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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-10-13
CHINESE GRAVEYARD CUSTOMS.
Peculiar Custom of Placing Cooked
Food on the Graves Of the
Departed.

Assorted foods, literally by the
wagon load, are annually taken out TO
Cypress Hills Chinese Cemetery by
members of New York's Chinese coli
ony, saws the New York Times, and
these offerings, which are to us such
strange evidences of affection and re-
membrance, are placed with pie
turesque rites, on the graves where the
departed Celestial brothers OF the
colonists are awaiting the convenient
or is 1t the suspicious 2--season Tor
transshIpment to the land which these
most stolid Of sentimentalists insist on
believing to be the only one where the
dead can rest comfortably. These an
nual illustrations of the fact that the
Chinaman has feelings like the rest OF
us, even If he does choose different
ways Of showing them, attracts the
usual amount Of attention, some of It
respectfully curious and some openly
derlsive, but neither variety affects the
performance of the ceremonies or
enables us to get bit nearer the mys-
terious Mongol mind. It is hard to
believe that our far-traveled Chinese
really think that anything is accom-
plished for the dead by putting roast
DIX dHO DUlitU TlCC Oh a. kltAFNs NA0 y -
they do It year after year.
A Bright Retort.
The ancient story Of the Chinaman
who. when asked at what hour the
spirits consumed the food thus offered
| to them, replied that it was at the same
hour chosen by our dead for smelling
flowers we similarly place, Is always
pertinent to discussion of this mystery,
and reflection on the story has the
admirable effect of giving new
standpoint from which to study the
'outlandlsh'' custom of our useful but
i unloved guests In all these things II
Is the thinking so that constitutes
right, propriety and congruity The
| Chinese ceremonies do show affec-
tionate or pious remembrance, and
whether the dead are Indifferent or not
the reflex action on the living IL ehec-
lively brought to bear.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-10-13
Q. ]. BLANCHARD at Los Angeles.

The great Colorado river Of the
southwest the Nile Of America, is on
It's bad behavior. Like old travellers
who forsake the beaten highways, the
Colorado, grown tired of its channel,
is seeking new route. Its desire
for change naturally Is the cause Of
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-10-13

t,mn ago the desert reigned supreme
ii liz awful desolatlon.
tilance at the map again and note
the faint line near the international
boundary, and encircling the large
area marked Imperial Valley. All the
Lind included within this line II below
iea level. the lowest portion situated
in salton Sink where It is PSI feet be-
low. To those who visit this remark
able region 1t Is apparant that In anci-
ent geological times the Gulf OF Cali
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-10-13
a Good BUGGY For sale.

Leesville (Mo.) Light: Luke Bel
mont's new buggy is for sale. he got
married last week, you know.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-10-13
GREAT INLAND SINK.
FIERCE RAMPAGE OF COLORADO
RIVER DESPOI5S THOUSANDS
or FERTILE ACRES.

Huge Engineering Difficulties Must
be Overcome; or Otherwise Eight
Thousand Families WILDE Render
ed Homeless and Destitute
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-10-13

President tiill.o the Great Northern
Railroad, Calls Attention to Enor-
nous Dispoaais of Government
Land Without Settlement Into
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-01-13
OUELLING A MUTINY.
A Story of George Dewey md III
Old Neursarge In 1856.

Story of George Dewey and the
Old Seursarge In 1856.
Once when Admiral Dewey WAS eX-
ecutive officer of the old Kcarsargc i'll
1886 fifty sailors mutnicl and went
below to the gun deck. where they hui
died together in the dark, ready II
blow ND the corvet. if necessary. sum
moning the ships writer who had
charge of the watch muster. and arm
ing himself with twelve pistols UtEeT
were of rather ancient pattern. Dew
ey, it is related. started for them. The
Sims writer carried lantern and the
roll. Reaching the mutinccrs. the 1ei-
tined hero of Manila Bay, facing them
with Il cooked pistol in each hand and
the other ten tucked away in thH brcA&1
of his coat. said. Call the ro,lS
The first name happened II he John
Jones. Through sheer force of habit
he answered. Here Aiming lis piS-
tol at Jones. who stood in the roar OF
the crew. Dewey said: John Jones.
see You. am going to have you" name
called once more. and if You do E0t AN
swer and Immediately 90 up On deck
you are Il dead man. Call the roll,
John Jones'. rang out the vD'ct Of
the ship; writer. No an>wc". lew2!-
fired. The bullet meant for JoIa Jonas
went through the heart OF lie man
standing beside him. .llmost before
his dead body struck the deck Dewey.
recockins his weapon. Slil: 'NaW.
men. the roll will be continued. As
each mans name IS called he VIII IN
swer and 20 up on deck. CAL the roll"
George Smith Here answered
Smith. putting his hand II lis fore top.
And as the muZZlc of Doves pistol
frowned mcompramiSingly Cron him
he stepped ont from the ranks Of his
fellows and disappeared through the
fore hatch one by one the remaining
forty-eight followed suit.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-01-13

