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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-12-23
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UNDER THE Bust
Or BEETHOVEN.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
1t was bright wcather-cold and clear
as jewel.
Tho sparkling promise Of a perfect
Christmastide was in tie air, and the old
mall on the big common clicked and pat
tered to the tread @: gay crowds crossing
either way, all winter rosy, bundled laden
and bright eyed with exercise.
Joyous excitement tingled in the frosty
wind that with q keen rush swept the
bare branches overhead and buffeted the
skirts of laughing girls, who came on,
leaning merrily against it and passed in a
bright whirl of petticoats, with little
shrieks of fun. One group of these, u
knot of pretty schoolgirls, with their
skates, bound for the public garden, jos
tied against tall lad with a small maiden
Mt his side and crowded them quite of
the walk with little ceremony.
The only wonder is they did not crowd
them out of notice, too, and out of this
story at the same time, for plain, shabby
little mouse was Draxy, trotting along at
her brothers. side.
Those rosy girls, sweeping by in their
bright gowns and plush and furs, looked
SO bewitching and SO brilliant near her
you could hardly help wishing the story
to be about them instead.
There were no fine feathers about Davy,
either, poor lat-poor bonny Davy in his
thrcadba bare clothes!
Walking along behind him, you would
have noticed how faded and thin his coat
was, and perhaps you would have smiled
at the great patch on the elbow of the
sleeve his music was tucked under. But
had you come the other way and met my
Davy's face, believe me, you would never
think of patches or of faded clothes, fol
there was something in that beautiful
dark eye and brave, clear brow, prince
.,,,. -;.-71HSS, "a.
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rEsns.-sI.oo A Year i'm advance
DDuetical.
CHRISTMAS CAROLS.

Oh. little town of Bath!eham
How still we sec thee lie:
Above thy deep and d~"tmless sleep
TIL silent stars 9, g.. :
Yet in thy dark streets shileth
The everlasting light:
The hnpes and fears of all the years
Are act in thee tonight.
For Christ is 's,rn of Mary,
And gathered all above.
While nortals sleep, the angels keep
Their watch nt wondering love.
Oh. morning stars, together,
Proclaim the hnlT birth
And praises sing 70 God the King
And peace TO men or "arth.
How silently, how silently,
The wOndrous gift is given ,
50 God imparts 30 human hearts
The blessings of His heaven.
No ear NAV hear n coming,
fur in this world Of sin,
Where meek souls will receive Him still,
The dear Christ enters in.
oh. holy Child OF Bethlehem.
Descend to us, we praya
Cast out our sin. and enter in,
Be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels
The great glad tidings tel;
Our Lord Emmanuel.
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4 Famous Gypsy Dance,

