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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-09-09

the old fellows neck went back home"
you give in to him-you let him
go?" cried the Pike
"Noap," said Joe; 81 went home,
nodded some silver bullets, loaded my
revolver with 'em and rode back.
"The column of terrapin was then at
least ten miles long and moving over
the plain like a monster tapeworm. I
commanded the big turtle to halt. He
went on. Dismounting, said, Stop and
turn back or I'll shoot On he went.
stuck the pistol on his neck, just at the
edge of his shell, and fired.
''At the crack Of the pistol there fell
at my feet an old white headed nigger
and stream of blood spouted out of
his neck as big as hoehandle. He
gave an awful below and sat up and
rolled his eyes at me.
"Up comes terrapin and makes a
dive for the bell that was on the old fell
lows neck. 1t was big terrapin and
was getting bigger every second-ex-
! panding in every way.
"'Ahar cries l, and [ sent silver
| bullet into the thing, when down tum-
bles little niger boy.
"Next minute something brushed me
in the face that felt like a leather apron,
and down drops flying terrapin and
grabs at the silver bell l pops this
one with a silver bullet, and before me
lies an old nigger woman all a-kicking
Gnd a-squalling.
''ln three minutes all three were dead,
| and | then took the silver bell and col
lar off the old mans neck. | started
back toward home a-ringing the bell
and the whole band of terrapins turned
about and marched after me. From
that hour was the king of the terra
pins. Icould lead 'em anywhere, though
they'd never leave the swamp until they
heard the music of that silver bell"
"Stranger, shake hands!' cried the
Pike. Il hope you made half million
outn them tarrapin, and | don't be-
grudge it to you. In what you've told
you've morn paid me for all my trou-
BILE and losses. This is the happiest day
of my life. Buck and Bud never would
believe in my tarrapin drive, but now
they've got to back water-now the
whole thing is proved Gospel truth"
After a parting round of redeye the
three Pixies took leave of us. They
marched Indian file into the tules skirt
ing the northern end of the lake. They
parted the tall rushes to right and left,
as farmer waves aside the stalks when
he passes through field of growing
grain. They made bee line for the
ranching settlement lying to the west
ward of the lake along the timbered
foothills of the Sierras.
Our chief of commissary looked after
the retreating Pixies and said, ''Three
as queer and we'll matched cattle as I
ever saw, and as capable drinkers!"
"Three tolerably capable liars" said
our chief cook, who was always grum-
bling.
''The only thing worthy of a second
thought in all their yarns" said the
critic of our party, sis this-how came
that fellow Lige to know that Colorado
Joe here--a stranger to him-had
scar on the cap of his right lznee?''
Gum, the fact is" said Joe, "I
'bunked' at the cabin of the three Pixies
last night when you here thought [ was
lodged at hotel in Franktown, at the
other end of the lake"
Critic-Ah, see. So it is to you we
are indebted for the visit and peculiar
style of entertainment we have been
favored with today?
Colorado Joe-Yep!
THE END.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-09-09

"a ptppte Hli ttttst Juttb ON tft UttttCE "
my big turtle"
the ground sunk in the great earthquakes
of eighteen hundred and eleven and
twelve. asked him how was to git
this 'tarrapin king and the ole man
said he'd git him for mo. asked how
much he'd charge and when he'd bring
him. The ole feller said that if I'd give
him one of my tarrapin that he'd pick
out and little niger boy that had
I'd find the tarrapin king stapdin be-
side my tent at daylight in the mornin.
Il agreed to this, for the little nigger
was sich devil that | could do nothin
with him, and as for the one tarrapin it
didn't signerfy ther snap of Q fnger.
But how the king of the tarrapin was to
travel so far in few hours | couldn't
see The ole doctor said that was his
business; all he wanted was for me to
shake hands on the bargain. ] reached
out my hand and shook, and feelin in
the palm of my hand somethin sharp,
like claws, l looked and swar the ole
feller had hands like the fore feet of a
big snappin turtle.
''Soon as the bargain was clinched the
ole critter went to the door of the tent
and began to shake his rattle. In bout
a minute u taTapin come marchin in
and set up on end before the ole doctor.
t'The ole man told me this was the
tarrapin | must give him. l said, tAll
right, take the darn thing for you see
was skeered of it when l seed it set up on
end.
"The ole man took the tarrapin up in
his hands and began talllin to it in some
kind of hoodoo lingo. Turnin to me he
told me he was instructin the tarrapin
to go and bring the king
elf that's it, said 1, he'll git him
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-09-09

