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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19

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The New YorkBoston game was re
spunsihle for the quarrel,
Alice EvrrtOn, the soubrotte of tn
Star of the Desert" company. was
enthusiastic fan and would hay
staked the last cent Of her salary @
tine result of the game. Hugh TruS
colt. business manager of the compa
ny. accommodated the young womb l..
to the extent of q small wager an,
losing. paid the price. Il two pound be
of bonhons. without murmur. Edr
Brink, the leading lady, who was TrU>
COTS tiancce. was not Interested
baseball and resented the presence o
Miss Evertnn's dressing table of an!
thing sent by her intended.
Without stopping to inquire the m
tive of the gift she returned Trusc"t
his ring with the following nrte:
My Dear Mr.. Truscott-Since you find
necessary to make gifts to Miss tivertH
may 1 suggest that the incloscd m;: !
prove useful? 1t Is valucleSs TO me. Y"
need attempt no speciouS explana tons.
will read no letter you may send. nor vii
I listen to you should you be insolen
enough to engage me in conversation.
EDNA BRINK.
For three days Truscott had mad
every effort to explain the affair an,
renew his happy relations with the gil
whom he really loved with the siren
gcSt emotion Of his life, but he hal
failed ignGminiously. And now b.
ST cd lingering telegram from til.
New York hacker of the company "r'
dering him to report to the metropoli
tan office for the purpose Of Organiz
Ing No. company. He had tw"nt!
minutes 10 effect II reconciliation Will
Edna. and he knew that If he left tn
company without making his prac'
he need have no hope.
He rushed back on the stage, deter
mined To speak with hcr at any cost
The curtain had just risen Oh the third
act. showing the encampment of desert
robbers. Miss Brink. as their captive
lay at the rear of the stage. For thu
climax of the act the comedian would
cut her fcticrs, and after IL stirrin;
scene they would fight their way IL
liberty. But i'm the meantime" she must
lie there. and Truscott stood helpless
in the wings.
He sought the stage manager. ash
tom he whispered, II leave for New
York in twenty minutes. and | must
speak to Miss Brink"
Don't see how, old man. She's on
there now for at least twenty-five min
utcs"
Truscott grasped him by the Shout
der. Il tell you | must. Don't say
can't. 1t means all the world to me-"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19

Here is Il list that ought tn he in your
scraphnOk. II Tells you how many
years certain animals live under ordi
nary conditions:
The elephant. loo years and upward
rhinurernS. 20: camel. lOD: lion, - f.
30: tiger. leopard. iaguar and hy,.
ma lin confinement about -; beaver,
30; deer. ~: wolf. 20: fox. II to IL;
ilana IL: chani0iS. -; monkey am
hahnnn. IL tn ~: hare. s; squirrel. {;
rabbit {: swine. -: stag. under 80
horse. 81: ass. 81: sheep. under IL;
COW. ~; nN. 70: swan. parrot and I'll
ven. 2uO: eagle. 100: goose, ~: hen
and pigeon. ~ to Ii: hawk. 30 tn ~;
crane. u: bIackhir,i. 10 10 IL: peacnck
~: pelican. ~ 10 30: thrush. 10 10;
wren. - to ;: nightingale. -: blackcap
IL; Iinnrt. II to %: goldtinch. ~ to "a
rrdbroaSl. 10 To II; skylark. 10 to 30;
titlark, = 10 6: t.hatfinrh. 20 to 2l: star
ling. ~ To- L.: carp. 10 to 40; pike, :H
to 40: salmon. lG: goldfish. IT To II: eel.
10: rrnroilc. 100: tortoise, 100 to 2Wl;
whale. estimated. LOCO: queen bees
live years: drnnes. months; worker
bees q months
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19

