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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-20

Jenkins" said the city editor, heres
five dollars lady sent US to give
poor old chap up on Tenth street. You
see, she wants to know it reached him
and doesn't want to register a letter,
for he must not how who sends 1t.
So run up with 1t and get a receipt for
it that we may send her"
l was soon on Tenth street. The
number sought was tumble down old
zach other in the street. stopped long
enough to tell me that old Mr.. Jones
lived on the top floor.
"Come in" piped a CHEEKY, shrill
voice as knocked on his door. did.
Seated by the window, nightcap on
head and spectacles on nose, sat
bright eyed, gray haired, much wrin-
killed. old fellow, clean shaven and very
tall and stopped. MERRY Chrfstmasw
he piped as soon as he saw me and
grinned affably, displaying few large
teeth that were still white.
/ stammered forth the conventional
answer. I could do no more than
stammer II. for such a salutation in
such a place quite staggered me. The
rickety bed, the unlighted stove, the
broken loaf of bread on the bare little
table. the absence of carpet, the two
chairs, told the story of deepest pow
erty at a glance. hastily gave him
the money and took his receipt.
"Sit down on that other chair and
gladden. my Christmas" said he. This
gift of money Is nothing to your conf
pany. l deserve it." he added little
pettishly. II have gladdened others
Christmas today"
You have?" l was impolite enough
to say in my bewilderment.
1.-THE BIRDS" said he, pointing out
the window to where few sparrows
on the fire escape were pecking at
piece Of his loaf.
at is this that has made you happy
today In spite or
at is one Of the things. That was
my Christmas giving. II was all 1
could give until you came, but now l
am under the necessity Of seeking
human objects for my bounty. The
aims share of this is too big for the
birds"
"Can you find any poorer than your
self?" inquired.
Eyes. even in the palaces" he said
solemnIy. Rising and leaning on the
long stick which he had kept beside
him, he thus went on:
81 began my celebration Of Christ
mas yesterday afternoon by going to
the free library and reading Dickens
Christmas CAROL For years 1 have
read 1t on Christmas eve-that is, to
| fill myself with the true Christmas
spirit of charity, love, peace and good
will. 1t always succeeds. Has any
millionaire In this great city begun
more wisely?
Having finished my reading, walk
ed through the crisp, frosty air to the
boulevard to enjoy the sleighing. 1t
was very fine. Time was when I used
to sit In one of those vehicles and go
Swimming over the snow. l lost half
the sport could not see the cutters
skim by, the rosy cheeks Of the riders,
and ran risk of a spill. could hear
no bells but those on my own team,
but, all. standing on the roadside-how
different!
1.-THE skating on the lake next inter-
ested me. and I enjoyed 1t greatly.
Home to tea next, with a keen appe-
tite. Had a full larder and that appe-
tite l would eat enough to be sluggish,
and then l should not go out again.
But slice of bread. an onion and a
cup of black tea-no gluttony in that,
yet enough.
~ went out TO do nv Christmas
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-20


into
thatth the sleepe
feel? that!
Big to get
to
son."
Thus Bob rambled the while setting the carefully
Of
a
The a In of
darem Tom said thingthat
he could his Christmas
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-20

good day they should make them days
of feasting and of Joy and of sending
portions one to another and gifts to
the poor.
And what greater cause for rejoicing
and the usual expression thereof could
exist for the early Christians than the
fact of the birth of Christi
1t is true that there We're differences
of opinion In the early church as to the
date. or even the season of the year,
when that all important event occur
red Clemens AleXandrinus tells us
that II was kept by many Christians
IN April and by some in Egypt In the
month Pachon. corresponding to our
May, but long before the council of
Nice had fixed the day, separating 1t
from the Epiphany, curious circum-
stance had operated to fix forever the
observance of it in the European mid
winter.
Observing the course Of the seasons
and their relation to the growing or
lessening length Of the days, the AIRY.
ans inhabiting Europe had come to
learn that at the winter solstice the
decline of nature was over and that as
the day heightened she revived until
few weeks later she walked abroad
gladsomely again in the green garb OF
spring. 1t was a fitting time for uni
versal rejoicing. Nothing could be
done afield. The bins and butts were
still we'll filled and the cattle fat. II
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-20
HARTFORD COUNTY
TELEPHONES.
Connectedwith the Maryland Tele.
phone Co., of Baltimore.
Over 800 Subscribers
In Hartford County.

