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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1894-10-19
REAL ESTATE SALES.
Trustees Sale !

BY virtue of DEGREES of the Circuit Court for
Hartford County, in Chancery, we will offer for
sale, by Public Auction, on
MONDAY, the 9TH day of NOVEMBER, 1894,
At IL O'Clock, A. NJ,
ut the Court House door, in Bel Air. all that
parcel of land, situate in the Town of Bel Air,
in said county, fronting about 145 feet OH the
easterly side OF Port Deposit avenue, or the
Churchville road and with Il depth easterly of
about 145 feet, adjoining the lands of August
Knofler, Fred. X. Williams and Frances H.
81 Fuiford, improved by comfortable
fl FRAME RESIDENCE and Stable and
ssaaE now in pos ession of Thomas A. Hays
-IIas tenant.
the late William Herman and is more particu-
larry described in deeds, one from said Will
liam Herman to his wife Margaret A. Herr
man, dated the 10th day of July, 1870, and re-
corded amongst the Land Records of Hartford
county in Liber A. l.. j., No. "a, folio 262, the
Herman, dated the 2Sth of January, 1871,
and recorded as aforesaid in Liber A. L. j.. No.
% folio 16l.
TERMS OF SALE.
The terms of sale prescribed by the decree
are That one-third of the purchase money be
paid in cash on the day of sale, on the ratiti-
cation thereof, in the discretion of the trustees
one third thereof in six months and the residue
in twelve months from the day of sale, the
credit payments TO bear interest from the day
of sale, and to be secured by the notes or bonds
of the purchaser, with security to be approved
by the trustees, or all cash on day of sale ut
purchasers option.
GEO. L. VANBIBBER,
S. A. WILLIAMS,
Trustees.
Geo A. Cairnes Auctioneer. 12oct
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1t isn't often that one finds among
hero of the highest type, but they do
exist, and year or so ago l met one.
| had been in his neighborhood for
only three months and / knew that
he had killed a man or two and had
had the reputation of being the gam
est man in the mountains He was
extremely handy with a gun, toe, and
everybody gave him wide berth
whenever there was a prospect of
row. One day, however, he got into
difficulty with man from an adj
Joining county, and when the shoot
ing began he cut and run like white
head, leaving the field in possession of
the other party. Two days afterward
| met him on the road and we talked
about the late disturbance.
Il was rather surprised at the way
you acted" said as mildly as could,
for even then had no wish to stir
him up.
Il reckon most folks wuz," he re-
piled briefly.
Il know they were and they don't
understand it. Neither do II
Well" he said half apologetically,
II reckon jist run, and that wuZ all
thar wuz to HIT
There was more than that; you
lost your reputation by it.
"Mebbe | did colonel" and he swal-
lowed a lump in his throat, but that
thar Teller had seven little children de-
pendin' on him, an l kinder had a
idea jist afore pulled the trigger that
mebbe could get along better with
out my repatriation than they could
without their daddy, SO / rum"
He stopped as if uncertain what to
say next, and took him by the hand
and shook it with a vigor that knew
he appreciated by the look that came
into his eyes.
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CUR WING THE BASEBALL.

The only calculation of the princi-
pies involved in throwing baseball
curves we can offer is the following
taken from a recent article on the
subject:
Scientists have formed many theo-
ries trying to explain why this is so.
The one generally accepted as correct
is simple. If one side of ball can be
made to pass through the air with
greater rapidity than the other side
there is greater friction produced by
the atmosphere on the side moving
more rapidly. This retarding effect
drags the ball to one side and pro-
duces the so-called curve. To curve a
ball, therefore, it is only necessary to
make one side travel faster than the
other. This is accomplished by twist
ing the hand sharply at the moment
of delivery, allowing the ball to roll off
the fingers instead of being released
from all points at the same moment.
The case seems to be very much like
that of a billiard ball under the influ-
ence of what is technically called
''English.n A further illustration of
the principle may be had by throwing
a child's hoop in such way as to
give it rotary motion opposite to that
which takes place when it rolls natur-
ally; the friction of the hoop on the
ground will retard its progress and
end by bringing it back to the hand
of the thrower.
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VARIETIES.

