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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-11-25

One evening sat by the piano, while Grace
sang to me, and dear Graces varying color
and glistening eyes suggested sweet hopes to
nv vanity. | fancied | saw love in those
bright dewy eyes and on those soft, music
breathing lips
1t was the last evening of my vacation
and surely | read,a gentle farewell thought
in Graces face. | was beside myself with
10Y at the ideal was as ifin blissful dream
rapture of love- AS Grace rose to leave the
piano l caught her hand, and unable longer to
repress the one thought that filled my heart
| exclaimed fervently:
"Grace-dear Grace-with all my soul
love your
She lifted her large, soft eyes and said slow
ly, as q mischievous smile stole over her face
81 know it |"
She was gone before had time to prevent
it, or to recover from my surprise.
The next day returned to college, expect
ing to complete my studies in another year
year How long to be absent from the be-
loved being who was to me henceforth and
forever, whether she returned my love or
not, the nucleus around which all my thoughts
would revolve. | need not say how often
her strange and unsatisfactory answer tor
mented me- l perceived in her repetition of
the same words her remembrance of the time
when she had once used them before, and
this, was the Just punishment Of my inso-
lencc l tortured myself by bringing the
whole scene again and again to memory-my
passionate declaration of love and her pro-
voking reply: 81 know it," "The deuce you
do" thought l, sometimes. Il would had
possessed the wit to have left you little more
uncertain"
often wondered that was able to study
~ Al, g., G.,
sent from my thoughts; she lad become the
dream of my life, the object of all my love
sonnets, which had until now been scattered
on various rival beauties. / did study, how
ever, and study hard, and at the end of the
term passed examination, with high honor,
much to my dear mothers pride and joy
| determined to be wiser when | saw
Grace again-to discover beyond doubt if
| were indeed beloved before | committed
myselfas had done.
In order to satisfy myself on this point,
and perhaps also to crafty little pique,
when returned home did not go immedi-
ately to see Grace, but waited until, at my mo-
Tiers summons, she spent the evening with
u.s. Even then, though my heart was full
oftenderness for her, affected GOODNESS
had made up my mind to play part, and
suffer as | might, would act it out. There
was young lady staying with my mother
at this time who dearly loved so tlirt, and |
was quite ready to contribute to her amuse.
ment devoted myself to her the whole
evening, and felt the sweetest pain | ever ex-
perienced when saw, by Grace's dear, chang
ing sensitive face, that she was deeply pain
ed.
When this foolery had been carried to its
height perceived Grace suddenly rise and
stem through the omen window out on the
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-11-25
A Witty Answer Turneth Away BOres.

The man who travels on the railroad and
sits down by the side of lone females while
laboring under the impression that he rccog-
nizes likeness in their face to his wifes
aunt's cousin, met his match on one of the
roads in his vicinity lately He sat down in
the half of seat, the other half of which was
occupied by a pleasant faced young lady. His
first question was;
pardon me, miss, but is your name James
/ have a cousin of that name, whom you
greatly resemble"
NO sir" was the reply, ''my name is not
James. But, pardon me, is your name Zinc
or Copper"
"Zinc or Copper? No, ma'am," said the
astonished man. what led you to suppose
| had such names? ?"
"Excuse me-" was the quiet reply, but
thought you must be first cousin to brass
foundry"
The man fell over two seats and kicked a
bird cage half way down the car in his haste
to get into the smoker, while the young lady
smiled n gentle smile behind her handker-
chief 1t was a proof of the old adage, that
witty answer turneth away bores-0 City
Derrick.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-11-25
A Polite People.

The city ofLucknow, India, is renowned
for the politeness of its people, exceeding, it
would seem, that of the French, who are gem
orally regarded as the politest people in the
world. A correspondent, writing from the
spot, gives a ludicrous illustration of the ex-
tent to which the natives carry their ideas of
courtesy. Two native gentleman, on their
way to the railway station accidentally fell
into ditch. One would suppose that both
would have been on their feet in twinkling;
but no, the law of politeness interfered, and
one said to the other: "When your Honor
rises then may get up" mo your Honor
should get up first, replied the other "Never;
how could take precedence ofyour Honor?'
and thus the contest went on for an hour,
it is said, because neither gentleman would
consent to violate the laws of good breed.
inc
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-11-25
On the Safe Side,

