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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-09-29

Throwing the handkerchief.
Statement copied from an old manu-
script: in the Founding Hospital the
Boys are bound apprentices, the Won
en- when marriageable are conducted In
procession thro' ye streets, and any
Young Man who see one He wd
wish for Il Wife is at liberty to mark
Her by throwing his handkerchief
The further formalities required pre-
vious to matrlmony are not stated
Perhaps this peculiar custom is the
origin of the expression throwing the
handkerchief" -Nineteenth Century
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-09-29

She-Darling, we must elope. He
But surely your father has no objec-
lions to- She-None whatever. He
suggested 1t. IN fact. He says 1t will
be cheapcr-Philadelph Ledger.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
To Deepen Mare Island channeI

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. Snow that
the contract for the great drydock
at Mare island has been let, the gov
ernment is giving it's attention to the
maintaining of deep water in the chan
mel which runs between Mare island
and Vallejo. In order that there be q
permanent deep waterway it has been
decided to construct two bulkheads
about 2O0O feet long in each side of
the channel to prevent the mud from
crowding into the channel and that
the tide will keep a certain depth Of
water at all times.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
FIRE IS RAGING
BENEATH GROUND
MYSTERIOUS SUBTERRANEAN
= BLAZE IN KENTUCKY
Strange Combustion in Fleming Covn-
ty Under Earth's Surface Fright
ems Residents, Who Are
Preparing to Flee
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
OWINGSVILLE, KY, Jan. GA tel
ephone message from Plummer's Land
ing, Fleming county, states that the
people in that section are panic strick-
en- because of the mysterious subter-
ranean fires on j. L. McGregors farm
and are preparing to move away. The
fire is burning under an area of 200
square yards and the ground for that
space has sunk beneath its natural lev
Ell about foot.
A dense smoke or vapor is rising
all the time and has the odor of
burning coal. The ground that has
sunk is so hot that one can only
stand on it a few minutes.
A party of Virginians visited the Sec
ton and stated that they believed the
fire was caused by burning coal
vein far below the earth's surface
Others believe that it is burning
lake of Oil
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
NOGI ACCEPTS
STOESSEL' GIFT
PORT ARTHUR'S HERO Ex-
TENDS C0URTESIES
NAVY HOPES TO SAVE SHIPS
Northern Armies Resume Active Cam
Paign Along Shakhe River-Rus-
sian Populaoe Openly Rebel
Against conscription

Special Cable TO The Herald.
TOXIC, Jan. "A remarkable Incl
dent occurred at the little village of
Shuishi, just outside of Port Arthur,
Thursday afternoon at the conclusion
of the interview between General Stoes-
sci and General Nogl.
The two generals met at the door of
cottage, exchanged cordial greetings
and held n long conference.
When the two commanders emerged
General Stoessel courteously begged to
be allowed to present to General Nogi
his favorite Arabian charger.
The Japanese commander thanked his
temporary guest. but politely declined
personal acceptance, pointing out that
it came under the category of war ma
terial to be surrendered, but he con-
sented to accept the animal in the
name of the Japanese army.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
DECIDES THAT CANCER
Is NOT CONTAGIOUS
Such is Finding of Harvard Medical
Commission After Two
Years Study

BY Associated Prese
BOSTON, Jan. 6.-The Harvard Med
ical commission, which for the past
two years has been making u study of
cancer, will declare the malady to be
non-contagious. The commission will
find:
First-Cancer is not infectious.
Second-It is a hereditary afiiiction.
Third-Its cause Is as mysterious as
that of human life.
Fourth-The remedies are either a
knife or a serum.
DR.. E. II. Nichols is at the head Of
the commission, which was made pos
sible by bequest from Mrs. Caroline
B. Crofts. who gave the Harvard Medi-
cal school 100000, the interest Of which
is to be spent on original medical re-
search.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
ACCUSED OF EMBEZZLEMENT
Warrant Out for Arrest of Interna-
tional Credit Co.'s Manager

