. By
the time the boom stops the market
will be cleaned of last years Connecti-
cut broadleaf and of most of the Ha-
vana seed Of broadleaf the yield was
only sixteen thousand cases, and as
everybody seemed to want it this year,
the quantity was naturally not big
enough to go around to everybody. But
this years boom is likely to have its i'll
consequences. 1t seems to have already
stimulated some people to go for this
years crop at largely advanced figures.
And yet it is we'll known fact that
this years crop had a poor growing
in growth and development by unfavor-
body living who could judge at this
time with any degree of certainty or
accuracy how this year S crop will come
out of the curing process. To contract
for it now, therefore, at advanced
prices simply because of the present
condition of the market in regard to
that type of leaf and because last
years broadleaf proved of exceptional
texture, is d ydIHUl0v pure anu SlIaple.
But alasi not an unusual one. For it
has been the customary experience of
the trade that when it made money one
year in a Connecticut crop it is certain
to give it up and more of it in the fol-
lowing or successive years. Besides, it
is yet question whether the stimu-
lated taste of the public at large for
the Connecticut broadleaf wrapper will
prove of any staying quality. 1t is well
enough to make the most of present
opportunity, but the business policy of
the future should always be: Make
haste slowly. The apparently unsati-
able appetite for the Connecticut broad
leaf wrapper has, however, by no
means diminished the demand for the
staple wrapper leaf of the Sumatra.
For the sales of Sumatra this week
were quite large, totaling nearly seven
hundred bales. Such unwonted activity
in wrapper leaf would clearly signify
healthy recovery of our cigar industry.
1t would also signify that the factories
must have run short of stock during the
stagnation period of the past two years.
Journal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1909-09-03
Making the total. 49, 700 cases

'O-t
These estimates have been made by
different parties who are well posted,
and are in position to know the
amount of tobacco held in storage IN
GAINESVILLE, as we'll as other Wisconsin
packing points, by packers and dealers.
This includes also the tobacco held by
Eastern dealers, who store their Wis
consin tobaccos in this State. What
binder stock is held outside of the State
is mere guess work, but from all reports,
is light. For rough estimate we will
make it high enough by putting the fig
ure at $4,000 cases, which believe is
much too high. This makes q total
supply of Wisconsin leaf in sight AZ, 100
cases. 1t should be remembered that
this estimate is made high, and of all
the Wisconsin tobaccos of all kinds IN
sight, out of the AZ, 700 cases there is
possibly 5000 cases at least not suit
able for binder purposes, such as
stock and low-grades. After deducting
this 5000 cases of .sB,s" and low
grades, we have only 80, 700 cases of
available Wisconsin binder stock. Now
comes the estimate of binders produced
in other States outside of Wisconsin.
Connecticut comes next with not more
tIIdfl ZO,UOV Eases, dliQ 4NCW L OAh esiAA
New England with possibly 10, 900 cases
more, making grand total of SO, 700
cases of binder tobacco, or shortage
of 80, 300 cases, of the amount of binder
required to manufacture the normal
output of 1000, 600, 900 cigars. 1t will
be noticed that no estimate has been
made for export or any leaf used for
wrappers on stogies and other cheap
cigars. We will not aggravate the
matter by making further reductions
from shortage of over thirty per cent.
Of course the 1909 crop can be drawn
upon for any shortage in old leaf by
forced sweating, but here worse con-
dition exists, according to the most re-
liable reports obtainable. This is quite
contrast to the two years just passed,
we must confess, but the history of the
tobacco trade tells us that one extreme
follows another. The past two years
brought losses to the packer and no
profits to the jobber. Many were
obliged to realize what they could on
their holdings, thereby pocketing their
loss as quickly as possible. Drummers
were sent out on the road with instruc-
sions to SELL Manufacturers were led
to believe that the supply of leaf on
hand was almost exhaustible, but we
have run up against stone wall.
Heavy liquidations have ceased, and the
tide has turned.