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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-05-18
Peculiarities of Ewes,

The human eye in perfect condition is
able to see objects separately that are only
one minute of arc apart. Put two objects
as for instance, two black circles on q
white ground-just one inch apart and
then place them at distance of about
2S6% feet. AS seen with the naked eye the
apparent space between the circles will be
a minute of arc. This space is plainly the
limit of detail visible to the unassisted hu-
man eye. Now, it might be supposed that
an insect, having compound eye, would
be able to see more detail than we can do
in other words, could separate small OBJ
jects closer together. AS matter of fact
owing to the small aperture of the lenses
composing the facets of the eye and the
spacing between the facets, insects see less
detail than we do DR.. G. tombstone Stoney
has calculated that dragon fly cannot see
separately two objects which are placed
less than one degree apart. In other words,
to such an insect two silver coins lying on
a table three inches apart and viewed from
a distance exceeding IA 1-S feet would ap-
pear as single object Bees and flies, ac-
cording to the same authority, are still
more limited in their ability to see the de-
tails of objects presented to their eyes. A
fly could only see the two silver coins above
described separately at a distance not ex-
ceeding about seven feet.-Youth's Com
DaniOn
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-05-18

There's something in this cigar
that makes me sick," said a pale little
boy to his sister. | know what it is,
responded the little girl; tits to-
hacknri'
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-05-18
Chow to Cure All skin Diseases"

Simply apply "Swayne's Ointment" No in
ternal medicine required. Cures letter, eczema,
face, hands and nose, etc, leaving the skin
clear, white and healthy. Its great healing and
curative powers are possessed by no other rem
edy.-Ask your druggist for Swayne's Oint-
ment.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-05-18
Bankers In Ancient Times.

That the banking profession is very
old one is demonstrated by the discovery
In Mesopotamia of stone plates covered
with Inscriptions. These plates were en-
graved with the stylus and afterward an
nealed to make their characters inefface-
able. Among the most valuable evidences
Of the life and customs Of the people OF
Babylon and Nineveh 700 years B. C.
were found veritable letters of credit, bills
of exchange, with and without warranty,
money obligations of all kinds, sight drafts
made payable to indorser or bearer. These
denote the existence at Babylon, 900 B. c.,
of bank which must have done consid-
cradle business and shows that it is not
only in our day that capital Is used to give
impetus and keep alive industrial pursuits.
ST Ionis POST Disnafch
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-05-18
DESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE.

The undersigned, as Attorney for the owner,
offers at Private Sale Farm, situated at En-
morton Postoffce, Hartford county, Nd, con-
tanning 1854 ACRES OF LAND, improved by
TWO TENANT HOUSES, a Steam Saw Mill,
with Boiler and Engine. complete, ard large
Canning House, with fixtures complete and
ready for operation. 1t has on it IL splendid
building site, from which commanding view
is had of Bush river and Chesapeake Bay. The
land is highly improved and productive. well
watered and fenced and very desirable. 1t has
on it quantity of excellent timber. Will be
sold very low and on easy terms.
FRANK E. GORRELL,
16mh3m Bel Air, Md.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-05-18

-Actor-'He can play drunken
parts better than any one in thepro-
fession. Manager-"Yes, but the
trouble is he is too fond of reharsing
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49,

1t is great day in a boys life
when he gets big enough so that for
the first time his mother doesn't cut
his hair.
Only the vulgarian scents her
pocket handkerchief. There is a dain-
tier WAY of being sweet
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-05-18
They Have stood the Test Of Years.

A good, reliable medicine for bilious disor-
ders, Indigestion and many of the ordinary all
ments is DIR. Richard Sappngton's Liver Pills.
Ask your nearest druggist or storekeeper for
them. TWENTY-FIVE cents a box.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-05-18

-"And do you ever invite your
poor relatives to visit your Eyes,
indeed! You see they are all too poor
to get here
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-05-18

Personal artif1ce Is at least as old as the
Roman empire, for speaking Of the artif-
cial beauty of coquette Martiol says:
"Gollu, you are buta composition of false
your boir was growing on the banks Of the
Rhine. At night when you lay aside your
silkAn robes you lay aside your teeth also.
Two thirds of your person are locked up
in boxes for the night. The eyebrows with
which you make such insinuating motions
are the work of your slaves. Thus no man
can say I love you, for you are not what
he loves, and no one loves what you are.
philadelphia Press.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-05-18
THE EGISAND INTELLIGENCER,
BEL AIR, ND, MAY ID, 1894.
NIGHTING Al Els.