The great dance which the gypsy min
Strels are specially skilled in executing is
what is called the osardas, which begins
very slowly and indeed sentimentally, but
by the cunning of the MINISTRIES is worked
up into Vcritable bacchanalian orgy
which almost defles description. A solemn
promenade on the part of the various cou-
Piles begins it. AS the music accelerates
it's time the couples break into sort OF
waltz. Then with the time still quicken
ing they leave each other and dance indie
pendently, the woman facing the man.
Now they approach each other coquettish-
ly; then they retreat backward with
feiSned aversion. This continues for
some time, till at last under the influence
of the increasing whirl of the music they
seize ono another round the waist and
hurst into veritable whirl of dizzy swift
ness which land we are speaking without
any exaggeration) the eye can scarcely fol-
low for its celebrity.
This is but one of the countless varieties
of the csarlas. Sometimes I have seen
the couples dancing with their backs to
each other and even whirling round and
round in the same uncomfortable posi-
ton Sometimes | have witnessed three
dancers forming sort OF complicated leash,
whirling round and round with the same
sWiftness and ease which two people would
usually cXhibit.-Good Words.
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GD1ng JDaE she saw there must hive reas.
sured her, for pretty soon she smiled,
though he was pinching her ear.
$50 your re the kind of little girl who
helps poor old ladies with lame backs
when you see them hard at work, are
your" said he.
DraxY stared with surprise, but answer
cd never II word.
is She" he asked again, turning TO
the old woman, who stepped back in a
hurry, but recovered herself and courtesied,
| saying:
''She is, sir! God bless hertz
And you're the kind of fellow who
takes care of his mother and the little
brothers and sisters, are your" the gentle
man Went on, turning to Davy. YOU'RE
the sort Of chap who wears thin clothes
all winter and gives up his music and
buckles down, trying to be father to the
family, are you?" Davy colored and looked
away.
is he:" persisted this monotonous old
gentleman, turning to Draxy.
For answer she just put her arms around
her brothers neck and gave him arousing
little kiss.
We'll, them" said the old gentleman
conclusively, lit happens that l am the
kind of an old man who loves to help good
boys and girls. Sometimes send the boys
off to study music, and 1 look after the
little sisters and the babies till the boys
get back
The looks of Davy and Draxy were q
sight to see!
My name is MAXWELL" went on the
old gentleman quietly. 81 have heard
about you down stairs, and I've been here
some time myself. Now, I've got a boy.
l would like to have him study music
abroad-in Europe. He doesn't want to
CO. however"
At this the brother and sister exchanged
a glance, but they were dumb and trem-
bling.
And" said the old gentleman mysteri-
ously, 1--WE got some money that does
want to 60" Here he laid great, kind
hand on Davy's shoulder "I'm going to
send you with it, sir
DraXy screamed, and, running into Mr..
Maxwell's arms, Rugged him with frantic
joy.
Davy gasped, gripped the kind hand,
and then-it was no use-broke down.
Hello! Perhaps you're not crying
now" roared Dir. Maxwell, pleased as he
could be-
"Sir-Mr Maxwell-do you really mean
it? Oh, will work SO hard and pay you
back every cent, and, oh, Mr.. Maxwell,
you don't know, sir, you don't know"
Davy wrung that great hand once again,
bereft of words.
well, let's see.'' Then said Mr.. Max
well, Come here, old lady. So the old
man is laid up and the children cold and
hungry, are they?'
"God help us, SIR! TITS thrue, then"
And the rheumatic is pretty bad, eh2''
''Dade an it is, SIR. May yersolf niver
know the loikes of it!''
"Well, cheer up, old lady. I'll see what
we can do for you. Well make merry
Christmas for the children, after all
Where in the great city was such scene
Of joy as there in the shadow of the organ
under Beethoven's statue on that Christ
mas eve?
And rs the little group stood under the
statue of the master he seemed listening
with solemn gladness to the music Of
those grateful voices.
For of all music on this earth the sweet
est pours forth from the hearts we have
made happy.-Boston Transcript.
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THE CHILDREN'S DAY.
Christmas Should BE the Happiest O
Their Holidays.

Christmas Should BE the Happiest OF
Their Holidays.
In every household special pains should
be taken to insure good time" for the
little ones Of the family, and in homes
where there are no children the opportu-
nifty is afforded to make it pleasant day
for some less fortunate little ones whose
parents have not the means of providing
gifts and good dinner for them.
Perhaps during the year that is nearly
gone death has taken from your home the
child God had given you and you mourn
fully sit ut your lonely hearth brooding
over your grief, refusing to be comforted.
1t may cost an effort, and perhaps you feel
that you cannot now endure the sound Of
childish voices in your silent rooms, yet
it will surely bring comfort to you if you
throw off this feeling and invite some
children to spend the day with you.
In memory of your own little one, who
now needs them no more, prepare "a few
gifts for your guests. Whatever these may
be, toys or useful articles of which they
stand in need, they will not fail to give
pleasure to the recipients. Let the dinner
be as good as you can prepareit, and the
memory of it will linger long years in the
little hearts of those who partake of it. 1t
may be as bread upon the waters-who
knows?
AS far as possible let the gifts be suited
to the needs of the recipient. The boy
whose toes ache with cold will appreciate
warm Shoes and to the little girl who has
no other head covering than n summer
hat a new hood will BIO welcome.
\ lady once remarked i'll my Hearing
that she thought it a mistake to make
only gifts of wearing apparel to poor chill
dren, even if it was needed. Children, she
said, appreciate toys, candies and nuts, or
even ornamental gifts more than they do
clothes, and that n child would get more
enjoyment out OF such things, even il he
went with cold feet and bare hands
Be that as it may, each of us is able to
give pleasure of some sort to some child
at Christmas time. Let not this joyous
season pass while we sclfishly lavish gifts
upon those whom we have every reason to
expect will return the compliment and
leave unnoticed those to whom Christmas
means so little moro than tho name
Philadelphia Times.
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FURNITURE
AND CARPETS

