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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-18
Why UMPIRES STICK
TO FIRST DECISION
Reversal Would Mean Loud Pro-
tests and Delays.
Few Games Wcuid CO Beyond Firss
Inning IL Arhiters Were 90 Pay
Heed 20 Arguments and Proofs
Presented BY piayera

Entirely too many fans have an
Idea that umpires stick 20 their bad
decisions out Of sheer bullheaded-
ness Those fans are almost invari-
ably wrong Every umpire time and
again In the season understands In a
nash, after he has decided one way,
that he should have decided another.
but IL he reversed himself, thus en-
couraging kicks, protests and delays.
he would lose his Job In short order.
writes Tom Rice I'm tho Brooklyn
Eagle.
Very few fans stop to consider why
the rule against umpires reversing
themselves on decisions Of fact Is al
asost g unalterahle a. the laws OF
the Modes and Persians, but tho rule
- absolutely necessary IL any ban
game In 20 be finished In less time
than Is required for one OF those
three-day cricket matches.
III umpires were to heed arguments.
proofs and figures and reverse them
selves, they would do nothing but hold
court. and few ball games would 90
more than one inning. as enough dis
pyted decisions would ordinarily arise
In the first round to keep the Jump
engaged all the rest Of the afternoon.
Long and painful experience has
taught the powers that be In baseball
that II Is better to lay Il down as a
definite principle that an umpire shall
stick by his decision. even when he
realizes on second thought that he
was wrong. than IL Is to encourage
the players In the belief that IL they
talk long and loudly enough they can
persuade him to reverse himself
While cases occasionally arise I'm
which an umpire would be justified in
reversing himself, such n reversal,
based upon new evidence. so TO speak.
would lead 20 interminable argu-
ments and proffers OF new evidence
upon all close plays.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-18
Cedar Psini Literary and Debating Society

The society rlet as usual on Friday
evening of last week and welcomed q
goOdly number in attendance. One OF
our regular members, however, was
missing Mrs. T.. j. Fish who has
been dangerously i'll. We are glad TO
say that she Is now convaleScing.
We regret also To learn of the illness
OF our secretary, Mrs. Albert Fish.
Mrs. John Fl. Chambers being alb
sent, Mr.. job w. Jones occupied the
chair. The program, which was ar
ranged by Miss beatrice Jones, Was
opened with music, ''BeIieve Me al all
Those Endearing Young Charms" by
Mrs. Pembroke Moore.
RecitationS we're rendered by the
following: Miss Verne'lc While, Miss
Cecilia Norris. Miss Edna Bell and
Miss Margaret Milburn.
The parade of the AmazonS," an
instrumental duet. was PLAYED by Mrs.
Robert While and Mrs. Il. Moore.
DIR. Nhitmore's remarks on Talk,
its Value, etc :" were especially good.
Mr.. Webster Bell is chairman of the
program committee for August 10.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-18
Baseball News

One of the most exciting and closely
fought games Of the season gaS staged
az leonard Hall on Sunday last when
Le0nardtown achieved us frsl victory
over Mechanicsville ia the fourth game
OF the series. Rivalry t-eswe.n those
two teams has been of thu keeneSt sort
and IL has bern a bitter pili" 10 the
L4sunandtown players aud rooters to
accept defeat in three previous encount
ers. OF course. this win does not en-
tirely even matters, but it goes = long
ways towards s'sweetening'' the dose
that Leonardtown has had to take In
the former games, It helps . lot, and
10 certainly gave the loyal supporters
Of the local team q chance IN do some
Of the Growing that they have been
all set for ever since the season started.
Naturally, the game was not con-
cluded without q "squa5ble. This Is
to be expected when both teams are
playing AZ the highest tension and the
interest of the rival rooters Is keyed
almost 20 the breaking point. It's
part of the game ito be deplored, 10 Is
true, when it T. carried 10 exiremes.
but IL Is typical Of the great national
pastImel, and Is The physical express
sion OF the frenZied excitement that
distinguishes baseball from tennis and
other spot g..
While every man on the Leonard
town team helped contribute 90 the
victory, Marion Buck Cough, the
locals left-hander, Is entitled 20 chief
honors. He pitched great game, and
proved himself the peer of Hill at all
stages. To strike out - men and ac-
cpet D fielding chances Is a record To
be proud of. He either Struck out or
threw out on fielding chances II out
OF the first 10 men retired on the Me
chanic>viile side. the tirst IL in sue
cession falling victims either to his
pitching or fielding Kenneth Duke
pulled OF what was easily the fielding
feature of the game when he caught, on
dead run, hard drive to left-centeF
by Gardiner Edelen, with three Ineu on
bases and only one down. That his
was labeled for three bag and, with
the bases loaded, 1t looked very much
as IL another old ball game had gone
TO the bad. Kenneth not only pull ed
il down, but threw 80 second for a
double that retired the side Kenneth
had a good day all around, as he hat
ted in the first run made by the home
team and was second only TO Cough in
we'll earned victory.
Next SUNDAY Le0nardlowu will play
Bel Alton on tho latter's grounds
This will be the fourth came OF the
series between these two teams, Leon
ardtown winning one and Bel Alton
two
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-18
News From the Seventh

