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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-01

Dances st Hotel Sc. Masy's and
the Home of Ne. w v.
Matters.

An enjoyable Christmas dance was
held December 18th at Hotel ST. Mary's
and was attended by the bells and
beaux, not only of our town, but of
the county, as well as from Charles
and other distant points.
The Chsisfrnas decorations added
a charm TO the occasion, and provided
the background for a picture wherein
youth and beauty We'd with each other.
Refreshments were serves about mid
night and the dancers departed for
their homes in the early hours of the
morning.
Among those present we note:
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Smoot. Mr..
and Mrs. Posey Herbert, Mr.. Herbert.
the Misses Herberts. Lee Mazel. of
hnghesville; Mr.. Jos. Mattingly and
Frank Waters, Richmond, Va: Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. J. Fluery. OF Bradshaw.
baltimore county, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Fowler. of Mechanicsville: DR.. and
Mrs. w. ID. Burcb. of windfeld-on-
the-Potomac: Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
w. Foxwell. Mr.. and Mrs. F.O. Nor
gan, Mr.. and Mrs. Bernice Bowen.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lyon, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. c. Mattingly, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert c. Loker, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
NJ. Jones. DIR. and Mrs. Frank CANA
lier, Judge and Mrs. B. II. Camalier.
Dr. and Mrs. L. +. Payne. Mrs. Lucy
Spalding, Mrs. Mary de WAL. Mrs.
Ncttie Greenwich.
Misses Evangeline Greenwell. Eloise.
Marguerite and Bessie Abel. Eleanor
and Anita Camalier. Mary Burch.
Marie and Edith Ching, Catharine
and Leila Mattingly. Ruth Waters.
Nellie Fenwick, Helen and Sallie
Greenwell, Philo Morgan. Teresa Her
bert, Louise Norris, Addie Lynch.
Nellie Plowden, Mary Garner, Thomas
and others.
Messrs. Harris Camalier, James
Burch, Robert Mattingly, Paul Duke,
Franklin Abel. Roland Duke. Jr..
Kenneth Duke, John Duke, Kennedy
Abel, L. }. Sterling, Henry Loker.
Phil Greenwich, Jr., Raymond Fox
well, Aubrey Abel, James Greenwell.
X. b. Broun, John +. King, Thomas.
Jos. c. Goldsboro' and VIM. Garner.
On the 18th number of our young
folks attended a dance a. Woodbury..
the hosDitabie home of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. V. Waters, where an ENJOYABLE
and pleasant evening was spent. Re-
freshmentS were served.
Among those present were: Misses
Marguerite Abel, Bessie Abel, Flea
nor Camalicr, Anita Camalier, Louise
Norris, Philo Morgan, Marie Ching
and Ruth Waters. Messrs. X. b.
Brown, J. +. Abel. r. A. Mattinglv.
Henry G. Camalicr, Roland Duke. Jr.,
Paul Duke, X. Il. Duke, Jos. c. Colds
boro, Frank Waters and others.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-01
10 8 peed Limit

Automobiles who have been reloic-
ing over Assistant States Attorney
Harry W. Nice's Interpretation of the
speed section of the Motor Vehicle
law will do well To stop, look and
listen. according to Motor Vehicle
Commissioner Roe. Otherwise they
are likely to get themselves into
trouble.
Mr.. Nice. during the trial of the
Wernig case before Judge Amber in
Criminal Court No. , on Wednesday,
stated that while nearly everybody
seems To be under the impression that
speed limit for automobiles is II miles
an hour in the city, Is in the suburbs
and % in the country, this is only
partially true. He added that a man
may drive an automobile at y miles
an hour ir the city and still not vio-
late the law.
What Mr.. Nice said is true. The
law with reference to the subject is
clear. 1t does not say that a man
shall not exceed the rates of speed
above mentioned.
But the law also says:
mo perio shall operate a motor
vehicle over any public highway in
this State recklessly, or at a rate of
speed greater than is reasonable and
proper, having regard to the width.
traffic and use OF the highway, or so
as to cndaDger the property or life or
limb of any person"
ReaSonabieness, therefore, accord
ing TO Commissioner Roe, becomes
the important factor in determining
whether or not the speed law has been
violated, and this is the test he has
invariably applied in all cases that
nave come before him.
Merely because it mentions u. Is
and p miles an hour" Mr.. Roe said,
las rates of speed which cannot be
exceeded without raising the presump-
ton of reckleSsnesS, the law does not
license Automobiles to always operate
their machines up to those limits.
Reasonableness of speed, under the
law, must be determined by conditions
without regard to any limit.
Twelve miles an hour on Lexing-
ton street at this season of the year
would he, in my judgment, an unrea-
sonable and reckless speed. So also
l would consider it reckless to run at
% miles'an hour around a sharp bend
no matter how far out in the country
the bend might be-"
Col. Sherlock Swami, who drafted
the Motor Vehicle law, agrees in every
particular with Commissioner Roe 5
Interpretation of the act.-Sun.
Dec. 10, 1913.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-01
School Bows BadIv Used.