You children turn up your noses
at everything on the table," said an ex-
asperated father. when was boy
l was glad to get enough dry bread to
eat" Il say, papa, you are having
much better time of it now you are
living with us, amt your remarked
little Tommy.
Old Gentlemen-"Do you think,
sir, that you are able to support my
daughter without continually hover
ing on the verge of BANKRUPTCY" Sui
tor-"Oh, yes, sir; am sure | can"
Old Gentleman-''Well that's more
than can do. Take her and be hap
py."
-Briggs-"Why, how fat you are
looking, old man." Griggs-"Yes.--
I've been camping out for the last
three weeks" Briggs-"So l heard.
But I've seen the other members OF
your party and they are all as thin
as rails" Griggs-'I did the cook
ing"
The dude was making the girl
dead tired by his long and vapid talk
on the advancement of women
Don't you wish you were mann" he
asked, as kind of clincher. No."
she responded in the sweetest, most
womanly way, "do your
-Wifie-'rve got to have some
money and some new clothes and
some shoes and hat and a wrap
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., you don't have to
have all that, do your Wife Study
ing a minute)-"Well, I'll compromise
on the money"
-He-"It is rather strange that you
should have clear weather throughout
the voyage" She-''Not at all. l
was told that the captain swept the
sky with his telescope the first thing
every morning"
Shelf every atom of the human
body is renewed every seven years, l
cannot be the same woman that you
married" He-''Ive been suspect
ing that for some time"
-Flipps--"So Smallpay has left the
Wayup House, eh? Landlord find it
necessary to raise the price of board?''
Flopps-"No, Smallpay did"
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

TTNHIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE.-That the SUBJ
l. scriber has obtained from the Register of
Wills of Hartford county, Md, Letters of Ad-
ministration on the estate of
SAMUEL HAMILTON,
late of Hartford Co., deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are here
by notified to exhibit the same with the legal
vouchers thereof,
On Before the LIST day of March 1895,
or they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefits of said estate. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment.
Given under my hand and seal this list day
October, 1894.
EMILY E. HAMILTON,
5oct Administrative.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE-That the sub.
i scriber has obtained from the Register OF
Wills of Hartford county. Nd, Letters Tesla
mentary on the estate or
DANIEL X. SMITH,
late of Hartford county, deceased. All person:
having claims against said deceased are hereby
notified to exhibit the same with the lega
vouchers thereof,
On or Before the 14th day of Sept, 1898
or they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefits of said estate. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment.
Given under my hand and seal this 14th day
September, 1894.
ISAAC F. TYSON,
21sep Executor
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He HAD GOOD REASON FOR IT.

claim either the whole or part of the
proceeds
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2netica1.
FOOT STEPS OF 4NG ELS.

FOOT STEPS OF ANGELS.
When the hours of day are numbered,
And the voices of the night
Wake the better soul that slum beers,
To holy, calm delight
Ere the evening lamps are lighted.
And, like phantoms grim and tall,
Shadows from the fitful freight
Dance upon the parlor wall
Then the forms of the departed
Enter at the open door;
The beloved ones, the trde-hearted
Come to visit me once more!
He, the young and strong, who cherished
Noble longing for the strife
By the roadside fell and persisted,
Weary with the march of life!
They, the holy ones and weakly,
Who the cross of suffering bore
Folded their pale hands so meekly-
And were seen on earth no more
And with them the being beauteous,
Who unto my youth was given,
More than all things else to love me,
And is now Il saint in Heaven.
With a slow and noiseless footstep
Comes that messenger divine,
Takes the vacant chair beside me,
Lays her gentle hand in mine:
And she sits and gaZes at me,
With those deep and tender eyes,
Like those stars so still and saint-like
Looking downward from the skies.
Uttered not, yet comprehended,
Is the spirits voiceless prayer
Soft rebukeS, in blessings ended,
Breathing from her lips of air.
Oh though oft depressed and lonely
All my fears are laid aside,
If but remember only
Such as these have lived and died.
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THE MEANEST NAN.

