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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-02-08
THE WIRE NAIL INDUSTRY.
a German Catholic PYfsst WowMaSa
It In America li'fhSt'i n

Il In America HH'S''i
4 WI IN CovingtoA, K1. that the nrsi
wire nails were made in America. In
1875 Father Gosbsl was pastor in charge
Of St. Augustins's Catholic church In
that city.
Before he came to this country from
Germany he had seen Frenchmen aud
Germans hammering nails out Of wire.
When he had established himself in the
ministry at Covington, he opened q forge
In an old outbuilding standing In brick
yard. He started the making Of wire
nails, first by hand, and gradually one
improvement after another came to his
mind and was carried out until the nails
made were more useful and could be
made more chsaply. Soon after he began
he improved upon the old nail by cutting
barbs in its sides, and by this they were
made to hold more firmly. Then to &C
eelerate his work he made a die, into
which he sASDed the wire, that had bee,
cut to proper lengths, and while restina
on these dies the head was pounded on
the nail. On an anvil he hammered on
the point, and the barbs were cut In the
sides BY hand. II was the nail that ID
made today, but the production was 50
expensive that 1t was impracticable fol
ordinary use
It was about this time that the French
introduced a machine that would do what
Goebci was doing BY hand, and as soon
as the latter heard Of 1t be imported one
of these machines. The introduction OF
this machine was the real beginning Of
the wire nail industry In this country on
a large scale. Il was q queer machine
when 1t was received, but the principle
was right and the great machines that
today turn out hundreds Of thousands OF
nails day are constructed on identically
the same plan. II was operated by hand,
and the speed was go nails a minute.
Goebel attached a fywheel, geared it to
steam and by other improvements in.
creased the machines speed to double
this capacity, which was as many as 20
or 30 men working BY hand could pro.
ducs. This was the single header" ma.
chine, making ono nail at each stroke,
and this machine produces with its pres.
snt improvements as high as 415 nails q
minute, while the double headers, produc.
ing two nails at a stroke, turn out from
$50 to 600 minute, or a total Of 10000
an hour.-Chicago Record.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-02-08
HIS ENTRANCE EXAMINATION.
How Booker T. Washington Qua1i-
ned to Enter Hampton.


"Aa soon as possible after reaching the
grounds Of the Hampton institute" said
Booker T. Washington. Il presented my
self before the head teacher for assign
ment to a class. Having been SO long
without proper food, a bath and change
Of clothing, did not, of course, make a
very favorable impression upon her, and
! could see at once that there were doubts
In her mind about the wisdom of admit
ting me as student. felt that l could
hardly blame her if she got the idea that
/ was q worthless loafer or tramp. For
some time she did not refuse to admit
me, neither did she decide in my favor,
and continued to linger about her and
to impress her in all the ways l could
with my worthiness. In the meantime I
saw her admitting other students, and
that added greatly to my discomfort, for
felt deep down in my heart that could
do as well as they il could only get q
chance to show what was in me.
"After some hours had passed the head
teacher said to me: The adjoining reci-
tation room needs sweeping. Take this
broom and sweep it,
at occurred to me at once that here
was my chance. Never did l receive an
order with more delight. l knew that l
could sweep, for Mrs. Ruffner had thor
oughly taught me how to do that when I
lived with her.
II swept the recitation room three
times. Then 1 got a busting cloth and
busted it four times. All the woodwork
around the walls, every bench, table and
desk / went over four times with my
busting cloth. Besides, every piece of
furniture had been moved and every
closet and corner in the room had been
thoroughly cleaned. I had the feeling
that, in a large measure, my future de-
pended upon the impression made upon
the teacher In the cleaning Of that room.
When I was through. reported to the
head teacher. She was a Yankee wo-
man who knew where to look for dirt.
She went into the room and inspected
the floor and closets. Then she took her
handkerchief and rubbed 1t on the wood
work about the walls and over the table
and benches. When she was unable to
find one bit Of dirt on the floor or a par
ticle Of dust on any of the furniture. she
quietly remarked:
"I guess you will do to enter this in
stitution'
II was one Of the happiest souls on
earth. The sweeping Of that room was
my college examination, and never did
any youth pass an examination for en-
trance into Harvard or Yale that gave
him more genuine satisfaction. have
passed several examinations since then,
but have always felt that this was the
host one I over DasSed "-Outlook
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-02-08
The Medieval Archdeacon.

