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The Death of Count Punch-your-nose.

Count Punonrostro, prominent Spanish
nobeman, has just died in Madrid. The
story of title is told in the N0ugel2e Revue
International:
Charles ", was great hunter. One day,
while partridge shooting. he was accompanied
by gamekeeper, who Joined in the sport
The servants of his majesty were loaded with
game, when partridge rose under the feet
of the two sportsmen. Two shots went of
simultaneously. The partridge dropped.
"Who killed that bird 7" said the King to
the gamekeeper.
II did" was the reply.
"You lie, you scoundrel," said the king, in
rage.
Thereupon the guard unceremoniously
slugged his Majesty. The first movement of
Charles was to try to kill him, but fortunate
ly his gun was unloaded. Then his second
and more successful effort was to save the
man from the fury of his attendants, and to
send him off to prison, with the recommends
ton TO prepare for death, remarking also that
his offence was all the more atrocious be-
cause he could not say that he really did not
lie, inasmuch as it was doubtful who shot the
bird.
II have no doubt about it, sire" replied the
prisoner. Permit me to examine the bird"
The King ordered the partridge to be
brought to him, and, after having examined
it, the guard affirmed that it was he who shot
it, because it was hit by bullet, and he had
used bullets all day long, while the king used
shot. A further examination of the dead
partridge by the King and his attendants
proved that the gamekeeper was correct.
The King was sorry, but he nevertheless
sent the prisoner to Madrid, where he was
placed in the cell of offenders condemned to
death. At the last moment the King promis-
ed his pardon, if he would repent, but the
guard refused. Charles ordered the game
keeper to be brought into his presence, and
again asked him 1.-The repented.
"Sire, replied the guard, "if 1 had thous-
and lives and your majesty should tell me a
thousand times. without reason, that l lied, a
thousand times / would punch your Majesty
in the nose, and thousand times would go
quietly to execution"
"And you would thus be loss to my
reign !" exclaimed the King. "Would that
were surrounded by men like you! not
only pardon you, but attach you to my
person, and make you Count of Punonrostro
[Fist-in-the-Face."
In 1923 the title was formally bestowed
upon the new Count, and until his death he
was one of the most faithful vassals of
Charles V.
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Cnnsnltinr the Starr.

1t is strange that many persons yet
confound astronomy with astrology, a
result of the undue importance which
personal and private interests have over
scientific principles in the thoughts of
many persons. Not many weeks ago we
received letter from subscriber who
wished to be informed where he could
find text book of astrology.
1t is said that the astronomer royal,
who has charge of Greenwich observa-
tory, frequently receives letters asking
what his terms are for drawing horo-
scope! The writers of these letters often
promise to make known, if necessary,
the true day and hour of their birth.
Such incidents call to mind a story told
of Herschel, the astronomer.
During very rainy season farmer
lin his neighborhood came to ask his
opinion, or rather the opinion of the
stars, as to the day that would best suit
for making his hay without any fear Of
losing it by showers.
The great astronomer led the man to
a window and pointed with his finger to
a meadow where the grass had been
moved and was rotting in the wet.
"You see that field" said he. "Weil.
lit is mine. Isn't that enough to show
you that as regards rain and fine weather
am not bit more of conjurer than
any of my neighborsr'-Youth's Com
panion,"
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A Play Is an Animated Picture.

remember that during the rehearsal
of ''The School for Scandal was i'm
pressed with the idea that the perform
ance would not go well. 1t is always
difficult matter to bring a company Of
great artists together for night and
have them act in unison with each
bther; not from any i'll feeling, but from
the fact that they are not accustomed to
play together. In fine mechanical
Gontrivance the ease and perfection with
which it works often depend upon the
fact that the cog wheels have their diff
ferent proportions. On this occasion
they were all identical in size, highly
polished and we'll made, but not adapted
to the same machinery.
Seeing hitch during the rehearsal in
one of the important scenes, ventured.
in my official capacity, to make sug-
gestion to one of the old actors. He re-
garded me with a cold. stony gaze, as
though l had been at great distance
which I was, both in age and in expert
ence-and gave me to understand that
there was but one way to settle the mat
Ter, and that was his way. Of course, as
the company did not comprise the one
regularly under my management, felt
that it would be becoming in me to yield,
which I did, not, however, without pro-
testing that the position l took was the
proper and only one under the circum-
stances, and when I saw the scene fail
and virtually go to pieces at night, con-
fess that felt some satisfaction in the
knowledge that my judgment had been
correct. In fact, the whole entertain
ment, while it had been financial sue
cess, was an artistic failure. People
wondered how SO many great actors could
make performance go off so tamely.
Harmony is the most important ele-
ment in work of art. In this instance
each piece of mosaic was perfect in form
and beautiful in color, but when fitted
together they matched badly, and the
effect was crude. An actor who has
been for years the main attraction in his
plays, and on all occasions the central
and conspicuous figure of the entertain
ment, can scarcely be expected to adapt
himself at once to being grouped with
others in one picture; having so long
performed the solo, it is difficult to ac-
company the air. A play is like pict-
ure: the actors are the colors, and they
must blend with one another if perfect
work is to be produced. Should they
fail to agree as to the value and distribu-
tion of their talents, then. though they
be ever SO great, they must submit their
case to the care and guidance of master
hand.-Joseph Jefferson in The Century.
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Not Tall Enough.

