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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-13
JOKE TAKEN SERIOUSLY
Frank MOrrill's Jocular Remark Re
suits in a Word Picture.

Frank Morrill,, the we'll known law
yer of this city, suffers under the same
disadvantages as Mark Twain, Jerome
K. Jerome, and other famous humor-
lists. He finds that his jokes are taken
too seriously. a..
Some time ago Frank jestingly re-
marked to some friends who were
complaining of the cold weather, that
he never was affected by the absence
of caloric in the atmosphere. Every
morning, winter and summer, he
,averred, he traveledout to Lake Cal
houn and took a plunge in. the blue
waters. This so hardened him that he
nevr felt the cold.
The friends took the joke seriously,
and Frank, to make the bluff good,
kept celebrating and enlarging upon
his original story. "A morning paper
to-day prints a long story seriously
relating Franks adventures with a
mounted policeman who attempted to
interfere with his morning bath.
The absurdity Of the story is patent
The morning paper states that the
thermometer was 33 degrees below
zero on the morning in question, and
a little later says that Frank plunged
into a hole in the ice left by icecut-
ters the day before. The 1mposibility
of a hole in the ice remaining open
twelve hours in a temperature of 81
minus is apparent. -..r - -. ..., -.
$50 that old joke has got around to
the papers, has it?" remarked Mr.
Morrill, this morning. II started the
thing as a jest, and when my friends
took it in earnest I kept up the bluff
Strange newspaper men will get taker
in, when you would naturally think
they would be too wise to swallow
anything Of that sort. Anytime yor
find me really doing any fool stunt
like that just let me know, will your
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-13
HOW TO GET RID
OF COCKROACHES
ENTONIOLOGIsT WAsHBURN SUG-
GESTS BORAX OR KEROSENE.
Minnesota Was Remarkably Free
from Injury to the Crops by Insects
in 19O3-Interest Taken by the
Farmers in Modern Methods Is
Partly Responsible.

That State Entomologist r. L.
Washburn has been a dweller in flats
is evidenced in his annual report by
the enthusiasm with which he takes
up the discussion of cOckroaches and
how to get rid of them. He recon-
mends the scattering of powdered
bOraX about the places where the bugs
hide. Another remedy suggested is
the generous use Of an atomizer filled
with kerosene. These two seem to be
the only ones that will give relief.
Borax, besides being odorless, is easier
to handle and possibly more effectual
than the kerosene.
BILE length in his report on those insects
that are most likely to damage crops,
especially chinch bugs, grasshoppers
and the Hessian fly. Contrary to the
general opinion Of entomologists in
Minnesota it is now known to GER
tainty that two distinct broods Of the
Hessian fly exist in Minnesota, and
may be discovered in another year. A
full treatment of the experiments
along this line is given in the report
Turnout the state the year Of 1908
was characterized by exemption from
marked insect injury, partly due to the
peculiar climatic conditions of the
summer months, and partly to the in
terest taken by the farmers in modern
scientific methods. This exemption
will be more marked, he says, as the
citizens of the state become better &C
quainted with the practical nature of
the work being done by the depart
ment for the benefit of the agriculture
districts. .-'' a.s-.tz ~. 49,
In closing his report Mr. Washburn
takes occasion to thank the press for
it's cooperation in disseminating in
formation, but he is caustic in his criti-
cism Of persons who cause stories OF
improbable discoveries of harmful and
poisonous insects, to get into the more
sensational newspapers. The farmers
accept these fake stories as facts, thus
hindering the adoption of the actual
discoveries. This hindrance, however
says Mr.. Washburn. has in a great
measure been stopped.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-13
Farm Mortgages and Large Dividends

Farm Mortgages and Large Dividends.
The Union Central Life Insurance
company of Cincinnati was organized
under the laws of Ohio, and has,
therefore invested it's funds largely in
loans upon farm lands.
The experience Of the company dur
ing the past twenty-five years has
been as follows: 1t has negotiated
4O,695 loans in number, aggregating
$59,272,S08 in amount. 1t has real
lied the highest rate of interest Of any
life insurance company in the country.
The Spectator Chart" of Dec. 81, 1902,
estimates the rate Of twenty-nine COM
panies realized for twenty years upon
the mean invested funds to be 4.94
per cent; that Of the Union Central to
be GIL per cent.
The loans now in full force is 49,
1888; the amount invested Is $31, 054,-
239.43; the total security for same Is
valued at 12,304,754, being $s6,150,-
AIS for land, and $16,154,339 fol-
buildings.
The interest paid to the company
has contributed $13,4S9, 350.29 to Its
income, which has been more thar
enough to pay all of the death losses
incurred by the company since its or
ganization thirty-seven years ago.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-13
BURGLAR GETS 5 YEARS
PAUL DAVIS, WHO PLEADED
OF GRAND LARCENY TWICE.

