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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-04-24
TIE MONErlEro rESrION

The issue OF the coming Presidential
campaign viii! undoubtedly be the
money question. The tariff, which
has been the bone Of contention for
many years past has been settled, and
will not be stirred up for sometime 10
come
In the present conflict several of the
leading candidates on the Republican
side have either attempted to straddle
or avoid the question entirely, but
the people have made up their minds
that every man who aspres for the
Presidential nomination shall state
his position in no uncertain terms. y
number of both Republican and
Democratic States have endorsed free
silver at coinage of 16 ounces of the
white metal to one ounce of gold.
Now what does this mean! Nothing
out that few mine owners in the
Northwest ask that the people be com
PEELED to take from them 80 cents
worth of silver and have it stamped
ut the iuIili ~, am llitS iu'thc lliS Nll
ference as clear profit No wonder
the silver mining States want it. II
Maryland had the valuable mine>
Colorado has she too-although We
doubt it-might be possessed with the
greed to enhance her own property ri
the expense of the whole il ttiou. If
it is right that the government shall
say that 30 cents worth of silver shall
brig dollar. Why not say that
wheat now ut 20 cents IL bushei shall
bring Il dollar and II half, or corn, oats,
hay, potatoes or any Of the farm pro
ducts, the same increase III proportion.
Farmers are compelled to compete
with the markets OF the world, and
because few rich silver kings ars.
not quite drawing their accustomed
dividends because the price of silver
all over the world has gone down, they
propose to make every man, woman
and child i'll the United States contri-
butte to their maintenance.
We do not mean to criticize any
man about his opinions, but only offer
these suggestions rs matter on which
all may ponder upon.
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beginning promptly at 10 A. NJ, the following
PERSONAL PROPERTY:

One fine Colt years old. sired by Allie Lee;
l pair of good Mules, Mare ii years Odd, l
Mare 26 years Old,2 good Cows, Farm WAGON,
! Hay Carriage, Sled, l stcrl-tooth Harrow,1
Oliver Chilled Pl0w, ! Daisy Pillow, l new
Mower 1S95l, Horse Rake. Harrow and
CultiVatOr. ! Row MariScr, | Planet. Jr., Cult
yatOr, Mattocks, | stCci.spring Harrow, |
Double Shovel PlOw, l Single Shovel Pillow. =
forks, Shovels, takes, Whcelbarrow, Iron
Wedges. Axes, Hay Knife various Carpenter
Tools, Corn Baskets, l Drag, ! Log Chain
Buckets, some Corn and Corn Fodder aud
other things. Most of these things are rs good
as new, having been used but short time.
TERMS OF SALE.
All sums of $50 aud under cash: over that
amount u credit OF four months will be given,
purchasers giving their notes, with security to
he approved by the Trustee.
w. BEATTY HARLAN, Trustee.
j. s. Richardson, Auctioncrr.
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late of Hartford county, 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 Oct, 1896,
or they may otherwise by law be excluded
from all benefits of said estate. All persons
indebted 10 said estate are requested to make
immediate payment.
Given under my hands and seals this Sth
day April 1896. -
MARTIN L. JARRETT,
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
JULIA \. JARRETT,

THIS Is To GIVE NOTICE-That the sub
L scribcr has obtained from the Register of
Wills of Hartford county, Nd, Letters Testa-
mentary on the estate or
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Dissolution of COpartnerShip.

The copartncrship heretofore existing be-
tween Clara NJ. Wilkinson, Edward c. Hanway
aud Harry G. Keen. under the firm name of
Wilkinson, Hanway y Co. is this day dissolved
by mutual consent. The debts due the firm
will b" collected by Harry C. Keen.
CLARA VI. WILKINSON.
EDWARD C.. HANWAi.
HARRY &. X ZEN.
Formerly trading as
WILKINSON, TIANWAY Il co.
April 3 1886. lOap
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late of Hartford county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are hereby
notified TO exhibit the same with the legal
vouchers thereof,
On or Before the LIST day of Oct, 1896,
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 of April, 1896.
JAMES LITTLE,
Sap Administrator.
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THE REPUBLICAN, CONTENTION
OF THE SECOND CONGRESSION-
Al DISTRICT

