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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-07-25

SORRY TO DISTURB YOU.
for So. It's dirt cheap at that price,
but it's so small l wouldn't stand u
chance of getting back the cost of the
cloth renting it. What do you say"
said Yes" Immediately on seeing
the costume. 1t was a giddy affair
stuffed tail with fork at the end and
two little horns projecting from the
cap.
l paid NJ. Clausen his price, con-
graduating myself on getting a fine
suit so cheaply, and FASTENED back to
my rooms to try on my purchase.
When / presented myself at the
night. Colonel Wade greeted me in the
hall facetiously:
'Ah! So we are to be honored with
other members of the family? Two of
your brothers are already here. You're
DR.. Swain, I'll wager"
If the man with whom l came in
daily contact did not recognize me, my
disguise was perfect. l laughed to
myself as passed up stairs.
Ten minutes later l was minglinG
with as great crowd of notables as
were assembled on that famous StyX
houseboat. Several William Shake
spcares were strollinG about the room.
Napoleon Bonaparte was having Il
desperate Irritation with Joan of Arc
and over in one corner William Penn
was busily tanning a somewhat portly
edition of Queen Elizabeth.
AS | stepped into the ballroom i
joStled against u tall man dressed eX-
actly like myself, except that his cos
tune was of Il glowing crimson. The
meeting was evidently more OF sur
prise to him than to me.
where in hadeS did you come from,
Shorty" he whispered, pulling me out
of the crowd.
"Why, naturally, that's just where
/ did come from" | answered, disguis
ing my voice and wondering mean-
while at such language even from
brother tiend.
81 told the professor you were cG: :1.:->S
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-07-25

subjects of the crown, there is a move
ment on foot to establish colonies in
other lands where they may make
new start. Many of the Cape Colony
Beers are now in Portugal. where they
have been awaiting developments. and
some Of them are ut present in this
country. Among the latter is W. ID.
Snyman. who fought with the Beers as
a commandment until near the close Of
the war. Mr.. Snyman says that if
proper encouragement is received colo
MES of Beers will be established in
some of the western states and terrific
rieS of the United States. He thinks
this is the best country for them and
also aifirms that the Cape Colony Beers
would make good citizens of this coun-
try and that mo one would have occa-
sion to be ashamed of them"
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LITTLE GREEN
{. nEVTT BY HARLE
ULVlL o. CUMMlNS
Copyright, 1901, by
Harle o. Cummins


The invitation 1 found waiting m
on my return from a trip south was :
great surprise. l had been private sec
rotary to Colonel Wade for little owe
six months, but that was certainly n,
reason why his wife should have In
Guided me in her list of guests.
1t was to be a masque ball, and
had nothing to wear. The affair wa
to take place that very night, and thu
fact that l was half in love with Mis-
Dorothy, the colonePs oldest daughter
made me hurry down to a costumer'
shop. NJ. Clausen shook his head a:
he surveyed my five feet six.
81 have nothing that will fit you. sir,
he said. unless you will take thi!
green devil costume. There were thre,
of the devils ordered, but two of tn,
gentlemen came in yesterday and told
me that their friend was sick ant
wouldn't be able to use this suit, 81
it's on my hands. You may have Il
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ssJinl."


Yes. stranger. that's Jim. He was only q
tramp.
Jest rov.n an roamn' an wuthless
scamp.
An that on tn slabs all that's left O.
him
He was only tramp. Jest a tramp called
Jim
But | reckon as how. on tn other shore.
They've recorded his name an a whole
lot more
Jim came t my ranch some time last year
An asked for bite. an / saw tear
A-tricklin' down his sunburned check,
An his heart was SO full he could hardly
speak
Yes stranger. l sort O. adopted him,
This rovin' tramp with tn name o. Jim.
II ever a man worked hard for his keep,
Jim lid. an we all grew L think heap
O Jim. an my little darter there
Tn gal with TIL gold in her tangled hair
She thought as tn sun rose an set in him I;
They was allus together. tn gal an Jim.
Shed see him a-comin' an start an run
r. meet ole Jim when his chores was done,
An Jin'd get down on his knees. while
she
Climbed upon his shoulders with childish
glee.
An then they'd play as tn horse was him
An she was tn rider. tn gal an Jim.
Well, yistiddy, stranger, tn gal was out
In tn field. jest playin' aroun' about,
Wen one o Perkens' bulls came down
Apawin' an rakin' tn new plowed
groun';
TIL gal didn't see no danger in that
An beckoned tn bull with her red straw
hat
With an angry below tn maddened brute,
With his tail in tn air. took q sudden
shoot
For tn gal. an in Jest minute or less
His horns was caught In tn young ones
dress.
He'd a tore tn child from limb T. limb,
Wen over tn fence, with yell, leapec
Jim.
lie was just in time. With his nerves all
tense
He grabbed tn gal an run fr tn fence.
He saved the gal, but jest too late
He started t vault the orchard gate,
An that on tn slabs all that's left O.
him:
He was only a tramp, jest tramp. called
Jim.
Denver Times.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-07-25
4 shreLEa Woman.