History has recorded that foreign
princess to whom Henry VIII of Eng
land offered his hand in marriage sent
back the pointed answer that "if she had
two heads she would gladly have placed
bne of them at his majesty's disposal"
This allusion to the fate of Anne Boleyn
Ind Katherine Howard was good speci-
men of the epigrammatic smartness of
that period; but, says Mr.. David Kerr,
I'm equally creditable performance has
been furnished by our own age.
Just at the time when vague reports
were beginning to creep abroad that
Germany was meditating fresh extension
of her frontier at the expense of Holland
a Dutch official of high rank happened
to be visiting the court of Berlin, where
he was handsomely entertained. Among
other spectacles got up to amuse him a
review was organized at Potsdam.
"What does your excellency thing OF
our soldiers?" asked Prince Bismarck, as
one of the regiments came marching past
in admirable order.
''They look as if they knew how-tae
fight" replied the visitor, gravelyy "buf
they are not quite tall enough" =
The prince looked rather surprised at
this disparaging criticism. He made no
answer, however, and several other regi-
ments filed past in succession; but the
Dutchman's verdict upon each and all
was still the same: "Not tall enough"
At length the grenadiers of the guard
made their appearance magnificent
body of veterans, big and stalwart
enough to have satisfied even the giant
loving father of Frederick the Great; but
the memorable critic merely said. "Fine
soldiers, but not tall enough"
Then Prince Bismarck fairly lost pa
thence, and rejoined, somewhat sharply,
"These grenadiers are the finest men in
our whole army; may I ask what your
Iexcellency is pleased to mean by saying
that they are not tall enough"
The Dutchman looked him full in the
face, and replied with significant empha-
sis, 81 mean that we can flood our coun-
try twelve feet deep."-London It'd Bits.
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Grains OF Gold.