A professor at the head of the de-
partmcnt of music in one of our col
le@cS asked young man not long ago
ut Il rehearsal in which the whole coll
lege took part why he did not join in
the singing.
Il cannot sing" the young man an
swered Il have no voice"
''Shout, them replied the professor.
Make a noise with the others, for we
need it,
Il was studying once in Berlin" he
continued to the students. and we
were drilled in some of the great ora
torio choruses every noon by Herr H.,
one of the finest directors in the world.
l had never sung Il note III my life and
refrained from taking part because l
was afraid of putting the others out of
pitch.
after three rehearsals he came to
me. saying. Young man, why do you
not sing
oh l replied, I cannot sing note
and would only put the others out
BAH" returned the great man. In
the chorus your voice will be grand.
l have missed it already and shall look
for YOU ut the next rehearsal
so, you see.' he said, that when
we work together every one counts.
and the man who does not take part
is either overmodcst or lazy, both very
bad faults. success Magazine.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-01-13

We usually talk about the weather
when there isn't anything else to talk
about This fact may tend to rob the
subject of its Importance. yet it should
not. In fact. it ought to be greatly i'll
It's favor. as it is ever ready and etfi-
.cient in breaking the awful pause
Have You ever been ovcrtaken by the
awful pause? Fortunate. indeed. if you
have not and entitled 10 hcartieSt sym
patty If You have. 1t is truly awful.
especially if courtesy demands that
YOU should break it. 1t settles upon the
best regulated companies like Il night
mare and seems to paralyZe the tongue
and put thought to flight. No one can
think of anything to say or fears to at
tempt to say it. Then. if ever, Il fool is
welcome because he doesn't think be
fore he speaks.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-01-13

In England every foot OF arabic
ground has been turned over and over
through thousand years of nus
bandry Everything bears the mark
of mans Zc:!!aus Improvement, and
the girls are 10 exception to the rule.
They of the upper claSs-that is to say,
those of the landed gentry show the
effect of cultivation just rs blood
horses and Devon COWS show it. Tie
clear skins. the bright eyes and clear
cut features and shapely limbs show
breeding long and careful. and the
conventional ideas. the narrow range
of thought, ,the value of precedent and
the importance of precedence ali show
breeding too.-Beautiful Women.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-01-13
Ts Eas and Ip,elllaepcsr
is Published EperY Friday.
JOHN D. WORTHINGTON.
TERMS.-S1.oO A Year In Advance.

Entered August 10, 1902, as second
class matter, Postoffice at Bel Air, Md,
Act of Congress of March 3, 1879.
Transient advertisements Square
3 insertions or less $50. Each subse.
quent insertion 25 cents. Longer adver.
tisements in the same proportion. A
space equal to six lines makes a square.
Figure work double price.
Obituaries and Pers )nal Communica.
tons will be inserted at cents per line.
Yearly Advertisements at Special Rates.
Woman.
Flowers spring To blossom where she
walks
The careful ways of duty
Our hard stiff lines of life with her
Are flowing curves of beauty.
Our homes are cheering for her sake,
Our dooryards brighter blooming.
And al about the social air
Is sweeter for her coming.
CnspokeT homilios of peace
Her daily life is preaching.
The still refreshment of the dew
Is her unconscious teaching.
And never tenderer hand than hers
Unknits the brow of ai!ing.
Her garments to the sick mans ear
Have music in their trailing.
Her presence lends its warmth and health
To all vino come before it.
Il woman lost us Eden. such
AS she alone restore il.
Whittier.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-01-13
THE EAGLE HOTEL,
CHAS. A. McGAW, Proprietor
BEL AIR MD.

