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Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1880-12-24

patent, and Northwick was glad to 60
clear of criminal proceedings.
"Now, my boy" said Mr.. Horton.
"if you will take me as partner in
this business, l will furnish the needed
capital and push it, and 1 have no
doubt that both of us will grind out
grist of money with your turbine
Wheel"
Abel gladly accepted this arrange
ment, and the result soon became so
satisfactory to both partners that Mr..
Horton heartily congratulated himself
upon the fact that his supposed tramp
had not taken his advice to "jog along"
1t should be added that his pretty
sister-in-law, Bella Grattan, also found
in the same fact cause for self-congrat-
ulation.
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Crooked" Champagne

\ chemist within the London postal
district, says an English paper has
recently been purchasing low French
wine or sherry, with which the market
at present is glutted. The operator
places il in bottles of the orthodox
shape, ana submits it to the action OF
Il soda-water machine, by which it is
cOpiously charged with carbonic acid.
giving it the required degree Of etfer-
VeScence, which of course disappears
soon after the bottle is opened. A tin
foil capsule and an attractive label are
then added, which render this exhilar-
ating beverage fit for the market, where.
to our knowledge, it has been sold, and
is now on offer.
A young man from ShuteSbury having
his girl along, took her To dinner at IA hotel
not far from Amherst the other day. and
We're seated together at the table. Directly
in front of them stood a glass containing
celery, the white crisp stalks still having
the green leaves on them. Never having
seen anything of the sort before and mis-
taking il for something ornamental, he
turned to his sweetheart and remarked in
a drawing tone: That's Il hefty bo'kay,
amt /" ="
Cheyenne transporter. [volume] (Darlington, Indian Terr.) 1879-1886, 1880-12-24

