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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18
A DrendfnI CnntinrencH.

Your money, and quick, tool" said the
tall burglar.
For goodness sake, dom make so much
noise" Missed the unhappy householder as
he sat up in bed.
why not?''
you'll wake the baby"
The short burglar laughed brutally. He
had heard the old gag when he was a child
at his mothers knee.
''Wot if we do wake the baby" said the
tall burglar.
"If the baby cries." groaned the unhap-
py victim, lit will sour the temper of my
wife's pet dog, and then there'l be hades
10 pay"
With glance of deep commiscration, the
burglars softly stole away.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18
Boston Transcript.
The keystone state.

Pennsylvania is called the keystone
State. Two explanations have been given
of this name. According to the first, the
Declaration of Independence was trembling
In the balance, six colonies having voted
for and six against it. The vote of Penn
sylvania was cast in favor of the Declara-
ton, and thus majority was secured.
According to the other explanation, the
name was purely an accident. When the
Rock Creek bridge was constructed, near
Washington, the stones of the great arch
were inscribed with the names Of the
states, and when it was finished the dis
covery was made that the name of Penn
sylvania was on the keystone of the arch,
and thus was applied afterward to the
Sfuta
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18

The vanity of popular star is proven
bial, but Henry Irving is a grand excep-
ton to the general rule Whatever he may
think of his talents, the sin, if it be one,
of personal vanity cannot be laid at his
door. Not long ago he was supping with
Congenial crowd. He happened to glance
at a mirror opposite and said
However have succeeded in life with
that fuce is bigger mystery to me, my
friends, than it can possibly be to any enc
al
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18
Assessment Notice,

The undersigned. the Board of Control and
Review for Hartford County, Maryland, here
by give notice that they will meet on the sec
ond Tuesday OF September, 1856, the same
being the Stb day OF said month, in the Office of
the County Commissioners, in Bel Air at 81
O'Clock a. NJ, for the purpose of entering
upon and performing the duties required Of
them by law. A. II. STRASBAUGH
! ROSS SCARBOROUGH,
w. A. DURHAM,
The County Commissioners of Hartford County,
acting as Board of Control and Review. ;}t
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of
the Fifth Election District that the undersigned
Tax Collector will be at WESLEY MCDOON'S
Store, Dublin. every Tt ESDAY. and at JOHN
.. STEARNS' every SATURDAY, from 8
O'Clock A. NJ to , p. NJ. during September
October. November and December, 1906 for
the purpose of receiving State and county
taxes. A discount will he allowed on all
county taxes of 5 per cent. if paid in Septem-
Der, per cent III october, 3 per cent. III No
vember. . per cent. in December, 1896.
T.. COOK, Collector,
Eau Chenille. Md.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18

iIIf You are not feeling strong and healthy, try
Electric Bitters. fla Grippe" has left YOU
weak and weary, use Electric BitterS This rem
edy acts directly on Liver. Stomach and Kidneys
gently aiding those organs to perform their
functions. If you are afflicted with Sick Head
ache you will find speedy and permanent relief
by taking Electric Bitters. One trial will con-
vince you that this is the remedy YOU need
Large bottles only so cents at DR.. VIM. S. Rich
ardson & Sons Drug Store. Bel Air. Md.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18

! s.w The mortal laid bsnessh thssod.

II saw the mortal laid beneath thoeods
With earven cross above her breast.
I knew the immortal spirit WAS with God
A bright, pure soul had gained eternal rest
First OF q band of friends to pass away,
Her busy, useful life on earth is done.
Ended forever is our toilsome day,
For her the promised rest has now begun.
stood and heard the solemn accents fall,
az am the resurrection and the life"
God, whose great mercy watches over all,
Had ten my friend from out our earthly
strife.
We left her lying in her peaceful bed
Until the dawning of that last great day,
Trusting in one who long ago hath said
That he will wipe all bitter tears away.
Florence Peacock in Academy.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Schedule in Eject Sept. 1, 1896.
LEAVE BALTIMORE.