Stories told of Nine. HUInbert. one Of
the pair of French Swindiers who b0r-
rowed &1uGH1.UGO on mythical inner
itance. make her out Il most extra ovUi-
nary woman. One story tells of how
she cultivated shcrif'S officer who
called upon her with Il SciZCr warrant
in behalf of = pressing creditor Nine.
Humbcrr WIS very gracious to the Off
Ger and offered him pearl necklace
worth 1J0.GUJ francs III satisfaction Of
the claim. 1t was J:}0 p. ill.,, and The
legal day in France expires at & p. III.
To gain time Nine. Tumhcrt fastened
the necklace around her reck that the
officer might ''Scc how we'll it looks
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-07-25

upon woman" Then by the mer2st
accident she snapped one of the
threads, and the beautiful pearls were
sent rolling over the floor in every li-
rcction. While she assisted the officer in
securing the scattered pearls she
watched the clock. As they arose from
the search the clock struck g. On
madamc'S face the auliable expression
gave way to il look Of triumph as she
said: Monsieur, it has struck 6. The
legal hour is past. and shall feel
Obliged il you will take your dCpar-
turc." That night Nine. I,.nbert left
France, and the beautiful necklace
went with her
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-07-25

Three tons Of steam coal represent a
mans labor for period of twenty
years. One square mile of seam Of
coal having Il depth Of four feet only
represents as much power as Il million
ahl"hudied men could exert in quar-
ter OF IL century of active labor.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-07-25

Britain is ''1h" country Of tn" great
quantities being / umd there. The
Greeks called it Albion. which signifies
either white or high" from the
Wilderness Of it's shores or the high
rocks on the western coast.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-07-25

Transient advertisements Square
8 insertions or less $3.50. Each subse-
quent insertion 25 cents. Longer adver
tisements in the same proportion. A
space equal to six lines makes square.
Figure work double price.
Obituaries and Personal Communica-
tions will be inserted at cents per line
Yearly Advertisements at Special Rates.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-07-25
Mr.. Hanna and the Chnirmnnship

There is renewed talk in Washington
of Senator Hanna retiring from the
craftsmanship of The Republican nation
al committee. When the senator ac-
copied the CHARM. hip of this com
mittre in 1850. he did SO reluctantly,
saying The tlrn,an;.S on his time were
too great and. as an additional reason,
his health WAS impaired.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-07-25
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
who know the situation and advantages
Of the "Old Eagle" no comment is neces
sary. 1t is unsurpassed for its quiet,
beautiful and homelike attractions. As
a summer boarding place it is unexcelled
and its reputation as a 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 tor large parties on
apDlicatiOn.
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re Eels and ln,eIllsepcer
Is Published Eperv Friday.
FINNEY & DASHIELL.
.TERMS.-S1.OO A Year IN Advance.

Application for entry at Bel Air, Mary
land, Postoffice as second-class matter
has been made
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-07-25
PEOPLE OF THE DAY
Favors "a Beer Colony.

Among the Cape Colony Euers there
is reluctance to accept III, terms Of TIE
peace settlement ana rc,urn to their
Old homes. The C,.Pe CGIouyitcS assist
ed the South African Eo,rs in thor
war against Eng!"nd. and as the Brit
ish government proposes rather severe
treatment for these men. VINO were
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-07-25

In the Tyrol"an parishes of MieminE
and RietZ thc members of nearly evV!y
household are engaged in the making
of rosaricS y" Strin@ing beads together
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-07-25

have been known to swallow mon
whole. The case is related by the tray
rIcr GirOniere Of criminal in the Phil
ippine Islands who hid from justice in
Il cavern. His father, who alone knew
of his hiding place. went Sometimes t.
see him and to take him rice for food.
one day he found instead OF his son an
enormous boa asleep. He killed it and
found his sons body in the snakes
stomach.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-07-25

To make tarra@on vinegar wash and
dry nicely Il handful Of tarragon, + III
some boiling vinegar on it, cover aud
stand Il few hours. Strain and bottle
for use
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-07-25
To Cure a Cold in OneFDay

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure
i. w. Groves signature is on each box. 2Jc
I-x< I-~-~
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-07-25
8 MN<rpr~

Laxative RrOm0-Quinine Tablets
the remedy that cures "a colo ia one day
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CUT RATE MEDICINE DEPOT.