"There is no milling to do here,
said that gentleman; "but have nt
doubt that my wife, since you made
that sketch of Lulu, will allow you
to straighten up those grounds. IL
you turn out as well as | think you
will, | may find something else for you
to do"
So it was settled that Abel Kent
ridge was to remain at Mr.. Horizons s
A room was prepared for him, and
some Of his employers partly worn
garments were fitted to him, and he
acquitted himself generally as to gain
the confidence and respect of all in the
house. Besides the work on the
grounds, other odds and ends of en-
ployment were found for him about
! the place, but nothing was said to him
about his compensation.
Thus he was kept busy for week,
at the end of which time Mr.. Horton
gave him written order. and directed
him to go to the village and select for
himself suitable clothing TO an amount
named in the order
"But ! have not earned SO much as
this" he suggested
"If you haven't YOU will earn it. re-
piled Mr. Horton.
When Abel returned from the vii
lage he carried his head somewhat
higher than when he had set out, and
appeared to be, what nature and educa-
tion had made him, Il young gentleman
Of attractive person and manners.
He was ushered into the room in
which the family were seated, and Mr..
Horton cOrraled him for what he called
a business talk.
"What do you know about milling?"
he asked.
81 was never regularly employed by
my father" answered Abel, "but |
picked up many points of the business
while | was about his place. Shortly
before he died | invented, or | believe
| had invented. an improvement on the
turbine water wheel, by which greater
speed could be got with the use of less
water, and father said il was a good
thing. After his death | gave my
model to a patent agent, for the pur-
pose of applying for patent; but the
agent finally told me that he had been
unable to procure patent, because the
examiners had decided there was moth
ing new in the invention. That dis
couraged me more than any of the
rest of my disappointments."
"What was the agents name?"
"Silas Northwick.'
"And your name is Abel Kentridge ~
Eyes, sir"
THAT agent lied to you, Abel" said
Mr.. Horton. "IIe procured the patent,
which is Il very valuable one, and
meant to swindle you out of it. He
would probably have succeeded in do
ing SO if YOU had not come to my
house"
"Iow do YOU know this?" eagerly
asked Abel.
Il am sort Of Il SpecuIator and oc-
casionally dabble in such matters.
Northwick offered the patent for sale
to me before met you, and perceiy-
eel that it was in the name OF Abel
He assured me he could
procure an assignment from the pat
entee, who desired to sell, and | told
him if he could do 50 | would nego-
tiate with him. He is to meet me to-
morrow and bring the assignment. and
of course you can't have signed your
name in Philadelphia while You were
at my house
II should think not" indignantly ex-
claimed Abel.
"Therefore Northwick's assignment
will be a forgery, and shall bring him
here and confront him with YOU"
Mr.. Horton was as good rs his word
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them"
al can draw your portrait. sir" sug
gested the boy.
"You can?" Are you wandering
artist in disguise?"
"You asked me what | can do. and
/ know that / can do that"
"Any of the tools Of that trade?"
The boy produced from the pocket of
his ragged vest some crayons and the
stump of lead pencil.
Gall right" said Mr. Horton. 81
will try you at that job. Come in."
He opened the gate and led the way
to the house. On the veranda were
some chairs, one of which he offered
to the boy.
want any more toos?" he asked.
"a sheet of drawing paper. if YOU
have it."
Mr.. Horton brought out the required
article, clamped upon drawing-board: !:
also some crayon-holders and sharp
knife.
81 am a sort of an architect" he
said, land keep these things on hand.
But hadn't you better eat some lunch
before you begin this business? You
have Il hungry look"
81 am not so hungry, sir. but that /
am willing to earn meal before ! eat
! it. Will you have the kindness TO sit
down."
"Side face or front -
"Side face if you please. | can do
that the best"
Mr. Horton seated himself, present
ing his profile to the ragged artist. who
went to work without more ado. His
strokes were quick, vigorous and arts
tic, and in surprising short time
capital sketch of Mr.. Horizons head
and shoulders appeared on the paper
That gentleman looked at it and pucker-
ed his lips so as to produce a low and
long drawn whistle
81 am not ready to pronounce YOU an
angel, young fellow" he said; but
may truly say that have entertained
pretty fair artist unawares-though
the entertainment is yet to come. Here.
Emily! Bella! Come out here and
witness new sensation"
Mrs Horton hurried out on the piaz-
"a with her young sister Bella and her 7
little girl Lulu. For answer Mr.. Hor-
ton handed his wife the crayon sketch,
which was hastily scanned with starts
of surprise and calculations of delight.
What nice likenessr' exclaimed |
Mrs. Horton. "Where did it come
FROM"
"This young-person-d it Just
now" answered Mr.. Horton. "GOod-
ness, gracious me! Is it possible! / |
wonder if he would made one for Lulu 2"
"Of course he would. and of Bella
and the whole tribe if you want. But
he is tired and hungry, and you had
better give him something to eat be-
fore you ask any more of him.
81 will gladly do that. | am sure
this likeness of you, John. is worth
dozen. dinners"
"Give him one, anyhow. and we
will talk about the rest. II won't do
to be too liberal at the start. Please
to follow my wife young--fellow-
| have no doubt that you will feel bet
ter when she gets through with YOU"
When the young stranger was washed
and combed and had been fed. his
personal appearance was improved, and
he had gained in ease and grace of
He was anxious to make
picture of baby Lulu, and was per-
mitted to do so, producing a likeness
which sent the young mother into
This production, having been suf-
admired, Mr.. Horton dismissed
the ''female rabble," as he chose to call
them, cOrraled his artistic tramp for
a conversation. asking him who he WAS
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A Wedding Feast Seasoned with Ar
Senics


y Cincinnati dispatch of the oath
says: Further particulars are received
here tonight Of the terrible poisoning
case in Tennessee. The marriage of
Joel Hembree and Miss Jane Dale. of
ROane county. drew together a large
company of their friends and relatives.
who belong to the prominent families
in the vicinity. The wedding had long
been talked of and was the social event
of the year. After the ceremony the
company were invited to the hospitable
board of Col. Dale: the bridegroom, in
the meantime, withdrawing. The ia
bic was bountifully supplied, and all
ate heartily. The evening was spent
in festivities, and at Il late hour an
other meal was served. After the sec
ond meal several guests began com
planning of illness, but it was laughed
off and the gayety continued. About
II p. lii. a sudden lethargy seemed to
overtake the whole company, and in
lew minutes twenty-Seven were un-
conscious. The few who retained con-
sciousnesS set themselves at work to
reSuscitate their companions. but with
out avail.
Twelve were removed to other houses
in the neighborhoOd, and as the news
spread, the whole country around was
aroused with excitement. Nearly ev-
cry prominent family had members
present ut the fatal feast. Such medi-
cal aid as could be summoned could
give little relief, and in two days after
the occurrence six of the wedding
guests were dead.
Robert Dale, the brides brother, died
next day. Mike May, a relative of the
groom, died in a few hours. Albert
Gallagher and Miss Matte Lovelace.
well known young people, died next
day. Two young girls, Emma Peters
and Kate Lowery, died within twenty
four hours. Col. Dale and wife are very
low, and their death is mOmentarilv
expected. The cause of the tragedy
was using arsenic instead of salt for
seasoning the chickens Col. Dale
purchased quantity of arsenic a day
or two before for the purpose of kill
ing crows and carelessly left ii in the
kitchen. A blundering servant mis-
took it for salt and hence the fatal re-
suits. None but those who partOok of
the chicken were poisoned
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-03-05

