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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-01-09
AERIAL FOLIO.
A Queer Kind c3 Amusement ON o
PnGsiic OccaM lslnEd.

A Queer Kind o3 Amusement ON o
Pacific Ocean Island.
Writing On Our Equatorial Islands"
in the Century, james d. Hague says:
1T became an amusing diversion to
overturn the large fiat stones beneath
which the rats were hiding in solid
masses and watch them as they scam
pcred i'll ali directions. pursued and
quickly Siiatchcd up by the man-o'-war
hawks. These crafty birds were apt to
learn that the appearance of man
walking On the island, especially with
dog, meant rats for nlem, and any
one thus going forth VS. usually fol-
lowed by Il lowering flock, ready and
impatient for the sport they had
learned to expect. \ rat brought to
hand by the dog was quickly tossed i'll
air. where the birds We're ready to
snatch it, sometimes with Il contest on
the wing for the disputed possession.
One form OF this sport, sort of aerial
polo, which seemed to be as good fun
for the birds as for the observers, con-
sisted in tossing two rats into the air
at the same moment. not Singly and
apart, but tied together with about
six feet of strong Irvine.
Instantly the birds made dash for
the rats, ard the successful winner of
the first prize went sailing off with
one rat in his bill and the other swing
ing in the air beneath until snatched
by the second winner, when, after
quick. sharp struggle and taut strain
on the cord. the bird with the weaker
hold was compelled to let go. This
then went on as a continuous perform
ance. with somewhat Jonah-like but
rapidly repeated disappearances and
Temperatures of the little rats. SwaL
lowed and reluctantly disgorged by
the birds il quick succession until the
flock, thoroughly exhausted L.. their
impetuous flight and extraordinary
exercise. aIighted on the ground for a
short truce. when the two temporary
Stockholders would be found sitting
face to face. keenly eyipg each other
from opposite ends of the string still
connecting them. each anXiously Oh
the sharp lookout for sudden jerks and
unpleasant surprises. while all the 9th
or pursucrs gathered around in ring.
waiting for the two prize birds to fly.
The general aspect of all participants
seemed to verify the familiar adagc
that the pleasure is not in the game.
but in the chase.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-01-09
SCIENCE SETTINGS.

While volcanic eruptions are usually
restricted III area. earthquakes are not.
Il all the mountains in the world
were levcled. the average height of
the land would rise nearly go feet.
The face Of Jupiter presents Il con-
siderable number of markings, notably
one great scarlet patch covering nearly
100000 square miles.
The amount of heat produced by an
average man in Il days work would be
sufficient to raise siXty-three pounds Of
water from freezing to boiling point.
Cirrus clouds We're once observed at
a height of 1880 feet This is by far
the greatest height at which cloud
vapor has ever been noted above the
surface of the earth.
Experiments made while in Il balloon
show that when height Of $4,000
feet has been reached the number OF
corpusclcs in the human blood have in
creased by one-third.
The atmospheric pressure upon the
surface of an ordinary man is 32,400
pounds, or over fourteen and half
tons. The ordinary rise and fall of the
barometer increases or decreases this
pressure by 900 pounds.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-01-09


Bah
points south
Trainsm mark rune
4.20, NJ.
509
6.33, 757 p. day.
1241, 1854
2O6, 6.33, 757P.M
Trains for Port Deposit branch Pvil 913 IL 25
215 400 els $40 Returning leave Port Deposit CAS- 49,
1000 1243 3.37,
J. R. WOOD, Passenger Agent
| B. Manape
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-01-09
The Tired Foot.

A lady was watching Il potter at his
work whose one foot was kept with Il
''never slackening speed turning his
swift wheel round while the other
rested patiently on the ground. When
the lady said to him in sympathiZing
tone, How tired your foot must be.'
the man raised his eyes and said: NO,
a'aIn; it isn't the foot that works
that's tired. It's the foot that stands.
That's it."
If you want to keep your strength,
use it. If you want to get tired, do
nothing. As a matter of fact, we all
know that the last man to give help
ing hand to any new undertaking Is
the man who has plenty of time on his
hands. 1t is the man and woman who
are doing the most who are always
willing to do a little more."-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-01-09
Golden Gate Tours.

