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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-12-27

1t Is Wonderful how men, change To
q changed heart! Being ennobled our
selves we see noble things. and loving
ind out love. Little touches of courage.
of goodness, of love in men, which
formerly looking for perfection, we
passed by, now attract us like flowers
beside a dusty highway. We take
them as keys to the character, and door
after door flies open to us. Christian
at Work.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-12-27
A Woman of the World.

A pretty fan was presented to little girl
d Years Of age, and she, wishing to show her,
new treasure hung it on her finger and shflSs.
# ont at arms length A lady, on entef bag
the narlor was attracted by the peculiar e.
.; u1 do Of the little girl, and finally said
har. "Jsn,t it very fatiguing to hold out yd
aru in that way so longs" Said little Ell
in answer, with deep sigh: Isn't it alwi
60 fat i. TO be elegantF'- Wide Awake f
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-12-27
The Other Vay.

q well known Chicago attorney tells a
good one anent the quick wit and ready
tongue of that brilliant lawyer, the late
Emery A. Storrs. 1t was after the VEN
cradle Justice Skates had left the Illinois
supreme bench. The justice had specu,
lated good deal and had been unfor-
tunate. He hae been sued to recover
certain claims, Judgment had been, en-
tered against him, and attachments
against his property had been taken out.
But none of his property could be found
and the attachments remained unsatis-
fed On account of the prominence of
the justice. the case was we'll known
among lawyers. Not long afterward
Mr.. StOrrs was defending a heavy at,
tachment suit, and the. lawyer on the
other side took occasion to cite a certain
decision of the Illinois supreme court in
support of his position. Storrs was on
his feet in moment. "Whose decisio n
Is that? he asked. cit was written by
Justice Skates, replied the other at,or-
ney. WELL, said the witty Storrs.
Skates on attachments may he alb
right, but attachments on Skates amt
worth cen."-Chicago Herald,
Then the World Turned Round Again.
He entered a tobacco store on Grand River
avenue with handkerchief pressed to his
jaw, and was at once an oblectof solicitude.
I've been there" said number one, land ]
can feel for you. Try peppermint essence
II always put on O. bag OF hot SALT" said
number two Have cured the worst kind of
case inside of two hoursn
"BoshF exclaimed number three, 'elec.
tricity will stop that ache in tive minutes. I'll
never fool with any other remedy
Gentlemen, safi number four. as he put
his finger into bis mouth to feel of an old
snag, there's nothing like laudanum for the
toothache 1t comes from an exposed nerve
Laudanum deadens the sensibility of the
nerve. I've used it with success a hundred
times"
Il neverd advise a man to waste time fool
ing around" said number five. "Let him 90
straight TO the dentist and have it pulled out
1t takes grit, of course, but in five minutes
you are over it forever"
1--we had eleven pulled out said nu,nbe,
six, land I'd sooner lose eleven more than
suffer with toothache for one hour I'll &C
with you, Smith"
Where tos' innocently asked Smith, as he
pocketed the handkerchief.
To the dentists Haven't you got tl,:
toothache|
'sOh, no Every one of my molars is false.
always carry my handkerchief that way
when thinking deeply. Much obliged, geuts.
What will you smoke-at your own expenses'
The French railways during the six
months Of the exposition earned $85 OOO,-
600 francs over the earnings durinp the
corresponding period of last year.
Vienna is showed up again. Provis-
ions are from Is to 20 per cent. dearer on
a Tss as iss111 001l 1I1jf1f i00lr
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-12-27

1t is comforting to read sometimes
shat even the best men of the past, and
such as are now held in the highest
esteem, had special and often great in
firmities. It is blessing, too, that
biographers have been honest enough to
record them, United Presby terrain.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-12-27

Statistics show that people live longes'
in brick house than in stone, and that
wooden houses are the healthiest. This
suggests the idea of using paint on ma
sonry. An authority states that hun
dred years ago it was fashionable to
paint brick buildings white, and MANY
charming structures remain to attest the
value of coat of paint In preserving the
masonry, and its pleasant, home-like
effect is foil to the vines and shrubs
which city houses are commonly adorned
with. If it should prove, as might be
easily ascertained, that the painted brick
houses preserve their inhabitants more
effectually from sickness and premature
death than the implanted ones, it would
be worth while to revive the ancient
fashion. and, with our greater resources
In the way of materials and ideas, ex-
terror colorings might become rs impor-
tant An accessory to the architecture Of
the twentieth CO injury rs it was to that
MI She twelfth or t.hirte Anth.-N. Y. Star.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-12-27
Animals That See Behind Them.