Beautiful must be the mountains whence We
come,
And bright in the fruitful valleys the streams
whercfrom
Yc learn your song.
Where are those starry WOODS! Oh, might |
wander there.
Among the flowers which, in that heavenly
air,
Bloom the year long.
s'Nay, barren are those mountains and spent
the streams.
Our song is the voice of desire that haunts our
dreams
A throe of the heart,
Whose pinng visions dim forbidden hopes pro-
found.
No dying cadence nor long sigh can sound
For all our art.
alone aloud in the raptured ear of men
We pour our dark nocturnal secret, and then
As night is withdrawn
From these sweet springing meads and burst
ing boughs of May
Dream while the innumerable choir of day
Welcome the dawn"
Robert Bridges.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-05-18
BuckIen's Arnlca SaIve.

The best Salve in the World for Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter
Chapped Hands, Chilblains Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price %
cents per box. For sale by DIR. VIM S. Richard
son & Son, Druggists, Bel Air, Md.
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NATURAL FOOD.
Professor Manning Addresses CapitO

Professor Manning Addresses Capitol
Lodge, X. OF p, on the Subject.
Capitol Lodge No. 157, Knights of
Pythias, gave very enjoyable entertain
ment at the Castle Hall last evening. a
goodly number of Knights were present
with their wives and sweetharts. The
main feature of the occasion was an ad-
dress by Professor w. S. Manning, Fell
low of the Royal Botanic Society of Lon
don, Eng, on the subject of fruit as an
article of diet. The Professor handled
his theme in a manner that proved highly
interesting and instructive TO his listen
ers and although many Of his statements
and suggestions occasioned surprise, the
audience departed feeling that they had
gained considerable practical knowledge
by attending. Pasts Chancellor James b.
Giffen acted as Master OF Ceremonies,
while Master OF EXchequer Ellen Frank
lin otficiated with her usual grace as
general manager. At the conclusion of
the address Professor Manning answered
variety of questions which were sub
mitted by those present. Two large
tables were bounteously supplied with
the products of California orchards, which
were distributed to alleviate the pangs of
hunger.
This is but the first of a series of enter
tainments which Messrs. Thorp, Nor
ton and Franklin of Capitol Lodge have
inaugurated for the fall and winter sea-
son.
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A FAITHFUL GRAVEYARD WATCHER
His Wages at Fifty Cents a Week Duo
for Twenty Years

Ior Wenty ears.
Connected with the history of the old
Quaker graveyard on Fifth street above
Spruce Is the career of a man who some
day may have nice little bill againt the
owners of the cemetery.
Nearly every resident of the Fifth
Ward knows Florence Sullivan. For
twenty years he has presided over a book
stand on the east side of Fifth street. di-
rectly opposite the graveyard gate. Dur
ing the same period he has kept a watch
full eye on the property across the way,
and never while he has been there has
the never tiring small boy been allowed
10 desecrate the now grass-grown graves
in the cemetery.
1t was commonly understood that the
old gentleman is the custodian OF that
plot of ground, and the story of his vigil
is known to almost every one in the
neighborhood.
Under verbal agreement Mr.. Sullivan
is to receive fifty cents week for keep
ing the graves undisturbed. He has not
yet received cent, and will get 40 money
until the graveyard has been sold and
the purchase money turned into the So
ciety of Friends.
w hen the sale will take place is hard
to tell, for efforts to dispose OF the prop
erty have been made for years. In all
likelihood the faithful old watcher will
nave nlmSelt passed away by the time
the property has passed into other hands.
The old gentleman has grown to look
on the ground with feeling almost akin
to fatherly pride. and has made himself
familiar with the cemetery's history. He
said yesterday that it was used by the
Quakers during the Revolutionary war.
and that the bodies buried there were
those of men who, contrary to their
faith, had taken up arms. In his recol-
lection there had been only two burials
in the plot. Mr.. Sullivan is in no wise
worried about his bill. and is, in fact, un-
able to give any figures as to what is due
him. de has been assured that he will
be paid when the ground is sold, and
with this ne is satisfied.
BY some corporate ENHANCEMENT the
Friends have to get permission OF the
State To dispose of their property. A bill
permitting them TO sell was passed some
years ago but vetoed by Governor Beaver.
Since Alr. Pattison has been the Execu-
tive, however, he has given his approval
to similar measure, so nothing but a
purchaser is now necessary to make th @
sale and effect settlement with the
faithful old custodian.
At ttty cents week for twenty years
Mr.. Sullivan's bill would amount to
S520.-Ph Philadelphia Inquirer.
The record-union., 1894-09-27
HARPER'S WAR HISTORY.