Our esteemed friend and neighbor, Mr.. Emory
Michael, Of the firm Of Michael Bro, died at his
home, on sunday night, after long and great suf-
Mr.. Charles Nelson. of Bush River Neck, had
stroke OF paralysis, on his right side, few days
ago, from which he is still suffering.
The soft, spring-like days of the past week.
have given a wonderful impulse to our wheat
fields, now looking fresh and green and giving
cheering promise in their infancy. Already some
of our farmers are blowing, where the soil will
permit, and not too early, as far as we have OBJ
served, though in former seasons, we have noticed
that very early blowing has not been productive
of good results, either for the yield or benefit to
the soil.
Last Wednesday, Mr.. c. A. Hoopman and son,
brought down fourteen red heads, at one shooting
Of four barrels, on his place, Chilberry Farm, on
secured by boat The best work of the season on
that river, we believe.
Through the kindness of our clever representa-
tive in the House of Delegates, Mr.. James b.
Preston, we have before us the Biennial Report of
the State Board Of Heath, nicely printed and in
gorgeous covers with many practical hints, which
II fully appreciated would prove salutary to many
sections of the State. On turning to the back Of
the pamphlet, under the heading ITO prevent
we notice bella donnle doses, &C., as preoenfge of
Scarlet Fever, An old hobby of our worthy Sec
rotary, which has long since been fully expert
mented on, tested, and we think proved unayail-
ing in the prevention of said disease.
His Excellency, the Governor. has initiated the
holders which will materially aid the State Treas
ury. But reforms should come slowly, not by the
wholesale.
we are pleased to note such true and manly senti-
ments, as those expressed In criticism or eulogy
on Gov. Hamiltons recent message, which wo
read in the Baltimore Sun, a few days since, a
clipping from the Lexington (Va) Gazette, to
which we refer you.
near future and read truly the bearings of things
and think and act independently, instead of being
led by an o excited psn feeling
dim distance. OBSERVER
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-03-05
ANNAPOLIS Notes.

Mr.. Vandiver has introduced in the House a
bill providing for the exemption from taxation
all real estate, plant and personal property owned
and used by manufacturing establishments in
the city of Hayre de Grace. The bill also ex-
cmpts the ground on which buildings used for
manufacturing establishments are located
In the Senate the bill making appropriations
10 agricultural associations was unanimously
passed.
Leave has been granted the Cecil and Hartford
delegations to introduce n bill amending the
Wild Fowl Law.
The speaker appointed as the committee to
whom the memorial in relation to Judge Pearre
should be referred, Mcssrs Mcclure, Scott of
Hartford, Scott of Washington, Roberts, Chap
man, Hayes and Turner.
The committee on claims reported favorably
the bill to refund Ambrose Cooley Collector of
Taxes of Hartford county, money enormously paid
into the treasury. Also the bill to pay George
Y. Maynadier and Wm Young for legal services
to the State in sustaining the constitutionality
of the grand jury license law.
Mr.. Stump, in the Senate, has been granted
leave for n bill supplementary to the act incor-
porating the Baltimore and Delta Railway Com
pany.
~ The bill appropriating $3.50 TO complete the
State hay and cattle scales, at Hayre de Grace
passed the Senate last Friday.
In the House, on Friday, petition was pre-
scented from 100 citizens of Hartford county for
an amendment to the charter of the Columbia
and Port Deposit Railroad.
Mr.. Yandver has obtained leave to introduce
bill to authorize the mayor and council of
llavre de Grace to sell certain lots in that city
MIR. Vandyer has introduced bill praying
that Good Friday be made legal holiday.
The bill to refund Ambrose Cooley, of Harford
county, money enormously paid into the treas
ury, passed the House on Monday
Leave has been granted President Stump, OF
the Senate, TO introduce a bill regulating and
prescribing the number and compensation of the
Officers of the Senate and House of Delegates.
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James johnson, colored, 4th district, $40,
payable to John Divers.
VIM Lynch, LIST district sos payable TO A II
Strasbaugh.
Sarah Bateman and daughter, LIST district, $40
each, payable to Thomas W. Hall.
Upon application of George Harris the Com
missioners agreed TO lease one acre of gravel
land, near Aberdeen, from j. Calvin Cole, for
500
james w. Massey was requested to widen the
culyert near John W. Andrews, in the 9Th dis
trict
II was ordered that S9215 be levied in 1880,
payable to W. E. Mccain, for the bridge at No
ble's Mill, 9Th district
The report of the committee TO examine the
new bridge built by f. NJ Allen being fuvora.
bile, the bridge was accepted by the Commits
sioncrs.
F.. NJ. Allen was authorized 10 rcpairthc Stat
ord bridge.
The Clerk was ordered to give Mr.. Gallagher
the necessary papers for admitting his wife
Hannah Gallagher, to The Maryland Hospital.
VIM. 4. Sutton, VIM. NJ. Elliott and VIM. =
Bowman were appointed TO locate II public roat
in the I'd district
The board then went into an election fol
Overseer and for Physician to the Almshouse
For overseer the following were nominated
Elijah Kirk, LIST district; VIM. c. Carroll, 4th
John 5. Whteford, 5th and Hugh Smith tht
present incumbent.)
Upon the third ballot Mr.. Kirk was elected
For Physician to Almshouse, DR. E. p. Dallan
and DR.. Wake b. Munnkhuysen we've nomi
mated. Upon the first ballot DR.. Dallam wa
elected
Adjourned to meet March 18th
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-03-05