Mrs. Jane A. Shoemaker. OF Wash
ington. Is on an extended visit tn her
sister, Mrs. Susan b. MRttingly. of
Blair's Purchase.
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Morgan, Miss
Myrtle Bailey and Mr.. Simms CuIlinS.
of Washington. we,.a the guests nj Mr..
and Ms Woo1buFn. 81 Poplar
Grove, Sunday.
Capt. and Mrs. Elliott r. Dent. OF
Oakley, are receiving congratulations
on the birth OF . fine lsaby boz. The
proud smile that he usually wears has
spread all OYER the Captains face.
Mrs. Minnie Weaver and Mrs. Har-
old Richardson, Of the Capitol City
were the Sunday guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Adam I. While, Capitol Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Myers. of Wash
ington, are receiving congratulations
on the birth ~ baby boy. Mrs.
Myers was visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Ellis. ON Canoe Greek, when
the stork made his visit. Our con-
CALCULATIONS.
Mr.. Ollie Bailey. Of Whites Neck.
has just dug some of the largest Irish
potatoes ever seen in this neck of the
woods. Mr.. Bailey's whole family.
consisting Of six members. have been
dining for several days oil OF one po
tattoo. and have not completely coz
sumed IL yet.
The Oakley baseball team was de-
Geated BY Orayille Saturday by the
score Of 4 20 3. This was by far the
best played game of the season, and
plainly showed that bsIth teams are
improving and will PLAY much better
ball next season.
The Morris brothers Stuart and
Foster-of Canoe Creek. have recently
built o store and packing house and
have just received vessel load OF
general merchandise. and are nov
ready for business. Mr.. Elmer Morris
Of Abel, will be in charge.
-GABRIF1..
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-18
Chaptico items

We are pleased to learn that Mrs.
Laura Cough, who has been in n
Washington hospital for several
weeks, Is greatly improved.
Cheptico festival was q grand sue
cess, rs proven by the large crowd
who enjoyed the splendid eats and
good times.
Miss Pinkney Hancock, OF the Capt.
tai City, Is visiting Mrs. Willie Davis
OF Cory Corner" near Chaptico.
Mrs. Lindsay Penn has as her guests
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Roe and daugh-
ter, OF Indian Head.
Mrs. Margaret Campbell Is spending
few days with her brother. Mr.. VIM.
WEIGH.
Mrs. Gee. w. Boyd Is "down on
the farm" for few weeks rest.
Miss Catherine Butts. of N. c., is
visiting Mrs. Louis Davis.
The old proverb says opportunity
comes but once in . life. Probably II
Is true In regards 20 some things, but
not so when it comes 10 good time:
offered the last Thursday of each
month by the Fourth District Com
munity Club. Eech entertainment has
been voted Q grand success by all whC
have attended. This month our clul
offers o whole days pleasure by hav
ing . picnic at an ideal spot-'Lnck
land''-with plenty OF oysters. Tha
public ara cordially invited 70 con-
and, may-hap, bring = basket o
goodies, so that oil may have On album
dance OF ''eats." A dance will follo'
in the evening at Chaptieo Hall, and
rs usual, excellent music and refresh
menss. Thursday, August Is. Is th
HOPE"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-18
Regular Dance
AT RIVER SPRING
Wednesdays and Satur-
days during July
and August
Guy & Bullock's Orchestra.
MASQUERADE BALL SATURDAY, JULY 30
VIM. 7. Meushaw. Prop.


