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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-17
Rnetiral.
CHRISTMAT PRES L. NTS.

what shall we give p hear them'ask,
AS though selection were a task.
For one. no gift Is good to me
Unless the giver gives 1t free.
A giftis liked by each and all,
Whater its value. great or small
II seems a link. a'token true,
That some there are who think of you.
The Christmas Lift means love or friend;
If not, then lot such giving end.
The Christmas-time. ofal thetyear,
is lonely If no friend is near:
To rise at morn and not to hear
The."Merry Christmas" greet your car:
To find no gift, no call to dine,
No token that a friend is thine
This, this is loneliness indeed,
Fen wealth itself is hard,to bear
If loving friend may never share.
Some think that splendor, worlds to eat,
The round of human joy complete;
Then paupers may be rich indeed,
Who feel they have nofurther need.
What best to give? All things above,
Give faith and friendship-hrIman love;
But If, from out your bounteous store,
You feel like giving something more,
Then give such gifts as you can spare
Such gifts as friend with friend may share:
Or else give what your friend may lack,
BE it silfen gown or sealskin sack,
A cap, a gun, or pair of gloves,
Some autumn leaves. or candy doves,
A set of china, sandal-fan.
A carriage, harness. mated span,
While pictures. books, are always right,
And 'weeklies, 'mOnthies. give delight,
Bring gladness every month and week:
For better gifts no further seek.
Remember this, when gift is made,
1T is no swap, or change or trade:
But something saved in friendships bank,
With interest-love; 'and payday blank.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-17

1 IN
row moaaow ond o,;mb;n~ tho blnffs mad
detonr for b;s comn ona}n Leen;n% a mill
or ovor from, tho , oroaI, I bsa"i omnnn t5e sand
hills and cl;gs '''''> '''''e '''> ''-N
Reingo fiaot and nrooticed rppner no was
not mors thon On ba,romd holt mni;nr the
trim hack tn the vicin;tv of his comn aSonc
the cottonwnods thn }oil tons Of pp,h;oh he
cnu,d s.,o ~ a 1rro,t al d,,snoo ''p' "i-'A "~
Artor toL;nr hreotI, . se,v n;nutes and
lonk;nr tn lie ia" MarLheod nrent on,
omong tho honidara On the crog ovnrlookino
the csmninr. nloce. for he exnectcd tbc Tp'
dams would leave one Of their number to
watch tho horsn That one hc was nrenored
to dcal WI with h. ~ ''''' '''O ~ "'' p 'p'''0'
From tho croo ho soon cow tho civ nonios
down amnnr ths timber Thev We're bitched
nm neor bis Own borse Nor was ho wrong
in bis coniect,re ohont the sovogas ,eovinS
nnn of their unmhnr viii; a tho horses The
noc,s had been taken off the nonies' hacks
and after lool,in@ a faw moments no esnied
an Indian sitting in the shade of a bnsh On q
bean of buffalo Skins and neltries.
Watching the Indian n little. Markbead
crept down. noiselesslv rs n fox To n large
cottonwood rather nearer the horses and
then steodying Ills niece against the trco.
trunk, was lust about to shoot the unwarv
sentinel when the Indian turned nortially
and to his great surnrise he saw that II wss
not n Blockfoot warrior Inf n nlumn and
very comcIv souow
Markbead often admitted that for the in.
slant, he was quite nonplussed He did not
know what to do for he would not shoot the
souaw. At length. he gave n shout and
rushed toward her,
The sm1ow bounded from her seot and
seeinr the TRAINER close mon her ,.veIed lilo
a pigs as Markbead said, and started to RIM
away. But She had not pot many wards he.
fore Markhead seized her by her long hair
at which the moor woman. thinking no douht
that her last hour had come. crouched ON the
Ground and heggpd niteonslv in choicest
Blackfoot for the white to snare her
Markbead led her back to the monies and
drawing his knife. intimated TO her Inv most
emphatic dumb show that her ton.knot
would assuredly come offifshe made the least
attemm IN oscono
With that the souaw protested. with ey-
ery gesture she could devise that She would
never try to get away: she would be like
little dog. and run at his heels: she would he
like the pony's tail. ALWAYS ot his hack and
inseparable from him,
Finding that her life was in no immediate
danger. the souaw rapidly recovered from her
fright, and in answer to signs. gave her can
tor to understand that the five sayages had
zone on his trail nm the creek inst M he Ind
surmised they would, and had been SO conf.
dent that they would find him. that thew had
left only the souaw to sit by the ponies,
Markhead thought over the distance and
concluding he had full two.hours start of
them, resolved to take it easy He made the
sauaw unpack some cold yenison which they
had in one of their sacks and the two strange
companions lunched yery CONTINUALLY TO-
gether. for the Ionp RIM M9rkbeod had tokrn
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-17
There is one thing which nature does

