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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-13

The question presented by this ap-
plication is a new one and a very
great one. and will not pass upon it
finally until there have been elab-
crate arguments on each side. If the
United States courts, sitting in equity !
have the power called for, it will
make them master Of the whole rate
situa ton; for-an inquiry Instituted by
| them, to inquire whether the jnjunc-E
ton has been, violated or hot will,
much more readily than criminal pro-
| ceedings probe to thezbottom of the
railroads doings. For my own part
! l believe that railroad rates ought to
I be as stable as postage rates so that
every shipper would know, as certain
! ly as the sender of a letter, how much
| it would cost him and the fact that
no one else could send it for less. An
| injunction something like this has
! been granted in other cases. notably
! in the Debs case, but an important
| distinction between that case and this
| Is that in the Debs case the things
| complained of were in their nature
temporary. while in this case the in
| junction will be against conduct run
ming continuously into the future.
| The interstate commerce act has
| hitherto been ineffectively executed;
but the taking of such power by the
courts, as this injunction implies,
might turn out to be the vitalizing of
the act. ..s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-13
STEEL TRUST AT THE 500
A Rumor That the Big Corporation
Is After the Stock of Consol-
idated Lake Superior.
special to The journal.


Philadelphia, March 13.-lt Is the opin-
ion of bankers here that the United States
Steel corporation is seeking to control the
Consolidated Lake Superior company, pro-
viding it can obtain a majority Of the
stock cheaply enough. The steel trust
already has Arm footing in Canada
through the ownership of the Lake Supe-
rior Consolidated Iron Mines. The con-
troll of the Consolidated Lake Superior
would enable it to make a better fight
against the recently organized Canadian
Steel, which intends to build a large plant
at Welland, Ont. It is believed a power
full pool is responsible for the slump in
Lake Superior shares, and when the at
mosphere is cleared it will be found that
the steel trust has control. Canadian
Steel was partly formed, it is said for
the purpose of taking away business from
the Morgan corporation.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-13
COAL BARONS
NOT GUILTY
The Judge Instructs Verdict in the
Case Of the Indiana Conspi-
racy" Trial.
It Was Violation Of the Interstate
Commerce Law if Any
thing.

Chicago, March 13.-Judge Chetlain to-
day instructed the jury in the trial Of the
Indiana coal operators to bring in YER
dict Of mot guilty" The jury was then
discharged.
The court held that if there was any vio-
lation of law by the operators it was a
Of the statutes of Illinois. Such being the
case the offense is one for trial by fed
seral jury.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-13
sINCLAIR's BOOKS
They Are So Mudled That He Tries
to Kill Himself.

Manila, March 19.-Bartlett Sinclair,
treasurer of Rial province. attempted
suicide to-day by taking poison in the
office Of the attorney general. He had
been informed that the government I'M
tended to prosecute him for neglecting his
office and permitting peculation. ! ~
Sinclair's books were found in mud
died state The authorities had been in
vestigating for months shortage Of sew
eral thousands, but it is not believed that
Sinclair emhezled any money. -Four OF
his subordinates have been arrested on
the charge of tembezlement.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-13
VALIDITY OF THE TITLE
Senator Morgan Attacks Attorney
General Knoxs Opinion on
the Canal.

Washington. March 13.-Ten minutes
after converting to-day the senate went
into executive session.
Senator Morgan entered on discussion
Of Attorney General Knox's opinion as to
the validity of the title to the Panama
canal property. This opinion he attacked
as defective in some points and especially
in it's failure to deal with the jurisdiction
of the French courts which have passed
upon the canal companys title.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-13
OLD ENGLAND
Il. IS OPPRESSED
The Pressure Of Financial Burdens
Causes Delay in the Pay
ment Of Taxes.
Shortages in a Number Of Lines
Fears Of Deficit Are
Expressed.
lie Pressure Of Financial Burdens

, London, March 1s.-The treasury ex-
perts are greatly disappointed by the
revenue returns and are forecasting
deficit when Mr.. Ritchie makes his budget
speech. lE
There are shortages in excise, the in.
come tax and the customs and it now
seems improbable that Sir Michael Hicks
Beach's estimate will hold good.
Delay in the payment Of taxes is due to
the exhaustion Of the country under the
pressure Of financial burdens. re-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-13
!" JAILING FOR
CONTEMPT =
A Feature in the Elkins Law That
Has Been Generally Over
looked.
It Gives to the Interstate Commerce
Commission the Power Of
Equity Procedure.
How Attorney General Knox Has
Stolen a March on Secret
.~ Rebate Givers.