The word uSe.l both in AsSyrian and
in Hebrew for the elephant is hahlIa
which survives to the present day in
the vrrraruIar of the Malabar Goa 81
aud Of Cpylon as the name of thu
Indian elephant This is usually re-
gartlcd as conrIusively showing thai
solomon must have traded with India.
hut the curious fact remains that tn"
Egyptian name Of the elephant is al
or alIu. which appears TO 10 the sam
word LIN like manner the Hebrew
word for the apes which Solomon ;
traders brought from the east. is koph
which has been compared with the
Tamil nam" for The monK"y. 1t als'
occurs in the SanSkrit as kapi. aud wa~
adopted by the Greeks az kcpos or
keboS AMI hy the Latins "a cepus, but
her" also we are confronted by thu
fact that the Egyptian word for ape il
similar
Possibly the African elephant was
not known till latcr times in Egypt an.
hence received an Asintic name. rs did
the horse and the camel. To the Assy-
rianS both tn" two bumped Bactriarl
and the single bumped Arab camel
were we'll known. and the former may
have already been used by traders in
Asia Minor. where it ill is found.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19


Erred THE TRAPDOOR.
Ashton had heard of the broken ell
gagcmrnt. lie was sympathetic. but
not reSourccful.
Cant | 90 on as an Arab and get
speech with hcr?" pleaded Truscntt.
And break up the scene: Not on
your life. Look out, there's my cue
And away hurried Ashton.
Trllscott groaned. Three minutes Of
the precious twenty had already been
wasted. \ Stage hand. seeing the trOu
bled look. asked if there WAS anything
he could do. TruScott graspcd AT this
straw of hope.
Il want to speak Immediately with
Miss Brink. Can you figure out any
way"
The stage hand shook his head. then
suddenly grnmed.
Come on" and he drew Truscott
down the dark stairway leading under
the stage Presently they paused di-
rectly under the center of the stage.
TrnsrOtt could hear the Scuitling of
the stage robbers steps overhead. The
stage hand was pushing small table
forward and studying the beams abov"
him.
There" he said. sis the trapdo"r
they used for Faust last week. Drop
it carefully. and you'll he looking al
most into Miss Drinks face. She'll
hear what you say all right; only for
the love Of heaven and my job don't
show your head above the hole"
The stage hand slipped away, finger
ing crisp bill. Very gently TruScott
mounted the rickety table and lowered
the trapdoor. Edna turned slightly at
the sound. and her eyes expressed
great displeasure as they met his
pleading gaze. More than this sh"
could not do She faced the audience.
Edna" he whispered. Il must lcav"
here in ten minutes for New York. The
governors sent for me. Write me IL,
the Criterion. Tell me you're not an
CRY"
The face so tantalizingly near his
own was that of the sphinx.
Don't hold this miserable misunder-
standing against me-" he urged. You
wouldn't give ME a chance to explain.
| lost bet on the New York Boston
game. and | had to be decent and pay
1t. Miss Everton will tell you so. She
Ia nothing to me.
Polite surprise in Edna'S eyes.
81 give you my word" he declared
impetuously, II have cared for no wo'
man since I met you. Have you had
eAuse to doubt me beforeT"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19
ne eyes were eApressIonIess agaln.

n= eyes were eApressIUnIpss AGAIN.
"As matter of fact. Miss Everton
is engaged to marry Clark of the Hill
son Opera company. 1t WAS only on
Clark's account that | was polite to
her"
The eyes looked porplexpd. Truscott
began to hope.
SHOW ME you forgive me-" he plead
ed. I'VE were so happy. Don't you
remember the night you promised to
be my wife? You said you'd never
mlsjudge me-"
The eyes were reminiscent.
Don't send me away with malice In
your heart Haven't we both suffered
enough in the past three days? Let
me sleep on the train tonight. happy
In the knowledge that You still love
me-"
There were tears in the eyes now.
"If you forgive me, close your right
eye"
Slowly III" lid dropped. A tiny smile
crept round her mouth.
eff you love me very much. close
both eyes" he murmured.
Both blue eyes We're now shrouded
by the lids. Truscott sighed happily.
after that" he declared, 81 must
kiss you. My time is almost up. Quick
If you can. roll over the trap"
Edna glanced at the stage manager.
His back WAS turned. The audience
saw the captive roll over. apparently
to ease her strained position. but to
tho man beneath the trap the move
had different meaning He stood on
tiptoe. and for one brief instant their
lips met in Il kiss of reconciliation.
Il will leave the ring for Ashton TO
gi.:n You. and God bless You. sweet
heart" he whispered. One more kiss,
and the trap was closed. Two minutes
later TruScott was on the stage.
ashton. give this package TO Miss
Brink when she comes off and tell her
I'll wire from New York"
''Sure. old man. but how did you
manage it,
TruScott'S eyes were dancing with
happiness and triumph.
THAT WAS easy. trapped her
through-a trap"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19

