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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-03-16
Milk In Cuba.

All milk in Cuba is boiled as soon as It
comes from the cow. In no other way
can it be kept, even with the lavish use
of ice. The climate seems similar in effect
to the atmospheric conditions obtaining
In the United States during a thunder
storm, when the good country housewives
generally find their milk spelling on their
hands. Boiled milk is kept in cafes and
bars, and restaurants here have just as
fresh milk as in the United States and is
used for the same purposes. At first it is
rather disagreeable to drink, but after
becoming accustomed to it one does not
mind. 1t Is a great drink late at night be-
fore retiring. The Cubans generally put
into it panale, a flaky cake of sugar
and the white of an egg mixed and hard
ened. This sweetens the milk, destroying
the boiled taste, and is at the same time
strengthening. But they never put self
Ger in the milk, for that combination
makes it taste exactly as though it were
raw milk which had soured.
Another reason for boiling the milk
here Is the prevalence of bacteria of all
kinds. milk being such an absorbent that
1t Is dangerous to drink 1t raw. The fact
that tuberculosis exists among the cattle
is also another reason for taking this
precaution. 1t is both economical and
healthful.-New York Sun.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-03-16

Lady Beaconsfeld was an enthusiastic
sympathizer with her husband in all his
interests and was devoted to him. When
in the commons, he was constantly at
work and gave himself little rest He
used to dine late at night and very spar
ingly, always with a bottle of Beaune.
Once, referring to this hasty dinner and
assiduous attendance, / said to Lady
Beaconsfcld that could not understand
how he kept going. "Ah, but" she an
swered, II always have supper for him
when he comes home, and lights, lights,
plenty of lights. Dizzy always likos
lights, aud then he tells me everything
that has happened in the house, and then
l clap him of to d."-Blackwood.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-03-16

Morrcll-This life is getting to be a
constant rush. Even death seems to
come quicker than it used to.
Wytte-True There's the interesting
case of a man l knew-buried one day
and died the next.
MorreIl-Got that twisted, haven't
you?
Wyttc-No. This man was an under
taker.-Philadelphi Press.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-03-16

There is good story told Of an old
habitue of the "amen corner" He felt
the spirit Of Cancellation strong upon
him, and. going over to the only enemy
he had in the world, he said:
"Brother Brown, we have been at odds
long enough. The Lord don't like it, and
I have come to say to you that if you will
run that fence where l wanted you to
run it In the first place I'll make up"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-03-16
A Bird.

"NIy doctor is q bird" exclaimed the
woman with the capsules.
"a regular pelican" gruntcd her hus-
band.
why do you call him pelican, Archi-
bald"
"On account of his long bill, Eva
Now York World
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-03-16
MISCELLANEOUS.
~HOICE Vegetables
~ will ALWAYS find a ready

~ will always find a ready
market-but only that farmer
can raise them who has studied
the great secret how to OBJ
tain both quality and quantity
by the judicious use Of we'll
balanced fertilizers. No fertil-
izer for Vegetables can produce
a large yield unless it contains
at least so Potash. Send for
our books, which furnish full
information. We send them
free of charge.
GERMAN KALI WORKS,
% Nassau ST., New York.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-03-16
She Herself,

A good baby story is told of n neighbor
meeting little one in the street and say
ing: Good morning, my little dear. I
never can tell you and your sister apart.
Which Of the twins are you"
And the little one made answer, "I'm
the one what's out walkin."
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-03-16
Some Left Over.

II was just after tea, and little Dora
was rubbing her eyes in an earnest en-
dcavor to brighten up. when her mother
suggested that she had received II visit
from the sandman and must prepare for
bed. "Oh, no, mamma" she replied;
"this Ia some left over from last night"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-03-16

Strange Lady-If pair Of eyeglasses
should be discovered by any Of your help,
will you have them dispatched by the
next post to me?
Store Clerk-Certainly, miss. In what
part of Boston do you reside?-Philadel'
phia North American.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-03-16
HE BOUGHT A CIGAR.
And the Act Landed Him a Fat Com
suInr APPOINTMENT.

