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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-04-02
YOUR SEED CORN
SHOULD BIZ TESTED
insures Better Corn Crops and inter.
ests rcur Boys In Growing Them.
]. L. METzGER.

Maryland Agricultural College.
1t is hoped that the seed corn OF
Maryland Is In first-class condition this
season, but no one can be absolutely
sure without testing II out. We take
.I for granted that your seed was
selected in the field last fall. by going
through the teld and selecting mature
ears which grew on just The kind OF
stalk you desire. Also that the ears
were the proper height from the
Ground. that the shsnks were OF just
the right length. and that after husk.
ing, only such ears as were OF good
type were kept for seed. These ears.
of cocrse. were cured In a we'll ven.
tilated place where they were pro
tected from moisture and frost.
Having taken this care Of your seed.
you wish now TO make sure not only
that this seed viii grow but that IL
VIII make strong growth The most
dangerous ear Of corn TO plant In the
weak ear Every boy who intends 10
enter a corn contest or who has To
thin corn for his father, should want
10 test the seed he or mis- father uses.
The best place TO do this testing is at
the school house where the boy can
compare his corn with that from other
farms. II samples were gotten from
each farm In a school district and a
test made. II win give a line on prac.
tically all the seed In TIE c5Esmunlty
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-04-02

when II Came to Art Of Making Men
Fail ia Love She Proved 20 sc
Well Grounded.

Miss Milledge." he said. Il want
yon to do me favor"
4 shall be glad TO" she replied. ''if
| can"
Il hardly know just how to ex-
plain IL. hope you won't take Of
tense at what ! say II Is rather a
delicate matter. May | be thorough
ly frank?"
Certainly. What Is the trouble7"
There's a girl with whom I have
been terribly in love-
Aren't you any more?-
''Thxt's it. l am. I want to get
over II. You see, she doesn't care
for me. and ! want To forget her"
And you want me TO help your
Yes. IL you pleaGe. I've been hor-
ribly upset I've tried to take an i'm
terest in other things but l can't get
her ont of my mind. 1t has seemed
since she told me had no chance
70 win her love as IL nothing at all
WIS worth while. / realize that /
can't go on, feeling this way. I've
got to do something. I've reasoned
ii all out. and think I have found a
solution of the problem"
The case Is interesting. What Is
your solution?"
4 must become interested In some
one else. / want you to make me for
get her. You can"
Il don't care to hear any more
about your affair. IL you think /
have nothing better to do than"
please wait till / have explained.
was afraid I shouldn't be able TO
present the matter in the proper light
you see, have been thinking OF all
the girls ] know. and you are the only
c1o who can possibly help me out OF
;-~ trouble. Some OF the others
r,s-ht be willing enough. but they
couldn't make me forget her. You
alone are more beautiful. more grace
full. more charming i'm every way than
she Is. So am compelled to ask you
to rescue me. You see how IL Is. don't
your"
Il think / do. But how am I TO
proceed. Do you want me TO make
you fall in love with me?"
Yes. VIII you?"
20, very well. anything to oblige a
fellow creature in distress. ! sup
pose yon realize that l don't care for
you at all, that there is some one else
whom | think a great deal of, that
/ don't consider you handsome. and
that"
why do you begin by telling me
that?"
You want me to make you fall In
love with me, don't you?"--Chicago
Record Herald.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-04-02
Open placer League In Paris.

"A league for open places has besn
organized In Paris. In q recent
pamphlet Is discussed the question Of
drainage opd sports and the work that
needs 20 be doue In the conversion OF
the old fortihcations into open places
Is described" says the National Mu-
nicipal Review. II Is n shock 30 some
Of the lazy and lncredulous OF us 70
get into our noodles that Paris never
stops making Itself more beautiful and
more sanitary. a repetition of such
shocks is sure tc produce vigorous ac-
ton on this side Of the water sooner
or later
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-04-02

and what kind Of a crop may be ex
pected from using Il. In addition Il
will make tie children much more In
terested in farm operations and put
real life into their school work.
The method OF testing seed corn Is
80 simple that any boy or girl ten year,
bid can make the test. The Rag Doll
tester IL the easiest TO make and the
best to use in the school room. Il 10
made from strip of muslin 8 by 80
inches wide. marked OF into twenty
squares, each square holding six grains
from each ear tested. After moisten
ing Il, the muslin Is carefully rolled
ap and put In pail containing warm.
moist sawdust where the grains are
sprouted sfAsis VIA provide for teut.
ing enough seed TO plant one acre. Full
directions for either home or school
use viii be gladly furnished free by
the writer To anyone addressing him
AZ College Park
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-04-02
Il. VUIGT
MANUFACTURING JEYELEB
726 Seventh Street Northwest
BETWEEN @. and "a.
WASHINGTON, D. c.


