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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-01-04
MageS In 800.

The condition of the wage class of that
day may be well examined; it is full Of in-
struCton for social ngitators. In the great
cities unskilled workbench were hired by the
day, bought their uHn lOod and found their
own lodgings But in the country, on the
farms, or wherever hand was employed on
some public work, they were fed and lodged
by the employer and given a few dollars a
month. On the Pennsylvania canals the
diggels ate the cOarsest diet, were hOus d in
the rudest sheds, and paid SEA month from
May TO November, and So month from
November to May Hod-carriers aud mortar
mixers, diggers and choppers, who, from 1893
10 1900, labUred on the public buildings and
cut the streets aud avenues Of Washington
city received $40 year; or, if they wished,
$50 for all the work they could perform from
March to December 20. The hours of
work were invariably from sunrise to sunset
Wages ut Albany and New York were three
shillngs, or, us money then went, forty cents
II day; at Lancaster, IS 10 $40 month else
where in Pennsylvania WOrkmen were CON
tent with So in summer and S. in winter.
At Baltimore men were glad to be hired ut
eighteen pence u day. None by the month
asked more than Sc. At fredericksburg the
price of labor was from IS to 81. In Vir-
gina white men employed by the year were
given ZIG currency slaves, when hired, were
clothed and their masters paid fl II month A
pound OF Virginia money was in federal
money, $3.50. The average rate of wages
the land over was, therefore, $G5 n year, with
food and perhaps lodgings. Out of this small
sum the workman must with lis wifc's help,
maintain his family
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-01-04
Something for the Boys to Think About

No man can he regular cigarettes noker
for ten years without SO badly hurting lis
brain US 10 incapacitate him for business, and
even to put himself beyond recovery. 1t is a
common thing to hear OF death resulting
after few months, or years, of excessive Gig
arctic smoking.
Recently young man died in Philadel-
phia. He was only sixteen. He was in the
habit of smoking twenty cigarettes day. The
post norton showed that death was due to
congestion of the brain from narcotic poison.
Another Was a popular young man of Troy.
He was constant smoker. An affection of
the heart was followed by dropsy. Several
physicians agreed that cigarette poisoning
had shattered bis system. After his death
one Of his veins burst, and the blood was rs
black as ink.
Business managers of large commercial en-
terprises begin TO understand that the habit
incapacitates for business. A prominent
business man in an eastern city has u sign
up over the head cashiers desk, mo cigar
ette-smoking by Our men," A couple of
hundred clerks are said, as result, to be su-
perior TO those of other houses in the same
line of business. The Illinois Legislature has
passed bill prohibiting the selling of cigar
cites to boys under sixteen years ofage.
A boy is as good as worthless who con-
tracts beyond reformation this habit.-PaiI
ItSttDr.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-01-04
VARIETIES.

The reason why sailor is called tar is
because be is constantly pitched about by the
ocean.
If the sun shines through the apple trees
on Christmas day, there will be an abundant
crop the following year.
He most lives who thinks most, feels the
noblest, acts the best and he whose heart
beats the quickest lives the longest.
This is sad and bitter world" remarked
Sir Boyle Roche. I'VE never strew flowers
on mans grave until after he is dead"
john, you are not listening to word
am saying " why, my dear, am all ears"
81 know you are, and that makes it all the
more provoking"
Young girls often say that if they marry
at all they will marry the best man to be
found but when their wedding day comes
the "best man" is not the bridegroom.
-"What ever possessed you, Ruth, to let
Mr.. Spinner go out in this thunder shower
He might be struck by lightning" "Oh,
think there's no danger-he's not attractive
enough you know"
Mamma" said the little one, "do you
know what you are going 10 give me for
Christmas p "Why, yes" said the mother,
"of course know" "Well for mercy's sake
don'ttell me, responded the puss with great
vehemence.
III IL Is edlu luut DeeS anu WdSp9 VIII not
sting person whose skin is smeared with
honey. This, OF course, may be perfectly
true, but the trouble with the insects is that
they won't always wait until a fellow can
smear himself
"A Scotch beadle took his sweetheart to
graveyard, and showing her a dark corner,
said MARY, my folks lie there. Would you
like TO lie there when you dieP 1t was a
grim way of proposing, but Mary was a SEN
sIbIe Scotch lasse, and accepted him.
Little Flora, three years old, lives in the
| country, where pigs are numerous, and are
in the habit of rubbing or scratching them
selves against the fence, or anything conve-
nient, Flora saw one INDUCING in this one
day, when she said, 30, mamma, there is an
other pig sharpening hmself?"
-TeaCher-"Now, Tommy if carpenter
wants to cover Il roof fifteen feet wide by
thirty broad with shingles five feet wide by
twelve inches, how many shingles will he
need?" Tommy-"Well,-er- don't study
that one, Miss Smith, because Pm going to
he drum major, and won't need il. Why
don't you ask Willy Watiles? His father is
boss builder"
Has your son any vices, Mr.. Blank
Pardon the question, but like TO know all
about the boys take into my office" mo !;
Henry has none that know of, except, per
haps, amateur photography" "Well that's n
ieur photographer yet who took anything
worth talking about, and think may trust
your boy. Send him along.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-01-04
l'nctical.
THE DOOR OF THE YEAR.

