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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
Fountains In France.

Who is responsible for the dry foun
tain? asks the London Chronicle. A
correspondent cites a case from
Groombridge, in Sussex Just before
you enter that picturesque town you
sec fountain, with seat, a horse
trough and even a dogs drinking
place. Alasl never once. on several
visits, could | get draft of water
from It, though the drinking cup re
mained to testify to It's one-time
'beneficence to thirsty wayfarera.
They do these things so much better
in France. You will find few French
villages without public fountain.
fountain, moreover. that is often .
work Of art. What English villages do
you recall where free draft OF
water is ay liable? Should you desire
such, you summon up enough
coura cottage door. TO be
conf Y. with that nut
san khe tramp. Exter
nal -. - 1l5's' = = water literally
enoRnb alqeqold QUE seem agreed 10
puyeIl 8upHM1alapJ
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10

letter From 4 British Tar In the AT.
ianiic Blockade Makes Pathetic
Reading.

The peril, hardship. cold and loneIi.
ness that has driven mad some Of the
tars who man the British blockade
iieet outside the tfree-mlle limit OF
our Atlantic coast, r.as been written
Of by an Englishman riding The Tides
OF Barnegate aboard the Sydney. to an
old mate la this city This is the
same sydney that ran the notorious
German raider Enaden ashore on an
Indian ocean island and shot her to
bits. The Sydney recently has been
transferred to the Atlantic blockade
feet. The letter says in part
Dear Jerry: 1t looks as though
we were to spend another Christmas
on the briny deep It has been ter
ribly cold out here and we have had
hard time Of 1t. The other night we
ran short OF coal and had to shoot
down to Bermuda.
Jerry. Of all the places God ever
made, Barpegat, or whatever they call
II, is the worst. II fl amt blowing
it's showing or raining. and there is a
continual SVEN running that keeps
your insides snug against your main
companionway for days at stretch
Give me the life Of the North sea,
chasing perrys (submarine peri
scopes). You could get bit OF q
thrill doing that--and It was worth
while getting hit Out here you might
as well be on training ship. The men
are mostly sickly and you can't exactly
call them happy. They have nothing
TO think of except the arrival Of the
cutter with papers and letters. Lord
save as from another job like this.
Il heard some of the boys in the
Caronia (former Cunard liner, now
converted cruiser) went crazy, and
don't blame them a bit. A lot OF us
will be going the same way before
long. We are looking for the cutter
today and expect to get supply OF
fresh greens. But she'll smash her
self to pieces against our side, sup
pose, and lose everything. That's
what happened last time. The bloody
pilot must have been a tram condue
tor in Putney
we lost man over the side who
was reaching for sack Of lettuce or
something. God! He shot down be-
tween US and the rotten little tug 80
quick that there was no chance to
save him. He was a young fellow. too.
and had mother living in FuIham
Palace road, Hammersmith."
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
Wise provIaion.

Not long ago some farmers had 90.
casion to organize a corporation. and.
desiring to avoid the cost OF law
yer's service, they drew up their own
articles Of agreement Among it's
provisions was the following The
annual meeting OF the company shall
be held on the second Saturday OF
July In each and every year, except
when same falls on Sunday or
holiday
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
Woman Letter Carriers in saxony.

Since the war broke out almost two.
thirds Of the Saxon postal employees
awe been called TO the colors Late
~ the mail service became 80 Grip.
pied tina, the authorities found them
selves compelled to suspend the civil
service laws and 70 follow the exam.
pie of Prussia and other states by en.
ploying women as mail carriers.
Leipzig and Dresden already have
one hundred female "postmen Most
OF them are widows or, daughters OF
post Office employees who were killed
in the different theaters of war Three
Of the women act as drivers Of large
auto mailtrucks.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10

The ocean liner was rolling ike a
chip but as usual IN such instances
one passenger was aggreesiveIy, dis.
gustingiy healthy Sick. ehg he re-
marked to pale-green person who
was leaning on the rail The pale-green
person regarded the healthy one with
all the scorn he could muster. sick
nothing be snosted weakly. sI'm just
hanging over the front Of the boat to
ace how the captain cranks it,"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
His Wen Earned Popularity.