Everybody has some friend
whom they wish to make
happy. II may be mother
or father. sister or brother. 1t
may be a wife. or it may be a
sweetheart-a. often them
selves.
Our :tock of Jewelry ard
Il "a -Brac is a complete.
Zach piece has been carefully
selected -anG we feel satisfied
that a visit from you vii
bear us out shat we have a.
fine a selection as can be
found anywhere. Why moi
give us a call.
Any article that you ma,
select will be laid aside ano
delivered when wanted. Ex-
oericnced clerks. Polite at
tentioR
WATCHES. DIAMONDS. EM.
sLEMS RINGS. SILyERWARF
LOCKS and BRONZES, PRAYER
BOOKS and MEDALS.
III 7sh Street. N. W. Washing
On. d. g.. is the place and the man
deal with is e. vOIGT.
Evervons who deals With Voigt is
less se6.
Nov. l2-1y.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-04-02
Art Gallery In seheolhouse,


The opening of the public art gaE
lery in the Washington Irving high
school marks the hrst step In move
ruent which, it is hoped, may be spread
to every part OF the city. II is the
result of a suggestion made by Pat
rick II. MCGOWAN, former president OF
the board of aldermen, who was con-
vinced that by making use of school
buildings as centers art, with its up
lifting influence, could be brought
more easily within the reach of the
masses. That the new gallery, which,
by the way, is the first municipal art
gallery. will be great success seems
assured. IL others were to be estab-
lished there is no doubt owners of pri-
vate galleries would be glad to offer
works of art enough to keep them all
constantly supplied with exhibitions.
The private collections in this city
contain treasures which otherwise
might never be placed on public view.
This innovation is Ia line with the
peoples demand that school buildings
be used more widely than only during
school hours. II is added evidence
of the approach of the time when our
school buildings will be civic, art and
community as well as educational cen.
ters.-New York Globe.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-04-02

According 20 a Kansas paper a man
In that state bought his wife a re-
yolyer with which 70 defend herself.
but after bullet had been dug out Of
bis les and the COW had been buried
be decided she had better do her de-
Tending with m ax.-Kansas City
tMo.l Journal
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-04-02

There Ii one unfailing charm about
Mexican houses. writes II. Hamilton
Fyfe In the Daily Mail. That is the
charm Of flowers. All Mexicans love
flowers. Their homes present to the
street bare. unIoyely walls. with
barred and close curtained windows.
Very often. though. you get q glimpse
az you pass the open door of a patio
where the sunlight filekers on green
leaves and vivid blossoms. Always
you may count upon such an in1erlor
even II you cannot see L.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-04-02
RemoxIna Paint From Glass.

Take aeetic acid and dilute II one
half in hot water. then apply to the
paint spots while it is warm. Re
heat IL II gets too chilled. The hot
acid win not hurt the hands. fabrics
or the glass. but IL must be kept from
children who live mostly from hand
20 mouth.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-04-02
Must Re IN the Blood.

A London cat is said 20 relish feeds
of pastry. chocolate, blackberries. to
matoes. egg shells. and even wood as
a variety on the general feline fish and
meat diet But many a landlady has
credited her cat with even more cat
holic taste when her lodger began to
think he missed things.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-04-02
sei,lno Nv s,,.

why do you insist 80 strenuously
on my placing my order right now7''
y have taken a course In a school
OF scientific EalesmaBHl1ip. and accord
Ing 70 AL rules and theories this -
the Psychological mofnent for closing
this saie 4"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-04-02

An African explorer found q very
modern American sewing machine be-
Ing operated BY a woman in a native
village in the heart Of the dark con-
tiaent.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-04-02

The pessimist F1etcherizes his qui-
nine pills. The optimist gets treed by
q bear and enjoys tho vssw.-Yaie
Record.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-04-02

One queer thing about a woman is
that she will live with and depend
for her living upon man who In never
able to do anything TO suit her.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-04-02

Design ior gas lamp post that
recently won FIRST prize i'm a compefi-
tion NJ 81. Louis. There Is no reason
why each lamp post should not be n
source ~ Improvement TO the ap-
pearance OF the city. None can now
be erected In Philadelphia without
tne approval OF the art jury. In ac-
cordance with i1s amended powers
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-04-02
HOTEL
MARYs 6
Leonardtown,
Maryland.