A Michigander who was riding along the
highway near Charlestown, Va, few days
ago, came across negro who was grubbing
out stump near the meadow fence, and after
few questions about farm products the
Wolverine asked:
"What do you get for taking that stump
QUIT"
"Jist fifty cents" was the reply.
"How long have you been working at ii 2"
"Wall nigh bout week l reckon"
"And how much longer will it takes"
avail, l 'spects could finish it to morrow,
but reckon won't do it afore Friday"
"Why?"
"Wail, hcah am de pins. If finish it to-
morrer an git my money, I'll be bound to
drap down to Halltown an bet on horse
race an lose it ALL Eff I wait till Friday,
kin hab de means of gwine inter de circus at
Charlestown. | knows my weakness, boss,
an so TIE gwine to sot heah an dig a leete
an sleep leetle an chop off de las root
when heah de circus hons blowin' on top
de red skue house hill
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-11-25
At the POst.OiIlce.

A motherly looking woman yesterday care
fully handed the stamp, clerk at the Post-Of-
flee letter marked "in haste, and inquired if
there was any extra charge for writing that
on.
ooh, none at ALL"
"How soon will the letter go out ?"
"In about forty minutes"
"No sooner than that? ?"
"Well we might hire special train and
and get it off in about twenty minutes"
"Would it be too much trouble ~
ooh, none at ALL
She thought for moment, turned the let
ter over three or four times, and finally said
II guess l wont ask you to hire special
train, but if you will be kind enough to tele
graph my sister that l have written letter
to tell her that l can't come till Monday, and
to be at the depot to meet me, and mother
didn't go to Toledo after ALL shall be ever
so much obliged. Good morning."-Detroit
, E'pae pros2
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-11-25
Terms-si.5o Year, in Advance.
2netical.
For The tgiS amt MteWgencer.
NOVEMBER.

The leaves are falling from all the trees,
The grass is white with morning frost,
There's a whisper of Winter in every breeze,
wall for Summers glories lost:
The spacious fields lie bare and gaunt,
Shorn of their harvest's precious god
The joyous birds no longer haunt
The ferny bowers beyond the void.
The wild-grapo swing beside the pond
No more its leafy tendrils sway.
Like weird green fingers beckoning fond
The children into careless play;
The wavelets circle cold and blue
And mirror struggling boughs o'erhead,
The lilies that in Summer grew
White on its bosom-now are dead.
The golden rod that blooming spread
Its reedy banks with yellow dress,
Now turned to white. its fleecy head
Bends meath the wind in daintiness;
The weeping willows leafless swing
And dip rhe waters shadowy waves,
The margin bordered rushes fling
Their wthered stalks in marshy graves.
The mill1-weed pods have burst and shed
Their seeds, in glistening millions white,
Like mystic fairy snow that fled
Afar, till lost to human sight:
The hedge that glowed a perfect bower
OF wild-roso bloom-looks sere and brown,
Dead boughs of thorn instead of flowers
Forlornly bend, detected down.
The dreary ran-drop beat the earth
The sky is dark with misty gray,
And signs of Winters chilling dearth,
Soberly gloom each dawning day;
Even when the sunshine breaks the veil
OF murky clouds and glimmers through,
Its glorious golden lights seem pale
Against the sky's cold, glittering blue.
Grim Winter, with his snow white beard
And icy crown, stands waiting by,
Soon he will wear his sceptre weird.
Wild winds will moan and snow-hakes fly;
Though aowers no longer grace the land,
Nor soft, south breeZes fragrant roam;
There's good will grip in his strong right hand
And we must welcome Old Winter home.
C. NJ. AMBERMAN
Jamaica, ". y, Nor. Isl, 1881.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-11-25
From, The PhilaSeiphia H0uirey, Rep.
The Republican Party Committed to
RepudiatiOn.

Mahone's victory in Virginia was a sweep
ing one-a fact to be deplored in view of the
other fact that it was brought about by the
assistance given it by the Republican party,
or, at least, the stalwart faction of it The
Republican party, by supporting Malone
and lending him material aid in his battle of
reputation, has committed itself to that fl
nancial and dishonorable heresy, and the Sc
quence of what it has done may be found in
the suggestion ola Malone organ of Virginia,
that the balance of the national debt shalll
be paid upon the Readjusters' plan adopted
at the late election in that State.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-11-25
No. =.