LEA Il bALIlMOhE.
For Chicago and Northwest, Camden Station,
Vestibuled Limited Express daily 8 A. M, Ex-
press 100 P. NJ.
Mt Royal Station, Express 6.43 P. NJ, daily
For Cincinnati, st. Louis and Louisville, Cam
den Station, Vestibule Limited Express daily
2.4O p. NJ, Express los P. NJ.
Mt. Royal Station. Vestibuled Limited, 2.26
p. NJ, Express 1880 P. VI. daily.
For PITTSBURGH and Cleveland, Camden Sta
ton, 8 A. NJ. and 7.30 z. NJ.
Mt. Royal Station, 7.39 P. n.
Deer Park, Mountain Lake Park and Oak
at Mountain Lake Park on Sunday.
Mt. Royal Station, daily 2.26, 6.43, 1880 P.
NJ.
For Berkeley Springs, Csmden Station, 400,
sos A. M, 2.4O P. NJ. daily, except Sunday
Special, IL 90 A. NJ. daily, and 100 P. NJ. Satur.
Mt. Royal Station, 2.26, except Sunday, 643
p. NJ. Saturday only.
For Washington, Camden Station. week days,
800 1SaS ZIP S az S noon xsq @n sss
1910, KID. so, x. 40, $50 (x3.45, As minutesy,
MILO, $40, x5.40, x6.O0. 6.1S. x7.O0. x7.3o,
day, x6.25, $50, S.35, x9.OO, x1O.3O, x11.00 A.
NJ, 12.OO NJ, 45 minutes), los, x24O (3.45,
As minutes) $40, 6.1S. x700, X7.30, 9.15,
1889, x11.05, 80 p. NJ.
Mt. Royal Station, week days, Cos, 1915 A.
NJ: 12.41, 2.26, 3.34, 5.31, 6.43, 7.39, 9.29,
1850 P. NJ. SUNDAYS, COS, 1915 A. NJ 2.26,
1884, 6.43, 9.29, 1880 p. 81.
For Annapolis, Camden Station, 7.20. S.35
A NJ; IL. 10 and 40 p. NJ. On Sunday, S35
AN. and $40 p. NJ.
For Frederick, Camden Station, 400, sos A.
NJ; 1.20, 4.30 and 5.25 p. NJ. On Sunday, 9.35
A. NJ. and 5.25 P. NJ.
For New Orleans, Memphis, Birmingham,
Chattanooga, Knoxville, Bristol and Roanoke
Camden Station, 9.39 p. NJ daily. Sleeping
cars. Baltimore to New Orleans, and Washing
Nit. Royal Station, 929 P. NJ For Luray.
Camden Station, 2.4O p. NJ. daily. Mt. Royal
Station, 226 2. NJ. daily.
For Lexington, Staunton and Joints in the
Virginia Valley, Camden Station, "A. 90, II 90
A. NJ. For Winchester, t4.3O p. NJ. Mixed
train for Harrisonburg, 400 A. NJ.
For HagerstoTn. Candea Station t4.oo'
For Mt. Airy and Way Stations. Camden Sta
ton. "a co. tS.05, sS.35 A. NJ 20, 30 stops
ut principal stations UnlyD 1928, $3.50. fl1.1O
For Ellicott CITY, Camden Station. 400,
n 90, 1905, 1895 A. NJ; II 90, 1880, t4.30.
IS 25, IS 80, *ll.1OP NJ.
For Curtis Bay, Camden Station, week days.
6.2s A. NJ. Leave Curtis Bay, week days, $40
p. NJ.
/ rains arrive from Chicago and the North
W st, daily, Camden Station, 1880 and 600 P.
NJ.
Mt Royal Station. 1856, COG p. NJ; from
PittsburV and Cleveland, Camden Station, 100
A. NJ; 600 =. NJ.
Mt Royal Station, SIT A. NJ; COG P:
from Cincinnati, st. Louis and the West, Cam
den Station, 7.55 A. NJ; l 80 p. NJ. daily.
Mt. Royal Station, SIT A. NJ; I.52 L. NJ.
Royal Blue Line for New York and
Philadelphia.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18

In an Irish daily there recently
appeared this advertisement; Want
ed, a gentleman to undertake the
sale of patent medicine; the advertis-
er guarantees that it will be profitable
to the nndertak erN
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18
TRAINS SOUTHWARK,