Paul Davis, who had pleaded guilty
to charge of burglary in the third
degree, came before Judge Brooks for
sentence this morning. The prisoner
admitted that he had been convicted
Of grand larceny twice before. He
was sentenced tor five years at hard
labor in the penitentiary. He was in
dicted ON the charge of burglary in
the third and grand larceny in the
third degree committed in a South
Minneapolis residence. - .:s...... -
Peter Collar, = indicted on a charge
of grand larceny in the first degree,
withdrew his RI3leaE>of not guilty and
pleaded guilty to the crime Of grand
larceny in the second degree, having
stolen a watch from a Lumber Elk
change bath room. He was sentenced
to the reformatory but was released
on probation. Collar testified in the
case against Harry Gilmore, tried and
acquitted Of the crime of grand lar
ceny. The defendant stated to the
court that Gilmore has threatened to
kill him If he was released on proba-
ton. Judge Brooks informed the
youth that the police had been mott
fed Of this threat, and would protect
him. 49,. 80 ........
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-13

For Full Particulars -.
Regarding the use and merits of gas
house coke, call at any of the offices of
The Pioneer Fuel company.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-13
RYAN'S CREMATORY FIGHT
He Gains Mayor Haynes as an Ally
Against Removal

Alderman John Ryan of the first
ward continues to fight the health de-
partments plans to remove the
garbage crematory to Halls Island
and he has gained formidable ally in
Mayor James C. Haynes, who at yes
terday's meeting Of the board of
health announced himself as opposed
to the removal. AS member Of the
board of health and as mayor he will
be in position to assist the obstruc-
tionary tactics of Alderman Ryan.
No action was taken by the board on
this question, but 800 was voted for
the purpose Of covering the expenses
of a health department display at the
st. Louis Exposition.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-13
MIR. Louis Gumberg, 667 briggs
Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y., says: :

MIR. Louis Gumberg, 667 briggs
Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y., says:
ct have been troubled with my nerves
for about year and half and did not
know what to do for it. When I got up in
the morning used to tremble and imagine
all Kinds. of strange thoughts. When L
had nything in my hand used to shake SO,
and if was sitting in theatre and heard
a pistol shot would jump way out of my
seat, and no matter what heard I would
jump and be so nervous, and even when
anyone spoke to me would be startled.
I had been to lots of doctors but they
failed to cure me and I heard of Dr. Greene's
Nervura blood and nerve remedy and
thought would try that. I had no idea
it was such wonderful medicine, but it is
the greatest medicine I ever heard of for
curing nervousness. I gladly recommend
DR.. Greene's Nervura to all my friends, for
am q new man since taking this wonderful
medicine" "-
Think what cure means to you! Try to
realize how happy you would be with the old
strength restored. DR.. Greene's Nervura
blood and nerve remedy will bring you
health as it has to all who have relied upon
it,: Start using it to-day. You'll be differ
emit man in a week. Free counsel is given
by DR.. Greene, 101 Fifth Ave-, New York
City Call or write. Your druggist recon-
mends and sells DR.. Greene's Nervura.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-13

The Palace Clothing House laun-
dry. Satisfaction or money back.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-13

The Palace Clothing House Laundry.
Best, cheapest, most prompt service.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-13
DARRACH IN HAMLET
The Final Recital Will Be Held Mon
day NiSht

day Night.
Thursday evening at the Unitarian
church, large audience heard Mar
shall Darrach's Macbeth the Sec
ond Of a series Of Shakspere recitals
in the Stanley Hall Lyceum course.
The series will conclude next Monday
evening at the same place with the
recital of Hamlet" Holders of
course tickets should come early that
they may have seats in the body Of the
auditorium, as no seats other than
those for the Stanley Hall people are
reserved. This will avoid the annoy
ance some experienced at the last re-
cital.
MIR. Darrach showed himself to be q
master in the rendition Of Macbeth -
and gave the audience rare Shaks-
forget.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-13
MUST MODIFY PLANS
Twin City Pavilion at st. Louis Was
Too Ambitious.