Procure barrel as above; strain cider as
above and dissolve IL grains of salicylic acid
in small quantity of cider, (being careful
not to use too much cider or the acid will
float on it,) for each gallon of cider the bar
rel contains. Pour into the barrel of cider
and stir thoroughly with stick, setting the
barrel in cool place. One ounce of salicyl-
ic acid costs 25 cents and is sufficient for 40
gallons of cider. 1t imparts no taste and
clarifies the cider beautifully. 1t being one
of the best preventves of and cures for fever
and ague, | can highly commend this recipe,
having used it with entire SUCCESS.
s. B. HEIGEs.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-11-25
[Chilicothe (Ohio) Ross County Register.
A LADY i'm the Matter.

That "woman's wit is often superior to
mans wisdom" was convincigly proved in
circumstance that occurred in this city recent
ly. 1t appears that Mr.. Ludwig Schwarz-
Ter, widely known Grocer on Station Road,
suffered with very painful rheumatic head
ache to such degree, that he was obliged to
seek the aid of a physician. All medicines
he used were of no avail. This induced Mrs
Schwarzler to buy st. Jacobs OIL She pro-
cured bottle for her husband. With the
seond application he found relief The pain
left him, and he is as well as ever again A
remedy acting as promptly as this certainly
deserves universal patronage.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-11-25

In washing dishes use milk instead of
soap Fill dish pan full of hot water and
add half cup of milk. 1t softens the hard
est. water, gives the dishes clear, bright look,
and preserves the hands from the rough skin
or chapping which comes from using soap
1t cleans the greasiest dishes without leaving
the water covered with scum. An excellent
young housekeeper who has tried the above
says it is good recipe.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-11-25
VOL. XXV----NO. AZ.
Prof. Hedges ON Timely Topics.
Preparing Sod Ground for COrn-HOw
- - - to Keen Cider Sweet


Mr.. John NJ. Blake, of this county, has
field of3O acres, which was sowed in wheat
two years in succession, being set the second
year in grass. Five tons of bone were APP
piled with the wheat each year. 1t then
moved one year, pastured the next, and now
Mr.. Blake proposes to plant it in corn next
spring. Accordingly he sought the advice of
Prof. S. B. Hedges, of York, Pa, who is an
authority upon matters pertaining to farm
ing, and received the following in reply,
which we publish for the benefit of farmers
generally:
If the land were mine, if did not have q
sufficient supply of barn-yard manure, 1
would apply about 80 bushels of lime per
acre Immediately. Plow this fall after the
lime had slaked, if could, and pillow again
next spring. The lime, if there be good
sod, would lose its causticity by spring. l
would then use some good fertilizer in the
hill. There should be good sod if you have
moved one season and pastured one.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-11-25
Fort Wayne, (Ind.) Sentinel
Will Wonders Ever Cease?

Mr.. John G.. Fledderman, the well-known
Merchant Tailor, in Union Block, writes /:
II was sufferer for many years with Neu-
ralgia and Rheumatism, and found no relief
until tried St. Jacobs Oil. After using two
bottles was entirely cured"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-11-25

Procure sweet barrel whisky barrel is
best, and thoroughly fill with fumes of sui
phur, by melting birthstone and dipping cot.
ton cloths in it and then setting fire to them
suspended in the bung hole. Then strain the
cider through a wooden cloth into the barrel,
while it is yet full of sulphur fumes-setting
the barrel in a cool place.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-11-25
To Keep cider sweet.

Prof Hedges, in answer to Mr.. Blake's in
quiries, also sent the following receipts for
keeping cider sweet:
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-11-25
POPPIEIN
Si|iCated Phosphate Co.,
Office 1873 w. Baltimore ST.,
Under Ame,icaR Farmer, Baltimore.