There is one thing which nature does
not supply, and which civilization renders.
quite necessary to fowls. 1t is charcoal -
But charcoal, made of wood does not answer
the purpose ; it has no taste of food, is not
attractive to fowls, and is seldom eaten. But
if any one will put an car of ripe corn into
the fire till the grains are well charred, and
then shell off the corn and throw it to his
flock, he will see an eagerness developed and
a healthy condition brought about, which
will make decided improvement. All pale
combs will become bright red, that busy
song, or "cacklng," which prccedes laying
will be greatly increased.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-17
The following dispatch created no little

The following dispatch created no little
amusement in the offices through which it
passed: "Charlie and Julia met at SIS
yesterday, quarrelcd and parted forever; met
again this morning, and parted to meet no
more met again this evening and were mar
ried."
One ofour Wholesale dry goods houses
has new clerk, whose father from the coun-
try went to see him the other day, and was
surprised to learn that all the statesmen had
nicknames. He asked the floor walker why
his son was called Jury" "Oh," was the
reply: "hc is always sitting on cases."
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-17

BY keeping the ground around our eur-
rant bits7ies entirely clean and free from weeds
and grass, and a few times Earring the bushes
and killing the worms that fall, we succeed
ed in having the bushes loaded with fruit
To succeed in raising this fruit care should
be taken to prune the bushes severely every
season. as the currant is inclined to throw up
entirely too many sprouts. besides in the
thick meshes of the bush it is almost impos-
sible to dislodge the worms without using
some kind of poison, which should never be
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-17

"A traveller, overtaking an old Presbyterian
minister, whose nag, was much fatigued, quiz
zed the old gentleman on bis turnout. "a
nice horse yours, doctor-very valuable beast,
that But what makes him wag his tail so,
doctor2" "Why as you ask me, | will tell
you. 1t is for the same reason that your
tongue wags so--a sort of natural weakness"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-17
Farnrrs' Column.
"Speed the PiOsC.'

I'VE would be pleased to have, every week. for
this column, articles of q practical nature from
the farmers of the county
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-17

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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-12-17
The Egis and Intelligencer
Year, in Advance.

IS PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY by
IF w B "A K E r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-13
.NEU PUBLICATIONS..

We have received Vol. 6, of the STANDARD
Series edition of the History of England by
Charles Knight, from !. X. Funk 4 Co., New
York. This marvellously cheap edition OF
this grea, work is approaching completion
but two volumes yet remain, including the
extensive index. These will be ready in less
than IA fortnight. Ii is doubtful whether so
extensive publication has ever before been
pushed ~ completion in so short time, the
whole occupying not more than forty work
ing days. Few persons realize the vast la
Dor and care required in printing a
work like this. This edition of this great
work has not been cheapened by any omis-
sions or CONVERSATIONS of the reading matter
nor, as is common in the production of
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oud- hand and defective plates, which are Of
ten purcIlasable for triie. As now per-
feet copy of knights History of England"
is within the easy reach of every mans purse
let all buy it. The price per volume is only
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umes can be had, containing more reading
Vatter than the great histories of Hume and
Macaulay.
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FOR PRESIDENT,
JAMES G. Blaine!
sdssd !um u lie Chicago Convention,