California and the Pacific Coast resorts
have become SO popular in recent years with
seekers that the PcnnS ylvania Railroad Com
pany has decided to rim two Golden Gate
tours this winter. one to include the famous
Mardi GraS spectacle at New Orleans. On
the going trip both tours will travel by the
Golden Gate Special, one of the finest trains
that crosses the continent. One tour will re-
turn by tins train. whllS passengers by the
other and later tour will use regular trains
returning. In California, passengers will be
entirely at their own pleasure i'll the matter
of itinerary. Should sufficiently large num-
her OF passengers desire II join in taking an
itinerary suggested hy the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, the services of a Tourist
Agent and Chapcron will he at their disposal.
The first tour will leave New York Phila-
dclphia, Baltimore, Washington. and other
points ON Thursday, January %, and will
travel via Chicago. Kansas City and El Paso
to Los Angeles and san Diego. arriving at
the latter point Fchruary2. Ancntirc month
may be devoted to visiting california resorts,
the Golden Gate Special leaving san Francisco
the return trip Tuesday, March 3, and re-
turning via salt Lake City ,Glcnwood Springs.
Colorado Springs and Denver. The rate for
this tour will he $500, covering all expenses
of railroad transportation, including side
trips in California. as well as berth and meals
on the Golden Gate Special going and re-
turning. No hotel expenses in California a Q
included. Tickets are good for return trip for
nine months. excepting that passengers who
do not return on the Special must provide
their own Pullman accommodations and
| meals eastbound.
Tour No. will leave Thursday, February
| l o. by the Golden Gate Special Cincinnati,
| Montgomery and Mobile will be visited en-
| route New Orleans, where the party will
| stay during The Mardi Grass festivities. The
| train will I've Sidctrackcd for occupancy during
| the three days spent in New Orleans. Stops
will also be made al Beaumont, Texas, Hous-
| ton Texas, San Antonio and I'll Paso. The
| train will arrive at san Diego, February Is.
So far special train arrangements are CON
| ccrncd this tour will be completed at San
| Diego. Passengers may dispose of their time
| in California as they see fit. Should sufi-
| cicnt number desire to take n suggested trip
| through California, the services of n Tourist
| Agent and Chapcron will be placed at their
| disposal.
The rate for this tour will be $275, covering
| all railroad transportation for the entire trip
| including side trips i'll California. scat at the
! Mardi Gras Festival. and Pullman berths
| and all meals on the Golden Gate special from
| New York until arrival at San Diego.
| Private compartments, e., drawing rooms
| or state rooms may be obtained by the pay
mcnt OF additional charges on both tours. A
detailed itinerary is in course of preparation
| giving all information concerning these tours
! Application should be made to George w
| Boyd. Assistant General Passenger Agent
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia. Pa.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-01-09
Ella OrklnG Manner.

DAN" said Il contractor to one of
his trusted employees, when you are
seeing about that lime this morning,
wish you to mention to Dempsey that
would like to have that bill paid. You
needn't press it, you know, but just
mention it to him in an offhand man
ner."
Eyes, sorr''
81 got the money from Dempsey"
said Dan on his return.
I'm very glad. You merely alluded
to it in an ofrhand way, l suppose?"
Eyes. SOFT. handed him the bill and
told him if he didn't pay it l would let
off my hand and give him black eye
that he wouldn't forget for month,
and he paid it at wanst."-London An
Swers
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-01-09
FiliuI Sympathy.

"When was your age" said Mr..
Goldbags sternly, Il earned my own
living"
His son looked uneasy. but was 81
lent.
"Well, have you nothing to say for
yourself in that connection?'
"N-nothing, sir, except that 1 sym
pathize with you, and congratulate you
on the fact that it's all oyer."-London
Tit-Bits.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-01-09
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature sssss the Of lMAzZzs@
STATE LINES,

Between billiards. and "sizzards''
Kansas must hold pretty nearly the
thermometric record for this country
Philadelphia Ledger.
More oil in Texas. That gigantic
state is in danger Of floating off some
morning on a wave of petroleum and
osperity.-Brooklyn Eagle.
This year, in Kansas at least, it is
not simply columns Of corn, but for
ests of corn, and Missouri is not far
behind her sister in the forest bust
ness.-St. Louis Star.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-01-09
The Eals 1n,ellIsepeer.
BEL AIR. MD. JAN. 9. 1903.
We Charge Ii Up to Fate.

