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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-08-13

A Georgia farmer, living in rather an
obscure part Of the state, whose labors are
such as to compel him to he In the field
much Of the time, says that one day he
was engaged in clearing up field covered
with thick underground OF bushes and
briers, and had employed two negroes TO
help him. The three men built a fire in
the middle of the field, and gathered the
brush 10 their hands and burned 1t up.
was working at some little distance
from the fire, and Of course had to travel
back and forth with every handful. ] had
just returned from the fire, and had stooped
to pick up another handful of brush, when
was conscious that had hold of snake,
and mechanically frightened my grip.
looked down and saw that had good
sized rattlesnake. / had grabbed him by
the neck in such position that SO long as
kept tight hold he could not strike.
As soon as the snake saw that he could
neither get away nor strike me, he wound
his body around my arm, which was bare
to the elbow, and attempted to pull his
head through my fingers. tell you,
never until that moment realized what
tremendous strength there was in a snakes s
body; it seemed almost as if my arm were
being pulled to pieces.
l had grabbed his neck between my fore
and middle fingers, so that was at a great
disadvantage; but knew that if he once
got his head free should be struck not
once only, but as many times as he pleased;
so held on and squeezed for dear life.
| shouted to the negroes to come over
and kill him, and they came at once; but
as soon as they saw what it was had hold
of they would not come near me. Nothing
that l could say-neither threats nor per,
suasions-would induce them to give me
help. So all could do was to hold on and
squeeze my snake.
After what seemed an age, and when
was about ready to drop from exhaustion
felt the coils begin to loosen, and with
that encouragement l squeezed harder
than ever. Gradually the snake relaxed
its grip, and at last the body hung limp
and motionless from my hand. walked
over and dropped it into the fire, and tell
you watched it burn with a mingled sen
sation of relief and thankfulness.-You
Companion.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-08-13
Cosmetics Used Many Years Ago.

Pathological critics have observed that
the words translated as "soap' in the Old
Testament and in Bohn's Pliny mean prop
erly alkali and that the ancients generally
used only mechanical abstergents, such as
bran and fine sand. Perfumed ointments,
however, were considered an Indispensable
requisite of every civilized household,
though they have now gone as strangely
out of fashion as the incense of the Medi-
terranean nations
The Greeks and Romans used special
ointment, often mixed with mineral dyes,
for the hair and another for purposes OF
general Injunction, and, after returning
from journey, even travellers of moderate
means took bath, followed by an all-over
rubbing down with vegetable oils. Black
hair dyes were priced by the towheaded
Visigoths, while the Roman ladies coveted
the golden locks Of the transalpine bar
barians. s.-Felix Oswald in Philadelphia
Times
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-08-13
Silk That Is Dangerous.


The recent discussion as to whether ocean
a liners should carry cotton as we'll as pas
sengers, and at the same time, has brought
out another fact. 1t is that they carry
other kinds of freight that make the danger
of fire just as great as from cotton. A per-
son who knows something of such matters
states that just at present there are being
made large importations of French silk
that are especially dangerous as freight.
cat present importers here" the gentle
man said, "are receiving large consig0-
ments of a heavy dyed silk known as
French twist. The French manufacturers
do not spare the dye on these goods, for it
adds to their weight. In this dye chemi-
Gals of peculiar kind are used, and it is
this fact that makes this silk dangerous
freight.
''There is always fear of spontaneous
combustion unless the greatest care is
taken in packing the goods. These come
in bales of various sizes, but generally aver
aging about 500 pounds. They are wrapped
in cotton bagging with undertaking lay
ers of straw and brown paper, and are
made compact by hydraulic pressure.
There is constant danger of fire origi-
mating from them, and they must be
watched with care while in transit. There
have been cases where bales have been de-
stroyed from the causes mentioned, and
not many years ago serious fire was
caused on a French steamship by these
=. same goods"
Steamship men generally say that they
are aware of the danger of carrying these
silks, and that the greatest care is taker
whenever they are carried as freight. One
or two lines, indeed, discriminate against
this freight and will not carry it.-New
York Recorder.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-08-13
A Years Work at the Rova, Mint.