By Associated Press.
SAN JOSE, Jan. GA warrant was
today sworn out by Joseph A. Cottle of
this city, charging o. Watkins, man
ager of the San Jose Mercantile COM
pany, weekly investment concern,
with offices in San Jose, San Francisco
and Oakland, with embezzlement.
The warrant alleges that Watkins
collected considerable money from con-
tract holders and up to date had paid
but ten contracts. Watkins is also the
manager OF the International Credit
company of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
COURT REFUSES TO
WAIT FOR BRYAN
JUDGE NAMES DATE FOR WILL
CONTEST
Counsel for Heirs Objects to Delay
ing Case While the Nebraskan
Shoots Ducks and Makes
Speeches
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, Jan. 6.-The
trial of the suit of w. j. Bryan, exec
utor of the will of Philo S. Bennett
against Della Bigelow and other
heirs, was set for next Tuesday IN
the superior court by Judge Robinson
today, in spite of a protest by Henry
G. Newton, counsel for Mr.. Bryan
This suit has for it's object the con-
struction of the will.
The case was in court today on ar
guments on the admissability of GER
tain testimony.
A telegram from Mr.. Bryan, which
was read in court said he would at
tend the Inauguration of Governor
Folk of Missouri next Wednesday
and would be at the Jackson dinner
at Lafayette, Ind, on Tuesday, and
could reach New Haven ON Thurs
day.
Judge Stoddard, counsel for the
heirs, told the court that he did not
think the case should be delayed while
MI bryan is III tiie iniuuiS WesI snoo'-
ing ducks or making speeches, or
BOTH"
Mr.. Stoddard said that Mr.. Bryan
had brought the suit for construction
ofSthe will and at the same time was
attempting to assert a right as an liz
dividual and trustee and defendant
(Mr. Bryan also being named as an
heir in the Wild.
Mr.. Newton wanted a further delay
in the case, but the court assigned the
case for Tuesday, when the matter of
admitting evidence relating to the fam
Gus "sealed letter" will come up, and
Mr.. Bryan viii be present ON Friday
to give evidence.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
CRUM WILL BE COLLECTOR
Negroes Appointment to the Port of
Charleston Confirmed
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-The nomi-
nation of w. d. Crum, a negro, to be
collector of customs for the port of
Charleston, S. c., was confirmed by the
senate in executive session today by a
vote of S3 to H. Cram had been nomi-
mated by the president three times and
had received three recess appointments.
When Crum receives his commission
he will be entitled to receive the SAL
airy which has accumulated since his
first appointment.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
May Save Some Ships

y. N5HUVIdItU IItAs,
TOXIC, Jan. 6, noon.-The Russian
battleships at Port Arthur have not yet
undergone official inspection by the
Japanese From a view of portions of
the warships which at the last mo-
ment were destroyed by the Russians,
it seems evident that there were no in
terror explosions and it is hoped by the
Japanese that the damage can be re-
paired. The docks are partially de-
stroyed and the dock gates have been
damaged. The great crane is still in
tact and serviceab!e.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
oYAMA BREAKS THE NEWS
Notifies Russian Commander Of Port
Arthur's Capitulation
I AssooIatol Iress.

BN NfsoplhtcI IIcss.
BERLIN, Jan. 6.-The Lokal Anzei-
gers Mukden correspondent. in dis
patch dated January 6. says: Field
Marshal Oyama has sent letter TO
General Kuropatl.in communicating the
news of the capitulation of Port Ar
thur and praising the bravery OF the
defenders.
The effect Of the news was especially
confounding, last reports indicating
long resistance. 1t is believed it viii
Immediately affect the situation on the
Shakhe river. Continued intense can
has been heard since dawn
near Sinchlnpu and Shakhe.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
EXAMINE suNkEN wARsHlPs
Japanese Naval Officer Finds Diff
Guilty in Procuring information

Guilty in Procuring Information
BY Associated Press. ssE
TOXIC, Jan. 6.-Discussing the con-
dition of the Russian warships at Port
Arthur, a naval officer said:
General Nogi has just detailed the
commander of the naval landing party
to examine. the Russian ships at Port
Arthur and superintend the transfer
OF the naval munitions, etc.
"At present there are only ten SER
viceable vessels there and those were
used by the Russians to regain the
shore after setting fire to the war
ships, sinking vessels and almost block
ing the harbor mouth.
1T is still unsafe to bring outside
vessels through the mine fields and en-
trance Instructions. The lack of
divers appliances and small boats
makes it impossible to closely examine
the water-tilled hulks."
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
CONTINGENT EXPENSES
Senators on Convening Vote to Allow
Themselves $25
by Associated Press.