Every step of life shows how much
caution is required.-Goethe
1t is good to rub and polish our brain
against that of others.-Montaigne.
1t is great misfortune not to have
mind enough to talk well, nor judgment
enough to be silent.-La Bruyere.
Ceremony keeps up alfthings; tits like
a penny glass to arich.spirit or some ex.
cellentrwater; withoutit theswater were
split, the,spirit:iost, --Seldeu.
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consisting in part of 2 superior Fresh Cows, 1
Heifer. Shoats, about dozen Chickens. Corn
in the ear, about 10 bushels Oats, lot of old and
new Wheat, Seed Sugar Corn, Hay, Straw, Fod-
Double Tree, Post Boring Machine, Step Ladder,
Ladders, Pike Poles. Shovels, Forks, Spades,
Rakes half bushel Measure, half barrel Cement,
Wood Saw, large Brass Kettle. Iron Pots and
Kettles lot of Canned Goods. Empty Cans, Jars,
Jugs, Demijohns, Milk Cans and Pots, Stone Jars,
Cooking and Dairy Fixtures, Churns, Scales,
Steelyards, Kitchen Safe, Dishes, Knives and
Forks, Spoons, Dinner and Breakfast Dishes.
Corner Cupboard, Tables, Stands in kitchen and
dining rooms large Cook Stove and Fixtures,
Coal Stove. Sitting Room and Parlor. Stoves.
large Solid Walnut Extension Table, Cherry
Table, a number of Dining and Sitting room
Chairs and Rockers. superb hair-cloth, spring.
seat Parlor Sofa, Chairs and Rocker, Marble
top Stands, l Small Table, Mantel Vases. Look
ity, Window Shades and Hangings. very fine
Chamber Set, Marble-top Bureau, with Glass, !
Marble-top Washstand, 35 yards Mating, elegant
Velvet Ingram and Rag Carpets, Stair Carpet
Oil Cloth, Bedsteads. Beds and large amount OF
Bedding. Comforts, Quilts. Blankets, Sheets, Pill
low and Bolster Cases, Table Cloths and Towels
and numerous other useful articles, Carriage and
Harness, Spring Wagon and Harness. Sleigh, Cow
Vinegar. Cider Barrels, lot of Nut Coal. Bacon
about $50 Bags, cans Lard, Tallow, Clothes
Ringer, Tubs, and hundred other things in
use, all to be sold without reserve.
TERMS OF SALE.
All sums of $40 and under, cash on sums over
that amount credit of six months will be
terest from the day of sale, with security ap-
proved by the undersigned, and payable at the
Bel Air Bank or Marine Bank of Baltimore. as
may best suit the purchaser.
Nogoods to be removed until settled for.
N-The Farm of the late Sarah Varnes, de-
ceased. will be offered at Private Sale.
MILTON DANCE. Executor.
Cuttings P. o., Md.
L. G. Henderson, Auctioneer. 2Smh
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Two good Brood Mares, with foal by French
Coach Horse Florent; Farm Horse, 1 two-year
old Colt, Milk Cows. Spring Wagons, one
nearly new, two-horse Carriage, broad tread
man nriIi EyceIsior Rinder I SeIf.Rate Al
rance Mower, l Hay Tedder. | Spring tooth
Horse Rake, l two-horse Corn Worker, l Sulky
Harrow, l two-horse heavy Harrow, 2 Gale
Plows; 2 one-hOrse Cultivators, l Roller. 2
Double Shovel Flows. two-horse Tread Power.
DR.. Bailey Feed Cutter, Forks. Rakes. Single
and Double Trees, Wagon and Plow Harness,
Collars, Brides, and many other farming imple-
ments and utensils, together with 90 tons Hay.
TERMS OF SALE.
All sums of $40 and under Cash; on sums over
that amount a credit of IL months will be
given, purchasers to give their notes, bearing in
terest from the day of sale, with security ap-
proved by the auctioneer, and payable at the
Hartford National Bank of Bel Air
MOORE BROS.
]. S. Richardson, Auctioneer. 2lmh
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ThG EgiS and IntGlGgGlCGr
Is Published Every Friday by
FREDERICK w. BAKER.
Terms---$l.5o A YEAR, in Advance

Transient 4dcertisements.-One Square, 8
insertions or less S15O Each subsequent insertion
25 cents. Longer advertisements in the same pro-
portion. A space equal to six lines makes square
Figure work double price.
Obituaries and Personal Communications will
be inserted at 10 cents per line.
w- Yearly Advertisements at Special Rates.
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Public Sale.

The undersigned, having rented the farm on
which they reside. will sell at Public Sale, on the
premises, near Fallston,
ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9th, 1890,
At 10 o'clock, A. NJ, the following
STOCK, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, &c.. to wit /:
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n A. LURMAN

N A. LUkMAN.
Wholesale and Retail Wine and Liquor Dealer,
new No. 1861 Hillen street, corner Forrest, Bali-
more, Md. California Wines and Brandies. We
respectfully solicit the patronage of the citizens
of Hartford county. Our stock will always be
found complete and consists of the best and
most popular brands. Goods packed and de-
livered at any railroad station and wharf free of
charge. Give us trial and we guarantee to
please.
u IL .. FBEY. Druggists, No. 3l4 w. Balti-
u more street. Baltimore. Call and see Testi-
Rheumatism, Lumbago and Neuralgia-and
Hairs Chill Cure, which is q sure cure for Chills.
Logan's B. P. Tonic, for Dyspepsia and Blood
Diseases. See Observation-Disclosures far away but
near by. Also. Chas. w. Logans Choice Flavor
ing Extracts-fne flavor and strong. All of these
those who have tried them and try them yourself.
mI24Y
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AU BLIC SALE

OF
REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY.
The UNDERSIGNED, intending to quit farming,
will sell at Public Sale, the premises, three
miles northeast of Jarrettsville, near North
Bend Church,
ON TUESDAY, APRIL 18th, 1890,
Att o'clock, p. M, sharp, the following
STOCK, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, &C., to wit
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gnetira1.
THE CROSS OFJESUS.

