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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1878-01-25
To Prevent Fraud in Elections.

A correspondent has evolved the follow
ing novel plan of preventing frauds in
elections and adding to the revenue of
the county. A bell punch instead of the
kind he suggests is all that is needed to
make his plan complete:
Mr.. EDITOR: Our lawmakers being
now assembled would it not be good
plan to mend our voting laws a little, so
as to prevent frauds, benefit our county
financially, and have justice done, as fol-
LEWIS: Let every voter, once a year, go to
to the registration office, pay $1.0O, get his
name registered, get coupon certificate OF
the same, on which there shall be a number
have his name and number on the voting
list to correspond with the coupon. When
voter approaches the polls to vote, he
hands in his coupon, the number on which
win guide the judges of election immedi
ately to his name on the list. One judge
will take the coupon, punch a hole in it
hand it to another judge, who will also
punch it and put it in the box. This plar
will facilitate voting, prevent fraud and
put money in the treasury; for who woulc
not give dollar to vote, be man ant
have a voice in the government of thii
great and glorious republic of ours. 1
you know Of such, please point him out tt
your friend JUNIUs.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1878-01-25

plain to he seen as at MONDAY. Out came
the old lady's head in the moonlight.
"That's dreadful falsehood," said she
81 did not come with him of my own will
He picked me up and carried me off while
| was picking herbs in the garden for the
lotion for your rheumatism, squire. I've
been screaming all the way, and he's been
kissing me, the wretch. To think this
should have happened to me at my age,
when I've been so properly conducted all
my life!"
"Lord have mercy on us !" says jeremiah.
as that you, Madam Bates 2"
! He flew to the carriage door and opened
| it.n
Sir" he said to the squire, "I am will
ing to meet you wherever you please. You
have the right to challenge me. have in
suited you ; I have insulted this lady, but
unintentionally--uu enthusiastically, sir l beg
ten thousand pardons. believed that l
mad carried off your granddaughter, Miss
Miranda, who had promised to be my
wife" .. H ar...
And just then up ratified little gig,
driven by Peleg, the hired man, with Miriam
ola sitting in it.
"Oh, thank heaven" she cried, mo one
is killed. Oh, dear grandma-oh, dear
grandpa, forgive me. Jeremiah-Mr. Jones
i trust you have explained all ~
MADAM, have" said jeremiah, bowling
low.
Now it seemed to the young folks that
the end of all things had come, but it was
lust the happy turning point.
The old gentleman liked joke, and here
was a good one; and the old lady was
nightly pleased with being taken for a
girl of eighteen.
Husband" she said, tucking her hand
under his arm, 1--WE were young ourselves
once, and you know you would have run
off with me if you could not had me other
wise"
80 would, in eed," said the old squire.
You were twice as pretty as Miranda then,
in those days"
"Well, perhaps was" said the old lady.
but now, my dear, to please me, let Mr..
Jones know that you no longer refuse your
consent to his marriage with Miranda"
And with that the old man offered his
hand to jeremiah, and there was wedding
at the hall before Christmas came.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1878-01-25
A Brave Girl.

Sister S., of the Order of Troyes, needs
no adjectives. 1t would be a waste of
breath to call her woman of sublime cour
age and superhuman heroism. The Paris
papers do not even publish her name; but
that is well, for it would not look well in
columns that are stained and blurred with
the names of miserable sinners. This was
what she did:
She had taken some sick children out
for walk in the country, the oldest being
only eight years of age, and they were sud-
denly assaulted by a sheep-dog, whose jaws
were running with foam. She instantly
saw the danger of her charges, and, reso-
lutely interposi between the terrified
children and the furious animal, bravely
withstood its attack. She was severely
bitten, and the dog, excited by the cries of
the children, endeavored to rush upon
them. Protecting with her body the child
ren, who hung on her petticoats shreking
with terror, this brave girl threw herself
courageously on the dog, and for ten min
utes grasped it, rolling. over with it, and
thrusting her hand into its mouth to pre-
vent its biting the children. Some peas
ants, who came up at last, beat off and kill,
ed the dog. The sister was found to have
fifteen deep wounds on her hands and lac.
Grated arms. Skilful care was given to her
wounds, and COR short time after her re.
turn to Paris there was some hope that she
might escape the ultimate fate which there
was so much reason to fear. In week OF
two hydrophobia in all its characteristic
symptoms appeared; and Sister s. died
from this fearful disease. She had saved
| five lives.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1878-01-25
VARIETIES.

