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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-11-10
MUTUAL
CONSOLATION
BY Sidney HODGES Cole


There is a certain little inn on the
Thames, Il quiet, unpretentious little
affair with ivy running all over its low
walls, and Il stretch of velvet lawn be-
Eore it running down to the river,
where fusSy little launches go whisking
up and down Importantly and gay
young couples loiter along intpunts.
Some one had recommends the inn
10 Bellingham long ago, and in his
present state of mind it scemedttO him
the very place TO hide from the'world
until his hCartache was over-theAvery
place i'll which to think it all over and
adjust himself to the new conditions
in which Katherine had no part.
Therefore, as soon as his baggage
was released by the custom house, he
sought the little inn ON the Thames, en-
gagged rooms for two months, and pre-
pared to blot the memory of certain
young woman in New York from his
mind, if such Il thing Were possible.
The inn was we'll patronized, but
most of its guests were staid people
past middle life, who sat all day be-
meath the awnings on the lawn, watch
ing the gay life on the iriver in which
they had no part. 1t was all very
satisfactory to Bellinglnm. This eXag
gerated quiet was the very thing he
was looking for. He was quite con-
tent, he thought, to spend his days
beneath the striped awnings or reading
down by the river. Very few of the
other guests tried to penetrate his re-
serve, and these few met with so little
encouragement that even they desisted,
and Bellingham was left to his own de-
vices.
Now, Bellingham was young man
of normal mind despite the fact that
he believed himself to he the victim
Of melancholia. \ weeiilof this sort Of
monotony bred in him restless de-
sire for action. He decided TO take up
punting, and, with all the American be-
lief that punting is something ridicu-
lousy easy to master. he hired trim
looking punt and set forth.
He had not gone far on his erratic
course when his respect for punting
and punters was vastly increased.
Somehow it wasn't as easy to get the
hang of the thing as he had imagined.
The pole had Il most irritating habit Of
sticking in the bottom; moreover, the
depth Of the river seemed most vari-
able
HeNhad gone perhaps a mile when
the pole once more stuck in the mud,
and this time the tug he gave failed to
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-11-10

loosen it. The punt careened danger
Ously. 1t was case Of letting go the
pole or getting spill. Bellingham
chose the lesser evil. The pole was left
sticking upright in the water as the
punt drifted away from II.
Bellingham looked about him help
lessly As he did SO he heard a laugh
ing hail from the bank and, turning,
saw young woman just stepping into
punt beneath the willows. She polcd
out to him skillfully and brought her
punt alongside his helpless craft.
Just catch the gunwale of my punt
and I'll have you ashore in Il moment
she said.
Thanks" said Bellingham, doing as
he was hidden. It's very good Of
you"
Il wouldn't have come out if hadn't
recognized fellow countryman in dis
tress," she laughed. 1T really isn't as
easy as it looks, is it,"
I've discovered 1t isn't" said he
ruefully. Very kind Of you to give
me this assistance. 1t was a decidedly
awkward fix was in"
They had reached the willows on the
bank, and Bellingham helped her
ashore. 1t was a coy spot. Books
and cushions lay against the trees and
spirit kettle bluZed away cheerfully
on II fiat stone.
You might tie your punt here, and
then I'll take you out to your pole"
she suggested
Bellingham's eyes We're resting with
no uncertain meaning on the spirit
kettle.
Perhaps you'd like cup of tea
first" she said. Il suppose, since were
fellow Americans, formalitics may be
overlooked, Mr.
Buckingham" he supplemented.
I'm Miss Holt" she said, and i'm
agine we're both from New York"
Bellingham bowed. quite correct"
he laughed. "And, thanks, will delay
Tong enough for the tea"
They made themselves comfortable
on the bank, and while they drank tea
and nibblcd thin biscuits they chatted
gayly. Bellngham was surprised to
find that he was enjoying himself i'm
mcnsely. He had not realized before
how his isolation at the inn had palled
on him. Miss Holt was n remarkably
charming girl, he decided, and besides
this she was possessed Of ready wit
that inspired Belllngham to his best
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-11-10
BEES IN WAR.
Two Instances In Which the Insects
Were Used rs Weapons.