Episcopal jokes, says a London paper.
are usually as cryptic as the jests Of
Aristophanes over which Mr.. Verdant
Green's studious neighbor used to chuckle
when made painfully apparent by the
help Of Liddell and Scott. At Bristol DR..
Browne has sadly bewildered his assem-
bled clergy and faithful laity" by COM
planning that he Is only "a monocular
bishop"
His lordship was, of course. making sly
reference to the fact that an archdeacon
was formerly termed "oculus episcopi."
and the diocese of Bristol contains only
one archdeaconry.
But in the middle ages the archdeacon
was not only "the bishops eye" but
spy. who used to blackmail the clergy and
perpetrate such terrible enormities that
medieval schoolman seriously PROFOUND
ed the question, "Can an archdeacon be
aovod 7p
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-02-08
Ynu0cents Abroad,

In relating some of the mishaps which
befell him during his travels In Germany.
Justice Garoutte said: 'In Nuremberg
we ordered the cabman to take Us to the
Strauss hotel. He drove us to a hotel
where It said in big letters Ostrich hotel.
/ insisted on being taken to the Strauss.
The cabman became angry. We refused
to alight. High words ensued. There
upon a gentleman stepped up and in
formed me that Strauss was German for
Ostrich We quietly alighted. and the
storm was over.
cat Frankfort we desired to go to the
Swan hotel The driver insisted upon
our alighting at the 'Cygne hotel Argu-
ments again took place. and finally it
came upon me that 'Cygne' was French
for that noble bird. the swan. All this
occurred. too. in the presence of the fe-
male members Of the family. all of whom
spoke French. but cygne was too much
for them."-Argonaut.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-02-08
Odd Privileges,

Some of the privileges of members OF
foreign Legislative bodies are unique
Danish NJ. P.'s can have a free seat in
the Royal theater at Copenhagen when
ever they like. The lawmakers of Nor,
way receive free medical attention and
nursing il they fall i'll during the ses,
sion. The NJ. P.'s have extended this
privilege to include courses of gymnas,
tics, massage baths. wine i"medical com.
forts"), drawing and stopping teeth-all
gratisl-London Express.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-02-08
ARe,.on For Not Marrying.

Pretty Teacher severely - Did your
mother write this excuse?
Bad Boy-Yes'm.
Pretty Teacher-Humph! 1t looks very
much like one of your scrawls.
Bad Boy-Mamma wrote 1t: but, please,
ma am, she had sister Jennie In one arm
crying with bumped head and brother
Willie In the other with cut finger. and
a lot of sewing on her lap. and she was
rocking the cradle with her knees. and
she had to write with her toes.
Pretty Teacher lin the evening)-I am
very sorry. Mr.. Poorchap. but ! have
changed my mind. ] shall never marry.
London Fun.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-02-08

$50 you let your leading man goT
ri had to-" answered Mr.. Stormington
Barnes. He was too realistic In his
IDEAS"
"1nterfered with your work on the
stageT
"No, not On the stage, In the box Of
dee. He wanted real money."-WashinS
ton Star.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-02-08
Vital Force,

Because ones parents and grandpar'
ents lived to be nearly 100 does not make
1t certain that their descendants will do
likewise, for the inheritance Of vitality
may all be dissipated In 20 years Of high
living. A small stock of vital force well
taken care Of may last twice as long.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-02-08

One of the churches in a little western
town Is so fortunate as to have a young
woman as its pastor. She was called to
the door Of the parsonage one day and
saw there a much embarrassed young
farmer Of the German type.
"Dey said der minister lifed in dis
house." he said.
Yes" replied the fair pastor.
"vell-h'm-I-I want to kit merritw
ITO get marriedf Very we'll, ! can
marry you." said the ministeress encour-
agingly.
"Oh. but I got a girl alreaty." was the
disconcerting reply.-Brooklyu Life.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-02-08

TIE Eels and lp,elllseqcer
Is Published Epey Friday.
FINNEY & DASHIELL.
TERMS.-$1.OO A Year in Advance.

