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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-12-11
GOOD ROADS BILL.

The Good Roads League has
drafted road law for the improve
ment of the public highways, which
will be submitted to the next session
of the legislature. The bill provides
that whenever any Board of County
Commissioners of any county shall
by resolution declare their intention
to have any particular road or sec
ton thereof to be built or improved,
that they notify the commission on
or before the first day of March in
each year and an estimate ofthe same
shall be made.
Section two provides that when
ever the owners of two-thirds of the
land binding on any public road not
less than mile long, shall present a
petition to the County Commission
ers stating that they are willing to
pay for the improvements a sum
equal to ten per cent. of the cost, it
shall be a duty of the County Com
missioners to make such a request to
the Commission designated by this
act. If the said commission after the
receipt Of the notice shall be of the
opinion that the proposed construc-
ton would be generally promotive,
is right and proper, and ifthe amount
allotted to the particular county for
this purpose shall be sufficient, the
necessary surveys and plans shall be
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-12-11

papers that are constantly coming in
under the routine of the county's
business. For a number of years
past it has been necessary to rent
outside Offices for the School Com
missioners, County Treasurer, Super
visors of Election, States Attorney
and even for the Clerks office itself
The annual rentals expended in this
manner amount to quite sum dur
ing the year and the proposed addi-
ton will be a good movement from
an economic standpoint.
This act will propose commission
of five men who will have entire
charge Of the project, and the gross
sum to be expended is not to exceed
$4,000. Itisproposed to distribute
this amount through several levies
so the sum will not fall too heavy on
the basis of any particular year. Of
course, if the taxpayers agree to this
they will expect in return arigid and
economic management of the public
affairs, as every one knows how hard
it is to raise the money to pay the
annual taxes which must come. The
officials are keenly alive to the situa-
ton and will doubtless render a just
return for the additional amount ex-
pended.
1t is expected that the work will be
commenced in the spring and finished
during the coming summer. The
addition will probably be in the
shape of the letter T and will most
probably be placed on the side of the
Court House next to the Masonic
Temple, although several builders
claim that it should be bet ween the
present structure and Main street.
The details will include a modern
heating apparatus with fire proof
receptacles for record books which
are accommodating very rapidly as the
years go by.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-12-11

apparent that the finger ofthe demo-
cratic nomination is pointing in his
direction. Should this prophecy be
true, and his election follow, another
vacancy will be created which will
then give an opportunity for one of
the present aspirants to realize his
cherished ambitions. The voters will
be prone to remember the action of
every contestant in the present con-
test, and the senatorial toga will be
bestowed on the one who has shown
the proper appreciation of the wishes
of those who have the power to make
or unmake statesmen.
1t is the sincere hope of every one
that this fight will not be one long
drawn out as the legislature has very
little time in which to transact the
number of important matters that
will come beforeit. Aprolonged con-
test will do no good, and if there
should be one, it will simply be an
effort put up by those who are in
position to do so, and their effort will
be to defeat the will of the public.
While we are strongly entrenched be-
hind good safe majorities, our party
is not in a position to undergo such
a strain, as the managers will dis
cover to their sorrow should they re-
fuse to give the people what they
want. 1t is not often that such. a de-
mand is made for any particular in
dividual.
The situation is an extraordinary
one, and is actuated by the beliefthat
Mr.. Rayner will be an honor to the
State, and his ability to fill the posi-
ton in a more capable manner than
any other man whose name has so
far been mentioned in connection with
the office.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-12-11
THE UNITED STATES sENAF0RSAlP.