My small nephew Peterkin Pluck,
is deservedly the most popular child
Ia our neighborhood,' stated Cyrus
X Savage When there ID company
at the house and the lads mother
drags him out 10 elocuEe. read his
latest school composition or whack Oh
3 classic on the piano with one finger
the young philanthropist absolutely
refuses to come through with the per
lornance no matter how earnestly SOL
licited Kansas City Star
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
sesssrss Of Women.

Greek women. generally speaking,
have no individuality.
Only one woman finds employment
in Ireland as against 2 men
Mrs Harold Almert OF Chicago, ma,
tional woman champion trapshooter. is
the mother OF two children.
Chinese women have started an az.
gressiye campaign for the restoration
Of a monarchy in that country.
Since the no-treating law went into
effect in London the drinking among
women has greatly decreased.
There has been an increase OF rs
per cent in the employment of women
In London banks since the war began.
Miss Laura Taylor owns an s0-acre
farm in Cleveland county. Oklahoma.
where she specializes In hogs and
beeyes. While she does not do the ac.
tual labor on the farm. she is head OF
the project in every sense OF the word,
planning, directing and overseeing the
work.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
BETTY saw TIE LIGHT
YOUNG wlFE's GREATEST FAULT
GENTLY CORRECTED.
Dearest Friend and Wise Husband, In
Collaboration. Effected Cure Of
Habit That Is Trying to the
Punctuai Perscn.

Up In Betty's lovely rose-colored
room Betty was pouring out the story
Of her happiness--telling IT,. Betty
fashion, in little rainbow-cOlored frag-
ments, to Katherine Arnold. Rather
Inc had been her dearest friend from
college days, when the steady, splen-
dIdly-polsed junior had taken the low
able harum-scarum little freshman
under her wing She had kept up the
"protectorate" through her senior
year. and through the three years
since Her own marriage had not
changed the friendship. nor had Bet
tvs.
you see,v Betty said, half-whimsi-
cally. half in earnest, 4 have 10 have
you to steer me by the pitfalls
though know OF course there couldn't
possibly be any pitfall between Jack
and me"
Betty" Katherine asked suddenly.
how about your tardinesst Doesn't
that worry Jack?"
Betty blushed-an infinitely hecom-
ing process that was quite enough to
divert the spectator from serious and,
as Betty would say, Seeding inten-
lions.
III you have to know" she acknowl-
edged. Jack did say things two or
three times II was so almost unfair
OF him--1 mean. II would have been
unfair II il hadn't been that Jack
couldn't possibly be unfair when IL
was just because was trying 10 make
myself pretty for him. We missed
the opera once-lost the train by three
minutes but told Jack ia rather
have an evening with him than the
grandest opera that ever WIS. and we
aid have the dearest time. But lately,
Katherine, really think Jack must
be reforming me, because VIC haven't
been late for ever so long. and We
we're actually ten minutes early AZ
hat Sons OF Somebody banquet the
other night Think OF lt--me early
! told Jack he'd better be careful. or
he'd reform me to the other extreme"
What time did he aay the banquet
was 10 be. Betty" Katherine asked
slowly
"seventhirty The cab was to
come at six forty.Hve Although
think Il must have been later than
that Betty added. puzzled
DO you remember what time YOU
we're 10 be ready for The Hamilton
reception"
Nine O'Clock. ] think What IN the
world are you driving at. Kathle? We
we're IN plenty Of time
DO You know why, Betty Don't
you see? Jack ia telling you 20 be
ready half an hour early each time.
II Is the only way he can be- sure 0l
aot missing trains and being late for
parties
I'etty's eyes widened increduloasly
hen flood OF shamed color swept
across her face Il was very different
rom her usual roaeleaf bushes II
ycorehed
Katherine Arnold AZ Il were
5aby. and couldn't be trusted"
Hut could you. dear27 Katherine
asked gently
Betty's pretty lips closed firmly ana
her small head hfted Wen seei"
she cried
AZ that Katherine smiled That was
what she wanted Youths compen.
ION
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
KEEP THE INcUBAToRs BUSY
Matching Boxes Furnish Ideal condl
tlons for Testing Terminating
Quality o. Seeds.