Two Instances In Which the Insects
Were Used rs Weapons.
The beekeeper, holding a number Of
bees in his hand, said as he led the
way through the apiary: Bees in the
past were used as weapons of war. In
the siege of Themiscrya, for instance,
they played very important part.
The Romans in this siege made mines
in the ground, and the enemy, opening
the mines from above, threw in upon
the Romans bears and other wild an
finals, together with swarms Of bees.
That caused the Romans to flee howl
ing.
Here in my notebook is1another ac-
count of the use of bees in war. 1t IL
an extract from an Irish manuscript in
the Bibli0theque Royale at Brussels,
and it tells how the Danes and Nor
wegians attacked Chester and were
repulsed. thanks to the use of bees by,
the SaXons and their allies in the town.
THE Norwegians,' read the bee
keeper. sheltered by hurdles, tried to
pierce the walls. Then what the Sax
down large rocks, by which they broke
down the hurdles over their heads.
What the others did to check this was
to place large posts under the hurdles.
What the SaXons did next was to put
all the beer and water of the town into
the caldrons of the town, to boil them
and spill them down upon those who
We're under the hurdles, so that their
skins were peeled off. The remedy
which the Lochlans applied to this was
to place hides on the outside Of the
hurdles. What the Saxons did next
was to throw down all the beehives in
the town upon the besiegers, which pre-
vented them from moving their hands
or legs from the number of bees which
stung them. They afterward deserted
and left the city "-Chicago Chronicle.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-11-10
Notice to TAXPAYERS.

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of
Hartford County that the annual levy for the
year 1905 has been made by the Commits
sioncrs of Hartford county, and placed in my
hands for collection.
On State tax paid before September 1st >
per cent. discount; State tax paid in Septem-
Der, + per cent. discount; State tax paid in
October. 3 per cent. discount.
A discount on County tax of !. per cent.
if paid in Tune; per cent. in July, and u per
cent. if paid in August will be allowed.
County tax will bear interest from Sep
All persons failing to pay their taxes by
January list next, will he liable to be pub
lished as delinquent taxpayers and to have
their property advertised and sold.
All persons to whom Hartford county may
be indebted liable to have any and all
sums due by them to the county, for taxes or
otherwise deducted from said Indebtedness
and this is required even though said indebt-
ness has been assigned to third person.
The undersigned or his deputy will be at
his Office in the Masonic Building. Bel Air,
Md. from A. NJ. to / Z. NJ. daily, to re-
ceivc payment of taxes after June list. 1905.
No part payments on tax bills will be re-
ceivcd.
Taxes may also be paid at the following
places
Second District-First National Bank of
Aberdeen.
Fifth District-People's National Bank of
Delta, and Darlington Bank.
Sixth District-FirSt National Bank and
Citizens National Bank, Havre dc Grace.
In the First District, will he at AbinVd don
on August %, October % and November 30,
1905.
In the Fourth District. will be at Jarrctts-
willie on August 2+. October &c and November
30, 1905.
]. FINNEY WELLS. Treasurer
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epigram, and epigram was Belling-
hams long suit.
Some two hours passed pleasantly
before they went out for the pole
which still stuck up from the river.
When Bellingham had loaded the books
and cushions into the girls punt and
embarked in his own he stood for q
time surveying her thoughtfully.
Il want TO thank you for delightful
afternoon" he said at length. I'm
staying down at The Keys. l came
there to cure broken heart. To tell
the truth, l haven't succeeded tremen.
dously."
She smiled comprehendingly. "Since
confessions seem to be in order" she
said, Il may as well tell you I'm stay
ing with my aunt at The Bunch of
Grapes farther up the river. I'm sup
posed to be there to heal the wound Of
q broken engagement 1 haven't sue
ceeded amazingly either" she ended
naively.
Il say" Bellingham proposed, lets
form mutual consolation society and
have tea again here tomorrow after
noon"
"An right Agreed" she laughed as
she started up the stream.
During the following weeks Belling-
ham left the striped awnings on the
lawn to the other guests. He spent
most of his time at certain patch Of
willows on the banks Of the river,
ar1shipnc nd hnpE5
and tea-and pretty girl. He learned
to pole a punt with something ap-
preaching the English skill, and they
poked about the stream discovering
other quiet hooks. The pain in his
heart was considerably lessened, and
certain disturbing memories ceased to
disturb him longer.
The two months slipped past and the
time of his return drew near. The aft
ernoon before his departure they were
on the river together. Bellingham pol
ing and the girl pensivcly silent. The
punt drew up to the willows on the
bank where he had first seen her.
Il hate the idea of breaking up this
society for mutual consolation" said
he. It's been wonderfully successful,
as far as l am concerned. l wish 1t
might continue"
For about how long?" she asked
archly.
Forever" said he fatty
She rose and abstractedly broke of q
piece of the low hanging willow
branch. He noticed that her hands
trembled.
We'll" she said slowly, her eyes on
the vista of green meadows, what's to
prevent it,"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-11-10
THE TIME WILL COME