HOTEL ST MARY'S is a
new building equipped with
gas. steam heat, hot and cold
water. well 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.
iIiS management CdteIS
to the county patronage.
There is a grill room and
the Bar is unexcelled
All in all Hotel St. Mary's is
the mostcompletely equipped
hostelry in Southern Mary
land.
You can always be ac-
commodated.
Rates moderate.
Vim. A FenWiek. Prop.
Dec. .-19-f.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-04-02

Having established a Brickyard al
HANOVER MILLS, near Leonardtown,
beg TO notify the public that l am
fully prepared TO furnish bricks of all
grades At the following cash prices:
81, sS and $40 per NJ.
l.. r. GREENwEIL,
Leonardtown,. Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-04-02
A GOOD RATION FOR
GROWING CHICKS
Feeding Young Chicks At the Mary.
land Experiment Station.
Spring OF 1914.
ROY II. WAITE.
poultryman.

First "a TO IS hours Nothing.
First few feeds-RolIed oats or Oat
neal and hard-boiled eggs (fnfertlIe
ones from the lncubatorl shell and all
ground up In q food chopper
Up to about three weeks OF age:
Mash Mixture-Bran, ( parts: corn,
meal (or homlny chop). parts: mid
dlings. parts; beef scrap (sifted).
part; salt, one-half pound to each 10e
lbs. Grain Mixture (Scratch Feed
Finley cracked corn, part; cracked
wheat. part: hulled oats, l part
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-04-02
Ms4 : tsa,oi
JOB PRINTING

BILL HEADS LETTER HEAD
EsvELoPEs i Husis ms CARD
INVITATIONS PROGRAMS
CIRCULARS
~foSTEks LEGAL BLANKS. gTt'
CITY PRICES
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1914-04-02

CRY PRICES
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-04-24
Count Boris Wife
BY WILLIAM T. DREW

like to be present at one Of the func.
tions given at the palace" ..
"iou shall be present." the count I'M.
swered, mot only at one function, but
as many as you please. 1 am n OF
the emperor's privy council and can
command invitations for the asking"
Sonia Maranief proved a great sue.
cess in court society. Though she
came from a Wild country she was re-
fined, and there was about her q
greater freshness and ingenuousness
than in the women Of the city. More
over, she was beautiful. Since she
always gave her name as Sonia Mara
nie1 1t was supposed that she was I'm.
married. Many men strove to win her,
but she seemed to prefer the attentions
Of him who had introduced her. Count
Boris was devoted to her, but it was
generally known that he was q mar
ried man and the Russian church does
not admit Of divorce.
There is Il custom in Russia that a
man of rank may marry a woman Of
wealth, giving her the right to bear
his name and title for a consideration.
Count Geronsky, on coming of age,
found his paternal estate involved in
debt. A. career at court was open to
him. but he must have means to
achieve it. For 100000 rubles he had
given a wealthy woman the right t
call herself Countess Geronsky. The
marriage had been by proxy, and he
had eve seen his bride.
One evening when Sonia was dancing
at the Winter palace a lackey stepped
up to her with a telegram on a salyer
which had been forwarded from her
abode. She opened it, and it was evi-
] dent that it contained some distressing
news. She straightway left the ROOM.
and so absorbed was she that she drop
ped her telegram. A lady picked it up
and read the address, Countess Ge-
ronsky."
The incident was soon common talk.
Geronsky was congratulated on his
marriage with Sonia Maranieff and
asked why he had not announced it.
The count was ~astonished and when
told Of how Sonia had dropped the
telegram sought her Immediately. He
found her in an apartment waiting for
her carriage.
II learn" he said, that you have
received a telegram bearing my name
and title. Are you not Sonia Mara.
nieff?"
II was Sonia Maranieff till I became
the Countess Geronsky." 81.
The countess had received news of
the death Of her mother. Her hus.
band went home with her, and after
! that they lived as man and wife.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-04-24
Greeting Ones Hostess.

