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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1907-02-01

Mrs. Ladd, impressed by the impor-
lance of the act of introduction, spoke
up smartly.
Nat, let me make you acquainted
with Mrs. BIakeley-I-I mean Mrs.
Dixon. Mr.. Blakeley, Mrs. Dixon. This
is her little girl. Dear, dear! Wasn't
1t funny that l should have got you
twisted?
Every funny" murmured Blakeley,
bowling and making considerable noise
with his chair. Lois dropped her nap
kin. Dot stared, smiling and nodding
'Now I've embarrassed youw cried
Mrs. Ladd. retreating to the kitchen
Gracious" she exclaimed to herself
Neither of them can find q word to
say. | guess I'll shut this door or they
may hear me giggle"
The silence was broken by Dot
you've got whiskers," she remarked
with complacence. That's why. Didn't
you know me-"
NO" said the man thickly. 81 hadn't
my glasses on. 1 recognized no one.
put that wrap over your head, dumped
you in chair and called Mrs. Ladd.
didn't know you, dear
"And you've put on a coat" went on
his inquisitor, surveying him affection
ately. Il liked you better with just a
mustache. 1t seems ever so long since
you came to see mamma"
"Hush, Dot" said her mother softly.
'But he used to bring me candy" per-
-{e +ho
like Mr.. Blakeley best. Don't you?"
Lois cheeks crimsoned.
Its bedtime, dear. Mrs. Laid will
take you to the room. I'll be up in a
minute. Be good girl and run out to
the kitchen for her.
Dot tiptoed to Blakeley's chair
Good night" she said coyly and put
up her lips.
The man kissed her tenderly, with Il
great lump in his throat He had hoped
for many good night caresses from this
little one, but that hope no longer ex-
listed. AS she disappeared he gazed
steadily at the woman opposite.
LET us have it over, Lois" he blurt-
ed. Il heard the news a month ago.
bcIiSNe liz, my ucdI, SLdll lIS "
think only of your happiness. Barker
will be a very happy man."
"Not with me, Nat"
"What! Do you mean
81 mean that l do not intend to be-
come Mrs. Barker l have not yet given
him my answer. He will get it tomor
row when he returns with his automo-
bile. You have been misinformed.'
Her eyes shone into his as he strain
ed forward, eager, transformed with
sudden joy.
"Lois!" he cried. "Oh, my love, tell
me, is there a chance for-yes, yes,
you are crying, DEAR
"My introduction wasn't so far
wrong. after all, Jasonr' beamed Sc
raph Ladd the next day. Il wonder
what Mrs. Dixon thought when l call
ed him Nat so familiar? She says she
will be Mrs. BlakeIey the next time l
see her"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1907-02-01

We hand folks over to Gods mercy
and show none ourselves,-Eliot.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1907-02-01

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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1907-02-01
THE EAGLE HOTEL,
J. J. WILLIAMS, Proprietor,
BEL AIR, MD.

The undersigned has assumed charge of
this old and welkuown 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 necessary. 1t is unsurpassed
for its quiet, beautiful and home-like attrac-
exceled and its reputation as a stopping
place for commercial men and tourists will
be carefully nurtured. Everything will be
his ambition is to make the saying true
Once a customer, always a customer. Spe-
cial terms for large parties on application.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1907-02-01
Transfers and Attachments.

OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, /
BEL AIR. Md, Dec. 81, 1906.
The County Commissioners of Hartford
county will meet at their office in Bel Air on
each Monday and Tuesday during the month
of February. and on the First Monday and
Tuesday only in the month of March. 1907,
for the purpose of making Transfers and
Attachments.
All applications for attachments must be
made under oath affirm alton, requiring
parties applying to give in the commission
ers all property they may possess of every
kind that is assessablc and not to them as
SeSsed.
this notice cannot have any attachments on
their tax bills when presented by the County
Treasurer.
BY order of the Board
w. A. WHEELER,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1907-02-01
The zEeis and TnteIIigepcer.
IS Published Epery Friday.
JOHN D. WORTHINGTON.
TERMS.-$I.00 A Year In Advance.