The Delegates of the second con
gressional district met in Baltimore
on Tuesday. The following delegates
were selected to the st. Louis conven-
ton; William }. Smith, of Cecil coun-
ty and A. Ross Mace, of Baltimore
county. Presidential elector, Monitor
Waterman, Baltimore.
A factional feeling between the city
and county delegates began to crop
out soon afterwards and it was very
prominent before the convention ad
iOurnei. Hartford equity tried to be
neutral on account of its desire to
secure the denomination of w. h.
Baker to Congress at the convention
to be held in August, but was forced
to take sides with the counties, anC by
its vote determined the final result
While the candidates were being
placed in nomination there were
ordinations and determinations that
the city wards would attempt the de
feat OF Mr.. Baker at the prima ries.
allegations which the city delegates
denied.
The State convention met on Wed
nesday aud nominated the following
delegates at large George L. yelling
ton, James A. Gary, William T.
Malster and Robert p Grahem.
The Republican convention held
in Bel Air OH Monday was not entirely
II love feast owing to the two warning
factions in the sixth district. TIE de
legation headed by Mayor Nanneman
was declared elected and seated in
the convention. But the Pussy fac
ton although defeated was not cast
down and came up to Bel Air with the
intention of shutting Havre de Grace
out. In this they were successful by
beating Mr.. p. l.. Hopper as one of
The delegates. 1t was only through
the magnanimity of the first district
the negro from the sixth obtained n
seat.
1t has been asserted that any
newspaper which wishes to be popular
must favor the free coinage of silver.
We would rather remain unpopular ii
this is the case and give every working
man who has earned dollar, some
thing which will buy him one hundred
cents worth of the necessaries of life.
The Democratic convention of
Massachusetts, has come out fairly on
a gold basis and urges the nomination
for the Presidency of it's favorite son,
Ex-Governor Russell.
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late of Hartford county, deceased. All per-
sons having claims against said dc :eaScd are
hereby notified to exhibit the sam with the
legal vouchers thereof.
ON or before the ION day of October. 1896.
or they may otherwise by law he excluded
from all benefits of said estate. Al persons in
debtcd to said estate are requested t. make i'm
mediate payment.
Given under our hands and seal this 10th
day OF April, 1896.
REBECCA J. HEAPS,
GEORGE NJ. Wiley,
Ian Administrators.
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The Democratic convention of
Massachusetts, has come out fairly on
a gold basis and urges the nomination
for the Presidency of it's favorite son,
Ex-Governor Russell.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
JAMES NORRIS,

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE-That the sub
L Scribcr has obtained from the Register of
Wills of Hartford county, Md, Letters of Ad-
miniStratiun on the estate OF
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L hhOl Uh AhOtL VI LAMB
situate, lying and being in the Fifth Election
District of Hartford County, containing
IS Acres Of Land. More or Less,
called Bachelors Neighbour and Bachelors
Beginning" or by whatsoever name or names
the same may be known called, being the
same and all the land conveyed by and describ-
ed in Il deed from j. Thomas C.. Hopkins and
wife to George A. MARYLAND, dated April eth,
1890, and recorded among the Land Records
of Hartford County, in Liber a. L. j., No. 81,
folio 36S. This land is desirably situated and
is in good state of cultivation.
TERMS OF SALE.
The terms of sale prescribed by the decree
are: That One-third fthc purchase money be
paid in cash on the day of sale, the ratifica
ton thereof, in the discretion of the trustee;
One-third thereof i'll six months ana 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 trustee.
WALTER w. PRESTON,
Trustee.
j. S. Richardson, AuctiOneer.
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NOTICE TO CREDITO
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
NATHANIEL Il. HEAPS,

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE-That the SUBJ
L scribers has obtained from the iicgiStcr of
Wills of Hartford county, Md, Letters of Adj
ministrntiOn ON tlit. estate Of
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-04-24

LAXOL is the best medicine for Children
Doctors recommend IL in place of Castor Oil.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-04-24

lc3~Cail at B,temans :, Main street, Bel Air
for your Seed Potatoes and Garden Seed of
all descriptions. Try his 30 cent Glnpowder
Tea and Oriolc Coffee p cents pound.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-04-24

E5S'' Did You ever look over our line of fine
Shoes in Black and Tan Calf? We can give
You the very best goods the latest ties and best
finish. We give yon fancy Shoes and don't
charge you fancy prices. J. Il. Rouse Il Son.
sS~For Sale.-One-y ear-old Colt, by Manor
Boy. d. Mason GiiIdt, Black Horse, Md.
l3mh
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70 Easter Millinery Spring Hats and Bon.
nets latest shapes in trimmed and uutrimmed
Striws and Gimps. Spring dress goods all
the latest novelties at Misses Waters and
WrthcrcIi's, Bel Air. Nd. 3apr4t
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EG"Sced Potatoes for Sale Great Divide.
Early Six Weeks Statesmen. ). +. Ilanway,
Hiah Point, Vale F. O. feb2S
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lrS~.Tust Arrived aud For Sale, one carload
OF Work and Driving Horses. II. B. BruHs,
Railroad Sale Stables. Bel Air l1ap2t
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Trustees Sale.