And these 600 subscribers
in Hartford county are con-
nected with over 5000 busi-
ness firms and private resi-
dences in Baltimore city.
Whether you live right in
town, or a short way out, you
ought to have a phone. The
only one that is any good to
you is the Hartford County
Phone, because it is the only
one that gives you communi-
cation with enough people to
make a phone of any value.
Possibly-like a good many
other people-you've an idea
that a telephone is expensive?
Just see Mr.. Richardson and
have a talk with him, and
you'll be speedily convinced
that without a phone you're
simply camping out.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-20
THE EAGLE HOTEL,
CHAS. A. McGAW, Proprietor,
BEL AIR, ND.

The undersigned has assumed charge
of this old and well-known hotel and
proposes to cater to the travelling public
in the most approved manner. To those
of the "Old Eagle" no comment is neces-
sary. 1t is unsurpassed for it's quiet,
beautiful and homelike attractions. As
and s rep Doadng asf sdppn sSI paee
carefully nurtured. Everything will be
under the personal care of the proprietor
and his ambition is to make the saying
true-"Once a customer, always custo
mer." Special terms for large parties or
application.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-20
A EZILWMIDD[G[E CHRIS
BY RODNEY LINHOLM
rcopyright, 1901, by American Press Association.

copyright 1901 by American Press Aschon1
"Pay dirt and FIVE hundred a liar!'
100 to be true!'
bob Burley, l
believe not Tom Heick but tell
like
Burnley scooped handful yellow
cucumber
Circle
built themselves stakd
and then burning he
Hek and Burnley had burned and drted drifd and burned until
they
Don't you know
what those to u
Don't just! Bob the claim
a end of the
Right Tommy
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-20

My hair now measures just 4 feet 6
inches in length. What Ayers Hair
Vigor has done tor me certainly believe
it will do for others. | cheerfully recon-
mend it to all who wish abundant, beauti,
full and long hair. AMELIA PETTEGREw,
Oelrich, S. Oak,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-20
MY POOR XMAS
PNIII0@@PH IER
By Seaton Lord.


ULKILY de.
ploring tn e
poverty which
compelled me
to com e to
orkonChrist-
mas day, 1 en-
tered the Office
Of The Daily
DoZer q n d
W ent TO m y
desk.
christmas
enjoyment Is
only for the
wealthy, mus
n1 7
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-20
A Million oices

Could hardly express the thanks OF
Homer Hall, of West Point Ia. Listen
why: A severe cold had settled on his
lungs, causing a most obstinate cough.
Several physicians said he had consump
ton, but could not help him. When al
thought he was doomed he began to use
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump
ton and writes-''it completely curet
me and saved my life. now weigh 227
pounds" It's positively guaranteed fol
Coughs, Colds and Lung troubles. Prize
SOC and 81. Trial bottles free at al
drug stores.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-20

NEW YORK
CLOTHING
HOUSE.
There is a great deal of satisfaction in
knowing that when you buy your
Winter Suit or
Overcoat
you are not going to grow tired of it, and
wish that you hadn't bought it.
In style we are always a year in adj
vance of any Clothing establishment in
Baltimore.
The fit of our Clothing has always been
known to be perfect, and the workman
ship more than lasting.
The New York Clothing House Cloth
ing has those enduring style character
istics which make you dislike to give
them up, even though they have seen
service enough to warrant it.
Our 2-Button Double
Breasted Sack
Suits
For Men and Boys
have already stepped to the front as the
most stylish garments in Baltimore, and
the price seems to be within reach of all
good thinking people.
We have them at
$40, $12, SIS, $18 .
and $40.
The Short Nobby Top
Coat
with stitched Collar and Cuffs and the
Long FullBack
Yoke Overcoat
can be found here to please the most fas-
tidious taste.
The prices are
SO, $12, SIS, $40,
up to $40,
Silk-Lined.
Our Chi1dren's Clothing De-
rnerlt
is perfect mirror of fashion; all the de-
tails and the little conceits that 60 to
make up the nobby Children's Clothing
can be found here.
Russian Blouse, Vestee, Sailor and
Double-Breasted Suits are here
$3.50, So, 81, SIS, Sc
and So.
Children's and Boys Overcoats in all
the leading styles and fabrics. The Short
Top Coat, the Long Full-Back and the
Yoke Overcoat-
81, S., Sc, So and SO.
We are showing full line of American
Hosiery Company and Norfolk and New
Brunswick Underwear.
Fowne's.Dent's and PERKINS, Gloves.
Manhattan Shirts, in White, plain and
full dress, and all the new Black and
White stripes.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-20