Entered August Is, 1902, as second
class matter, Postofhce at Bel Air, Md,
Act of Congress of March 8, 1879.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1907-02-01

"My introduction wasn't so far
wrong. after all, Jasonr' beamed Sc
raph Ladd the next day. Il wonder
what Mrs. Dixon thought when l call
ed him Nat so familiar? She says she
will be Mrs. Blakeley the next time l
see her"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
YOUNG MAN SUICIDES.
Is Crazed at Sight of Sweetheart with
 Another Man.

Sheffield, August 14,-Peculiarly sad was the funeral of Edward Evans, who com mitted suicide by shooting himself with a revolver at Nauvoo, town on the North ern Alabama railroad He had been working for the railroad at Nauvoo for the last two years. From reports rela- tive to his death, 1t seems that he had been in love with a young lady Of that place, whom he had expected to marry, She accompanied another young man to a singing" about ten miles from NauYoo on Sunday which young Adams opposed. and which fired his jealousy. He secured a buggy and with companion started for the scene of the singing" and met his sweetheart and the young man with her returning. At sight of them he became violent and threatened to kill the young lady. who began screaming. He remarked to her. however, that he had decided not to kill her, but instead to kill himseE, and acting on the impulse drew his re- volver and fired a bullet into his own body. which resulted in death. He Was about 9 years of age, and prior to his two years residence In Nauvoo lived Tn this city, where he bore good reputa- tion, and where his father resides. His tragic and untimely death was a shock to his relatives and numerous friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
WOMAN DRESSED AS MAN.
Arrested at Pensacola While en Route
 to Mobile with a Companion.

Pensacola Fla. August 14.-tSpecial9- Somewhat of q sensation was sprung here last night when a man giving his name ns w H Hill and a woman dressed in mems clothing were arrested by the police after they had boarded the steamer Tarpon TOT Mobile The parties arrived In the city Sunday morning. coming from over the Pensacola and Atlantic division Of the Louisville and Nashville. They went d. rect to q hotel and did not appear agam until late in the afternoon, when they started for the Tarpon wharf. On their way there they passed a deputy shorH' who was attracted by the peculiar "aiN and appearance of the one who appeared to be a 17-year-old boy The deputy im- mediatelv followed the couple. and when he secured an opportunity to LOOK at tle faces of the strangers he saw that .he one who he had thought was a boy was without doubt a woman. He returned lo inc eitv and reported the matter to the da,, cantoin of police An investigation
 was immediately commenced resulting m the arrest of both the man and the Woih- an. The latter stoutly denied that s'le was il female and claimed to be the son of Hill. She finally admitted her sex and gave as an excuse for being dressed Tn boys clothing that she was afraid that inc man who had raised her would learn that she had married Hill and would XII both of them if they were found. Hlll claims to have come to Pensacoia rom Aycock. Fla, and said he was going 10 Nohile to make that place his home. lie also claims to have married the girl Who he states was formerly Miss Grady. Le'- ters. checks and notes entered in pocket diary show that he has travelled through C;eorgia. Alabama, Mississippi and Flo:- ida. evidently being engaged either Tn the painting or naval stores business Cancelled checks drawn on banks In deof ria show that at one time he possesse1 Considerable money, some of the checks heinz for large amounts Ihe coupe 's being held here pending further inVes- tigation at the hands Of the poilce' "no apparently do not believe the stories toio hv the couple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
GAME BIRDS INCREASING.
Major Anderson Writes About Good
 Effect of New Law.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 While lately travelling through several counties in North Alabama, to my great satisfaction I found decided change for the best as regards game birds. especial ly cartridges.
 In the past few years you could only occasionally hear the whistle of Bob White" while this year in going through the country 1t can be heard on all sides. The other day, while on gentleman's s farm in DeKalb county, he told me of having found three coveys of cartridges in his front lawn. a thing he said had not occurred before for years.
 It looks to me we are all indebted 10 the Hon. John H. Wallace. Jr.. author Of our game laws. and state game and fish commissioner. for this great improve ment and for one tender him my hearty congra tulations.
 FRANK Y. ANDERSON. Birmingham, August 13, 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
Narrowly Escapes Death.