BY j. j. L. ENGLAND.
The cross, the cross of Jesus
Its glory | would sing.
The cross, the cross of Jesus,
To that alone l cling!
1t tells me of the triumph
He gained Ger death and sin,
And opened wide the heavenly gates
That might enter in.
The cross, the cross of Jesus!
ttells Of bitter pain,
1t tells me how my Saviour
Upon that cross was slain;
1t tells Inc of those mOurnful hours
He hung upon the tree,
1t tells me that in love divine,
He suffered there for me.
The cross, the cross of Jesus!
IT'S lifted up on high,
Beneath the burden of my sins
Low at its foot lie.
There as / seek for pardon
The heavy load is gone.
Yea, only when | sought the cross
The wOndrOus work was done.
The cross, the cross of Jesus!
Its triumphs far proclaim,
'TiS in the cross we make our boast,
Its glory and its shame,
Upon its stretched-out arms it bore
The Saviour of mankind,
And only there the sin-stained soul
Can peace and pardon find.
IN THE BREAKING OF THE DAY.
In the gray of Easter even,
When the light begins to fade,
Fly two angels out OF heaven,
Yelled in veSper shade.
And they watch by those that sleep,
AS they watched Immanue's rest,
And they comfort all who weep,
AS they soothed sad Mary's breast.
Soft they whisper through the night,
wait until the morning light!
From your sorrow look away
To the breaking of the day."
In the Eastern dawn victorious.
When the stars in rose-light fade,
Rise those angels, plumed and glorious.
Like the sun arrayed.
And they gather up the flowers
From the purple plains of morning,
Far and wide in blOomy showers,
Grave of midnight woe adorning,-
Saying, singing, "Christ is risen!
Watch no more the open prison;
He has led your loved away
In the breaking of the day."
-Haypers Magazine
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CANNERS, ATTENTION.-Becker Bro. &
~ Son. Steam Packing Box Manufacturers. 200
and Gil N. Frederick Street, Baltimore. Manu-
Having increased facilities they are prepared to
execute orders promptly and satisfactortly:-
Orders solicited. Boxes stamped free, and salts
faction guaranteed. Give us call and see our
facilities for manufacturing. Packers Head
quarters 26ap
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ECZEMA CURED!

DIR. G. W. Benson, specialist in Skin Diseases
Electric Baths and Eleetricity used in any form,
IL desired. Superfuous hairs and blemishes re-
moved permanently, at DIR. Benson's Dermato-
logical and Neurotic Institute, which was estab-
lished solely for the treatment and cure of these
special diseases, SCI N. Howard St., opposite
Academy of Music. Baltimore. 10myly
DOR WATCHES, JEwELRY, &c, go to
Il s. I. Rodberg. SO E. Baltimore St., near St.
Paul St., Baltimore, dealer in Watches and Jew
ry. Diamonds a specially. Silver Plated Ware,
&c. Optcian. Watch and Jewelry repairing a
specially. Society emblems made TO order. Es-
tablished 1854. Branch House So w. Baltimore
ST.. Rodberg & Co, Repairing Department
Walthsm, Elgn and Rockford Watches, Society
Emblems, Watch and Jewelry repairs. ]. Rod
berg in charge. A call is respectfully solicited.
and an examination of our stock will satisfy the
most fastidious. 4octly
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CARIB GUANO CO.,
" SO s. Gay St., room 9, Baltimore.

This celebrated Guano is imported solely by
them, from their extensive deposits in the West
Indies, and is sold by their authorized agents
Intelligent farmers know that the natural Bird
Guanos are best to grow large crops. The fol-
lowing are our mixtures: Guinea Guano, s. G.
& G. Guano. Ammoniated Carib Guano, High
Ammoniated Guano, Early Trucker Guano, Fruit
Grower Guano. Carib Guano forms the base of
all our mixtures l2aply
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Trustees Sale