We Charge Ii Up to Fate.
we know the way our feet should go.
For we the guideboards oft have read.
And yet our footprints often show
We tread another path instead
We know the sure. safe road is straight.
And yet we oft have a desire
To enter some forbidden gate
Where end our footsteps in the mire.
And when the mire becomes too deep.
If 1t be early or yet late.
Childlike. we then begin to weep
And straightway charge ii up TO fate.
Thomas +. Porter in Boston Globe.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-01-09

P1neapplcs grow so plentifully In Ma
tai at certain seasons that it is not
worth While carting them to market,
and they are often given to the pigs in
consequence.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-01-09
Eugene
Fields
Vows on Ambition and Dvs.
pepsia.

Dyspepsia, wrote Eugene Field,
soften incapacitates man for endeavoP
and sometimes extinguishes the fire of
ambition" Though great despite his
complaint Field suffered from indiges-
ton all his life. A weak, tired stomach
can't digest your food. 1t needs
rest. You can only rest it by the use
Of preparation like Kodol, which re-
lisves it of work by digesting your food.
Rest soon restores it to its normal tone.
strengthening,
Satisfying,
Envig0ratlng.
Prepared only by E. G. DEwITT& Co., Chicago.
The 81. bottle contains az times the Soc. sisas
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-01-09

Trains marked thus, daily.
a NJ
days. 2 526 GIG, 1884, s59 On Sunday 124
526 S46, GIG, $50 P.
press north P. NJ.
NORTH.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-01-09

ing sleep. 1t increases physical vigor
and gives great muscular elasticity, SO
that the baby's advent is practically
painless. It is the best of tones for
nursing mothers.
III gladly recommend Dr. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription" writes Mrs. J. w. G. stephens, OF
Mia northumberland County, Va. Before
my third little boy born l took six bottles.
He is the finest child and has been from birth,
and suffered very much less than ever did
before. 1 unhesitatingly advise eNpectant
mothers to use the Favorite Prescription
The dealer who offers substitute for
vFavorite Prescription" does so to gain
the little more profit paid on the sale
of less meritorious medicines.
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, containing 1908 pages, is sent
free on receipt of stamps to pay expense
or mailing only. Send 81 one-cent
stamps for the cloth-bound volume, or
only 81 stamps for the book in paper
covers. Address DR.. R. V. Pierce, Buff
falo, n. Y.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-01-09
A. Quart Baby.

Now and again there is an item in the
newspapers concerning the birth of
puny baby SO small that quart cup
holds it comfortably. If the article told
all the facts it would probably tell also
of mother who in weakness and misery
had looked forward to the baby's advent
with shrinking and fear.
To have fine, healthy children the
mother must be healthy, and it is the
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-01-09

common testimony
of mothers that the
use of DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescrip-
ton not only pro-
notes the mothers
health but also gives
her strength to give
her child.
Favorite Pre-
scription " accom-
plishes these results
by tranquilizing the
nerves, promoting a
healthy appetite,
and giving refresh
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-01-09
Old Stone Livery Stable
Cor. Bond St., and Balto., Turnpike,
BEL AIR, MD.
HERBERT S. FLOWERS. Prop'r.

respectfully solicit public patronage.
Jurymen and others visiting Bel Air can
have their horses we'll fed and groomed
and their vehicles washed at moderate
prices.
Horses taken at Livery by the day or
month, and Riding and Driving Horses
and Vehicles of all kinds for hire.
tS"I have also handsome and COM
modious Wagonette, suitable for large
fishing parties, pic mic parties, &c, at
reasonable rates.
HERBERT S. FLOWERS.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1903-01-09
TRAINS SOUTHWARK.