THE UNITED STATES SENATORSHLP.
The present contest for the United
States Senatorship seems to be grow
ing more spirited than ever as the
time for the election approaches.
The friends of Mr.. Isidor Rayner feel
very much encouraged from the fact
that he is receiving daily accessions
from the ranks ofthe opposition, and
if the present signs are Indicative,
the final outcome may be regarded
as settled. Hartford county has
proven to be one of Mr.. Rayner's
strongholds, and it is claimed by his
friends that if a poll of the vote was
taken, he would have at least ninety
per cent. of the democratic sentiment
recorded in his favor.
With this fact so apparent, it is
hard to understand how our men,
bers of the Legislature can do other
wise than record the sentiment of
their constituency. As rule, the
United States Senatorship does not
attract the general attention of the
public, but this has proved an ex-
ceptiou. Itisnow the most common
ly discussed topic and this has been
kept up ever since the result of the
election showed that the successor
to Louis E. McComas would be a
democrat.
1t is not our intention to cast any
reflection upon the other opponents
in this race. They have a perfect right
to aspire for the position and we
concede to them the liberty which is
guaranteed to every citizen of this
State by the Constitution, but when
the feeling seems so nearly unanimous
1t is hard to understand why the
other contestants do not recognize
the inevitable, and accept the result
in a graceful manner. The people
will feel much more kindly disposed
towards those who show such defer
ence to their wishes, and doubtless
in the future when the opportune
moment arrives this appreciation
will take tangible form in the way of
practical recognition.
The State of Maryland occupies a
prominent position on the eve of the
Presidential campaign. Weare now
represented by one United States
Senator whose ability is appreciated
throughout the country, and while it
is little early to p: edict, it seems
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-12-11
The Massachusetts, Non.F forfeiture Law Provides That

void
paid Butin default
premiums binding the Company paidup
published tables the legal cash value
surrender of the policy, give extended insurance
shall
anime the of each Company
valuation all what admiss
ible.
regulates allowed each
Company.
prohibits any
rights of the creditor and the beneficiary
by the Company munderstand
o hisco he insured.
provides members of the Company and shall
have in the election of officers.
guards officer controlling for him
self
policy holder the beraity wei
protection.
readily therefore, the advantage such protective
Company dunder
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-12-11
CASH SURRENDER VALUES.

obliged Ito discontinue pay
premiums and his policy ANY
ANNIVERSARY of the policy after the second?
Are these cash policy the time
ofisue?
Will these be increased by previously
used by him to decrease premium payments?
PAD-UP VALUES.
In the poEyhoder prefers padup policy cash.
will the adup policy participate
policy become paid.
law WITHOUT HIS PART or must he
policy "paid-up policy "WTIIIN 60
DAYS. WITHIN SIX MONTHS" of payment of
premium.
this 'padup policy
cash he do so?
through choice because policy stpulations,
premiums Gnad reducing them by dvdends) will
Company paid larger
'paid-poicy?
EXTENDED INSURANCE.
the pocyhoe prefers paup
he haveit?
And ifso and death will the
Company the heirs the full policy without deduction
Is the clause specified promise the full cash value of the
policy EXCEEDING certain
MOT EXCEEDING of the reserve
again an SECURED the cash value?"
Company whose policy contract enables it
these rmatve correspondence with The
STATE MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY by sending
and address with
STATE MUTUAL ASSURANCE COMPANY organized
1S45 Its mortality is owts dividends large 1t has satisfied policy
hodersthe You wish
be satished-may make
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-12-11
MUSICAL.
A Costly Mistake.

F.sy"Tickets on sale at The
Store and at the door.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-12-11

Is the loan clause specified promise loan the full cash value OF tt
policy does loan only NOT EXCEEDING certa
EXCEEDING per of the reserve
again "sucha amount as is SECURED vaue?"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-12-11
Wise Legal Provisions.

taxed these days its by
their policies skiuly that but
through them They promise big things
that the Company usually provides literally for itself
Massachusetts Legislature
which absolutely
Commonwealth
take policy with perfect confidence knowing that he
than anywhere eenot dependent his
own know shrewdncss
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-12-11

THE KeIs is the Oldest established
newspaper in Hartford county. 1t has a
larger circulation among intelligent farm
ers, Gamers and other business men than
any other newspaper published in the
county. These facts make it valuable
advertising medium for reaching all
classes.
All communications should be address
ed to THE EGIs AND INTELLIGENcER,
and all checks drawn to order of Finney
& Dashiell.
~NoTIcR TO CORRESPONDENTS
communications intended for publication
must be accompanied by the real name
of the writer, though not for publication
unless desired, otherwise they will re-
ceive no attention.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-12-11
Difference in Contracts of Life Insurance Companies