By virtue of a deed of trust from William
Henry Greenway and an order of the Circuit
Court for Hartford County, the undersigned
Trustee will scll,a the residence of said Green
way, about one mile south of Creswell p o.,
in Hartford County, Nd, on
Thursday. May :, 1896,
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Trustees Sale.

BY virtue of Il decree of the Circuit Court for
Hartford County, as IL Court of Equity, the sub
sCriber, as trustee, will offer at Public Sal" ut
the Court House door in Bel Air, Md,
On Monday, May II, 1896,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-04-24

E@s-For Sale.--A good business stand in
Bel Air suitable for grocery or other pur-
poses. Enquire at this office. 6dectf
zG~ Trespassers Notices, printed on muslin
for sale at The -EgiS office.
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~" Herring plentiful at otter Point at y
cents per hundred. Shad and other Fish at
reasonable prices John Z. Leight. lap
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E5~ For Rent.-Large Machine Shops at
Toll Gate, near Bel Air, on reasonable terms,
with or without Dwelling House. Apply to
John Moores or Thomas Il. Robinson, Bel Air,
Md. 2lfeb
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re- For Sale.-Two Shares of Stock in Ag-
cultural Society of Hartford County. Apply
to james W. McNabb, Secretary.
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rs Wamtcd-A good servicabe farm horse
for cash. James ". Hamilton, Bel Air.
OIanr1t
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-04-24

T,S"For Salc.-An all-stc"l Deering Self
Binding Platform Reaper, nearly new and in
complete order. For sale cheap or vii! cX-
change. Hr OppermaUn. Abingdon. lap
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ffs"Seed Rye for Sale.-Rye Straw ex-
changed for Manure in Bel Air. Alex. NJ
Fulford 23au
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EI1- Pasturc.-Luxurien Pasture for Horses
and Cattle at - and 81 80 respectively if paid
monthly. II not - cents extra. viii Keep
CLurchyiile l7uD
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7 EH~A Beautiful Present made 70 every one
dealing with me to the amount of $40 in cash
\ much nicer one given for 80. William d.
| liarryman Bel Air. 2Sfeb3mos
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-21
BELLAIRE.

George Kerns, of the Fifth ward, was
burned on his foot by an overflow OF hot
metal while at his work at the blast
furnace. George is rather unfortunate
as this is his second burn the past year.
To-day the fremsa will elect one Of
their number as trustee Of the fireman
fund. The candidates are VIM. A.
Schram, Charles R0dew,g and George
Praclt. The tickets are ready.
Andrew Tolmie viii take the place Of
Miller Able as engineer on the c. & P.
The latter is at Youngstown on bus!-
ness.
Patrick Collins and a fellow work
man were caught by a cave-in Of a pile
of ore Sunday night and slightly IN
jured
The grocery store of VIM. Scott, 10
Gated in the Saick block, was closed
yesterday on the foreclosure Of a CHAT
tel mortgage held by Mr.. August SA!ch
for money borrowed. The stock on
hand is supposed to be about $3.50 or
$500 not enough to Gear Mr. Shick.
The wholesale men are out in the cold,
unless the outside credits will help
them. The dull times with bad book
accounts are the cause o. the failure.
Mr.. Sh!ck is behind the counter wait
ing on customers now.
Rodefer's glass works is working in
full.
Charles n. Allen, who once publish
ed a newspaper In Bela.re, is reported
as being seriously sick at his home in
Columbus.
To-day is the day for the sale Of
realty to pay taxes.
Lewis Hess and family, Of Chicago
are visiting at the home Of G. w. Dey-
arman, on Gravel Hill, and seeing his
old fellow townsmen.
A number CT Bellaire's people were
at Moundsvllle yesterday at the hear
ing of Tiber and Crimmel.
Mrs. ]. c. Landin, of the Fourth ward,
was the holder of the ticket that drew
a one-half barrel of -four at the grocery
store of George Hell.
Miss Lizzie Darrah, of ST. Clairsviue,
is visiting with the family Of her broth
er, Robert Darrah, Of the Second ward.
Ex-Mayor William Brown is in Wash
ing!On, Pa, on business.
w. c. Dickens has neuralgia.
Rev o. W. Holmes is able to set
about again.
The meetings az the rink are getting
very interesting now and several have
joined church. Preaching each night
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-21
HOW TO WALK CORRECTLY.