Perhaps the meanest man in all
England has been found. He is a
rural clergyman who brought suit to
recover two shillings for damages to his
new mown hay caused by a young
girl walking on it on the way to her
sisters grave. He did not persevere
in his suit, but he talks of suing the
newspapers who comment on it.
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d. w. Fuller, of Canajoharie, N. Y, says that
he always keeps DR.. Kings New Discovery in
the house and his family has always found the
very best results follow its use; that he would
not be without it, If procurable. g. A. Dyke
man, Druggist, Catskill, n. Y, SAYS that DIR:
Kings New Discovery is undoubtedly the best
Cough remedy that he has used it in his fami-
ly for eight years. and it has never failed to do
all that is claimed for it, Why not try q rene
dy so long tried and tested. Trial bottles free
at Thos. G. Forwood & Co.'S Drug Store Bel
Air. Regular size 50e and 81.
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4 RABBIT MINER.

The famous silver mines of Potosi
in South America were discovered by
an Indian who was in pursuit of an
antelope. He was climbing the steep
slope of a hill, and seized bush to
help himself up. The plant gave way
and he started to fall backward, but
by a desperate effort saved himself,
and falling forward cut his nose
against projecting ledge of stone.
Stopping to staunch the flow of blood
he CHANGED to look at the stone which
had done the damage, when, to his
astonishment, he perceived it was al
most pure silver.
This story may be apochryphal, but a
tale which comes from Mexico is toler-
ably we'll authenticated. According
to this narrative, one of the richest
mines in that land of mineral wealth
was found by a rabbit. An Indian
was hunting rabbits, and his dog
chased one to a hole in a hillside
The Indian hesitated for moment
whether to dig out the rabbit he had
seen enter or go in pursuit of another
Determining finally that one rabbit
in hole was worth more than half a
dozen ON a rocky hillside, he got Il
spade and went to work.
| Before he had turned over half a
dozen spadefulls of earth he had for
! gotten all about the rabbit, for he
made the thrilling discovery that he
was handling almost solid silver. The
man dropped the spade and ran to his
employer with the intelligence, the
latter returning with him to the spot
to see for himself and verify the discov
cry. The rabbit escaped, at least il
is supposed it did, for it enters no more
into the story, but its memoryis pre-
served in the name of the mine, which
being translated into English signifies
| the Rabbits Den
1t would have been well for the In
| dian if he had escaped when the rab
bit did, for, according to the story
the poor fellow was murdered by the
Spaniard, who desired to keep the
secret of the mine, and was afraiC
| that the Indian might reveal it, ant
the Government might step in anC
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THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE.-That the sub
Il scriber has obtained from the Register OF
Wills of Hartford county, Md, Letters of AID.
ministration on the estate of
JOSHUA +. HILL,
late of Hartford Co., deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are hereby
notified to exhibit the same with the Legal
vouchers thereof,
On or Before the Sth day of April, 1895
or they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefits of said estate. All persons
indebted to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment.
Given under my hand and seal this Sth
day of October, 1894.
CHAS. w. MICHAEL,
12oct Administrator.
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THE EGISAND INTELLIGENCER.
Is Published Every Fridayby
FRANK E. GORRELL.
A Year in advance.

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The evening world., 1894-01-26

In the year 1476 the city of Nancy. in
Lorraine, was besieged by Charles the
Bold, Duke of Burgundy, a warrior Of
the most heroic daring. but whose harsh
and irritable temper often drove him to
commit acts of wanton cruelty.
The Governor OF Nancy at that Time
whose name history has not preserved,
was man OF dauntless courage and
great military experience, and, moreover.
an excellent and devoted father. His
only child. whose mother had died in
giving her birth. was the Joy and pride
ot MS heart. and shone conspicuously
among all the maidens OF her time for
her goodness and knowledge.
telesila, at the date of the siege, was
IN her eighteenth year. and had already
feceiVed many offers of marriage from
Poies attracted by the charms Of her
fauty aud amiability. but she refused
suitors. preferring to watch over the
si'hing days OF ner gray-haired father.
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Coming Events.

