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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11
THE CAMPAIGN
OPENS

In view of the fact that St.
Mary's will elect this fall almost
an entirely new complement of
local officers, including the most
important ones Of State Senator
and Clerk Of the Court, the
dearth Of announced candidates.
has been the subject of general
comment.
With the formal declaration of
Mr.. William S. Gordy, Jr., of
Salisbury, on Monday, that he
would enter the list for the Dem
Ocratic nomination for State
Comptroller, the campaign has
now been launched. and in this
issue we publish announcements
of local candidates which would
indicate that the political asnix.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11

zffsfUNEtAat1nt0 NGSREEtofty
for roads and have excellent as
surances recently given from a good
source that something can he accom-
plished in this line II earnestly urged
in the right direction.
1t will be recalled that an appro-
priation was made some years back
whereby Southern Maryland was sup
posed To have some 10000 special
fund for road improvements, but that
our county has never received its Just
proportion Of same. To secure some
Legislation tn compensate St. Mary's
for this loss, which before this time
has seemed impraticable, propose To
direct my especial efforts, and il sue
ccssful iD getting an appropriation,
will urge that il be used to make road
improvements through the somewhat
neglected portions of the County.
| appreciate past fayors shown me
aud can but assure my friends that !
shall ever remain most grateful. i am,
Very sincerely,
GEORGE G. BEVERLEY.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11


awaiting some definite line on the
probable nominee for the only
State Office to be filled, and who
will. Therefore, be accorded the
honor of heading the ticket.
The Democratic partly is abun-
dainty justified in feeling conf
dent that this will be a Demo-
cratic year. The signs point that
way, just as the aftermath of the
war and its resulting cry for a
change favored the Republicans
last year. The latter were quick
to grasp the opportunity and
waged their fight on a platform
that promised little, and that only
vaguely. 1t was a very adroitly
constructed vehicle and only in
tended to humor the general dis
content and insure the election of
Republican President and Con-
gress. It's utter lack of any real,
tangible policy for the cure of
the ills that war invariably breeds
IS now apparent to any one, and
very naturally, reaction has set
in.
The result in St. Mary's last
year was largely the reflection of
the general sentiment through
out the county, aided by the in
complete registration of Demo-
cratic women. Republican fail
ure to make good its promises of
speedy return to pre-war condi-
tons has removed the former
handicap. and all that is neces-
sary for complete success in this
county in the coming election is
the registration Of every woman
allied by tradition, heredity and
environment with the Democratic
party, and the nomination of a
ticket that will command the I'm
stinted support of both men and
women. No effort should be spar
ed to place on the poll books the
name of every woman entitled to
vote. and this should not be de-
layed. There will be only one
registration day before the pri-
mary namely. September 9th
and when the books close on that
date it should be the pride of
every Democratic woman in the
county to know that her name
has been registered and that she
has. by that simple act, become
an instrument for cleaner govern
ment, for a better social life and
for the perseverance of those
ideals that are dear to the heart
of every true Southern woman.
AS to the selection Of the tick
ct. that must be left to the voters
themselves. Their will is law,
and we can only remind them
that upon the wisdom of their
decision the final fight must be
waged.
The BEACON will follow its long
established policy of strict editor
ial neutrality, and will be as lib
eral as space limitations permit
in opening its news columns to
discussions of the merits and
qualifications of the various can
didates, provided communications
of this nature are couched in
courteous language.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11

A food expert says that the quickest
way to raise the standard of iron In
the blood Is to eat a half cupful Of I'M
cooked raisins every day. 1t IL dis
tinctly understood that the raIsIns are
to be eaten, and not drunk.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11

Talking Of natural depravity. 1t may
have been noticed that whenever trou-
oles begin in Italy or the part Of Er-
rope nearby, Mount Vesuvius imme-
diately begins an eruption either from
sympathy or a desire to Join the gen.
eral turmoil.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11
TO TIE PEOPLE o. ST
MARYS COUNTY:

Personally | hold the ambition to
represent St. Mary's County in the
Senate of Maryland. and being graft
fed by the assurances Of support ten
dered me 10y a number of people OF my
County, | am encouraged 20 announce
at this time my candidacy for the
nomination of the Democratic party
for the Senate Of Maryland.
pledge myself TO give the Office my
undivided attention. il nominated and
elected, and feel that my service for
two terms in the House OF Delegates
has supplied me with the experience TO
help me in my efforts TO secure for
my people the legislation most needed.
1 have In mind that some special
favors are due the people of Southern
Maryland and particularly TO the
people of st. Mary's. from The Stata.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11

After wading through an average
days grist OF hyphenate propaganda
there is strong tendency to wonder
whether the United States is supposed
10 exist for the benefit of Americans
or for the benefit Of other people who
wish To exploit and mulct 1t.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11

An Iowa farmer sold 80 calf-hides
and with the money bought a pair Of
shoes. receiving $1.2O in change. Shoes
are high, you know, on account Of the
exorbitnnt price farmers get for hides.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11

There is reported to be a famine Of
japanese phone girls from the In
roads on their ranks of n:atrimony.
This is new way their Occidental
sisters would like to emulate 81 keep
ing the line busy.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11
LATEST EVENTS
AT WASHINGTON

The tax revisionists appear to be unit.
ed on only one point, and that 10 do
Ing away with the excess profits tax.
The administration tax bill was dis
cussed with the committee behind
closed doors, Secretary Of the Treas
ury Mellon, Commissioner Of inter.
nal Revenue Blair and others pre-
sentlnp the administration viewpoint.
Discovery Of great national steal
has been made by federal Investiaa-
tors In connection with the millions
OF dollars worth Of surplus war ma
terials, which have been turned over
gratis to different states for a speei-
ned purpose-road building.
In framing the new revenue bill, mem
bers Of the House Ways and Means
Committee are seeking a solution Of
problems Involving the present capt.
tai stock tax, which has been de-
seribed az ''the most uncertain, the
most unequal and the most eompII.
Gated Of the existing federal taxes"
In connection with the coming dis
armament conference the admins.
tration 10 taking a careful inv...
tory Of all matter. Of an Interna.
ticnai character that might have an
influence on Il In order thai no OBJ
staele may lie In the road to q sue.
eessful conclusion.
Exports to Europe fell off nearly ST.
500, 600 900, while those TO South
America increased more than $50.
100000 during the fiscal year ended
June 30 last, AZ compared with the
previous year.
The administration will adhere strict
~ 20 President HardIng's original
plan for q conference on dls1rr1a.
ment and the Pacific, Il was learned,
and will set ito face squareIy against
any proposal for a preliminary con-
ference on Far Eastern questions.
Reports from fifty-one cities show re-
eueticn Of over 80 per cent in food
prices.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11

Pittsburgh man has invented an
airplane which he claims will make a
vertical ascent. The man who will In
vent one which refuses to make a
vertical descent is going to gain more
glory.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11

Our idea OF an American who Is
rammed full OF perspIcacity Is one whe
Is not lying awake at night enthusing
over the reduction OF taxes that will
come when the allies pay their debts
TO Uncle Sam. That small incident Of
ecstasy Is reserved for the citizens Of
the Twenty-first century.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11

The sale Of German marks In the
United States Is interesting, but we
fancy that lack OF storage facilities
will initiate against any extraordinary
traffic In them.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11

The ruling Of the government that
the home brewer must pay a thousand
dollar fine is growing more and more
explanatory and apologize. Somebody
evidently wishes he hadn't spoken.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11

The silk shirt now makes its appear
ance on the bargain counter, thus
marking the end Of another era In
American history.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11

The farmer Is not at a disadvantage
In all respects. He can make for his
table at nominal outlay OF energy what
the town boy has 70 par half his
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11

Marconi says the phone will bridge
the sea by wireless. 1t looks as IL
talking facilities are making greater
progress than working incllnations.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11
For Exchange

will exchange for farm in South
ern Mary land nv water-pOwer mill
plant. consisting of Flour, Feed. Saw
Mill, Broom Factory, dwellings. II
acres, earning around $50 per day.
Bargain to one wanting n live-goIng
business. Address, Box 5. North
East. Md. S-lI-4t
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11

window glass has come down In
price u per cent. This will tend to
decrease the cost Of neIghborhocd
baseball.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11