From The Journal Bureau, Room IS, Post Build
ing, Washington.
Washington, March 13.-The most i'm
portant feature Of the Elkins anti-rebate
law, In the opinion Of the attorney gem
eral of the United States, has been quite
overlooked by the general public Even
the good lawyers for railroads did not
fully appreciate until recently the posi-
bilities Of that legislation. A high official
in the department Of justice has directed
the attention of your correspondent to
the large accession of power granted to the
interstate commerce commission by the
clause in the Elkins bill relative to in
functions. In his language it "gives to
the commission the power to secure in
| functions on suspicion The whole ire
| mendous power. of the equity procedure
| In the federal courts may be employed.
| under this act, to prevent rebates and
| the secret cutting Of rates. =.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-13
RECEIVER FOR A ROAD
Muscatine North and South Line
Nav Be Sold.

Muscatine, Iowa, March 13-Charles
Howard, general manager of the Musca-
tine North and South railroad line extend
ing from this city to Elrick Junction,
Iceiver of the property.
The road was built two years ago as a
feeder of the Iowa Central. The recorder,
1t is said, may extend the road to Buring-
ton with a view Of selling it to the Bur
lington company.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-13
MURDER EXPIATED
Niegenfnd Hanged at Lincoln for
the Murder of Two.

| Lincoln. Neb., March IS.-Gottleb Me
genf1nd was hanged here at 80 this aft
ernoon He shot and killed Mrs. Peters.
This divorced wife, and her father, Albert
Breyer, Sept. II last.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-13

A year ago the interstate commerce
commission attempted to invoke the rem-
edy of injunction against rate cutting
That case is now pending. Lawyers for
the government were in doubt as to
such power; but they saw the great i'm
portance of the question involved, and,
on the suggestion of Attorney General
Knox, had an amendment incorporated in
the Elkins bill specifically granting that
power. Judge Crosscup. before whom the
interstate commerce commissions case
was brought, made the following statement
just a year, ago this month. The state
ment acquires great significance in the
| light of subsequent happenings. The
judge said: -@....
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-13
IN THE STORM BELT
A Stiff Northwest Wind and Snow
at Morris.

Special to The Journal. D.
Morris, Mimi. March IA stiff, north.
west wind filed with snow has prevailed
here for the past twenty -four hours.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-13

This means failing for contempt,
remedy much more formidable than
any amount of fines, whether directed
against the corporation Or the agent.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-13
JUDGE DAYS CASE
He Has Pneumonia But Is Doing
Very Well

Washington, March 13.-The following
bulletin regarding Judge Days condition
was issued at LAO p. m. to-day:
Judge Day has pneumonia involving
the lower lobe of the left lung. He is
doing very well. There are no compiled
.tions and no unfavorapie symptoms .
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-13
IRRIGATION
FOR FIVE PLACES
At sweetwater Dam in Wyoming
and, at Milk River in
Montana. Z.
Projects to Cost 81, 100000 and to
Reclaim About 100000
.- Acres. .5t,-5. j.

Washington, March 13.-secretary
Hitchcock Of the interior department has
granted authority for, the acquisition OF
necessary property, rights Of ways ETC.,
prior to the construction OF irrigation
works in five localities. These projects
are:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS dam.
Montana-Milk river.
Colorado-Gunnison tunnel.
Nevada-Truckee.
Arizona-Salt river reservoir.
These projects are estimated to cost
81, 100000 and will provide for the irriga-
ton OF about 500, 900 acres Of arid land
In addition thereto, the Gray Bull reser-
yoir projects is to be taken UP Immediately.
The construction remains subject to the
feasibility of obtaining the necessary
rights and the adjustment of private
claims In such a manner as to comply with
the act approved June II. 1902.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-04-17

