davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-10
The Law Of Finding.

Here is some information which may be
useful TO our young readers. The law of
finding is this:
THE finder has clear title against the
world but the owner, and the proprietor of a
coach or railroad Car or ship has no right to
demand any thing which may have been found
upon his property or premises. Such pro-
prietors may make regulations with regard
to found property with their employees, but
they cannot bind the public"
The law was declared by the Kings Bench
one hundred years ago, in which the facts
were these:
A person found a wallet containing some
money on shop floor. He returned them to
the shop-keeper to be returned to the owner.
After three years, during which the owner
did not call for his property, the finder de-
manded the wallet and money from the shop
keeper. The latter refused to deliver them
upon the ground that they were found on
his premises. The finder sued the shop
keeper, and it was held as above set forth,
against all the world but the true owner
the title of the finder is perfect"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-10
That New Leaf.

Now is the time to turn it over. Not only
turn it over but gum it down so that it will
stay turned. We are talking now to those
farmers (there are too many sucb) who are
always growing and croaking and looking
on the dark side of things This is bright
world if you will only open your eyes and
see the sunlight. No doubt you have cares
and troubles and much to vex and worry
you. So has every one. Don't let little mat
tiers like these fret you. They are but for a
moment how soon they will pass away and
be forgotten! Nothing so transient and
trif1ing should be allowed to disturb ones
serenity. We should not expect that every
thing in this world is to be adjusted to our
liking. There will be friction now and then
of course, but the best way always is to keep
cool, take things philosophically, and remem-
Der that "it won't make any difference a
hundred years from now" So quit grumb-
ling. Quit it now and thereby make the new
year happier for yourself and for all around
you.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-10
Wilma Farmers Club.
Reported for The Egis.

Reported LOT ne LtSls.
Wednesday, January list, the club enjoyed
an evening at "Ingleside," the home of Mr..
Silas W. Hollingsworth. All members were
present.
The committee of examination reported
improvements in dwelling and lawD. They
found all things in thrifty condition. Stock
we'll provided for, corn and lay in abund-
ance.
Roads gave the principal subject for dis
cussion.-The best method Go at the roads
yourself The best material Gravel.
You have mountain of it. The best time
Now. Put the teams on, fill the les
first. Work gradually out from the gravel
mountain in all directions, "layiDg track" as
you go. Let the farmers put their winter
leisure on the roads. The above were the
conclusions arrived at.
At late meeting of the club held at G. G.
Curtiss', Mr.. Geo. W. McComas stated that
he had had some experience that farmers
ought to know. He put mower on a new
ly seeded field this fall and cut weeds and
grass all smoothly down except where some
stumps made skip of few rods. On this
place the soil is now perfectly bare, the grass
having all died, while the portion moved
over is a beautiful green, covered with thick
growth
AT TIC SAINT mOStlDS WI. w III. IlCc
called the attention of the club TO some papers
published by scientific western farmer,
proving that the silo is a loss. To construct
lumber silo costs $50 per acre, and it soon
decays. In an expensive college silo,
the loss by decay of surface ensilage was 34.3
per cent. of the entire crop. You haul and
handle unnumbered tons of water, in which
there is no nourishment. You can build a
durable barn for $40 to $50 per acre. 1t is
possible that the extra labor and expense and
the fact that the entire crop of corn goes into
the silo have not been sufficiently considered.
A caution TO beginners is not out OF place.
1t was the opinion of the club that the pro-
posed inquiry as to the amount of farm mort
cages in the United States to be made in the
census of1S90 is an excellent measure and that
the proper sources for exact information on
this subject is the county records, and if ne
cessary Congress should be petitioned to
make the necessary appropriation ior this
object. The people ought TO know who il
is that owns the United States. and how they
came by them.
At the same meeting the club discussed the
tariff in its bearings on the farmer. Conflict
ing views were expressed and no very def
mite conclusions arrived at. q.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-10
Good Marrying Weather.

