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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-08-24
Mr.. MUSKRAT AT DINNER.
He Eats His Succulent Rush Exactly
as N Boy Eats His Banana.

as n Boy Eats His Banana.
If you know where there is a colony of
muskrats-and if you don't know you
can easily find out; any farmer or hunter
will show you their village of grass
houses by the river-you can have no end
of enjoyment by going there at twilight
and calling them out. Squeak like
mouse, only louder, and if there is
pointed nose in sight making great let
ter V in the water it turns instantly to-
ward you. And if the place is all still
you have only to hide and squeak a few
times, when two or three muSkratS will
come out to see what the matter is or
what young muskrat has got into trouble.
If you go often and watch, you may
see good many curious thlngs-see
''musuuash" that's his Indian name) dig
:ying canal or building his house or cut
ting wood or catching trout or cracking
4 fresh water clam or rolling ducks
egg along on the waters edge so as not
to break it, to his little ones in the den
far below. And if you like bananas you
may sometimes smack your lips at seeing
him eat his banana in his own way. This
is how he does it:
First be goes to the rushes and, diving
down, bites off the biggest one close to
the bottom, so as to have tine soft, white
part that grows under water. Then he
lows it to his favorite eating place. This
is sometimes the top of bog. sometimes
q fiat rock on the shore, sometimes
stranded log, but wherever it is he likes
to eat in that one place and always goes
there when he is not too far away or too
hungry to wait.
Crawling out to his table. he cuts off
piece of the stump of his rush and sits up
straight. holding it in his fore paws; then
he pcels it carefully, pulling off strip aft
er strip of the outer husk with his teeth,
till only the soft, white, luscious pith re-
Mains This he devours greedily, hold
ing it in his paws and biting the end off
and biting it off again until there isn't
any end left, exactly as schoolboy often
eats banana. Then he cuts off sec
ond piece. if the rush is Il big one, or
Swims and gets another, which he treats
in the same way.
And if you are boy watching him
your mouth begins to water" and you
go and cut rush for yourself and eat it
as the musquash did. If you are hungry
it Is not very bad.-St. Nicholas.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-08-24
EXPOSING A HOTEL BEAT.
fhs Elevator, or. Rather, His Red
Underwear, Did 1t.

ave had variegated experience with
hotel beats in my time" said veteran
boniface who was in town on a visit The
other day, but believe the funniest in
cident in that line that ever came under
my observation occurred some years ago
when l had charge of house at a sister
city not a thousand miles from New Or
leans.
"One rainy evening shortly after the
arrival of the eastern trains TALL good
looking chap walked into the office
swathed from neck to heels in long
cape macintosh. 1t was as handsome a
rain coat as l ever saw and his fashiona-
BILE hat and the expensive alligator skin
valise he carried in his hand completed
the outward picture of 4 man of means.
He wrote his name on the register and,
remarking that he was thoroughly IA
tigued and not feeling very well, asked
to be shown at once to his room. The
clerk assigned him to quarters on the
third floor, and one of the bellboys pick
ed up his valisc and led the way to the
elevator.
"When they got out, the elevator man
slammed the door rather suddenly and
kept on going up to answer call in the
next story. 1t so happened that the long
skirt of the strangers macintosh caught
on a slight projection on the ironwork
Of the door, and as the car shot upward
it stripped the garment off his back, very
much after the fashion of skinning an
eel, leaving him, to the blank amazement
of the bellboy, clad in nothing but suit
of red flannel underwear.
81 was coming down the hall just rs
the accident happened, and 1 took in the
situation at glance. The fellow had
expected to gain his room without detec-
ton and in the morning would have
claimed that somebody had stolen his
clothes with heaven only knows how
much money in the trousers pockets and
probably a gold watch in the vest.
Anyhow, he was caught dead to
rights as the saying goes, and he was
taken so completely by surprise that he
couldn't invent any story to account for
his condition. He begged piteously not
to be arrested, and l finally told him
to get out, but before he could leave the
house he had to have some clothes, and
he snapped his elegant valise for pair
of greasy overalls and a blue cotton
jumper belonging to the engineer. l
heard afterward that he had caught sew
eral big houses on the same game."-
New Orleans Times-Democrat.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-08-24
Honxed the Signers.

A certain congressman at meeting of
the Past Masters club told an instance
illustrating how careless men are in
signing petitions presented to them.
They often do so without looking to see
what the caption of the paper is that
they sign. He said petition was circu-
lated in Washington city in reference to
the colored children Of the District OF
Columbia. After many signatures had
been placed on it some wag circulated
one in the house of representatives, and
it received a number of signatures by
congressman before some one discovered
that the heading of the petition was as
follows: I'VE, the parents of colored
children" etc.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-08-24
Toole Kept Cool.

