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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26
His Best Thanks.

A certain militia officer is much dis
liked by his men. One evening, as he
was returning home, he slipped into some
deep water. A private in his regiment.
however, happened to see him. and after
soIne trouble succeeded in pulling him
out. The officer was very profuse i'll his
thanks and asked his rescuer the best
way he could reward him.
1.-The best way you can reward me"
said the soldier, sis to say nothing about
It."
"Why. my dear fellow" said the rs.
tonished officer, "why do you wish me
to say nothing about it?"
because if the other fellows knew I'd
pulled you out they'd chuck me in!"-
London Answers.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26

The most curious lace is called point
tresse. 1t is very rare and was made Of
human hair. French collectors say that
It exists in the present day only in their
cabinets. 1t was confined to the early
part Of the sixteenth century. Margaret,
countess of Lennox, the mother of the
wretched Darnley, sent from the Tower,
where she was imprisoned when her son.
Lord Charles LennoX, married the daugh-
ter of Bpss of Hardwicke, II bit of this
kind of lace to Mary. queen OF Scots.
This is a very strong proof of her belief
in the queens innocence of the guilt that
had been imputed to her. The little
square of point tresse was worked by the
old countess own hands from her own
gray hair. 1t was, in fact, hair mixed
With fine TAX. E. .,.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26

Colonel Higginson says: The works Of
public speaking begin with the audience.
They imply contact; they are electric:
they represent Il circuit, established be-
tween man and man. From the face Of
the audience the speaker draws partly
what he says. One of the most accom-
plished women | ever knew used to say
that she did not know which really
taught us most about pcrson-tO know
everything that he had ever done. to read
everything he had ever written or the
first glance at his face. There was a
wonderful amount OF truth in that state
ment. There is something in the per-
sonal contact which gives the power and
the advantage to public speaking"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26

While there has never been an instance
in which the president and the vice pres
ident chosen with him have both died in
the course of the term for which they
were chosen, this came very near hap
pening in the term for which Harrison
and Tyler were elected. When Tyler
was serving us president after the death
Of Harrison. he had an extremely narrow
escape from death by the explosion Of the
big gun Peacemnker on the steamer
Princeton. Feb. %, 1914. which killed
two members of Tylcr's cabinet-Secre-
tary of State Abel l.. Upshur and Secre-
fury Of the Navy Thomas W. Gilmer-
and David Gardiner, the father Of Ty-
ler's second wife.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26

Lieutenant Morris. when he was shown
through the old Spanish prison ut Manila.
noticed n small opening through n brick
wall. Upon asking its use he was told
that prisoners were placed in q cell be-
hind it and walled up alive.
You see, senor," said the guide. "as
long as the prisoner lived his food was
handed in OH plate, and he handed the
empty plate back, but when he handed
the plate back with the food on it I'M
touched then the jailer knew he was dead
and didn't give him any more"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26

l consider human soul without edu-
cation like marble in a quarry. which
shows none of its inherent beauties until
the skill of the polisher fetchcs out the
colors. makes the surface shine and dis
covers every ornamental cloud. spot and
vein that runs throughout the body Of
it. Education. after the same manner,
when 1t works upon n noble mind. draws
out to view every latent virtue and per-
lection. which. without such helps. are
never able to make their appearance
Selected
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26

Employer-I'm afraid | cannot accede
to your request for an increase of salary.
but I'll tell you what ! will do-I'll re-
duce the other clerk pay to what you
get.
Clrrk-Oh. thank you. sir. You are
very good. 1t will be just as satisfacto-
vy-iust rs Observation-Disclosures Tran
art.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26
One Who Controls.

"Who Is the head Of your houseT
The benedict gives a few minutes to
the consideration Of the question before
answering.
mo one," he said finally. "My wife
and | started our married life on perfect
equality. As you might say, we trot in
double harness and
"WellT'
"Well, | guess. perhaps. the baby
drives the .tPam."'-ChicaEo P',:tt.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26

At recent church dedication the
preacher, who was n stranger. followed
up his sermon 10y IN earnest appeal for
the balance OF the money needed to pay
for the building.
The collectors went around. and the
promises came in. As the subscriptions
were, one after another. read collector
announced. The five Black children.
ST." The courteous preacher quickly
amended the statement by announcing.
give little colorcd children. 81"
Amid nm outburst of merrimcnt the
pastor hastily explained that the donors
were white children Of the name Of
Back.-Short Stories.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26
The number of Buddhists is computed
20 be 455.0U00OO.