Nature has enabled some animals to
see objects behind them as we'll as in
front without turning around. The hare
has this power in a marked degree. Its
eyes are large, prominent and placed
laterally. Its power of seeing things
In the rear is very noticeable in gray
hound coursing, for though this dog is
mute while running, the hare is able to
judge to a nicely the exact moment at
which it will be best for it Ito double.
Horses are another instance. 1t is only
necessary to watch a horse driven in
varlably without blinkers to notice this.
Let the driver even attempt to take the
whip In hand, and if the horse is used
to the work he will at once increase
his pace. The giraffe, which is a very
timid animal, is approached with the
utmost difficulty, on account of it's ewes
being so placed that it can see as well
behind as in front. When approached
this same faculty enables it to direct
With great precision the rapid storm OF
kicks with which it defends ITSELF
Science.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-12-27
Decided Drawback.

.Graciolsl" exclaimed Mrs. Backwood&
.tbe naper says that the fashionable folks 10
NJ York have 5 o'clock tea They must
o ., awful hungry afore bedtime. I"
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-12-27

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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-12-27

The only ornament worn by Chi
nese of the laundrymen class is a wrist
let, ABOLISHED translucent ring of white
or greenish stone, just large enough to
slip over the hand. They are quite ex-
oensive, ranging from So for an infe-
rior dull white specimen to $50 for the
green rings that are the most highly
priced. They must be entirely free
from imperfections and emit clear.
sonorous ring when struck light
blow.
There Is 'notnrng like giving 1u4
particulars. An exchange in telling
Its readers of an accident by which d
hunter blew off s.the entire top of his
head. is thoughtful enough to add
tnat death was instantaneous. "-Bos-
ton Transcript.
Inc name porcelain" was given to
china-ware from a supposed resemblance q
pf IFS SURFACE to that Of the unlyaiye
she'll called porcellana. The shell was
SO named from the shape OF its outer
surface, which was thought to resemble
the back of a pig (porcella).
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-12-27
POISONING IN INDIA.
A Crime That Seems to Il, Very Popul
Among the HindOos.

Crima That Seems to IL, Very Popular
Among the HindOos.
DR.. LIONS. the analyst to the Gov
eminent of Bombay, in his last annual
report has much to say on the use of
poison in nda. This seems to be on
the increase, for while he had to deal
with $50 of these cases last year, he had
only 2S2 the year BEFORE and the gen.
eral work of analysis had increase five
fold since the first report was issued in
1872. Part of this enormous increase
is due to the increase in the criminal
use of poisons, and it is noticeable that
vegetable poisons, which were most
generally in use few years ago, are
now giving way to metallic poisons.
This is attr bu;able to the ease with
which such drugs, such as arsenic, may
now be obtained in India, there being
practical no restriction on their sale.
In eighty-four undoubted cases of hui
man poisoning in the year, arsenic was
used in forty-one, pounded glass in
three. copper in six, mercury in five
and red lead in three Of the remain
ing twenty-seven cases opium was used
in fifteen. datura in five, alcohol in
two. prussic acid in one, and Oleander
and other plants for the remainder. In
a large number of cases the poisoner is
never discovered; family sits down
to rice which they have themselves
carefully washed; all are taken ill and
one dies; arsenic oxide in large quanti-
ties is discovered in the dish, but the
murderer is never discovered. Many
cases of similar character are quoted
by DIR. Lyons. Flour is found in many
cases to be adulterated with an enor-
nous amount of arsenious oxide.
Poisoning by powdered glass is COM
paratively new in India; there were
only three cases during the year. In
one man threw packet of pounded
glass in rice mill; in another woman
pounded her colored-glass bangles and
mixed the powder with the grain she
was grinding for her husbands food.
In many cases the poisons are traced
to village sOrcerers, who always APP
pear to have large quantities, their
chief stock being composed of the basis
of powerful alkaloids of opium. datura,
plumbago-root, and various mercurial
compounds. Through these men poi
sons are easily procu, ed, and the in
stance quoted by Dr.. Lyons show that
poisoning is very common crime in
India on account of these facilities, and
that it is also one most difficult to dis
cOVer.-LOndon Times.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-12-27

The French railways during the six
months of the exposition earned $S5 OOO.-
600 francs over the earnings during the
corresponding period of last year.
Vienna is showed up again. Provis-
ions are from Is to 20 per cent. dearer on
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-11-22

.zy- Buy your Hardware, Paints, Oils, Var
nis6es, Stains, Carriage Goods, BLACKSMITH
Good, Brushes, Woodenware, Tinwsre, &c,
from David Hanway, corner Main street and
Port Deposit Avenue, Bel Air, Md. He has the
largest assortment and lowest prices In town.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-11-22