The inhabitants nf II faraway village
in Surrey have been enjoying quaint
MEDIEVAL survival in the sale by alIc-
ton of local meadow. Long ago.
when the world was not so busy as ii
Is today. the landlord of tho White
Brown meadow at Rorune bpqueathel
the meadow subject to- an auction sale
which every now and again adds to the
gayrty of this rural population. At
each bid Il hoy sets ont to run to =
given point. and the White Brown
meadow is lot to the bidder whose of
for is unrhallenged when the last hoy
returns.
Equally curious Is the candleligh:
auction al Wharton. in Warwickshirc.
where the right of grazing upon tn
roadside and the common lands ia sol
each year to the man who bids highest
before the last flicker of Il candle dies
away As the tallow candle burns
away bidding hegins. and the road sur
vpyOr who acts as auctioneer encour-
ages the bidders with such phrases a;
Got on. gentlemen, please: the lights
burning James Gazette.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19
THE EAGLE HOTEL,
CHAS. A. McGAW, Proprietor.
REI AIR MD.
BEL AIR. ND.

The undersigned has assumed charge
of this old and wcllknown hotel and
proposes to cater to the travelling public
in the most approved manner. To those
who know the situation and advantages
If 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 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
truc-"Orce customer, always custo-
mcr" Special terms tor large parties on
application.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19

Catherine H. ruled with absolute
sway over European Russia. Sweden.
Poland and portion OF Turkey in Flu
portion OF what is now called Siberia.
and she also exercised at least Il nomi-
nal rule over underlined regions in
America. which were subsequently de
fined in the territory Of Alaska.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19
Rain md Atmosphere.

The air after heavy rainfall is
usually very clear owing to the fact
that the rain in falling has carried
with it most of the dust and impuri-
ties of the atmosphere.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19

When the whalcr True Love OF Hull.
England. was l39 years old. 1t sue
cumhed to the inevitable aX. 1t WIS
built in Philadelphia in las. When it
WAS nncty-Scvcn years old. it still
voyagcd to the Arctic ocean.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19

In gratitude for Kindness received
while patient mt the Edinburgh Royal
infirnary poor widow has given
nineprnce Us cents. all she possessed.
as a donation to the funds of the inSti
tuition
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19

The lottery is an Italian invention.
Prussia has had state lottery since
1903. France and England have abol-
ishcd the state lottery, but other Eu-
rupean states derive much revenue
from this source.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19
ne Es,s and lntellisepcer
Is Published Epery Friday.
FINNEY & DASHIELL
TERMS.-$1.OO A Year In Advance.

Entered August IS, 1902, as second
class matter, Postoffice at Bel Air. Md
Act of Congress of March 3, 1879.
Transient oAdpertisen1ents.- Squar
8 insertions or less $3.50. Each subst
quent insertion 25 cents. Longer advel
tisements in the same proportion. !
space equal to six lines makes square
Figure work double price.
Obituaries and Personal Commune;
tons will be inserted at cents per lin,
Yearly Advertisements at Special Rate
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19

IF the whole sky were filled with full
moons. the light would he no brighter
than that of ordinary daylight.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19
A Vatican Treasure.