A verdant-looking young couple appeared
one day at the parsonage of an eastern minis
ter, and the young man awkwardly explain
ed that they wanted to be married. 1t was
raining in torrents, as it had been doing all
day.
The candidates for matrimony had come in
an open buggy, sheltered only by single
umbrella, and were SO thoroughly drenched
that it was necessary for them to dry their
garments by the kitchen fire before the
minister could proceed with the Ger emony.-
When they reappeared he said:
"It's too bad you have such rainy day"
"Well," said the bridegroom, with he well
marked nasal twapg of rural Yankee,
that's just exactly why we come. You see
it's pourin' so hard we couldn't do nothin
else, so we jest thought it was good time 10
get married. Wouldn't have come if it'd
been good plovin' weather."
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-10
An Orators Good Voice.

There is no doubt that one of the most
useful qualifications Of an orator is good
voice. Burke failed in the house through
the lack Oft, while William Pitt, through
the possession of it, was ruler there at the
age of 81. Mr.. Leeky says that O'ConnelPs
voice, rising with an easy and melodious
swell, filled the largest building and triumph
ed over the widest tumult, while at the same
time it conveyed every infection of, feeling
with the most delicate fiexibility. The great
majority of celebrated orators have been aid
ed by the possession of good voice. Web
ster's voice, on the occasion of the reply to
Senator Dickinson, had such an effect that
one of his listeners felt all the night after
wards as if heavy cannonade had been re-
sounding in his ears. Garrick used to say he
would give hundred guineas if he could say
''Ohr as Whitfield did. Mr.. Gladstone's
voice has the music and the resonance of a
silver trumpet.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-10
Don't Mention the Briers.

1t is not only wise and happy thing
to make the best of life, and always look
on the bright side, for ones own sake, but it
is blessing to others. Fancy man forever
telling his family how much they cost him !
A little sermon on this subject was unconsci-
ously preached by child one day last fall:
A man met little fellow on the road car
rying basket of blackberries, and said to
him: Sammy, where did you get such nice
berries ?"
lover there, sir, in the briers."
"Wont your mother be glad to see you
come home with basketful ofsuch nice, ripe
fruit?"
"Yes, sir" said Sammy, "she always seems
mighty glad when hold up the berries, and
l dou't lie her anything about the briers in
my feet.
The man rode on, resolving that hence
forth he would hold up the berries and say
nothing about the briers.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-10
2nrtfca1.
COURAGE.

Because I hold it sinful to despond.
And will not let the bitterness of life
Blind me with burning tears, but look beyond
Its tumult and its strife;
Because 1 lift my head above the mist,
Where the sun shines and the breeZes blow,
BY every ray and raindrop kissed
That Gods love doth bestow-
Think you l find no bitterness at all
No burden to be borne like Christians pack,
Think you there are no ready tears TO fall
Because keep them back?
Why should hug life's ills with cold reserve,
To curse myself and all who love me? Nay
A thousand times more good than l deserve
God gives me every day.
And in each of these rebellious tears
Kept bravey back He makes Il rainbow shine
Grateful take His slightest gift, no fears,
Nor any doubts are sine.
Dark skies must clear. and when the clouds are
past,
One golden day redeems weary year,
Patient listen, sure that sweet at last
Will sound His voice of cheer.
Then me not with Gliding. Let me be.
must be glad and grateful to the end,
grudge you not your cold and darkness-me
The powers of light befriend.
Celia ThdateT
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-10
AnAnecdote of Advertising.

1t is well known that at the Pere la Chaise
Cemetery, near Paris, there stands in con-
spicuous position splendid monument to
Pierre Cabochard, grocer, with pathetic
inscription, which closes thus:
"His inconsolable widow dedicates this
monument to his memory, and continues the
same business at the old shop, 1877, Rue Mouf-
fetard."
Now, Partisan paper relates that short
time ago gentleman, who had noticed the
above Inscription, was led by curiosity to call
at the address indicated. Having expressed
his desire to see the Widow Cabochard, he
was Immediately ushered into the presence
of fashionably dressed and full-bearded man,
who asked him what was the object of his
visit
81 came to see the Widow Cabochard, sir "
"Well, sir, here she is"
~ beg pardon, butt wish to see the lady
in person"
"Sir, l am the Widow Caboehard."
81 don't exactly understand you. allude
to the relict of the late Pierre Cabochard,
whose monument l saw yesterday at the
Pere la Chaise." y
II see, l see" was the smiling reioinder.-
"Allow me to inform you that Pierre Cabo-
chard is myth, and therefore never had a
wife. The tomb you admired cost me a good
deal of money, and, although no one is buried
there, it proves a first rate advertisement, and
have no cause to regret the expense. Now,
sir, what can lsell you in the way OF gro
ceriessn ,F
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-10
FURNISHINGS.

