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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-02-14
4 Girls Stratagem.

A story is told OF o Indy WHO ncted
strangely at the nltar, mil with good rea.
son, for she made it serve her well. She
was girl who had been gently reared
and well educated, but on account OF
family misfortunes had been forced to
earn her own living. Not fancying the
coursn usually tnken by such unfortu.
nate indies she determined neither to
write ior the magazines nor teach
school, feeling that she would never ex-
eel in either vocation. She studied
bookkeeping, aud then secured place
in the office OF large factory in ono of
tho manufacturing towns Of Massachu-
sets MS assistant bookkeeper. She paid
strict attention to her business and Sc.
cured the respect of every one, and the
love OF two men. One WAS unfortunate
ly unworthy OF her, but being her en-
ployer's sor, he was enabled to perse-
cute her cruelty. Sho persisted in her
refusal OF his offers OF marriage until
he managed to place her in position
where it was thought That her reputa.
tion was compromised.
The poor girl thought SO herself, and
saw only one way ont Of her trouble.
She encouraged her prosecutor. aud
when he again offered to marry her she
accepted him. Alter the usual pre-.
liminaries she appeared in the church
and stood at the altar with him. The
news Of the wedding had spread, and all
her friends were present. She was very
pale, but when she was asked, "Wilt
thou take this man !" her voice rang ont
like n buglc call: "No, not to save my
life would I marry him." or course
there was n scene, but rs she had
promptly tainted, any explanation wns
Ut that time entirely out OF the question.
The willingness OF her prosecutor to
marry her had demonstrated the untruth
OF the stories he had threatened to tel,
and when, the next day, the other q her
lovers called on tho Clergyman and ex.
planned TO him the exigency which had
forced her to such au act, and asked him
to solemnize her marriage with the man
OF her choice, the reverend gentleman's
wrath was Appcased.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-02-14
Suicide OH a t;OOd Dinner.

One evening, snys writer, saw n
crowd in front OF Paris restaurant, and
learned on inquiry that man had taken
his own life inside. 1t appeared that he
had installed himself iu n cabinet, !"
and ordered q regal repast, dwelling
with unction on each course. His repast
occupied n couple OF hours, aud when
coffee, cognac and cigars were furnished
toward the close OF it. he informed the
waiter that he would require nothing
else, aud he need not return until he
rang for him. About fifteen or twenty
minutes aiterward-the time to sip his
cognac and smoke Il cigar-the report OF
tirearm was heard proceeding from his
cabinet. On opening the door he was
found lying on the sofa dead, with n
smoking pistol at his side. On search
ing him, not sou was discovered in his
pockets. The inference was that being
nearly starved, he determined to regale
himself in sumptuous mapGer for
once, md then Cancelled this aud all
other debts by paying with his life. The
proprietor oi tho restaurant said he
would have willingly given him his din
ncr ii he had only killed himself else
where than on his premises. This was
the practical side OF the question. The
man who paid such price for his diu-
ncr was evidently disciple OF Brillat'
Savarin.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-02-14
4 Terrible Encounter,

The journal 6u Hare recouuts a
terrible encounter between The lion
timer Bidel aud number Of wild beasts.
Bilcls custom was to go into the cage
OF the; ferocious animals, accompanied
bya sheep, which was by bis presence
kept safe from Httack. On recent oc-
casion he proceeled to the lions cage,
and his first act was. to place tho sheep
on tho. back Of lionesS, rs he had fre'
qucntly done before No sooner had lie
accomplished this than powerful lion
sprang upon the poor sheep and buried
his teeth deep into vital part Of its
body. There was n lnrgN number OF
spectators present, and, ~ may be
imagined, tho sudden net OF the lion
cruGted an Instant aud general panic.
'Bidcl stepped forward, and, with the ut
most coolness, struck the lion blow on
the mouth with heavy stick, which
made him crouch and yell with pain and
throw lis bleeding victim trembling nj
the feet Of the courageous performer.
III another moment. however, all the
wild beasts were lashed into fury by the
sight OF the blood, and no one in the as
scmbly believed TINT Bidel could
possibly escape. Preserving his pres
ence OF mind, however, he kept the
other animals at bay until hc had snb-
dued the lion and chased him back to
his cage. Hc then fought his way back
through the other animals, and, amid
tho bravos Of the assembly, came ont
triumphantly, carrying his wounded
sheep with him. The poor animal,
which was great favorite of tho lion
tamer, died OF its wounds.
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Match.Making,

Tho Binghamton Times says: There
IL no class devoted 10 intrigue whose
labors are moro dangerous to the conf
munity than tho professional match
makers. There is in Binghamton u
woman whose efforts have in less thnn u
year brought about three marriages.
Tho first was so maniiestly lacking in
affinity that the parties separated after
m unhappy experience Of few months.
In the second case the wife is now m in.
mate Of the insane asylum, and is known
to have lived unhappily after marriage.
The third marriage was between man
Of sixty and girl Of twenty-five, and
ended before time was given to learn the
natural result, III the accidental death Of
tho man. These are facts.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-02-14
On a Spree.