Trustees Sale.
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court for
Hartford county, sitting in Equity. the subscri-
Der, as trustee. will sell at Public Sale, at the
Court House door. in Bel Air,
On Monday, April 18th, 1890,
At IL clock, M, all that
TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND,
situated and lying in Hartford county aforesaid.
being part of a tract called ''Whitaker's Invita-
ton," containing
80 Acres, l Rood and 90 Perches,
MORE OR LESS.
being the same land described in a deed from
Isaac Whitaker to James L. Whitaker, dated
April 2lst, 1874, and recorded among the land
records of Hartford county, in Liber A. l.. j., No.
30, folio 1879.
Also an undivided three-fourths interest in
and TO a tract of land containing about
SO ACRES,
which is contiguous to the tract above described,
and is the same tract conveyed to said James L..
Whitaker. by Mary s. Lee and others, by deed
dated April 9th, 1876, and recorded among the
land records aforesaid. in Liber l.. j., No. "a,
folio l29. The two tracts of land above described
are the same lands of which James l.. Whitaker
died seized and possessed and resided on at the
time of his death.
The improvements consist of As,A a
comfortable two-stOry X
DWELLING, large Barn. Wagon and - ESS1M1SSl
Corn House, Granary, Smoke House
and other buildings
This farm is under high state of cultivation,
and is very beautifully and conveniently located.
1t is within quarter OF mile OF High Point p.
o., and is about two and one-haIf miles from
Forest Hill Station, on the Maryland Central
Railway.
TERMS OF SALE.
| One-third of the purchase money cash on day
of sale, the ratification thereof in the dis
| erection of the trustee: one-third thereof in six
| months and the residue in twelve months from
| day of sale the credit payments to bear iu-
terest from day of sale and to be secured by the
| notes or bonds of the purchaser, with security
| to be approved by the trustee.
| GEO. l.. VANBIBBER, Trustee.
| j. s. Richardson, Auctionccr. 2lmh
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Business lirectnry.

A kr GOODS of every description Wed
ding Presents, Holiday Presents, &c. The
argest manufacturer of Mantel Pier Mirrors
and Picture Frames in the city. Wholesale and
Retail. ]. A. Moore, log W. Lexington st:
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Longfellow Remembered Him.

About 1856 an Englishman of letters, Mr..
Kingston, visited this country. While in
Boston he took occasion to call upon Mr..
Longfellow with letters introductory from q
mutual acquaintance in England. AS he de-
scribes the interview in his western Wan
derings," it must have been very gratifying
to the visitor
ave were soon discussing books and
writers of books, the leading spirits of our
two great countries After talking for few
minutes he stopped short and said: 4 am
certain of tive have met before-many
years ago, though
"'When can that have beens must own
that have no recollection of your counter
ance; but then, from beng near sighted,
countenances do not make much impression
on me. replied.
Ibid you not cross from Ostend to Lon
con one night in September, 1912, and did
you not spend the first part of the night on
deck, as the cabin was crowded. he asked
81 am pretty certain did, undoubtedly
about that time; and think I made note
in my diary that / met on board very agree
able American, with whom had much con-
yersation, but little thought I who 1t was 7
exclaimed, gratified at being so recollected.' Z,
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u IS =. -

One Sorre Mare, 16 years old, Bay Mare, l3
years Old, Black Mare, Q years old, l Sorrel
Horse, years old, l Bay Mare, years old, 1
Brown Mare, 3 years old, Bay Mare. years
old-all good work and driving horses 3 Cows, 4
Shoats. l two-horse Wagon, Hay Carriage, l
Stone Bed, Carriage, Reaper, Mower. Horse
Rake. Corn Planters, l Corn Drill, with Guano
Attachment, l Cider Mill, l two-horse Plow, l
one-horse Pow, 40-tooth Harrow, Cultivator,
/ three-horse Double Tree Double and Single
Trees. l Top Buggy, Road Cart, l Track Sulky.
2sets Single Buggy Harness. 2 sets Breechband
Harness, sets Lead Harness. Roller, Double
Shot Guns, No. IL, l Single Shot Gun, Breech-
loading Rifle. Double Lines, Brides and Collars,
Forks, Shovels. Hoes. Rakes. &C., HOUSEHOLD
AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, and many other
articles not enumerated. ALI the above articles
are good as new, having been used but short
time.
REAL PROPERTY.-Lot No. ], containing 5
ACRES of Land, More or Less, improved by new
Frame Dwelling of rooms and attic and Stable.
never failing well near the door.
Lot No. 2 contains Fl ACRES, More or Less,
well fenced and watered, in fair state of cultiva-
ton.
TERMS OF SALR.
All sums of $40 and under Cash: on all sums
over that amount credit of IL months will be
given. on notes, with approved security, bearing
interest from the day of sale and payable at
the Hartford National Bank of Bel Air.
eY No goods to be removed until settled for.
AS to Real Estate.-Terms made known on day
of sale.
CHARLES R. ST. CLAIR.
Geo. r. Cairnes, Auctioneer. 2Smh
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Public g ale

Stock and Farm Implements.
The undersigned. being about to relinquish
farming. will sell at Public Auction, the
premises of G. II. West, near High Point,
ON TUESDAY, APRIL sth, 1890,
At 10 O'Clock, A. NJ,
The following PERSONAL PROPERTY, to wit: :