Money locked up In ineubators ioafs
on the job too much OF the year. Why
not put out Matching boxes 20 work
testing seeds7 Incubators furnish al.
most the IDEAL conditions for testing
the terminating quality OF all garden
and farm seed.
In winter and early spring II IL no
easy matter TO hold the temperature
and moisture of the seed.teatlng trays
just as we want them. The incubator
does the trick and stays with the Job.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
eemhInsa aIsa ana Waaon.

pressing n lever connected to each
axle. the four wheels OF four runners
may be raised Of lowered togethot. or
Ia pairs. as desired That ID, DE front
paTs Of the wagon may BE- made to
rest upon runners. while the seAs SEC.
ton remains upon wheols. 81 vice
versa, Or all four wheels OF the com.
pIete ret u runners may ~ used =
Popular Mechanics
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
WORKING Under plNicuItles.

Raising a vessel submerged IN trop.
lcaI waters Is dangerous business. &C.
cording TO an account in Shipping II.
'ustrated Of the salvage Of gunboat
that had been sunk In the harbor Of
7rogreso. Yucatan The sailors were
n constant danger owing TO the at.
tacks OF "voracious fishes. some 81
which are more feroelous than sharks.
and far more determined 10 their meth.
DDS OF attacking human prey"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10

Aen is ies' Ike babies in lotta
ways. observed Mrs. Jonathan Hep
as she collected cigar ashes. AN you
don't never want to punish em be.
fore you finds out whether they 10
aftin 0n becnz shey's mad or les
Aeps they ii hungry er some'n il
III en-. Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
opportunltles.

Life. your life and mine. the hum
blest and most prosaic life, Is filled,
crowded. with the most beautiful, the
most glorious opportunities: even
the seamy side Of it Is jeweled
with splendid chances Of manhood
and womanhood; every day and every
hour the good angels of our destiny
are whispering, singing, shouting their
Invitations in our ears to take from
the open hand Of time treasures Of
immortal worth. Washington Glad
den
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10

Soldier Leaves Fortune to the Poor.
The Koelnische zeitung reports that
Dietrich Henniger, a wealthy business
rlan Of Osnabrueck and sergeant IN
one Of the Westphalian reserve regi-
merits. has left his entire fortune OF
100000 to the poor Of his native town.
The philanthropist was killed in
France in September. When be went
to the front he deposited his last win
with notary,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
Holiday.

If the amusements Of men are as
varied as their trades, they are seldom
SO well managed. and often as exact
ing. To replace one frown by another
Is all that holiday does for far too
many people nowadays, Something Of
the bitter competition as wen as the
hurry Of hiainsss seems to have In.
vaded lie iiacred hours OF idleness
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
WAGON WITH SLED RUNNERS
-Four Wheels and Runners May Be
Raised or lowered Together, Or N
Pairs, as Desired.

A vehicle which may b. nsse az an
ordinary wagon or converted into a
sled has been patented by y residsnt OF
Michigan The wagon has wheels and
runners attached 10 It's front and rear
axIes IL such manner that. by simply
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
tsignedl WILLIAM TROY

The above story Of how he grew his
crop Of corn by William Troy Is AZ.
thorized BY the Department Of Boys
Club Work, Cooperative Extension
Work OF The Maryland Agricultural
College and the department ~ Agfs-
culture. Colleae Pa,is, Nd. Reuben
Brigham. Assistant State Agent. in
sharge
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10

Summer Visitor at Farmhouse Ito old
LADY, Your son, / understand. is q
pedagogue." Old LADY, guess not,
unless it happened lately. When he
writ me last month. he was teaching
school and doin right smart
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
LEONARD HALL
LEoNARpToWN. MD.