Clonmel, Ireland August 14.-Lord Ash town had a narrow escape from death at his residence, Glonabiry lodge early today. He was asleep in a room on the ground floor when terrific explosion caused by a bomb shattered one of the walls of his apartments and destroyed most of the furniture but did not injure Lord Ashtown. who only arrived at the lodge last night. The gamekeeper recent ly had trouble with poachers on the es tate and the outrage is attributed to thu Ia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
Did Not Hanu Himself.

Marseilles. France, August 14-Therc l no truth in the report circulated in Lon don that We're St. Leger Goold. who yes terday confessed to being the murdert of Emmer Levin. the Swedish woma whose dismembered body was found the baggage of Goold and his wife their arrival here from Monte Carlo, Au ust s, had hanged himself In prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
Meetinq of Emperors.

Casseer, Hesse- Nassau. Prussia, August liking Edward reached Wilhelmshouse two hours late, owing to the delay of the royal yacht in reaching Flushing. He was met by Emperor William. who wore the uniform of British field marshal. The greetings exchanged between the mon archs were very cordial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15

to secure a joint debate between their leaders before the contest closes-to got up a big hurrah with fireworks brass bands torches tranSparencies. etc. and there Is promise of success Messrs. Brewer and Noel are smelling the wondsn in every direction these days. and while both sides are claiming that victory is going to perch on their banners a satis- factory prediction as to the winner ap- pears about as difficult as 1t was in the case of Nardaman and Williams for senator.
 Many Murder Cases.
 Judge W. II. Potter and District At torney Gerard Harris are holding their first court at Raymond in the second dis trict of Hlnds county this week. and are having a strenuous time of it. There are fourteen murder cases on the docket and special venlres are being called for Most of these murder cases are of ne- groes, but there are two or three white men to be tried for their lives. and coa- siderable interest is manifested, especial ly in the case of Dennis who s to bo put on trial the second time for the mur- der of Circuit Clerk White two years ago. Judge Potter and District Attorney Har- ris are both recent appolntees of Gov ernor Vardaman
 Cotton Is Suffering.
 Farmers report that cotton has been suffering to some extent on account of the very hot weather that has prevailed for tha past two or three weeks but that no serious damage has been done The rains of the past three or four days have helped matters very materially, and plant CTS are cheerful. Late corn. potatoes cane, peas and such crops are promising abundant yields In the meantime sweet potatoes are on the local market at 50 to 40 cents per peck roasting ears it 25 to 30 cents per dozen. Five years aeo swet potatoes were b cents a peck or 5O cents per bushel. while corn was sold al 70 cents per dozen. All other truck has increased in price at the same rate. malS- ing the cost of living double what 1t was a very short while back.
 Touring Europe.
 non. R. H. Henry. editor of the Clarion Ledger left tc~ly, accompanied by Mrs. Henry. for tour of Europe They ex- pect to visit every place of special his- torical or other Interest, and to be absent at least two months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
MT. Mcclure Hurt.

Florence, August 14-(Special)-J. K. Mcclure. of this city. was badly hurt Saturday evening at Pulaski, Tenn. by a runaway horse, which he was riding. Tn turning a short curve the horse fell on top of Mir Mcclure. cutting his leg badly at the knee and ankle and cutting and bruising his head. While no bones were broken MT. McGuire's injuries are Irnfa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
REAL HAPPINESS

Does not consist of riches but is for those who possess good health. A sickly man or woman, besides being miserable Is badly handicapped in life's race. but then there's no excuse for being sicIly. Iust lei
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
MYSTERY ATTENDS
 LAWYERS ABSENCE Vicksburg Man Disappears
 From His Office FAMILY Is MUCH ALARMED Committe Is Busy Trying to Secure Location for New Episcopal Col leee-Noel and Brewer Cam
 paien Will Be Warm.
FAMILY IS MUCH ALARMED