Many business think that all Life
obliged
laws regards policy and their conditions this
They respects policy pn
the policies of the Companies shows that they differ
in important points
contemplating would inspection copy
application and of the policy.
Them with easily
following points
POLICY CONTRACT
Does the policy contain of the application, which
senial part every contract?
b. Does the policy making absolutely
from date of with conditions such
fraud provided the application Intentional
IF shall become his health IF
about not:
the policy provide grace payment premiums
the policy provide
in a stipulated time, but at ANY TIME?
the death
oproof of DEATH take days
wishing to lump
his
he do these values
DIVIDENDS
policy premium
May year premium pay
mentS?
does will purchase
policy payable at maturity
prior death?
fhe decides leave his dividends Company
wishes them into cash help premium,
do so?
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-12-11
A Frightened Horse.

Running like mad down the street dumping
the occupants. hundred other accidents,
arc every day ocCurances. 1t behooves every
body to have reliable Salve handy and
there's none as good as Bucklen's Arnica
Salvc. Burns, Cuts, Sores, Eczema and
Piles, disappear quickly under its sooth ng
effect. 25c at The Bel Air Drug Store.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-12-11

drawn up together with an estimate
of the cost. Succeeding sections pro-
vide the necessary detail looking to
the neutrality-suspicious. for beginning
the work. The Board of County
Commissioners shall then advertise
for bids for the improvement. 1t
shall be awarded to the lowest
bidder.
The commission is to control the
cost of the work done and is to be
under its provisions. The sum of
100000 to be appropriated each
year for all the counties in the State,
and out of this amount not more than
one-half of the cost of improving any
particular road shall be paid. After
the improvement has been made, the
county is required to keep the same
in repair, and if the work. is not done
writ of mandamus can be issued to
compel the Board to do the same.
1t will thus be seen that this bill
provides for road improvements to
be in the following proportions, the
State to pay one-half, the abutting
property-holders one-tenth and the
County Commissioners two-hfths.
This bill is put forth as an experiment
and may not meet with the approval
of everyone. In point of fact, some
of its workings are doubtless im-
practicable, but nevertheless, it is a
step in the right direction, if we are
to have better roads.
1t will be seen that the Hannah Bill
has no connection with this measure,
the money for the same being drawn
directly from the treasury of the
State. This would make very little
practical difference if the amounts re-
ceived from leasing the oyster beds
were paid directly into the State
treasury. Its originators had in
view the probability that on account
of the opposition to the oyster law,
the goodroads movement might also
be defeated, and it is only to cover
such exigency that the present meas
ure has been brought forth.
The taxpayers demand intelligent
legislation on the road question, and
will rely upon their members to see
that they are given the desired relief.
The details will not be of such prac-
teal moment as to prove a stumb-
ling block in the way of improving
our public roads. These arteries of
trade are now in a sadly neglected
condition and the only way that the
rural portions can be brought back
to their old prosperity is to improve
the highways.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-12-11

Rlundcrs are sometimes very expensive.
Occasionally life itselfis the price of a mis-
take, but you'll never be wrong if you take
Dr. Kings New Life Pills for Dyspepsia
Dizziness Headache. Liver or Bowel troubles.
They are gentle yet thorough. 25c at The
Rel Air Drug Store.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-12-11
TO BUILD AN ADDITION TO THE
COURT HOUSE.