Number Twenty-Five Now Ready for
Record-Union Subscribers.
Part Twenty-Five of Harper's War His
tory has arrived, and there are as yet to
come only four more, exclusive of ar in
dex, which the publishers are going to
issue. Those who have taken advantage
of the offer made by the RECORD UNION
speak in terms of highest praise OF the
great work, ana when the numbers are
complete they will have in their posses
sion history of the civil war, which, for
detail and correctness, has never been
eXcelled. The illustrations land there
are. many of them) are wood cuts by the
best Of engravers during the rebellion,
and they add very materially to the we'll
written accounts of marches and the bat
ties on land and water. All important
correspondence that passed between the
commanders of either side and higher
authorities is given, and it proves an in
teresting feature of the work. The parts
are sold at eight cents to subscribers of
the RECORD MON
The record-union., 1894-09-27
Her HynnotIc Enisnda.

Have you ever been hypnotized in a
dry goods store ?' asked a clever dame OF
a piazza coterie. II mean have you ever
been waited on by clerks who absolutely
forced you TO buy what you do not want /?
Let me tell you what happened to me the
other morning.
Il went into store to buy gown and
in a certain store one of these horrible
hynotic clerks fixed me with his
glittering eyes and positively controlled
my purchase. He mesmerized ne into
letting him cut Oft a gown pattern that
did not want; it did not suit me in
color, design or texture, yet there l
stood spellbound and allowed the scis-
sors to seal my doom. A cash boy was
then called to carry the purchase to a
lining counter On the way over there
L emerged from my hypnotized condi-
tion and had my revenge. What do you
think / did? | turned corner, scurried
through crowd of other victims, got
out at side door, and went about my
business. No one in the store knew
me, and have felt better ever since If
the hypnotic clerk had trouble with the
proprietor about that gown, so much the
better. 1t VIII teach him not to exercise
his mesmeric powers over helpless
women." n."-Post-Dispatch.
The record-union., 1894-09-27
Yesterdays Events on Eastern and
Coast Tracks.
WHEELMEN'S RACES OVER THE
BALTIMORE COURSE.
The Colt Harry Reed Captures the
Two-Year-Old Fordham stakes at
jerome Park-Rather Fast Work
at Columbus by PAGERS and Trot-
ters-Coast Events.
Special to the RncoRD-UN1ox.

Special to the REcoRD-UNIoN.
NEW YORK, Sept 26.-The attendance
at Jerome Park to-day was entirely in
keeping with the card. For the Ford
ham stakes for two-year-olds. at half a
mile, one was added and two scratched,
leaving five starters. Harry Reed was
the favorte, and won without exerting
himself. Three starters were in the
fourth race, with Sir Walter at 10 to 5.
The betting was confined to placing the
other two and Prince George was friend
less. He finished last, while Sir Walter
won as he pleased. Summary:
Six furlongs, Weinberg won, Halton
second, Blackhawk third. Time-1:571. J.
Mile and sixteenth, Red Stain won,
Victorious second. Time-0:52.
Fordham stakes, half mile, Harry
Reed won, Kaluta colt second, Annisette
third. Time-0:49.
Five furlongs, Lou Foster won, Sadina
second, Warlike third Time-l:034.
Mile and an eighth, Sir Walter won,
Diablo second, Prince George third. Time
-2:003.
Five furlongs, Lou Foster won, Sagi-
nav second, Warlike third. Time-l:021.
One mile, Leonawell won, ST. Michael
RACING IN ILLINOIS.
HARLEM, Sept. 26.-First race, seven
and half furlongs, Birds Eye won,
Dickey second, Claudius third. Time
1862.
Mile and twenty yards, Commission
won, James second, Fully third. Time
1:44.
Six furlongs, Neutral won, Ta-Ta Sec
ond, Miras third. Time-1:35.
tu
won, Lulu L. second, Eyanarus third.
Time-l:43.
Six furlongs, Libertine won, Geraldine
second. Gascon third. Time-l:144.
GOOD PACING AND TRoTTING.
COLUMBUS (O.), Sept. 26.-The races at
Columbus Driving Park were exciting,
despite the large felds of horses. The
weather was clear and the track fast. To-
morrow Alix, Flying Jib and Directly
will go to beat their records.
The 2:3O pace, purse $1,000 postponed
from yesterday, Cantab won in three
straight heats in 2:I5, 2:143. 2:l54. VOL
colt, Jr., Storm Clitfe, Jack, Winfield,
Bright Light and Dan r. also started.
The 2:22 trotting, purse $1,000, Colonel
2:l64, 2:lS4, 2:174.
AT CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 26.-Fine weather, a
fast track and 5000 spectators were the
features of to-day's racing.
One mile, Promenade won, Tasco sec
ond, John Berkeley third. Time-1:423.
Six furlongs, Fayette Belle won, Isa-
bella second, Bertha Cohen third. Time
lilo.
Mile and quarter Peytonia won, King
Charlie second, Greenwich third. Time
-2:091.
Seven furlongs, Sister May won, Clara
Beaur second, Charm third. Time-l:29t.
AT SAN JOSE.
SAN JOSE, Sept. 26.-Adelaide Simmons
won the unfinished 2:15 trot, She second,
Shylock third. Time-2:154.
The free-for-all pace, 3-year-olds,
Prince NuLwood won, Gertrude G.. sec
ond. Best time-2:22.
Pacing, 2:20 class, Belle won, Touchet
second, Our Boy third. Best time-2:l7.
The record-union., 1894-09-27
BADLY SQUEEZED.
Narrow Escape of a Driver on a Load
of Hay.