Warmers Safe Cure, 81 size............$ rs
Pierce Discovery, 81 size............... II
Pierce Prescription, 81 size........... II
Horsford Acid Phosphate, soc. size 3s
ST " rs
Paine's Celery Compounds I" 73
Pinkham Vegetable Com. 81 " II
Swift's Specific, 81 size................. 81
$1.75 size............. [ II
Hoods Sarsaparilla, 81 size......... 70
Fellows Syrup of Hypophosphetes
$3.50 Size. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1 90
Greenes Nervura, 81 size............... 10
Mennen's Talcum Powder, 25c. size
13c. or . for 25c.)
Carriers Little Liver Pills, 25c. size Is
Ely's Cream Balm, SOC. size......... 81
Wine of Cardui. ST size................... rs
S. 6, D. Lapactic Pills, per 10O...... 35
Halls Hair Remover, 81 size..-.... 81
Mellin's Food, 75c. size.................. 55
90 SOC. " ................. 35
Hopkins Dyspepsia Tablets 25c. Box,
an unfailing remedy for dyspepsia. Sent
by mail on receipt of price.
j. s. HOPKIN s.
Cor. Lexington and Park Avenue,
BALTIMORE. MD.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-06
THE CORNERSTONE LAID
MISS NORA FITZGERALD YIELDS THE
TROwEL AT E S REYNAL's HOUSE.

MISS NORA FITZG GERALD YIELDS THE
TRowEL AT E S. REYNAL's HOUSE.
The cornerstone OF the Few house Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene S. Reynal. the outskirts OF White
Plains. laid yesterday by Mss Nora Fitzgerald.
daughter of General and Mrs Louis Fitzgerald.
and sister OF Mrs. ReynaL She named the new
house The Orchard. After the laying OF the stone
the band played Columbia" Mr. Reynal is ex-
pending s.. 100000 his home and estate
Previous to ceremony the guests Were served
with luncheon under large tent Then, led by
the band they marched in columns OF two to
platform which had been built near the cornerstone
Miss Fitzgerald before spreading the cement.
placed copper box Theoretically sealed in a cavity
in the block OF granite. The box held family papers
copies of newspapers photographs OF the family.
bottle of whiskey twentyone years old ana letters
written by each member Of the party. Mr. Reyna
and Mr. Barber the architect. assisted in balancing
the stone while Miss Fitzgerald spread the mortar
lust before the stone was laid Mrs. ReynaI ana
several friends threw several gold coins under the
stone Then the guests took part in a cakewaIK
Among those present were General and Mrs
Louis Fitzgerald. Mr. and Mrs. y c. Reynai. Louis
Fitzgerald, jr.. Mr.. and Mrs Howard y. Potter
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Steers jr. Mr. and Mrs
Charles s Rates jr.. Miss Madeline Robinson Cor
nelius orion, Howard s. Quay. Miss Florence
O'Neil Miss Ethel Wickham, Beverly Robinson,
Miss Grace c. Hartman. Mrs. Trenor L Park
- So Enos and Louis Tone
The house win bs az feet long and win be OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-06
OUTSIDE INFLUENCE FORBIDDEN.

THE PRESIDENT AMENDS THE CIVIL SER
VICE RULE REGARDING PROMOTIONS.
Washington July 5.-The President has issued
an order prohibiting the exercise Of outside
influence in securing promotions in the CLASSIFIED
Civil Service The order is an amendment Of
Rule No II of the Civil Service Code and is
ss follows:
No recommendation for the promotion Of any
ernploye in the classified service shall be constd-
cred by any officer concerned IN making pro-
motions, except IL be made by the officer or
officers under whose supervision control such
eTnploye is serving; and such recommendation
by any other person, with the knowledge and
consent Of the employee. shall be sufficient cause
for debarring him from the promotion proposed,
and a repetition Of the offence shall be sufnclent
cause for removing him from the service
President Proctor ofthe Civil Service Commits
sion said that, while this rule met the hearty
approval of the Commissioners. II did not orgi-
nate with them. but with prominent members
Of Congress. who had gone to the president
and urged the necessity for such rule.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-06
WANTS THE COAL REMOVED.
THE CUBAN GOVERNMENT OBJECTS TO
THE AMERICAN STATION NEAR
HAVANA.