It's surprising what little cash and clearly
expressed letter will do (f you can't call in per-
SOM towards fitting you out stylish and comfort
ably with Neckwear, Shirts, Collars, cuffs and
all the requisites and neat things of gentle
mans smaller wardrobe. Guarantee you clear
saving of one-fourth at least.
ew-COME TO SEE Us when in the city,
whether to buy. to look to rest. Our great es-
tahishment with all its conveniences is at your
service And, remember, our Clothing and Fur
njshings Stock is the largest in the South, and we
save you X to y on every purchase you make.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-10

"I want you to lend me your WATCH i'm
pudently asked the man. Mine happens to
be at the jewelers. just now, and yours looks
likes tolerably good one. I'll warrant il
keeps good time
after all it was but one man, and strug
gle man to man demands but an ordinary
courage.
But my pseudo-gray beard drew a revol-
yer from his pocket.
"'No,' said he holding the muzzle to my
face, the watch and purse first
Il drew back. Indignation and anger al
letting myself into such an absurd trap al
most suffocated me; but what could dc
against this man armed
Gall at once an idea occurred to me.
limp of Satan I'll catch you yet = called
out gruf voice from behind the beggar.
"Instinctively he turned around. | seized
the opportunity TO rush upon him and snatch
the revolver from his hands.
My turn now" said l, holding the revol-
yer under his nose. Open that door this in
slant or | will blow out your brainsp
The robber looked at me with stupid
air He was a resoute fellow without q
doubt, but the revolver and the mysterious
voice together were too much for him.
Growing savagely, like bulldog, he open
ed the door and slammed it violently after me
Feeling my way along, found the stair
case, and with some difficulty gained the
street l directed my steps at once towards
the Strand. l arrived half hour late at my
theatre, where reigned the greatest inquie-
tude at my non appearance.
81 kept The revolver rs u tribute of war.
And you see" concluded Toole, show my
little talent ofventriloquism that night help.
ed me out of an ugly scrape. - Translated
from tile Mail from tile French Of Alfred d.
tSauUeniere
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-10
EXaggeratiOn.

The habit of exaggeration is one which
rapidly grows into untruth, if encouraged
Never "color" story for The sake of a fool
ish jest, or to excite the laughter of few
companions al the expense of q friend. Be
anxious when you relate anything to tell it
just as it occurred. Never vary in the least
degree. The reason why our ears are so often
saluted by false reports is because people in
telling real things add a little to them, and
as they pass through dozen mouths the
original stories are turned into something
entirely different. So when you attempt to
tell anything that you have seen with your
own eyes relate it correctly in every particu.
lar, and as you grow older you will reap the
advantages of this course.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-10

-Grocer-"You say that your wife, Uncle
Rastus, supports the family by taking in
washing ~ Uncle Rsstus-"Yes, sah."
Grocer-"Well, don't you feel little bit
ashamed at times ?" Uncle Rastus- "Sham-
ed? No, sab der's nothin' degradin bout
takin in washn'. Ise proud OBJ de ole 'oo-
man."
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-10

-Author-"I want you to give my book q
good notice. / want TO see it in the hands
of every mother, wife and daughter in the
country" EGitor.-"I can fix that. In criti-
cisng the book I'll say that it is not a proper
book for any self-respecting lady to read, and
then they all will buy it,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-10
TlG HgiS and IltGlGgGlCGr
Is Published Erery Friday bY
FREDERICK w, BAKER,
Terms---$l.5o A YEAR, in Advance.

Transient 4dreTfisenents.-One Square. 3
insertions or less, $150 Each subsequent insertion
% cents. Longer advertisements in the same pro-
portion. space equal to six lines makes square
Figure-work double price.
Obituaries and Personal Communications will
be inserted at 10 cents per line.
ES Yearly AdreTfisenlemts at Special Rates.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-10
ESTABLISHED 1887.
J. EDWARD BIRD & Go.
BALTIMORE, Md.
In all of our Departments
FRESH IMPORTATIONS IN ALL THE
DESIRA BILE FALL FABRICS.