The corridors of Time
Are full of Goors-the portals of closed years;
We enter them no more, though bitter tears
Beat hard against them, and We hear the chime
ot lost dreams, dirge-lke, behind them ring,
Al memory's opening.
But one door stands sjar-
Inc New ear S; while golden chain OF days
Holds II haf-Shut. The eager foot delays
That presses to its thresholds mighty bar;
And fears that shrink, and hopes that shout
aloud,
Around it wait and crowd.
1t shuts back the unknown;
And dare ~" truly welcome one more year,
Who down the past q mncking laughter hear
From idle aims like wandering bree2As blown?
We, whose large aspirations dmmed and shrank
TIL the years scroll was blank
We pause beside the door;
Thy year, O, God, how shall we enter in?
How shall we thence thy hidden treasure win?
snail we return in beggary as before,
When Thou art near at hand, with infinite
Wisdom and heavenly health?
The footsteps OF Child
Sound close b, side us. Listen He will speake
His birthday bells have hardly rung week,
Yet has II c trod the worlds press indebted,
Come with Me- Hear Him through His smiling
"Beholi, am the Way"
Against the door His face
SHINES rs the sun His touch is IA command
The years unfold before His baby handl
The beauty of His presence fills all spacs
Enter through Me- he satin, NOR wander
For 10! am the Door,
And all doors openeth He,
The-new born Christ, the Lord of the New Year,
The threshold Of our locked hearts standeih
near:
And while he gives US back loves rusted key,
Our future ON us with his eyes has smiled,
Even as a little child.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-01-04
Duties ola Mother.

She should be firm, gentle kind and always
ready to attend to her child. She should
never laugh at him-at what he does that Is
cunning-never allow him to think Of bis
looks, except to be neat and clean in all his
habits. She should teach him to obey look
to respect those older than himself: she
should never make a command without see
ing that il is performed in the right manner.
Never speak of the chld's faults or follies, or
repeat his remarks before him. 1t is sure
way to spoil child. Never reprove a child
when excited, nor let rour tone of voice be
raised when correcting. Strive TO inspire
love, not dread-respect, not fear. Remem.
Der you are training soul for eternity.
Teach your children to wal. upon themselves,
To put awaya thing when done with it. But
do not forget that you were once child.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-01-04
Debts and Duties,

Debts AID duties would be nearly synony-
nous words were it not that custom Las u.s.
sociated The word debt so closely with
money as almost to confine its use 10 that
alone. Every duty is, however, really a
debt, that is, something that we owe and
ought to pay. 1t may he money or it may
be service; it may be justice, or mercy COM
mand, or obedience; protection, or friend
ship; reverence or love; whatever it may
be that comes TO us as an obligation to be
met, duty 10 be performed is alsoa debt that
is owed, which healthful conscience will
not desire to repudiate
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-01-04
Wise Forgetting.

Helps to memory are sought and are prof
ferd on every side. Men are asking how they
can be aided to remember things which they
want TO keep in mind. Anu men who say
that they can give assistance in this line are
sure of willing pupils. But there is duty of
forgetting which is quite as positive and
quite as practical as remembering. If only
we could forget those early lessons of evil
which abide with us as ifthey were part of
our nature if only we could forget those in
juries and unkindnesses which, 10 spite of
our efforts at keeping them out OF mind, are
MS a barrier between us and those whom we
would fain remember with unfaiing pleasant
ness if only we could put out of memory for
ever those things which ought never to have
place there, what blessing it would be to
us! Who will promise to teach sure
method Of forgetting in five lessons OF in
five hundred
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-01-04
Value of the TrOtting Horse.