The Philadelphia teacher who says
pulling hair is a sign Of love has per-
haps found the true reason why so
many married men are bald.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11
New Advertisements
REWARD

Lost at River Springs dancing pa
wilton Saturday, Aug. 6, square,
gray pocket book with a driving per
init inside, with other things. Finder
please send bv parcel post and receive
a reward. q. EWELL, Compton, Md.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11

II Is announced that D'Annunzlo will
not seek Office. That fellow never
asks for anything he wants, anyhow.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11
For Rent

A large we'll paying Brick Hotel in
a busy and thrifty town of 100. AT
present occupied by its owner who con-
Quoted II the past ten years, but. on ac-
count of III health, will dispose OF his
personal effects on August %. and va
cate Leptember /. a splendid PROPOSE
ton In town where there is a pay
roll of sis. coo semi -monthIy. Address.
The Pilot.
Union Bridge, Md.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11
FOR TREASURER.

| hereby announce myself as . can
didate for the nomination for County
Treasurer. subject TO the action of the
Democratic primary.
JOSEPH c. WHILE, Holly wood.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11
FOR STATE eENATOR.

AUGUST 10. 1921.
Editor Of the BEACON
Kindly allow me space in your es-
teeDed paper To announce my candi
dacy for the Democratic nomination.
for State Senator. | shall. IL nomi-
mated and elected. give - the people OF
st. Mary's County the l.a~i services "a
which am capable rs making this
ANNOUNCEMENT nf my candidacy ! ALL
cOnsira ned Ia de- 10 al lbe earnest
solicitation of Democrats throughout
the county. Yours truly.
j. ALLAN COAD
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11
Motto. to e'.4 '.s..

Orphans Court of St NJ x...,.
Sct:-Aug. 2, ~ bl
This is TO give notice q a. an. sd,
scriber has obtained from y f......
Court for st. Marv's Cor 49, $3.50 80
testamentary on the estate 'es'N'
WILLIAM T. But .rH
late of said county, de- $3.50 an,
persons having claims -. 90
deceased are hereby warqe =. -. -. y.
the same with the voucha II -. -
the subscriber, an ar lee - 49, -
day OF February, I92z: fhsy 80
wise by law he excluded frg .sxaer-
fit of said estate Air - tse.ae-
ed 10 said estate are reques lli1iks ~
immediate payment. A%s
ELL r. BURG
LEWIS K. b
sll-6t.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11
FIRST DAY OF SEPTEMBER. Is2l

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 10 securing licenses was unip-
territorial and that this action will in
ure greatly tn the future enforcement
and maintenance of the law and for
the benefit of the whole people.
JOS. |. COUGH,
Clerk to the Board OF County Com
miSsioners. 7.ll-3
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1921-08-11
O r DER

The County Commissioners, at their
meeting held on the 9th day of August,
1921, passed an order directing the
undersigned to notify the people abe.
+@-is- their judgment and desire that
they be allowed further time, until the
The New York herald., 1921-09-14

-
j. n Loans and dis
counts, including
r-di-counts tex :
cept those shown
in b and q s.
b Acceptances OF
other banks dis
counted ........
c Customers liza =
billiy account or
arcoptances ~
this bank pur
chased or dis
counted by it,.
The New York herald., 1921-09-14

Joseph Walker & sons have issued cir
c,ilar on the political. economic and financial
situation In Mexico and a list OF Mexican
Government and railroad bonds.
The New York herald., 1921-09-14
CONSOLIDATED EXCHANGE.