In all of our Departments
FRESH IMPoRTATIONs IN ALL THE
DESIRABLE FALL FABRICS.
New Silks, New Dress Goods, New Dress Trim.
mings, New Embroideries. New Laces Ladies'
aud Children's Wraps, Muslin Underwear, In
fants' Outfits, II usekeeping Goods, Blankets,
Domestics Hosiery, Gloves, Handkerchefs,
Notions, Ribbons, &c.
w-POpuIar Prices for each and all.
-DRsss GOODS
New Dress Fabrics Latest Foreign and Home
Noveties-comprising the | test designs of the
French, English and German manufacturers.
For entire costumes we are showing extern
sive lnes-Checks, Plaids, Casimeres, Serges,
Henrietta, Drap Dama. Broadcloth, Cashmeres,
Camels' Hair.
ALL WOOL HENRIETTA.
Original quality as introduced and sold by us for
the past five seasons-hner, heavier, richer,
softer finish. different in weave and at less cost
than the regular French Cashmere, manufac-
tured expressly for US.
In our Mourning Department Largest Assert
ment and Excellent Values.
SILKS.-Latest approved Novelties are daily
added TO our already complete assortment
FAILLE FRANCHISE, embracing al the new
shades for Autumn and Winter costumes. This
material has SOFT velvet finish with small round
cord and is warranted nor to crack or slip.
Children's Wraps of these. For many seasons
Past we have shown by far the largest stock in
undersell competitors. Thisiseason you will find
a stock far, tar larger than any even we have
shown. In all the great variety you will find
none resembling any hitherto, by us or others,
offered. All new, eli our own exclusive sty les
all at the most popular prices named.
Fair Dealing. One Price strictly and Freshest
Novelties in Fancy and Staple Products have
made US headquarters in Baltimore for Dry
Goods.
Visit US you'll see the novelties for fall
and winter We shall be glad to have you buy.
and if you buy you will be sure of values which
cannot be excelled: But, If you do not buy, but
wish to look you will be welcome all the same.
J. EDWARD BIRD & co.
IL f. Baltimore ST.. Baltimore. Md.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-10
WagOning in the Blue Ridge.


"Pd rather go into battle than to be driv-
er go'in down the Blue Ridge. The turns
in the roads were mighty quick, but if you
didn't make 1t, over precIpice you'd go
team, wagon, an all-lumb'rin down hun
dreds O. feet, startin' rocks from their places,
and roarin' the same as thunder as the mass
tumbled an bounced an rolled to the bot
tom. Inever shall forget two little red mules
that seed go over one O. the precpices com
ing down the Ridge. The drivers were
mighty particular an they'd take good strong
rails or poles an run 'em through the spokes
on each hind wheel O. their wagons, an thus
lock both wheels, an woe to the team that
got unlocked as they were goia' down these
places. l watched one team O six mules s
they went up the Ridge, an l fell
in love with the two little reds
that worked in the lead. They were fat
little fellows, an quick an SO will
lin to pull every time the word was given.
The big fellow that was driven hadn't shaw
ed since the war begun, l know, an he look
ed liked he could We picked one O. the little
leaders an held it out at arms length. He
rode two big wheelers that d throw 'emselves
back when the words given an would've let
the wagon run over m before they'd have
went for ard.
This driver had great confidence in the
powers O. his wheeers-one O. which he rode
an he had great confidence in the peart-
ness O. his little red leaders in helpin' him to
make the quick turns. This confidence
made him little careless about his lockin'
an lost him his life an destroyed his team.
This fellow, when they started down, got a
rail an run it through the hind wheels, g
was required by the regulations; but he
wasn't no ways particular about gltin' one
hot xxoc NJ coi1nA for 10 id 90
hold my wagon without a SCOTCH
The teams moved off, an down they went,
the two hind o. wheels each wagon slidin an
the wheeers leanin' back.
The big fellow was whistlin' an now an
then crackin' his whip, where he could sit on
his mule an look down bunreds o feet, when
stumble O his saddle mule or a variation O.
foot'd have throwed him to the bottom
mashed into jelly. There was quick
turn an close drive just in front O him, an
| seed him grasp the line that worked on the
leader with tight grip an catch the rein O
his otfwheel mule and speak up kind O. grutf
to his little red leaders that made them throw
up their heads an tighten their traces.
The critical time came to make the turn,
an he spoke out with loud voice s he jerk
his line for gee pull Look at you, Mike !"
These were the last words that fellow spoke.
The rail that scotched the wheels broke, the
wagon rushed upon the wheeers, they throw
ed themselves back with all their might, but
il was no use. Over the precipice the wagon
showed the driver an his wheelers, an as he
went down / seed him grab the names, clnch
his teeth and shut his eyes; the little red lead
ers were jerked back, an 8 they went over
they squealed the same's folks but down !!
down down! the whole team went, lumb-
rim an bouncing to the DO ttom."
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-10