~A Word to the Ladies: We do not hest
tate to acknowledge our Indebtedness to the
Ladies of Maryland for the success In business
which has made the enlargement of our quar-
tiers three times IN two years a necessity. We
should have invited every one of you personal
ly, but not wishing to overlook any we take ad-
vantage Of the columns of The HgiS to extend
you a cordial invitation to see our now Stores -
We can furnish your house for you from garnet
to cellar. from parlOr to kitchen, and will cheer
fully give you disinterested advice rs 20 styles,
&c. With our assistance your home can
be furnished ia the most comfortable manner
and ut mOderae e cost-indeed at very low cost
when you consider all you will get.
We can replenish your wardrobe for you from
one end to the other. You may need Winter
Wrap. We would like you to try on some we can
show you. None better ever crossed the ocean n.
There are many other things which modesty
forbids us to mention, that you may need. Po-
lite saleswomen will show them to you and take
your orders or pass on and show you something
else. Just as you please. We want to sell If you
want to buy-not otherwise.
In entering our store we want you to feel per-
fectly free. We have many curious and inter-
esting things to show and we gladly bid you well
come. No charge for admission.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-11-22
Important
To Purchasers of DRY GOODS for the
FALL AND WINTER.

We are Offering to all in need OF Dry Goods
the greatest inducements of any House in the
city. viii mention only few of our many bar
ia Cloths only 25 cents; Wool Cashmere 10, 12X
and ID cents; Black SILK 50 cents, worth IS cents
other grades equally as cheap. Good Dress
ct in the Country for Sl5O per pair. These are
one of our greatest bargains, and only about half
manufacturer from 80 cents up. Good Medi-
Gated Red Flannel, % cents. worth 40 cents. A
large assortment OF Ladies' and Gents Under
Notions, &c.
We invite you to call and inspect our stock,
Keeling satisfied we can save you money.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-11-22
A Growing Dry Goods unnse.

Our readers can not fail to have noticed the at.
tractive advertisements OF Mcssrs, 5. kann Sons
Co., dealers in dry grOOdS, &C.. Baltimore. The
career OF this firm is instructive and interesting
The business was irst started in 1859, by the sen.
Tor member OF the firm Mr.. s. kann, in small
store, 10 feet front and % feet deep, situated on
Broadway, between Eastern and Canton Avenues,
where their large and elegant new store now stands
Mr. kann's aim was TO build up a large and secure
business, on the sound principles of enterprise
energy, prOmptness and fair and honorable deal.
Ing. Possessing these quail lfcatiOns in an eminent
Tor the ladies'. To keep pace with the demands of
his rapidly increasing custom his store was enlarg-
ed the variety and quantity Of stock being cores
pondingly Increased. Still the business grew, and
the store was enlarged again and again. until II has
attained Its present magnificent proportions
second to no dry goods house in Baltimore.
1t now contains six large floors, filled almost to
overlooking with foreign and domestic goods in
endless variety. Besides the lines OF goods usually
found In first class dry goods store, other depart
ments have been added in which fine boots and
shoes, glass ware and chnaware. ornamental art
are supplied Almost ali the wants Of the family,
excepting in groceries, can now be filled under
One OF the most attractive features of this great
establishment is the prompt and polite attention
given to customers and the prevailing low prices in
every department.
changes also took place in the firm. The founder
OF the establishment. Mr.. 5; kann, in 1888 took il
as partners, his son, Mr.; l.. X. Kann, and MIR. $
In 1887 the firm became known as =. Kann, Sons
Co., the members comprising 1t being Messrs
Sol. kann, Louis Kanl, Sig. Kann and Samue
Langood.
Tie career of this excellent house shows what car
be accomplished by business tact Judgment and
unvaryng honesty. 1t Is acredt to the MOnumen
Ul City and the firm richly deserves the success
which has crowned ito eIarts
Their new building is crownea ~ nign culelo
from which fine panoramic view is obtained o
the city and bay. Besides the broad stairways, ee
zoe convey customers from one floor TO tn
other without the slightest fatigue. The building
Is handsomely fitted throughout, with every con
venience for the comfort of visitors
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-11-22

a Large line OF Mems Pants. Prices from
Il to IS. K. E. Bouldin, Bel Air. Sap
sBWanted, s., 500 on trst mortgage upon
valuable property, at per cent. Enquire at
| The Hs1iS Office
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-11-22
NOW READY FOR BUSINESS.
GRAND OPENING
An Invitation.