The next session of the legislature
will be asked to pass a bill creating
a Court House Commission for the
purpose of erecting an addition to
the present structure in Bel Air. 1t
has been a well-known fact that
several of the offices have become SO
cramped with records and valuable
papers, which must be preserved,
that the officials have been sorely
perplexed as to the next best move
iii order 10 store the additional
New-York tribune., 1903-01-11
BRITISH TRIBUTE TO AMERICA.
BURNEJONES DRAWS HIMSELF SHAKING
HANDS WITH GHOST OF WAYNE

The latest work of Sir Philip Burne-Jones
might be called IAN Unpainted Masterpiece,
tut as he has given that title to an older and
better known production he has named this
"I779-19O2" Sir Philip was the guest of Charles
R Flint on the yacht Arrow last July, when the
Stony Point Battlefield State Reservation was
dedicated under the auspices of the American
Scenic and Historic Preservation Society. The
logbook of the Arrow conveys the information to
guests that 1.-The custom of the country when
the owner is on board, requires that some
body other than the owner shall keep the log.
Consequently the entries in the Arrows log
have more good points-Fintheaded and other
wise-than the ordinary mctter of fact ships
record It is evident that American hospitality,
as dispensed the Arrow, had put the English
artist in a forgiving and even cordial frame OF
mind toward the descendants of those who so
numerically whipped his ancestors at Stony
Point, and in a burst of generosity he drew
in the Arrows logbook graphic representa-
tion of himself extending the hand of friend
ship to the shade Of Anthony Wayne.
The disembodied character of the Wayne
New-York tribune., 1903-01-11
HIS CURRANTs A SPECIFIC.

The Greek just an ordinary pushcart man
except one thing-he believed in advertising.
He stood beside his CARLOAD of currants on a
wind swept corner of City Hall Park. He main
tanned stole silence, depending perhaps on this
sign to sell his goods
New-York tribune., 1903-01-11

sketch may be distinctly recognized by the ap-
pearance of the landscape through it's Inca
ments, but the self-portraiture of the artist
cannot be said to be beyond criticism.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-11

A sign like that could not escape the atten-
ion of watchful NEWCOMERS, and many
bought When he was not dealing out the dried
fruit he was busy keeping his bare hands warm.
They were dirty hands, but one did not notice
it un es3 he happened to be arranging his STOCK.
as he did every little while by brushing his
hand dirt and all, over the currants.
New-York tribune., 1903-01-11
A PRECOCIOUS BABY.

In Brooklyn there is q precocious baby who is
taking notice in characteristic fashion.
How much you love your mother? the dotlng
mother asks.
"a dollars worth" lisps the baby.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-16

Try to gloss it over as much as the
administration organs may the bald
fact remains that there have been in
federal employ for several years in the
postotlicc department large number of
plain thieves; and the further fact re-
mains that attention was called to irrcg-
ularities months and months ago without
avail No attention was paid by those
in charge to the irregularities complain
cd of until they had reached a putres-
cent stage. If the people do not get
rid of the whole bunch in 1904 the pco-
pie are chumps. Other departments arc
doubtless being conducted in the same
manner. The whole business needs
turning over and stirring up.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-16

When the monopolies that control the
trade in meat raised the prices year
or so ago they made mistake. They
taught the people that they could live
on less flesh food. The result is that
over a million fewer head of cattle and
hogs have been marketed this year than
last. The fact is, Americans have been
shortening their lives by eating too
much meat, and when the prices were
showed up by the avarice of the beef
trust and the packers combination peo-
pie began to find it out. The beef trade
will continue to decline and the people
be healthier.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-16

An effort is being made to have W. r.
Hearst establish a democratic daily
newspaper in Dcs Moines and there is
some appearance that the effort will be
of avail. That it will be so is the wish
and hope of every democrat in the state
of Iowa. Not for many years has there
been democratic daily in Iowa's capt
tai, and as a consequence republican
misdoings in the conduct OF state affairs
have been CLOSED over so effectively
that none but the most observnat news
paper readers have any idea but that
everything in the several departments
has been honestly and fairly conducted
which has by no means been the case
A good democratic daily such as MI
Hearst would conduct would keep pee
pie posted as to the real state Of affairs
FIT. Madison Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-16