BooTHBY HILL, HARTFORD Co., Nd,
January 81 1881.
= Gemne,nen; have used your Silicated Phosphate
for the last four years upon my Egyptian Sweet
Corn Trophy Tomatoes, Lima Beans and Pota-
toes and can truly say have never found any
other Phosphate to equal it.
1t produces the largest crops, makes firmer fruit
and of a better flavor, than any other kind.
On account of its fine mechanical condition, alb
and pleasant to handle.
| used twenty-five tons upon my Sweet Corn
the past season, and never had larger or finer
yield. Yours, truly,
s.N. HYDE
Mr.. JOHN +. MARSHALL:
Dear Str-This is to certify that have used the
Popplein Silicated Phosphate bought of Won for
two years past on my entire range of truck, and
the results have been highly satisfactory. 1t is
decidedly the best fertilizer | ever used. and /
have used several standard brands. / have tested
it beside good compost from my hen-house and
md where used the Popplein my crops mature
much longer and the fruit is of a superior quail
ty. Where used it on cabbage they were twice
as large as where there was none put. Another
good thing can say in favor of this fertilizer is
that can put my plants or seed in the same hill
with the phosphate without any injury to the
pant or SEED. rms have tried to perfection.
very truly, JOSEPH STEBBING.
DELAWARE COLLEGE EXPERIMENTAL FARM,
,...,., c,,,..,., ~, Newark, Del, April 5, 1881.
Gentemen-Ih have used your Fertilizer for four
years past on the entire range of field and garden
crops, and always with the most satisfactory re-
Suits
| have found it especially adapted to the growth
of potatoes and Sugar Beets, and my crop last sea-
son of over twelve hundred bushels of these roots
was grown with this fertilizer, and their quality
may be inferred from the fact that, in strong
competition, | received six first premiums at the
last fair of the Peninsula Agricultural and Po-
mological Association the largest and best dis
play of root crops. The splendid mechanical con-
dition in which your Fertilizer is furnished, and
Its unit Uniform quality, as determined by annual
College, render it most valuable to our farmers
and fruit-growers. Yours, respectfully,
EDWARD ID. PORTER
Professor of Agriculture
Dealers in FERTILIZING MATERIALS generally.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-11-25
NtPUTFtU JOT Ws ZlyI
Teachers Association.

MONDAY EVENING.
At S p. NJ, the association was called to order
by the President, John b. Scarborough
The resignation of the Secretary and Treasur.
er, John w. Burkins, was accepted and on mo-
ton, the Association elected j. Edward Harry
to the vacant office, by reclamation.
The first on the programme was q chorus by
the choir, Prof. Woodrow, director.
Mr.. X. w. Eubank delivered an instructive
address, one of the prominent features of which
was comparison of the schools of eye olden
time" with those of the present day. The Delta
Kappa March, piano duet, by Mrs. Elise and
Miss Dora Ascherfeld, was followed by q reading
by Miss Sue Mitchell The Association was
then favored with vocal solo by Miss Laura
Wilkinson.
Next on the programme was a reading by
Miss Capitola Nelson, succeeded by chorus by
the choir.
Mr.. F. P. Smith detained 'Horatius." Quar-
tette by Prof Woodrow, Mr.. l.. Richardson and
Misses McGowan and Tammany. Miss Matte
the Farm" Adjourned to meet Tuesday, at 3
P. NJ.
TUESDAY EVENING.
Association met pursuant to adjournment,
John b. Scarborough in the chair. Chorus by
the choir. Resolutions relating to the death Of
Prof. VIM. Logan Baird and Miss Tillie Gal
breath were offered by Messrs Worthington,
Eubank and j. f. Smith, committee, and the
secretary was instructed to furnish copies of
these resolutions to the county papers, and to
adopted, as follows:
We, the teachers of Hartford county, express
our heartfelt regret and consciousness of our
loss in the death of Prof w. Logan Baird.
We admired his talents, respected him as
citizen, loved him as friend, and feel the ire.
parable loss to the cause of public education
which his death has caused.
We also tender our coincidence 20 the relatives
of Miss Tillie Galhreath, young lady who had
recently entered the profession Of teaching and
whose talents insured her future success
Our Secretary is hereby instructed to furnish
copies of these resolutions to the county papers
and to the families of each.
JOHN d. WoRTHISGToS,
Il. w. EUBANK,
j. EGBERT SMITH,
Committee.
A good essay on Free Education was read by
j. ID. Worthington. The association was then
favored with quarette by Messrs. Wilson and
Richardson and Misses McGowan and Gilbert Il
reading entitled 1.-The Builders" by Miss Am.
bier; vocal solo, "The Trundle Bed" by Miss
Tammany; and an amusing sketch, "Buck
Fanshaws Funeral" was read by Mr.. j. w.
| Burkins.
| piano solo by Miss Ascheriield was followed
| by an address, by Rev. W. 7. l.. Kieffer pastor
| of Churchville Presbyterian church. Mr. Kiei
fer was listened to with rapt attention. Avote of
| thanks was rendered to him. on motion OF Mr..
j. +. Smith.
Misses MCGOWAN and Chamberlain rendered
a vocal duet. Adjourned to meet Wednesday at
Tsp. NJ.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-11-25
1.5O PER ANNUM.

