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They Got the Scent.

There is misery old lady living in
Oshkosh who, it is believed, Judging
from circumstances, has chests and
chests of gold secreted in her house
somewhere. She is SO penurious and
hates to part with her money SO bad, that
when she is compelled from absolute ne
cessity to buy the necessaries of life she
walks to the store farthest from her
house SO that she can keep in her posses
sion the money that must be spent for
food q little longer, and pays for her
purchase with more reluctance than
Isaac of York could command while
parting with his gold. .-.ff
1t is told of this old lady that one day,
while counting over some money, a five
cent piece dropped in a big wood box
filled with wood, shavings, etc. She
searched for an hour in vain, and was
almost distracted by the loss, when a
bright thought struck her. She would
have couple of little boys, who were
playing near the house, seek it. Accord
ingly she called them in and told them if
they would find the money which had
dropped in the wood box she would give
them each a cent. The youngsters, eager
to earn the price of stick of candy,
went willingly to work, and after hunt.
ing for about two hours, gave howl of
delight when they discovered the missing
coin.
The old woman eagerly snatched il
from them and, after carefully deposit
ing it in her pocket book, called them
dear little children and said they well
earned their reward. She then went
into another room, brought out a bottle
that had once been filled with perfume,
and gave each one of the boys q scent OF
the lingering odor, after which She called
them dear little darlings again and told
them to run away now and play. The
little fellows were SO overwhelmed with
gratitude at the old lady's muniticence
that they kindly thanked her in their
abstraction.-Os Times.
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The ChineSe Puzzle.

Imagine language devoid of gram
mar or syntax; unhampered by declen-
sions, moods, lenses or infections of any
kind; essentially monosyllabic; in which
the slightest change of pitch in the voice
completely modifies the sentence; subject
to no rules of logic or construction; a
language petriied into solid blocks and
representing human thoughts as Il mosaic
represents picture; a language in which
every sentence is a puzzle even to the
sons of the country; language which
once written can no longer be read,
but must be scanned-and even then you
have imagined but few of the character
istic peculiarities of Chinese.
1t has often been said, it is still said
today, that the Chinese speak after the
fashion of children, directly, straight to
the point, with an energy of expression,
q directness of purpose, and a natural
logic devoid of the artifciality of occi-
dental tongues. AS an example of this
child like simplicity, which we may be
pardoned for thinking peculiar, Let us
take the following sentence. A China
man says to US: -r.-
10 hdNe NIl14IlellSG1 pdi llSleJ
widow wife-he to be- religion
friend house within = necessary-to
use-all-to Observation-Disclosures
motto unt-rich-noble--to arrive
ibottom-to pass-to obtain-day-prodr
uct."
We see at once that in his simple,
straightforward way he meant to say:
There lived a Christian widow who
possessed all that she needed; though
not rich, she had enough to live upon.''
If brevity be the soul of wit, our chill
,dren of today have certainly improved
upon the Chinese rendering, though how
they might have expressed themselves
fifty or sixty centuries ago, when the
Chinese language was being invented,
we have of course no means of knowing.
If the parents of that time at all resem-
bled those of today, they would have al
lowed the children to prattle on unheed-
ed until they knew better, or sent them
to bed-or- Well, whoever was right,
somebody was wrong. Somuch for the
Wanted simplicity of Chinese.--Har-
per's Magazine. s-.s} M
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Electric Lights and the Eyes.

The men who made the electric light
the indispensable thing to us that it is
today must so a step further and invent
some means of softening it, II we will
become a nation of blind people in a few
more generations. No eye can sustain
the glare of the electric light that now
meets the gaze everywhere. 1t is ruin
GUS to the sight and induces paralysis OF
the eye. Any defect in the eye is readily
transmitted to children, and we can
easily see what weak and unhealthy
eyes people will have after the electric
light has been at work upon several des>
grees of ancestors.
We are much too reckless in our use
of the light, when little caution would
relieve the eye from the danger. There
is no good reason why spectator in
theatre or ball should have to look at ar
electric light or past one in fixing his
eyes on the stage, and yet this is what
he must do now and then. Nor should
one read or write by the electric light,
yet there are large number of people in
st. Louis and every large city who never
use any other light for night work.
The only light the eyes will stand health
fully is soft lamp light. and people will
have to pay in the future for giving il
up contemptuously as they have DONE
Physician in st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
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2netira1.
In Old Virginia.