The number of coins struck in the royal
mint last year was sS,000,000, of which IL
100000 were rejected in the weighing room.
The total coinage issued was e7,6S0, 1866 in
gold, e1,694,6ss in silver, and e90,2s5 in
bronze. There was no demand for the five
pound and two pound Jubilee gold coins,
and the four shilling pieces will be with
drawn. The metal manipulated weighed
1872 tons of gold, 3Ss tons of silver and III
tons Of copper. The theft of a small guam
tity of gold by a lad during the year was
the only case of theft in forty years.-Lon-
don Tit-Bits.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-08-13
AN ODD DWELLING.

A Unique Design which May Be Carried
Out for Two Thousand Dollars.
lCopyright, 1881. By American Press AssociA-
tion.
Suburban architecture opens a wider field
for the display of the imagination to the
designer of well arranged and convenient
houses than is possible to one whose prac-
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-08-13

tice Is restricted to the conventionalities
pertaining to exclusive city work. Brick
and stone do not permit oddities and novel
ties in form without heavy penalty OF
expense, but in constructing building OF
wood there is an opportunity for originality
in design without excessive expense
In the planning of a dwelling house
there is much to be considered apart from
solidity of construction and an agreeable
distribution of the parts of the exterior.
Consideration for the comfort of the occu-
pants, combined with facilities for perfect
execution of household service in its mi
mute details, is becoming more fully appre-
ciated, while it's neglect has brought upon
the unlucky designer well deserved con.
| demnation.
The illustrations accompanying this
article represent an odd design for a sub
urban cottage which has the double ad-
vantage in the plan of being suitable for
either narrow or wide frontage, with an
I exceedingly economical and convenient ar
rangement of rooms in both the first and
second stories A cellar feet deep extends
under the entire building, inclosed by a
wall IS inches thick, laid up in lime
and cement mortar toythe top, with suit
able windows and outside cellar doors
complete. Above the foundation the build
ing is of wood In this plan the old Gus
tom of placing the stairway along one side
of the parlor in long, narrow hall which
served as a mere passageway from front
to rear has been abandoned. You enter
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-08-13

Mr.. Slowboy: "Miss Passe, what do
you think is the best name for girl?"
Miss Passe Cooking deep into his eyes,:
"That of the only man she ever loved" !"
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-08-13

1t will surprise many admirers of a great
English poet of this century to learn that
he was great eater. In the latest edition
of Lambs works it is stated that the per
4 son with whom the Lambs boarded at En-
field charged usually one shilling extra
when they had a friend at dinner, but
when Wordsworth was the guest they
charged one and sixpence. When Lamb
demonstrated, saying: He's great poet, :"
the practical landlord replied: Don't
know about the great poet, but he's n gr sat
eater. ~ Boston Traveller.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-08-13

The German government has in
structed all chambers of commerce in
Prussia to send the best possible repre-
sentation to the Worlds fair.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-08-13

First Tramp: What are you paint
ing those green stripes on your pants
for?" Second Tramp: "That's Paris
green; it's for dogs."- Boston Courier.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-08-13
GOING NORTH

"UalIy. fUalIy except ouHuay' SHeHss
+Sunday only.
Rates via the Buckeye Route are always as low as
by any other line Through tickets sold and bag
gage checked to destination.
If contemplating journey in any direction, please
call on nearest agent of the company, or address
any Of the following represenativ of the passen
ger department for felders rates and other informa
ton:
Z. R. DAVIDSON, Northern Passenger Agent De-
troit
H. "A. WILSON, City Passenger Agent, Toledo.
CHAs. Fl. ROCKWELL, General Superintendent.
Columbus.
W. II FISHER, General Passenger and Ticket
Agent, Room 81, Deshler Block, Columbus.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-04-24
The American Farmer.

The 1n,ericda Farmer Notwithstanding its
age'and long service in the cause of agriculture,
comes out April 18th, as fresh as flower, in a
complete new dress, which fifty sets off the
good and seasonable things which appear in its
pages.
The Farmer has been nearly half century in
the same hands, and its managers know exactly
what suits the needs aud tastes of our farmers,
contributing always to the advancement of thei
interests and to progress in their business new
er respondent, but always alive to the dignity
and Importance of their calling, with many
practical suggestions on the work of every
branch of farm industry.
A charming Home Department suits the la
dies of the country household.
None of our agriculturists should be without
the semi-monthly visits of this Old Pioneer o.
Farm Journals. Sam'l Sands Il Son, Publish
ers, Baltimore. Subscription 81 per year. spe
cimen numbers sent on application.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-04-24
LETTER FROM LORELEY.
A Dead Body Found-Sunday School REQ
ganiZed-Kicked by a Horse