Transient advertisements Square
3 insertions or less S1.5O. Each subse-
quent insertion % cents. Longer adver-
tisements in the same proportion. A
space equal to six lines makes a square.
Figure work double price.
Obituaries and Personal Communica-
lions will be inserted at cents per line.
Yearly Advertisements at Special Rates.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-02-08
Study In Black and white,

They were playing at the chess game Of
love. She was rich: he was poor She
suggested the opera for their next gam
bit He stopped to consider what his
next move should be; then. taking out
his watch. ~ looked at It thoughtfully
and said. Pawn tonight"-New York
Commercial Advertiser,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-02-08
GnrR Tin.

Mr.. Meddergrass-Hi Slocum sent $40
to Teller in New York to find out how
to win at roulette.
Mr.. Feddershack-What did the Teller
say?
Mr.. Meddergrass-Said to run the
game ourself."-Baltimore American.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-02-08

Haven't you got through YETI" asked
the impatient customer.
"Purty near" answered the bootblack,
polishing away with all his might. U
kin see my finish" Chicago Tribune.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-02-08
DiscouraEinE Discovery.

IT understand she loved him at frst."
eyes. that was before"
Before whatT'
Before she found out that she had
mistaken him for his rich cousin."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-02-08

The mischief Of hattery Is not that 1t
persuades any man that he Is what he Is
not, but that it suppresses the influence
Of honest ambition by raising nm opinion
that honor may be gained without the
merit of toll.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-02-08

A St. Louis woman was asked how she
managed her husband. Feed him well
and trust to luck" was the answer.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-02-08

II the moon looks pale and dim. ex-
pect rain; II red, wind. and II her natural
color, with a clear sky, fair weather.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-02-08

Ninety people out Of every 100 masti-
cate their food with tie teeth Qp the left
side Of the Jaw.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1901-02-08
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 its quiet,
beautiful and homelike attractions. AS
summer boarding place it is unexcelled
and its reputation as stopping place
for commercial men and tourists will be
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 on
application.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-07-16
ISLE Of MONTE CR|STO.
THE NURSERY OF THE YOUNG
PRINCESS.
Story of the Rocky Little Islet Made
Famous by Dumas-Contains Only
Eight Square Miles.

1t is reported from Rome that, now
that the queens confinement is over.
the royal family will go to the Isle of
Monte Cristo to pass several weeks of
what the king regards as his vacation.
1t may be news to many people to learn
that this bit of land, so fantastically
described by the elder Dumas, is to-
day the personal property and favorite
lounging place of the King of Italy and
Queen Helena. Aside from what is mar
rated of it in Dumas immortal novel,
the Island of Monte Cristo has quite
little history. 1t is a bit of land
about eight square miles in size, stu
ated just south of the Island of Elba.
1t was occupied first by Spanish monks,
who cleared the land and, finding 1t
improbable, deserted it early in the
sixteenth century. The island remain
ed an uninhabited desert for 200 years,
when a duke of Tuscany seized it and
made of it a little private penitentiary
to which he could deport his own priv
ate and political prisoners. But hap
pier days were in store for the little
island A rich Englishman. named
Taylor, CHANGED to visit it and was so
delighted with it's picturesque situation
that he purchased it, built a villa and
park there and established a beautiful
country house, At the Englishman's
death the island became the property
of the Florentine family of Lisci who
allowed the land to grow wild a~ain
and used it only for hunting.
1t was on the occasion of a hunting
party organized by the MARQUIS Lisci
! in honor of Victor Emmanuel Ill, then
! Prince of Naples. that the king first
saw the little island, which soon after
became part of his personal possessions
and was the spot where he spent sever
al weeks of his honeymoon. Since then
the king and queen have run away to
! Monte Cristo whenever they have been
! able. There are only about fourteen
families on the island, and the villa
that the king and queen occupy is so
! small and unpretentious that only a
few attendants are necessary and their
duties are extremely light Both the
king and the queen are simple in their
tastes and far happier away from the
formal, oppressive routine of the ltall-
an court If Monte Cristo is to be
chosen as a nursing place for the tiny
daughter of the Italian monarch, there
is little doubt that it will emerge from
| it's comfortable obscurity. Inc eyes
| of all Italy will be upon 1T. However
uneasy may be the head that wears the
crown, care enough has been taken by
a grateful nation that the royal baby
shall have the most luxurious of nests
The CITY of Rome has offered the child
q magnificent cradle of carved wood
and gold: one of solid silver, beautiful
w worked, has come from the king ana
nueen of Montenegro, while the basket
makers of Genoa have constructed a
graceful affair of wicker, which seems
far more in touch with modern nur-
sery than do the other gitts.-ChlcaSo
! Record Herald.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-07-16
SWEDISH STATESMAN.