]. L. Toole was once acting in London.
when one of his company failed to come
in answer to his cue. Amazed at his nom
appearance. Toole commenced to gag, and
then repeated the last line Of the original
scrip with great emphasis. Still no actor.
So, turning to the house, he remarked
coolly, "As my friend T does not
seem in the slightest way anxious to
turn up. will, with your kind permits.
sion. sit down and rest awhile"
Then, amid the roar of laughter
which followed the speech, Toole calmly
took chair and seated himself. A sec
ond later the tardy actor dashed on to the
stage. taking up the cue, now long gone
by, with the words. II was detained
"Thou sayest not so" remarked Toole
gravely. rising. 81 should never have
thought it. Well, since you are here, wen
oontinuop
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-08-24

Foolish spending is the father of power
ty. Don't be ashamed Of hard work.
Work for the best salaries and wages
you can get, but work for half price
rather than be idle. BE your OWN mas
ter, and do not let society or fashion
swallow up your Northumberland. coat
and boots. Do not eat up or wear all
you can earn. Compel your selfish body
to spare something for profits sake. Be
stingy to your own appetite. bur merciful
to others necessities. Help others, and
ask no help for yourself. Be proud. Let
your pride he of the right kind. Be too
proud to Wear Il coat you cannot afford to
buy; too proud TO lie or steal or cheat:
too proud to be stingy-iu short, be &
man of integrity and individuality.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-08-24
MOhamm edauS

The number of Mohammedsns has
been estimated at 196. 100000. OF these
100000 are. under. the rule Of tho
Turkish government. 23.ooo,o00 are ruled
ny other MuSsulman sovereigns. SO, $780,
600 are subject to African princes, 90.
600. 900 live in China. and $4,000 900 ara
under other rulers. OF these last about
bS.0OO.0O0 belong in India and BalU
cbis;a0.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-08-24
OfInterest 10 Inventors.

C. A. Snow j. Co., one of the Oldest and most
successful firms of Patent Lawyers, whose
offices are opposite the United States Patent
Office, in Washington, ID. C., and who have pro-
cured patents tor more than 1T.O00 inventors.
says that, owing to the improved conditions In
the United States Patent Of1ee, patents may
now be more promptly procured than at any
previous time in their experience Of twenty
i've yesS
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-08-24
IN HER Eyes.
l(From the indianapolis News.)

-ss~te14ted into her ewes. and all he'd known
OF good and true and beautiful there shove.
And all that he had thought that life could
hold,s
In those clear depths he, raptured, saw unfold
He looked into her eyes-the sunny days
He lived long since, and all the glorious ways
He'd wandered in. as in mirror clear
He saw with inner vision reappear.
Homes. strifes, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. his soul
Had felt. or dresmed. or suffered. did unrol;
As drowning men seem in flash to see
All things theirlives had stored in IN emory.
He looked into her eyes. and instant knew
How much he lacked OF beinu good and true
How far he'd failed in struggle and in strife
OF being faithful to the best in life.
Yet shining back to him he still could see
Such loving trust. such houndloss sympathy, -
He felt his soul TO highest height could rise
So long as he might look into her eyes.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-08-24

The seven provinces Of Canada have a
total area Of 1,07S,000 square miles and
the nine territories 1881, 900 square
miles, while the great lakes. OF the st.
Lawrente system have an area IL Al, 900
square miles.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-08-24
Betting In Chapel.

81 don't believe in this compulsory
chapel attendance at schools and coll
leges." a young college graduate was
heard to remark to a group of friends the
other day. II know when was at
school there was more gambling among
the students during one church service
than there was at half "A dozen ball
games. They didn't post the numbers Of
the hymns. you know, and the boys used
to bet on whether they'd be odd or even.
The chances were about equal except at
holiday services. Then, as they'd usually
sing America which was No. 554, the
hackers of even numbers had to give long
odds. l cleared what seemed small
fortune one Washington's birthday when
the preacher upset the talent with an odd
one.
"They don't play the game as much az
they used to. A year or so after l left
certain INSCRIPTIONS fellows got friendly
with the organist and worked him for
inside information before services. As
soon as this leaked out the better class
of students quit playing the game. You
would think that a church game ought to
be ON the level if anything is. But you
never can tell, you see."-New York Sun.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-08-24
Fishing, Grabbing, Rowing and
SAILING,
Otter Point, Flush River, One Mile
Below Abingdon, Bush River.

