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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-01-31
IMPiRTED IN CONFIDENCE.

The small boy had restless, I'M
happy look rs lie approached the
young man who was calling on his
sister.
Il woul Int tell anybody but you
about it," he said coniidentially.
about what?'
about what's happened to me.
But thought you might help me.
"fn what way"
do you remember that little bit of
IA gold watch my sister had?o
Yes
Il was fooliug with it, and sister
was coming, and put it i'll my mouth
to keep her from seeing il, and the
first thing | knew swallowed it,"
How long ago.
This very afternoon. If you put
your ear to my chest you can hear
me ticking inside
" You' i better have doctor
Then I'd have TO let the folks
know. Sister says you have wheels
in your head sometimes, aud thought
mabbe you'd tell me what To do for
EN-. an that it might fit this case"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-01-31
Trustee's s ale.

~ virtue of decree of the Circuit Court
Hartford County, rs Court of Equity, the
bscr.ber. IS trustee, viii oiTcrat Public Auc-
h, 1T the Court House door, Bel Air, Hartford
lnty,
DH H0nddU. February ION. 1896,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-01-31
SALES AT ATCTION.
TRUSTEES SALE
jALUABLE FARM AND MILL PROP
ERTY ON DEER CREEK.

4 virtue OF Il dec cc of the Circuit Court for
rford County. us Il Court of Equity. the sub
lhcr, as trustee. will utcr al Public Sale, at
court House door iii Eel Air,
b' Monday. February IOh, 1876,
Ill n,rlnrk A NJ al that 1nnr.tnin
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-01-31
BrchanI and Custom Roller MIL,

II
Tered with Slate, 4-Sturics with all modern
brONcmcntS. cal 1city 80 barrels Of t!uur per
/ while running other machinery, also i Saw
4 attached. This mill is comparatively new
/ ing only been built Il few years, and has
! best water power on Deer Creek.
These building are all comparatively new
4 in good condition.
fhis property will be offered as Il whole and
parcels, the Mills, Tenant Horse and Spring
Iusc, together with Acres of Land attached,
II be offered separately.
his property will hu sold subject to the pay
lnt of Si2O rent To Mary Stansbury during
life. kent will be paid to day of sale.
TERMS OF SALE.
/ he terms of sale prescribed by the decree
\: That onc-third of the purchase money bc
III in cash ON the day of sale, or on the ratili-
ion thereof, i'll the discretion of the trustee:
t-third thereof i'll six months. ana the residue
twelve months from the day of sale, the
ldit payments to bear interest from the day
Ealc,and TO be secured by the notes or bonds
The PURCHASER. with security to he approved
the trustee, or all cash III purchasers op-
b.
OHIO :. LEE,
Trustee.
5. Richardson, Auctioneer.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-01-31
arm and RIll Property

lown as Eden Mills" situated in the Fourth
ection District of Hartford county, Md. on
,er Creek, and ON the public road leading
ON the Rocks to Worthwhile. and now in the
cupnncy OF George l., Anderson, being the
NE and all the land particularly mentioned
d described i'll deed from John Il. STAINS
Iy and wife To the said George l.. Anderson
q wife, bearing date the Doth December,
50, and recorded among the Land Records of
irford County aforesaid, in Liber A L. j.,
}. 10 folio I13 and continuing
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-01-31
/ At II O'Clock, NJ, all that
RACT OR PARCEL 0E LAND

thereon 3IrS. Mary j. Amos now resides, stu
he near Fellowship Church, in the Fourth
FL elton District Of Hartford county. on the
bad leading from Pawn Grove To ,Ialr"ttSville
composed OF parts at tracts OF land called
wild Cat Den and Belle G.adc," or by what
'ocvcr the same may uc kGown or called, con
1it,ip
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-01-31
30 Acres of Land. More or Less.

which about 100 acres are in cultivation,
sd balance i'll pasture land and timber, princi-
4 lily Chestnut The land is in good condition,
ghly improved, and well watcrci aud fenced
here are Acres in Apple Trees best varieties,
tull bearing, also pears and other fruits
ifhis property is about miles from the
pckS, Il station ON the Baltimore and Lehigh
',ilroad. and mile from CirrmUnt Mills, and
very convenient TO Churches. school and
Dstofiicc, ard the neighborboOd is highly i'm
'oYed and surroundings tirSt-class.
The improvements consist of Il >
80 Story BRICK DWELLING HOUSE,
-lsSS9 covered with Slate; = new Frame >
iSIES. Story DWELLING HOUSE, tor ten
jss - ant, Barr, Stabling. Spring House,
covered with Slate. also wafer al the
BIZ of dwelling. \ lSn Il ti,rm,.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-01-31
rs ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
EDWARD Ii. AsTBEEE.