OPoeP Mist
In the Circuit Court for St. Mary's
County, In Equity. No. 1878 ". +.
Pierre c. Wercks, next friend to
Catharine Beavens, Plaintiff,
vs..
Nellie j. Beavens and Catharine
Beavens, Defendants.
Ordered this 18th day of July, in the
year 1927, by the Circuit Court for st.
Mary's county, in Equity, that the
private sale made at and for the sum
of $3OOO.OO, as stated in the Bill OF
Complaint, filed In the above entitled
case, be ratified and confirmed, unless
cause TO the contrary be shown on or
before the fourth Monday August,
1921; provided n copy of this order bc
inserted in some newspaper printed
and published In said St. Mary's
county, once a week for three successive
weeks before the said fourth Monday in
August, 1921.
b. HARRIS CAVALIER, Judge.
True Copy-Test:
ENOCH b. ABEL,
Clerk OF the Circuit Court for ST.
Marv's County.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-18
Charlotte Hall items

Miss Willie Canter, daughter of the
late Isaih Canters is very Ill at her
home.
Prof. Coad and Prof and Mrs.
ArbogaSt have returned from an ex-
tended trip North.
Capt. Mcpherson has purchased
property at T. B., Prince Georges
county, where he and his family ex-
pect TO reside. Their departure Will
be a loss 10 the community, which will
be deeply regretted.
Miss Martina Thomas. of Johns Hop
kips, formerly OF this town, Is visiting
her father, Ms. G. w. Thomas.
Mr.. Joe Chesley has left for Wash
ington Without leaving his address and
the young ladies are trying to guess
what is up.
Senator Chesley vas seen on the
green today with his coat OF. he
says he has cast his hat in the sena'
torial ring and will not need q coat
until late In November.
Mrs. ]. L. Davis Is visiting her sis
ter in New Jersey.
Mr.. Geo. Harrison, of Baltimore, is
visiting his brother, Mr.. Theo. c.
Harrison, OF Charlotte Hall.
Miss Julia Scthoron, who has been
| on a visit to her uncle, Ferguson Har'
rison, of Baltimore, has returned home
Mr.. and Mrs. James Thomas, Jr.
spent the week end with Mr.. Thomas
father, Mr.. c. w. Thomas.
Mrs. w. +. CheSley, Jr., who has
been on a visit TO her parents, DIR. AMI
Mrs. Rich, of Clear Springs, Md.
has rrsurned home.
Capt. Bentley, OF v. III. l., who ha
accepted the ONCE OF Principal o
Charlotte Hall School, seems TO b
very active in preparing for the open
ing of the next session.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-18

The coast sand geodetic survey Is
saving many lives and millions of
dollars yearly ON an annual appro-
priation OF less than one DESTROYER
costs. Read Of It's fascinating work
and the bureaus latest inventions and
discoveries told for the first time in
The Sunday Star of Aug. q. Also do
not miss the amusing and interesting
feature stories by Wallace Irwin, Sc
veil Ford, Herbert Jenkins, Hugh s.
Fullerton, Ring Lardner and other
well known writer's.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-18
FOR SALE

] Osborne Binder, rs good as new,
! -. n q. Corn Planter. used 2 yrs.
l Lime Spreader. used years,
l Silo, lOND 80 tons) new: mas NOS
been set up.
! Manure Sprcader,
] set Double Work Harness,
] set Single Buggy Harness,
] x-ton International Truck,
! Set Tractor Flows,
] Set Tondem Disks
] s-l6 International Tractor,
Saw Rig. on wheels, without engine
l Bay Horse, . years old,
l Wheat Fan, new,
Ok Cart,
also have for sale | Case Steam
Engine and Saw Mill (new last yearl.
This mill Is running and can be seen
by any one interested.
Threshing Machine also for sale.
24x4s Case Blower.
Most of tho implements are on INV
farm and can be seen 1T any time.
The horse can be- seen at Mr.. VIM. G.
Mattingly's stables. Truck Is also
there.
6-l6-lm. CHAS. B. CHURCH.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-18
Diamond
SquibS