l What specially is the most valuable to
a hosier Hosiery, of course; it is his
| stockin' trade.
=" William" said Emeline, "what dc
you see in those wild. wild waves" "Sea
foam," CURLY answered William.
An inquisitive boy in Iowa wished to
hear how bird shot sounded when it whiz-
zed out of the muzzle of gun. Hereaf-
ter, he will travel through this beautiful
world ornamented with leather ear
Rockland Courier.
MIR. Laboyteaux, of Cleves, Ohio, at
the age of forty-eight years, has just mar
ried his sixth wife. The local paper, in
wishing him many happy returns, mentions
the fact that he has lived happily with all
the foregoing wives.
An Irish post boy having driven a
gentleman long stage during torrents of
rain, the gentleman civilly said to him,
Paddy, are you not very wet ?" "Arrah, /
don't care about being very wet, but, place
your honor, I'm very dry"
Everyday absurdities-To make your
self generally disagreeable, and then won
der that nobody will visit you. To sit
shivering in the cold because you won't
have fire till November. Not to 90 to
bed when you are tired and sleepy because
it is not bedtime. To make your servants
tell lies for you, and afterwards be angry
because they tell lies for themselves To
tell your own secrets and believe other
people will keep them.
He had stayed until the clock hands
hung together at II, and that valuable re-
corder of time was menacing a strike
She had yawned till her mouth had felt
large enough for horse-collar, and yet the
young man evinced no symptoms of a
speedy departure. "I've been working on
a motto to-day" she finally said, as she
held her eyes open with her fingers; "don't
you want to see it ?" He said he did
She brought out the article and passed it
to him for his inspection. He held it up
to the light and read the cheerful sentence
"There's no place like home" The young
man guessed he'd be going-Rockland
Courier.
"A young man, with fragile NOUS
tache, went into a crockery store and said
to the proprietor: ga moustache-cup,
please" Certainly, SIR" responded the
proprietor, with alacrity; "what style does
he prefer 2" "It's for myself" responded
the young man, frowning slightly. "Eh ?"
exclaimed the proprietor, in great surprise,
staring at the customer. II want it for
myself" repeated the young man, sharply.
The proprietor turned away in a dazed
manner and in his excessive bewilderment
he handed down a gilt-edged cup bearing
the inscription, "To my child" The
young man looked at it in tone of speech
less establishment and shot out the door,
Rockland Courier.
The old fashion in Virginia for negroes
was to wear long tails of Grape tied round
their hats, and to hang down their backs
A planter one day met strange negro on
the road, decked out with superintendent
amount of Grape that reached almost to his
heels.
"Who do you belong to 2" asked the
planter.
"Mrs. -, of Albemarle," replied
Caesar.
"Where are you going ?"
"To Massa is furnace; I've been hired
out to work dar."
"You have lost some of your friends,
see"
"Yes, Massa."
"Was it a near or distant relative 2"
"Wall, pretty distant"-"bout twenty
five miles"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1878-01-25
VOL. XXII---NO. 4.
farmers Column.
"Speed the PIOsc."
A Prolific Animal.

Mr.. George r. Glasgow, who lives near
priesthood Bridge, has a full-bred Essex
sow, which has remarkable record. On
the LIST of December, 1874, she gave birth
to IL pigs, but unfortunately smothered
them, as she was very fat. May 9th, 1875
she produced a litter of 10. One died and
the remaining 0 were killed Nov. Goth,
1858 lbs of dressed pork being the re-
suit. Nov. 9th, 1875, 10 pigs, all of
which were raised June Sd, 1875, 8 pigs,
which were raised. OF the last litter two
were sold. The litter of 10, when 6 DAYS
less than year old, made 3,142 lbs. of
pork, and the six pigs killed at the same
time, 81 months old, made 732 lbs. In
all, 1914 lbs. of pork from one sow in less
than year, besides the two sold, which
weighed at the time the others were killed
145 and 152 lbs
In December, 1876, 10 more, 8 of which
lived, and made, November 2Sth, 1877, 500
lbs. ofpork.
In May, 1877, ~ pigs, of which were
raised, and will be butchered this month.
Again, a few weeks age she produced ~
more, II of which are growing finely.
From Dec. LIST, 1874, to Dec. goth, 1877.
about three years, this meritorious animal
turned out into the cold charities of a
heartless world no less than rs little black
pigs. These facts show the Importance
and value of keeping thorough bred stock.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1878-01-25

