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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-08-19
4 GO-AHE.fD STORT.

A native was Dragging about the
speed of English railroads to n
Yankee traveller seated at his side,
III one of the carriages of fast train
in England. The engine bell was
rung as the train neared station.
1t suggested to the American an OPP
portunity of taking down. his com
panion a peg or more.
What's that noise?n inpocently in
CURED the Yankee.
I'VE are approaching aIown," said
the Englishman. "They ave to com
mence ringing about ten miles
before they get to a station, or heIse
the train would run by it before the
bell could be card. Isn't it wonder
full? They 'aven't invented bells in
America yet, | surpose!n
why, yes" replied the Yankee,
I'VE have got bells, but can't use 'em
on our railroads. We run so tarnal
fast, the train always keeps ahead of
the sound. No use wkatever-the
sound never gets into village, until
after the train gets BY"
"lndeed.n exclaimed the English
man.
Fact" said the Yankee. "Had to
give up bells-then tried steam
whistles wouldn't answer nuther |
was on board of locomotive when
the whistle was tried. We were going
at tremendous rate. Hurricanes
were nowhar. Had to hold my hair
on. We saw a two horse wagon eros
sing the track about five miles ahead,
and the engineer let the whistle on.
1t screamed awfully, but it warn't no
use. Next thing | knew | was pick
ing myself out of a pond, by the road
side, amid the fragments of the loco
motive, dead horses, broken wagon,
and dead engineer lying beside me.
Just then the sound of the whistle
came along, mixed up with some
frightful language l had heard the
engineer use when he first saw the
horses. Poor fellow, he was dead be-
fore his voice got to him. After that
we tried lights supposing these would
travel faster than sound. We got
lights so powerful that the chickens
woke up along the road, when we
came along in the night, supposing it
was morning. But the locomotive
kept ahead of it still, and was in dark
ness with the light close behind. The
inhabitants petitioned against it
they couldn't sleep we'll with so much
light in the night time. Finally we
had to station electric telegraph when
the train was in sight; and l have
heard that some of the fast trains
beat the lightning fifteen minutes
every forty miles-but | can't say
that's true-the rest | know is so'
The Englishman expressed a deter
mination never to travel in America,
and remained dumb with astonish-
ment.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-08-19
THE GIRL AND HER BROTHER

Gain your brothers confidence, my
dear girl. else you will have no influ-
ence over him. Force Yourself to be
interested in whatever he tells you.
Let no escort be as charming to YOU
as he is. Make him find pleasure IN
the same society that you do, and if
for some reason he finds it tiresome,
then arrange to go in another set, but
always a good one, which lie will APP
preciate and in which he will be ap-
preciated. If you have any accom-
plishment, urge your brother to be 81
student with you. If you are good
pianist never refuse to play the tune
he likes, and if you can induce him to
take up the violin or mandolin, or
even the banjo, so much the better,
for then you two may be companions
in melody as in life. Never forget
how much man, and especially a
young man. likes to be remembered.
The tiny token on his birthday, the
remembrance on the holiday, the
little letter of congratulation sent
when he has succeeded either in his
studies or in the business world
none of the small pleasurers of life
are wasted on a brother. A brother
is very often the reproduction Of his
sister. 1t is as if he were a mirror into
which when the sister looked she
found reflected all her faults and most
of her virtues.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-08-19
TERMS.-sIOO A Year IN advance
2actiral.
OCE rs.


Behold. shadOwy army marches with us
bY day we hear the trdmpng of their feet;
bN niEht we see their special campti:es flicker
i1lm- rlnged with pHllid faces. strong and sweet
lob;
From manglcd fields long healed 10y sun aud
snow:
Who died for love OF freedom long ago.
No other war would wake them from their
slumhFr.
No other call unseal their dreaming ears;
No other cause could make their still hearts
quicken,
Who held Ged's peace so many silent years.
But since the war we wage today is hOly
Since not selfish triumph shall be won
There fight tor Nc, amid host of heroes
The souls of Lincoln and OF Washin gton,
On every hill blue beacon lights burn sea5yard
BY dead hands lit, by fadeless glory fed
They rise, they risC-that great encountered
army,
In row on row their glimmering tents are
spread.
From Saratogas heights they hasten down
From Charleston's crimson furrow answer
rings;
At midnight on the lakes range Perry's sea-
In ghosty fleets that challenge Queens and
Kings
Thy sky, Columbia, is ricn with portents,
Thy bow of promise arches not in vain
Poor, blackened isles. Poor tarniSh'd gem of
ocean!
Thy task to cleanse it from its bloody stain.
From silent, shOreless seas ride phantom YES
sells
Meath viewless flags. thy gallant ships be-
side;
For, since the war we wage today is holy,
They fight for us who once for freedom died.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-08-19
VOL. XLIU---NO 80