Washington, July 5.-Just after the occupa-
ton OF Havana by the United States troops In
1895. the War Department secured by lease a
large warehouse belonging to private persons
at Triscornia across the bay from Havana.
About two thousand tons Of coal belonging to
the government is still in the building Inc
War Department also built railroad from the
wharf at Triscornia connecting with the exist
ing interior railroad system, few miles from
the bay.
The Cuban Government does not care TO see
manifestation Of foreign presence near Havana
and il has signifed disposition to discuss with
the United States authorities the question OF re-
moving the coal and abandoning the place as
q coaling station. Incidentally, the transfer OF
the railroad is involved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-06
THE P. R. r. AND THE POSTAL.
NEW TELEGRAPH SERVICE TO BE INAU-
GURATED TO-DAY.

GURATED TO-DAY.
Philadelphia July CSpeciaD-Oficals OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad and the Postal Telegraph
Company have decided 10 begin the practical work
ing OF their agreement to-morrow-that is the
Postal is have the Pennsylvania telegraph bust
ness between New-York and PittsbUrg.
President Cassatt and Superintendent Shaeffer OF
the Pennsylvania company. and Assistant General
Manager c. P. Bruch Of the Postal company met
in conference in MI Cassatt's Office to-day. While
the Postal Will receive and handle all the Pennsy-
vanlas business from tomorrow, unless steps shall
be taken which Will prevent the carrying Of
the contract II is understood that for the present
the western Union will continue 10 have repre-
agents along the road will receive messages for
both companies. This retaining of the Western
Union caused surprise but II is said that II is done
with the object OF drawing that telegraph company
out Western Union officials ha We made no state
ments since they learned that the Postal had the
contract for business which they had enjoyed for
plans Of the railroad officials. who do not know
what step the telegraph company will take in its
effort TO prevent the operation OF the agreement
with the Postal
II IS thought that by putting the Postal IN the
Offices along the line the matter will be brought to
a head. and If the Western Union contempIa ties
II is said that the why the Postal will be-
gin its service tomorrow Is because II being Sun
day. no injunction can be taken out II is UNDER
stood that all haste will be made 20 connect the
the telegraph company at the various points so
that by tomorrow every point will be covered
The Postal is not equipped to do business al this
time, but IL Is understood that the railroad
pany will handle messages it's own wires ur til
better arrangements can be made At all stations
such those al Broad Street HARRISBURG Iancas-
Offices and so will the Western Union the latter
to remain until further notice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-06
RAILWAY STRIKE CALLED OFF.
PROVIDENCE EMPLOYEES DECIDE TO RE-
TURN TO WORK

Providence. r. L. July 5-The strike OF motor
men and conductors on the United Traction
Company's lines in Providence was declared off
tonight, after having been in force since June &
AT the time the union of street railway employees
took this action it was presumed that it would
end the strike in PawIucket, Central Falls and
through the Blackstone Valley, but later the
strikers in those places refused to end the strike,
acting independent" Of the union in Providence.
The strike was declared on, II was said. be-
cause there had been so many breaks in the
ranks Of the strikers that il necessary to
allow men now out to get their cid places.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-06
UNION PACIFIC STRIKE EXTENDING.
BLACKSMITHS AND HELPERS GO OUT
AGAINST PIECEwORK.


Omaha, July 5.-The blacksmiths and their help
in the Union Pacific shops, numbering about
seventy-fve men, went strike this morning and
joined the boiermak ers and machinsts In their de-
rGnds for abolition of the piecework system
While the walkout is against the piece system. the
immediate cause is the importation of new men In
the machine shop. A truce Of three days, which
to have ended tonight. was declared on Thurs
day morning, but the blacksmiths disregarded IL
with the arrival OF new detachment OF non-union
men last evening
The masons and helpers on the new shops refused
to to work this morning, and work on the build
ings is at a standstill. This work is being done
under contract, and the strikers are not employees
Of the Union Pacific Railroad. Other new compli-
cations came up to-day, when the electrical work
became dissatisfied with the conditions and pre-
pared 70 walk out in case the strike Is not settled
A large number of them installing electrical
plant in the shops.
a number of switchmen have also declared they
will not any coaches which carry nom
union men to the shops.
Seven OF the who arrived to take places OF
strikers Joined the latter's ranks to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-06
FIGHTING IN VENEZUELA.