LII olu
am standing in the doorway of a large and lofty
Glowing with the life and movement of a fashiona-
BILE ball.
Across the polished walnut glides full many fairy
form;
IT'S a scene of warmth and beauty, and my spirit
owns its charm.
Gallant men and gentle women, to the music's
Float about the brilliant ballroom, full of lowell
ness and grace.
And Just now the soft waltz music, many tender
And my fancy watts me back to the scenes of by
gone years.
Back to days in Old Virginia, the State where
was born;
Back to days of youth and pleasure and my young
lfeS early morn,
And wonder while I'm gazing, if among this bril-
There is one who finds in dancing an enchant-
ment half so strong,
As found when was dancing in those happy
days of yore.
Though they dance to costlier music, it's not
sweeter, l am sure,
And their hearts cannot be lighter, though no
Than our hearts in old Virginia in those happy by
gone years.
Then some plain Virginia farmhouse was the scene
of our balls.
And dining room or passage took the place Of
lofty halls,
And the music of the fire and the shuttle of our
Kept time with happy laughter and the fiddle gay
and sweet;
Many hand returned pressure, many an eye a
AS we sped the merry measure of the good old
fashioned dance.
For the boys were gay, good fellows, and the girls
were little dears,
When we danced in old Virginia in those happy by
gone years.
was young and was happy in that time now
passed away.
Ere my heart was scared with sorrow or my hair
was tlnged with gray;
was yet unbound, unfettered, save for one de-
lightful thrall,
For told her Twas conquered as we ''promenaded
ALL"
And her eyes met mine half tender half coquettish,
And we "chasseed'' back in silence under loves
magnetic spell.
For she chilled my boysh ardor with no cold, dis
When we danced in old Virginia in those happy
by-gone years.
And kissed her, too, the first time, that event.
full night;
Standing on the broad old door stone, meath the
moons poetic light
And we planned rosy FUTURE full OF bliss without
alloy
She was sweet sixteen, remember, and / was still
a boy.
Then we danced through "wee sma' hours to that
gay old fddle's tune;
And abused the dull gray morning and declared it
came too soon.
For our hearts free of sorrow and our eyes
dlmmed with tears,
When we danced in old Virginia in those happy
by-gone years.
All! little br0wn-eyed sweetheart, was young and
you were fair,
And the structures that we buded were but cas-
ties in the air,
Shattered by hard experience and SO rudely
swept aside;
Tangled debris of youthful-time, borne OH dis
appointments tide.
But love to think upon thee and recall thy WIN
ming face,
For no famous belle or beauty can refill thy
vacant place,
For the heart oft takes the helm and the bark of
memory steers
To that dance in Old Virginia in those happy by
gone years.
&C. C0n20dy Baker.
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OEHM'S ACME HALL.
FURNISHINGS.

It's surprising what little cash and a clearly
expressed letter will do df you can't call in per-
SOM towards fitting you out stylsh 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
w-COME TO SEE Us when in the city,
whether to buy. to look or to rest. Our great es-
tablishment with all its conveniences is at your
service. And, remember, our Clothing and Fur
nishings Stock is the largest in the South, and
save you to y on every purchase you make.
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Happiness Assured.

First Paterfamilias-Beg pardon fol
intruding, but the fact is your son has
proposed for the hand of my daughter;
and as the two families are almost
strangers, you knowing nothing of my
daughter and I nothing of your son,
thought it would be a sensible thing to
come around and compare notes.
Second Observation-Disclosures idea!
Has your daughter always had every
thing she wanted-dresses, jewels, wait.
ing maids, and SO on?
mo. She has had to help her mother.
How old was your boy before you stopped
thrashing him?"
''Well, thrashed him pretty regu-
larly until he was nearly grown up"
81 am satisfied"
$50 am I. New York Weekly.
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Absolute Solitude.