Otter Point, Rush River, One M1le
Below Abingdon, Bush River.
Having overhauled all of my
Boats am prepared to aocommo-
date Fishing and Sailing Parties
of any number.
Lines. Bait, &c., always ready, and expert
enced. trusty men, who know the fishing
or more, % cents per head. Less than six. for
sail boat and man, $500 per day. Trot Line
day. Fishing Lines and Rods free of charge.
Crabs cooked on the shore without extra
charge.
Large parties will please let me know in ad
vance of their arrival. that j may have
everything read, for them.
Parties wanting Fish Dinner Supper can
be supplied at 30 cents each, by giving days
previous notice.
eThe Steam Launch America" for par
ties of twelve Or less. SIS per day; over that so
cents each.
JOHN p. LEIGHT,
Abiosdoo ?. 0~ 6aEtosd Co.. Nd.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-08-24

Love is species Of heart disease when
1t is advisable to call in a clergyman
Buffalo Times.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-08-24
Eais and 1ntellieepcer
10 Published Emery Frtdnv.
& DASHIELL.


sSent Aduerttsensents.-O Square, 8
ms or less $1.5O. Each subsequent in
rs cents. Longer advertisements in
ne proportion. A space equal to six
axes g. square. Figure work double
aries and Personal Communication
Inserted at 10 cents per line.
y Advertisements at Special Rates.
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substitution Books 0Dened,

At a meeting of the Directors of the Bel Air
and Havre de Grace Electric Railway and
Power Company, held at Havre de Grace. May
%, 1900, it was resolved that Books for Sub
scription to the Capital Stock of said mpauy
be opened to the public at the Off re of Noble
l.. Mitchell. in Bel Air, and at the First ational
Bank of Havre de Grace, on June Is, 1900, at
10 A. M. The par value of the stock will be
twenty-five dollars. (S25) per share.
By order of the Board,
w. BEATTY HARLAN,
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Job Printing.
g1te Aeots Otttre,,'
BEL AIR. MD.
Summer Outings-Personally Con-
Quoted Tours via Pennsylvania Rail-

Quoted Tours via Pennsylvania Rail-
road.
nounces the following Personally Conducted
1900:
10 he North, Including Niagara Fall. Thous-
and Islands, the st. Lawrence, Montreal, Que
bee, trip uD the Saguenav TO ChCOutimi and
return. Au Sable Chasm, Lakes Champ plain and
George. and Saratoga, July 81 to August 4,
York, philadelphia Baltimore and Washington,
including All necessary expenses during the ELL
tire time absent. Proportionate rates from
other points.
To Niagara Falls, excursion tickets good to
return within ten days will be sold on July %,
August 8 and %, September and 20, October
and IS. at rate of SO from Philadelphia, Bal
transportation only, and will permit of stop
over within limit al Buffalo, Rochester, Canaan
iaigla and Watkins on the return trip, except
on the excursions OF August % and September
20 from Philadelphia and tributars points,
which will be run via Manunka Chunk and
Delaware. Lackawanna and western Railroad.
On these two excursions stop over will be per-
mitted o t Buffalo on return trip.
Five.day tour to Gettysburg, Luray and
Washington SeUtcmber 10. late, SIS from
New York, So from Philadelphia. Proper
tionate rates from other points
A nine-day tour to Gettysburg, Luray Cav
erns. Natural Bridge, Did Point Comfort and
York, 500 from Philadelphia, i" cluding all nec-
essary expenses. Proportionate rates from
other points.
For itineraries and further Information apply
to ticket agents, or address Geo. W. Boyd, As
sstant General Passenger Agent, Philadelphia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-03-06
LEGAL.