1T is a trite saying that tri1es go to
make up the sum of human life," said
member of the United States consular
service at home on leave of absence, but
10 cents gave me my present position.
at was under the last administration.
l was pulling for this place. So were
many others, especially one or two men
whom l did not know of at the time. 1
had about given up hope and was pre-
pairing to leave Washington. There was
one man who had the necessary influence
to land me in it, and while we were
friendly and he felt kindly disposed to-
ward me- he had not espouscd my cause.
"One night, after wandering around
the streets, as one will do when one is
. pulling for n thing. thinking how easy
J it is for some people to get what they
want and how hard for others who
haven't the pull, passed the Arlington.
Entering, | stepped up to the cigar stand
and purchased a cigar. At that instant
my friend came along. l invited him to
have a smoke, but he refused. He ap-
peared angry. Then he said to me, with
q suddenness that deprived me of breath:
Look here, -, you want to be con-
sui to -, and I'm going to recommend
you. l have just found out that Senator
- has boosted that he would land his
man in it inside of the week, and I'm GO
ing to give that hypocritical old duffcr a
shock down his attenuated spinal solumn.
The secretary is up stairs now. Come on,
I'll introduce you, ask your appointment
he has promised me this place in return
for personal favor-and you'll be on the
salt water before fortnight
81 had not heard that the senator was
working for anybody. AS a man in a
dream we assembled the back staircase to
the secretary's apartments. l have q
vague remembrance of bowling, Of pro-
fusely and awkwardly expressing my
thanks and Of saying that l would GER
tainly not fail-as if l could forget-to
come down to the department on the fol-
lowing day for my appointment. The sec
rotary smiled blandly, my friend was
happy and triumphant, while well, I
was paralyzed with conflicting emotions,
the whole affair having been so very I'M
expected and sudden.
1.-The next day l was appointed. In this
little roll of paper, which always carry
as my mascot. is that 10 cent cigar I
bought on that night. found it ir my
hand when came down stairs from the
secretary's room, unlighted. All of the
money in the treasury couldn't buy that
dry. crumbled roll of tobacco. If my foot
steps had not been directed by some I'M
seen agency to that cigar stand at that
particular instant when this man passed,
and while the secretary was up stairs, I'd
never got my appointment. 1t was this
combination of incidents. trivial in them
selves, that altered the whole course Of
my life. Star.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-03-16
No Cause For Desnnir.

Mrs. Youngwfc-Thc baby talks inces-
sanity. think he will grow up to be
congressman.
Mr. Odbach-l wouldn't worry about
It if ! were you. Maybe he'll be a bar.
ber.-Philadelphia Record. -.,.->. =.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-03-16

Over four hundredweight of sealing
wax per month is used by the great seal,
of which the lord chancellor of England
Is the official custodian.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-03-16

Kentucky Teacher (of infant geography
class)-Tommy Blood may tell us what
strait is.
Tommy BIood-It's jis' TIL plain stuff,
'thout nOthn in it.-Ohio State Journal.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-03-16

Some Indian tribes in Alaska get even
with their mosquito tormentors by eating
them.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-03-16
The Eels and 1ptellleepeer.
10 Published Every Friday.
FINNEY s DASHIELL.
rERMs.-sl.oo A Year in advance

Tr0nsjest observation-disclosures Square, 8
Insertions or less $1.5O. Each subsequent in
sertion 25 cents. Longer advertisements in
the same proportion. A space equal to six
lines makes q square. Figure work double
price.
Obituaries and Personal Communications
will be inserted at 10 cents per line.
YeArlY Advertisements at Special Rates.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-12
FROM THE PEOPLE
THE DEATH OF COL. EDWARD
HILL, OF NEW YORK. y