1t is reported from Washington that
the president has tentatively decided
to convene congress in extraordinary
session on the 9th day Of November, or
three weeks in advance of the
regular session. The principal OBJ
ject which the executive desires to
attain by this action is that congress
shall decide conclusively upon the adop-
ton Of the Cuban treaty. He is thor
oughly in earnest in the matter and will
insist that it be disposed of without
further delay.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-16

The American protective tariff league
is sending out literature to teach those
who are just coming to be voters to be-
licve in a tariff for the protection OF
trusts and monopoists. They arc
shrcwd and sharp are these fellows who
preach tariff for pay. They know that
If once you get mans face twisted awry
his bull hcadcdness and prejudice
will keep him there. This principle OF
consistency, of sticking to the wrong be-
cause in darkness you embraced it, is
the secret of republican tariff domination
today. Mr.. Roosevelt knows it is all
wrong. SO do ninc-tenths Of our repub,
lican statesmen. In private CONVERSE
ton they admit it, But, relying on pop
ular prejudice and credulity, they set
the tariff above God as the givcr Of every
good and perfect gift. The only anti
dote for this poisonous teaching is fol
the reform league the tariff reform
league and other like patriotic organiza
tons to flood the land with better ant
more truthful literature.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-16

The Chicago Chronicle s'sizes up
our worthy senior senator in this fash
ion We note the arrival in Dcs Moines
of the venerable William b. Allison
It's hardly necessary to say that the
sage has no opinions on amy subject and
will have none until after the conycn-
ton, when he will demonstrate mathe-
maticaIiy that he was with the dominant
faction all the time. If your uncle We're
thrown overheard from ship in mid
ocean he would come up With valuable
pearl oyster in each hand
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-16

John A. I. Hull of Iowa declares with
much vehcmence that thcrc must not
and shall not be any revision at all of the
tariff until after the next presidential
election AS this means, of course, that
there will be no revision at all if the
republicans are successful, we must con-
cludc that the Iowa idea is temporarily
i'll retirement a belief which is
strengthened by the evident meckness
and humility of MIR. Cummins these
days The honorable Dave Henderson
jumped his job too soon. The traitors
are on the run. Chicago Chronicle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-16

The managers of the exposition are
said to have the laudable ambition to
surpass every other exhibition held.
Most of the buildings will be larger,
the exhibits will be more numerous; and
varied and the setting Of the show will
be more artistic and attractive than
has ever been attempted. This purpose
is worthy of commendation. 1t will
doubtless prove a drawing card with
thousands. But the Philadelphia Press
sensibly remarks that much stronger
attractions with the millions, who must
be attracted if success is to be gained
will be the assurance that the fair is
ready on time and that visitors will not
be subjected to extortion. Ii st. Louis
exceEls in these two respects she will
make record in worlds fairs that will
be of more value than anything that she
can achieve on other lines.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-16

The three dangers Marshall Field
thinks are threatening the country at
this moment are: First the attitude
OF organized labor; second, the chance
OF failure Of crops; third; the in
crcasing lack Of public confidence in
some Of the great Industrial combna-
tons. But none is really mcnacing
save the trusts, whose watcrcd stock
has absorbed untold millions the
squeezing Of which will produce flood
Of SORROW for foolish investors.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-16

The disposition on the part of a large
majority of the delegates was to set to-
gethcr, bury past differences, line up
on living issues and present a united
and bristling front to the enemy. Could
the democratic rank and file have had
their way, free from the demands of the
leaders of the factions, there would
have been no minority report from the
committee on resolutions and not even a
ripple of discord would have been Wis
ible on democratic waters. Atlantic
Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-16

The radical wing of the party had con-
troll OF it in both of the last prcsiden-
tial battles, and it went down to defeat,
showing that the majority of the people
We're not in sympathy with its policy as
laid down by the then party managers.
A change is going on in the ranks of the
party in favor of a more conservative
policy, and the action Of the state con-
vention is an indication that the party
in Iowa wants that change and was
bound to have it. The party at Dcs
Moines was represented by it's bcstand
most substantial men, and its action in
the convention was a very decided cvi-
dence that a reorganization of the party
is demanded. Burlington Gazette.