twenty-five thousand rabbit skins were
shipped from Milford, Del, by one firm last
week.
An old colored woman named "Gucie" died
near Seaford, Del, the other day at the alleged
age of ll5 years.
William Binks of Oneida County, n. Y, lost
COW, and it was found that darning needle
had pierced her heart.
William Wheeler, of Boonvile, n. Y, went
rabbit hunting. The cap having dropped from
his gun, he put the muZzlc of the piece on his
foot while he replaced it. The hammer slipped,
and Mr.. Wheeler is minus three toes.
"A fight between bald headed eagle and Il
bull belonging to Mr.. Burns of Allegheny, Pa,
occurred last Tuesday. 1t lasted half an hour,
and the eagle was about to come off victorious
when help arrived. 1t was n fierce battle, and
the bull was badly hurt.
-Twenty-seven years ago, on Thursday there
were born unto the family of William Marshall
of White Water, Wis, triplets, two boys and u
girl. All three were married on Thursday night
in one ceremony and the three happy couples
took the train for Chicago.
An old negro called "Abe" was recently
found dead in Henry j. Fishers garden in Point
Pleasant, w. Va. He was the Oldest person in
the State, being 1l2 years Of age by actual date
He was full-blooded African, having been
brought to this country when babe.
"A puzzle to science is the remarkable per-
sistence of certain odors. More than one thous-
and years ago the mortar used in the construc-
ton of the Mosque of st. Sophia, in CONSTANT
nople, was charged with musk, the perfume of
which permeates the building to this day.
William II. Vanderbilt, of New York, has
all along been investing his hard earned savings
in United States bonds, until he had S2G, OOO, 600
in registered per cents. Now he comes over
again and has s., SOC, 900 more bonds registered
in his name the same way. The investment is
in $50, 600 bonds and Mr.. Vanderbilt could car
ny them all in his coat pocket without incon-
venience. Upon these bonds Vanderbilt will
draw over $500 900 interest every ninety DAYS
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-03-05
Meteorological Record for February.