Early In the last century many boys
At Elton. England, had to undergo a
rough training. An old Etonian who
left the school in 1884 describes his
experiences there as worse than that
OF many inmates of a workhouse or
gaol. To get up at five on freezing
winter mornings; to sweep their own
floors and make their own beds; to
go two-by-two to the pump for a
scanty wash; to eat no mouthful OF
food until 8 a. m; to live on an end.
less round of mutton. potatoes and
beer. none of them too plentiful or too
good; to sleep in a dismal cell with.
out chair or table. Such was the lot
OF boys whose parents could not afford
to pay for a private room. Some OF
these underwent privations that might
have broken down a cabin boy, and
would be thought inhuman IL inflicted
on a galley slave"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-01
Tricks Of the Haduer.

So widely do the holes OF badgers
ramify that Col. Afford Lucts. a Brit.
ish sportsman, had a force OF eight
men digging for ten days and finally
abandoned the attempt to come up
with the badgers. II Is believed that
badgers spring traps by rolling over
them on their back. The operation
has been observed by many credible
witnesses, to say nothing of the fire.
quent discovery in traps Of hairs from
badgers backs. Among their IA
vorite foods is honey. At the London
zoo one may often see q visitor with
q pot OF honey scraping out the sweet
with a walking stick and then giving
the end OF the stick to badgers to
suck Formerly badger meat was
priced In England. the hind quarters
being made into hams. which, when
cured, were said to be AZ good as the
best bacon Badger meat Is an un
common article diet in England as
present
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-01

st. Michael's Parish Hall, down at
the Ridge, in the lower part of the
county, was packed to the doors last
Monday night TO accommodate Christ
mas crowd of good natured and splen-
didly behaved ladies and gentlemen
that had gathered to see the comedy,
Oak Farm" performed by the clever
members of the dramatic club of the
parish. In spite of the immence diff
crlties that stood in the way of re-
hearsals. all the members of the cast
were generous and self sacrificing
enough to give to- the preparation of
the play whatever time could ba spared
after home duties and the daily toll
for existance were accomplished. This
speaks well for the spirit of our fell
low citizens at the Ridge, and il must
he great consolation for thcirpaStor.
FIR. limerick, ;. j.. who is so devoted
ly spending all his time and energies
to develop the fine qualities inherent
in his people, and to advance not only
their spiritual and eternal interests,
but also their material and artistic
well being. There is at the Ridge, as
elsewhere in our county plenty of his
toric and literary talent, and oak
Farm" was admirably rendered. Mr..
c. Bradburn made capital easy
going, too contiding great hearted
farmer, such as are easily made vic
Tins of by land and loan sharks. and
as SilaS Weatherby he delighted all
his audiance. Mr.. w. Evans. as
Donald, his son, quickly caught the
attention of all by his reserved and
intelligent Interpretation of his char
actcr, and 10y his refined and prldent
manner in carrying out the role of the
lever on the stage. Mr.. J. Bradburn.
as the villain of the piece. was clear
and forcihle, and carried through his
part amid much applause. Messrs.
a. NcGill and Earl TrosSback, as DIR.
Meredith and Professor Smudgc. re-
spectively, shone like twin stars in
their mirth provoking comedy parts,
and gave their hearers n treat long to
be remembered. Miss B. TroSShack,
as Mrs. Weatherby was true to life
and gave her audience perfect pic
tu-c of the sympathetic, level headed
and patient farmers wife: and for the
eveness and good taste she displayed
in rendering her character she deserves
special mention. Mrs. 5. Cameron.
captivated all by her brilliant success
in the part of Cynthia Warner. In
deed she can fairly claim every honor
the parish is so disposed to confer on
her-for though handicapped by the
care of her infant child she lent her.
self without reserve to the entertain
ment set for the holidays and gave a
piece of acting that was full of amuse-
ment and good judgment. As the de-
muir and modest village maid of the
comedy too much praise cannot be
given Miss N. Drury, who sustained
the characted of Helen Trumbill.
Natural, charming and elegant in her
diction and poses, she made sweet
heroine on the stage, and in her por-
trayal of affection and grief followed
the dictates of the most judicious pro-
prieiy. Our congratulations are cx-
tended to both pastor and people, to
the trained and the trainer in the pro-
duction of ''Oak Farm.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-01
ea.k 20 The Old Home.