The safety stoop is becoming univer-
sal. The almost invariable tendency of
the bicycle rider is toward the ''racing
form, and if this is persisted in an up
right man, physically speaking, will be
an exception among us and the ''safety
stoop' will become the rule. The
''safety" bicycle is a practical machine,
which the Ordinary" was not, but the
'safety" has an influence upon its rider
to stoop as in caressment which the
Ordinary" did not possess in any
marked degree.
The L. 4. w. should incite the wheel
men to uprightness of carriage, which
is next to uprightness of conduct, so
that the threatened safety stoop' may
be nipped i'll the bud. The ''stoop" is
Necessary in racing, where leg power is
the great thing, but the human race can
very well dispense with it.-Boston
Transcript.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-09-09

Thlrd, The land, including all the
natural sources Of wealth, is the herit-
age of the people, and should not be
monopolized for speculative purposes,
and alien ownership of land should be
prohibited. All land now held by
railroads and other corporations in ex-
cess of their actual needs and all lands
now owned by aliens should be reclaim
ed by the Government and held for
actual settlers only.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1892-09-09

The reputation Of one Of the converts
in the far west was such that an old
hunter who stood by was moved to APP
proach the minister, saying, ''Sir, from
what | know of that man l guess you
had better dip him again. The minis
ter, thinking he might as well make a
good job of it, adopted the suggestion,
'.Sir," said the old hunter, still dissatis-
fed. Il think he had better have another
dose" But the minister replied, mo;
if he is SO bad as all that, we will anchor
him out all night. London News.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-01-01
Speaker Crisp's Appoin tments.

We regret to see, on the part Of some OF
our Democratic contemporaries spirit of cap
tious criticism with regard to Speaker Crisp's
assignment of certain Democratic members
Of the House to the various committees.
The chief complaint is that Mr.. Mills was
not appointed chairman of the Ways and
Means Commute. 1t is argued by some OF
these journals that Speaker Crisp's action in
this matter indicates that tariff reform has
had arepulse and that the leaders of the party
willn press this all-important issue as vigor-
ously as the rank and file expect. Speak
or Crisp's action is also construed to mean
something adverse to the nomination of Mr..
Cleveland. We think the fears of these gen.
tlemen on both these points are groundless.
Speaker Crisp has never faltered in the cause
of tariff reform. In bis brief speech he dis
| tinctly disayowed any intention of giving
way on this point.
Mr.. Mills, it is true, has battled long and
! ably for a lower tariff, and understands the
! subject, perhaps, more clearly than almost
Fay member of the House, but we fear that
Tariff bill with his name coupled with it
light meet with senseless and unreasoning
opposition which would prevent its merits
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-01-01
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

-Nrvices at Grace Chapel, Hickory, every
snItay night, at 730 until further notice.
7.hountain Christian Church.-Sunday School
~ o 81 M. services IL A. M; Christian Endeavor
7.S05 r. M, every Lords Day. All cordially in
Bel Air Methodist Protestant Church, Rev. s.
a. Hoolltzell. Pastor, Sunday, January 3D.
fIsacnIng at Bel Air at II A. M, by the Pastor,
anu AT I:io r M, by Rev. W. M. Strayer Presi-
oent OF me Maryland Annual Conference. Reg
niar service at Mt. Carmel at P. NJ Rev. Mr.
olrayer Will also preach at Mt Carmel, Monday
evening, January 4th; at Is O'Clock, and at
O'clock. al o'N az '''o
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Phil
5aelpnla road, Sunday, January 3d.-Preaching.
English, 1870 A. NJ. Annual congregation meet
ing ind Immediately after services. G. r. Wanne-
Bel Air NJ. E. Church, Rev. J. M. slarrow.
fastor, sunday. Jan. 3d.-Preaching and Sacra.
ment at IL A. M: preaching at 7.3O P. M; ED
WORM League service at p. NJ: Sunday School
at ~ A: M. Mt. Zion-Preaching at 8 p M
,-oervlces will be held, d. ", next Sunday,
January ii 30. at Christ Church, Rock Spring. at
u II a; NJ, and the Church of the Holy Cross, The
Deer Creek M. P. Church will be re- opened
sunday, January 3d.-Preaching at 1890 A. M :.
py rev. WIN: N. Strayer, President of the Mary
iand annual Conference. Preaching at Tl5 p.
M. mere Will be preaching at Mt. Tabor Satur-
gay gay evening, Jan. I'd, at IT'S, by Rev. VIM. M.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-01-01
Calendars Received.