The undersigned has assumed charge
of this old and well-known hotel and
proposes to cater to the travelling public
in the most approved manner. To those
who know the situation and advantages
of the "Old Eagle" no comment is neces
sary. 1t is unsurpassed for its quiet,
beautiful and homelike attractions. AS
a summer boarding place it is unexcelled
and its reputation as a stopping place
for commercial men and tourists will be
carefully nurtured. Everything will be
under the personal care of the proprietor,
and his ambition is to make the saying
true--"Once a customer, always custo-
mer" Special terms for large parties on
application.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-01-13

Elder-So you're to he married, EN-?
hope you fully realize that its seri-
Gus step. Younger-Well. if l never
realize that it was serious mis-
step I'll be satisfied. - Philadelphia
Press.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-01-13
Two Different Things.

NcIl-So she's fallen in love with
young RoXley. Bellc-You don't say?
Nell-N'hy. surely YOU heard about it?
Bcllc-No. l merely heard she was go
ing to marry Lim.--EXchange.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-01-13
FOR SALE.
Attractive HOME with IS Acres of Land,
NEAR HICKORY p. O.

This property is known rs the John Axcr
farm and is located about half way between
Hickory and Chestnut Hill.
= I'M - improvements consist of q
comfortable six-room HOUSE
MffTsS1.s4 with Slate Roof fine new
GII4ti assS Barn with Slate Roof, Meat
House Hen House, Harness shop. Spring
House, with fine spring water. This
place is deSirably located. near to schools
churches and only two miles from Bynun
Station, NJ. & Z. X. X.
This property will be sold on easy terms tc
satisfactory purchaser. For further infor
nation apply to
SMITH, ROUSE & WEBSTER,
Bel Air Md,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-01-13

What is one mans food is another
mans poison. but it is vOuched for by
an old Southerncr that the following
remedies will benefit seven out of ten
persons:
For alchoiS & try buttermilk. 1t will
kill desire for whisky.
Whey will greatly relieve dropsy.
Calomcl applied to cuts or sores re-
lieves pain and heals wounds. Not
too much and don't get wet.
Kerosene will cure sore throat Con
sumptivcs should try it, Take Il table
spoonful at time. Hold nose.
Bathing head in cold water every
morning will prevent one from tax
ing colds easily Better commence in
the summer time.
lee applied between shoulders and
lack of head will stop bleeding ut the
nose
Balsam apple applied to dog bite will
carry relief.
Keep cut onions in all sickrooms. On
ions will turn black where contagious
diseases exist and disinfect the room.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-01-13

1t would he impossible for IL lawyer
to make Il reputation in his profession
while continually thinking about medi-
cine or engineering. He must think
about law and must study and become
thoroughly imbued with its principles.
1t is unScicntific to expect to attain
excellence or ability enough to gain
distinction in any particular line while
holding the mind upon and continually
contemplating something radically diff
ferent Success Magazine.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-01-13

THE GENUINE HANES EMINENT,
whenever used Away cures, and Is worth
many times its cost to all who it. For
the cure OF Sprairs, Splints, Cuts, Scratches,
Wind Calls. Burns, Swcllings, Flesh Wounds,
Old Sores, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Frosted
Feet, Corns, Bunions, Chilblains. etc. 1t is a
good reliable remedy. one that only costs 25c.
for Large Bottle. Buy bottle and let it
ptovc its own virtues. Don't spend 81 90
for a veterinary when a bottle of HaneS will
serve all as we'll Insist your merchant
supplying you with HANGS. Take no other.
For sale at all stores.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-01-13

Entered August Is, 1902, as second
class matter, Postoffice at Bel Air, Md,
Act of Congress of March 3, 1879.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-01-13
THE SUN AT ONE CENT
Is The Cheapest High-Class Paper In The
United States.