An additional train will leave Bel Air for
Cardiff and intermediate stations nj 10 a. NJ,
arriving at Cardiff at 1888 a. NJ. Train Will
leave Cardiff for Bel Air and intermediate sta
tons at 11.3o \. NJ, arriving at Bel Air at LILO
Pm.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Sunday trains leave Baltimore for Delta and
intermediate stations Mt $50 A. NJ. and 400
p. NJ, stopping at Bel Air at l A. NJ. and $50
P. NJ. They will leave Cardiff for Baltimore
and intermediate stations at $50 a. NJ. and
$50 P. NJ, stopping at Bel Air at 7-55 A. NJ
and 40 =. NJ. An additional train will leave
Bel Air for Baltimore and intermediate sta
tiuns at 8. 10 7. NJ. and baltimore for Bel Air
at {. 30 A. NJ, arriving at Bel Air at s p. NJ.
and Baltimore $50 =. NJ.
j. X. KLINEFELTER,G Gen. Pass. Agt.
w A MOORE, Gen'l Manager.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18
How to Cure AN SKIN pi,ease., u

Simply apply "Swayne's Ointment" Noin-
ternal medicine required. Cures letter, eczema,
itch, erysipelas, all unsightly eruptions on the
face, hands and nose, etc, leaving he skin
clear. white and healthy. Its great healing and
curative powers are possessed by no other rem
edy.-Ask your druggist Tor Swayne's Oint-
ment.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18

A Lady who was looking about in a brio
a-brac shop, with view to purchasing
something old, noticed quaint figure, the
bead and shoulders of which appeared
above the counter.
What Is that Japanese idol over there
WORTH" she inquired
The salesman replied in a subdued tone;
Worth about $500, 900, madam. It's tn.
proprietor ''-PicL Me Tin
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18

There has been a great falling off in the
use of shoe buttons. The manufacture was
formerly very profitable, but owing TO cut
ting of prices, the disuse of the button shoe
by men, and to some extent by women,
the profits have been lessened.-Shoe and
Leather Reporter
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18

SYMPToMs-Moisture; intense itching and
singing; most Mt night worse by scratching
If allowed to continue tumOrs FORM which
often bleed and ulcerate, becoming very sore
Swayne's Ointment stops the itching and bleed
ing, heals liberation, and in most cases re-
moves the tumors. AT druggists, or by mail
for so cents. DIR. Swayne & Son, Philadelp hia
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18

-"Ain't you almost boiled?" inquir-
ed a little girl of gentleman visiting
her father and mother. No little
one, can't say that l am. Why do
you ask, Polly;' "Oh, because |
heard mamma say that your wife al
way S keeps Won in hot water
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18
An independent Postmaster.

There Is one postmaster in Ohio who
does not fear this inspector. Recently an
old maid informed the postmaster general
that there was smoking in the postoffice at
-, o. She went straight to headquar-
tiers. The postmaster general notified In
spector in Charge Salmon to investigate,
and he did. He found that the postofficc
was in q grocery store. The postmaster was
the storekeeper, and in reply to the detect
i've said: Eyes, 1 smoke and my son
smokes. And let me tell you something.
Smoking is Il necessity with me and the
postotfice is not, so the sooner you take
your office away the better I'll like it. "
The Office paid about So year, and no.
body else would take it, so the postmaster
was informed that he might smoke all he
wanted to SO long as he did not blow it in
people's faces.-Postal Record.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18
Wanted

A good Steady Salesman to show line of
staple everyday goods Good salary TO a good
man. Send references, as the goods are sold
on time Address,
DRAWER B., Greensboro, N. G,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18

"To raise the hue and cry is an express
sion borrowed by the English from the old
Norman French law, which commanded
that when IL felony had been done the hue
and cry could be raised by any one having
knowledge of the crime, and every person
hearing this cry was Obliged to leave what
ever occupation he was engaged at and in
stantly join in pursuit of the ovildoer. The
expression is cleverly introduced into John
GilDiu
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18
Speedy BuIIets.

A locomotive working under high pres
sure moves Z train of cars with a velocity
of 90 or even 20 miles per hour under ia
vorable circumstances. While we are told
to consider this a wonderful rate of speed,
1t Is an OK team pace when compared with
the velocity of projectiles fired from the
modern great guns. Such missiles push
through the air with speed of !, 500
miles per hour.-St. Louis Republic.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18
Tho Lady's Name.