THOS. II. ROBINSON, Trustee
J. 5. Richardson, Auctionccr. 2iiun
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-01-31

-Friend-"You look blue, doctor.''
Doctor am blue took months
vacation, leaving my practice in the
hands of Il newly graduated physician
and when return | find my practice
completely ruined" Frieud-"Di1n't
know his business, eh?'' Doctor
No. Heactually cured every patient
| had
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-01-31
10 Acres of Land, More or Less
Trustees Sale.

BY virtue of Il decree of the Circuit Court for
Hartford County, us Il Court of Equity, the
subscriber rs trustee, will offer 1T Public Sale,
mt the Court House door in Bel air, on
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-26
BUCKLEY WINS FIRST BLOOD.

His Man Elected President of the Sand
Plai is Republican CLUB, the Strongest
Republican Organization in W Wood County.
Special 10 the Register.
Parkersburg, w. Va, January %
The Wood county campaign opened
here last night by the reorganizadOn Of
The Sa1 Pains Republican Club. A
decided victory for J. Lafayette Buck
ley. one Of tha candidates for sheriff,
was the result.
As predicted by the Register soma
time ago, Mr.. Buckley, in MS usual quiet
method of campaigning, marshaled his
forces and in the election of president
of tina club his friends captured the
plum by the election Of J. 7. Horn, a
Buckley man, 10 that Office Buckley
and his friends won on every point and
he has the same old fight on his hands
that he had eight years ago, when he
was elected sheriff 0y over 400 major
ity. and broke the r publican ring Of
this county.
The club is the leading organization
and has a large enrolment Of men,
bers.
The Gibbens men. who were thought
to be in the Lead fer the ofics, was not
IN it at any stage of the game, and
Buckley has first blood.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-26
A FULL CONFESSION

Made 10y One of the Murderers OF Artist
Atwatcr.
ST. Louis, Mo-, January 25-Sam
Foster. the negro who held ip and muir
dered Artist AtwaJer, Of Chicago, at
Webster Grove, Thursday night, ard
who was brought here to escape mob
violence. to-day made q complete con-
fession. i'm which he implicated Got
tonhead" Schmidt and John Schmidt.
The latter, he said fired two shots, and
ne OFcs,er) fired Two or three. Cotton
head - according to the negroes confess
sion. Ted Atwarer into the trap.
Foster and "Couonbead' are still in
Jail here. It is feared they viii be
lynched if taken back to Clayton. and
they expressed a desire to remain in the
st. Louis Jail until the preliminary
hearing is arranged for.
BY that time they believe the mob OF
Webster Grove and vicinity will have
passed away Schmidts wound receiy-
gu last night is only Slight
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-26

Washington. January 25.-The State
Department to-day gave out the follow
ing statement:
"Manion, Consular Agent at johannes
burg. cables Secretary Of Navy that all
American prisoners are out on parole
except Hammond-whose case differs
from that of the others in that Ham
mond signed conditional invitation to
Jameson to come to Johannesburg in
case Of extreme peril. Jameson march
ed toward johannesburg, however, be
fore trouble arose. When this was dis
covered. American and other leaders IS
sued proclamaCons calling on people to
refrain from hOsJilites. Instead Of in
citing rebellion, Hammond in the be
ginning raised Transvaal flag and all
i'm movements swore allegiance. Glenn
ent and other Americans took arms
from many and sent men home. Not a
shot was fired by the johannesburg
party; there was no disturbance, nor a
single act Of hostility; arms We're peace
fully surrendered and every effort made
to maintain the republic a sagainst
British encroachment. The cases
against The American prisoners arrest
ed viii be tried in court though the
government has not yet indicated the
time of prosecution. Manion adds that
the Transvaal government has acted
maguan.mously.
In view OF the foregoing, it is be-
Heyed here that neither Hammond nor
any OF the other Americans are in
serious peril The State Department
has cabled Nanion to use the most act
i've and vigorous measures for the relief
of the Americans. and 10 that end 10
make 20 the Transvaal government d.
rect representations on behalf OF the
United States. which in the case acts
Independently. Of course. of its own in
terest and i'm behalf Of it's own citizens,
and not as the sympathizer or ally OF
any other power.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-26
TIE CYCLE SHOW OVER.
The Most Successful Ever Held - Sixty
Thousand Dollars Taken In.