The Russians tell story Of the late
Car Alexander III that upon the rare
occasions when it WIS incumbent upon
him to pay n call he would take gold
coin bearing his Image and superscrip-
ton" and, twisting it between thumb and
finger. leave it in lieu of card. the only
man in Russia who had strength for the
feat.-Ladies' Home journal.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26
T6s Eglsaad.1. ptelliGsqcer:
5EI AR, MO. JANUARY q 1900
THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT.

o pure, white shaft upspringing to the light
With one grand leap Of heavenward reaching
might,
Calmly against the blue for evermore
Lift thou the changelcss type of souls that soar
Above the common dust of sordid strife
Into the radiant ether of life
Shepherded by the vastncss Of eternityl
A hero's quickenns spirit lifteth thee
Unto the skies that claim thee for their own;
In those vast fields of light, sublime, alone,
High commune holdest thou with the young day,
With sunsets glowing heart ere twilight gray
Hath stilled its throbbing fires and with dim night
That folds thee softly in the silver light
OF many dreaming moon. In majesty
Serene, like the great name cnshrined in thee,
Thou dost defy the all destroying years.
Smite with thy still rebuke our craven fearsl
Point US forever to the highest height,
And in our nations peril hours shine white
With thy mute witness TO the undying power
OF the high soul that lives above the hour!
Julia Larned In Scribner'A-
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26

but with little benefit. l began to take your
'Fayoritc Prescription n November and had
n nice little baby girl in February following. /
was ONLY in hard labor about one hour and was
I'M and dressed on the eighth day. never had
the doctor with me at all; just the nurse and two
friends. This makes my second child; with the
first one did not take the Favorite Prescrip-
tion.' and the little one was sick all the time
and lived lust about two months. This last baby
is as plump and healthy as any mother could
wish She is about three weeks old now aud IS
gaining in flesh every day."
Mothers who suffer undue pain prior to
or succeeding the baby's birth are invited
to consult DIR. r. v. Pierce, by letter, abso-
lutely without charge The great success
which has attended the careful methods
pursued by De. Pierce, has caused iinita-
tors to spring up, who make offers of free
advice, which they are not competent to
give, not being physicians. When you
are invited to "write to woman" ask
the simple question, as this woman a
phvsician?" You will find that she is
not, and does not, and dares not claim
to be, physician. To offer such advice
is deceitful To receive it is dangerous.
Prospective mothers should send for a
free copy of DR.. Pierce's great 1000
page book the Common Sense Medical
ADVISER A copy in papercovers will
be sent to any address on receipt of ri
one-cent stamps TO pay cost of mailing
only; i'll cloth-binding 81 stamps. Ad-
dress DIR. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
AZ 81 DHh ~ COL RnuT rs
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26
HIndoos and the Ruby.

With the Hindoos Of today the ruby
is esteemed as talismun which is never
shown willingly to friends and is consd-
cred ominous Of the worst possible for
tune if it should happen to contain black
tpots. The ancients accredited it with
ihe power Of restraining passion and re-
gard it as safeguard against Lightning.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26
Printern Are. All Honext.

The first Australian newspaper. the
Sydney Gazette. was published March 5.
1906, 10 years ufter the rise Of the colo
ny. The delay was caused through there
being no printers among the convicts.
who represented every profession. in
GLIDING the legal.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26
TRAINS SOUTHWARK.
SUNDAY TRAINS.