When it will be disgrace not to
work when one is able.
When to get rich by making otherG
poorer will be considered disgrace.
When the same standard of morality
will be demanded of men as of women.
When the golden rule will be regard
ed as the soundest business philoso-
ply.
When all true happiness will be
found in doing the right and only the
good will be found TO be real.
When the business man will find that
his best interests will be the best inter
ests of the man at the other end of the
bargain.
When all hatred, revenge and jeal-
ousy will be regarded as boomerangs
which infict upon the thrower the in
jury intended for others.
When the best society" will consist
of men and women of brains, culture
and achievement, rather than those
whose chief merit and distinction lie In
the possession of unearned fortunes
Success Magazine.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-11-10
Why He Dropped His shovel.

A few years ago Il witty but not
overindustrious Celt was one of the
street gang at Newburyport, and few
minutes before noon he threw his
shovel into the gutter, sat down on the
curbstone and proceeded to fill and
light his pipe. Just as he extracted
the first puff of smoke the superin4
tendcnt of streets came around cor
ner and, seeing Pat, roared out: ''Heres
What are you throwing down your
shovel for at this time of dayT
ITO cool it, sir-r," said Pat, where
upon the superintendent lodged around
the corner to get his face together
Boston Herald.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-11-10
The ,Eess and IptelIigeRcer.
IS Published Epety Friday.
JOHN D. WORTHINGTON.
TERMS.-Sl.O 90 A Year II ADVANCE.

Entered August IS, 1902, as second
class matter, Postofice at Bel Air, Md,
Act of Congress of March 8, 1879.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-11-10
FOR SALE.
Attractive HOME with IS Acres OF Land,
NEAR HICKORY p. o.

This property is known the John Axer
farm and is located about half way between
Hickory and Chestnut Hill.
4 Nil ~ Improvements consist OF
EaITSS-4S comfortable six-room HOUSE
laEs M Sarn With h1f slate R9o ROOF 9e M nsM
House Hen House, Harness Shop, Spring
House, with fine spring water. This
churches and only two miles from Bynum
Station, NJ. & Z. Il. K.
This property will be sold on easy terms TO
satisfactory purchaser. For further infor-
nation apply to
SMITH, ROUSE & WEBSTER.
Rel Air Md
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-11-10

These are only few lines out of thous-
ands Pay us visit and we will tell
you the rest.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-02-02
Undesirable Element.

The foreign element crowding in
to the coal regions must be valu-
able acquisition to the population if
the following from the Hazleton
Standard is any criterion:
People should not throw dead
chickens into the street as they are
apt to be picked up by the foreign
element, who cook and eat them.
They make practice of going about
the city in quest of dead fowl and
visit the offal barrels of the grocery
stores, where they gather up spoiled
fish and other cast off eatables.
Health Officer Bonner has repeat
edly warned this class of people to
des;st in this practice, but they coll
tinue to violate the injunction.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-02-02
Mount and 90 !"