Reading and the Hill rails led the land
transportation shares in a brisk for
ward movement during the final hours Of
yesterdays trading in the Consolidated
Stock Exchange, an advance of 2s in
the former to 72B being the outstand-
ing feature of late trading. The in
dustrial shares also reflected accumula-
ton and support, ensuing improvement,
In those properties averaging to more
than points. Return of call funds to a
s per cent. basis was the chief influence
for the higher range of values. Other
feature changes were gains of AS In
Mexican Petroleum to 11SA, Az in
United Drug to SO, 3ss In Baldwin Loco
motive to 50, in Sears-Roebuck to 90 u
and in Northern Pacific to 7SA.
General Asphalt rose 21a to SO. Ameri-
can Woolen IN to 77A. United States
Rubber 2A to 5oS. International Paper
2M to 501a, Kclly-Springfield 2 to 43h
International Harvester 3 to s0A. Endi-
cott-Johnson Ia to 66A, Crucible 3 to
6sA. United States steel rs to 7ss,
Republic az to SO. Bethlehem Steel b
2 to Sc, Pan-American 21a to SAN
Houston "a to 52h. Studebaker 2ss
to IS, American International 2h to
31A, Atlantic Gulf to 2S. Tobacco
Products to 72. American Sumatra as
to 43ss, Southern Pacific Ia to 7Sia.
Rock Island to 34h and Great North
ern preferred n to II.
The New York herald., 1921-09-14
UNITED DRUG cos.
NET PROFITS LOWER
Expenses Cut a Million i'm Half
Year, but Percentage to
Sales Is Up.

The United Drug Company in the
first half Of this year earned net profits
of s1,191. .503 after taxes and before in
terest charges and preferred dividends.
After payment of interest charges the
balance was just sufficient to cover
preferred dividends but nothing for the
common stock, the dividend on which
was passed by the directors at their
meeting on Monday.
Net sales for the half year were
S2S.4os.12 compared with s32,S96.19O
In the corresponding period or last year.
Cost OF merchandise sold aggregated
sls,550,426, against S21.523.524. Oper-
ating expenses amounted to $7,277,132
and other income SS9,o15. Depreciation
charges. taxes. &C., totalled $479,0S0,
contrasted with S6o0.452. which left a
balance for interest and dividends OF
$l.l9l.503. against S2,654.o39.
Louis *. Liggett. president In dis
cussing the company's position said in
part:
Quick assets show decrease OF
S6,Ooo.OOO and quick liabilities a de-
crease of $16.S50,000, but there must be
charged against this decrease in liabiii-
ties our issue of notes and bonds aggre-
eating $l5,000,000. That there was not
further reduction in liabilities was
due to the fact that on December 81
we had contract obligations for the COM
pletion and equipment of our new fac
tories, commitments for the purchase of
stocks and bonds, amounting I'm all to
S4,2S1,O00. All such contracts and
obligations have been completed and
paid for and we have no further invest
nr hIai 80
kind. Our contracts for raw material
are below normal for the volume of
business we are now doing.
"Our inventories, both In manufact-
uring plants and retail stores have been
written down to or below replacement
value. so We are now manufacturing and
retailing based on present market values
OF our supplies and raw materials.
ITO place ourselves on this basis we
have cut heavily into our surplus. Our
gross volume in dollars for the first six
months shows a decrease OF 13 per cent.
compared with the same period year
ago. However. as prices have been re-
duced over 20 per cent. 1t is apparent
that we have sold more units of mer-
chandise in the same period. 1t is to
be observed in our operating sheet that
our gross profit has shrunk from 34.5
per cent, to 31.I per cent. that our
percentage of expenses to sales was ur
.S2 OF 1 per cent, although the expenses
We're reduced in dollars and cents almost
million dollars. The net effect of this
is to reduce our net profits from opera
tions from 9.7S per cent to 5.57 per
cent. This is the lowest profit that has
ever been made in the history of the
company and is due largely to the cost
of liquidation Of inventories and to the
loss of volume In our manufacturing
plants, as for the fret six months our
retail business showed decrease OF
only j per cent"
The New York herald., 1921-09-14
CONSUMPTION GAINS,
COTTON GOES HIGHER
Poor Crop Reports and Rain
Forecast for Southwest
Also Help Bulls.