Maximum temperature On the 9Th, q degrees.
Minimum temperature on the "a, II degrees.
Mean temperature of the month 81; ~ degrees.
Mean temperature OF February ut this place,
tor nine years past, 32 degrees. Signal Service
mean, 81 degrees.
The present has been the mldest February of
which j have any record. February, 1876, averaged
II degrees colder, day by day.
Rain or snow fell on II days, in all . "A inches of
water. Signal Service mean 3.25 inches.
Some thin ice was gathered on the first days of
the month. little snow has fallen at three diff
ferent times during the month, but never in sui
feient quantity to afford sleighing,
Frogs were first heard on the 18th blagkbirds
were seen on the 10Th ground squirrel was seen
on the 18th meadow larks on the ed, and large
flock of wild geese flying north the 2sth.
On the 18th peach buds were examined and the
stamens and pists were found yisbly and well
developed.
Mr.. Yennor predicted that February would be,
with the exception of brief relaxation, an ex-
ceedingly WINERY month, and that the I'D and
25th would give very low thermometer readings
The week of the 25th gave the highest reading
shown for February. The snow of the I'd and ID
occurring in accordance with his predictions gave
them credence and notoriety that they did not
deserve. do not know how any logical and we'll
informed mind can make prediction like that
The conditions OF Vapor, sun, and wind currents,
barometer, and snow surface, are varied and
variable: exhaation, condensation and expansion
are so changeable; and the area of sea and land
so vast, stretching so far beyond our vision or
possible reach of information, it is absurd for lis
to pretend to foretel the weather in detail for q
week. The Signal Service, best informed on the
uncertainties of the weather. with telegraphc re-
ports from over the sea and land, never predict
for period longer than "a hours in advance, and
then according to their own admission fail about
IL to Ii times in 100. Mr.. Vennor must have seen
a record of winter whose first months were so
exactly like the months of this winter that he
ventured to predict for the last months; but 1.-THE
wind bloweth where 1t listeth." G. g.. G.
Oakland School. EUlLsfOn
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-03-05

SEARCHING FOR HIDDEN TREAsuREs.-One
night last week as Mr. Edward H. Pue, who
lives near Bel Air, was riding home from dist
ant part of the farm, he noticed three weird
figures in the family grave yard, as he supposed
As he stopped his horse TO reconnoitre the oh
jccts appeared to sink into The ground Here
was q first class beginning for ghost story
but Mr.. Pue spoiled it by dashng to the spot,
where instead of three unsubstantial ghosts,
with no speculation in their eyes, he was con-
fronted by three colored men, with picks and
shovels in their hands. They had been engaged
in digging up the earth in Mr.. Pues rye field,
adjoining the grave yard. They endeavored to
conceal their faces and upon being questioned
one of them said they were digging out q
ground hog. Mr.. Pue expressed his disbelief OF
the story and upon demanding their names they
started to run in different directions. Mr. Pue,
being still on horseback, overlook and collared
one of them, but he broke loose and escaped.
Returning to the spot where he had first seen
the man, Mr.. Pue discovered that they had made
an excavation about eight feet long, three or
four feet wide and more than foot deep Be-
sides this they had also dug number of small
holes. They left behind them bar of iron,
which appeared to have been used as kind OF
probe. Mr.. Pue was unarmed ut the time, and
shortly afterwards, the bar was gone. The OBJ
ject of this midnight search could not be ascer-
tanned.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-03-05
TO the Farmer Boys of Hartford Co., Md.

Retaining lively interest in the welfare of
my native county, propose to offer the follow
ing prizes to the boys:
To the boy who shall raise the most Indian
Corn on one eighth Of an acre of land, in the
year 1880, one hundred dollars in gold. TO the
boy who shall raise the next largest quantity,
fifty dollars in gold and to the boy who shall
raise the next largest quantity, twenty dollars
IN gold and to the next fifteen, and to the
next ten. The awards will be made subject to
the following conditions
LIST Every contestant must have resided in
Hartford county at least two years, and be I'M
der eighteen years of age on June LIST, 1850.
I'd All entries must be made and commune
Gated to the President OF the Hartford County
Agricultural Society on or before May /, 1880
Sd. The land shall be measured by some per-
son appointed for that purpose by the president
of said Society, during the summer of 1880. The
corn may grow to the edge of the line, hut in
no case beyond it.
4th. The land may be of any shape, but not
less than two rods wide.
9Th The contestant must do all the work in
raising the corn, except that he may have some
one to drive the oxen or horses in blowing or
cultiyating.
9th. Contestant may use as much, and any
kind of manure, as he pleases and may hoe the
corn as many times as and when he chooses
9TH. The corn Is to be measured under the
direction of the President of said Society.
sth. At the end Of the season, each contest
ant shall make and sign full report, giving
shape, description and location of land when
plowed; when and how MANFRED when planted !;
when and how many times hood when stalks
were topped, il at all when harvested and how
much is raised, and as nearly as can be estima-
ted the value Of manure and number of days
labor spent upon the crop, excluding the husk-
ing, when he may have all the help he wants
from the boys and girls in the neighborhood
9th All awards to be made by the President
of said Society at the end of the season, and his
decision shall be final.
e9Y1 Each contestant will send by mail his
name age and postoffice address, and his fathers
name, to j. w. BOND,
30 92 Baltimore Street, Baltimore
And to GARRETT AMOS, President of Agricu-
tural society, Fallston, Hartford Co.