SUNDAY TRAINS.
Sunday trains leave Baltimore for Delta and
intermediate stations at $50 A. N. and 400
P. NJ, stopping at Bel Air at 10 A. M. and $50
Pm. They will leave Cardiff for Baltimore
and intermediate stations at 6.55 A. N. and
$50 p. M, stopping at Bel Air at 7.55 A. M.
and 43O p. N. An additional train will leave
Bel Air for Baltimore and intermediate sta
tions at $40 2. NJ, and Baltimore for Bel Air
at 80 P. M, arriving at Bel Air at 8 2. ID.
and Baltimore $50 P. M.
], X. KLINEFELTER, Gen. Pass. AGt.
w A MOORE Gnnil MANAGER.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26

The latest anecdote about the bishop Of
Winchester is told in the London Out
look. After recent ecclesiastical func-
ton. as the clergy were trapping in to
luncheon. one Of the most unctuous OBJ
served. Now to put bride ON our ap-
petites"
Now to put a bit between my teeth"
RetOrted the bishop.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26

woman and cats" said the youthful
YOardpr ARE alike"
Wrong. young man." said the cheer
ful idiot. "A woman can't run up n
telegraph pole. and n eat can't run up
a millinery bill."-Ipdianapolis Press.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26
Endorsed by the Gallery.

".ihn" exclaimed the heavy villain.
''Thc plot thickcns"
its about time" remarked the occu-
pan: of the gallery. cts been pretty thin
10 far."-Philadelphi Record.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26

Ruskin's injunction to his servants:
Call nc from my study whenever there
Is beautiful sunset or any unusual! ap-
naranna. in the skv Or lnndscIne."
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26

The original maltese lace was a coarse
kind of mechlin or valencicnnes in an
arabesquc pattern. Malta has the first
claim to the invention of fine guipures,
which are usually called maltese laces. ,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26
Mps- ANDERsoN,S BABY.

You couldn't convince Mrs; Anderson
that Cupid ever was as pretty as her
little girl
Mrs. H. c. Anderson is well known in
South Britain, Conn, where she lives.
She is very enthusiastic about DIR. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription although no more
so than thousands of other women who
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26

The greatest bay on the face Of the
earth is that of Bengal. Measured in
straight line from the two inclosing pc
ninsulas. its extent Is about 10000
square miles.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26

have been SINH
larly benefited.
She writes
During the
first month Of the
period of gesta-
ton 1 could not
keep anything on
my stomach. I
went to bed the
18th of June and
never got up till
the first of Au-
gust. / tried diff
ferent doctors,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26

Tin Is one of the oldest known metals.
The Chinese have used it in the fabrica-
ton of their hrasses and bronzes from
time immemorial.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26
Double Action.

Sllicus-Money will do anything for o
man.
Cynicus-Perhaps that's the reason
man rcciprocates and would do anything
for money. Philadelphia Record.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26

"She is certainly rising In the social
scale"
"Yes"
ooh, yes. indeed! She Is snubbed by
better class Of people each succeeding
year."-Detroit Journal.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26

A scientist looking for microbes says
there are absolutely none on the Swiss
mountains at an altitude Of 1000 feet,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26

One gram of loamy soil contains 3,740.
100000 particles. .....SSs=.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26
OfInterest 10 Inventors,

c. A Snow & 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 for more than IL 900 inventors,
saws that, owing to the improved conditions in
the United States Patent Office, patents may
previous time in their experience of twenty
i've year
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-01-26
DO.YOU GOOF.?

That is, have you aches and pains7
Do you suffer from Gout, Rheuma-
ism, Lumbago, Sciatica, Kidney
trouble, or pains In the small of the
back2 II so, what you need Is
uKEHT TARJ ETc0
Arizona republican., 1900-07-29