Boarding and Day School for Boys.
Affords opportunity for excellent
training In the High School subjects,
Agriculture and Commercial branches
Terms moderate. Location most
healthful. Sanitary arrangements
perfect.
Registration sept, 7
Catalogue on application. 7-3ltf
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
Lumber.

via keen constantly on nand At
Leonardtown wharf n full supply Of
HiABDr, sCANrLING. wEATHRR
BOARDING. FIGURING, PALtNar
ptsEsSKD lsuAhps. shin Giles, &C
All orders Cor LINN Der. Doorh. saah,
l.Atha, Lime, ana Hair promptly ~
tended 70
sw-Caah pom delivery At yard,
lns. NEAL.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10

That monologist used to.be a race
track habitue | understand. Yes.
He followed the ponies eJusp so.
And now see by the bill that no toll
lows the monkeys.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10

Everybody mas some friend whom
they wish 70 make happy Il may
b. Mother Or Father, Sister Or Bro
Their ltmay he . Wife or il may
be i Sweetheart and often Them
selves
Our stock az Jewelry and Bric-a-
Brac is complete Each piece has
been carefully selected and We feel
satisfied that a visit from yon win
bear rs ont that we have as Gne a
selection Il can be found anywhere.
Any article that you may select
will bc laid aside and delivered when
wanted
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
Naturallv.

lis aviation an expensive profession
20 follow WE'LL | should think 1t
would come under the head OF the cost
81 high living
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
Maxim study Of the Banana.

The Philippine bureau OF agriculture
has begun thorough study OF the
banana. botanicalIy and commercially,
and has collected banana plants from
all over the world
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
Mel value Of crop

100 lbs. Of cob corn shelled s3.5 lbs,
the percentage Of moisture being 1871
per cent. according 20 the test made
by tho Maryland Agricultural Expert
ment station o. the sample sent them
BY County Demonstration agent. Mr.
II. s Keehler The variety OF corn
used as seed war Boone County
White.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
Level Floors Tor Cots.

II short Of room. and II is necessary
to put tho colts in stalls. be aurs that
the floors are level.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
Undertaking.

william MaNnelv. Of LEONARD
togn, nd. ard a. O. Wclch, ~ thag.
tieu, Md, having formed aenspaitner-
ship. undrf thr6Nru nainc ~
VIZ. g. MATTiNCLX i COMPANY.
for ihe coadHci III thee
UNDERTAKEN RUSIE. 8sS.
inform the general public that lhey
are prepared "a atiend Funerals from
taonardi0an NJ Short notice and on
reasonable terms
EAaBaLMlnC r SPECIALITY.
Frimniug- and ornaments ~ all
kiuds fof bHriai caee. sept constantly
on hand iseadt made Consns of All
sizes and ~ various lies aiways II
stock. Personal alIeniioa given at
funerals and satisfaction guaranteed
10 al eases ai-N1- 4
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-10
FOR SALE!
NOTICE /!

Having just received IL ear-ioad Of
new and up-to-date BuGGfEs, IN
COW prepared 20 furnish you with Tho
hest Duggies, considering quality and
price, that ever came down tie pike.
Cali and look them over. ! haze also
just Z fine HARNESS that was ever
brought ia ~ Maryis, both single and
double. ri Drices 70 suit Tie times
Yours respectfully,
si-24-tt a. II. WHILE Aiieil. Md
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-21
TINES REPUBLICAN, MARSH TowN IowAs April "a 1915

emit secretary Of the r. NJ. G. A.. and
himself. The meeting 10 in the interest
of the student volunteer movement for
foreign missions.
In an interview today DIR. Harrison
said that the trip which he was in
vited to take thru central Arabia
opened up new region to him which
he had never dreamed existed. There
are places in Arabia which have never
been explored, he said. 50 %,s
He further stated that there are
about thirty American men and women
now engaged in mission work in Arabia
and that their influence was undoubt-
eddy an important one. The majority
of the Arabs are miserahly poor and
hive under conditions which are far be-
low modern civilized standards for the
lower classes. 1t is his View that the
economic conditions OF Arabia could be
greatly improved and ne. said that
aItho irrigation is almost an untriei
project there. it undoubtedly would
make possible greater agricultural de-
velopment. *
DR.. Harrison returns to Arabia next
July. While in the United States he
has been taking post graduate work N
different medical schools and has been
in field work for the student volunteer
movement His ideal Is the further
penetration of Arabia and the estab-
lishment of a hospital well inland. Dr.
Harrison is native Of Nebraska and
graduate of the University of Ne
braska and Johns Hopkins medical
school
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-21
CHILD'S TONGUE
BECOMES COATED
IF CONSTIPATED
If CROSS. BILIOUS. SICK, FEVER.
ISL, OR FULL OF COLD,
TAKE NO CHANCES.
CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS"
CAN'T HARM TENDER SToM-
ACH, LIVER. BOWELS.