First annual ball OF the Street Cleaners Pro-
tectiye and Benevolent Union. at Tammany Hall.
tonight.
Annual reception OF the Cathedral Club. 4,
JaeGer's, Fifty-ninth street and Madison avenue.
this evening.
Nativity play, at st. Demands Hall, West -Four
teenth street, between Eighth and Ninth avenues
tonight and Sunday night
Second annual ball OF the De La Nergne Bene
ncial Society, this evening, at Eblings Casino st
AnRs avenue and One Hundred and Fifty-sixtt
street.
Seventh annual entertainment and reception Of
the Metropolitan Stenographers' Association, this
evening. at Lexington Assembly Rooms. l46 East
Fifty-eighth street
Bakers Union No. 1 will give 4 masquerade
and civic ball at Clarendon Hall to- morrow night.
Eureka Associations masquerade and civic ball.
to- morrow night at Sulzcrs Harlem Casino and
Music Hall One Hundred and Twenty-seventh
street and Second avenue.
Fifth annual ball OF the Lady Independent Pleas
ure Club tomorrow evening, at Eblings Casino.
Entertainment and reception of the Mohawk
Democratic Club Monday evening. at Sycamore
Hall, One Hundred and Twenty-hfth street and
Park avenue.
Thirty first annual ball OF the Sparkling Cotere,
Monday evening, Feb. 8. at Lenox Lyceum, Mad
ison avenue and Fifty ninth street.
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considerable time to take the place by
assault, at length resolved to make over
lures Of peace, hoping thus TO gain the
end which 1t seemd useless to expect
from force of arms.
He whose custom 1t was to deliver
every conquered city 10 be plundered
and burned; he who, after successful
siege, Invariably wreaked bis bitterest
! vengeance on the inhabitants and de-
tenders, now proposed to the Governor
and inhabitants OF Nancy that they
should surrender and open to him the
gates Of the city, pledgihg EiEself to
protect their dwellings and property from
all plundering, and to lake care that no
one should suffer the least harm either
in life or possessions. The proposals caused
many to waver. but the noble Governor,
who had grown gray in the service OF
his Prince, stepped forward and declared
that he would rather be buried under the
ruins OF the ramparts than deliver up
the city TO the enemy SO ong as there
was means to defend 1t. He encouraged
soldiers and citizens to bravery ard per-
severance, and implored them to keep
the city for their sovereign. the Duke OF
Lorraine. and he succeeded so well by
his enthusiastic eloquence that al swore
to sacrifice their lives rather than sur
render.
While the brave Governor thus reani-
mated the courage OF the men. his
daughter. on her side, raised the wom-
ems fainting spirits and cheered them
by her presence and inspiriting words.
and by her own conduct gave the exam
pie 10 maids and matrons to share In
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THE DUKES PARDON.
a Daughters HerOism S0Ues the In-
habit0ntS of CSty.