From the Cochran Oler Ice Company, s. E.
corner of Baltimore and Charles streets, Bal
timore, an attractive and appropriate calen-
dar, representing an Arctic scene, in which
an iceberg, the Aurora Borealis and polar
bear carrying large block of ice, are among
the chief features.
An old friend in new dress comes to hand
in the Columbia Daily Calendar for 1892.
The Calendar is in the form of pad contain
ing 367 leaves, each 81 by % inches one for
each day of the year, to be removed daily,
and one for The entire year. Each slip bears
short paragraph pertaining to cycling or
some kindred subject. At the bottom of each
leaf is blank for memoranda. The stand is
an entirely new departure, being made of
sheet metal finished in ivory black, and is
very compact.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-01-01
Christmas Celebration at Aberdeen

Reported for The Egis.
Dec. 2e-The Christmas celebration of the
M. &. Church South, Aberdeen, was held on
Christmas night. Despite the threatening as
pect of the weather the house was crowded.
The church was handsomely decorated with
evergreens and a large tree handsomely
trimmed stood in a conspicuous position, under
which the gifts for the children were neatly ar
ranged. Appropriate and pleasing addresses
we're delivered by Rev: w. A. Mcdonald, Pas.
tor, and Rev. David Jamison. of the Grove
Presbyterian Church. The programme, which
consisted of declarations, readings and recita-
lions, interspersed with music was well cou-
ceived and most admirably executed. Promi-
nent and enjoyable were the following: No
body's Child, by Mr.. w. B. Mcdonald Why
Don't GiIls Marry? by Miss Annie Slice; Joe's
Christmas, by Bessie Travers Nellie's Christ
mas Eve, by Miss Lizzie Neale Katie's Letter
to Santa Claus, by Katie Knoble; Katie's
Wants, by Lettie Slice; Floe's Letter, by Helen
Gallon My Lesson, by Pearl Arthur; Santa
Claus as Magician, by Susie Slice.
The choir consisting of Misses Estelle Mich
ael, Belle Nichols, Mary 7. Richardson, Carrie
'. Hays, Susie B. Hays, Lizzie Neale, Mrs. W.
A. Mcdonald, Mrs. Ava E. Irwin, Messrs. W.
b. Richardson, w. h. Cronin and d. B. Arthur,
under the leadership of Mr.. o. c. Michael, with
Miss Matte 8. Richardson as the accomplished
organist, sang several choice selections, among
which were the anthems Fling Open Wide the
Gates of Pearl" Sing with Joy" and "Christ-
mas Chimes"
Miss Mary T. Richardson and Mr.. W. b.
Richardson rendered very sweetly vocal duet
entitled, "Welcome the King"
The ladies and gentlemen of the church de-
serve much praise for their earnest labors in de-
corating the church. and the entertainment,
though hurriedly gotten up, was decided sue
cess In every particular.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-01-01
Holiday Dance in Bel Air.

Reported for The Egis.
Visitors and townspeople agree that the holt
Hall was q success. Thanks to the ladies who
superintended the work the dressing of the
hall was as handsome as could be. A Christ
mas tree laden with cotillion favors, made and
presented by the ladies, adorned the stage, the
front of which was bank of laurel. Festoons
of eyergreens stretched across the room between
the columns, and from their intersection in the
centre hung large branch of mistletoe, the
plant most peculiarly appropriate to Christmas
time-although in earlier times it had been the
sacred plant of the Druids, who in their belief
and rites were, most of all pagans, antipodal to
such a religion as Christianity. Handsome
portiers adorned the entrance; Balif Fishers
smiling face greeted the guests of the evening,
and George Lyle's little band, unaided. melted
the dancers to be their gayest. A numbar of
new faces appeared from a distance to brighten
the scene-Missss BARTLETT Dixon, Bess Keech,
and Ethel Woods, from Baltimore, the Misses
Hoig, Ahrens and Dixon.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-01-01