Only one marble statue of the hu-
man figure with eyeglasses is known.
1t is one OF the gems of the Vatican,
Tho Sleeping Ariadne, and was dis
ruVrrcd in ~:
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19


The Lincoln cathedral occupied nine
ty years in building. An English con-
tractor has recently estimated that he
could reproduce it in few years for
S. OOO OO0
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19
To Cure q Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bremo Cuisine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money Hit fails toscuTe.
Il, W, Groves signature 10 on esch hox. 2Sr.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19

An cIcplIant's sense of smell is so dol
icatc that the animal can scent hui
man being ut distance Of l.Wo yards.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19
F.H.IGLEHART,
General Provision Store,
MAIN ST., BEL AIR.

have contracted and will soon
Plant for the purpose of preserving
MEATS, POULTRY and PERISH
ABLE VEGETABLES. This will en-
able my customers to always obtain
the very best articles, which will be
sold at living profit only.
4s-Give me IA call.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19
A Certain Cure for Dysentery and Diarrhoea.

A Certain Cure for Dysentery and DiarFhoea.
Some wears ago was one of Il party that
intended making Il long bicycle trip" SaySf.
l.. Taylor. of New Albany. Bradford county.
Pa. Il was taken suddenly with diarrhoeit.
and was about to give up the trip, when
editor Waed, of the Laccyvilc Messenger,
suggested that take dose of Chamber
lain's Colo. Cholera and Diarrhoca Remedy.
| purchased Il bottle and took two doses, one
before starting and one on the route. made
the trip successfully. and never felt any Ill
effect. Again last summer ] WAS almost
com plctelY run down with an attack OF dyS-
cntcry. Thought bottle ofthis same remedy
and this time one dose cured me" For sale
by The Bel Air Drug store.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19

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I.i'.rVin ;hPdr

Laxative Bromo Ouinine Tablets cure cold
in one day. No Cure. No Pay. Price, 70 cents.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19
CUT RATE MEDICINE DEPOT.

Warmers Safe Cure 81 size............S IS
Pierce Discovery, ST size.............. II
Pierce Prescription, 81 size.......... II
liorsford Acid Phosphate, 5oc, size 80
Painc's Celery Compound.Sl 73
Pinkham Vegetable Com. ST IL
Swift's Specific, 81 size .............. 81
- $1.T5 Sizc............. Il
Hoods Sarsaparilla, 81 size.......... 73
Fellows Syrup of IiypoploSphetes
Sl.5O OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 90
Grecnc's Ncrvura. 81 sizc............... 73
Mcnnen'S Talcum Powder, 2Jc. size
Q3c. or for 25c.)
Carriers Little Liver Pills. 25c. size 10
EIv's Cream Balm, SOC. size........... 81
Wine of Cardui 81 sizc................. 70
$. & D. I.apactic Pills, per 1oo...... 35
Halls Hair Remover, ST size........ 81
Mcllin's Food, 75c siZe.............. %
SOC. ............. 35
Hopkins Dyspepsia Tablets 25c. a Box,
an ,lntaililg remedy for dyspepsia. Sent
by mail on receipt of Price.
j. s. HOPk ~ s.
Cor. Lexington and Park Avenue,
BALTIMORE, MD.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19

TIME TELLS in the matter of Pianos
1 The best is that which lasts Il lifetime and
ret nins to the end its original perfect tone.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-09-19

During the ast year the government
has saved S25,o00 by the substitution Of
a small metallic clip in place Of rubber
bands in the handling Of registered
mail. Mr. MichPlangclo W. Louis Of
the supply division made up his mind
Il year ago that it was extravagant to
issue rubber bands for this purpose
and told the poStmaSters he would
give them the clips instead. There
was protest. but Louis was firm.
They did not get the bands, and the
books at the end of the fiscal year
showed the above sum Ito the good"
This reveals something of the proper:
lions of the nOstal asta hlShJnn""
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-10-23
A Most Liberal Offer.