Tacoma, wash, Nov. 10. 1900.
To the Editor: Now that the pohtica
excitement always attending presiden-
tial election has subsidized. Is Well 10
recall an event unnoticed at the time by
The press on the west Coast. and that
IS the sudden death from heart fail-
ure OF Col Edward Hin, who was
en- route to Seattle with his Wire
and who stopped a few days with
friends in Green Bay, WIS., to rest. IN
tending to resume his journey by easy
stages to this place.
Col. Hills health, impaired by WOUNDS
and exposure OF army service. has been
a source OF anxiety for some years 10
friends and especially to his devoted wife'
whose faithful nursing and care had pro.
longed his life beyond the expectations oil
physicians. The death of this distin-
euished soldier will be especially mourned
by his comrades of the G.. A. r.. VINO al
WAYS greeted his presence at their re-
unions with affectionate solicitude and
qualification. His death means to them.
and others. the disappearance OF one OF
the kindest, most courteous ana ioVapie
personalities that whenever possible APP
peared at the annual reunions. He was
a scholarly man as well as a pafrdoe ana
soldier, a gentleman by birth ana breed
ing. refined and honorable In every re-
lation of life modest and unassuming. yet
decided and firm in sustaining his WE'LL
considered opinions--he was loved by all
who knew him for what ne was--an hon.
est, sincere, manly gentleman. He rests
In peace. WILLIAM O.. lie DUG. 4
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-12

ingmen lying idle, as under a strike. oniy
a dozen men were taken from their count
ing rooms and work benches, the others
remaining at work under the same conoi-
lions as before the men made their COM
plant. The whole condition Of the trade
was examined into with painstaking thor
oughness. and the decision was substan-
TALLY in favor of the men. At two diner
ent times since. in the same trade, dis
putes have arisen, which have been set
tiled In the same manner: with this dfner-
ence that In the latter cases both sides
waived any preliminary proceedings be-
fore the Board of Cancellation. the award
OF which is simply advisory, but insisted
on going directly before the Board OF Ar
bitration, the decision of which Is final
and compulsory on both parties.
Five years. trial of the law in New
Zealand has shown its efficacy. At the
worst II is. from the standpoint of the
public at large, a vast Improvement over
strikes and lockouts. 1t is certainly
worthy OF trial in the United States, where
strikes have caused such enormous loss
and have been so often accompanied by
mob violence.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-12

Beginning with this month rs per cent.
of the cost of the police in Cuba is to be
borne by the municipalities. and after
March all the expenses shall be so
borne. Heretofore the state has paid the
entire cost of the police service through
out the island. The object of the decree Is
to tighten the expenses OF the state. The
municipalities, or at least those elected by
the people, have shown a great tendency
to extravaganza. some of them even at
tempting to levy taxes that have been
abolished by law in order to pay higher
salaries to the mayors and to employ
large STATS of municipal clerks. The pa
pers complain that large proportion OF
the elected mayors and councimen do not
belong to the taxpaying class.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-12

+ A few days before the election New
England "Aunty." In a letter to the New
York Post. made an earnest appeal TO
those who shared his views not to re-
frain from voting In the election, calling
attention 10 the fact that II was the mis-
take OF the Northern Liberty party, In
casting Its vote for Blrney. instead OF
Clay. In isa. which resulted in the cleo
ton of Polk. the annexation OF Texas. the
war with Mexico and all OF the conse-
auenees which followed from that war.
The whole tone OF the letter was typical
OF the attitude OF the representative
"Aunties' In that, at this late date II
looked back with regret to the result OF
the election OF 1874. and actually consid-
cred that the country had made mistake
In securing the territory acquired a. a re-
suit OF the popular verdict In that election.
II may be frankly admitted that the pur-
pose for which Texas was acquired. pri-
msrils TO ala IN giving a preponderance OF
voting strength to the siavs-hoiaing
states. was bad; white I, must also Be ad-
mi,ted that the war with Mexico should
IN good morals have been avoided. and
that the acquisition OF territory which fol-
lowed that war approached spoiiation OF a
weak neighbor. without legitimate excuse
Nevertheless. It seems singular at Tits
day to find any American citizen who be-
lleves THAI more OF evil than Of good has
resulted from that acquisition.
Imagine, II possible, what would have
been the result had the election OF 1874
some as this good 'aunty' thinks Il should
have. Had Henry Clay been elected. In
stead OF Polk. there would have been no
annexation Of Texas; there would have
been nc var With Mexico. Texas would
have remained independent or. more like
~. considering the proposals which were
pending. would have accepted the pro,ec-
ton Of Great Britain and become a Brit
ish colony Neither California. Arizona.
New Mexico, Colorado. Nevada or Utah
would have passed under the American
has. The only American territory on the
Psrihe would have been Oregon. inclui-
ms what Is now Washington. and the
title 20 that was in dispute with Great
Britain. The whig party had little desire
to retain this territory. and would have
readily scceded TO the British demands
which would have shut the United States
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-12