A sick dude called on doctor.
"What he needs" advised the ply
sician, sis absolute seclusion and soli-
tude, with nothing whatever to excite
him."
"Leave him alone with his thoughts"
promptly said his friends, as they with
drew from the room.-Chicago Globe.
No Delay on Account of the Epidemic.
Young Mr.. Polhemus (taking her hand)
Darling, Notwithstanding will
-k-chee!-take place tomorrow evening
-.ah-ht-chew! Kit-chewl - just the
same, will it not?
His.Darling (tremulously)-It shall be
-k-chee! k-chee!-jnst as you-k-choo!
say, William. Chicago Tribune.
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Didn't Need 1t.

Tramp-Will you give me permission,
lady, to go into your barn to commit sui
eide? .-....
Lady Qflled with pity)-Poor man!
Here's piece of mince pie for you.
Tramp-Thank you, marin, but I've
got some ''Rough on Rats" that'll do just
as well.-New York Sun.
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The Child of the Twentieth Century.

Father-Robert, is it not about time
that little boys were abed?
Robert (aged 6, carelessly glancing at
his watch)-Really, father, I must be ex-
cused for venturing an opinion. 1t is a
subject in which I have little interest; I
have no little boys, you know.--Mon-
treal Star.
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A Good Bow.

"Been around town any, sir?'' asked
bootblack of man waiting at the De-
troit and Milwaukee depot the other day.
"No, bub, haven't" was the reply.
"Shan't call carriage for YOUR
"No. I've no money to pay for such
luxuries."
"Can't blow in sep
s'Not even two shillings, my boy"
"Humph! That's too bad. If only
had key to the police box I'd ring for
patrol wagon and let you have ride
and see some of the business streets for
nothing. detroit Free Press
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-02-07

In the milt of a Goldfish, or in the
water in which vegetables have been in
fused, the microscope discovers animal
Gull SO minute that 100000 of them
would not exceed in bulk a single mus
tard seed; and the infinitesimal creatures
are supplied with organs as complete as
those of the whale or elephant.
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Still His Opinion.

Il only wish to say" feebly spoke a
mangled passenger as he dragged him.
self out from under the wreck made by
terrific railway collision, ''that, in my
opinion, nobody is to blame for this acct
dent" And then he peacefully breathed
his last. He was coroner. Chicago
TrihuDa I
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1t Sronld Give Him a Chance.

Newsboy-Please, mister, will you give
me two cents to get nights lodging?
Minister-But two cents won't pay for
that, my little friend.
Newsboy-No, sir. But if I had two
cents could pitch with the other boys
and perhaps win a pile. York Sun.
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The HgiS and IltGligGlcGr
Is Published Every Friday by
FREDERICK w. BAKER.
Ternls---$l.5o A YEAR, in Advance.

Transient AdcertiseDents.-One Square, 3
insertions or less. S150 Each subsequent insertion
25 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.l
Eg Yearly advertisements at Special Rates.
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pUIGDER>' HARDwARE.-F. H.DAv
CARIB GUANO CO.,
" 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
Intelligent farmers know that the natural Bird
Guanos are best to grow large crops. The fol-
lowing are our mixtures: Guinea Guano, S. c.
& G. Guano, Ammoniated Carib Guano, High
Ammopated Guano, Early Trucker Guano, Fruit
Grower Guano. Carib Guano forms the base of
all our mixtures 12aply
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ESTA BLISHED 1887.
J. EDWARD BIRD & Go.
BALTIMORE, Md.