Controller Louis Betz of st. Paul
has returned from ST. Louis with the
information that. owing to the high
price of materials for the twin city
pavilion at the worlds fair, it has
been necessary to alter the plans so
as to come within the amount set
apart for the cost of erection. Some
changes have also been necessitated
by the fire regulations of the EXPOSE
ton.
It will thus be necessary to prepare
new plans and specifications and it
will be ten days or a fortnight before
work can begin on the pavilion. Al
derman C. B. Holmes will remain in
st. Louis until contracts can be let.
It is hoped that the pavilion will be
completed at least two weeks before
May 1, the opening day, SO as to give
ample time for placing the exhibits.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-13

The Palace Clothing House laun-
dry, collars 1c; cuffs lie; shirts LOG.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-13
Insurance Case Goes Over.

The hearing Of the order to show
cause why the city should not be re-
strained from paying Chief of Police
E. J. Conroy and his insurance agency
premiums on insurance policies taken
out by the city was this morning con-
tinued until next Friday morning
when the arguments will be made be-
fore Judge Pond.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-13
. GUESSING ON IfAZZARD
Three Years the Popular Estimate of
'":i~- His Sentence

Samuel G.. Hazard, convicted Of
bigamy, will not be sentenced until
Tuesday or Wednesday of next, week.
The county attorney was ready and
expected sentence to be passed to-day,
but Judge Brooks announced that the
matter would be deferred until the
first of next week. - a"e
There is a great deal Of guessing as
to the length Of the term which he
Of many wives will be given. OF
course, there has not been the slight
est intimation from the court, but the
general idea is that the sentence will
approximate three years.. @@
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-13
HE GETS NO DAMAGES

Court Rules Against Plaintiff in Suit
Against City.
Judge Brooks this morning filed an
order sustaining the defendants de-
murrer to the complaint in the case
Of Charles H. Hubbard against the
city of Minneapolis. The plaintiff was
run over last June by a team which
became frightened by fireworks dis
charged in a Flambeau club parade
H easked $4,000 damages from the
city for allowing the parade to take
place. ..ts 80. ~-,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-13
LIVERY STABLE BURNED

Forty Horses in Building Were All
Rescued. 1N..-s
The livery stable Of H. G. Carson,
1915 Fifth avenue S, was destroyed by
fire yesterday afternoon, entailing a
loss of $4,000. Forty horses were taxi
en- from the burning building. The
fire started from a defective f1ue.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-02-13
Three for Training School.

Three little Miller children were
this morning ordered sent to the state
training school. The three little girls,
aged 10, and 3 years respectively,
have been cared for by friends for the
past two years. Their mothr is dead
and their father is so years of age and
unable to provide for them.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-02
F7kIS ] 3 s

The walking sick, VIVA?
a crowd of them there are
Persons who are thin and
weak but not sick enough
to go to bed.
"Chronic cases" that's
what the doctors call them,
which in common English
means-long sickness.
To stop the continued
loss OF. flesh they need
SCOTS Emulsion. FOR the
feeling of weakness they
need SCOTS Emulsion.
1t makes new flesh and
gives new life TO the weak
system.
SCOTS Emulsion gets
thin and weak persons out
OF the rut. 1t makes new,
rich blood, strengthens the
nerves and gives appetite
for ordinary food.
SCOTS Emulsion can be
taken as long as sickness
lasts and do good all the
time.
There's new strength
and flesh in every dose.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-02

bitiun vote. The total vote Iour
years ago was 1911 as against
.!.u.s4 in 13,iI. In I;altinn,,' CITY hr
party did not poll one per cf.t. "l the
vote, and hereafter cannot i7 placed
on the local ticket except hy!'etitIon.
Considerable dissatisfaction is being
expressed by leading l'rolIihtionsts
rs to the management of the last
campaign, and 1T Il meeting LeId III
baltimore on Tuesday, MIR. William
tiisriel, chairman of the executive
committee, resigned.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-02
CORN IS STILL KING.