in America, and save you many dollars.
Could you invest a cent to better adj
vantage? Think it over.
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REWARD OF $500!

Office of the County Commissioners.
Bel Air. Nd July 10, 1896.
A REWARD Or FIVE DOLLARS will be
paid for The arrest and conN ictiOn of any per
son or persons depositing brush, tin cans or
rubbish OF any kind in the water courses, OF
along the banks Of any OF the public roads OF
this COZ. Ity. By orGor OF
jy17 GEO. !. FIN NEI, Clerk
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JC. N A. YOUNG,
-PRACTICAL-
matchmaker and ODtiCiaI

Twenty two years watch repairer 3
years apprentice. one year under instructions
3l5 years Il foreman and the balance of my
| have made a study of "optics, fitting Spec
tacles and Eye Glasses properly, as taey should
be fitted.
The lenses are ground to their proper axis
and are fitted and adjusted by myself in spec
tacles and Eye Glasses of Gold, Silver, Nickel.
Steel, Rubber or Zylonite frames, and aro re-
sponsible myself for all mista kcs.
IN fitting Lenses 70 the eye my speciality is in
Myopia, Hypcropis, Presbyopia and Astiema-
tisIn, which are pear-sighted, "sr-sighted, old
sighted and poor sighted. Nearly all cases of
Hstigmatisr cen in children, causing pain in
thee rubbing of the eyalids, pain above the
eyebrow -adeche, letters running together,
&c. | rave a complete set of Instruments and
test cards which use 10 correct the sight in the
young as well us in the old - middle-aged.
I-I refer TO DR.. VIM s. Richardson, Dr. e.
Hall Richardson, DR.. ". B. Munnik huysCn and
DR.. J. Ward Scott.
JOHN A. YOUNG,
l6mh Main Street, Bel Air. Nd
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FINE ART GOODS.

The attention of the public is
called to the Stock which [ have
lust received of Fine Art Selections;
consisting Of Beautiful Pictures,
handsomely framed, excelling any
thing ever offered here before,
Onyx Top Brass Table Lamps,
Musical Albums, Fancy Clocks,
Yards of Pansies, Roses, E&c.,
Dressing Cases, Work boxe i,
Portieres, Rugs, &c, which woul i
like everyone, particularly the
ladies, to call and see and examine
before buying gifts for their friends
! this Christmas. While we have
goods to suit each pocket, we par
ticularly ask those fond of fine art
to come and take a look, and justi-
fly our opinion that Bel Air can
support Fine Art Store.
w. D. HARRYMAN,
l27 Main Street, Bel Air.
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Trustees Sale

OF A BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY PLACE IN
HARTFORD COUNTY, MARYLAND.
3oss ACRES, part of the celebrated Rangers
Lodge tract; handsome new house, punt py
skilled day labor: l6 rooms, 81 closets; slate
roof, brick cellar; good, pure water in ktch-
en- /; elevated and attractive site; fine large Or
cnard of choice fruits; good neighborhood
convenient to churches and stores; two miles
from Sewell Station, Baltimore and ohio Kali
road, one mile from Creswell postoffce.
EB No person desiring a Country home
should miss this opportunity.
This property is held by the Trustee at pri-
vate sale and will be sold at GREAT SACRl.
FICE.
Photograph of House and Particulars by adj
dressing
je11t Churchville. Hartford Co., Nd
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AMERICAS
FOREMOST
HOUSE FuRNgSIE2S
One Gent ISM! much money

But little as it is, if you will invest it in
postal card and ldress it to US, ask
ing for our New Catalogue, it will be
the means of acquainting you with one
of the most desirable lines of
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100000 FEET OF LUMBER
FOR SALE.