Yet. though mid shadows OF the past
Fond memories may grope.
She stands IN the effulgerce cast
By never dimming hope,
And, peering through the gathering night,
She views the narrow way
That bridges over to the bright
Eternal Christmas day.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-20

TCVFJ
Her Christmas is not like the rest,
Which last single day
Or possibly week at best
And then are put away
To be forgotten for year,
Until good will toward men
Comes round, as fashions reappear,
And is in style again.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-20

All time is grandma's Christmas time,
All seasons hers to hear
The echo Of a Yuletide chime
OF voices ever dear,
OF voices hushed to all but her
As through mist Of tears
She sees child faces as they were
In long departed years.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-20

Now, dreaming Ger her needles fight,
She croons song OF joy
And weavas a thread Of heavens light
Into some Christmas toy.
Now softly up the attic stair
Alone she creeps away
And Ger the Christmas treasures there
Lives in another day.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-12-20

81, S., Sc, So and SO.
We are showing full line of American
Hosiery Company and Norfolk and New
Brunswick Underwear.
Fowne's.Dent's and PERKINS, Gloves.
Manhattan Shirts, in White, plain and
full dress, and all the new Black and
White stripes.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-14

of a committee by May 20 next. This
committee will be made up of five mem
bers of the Mary Washington Chapter
and DIR. Francis r. Lane. The medal
will be presented during the exercises on
graduation day. The matter was referred
TO the Committee on High and Normal
Schools.
II letter was presented from Theodore
A. Harding relative to the extension of
School Street northwest School Street
at present begins at Park Street End runs
south to a point opposite the Johnson
School. II is desired that the street
should be extended through to Kenesaw
Avenue The Mount Pleasant Citizens
Association, of which Mr. Harding is sec
rotary, is DESTROYS that the Improvement
be made, and asked If the board would
endorse a petition asking the authorities
To make provision for the extension As
the matter stands now there is only one
street by which the Johnson School can
be approached. The secretary OF the
board aior II. II. Tomblev, was in
structed to inform Mr.. Harding that the
board would endorse the proposition to
extend the street.
Mrs. Bette Francis. the chairman OF
the Committee on Industrial Education.
reported that at an examination held last
Saturday for the appointment OF sew
ing teacher in the first eight divisions.
Miss Effie Perry made a grade of "a per
cent. while the other candidates for the
position all fell below the qualifying marx
of 20 per cent.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-14
MISS PARKER's SUCCESS.
A Talented Washington Girl Playing
With Richard Mansfield.

Local interest attaches to the appear
ance Of Richard Mansfield here next week
on account Of the fact that Miss Corinne
Parker is now playing in his company.
The talented young actress makes her
debut in three leading roles with Mr..
Mansfield in Philadelphia this week, "A
Partisan Romance" DIR. Jekyll and Mr.
Hyde" and Beau Brummel." The
friends OF Miss Parker in this city will
doubtless be glad to learn that her pa
tient and untiring efforts have so soon
brought her toathe goal she sought Her
ability was first recognized by the late
Augustin DAILY, with whom she was a
great favorite. A ceaseless worker, she
has chung 10 her high ideals and bids fair
10 realize them through the medium Of
her industry and unusual talent. OF a
serious and artistic temperament, she has
always been too ambitious to succeed in
the legitimate to attempt some Of the
lighter roles which frequently bring
young actresses into fame without the
hard work and discipline necessary in
the heavier parts. Miss Parker has now
recovered from the severe illness by
which she was Frustrated last fall.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-14
CHIEF PARIS MAY RETIRE.
A Report That Civilian Will Sue
coed Him.