At a reception attended by men as
we'll as wo1nen they enter the room
together, stand first before the first
hostess OF the occasion. as there is al
ways a head for such affairs, and greet
her. She in turn presents them to any
of the Others in the receiving line that
they are not acquainted With.
At q private house it is the lady Of
the house who greets them. If they
do not know her they can easily in
troduce themselves, when the man
says, "This is Mrs. Blank, is it not:''
She replies that it is.
He may then say, II am Mr.. B. and
wish to introduce my wife" Cor who
YER the lady is that is with him). Mrs
Blank should say she is pleased to see
him, and in turn she presents him and
the lady to the others in the receiving
line.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-04-24
POCKETS IN FASHION.

The fullneSS nov SO much the fash
ion below the waist allows the smart
woman pockets for the first time in
many years. This is an illustration of
the adage about IAN i'll wind"
A pocket, however small and fat land
1t is both even now, is a great COM
fort. Bags are all very well, but they
are easily detachable. soon lost. Mil
lions of handkerchiefs must have been
lost since the reign of pockets ceased.
A handkerchief is a necessary article.
as one who goes out without one NAV
prove very easily. Provided it be small
and thin Of texture it may be carried
In the new 'pannier pocket"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-04-24
Brain Food.

What kind Of vice is that which peo-
pie dislike if they are ever so bad?
Advice.
Why is Il lazy young dog like an in
clined plane: Because it's Il slow pup
(slope up).
Why is 4 thief in Il garnet like an
honest man: Because he's above do
ing q wrong action.
When are tnilors and house agents
both following the same business?
When they gather in the rents.
What is the difference between men
and women at Il tiresome lecture?
Men go to close their eyes, women to
eye their clothes.
What is always behind time? The
back Of 4 clock.
When is the wind of use to 4 coun-
try engaged in war? When it blows
great guns.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-04-24
\HE province of Vyatka, in Rus
STA, borders on Siberia, and,
though it is not quite so far

"HE province Of Vyatka, in Rus
STA, borders on Siberia, and,
though it is not quite so far
north as st. Petersburg, it
Is a rather wild country. Near it's
center is a fine estate, in which on a
piece Of rising ground is a spacious resi-
dence. One day a lady rode out from
this house on horseback. 1t was the
spring Of the year, and the winter had
been cold. The lady had been told
that wolves from the forests had been
driven by hunger to seek food in the
more civilized region, and she had pis-
tolls and holsters at the pommel Of her
saddle and a short rifle slung over her
shoulder. Two servants, also armed,
rode q short distance In her rear. She
was going to visit a charitable institu-
ton In which she was interested.
During her return a sound Of bark
ing and shots was heard behind her,
which drew rapidly nearer. Then a
sleigh appeared. the driver flashing his
horses to escape a pack Of wolves. A
man in the rear seat of the sleigh fired
a shot at the brutes. then threw down
his gun. 1t was evident hat he had
used his last cartridge. The equestri-
enne, supported by her servants. began
firing at the wolves, which made off into
the woods. Then the man in the sleigh
thanked them for his life since, had it
not been for their coming, in a few
minutes more both he and his driver
would have been devoured. Handing
a card to the lady bearing the name
Count Boris Geronsky. he said:
IF you eve come to st. Petersburg
please advise me. ! trust l shall be
able to make your visit there enjoy
able"
When the lady read the name on the
card the expression on her face chang
ed, but the count, whose nerves had
! been severely taxed. felt a swimming
sensation and did not notice the i'm
preston his name had created.
You need rest and refreshment."
she replied to his request. 1--WE are
not half a dozen versts from my house.
If you will partake of my hospitality
l will accept your invitation later, for
! shall soon visit the capital
The count invited her into his sleigh
and together they rode to her home,
where she entertained him at dinner.
Within a few months Count Geron-
sky received a card on which was the
name Of Sonia Maranieff, the lady who
had saved him from the wolves. He
called upon her and begged her to tell
him in what way he could best make
her visit to the capital enjoyable.
II live on the edge of u Wilderness
she replied, land have never seen any
> thing of life in 4 great city. would
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-04-24
W0man'S Work and Fashions
A POPULAR GARMENT.
The Russian Blouse Is Smart Worn
With Lightweight Skirts.