above all, he was tender to the child
rem OF the poor. The dearest wish of
the merchant was granted for he lived
to see Lily grown to womanbood, and
to give her hand at the altar to one
whom her heart had chosen, and who
proved himself worthy OF the pre-
cious gift.
The rich mans beautiful grand
child might have sought a more am
bilious marriage; but her grandfather
said that Lily Bell would have wealth
enough for both. He had learned
from the sad past not to seek to divide
the hearts that love has drawn TO-
gether.
When her grandfather died Lily
was his last earthly thought He held
her dear hand IN his till death had
loosed his hold for life, and Lily's fair
face was the last OH which he closed
his fading eyes.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-08-19
JOHN A. YOUNG,
PRACTICAL
Matchmaker and ODicial

twenty-five years as a watch repairer, 3
years apprentice. one year under instructions
3lk years a foreman and the balance of my
time in business for myself, during a Il this time
l have made study of optics, fitting Spec
tacles and Eye Glasses properly, as they should
be fitted.
The lenses are ground to their proper axis
and are fitted and adjusted by myself in Spec
taGles and Eye Glasses of Gold, Silver, Nickel,
Steel, Rubber or Eylonite frames, and am re-
sponalble myself for all mistakes.
In fitting Lenses to the eye my speciality is in
Myopia, Hyperopia, Presbyopia and Astigma-
tism, which are near-sighted, far-sighted, old
sighted and poor sighted. Nearly all cases of
astigmatism cen" in children, causing pain in
the Z, rubbing of the eyelds, pain above the
eyebrow edaChe, letters running together,
sc. Ihave complete set of instruments and
test cards which use to correct the sight in the
young as well as in the old g middle-aged.
E-I refer to DIR. VIM. S. Richardson, Dr. E.
Hall Richardson, DR.. w. B. Munnikhuysen and
DR.. ]. Ward Scott.
JOHN A. YOUNG,
16mh Main Street. Bel Air. Nd.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-08-19

Thu Rev. ". J.. IostDcy, of Stockbridge,
Gu-. while Attending lu his pastoral duties At
hi'cHw"cd. that r.ul., was attacked 10y cholera
Iaurius. Il says by chance happened 10
/ yet uulG OF u bottle of ChUubCrlain's Cole,
Cholera and DirThuCI Remedy. and think il
was the means of saving my life. IL relieved
me at once For sale by John 5. Richardson,
Jr., Druggist, Bel Air, Md.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-08-19

"ANTED-TRUSTWO AND ACTIVE
w gentlemen or ladies to travel for respou-
sihle established house III Maryland. Monthly
sos 90 and expenses Position steady. Refer
ence Enclose self-addressed stamped enve-
lope. The Dominion Company, Dept. r. Chi
cago. 1ano
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-20

pete with the subsidized beet-sugar But that
would be contrary to the principles Of that Cob
densm which Is the fetch Of British political
economy. The other Is the imposition OF a
tariff on all bounty-aided sugar equal TO the
amount Of the bounty. But that Is equally OBJ
jectlonabe on the same ground. OF course. 1t
would be fine solution of the problem for
Great Britain to persuade the Continental coun-
tries TO stop paying bounties on their sugar.
But as yet her most earnest efforts to that end
have met with no success Little Belgium, in
deed is said to be considering the matter, but
there is no indication that Germany and France
are so inclined The trouble is that Great Brit
ain has no means OF either persuadng or CO.
ercing them She has nothing to offer them in
the way Of reciprocity, and she Is unable to
menace them with hostile tariffs. BY her adop-
ton Of Cobdenism she has utterly deprived her
self Of all such powers. In such circumstances.
to compete with rivals who use such powers Is
indeed to make bricks without straw.
The suggestion was made some time ago that
the colonies should turn to the United States
for the market which Great Britain could no
longer afford them. At present the sugar tariff
excludes them from 1t. but It was hoped some
reciprocity arrangement could be made that
to the edifying spectacle of a great empire bid
ding its colonies seek from aliens the aid It
could not itself afford them, and Of State
urging Its colonies to adopt a system which 1t
regards and denounces as unsound. dishonest
and rulnous! Apparently that was too much
for Mr. Chamberlain 10 stomach. for he now
makes no reference to reciprocity with this
country. What he proposes to give the colo
MES Is a dole an aims. to enable them TO live
until the Continental bounties are abolished; or
until they can change their industry from sugar
growing to something else that will not have to
compete with bountes, and will therefore have
a chance OF paying; or. in the words or the
lamented Micawber. until something turns up.
That is the best that can be done for them in
this full MONDAY Of the CObdenic gospel.
Truly. 1t Is deplorable state OF affairs. But
Mr. Chamberlain Is not to be blamed for it. He
has done his best to make bricks. 1t is not his
fault that Cobdcnsm has deprived him Of the
necessary straw.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-20
PERSONAL.