A rumor is current in the Fire Depart
ment and around the District building
| that Chief Engineer Paris s about TO re-
! sign his position and retire on pension.
| The act of Congress known as the Police
REORGANIZATION bill permits such action
on his part. and directs the Commission
ers to grant such officer pension not
to exceed H90 a month.
Chief Paris has been at the head of
| the Fire Department for fifteen years,
and has been in service much longer
! than that. He has reached the age at
which an officer in the army or navy
would be retired. Moreover last tall
Chief Paris suffered from a long attack
! of illness, and since his restoration to
health he has not been as vigorous as
formerly.
1t is stated that Chief Paris will take
the initiative i'm his retirement himself.
and of his own voltion.
There is considerable speculation as to
who will be Chief Paris successor in
Office, but it is thought by many that the
honor will fan either to one of the
subordinate officers of the department, or
to a gentleman who has been studying
the Fire Department for some years, and
is said to know more of its workings than
any man in the service.
one reason assigned for the appoint
ment of the gentleman referred TO is that
the growth of the department has reached
a point where it would be better to make
the office of Chief Engineer a purely
executive one, and to leave the manage
ment of the service at fires to the as
sstant chiefs. Those who hold TO this
view are of the opinion that the office
of fire marshal should be the desgna-
ton of the official head of the depart
ment, and that the present fire marshal
should be his subordinate with another
title.
This, of course would require a spe-
cial act Of Congress, but it is stated that
some such plan lies in the minds of the
Commissioners, and that il is their in
tention to appoint a civilian rather than
an expert fireman as the successor to
the Chief Engineer. Those who hold this
view also say that the ability and ex-
pcrience of the three assistant chief en-
gineers is such that the department will
not suffer at all by making the present
Chief Engineers office an executive one.
Ii is stated that the appointment of
Frank Wagner as Third Assistant Chief
Engineer was done with a view to the
general plan above outlined
The man spoken of in connection with
the position Is in every way capable of
assuming its duties, and II is thought
that when his name is made public the
appointment will meet with general ap-
prevail
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-14
FOOD AND WISDOM.


Ambitious students who study hard and
try their best to gain an education ire
duently give down under the pressure ana
are greatly disappointed when they ma
they cannot carry out the cherished desire
of their life.
This result is nearly always caused by
the lack of the right kind of food to make
up the waste caused by excessive pfalh
work.
The average student does not know now
10 select the right kind of food. but 1000
exnert has been at work and has produced
a food especially intended to nourlsh anu
rebuild the brain and the nerve centers
throughout the body. This food is known
as Grape-Nuts.
A student, Rosa Scott of Kenoma Mo,
says: Il was very ambitious to succeed at
school, and started under favorable err
cumstances with good health ana USED
what is generally supposed 10 De Eoou'
substantial articles of food, such as meat
vegetables, etc.
/ worked hard and soon became troubled
confusion of thought and inabiity To
memOriZe. ! found II almost lmpos-
sible to study In the CONDITION l was IN.
and resorted to medicine. but that did NOT
relieve me of my suffering, ana seemed
to grow worse. | was la despair until one
day a friend. who had passed through a
similar experience, told me TO stop using
medicine, and in place OF Ordinary 1000
use Grape-Nuts Food. He said II contain
ed certain elements necessary 10 rebuild
the worn out tissues Of both hody ana
brain, and positively assured me that II
| would use the food | would get well ana
he able TO go on with my work.
II seemed too good to be true, ana at
once began the use of Grape Nuts Food.
with an egg for breakfast For the mid
day meal used four heaping teaspoonfuls
with some cream or milk and nothing else.
| Then for the evening meal | used Grape
| Nuts and fruit. Right from the beginning
my sufferings We're not so great ana sraa-
ualy my strength returned. and / could
| see that my brain was regaining Its for
mer activity.
These favorable symptoms continued un-
| til | was entirely relieved from my trou-
| bic. and am now stronger than ever was
| before. Can study ten or twelve hours
| day with results that feel are a credit
| To myself.
| | would like TO have students all over
| the world know of the powerful properties
| contained In Grape Nuts Food as compar-
ed with an ordinary diet.
| This sort of experience teaches PLAINLY
| the fact that there is everything In the
| selection of food If one desires to WORK
| hard and make a success in this world.
| There is probably no food known that u
| as perfect for the rebuilding OF the body
] and brain as Grape-Nuts
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-14
MRS. WARD ON THE STAND.
She Gives Her Version of the Arrest
of Mrs. Law.