The Most Successful Ever Held - Sixty
Thousand Dollars Taken In.
New York, January 25.-The grea,
cycle show. which has drawn thousands
Of people to Madison Square Garden dur
Ing the las. week, came to close TO-
night.
The attendance at the close was greater
than az any other tine since the be
ginning Of the exhibition began, and il,
is estimated a, 1000 for the eveing and
$4,000 for the day. The receipts for the
week viii approximate 100000.
Late in the afternoon the National
Cycle Board of Trade held the joint
meeting with the League Of American
Wleelmen IN the halls. The meeting
was secret. There was perfect harmony
existing between the Board and League
and il IS hoped that during the next
year much viii be accomplished in re-
lat.on to bet,er!ng the condition Of roads
and the passage of bills through the
different State Legislatures favorable
TO wheelmen and the matter of the
transp0r alton of bicycles.
The question Of the racing class:fca-
ti0n of Class A" and Glass B" men
was not touched upon.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-26

New Castle. Ind, January 25.-One Of
the most sensational tragedies ever en-
acted in this part of Indiana took place
at the residence of Captain A. T. Har-
ris at an early hour to-day. Henry Will
son, son of Judge Wilson, and pros
porous and prominent young man, and
his afimanced, Miss Clara Harris, were
found in Inc last throes Of death in the
latter's room by the young lady's
mother.
On a piece of paper lying on the
dresser was nervously scribbled the fol-
lowing words:
you have separated us twice, Lut you
will never do it again.
(Signed) CLARA.
The marriage was once postponed and
an attempted elopement was frus-
trated.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-26

Fires the Contents of0ne Barrel Of a
Shot Gun Into His Wife'S Breast,
and the Other Into His Own.

Sterrett. Ala. January 25.-Last night
John II. Goodwin, one Of the most prom
inent farmers of this Shelby county,
shot his wife to death and then commit
ted suicide the tragedy occurring in his
wife's room. GCdw.u's mind has been
falling for some time, but his condition
was not regarded as serious enough TO
place him under restraint. Last night
he told his wife TO pack his effects az
he intended to leave She implored
him not to carry out his purpose, and
finally refused TO do as he had ordered.
Goodwin grew violently angry and seiz-
ing a double-barrel shot gun, poured
the contents of one load into the unfor-
tunate woman5 breast killing ner in
stantlv. The mad man then turned the
gun on himself. and fell q corpse
across the PROSTATE form Of his wife.
Godwin's two young children witnessed
the terrible tragedy and horror stricken,
ran TO p ueighbOr's house a mile away
and told of the awful happening.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-26
CHAMBERLAIN
Says There Has Been Misapprehon-
sion On Both Sides Of the Water
With Regard to the Venezuelan
Questions docs Not Look for War

London. January 25.-The Right
Hon. Joseph Chamberlain. Secretary Of
State for the Colonies, in speaking at
Birmingham tonight said regarding
the Venezus Ian matter that he thought
there had been misrepresentation on both
sides of ,na wafer. When Secre AIRY
Oluey's dip7.cl acj President C.eye-
lands M mass3ee were delivered. the feel
ing was reluctantly entertained in Eng
some hos le sentiments which England
d.J n0- share and That the United States
was bent on picking quarrel with
Great Briain The idea med 10
prevail in America that England was
disposed % .mpusn the Monroe doctrine
"a doctrine TO which The people of the
United States rightly attach much inn
p1rlrce. and IL WAS also belived IN
Am rica Jh9- Gra3. Britain was dis
posed 90 lesl in q harsh and arbitrary
manner With Venezuela, bur reflection
had brought about more favorable un-
dsrsja1diuE and America wOull regard
with honor a war with those Of he owu
blood and kiudcd.
Cleveland. whose acquaintance I
have the honor 10 pos. .ess," said Mr..
Chamberlain. IN concluding his address,
"bears a high reputation for recti-ude
and honorable dealing. He IS incap-
able of the wickeiless Of .uci-iug two
k'nir nations To- strife and blood
shed
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-26