4 correspondent OF n Terre Hautc pa.
per who accompanied the recent "odi-
torial :" excursion, says that among their
number were "mayors, clerks, grocers,
livery stable keepers and DOCTORS" de-
clnres that at Altoona, where they stop
ped for (irec) lunch, "as the party hur-
ried out OF the room, it was amusing to
soe the proprietors counting their
spoons" aud says that though it wasim.
possible to say how they spent Sunday
"the generally bunged.up appearance
OF all the party nt night spoke vol
umes."
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-02-14

How 70 RAISE PRIZE SouAsHEs.-A
farmer ut orriugton last season, the
Portland Express says, fed squash, in
the hope of being able to bring itup to
two hundred pounds. The feeding was
done by cutting oil the vine about six
feet from the squash, aud putting tho
cnl in pan into which fresh milk was
dnily poured. By this means the vine
absorbed about two quarts Of milk per
day, and the squash gained about a
pound a day in weight.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-02-14
Too LGte.

Each OIL hi own s.:!ct line We movO,
And s1mo 1uI death eTo thoy dad love,
50 far apart their lives are thrown
From the twin s)ul that halves their oTn,
Aud sometimes, by still harder f.te,
The lovers meet, but meet too latc.
The heart Is mine. Truo, true ah true.
Then, love. thy hand. All, 10 ! alieu
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-02-14

A gentleman in company with DR..
johnson, to someof the usual arguments
for drinking, added this: "You know,
sir, drinking drives away care and makes
IFS forget whatever Is disagreeable.
Would you not allow aSman to drink for
TINT reason ?" johnson replied Yes,
air, il he sat nigh you !"
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-02-14

It's curious incident Of matrimony,
says the Cincinnati Times, that il you
tell your wife to get mp and build tho
lire, she exhibits her dutiful obedience
by forthwith proceeding to fire up,
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-02-14
If They Knew II.

II little flowers knew It,
Tho SORROW on my heart.
Their :oars with niue vuuld rue Il,
And less would bo tho SmaFt.
II nightiugalcs could know Il,
Ny trouble and my grief,
They would sing mo to undo It
A musical relief.
Tho golden stars and tender.
II thcy could know my pain, --.
Would step from ont their splendor
To bring me peace again. q
They know 1t by 10 token
. 3 Only one knows-and she
Herself it is has broken
And torn my hoart for mo-"
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-02-14

These figures may seem startling, but
they are, nevertheless, true. 1t really
appalled, me when the sun total was
added up. To rccapitulate for forty.tive
The daily gazette., 1876-11-18
A BAKED BIRLE.

There is a bible in Lucas Co., Ohio,
which was preserved by being baked in
loaf of bread. 1t now belongs to Mr.
Schebolt, who is native of Bohemia In
Austria. This baked bible was formerly
the property of his grandmother who was
faithful Protestant in that country;
law was passed that every bible in the
hands of the people should be given up to
the priests, that it might be burnt. Then
those who loved their bibles had TO con-
trive different plans in order to try and
save the presious book. When the priests
came around to search the house, it hap
pened to be baking day. Mr.. Schebolt,
the grandmother ofthe present owner Of
the bible, had large family. She had
Just prepared a great batch of dough;
when she heard that the priests were com
ing, she took her precious bible wrapped
it carefully up, and put it in the centre OF
a tslsh mass of dough, which was to fill
her largest bread tin, and slowed it away
in the oven and bakedit. The priests
came and searched the house carefully
through, but they did not find the bible.
When the search was over and the dan
ger past, the bible was taken out OF the
loaf and found uninjured.-Uniteridn
Herald.
The daily gazette., 1876-11-18
Personal ,

Mrs. Polk, the widow of the ex Presi-
dent, says a correspondent of the Phila-
delphia Times, now lives in Nashville,
and takes lively interest in affairs OF
State. Her husbands tomb is laid in the
lawn in front of her house. 1t Is a solid
block of gray stone, under fiat entabla-
ture of the same stone, raised above by
four stone pillars.
A private letter from London says that
Il. DlWinslow, the Massachusetts forger
is still living near the Strand, and oc.
casionally visits Bowles's American Ex.
change. He has beard and looks like
his former self, but he evidently feels his
lost position acntely,. and says that his
mental suffering in prison was terrible.
Madame Lucca has been notified by
the late decision of the legal tribunal that
she must pay the $50, 900 damages award
ed Manager Gye, of London, for the yio
lation of her contract with him.
The daily gazette., 1876-11-18
MONUMENTS.