The Russian Blouse Is Smart Worn
With Liohtwsisht Skirts.
A garment which any visiting dress
Maker should be able to put together
correctly is the Russian house blouse
to be worn with any lightweight skirt.
1t is cut in three straight sections-a
back and two fronts-and has seams
running across the shoulders down the
upper side Of each sleeve to its elbows
and under each arm to just below the
hips.
The fronts open to the waist line in
V shape over a V cut fancy waistcoat
and extend below the deliberately EN-
broidered belt halfway down the hips,
where n edge is sloped sharply away,
while the other edge falls straight.
In Il gold or silver shot satin printed
with IL flower or leaf pattern in bright
cOlOrS, It's edges finished with skunk
or fox and its fronts opening over a
jewel studded metallic gauze waistcoat
matching the material Of the closely
fitted undcrsleeves. this blouse looks
exceptionally smart and dressy. In a
way it takes the place OF a tea gown
and may properly be worn at a home
or an informal dinner.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-04-24
Devoted to Our Boys and Girls
GOOD BUT PULLING GAME.
Egyptian Eye Is Played With a
Screen With Holes In Il.

screen with Holes IN II.
Egyptian eye is a very simple vet
puZzling game. TO play it a screen
must be put across one end of the
room with holes cut in it about the
height and size Of a human eye, al
lowing q little variation in the height
to include the tall, short and medium
sized. A clotheshorse covered with
newspapers makes a good screen for
the purpose.
Introduce the game by inquiring Of
those present if they think they can
recognize the eyes of their companions
under any and all circumstances. You
will find that most people are quite
confident that they can do so. Invite
half the company to step behind the
screen and place one eye at the open
ing cut for that purpose. Then allow
each of the remaining portion Of the
company to examine the single eye
and name its proprietor. It will be
found almost impossible to recognize
with any degree Of certainty the eye
Of even the dearest friend or nearest
relative. Noses and mouths visible by
themselves through similar appropri-
ate openings are almost as difficult to
identify.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-04-24
AROUND THE HOUSE.

.:7-::s::.:.'.:T::: :::*:::V::%@
The living room table should never be
crowded with books. \ few are enough.
Try beating carpets and rugs on a
set Of bed springs. They will look as
if done by Il professional.
II a rug curls moisten it and wrap it
around q broomStick in the opposite
way from its trend: then tie and let it
dry.
Paint the inside Of bureau drawers
with white enamel if you would have
them always fresh and easy to keep
clean.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-04-24

From that age until the twelfth year
the increase in height is about IS per
cent each year. At twelve children of
both sexes weigh on the average about
seventy-five pounds. After that age
the increase in weight is more rapid, SO
that at eighteen years the average
weight for girls is 1919 pounds and
for boys 145 pounds
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-04-24
A CHILD'S WEIGHT AND HEIGHT.

\ scientific writer says that a child
from six months to eight years old
grows in length about 6 per cent, or
nearly two and a half inches, every
year.
The weight Of the body goes on in
creasing to the eighth year, rising in
boys to fifty pounds and in girls to
forty-seven and a half pounds.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-04-24
LACES.

4 little white sugar in hot water. say
two Jumps to & basinful. is Il sufficient
stiffening for delicate laces.
Use a mixture Of gasoline and -four
when cleaning delicate fabrics-laces.
ribbons. plnmes. etc. Dip the articles
into the mixture and rub them thor
oughly.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-04-24

Jet is IN fashion again. 1t is often used for hat ornaments. Jet .Lasse-
mentere CecoratpS many smart French evening frocks. The gown shown
here is o black net covered with jet paiuettes The low ut cosagei is filed
IN with hesh colored tuNe. The sleeves are merely suggested, the material
being caught together o N the shoulders by a jet ornament. Jet is enjoying
IN immense vogue just at present. and for evening YEA especially it is pop
uar Sow that high couture. are pronounced the thing enormously high
combs arec creeping back into favor. Some of these are rnamented in a most
original fashion with jet Or brilliant stones. Beautiful ornaments for wearing
o n black velvet neck ribbons and really splendid shoe buckles are also being
made Iv he ND TIC date Jewellers.