An additional train will leave Delta
for York and intermediate stations at
8 As A. NJ. Returning will leave York
at 5 05 p. NJ.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Sunday trains leave Baltimore for Delta
and intermediate stations at $50 A. M
and 4.0OP. NJ, stopping at Bel Air at 10
A. NJ. and $50 p. NJ. They will leave
Delta for Baltimore and intermediate
stations at 6.55 A. NJ. and $50 P. NJ,
stopping at Bel Air at 7.55 A. NJ. and
400 p. NJ. An additional train will leave
Bel Air for Baltimore and intermediate
stations at $40 P. NJ, and Baltimore for
Bel Air at 10 90 p. NJ, arriving at Bel Air
at II 20 p. NJ. and Baltimore $50 p. M.
CA. FIFER, General Passenger Agent
J.. S. NORRIS, General Manager.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-26
PILFERiNG PEDDLERs.

One day when I was four years
old peddler passed our house,
selling peaches. I was playing
with little boy two years older
than myself, who said. Lets get
some peaches to sell in my little
wagon "But where can we get
them?" I asked. ''Over in front
of papa's store" said he. IAN
right, let's get them now" So
we went over and took peach by
peach until we had quite a num-
Der of them. Then we took
bite out of each one and put them
under the sidewalk, where we
were going to keep them until
morning. But 10! just as we were
putting the last peach under the.
sidewalk we saw policeman. Up
we got and ran as fast as our
legs could carry us. When we told
mama what we had done she gave
me scolding and spent the
rest of the day in a dark closet
while my friend spent it in bed.
Catherine McKaig,
1113 Queen Avenue "
A 9Th Grade, Lowell School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-26
JUSTIN FASHION,.

About three before an
bicycle in woodshed 1t except
We're gone and the chain was little rusty AS
oiled the chain jumped it
That night went to bed with thinking
the fun would have before school started
Of making automobile of it. Next
the street to the house of friend Of
asked him if he would help He said for
it bright idea We set to work had the
front wheels and took the wheels off the bicycle
could work it, The next afternoon it
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-26

when started work. busy day it About ten
heard bump, bufap, bump the sidewalk. looked
and there friends going to play baseball the noise
bats sidewalk. Then wish
had not to work. kept working because had
started and Iwoud But during the next week
could hardly it. seeing the boys play
ing ball and then going swimming AT the end of the week
the proprietors that relieved Of
the work. glad stop the OF the week and
have the chance myself. shall have
ideas in line. Harry Bracket,
A Eighth Chicago
Bryant
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-26
THE SHARP EYES OF FATHER.

One day last had rack load of wood
to receive certain of money if piled satisfy my
father He wanted to pile all piles it dry
quicker. started to pile morning, was
COOL piled and piled but it AS pile
grew higher thought it would bright
wood behind it and into the
old wood
When father home at night was all thru The
had
pile he found the wood in shed because
it looked different from the other wood had pile that
too Thus bright idea of cutting only
prolonged my twilight boys
play, conclusion gained
being tricky. Avid Saltnass,
Grade, Adams School 1926 e Twenty first ST.
&sa5s$ &s.@ = t.fz a1ps5css
THE FIVE NILE TREE 5s 5&
One fine day in the month Of jury wandered off
into the woods. staying at uncles place in
country been there few days Not think
ing going until at last
lay to take little have
slept hour when awoke the straight
head hungry and SO started home I
thought going the right but walked and walked
had heard before mile
home. I wondered could get home.
green thought it all At last remembered
there tall tree the house which could
point within five miles. climbed into
high the branches would hold looked
north south, and away in the east
I imbed down and
every three four blocks would climb see
home. I a big supper good I
right again. Thomas Tangney,
Seventh Grade, 2211 Twenty-second Avenue
School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-26

set 1Or breakfast. Dishes rolled
and crashed and we were too
surprised and frightened to cry or
even say anything. When we
came to our senses we thought It
fine joke and began house
cleaning" But my chum and the
boy decided they would never
again listen to any Of my
bright IDEAS" -Bernice Pratt,
812 E Fifteenth Street.
B Seventh Grade, Madison School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-26
WHO is DISH wAsHER?,