COMMANDER M'LEAN REPORTS ON PROG
REss OF THE REVOLUTION
Washington. July 5.--Secretary Moody has re-
ceived the following cable dispatch from Com
mander Mclean, Of the Cincinnati, dated La
Guayra, Venezuela, via Hayti July 4:
Topeka reports forty revolutionists attacked
custom house Guanta yesterday; secured four
Mausers some ammunition. Fled hills appear
ance troops. Captain visited Barcelona. Infor-
nation, Matos, three thousand men. at Urica
well armed. but inactive. Three thousand more
in State Bermudez. Estmate ted entire force
reVolutionsts in country ten thousand. Small
bands revolutionists this vicinity; some firing
nights. Foreigners not molested either side
yesterday. TWO hundred and thirty more troops
who came here from Caracas recalled to-day in
haste. Steamer Ossum goes Puerto Cabello
three hundred troops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-06
THE WEATHER REPORT.
YESTERDAYS RECORD AND ro-DAY's FORE

YESTERDAYS RECORD AND To-DAY's FORECAST.
Washington July WEATHER conditions have not
changed materially the last twentyfour Pressure
continues high South and Gulf States
and low the Northwest Very little has fallen
in part Of the country except the lower region
Light showers fallen Eastern New-York
the northern plateau region.
The maximum temperature Saturday from Maryland
the ranged
degrees 100 degrees point being
the District OF Columbia In Missouri Valley the
sderaby below the seasonable average
and continued weather will prevail Sunday
probably Monday in the eastern districts and
Southwest There will be local thunder showers
region possibly Middle Atlantic States
these will only cool the air temporarily
The winds on the Atlantic and East Gulf Coast will
fresh southeast winds will continue, and the
Great Lakes fresh southwest TO south winds VIII prevail
weather to the Grand Banks.
FORECAST FOR TO-DAY AND MONDAY.
For New-England to-day and Monday except oc-
casional showers in southwest portion; light variable
winds.
For Eastern New-York. occasional showers thun-
to-day and Monday: light variable winds.
For Pennsylvania and New-Jersey. occasional
showers thunderstorms to-day Monday; light
variable winds. mostly west.
Delaware. Maryland and the District Of Columbia.
occasional and thundestorms to-day and Mon
day light variable winds, mostly west.
Pennsylvania. occasional showers to-day
and Monday; so Monday light TO fresh south
For Western New-York showers to-day with rising
temperature; Monday. showers; fresh southwest winds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-06
POLICE WITNESSES HAVE VANISHED.

T. was admitted at the District Attorneys office
vesterdav that Lena Schmidt and Rosie Green
berg. the police witnesses in the Diamond ana
Besert cases had disappeared from the boaralng
STAYING The2 went sway four or hve DAYS ago.
according to the proprietor ne women "a Se is on
anpeai n was said ct the District Attorney Of
nce that the women would De iouho "heh "a''eN'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-06
wARsH1ps ALMOST FREE OF CHOLERA

washington. July 5-The naval forces on the
Asiauc Station have been singuiarly fortunate or
careful during the prevalence OF the form dabe out
break Of cholera in the East. So far only three
deaths from that disease been reported to Rear
Admiral RiXey, surgeon general OF the navy Two
were privates Of the marine corps and the other
was an officer OF the navy. Moreover there have
not been. II is said. over half dozen persons at
tackled by the disease the naval establishment in
China and the Philippines. This is unusual con-
sid ring the fact that the be cooped up
aboard ship but must have shore liberty. with its
attendant danger of contracting the disease
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-07-06
ARNoR MAKERS RUSHING WORK

Washington July b.-The armor makers appear
70 be keeping up a steady pace alongside OF ship
construction. The Navy Department was informed
to-day that the first consignment Of armor for the
new battleship Nebraska had been shipped II is
learned that the srnor makers turning their
product al the rate OF 1000 tons year, with ex-
pectations OF considerably increasing this rate,
that there appears be no prospect OF complaints
Q, nOn-6eliVery of ermor.