Yes, IL is good to go back to the old
IL It good TO look at the place;
Ii makes you feel like a man, to shake
shake the hand,
OF some old familiar face.
The World is so largeand so roomy.
But no matter how far you may
roam.
The dearest place in this wos3d of grace
Is the little place called home.
Yes, it's good to go back to your
childhood.
It's good to he free and be young.
As VOC scamper down through the
wildwood,
And think of the songs you've sung.
Yes. the old cherry is DOWN I'm the
meadow,
The old poplar down by the spring,
And the birds seems as younga as ever,
As you stop TO hear them sing.
Some old trees are still in the orchard.
But some OF them are rotten and
gone.
And the old house is in need of repair.
And so is the granery and barn.
The fields are sll grown up in bushes.
The fences are all rotten and down.
And the place seems SD sad and 81
lonely
As you wonder stranger in town.
| look for the spring in the hollow.
| climb the Hill for a view of the
ground:
| look for the dear old school-house.
But alas there are no school-mates
around.
/ wander around the church-yard,
And / read on the first tombstone
The name OF dear old school-mate
Whose spirit from earth to heaven
has flown.
My heart seems so sad and so dreary.
As l turn with tear in my eye.
And wander back to the old house.
And think of the years gone by.
| thank the good Lord who has spared
me.
To recall the years gone by.
And to- be welcomed by the ones who
reared me
With Joy and love in their eye.
GABRIEL.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-01
Charlotte Hall School
Charlotte Hall. 81. Mary's County. Md.
Nest Session sesIns September Q. 1919.


Military Discipline. Business and
Classical Courses. Board. Wash,
and Tuition, $3.50 a Year.
Tuition Scholarships. saving $50. n
year are established i'm favor of
Charles and 81. Mary's counties.
Applications should be made to
Col. J. Marshall Dent, Oakley, Md.
Chairman of Committe for ST.
Mary's county, and DIR. Lewis c.
Carrico, Bryantown. Md, Chairman
of Commute for Charles county.
The "Keech" Scholarship Civ
ing board and tuition, are now va
cant. There is one for st. Mary's
and one for Charles county. Appli-
cants must be boys of good promise,
not under l3 nor more than II
years old. Appointments by Oh.
Faculty. Address not later -.
August ].
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-01
a Dry Year.

Through the courtesy of Bro. Fidelis
meteorologist of Leonard Hall, We
append the monthly rainfall for the
last year. In past years We have not
had at hand the means of ascertain
ing the rainfall, but we venture the
opinion that the PERCEPTION for 1913
was ut least one-third below normal.
The crops. especially corn, through
out the county felt the effects of the
dry year, and from many sections
now come reports of the failing of
wells.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-01
HOTEL
MARY'S
Leonardtown,
Maryland.