We respectfully invite the
people of Hartford county to call
and see us in our new and en-.
larged quarters. We want to
show you the Greatest Variety,
the Largest Quantity and the
most select Assortment of Goods
your eyes ever beheld. We
have now Six Large Floors
crammed full of the newest and
choicest importations and home
productions. A catalogue of all
we have to offer would fill vol,
umes. Therefore we invite you
to come in person, see the won,
derful display and give us YOU
opinion of our Great Stores.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-11-22

We have Fine Dress Fabrics from for
eign looms, Of exquisite beauty and tex
ture, and others of home manufacture
quite as good, the difference being only
discernihle by the most skillful eye. Then
we have Partisan Robes handsome enough
TO grace a presentation AT Court or at the
White House, Berlin Wraps and Jackets,
and bewilderinR array of the ten thOus-
and and one articles which every lady
needs In making up tirst-class ward
robe.
We have arranged all these articles in
manner so convenient and systematic
that you will have no trouble in finding
what you want. II you don't fancy an
article after seeing it.S2p will not be
Besides our Dry Goods and Dress-7ood
Departments. we want to give you peep
at the various other departments of our
Immense Stores, particularly, the House
Furnishing Department. Here is rich
ness."
You have no idea how many labor-sav-
ing appliances for amelioratinR the druid
gerry OF housekeeping are now to be seen
In our store. When their various uses
are shown to you you will wonder how
you ever kept house without them, and
when you think Of the hard times your
grandmothers had without hem, you will
drop a tear of sympathy. as Mark Twain
did Al the grave of his ancestor. ADAM
One dollar will buy so many things
Then as to Glassware and Chinaware.-
Here the display is so dazzling and beauti-
full as almost to tempt you TO break the
Tenth Commandment and covet 1t ALL
You will be surprised to see so many love-
ly and useful articles in this line at prices
81 low that you might conclude that the
men who made them must have been
ruined. They weren't though. They sim
ply did az we are doing. They took ad-
vantage of the appliances Of the age and
added energy and industry thereto. The
Bsque figures in this department are
unique and very handsome. They have
been imported from Europe and include
figures of all the Presid' nts of the United
States
In our Woodenware Department, too,
are many things which would have made
housekeeDer Of half century ago shed
tears of delight IL any of them had been
given her when she celebrated her wood
en- wedding.
OF course you need Boots or Shoes, and
we are ready to serve you with styles the
latest. quality the best and prices the very
lowest.
Indeed, low prices in every department
is our constant aim But, mark It WELT
We don't sell inferior GOODS Our bust
ness reputation is dear though our goods
are cheap.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-11-22

WChurchvile, July II, 1850. Baugh Il Sons
Co.. Dear Sirs | have been farming DR..
Harlan's farms near Churchvlle for Il years and
| never used fertilizers that gave me nearly as
good results as yours, both on wheat and other
crops. You're truly, John Tayson. sep13
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-11-22

Reportp Tor Inc hgis.
SHArE. Nov. 1Sth-Our farmers are generally
done tIsking corn, Mr.. l. NJ. Birmingham being
the fist to finish. He got his fodder In three
weeE ago.
Ms Susan Archer, wife Of Henry =. Archer,
die OF paralysis, on the l4th instant The funeral
tOk place from her late residence, on the 17th the
irernent being at West Liberty N. E. Church.
Tie funeral was largely attended The pall-bearers
Iere Samuel Cooper, Henry =. Wright, George
Norris. Geo. \. Wiley, Whitfield Meredith and
Maurice McGlnness Rev Mr.. Roberts ofliciated.
Her husband, five sons and one daughter survive
her. She was greatly beloved by all who knew
her.
Mr.. Samuel Hill, of Wilmington, Del, who has
been visiting his father In law. Justice VIM. Rut-
ledge left for his home to-day, in company with his
little son and daughter, who have been living with
their grandfather for some time.
A few days ago as Mr.. Rankin Gemmll was driv
ing young horse across a harrow bridge over
Deer Creek, the animal jumped OFF the bridge
taking the buggy with him., Mr.. Gemmi, with Il
remarkable display of agility, sprang out of the
vehicle Just In time to avoid a ducking.
The protracted meeting still continues at West
Liberty.
Mr.. Willard Stirling, a pupil ut Stewartstowu
Academy. was home oil a visit, last Sunday.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-11-22
IN LOVING MEMORY

of JAMES S. WARNER, who died October 9th
1882, aged 81 years.
IT'S sad thought that another quiet home has
been visited by the dark angel of death and a
loved one torn from my presence 10 the dark
shadow of the tomb. Can it be so? How strange
IL seems! How difficult to realize that he is
going in and ont; no more shall look upon that
face so often beamng with q smile and pleasant
greeting for me. No more shall hear the voice
Tor which / have so often listened, causing a
thrill of pleasure beyond all others. But | dare
not murmur at the dealings OF a merciful Provi-
dence. lie knoweth best. / sorrow not without
hope. Thirteen years since he made the ways OF
the Lord his choice, and had since found them to
be ways Of pleasantness and His paths peace.
He was but young, so good and kind,
/ can not hardly think him dead;
But IN his cUtfin there find,
Not my living husband, but his clay instead.
Ny husband. how could say farewell,
When round thy coffin did stand;
But on my heart the thought it fell,
That God has US all in His command.
BY HIS WIFE.