Having a Saw Mill in the Herman Pyle
Woods. near Thomas Run Postoffce. | will
have White Oak, Black or Red Oak. or Yellow
or White Poplar, sawed to order at lower prices
than Pin" or Hemlock can be sold for, and /
will sci cash or good notes. Many sizes
will be Kept on hand.
f. NJ. ALLEN,
June 90, 1S99,-tf Attorney.
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HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS.
WILSON BROWNS POPLAR HOUSE
FURNISHING STORE.
126 AND 1913 N, HOWARD ST., BALTIC, ND

The largest and best variety of House Fur
nishing Goods, Kitchen Utensils, Family Hard
ware CrCckery and Chinaware, Glass, Cutlery,
Wooden, Tin and Japanned Wares in the city,
together with a most complete line of Fancy
Goods for Wedding and Anniversary Presents,
ETC. at Low Prices. Please call on ia. Cata-
lulues furnished on application. Mr.. Amos
II. Greenfield, formerly of Bel Air, is engaged
with this house, and would be pleased to see
bis friends here 6sep
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been decided. whether the motion shall
be TO non concur with n request for a
conference or to concur with an amend
ment striking out the recognition OF in
dependence and perhaps making other
slight amendments In the other sections
Of the senate resolutions. In
the latter case the position OF the house
would be definitely outlined and might
be more satisfactory to the Republicans
who are suspicious naturally OF confer
ences. But In either event except In the
Improbable one that the senate would
accept the house amendment without
further action, the resolutions would go
to conference. So that It would amount
TO the same thing in the end. There has
been considerable criticism OF the ver-
5biage OF tho senate amendments to-day.
General Grosvenor said sarcastically
that resolutions which are TO bear the
inspection OF the world should at least
be grammatical and diplomatic"
The speakers lleutenants to-day have
held out to their colleagues the assur-
ance that action should be had at every
subsequent stage OF the proceedings
with dispatch and that the resolutions
would so 90 the President as finally
agreed upon before Wednesday norm
Ing. But those who view the situation
dispasslonately do not believe that such
expedition is possible.
Thnso who Favor Delay.
There is strong intImation that de-
lay is what is desired by those who op-
pose the war in the hope Of some action
by the Spanish cortes. A hope is ex-
oh pf 81,
foreign affairs committee. who hos been
quite Ill. but who Is much better, will
be able to be In his place tomorrow. In
that case he will be in charge on the
floor and he, Mr.. Adams. OF Pennsylva- :
MIA, and Mr.. Dinsmore, OF Arkansas the
senior member OF the minority OF the
committee. will be appointed conferees
on the part OF the house II Mr.. Hit is
not able to be present. Mr.. Adams and
Mr.. oulgg. OF New York. will be the
Republican conferees. Both are in
thorough sympathy with Speaker Reed
and the administration. The motion to
be made tomorrow will, of course, be
antagonized by n plain motion TO con-
cur. The latter motion would take pre-
cedence over motion to non-concur,
and would have 90 be voted upon first.
but Speaker Reed has already held this
session that motion to concur with an
amendment takes precedence over a
motion to concur. It is very desirable
from strntegic point Of view that the
first vote to be taken shall be on the
proposition OF the Republican leaders
and therefore the strong probability is
that this will be the motion. The debate
probably will not be long, possibly two
hours and II necessary snpcfaI r,llk
will be brought in to cut Off embarrass-
ing amendments and motions.
II the resolutions should result In war
the revenue measure agreed on by the
Republicans OF the ways and means
committee will be presented ut once.
The army Reorganization bill as modi-
fed also Will be passed as soon as op-
portunity offers The opposition to the
modified measure from the national
guard has been withdrawn. There are
contested election cases and other MI
nor matters TO fiji up whatever OF time
remains during the week In the house.
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us, and they are with US TO a man. A
great many Frenchnen sided with
Spain, although the commander said
his observations regarding them were
based on reports only. Italy being one
OF the Latin countries. there Is an ele-
ment which sympathizce With Spain, al
though many OF the commercial classes.
realizing shat much OF the trade OF the
peninsula Is with the United States,
look upon our contention with favor.
Commander Brownson says that ow-
Ing to the uncertain state OF affairs In
Eunipe, growing out OF the eastern
question. In which most OF the great ma.
sions arc Interested. few warships are
to be found on the market. while in six
months from now. when, possibly. no
one will want to purchase any. no doubt
some will be available. Unfinished ships
and those OF inferior quality were 10 be
obtained II desired, but the govern.
ment preferred not to purchase vessels
OF that kind. lt5ias "a
The commander will leave the city to-
morrow for New York, where he is 10 as
sumo command OF the Yankee, to which
he has been assigned.
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demonstratlng that the explosion was