Hearing in the suit of Mary e. Law
against Eliza 7. Ward to recover $4,000,
claimed as damages for an alleged false
arrest, which was begun Tuesday before
Justice Clabaugh occupied the attention
Of the court yesterday. The testimony
was concluded and the arguments begun.
They will be finished this morning when
the case will be submitted to the jury.
Mrs Ward went upon the witness stand
in her own defence. She had in December
last caused the arrest of Mrs. Law, an in
innate friend of hers, on the charge of
stealing her jewelry. Mrs. Ward re-
sides at Grant Place, which property she
owns She stated to the jury that pre-
vious to the loss of her jewelry in De-
cember she made a will, by the terms of
which she bequeathed to Mrs. Law life
interest in her estate. Referring to the
loss Of the jewery. Mrs. Ward stated that
when she missed It she informed the po-
lice of her loss About the same time
she notified her friend, Mrs. Law, to pack
her trunk and leave the premises. She
also intimated that she suspected Mrs.
Law of being responsible for the disap-
pearance of her 1ewelry.
When told this, she said, Mrs. Law In
vited investigation, asking that not only
she, but also her trunks be searched.
This was done, but the missing jewelry
was not found. Mrs. Law was then ar
rested and taken to the First precinct sta
ton, where she was detained Tor some
time before being released.
Several hours after the arrest OF Mrs
Law Mrs Ward stated she found the
missing jewelry in channels bag In a
! blind pocket in her undertaking. Inc
jewelry, she states was in this poke,
all the while she was searching for IT
| after she had accused Mrs. Law OF be-
ing responsible for It's disappearance
! She, however. was not aware that the
! jewelry was on her person, Mrs. Ward
! stated as she had never remembered
I having placed it in the pocket where il
/ was found.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-14

DR.. Shade has been working on his i'm
proved methods more than year-really
ever since Grotte announced his discovery
in 1899. The above picture represents
lady taking a treatment of static cleo
tricity for nervous trouble. which is pleas
ant and refreshing; also gentleman in
the act of receiving treatment for lung
trouble The clothing not being him
derance. an embarrassing feature is re-
moved by DR.. Shades improvement on the
Grotte methods, which requires nude
state of the chest and back or part TO be
treated 1t matters not what your trouble
may be, you will do well and make no
mistake by consulting Dr. Shade. Thirty
years practice: the oldest and most sue
cessful specialist in Washington; also late
editor of the North American Medical
Review" for which journal he wrote a
continued article for seven months on
Pathology of Disease. Infectious Diseases
including tuberculosis. Preventive Medi-
cine &c. He also wrote on BriShts Disease
and many other diseases for such journals
as the Medical World" the Medical
Brief" the Medical Summary the
North Carolina Medical Journal" the
"Alkoloidal Clinic" the Medical Times
and Register" the Health Item" &c.
DIR. Shade uses the finest and latest inn
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-14
How to Treat Complicated Chronic and So=called In
durable Diseases by DR.. Shades Improved Meth
DDS of Using Static Electricity in Conjunc-
ton With His Eclectic Remedies.

proved Crookes Tube for X-ray examina-
tion in diagnosing complicated diseases.
In less than ten years the physician who
is not equipped with the late improved
appliances of electricity will be considered
way behind the times as he really Is now.
because he is depending upon old methods
in this aggressive day of rapid strides and
startling cures performed by static cleo
tricity. Wake up; wake up thou that
sleepest-in the old ruts of medicine bestir
myself" DIR. Shade says he was in the
same old ruts for over twenty years. Yes,
in the next decade hundreds and thous-
ands of wide-awake physicians will have
just as fine an outfit as DR.. Shade. though
it is said his electric parlors are the finest
and best equipped in America DR.. Shade
makes no charge for consultation.
II you have been deceived by physicians
and disappointed by their poor success
in treating your case by the old way of
medicines alone; If you are discouraged
and have declared you would never go to
another doctor; II your case is seemingly
hopeless. md you have about given up.
see DR.. Shade at once. for three physicians
and scores of the laity in Washington
have been cured by his improved methods
after Washington doctors had given them
up as hopeless cases.
Static electricity is entirely different