Pretty girls are like confectionery in
more ways than one; they are sweet. they
are expensive and they are conducive
to heart burn,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-10
NARIB GUANO CO.,
y 80 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 =
Guanos are best to grow large crops The fol-
lowing are our mixtures: Guinea Guano, S. G.
IL c. Guano, Ammoniated Carlb Guano, High
Ammoniated Guano, Early Trucker Guano, Fruit
Grower Guano. Carib Guano forms the base of
ali our mi xtures 12aply
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-10
"TO Open Them.

One of the ablest men among many able
men whom the State of Maine has ever sent
to the United States senate was William
Pitt Fessenden. In his day there was no
more ready or efficient debater in the senate
although he was contemporary with Sumner,
Seward Hale and Chase.
He was famous lawyer in Maine before
he became famous as a statesman, and ap-
peared GU one side or the other of almost
every important case which came before the
Cumberland bar while he practiced in Port
land. His father, Gen. Samuel Fessenden,
was also a keen lawyer, and it was not an
uncommon thing for father and son to be
pitted against each other in a case.
At one time they were on opposite sides
of a certain suit, the younger man had made
some points which his father could not get
around, and finding himself cornered, exclalm
ed angrily:
"Young man, | did not bring you up to
pick my eyes OUT"
"Oh, no, father" was the quick reply !;
mot to pick them out, but to open them"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-10

~ Son, Steam Packing Box Manufacturers 200
and 2ll N. Frederick Street, Baltimore. Manu-
facture Packing Boxes of every description
Having increased facilities they are prepared to
execute orders promptly and satisfactorily
Orders solicited. Boxes stamped free, and salts
faction guaranteed. Give us call and see our
facilities for manufacturing. Packers Head
Quarters 26ap
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-10

DUIK.DERS' HARDWARE. H. d JAW
DtIDSON & co. 500 Franklin Street, Balt
more, dealers in Hardware, Tools, &c. Bank,
Store and Prison Locks. Woll-nsak's Patent
Transom Lifters. Bell Hangers and Locksmlths
Supplies Weather Strips. Builders Hardware
specially. Everything needed by the builder in
the Hardware line can be found at our estab-
lishment. All the latest improved and patented
Hard ware novelties in stock. Housekeepers can
secure ali the necessary Hardware here at the
very lowest prices. Builders are respectfully
invited TO give us a call and inspect our stock
Second 10 none in Baltimore 27sep
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-10
VOL. XXXV-NO. 2.
Scotch Character.

The patient Scotchman has his revenge
sometimes. The natural meanness of human
nature has carried all over the world that
illuatured saying of Sydney Smiths, that it
needed a surgical operation 10 get joke
through Scotchman's head. And yet the
wittiest writer to-day in the English
languages w. S. Gilbert. Scotchman. And
now they are going TO erect a statute to
Robert Burns. | am willing to admit that
if you have lived in Scotland it is hard to un-
derstand Scotchman writing poetry. 1t
may be accounted for, perhaps, by the fact
that it is always raining there, and keeping
indoors drives a man 10 doing anything, even
writing poetry. But it is worth thinking of
that this plownan, whose soul was so often
sad, who found life not worth living, should
be to-day the poet of all classes of society,
appreciated by all, felt by all.
Yes, the Scotchman may be dour, he may be
canny, he may be pawky, he may be hum
dred other adjectives that do not mean much;
but when he quotes Robby Burns to you, you
salute the flag of his country. Men have
fought and died and suffered and shaved for
the good of their country and they have been
forgotten, when few lines of poetry carry a
simple plowman from generation to genera
ton, from land to land, from one class of So
ciety to another. Surely we cannot deny the
existence of the human heart when the peo-
pie Today want 10 erect a statute to Burns.