THE SUNS special correspondents through
out the United States, well as in Europe
China. South Africa, the Philippines, Porto
Rico. Cuba and in every other part of the
world. make it the greatest newspaper that
can be printed.
among the best in the United States, and give
THE Suns readers the earliest Information
upon all important events in the Legislative
and financial CcnterS of the COuntrN.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-01-13
THE WOMAN,S PAPER,

THE Sun is the best type OF a newspaper
the news of the day. it publishes the best fea-
lures that can be presented such fashion
articles and miscellaneous writings from
men and women of note and prominence. 1t
is an educator of the highest character, con.
stantIy stimulating 10 noble ideals in indi-
vidual and national life.
THE Sun is published on Sunday as well as
every other day of the week.
By Mail the Daily Sun, So a year; In
GLIDING the Sunday Sun, 81. The Sunday
Sun alone, 81 year.
Address
A. S. ABEL COMPANY,
Publishers and Proprietors.
BALTIMORE, MD.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-01-13
TIE FARMERS PAPER.

THE SUNS market report and commercial
columns are complete and reliable, and put
the farmer, the merchant and the broker in
touch with the markets of Baltimore, Nor
folk Charleston, New York, Chicago, Phila-
delphia and all other important points in the
United States and other countries. All of
which the reader gets for cent.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-03-01
AS THE WORLD GOES.

The world jogs along Lo matter
how many great and rich disappear
from the scene of earthly activity;
therefore why SO much strenuous ex-
ertion in attempting to acquire
fame, glory and wealth. Better
take a vacation now and then, a
sleigh ride or visit with congenial
spirits than endeavor to wrest
laurels from an unappreciative
public. Have a good time so long
as it does not interfere with your
business, the support of your fami-
ly or the obligations you owe your
fellow man. When the fishing
season comes spend a few hours
occasionally catching black bass or
crappies or some other kind and
when you near the portals of the
hereafter you will not miss the
time. Why invite nervous pros
tration, financial embarrassment and
personal discomforts by trying to
secure official position. 1t is true,
of course, that great men frequently
leave behind them fragrance of a
name that will last for q few
months at least. So will Sullivan,
the pugilist. The eminence of
honest responsibility is a pretty
prominent place and is honorable
beyond all question. From that
high perch one can look down on
enough, goodness knows. Am
bition, in four cases out of five usu-
ally burns the man who pursues it.
Better at home in the possession of
a good appetite, than being miser-
able over defeat in politics. Get
all the good things out of it you can,
including fat income and little to
do. Remember that fame without
money is the plainest sort of moon
shine and won't bring cents worth
of gilt-edged happiness. If you
have any serious doubts concerning
this, and still imagine that the
world would kind of go to pieces
should you resign, steal something
and see how nice it joys along while
you are in jail.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-03-01
A Word to the Afflicted.

''Dr. F. B. Brewer has made his
visits for years. 1t is almost un-
necessary to append to this an
nouncement any recommendation
or encomiums. The doctor is we'll
known in this vicinity, and the
cures he has wrought speak volu-
mes for him. His studies and reaches
in the diseases which he makes a
speciality, have been prosecuted
with an unyielding application and
vigor, which have awarded him
with wonderful success. In his
treatment, he has not remained
satisfied with the old, well beaten
course. His system embraces new
ideas. new medicines and new
operations, and these combined with
the old methods of the schools, have
ever been attended with the most
gratifying results"
Those in this vicinity in want OF
a skillful physician, can find one
in DR.. Brewer who makes his next
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-03-01

Man Patterson is more cheerful. >
So reads an Associated Press tele-
gram from New York and published
in nearly all the daily papers of the
country. Bundles of letters and
kilograms expressing sympathy and
hope of acquittal are received by
Nan daily. Flowers and presents
are showered upon her. But why
should the public be interested in
Mans cheerfulness or gloom? Who
is Nan Patterson? A former ''show
girl" with the Floradora comic
company, who led disreputa bic
life with Caeser Young, a race track
gambler already married to a
virtuous woman, and who was pre-
sent with Young in a cab on the
streets of New York, on the eve of
his departure for Europe, when
Young either suicided or was
murdered by her. She was tried
by a jury which could not agree
upon verdict. In the publicity,
the general sympathy, the maw-
kish sentimentality, and the alb
solute nastiness Of the whole bust
ness, the American people present a
strong argument in favor of total
depravity.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-03-01
THIRTEEN KILLED; FIFTY HURT
Floor Collapses at a Negro Funeral and
Part of the Audience Is Dropped
to the Floor Below.