by Associated Press.
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 6.-The first
thing the senators did on convening
this morning was to allow themselves
$25 each for contingent expenses.
A resolution was adopted allowing
Sergeant-at-arm Martin to receipt for
the controllers warrants paying the
members of the senate and attaches.
Before this action was taken the reso-
luton was withdrawn from committee
and the legislators and employees will
now be able to receive their money to-
morrow morning instead of having TO
wait until next week.
The report OF a special committee,
of Senators Belshaw, Wood
Continued ON PAGE TwoA
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
Japanese Remove DISTINCTIONS

By Associated Press.
AT PORT ARTHUR WITH THE
THIRD JAPANESE ARMY, via Fu-
san, Jan. 6.-Only eighty Russian Of
ficers have accepted parole. All the
regular Russian troops have marched
out of Port Arthur and will leave for
Port Dalny today Japanese troops en-
tered the city yesterday to keep order.
Non-combatants are allowed the option
of remaining at Port Arthur.
The Japanese navy is removing mines
and the Japanese hulks at the harbor
mouth All the forts have been taken
over by the Japanese.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
CHOOSE DEATH AT HOME
Peasants Resolve to Resist Cars Or
ders to Mobilize

SpecIdI 10 TIC HcIaId,
MOSCOW, Jan. THE elders of the
peasant community in the government
OF Moscow have adopted resolution
declaring that they will compel their
sons to disobey mobilization orders,
preferring that they be shot at home as
rebels than to be uselessly slaughtered
III Manchuria.
There are almost daily reports of
political assassinations in Warsaw, the
victims being policemen, Cossacks and
spies.
A proclamation has been issued that
all persons who take any part in street
demonstrations against the. govern
ment will be shot.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
Overdue Steamer Athos Arrives

BY ANsOCIdItII I-ItnN.
BALTIMORE. Md, Jan. 6.-The
agents OF the Di Gorgia Steamship
company in this city received a cable
gram today announcing the arrival of
the steamship Athos at Colon. The
ship had been reported overdue, The
Athos had on board a number of pas
sengers from various parts of the
United States. including American del
egates to the Pan-American Medical
congress, which was arranged to begin
its sessions at Panama on or about
January 3.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
ToIstoi's Son Warns Britain

~ AhSOCateu IIItss.
ST. PETERSBURG, Jan. 6,-Count
Tolstols son Leo, in AN article upon
Great Britain's constant desire to en-
barrass Russia, declares Great Britain
is preparing her own grave and hasten
ing her own end II she forsees war with
Russia, las France, Germany and Italy
are bound to realize that their interests
lie with Russia's."
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
British Bark srIerhOIme Lost

HOBART, Tasmania, Jan. 6.--Cargo
which has been washed ashore at
Southwest Cape has been recognized as
belonging to the British bark Brier-
holme. Capt. Rich. which sailed from
London July q for Hobart, and it is
believed that the vessel and her crew
have been lost.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
Russians Resume Fighting
by Associated Press.

y FN07VV-INTVW TN'9'
GENERAL OKU'S HEADQUAR-
TIERS, Jan, g. via Fusan.-During the
last three days the Russian lombard
IContlnued an Pare TwoA
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
Beet Bounty cav UroOnstltutlOuaI

By Associated Press
LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 6.-The SUI
preme court of Nebraska has declared
unconstitutional the sugar beet bounty
law enacted by the Legislature of 1895.
The law provided bounty ON sugar
manufactured from Nebraska-grown
beets
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07

1-Peabody men in majority.
2-Contests statehood bill.
3-Makes plea for harmony.
4-Southern California news.
5-TelIs of cock pit raid.
6-EditoriaI.
7-Franklin predicts rain.
s-9-Classified advertisements.
10-Sports.
11-Markets.
12-Wealthy couple would separate
EASTERN
Senator Bard speaks in opposition 10
Nan Patterson, failing TO secure release
ON bail. creates scene I'm prison.
Subpoena for wealthy woman clears
FOREIGN
Russian peasants resist conscrptlon. say
ing they prefer TO be shot down at their
homes.
shells from japanese siege guns
Richard Croker in trouble with Engilsh
racing authorities.
Gen Prescott criticized for his action In
Colorado legislature creates committee Of
fifteen 10 canvass vote for governor.
suthern California Legislators viii en-
deavor TO secure senatorial toga Tor south
by concerted action.
LOCAL
Forocaster Franklin says rain may fall
Residents of East Thirty-sisth street noti-
ned that no gas mains Will be extended In
the Sixth ward.
Temple auditorium considered nretfap
~ many. Manager says place Y safe.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
THE DAYS NEWS
FORECAST