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERs.-The lnstalla-
ton of newly elected officers of Mount Ararat
Masonic Lodge took place in the Temple last
Monday evening. Mr.. William Wann, one of
the Oldest masons in the county, was reelected
Tyler, position he has filled for many years,
and Rev. j. NJ. Slarrow was elected Chaplain.
Frank E. Gorrell was reappointed Senior Dea-
con and J. B. Harklns, Junior Deacon. Upon
the conclusion of the ceremonies the members
of the lodge, about forty in number, repaired to
Walkers Hotel, where splendid supper was
served. The newly installed officers are Isaac
Amoss. Worshipful Master; John A. Young,
Senior Warden; A. A. Blakeney, Junior War
den; George r. Cairnes, Secretary; c. c. Rouse,
Treasurer
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-01-01
Cnfarrh Can'kbe Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they canno,
reach the seat of disease. Catarrh is blood OF
constitutional disease. and in order IN cure II
you have to take internal remedies. Halls Ca
tarfh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly
on the blood and iuucous surfaces Halls Catarrh
Cure is no quack medicine. 1t was prescribed by
one of the best physicians in this country for
posed of the best tonics known, combined with
the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination OF
the two ingredients is what produces such won
derful results in curing catarrh. Send for testf-
IN onials free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by drQggests, price T5c.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-01-01
The Next LEGISLATURE.

It will require the utmost diligence on the
part of the Legislature, which will begin it's
session at Annapolis on Wednesday, January
9th, to complete properly, in its session of
ninety days, the many important matters of
legislation which the people of the State ex-
pect and require of that body. The election
of two United States Senators will devolve
upon the coming Legislature, but the people
have already declared Enthusiastically that the
Western Shore Senatorship shall again be
given to Hon. Arthur P. German. With re-
gard to the place made vacant by the death
of Senator Wilson, the Legislature will have
abundant material from which to make a
choice. Therefore but little time need be
wasted on this subject.
There will be feeling of disappointment
if not of bitter condemnation if the Legisla-
ture does not proceed without delay to enact
as it is possible in the power of legislation to
do 90, equalize the burden of taxation. What
ever principle may be adopted to secure this
it should not contain needless restrictions
which would tend to drive capital from our
State and repress the development of our
Ststes resources
Another problem which is now uppermost
and seeking solution is change in our road
laws. The idea is taking root that State and
county must work together, on certain lines,
to effect the best results in road-making.
Fortunately Governor Brown has clear,
level, business head, and the people of the
counties may rely upon his aid in promoting
their interests.
Legislation will also be needed to give ef-
feet to certain of tie constitutional amend
ments; but this would seem to be, in the
main, simple matter.
The management and protection of the
oyster beds Of the State is another topic
which demands all the wisdom and enlight-
eminent which tie Legislature possesses to
deal with properly. In considering the
question local interests should be subordn-
sted to the broad principle of the preserva-
ton and extension of the oyster beds, as
source of wealth to the State for ages to
come.
Besides the work now ready for legislative
action, the new Legislature, like others which
have preceded it, will be besieged with plans
for taking money out Of the State treasury
and putting it into the pockets of individuals.
ItissBet at all likely that the gas bill" in
the obnoxious form in which it was present
ed at the last session, will again be brought
forward, but other private schemes, no less
Objectionable will be found lurking under
fair exteriors, and it will require all the alert
ness and astuteness any member possesses to
separate the true from the false.
II seems to be conceded that Hon. Murray
Vandiver, of Hartford county, will be chosen
as Speaker of the House, but the choice Of
President of the Senate can not be as certain
ly predicted.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-01-01
Christmas Festival at Grace Chapel.

Reported for The Egis.
HICKORY, Dec. 29th.-The annual Christmas
festival was held at Grace Chapel on the after
noon of the 2SIh. The school numbers sixty
pupils, large proportion of whom were pres
ent to receive the usual gifts of mats, oranges,
and candy. In addition to these, special prizes
were awarded. The tree was deliberately de-
corated, and with its brilliant lights was a
thing of beauty and joy. Professor Hobart
Keech conducted the services. The singing
was led by Miss Qunby, Mrs. Armstrong pre-
siding at the organ. There were responsive
readings by Miss Lille Bull, and an address by
Miss Irene Bull. These were followed by re-
citations by the boys and girls, the sweetest
among which being the story of the babe in
Bethlehem, told in infautile lispings, by the
little tots.
The chapel WAS iastefully decorated by the
mem bers of the young mems B ible class, who
thus proved their interest in the OCCASION
Many gifts, gratefully appreciated by the
teachers of the school, were also contributed.
We sadly missed from our festive gathering
our former pastor, Rev. James B. Craighill, and
dear lady patron, who for many years has lent
the charm of her presence to our Christmas
celebration. P.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-01-01
a MinistRr's Thanks.