The great foundation upon which the value
of the trotting horse rests says as high
authority us Wallace, is superiority in the
practical and business uses of the American
people to any other type Of horse The trot.
ting horse breeder who is wise in his gene
ration will aim at producing horse with
The breeding and other essentials of both
skiing of the turf and lord of the road" 1t
is well TO have two string to bow. If the
horse fails OF honor on the turf, he should be
price for the road or park. There is no need
Of sacrificing single iota of the idea of speed
10 accomplish this, because there are now
stations and mares to breed from That are
GA the tulT, great in blood aud great in form.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-01-04
Coed Scots
Good Shoes J
Ar
ELYS OLD STAND,

No. 400 N. Gay Street,
Corner Exetersreet, BALTIMoRE,Md
Gents Heavy Boots,
Gents Fine Boots
Gents Heavy Shoes,
Gents Fine Shoes,
Boys Heavy Boots,
Boys Fine Boots,
Youths Heavy Boots,
Youths Fine Boots.
LADIES HEAVY BrTTONED AND
LACED HOES,
LADIES' LIGHT BUTTONED AND
LACED SHOES.
ES Call and see my MEMS HANDMADE
HEAVY BOOT, all Kip Leather. back and front,
which sell for $3.50, and guarantee them equal
to any $500 boot in che market.
Also MISSES AND CHILDREN'S BUTTOEED
AND LACED SHOES of all kinds. a complete
supply of GUM AND ARCTIC BOOTS AND
SHOES II al styles. These goods have been
manufactured ami selected with great care. and
every article sold will be warranted as reprcsent-
ed.
j. BENZ. ELY
SuccesSorto MARION =. ELY.
400 \. Gay St., Corner Exeter,
EAITTNORF Nj
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-01-04
A Belated Bridegroom.

Days of grace do not accord with the sim
plcity of the common law, though the insl]
lar commercial spirit of our English anceV
tors forced them into use as an exception
This commercial aggressiveness still charad
terizes some of our younger Britons, as it !
told that a banker forgot his promise t,
marry on such day, and when stirred III
by telegram was scared halfout of bis wits
Sill, and this is popularity of the mildnes
of the common law, which is only common
sense reduced TO order, he bethought him'iE
vague way of that sterling maxim, interes
reipublicG as sit fHis Htium, and wired back
Thought had three days grace. Dom
let il go to protest. Coming on the mex
train" And it was so. Moral:
He who courts aud runs away
May live to court another day; -
But he who courts and will not wed
NAV find hmaalf N nOurt fuafaah
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-01-04
His Plea

1t is very well to desire the good opinion
of our fellow men, bu. it is dangerous, as
well as in bad taste, 10 angle for compli-
ments.
A conceited young lawyer made spread
eagle speech in Missouri court and falling
in with the Judge the next day, he said to
him: Good morning, Judge Lucas good
morning, sir! What did you think of my
little effort yesterday?"
"Ah," said the Judge, you are the young
gentleman who addres ed Il jury ia my court.
Yes, yes. Well, sir, your speech reminded
me of little yellow dog have at home.
When he wants to lie down, he starts and
make a circle, and round and round he goes,
haf dozen times or more, and then he lies
down at the very place he started from"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-01-04
A Mules Consistency.

A rich man had piece ofland upon which
poor mule was grazing. 81 shall harness
YOU" said the man TO the mule, land make
you pillow this land to grow melons on, of
which l am very fond, while the stalks will
supply you with food" To which the mule
replied "lf consent 10 toll on your plan
you will have all the melons and / will be
worse off than am now, iuasmuch as will
have to eat dry stalks instead Of fresh green
grass. I'll not do it, sir" How unreason-
able you are" demonstrated the land owner;
your father never had any food but thistles,
and yet worked sixteen hours day without
grumbling" "Alas that is true" retorted
the mule, "but, you know, my father was
In nsa y
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-01-04
Underwear for the Million, One Price