Southern California;: Cloudy, un-
settled weather Saturday; fresh
south wind. Maximum temperature
in Los Angeles yesterday, II de-
arees; minimum, 81.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-07
NO MORE GAS FOR
PEOPLE OF SIXTH
COMPANY REFUSES TO EXTEND
ITS MAINS
AGENT NOTIFIES APPLICANTS
Attitude Of Councilman In Favorina
Regulation Of Business cauaa
of Corporations
Action

mo more gas mains for the Sixth
ward until the councilmen promise to
be good,' would be literal interpre-
tatlon of the action which the resi-
dents of East Thirty-sixth street say
the Los Angeles Lighting company has
taken.
j. c. Bookman, who lives at 1908 East
Thirty sixth street, says the gas COM
pany has assured him that no more
gas mains will be laid in that locality
until certain councilmen cease their
attacks" upon the company.
There is a considerable district in
that part of the Sixth ward that is not
supplied with gas. This condition ap-
plies to all the territory bounded by
the tracks of the Southern Pacific rail-
road, East Thirty-sixth street and Ma
omi street.
No More Gas
Mr.. Brookman said last night that
representative of the gas company
called upon all the people in the block
a few days ago and said that any fur
ther applications for extensions of the
system are useless Sc long as the coun-
clmen manifest a disposition to inter-
fere with the affairs of the company.
1t seems that the people along Thir-
ty-sixth street below Central avenue
had been promised gas in their houses
after the beginning of the new year.
The gas was not put in and the people
renewed their application, receiving
the reply as stated.
1t is understood that the gas COM
pany objects to the action of those
councilmen who voted in favor of the
passage of the gas ordinance recon-
mended by The Herald. Some of these
members of the old council are also
members of the new body and they
have said that they intend to call the
ordinance up from the file where it was
placed by the old council and place
it again upon it's passage.
Fight for Rights
The effect of the action of the gas
company has been to cause the people
of the Sixth ward to be more de-
termined than ever to secure legisla-
ton that will secure them their rights.
1t is probable that a strong delegation
will appear before the council at its
next meeting and ask that the council
call the ordinance up from the file and
place it upon it's final passage under
suspension of the rules.
IL the ordinance is passed by the
council it will be signed by Mayor Nc
Aleer, as he was one of the old council
% ffc c.
sage and he has recommended the same
line of action in his first message to the
council.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-26

ceive no punishment for his indiscre- ton, that the prime minister will have no European complication to deal with and that with little tact and manage ment upon our part nobody will be a penny the worse for what might have been very ugly incident"
 My mind filled with admiration for this extraordinary man.
 "You have solved it?" I cried.
 Hardly that Watson. There are some points which are as dark as ever. But we have so much that it will be our own fault if we cannot get the rest. We will go straight to White hall terrace and bring the matter to a head"
 When we arrived at the residence of the European secretary it was for Lady Hilda Trelawney Hope that Sher- lock Holmes inquired. We were shown into the morning room.
 "NIr. Holmes," said the lady, and her face was pink with her indignation, this is surely most unfair and ungen- erous upon your part. I desired, as have explained, to keep my visit to you secret lest my husband should think that I was intruding into his af- fairs, and yet you compromise me by coming here and so showing that there are business relations between us."
 Unfortunately, madam, I had no possible alternative. I have been com missioned to recover this immensely important paper. I must therefore ask you, madam, to be kind enough to place it in my hands,"
 The lady sprang to her feet, with the color all dashed in an instant from her beautiful face. Her eyes glazed. She tottered. I thought that she would faint. Then, with grand effort, she rallied from the shock, and supreme astonishment and indignation chased every other expression from her fea lures.
 "You-you insult me, MT. Holmes"
 Come, come, madam. It is useless Give up the letter."
 She darted to the bell.
 "The butler shall show you out"
 "Do not ring, Lady Hilda. If you do, then all my earnest efforts to avoid a scandal will be frustrated. Give up the letter and all will be set right. If you will work with me can arrange everything. If you work against me must expose you"
 She stood grandly defiant, a a'queenly figure, her eyes fixed upon his as if she would read his very soul. Her hand was on the bell, but she had for borne to ring it.
 You are trying to frighten me. It is not very manly thing, Mir. Holmes, to come here and browbeat a woman You say that you know something What is it that you know?"
 Pray sit down, madam. You will hurt yourself there if you fall. I will not speak until you sit down. Thank you"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-26