This is great year for monuments.
Five thousand pounds has been collected
by the committee in Germany, for erect
ing a statute to Alexander Won
Humbolt, application was made to the
Berlin University for suitable site. At
ter some discussion the Senate agreed to
grant space for statue on the Universe
ty property, under the condition that a
parallel statue of Wilhelm Won Hum
bolt should be erected opposite to his
brother. Wilhelm Won Humbolt having
been largely concerned in the foundation n
of the University. This condition has
been accepted, and the committee now
invite competitors to send in their mod.
els not later than the 3lst of December of
this year. Two inches in the University
building will be devoted to the statues.
The monument erected to Schiller al
Vienna, was unveiled on the 10th of this
month, the l17th anniversary of the poets
birth.
The daily gazette., 1876-11-18
The Horrors of Modern
Warfare.

The Battle Of Djunis-1 Genuine Sue
cess by the Turkish Aimy-3,00O Ser
ridns Deserted T. Hotc the Wounded
Prisoners icere Treated.
A correspondent of the London Tele-
graph writes ssThus they came on, and
presently opened so fearful rifle fire
that the bullets fell around us all like
hail. As yet our infantry were quiet ;
not rifle was heard, and the foe was
coming nearer to the semi-circular
trenches of which have before spoken.
Suddenly there is movement In the
bushes, a sharp note from the bugle, a
rattle of bayonets and steel barrels, and
then little cheer. Our men are moving;
the supports are taking the empty trenches
and the rest of each battalion is in the
reserve lines. All at once such fire
pours forth as envelopes you in smoke,
and makes that still advancing column
stagger. Yet only for a minute; there
is counter-cheer and a rapid rush.
Whirr! how the bullets fly past them
with what shrieks do the shells bound in.
See, the Servians are standing still for a
moment, firing yet, but coming no nearer
to the mountain. Their line is gradu-
ally being fed, too, and they are extend
ing every moment. 1t is only the fear oi
the shells and the bullets which makes
them hesitate. Perhaps not only the
fear, but rather the effect, for now they
are falling fast, and without the aid even
of glass we can see that they are strew-
ing the ground by hundreds or staggering
away to die. Harder than ever is our
fire, as theirs weaken, and more de-
termined, too, are our men, for they now
quit the outpost trenches and are ad-
vancing upon the bewildered enemy
Volley after volley from the foe fails to
stop them; they leave many a comrade
on the ground, but on they go, till at
length the Servians, seeing their red fezes
coming nearer and nearer, turn and fly:
deserting 5000 of their number, who will
never see home in Russia or on the
banks of the Danube any more. =
Not one was there but might have been
the hardy father of numerous family.
did not see a boy among them. One in
particular | noticed-and he was but a
type of the rest-a tall, well made broad
shouldered warrior, who. having fought
to his uttermost and received wound in
the stomach, had lain down upon the
road to Derbent in hope of succor. I'm
happily for him, friends were far away,
and his comrades had hung, in fantastic
fashion, on tree hard by, Circassian,
who, having fallen into their hands, had
been first tortured and put to death. /
was looking at him as rode by, wonder
ing If he were yet alive, when, horrible
to relate, there came upon the scene four
Chirkessoes. They, too, had seen their
hanging comrade, and they thirsted for
blood. At this moment the wounded
Serb raised his head and rolled his CLASSY
eyes round in hope of deserving help
Down sprang Circassian, and with a
little dagger pierced the dying man
through and through, cut off his right
hand and ripped him up as he lay upon
the ground. Fortunately his end wa:
near and he expired; but even in deatl
he was handsome giant, this victim tt
the barbarous war which Russia ha'
caused and waged.'
The daily gazette., 1876-11-18