HOTEL ST. MARY'S is a
new building equipped with
gas. steam heat, hot and cold
water. we'll furnished rooms
with telephones and splendid
service.
Since the first of November
The establishment has been
under the management of w
A. Fenwick. who for the past
IL years has made such a
success of the Donald" in
Washington.
The meals are excellent
and service is prompt and
courteous.
The management caters
to the county patronage.
There is a grill room and
the Bar is unexce lled
All in all Hotel St. Mary's is
the mostcomp.etely equipped
hostelry in Southern Mary
land.
You can always be &C
commodated.
Rates moderate.
Vim. A FeaVisk. Prop.
Dec. -l9-,f.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-01
Mali..n'. B.rs.in #.a..
LEONARDTOWN. MD.
Nice Stock of Goods Low Prices

Ladies' Wooden Suits. all
colorS, as low as. ... 4l.2
Ladies' Black Goats. (ali
WOOL. as low *. ... $l.35
and up to s9-9s. really worth 81.
Misses Coats, TALL WOOL
al low as ...........,......a sc up
Children's Fur Goats as low as. Lilo
Ladies' SIS Muffs and Furs
are now sold at. . AS
Fur Sets OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 9Sc
Ladies' All Wool Sweaters, all
colors, as low as. 9Sc
Misses Sweaters as low as. 3Qc
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-01

Mems Good Suits. sl.9s
Latest Style Worsted Suits ut
1898 per suit.
All Wool Blue Serge Suits
a low as. .............. 6.as
~ Suits, made To order, price. s.gs
BOYS Suits as low rs 9Sc and
up to-. ass
Mems Pants from Joe up.
Mems Overcoats rs low as l.9s.
up to- .9s: really worth. :. sl5
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-01-01

Hare % alHIaas,sf .Jat r
THE RUDE AaN..s- ..k.t9I9
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19

troops. irresponsible hostilities against
the American forces or complications
at Tampico, where the constitution
alists are in control, it is realized. may
at any moment alter the whole situa-
ton.
Looking After European Interests.
The State Department. aiming to pre-
serve propitious conditions during the
conference was quick to act upon sug-
gestions from abroad that European in
terests were endangered about Tampico.
recently occupied by the, constitutional
lists. Realizing the possibility of inter-
national complications through the levy
ing of forced loans. the State Depart
ment has informed the consttuttonalists
that they should not administer the laws
with severity II that hint is not I'M
derstood. amplifed representations in
stronger language may follow.
Some constitutionalist officials took the
position today that tnasmuch as foreign
corporations received protection and sup
port during normal conditions. 'it seems
reasonable that in time of war they
should be willing to suffer with resigna-
ton the consequences of civil strife
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19

claring that the conversation was per-
sonal and as Mr.. Morgan was dead he
did not see any reason for repeating it.
Mr.. Mellen explained that In an effort
to obtain from Mr.. Morgan information
about the report he was subjected to fur
Their humiliation.
II felt" said Mr. Mellen. that in dis
agreeing with Mr.. Morgan I would be
wrong nine times out Of ten"
Were you afraid of Mr.. Morgan Pc
asked Mr.. Folk.
Perhaps there was some measure Of
cowardice ABOUT my feeling. You can
put it that way. 1 stood in great awe
OF Mr. Morgan-greater than Of any other
man I ever met
At 1890 recess was taken until 2:s0
o'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19

A description of life in Vera Cruz dur
ing the present period Of "watchfui
waiting Is contained in letter from
e Thornwell Newkirk, q Washington
boy on the U. S. s. Michigan.
I'VE go on shore every other day and
have a big time" says young Newkirk.
1--WE go horseback riding and AUTOMOBILE
ing. and occasionally go to the movies. -
Referring to the Mexicans who resisted
the American advance on Vera Cruz.
he says:
I'VE are starving them out and they
are running away from their army and
giving themselves up as prisoners in
order to get something to eat
Newkirk, although but seventeen years
old, was in the first landing party sent
ashore from the Michigan during the
battle. and took part in the skirmishes
with the Mexican snipers
We cleaned them out" he says in his
letter. although there were 800 of them
and only about $50 of u.s.
He is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A.
Nswkirk, 316 Seaton place northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19
Never Will Agree to Any
ConstitutionaIist Officer
for Provisional President