A Dead Body Found-Sunday School Reor-
ganized-Kicked by Horse.
Reported for The Egs.
APRIL. 2l-Last Sunday morning, while two
| boys were fishing in Gunpowder Falls, near the
b. and o. Railroad bridge, they found the dead
body of an unknown man. Justice Bradley was
| notified and held a coroner's inquest, who gave
a verdict that the deceased had come to his
death by causes unknown to them. There were
| abrasions on the scalp which were supposed to
have been made by floating down among the
rocks. There was nothing on the body to iden-
| tify it. 1t appeared to be that of a man 40
| years of age with dark hair and dark brown
eyes; about feet in height The dress was a
gray flannel undershirt, a blue flannel overshirt,
buttoned down the front with large buttons
striped cloth pants, wooden stockings, and a
pair of buttoned CATERS recently half-soled.
The remains were given in charge of undertaken
Frederick Schultz by whom they were buried in
Salem M E. churchyard, at the expense of the
county.
Rev. J. P. Wilson preached at Loreley NJ. E.
Church, last Sunday afternoon, and reorganized
the Sunday School. The officers elected were
Superintendent, Charles Barton; assistant, e..
Bennett Secretary, Thomas Nichols Treasur-
er, Miss j. X. Nichols Librarian, John &. Bell.
Mr.. &, I. Corrier was kicked in the breast by
horse which he was unhitching from harrow.
His injuries are painful but not serious.
The postoffice has been removed from Mrs.
Nelson Bells, on the Philadelphia turnpike to
the new store at Loreley, B. and o. Railroad.
SAPOLIo.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-04-24
w. C.. T, U.
Rennrted for The EgiS.


The spring meeting of the County w. C. T. U.
was held in the Presbyterian Church, Bel Air
Saturday, April 18th, at 10 A. M. The meeting
was opened with devotional exercises. The
County President. Mrs. Bailey, called the meet
ing to order. The Recording Secretary being
absent, Miss Dean was appointed to keep the
minutes of the meeting. The President inquired
the opinion of the meeting in regard to contri-
buting to the Lucy Webb Hayes memorial. 1t was
decided TO leave this optional with the Unions
The appeal from Nebraska for assistance in
erecting headquarters, was discussed and decided
that our home need was so great that it was I'M
wise to contribute elsewhere at the present
time. 1t was urged on all members to try and
enlarge the subscription list of the Whtte R1bor
Herald and Blade. our State organ, so that no de-
mand be made on County Treasurer for this pur-
pose.
Report of Superintendent County Fair Work
was read and adopted. A committee was ap.
pointed to go before the board of directors OF
Agricultural Fair to solicit necessary privileges
for prosecuting the work there next fall. De.
cded that the expenses of delegate to National
Convention held in Atlanta be borne by County
Treasury. Moved and carried that the local
Unions be assessed so much per member to de-
fray stationery expenses of County President
Mrs. Roe was elected delegate to State Alliance
No further business. Meeting adjourned.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-04-24
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Bel Air Methodist Protestant Church, Rev
S. A. HoblitZell, Pastor.-Sunday, April 9th
Sunday School 80 A. M; preaching at II A. M
and P. NJ; Young Mems Meeting P. NJ. Mt
Carmel P. M.
Religious services will he held at the County
Almshouse. beginning next Sunday, April 10Th
ut $50 p. M and regularly thereafter on the
second and fourth Sundays of each month,
the weather permitting Persons interested
in this work are invited to attend. H. Hobart
Keec1.
Church Reopening.-F Friendship M. L. Church
will lie reopened Sunday. April 26th.-Preaching
3 P. NJ, by Rev. w. 4. D. GLENN ; 1880 P. NJ. by
Rev. F. r. Isaac. Rev. W; L. D. GLENN will
preach at Ebenezer NJ. E. Church, Sunday, Goth,
10 30 A. NJ. If Tuesday, 2Sth, should be incle-
ment the Corner Stone of Jarrettsville Asbury
M E. Church will be laid first fair day. Speak
ing morning, afternoon and night day of corner
Sunday, April 26.-Preaching in German, at
the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Philadelphia
road, at TO- 80 A. M; Sunday School at go. Eng
lish preaching at the Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Perryman, at 2.30 P. M, Sunday School
at l.30 P. NJ.
Bel Air NJ. e. Church, J. NJ. Slarrow, pastor.
Sunday, April 26th-Preaching at II A. NJ. and 8
p. NJ, song service at 7.30 p. M. Sunday School
at $50 A. NJ. Mt. Zion.-Sunday School at 9 L.
NJ, preaching at Z. NJ.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-04-24