VIIRGINIA: In the Clerks Office Of tho
Y Corporation Court OF the city of Aiexan.
dris, on the 9th day Of February. 1900.
Charles II. Collins w. Annie Roberta Cooke,
Charles E. Huptor and Janet, his wife,
Martha Alice Coleman, Mary Jane jenkins
and william h.. her husband, Emma Ger.
trude WAlbaker, and Henry, her husband
Rosser Leo Hunter and Annie, his wife,
Margaret Brown and Walter A.. her hus.
band, Henry A. Simmons, 6allie g. Davis
and james, her husband. Mary II. Mullings
and Albert J., her husband, Liasie G. De-
Vaughn and Samuel P. her husband, Su.
can E. 6cott and Napoleon, ner husband,
william n. Simmons and samuel j., heI
husband, Minnie l.. Zones and Theodore,
her husband, vii lam H. Hunt and Mary
", his wife, Maria Conner and Joseph B.,
her husband, james w. Graham, James g.
Graham and Alice, bis wife, Mary Evelyn
Isef and Harry, her husband, Annie c.
Tyler snd Willism B. Tyler, Coda Ora
ham, Eddie Graham, Mary Grahs m. Joseph
De0ilyA Eugene OeSelvs and Eunice De.
eilva- In chsncery.
Memo: The object Of this suit 10 to obtain
decree declaring the conveyance dated May
II, 1887, and recorded In deed book, No.
18, folio 231, Of the land records Of Alexsn.
drs city. Virginia made by Anthony W.
Armstrong and wife to Osthsrins M. Colline
of tenement and lot Of ground in the city
Of Alexandra, Virginia, on the west side Of
Pitt street, between Duke and Wolfe Streets
q conveyance in trust for the use and benefit
Of the complainant, Charles h. Collins.
1t appearing BY IN affidavit fled 10 this
:ause that the defendants. Charles E. Hunter
and Janet, bis wife, Martha Alice Coleman
Mary Jane Jenkins and William H., her bus-
band, Emma Gertrude Walbaker and Henry,
her husband, Rosser Leo Hunter and Annie.
bis wife, Margaret Brown and Walter A.. her
husband, Sallie q. Davis and James, her huf-
band, Susan A. Scott and Napoleon, her hus-
ban !, and Maris Conner and Joseph B., her,
husband, are non.residents Of this State. 1t is
ordered that said defendants appear here
within fifteen days after due publication Of
this order and do what is necessary to protect
their interests in this suit, and that copy Of
this order be forthwith inserted In tho Alex
andria Gazette, . newspaper published in the
city of Alexandra, Va, once week for four
successive weeks, and posted at the 'front.'
door Of the Court House Of this city.
A oopy-Teste:
JOHN 8. BEACH. Clerk.
James 3. Cation, Pa. feb2a w4w
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in advance.
ontract advertisers Will not b allowed to ex.
oeed their space unless the exoeas IL paid for
at transient rates and under no circum.
stances will they b allowed to advertise
ether than their legitimate hudnsD In the
space contracted for.
Marriage and death notices must b paid foT
in advance.
RESOLUTIONS in memoriam, Of thanks, tributes
of respect, resolutions adopted BY societies
OF persons, unless Of -Nbfc concern, will
only be printed in tn. paper - advertise.
ments
The GAZETTE ofacs IL connected With the
Telephone Exchanges. Advertisements, or.
ders t. the paper newl or any information
OF business can be sent BY telephone.
Entered at the Postonace Alexandris, ViYgir.
i., a second-class matter.
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EOR RENT OR SALE.
HOE RENT.
AUCTION SALES.
By 8. II. Lunt. Auctioneer.


By 8. Il. Lunt. Auctioneer.
DIV VIRTUE Of . dssd Of trust, made BY
ID Friday Lce and wife TO the subscribers,
trustees Of Tho New Era Building Associs-
ton Of Alaxspdris, virgiuta," dated on the
18th day Of February, 1892, and Of record
iu the land records Of the city Of Alexaudris,
Virginia, in deed b,ok No. n. folio POI f,
they, the subecribers, trustees, - Aforesaid.
will. By the order Of the board Of directors Of
the sAid association, duly made. expose for
sale It public auction on
SATURDAY
the 18th day Of March, 1900, at ~ o'clock
m at the Royal street entrance to the Market
building In sAid city Of Alexandria the prop.
ersy conveyed by tho said deed Of trust; TO
LOT OF GROUND WITH TIE BUILD
INGs THEREON in the said city Of Alexan-
dris, situated on the west side Of Henry
street, between. Princess and Queen streets,
In front on Henry street nineteen feet. nine
inches (1V Y') more or len, and extending
west. same width - In front. one hundred
and ten feet (110) to an alley, with night Of
way over said alley, being the premises now
occupied By the said Friday Leo.
Terms Of aales Caah.
JAMES N. BUCKNER,
DR. WILLIAM II. MADELLA,
WILLIAM b. DAVIS.
feb26 cots Trustees.
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breathing in a moral atmosphere too
rare and high for one, but In simple.
human way trying to make ones own
small corner OF the world q little hap
pier, If not little better-I think ono
feels rested and Frightened"
Iremained silent q moment, thinking
that I began to understand why my
friend was 30 much beloved by those
who knew her, when. with . merry
laugh, che held out her hsnd to me.
saying "You look go doleful Have
taken an unfair advantage OF you and
preached you sermon after oil ?"
"No," I replied. rising to goi II am
saying privately and emphatically to
the foolish woman who Is known by
my name go and do thou likewise |"
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For Over FIny Years

