The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-02-04

for legend or romance. but this criti-
tlsm viii rot apply 10 the ancient town
ni FIaftush. near New York city, which
has within lta boundaries the famous
Narlenses hsne. which. II - said. on
= certain occasion was visited BY the
rgll one. The story runs as follows.
IN my earliest perambulatlona Of
Brooklyn there was certain stone on
Nartcnses lane. which was an object
Of curiosity not unmlred with dread.
Il vas a granite boulder. and ON one
siae thereof was a deep lndentation.
closely resembling cows hoof There
we're some queer stories prevailing at
ihat time concerning II. which were
quite Sufficient TO deter many from ven
turing down In that vicinity after
nlghlfail
The primary author OF that iltho-
rraahlc engraving was - the devil.
N0rn than 200 years ago a black nd
der bad been attending a wedding at
me hourc Of one Of the Van Der Veera
81 Flalbush. whose liberal hospitality
vas 60 great that everybody had TO
etl drunk. % Joost couldn't help a.
Il vas q Saturday night and he had
been holdlng on until he had hardly
dine 20 gel home before Sunday morn
ING. The coed Duichmen Of those
days were somewhat particular about
Sundays
Well. Joosi took his way by Mar
ianses lane. The moon shone brightly
and Il uar somewhat clear 10 him that
be 1au two full moons and that there
<srs At least twice as many stars a.
usual gllliering or rather dancing In
ne armament lie sat down dpon a
rotk a the corner OF Mr.. Barrlger's
farm. just 10 study astronomy a little.
When Il somehow struck the fancy OF
Joni that be could play some tunes
thar Nould suit the fantastic humors
az TIE Great Bear and the other AMI
mala which he clearly saw mixed up
IA ne playful mapplngs out OF the
hcssras.
lasl a. he drew his bow with the
frantic force Of an original idea to
naR this splendid conception. and the
wild scream OF hll excited violin
rnnhed up 10 the man In the moon. he
had BIS ear preternaturally quickened
by the striking OF Wouter Van Twill
lern clock 10 the church at New Am
alnriam. Twelve Il chimed with rs
dnicli tones o. religious warning. The
Inspiration vas upon him and he did
not iIks 70 stop. while at the same
tire ihero we're some deep undcrtones
Ia hia mind which muiierod fears OF
eternal perditl0n. Dut who can resist
ne mad scduc.ions Of gcnluag Before
A. aas well aware OF u. he was fairly
hsnchcd upon Sunday morning. with
h's violin raving. and ell the stars In
heaven IKE madcapa dancing.
Al length be was aware OF a tall.
hlack azure a bis side. holding also a
violin. and playing a steady second to
every musical caprice and evolution
which seemed the fancy Of his own
brain.
1oost stopped, and the stranger also
stopped. "Where the devil dld you
cone from. and how came you 10 know
that plece Of maslc'" said Joost "Oh."
replied TIE other. "I've heard Il often.
Il Is called The DEVILS Joy AZ Sabbath
Breaking. and Is often played with
great spirit IN the company keep.
though. coniess. ! never heard Il
played better than by you" you are
q liar nld ioost Il take no ofiense."
said the stranger. Il am often called
ihe father Of lars but ! have a large
family Of children. who have rather
Improved upon their parontage. Sun
] have heard that tune and know all
about h. Could you not see how easily
] followed you. or rather you followed
me In ever rapid notoi'
You may 20 to the deyil snd shake
yourself" aid loos,. which every
body knows d a famous Dutch tune.
a viii 70" said the stranger. "with
pleasure. 4 you win follow. a. you did
3ust noE In the music"