SMOKING AND SwEARINa.-The Rev. Mr.
Lawson's physician was accustomed to
sprinkling his conversation with oaths
While Lawson was consulting him, one
day, the physician said:
"Sir, you are the slave of vile habit
and you will not recover unless you give ii
up"
and what is the habit ?" said Lawson
Smoking" replied the other.
"Well," said Lawson, 81 can abandon the
pipe, but will you permit me to give you a
hint, too, as to vile habit of your own
l refer to your profanity" replied the cler'
gyman.
True" said the doctor, "but that is moi
an expensive habit like yours"
"Ah, sir" said Lawson, 'you will dis
cover it to be very expensive habit
indeed, when the account is handed tc
YOU"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1878-01-25
Read these Prices /:

Domestic, Etna, Florence and all other
kinds at equally low prices.
Extra Attachments furnished with all Ma
chimes free. Best quality NEEDLES for all
kinds of Machines by mail, 80 cents.
Machine Belts 40 cents each.
Extra attachments for sale and fitted to all
kinds of machines.
Repairing, Re-Japanning and Rebuilding
promptly and neatly done.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1878-01-25

WATER FURRows IN WHEAT Fields
A great deal of wheat is winter-killed by
standing in soil that is too wet. The in
telligent farmer will see that adequate
surface drainage is given to every square
rod of ground in his wheat fields. If he
had neglected it till this time, it should
bear neglect no longer. The usual way to
surface drain wheat fields is to take up
the pillow and run burrows SO as to carry off
the water. A careful and experienced eye
should guide the pillow. Of course the
burrows should run with the declivity, so
the water flows from the field. We hope
the time is not far distant when it will be
common practice with farmers to under
drain their fields which have not adequate
surface drainage. The investment made in
properly laying tile for undertaking is
the best investment the farmer can make il
he has got his debts paid. 1t is the expe-
rience Of all who have used tile-drainage
that it pays.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1878-01-25
Poe tic0I.
" FareWell.3


Farewell thought you loved me once-tha
dream is past forever!
Farewell | must forget you now that is,
must endeavor. :
From all your VOWS VI constancy 1 set you FIRE,
henceforth,
And you needn't try them on again, know now
what they're worth.
You have quite ceased to care for me; witt
science you've been bitten,
Since you read that very stupid book that Mr.
Darwin's written
1 can't think what it signifies; Pm sure / never
wondered
Whether we all descended from one type" OF
from q hundred.
If you remained unaltered, shouldn't care the
least
About the variability of any bird or BEAST
But you carry out the principle of change and
variation,
So leave you to your scicncc---may it prove a
consolation!
call it such waste of time, bothering about
these things,
Racking ones brains to find out why opossums
haven't wings.
Of course, it's very curious spiders should live
on flies,
And that the tails of peacocks should be so full
Of eyes
OF course, it's all most interesting, there's not
doubt about it,
But think that you and |, dear, were happier
withoutit;
SO act on this idea of Natural Selection,
And beg you to accept of my defnitive rejec-
ton.
Yet the light of all my life is quenched, my hap
piness gone by;
l sha'n't struggle for existence" shall just
lie down and die.
Each hour live apart from you my misery in
creases,
And it's all through Mr.. Darwin and his "Ori-
gin of Species"
Popular Science Monthly.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1878-01-25
Enquiries from IL Young Farmer.

To the Editor of the 1Bgis:
am inclined to think that if you will
allow us young farmers to use portion of
the space in your paper set apart for agri.
cultural matter to asking questions of those
who have agricultural experience, it will
be much more beneficial than the bulk of
that copied from agricultural journals pub
lished in other localities. am quite ia
mlliar with the proverb about fools asking
questions, and shall continually keep it in
mind, and try and limit mine to practical
enquiries.
A lot of about two acres purpose fenc-
ing for u pasture for calves. There are
three strips in it, plowed for rutabagas
last year, but the remainder is we'll set in
timothy and clover. think of sowing
those strips in oats to pasture with the
grass. Can any of your readers suggest
anything better than oats2
| am composing some muck, full of vege-
table NATTER with hen manure, well rotted
stable manure and unleached ashes. Be-
fore using, purpose adding ton of bone
dust. l keep it well worked. This in
tend using in the hills for corn. Will
some of your experienced readers inform
me what cheap addition, if fanny, l can make
to this compost to increase its real value.
Now my purpose, Mr.. Editor, in asking
you to open the agricultural column of The
-Egis to this kind of correspondence is not
to invite theoretical statements, but the re-
suits of sound practical experience.
A YOUNG FARMER.
JAN. 18th, 1878.
[our correspondents suggestion is a
good one, and we accordingly invite young
and inexperienced farmers to PROFOUND,
through this column of The Agis, questions
pertaining to farming which they would
like to have answered by practical and ex-
perenced titlers of the soil. At the same
time we invite men of experience in farm
ing to mid their younger brethren by Civ
ing them the results of their observations,
in reply.-H. -EIis.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1878-01-25