Baseball this year. with the lively
bali. brews q survival Of the luckiest
The New York Yankees viii seat
$1,000 I'm their new baseball park,
now building.
Jack Halligan. first baseman Of the
Boston college team, viii be its cap
tain next year.
Even the best Of baseball clubs have
of days when they let others In the
league enjoy themselves.
Willard e. Hoyt, second baseman,
has been elected captain Of the 1922
Williams college baseball team.
Frank Moreau. who got his umpiring
knowledge In the Steel league, has
been signed by the Western associa-
ton.
Lefty Baumgartner pitched for the
Bethlehem Steel team during the war.
He has always been the property Of
the Pills.
Atlanta has sent Pitcher william
Konemann, a young highlander. to
LaGrange of the Georgia State for
seasoning.
Outfelder Gressett OF the Evans
x-a1l nl.xh ax, Nka hoc
been purchased by the Philadelphia
Americans.
Pitcher Mead Of the Toledo Ameri-
can Association team has been pur-
chased by the Omaha Western
league baseball club.
Phil Rariden, veteran catcher Of the
Cincinnati Nationals, has accepted
terms to play with the Atlanta South
ern association club.
The Brooklyn National league club
has released Pitcher A. /. Bailey out.
right to the New Orleans club OF the
Southern association.
The Columbus American association
team has announced the purchase OF
outfielder Eddie Murphy from the
Cleveland Americans.
In the Appalachian league a pitcher
named Joe Moody Is going big fol-
Kingsport. He recently twirled a one
hit game and struck out 10 hatters.
George Kircher, whose lost engage
ment was IN the Southern league
has been signed to play with the
Meridian team Of the Mississippi Stat
league.
Pitchers are so tad In the Southern
league that In cases Of double header
II the boxman can stand up In the frs
game he In made to go right through
with the second.
Molly Meis. pitcher secured by o.
lurnbia from Nashville, seems to hav
souna-hinaseif In the Sally league. an
his work 10 helping Columbia to sta
/ In front In the race.
Nashville was awarded 0uthelde
Gink Hendricks from Memphis o
waivers. then turned him over
!. Chattanooga TO complete payment 9
1 a previous player deal
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-18
Carsss's lie By Scst.i

The life. habits and opera career of
the famous tenor Caruso will be told
In Q vitality interesting story, written
by the renowned singer Scott, ole OF
Caruso's intimate friends, and csn-
slant companions, in The Sunday Star
OF Aug. Dir Also do not fail to read
q remarkable story telling OF the vast
work done by the coast and geodetic
survey, its latest discoveries and in
ventions. some made public for the
first time. In the same Issue there viii
also be one of the best short stories OF
the year by Wallace Irwin and Tea
lures by other well known writer's, in
Guiding Sewell Ford and Ring Lardner.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-18
McCully Farm Agency
LEoNARDTowN. Md.
Notice to Creditors.

Orphans Court of st. Mary's County,
Sct:-Aug. 8. 1921.
This is To give notice that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court for st. Mary's County, letters
testamentarY on the estate of
WILLIAM L. BURCH,
late of said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against said
deceased are hereby warned TO exhibit
the same with the vouchers thereof, to
the subscriber, on or before the 9th
day of February, 1922: they may other
wise by Law be excluded from all bene-
fit of said estate All persons indebt-
ed to said estate are requested 70 make
immediate payment.
ELI +. BURCH,
LEWIS f. BURCH,
S-ll-6t. Executors.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-18

Died in Washington on August 9th,
John Nuthall, native of st. Mary's.
He was in his 65th year and had re-
sided in Washington for nearly City
years. He was a son of the late VIII
liam and Matilda Nuthall.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-18
JOSHUA ". THOMPSON

After a long illness, Joshua w.
Thompson, aged 90 years, died on
August 10Th at his home near Love-
vile, where he had resided all his life.
He was son of tho late Sebastine
Thompson and Mary II. Hayden. AS
former deputy clerk of the Circuit
Court and as registration officer and
judge of election, Mr.. Thompson had
rendered valuable and faithful service.
Interment took place at So. Joseph's
Church, Morganza, after Solemn High
Mass had been celebrated by Rev.
Father Johnson, S. J., a former neigh
Dor OF the deceased May he rest in
peace
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-18
IN MEMORL4M

In sad but loving remembrance Of
our dear wife and mother. MAGDA-
LENE EVANS. who departed this life
July Is, 1921.
Your basy hands are folded.
Your toll OF earth Is done.
Your troubles are all ended,
Your heavenly crown is won.
Sweet be thy rest
And peaceful thy sleeping;
Gods way is best
Thou art in His keeping.
Devoted Husband and Children.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-18
RELIGIOUS NOTICES

Church services Sunday, Aug. q:
ST. Georges Church, Poplar Hill,
Class 10 30; divine service
ii q. m.
REV. II. C. GOODMAN Rector.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-18