What the Americans term "styla," IS
what the French more correctly call
"ma.ntien," as the word implies the
proper carrying Of ones self. In France.
the professors Of "ma.nt!en" devote a
considerable amour. of time to the de-
velopment Of a graceful walk in their
pupils. AS far as possible a graceful
walker adheres to an imaginary straight
chalk-line, and, as madame insists.
places the mind on an elevated subject
then walks to the tune of an mag
mary march. Another important thing
is TO keep the head we'll thrown back
and the chin we'll elevated. Queen Vic
toria is a short. plain, stout woman,
without any pretense to beauty, still
all who see her are impressed with her
dignity and stately carriage-:n fact.
her 'mainien" IS simply perfect-Fo-
rum.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-21
THE RED CROSS.
Down with the crescent, and up with the


Down with the crescent, and up with the
cross;
The Sultan steers sure to decay;
His minaret might is only foul drOss -
The sick man is passing away.
The Christian again must rally with power
To blot from the face Of the earth
Inc Turk and his harem, temple and
tower
The place of iniquitys birth.
Some Peter the Hermit" must lead to the
Eight.
Crusaders must march forth again,
To conquer and die for God and the right
Put an end 70 the Turk and his reign.
Inc wal or humanity sounds Ger the sea
our brothers implore us for aid:
snail we cow2rdly halt, sit silently,
While murder is rampant Ger hilltop
and glade?
No! Russia and England, Germany,
France.
Must train all their guns and their fire
To wipe from The world, quick as a glance,
The Ottoman race-the son and the sire.
Uncle sam stands erect to back up the
cause
OF all those who fight to be free
laws,
And MS soul for sweet. dear Liberty!
The Red Cross shall shine Ger Armenian
plain.
In spite Of the Turk and his hate;
Twill triumph again and again.
Because II Is glorious and great.
John a: Joyce in washington Star.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-21

Good Looking Young Cirl-Will you
do something for me, Mr. B.?
'Wih pleasure my dear Miss A.
What is it?'
We'll, I wish YOU would propose to
me 50 that l may crow over my cousin.
I promise I won't accept you. File
gecde Bl3e1er.
You say he contributes to the maya
z.ues?' said iha literary girl.
Yes replied his rival.
Anything worth using?"
"Yes."
"WAat?"
"P0st3ga stamps. "-.Washing.0n Star.
Here's where drop into poetry" re-
marked The Office cat, jumping into the
vase basket.-Philadelphia Record.
II don. IKE YOU, Aunt Jennie" said
Wilbur, after his aunt had interfered
with some cherished idea he had in
mind. an If You don't let me alone
III save up my po,te, money an buy a
tapir."
a WHAT. asked his aunt.
a .ap.r." said Wilbur: an taDirs
hey cas-, ants" - HarDer's Round
TahIe.
Mother Csuspiciously)-Didn't I see
that Young man kissing you as I passed
the psrlor door rs, night?
Pretty Daughter Gnnccently)-I don't
see how you could. Your glasses were
en- TIE parlor ma-tel.-New York
Weekly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-21

If Respect and Obituary No
e cents per line.
OF the denomination Of two
.rf less accepted for amounts less
PHI. ono dollar.
----tsrce containing important
solicited from every part Of the
country.
I'D communic1u ons win not be TO
r unless accompanied by sufficient
~r urG-sTER. embracing its several
U.s. entered at the Postoilce in
y. Va. as second-class matter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
HOSES BUSINESS ACADEMY,