Mr.. EDITOR: Please allow me the privL
lege, through the columns of your paper, TO
express the thanks of 'myself and wife to the
people of my work for the happiness they have
brought into cur home during the holiday sea-
son. We have received, besides the handsome
rocking chair, private donations of meat, corn
and canned goods from the members of Bush
Church: also meat and vegetables from MEM
bers of 4arrettson's Church. load of corn
was also received from several of the members
of Rock Bun Church. which undertaking was
managed by Mr.. w. 3. Hopkins. May God
bless them for their thoughtful lness and we
pray they may find it "more blessed to give,
&C." Yours,
HARRY d. MITCHELL.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-01-01

The annual meeting of the Maryland
State Farmers Association will be held in
Pythian Hall, North Gay street, Baltimore,
beginning on Thursday, January 14tb, 1892.
The meeting will be opened with an address
by the President, Hon. Edward Stake Hon.
jeremiah Rusk, Secretary of Agriculture, is
also expected to address the farmers. On
Thursday Major Henry E. Alvord, President
of the Maryland Agricultural College, will
deliver an address on Estate Legislation for
the benefit of Maryland Agriculture" On
Friday DIR. E. T. Bishop, of Washing
ton county, will deliver an address on Para
sites"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-01-01
Forest Hill Affairs.
Wedding at Centre Church.

Reported Tor The Egis.
very pretty wedding took place at Centre
M. E. Church, last Wednesday evening. The
parties most interested were Mr.. Elmer John
son and Miss Florence johnson, both of this
place. Rev. I. E. Peters performed the cere
mony and Messrs. Maurice Harkins and Charles
McCommons acted as ushers. After the cere
mony reception was given at the residence o.
the brides parents.
Mr.. David l.. Tucker, who spraned his ankle
recently, is able 10 be out again.
Deer Creek NJ. p. Church, at Chestnut Hill
has received coat of paint and is being neatly
frescoed by Mr.. James White, of Forest Hill.
Sickness is plentiful in this vicinity and has
been working hand in hand with dull weather
toward making quiet Christmas. These agents
are quite successfully opposed, however, BY the
small boy with his fire-cracker.
Miss Belle 7. Grafton, of the Forest Hill
school, has been appointed assistant at Susque
hanna Hall,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-01-01

PERSONAL MENTIoN.-Miss Marion Cooley
and Miss Lille Holloway, of Webster, have re-
turned from a visit to Baltimore.
Miss Margaret Bell, of Emmorton, has gone
to Newark, N. j., to spend the month of Janu-
airy with relatives and friends.
Mr.. W. L. Clark, of Hartford county has leas-
ed the store of Mr.. w. o. b. Wright, at Fork,
Baltimore county.
Passenger conductor William f. Johnson,
who has been with the Baltimore and Lehigh
Railroad since it was first opened. about 10
years ago, has resigned.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-01-01
A First-Class Dry Goods Firm

One of the busiest places in Old Town. Balti.
more, j. Lauer's dry goods establishment, cor
tablished in that vicinity more than thirty years
ago. and the enterprising proprietor has seen
his business increasing steadily, until he now
controls large trade, which is not confined to
the city, but extends to Hartford, Baltimore and
other counties of the State. Besides the dry
goods department there is a ladies' wrap depart
ment. boys clothing department, a shoe de.
partment, together with a department devoted
to fancy goods and bric-a brac. 1t is first class
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-01-01

from being fully appreciated. OF course we
can not tell what influenced Mr.. Crisp in not
assigning Mr.. Mills to the Craftsmanship of
the Ways and Means Committee, but he is
altogether too great man to be guilty of the
petty meanness of desiring to degrade or be-
little q defeated opponent
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-01-01
a Surprise Party.
Reported for The Egis.

Reported for The ASRis.
MADONNA, Dec. 22.-One of the most delight
full surprise parties of the season took place on
the evening of Thursday, Eth instant, at the
residence of Mr.. j. w. Henderson, near Ma
donna. Innocent games and amusements were
engaged in until late hour; at 1l.30 an ele-
giant collation. was served. and all present en-
ioyed the evening greatly. The party was
given by his young friends, 10 honor of Mr..
Edgar g. Henderson. Among the guests were
the Misses Conrey, Luckey, Mordew, Nelson,
Henderson, Kirkwood and Norris; Messrs.
Wheeler, Henderson, Lvtle. Kirkwood, Norris
and Mordew. NE Plus ULTRA.