All our farmer readers should take ad-
vantage of the unprecedented clubbing
offer We this year make, which include
with this paper The Iowa Homestead,
its special Farmers Institute Editions,
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eral news. our own paper, and make the
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Never before was SO much superior read.
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OF good farming ever published. Take
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Piles OF these papers may be examined by
calling at this Office. tt.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-10-23
STRICKEN WITH PARAL YsIS.

henderson Grimett, of this place, was
xtricken with partial paralysis and
completely lost the use of one arm and
side. After being treated by an emf
nent physician for quite a while with.
out relief, my wife recommended
Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and after
using two bottles of it he is almost en-.
tirely cured.-Geo. r.. Mcdonald, Man,
Logan county, W. Va. Several other
very remarkable cures OF partial par.
alysis have been effected by the use of
this liniment. 1t ismost widely known
however, as cure for rheumatism,
sprains and bruises. Sold by A. H.
Roberts, druggist.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-10-23
CONFESSIONS OF A PRIEST.

|izev. John s. Cox, of Wake, Ark,
writes, For ~ years | suffered from
Yellow Jauudice. consulted num-
Der of physicians and tried all sorts of
medicines, but got no relief. Then /
began the use OF Electric Bitters and
feel that l am now cured of disease
that had me in Its grasp for twelve
years." If you want u reliable medi-
cine for liver aud kidney trouble,
stomach disorder or general debility,
get Electric Bitters. It's guaranteed
by A. II. Roberts. Only SOC.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-10-23

Judge Wade, running for congress in
the Second district on the democratic
ticket, keeps saying the republican adj
ministration is not in harmony with our
anti-trusts laws. The people will
surely not believe him. President
Roosevelt and Attorney General Knox
are doing infinitely more in enforcing
the laws against trusts than the demo-
cratic administration did in either or
both its recent terms of office. General
Knox also announces that it is his
opinion that congress has not exhausted
its power in legislsting against trusts.
1t is expected the next congless will
give us additional legislation along
this line OF suppressing menopolistic
combinations. 1t should be remem-
bered that our present laws against
trusts were created by republican con-
gress and signed by republican presi-
dent. It should be remembered also
that the democratic congress and dem
ocratic administrations we have had
have not done anything against trusts
when they had the opportunity. Now
that the party has no opportunity it is
abundant in talk of what ought to
be done.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-10-23
Republican Campaign Letter.

Dies MONIES, Iowa, October Odd
Those having the Republican campaign
in charge..this year are astounded by
the apathy which prevails. Old cam
paigners say that they donot remember
a campaign when the interest in the
outcome of the election was so entirely
lacking as it is this year. Neither of
the leading parties in Iowa has been
able to arouse any enthusiasm and I'M
less larger vote is polled than the
present conditions indicate, it will be
unprecedentedly small. Last year the
campaign was quiet and it seemed i'm
possible to arouse any enthusiasm.
This year the conditions are even worse
and the party managers do not know
what to think of the situation. Every
known means has been utilized to
arouse enthusiasm this fall but without
success. The people seem utterly OBJ
hvious to the Importance of the cleo
ton and the real situation. They have
no time for anything but business, and
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-10-23
Notice of Court House Election.


bbate Oh iowa an
Audubon County
Notice is hereby given that at the General
Election TO be held In the County OF Audubon,
State OF Iowa, on the Fourth day Of November
A. D., 1909 the following question will be sub.
mitted to the legal voters Of said county to he
by them voted upon at said General Election,
shall the Board OF Supervisors Of Audubon
County in the State OF Iowa, erect and com
plete new Court House in the Town OF Audu-
bon, the county seat Of said County, and for
the purpose OF securing the funds necessary TO
erect and complete said building issue the
negotiable bonds OF said Audubon County, not
exceeding the sum OF Fifty Thousand Dollara
(s50,OOO), no part Of which Is to be made due
and payable in less than 1--WE, or more than
twenty years and for the purpose Of the paw
ment OF said bonds, together with the interest
thereon, shall said Board OF Supervisors lew
tax on all taxable property within said
County OF Audubon, of one mill on the dollar
in addition to the taxes usually collected for
other purposes, said one mill to be levied Tor
the year A. D. 1903 and each year thereafter
until said bonds are paid"
Those in favor Of said proposition will mark
cross *" in the square opposite the word
Yes. Those not in favor OF erecting said
Court House viii mark a cross ak" An the
square opposite the word "No."
Given under my hand and Official seal at Au-
dubon, Iowa, the county seat In said county
this 3Oth day OF September A. D., 1909.
A. +. GREENwALDr,
fowf County Auditor.