plnia and the ST.. Paul had been racing
as nc frs reported
Hon w. Bourke Cochran said that
the CqmDan-7 and the ST P9ul had nc-
r..s, ra..Do ~ 1e,-- The 1o+-a- had Dor
"r,,- Ne 1.1- ahead m The same s7sd
ba Gas a rre--r of ,,rrs5 Ooc9sso79lv
1n F~tlev -h. C'r,oao5a vorl .al-a -ha
lad br- ro- f,r I5rg rbers MAS no
-se.rsa tI.. -.--, '-f -So so.5s0- far we
r.5 s.-,0rl o- s.,,g+ ..,-,s5 fsfo~a
-rs s-e,r.- ,,orT1-1 r. nav ba hat
M 7e-. ,,i-.- ,- ~ s-,es5 of rhrs. mr. f9ur
.,-r.. f,,. ~ ..,.,~s IT, - ps-1 - n
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-26
WEST VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS
Give Banquet in Honor of the Republi-
can Members of the West Virginia Dele
cation in Congress.
cation In Congr

Washington Star.
The rs-idenJ Republicans from West
Virginia mb.ed at the Hotel Page
last night TO honor their representa-
tiyes in Congress. Il was a most pleas
ant auair throughout, and rehec,sd
great credit upon the sons Of the
Switzerland of America" The guests
We're received by a committee, onis--
ing of Messrs. w. l.. Cole, Capt. Dam
lei Pipes, D1ni5l Mathews, c. l.. BeaJ-
", l.. K. DeyendOrf and Col. j. +.
NinaI. Prior to the banquet recep-
tion was held in the par.Ors Of the hotel
where an opportunity was afforded
those present Of getting acquainted and
swapping stories of th-ir native hea,h.
It was close on TO 10 o'clock wnen the
guests sat down 20 dinner. The BAN
quet was held in the large dining hall
OF the hotel, and The tables We're hand
s0me.y decorated. In The abs nee of
the regular postmaster, Mr.. c. ".
Shinn undertook that important Office,
and filed It 10 the satisfaction Of his
friends. His response 20 the toast "Our
Invited Guests was q happy c0nceit
and his illusions TO West Virginia and
the great msn she had produced was
heartily encored.
Senator Elk.ns made a strong re-
Spouse TO the toast West Virginia
and Congressman Blue told what the
sons of the old State had done in the
civil war.
Congressman Miller respond cd TO the
toast OF the fertile valleys of West N-r-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-26
WILL ENTER SUIT.

Marshall johnson Claims to Have Been
Damaged TO the Extent of $1,000 by His
Arrest at Parkersburg.
Special to the Register.
Parkersburg, w. Va, January %
Marshall Johnson, the mulattO arrested
and brought here on suspicion of be-
ing the assatlant Of Lulu Wetherell, and
later released, will sue the city of Par
kersburg and City Detective Mehen for
$4,000 damages for his arrest.
Johnson has retained Attorneys Cald-
well and Leonard, and they have noti-
fed the Mayor and City Attorney Of
their intentions of bringing suit.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-26
CALLS 1T a BLUFF.

HIM, Martin a. Forou says the Fopes
F5irr Against secret Societies VIII Not
Ee Effective.
Cleveland. o.. January 27.-O,ne---..-
.re the po2e's eiic- against sacIs, sos 500
e-cs. Hon Martin A. Fot31' EXON, T.,
e~sssnan. author of The O.1ar oids'
n rsrv 10 "Ths Bread Wnners. ana :"
member Of the Elks ana Odd Fellows
s,.1 today. "Prac-c2y no attention
Win he Given the ut-e-arce in the cam
or,, church. I- IS merely 0-lH' ana
-,s church WON'T 3c- f IT'S members re-
frsas 20 comply A loc0ho-e Aas '.s'
been left fn he form Of personal ap2'--
cation To- the Bishops. lt Is gNe
Of conscience. en- wD-c1 / ana o,1e-@
VIII not yield
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-26
STRUCK BY A TRAIN.