Jackson. Miss, August 14.-(Speeial)- Not a word has been heard of or from Lex Brame, Jr., the young attorney of this city who disappeared from the Carroll hotel at Vicksburg last Thursday. leaving his hat and coat in his room. MT Brame is n sober, hardworking young lawyer who has made a great success as a business man and has accumulated quite n comfortable competency his real es- tate ventures having proved good in ev- cry instance He marriedL the daughter of Capt. John P. Stevens, one of the old time merchants and most prominent men In Jackson, and they have one child His homo life has always been pleasant, has business Is in good shape and there Is no reason on earth why he should have disappeared. His family and friends are confident his absence Is not of his own volition. and they are equally as conf dent he has met with some serious ac- cident or has been foully dealt with.
 Every effort is being made to locate the missing man. His uncle Judge L.. Brame. his father, brother-in-law and others have gone to Vicksburg to take up the trail where he was last seen. Tho Knights of Pythas of this city of which order he n devoted and active member. held a special meeting yesterday and Of fered a reward of sl00 for any clue to his whereabouts. The police of all towns in this section have been notified to be on the lookout. descriptions have been sent out and q thorough search Is being made. In the meantime his wife aind wamily la de seriously alarmed.
 Order Is Prospering.
 The Grand Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor got down to work yesterday in earnest, all of the grand officers being in attendance, and most of the lodges of the state represented. The report of the treasurer, l.. D. Smith, showed s55O0 cash on hand, and that was considered good The order is declared to be prospering as never before.
 New Female College.
 The committee charged with the seec- ton of a location for the Episcopal Female College that Is to be built by the diaoceose of Mississippi. Is still busl- ly at work visiting the several cities and towns that have expressed d desire to have the college located in It's midst. The committee has just returned from Vicksburg where q good offer has been made and seems favorably impressed with that proposition. Laurel and Aber deen, two of the aspiring towns have not yet presented their proposition in tangible shape.
 Hurrah Campaign.
 The managers of the Noel and Brewer campaign committees here are working
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS

build up and renew the entire system, make the stomach strong and healthy. and enjoy true happiness. It will cure Iudigestion, Dyspepsia, Costiveness, Biliousneaa. DiarrhOea or Female Ills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
Work Is Delayed.

Work on Decatur's eight miles or he" concrete sidewalks has been soniew,'a. 7. dolaved on account of the difficulty that has been experienced In getting material. All the contracts for the material nave been let, but the material has not been delivered as promptly as it should have been. n,
 However. 1t is thought that there Will be no future delays and that the "ork will now progress as rapidly as possiole' In the meantime the contractors have been busily preparing for the laying or tue walks when the material arrlNes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15

through one lung. His condition IS saio to be critical.
 Milan southard is slightly sut about the hands. IL,
 Rob Suthard is accused of doing the cutting. He and his brother, Milan sonth- ard. Tom Murpney and D. L. Meyers were all arrested on the charge Of oeihS implicated in the affray.
 All the men who are implicated in the aair are well known In the two peea- turS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
Hagan's Magnolia Balm,

Ahqud
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
New Female College.
Hurrah Campalun,

The managers of the Noel and Brewer committees here are working
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
Touring Europe.

non. R. H. Henry. editor of the Clarion Ledger. left tc"ly. accompanied by Mrs. Henry, for n tour of Europe They ex- pect to visit every place of special his- torical or other Interest, and to be absent at least two months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-15
Cutting Ahray.

serious cutting affray toof place in New Decatur late yesterday. Just what caused the trouble no one seems to know, neither is it known definitely who started the affray.
 Louis Christensen was badly cut and stabbed about the neck, in the back and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
More Autumn Openings