Corn is still king. According to
the eighth annual report Of the Sec
rotary, of Agriculture, the crop of
1901 is greater than ever before.
From the proceeds Of this single crop,
the national debt could be paid, the
interest thereon for one year, and
enough would still be left over to
pay n considerable portion Of the
Governments expenses. The cotton
crop comes second, valued ut $780,
100000, while hay and wheat con-
tend Tor third place. These two
crops combined woald about equal
the corn crop. Potatoes and barley
reached their highest production in
1904, and the oats crop is the larg-
est except i'll 1902. The value of
horses and mules is 1851 90 ,O00.
Cattle. sheep and hogs all show Il
slight decline. Tie steady advance
in poultry is amazing. The farmers
hens now produce l,6G6, oO0,0 900
dozens of eggs, and in their busy
season the hens lay.enough eggs in a
month to pay years interest on
the national debt \ careful esti-
mate, says the report, places the value
of farm products at 81, 900, 600, 900,
after excluding the value of farm
crops fed to live stock in order to
avoid duplication OF values. This is
9G5 per cent. above the product Of
1903 and 12S per cent. more than
1899.
The Department has erected a
number of object lesson roads i'll
several states, mostly macadam. It
has also co-operated in constructing
experimental roads of mixture Of
sand and CLAY. This is said to make
very good road. Much has been
accomplished during the year i'll state
aid plans.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-02


Eight cents line for the first insertion and
5 cents line for each subsequent Insertion
seven words to line, No advertisement in.
serted unless prepaid.
No advertisement inserted for less than 2s
cents.
~" For Rent .-Blacksmith Shop. .Ap-
ply at Calvary PostottIcc.
Ky "Wan,ed.-Cattle to winter. II. W.
Whistler, Fountain Green.
nHrFor Sale-Two Air Tight or Chunk
Wood Stoves, one nearly new. George
W. Richardson, Bel Air. Md.
tss~For Sale-A Farm of &c Acres,
two-story Frame Dwelling, Barn and
Outbuildings. all in good repair. For
further particulars address Emory Ely,
Abingdon. Md.
pHTo Loan ON Mortga2c-$500,
81 900, $l,SGO. 50 $500. w. Beatty
Harlan, Churchvile. Md.
t9F] Waatcd.-Poplar, sweet gum. white
maple and willow wood. Proctor Il
Shipley, Bradshaw or Joppa, Md.
-,
the John s. Wann property, near the
Hickory, containing > acres. > roodS and
20 perches, improved bya good dwelling
and young orchard. Apply to Frank II.
Jacobs, Bel Air.
isS 10. ! seed Rye for sale, H. \.
Whitaker Forest Hill. Md.
For Sale.-I have stock cattle for sale
always on hand at Churchville, salesman
J. ". Wakeland. Calvin Appleton.
tg"Dead Animals sent for at any time.
Both phones. 0. NJ. Whitaker, Reckord,
Md.
Baylor Sale-At all times, large line
OF. real estate in all parts of Hartford
county. John d. Worthington, attorney
at law, .Egis Building.
GT"For Sale-Baugl Sons * Cos cclc-
brated Fertilizers and Chemicals at Low
est Prices Z. Tucker Il Co.
leaFH Money to Loan on mortgage III
small amounts. John A. Robinson, At
tornev at law, Bel Air.
t5y"I. W. Thompson, auctioneer OF real
and personal property, Dublin, Md.
Paper approved and discounted ON day
OF sale when desired.
ps8"Money to lend on mortgage APP
ply to Walter w. Preston, Attorney, Bel
Air, Md.
Dss~ Money to Loan on Mortgage.
Harlan & Webster, Attorneys at Law,
Bel Air
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-02
70 nozND7AHUs TIE GOKEPNOR.