THE Huerta delegates never will
agree to the selection for provisional
president of any of the constitution
alist military men," said a man who
had a long talk with the Huerta repre-
sentatives here yesterday.
They are not suggesting any names,
however. for provisional president, nor
are they going to make suggestions to
the mediators unless asked. as they are
expecting the initiative to come from
the three South American diplomats.
They want some one. however, for pro-
visional president who will guarantee
a fair election to all parties concerned,
and who has not been a military par
tisan.
"Of course, this would not exclude n
number of men who have been in sym
pathy with the constitutionalists. but
not military leaders"
Prepared to Go the Limit.
This view conceded with that obtained
from other persons who had informal
talks with the Huerta delegates here.
The three Mexicans did not divulge the
nature of their long conference with
Huerta before their departure. but
man who knows the viewpoint of the
three men said:
They are prepared to go the limit in
the way of concessions, and will recon-
mend to Huerta the reasonable thing.
People who talked with the Huerta dele
gates said they realized the situation has
dent, and that at Niagara Falls they
would be confronted with settling the
broad problem of restoring peace to
Mexico"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19
DRIVES OUT ARCHBISHOP.
Huerta Resents Suggestion That He
Resign From His Position.

VERA CRUZ. May l9.-Archbishop
Mora del Rio was driven out of Mexico
City by Provisional President Huerta, ac-
cording to Information reaching here to-
day. The archbishop. the story goes.
sought an interview with Gen. Huerta,
which was at first refused. but later ac-
corded upon the representation that the
ehurchman had a communication from
the Pope.
The communication. it is stated. proved
to be q suggestion that Gen. Huerta re-
sign. The president appeared to take
this advice dispassionately. making no
reply. On the following day. however, y
messenger came to the archbishop with
q warning from Huerta that he would
do well to leave the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19
MEXICAN WAR OPPOSED
BY OFFICER Of NAVY
Writes Senator Williams Selfish In.
terests Are Clamoring for
Intervention.

Prefacing his remarks with a state.
ment that many persons have recently
criticised the President and his admin
istration regarding the policy toward
Mexico. Senator Williams Of Mississippi
a naval officer stationed at Vera Cruz
who deplored any attempt on the part
Of the United States to enter upon a
war in that country.
The noisiest thing in Mexico today is
an American dollar" said Senator Will
liams' correspondent. He continued that
the demands that United States forces
proceed to Mexico City were beng made
by persons who had exploited Mexico and
her resources, so-called refugees who had
been out of the United States for years,
and had paid no taxes to the United
States. He said that one Of these ref
ugees "cussed out you gentlemen who
are opposed to war with Mexico
Worse Than Philippines.
The letter stated that If the United
States entered and took Mexico, as so
many of these selfish American citizens
desired. 1t would have a worse problem
on Its hands than the Philippines.
Wee Willie Hearst Is keeping a large
corps Of men here to stir up things. i"
continued the letter. Hearst, it said, was
actuated by selfish causes, since he wish
ed to have his large properties in Mexico
protected.
We can't take Mexico with less than
10000 men and at cost of less than
$oOO.OOOOO0." said the letter. There are
fewer limoges in the army and navy
than anywhere else"
The letter concluded with a statement
that it would be cheaper to pay all the
claims of Americans owning property in
Mexico and to pension them for life than
to go into Mexico.
Writer'S Name Withheld.
Senator Williams refused to give the
name Of his correspondent when he was
requested to do SO by Senator Borah
explaining that the writer was in the
service and might be criticised for
writing letters of this kind to senators
He said. however. that the writer was
personal friend in whose Judgment he
had the greatest confidence.
Senator Gallinger Of New Hampshire
said that he had a letter from a friend,
also in Mexico. which gave a very diff
ferent view of the sieuation. and that
he would seek tomorrow to have IL
placed in the record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-19
NO BATTLE AT SALTILLO.
Huerta Rushing Troops to City
Menaced by Villas Rebels.

MEXICO CITY. May 19.-Gen. Blan-
quet, minister Of war, said today that
no big battle has yet begun in Saltillo.
So far there have only been hot skir-
mishes between the vanguards. The
government is rushing war material and
soldiers into Saltillo, having left San
Luis Potosi two days before. The forces
of Gen. Zozaya. which had been operat-
ing on the San Luis Potosi-Tampico line,
have been concentrated In San Luis Po-
tosi.
Gen Emilio Campo arrived last night
from Ssltillo and reported all well there.