The Executive Committee Of the BLAINE CLUB
OF MAINE, having perfected their arrangements
for Exesssi0a u Chicago To sttesd the kspabii-
can National Convention, make the following an
nouncemebf for the benefit Of those Republicans
who may desfe 10 attend and aid In nominating our
honored senator, JAMES G, BLAINE, can
didafe for President al the coming election.
a special train the EAsTERx kStG.f.oAIs will
cave Portland, THURSDAY, MAY nth, On The arrival
Of thy morning train from Bangor arriving ia Bos-
ton season for tea. The party will leave I,e.ton
for Chicago direct the evening by special train.
with Wagner sleeping cars. over the BosToS K AL
HASr. NV YORK CENTRAL, LAKE. sHosE and
MfCHIGAS soCrHEgS RAILROADS, taking break
fast Friday morning at Syracuse. dinner ~ East
Buffalo, and tea at Cleveland arriving In lfCAGO
Saturday morning. Ample hotel recommendation
have been engaged for 10 persons, at the Gardiner
and HatisOn Houses, and rooms Will be assignrr On
the train to the ExcursIonsfs. avoiding confa-iob
On their arrival Hotel bills $50 to e. per day.
Fare from PORTLAND 10 CHICAGO aud refnrn
$40. Wagner sleeping carsi6 Chicago, e5-J Tx
cursi0nsts taken 10 and frem Portland from stations
on Maine Central X. X. at one fare; ticket. 10 be
procured at all stations Persons desiring to 90 can
have their bcrths in sleeping car. Assigned, ny en-
closing t50 to the Treasurer Of the club, ~ :. Os'
GOOD, Portland. Those wishing TO secure rooms
should address the Secretary, J. SWIFT Row. Au-
gBsta early possible. All Republican, arr cor
daily INVITED to join the excursion.
J.R BODWELL, President.
j. SWEET ROWE. Secretary.
Augusta, April %, 1880
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The Waterbury Tragedy.

The preliminary examination OF MS.
Emeiine Meeker and her son Almon Meeker,
murderers of the child Alice Meeker, was
held at Bishops Hotel in Waterbury. Vt, on
the 10th inst. The tragedy. which was dis
covered about three weeks ago, caused great
excitement Throughout: that region The
child was missing for a day or two before IN
vestigation was made, resulting IN the DIS
coyery that she had been murdered by her
foster mother and her brother. The crime
was a deliberate one throughout. Mrs.
Meeker on adopting the child received 500
for bringing her up She was harsh. cold
woman and abused her ward shanieful!v- as
was aftcrwarsl shown. After time Mrs.
Mceker and her son Almon conceived plan
to get fid of the foster child. and carried
it out rvientlessIy. They procured arsenic
or sfrycknine which was mixed with sweet
ened water The mother and son took the
child in a wagon. and drove with her into a
swamp several miles from where they lived.
inducing or forcing her to drink of the pois-
oned iater on the way. She died IN the
Young mans arms Reaching secluded
marshv spot they dug hole in the muck and
placed Alce's llfeless body in it, covering II
with muck. sticks and grass. When the
child was missed, and an investigation COM
meneed. the Young man. who appears to be
about haif-witied committed himself in his
answers, and finally told the whole story. he
took DR. Jones to the spot where the child
was buried and it was dug up under his di-
rectiDn
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of murder, and declaring that the penalty for
murder in the first degree should be inl-
prisonment in State Penitentiary for one
year, after which upon warrant issued by
the Governor, the convicted person should be
taken out and executed. Under this statute
Battles was sentenced and incarcerated at
Auburn. During his imprisonment the Court
of Appeals declared the statute under which
he was convicted unconstitutional, and he
was released.
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for Salt or to lrt.
Store i'm China For Sale