did you ever notice what women
cat?" asked Il restaurant l&an til" other
day. "Sec those four women who have
just come III: III wager that can
tell you what they VIII! 0r,lcr before
they are seated. L will be either sal
ad, cream pnifs or chocolate eclairs.
The women seated themselves, toycd
with the bill OF fare ana, sure enough,
ordered chocolate ecl#!rs and coffee.
"If il were not for the men, we would
never sell a piece of pie or meat" the
restaurant man continued. Tor some
reason women rebel at the thought of
becfStcak and such things They want
something dainty. Even the feminine
acrobats of the stage close their eyes
in horror 1T the thought of roast beef"
When it comes To candy, though,
there is Il paradox. CunfcctiOmcrS say
that almost as much candy i pEr-
chased by men as 10y women. The
men buy 1t often to eat themselves 100.
"Onc of the best patrons W" lave - a
former football player how pract;vi::%
law in this city" said candy Lian
yesterday. He cats everything in the
way of sugar from Chocolate Drops to
cream Cardy ami always has n box Of
it in his drSf;. Just H.; some other IH@M
have cigars TO hand out. Il yen want
to make him angry, say that ctf"nirate
men are lie only Ones w,2o cat candy,
and he viii &i;a you Il limo ri argument
that would sell seeds il l." We" Il
drummer. Il Philadelphia Telegraph.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-04-17

Tie car vas crowded With SHOPPERS
each of whom carried the special h.',,.d
of h"adstron% AID aggressive 5u"dl'
that Shopping alone can yield. Fi,c
women STOOL il various attitudes -
peril ard discomfort and mad" thc*r
who sat still more umC~mGnrtin!c bE
jabbing them or half sL.!"thcriuG th~lil
\ tall WOMAN, with angular bundles il
her arms ard wrath in h"r eye, had
been torturin@ Il small, shrinking" E1p
during tic passage cfom FOutccL;A
to Seventeen street. There lie arose
with what sounded like Il sigh CT re
lief. The digniiicd woman p;sECd Lin!
back to his seat, saying. wiz; 4 %mii"
of grim satisfaction. Il have stCcd 20
far, and an perfectly a;''". Sir, to
stand the rest OF the way"
He subsidized With Il gasp, but al die
next corner Inc arose again. BE "c",@l,
sir" she said. Il do act caro- for y0Ui
seat"
lie ciiokcd Il little, but :@afagrl I"
srutt2r, Yea can stand & y1u wish.
but this is two bior.,s h"yord ~
street | must get Off
The other passengers S;:.:l"d. ia:
there was IN oHin"us frow" on lie 0i-
niiicd wou.an's hrcT. ANA il bu'!cd ,r"u-
Ele for somebody II home. New York
Press
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-04-17

ros" II IN ';.r "'.' ii. 49,.
thought n! Il. ,":'fr -r..r ".- :
There wou!! h. =. ..:,.. t., ,.'..-a e..
save her mc.hrr
As $h" ia%:r,. ~ tA2 ''f... ~. go,
confrscdly Il .;r:..:- ri :. ~"!a ;f,,
wee las&i!I% ...;,:.. g, ".2 -:r> !.
Gnly bad rC,&u. G'r GIRLS sic Lac:
pa,roniH''d'. t'l,>,' men in ilnm%c3in tp
evening dress; Uhc IHci. 81" h"G fr.wi.-
ed on. were tiGH,in" II save IA i ho:ir.
But thcr" WAS IN sign OF h"r mother.
One wing WI; ai't"2", wiliI. siu.ia
poured from every window uf the main
budding. Perhaps IL was to- late.
Nith Il ,Iy OF anguish 81" broke
through II" inner circle OF figures Hi.;!
@fOrc they were aware Of her pres
cncc had dartCd up The steps ana dis
appeared into the smoke.
\ wave CT heat as from Il furii;ic c
met her as she dashed up the ST lis
Sparks from the burning landing a!loTo
raincd down upon her head, hut she
flung open the deer Of her mGthyr's
room and staggered 10 the bed. The
room was empty.
She turned h:tci, i'iind!: toward t;ie
door. Snn}s" Wiii:lrd ii "p1n l. +,
choking. sulfo"atin%. The very walls
seemed to flash into flame.
She fell forward.
She awol;c 10 the delicious "o3!rrss
of water dashed upon hey. ~ ne
opened her heavy eyes two anxious
faces bent Over a2r 02e was I"r
mothers. Pa with tcr""E, bCt m
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-04-17
CATA2RH CANNOT GE CURED

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease
Catarrh is blood or constitutional dis
ease, and in order to cure it ynu :1ust
take Internal remedies. Halls Caearrh
Cure is taken internally and acts directly
on the blood and mucous siiTfacrs. Halls
Catarrh Cure is not q quack rucd;cinc.
1t was prescribed by one of the best ply
sicians in this country for years, ard is q
regular prescription. It is composed 81
the best tonics known, combined with
the best blood purifiers, acting directly on
the mucous surfaces. The perfect com
binations of the two Ingredients is what
produces such wonderful rcsultsin curing
Catarrh. Send for testimonials, fee.
F. J. CHENEY 6, Co. Props, Toledo. ..
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the hest
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-04-17

"Bimlcr says that if 4 mans hca'
isn't in his business and his live" al
right he can't succeed"
"BimlCr ought 10 know. iI@ used to
be a butcher. - Cleveland Hlain Deal.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-04-17
THE: EAGLE HOTEL,
CiIAS. A. McGAW, Proprietor.
SEL AIR, ND.