Schaofer & Driehorst Building. Main
street. corner Alley IL. 4 Practical Bust.
ness training school. where . Young man Is
taught exactly rs II he were in biz busi-
ness house. fvery branch Is thoroughly
practical and u5aful.
Inc Train nS received VIII make you wall
liable TO any business house In this country.
business men. parents and young men ara
invited TO call and see for themselves the
methods used.
Morning, afternoon and evening sessions.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-21

for some time TO come I told you I'd
sep 1t, Polly, and believe l have.
I expressed a doubt about the pro-
priey Of 6he proceeding.
on. that's all right" said Jack, IN
his easy, reassuT.ng manner. You
must use 4 diamond to cut diamond,
YOU knew. Besides, 1 never actually
said the thing was what he took II TO
be. I simply drew a picture; ne htjed
Il into 4 frame And look you, Polly"
he sad in conclusion, I'm not going
10 be selfish over this job. Here are
five pounds come unexpectedly to 1and;
III put FIVE more to them, and We'll just
run down to Brighton for weeks hol-
iday. We haven't had chance since
urcle's death and it'll do us both good.
True 10 his word, as usual, we went,
and had an enjoyable little time OF 1t,
too, with, I must admit, many laugh
az poor old MOns,eur's expense. we
mad been back a couple Of days and had
ssen nothing OF the Frenchman, when
a friend Of Jacks, who lived a few
! doors off, dropped in.
you've heard the news?" he said.
News" echoed Jack. mo. What
IS it?"
"Old Monsieurs sold his sticks and
gone"
And a jolly coed thing, too," SAID
my brother. we shall get rid Of his
excessive attentions in the future Pol
~" he said, looking toward me.
'He's been buying something. I I'M
derstand' said the friend. The old
fellow was always sweet on relics, and
he's got hold Of something good tn.s
time"
What S. it?" qusried Jack, pretend
! ing ignorance.
a flower-Dct vase or something CT
that sort, found IN the excavations going
on at one Of those places that got over
whelmed in an eruption Of Nesuylus
Ions time ago, You know.
Yes, I kncw,' said Jack, smiling.
"Well, what Of it?"
1T had somsthing N it, it appears"
Loan, L suDpose?' said Jack, still
! smiling.
"Yss. there was loan, I believe. at
the joD; but something else under
meath.
What was it?" said Jack, taking
sudden interest in the tale.
We, some Of the sr9ngest stuff
ever found in a Roman jar, / should
say"
What the duece was it?"
Jack was quite eager over il.
"Why, about fifteen hundred pounds
IN English money, notes and gold
That's all"'
My brother didnt say more, but his
face was a study, and his friend left
rather hurriedly. Jack, too. soon went
out fer another week. but t wasn't to
Brighton this time I think he passed
the greater part of It shut up in his own
room. and know it was a difficult thing
TO get him 20 show up even at meals.
( The only conclusion, I could draw over
that little affair was that cur eccentric
uncle. who was supposed to be extra
/ fond Of flowers, was in the habit Of hid
ing his money IN that old flower pc. in
/ the conservatory and that mellow or
other Monsieur his neigcbor, mus have
cot an inklirg Of the fact I tried 10
| breach the subject Ito Jack once or twice,
/ bu. he abused me SO rOund.y that I
gave it up.
In bringing this little recital to
! close, let me tell You that my brother
is now an altered man, subiec. to fear
ful fits Of temper. If you should meet
with him anywhere. pray don't mention
the name Of cold Messer" 10 him. l
wouldn't be arawerable for the conse-
Quences e You did.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-21
HAD RAILROAD TICKETS.

Two Tramps Arrested, Charged With Rob
bling Two Stations.
Special to the Register.
Huntington, W. Va, January 90
Chief Of Police Burns and Marshall
Owens, of Guyandot:e, this morning ar
rested three tramps n Lawrence coun-
ty, near Irontcn, and in their possession
was found some c. & o. and some
Chic River Railroad Tickets, as well as
other valuable articles, which were sto-
len from beth depo;s at Guyandotte last
night. They are now IN Jail here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-21
ALARGE HEARTED Musician.

Gottschalk's generosity has been the
subject of many anecdotes. Wander
ing into a music hall in New Orleans
one evening he heard the manager an
nouuce that @ little girl, who was to
play the piano, was IN and coull not
appear. Gottschalk went behind The
scenes and volunteered to take her
place. The little girl was delighted,
but remarked doubtfully:
You had better look at the score.
This piece is rather difficult"
Gouschalk gravely observed that he
thought he could manage it, and was
permitted to go on the stage. The
audience recognized him, and, of course,
went wild with delight.
Before he left the stage the great art
list emptied all his small change
into his hat and sent it around
the audience for cOllec-
ton. for his little protege-a kindness
which resulted in a substantial benefit
for the grateful lassie.-Chicago Even
ing Post