With all indications pointing to con-
tinued good times. there is probability
that immigration will increase. for the
prosperity Of the United States Is usually
reflected in the marked increase OF immi-
grafton to this country. A panic. like that
Of 1893. is always followed by great fall
ing of in the number of foreigners seek
Ing new homes here, and there was drop
from 500, 9l7 to 3i4. act between 1893 and 1894
A period of hard times. like that which
ensued, not only keeps immigration at low
figures while II lasts, but for some time
afterward. Thus the record for the fiscal
year ending June 30. 1898, was almost iden-
teal (22s, 2as) with that for the previous
twelvemonth (23o.sa2). BY the summer OF
1898 the knowledge that times were better
In America had penetrated all parts Of
Europe, and the number of immigrants
during the next year rose to 55l, 1876. from
which there was further advance to 49,
$40 during the twelvemonth ending with
last June. BY far the larger share Of the
whole gain for this year was during the
period between January and July 1.
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completely out of any outlet to the Pacific.
Alaska would never have been purchased.
The war OF the rebellion would have fol-
lowed in any event. but with more serious
odds against the United States; and with
strong prospect OF British aid TO the
Southern states. owing to the British own
ership of Texas. The United States by
this time would have been bounded on the
south by Mason and Dixon's line and on
the west by the Rocky mountains, and
would have less of preponderance on this
continent than Great Britain. which
would, through her colonies. for she would
probably have also acquired California.
have much the best strategic position.
Had the aunties OF 1874 had their way,
and certainly at that time they had the
best of the theoretical argument. all this
would have been the result Few, indeed,
are the American citizens OF today who
regret that the country elected to follow
the pathway which led to expansion; as
in coming years few will be the American
citizens who VIII regret that the war with
Spain Of this generation resulted in the
unlooked-for and unexpected acquisition
OF the fertile islands OF the Pacific.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-12

Alabama is the latest state that pro-
poses by q constitutional amendment to
deprive the mass Of the coiored voters of
the ballot The plan is to disfranchise. as
in South Carolina, Louisiana, Mississippi
and North Carolina, all colored men who
cannot read or write. while leaving unim-
paired the right of all illiterate whites to
the ballot. There are many of these
whites in the state. the percentage OF H.
literacy among them over ten years of age
being nearly Is per cent. ten years ago.
Among the blacks the percentage of NIT
eracy IL considerably higher. as might be
expected.
The amendment is not proposed for the
purpose OF taking from the negro a right
which he has held and exercised hereto
fore. The blacks have done little voting
for many years. In 1890 there were $4,000
adult males in the state. of whom 10000
were blacks. The total vote cast in 1896
was but 1s4.5oo. It IL clearly evident,
therefore. that the negro vote was sup
pressed, although II has been the practice
In some districts to put them down as
voting for Democratic congressman in or
der to make out majority against Re-
publican or Popuiist opponents
Within few years there is no doubt
that nearly all OF the Southern states with
ro.~~ oaso.oa ror,,oxsous u,,,r baya -
fected complete negro Acknowledgement.
Georgia win probably follow Alabama, and
there is a good deal Of talk In Virginia of
adopting the same means for getting rid
Of the colored vote In that state. Then
the white voters OF these states will exer-
else an excessive and unjust amount of
political power. Each state has large
coiored population which gives II congress
sionsl representatives and presidential
electors, but which Is unable to partici-
pate in the election OF either. In this re-
spect the states would fare better than
they did before the abolition Of slavery.
when they had representation for their
slaves only on the three-fifths basis.
The experience Of tho past has shown
that the voting privilege cannot be Sc
cured for the negro in the cotton states.
A constitutional amendment says that
their right TO the franchise shall not be
abridged. but the whites OF the South VIII
not have negro suffrage. constitution or
NO constitution. But when 1t becomes
clearly apparent that these whites can de-
termine national elections and the polit-
,cai complexion OF the lower house of con-
gress. because OF excessive political power
given their states on account OF the coll
ored population which II not permitted to
vote. then there win be demand for cur
falling that excessive power. 1t will not
be an unjust demand. and II will lie with
in the power Of congress to enforce It,
which Ii more than can be said Of the de-
mand that the negro be given the ballot.
-----------------------
Before talking OF repairing the Demo.
cratic party would It not be wise to nnd
out whether the value OF the new party
after repairs would not be less than the
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-12
STANDING OF LARGE CITIES.
Postal Receipts OF Leading Places
ns Compared with Population.