The undersigned has assumed charge
of this old and wcll-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,
hequtiful and homclike attractions. AS
a summer boarding place it is unexcelled
and its reputation as a stopping place
for commercial men and tourists will be
carefully nurturcd. Everything will be
i;utlcr the personal care of the proprietor,
and his ambition is to make the saying
true" Once a customer, always custo-
mer" Special terms !or large parties on
application.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-04-17
To Fertilizer Dealers.

All persons who are engaged in selling Fer
tilizcrs are hereby notified to take out Licenses
for the same on or before May /, 1908. Al
persons selling without License are liable to
prosecution.
BY order of tho Board.
HUDSON BATEMAN,
Clerk
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-04-17

''Whcn l was a boy" young men begin
In speaking OF youthful joys,
But old men, spinning their yarns, start
in.
'Whcn 1 was one of the boys"
-DrnVcc News
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-04-17
Vigorous Old Age

Paine's Celery Compound makes the old
feel young, and cures their ills. 1t has added
years of health and enjoyment to many life
Use this great medicine regularly, and its invig-
Grating powers will fill your declining years
with health, strength, and happiness. Read
what George T. Morse, 81 years Old, writes:-
WELLS & RICHARDSON Co.,
Gentlemen Just a word in favor of
Paine's Celery Compound, hoping it may catch
the eye of some afflicted person, and they
may receive the same satisfactory benefit.
Some IS years ago l had combination of
malaria, chills and fever, and grip. which con-
tinued for a year or more; meantime lost in
weight about 60 pounds, trying diffcrcnt'medi-
cines and doctors with unsatisfactory results
Paine's Celery Compound was recommended,
and, after using little 1 began 10 improve,
gaining about pound a week. In year
had regained so pounds of the lost weight and
good health, and have been a well man ever
since. Your; truly, GEORGE +. MORSE.
LEoMINSrEE, Mass, Oct. -, 1909.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-04-17
Close of Levy.

All persons having claims against Hartford
county requested to present them on or
before the 18th DAY OF APRIL, 1908. All
accounts which come in after the day named
will he excluded from the Levy of 1908.
BY order.
HUDSON BATEMAN
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-04-17
y7J-yEs-1s ~ ~ = O
! !; { l. ! q. Q. 4.
"a r. ~ ilstS:s,-7yg-ts,,
The Srcrcv OF IT:

To be up with the lark is quite easily
done;
More easy the rlCre
A fellow RETAINS frG,n going out upon
one
The evening before.
-Phi,adclphla PrcsS.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-04-17

Clarence locks happy since his rich
uncle died and didn't leave him Il
cent
Yes. The lawyer fer the estate has
promised him half Il hell contest the
will"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-04-17
They TEnI TIE Fun.

Diccr-They tell me Fred has been
playing the races.
Knicklcby-ije thought he was bat it
turned out that the fellows 1t the races
were working Ercd.-Boston Trau-
script
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-04-17
! : C:nrt . @ h - -


Ts,E~ ;..tlf[!, - T'rC1., ttr',,ir. Ta:.-i> ~
frla giat. rciun ~, 'n.rc. Il 8, fail, cure
'~ crave" :ts,rat'.~r .- ~ ~H.h isSs 'Sc
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-04-17
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
EORGI; w. BARNES.

This is to give notice that the subscriber
has obtained from the Orphans Court OF
Hartford county, Md, letters tcstamcntnry
on the estate of
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-04-17
! raG0X.