The cotton market continued irregular
yesterday. with business less active.
For the most part the markets tendency
was upward. several positions crossing
the 20-cent level; October to 20.05, a
not gain Of 4s points. and December to
20.1e. up 50 points from Mondays close.
In the first half hour prices dropped
10 to 67 points under the preceding
close, with near options relatively weak
but before long the list rallied over the
previous final bids. led by distant
months. The trade, Japanese interest
and shorts furnished most of the early
buying power.
Bulls were helped by the higher stock
market, unfavorable crop reports from
the cotton belt, the probability of an
other rainy spell in the Southwest and a
private report that estimated that $4,000
more bales were consumed by domestic
mills in August than In July. The Cen
sus Bureau win issue its official con-
sumption report to-day at 10 A. NJ
standard time.
yet fairly steady in tone, 10 points higher
to lower. All options broke rather
sharply after the call on Southern SELL
ing, long" liquidation and lack of de-
mand. October fell to 1890, 81 points
net lower before any recovery took
place. Liverpool cables were steady
enough not to make any difference in
the local market. About $4,000 bales
OF spot cotton changed hands abroad.
In the afternoon the days heaviest
buying developed. Several prominent
old longs were replacing lines sold
out with profit. and shorts were COM
PEELED to bid actively to cover outstand-
ing commitments. In the last hour the
market was about S5 bale up from
the low level of the morning and 80 to
20 points above Mondays close. New
Orleans and commission houses were
among the buyers near the finish. Final
bids were Al to 5S points net higher.
The local spot market was up u cent
pound. or so points, at 20.3O cents.
Range of prices Prev
The New York herald., 1921-09-14
SUGAR..

Raw sugar prices declined yesterday.
Porto Ricos selling Off hc. to 4Ac. C. l. (.
to a local rehner. More sugar was
available at the close OF the day at
that price, but buyers were difficult to
find.
Refined sugar. while unchanged In
price at a late hour yesterday, was
unsettled and the purchase of cheaper
raws may bring about another down.
ward revision within day or two.
probably to $50 cents. regular terms.
The range OF prices in yesterdays
sugar futures market was as follows:
The New York herald., 1921-09-14

winthrop Smith & Co. members of the
Philadelphia Board Of Trade, have moved
their main office 10 the 1.oew Building,
worty.fiffh street and Broa6Hay. Their Of
flee ai i5lG Broadway VIII be maintained
AZ branch Of their business. a branch OF
their business has been opened In room ~
Equitable Building, Baltimore
The New York herald., 1921-09-14

The National City Company a. prepared 20
deliver permanent bonds OF the Portland
Railway Light and Power Comrenys first
lien and refundinC mortgage twenty-five year
series a ~ per cent issue In exchange for
temporary certificates Of that issue at It's
treasury department, 30 Wall street.
The New York herald., 1921-09-14

the wholesale wooilen business. 4. with IN
bond department OF Hallgar,on g. Co.
The New York herald., 1921-09-14
NEW ORLEANS.

NEW ORLEANS.
NEW ORLEANS. Sept. 13.-Cotton closed
to-day at net advances of 40 to go points.
Closing: Oceober, l9.5Jc. December, 49, re. (;
January, 1850. March, 1880; May,
19.23c. Spot steady: mddlings, 1850.
SPOTS.
The local market for spot cotton was quiet
and 90 points higher at 20.30c. for middling !;
sales nil. Galveston steady, % higher 1t
20.lJc.; sales 416 bales. New Orleans steady
30 lower at f9.50c.; sales 2,6l2 bales. Sa-
vannah quiet, unchanged at I9.7Jc. sales
nil. Norfolk quiet % lower AT foc: sales
155 bales Augusta steady. % lower at
19.13c.; sales 179 bales. Memphis steady.
unchanged at zoe. sales 2.200 bales. Hous-
ton steady, 80 higher at &c. 25c.: sales 45II
bales. Little Rock quiet, % higher at
10. IJc; sales Cos bales Dallas steady, 30
higher at 19.o0c.: sales 2.307 bales. Mont
gomery firm, % higher at i9.2Jc.; sales 30
bales Fort Worth steady, 40 higher at
10.jOc.. sales .. 1862 bales.
LIVERPOOL
Spot cotton good demand at 93 points dc.
cline; middling, 12Sid. Sales 1900 bales,
including 10000 American. Imports, 10 600
bales; American. $4,000. Futures opened
steady at IL to ~ points decline Closed
steady at net decline OF ~ to 46 points
October. 1o.s3d.: December. 12.ssd jan
uary. 12.54d.; March. u. 24d.; May. I2.oJd. I:
July. 1i.s6d. Manchester: Yarns dull and
Irregular; cloths buyers hold off.
The New York herald., 1921-09-14

Macarthur r. CO.. members OF the New York
stock Exchange, have the Investors Pocket
Manual for free distribution