W ALUABLE HARFOR ID COUNTY
FARM FOR SALE.-The subscriber wish
ing to retire from farming offers at private SAFE
his FARM, containing no Acres. 1t is situated at
the head of Bush river, on navigabe water, and
about three-quarters of a mile from Perrymans
Depot p w, g. b. Railroad. One hundred ana
forty i've acres are well improved, the remainder
in timber. Under complete fencing, nearly new,
and finely watered The improvements consist ISIS
buildings for use of the pace-all nearly new
Will be sold on reasonable terms or might take in
part pay smaller farm or other property. For
further particulars address A. G. MARINE,
octI4 Perrymans, Hartford Co., Md.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-11-16

King hold of the end of the board be
pushes it before him--toward the
oank, and not into deeper water
springs forward with his feet and
throws himself fiat upon the water.
his movement carries him along
Tor few feet. He then draws up
ooth his legs at the same time, keep
ing the knees as far part as posi-,
Die, and then strikes out with both
feet, not straight backward, but side
ways, just as frog does. The stroke
is made slowly and is repeated again,
drawing up the legs slowly and
steadily. The board keeps the head
above water. When the leg stroke
has been learned, one hand is taken
from the board and the stroke learn
ed, or the chin may be rested on the
board, while the stroke is takeu with
both hands.
This is very GOOD plan, and it
compels the Swimmer to keep his
hands under the water, which he
should always do. By and by the
board may be pushed ahead, and the
young swimmer may swim after it,
always keeping it within reach
When a number Of boys go to swim,
they should always have two or three
of these boards with them tor use in
case of any accident.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-11-16
Over Confidence.
From an EGchQnqe.

HTOW uH ATcRuR9e.
Don't be over confident, young
man; don't carry your pet hobby too
far. Take note of the shoulders and
legs OF the man before you "sassn him.
Out here on West Hill, there is a
goat that Tor three long years has
butted everything and everybody
the broad empire of Burlington could
send against him. He ate the circus
bills before the paste was dry, and
when the advance agent remonstrat>
ed with him, the goat just stood up
and crowded him through the bills
stand. He once upset hay wagon;
damned bis head through a wood
shed and fattened an officer up
against brick house. And one day
he wandered down into saw mill,
and butted the fly wheel. Only once,
however. When he came back his
head was bent. He couldn't make.
dent in a sack OF meal now. Young
man, be content with reasonable vic
tories. Some day, you TOO, may run
against fly wheel.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1881-11-16
Need of Variety in Rest.

Golden Rule.
After the Sunday dinner what
Well, it all depends. A person whose
brain is wearied with intellectual
work during the week, or whose ner>
vous system is exposed to the strain
OF business or professional lie, ought
to sleep within an hour ort two after his
Sunday dinner, If he can. 1t is surpris,
ing how much like a seven.day clock
the brain will work if the habit OF a
Sunday nap" be once formed. Ma,
ture will take advantage of it as reg
larly and gratefully as she does OF
the nightly sleep, and do her best to
make up lost time. People, on the
oIher hand, whose week of toll is
chiefly physical, may well give their
minds activity while the body is
resting. Two sermons and three
or four hours of solid reading are a
real rest to some on Sunday, while
to others such a course amounts to
positive Sabbath breaking. Sunday
is day Of rest, not work; religious
or otherwise. It is day for repcse,
not for exhaustion. but what the
dogmatists on one side and the lib
eraliSts on the other are apt to over
look is the tact that all men do not
rest alike, any more than they labor
alike, and what may help one may
kill another.