Orphans Court Of So Mary's County,
Sct:-June =, 1861.
This IL 10 give notice that the SUBJ
scriber has obtained from the Orph-
ans Court for St. Mary's County, let
ters testamentary on the estate OF
LEONARD T. GRAVES,
late Of said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against said
deceased are hereby warned TO exhibit
The same with the vouchers thereof, TO
the subscriber on or before the 18th
day of December, 1921; they may other
wise by Law be excluded from all bene-
fit of said estate. ALI persons indebt-
cd 10 said estate are requested TO make
immediate payment
MARY +. GRAVES,
6-5O-sA. Executrix.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-18
O r d E r

The County Commissioners, ut their
meeting held on the 9th day of August,
1921, passed an order directing the
undersigned To notify the people that
it is their judgment and desire that
they be allowed further time, until the
FIRST DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1921,
in which to procure the required dog
license, and that the Justices of the
Peace whose duties have compelled
them TO impose the penalties. refund
to all who have heretofore paid them,
the Commissioners believing that the
delay In securing licenses was unin-
territorial and that this action will in
ure greatly 10 the future enforcement
and maintenance of the law and for
the benefit of the whole people.
JOS. l. COUGH,
Clerk To the Board of County Com
missioners. S-ll-3
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-18

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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-18

Many other splendid bargains.
IL you have property for sale
better list it at once with us. :.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-18

Outfielder Gressett OF the Evans
vile club In the Three-I league has
been purchased by the Philadelphia
Americans.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-18

Atlanta has sent Pitcher William
Konemann, young nght-hander, to
LaGrange of the Georgia State for
seasoning.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-04-29
WEST MARSHALL

Wild Clark is breaking some new
land for oats
{. NJ. Elkow motored to I.adysmith
last Wednesday.
John Mindykowsli blasted some
stumps last week
Fred wager did some blowing with
his Case tractor last week
John Hemm, of Pleasant Prairie. re-
Gently spent few days in this vicin-
ity.
Mrs. c. J. Beach, of Minneapolis.
is spending few days at the home
Of her father. Aug. Louden.
Charles Davis. who sold his farm
here Il few weeks ago. has moved to
the southern part of the state.
Tom Anderson. Of Sheldon. started
to work on the foundation Of the ID.
Shepherd barn on Monday morning.
Mamley pendletOn had his SawmilI
set up last Saturday and was ready 10
begin saving near the Niepow place
on Monday.
y large number of young folks at
tended the dance at Conrath last Sat
urday night The music was good
and everyone was in for good time.
Ray Stumpner tells us that Tony
COnrath has bought pick and shovel
and will soon begin eXcavating Il new
channel for Main creek so he can cast
his fish lines into the creek right off
the porch and flip the suckers into the
frying pan. He also is planning on
getting machine that will separate
the red horses from the suckers.
Henry Haase. who left for Milwau-
kee, about two weeks ago. sprang
quite Il surprise on the people of, this
this community when he came home
Monday morning bringing wife with
him \ bunch of young folks gave
them charivar that evening and
after the settlement the musicians dis
perSed and will divide the Sp0ilS at
r. A. StowellS place next Saturday
night.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-04-29
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
$50 ACRES, solid body. clover Ian

$50 ACRES, solid body. clover land;
swA Of swA section 4, and West
half of section 9-34-7: one-haf mile
east of Bruce, 500 people. All lines
of business: churches; highschool;
creamery potato warehouses cheese
factory; picking station. Farm fronts
on state highway; house and barn
small creek Is acres in cultivation
no stumps: 200 acres fenced; small
front on Chippewa river; fine fishing
and boating: rural delivery and tele-
phone. No finer location in Rusk
county for home. 1000 autos daily
pass the house. This farm and l0ca-
ton cannot be duplicated for 500 an
acre. Go look it over. This is forced
sale. Will accept $1,000 for quick
sale. Good terms: 6 per cent. L. f.
Wisconsin Rapids, Wis
con.in 3tf
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-04-29
CONRATH

c. Laman was a Ladysmith caller
today.
Clay Wallace and family, and Il. F.
Henry were callers at the Joe Udell
home Sunday.
Nick TeSchler was unable to make
his school route today on account of
high water in Main creek.
Tony Conrath was busy with his
tractor and two discs this week. pre-
pairing his ground for seeding.
J. j. Jones. who has been spending
the winter at Gary, Ind. returned to
COnrath Thursday. He is going to
fence about twenty acres of his eighty
this spring for pasture and improve
his place in general.