the enemy. Then, mingled with the
confused sounds of the opening battle,
she heard a tremendous shout go up:
"Forbes! Forbes! Hurrah! Forbes"
Over the uneven fields the men We're
scrambling after the fearless rider the
darkness hiding from them the fact
that he was not their captain.
The cry had reached Alexander. Alice
saw him rise and listen. The name
rang out once more, "Forbes!" and then
broken cheer.
The work of battle had begun, and
the cheer had brought the soldier spirit
back into Alexander's blood. Alice saw
him drop his covering manner as a
prisoner might step out Of his shac-
kles. She leaned forward to cry out to
him in her eagerness, but Alexander
was running swiftly over the fields, fol-
lowing the shouting voices.
Down through the ranks of hastily
forming companies he ran, through
trenches and bitches, over rock and
stone and stubble, to where B company
was drawing together at the front. Un-
der the unframed leader the men were
forming wildly, uncertainty. The un-
even fire Of the enemy was finding vic
tins on every side. He pressed on
without stopping until he seized the
| bride Of his horse.
Cough Wallace looked down into the
face of the soldier 1t was quiet and
resolute, but the torch of war was baz-
ing in his eyes.
There's better work for you back
there, Wallace" said Alexander, and
then the first heavy volley from the en-
emy gave emphasis to his words.
Cough Wallace did not reply. The
volley had cut into b company, and in
the uncertain light Captain Forbes saw
the doctor plunge headlong from the
saddle. An instant later the music of
Alexander's martial commands cut a
path through the noise, and b company
formed into firing lines.
Many hours later the doctor opened
his eyes in the tent of the army sur.
geon. The first glance that met his was
that of his chief; then a hand stole into
his, and Wallace looked up into the
blue eyes of Alice Forbes.
"Our war correspondent has turned
nurse, Wallace, and you're under or.
ders for the present." explained the
surgeon. 81 don't know how you man
aged to get yourself into that tange
at the front, but that's where the hos
pital men found you. There's not much
wrong with you, only now you'll have
to take that vacation that I've been ad
vising. III have you in shape for the
first transport that leaves"
"The very first" supplemented Alice
with tremulOus tenderness that re,
vived stifled dream in the young doc,
tors heart
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-02-02
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
ladies VIII Make House to House Canvass to
Raise Money.

Our library has now been in
existence for one year and half.
During this time it has been kept
in active working order by the
strenuous efforts of the ladies Of our
town, together with the good will Of
the citizens.
The time has now arrived when
the directors feel that another way
should be found by which this in
stitution can be maintained. You
with the rest of the public are tired
of being asked to attend entertain
ments, pie and cake sales, euchres,
etc to accomplish this end and in
order to do away with these means
of making money the ladies of the
library directors have decided to
make house to house canvas dur
ing the next two or three weeks,
asking each citizen to give as he is
able to this noble cause.
If sufficient money can be raised
in this way the citizens will not be
asked to buy tickets, attend sales
or anything of the kind, but will be
called upon once year for their
subscriptions. If this can be &C
complshed it will make the running
of the library an easy matter.
Think over the question of Ii
brary maintenance carefully 50
that when called upon by one OF
the ladies you will be ready to
respond promptly.
LOUISE H. DILLON,
Secretary Library Directors
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-02-02
Real Estate Transfers.

Register and Recorder J. c.
Rutter, has recorded the following
deeds, since those last published
Berwick Land and Improvement
Company to U. S. McNeal, for lot
of land situate in West Berwick.
Consideration $3.50.
Heirs of Michael Ruddy to Agnes
Koris, for lot No. 3, in block No.
26, in Borough of Centralia. Con-
sideration $3.50.
Mary f. Miflin and Warner J.
Mifflin and wife to Emanuel Greasy,
for lot of land in Bloomsbury. Con-
sideration $500.
c. L. Kreischer and wife to Mary
A. Harman, for nine acres of land
in Columbia County. Considera.
ton $40.
B. H. Dodson and wife to the
United States Lumber Company.
for land in Berwick, beginning cor
ner of Second Street. Considera-
ton $500
]. T. Ashworth and wife to Peter
H. Vought, for land in Franklin
township. Consideration $500.
Daniel d. Feldman and wife to
Jennings Z. Kurtz, for land in
Briarcreek township. Considera-
tion $r25.
County Commissioners to H. d.
Miller, for lot of ground in Mifflin
township. Consideration SI4 90.
County Commissioners to H. D.
Miller, for two and one-half acres
OF land in Mifflin township. Con-
sideration SAT-.
w. L. Demaree and wife to S. c.
Greasy, for lot in Bloomsbury.
Consideration $50.
Thomas w. Merrill to H. E.
Hippensteel, for land in Scott town
ship. Consideration S., 900.
w H. Rhawn and wife to Susan
Kostenbauder, for land in Main
twp. Consideration, 81, &c.
w. w. Black, Sheriff, to George
E. Greasy, for lot Of land in
Mifflinville and another in Mifflin
township, sold as land of Stephen
Greasy. Consideration $500.
Honora Robbins Grimes ct. al. to
Grace Neal Hutton, for lot in
Bloomsburg. Consideration $500.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-02-02
Want your mOustache or beard
abeautiful brown or rich blackp Use