II "a not generally known that ex-senator Tabor.
who his just been appointed postmaster OF Denver
the Denver Postofiice stands.
Henry Charles Fischer is about to resign the
Controllership OF the Central Telegraph Office, in
London. which no has occupied ever since the te!e-
graphs were taken over by the State. He IS a
German by BIRTH but has lived In London for forty
years.
The Rev. DR.. Bevan, who pastor OF the
Brick Church In this city some years ago, but VINO
IS now In Australia. has caused some commotion
in that country by his vigorous denunca,on OF the
ritualistc tendencies in the. Presbyterian Church
Of Scotland. He thunders forth the charge that
dotallsm and handing the robust thought, and
spiritual freedom Of the people into the hands or
an antiquated Priesthood
in Hamburg the birthplace # Brahms, the COM
poser who died last April committee has been
formed to build monument to his MEMORY y;o II II
assist in carrying out the project
DR.. Watson saws that when he recently trav-
cling in Scotland in the same carriage said:
IF you will stand up with me the window |
Will show you something; you will only get a
glimpse suddenly and for instant" They stood
up and waited Soon little smoke came into view.
That's Krriemur." said the man. ard sat down
with smile OF ineYable competency After a
was L.
Truman II Handy, the banker OF Cleveland who
has Just celebrated his niney-frst birthday loaned
900 70 John D. Rockefeller when the latter started
In business.
The absence In Mexico Of Governor Atkinson OF
Georgia has caused the question to be raised
whether. under the law the President Of the State
Senate Is not the Acting Governor.
NJ. de Wollant. Charge d'Anaires at the Russian
Legation, is a scientist and the author Of several
scientific works. He is degree of two Euro
pean universities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-20
4 REFORM BILL WITH A JOKER"

Almost as many statesmen contend FOR the
honor OF its authorship as there were cities
anxious TO be known as Homer's birthplace. 1t
is Mr.. Ouigg's bill, II is John Sabine Smiths
bill. il IS Senator Ford's bill; doubtless It is
Mr. Platts bill The only thing certain Is that
II is the machine bin. and IS designed to take
The wind out OF the sails Of the snivelling Mug
wumps who have been making fuss about
corrupt primaries and padded rolls and de-
manding that the honesty Of party proceedings
should be guaranteed by law. Now, Mt Qulgg
and his associates perfectly well know that
the rank and file Of the party are only poor
sheep who cannot hope TO exercise real po-
utIcal power and that instead Of whining about
being bossed they ought TO be thankful that
somebody of intelligence should be willing to
undertake 10 boss them. Nevertheless they
also understand-after they have been beaten
out OF their boots by the refusal Of the rank
and file to receive their orders In a properly
thankful spirt--that the best way 10 humor the
crowd is 10 pretend to give them what they
want If the scheme can be so cleverly worked
as to make tossing easier while ostensbly abol-
ishlng IT, 50 much the better. That Is an old
trick Of politicians in wandering to the better
element" especially familiar In. the law giving
Independents the right 10 make nominations
for OlfCl0l DAIlOl, anu really IL
possIble for them 10 do any such thing in many
divisions Of the State. 1t would be a great
thing for Mr. Plat If he could beat the re-
formers al their own game and while giving
them the now laws they ask so juggle with
them as TO deprive the Independents Of what
little standing they now have In the party.
All persons interested in primary reform will
be wise therefore. TO look for "jokers' in the
g-SmithFord Plat bill just introduced at
Albany. The National conference on primary
reform which opens to-day in this city should
examine 1t critically, not Of necessity to learn
statesmanllke method OF dealing with the
problem but TO discover what sharp practice
the macbnsts have In view which must be
guarded against in any proper measure for pri-
mary control The most apparent defect OF the
bill introduced by Senator Ford is its careful
failure TO correct the abuse Of unjust judgment
concerning regularity by the party authorities
which has hitherto made all efforts al reform
within the party abOrtive. The bill allows an
appeal TO TIE courts In minor matters, but re
serves to the party machine exclusive juris-
diction in judging between rival organizations.
both Of which may have observed the letter Of
the law in all primary procedure
Thus In this city the organization of the
Committee Of Fifty-three might enroll three
fourths Of he Republican voters. while the old
machine. which exists today In defiance of IT'S
own constitution, might have only n few ad-
herents but If Mr.. Plat desires he can recog-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-20