Who is dish washer?''
Mama washed yesterday morn
ing and evening who
washed at noon?'' you did or
I-oh, I don't know" 'tWell, I'll
wash this time and then we must
remember" NY sister Mildred
and / take turns in washing the
dishes. When / wash, Mildred
dries them, etc. Therefore, such
conversations were not uncom-
mon between us. Our memories
often failed when the question
that was always before us at
dish washing time had to be an
swered At last one day a bright
idea entered my head. It was just
after the table had been cleared
and the usual question had to be
settled.
took a piece of paper that
was near at hand and wrote on
it the words, WHO Washed the
Dishes Last % then tied a
string to the pencil and fastened
the paper and pencil to the wall
over the kitchen table. If Mil
dFed washed last, then her name
went down and then we knew
that It Was my turn next time.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-26

We crossed out, the had used. However inn
little piece paper.
using the heading was former one but
put down our names alternately will check them of
and thereby have neater looking sheet than
wrote them and crossed them off,
consider this idea bright because it a
great deal OF discussion and little amount
seventh Grade, frankie Chiffon,
Logan SCHOOL, 908 Twentieth Avenue N
NOVEMBER DUckING.
1t was in the month of November days were
very cold A friend of mine my house.
sitting around the fire when
Lets go down to the backyard. I've a plan.
get plank post, two chairs make
merry round My friend dug
While pounded the post in. put
the plank on It was finished and said eve
charge five pins for ride The
children fighting who should and
were kept busy pushing them ALL But came our
TURN There was sort Of ditch side which
OF snow water and all kinds of We
when suddenly off went and down
ditch got good deal quicker went in but I
was dripping wet. I the screaming. My
mother became frightened and asked what the matter
was When she saw wet found trouble
SO fast stayed in the day.
my clothes dried had pins
dropped them ALL Title Eastman,
A Sixth Grade, Twenty-ffth Avenue s.
Seward School
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-26
A PROBLEM IN IRRIGATION.

There no boys in family Father and mother
called away business matters and just they
start, father exclaimed "Oh
water I'm afraid I'll have to stay home" Then it
his mind that there house,
said, Come. girls, can't celery?" And
answered at Yes, Wen do it, papa After they had
taken their departure gathered pals
the house and set to work water the celery Before long
found this tiresonae work. Then. sped old
trough in the back yard fastening it to the
thus conveyed the water from the to
bed in much easier When father mother
home they greatly pleased with inven
A Fifth Grade. Sarah
Longfellow School, Thirty second st.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-26
EVERYBODY "sruMPED."

A few boys andI We're
around the foundation of house. jumped
into the cellar of the house him.
But none of could get out There long
the cellar but it not strong enough
We tried all sorts of to out but
successful In ten minutes the boys
could not get out that all
digging holes for steps in the hard
and climbing up by these holes In this all
boys out of the cellar When the
clded to play stump that day.
my good idea came to just when it did, when
reached home just in time for supper.
A Fifth Grade, Stobbs
Garfield School 1888 Columbus Avenue
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-26
A VERY BIG FISH STORY.

One day another father in
Montana We had Travelled about good when NV
father said, "stop and before coming
there was loud bang and down dropped
ducks AFTER we had about the
other left and father beside
hour or two He back with prairie
and then they both left down Yellowstone
had fish line, knife and fishing
and cut a stick and Pretty ocusts
jumped into the river caught
them:s Then I thought had I grabbed
threw
line in In two hours had eighty trout weighing
less than pound EACH largest and one
half pounds We put them bags went home
A Fifth Grade Walter Armstrong
lowell School, 1857 Avenue N.
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MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA SATURDAY SEPTEMBER &c. 1903

to be in. 1t had been brought supper
had not had time
do the work and we had to throw it thru little window
into the cellar The wood went in slowly thought
getting late. Suddenly thought quick way to
get it in took four long boards them down in
the window two of held them while
threw the wood down the boards.
cause before handful put in had to push
down, while with the boards it slid much easier
B Sixth Grade, Densmore,
Sheridan
THE SAD END OF A MUMBLER
Scene-A country schoohouse. Two small girls busily
whispering behind large geography.
Gr-Oh, geography in five
minutes and I've looked the map questions
Second Girl-Neither I. Let's look the
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-09-26

THE WAY THE WOOD WENT.
One evening just after supper there load