vOLD AND WELL.TRIED REMEDY.-Mrs
Winsow's Soothing Syrup has been used for
ovo- fifty years ~ millions Of mothers for
,her children while teething, with perfect
succsss, It soothes the child, softens the gums,
sllays sll pain, cures wind collie, and is the
bes, smedy for Diarrhss. Is pleasant to the
taste. Sold by Druggists in every part OF the
world Twenty-Five cents bottle. Its valus
"a incsleulable Be sure and ssk for Mra. Wins
lows Soothing Syrup and take no ethsr kind.
isrfT eAd&w1vv
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DOES sITPAY TO BUY CHEAP?

OOES IL L a ~ DO OdCAA
A cheap remedy for coughs and colds
is all right. hut you want something
that will relieve and cure the more se'
we're and dangerous results OF throat
and lung troubles. What shall you do
Go to a warmer and more regular
climate? ? Yes, If possible; II not poesi-
BILE for you, then in either case take the
ONLY remedy that has been introduced
10 all civilized countries with success 10
severe throat and lung troubles, "Boa.
cbee's German Syrup" 1t not ooly
heals and stimulates the tissues to de-
stroy the germ disease, but allays IL
f4mmation. causes easy expectoration.
gives q good nights rect. and cures the
patient. Try ONE bottle. Recon-
mended many years ago BY all
druggists 10 the world. For sale by
Ernest l.. Allen, Oiaud M. Lennon,
Wsr6eld & Hall, Charles G. Lennon,
W. F. Creighton & Co., and Richsrd
Gibson,
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food means body Ill nour1shed, nerv-
ors system on starvation rations and the
blood sluggish and corrupt.
There is no protection against the ava
Ianche. There is protection against dis
ease When the nerves are unstrung,
t,e mind is irritable, the stomach weak
and distressed after eating, the brain dull
and stupid, the conditions are ripe for
ser;ous illness. This may be averted and
tbe system restored to sound health by
the use OF DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Disroverv. It cleanses the blood,
st-argthens the stomach and organs of
DIGESTION and nutrition, nourishes the
nerves, and produces sound and vigorous
health.
"sixvears ago last August" writes Mr.. Daniel
s carter. of Yost Rowan Co. N. C., II was
att,. ked with malarial fever was in bed nine
S,v, and then taken with chills. Had this six
months NV spleen became enlarged and
was in bed off and on for four years. went to
The doctors and some OF them said had dys.
rer,.i, others said had liver trouble. SO paid
6Y. money and nothing did me any good Last
Au.clst two wears ago, commenced taking DR..
p,efce's medicines and used ten bottles, and
NV can do as big a days work as any man.
sln q wears old. l now weigh ISo pounds"
The Peoples Common Sense Medical
Adviser has been aptly termed "the
Bible of the Body" 1t is sent free on
receipt OF stamps to defray expense of
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Iewis Ackermau, Goshen, Ind, says, De-
Wits Little Early Risers always bring cor
tain relief cure my hesdache and never
gripe." They gently cleanse and invigorate
the bowels and liver"
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How to Save Doctor Bills.

We have saved many doctor bills
since we began using Chsmberlain's
Cough Remedy In our home. We keep
q bottle open ell the time and whenever
any OF my family or myself begin to
catch cold We begin TO u:e tho Cough
Remedy, and as . result Se never have
to send away for doctor and incur Q
large doctor bill, for Chamberlain g
Cough Remedy never fails to cure. 1t
is certsinly q medicine of great merit
and worth.-D. 8. MEARKLE, General
Merchant and Farmer, Matte. Bedford
county, Pa. For sale y all druggists.
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story Of q Slave.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by The chaius OF disease is the worst
form OF slavery. George D. Williams,
OF Manchester, Mich, tells how suoh q
slave was made free. He Gays: my
wife has been so helpless for FIVE years
that she conld not turn over 10 bed
alone, After using two bottles OF Elec-
trio Bitters, she is wonderfully improv-
ed and able to do her own work" This
supreme remedy for female diseases
quickly cures nervousness. sleepleeenees
melancholy. headache, backache, faint
ing and dizzy spells. This miracle
working medicine is godsend to weak .
siokly, rundown people. Everv bottle
guaranteed. Only 30 cents. Sold by
e. S. Leadheater & Rona' Drug Store.