I'll fee from my Essotting sin:
III Lar my house about.
Then, when n.y. sin comes knocking
there
My sin viii find me out"
-Lipp;ncotts Magazine
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-04-17

Transient 4 Establishments. One Square
: .in"crtlons or less $3.50. Each subse-
quent insertion Is cents. Longer adver.
tIaemcnts in the satac proportion. A
space equal to six lines makes Il square.
Figure work double price.
Obituaries and Personal Conlmunica-
tions will be inserted at cents per line.
Yearly Advertisements at Special Rates.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-04-17
JOSHUA w. MCCALL,
AUCTIONEER.

nfy"Pcrsonal Property and Trustee Sales a
speciality. Address: r. +. D., No. 3.
Forest Hill. Md.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-04-17

his signature j. T.. every bov o! the genuine
Laxative Gf0mQ-UniG;Ge Tablets
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II: y. il nn4 In,elllseQcer
Is P:6iisEed EDery Friday.
FINt}EY & DASHIELL.
TERMS.~S1,Go 4 Ycar IN Advance.

EntcIc,! August Is, 1909, as second
class matter. i>natoflicc at Bel Air, Md.
Act of Congress Of March 3, 1879.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-04-17
m or Before ths l7th pay of Sspt., zoos


late of Hartford county, deceased. Allpcrsons
having claims against said deceased arc here
by notified to exhibit the same, with the legal
vouchers thereof,
On or Before the 18th Day of Sept, 1908,
or they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefits of said estate. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment.
Given under my hand and seal this eth
day of March, 1903.
GEORGE II. BARNES,
Executor.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-04-17

always travel withCupid, and two Rings
tire! with The Nirgs we scll-ti1c Ring
itself aud tie ring o! lloucsty-honcstv IN
material, workmanship and price. The
machinery tn: nuns this icwclry business
is honesty. Itrnu mug BABY Pin here
it VIII b, 4 Gnod hnhv pin. Il will he
good when ':lhv i 4 woman. If you
buy Il v,:l.y,i i vii! I've = good one.
J. S. Mac DONALD,
BALTIMORE and CHAR ES SITS,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-04-17
Stops the COUGH and WORKS off hhe Gold.

Laxative Promo Quiniue Tablets cure a colo
n one day. No Cure. No Pay. Price 2S"snts
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-11
ChiIdren's White Lawn Dresses
The June Bride.

 It's getting so that when man proposes to a maid uf she acoepts) she peeps at him with blushes. haYfi afraid, As though she did not want to say the .sYas'' without some. study, And drst she hints that June 3 the month to marry anybody! Now. why is.i that ladies fair prefer the month of roses? < Wont January do as well? Why, any man supposeS That Fabrnary is as good as March and April are. And May-someHme the first of May seems setting dates too far. Of course if he should pop in June it's right enough to say That any of it's thirty dates shall be the wedding day; Zg it's July or August, though, September or October. TO wait till June is apt to make the man look rather sober. November is a thankful month, and hap pys groorns remember Their bxades as rarest Christmas gifts If welded in December. Now, congress might assist the men this choice of June to parry: By law the months could each be June for those who wish to marry.
 Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-11
OLD DRUM l
One of the Most Valuable Relics
 in the United States.
Kt Has Sounded the Call tO Arms I'm Three American Wars, and Was Originally Captured
 from the British.

A visitor at New Bedford, Mass, viewing the original of the accom- panying picture, an6g not knowing it's history, would hardly consider it the priceless treasure it is, OF under stand the veneration in which it is held. The drum is the property of the Richard A. Pierce post, c. A. R., of New Bedford, and besides being the most treasured possession of the post, is one of the most valuable rel ics in the United States.
 Although now it's venerable sides are cracked and it's decorations much the worse for wear, the old drum still resounds to the touch with ali in the days of the revolution. It's great historical value lies in the fact that it saw service during these early days of strife and also later on.
 The members of the post have had the instrument mounted on a silver plate, bearing the following inscrip- tion: This British drum was cap- tured at Bunker Hill, and assigned by lot to( Levi Smith, a drummer in the continental army. Descended to his son, Israel Smith, a soldier of the war of 1872. Descended to his son, Israel Smith, leader of the band of the Thirty-second Massachusetts in- fantry, the headquarters band which marched with Sherman from Atlanta to the sea in 1864, and presented by him to R. A. Pierce post, No. 190, de- partment of Massachusetts, G. A. R.N in 1S98."
 The above inscription gives the facts in connection with the drum, but do not tell the interesting story. It was at the time that the British soldiers first landed on these shores to subdue the colonial rebels that the instrument also came over, carried by a young English redcoat, who hoped to beat on it the victorious ad- vance of the British soldiers. In- stead, it fell into the very hands of