Gunnar Wennerberg, lie distinguish
ed Swedish poet lyrical composer ana
statesman, celebrated the golden ami
versary of his debut as composer the
other day. His series of student songs,
composed while he was member OF
the "Juvenals" Society at the ancient
University of Upsala and his national
folk songs, Hear Us, Svea" and stand
Strong, Ye Knights of Light" have for
two generations been sung al over
Scandinavia. AS a statesman Wenner-
berg has rendered great service to his
country. From 1870 to 1891 he was a
member of the cabinet, being minister
of ecclesiasticic affairs, besides being a
provincial governor. He has always
been "a liberal in politics and a cham
pion of the people. The venerable
statesman, who is now 81 years of age,
is still youthful in feeling, and few men
in the Scandinavian countries possess
in a higher degree the love and honor
of the people, high as well as low, as
the old student singer.-Chicago Re
cord Herald.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-07-16
"L,AIGLONn

Now that Rostands play "L'Aiglon. "
has aroused so much interest in the
melancholy story of Napoleons son,
there win be some interest in the death
of the last considerable actor in the
abortive conspiracy to restore the en-
pire with the duke of Reichstadt i'm his
fathers place. This person was Vara-
boWsl, a Pole who was a lieutenant
in the grand army and fought at Wa
terloo The conspirators in 1922 took
possession of several towns in the west
of France in the name of Napoleon II,
but al Saumur the movement was stop
ped and the small force they had gath
cred rapidly scattered. VarabAwski es-
capped and returned to Poland, where
he has just died, at Warsaw, at the age
of 1916 years.-Springflel Republican
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-07-16
Kihei Assessment Notices.

THE 18TH ASSESSMENT of 5 per
cent or $3.50 per share became due and
payable January End, 1901 and bears
penalty from February End, 1901.
The thirteenth and final assessment
of per cent or $3.50 per share on the
stock of the Kihei Plantation Co., Ltd,
has been levied and will become due
and payable on the 18th day of June,
1901. Interest bearing after the 18th
day of July, 1901.
The above assessments are payable
at the offices of Alexander e. Baldwin,
Ltd, Judd Building.
j. p. COOKE,
Treasurer Kihei Plantation Co.
Honolulu. May IS, 1901.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-07-16
A NOTED MAN.

The late Maurice b. Perkins, profess
sor of chemistry at Union College,
Schenectady n. Y, was a noted expert
in the effect of poisons, and often was
called on in murder trials. He was a
native of New London, CT. and 65 years
old; he had studied at Goettingen, Tue
bingen and Heidelberg; had been pro-
fessor at the New York college of ply
sicians and surgeons, and an assistant
at the Lawrence scientific school at
Harvard His death, Tuesday morn
ing, was without ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Republican.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-07-16
MAUI SUGAR COMPANY, LTD.

Honolulu, July 10, 1901.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-07-16
BYAUTHORITY
COMMISSION OF PUBLIC LANDS.

On and after August 10th, 1901. at the
Office of E. D. Baldwin, Hilo, Hawaii
may be applied for under conditions of
the Land Act of 1895 as continued in
force by "An Act to Provide a Govern
ment for the Territory of Hawaii" for
Right of Purchase Leases, and more
particularly set forth under Part VII
of said Land Act.
All untaken lots in New Olaa Tract
Lots, Puma, Hawaii, from miles to 9
miles New Olaa Road.
Appraised value $1.OO to $1,000 per
acre.
Each applicant may not acquire more
than one lot.
QUALIFICATION OF APPLICANTS,
Must be IS years of age, citizen of
or have taken out Certificate of De-
claration of becoming a citizen of tho
United States of America.
CONDITIONS OF RIGHT OF PUR-
CHASE LEASE.
Term: Twenty-one years.
Rental: Eight per cent on the APP
praised value given in lease, payable
semi
The Lessee must from the end of the
first to the end of the fifth year con-
tinuously maintain his home on the
leased premises.
The Lessee must have in cultivation
at the end of three years five per cent
and at the end of five years ten per
cent. of his holding, and maintain on
agricultural land an average of ten
trees to the acre.
Pastoral land must be fenced.
Interest in Right of Purchase Lease
is not assignabe without written con-
sent of the Commissioner of Public
Lands, but the lease may be surren-
dered to the Government.
In case of forfeiture or surrender of
Right of Purchase Lease, reappraise-
ment is made of the land and of per-
manent improvements thereon and if
the land is again disposed of, the in
coming tenant shall pay for such per-
manent improvements and the amount
when so received by the Government
shall be paid to the surrendering lessee.
CONDITION UNDER WHICH PUR-
CHASE MAY BE MADE.
At any time after third year of lease
hold term, the Lessee is entitled to a
Land Patent giving fee simple title,
upon his payment of the appraised
value set forth in lease, if he has re-
duced to cultivation twenty-five per
cent. of his leased premises, and has
substantially performed all other con-
ditions of his lease.
For plan and further particulars APP
ply at the Public Land Office, Homo
lulu or at the Office of L. d. Baldwin,
Hilo, Hawaii.
EDWARD S. BOYD,
Commissioner of Public Lands.
July /, 1901.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-07-16
CORPORATION NOTICES.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