Childs Vests, from cts. to the finest.
Ladies Vests. from q cts to the finest.
Gents 20 cts. Heavy SHIRTS. - cts, our choice,
Gents - cts. Fancy Neck Snirs. 4s cls your
$L25dauble-brcastnd Rcd Flannel shirts, O. cts.
500 Natural Wool Underwear, 81. As choice.
The Heaviest Canton Flannel Drawer in the
world. for 40 CTS tut reinforced, &c.
W Jerseys, Gossamcrs, Cursets, Purses, Satch-
els, Jewolry, Ribbons Skirts, Shawls NUNS and
Furs, mhr.l!as, Knit g IOds Hoods, Plush Caps
&c. :" ~''"Ao'
~ Dress Goohs, ClOaks Wraps, Blankets
Comforts, Pushes, TRIMMINGS So nil MARI ed
IN plain figures and strictly
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-01-04
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A Poor Rargnill.

1--WE just made such bargain, Charlie"
said young wife TO her husband "You
know Shocks appetite invigorator rs eJ
cents a dose. Well, bought 100 doses Tor
dollar at drug sale down town"
~ don't see any economy in thai" answer
ed her husband. You'll have bigger APP
petite after taking the invigoratoy aud eat
more than ever"
81 never thought of that" said the bargain
hunter in disconsoate tone.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-01-04
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-04-18
ST IOHNSRERY EAST

Mrs Abbie Fletcher is visiting at
home.
Adele Harvey is visiting her sister
at Richford
George De Camp moved to St.
Johnsbury Monday.
Fred Estabrooks intends to put up
a store-house for flour, 20 by 80 feet
George E. Goodal1 has put in a
creamery at his farm and will keep a
large dairy.
7. G. Hovey made about 1000 lbs.
of sugar this season or an average of
212 lbs. to a tree.
The Band of Promise invite all who
are interested in good work to their
concert next Sabbath at 2 :45 p. m.
John Nolan of North Concord has
bargained for the Gracia Harrington
place and. will move here next fall if
the heirs will sign off and give him a
clear title.
Mrs. Mianda Goss fell and broke
her hip Sunday while after pan of
chips st. Johnsbury doctors were
summoned and all that was possible
was done for her relief Mrs Goss is
an elderly lady and it is feared this
will prove a serious case.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-04-18
Hopkins.

Rev. Theodore A. Hopkins, fourth
son of the late Bishop Hopkins of
Vermont, died at his home in Bur-
lington last Friday. After gradual
ing from his fathers school and the
University of Vermont he took orders
in the Episcopal church and in 1860
came back to this state to become
the principal of the Vermont Episco-
pal Institute on Rock Point, founded
at that time by his father, and for 21
years he conducted this well known
school, with very marked ability and
success. In 1881 Mr.. Hopkins re-
signed this charge and has since that
time supplied many of the Episcopal
pulpits in this state. During a part
of the year 1886 he supplied the pull
pit of ST. Andrews church and it was
through his tireless efforts that the
church debt of $4,000 was raised in
October of that year A few months
later the church engaged Rev. G. H.
Bailey ana Rector Hopkins left for
an extended tour in the Holy Land.
He was an active and sterling rector
and formed many lasting friendships
during his brief stay in this town
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-04-18
MACADAMIZING THE AVENUE.

Supt. of Streets Blossom and NJ. +.
Russell were in Burlington Tuesday
looking up the matter of macada-
MIXING the streets The Burlington
street superintendent took them all
over the city and explained very
carefully how the macadam was laid
and the St. Johnsbury men returned
impressed with the idea that our
town could have just as good streets
in time and at no great expense to
the taxpayers. Next Monday morn
ing a force of three teams and 10
men will begin on Eastern avenue
and macadamize small piece as an
experiment. At the next village
meeting the trustees will ask for an
appropriation to extend the work on
the avenue and eventually complete
it. Three layers of stone of different
sizes will be laid to the depth of IS
inches or deeper if necessary. This
is step in the right direction and it
is hoped that the time is not far dis
tant when this avenue and our i'm
portant thoroughfares will be in first
class condition.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-04-18
"COMPANY, ATTENTION."