Jefferson County Farmer Instantly Killed
at Mingo Junction.
Special to the Register.
Steubenville, o., January Pa
farmer living on Georges run, this
county, attempted Ev cross the Pan,
Handle tracks at Mingo Junction this
afternoon, and was struck and instant
ly killed by an extra west-bound freight.
His body was horribly mangled in the
view of passers-by. He was forty years
cd and leaves a wife and six children.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-26

While at Peekskil. n. Y. Mr.. J. A.
Scriven. a prominent manufacturer OF
New York City, purchased a bottle OF
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. such
good results We're obtained from its use
that he sent back TO the druggist from
whom he had obtained it for two more
bottles of the same remedy. When you
have q cough or cold give this prepara-
tion a trial and like NIr. SCriven yon
will want it when again I'm need of such
a medicine. II is a remedy Of great
worth and merit
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-26
4 GREAT COOKING NAM.

Dallas Texas. January 25.-The great
cooking main between Texas and Geor-
gia. which ended in the hall Of Hahn s
meat market, on Main street. this after
noon. resulted in an overwhelming de
feat for Texas. Out Of The fifteen
fights Georgia won eleven. and Of course
the $1,000 on the general results, and
every. ming that was put up on the :nii-
vtdual fights.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-26

t:nat!on CT the expedition is near the
boundary line Of the province of Pinar
del Rio
Gen. Gomez has been kept thorough
" informed of the movements Of the ex-
pedition."
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-26

london. January 25-The Turkish
embassy has published an official de-
nial Of the Pail Mall Gazette's account
of the treaty between Russia and Tur-
kew. The representatives of the Otto
man Empire in England say that the
report is absolutely unfounded.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-26

Wa hing-on, D. c., January o.
Sacret -ry Olney was called ca to-day by
Sir Julian Pauncefo-e. the British Am
bassadc-. who submitted the final ac-
ceDence Of the British government Of
IN plan Of a Boring sea commission. 10
pass upon the claims Of Canadian seal
ers seized prior 70 the Paris award.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-26

Washington, January 25.-FOr West
ern Pennsylvania: Fair sunday; light
westerly winds.
Fon West Virginia: Fair wealth,
win little change IN temperature;
slight westerly winds.
For Oh.o: Far and slightly cooler;
nortAerly winds.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-26
WILL NEVER Be SEPARATED.
A Young Man and His Affanced Com
nit Suicide.

Result of Paternal Interference in a
Love Affair-A Hastily Scrubbed
Note OfTwo Lines Tells the Whole
Story, and q Sad One 1t Was.
The Wedding Postponed once
and an ElOpement Frustrated.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-26
ARE NOT IN U.s. PERIL.
All the Ann Prisoners at johann
nesJufg Out On Parole

Hammond, Whose Case
Differs From the Rest-The Amer
lean COnsulOr Agent Directed to
Make Direct Representations to
the Transvaal GOvernment-Wlu
Act Independently and Not as
the Ally of Any Foreign Power.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-26

Nr. C. Sch1epi the CDara House
druggist. made the following obsarva-
tions Of the weather yes-erday: 7 a.
m. 3S: a. m. 40: y m, 20; p. Il. J
43:7p. N, Il. Weather, ratns
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-26
speclal 70 the 60.

Special to the Register.
Sistersville, w. Va. January 25.-
The williams & Bradley wel. on ,hd
Barnard farm, about a mile a-l a half
north Of Meohln.csburg, Ohio, Raa
drlllsd IN tonight and is d.y.
This is a wildcat Of considerable i'm
portance.
LaJes, reports from the Victor Oil
Company's Kyle well are 20 tae effect
that it IS now making $50 barrels
day.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-01-26
IN IMPORTANT WILDCAT.
The Williams and Bradley Well. Near
MechanicSburg, Ohio,

Comes In Dry and Condemns Lots
Of Territory-The Victor Corn
pany's Kyle Wen Doing 78O Bar.
rels a Day-Latest News From
the Sistersville Field-News and
Gossip from Parkersburg.