Auditor Castle. OF the postoffee depart
ment. has completed n table giving the
rank of the fifty largest cities of the Unit
ted States. according TO their populations,
census of 1900. together with their rela-
tive position as TO their postal receipts
for the year ending June 30. 1900. The ta-
bic. which admits of interesting deduc-
tions, is ms follows, the cities being given
in the relative order OF their Importance.
Vta.f.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-12
These Women Of w~iiakn.

The women Of Waikiki seem 70 be a
determined set. and 20 hs thoroughly ac-
qualnted with the peccadllloes OF their
lords No gin before voting. but pientI-
fui allowance afiereare. seems 70 be their
motto. according 20 the Maui News Has
some one been pulling the Maui mans
lsge
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-12

again. and this in spite of the fact that
Jerry Simpson made campaign tour of
the western part Of the state, accom-
panied by thirty women spelibinders who
were all under Is and wore tailor-made
gowns.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-12

to Japan during the eight months ended
with August amounted to s2i.ooc,coo, as
against 100000 in the corresponding
months Of last year. To China end Hong
kong the exports I'm the seven months end
ing with July show an increase of more
than 100000.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-12

Chicago inter tsceAni
None viii wonder At hearing that tb'
wires are carrying scores 81 messages q
the bedside 81 CushTpsn y. Davis IN ~
paul II is the simple truth TO say thai
In the last four years no public man IN
the United States has done more 10 en-
dear himself 70 the American people o.
20 promote respect for American state
craft than this senator from the North
west
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-12

The Pest lAtelIigencer hereby
guarantees res advertisers . b"na
aae paid circulation. Daily, weekly
ana sunday. aeabue that Of any
ether newspaper published I'm the
state Of washingtsn. Advertistng
eontracts Will be made subject 10
this guarantee.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-12

In the above table !, viii be seen that
number OF cities are higher In postal
revenue receipts than In population. while
a corresponding number are higher In
population than in reeeipts.--Washsngto
Correspondence Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-12

II international difficulties grow out of
differences between Peary and Sverdrup
in the vicinity OF the North pole It is safe
to say that governments VIII not send
warships to the scene.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-12

There is more money In circulation since
election day. but 1t is hard to say whether
1t is due to return of confidence or to the
fact that election bets have been paid
pretty generally.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-12

Probably no other man rejoices more
than Richard Croker that the campaign
and election is over. His horses and bull.
dogs were being sadly neglected.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-12

II Mr.. Bryan is to follow his First
Battle" with another book. he might call
It 1.-THE Growth OF the Enemy's Country"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-11-12

The English administrative machine Ia
80 sound 80 well equipped with subordi-
Mates who have risen by merit. 30 honest
and so efficient that Lord I.ansdowne VIII
doubtless do as well as other dun men
before him--Dudiey. Clarendon or Aber-
deem