A New Orleans man who was fond
papa was telling his friends yesterday of
the hard time he had trying to teach his
youngster to say Mississippi" The word
seemed more than the little one could mas
ter. Finally the father hit on the plan OF
teaching the child the word by syllables
Now, say after me, said he to the boy,
"Mlssis''
''Missis, " said the infant phenomenon.
"Sippi."
''Sippi," echoed the boy.
''Now say the whole thing" command
cd the father
"Missis," began the child, and then he
thought awhile. Papa, said he, what
did you say the lady's name was."-New
Orleans Times Democrat
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS,
]. WILSON BROWNS POPULAR HOUSE
FURNISHING STORE,
126 AND 12S N. HOWARD ST., BALTIC. Md

The largest and best variety of House Ppr-
nishing Goods, Kitchen Utensils, Family Hayys-
ware, Crockery and Chinawure, Glass, Cutlery
Wooden, Tin and Japanned Wares in thS ef.E-
together with a most complete line of FaneT
Goods for Wedding and Anniversary Passer ts
l0rues furnished on application. Nm AMOS
II. Greenfield, formerly Ut Bel Air, .srnKaPeGt
WITH this house. and would be pleased TO see
his friends here. aaen
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18
Strength and Health

Choosing a wife is like unto stratagem
Of war, wherein man can err but once
Eir 2. Sidney.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18
whv IL IL that ona

10 ~ Anak On0
man is old and de.
crepid at IS, and
| an other hale and
Thearty at so1 The
accident Of birth has
something to do
with it. Some men
are born stronger
than others, but fire.
quently the strong
man becomes weak
and the weak man
strong. 1t depends
on the care he takes
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18

The Bible translated by the British
Tract society and circulated in eastern
Africa uses the word " Mooigniazimoongo"
wherever the word God" should appear
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18
ROYAL Blue Line for New York and
PhiladeInhia
All trains ILLUMINATED with Pintsch light
LEAVE CAMDEN STATION.

For New York. Boston and the East, week
days, $50. q. 10 Dining Carr 8 80 1850 Dining
Carr. A NJ; 1880, u As Dining Carr. $50, 90
Dining Carr 800 p. NJ. Il 10 night, Sleeping Car
attached. open for passengers 1000 P. NJ
Sundays, $50 Dining Carr, $50 Dining Carp
A. NJ, u.45 Dining Carr, $50 600 Dining Carr,
COOP NJ, u Is night, Sleeping Car attached,
open for passengers 1000 ?. NJ
For Atlantic City, 1850 A. NJ, 1880, 1.45
p. NJ Sundays. Las p. NJ.
For Cape May, week days, 1850 A d., 1880
M.
For Philadelphia, Newark, Wilmington and
Chester, week days, $50, $40 Dining Car,
stopping at Philadelphia onyD $50, 1850
stopping at Wilmington only, Dining Carr, A.
NJ. 1880, u. 45 Dining Car; stopping at fhl u
Is night. Sundays, $40 Dining Carr $50
Dining Carr A. NJ % di 4 Dining n G9rt, 800
For all stations on Phila. Div. week days
$50 A. NJ. 2.55, 5.15 t. NJ. Sundays 900 A.
NJ, 5.15 p. NJ
Leave Mt. Royal Station minutes later than
time shown at Camden Station.
+Except Sunday. SUNDAY only. "Daily.
Y EXPRESS train.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18
A Generous Cardinal.

The late Cardinal Bonaparte was n
grandson of Lucien Bonaparte. He was a
very charitable man. During one of his
illnesses Il servant came to him and said
that poor person ut the door begged for
aims. Give him what money you will
lind in my purse, said the cardinal.
There is no money. eminence. " The
silver spoons are all given away. We have
nothing left but pewter spools. well,
bring him in and give him u good meal. "
Hue and CRY.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18
Complacency.

Mrs Bigwad-It must be terribly en-
barrassing to be as poor as they are. They
never give anything to charity.
Mr.. Bigwad-But we don't either.
Mrs. Bigwad-WeD, they can't say<st
It is because wo haven't got 1t to give
VApiHi
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-09-18

Baggage called for and checked from hotels
and residences by Union Transfer Co. on or
ders left at Ticket Offices, N. w. Cor. Calvert
and Baltimore Sts., 230 s. Broadway or Cam
den Station.
W. M GREENE, Gen. Manager.
CHAs. Q. sCULL, Gen, Passenger Agent,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05
A MUSEM ENTS.