The Agricultural Value of Worms.

In order to ascertain the precise part
taken by earth worms in making vege-
table mold, two worms were placed 10 a
glass vessel filled with sand, on the sur
face of which was spread layer of fallen
leaves. The worms set to work at once,
and after about six weeks the surface of
mold was nearly half an inch deep, while
many leaves had been carried to a depth
of three inches Worm tubes ran in all
directions through the sand; some were
quite fresh, others had wall of mold an
eight of an inch thick, others again
were completely filed with mold. In
short the soil of the vessel was already
perfectly well prepared for the growth of
plants.
Herr Won Hensen finds that, although
the earth worm weighs only about 46
grains, it produces in four hours nearly
s grains OF excrementitious matter. On
an average he finds about $4,000 worms
to an acre of ground. Their combined
weight is therefore over 200 pounds and
they produce about 81 pounds of mold
in "a hours Besides this, they produce
uniform distribution of the mold, open
up passages in the subsoil for roots, and
render the subsoil fertile.-Scieat.fc Ameri-
| can. 10.
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For the -Egis Dc htelligencer.


lis the sun and balmy showers,
Unfold the fair and fragrant flowers,
Extract their rare perfume;
y these will perish in the shade,
There's not gem that God hath made,
Will brighten into bloom.
If choked among the ranking weeds
That terminate from evil seeds,
Pollute the human soil,
IT'S culture can alone refine,
And elevate the crudest minds
Rich is the need of toll
The polished diamond brighter shines
Than those lie buried in the mines,
Untouched by mortal hand;
there are gems in caskets lie,
As bright as stars in yonder sky, vi.
They are enshrined in man.
They're like the glorious sun in Heaven
Enshrouded in the shades of even;
where's the golden ray,
That in the morning glory sheds
Upon the living, dying, dead, ....
And beauties the day
BY A FRIEND.
January 4th, 1878.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1878-01-25

D WHAT Is Brio A BRAc 9-The origin of
the word answers the question accurately
enough. 1t is French compound phrase,
a corruption of an older compound, brtc-et-
6rac, derived from brio, which was sort of
weapon used in hunting, and from broc,
a corruption of the lowL Latin word 6rocG, a
kitchen spit. The original compound
meant what we might call pickup"
meal served quickly and ofwhatever could
be got at quickly. The compound now in
use means, we may say, "odds and ends, "
old watches, clocks, pictures, weapons, or
naments, furniture, statuettes.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1878-01-25
Sewing Machines {!
T0A
GOLD BASIS.
Read These Prices -:

Secor. Empire, Etna, Keystone, Common
Sense, Florence, Blees, Domestic, Home, Nc.
Lean u Hooper, and other makes at equally low
prices.
All attachments, including Tucker, Binder,
extra Hemmer, &c, free.
Write without delay for our new "a page IL.
Illustrated PRICE LIST.
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The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-01-11

Mrs. ]. w. Mackey's house, whore
General Grant was aeoently entertained
in Paris. il described by Mrs. Hooper,
in letter to the Philadelphis Tel graph,
% fairy palace. The hotel on the
Rue de Tlsit. commanding view Of
the Arc de Triomphe, 10 built around
thee sides Of . square, forming the
inner court that was No magnifceptly
transformed into IN entrance hall. On
the ground floor is the Ponipeiian suite.
comprising . breakfast room. an aviary
and aquarium, and Q smoking room.
The wells are exquisitely painted in
fresoo, with . reproduction Of the most
celebrated OF the wall decorations of
rompeu. me carpets. the furniture,
the china, the hangings are accurate
and beautiful reproductions Of ancient
models. A broad and stately stair.
case leads to the second Hoor, where arc
eituated the reception rooms, the large
drawing-room end the dining room.
The dinins.room 10 pannelled and
drapsd with golden olive brocsded
satin. theIEood.work dark, with . liph,
relieving OF golden lines. On the even.
Ing when General Grant was there. the
hostess received her guests in small
drawing.room hung with blue satin and
furnished with Gobslin tapestry. Thi.
room opsosd into the spacious ball
room, the fireplace of which was filled
with colossal bouquet Of violets and
camellias in the csutre. !. :
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-01-11