INCOMPETENT GOVERNMENT ENDED
Carolina to the Cincinnati Commercial
Republican, says that the whites of
South Carolina are determined to gain
control of their own affairs, and that it
chamberlain is elected !.e will be as
harmless as a corns.alk to command
respect or enforce law unless he does it
through the federal power. Through a
republican, the writer expresses his can
did belief that Humpton's election will
be better for the colored people. His
word is law in South Corolina; he has
promised to protect them and can do 1T;
and word from him would quell any riot
in this State. "The days Of black gov
ernment here are ended" adds DR.. Red.
field, 'and next thing is to secure peace
and protection of life and property.
The daily gazette., 1876-11-18
A ChiAaman Elopss with White

For several months past there has been
employed as waiti ng maid in the fami-
ly of Gen. Sully, at Fort Vancouver, a
young and handsome girl, whose name
we suppress for obvious reasons. There
has also been employed sas cook and gen.
eral servant, Chin aman, who is de-
scribed as being smart fellow, and in
personal appearance far above the aver
age of his race. Evidences of affection
have of late often been noticed between
the two, but it was passed off as joke
and nothing serious thought of the mat
ter till one day last week, when both the
girl and the Cinnamon was missing
Upon inquiry il was ascertained that
they had come over to this city together
by steamer Here all trace of them was
lost, and it is supposed they took over
,and passage for California. The mother
ni' the young lady is in great distress
over her daughters departure and dis
grace, and, we understand, has left for
san Francisco in quest of the fugitives.-
Portl0pd (Dregon,) Bee, N0r, 3.
The daily gazette., 1876-11-18
The Centenuiars Omcial Figures

The official Centennial figures show
that the total number of cash admissions
from May 10th to November 10th, inclu-
sive, were 8,004, ,274. The free admissions
were ,9O6 ,692, these representing merely
the admission each day of some 1000
persons whose presence in the grounds
was indispensable, namely, exhibitors
and their attendants, employees ,firemen,
guards, walters, Sc, The total number
of admissions was 9,910,966. The total of
cash receipts at the gates was S3,Sl3, ,72i.-
49,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-10-13
LIST OF ENTRIES.

The following entries, in addition TO those
noted on our first page, were made on Mon
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-10-13
Religious Services in Bel Air and Vicinity.
SUNDAY, SEPT. "A, 1876.

Protestant Episcopal. Mary'snear Emmor-
ton, II am, Rev. VIZ Brand. Trinity, Church
vile, Il a. m and p. m, Rev E. A. Colbun,;
Grace Church, Darlington, So p. M Rev. E. A.
Colburn. Rock Spring Church, at II a.
M; Emmanuel, Bel Air, ~ p, m. Rev. S. H.
s. Gallaudct.
Pycsbytriam.-Bel Air, II a. m. and ~ p. M,
and Fallston, 3 p. M, every Sabbath day. Rev.
ED. Finncy, Pastor, Sunday School at the
Bel Air Church, at "a O'Clock, a. m, and at the
Fallston, Church at2 p. m, every Sabbath day.
Roman Catholic.-St Ignatius, Hickory, every
other Sunday at 1917 a. III.
Christian Charch.-Dr. }. h. Crane, Pastor
Services every first day at 1917 a. IN.
~. r. M,nrh.-Abingdon 1917 a. M, Carmel
3H p. m Bel Air 8 p. m.-Rev &. O. Bacchus.
Providence 1OK a. m, Union Chapel ; p. m.
Providence ~ p. m.-Rev. w. NJ. Strayer.
Protracted meeting services during the week
at Providence.
The following places for protractcd meetings
have been appointed by the NJ. 2, Church.
Providence, Sept. 18th, Carmel, October 18th.
Union Chapel, Nov 18th. Abingdon, Dec. 3.
Bel Air, Dec. 18th.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-10-13
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE EGIS.
Letter From Washington.