THE OTHER MANS WIFE" which
Will be presented at the Academy of
Music on next Monday night promises
to be mirth provoker OF the FIRST class.
The very name implies that and the pic
torial posters seen on the walls and in
the shop windows are n silent corrobora-
ton. Bert Coote is undoubtedly one
of the funniest comedians on the stage.
There is something infectious about his
absurd cackling laugh. with its accom-
panying grimace and gesture. All those
who saw him in the New Boy will re-
member his delightful characterization
OF that engaging youth. Associated
with Mr. Coote Is Nick Long, n we'll
known California comedian and stage
director. who is said To be IL valuable
help-mate to Mr.. CUote. Preceding the
comedy Mr.. Long will appear in the
charming one act play written by James
y. Hetne, entitled ~ Soldier of France"
The story deals with an old French sol
der who fought under Napoleon l.. win
ming the cross of the Legion of Hon
or There are some clever people i'm the
company, notably Julie Kingsley, Ida
lene Cotton, Lillian Dix. Carrie Med
ford. Harry G. Stanley. KRAFT Walton
and Wallace Ilcnde' son. The sale of
reserved seats will begin this morn
ing. Prices: 25c. j0c.. Zoe, ana $l.0O
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05
Y. ". q. 4. Notes.

Mr.. George y. Hodges. educational
secretary for the International Commit
tee. Will be in Norfolk on the 18th and
18th instant with an exhibit of educa-
tional work which will be displayed at
the association building for public in
speciion. Much interest Is being mani
Tested in the proposed educational work
in this city and the committee having IL
IN charge expect to be successful in
making this one of the most useful de-
partmen.s OF association work II is
probable that members reception will
be held on Tuesday, the 18TH when the
exhibit can be seen by the members
and others. The Star Course Commit
tee reserved twenty-five of the four
hundred seats for those of the regular
subscribers and others who were out
OF the city when the canvass was made.
me list Will probably be closed Septcm-
Der 18th. this being the date fixed for
issuing the tickets. The committee does
not want to shut out any subscriber.
Dut the plan OF no. selling any admission
ticket has been adopted, and II Is expect
cd that II Will be rigidly adhered to-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-09-05
Town OF SUFFOLK

the CAPTURE and detective acumen dis
plaved. the catch was partly luck. Soon
after the Interview with Duke Branch
saw the boy on street car going to-
wards the depot. When his fare was
paid Nichols showed IL wad of, money.
He acted suspiciously, and appeared
uneasy at the proximity OF the officer.
When arrested he cndeavorcd TO i'm
nrove the situation by lying. But he
talked too much,
The outcome was that his home on
south street was searched and the.
money found in his thrunk. added to
that on his person. made S600-s40 I'm
check for $50, drawn by Rev. III. II.
Butler. He claimed that he did not
steal the cash himself. but watched
while a boy named Jim went through
the safe. But no one believes that he
had an accomplish.
Branch saws that OF all the criminals
he ever arrested Nichols is the shrewd-
est and the biggest liar. The robbery OF
n safe under the conditions mentioned
was a bold piece OF work, and his mr.
rest after he had safely escaped was
where his luck turned. II he had stay-
cd In Norfolk 1t would have been differ
emit
How long Nichols has been pursuing
his burglarious calling is problematicaI
In MS trunk were found more and better
clothes than owned by any boy of his
age In Suffolk. Some of the new clothes
We're stu tagged. Constable Branch
took n lot of them to Portsmouth to-
night for Identification by merchant
In that city. Mayor Brewer will give
Nichols hearing tomorrow.
LEGAL CONSULTATION ROOM
Mr.. S. p. Vandersice. a popular young
attorney. Is having II consultation room
handsomely furnished. T.. W. Graham.
ESQ. is doing the papcring The CON
Suitation room ad1oins Mr. Wander
slices shoe store. In addition to being
. local baseball magnate Manager Van
derslice Is lawyer of no mean ability
Then Suffolk is one of the finest fields
in Virginia for lawyers. All are kept
busy.
HORSE SUICIDES.-James s.
Davis. of Isle of Wight county. went to
church one night recently When he re-
turned he found that one of his horses
had committed suicide A rope. which
had been tied around the animals neck
did the work. The reason for the rash
deed is not known.
OLD CITIZEN GONE-Mr. Stith
Bishop. well-liked and venerable citi-
zen of Southampton county, died the
other dav at his home near Handsome.
III was IS years of age
Rev. j. T.. Love has returned from a
months stay at Chase City, Va, and
other points. He will fiji his pulpit at
the Baptist Church next Sunday
The Democrats of Isle of Wight coun-
" VIII meet at the Courthouse next
Monday for the purpose of choosing
fifteen delegates to the Port Norfolk
Congressional Convention. Col. c. +.
Dav. county chairman, will call the
meeting to order.