Narrow Escape of Driver on a Load
of Hay.
A man named William Porath met with
a severe accident at the stock yards on
the north levee, between Fourteenth and
Fifteenth streets, about 1:30 o'clock yes
terday afternoon, narrowly escaping with
his life
He was driving team attached to a
wagon loaded with hay, and attempted to
drive through a doorway in barn while
on top of the hay. There was not space
enough between the top of the load and
the top of the door frame, and before
Porath could get out of the way he was
severely squeezed iand then rolled off the
hay.
He was thought to have been fatally in
Jured, but on investigation it was found
that he was badly bruised on the lett side
and received large cash under his chin,
extending almost from ear to ear.
He was taken to the Railroad Hospital,
where his injuries were treated. After
his wounds were dressed he was taken to
the New William Tell House, where he is
staying.
Last night Porath was able to be about,
and he is congratulating himself that be
is able to tell what a narrow escape from
death he had
The record-union., 1894-09-27
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

J. r. Kennedy of Camptonvllle is at
the Capital Hotel.
c. w. Elkus and wife have returned
from their visit to San Francisco.
l.. +. Moulton, the Colusa farmer, came
down to the city yesterday and is at the
Capital Hotel.
Mr.. aud Mrs. a. G. Eastman of Walnut
Grove, Sacramento county, are soiourn-
ing at Lake Tahoe for few days.
Arrivals at the Capital Hotel yesterday:
]. r. Kennedy, Camptonville; G. Will
Jams and daughter. San Francisco; L. L.
Moulton, wife and child, Colusa; j. B.
Mckay, city; w. S. Seross, Rochester,
n. v; James w. Butler, Sacramento:
Sol. Runyon, Courtland; G. b. Wallen.
city; j. NJ. Glass, Pasadena: w. III.
Cooey, city.
Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel yes
day: w. L. Solomon, Mrs Voalker and
niece, Abe Goldschmidt, John Il. serve.
L. A. Saalfield, New York; w. II. Rob-
erts, New Jersey; a. Caro-, NJ. Z, Frank,
Jay, w. Adams, j. I. Mccarthy, 7. c.
Perry, Robert McElroy, VIM. Curlett,
Alex Curlett. Mrs. Newland. Z. NJ. Gra-
ham, S. Pattee, San Francisco.
The record-union., 1894-09-27
HOW SAVINGS GROW
"A Pretty Little story That VIII
Make You Get a Bankbook

"A ESSly LIICie story nat VIII
Make You Get a Bankbook.
This incident told in a ST. Louis news
paper, shows how small sum, deposited
where 1t VIII draw moderate rate of in
terest, will accumulate in the course OF
years. 1t ought to convey a lesson to
young persons who think their savings
! are too small to be worth investing.
Some years ago a man entered the
Boatman's Savings Bank on Second
street in st. Louis with somewhat diff
tident air, and look ked inGuiringly about
him, as one not quite positive of his
bearings. He scrutinized the building
closely, looked about the interior, and
presently found his way to the cashiers
desk.
There used to be bank here in the
old times" he said, ''called the Boat
mems, Saving Institution. suppose it
is dead long ago. This bank, of course,
has nothing to do with It,"
Its the same bank" replied the CASH
ier, 'only the name is little changed. :"
"AhW exclaimed the stranger, with
surprise well, when the old institu-
ton started, l was one of the first de-
positors, but put in only one hundred
dollars. L reckon, alter so many
ups and downs, that it must have been
wiped out long ago."
WHO are your" the cashier asked,
land what IS your name?"
"My name is Jefferies.''
Thomas Jefferies?" cried the cashier.
~ es, they called me Tom then.n
'Where have you been, MIR. Jefferies.
these long years, and why haven't you
written us?''
I'm Californy; and, of course, L
thought the 500 was a dead duck, and it's
only your sign that called me in now"
We'll, Mr.. Jefferes, if you have been
idle" said the cashier, taking down
and opening great folio, your one
hundred dollars has not. Here it is.
Your check on this bank TODAY is GOOD
for seven thousand eight hund red and
seventy-five dollars. You have only to
get some one to prove your identity, and
we will pay it over"
The record-union., 1894-09-27
THAT'S RIGHT.
A Timely Kick Against the Old-Tim'
Judges Stands.