10 iio1ND04NUS THE GOVERNOR.
The petition of General Murray
Nandiver against Governor Edwin
Warfi-ld has been filed. 1t asks
the Court to compel the latter to
proclaim and advertise the constitu-
tional amendments passed by the
Legislature at its last session.
After setting forth the necessary
legal prerequisites, the petition goes
on to say that threc-hiths Of tine
members of the Senate and the
House of Delegates had passed two
proposed amendments to the consti-
tuition, making changes in the elect
i've franchise and legislative depart
ment. That after the passage Of
said proposed amendments, the Gov
ernor had questioned the constitu-
tionalitv of the proceedings, and III Il
recent letter assured the petitioner
that he would not advertise and
proclaim them, so that thereby they
could be put upon the official ballot.
The petition contends that said pro-
posed amendments were lawfully and
constitutionally passed by the Cen
eral Assembly, and the conclusion Of
the Governor is not we'll founded !;
therefore a writ Of mandanius is
asked commanding him to order the
proposed amendments to be pub
lished.
The answer OF the Governor, which
was filed at the time. admits the
facts regarding the premises, but
claims that as the said proposed
amendments had not been submitted
to him Tor approval, but instead had
been filed with the Clerk Of the Court
of Appeals, they were not in the
proper shape to be proclaimed and
advertised as required by the or
ganic Jaw of the State. Further
answering. the Governor declined TO
take this step unless so ordered BY
court Of competent jurisdiction. The
petition was filed i'll the Anne Arundel
county court.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-02
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Gov. .ivin2 I.liS. bC irC.n hr~t a.; AIHr"h: =
,..yrn coed i.,yrH:; IivH'. good Eat rur-
KEYS -iuu i'.~. i'ick:cd Pork. - bushels al
ro;.!lnrs IL l;i:l:.ls THrn.l,~. - barrels 81
Germ /" tuSh,is Ap".r>; 20" !iundiS$ ,t
primo /, Si,r. mex tW"-iinr>r ~i'd. Single
Cl,ll:va:u:. 1t at Work liHrms - .l:ttntk
SEufcl. Hoes. l'nri.~. Pos bi@Err RHkr>.
SScvti..>. ! Po>i and RaI!cr's OutHi. Cross
ur;.aI.HrI.n :, EITCIII:N FURNITURE:
CONSISTING: at good CooI Stove. 40. ::
i>!;chcn Curi1o;TI. large Kitchen Table.
l., duxvn good f.itchcu hairs. good Kuc%-
ing Chairs. Kitchen Lounge, small Table
md i:cuCh. good ci@ht-daE Clock. small
Clock. = Lamps. l good n,~ Sewing Mi
chine il; good running order: Ironing Board
and : Irons :: good Goose Feather Beds. +
Iair Eerlst c:Gs ! Holsters, . Pillows, : pair
of blankets l.. good Omic*. good Bureau
and Stand. l Weaver Organ. comparatively
new and stool: - vtiS. Of MaJt:nL. / LUoh-
ing Glass l.. dozen Window Blinds = gallons
Apple Butter. > gallons q Lard, ei"E.-ga-
Ion kc;. of Cucumber iic&lcs. cases of Corn.
> cases OF Tomatoes. t!Hp Il lot of Preserves.
sting Of Peaches, cas-. IluWS. Grapes
and Pickles :. good Cider Barrels. good
Meat R:Irrrl. good $!>p Barrel, good
Wash LTuhs Wa$!ih"Hrd. Iron stand aud
Lists. Il lot at DlSn.S X uiNcS and Forks,
Pots Pans and Kettles also lot Of Cr"ck-
cry ware ! 900 feet OF SEASONED Lumber. con-
s~tin- Of 2x.l and House Sidi:!G and many
other arti.cs too numerous 10 m"ntI"u.
TEEAlS or SALE.
All sums of $40 and rindv: cash: ON sums
over that amount Il credit ofG months Will
be given, purchasers giving notes. with Sc
cur,v approved by IiIct nccr. hC;i, iT!i; inter
est from day ct sale and payable at the Second
%atiOna, Is; nix Of Bel Air.
EJY Sale positive regardless OF weather.
No goods to he removed from the premises
until settled for.
EDWARD MARTIN.
]. W. AIcC all. Auctiorcrr.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-02

The CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL
In view of the fact that the States
interest i'll this great internal rail
way was recently offered for sale by
the Board OF Public Works, it NAV
not be untimelv to glance briefly at
its history and draw our own con-
illusions thcretrom.
Even as far back as the year 1874,
the Potomac Company was organ
lied under the Joint protection of
Maryland and Virginia, looking to
tlevising means to reach the tide
water sections with their vast stores
of mineral wealth, and George Wash
ington was elected first president;
but the times were not ripe for the
OUTLAY of the vast capital required,
and the scheme fell through for the
time.
During the period of general pros
perity which existed in 1924, how
ever, the Chesapeake and Ohio Ca
nal Company was formed, which ul-
timately made navigation possible
from Cumberland, overcoming the