successful and brilliant opening of the season.
 The gala look of the store told the story of beautiful things to be seen in. every department which are larger and more complete than ever before-and that is saying that they cannot be surpassed by any southern firm.
 The magnificent windows held the gaze of hundreds and there was a constant stream of people passing through the wide entrance into an interior of beauty and charm and interest. Displayed conspicu- ousy were the seasons fabrics, all the French novelties, French plaids. Scotch plaids, warp print plaids, satin barred plaids. chiffon velvets, cordurcys, novelty mouselines, a variety of lovely materials.
 The waist display is decidedly one of the handsomest ever seen ill Birmingham. Beautiful lace and net waists, those of rich paid, and taffeta, as well as hand some styles in lingeries are seen in this department.
 Besides the fabric and the ready to-wear department, one of the most stunning in town, there are all the accessories for the seasons toilettes. The handsome laces and appliques and braids of every description, the buttons for trimming the stylish costume, all the many new things complete the department. Gloves aNl hosiery are also made speciality of and the woman who wishes to supply herself with all the smart accessories of the sea son need go no farther than this beautiful store.
 As for the millinery there should he several visits to gather all the new and lovely ideas launched this season. Amer ican authorities and French hat makers compete for favor and the result is be- wlderng in color and beauty. All the seasons ultra hats and the modified shapes, the different materials for trim mings-and there is much latitude in the trmmng-are shown in this department. Some of the most fetching street hats were seen yesterday. and the more elabor ate hats for evening wear, those having the plumes or flower laden to be worn for afternon wear or more formal occasions.
 Milliners employed in this department are correct authorities on what is most becoming and on the winter styles. Hun dreds of women fingered in this depart ment, delighted with the brilliant showing of autumn and winter hats.
 There were the handsome feather boas. the handsome fur accessories of the win ter costume the muffs. the searfs, the wraps for the opera, and turning from them were the gauge like fans, the
 
 motoring, and thousand things to tempt the modish woman. No opening was characterized with more brilliant success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26

of white silk null trimmed with vel low lace and having girdles, armlets and bows skirts of cavarly yellow satin ribbon. The maid of honor and bridesmaids carrier arm bouquets of golden-rod and had wreaths of yellow roses in her hair.
 A reception was given immediately after the ceremony at No. 317 North Washington street. Alexandria. the home of Mayor and Mrs. William Spencer Greene. This house was owned by Mrs. Fitzhugh Lees grandfather and was the home of her mother dur ing her girlhood. Mrs. Lees wedding took place in 1871, at the corner of Prince and Washington streets. where her uncle then lived.
 The number of reception guests was limited to relations and intimate friends. President and Mrs. Roosevelt were invited and signifed their inten- tion of coming unless prevented by en- agreements of a most pressing nature.
 Others at church and recpeion in- cluded Mir and Mrs. E. T. D. Myers. MT. Dilburn Myers. MT. and Mrs. Caskie Cabell of Richmond, Va; Captain and Mrs R. E. Lee of Romancoke near Richmond; Miss Mary Curtis Lee. daughter of Gen. Robert E. Lee of Ravensworth, Va. Gen. G. W. C. Lee of Ravensworth. MT. O. H. Buford of CartersVllle, Ga'' Mrs. rllHh uSi l.luei of Staunton Va; MT. and Mrs Y. s. Montgomery of New York, MT. and Mrs. Linwood Antrim, MT. and Mrs. P. c. Cardwell and MT. and Mrs John Lot tier of Richmond. Major and Mrs. Jack son Randolph Kean U. s. A; Major and Mrs. Winter, U. s. A; MT, and Mrs. Bernard Fowle. MT. and Mrs. Herbert Wadsworth, MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Minor Dr. and Mrs. Robert French Mason and the Misses Dorsey of Wash ington. D. C.
 Lieutenant Montgomery and Mrs. Montgomery, after receiving the con gratulations of family and friends, left for northern wedding trip, the bride wearing a dark blue cloth travelling costume and a black plumed hat. They will make their future home at Fort Riley, Kan, where Lieutenant Mont gomerys regiment is stationed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-26
BANK CASHIER GONE
 AND FUNDS MISSING
PROMINENT LOCAL POLITICIAN AND A BANK BOOkkEEPER HAVE DISAPPEARED LEAVING A BIG SHORTAGE BEHIND.

Baton Rouge. La, September 255.-Oscar Kondert. formerly cashier of the First National bank here is missing, while United States officers are searching for him with a warrant charging him with d dedication of $74,000. It is alleged that the shortage was discovered a month ago. but that Kondert and his friends made good the greater part of the loss. The bank officials, it is said. declared themselves satisfied, but the federal of- ficials decided to prosecute the case.
 Kondert is 43 years of age and has been for several years one of the most prominent local politicians He was not married, but supported his mother and sister and bore an excellent reputation.
 warrant was also issued for the ar rest of Hillary Schroeder, bookkeeper. on the same charge as made against Kon- dert. Up to tonight neither man had been found, although both were in Baton Rouge last night.