In all Of our Departments
FRESH IMPORTATIONS IN ALL THE
DESIRABLE FALL FABRICS.
New Silks, New Dress Goods, New Dress Trim
nings, New Embroideries, New Laces, Ladies'
and Childrens Wraps, Muslin Underwear. In
fants' Outfits, housekeeping Goods, Blankets,
Domestcs. Hosiery, Gloves, llandkerchefs,
Notions, Ribbons, &c.
E-POpuIar Prices for each aud all.
-DRSSS GOODS
New Dress Fabrics-Latest Foreign and Home
Notwithstanding the latest designs of the
French, English and German Manufacturers.
For entire costumes we are showing extern
sive lines-Checks, Plaids. Casmeres, Serges.
Henrietta, Drap Dalma, Broadcoth, Cashmeres,
Camels Hair.
ALL WOOL HENRIETTA.
Original quality as introduced and sold by us for
the past five seasons-finer, 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
has soft velvet finish with small round
cord and is warranted not to crack or slip.
READY MADE GARMENTS.-Ladies' and
Children's Wraps of these. For many seasons
past we have shown by far the largest stock in
town at those popular prices that enabled us TO
undersell competitors. Thisiseason you will find
a stock far, far 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, all our own exclusive styles
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.
I2 II. Baltimore ST., Baltimore. Md.
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S1.5O PER ANNUM.


A RE- GOODS of every description. We'd
ding Presents, Holiday Presents, &c. The
argest manufacturer of Mantel Pier Mirrors
and Picture Frames in the city. Wholesale and
Retail. j. A. Moore, Jog w. Lexington St.
dec13
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Trustees Sale.

In pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court
for Hartford county, as Court of Equity, the
subscriber, trustee, will sell at Public Auction,
at the Court House door. in Bel Air.
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II G. FOSSETT & SON, Gentlemen's Fur
Il nshers, AL E. Baltimore St., few doors
west of Gay St.. Baltimore, carry large and
varied stock of Gloves Handkerchief, Collars,
Cuffs, Ties, Scarf Pins. Cuff Buttons. &c. In
fact every requisite for gentleman's wardrobe.
EORDss BAZAR. 500 E. Baltimore ST., East
Il of Gay Street. Special bargains in hanging
lamps. Fine hall lamps at very low prices. A
lamps so cts. and rs cts, good hanging lamps
Sl.95 worth ST. fine hanging lamp S2.25. worth
1925 with prisms. and other fine hanging lamps
81, 81 and S., which have all been reduced 25 per
cent. Solid brass electric stand lamps. S115 =
Hanging electric lamps from Sl40 up to So. We
sell the regular 81 Lamp for Is cts. Hand lamps
Is cts., II cts. and 25 cts Bracket lamps 45 cts.
and 20 cts 22mh1Y
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IS Acres, More or Less.

This property fronts on the Public road is i'm
proved with SIN LII DWELLING HOUSE,
has good stream of water running through it,
is conveniently situated with respect to schools
churches, store. postoffice. &c.
I'd. All that DWELLING HOUSE L~kA a.
AND LOT. where the said Amos N. @FSSeIsAS&
Washington now resides. situated f# IRFWTTsES
about mile from Level P. o., and 6QA
adjacent to the Green Spring Cheese Factory.
containing
1 Acre Of Land, More or Less,
which was conveyed to the said Amos N. Wash
ington by Isaac Washington and wife. by deed
dated the 18th day of December, 1884, and re-
corded among the land records of Hartford coun-
ty, in Liber A. L. j., No. SO. folio 102
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n A. LURMAN.

Wholesale and Retail Wine and Liquor Dealer,
new No. 1861 Hilen street, corner Forrest. Balti-
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 aud we guarantee to
please.
II IL y. FBEY. Druggists. No. 3l4 w. Balti-
u more street. Baltimore. Call and see Testi-
monials of their Halls Rheumatic Cure, for
rheumatism, Lumbago and Neuralgia-and
Halls Chill Cure, which is sure cure for Chills.
Logan's B. P. Tonic, for Dyspepsia and Blood
Diseases. See Testimonials-not far away but
near by. Also. Chas. W. Logan's Choice Flavor
ing Extracts-fine flavor and strong. All of these
preparations are safe and reliable. Enquire of
those who have tried them and try them yourself.
my24y
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AaCneu,

Drop qunine .pilliinthesslot and test
yourgrippe.-New' YorkSun.
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TRUSTEES SALE
Valuable Hartford County Farms.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court for
Hartford county, as Court of Equity, the sui
scrber as trustee, will offer at Public Sale, at the
Court House Door, in Bel Air,
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You would hardly believe it possible to gather
such stock and styles as we show unless you
beheld our wonderful assortment of Boys Cloth
ing. Moreover, we clothe YOUR BOY from hat
to hose at
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A RrIsTIC DECORATIONS.