The appalling railroad accident at OverShOt
TreStle. Maryland Central Railroad, one mile from
Fallston, is still the topic of conversation. The
deepest sympathy is expressed for the families
and friends of the four unfortunate men, James A.
Dodson, John j. Martin, Benjamin Sprucebank
and Charles Watts, who lost their lives because of
defective trestle Watts died at the hospital in
Baltimore on Friday, the others having persisted
in the wreck. The body of Brakeman Sprucebank.
crushed and burned, was recovered OH Thursday
and sent to Baltimore.
Search was continued all Thursday night for the
remains of Conductor James A. Dodson. On Fri
day about noon fragments of charred human bones
were discovered near the north bank of the stream.
These were identified by his brothers DIR. r. D..
Dodson and Lorenzo J. Dodson. The former, a
dentist, of Delta, recognized the remains as those
of his brother from the artificial teeth in frag
ment of upper jaw bone, and also from ticket
punch, swtch-key and watch which were found
among the bones. The CHASTITY remains of the
| honest, faithful and popular man were forwarded
to his home in Delta where he left IL widow and
three children.
The wreck has been cleared away and the rail-
road company will rebuild the trestle at once In
the meantime passengers are obliged to cross the
gap on foot
States Attorney Duncan, of Baltimore county,
has instructed the county surveyor to make an eX-
animation of all the railway treStles i'll Baltimore
county to serve as guide to the action of the next
grand jury.
States Attorney J. Edwin Webster OF Hartford
county, has taken similar action. The next Grand
Jury will meet in Bel Air on the second Monday
in May.
Charles Watts, the fireman who was caught
under engine No. 3, died at the University Hospi-
tai, Friday morning. He was about 80 years OF
age and leaves young widow and five children by
his first wife.
Engineer Dodson and John Cox are recovering
from their bruises They at their homes in Bel
Air.
- Hawkins, fireman who had his arm and hip
broken, by jumping from his engine before it went
down is at the University Hospital. He will recover
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-04-24

Herring PIentiful-Shad Scarce.

Reported for The Egis.
HAVRE DE GRACE, April 22.-Now is the time
to get good herring, while the water is cool
and before they have been up the river and
spawned. They are on their way up in immense
numbers. Messrs. Osmond q Co. caught, early
ON last Friday morning, more than one thous-
and barrels in one haul-but very few shad.-
Shad are quoted this morning at $12 per hun
dred, herring at 20 cents per hundred.
George Mitchell, Jr., son of George Mitchell,
who tends the Battery light house, died, yester-
day, suddenly, after an illness of only few
hours, from grip, complicated with typho i'd.
He was young man of considerable promise
and only 10 years of age.
William E. Kenly, clerk in the pharmacy OF
Thomas Sadtler, is dangerously ill with the
grip and bilious trouble. His many friends are
much concerned for his recovery.
John Mahan, also has been very sick, but is
now on the road to recovery.
City Guardian Francis Farr arrested George
Morrison for being drunk on the streets. jus
tice Penning fined him 81 and costs.
All of our hotels will renew their licenses or
the first day of May. They are twelve in mum
Der. N. o. BODY.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-04-24