TIME subscriber offers for sale the store with soe.
Il of goods therein. now owned and occupied nv
him in South China il being the same place 80 lops
carried on by the late Samuel Stuart The locaioS
is one of the best for country trade the post ONCE
being in the store and the business of the placs
large and well established. The building Is one ol
the best in the town, large and affords ample room
for storage, while in the second story is desirable
place of residence. The same party will also sell. 10
scther with the store separate len acres of land
containing two houses and large stable. One Of
the houses is large brick one with ELL and both are
in good repair. The land cats ten tons Of hay and
contains grated fruit of all kinds Address or cal
on G. Il. STUART, South China Call on JoHy
PLUMMER, Augusta, for information. may5.2w
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The Tribune says: The Grant bolt in
Chicago proves that the third-term work
ers realize the straits they are in. Only
desperate and defeated men bolt in this
way. II is not easy at this distance to say
on which side lay the strict parliamentary
right. But this much is plain-that the
Grant men found themselves in hopeless
minority in the Cook county convention.
and that with the very first words of the
proceedings fierce dispute began. which
ended in the withdrawal of the Grant del
egates and the holding of two conventions.
The regular body elected fifty-eight Wash
burne delegates to the State convention.
thirty-four for Blaine, and not one for
Grant; while the boilers elected ninety
two Grant delegates. The bolt was. o,
course. pre-arranged. and may have an
important influence upon the Presidential
canvass, II General Grant has a maiori
ty of The delegates to the State convention
outside OF Cook county. no one need Won
der to see the boiling minority's delera-
ton admitted. and Grant delegation to
the national convention thus secured by a
more fragrant outrage upon the rights of
republicans than has been attempted in
the name of Grant in any other State.
When it is remembered that the third
term leaders now base all their hopes Of
an escape from defeat upon solid dele
cation from Illinois. the meaning of the
bolt becomes plain enough. They will
sop At nothing to win this advantage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-13

The census supervisor Of Philadelphia
has recognized women's rights as well as
. their ability by appointing two ladies cen
sus enumcrators. One effect of the APP
pointment has been to convince some
thousands Of other women of that city that
they also are eminenlly fitted for the du-
ties of census enumeration, and now the
supervisor is overwhelmed with applica-
tons from the fair sex for appointment
Unless the anti-Grant delegates chosen
Mt the Cook county convention are admit
, ted TO the Illinois State convention, that
State will have two sets of delegations
asking admission to the national conven-
ton. II they are admitted perhaps the
"other fellows" may send set of contest
ing delegates. but the spectacle of two
warning delegations from Grants own
State will be enough to silence his boom
for the nomination
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Browns Household Pan.ce.

Is the most effective Pain Destroyer in the
world. Will most surely quicken the blood
whether taken internally or applied exter-
nally, and thereby more certainly RELIEVE
PAIN, whether chronic or acute, than any
other pain alleviator, and it is warranted
double the strength of any similar prepare.
ton.
1t cures pain in the Side, Back or Bowels
Sore Throat, Rheumatism, Toothache and
ALL ACHES.
The Great Believer of Pain.
BROWNS HOUSEHOLD PANACEA,'
should be in every family. A teaspoonful OF
the Panacea in tumbler of hot water
[sweetened, if preferred], taken at bedtime
will BREAK UP A COLD. % cts. bottle
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-13

There is great deal of talk about an
early adjournment of Congress. and many
OF the members no doubt are anxious to
bring it about, but it all ends in talk. At
the present rate of progress the business
that is absolutely necessary cannot he dis
posed OF in less than two months. 1t will
require the very hardest work in order to
be ready for adjournment within month !;
and congressman do not seem disposed to
work hard in this warm weather.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-13

The contingent conspirators are bound
to whip the democrats and greenbackers
into fusion. They lay the lash on Justify
Tho Machias Union of this week SAYS I'll
any democrat supposes for a moment that
he viii stand better with the great leaders
OF tho party in the nation by opposing and
standing in the way of combination in
this State he is wofully mistaken. Party
interests as well as patriotism bcckon us
ontowaris combination, and oppressed and
outraged as the opposition have been and
now are in this State decent regard for
selt-respect will hardly permit us to do
Otherwise
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Spfcial Notices.
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and indis
eretions of youth. nervous weakness, early decay
loss of manhood, &C., will send a recipe that Wi
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by missionary in South America
Send selfaddressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH
T. ISMAN, Station d, Ner YorkCify.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-13

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Dec. Z, 1873.
have used your famous compound, known
as Wyomoke. or Nerve Food, and find it
most valuable vitalizing nerve tonic and
sedativc, and cheerfully recommend it to all
who suffer with nervous diseases, as being
the most valuable nerve restorative offered
to the public. Yours truly,
+m&Th&w II. Il. HELMBOLD.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-13