At the adjourned annual meeting of
the stockholders of HENRY MAY g.
CO., LTD, held in this city on July
18th, 1901, the following officers were
elected to serve during the ensuing
year:
Mr.. T. May ...................P President
Mr.. H. r. Mcintyre. .... Vice-President
Mr.. S. G.. Wilder .............Se Secretary
Mr.. f. b. Auerbach ....................
............ Treasurer and Manager
Mr.. F. w. Macfarlane ........Auditor
The Board of Directors comprise the
officers and Mr.. e. d. Tenney and Mr..
e. f. Bishop.
S. G.. WILDER,
Secretary
Honolulu, July 10, 1901.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-07-16
BILLS ARE ADOPTED.
Legislature Approves Salaries And
Current Expense Measures.


The Senate continued it's session yes
terday afternoon, taking up reading
and adopting the joint conference COM
mittee's report, which carries both APP
preparation bills. 1t was on Crabbe's
motion that the report was read. There
was no objection to the final passage of
the measures.
In the House Mr.. Emmeluth submit
ted an amendment to the Achi resolu-
ton in which he wanted to change it
from joint to a concurrent resolution,
in that the Governors signature would
not be necessary, and he also wanted to
make more explicit that the fire claims
were to be paid out of the customs and
postoftice receipts. This passed. The
resolution of Senator Paris providing a
duty of seven cents a pound on coffee
was adopted after considerable wrang-
ling.
The report of the joint committee
then came up and on motion of Beckley
it was adopted by a vote of q to /.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-07-16

The annual meeting of the Maui Su-
gar Co., Ltd, will be held on Tuesday.
July 90, at 10 a. m. at the office of
Wing Wo Chan e. Co., Nuuanu street.
Election of officers.
II. KAT POO,
Secretary.
Honolulu, July -, 1901.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-07-16
SPECIAL MEETING.

A special meeting of the stockholders
of the Hawaiian Electric Co. will be
held at the office of the Hawaiian
Trust Co., on Thursday, July 25th,
1901, at $3.50 o'clock A. M.
Business: Consideration of increase
of Capital Stock.
w. L. HOPPER,
Secretary.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-07-16
BISHOP & CO.
savings Bank

Until further notice, Savings Depos-
It's will be received and interest allow
ed b. this Bank at four and ons-half
per cent per anlu--
Printed copies of the Rules and Reg
ulations may be obtained ON appllca-
ton.
Office at Bank building on Merchant
street.
BISHOP 4 co.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-07-16

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
Charles M. Cooke. .......,....P President
j. G. Jones'. .............V ice-President
G. H. Cooke. ........... Cashier
F. c. Atherton. ....... Assistant Cashier
Henry Warehouse, Tom May, F. w.
Macfarlane, e. d. Tenney, ]. A. Nc
Candless.
Solicits the Accounts of Firms, Cor
poratons, Trusts, Individuals. and will
promptly and carefully attend to all
business connected with banking en-
trusted to it. Sell and Purchase For
eign Exchange, Issue Letters of Credit.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Ordinary and Term Deposits received
and Interest allowed in accordance with
rules and conditions printed in pass
books, copies of which may be had on
application.
Judd Building, Fort Street.