and by her love and devotion cheer and
prolong his existence.
The Inhabitants, led by their Governor.
in whose skill and judgment they had
the utmost confidence, made brave de-
Tense against the countless troops of the
fiery Duke.
All the men and youths capable of
bearing arms had taken weapons, as was
fitting in the time of danger, and posted
themselves on the ramparts to beat of
every attack.
The aged men encouraged the faint
hearted and insisted on the women aid
ing, as far as their strength permitted.
by carrying stones to the walls to be
hurled down on the besiegers; they also
lighted fires under enormous caldrons
filled with pitch, oil and even water,
and when the enemy ventured on an as
sault the seething mass was poured on
their devoted heads.
Nothing that the most resolute bravery
and experienced skill could accomplish
was left undone TO defend the town. and
Charles. after vainly endeaSoring for a
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and I will take such measures to dis
cover your Governor as shall strike ter
ror into your hearts" Whereupon he
declared that every tenth person should
die and ordered his heralds to proceed
10 the work OF numbering the people.
Then the men and women. boys and
girls. old and young, were placed in one
long rank, which reached from the spot
where Charles was holding his court to
the uttermost fertilization of the city.
All grew pale. and deadly fear was in
every countenance as they listened to
the terrible sentence. As father, mother.
daughter and son stood side by side, each
trembled for the others life. The air
resounded with the weeping and wailing
of women who had a short time before
defied the enemy; the men stood silent
with bent heads
The duke now signed TO his heralds to
begin the counting and to separate every
tenth person. whose head should fall by
the sword.
Telesla had placed herself close beside
her father and was now trembling for
his life. She watched. with eye sharpen
ed by love and fear, every movement of
the heralds. and always counted in ad-
vance in order TO discover II her dear
father would be one OF the doomed.
With horror she recognized that the
fatal number would fan on him.
In a moment her resolution was formed
and carried out. She slipped gently be-
hind him. and. placing herself on his
right side so contrived that he would be
No. ., while she herself would be the
tenth. The herald drew near. and Il was
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only when the doom fell upon his daugh-
Ter that the father understood why she
had changed her place. Wildly he be-
sought the herald to take him; he was
the one on whom the fatal number
should fall; Telesila had purposely
changed her place to save him.
Telesila maintained that 1t had only
happened by chance and. while taking
care not tc reveal the secret OF her
fathers Identity, she earnestly begged
to be allowed to die, as the lot had fallen
on her. For long time the father ana
daughter maintained the loving dispute
and at last the herald. not daring to de-
eide. led them both to the Duke.
The father insisted on dying for his
daughter; that the doom rightfully was
his: while the daughter implored them
TO take her life and spare her gray
haired father.
Charles hesitated long as TO how he
should decide he was cutie lSnorant OF
whom he had before him, Tor no word
had fallen during their noble strife which
could betray their rank.
But at length the Governor cried aloud:
mighty Duke, do Lot hesitate as to
which OF us you shall condemn to death
will give up to you ;he man who has
so reused your vengeance, for whom so
many brave citizens mast lie. See, the
Governor stands before you; kill him,
but spare my daughter, this peerless ex-
ample OF filial love!"
The bystanders as they listened to
these words were filled with dread ex-
pectation OF what would follow. All
were moved to tears and ,remoled for
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his bravest warriors. had enravad biz,
beyond measure. But 1t was espac,aIIv
against the Governor that all his anger
and hatred were directed, as he knew,
that the latter had steadfastIy refused
the terms of capltulation and had In
duced the inhabitants TO offer such nro.
longed resistance.
He swore that the Governor should he
the first on whom his relentless ven
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the life OF their beloved Cover 10,
with such noble leroism. wiH>. ing
to die that they nigh. oe I-ar- lied.
They surrounded himself and daughter
in close ranks. as IL 10 form a rampant
so that the murderer's sword might only
reach him through their faithful hearts.
The Duke. accustomed though he waz
to slaughter and destruction, had never
before witnessed such a touching scene.
The whole people raised cry OF suppli-
cation and implored their conqueror to
put them TO death and spare him whom
they held so dear.
Gradually the stern features OF the
Duke relaxed. a softened expression
stole over them. and at last. rising from
his seat amid universal silence. he add
dressed father and daughter in the fol-
lowing words:
You have touched the innermose
depths OF my heart: you shall not die,
IL II is sweeter TO conquer let me feel
that II Is sweeter still to pardon. Noble
Telesila, you have saved your father.
May you enjoy for long years the hap
piness OF watching over and caring for
his old age. And you. noble old man,
brave as you are in war, may your hap
piness as a father exceed your bravery
you, who have reared so heroic .
daughter. 1t does my heart good In the
midst OF the awful bloodshed and
slaughter to find such love and devotion.
You have made me experience how
sweet and pleasant are the feelings OF
benevolence. and therefore not only
you. but all the Inhabitants. are par
donsd."-Strand Magazine.