Undoubtedly with children, attributed to 9th.
er causes, is occasioned by Worms
BROWNS VERMIFUGE COMFITS, OF
Worm Lozenges, although effectual in de.
stroying worms, can do no possible injury to
the most delicate child. This valuable com.
bination has been successfully used by ply.
sicians, and found to be absolutely sure in
Graduating worms, so hurtful to children.
Twenty-Five cents box.
ftu. th&freow&xeox
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Bismarck. in his attempt to increase the
power Of the imperial throne by dcpriv
ing the city Of Hamburg of a part Of its
free port territory. has fallen back upon
his old scheme of threatening to resign
unless his wishes shall be complied with
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-13

A book on the Liver its diseases and their
treatment sent free. Including treatises upon
Liver Complaints. Torpid Liver, Jaundice,
Biliousness, Headache, Constipation, Dys-
pepsia, Malaria, etc. Address DIR. SANFORD,
1872 Broadway, New York City, N. Y.
Nav L. 4w
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My little girl has been out of health for
some time. and grew very much worse as
warm weather approached Nothing could
get would tempt her appetite, and felt very
much concerned about her. After trying
various remedies with no avail. l procured a
bottle Of Peoples Favorite Tonic Btters,
and, contrary to my expectations, she is fast
regaining her health. cannot praise this
remedy too highly. THE MOTHER.
+Swlw
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The Boston Traveller is making ready to
support Blaine after the third term shall have
proved an impossibilty.- T. HeyaH.
The Traveller proposes to support the
nominee of the Chicago Convention, and
if Senator Blaine is the man it will do so
cheerfnlly. VI ruyeHer.
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For. Sale

DARE CHANCE TO purchase fine residence in
IL this city. Properly offered for sale consists Of
two story modern built dwelling house, ell and sta
be, all finished and in good condition Lot
LOOKED, fruit trees. bushes, &c. Location one Of
the best in the city. For particulars terms, &C., in
quire of +. W. WHITEHOUSEtA.fy
Augusta, Ne, May 4, 1850. nay5'd
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FOR SALE!

OFFER for SALE a two story modern built house,
i ell and stable, with seven acres of land. Build.
il gs all built within the pas, six years. all in excel
lent condition Is situated in Augusta, west side
of the river, within twenty minutes walk of Post o
flee. Apple. pear and plum trees In abundance land
in high state of cultivation. j. in excellent location.
For person who desires n suburban residence this
offers rare OPT ortunty. For terms inquire OF
l.. w. WIIIIEIIOUSE
freemans Bank Building, Augusta, Ne.
Augusta, Me-. Apr. -. 1850. apr3Ofh
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DIR. c. W. BEcSON's CELERY and CHAMOMILE
PILLS prepared expressly to Sick Headache,
Nervous Headache, Dyspeptic Headache, Neuralgia
and Nervousness, and will cure any Price so
CENTS postage free. Parsons, Bangs Co., Portland.
General Agents,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-13

The clark horse" scene will notappear
this year Mt the Chicago convention.
That kind of horse had his day four years
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s'THE BEST COUGH MEDICINE in the World.
The old Vegetable Pulmonary Bolsam.
Cutler Bros. & Co.. Boston. Small reduced
to Soc Large, 81. Jan. 30f &w3m.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1880-05-13

The boiling from Grant in New York
and Pennsylvania is strengthened ~ the
failure Of Grant to carry his own safe.
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The voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich.
Will send their celebrated Elcctro-V oltaic
Belts to the afflicted upon 30 days trial.
Speedy cures guaranteed. They mean what
they say. Write to them without delay.
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WHO IS THE JUDAS :?

THE above question is answered by q CARTOON
L lsize 10x14 inches) by d u. COONBS Of
Lewiston, representing several well known polti-
cians Sent to any address ON receipt of Is cepfs
liberal diecount to the trade. Address, Box AZ,
AeD9sss AAAne. w.
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A HOUSEHOLD NEED.

Dr. Cutters Shoulder Braces correct the hasit OF
STOPPING. Parsons, Bangs Co., Wholesale Drug.
gsts. Portland, General Agents.
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Malt Bitters regulate, purify, strengthen
and nourish the material functions.
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Rings Vegetable Ambros1a restores gray hair to
its original color, prevents the hair from falling out
and is one of the finest dressings for the hair In the
gists, Genu Ag'ts. iuly22t& xtf