caste into which she married leads me to take up in these columns the cudgal in her behalf.
 If. as is assehted. the Prince of Wales has been won over to the match by Lady Randolph-and I do not doubt that she has achieved this feat-that London society, which she knows so we'll and whose weaknesses she has prObed so thoroughly, may be relied upon ere long to become reconciled to a union which. at any rate will serve to atone for the unhappiness which she suffered as the wife of Lord Ran dolph. The latter was insanely jealous of her. not only in Q matrimonial sense. but likewise of her cleverness. and there was nothing that was more bitter to him than to constantly hear and read statements to the effect that he was indebted for his marvellous poli- tical success to the brilliancy of his wife. It is notorious that at least on two occasions she had cause for invok- ing the intervention of the courts. and English society, especially the Chur- chill family and all it's extensive con nections, owes her a debt of gratitude for having borne her many trials with patience, discretion, and without com plaint.
 Of course, it is impossible to make any predictions with regard to the fu- ture. But I shiuld imaginethat the ob- jections of young Winston Churchill to his mothers marriage will soon be smoothed over by that clever lady. In the first place. he is exceedingly of ha1. ho, stake he is almost certain to give way. Moreover, he is to great extent finan- cially dependent on her, except with re- gard to what he makes by means of his pen. She is the sole mistress of her fortune, part of which is in the form of real estate in New York, while the re- mainder has been accumulated by for tunate speculations in copper mines and in South African shares. Lady Randolph has shown herself too devot- ed a mother to both her boys in the past not to see that their financial in terests are properly safeguarded and are in no sense of the word sacrificed to young Cornwallis West, and the knowl- edge of this will likely contribute to in- duce the two young Churchills to ac- cept their friend and comrade Corn wallis West as stepfather
 The mention of Lady Randolph's s name naturally suggests that of Will liam Waldorf AstOr, at whose London and Cleveden entertainments she pre- sided so often in the role of hostess that she was for a time regarded as destined to become the second wife Of the nuiti-millionaire' The latter. Il nay add, has recently purchased the greater portion of the freehold prop eity' belonging to Lord Salisbury in the London district between the Strand and the Thames emba nkment, and IS Mir. Astor has been very liberal and has made no attempt to drive a bar gain with Lord Salisbury, MT Astor has now warm friend in the powerful premier of the British Empire a fact which it may be well to bear in mind in the event of his receiving an English handle to his American name.-Mar quis de FontenOy in Washington Post
Arizona republican., 1900-07-29
HIS SONS ANSWER.

Henry D. Lloyd, author of "Wealth vs. Commonwealth" and "A Country Without strikes" believes he knows what it is to taste the irony of fate
 Before his son had finished his college course MT. Lloyd had achieved na- tiOnal reputation as one of the most in telligent and convincing writers against trusts and corporate combina- tions in America. Although a man of wealth and the highest social stand ing, he had applied his pronounced ideas of social democracy in his own home. even to the extent of having the household servants sit at the family table. His faith in the power of con- sistent example to shape the bent of his sons mind was unfaltering, and he felt that the soundness of the young mans view would be the natural and inevitable result of his home influence.
 When the son was approaching the termination of his college course his father wrote to him inquiring if S had determined what career he would pur- sue after his graduation. The young mans reply was brief, but it could not have moved MT. Lloyd more profound
Arizona republican., 1900-07-29
FOREIGN NOTES
 AND COMMENT

It is on Saturday, July 18th the much discussed marriage of Lady Randolph Churchill to MT. Cornwallis West is to take place, unless the young mans ill., ness causes another p0stponement, or Lady Randolph's eldest son, Winston, who is just arriving from South Africa, and who is understood to be strongly opposed to the union, succeeds in in ducing his mother to abandon her mat rimOnial project. l do not propose to discuss the courtship again. It has been written about ad nauseum. But I want to point out here that the Outcry against the match on the grounds of disparity of age is attributable to the fact that Lady Churchill is an Amer ican, and that she does not belong by birth, but only by her first marriage to the English aristOcracy.
 To listen to the comments which are being made on every side about the mutual infatuation of Lady Randolph
Arizona republican., 1900-07-29
PIONEER DAY
How the Mormon Holiday Was Cele-
 brated in Thatcher.