q give you five minutes, Mir. Holmes"
 ''One is enough. Lady Hilda. know of your visit to Eduardo Lucas, of your giving him this document. of your ingenious return to the room last night and of the manner in which you took the letter from the hiding place under the carpet"
 She stared at him with an ashen face and gulped twice before she could speak.
 You are mad. Mir Holmes-you are mad," she cried at last.
 He drew small piece of cardboard from his pocket. It was the face of a woman cut out of a portrait
 'T have carried this because thought it might be useful" said he. 'The policeman has recognized it." She gave gasp. and her head drop ped back in the chair.
 Come. Lady Hilda. You have the letter. The matter may still be ad- justed. have no desire to bring trou- ble to you. My duty ends when have returned the lost letter to your hus- band. Take my advice and be frank with me. IL is your only chance" Her courage was admirable. Even now she would not own defeat.
 'T tell you again. Mr. Holmes. that you are under some absurd Illusion Holmes rose from his chair. "I am sorry for you, Lady Hilda. have done my best for you. I can see that 1t is all in vain"
 He rang the bell. The butler entered.
 "Is Mir. Trelawney Hope at homei'
 "He will be home. sir. at quarter to L.
 Holmes glanced at his watch.
 still quarter of an hour" said he. "Very good: I shall wait-
 The butler had hardly closed the door behind him when Lady Hilda was down on her knees at Holmes feet. her hands outstretched. her beautiful face Ipturned and wet with her tears.
 "0h. spare me. Mfr Holmes, Spare me- she pleaded in a frenzy of sup. plicstion ~FoT heavens sake. don't tell him, I love him so, would no: bring one shadow on his life. and this know would break his noble heart
 Holmes raised the lady. T am thankful. madam. that yOa have some to your senses even at this last mo ment, There is not an instant to lose. Where is the Ie1rer- She darted across to z writing desk. unlocked it and drew cut c loug biue seyese1e
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-26

deceive me. Constable MacPherson," said Lestrade. with dignity. No doubt you thought that your breach of duty could never be discovered. and yet a mere glance at that drugget was enough to convince me that some one had been admitted to the room. It's lucky for you, my man, that nothing is missing, or you would find yourself in Queer street. I'm sorry to have called you down over such petty business. Mr. Holmes. but I thought the point of the second stain not cor responding with the first would inter- est you"
 Certainly. it was most interesting. Has this woman only been here once, constableT
 'Yes. sir; only once"
 Who was she?"
 Don't know the name, sir. Was an- swerlng an advertisement about type writing and came to the wrong num- ber-very pleasant genteel young wo- man. sir"
 Tall? HandsomeT
 .'Yes. sir: she was a well grown young woman. I suppose you might say she was handsome. Perhaps some would say she was very handsome. Oh. officer. do let me have a peep- says she. She had pretty. coaxing ways. as you might say. and I thought there was no harm in letting her just put her head through the door
 How was she dressedi"
 Quiet. sir-a long mantle down to her feet
 what time was itF
 Tt was just growing dusk at the time. They were lighting the lamps as I came back with the brandy"
 'svery good.- said Holmes. Come. Watson. think that we have more i'm portant work elsewhere"
 As we left the house Lestrade re maIned in the front room. while the re- pentant constable opened the door to let us out. Holmes turned on the step and held up something In bis hand The constable stared intently.
 Good Lord. sir he cried. with anna cement on his face Holmes put his finger on his lips. replaced his hand in his breast pocket and burst out laughing as ve turned down the street ~ExceIIent- said be. Come. Friend Watson. the curtain rings up for the last act You will be relieved to hear thst there will be no war. that the Right Hon Trelavney Hope will sui fer 10 setback fn his brilliant career. that ths ipdiscreet eoyerssQ ril r.