Children love this fruit laxative
and nothing else cleanses the tender
stomach. liver and bowels so nicely.
A child simply will not stop playing
to empty the bowels, and the result is.
they become tightly clogged with waste,
li-er gets sluggish. stomach sours, then
your little one becomes cross, half-sick.
feverish, don't eat, sleep or act natu-
rally. breath is bad, system full OF
G. /. has sore throat, stomach ache. or
diarrhoea Listen, Mother See If
tongue is coated. then give teaspoon
full of California Syrup OF Figs" and
in few hours all the constipated
waste, sour bile and undigested food
passes out of the system. and you have
8 well. playful child again.
Millions of mothers give california
Syrup of Figs" because it is perfectly
harmless: children love it. and it never
fails TO act on the stomach. liver and
bowels.
Ask your druggist for fifty cent
bottle of California Syrup of Figs"
which has full directions for babies,
children of all ages and for grown ups
o ainly printed on the bottle Beware
of counterfeits sold here. Get the gen.
uine. made by "California Fig Syrup
Company Refuse any other kind with
contempt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-21
BEGIN HOT WATER
DRINKING E YOU
~~SS. ~oN0r,1a
DON'T FEEL MIGJM j
Says glass Of hot water with
phosphate before breakfast
washes out poisons.

II you wake up with a bad taste, bad
breath and tongue is coated: il your
head is dull or aching: if what you eat
sours and forms gas and acid in stom-
ach or you are bilious, constipated,
nervous, sallow and can't get feeling
Just right. begin inside bathing. Drink
before breakfast, a glass OF real hot
water with teaspoonful Of limestone
phosphate in it. This will flush the
poisons and toxins from stomach
liver, kidneys and bowels and cleanse
sweeten and purify the entire alimen-
tary tract. Do your inside bathing Inn
mediately upon arising in the morning
to wash out Of the system all the pre-
vious days poisonous waste, gases and
sour bile before putting more food into
the stomach.
To feel like young folks feel: like
you felt before your blood, nerves and
muscles became loaded with body i'm
purities, get from your pharmacist a
quarter pound OF limestone phosphate
which is inexpensive and almost taste.
less. except for a soufish twinge which
u not unpleasant.
just as soap and hot water act or
the skin, cleansing, sweeteninE and
ffeshenfng. 10 hot wster and Limestone
phosphate act on the stomach. liver
kfAneys ana bGweis Men and womes
Who are usnaIly conssipate1s bilious
headachy % hays shy stomach disor.
der should bss1n mig inside bathini
before breakfast They are assuret
they VIII become real cranlks on tn
sub5sct shortly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-04-21
co-EDS At s. u. I.
Third Of Students Enrolled at Univer'
sitv Women,

sity Women.
Iowa City, April 20. - The first de-
tailed figures issued on the enrolment
at the state university for the aca-
demic year 1915 6 show that the total
number, s.ssa. includes zoos men and
1,2S4 wnmen. exclusive of all dupii-
Gates. IS 49,
/ In the college of liberal arts, men and
women are almost exactly equal in
numbers. In the nurses training school.
and the library training school wom-
en- hold undisputed possession. In the
college OF applied science all the stu
dents are men. In law. medicine,
macy and the graduate college. the
men far outnumber the women, but
In music women are in the lead.
The figures for the separate colleges
and schools are as follows: Liberal arts
-S47 men, as women, total 1rSe3; law
--l55 men, l woman. total 1856; .medi-
cine-155 men. women. total ISL:
homeopathic medicines men, l wom-
an. total 10: dentistry-297 men, 4
women: total sol; pharmacy-7l men.
} women. total "A: graduate-23S men.
1914 women. total 900; applied science
-24s men: music-2i men. $50 women,
total 1si: nurSes-S1' women: home
topathic nurses-ls women, library
training-20 women - r. .
The detailed statistics include the
enrolment for the past summer session.
When duplicate ~enrollments are taken
from them, the figures given for the
totals are those quoted at the begin
ming OF this statement.