A large throng of people attended the celebration at Thatcher of the if ty-third anniversary of the arrival if the Mormon pioneers from Nauvoo into the great Salt Lake valley. says the Bulletin. At g o'clock, a. m, the parade started from the Academy grounds it consisting of several beautiful floats and then a cart representing '47. At Il o'clock the parade entered Mon. tierth's grove. The grove is one of the most beautiful places in Arizona for holding public gatherings, the ground being covered with turf made 1t pleas ant for all. A large platform was erected in the eastern part of the grove and profusely decorated with the red. white and blue. Plenty of seats were provided for the people, and all list ened with pleasure to the literary pro- gramme. The music was furnished by the brass band. The beautiful anthems rendered by the Thatcher choir de- serve special praise. The oration was delivered by Patriarch Phloleman Mer- Till, of Layton. MT. Merrill is eighty years of age and is one of the honored pioneers of A. He told of the hard ships of the pioneers and their many glorious achievements, said that he helped to plant the American flag on Arizona soil. The addresses and rec itations were well rendered. At noon all enjoyed themselves eating their lunch in picnic form In the afternoon were foot races and games which af- fOrded endless amusement. In the evening a large crowd gathered to en- gage in the fantastic toe" in the pa Vilion, but were disappointed on ac- count of the music failing to put in an appearance. Nevertheless, they spent 2 social evening and went home at an early hour. The celebration through out was a success and all had a good time
Arizona republican., 1900-07-29

Pro oosals for Hay, Barley and Flour. U. s. Indian Service, Blackberry, Ari- zona. July Il, 1900. Sealed proposals endorsed Proposals for Hay, etc." as the case may Oe, and addressed to the undersigned at Blackberry, Arizona. will be received at this agency until two o'clock D. m. of Saturday. August 4. 1900, for furnishing and delivering as required during the fiscal year ending June S0th, 1901, about 66,O00 pounds flour, 16,O0O pounds barley and 10 tons of hay, as per specifications and in- structions to bidders obtainable here. For further information apply to Henry F. Ewing, Industrial Teacher.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-29

Proposals for Agency Buildings. De- partment of the Interior, Office of In- dian Affairs, Washington, D. C., July 10. 1900. Sealed proposals, endorsed Proposals for School Buildings, Nay ajo Agency" and addressed to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs Wash. ington, D. C., will be received at this office until two o'clock p. m. of Monday, August 13, 1900, for furnishing and de- livering the necessary materials and labor required iii the construction and completion at the Nav vajo agency three stone or stone and brick buildings for employees quarters, in strict accordance with the plans. specifications and in- structions to bidders, which may be ex- amined at this office, the Builders and Traders Exchange" Omaha, Ne brasfla; the Northwestern Manufac- turers' Association" St. Paul. Mime sota; the office of the "Coconino Sun" of Flagstaff, Arizona, and "The Ari- zona Republican" of Phoenix, Arizona, and the Navajo agency.
 For additional information apply to this. office or to George w. Hayzlett, U. &. Indian agent, Fort Defiance. Arl- zona. w. A. JONES.
 Commissioner.
Arizona republican., 1900-07-29
WHAT THE GREAT MAN NEEDED

The chevalier. Gerard de Kampis, was a very rich and a very proud man. Soon after the completion of his magni- ficent castle he wished to have a house warming, and accordingly all his great neighbors were invited to a great feast At the conclusion of a sumptuous re- past his guests made speech after speech, in which the host was lauded to the skies. and told that he was the most fortunate man alive. As the chevalier loved iattery we can imag- inc how proud and delighted he was.
 One among the guests. however, said nothing for a time. When each man had made his speech he made the fol- lowing singular observation upon the happiness sof the host.
 Sir knight, in order that Your felic- ity should be complete, you require but one thing, but this is a very important item"
 And what thing Is that?" demanded the knight. opening wide his eyes.
 ."One of your doors must be walled up," replied the guest.
 At this strange rejoinder several of the guests began to laugh, and Gerard himself looked as much as to say this man has gone mad" Wishing however, to have the clew to this enig- ma, he continued:
 But which door do you mean?"
 ''I mean that through which you will one day be carried to you grave" re- piled the other.
 The words struck both guest and host and made the latter reflect most seri ously. The proud man remembered the vanity of all earthly things, and hence forth he no longer thought only of the perishable treasures he had once glo- ried in. He was completely altered and made good use of his sriches.-Exchange