OBITUARY.-The youngest child of Mr.. John
c. Lay, of Perryman,. died on Monday, April
21st, and was buried in the Evangelical Luther
an Cemetery, near that place, on Wednesday.
The Rev. g. r. Wannemacher officated.
Mrs. America E. McComas, widow of the late
Capt. Harry Cough McComas, formerly of Har-
ford county, died at her home in San Francisco,
on March Oath, in the Goth year of her age. Mrs.
McComas was native of Shelbyvile, KY. Her
husband was nephew of the late Harry d.
Cough and an uncle of Mr. A. Preston Gilbert,
of Bel Air.
Mr.. William j. Price, a well-known citizen of
Abingdon district, died at his residence, on the
Mountain, on Wednesday night, in the S7th
year of his age. He leaves a widow, three sons
and two daughters. The sons are Charles Price,
of Baltimore, John B. and William Price, who
are at home. His daughters are Mrs. Sarah
Demoss, wife of VIM. T. Demoss, of Emmor-
ton, and Mrs. Elizabeth Swart. of Baltimore.
Mr.. Price was constable for 16years and after
wards a tax collector for eight years. He served
as County Comm issoner two terms and as a
Justice of the Peace for the last fourteen years.
In addition to his public duties he conducted a
store and tavern for many years. He was a
good citizen and for many years was influential
in the politics of his district.
The funeral will take place on Saturday, 25th
instant, at 10 A. NJ, from his late residence TO
the Mountain Church.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-04-24
Webster and Vicinity.

Reported for The Egis.
APRIL 2l.-Our farmers have made use of the
good weather to sow oats and prepare corr
ground. Mr.. W. s. Walker has 20 acres plow-
ed Mr. Thomas Miller has, on his grandfather'f
place, as fine field of wheat as there is around
here.
A party of midnight ramblers visited Mr. r
s. McKindless one night last week. They tried
to gain entrance through one of the windows,
but made so much noise that the occupants o.
the house were aroused and went to see what
was the matter. The intruders were betrayed
by the horse and cart they had with them.
SKY ROCKET.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-04-24

KILLED BY THE CARs.-Thomas Miller, aged
40 years, was killed by freight train, at Bel
camp station formerly McGaw's0 B. and o.
Railroad, last Friday morning, April 18th. Mr..
Miller, who was employed in repairing the
track, had been sent out 10 notify fagman to
return. He called to the man, who could not
hear him, and ran towards him, between the
double tracks. Without realizing the danger,
probably, he stepped upon the track, in front
of west: bound freight train, and was struck.
He was thrown from the track and had his right
leg broken, the back of his skull fractured and
internal injuries. The accident occurred at 1880
In the morning and he died at O'Clock the
same day. He leaves wife and five children,
at hh home near Belcamp.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-04-24

hartford WEATHER PROPHET KILLED.-Mr.
Geo. f. Wheeler, Sr.; of Towson, who, with Mr.
r. II. Bussey, of Texas, was up in Hartford
county on Tuesday, 14th inst, making survey
of some property of the late Judge James Nc.
Graw, as appraisers of the Orphans Court fol
Baltimore County, came across large and fai
ground hog while riding along country road
and he gave the animal his quietus with the bug
gy whip he was using. Now, the question is,
how will Hartford county determine the state Of
the weather in 1892 ?-TocsontoC,s Journal.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-04-24
Norrisyille Affairs.
Reported for The Egis.

APRIL 21.-The annual election of officers of
the NJ. P. o. s. at this place, was held on Sun
day, and resulted as follows: Superintendent,
D. Royston Strawbridge Assistant Superinten-
dent, j. Wiley Norris Secretary, William G.
Stitler; Assistant Secretary, Miss Lovisah Nc
Chung Treasurer, Solomon Bartenschlager
Librarian, A. Sherman Strawbridge.
Phe Board of Finance of the NJ P. Church,
having decided to hold strawberry festival
early in June for the benefit of the Church, have
appointed the following auxiliary committee
Mis-. J. r. Strawbridge, Miss Matte Reed, Mrs
Eva Campbell, Misses Susie Almony, Amanda
McClung, Bertha Stifler and Maggie c. Straw
bridge and Messrs. Benjamin T. W. McClung
and j. Wayson Duncan. CLAY.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-04-24

THE RICHARDS MURDER CAsE.-The excite
ment over the murder of Mrs. Lizzie j. Rich
ards, In Cecil county, has somewhat subsidized.
The evidence against DIR. Bran, who was ar
rested and is held in Elkton JAIL is stated to be
growing stronger. He is said to have been
seen in Perryville when he says he was in Balti-
more. Mr.. Richards, who was also shot by the
burglar, is recovering from his wounds. 1t is
believed that the murderer was actuated by re-
venge as we'll as by desire to rob Mr.. Richards.
States Attorney Evans seems determined 10
sift the matter thoroughly.