The st. .Johnsbury Guards are drill
ing every other night for the centen-
nial celebration and present a fine
appearance under the glare of the
electric light. Capt. Roberts expects
to take As men on the trip and they
will leave here Monday, April %, and
return on the following Thursday
Tuesday will be the great day in New
York and Wednesday the boys will
be off duty. Twenty-six states will
send regiments, New York sending
itsfull quota of 1 3 900 men and Penn
sylvania all its troops. The Guards
hoped to raise 500 from the citizens
and all but $40 has been secured
The Vermont troops will take four
days rations and go by the way of
Palmer and the New London boat.
They will be accompanied bv the
governor and his staff and the CEN
tennial commissioners. New York
is not very enthusiastic over the COM
ing celebration but outsiders are go
ing to make it a great success.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-04-18
PEACHAM.
Death of Miss Sanbor1

In the death of Miss Mary F. San
born, which occurred on Saturday,
the community loses one of those
CHEEKY, Hght-hearted girls whose
presence is joy and comfort; the
church and Christian Endeavor So
ciety a worthy member; but the loss
falls with crushing force upon the
home circle, the lonely father and the
aged grandparents, to whom Mary
was the light of life. The family wish
to express their heartfelt thanks to
the many neighbors and friends who
have given their help during the long
and painful sickness.
E. c. Blanchard has received his
commission as postmaster.
Rev. Mckenzie goes to conference
this week, and the church have the
satisfaction of knowing that his
claim, $425, is paid in full.
On the sick list are {. E. Sargeant,
Frank F. Blanchard, John c. Gracey,
A. G. Partridge, Dugald Stewart,
Louise Brown, Mrs. ]. Watson and
Harvey Sanborn.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-04-18
A RIG MTSEUM SOLD.

c. w. Graham, the taxidermist and
collector, has sold his entire collec-
ton of war relics, curiosities and
stuffed birds and animals to Kohl &
Middleton of Cincinnati and the col
lection will be set up in that city
early next month by Mr.. Graham.
The war relics include specimens from
all the wars our country has expert
enced and this collection is considered
the best in New England. The speci-
mems of taXidermy will fill $50 cases
and embrace all the unique designs
which have attracted so much atten-
ton and praise in the past. 1t will
take four sides of room 100 by 80
feet to contain all the specimens with
a row of cases besides through the
centre. The purchasers have seven
museums in the West and bought
this collection without ever seeing it.
Mr.. Graham keeps the war relics
that have been given him by personal
friends and has already begun to get
up another collection
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-04-18
MERCANTILE CHANGES

Harvey & Brown have sold their
stock of decorated china to Brown
& Humphrey. This is only a step in
closing up the affairs of this firm as
it seems necessary to dissolve the
partnership which has existed for
over three years. Mr.. Brown finds
that his Newport business takes all
his time and Mr.. Harvey, who has
been in the mercantile business in St.
Johnsbury for % years, is not in good
health and cannot therefore carry on
the store alone Unless the store is
sold to other parties the present
owners will not retire until the close
of the year
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-04-18
THE TOWNS AROUND.
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTRE.

81. JOHNSBURH CENIRE.
H. c. Powers is quite sick with
rheumatic fever.
VIM. Roberts cut his foot severely
while chopping in the woods last
week.
Mrs. Col. Fred Smith of Montpelier
is visiting her sister, Mrs. George
Cook.
Deacon George Ranney has made a
ton of sugar this year or an average
of four pounds to tree.
S. K. Huse has bought the land
known as the Archibald Stark place
of Mrs M R. Dickinson.
Perley, son of D. NJ Bacon, while
getting down from the house-roof,
last Monday, fell and broke one of
his wrists.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1889-04-18
EAST HARDWTCK.
The hotel has been reopened.

The hotel has been reopened.
Thomas Waterman of Johnson
was in town Monday, the guest of
Miss johnson.
The village Improvement society
give a sugar party and socIable at
the hall next Friday evening.
Mrs. Rudd and daughter of Green's
boro have rented rooms in Mrs.
Hodgdon's house and will do dress
making
Albert Fort has moved into Mrs.
Woods house and o. E. Currier into
the house recently vacated by Mr..
Downing.
School begins here next Monday
with Miss Frances Hubert and Miss
May Stevens for teachers.-Mlss
Frances Hancock teaches at the
street and Miss Kate Bailey at
Greensboro.