nize It through his State Committee year after
year. and have its candidates put upon the off,
cial ballot as Republicans. while the candidates
Of the other body could get on only as indepen-
dents. One of the chief complaints against the
party machine has been that even If the voters
did carry a convention there was no power
which could compel the machine to leave tnem
in possession of the victory. The Court or Ap-
peals has decided that the machine Is not re-
sponsible TO the State, and Justice Hickman
holds that ii Is not responsible TO IT'S members.
1t is of no use to put primaries under rules and
even enforce those rules by the courts II the
bosses can still run rival primaries of their
own and recognize them. but this Quigg-tord
bill allows just that in providing that II IN any
city or county two or more bodies exist claim
'ing regularity as the general committee CT
"a party that committee shall be recognized
"as regular for the purpose of this act which
was so recognized by the last preceding state
Convention of such party That clause IS
new lease of life to the machine
There are other sections OF this measure
which appear equally open TO SUSPICION 10
Judge from the abstracts published. Appar-
emily a little iugglery will secure the adjourn
mont of primaries TO suit machine convenience
and Tammanv. or for that matter the Repub-
lican party. If the boss cares to adopt That piah
Is permitted to keep tie old open primary Sys-
tenn with its tremendous opportunities lor
fraud No bill with such loopholes VIII De sat
isfactory TO the honest advocates or primary
reform. and it is not possible that they can De
fooled much longer with legislative gold bricks'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-20
HAWAII THE NEXT STEP
THOSE WHO FAVOR ITS ANNEXATION yvr /,
GO on THE HONORABLE ROLL OF TIL,
Ritz DEpc oL, TUE NArIo>,

inooE WHO FAVOR IT'S ANNEXATION VII,
GO on THE HONORABLE ROLL OF III,
BUILDERS or THE NATION.
To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: While the treaty for the pu-ch,..
Russian America was still pending In the e.
ate. in 1861 d Western Senator, who wa, :.
ported to be opposed to the treaty, called AZ ~
room In the Department OF State On nv :.
verting TO the fact he said: Yes / see ,h.,,
am reckoned among the opponents And "a.
think II n serious objection, that the terrific.
to be acquired is one lying detached and A.
tant, and only to be reached by sea- or BY ,,..
ersing foreign soil"
Nevertheless. he went on 70 say that he h,a
also been studying the subject in some q, ..
broader aspects He had been looking oy.,
the record OF the Louisiana Purchase. and ..
Florida cesson. and the Gadsden Purchase a..
the California acquisition. He had found ,h.,
the men taking part in those TRANSACTIONS h,a
all received more or less credit FOR II. Blu. vb,,
had become Of the men who opposed them,
None had come 10 glory on that accom-, -,
several had come TO grief. No historian ma,
toned them with praise. Even their biogrsub.,,
seemed 10 find IT necessary 10 excuse or a.,
plain their course. And So" he added WITH .
laugh Il perceive 1t IL a good deal safer >.
take a hand in bringing territory into IA.
Union than it is 10 take a hand In tryinv -
keep any out"
Time has shown that my Senatorial ,r,,.
was right In his reasoning There IL roll =,
honor on which are inscribed the names 0, N,
builders Of the Nation, from 1916 TO 1895 Eysry
State points WITH pride to some names tina,
arr linked with its entry into the Union. B,
those who tried to stop that entrance have r..
ceived neither honor nor thanks
The Hawaiian annexation is no Isolated 4,
exceptional case, as its opponents would have y,
believe It Is a part OF that gradual expansion
Of the Republic which has been going on FOR,
century, and will 60 on for a century to com,
Doubtless there are opponents of It who ar,
both honest and sincere, and who believe they
are rendering the country a service in resls,lr,
annexation But they are probably on the verg.
Of the greatest mistake in their lives. II they
succeed in defeating the treaty. they will b.
blamed for having thrown priceless possession
into the hands Of foreign and perhaps IN.
friendly Power II the treaty goes through n
spite Of them, they will be looked upon as men
who tried and failed n bar the march Of Ma.
tonal progress.
The people Of the United States have an IN.
stinctive pride In the growing greatness OF their
Republic They will give due appreciation to
those who aid IT, They will give neither honor
nor thanks to any for trying to stop it
FREDERICK ". SEWARD
Montrose-on the Hudson. Jan. 10. 1898
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-20
DINNER or THE CLASS or '&.
COLUMBIA GRADUATES HAVE A REUNION
PURSUITS WHICH THE MEMBERS
HAVE FOLLOWED