New York, Feb. 2S.-Thirteen per-
sons were killed, and upwards of fif-
ty injured, some probably fatally, by
the collapse of the flooring of the
Fleet Street African Methodist Episco-
pal church in Brooklyn. Of those
killed ten were women, two men and
one child. The church auditorium is on
the second floor, and 300 persons were
crowded into t1e room, when the CEN
ter Of the floor gave way, carrying the
victims down among the wreck of the
floor and pews.
Those on that part of the floor which
did not fall Immediately broke into
panic and fought madly to reach the
exits. some jumping from the windows
and sustaining serious injuries. Those
killed were: Bertha Green Teresa FL
lis, Samuel Chrisholm, Anna Bean, An
ma Sullivan, Louisa Smith, Mary Scott,
four unidentified women, one unidenti-
fed child and one unidentified man.
The cause Of the collapse was the de-
cayed condition Of the beams and sup
ports Of the flooring.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-03-01
Texas Anti Trust Law Valid.

Washington. Feb. 28.-The supreme
court of the United Sta tes decided the
case of the National Cotton Oil COM
pany VS.. the state of Texas, involving
the Texas antitrust law. The state
court found the company guilty. The
case was appealed to the supreme
court on constitutional grounds. That
court. however, in its opinions held the
law to be constitutional
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-03-01
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY FRAUDS
Five Alleged Principals just Arrested
Three of Whom Are In the Bastiie
at indianapolis.

Indianapolis, Feb. %. - With the
arrest in Chicago Saturday of Charles
r. Phillips five of the alleged princi-
pals in what the authorities believe
to be widespread employment agen-
cy swindle are now in custody.
Investigation by Postoffice Inspec-
tors w. r. Fletcher, of indianapolis,
and r. NJ G.. Hosford, Of Cincinnati,
which resulted in the arrest of Charles
G. Burns, who operated an employ
nrent agency in the Baldwin block. in
this city, also led to the arrest of Phil
lips in Chicago, Squire B. and Minnie
Early in Evansville, and E. Fl. Kreb-
biel in Cleveland, O. Burns, Squire p.
and Minnie Early are held here pend
ing preliminary hearing.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-03-01
HABEAS CORPUS FOR NAN
Attempt to Set Free the Woman Accused
of the Murder of ssCaesar"
Young.

New York, Feb. 2S.-A writ of ha-
beas corpus calling for the appearance
of Nan Patterson, the show girl ac-
cused of the murder of Caesar Young,
before Justice Gaynor in the supreme
court in Brooklyn today, was issued
to counsel representing Miss Patter-
son. on application to Justice Gaynor.
At the same time the justice grant
ed an application by Miss Patterson's
counsel for a writ of certorari to bring
her case before his court on the ground
that she has been deprived of her con-
stitutional right to speedy trial. Miss
Patterson is now in the Tombs' pris-
on awaiting another trial.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-03-01

The Legislature will certainly
have a warm and interesting ses-
sion before the season is over as
nearly twelve hundred bills have
been introduced breaking the re-
cord by over two hundred. 1.-THE
subjects of the bills cover every
thing from R. R. taxation to patent
medicines. Just why the people Of
Wisconsin should know the formula
of the different patent medicines is
beyond us. People buy patent
medicines because they think they
accomplish something, get results,
because they do the work and so
the formula is of no interest except
as it will enable people to make the
medicine for themselves. However
all subjects are covered by the bills
introduced and there certainly will
be dog and cat show before thew
get through with this session. It
may be we'll to add that of the
nearly twelve hundred bills intro.
duced, probably less than hundred
will become laws. The governo,
certainly has his forces we'll in hand
and will be able to make laws OF
many of his pet hobbies though
whether he can make.the so that
they can stand the tests of time9and
courts is quite another matter.
From present indications the session
will be long, tedious not to say ex.
pensive and the governor-senato1
may have to use the oparty whir
frequently. What will be actually
accomplished when the smoke OF
battle shall have blown,Cover re-
mains to be seen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1905-03-01
visit to the Grand Central hotel in
this city on Monday, March 18th.
Consultation and examination
free.

The University of Pennsylvania
will confer the degree of Doctor of
Laws on the President Roosevelt.
Congress to man thinks the title
will be highly appropriate.
A New York man has been de-
clared insane because he wanted to
tell the president how to run the
government. The insane asylums
would be filled if all the men who
have been given such advice could
be intercepted.
The Standard Oil Company should
be able if anything can to still the
troubled waters of legislation and
keep the machinery of Congress in
good condition. It handles the
goods.