'I'd like to see your nurse go with
you" went on the surgeon, "but OF
course she'll have too much to write
now Of her soldier brothers doings. My
soul, but Alexander has made a bril-
liant day Of this! l suppose, Miss
Forbes, that you'll never wish TO leave
your hero nowT'
Miss Forbes bent low over the cot,
her lips trembling, her eyes filed with
a look that answered longing in the
heart of Cough Wallace, although she
answered the surgeon:
IL shall wish to follow always
wherever my hero leads"
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-02-02
THEATRICAL.
HooLrGAN's FUNNY SHOW COMING


That announcement means a
night of joyous mirth and heart up
lifting fun to all who have seen
him before and to all to whom the
exquisite experience will be new.
HooliCan and "Hooligan's Troub-
les" have become synonymous and
both are synonymous with fun.
The merry comedy will be present
ed precisely the same as in New
York, brim full of rollicking humor
aud presented by clever comedians,
and novel specialties. A rafting
good time may be had by all who
attend the performance at the Opera
House, Monday evening, Feb. 6.
1t is spoken of by press and
people who have seen it often, TO
be the funniest comedy ever writ
ten. After you have finished
laughing at one thing, you find
yourself splitting your sides over
another. This splendid company
of fun-makers is well recommended
wherever they appear. Packed to
the door, standing room only is the
warning i'll all the towns. The
crazy scarecrow and tricky donkey
throw people into fits of laughter.
If you are going to see 'Hooligan's
Troubles then bring your needle
and thread. You'll need it. II is
beyond doubt the newest, funniest
comedy ever offered to the people,
creating one long continuous laugh.
More real fun than circus. A
sunburst of mirth and music. All
real laughter tears. There is
every indication from reports that
every seat will be sold before the
night of the day of the perform
ance. Fetch grandma and grandpa
and the whole family to see ''Hool-
igan."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-02-02
DR.. IRVINE "FORGIVBs."
Deposed Priest Will Drop All Proceedings
Against Bishop Talbot.

Rev. DR.. l, N. w. Irvine, who
was deposed by Bishop Ethelbert
Talbot, of the Diocese of Central
Pennsylvania, and whose effort
recently to present the bishop failed
on Monday issued a signed state
ment announcing his intention to
drop all proceedings against Bishop
Talbot, both ecclesiastical and legal.
He stated that he is actuated by a
desire to prevent further scandal to
the Episcopal Church.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-02-02

as well as that the first engagement
is the crucial test We're only flesh
and blood. Forbes, but there are hours
when we must become something
harder, and your hour is here"
The view about them was slowly
widening as the darkness rolled away.
Alexander Forbes stepped back n pace.
and Alice looked down upon him. One
glance at the shrinking figure confirm
ed her worst fears. She sank down
upon the window ledge, shamed to the
soul by the revelation of his cowardice.
She was reused by the sudden blast
of bugle. the call to arms that she
had heard in her dreams SO many
times. 1t drew her to her feet, and
she looked down at Alexander. He
could not fail to respond, she thought,
and then the doctors voice came up
again to her.
"Forbesr The doctor had seized
Alexander and dragged him to his
horse. Mount and go!''
But Alexander was past speech. He
stood looking miserably at the doctor,
and Alice closed her eyes to shut out
the wretchedness of his face.
She opened them again at the sud-
den sound of galloping horses hoof
beats. He had gone, then! No; De was
still there under her window, a limp
heap. But in the weird dusk of the
new day she saw Cough Wallace,
mounted upon AleXander's horse,
dashing rapidly across the fields. The
horse sped on past the ranks of B com
pany straight for the intrenchments of