The Columbia College Class OF IS gave rs d~
cennial dinner at the Hotel Savoy last night ITO
fessor c. II. Young, OF Columbia University pre-
sicirg Covers were laid for thirty Among TIE
guests were Dean Van Amrnge and professor
Mayo Smith and Z. D. Perry. or Columbia In''e'
sity. H. B. Ely. IS, acted as POSTMASTER az.
there were brief talks wiki "reminiscences OF coles
DAYS Dy Professor Humphreys. OF Princeton IN.
versitv. and Dean Prince, OF the University o.
New-York both members OF the class OF 81.
DR.. b. D. Woodward read statistics which sno"sa
that the class originally had membership Pc e.
seventV-for Of which sixty eight are SUI! Asiss
6ftv-f,vo hsing In New-York IN the imneoiSes
Vicinity Of the city Twenty of the original nuS X.
received The degree OF ". A. eighteen entetse 80
ieSei nrofesson ten are professors in the vallo.'
sciences six are physicians. one entered me pus r..
one became 4 banker. tHo are brokers tntee -.
arohtects three are prominent IN real es1ate s..
cles one chose the field Of journalism ana tae .s,
are In mercantile pursuits. Those az the ,ssrs
VII have entered the married state are blessed wa
forty-rwo cables tWentyfoGr Of whom are '''S
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AmnacmfnI6.

>N>NN~>~N~NN~
ACADEMY OF MUSIc-S:l5-The White Heather
AMERICAN THEATRE-Si5-Lily OF Killarney.
BIJoU Misunderstanding Swell Miss f1tzwen'
BROADWAY THEATRE-S:l5-1he highwaymAh'
rASINO-s:lo-The Telephone Girl.
DALY'S NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wives OF Windsot
0DEN MISl.E--Wax Works. Grand Concerts ana C'ne-
Uatograrh
-MPIRE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Conquerors
rIFTH AVENUE THEATRE-S:20-- shove Acres.
GARDEN THEATRf,-S: 1.-THE Royal Box
NARRICK THEATRE-S20-The Little Minister.
GRAND OPERA EOJSE-S-A Ward Of France
HARLEM OPERA HOJSE -S:i5-Richare III. 49,,
HERALD SQUARE THEATRE-s:l5-The French Maid'
HOYIrr THEATRE-S:3o-A New-Yorker.
fRy1NG PLACE Observation-Disclosures Dudes.
KNICKERBOCKER THEATRE-sS0-Cou NaesNa-
ROSTER & RlAT,S-S-Cfarmon-Na Vaudeville. -
IYCEUM NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Princess and the But
-.
SpNrtsnen's Exhibition.
MANHATTAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Ballet Girl
MET ROPOlITAN OPERA HOUSE-S;i5--Concert
PASTOR'S-fe.3O 70 IL r. m.-NaudevNe. go,
PLEASURE PAI.ACE--l:30 to II ?. m.--Naudevhie
PEOCTOR'Sa a N. 10 II p. m.-Naudevilie-
FAN Z JACKS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
NALLACK'S THEATRE-SI5-The Girl from Paris
t4TH STREET THEATRE--s:l5-An Irish Gentleman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-20
BRICKS WITHOUT STRAW.

Mr. Chamberlain is in an unfortunate plight.
He is called upon TO deal with the distress and
impendng ruin Of the West India colonies and
yet the means Of effectually doing are with
held from him. He is asked TO make bricks
the task with lndomitable courage, and with a
fertility OF personal resource surprising that,
perhaps. Of any other British statesman OF his
time But his proposals are greeted with dis
approval by his own party friends and with
bitter hostility by the Opposition. and with
commentator by no considerable body Per
haps he will persevere with them He is man
of pertlnacious resolution. But there IS little
hope that they will. If executed prove more
than temporary stopgap, and there is fear
that they will leave the last state of the colonies
worse than the first. They provide for the Civ
Ing OF a State dole. That implies pauperism.
And pauperism Is the most hopeless brand that
can he put upon individual or community
The simple facts are these: The West India
colonies have been devoted almost exclusively
10 the canesugar trade. They once enjoyed
great prosperity therein But various Govern.
ments Of Continental Europe have taken 10 pay
Ing large export bounties beet-sugar, and
have thus enabled those countries to sell that
sugar in the British market for far less than
canc-sugar from the colonies can proitaby be
sold for SO the colonies find their market
closed against them and are consequently on
the verge Of utter ruin. Two methods of re-.
lieving them have been suggested One is for
the British Government 10 pay bounty on
their canesugar which viii enable 1t to com