demonstrating that the explosion was
ofintcrnai origin. u
The El Correo says well informed
Judges believe that President Mckinley
would not give the senate resolutions
immediate effect, preferring further ne
gotlations. Nevertheless, these optimls-3
ticYiews do not warrant the statements
that the problem Is greatly ameliora-
ted. II the two houses OF Congress vote
a.compromlse tomorrow or Tuesday,
President McKlnley's action will soon
clear the atmosphere
The impartial. referring TO the at.
tack upon the American consulate at
Malaga, deplores the outrage as Sneces-
sarily calling for apologies and warns
the Malaguenos against provoking O.
war which Spain would avoid tt .possiss
BILE. The Imparclal adds: "Rloting Is
no proof OF courage. The Greeks made
demonstrations many days In Athens,
but this did not prevent them from
quickly forsaking the heights of Thes-i
sally. The Spaniards should enter the
conflict like gentlemen and not like rut-;
fans" n, I
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. r y 1. / L ID J..
tons, shall In It's. correspondence with
q foreign nation assume d fact In re-
gard TO the sovereignty OF my island
or country, II N conclusive on the judi
cial Department. And In this view II Ia
not material to inquire nor 10 Il the
province OF the court to determine
whether the executive be right or
wrong. It Is enought 10 know that In
the exercise OF his constitutional func-
tIons he has decided the question. Hav-
Ing done this under the responsibilities
which belong TO him. Il is obligatory on
the people and the government OF the
Union sfs
In the case OF kuther VS.. Borden
tSeventh Howard. y the question for
decision wns which OF two alleged gov
ernments was the true state govern
ment OF Rhode Island. II was there
held that under the constitutional re-
quirement that the United States guar
antee to each state q republican govern.
fnent, 1t was for congress TO decide what
government In established in the state
before It can determine whether Il Is re-
publican or not, and that, therefore, the
act OF congress- which had been passed
was In that case controlling. 3.
But Mr.. Chief Justice Taney, speak,
ing for the court In that case, said: I'm
the case OF foreign nations, the govern
ment acknowledged by the President IL
always recognized In the courts OF JUS
tice. And this principle has been ap-
piled by the act OF congress to the SOW
ereign states OF the Union. It Is said
that this power In the President Is dam
gerous to liberty and may be abused.
All power may be abused. II placed in
unworthy hands. But It would be diff
cult, we think, to point out any, other
hands In which this power would be
more safe and at the same time equally
eflectual."
Again. only a few years ago In Jones
vs.. the United States In which the
question for decision was as to the SOW
ereignty of'the United States over Ma
vassa, small island in the Caribbean
sea, Mr.. Justice Gray, delivering the
opinion of the court, cited and quoted
with approval the language OF Mt. JUS
tice Mclean in the Suffolk insurance
case above set forth. sis5,
These opinions seem to indicate pretty
clear the trend Of judicial opinion upon
this question. VI No., &,
(Signed) W. II. MILLER.
indianapolis. Ind, April II. ,sS.