breeder and Sportsman.l
The disputes between the Judges and
the public regarding the finishes in races
arise IN majority of cases from the fact
that the men on the ground, who claim
to be under the wire and those in the
stand who are on the opposite side of the
track and above the wire do not from
| their relative positions see alike The
1auIt IS not with the judges, but i'll the
| stand In which they are placed.
Let any observant person who has
visited the various race tracks in Cali
1ornla stand over the wire and look down
on the horses twenty feet below them,
see II they do not overlook one or more
| OF the horses in close finish. The num-
| Ders on the drivers arms are a great aid
Out when four horses are coming nose
and-noSe to the wire numbers are for
gotten and heads are then counted. In
such finishes there are always people on
| both sides of the wire and even under it
judges.
The judges stands as now used are old
lashloned, too large, and, worse than all,
loo nigh. The little judges stand at the
bay District track is model which
shouid be copied by every track builder
ana adopted by every association in the
State. There is no wire stretched across
tne track; only two upright iron rods
That are opposite each other; and the one
on the side OF the track on which the
timers stand is erected heavy, light
painted stripe brings the rod out in the
line OF vison more distinctly.
The judge who calls the first horse
stands on the lower step of small flight
OF stairs, the judge who calls the second
ana third horses stands on one above him
ana the third judge stands on one above
hlm. The clerk OF the course takes the
numbers as they are called, and in the
thousand races stunning, trotting and
paclng-at the Bay District track not a
nnlsh was ever questioned, so accurate is
the system of judging finishes. The
stand itself is small, just room for three
Judges to stand in, with small desk and
chalr for the clerk of the course. On the
ground floor is large room, which is the
welghlng-room. The bell is outside and
Is large enough to be heard all over the
course. The stand is erected on the same
side as the grand stand, with a small
PAIN looking timers stand, just large
enough for the three timers, opposite.
The record-union., 1894-09-27
TAKES 1T TO HEART.
A Yolo Hop Grower Whose Feelings
Have Been Injured.

A Yolo Hop Grower Whose Feelings
Have Been Injured.
In the report of the burning of hop
drying house few nights since, the re-
porter, in an attempt at righteousness,
used the expression that hop-house fires
were becoming monotonously frequent.
1t appears that a certain Yolo hop
grower, who also suffered by similar
fire few weeks ago, has taken the mat
ter to heart. Last night he was going
about the saloons here abusing the REC
ORD-UNIoN and charging it with inti-
mating that these frequent hop-house
fires were not accidental.
This paper is not in the habit of making
insinuations against persons, and if it
had cause to suspect that the Y oio man
had himself burned his hop-house, it
would have said so very plainly.
The term "monotonous'' had no such
application as this supersensitive indi-
vidual has seen ut to give it.
The record-union., 1894-09-27
THE AMADOR FAIR.
A Light Attendance and but Lit
Interest Shown.

A Light Attendance and but Little
Interest Shown.
lone, Sept. 25.-The eighth annual fair
opened here yesterday with light at
tendance. Notwithstanding that home
talent was to contest to-day, but little in
terest was shown.
The first event of the fair was half
mile and repeat for two-year-olds foaled
in Amador County. The entries were
Hattie II. and Sata w. Betting was slow.
with Sata w. slight favorite. In the
first heat the favorite gained the lead at
the start and passed under the wire more
than two lengths ahead. Time, O:53. The
time in the second heat was reduced to
0:5l, with Sata w. slightly in the lead.
The second event was a three-eightbs
running. with Quirt. Kathleen, Valladore
and Cyclone entered. Valladore took the
first heat in 0:343, and the second in O:36.