A RrISTIC DECORATORS.
RIDDLE s. WILLIAMS,
124 N. Howard Street. Baltimore. Md.
Tiles of all kinds.
Slate and Hardwood MANTELS.
Crates, Brass Goods, &c.
Diplomas awarded at the Hartford County
Fairs of 1887 and 1885, Catalogues on applica-
ton. Smhly
ID. PHOTOGRAPHIC ART STUDIO,
Main street, adjoining NJ. P. Church. All the
latest styles of photographs, from Is cents to Sc
per dozen. Life-size Portraits in Oil and Crayon
a speciality. Copying. Viewing. l7Janly
BROOKS HOTEL. 211 f. Fayette Street,
Dopp osite the New Postoffice. Baltimore. is
conveniently situated for those visiting the city
from the counties. being in the neighhorhood OF
the Court Houses, City Hall and Postoffice. You
can take cars for any part of the city,, This
House is conducted on the European PLAN
Rooms 50 cts., Is cts. and 81 per day, II. ].
Brooks. Proprietor. 12ap1y
DUaEDER>' HARDWARE.-F H. DAv-
II IDS0N II co. 500 Franklin Street. Balti
more, dealers in Hardware, Tools, &c. Bank,
Store and Prison Locks. Wollenssk's Patent
Transom Lifters. Bell Hangers and Locksmiths'
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
Hardware novelties in stock. Housekeepers can
secure all the necessary Hardware here at the
very lowest prices. Builders are respectfully
invited to give call and inspect our stock
Second to none in Baltimore. 27sep
GAMERS, Becker Bro. s.
" Son. Steam Packing Box Manufacturers 209
and I'll N. Frederick Street, Baltimore. Manu-
facturc Packing Boxes of every description
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. 26aD
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OEHM'S ACME HALL.
Boys and Young Mems Clothing.

We clothe more boys and young men than any
other houses in the trade. Why? Simply be-
cause we give best values for bottom prices.
FOR THE LITTLE BOYS
Knee Pants Suits, NorfoSs, KncSer-
bockers and all other elegant styles.
Prices $3.50 upward.
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HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS j. Will
IL son Browns Popular House Furnishing
Store. 126 and 12S N. Howard Street. Baltimore,
Md. The largest and best variety of House
Furnishing Goods, Kitchen Utensils. Family
Hardware, Crockery and Chinaware, Glass, Gut
lery, Wooden. Tin and Japanned Wares in the
City, together with most complete line of Fancy
Goods tor Wedding and Anniversary Presents,
ETC., at Low Prices. Please call on US. Catalogues
furnished on application. Mr.. Amos III. Green
field, formerly of Bel Air, is engaged with this
House and would be pleased to see his friends
here. 6sepy
207 and 209 McElderry's Wharf, Baltimore, Nd,
manufacturers and dealers in Glass, Oils, Paints,
and Naval Stores, and Ready Mixed Paints of all
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FOR YOUNG MEN .
Four-button Sack Suits 3-button Cut
Always, Walking Suits. Prince Albert
or Prince Charles Styles. Price $3.50
to $40.
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ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 1890,
At - o'clock, NJ, the two following

TRACTS OF LAM d.
lst That SMALL FARM, situated about half
mile south of Avondale p O.. Hartford county.
which was conveyed by A. Preston Gilbert, trus-
tee, to Amos N. Washington, by deed dated the
LIST day of December, 1884, and recorded among
the land records of Hartford Co., in Liber A. l..
J. No, SO. folio IT. containing
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TERMS OF SALE,


The terms of sale prescribed by the decree
are-one-third of the purchase money to be paid
in cash on the day of sale or on the ratification
thereof, at the discretion of the trustee one
third thereof in six months and the residue in
twelve months from the day of sale, the credit
payments to bear interest from the day of sale
and 10 be secured by the notes or bonds of the
purchaser, with security to be approved by the
trustee.
W. BEATTY HARLAN, Trustee.
J. 5. Richardson, Auctioneer. J0jau