One OF the most unfortunate affairs
imaginable occurred not long since in
or near Belleville. Mo. A yonng man
named Jennes was engaged 70 . young
lady who was most amiable and re-
spectacle young woman, aud entirely
true to her lover. Bot sowe meddling,
misunderstanding person told Jennes
that his bstrotbed WAS in the habit OF
receiving visits from other gentlemen.
he therefore armed himself with q
pistol. and accompanied BY . friend,
placed himself near the house to watch
At quite late hour he saw a man
emerge from the house. and more than
that he saw that his sfiauced wife at
tended him 70 the door and kiss him
at parting.
His blood was on fire with murder
Gus anger. and ssj the unsuspecting
stranger advanced towards him he
sprsng forward and discharged hi
pistol full ct his breast.
With grosn he fell, terribly
wounded, and Jeunes went at once and
surrendered himself to the authorities
The stranger was . long absent
brothsr Of the young lady. and his
condition is very critical.
Jennss has lost o sweetheart, il
nothing worse comes of his foolish ~
sault. for she declares that she viii
have nothing more to do with such .
Jealous fellow.
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NOTICE.

A LII PERSONS ARE HEREBY CAUTTONEI
"A not 70 buy or negotiate . certain instrument
In writing In the Norwegian language. In form
and effect Of promissory note. In favor Of 8
Er1okson. for tbs amount Of seventy-sight 80 l0l
dollars, and dated ct Salmon Bay, October 18th
1871. Said Erickson hes poaDeasion OF the note
and refuses to deliver the sarne. although u hal
been paid. JoHAN bRY00RR.
Salmon Bay. Jan. ID, 1876. jan5.wA
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The Romance Of . Singers Life

Years ago says the Chicago Inter
Ocsan, Niss Annie Louise Cary had
two dear friends-one a schoolmate,
Q girl of rare beauty; the other boy
ish companion, who had grown up
with her and regarded her with the
warmest sentiments. Through the
kindness Of Miss Cary these two friends
were brought in contact, and in spite Of
themselves IN attachment sprung UP
which. sorely a. it tried the great sing
er. resulted finally in their marriage
Miss Cary sank oil resentment, oil feel.
ing, and attended the wedding. and
from that time on became the sisterly
friend and counsellor Of both. They
have needed assistance on pressing &c.
casions, and she has given it generous-
~ and freely; but hers 10 notia nature
70 adore save once; and that once has
come and gone. She transferred the
affections which she had lsvished on
her childhood's friend to her art.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-01-11

THE Rassiaos highly appreciate the
valor OF their Turkish enemies, and The
ladies' gensrously express their good
will to o6icsrs who are brcaght a. pris.
onsrs to Russian towns. A titled LADY,
desiring TO assist one Of them, but un.
able to speak Turkish, drew from bel
pocket twsnty-roables in notes and pre-.
scented them. The Turk bowed and
smilsd, oad drew forth . handful of gold
pieces. showing that he was not in need
OF funds The lady. mot 70 b dsfastsd,
took very valuable ring from her an.
ger. and offered Il with emphatic ges.
lures. Il was not refused.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1878-01-11

Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson. Of Nor
ristowu, Penn. who Vas one hundred
years old . few days ago, and gave Gen.
Warrington DRINK OF water when she
was . little girl. has been widow FORTY
eight years. Where IL the man who
could stay . widowsr that long2
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Estate Of Jacob Sligo, Deceased,

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT LET.
~ teD OF Administration upon the sstats Of
yaSoe etgo, late Of Kitnap County, Washington
by the Probate Court Of AID Iitsap oountv
Claims sgstnst aid estate must b preseoted 70
me- q my place Of resideoes q Port Dlaksly. In
$40 kttsap oosnty. W. T.. within ono year ftom
TIE ID day Of January, 1s7e. @ Be FOREVER barred.
DANIEL J. oACKlGAN.
Administrstoe Of the ssts1s of Jacob 30. d
r. cea1ed.
G. n. Hanford. Atsornsy for Admi,issr.lor.
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