WASHINGTON, ID. e., Sept. D, 1876.
DEAR EGIs: For many months past our city
has been thronged with visitors en- route TO and
from the Exposition Il am tired of the word
Centennial) These persons represent the great
West largely, and give us notable examples of
"Retorm, Retrenchment and Economy These
illustrated principles must be seen to be appre-
ciated. Apropos of seeing: l met n few days
since party of seven-tour gentlemen and
three ladies, carrying among them two large
travelling trunks, two well filled lunch baskets,
three satchels and two gloriously bright tin
kettles. The "Declaration of Independencen
was not more fearlessly made than was this
march taken down Pennsylvania Avenue, in the
broad hours of day. In the capitol they are to
be seen by thousands. The dome balcony is
filled from A. NJ, TO z. NJ, and one familiar
with these scenes must per force smile to hear
the comments, such as Roger Williams statue
being one the Declarations of Independence
while the ignorant guides make as many false
explanations as the enquiring parties. Here
in these legislative halls they walk around, sigh,
look proud and some confidently talk of the
day when the Capital shall be in the Vest
There are many relic hunters; indeed, some
dHNiage has been done to the portable articles
- whit ling off even small chip. Water by
requent dripping weareth away the stone.
Visitors are generally much pleased with the
city, and well indeed may they be; for we are
well cared for people in this ten acre lot. So
well cared for are we that outward things do
not disturb us much. Our institutions are non
pareil. 10 me, outside of the higher courts,
the model machine of the district is the public
school system. No better schools exist. But
| am afraid that with all the beauty of action,
this machine sometimes takes the supple.i jack
motion, and the motive power bears down IA
Their too hard upon the indispensable cogs, mis-
placing and displacing them. A check from
the triple rein guiding the district chariot has,
however, and will again, bring things all
right.
The city rejoices over the fact that the Expo
sition will not close before the 10th Of Deem
Der, certainly; possibly not before the 4th of
March, 1877, the contingency resting upon the
proper heating of the buildings.
A few days since death occurred here of
Toqua, an Indian chief Of the Apachcs, afiording
ample opportunity for the Indian sympathzers
to eXhume the misconceiyed sentiment More
anon. INEz.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-10-13
Politics in the Long Corner.

NoRRIsvILLE, Oct. 9th, 1876.
DEAR EGIs: The little town of Norrisvllc
was ablaze with enthusiasm on Saturday, the
18th inst, 10 see so many of the independent
voters assembled to witness the raising of a
beautiful hickory pole, 95 feet high and the
swinging 10 the breeze of a National flag bearing
the names of our standard bearers, Samuel j
Tilden and Thomas A. Hendricks. The day was
favorable and the turn out was large. The au-
dence was addressed by Hon. Geo Y, Mayna-
der, Col. Herman Stump and Geo. A. Carlisle
who were warmly applauded whilst exposing
the fraues and receptions of the Radical party,
which, TO have done justice to the subject
would have occupied their time until the cleo
ton day. And, Mr.. Editor, on the 18th of No
vember, old Marshall's will roll up such ma
jority for Tildcn, Hendricks and Roberts as will
make the Banner District feel jealous, if she
does not lose her long held laurels.
On the 18th of next March we intend to 90 to
Washington to see Mr.. Tilden inaugurated and
to witness the departure of the Radical office
holders with their ill gotten, well filled pockets
as with streaming eyes they form in line to fol
low their party to the grave of infamy and pro
scription, never again TO be resurrcctcd.
X. w,
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Fiuit-Garrett Amos, apples, 5 varieties;
E @ Hopkins, apples, Mrs VIM Norris, clus.
ter apples; VIM ID Bartleson, varieties of
apples; r T Bovine, apples; Mrs j G Robin
son, apples; Miss Salie Hooker, iced cante-
lope.
Floral Decoratt0ne.-Miss Wilhelmina
Sielrecht, embalmed wreaths Mrs Garrett
Amos, cut flowers; Martha johnson, bouquet
summer and winter flowers; Miss Alice Nc
Dow, dahlas.
Discretiona1y.-Edw Gilbert, ring doves;
Clarence Shriver, pony Martin Kurtz,
casket and coffin; G w McComas, cranberry
and hand of tobacco; Mrs T b Swariz, pair
pea fowls; f. j. Moore, horse nails; S n
Hyde, tomato trellis; J Hopper 81 Co., 4
samples coal; J M Jacobs, Martinets Map
of Cecil county; Mrs johnson, plate of
chestnuts, Joseph Parry, millet J STREET.,
sugartrough gourd; r T Bovine, Indian
relics.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-10-13
Road Notice.

HHlRTY days after the first publication
L of this notice, application will be made
to the County Commissioners of Hartford
county, to change the location of part of
the public road leading from Demoss's Shop
to Roberts Corner, i'll the First District,
west of Bynum's Run. sep29-5t
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1876-10-13
Grain and Produce Commission Merchants
1875 McEldelrys Wharf, Baltimore.
WEDNESDAY Sent % 1870
Baltimore Cattle Markets.

WEDNESDAY, October 18th, 1876.
CATTLE.-Market dull, and prices shade
lower Very best $4S7 to $525; medium
to first quality $500 to S4.S7 ordinary thin
steers So $50 to $500
SHEEP.-Butcher sheep to 81 cts per b..
Stockers So TO So per head
HoGs.-Prices have declined ct. since
last week and higher prices are not antici-
pated. Corn fed hogs 8 to 81 cts; stilers z!
to cts per ID.