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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1875-12-03
Tranlps.

An effort is now being made in the West
to secure uniform municipal legislation in re-
-ation to the proper treatment ftramps. The
evil has grown to such a magnitude all over
the country that the action of State and town
authorities can alone grapple with it. AS far
as the private citizen is concerned, to keep
himself clear of the evil, he has only to lock
his doors and procure Il large dog who under
stands how to insert his teeth where they will
dc the most good. Still there are many
charitable persons who dislike resorting to
the latter alternative, and hesitate to turn
away from an appeal for charity for fear that
they might refuse aid to deserving person.
The army of tramps is therefore constantly
on the increase, and the idle and worthless
resort 10 this means Of living in preference
to honest employment. Some means is need
ed of discriminating between the deserving
object of charity and the impudent and vi,
clous tramp. On this subject an exchange
says:
What is needed is to set tramps at work.
NO doubt, there is occasionally an honest
ana industrious man who becomes q tramp
because he cannot find work. 1t would be
hard to refuse such man the temporary Ic-
lief which he sorely needs, but indiscriminate
private charity encoura ;es score of idle
Migrants where il relieves one real case of
suffering. The honest tramp will gladly pay
for food and lodging by work, and the lazy
tramp, who discovers that he can no longer
live on charity, will find the charm of his
profession gone. Let us have, in every
town, relief committee of the town Off
Gals, who will turn no man away hungry,
but who will require tramps to work out the
full value of what they eceive. In this way
the tramp nuisance can I've speedily abolish
ed, householders can be saved from annoy
ance and danger, while no injustice will be
done to the deserving poor. The experiment
has been tried in many isolated towns, and
has been entirely successful. The uniform
action of all the towns in the country, how
ever is needed before the tramp nuisance can
be finally and etiectually suppressed.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1875-12-03
local Affairs,


LITTLE LOCALS:
On Wednesday tho Susquehanna rive,
was covered with ice an inch thick. The
Gnnpowder was well filled with broken ice
Mr.. Arthur Pue, for several years past
resident of Arizona Territory, has returned
to Hartford, on visit TO his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ E. Pue, who reside near Bel Air.
We are indebted to Hon. John Carroll
Walsh for pictorial plan of Edinburg, Scot
land, containing engravings of all the public
buildings and places of note in that city usu.
ally visited by tourists.
The first real touch of Winter common
ced on Monday, when polar wave swept
down upon us from the northwest. Its pro.
gress was heralded by the Government wea.
thcr reports, but nevertheless it took nearly
every one unawares
Mr.. Samuel Ady, of Hartford county,
Executor of the estate of Edward II. Ady
(deceascD of this county, was engaged at
the office of the Register of Wills on We'd
nesday last in settling up the estate of the
deceased by paying twenty-five cents on the
dollar,-IoTsont0wn H6ru1
-Dcvereux Prigg, a small boy, son of Mrs.
Margcry Prigg, of Bel Air, brought to our
office, few days ago, n ten pound long red
beet, almost as large as himself and four
pound radish. They are from his mothers
garden, and in their cultivation the little fel-
low claims to have taken part. They de-
serve notice.
MIR. E. G. Hooker, OF Abingdon district
says Hartford is ahead of Cecil county, on the
pumpkin question. He raised and gathered
from two vines, this fall, 40 pumpkins, the
average weight being 19f lbs, and the total
weight 9G7a lbs. The largest weighed s9g
lbs. Mr.. Charshcc, of Cecil county. will have
to try again.
An interesting marriage ceremony took
place in the Rock Run church, on Tuesday
evening of last week The minister who
tied the knot and the contracting parties
were all deaf mutes, and the ceremony was
performed entirely by signs, in the deaf mute
language The marriage was that of Mr.
Lewis G. Esterday, of Washington, to Miss
Lydia V, Mitchell, of Hartford county.
Three dozen pairs of canvass back ducks
have been shipped from Baltimore 10 Lon.
don. They arc intended for Dion Boucicault,
the wcll-known theatrical anthor. They
were killed on the flats near Havre dc Grace,
on Tuesday of last week, and are said to have
been choice specimens ofthis delicious fowl.
They were packed in ice without removing
the feathers, in large basket made ex-
prcssly for the purpose. The order for them
was received and filled by Mr.. Thomas Boy
Ian, of Guys Hotel, Baltimore. If they ar
rive at their destination in good condition
they will doubtless create sensation among
transatlantic epicures.
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NATIONAL DIsGRACE.--The Emma Mine
scandal, with which our minister to Eng
land, Gen. Schenck, has been so unpleasant
ly connected, is being ventilated at the pres
ent time. 1t appears that Schenck accepted
"loan' Of $4,000 from the chief manager
of the concern, one Parks, to enable him to
buy stock. Parks at the same t ime guaran.
teed Schenck profit of eighteen per cent. on
his investment, unknown TO the other stock.
holders. Schenck then suffered himself to
be made director, and under the prestige
of his name ard il!fulte as U. S. ministe,
European capitalists wire led TO invest in a
worthless co ncern. General Schcnck makes
his excuses, but they are too "attenuated' to
satisfy sensible people. General Schenck's
conduct in the matter is disgrace to the Anne
rican government and people, and the only
thing that can now be done to show that his
actions are condemned by our people is TO
recall him. Let President Grant do so at
once
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Affairs at PrOSpec t.

FIRE.
y few weeks ago Mrs. Wallace, wife of vii.
son Wallace, woke up during the night, and
found that something was burning. On exam
my the house it was found that an old rug which
had been stuffed in stove pipe hole in an upper
room had caught fire from the iue and had fall.
en- to the floor nearly burning a hole through
IT, The timely discovery was fortunate, for In
an PROBABILITY the entire house might have been
destroyed.
DISEASE AMONG COWS.
Some five or six cows have died in this neigh
Dorhood within the last week, with something
Ike hollow horn, and several more are sick and
will probably die.
ABATEMENT OF TIE EpIZooTIC
The horse disease has left a good many horses
in very stupid condition. The disease has
been worse during this attack than before in
this neighborhood.
CHROME HILL LYCEUM,
Your correspondent had the pleasure of visit
ing this fine association, on last Saturday night
and was much pleased with the exercises. II
is going to be perfect success. DocK,
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Political Notes.

The Hon. Fernando Wood, ofNew York,
has Withdrawn from the contest for Speaker
ship of the House of Representatives. This
leaves the field to Randall, of Pa, Kerr, of
Indiana, and Cox, of New York. Wood, it
is stated, has thrown his strength to Ran
dali, while Cox, if unsuccessful himself will
give all the votes he can control to Kerr.
The salaries of the custom house Off
cials at Baltimore are to be reduced fifteen
per cent. 1t was at first ordered that re-
duction of force should take place, but the
poor fellows begged so hard That Secretary
Bristow concluded 10 keep them, but with
reduced salaries.
The point we make is that all Democrats
in this city, State, and union of States shall
tit their shoulders together Defines for the
great fight of1s7G. Every sort of contention
among Democratic must now be suppressed
rnthlessly-since for a tweivemonth to come,
Democrats quarrels or differences can only
profit the Republicans with whom we all
have our greatest quarrel,-N y World
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Letter from Lancaster.

LANCASTER CRY, Pa, Nov. Goth, 1876.
MIR. EDITOR: For the last week or so we
have had abundance of wet and disagreeable
weather. but the health of the city is re.
markably good at the present time.
Our friends may be gratiied to hear cor.
rect account of the accident which occurred
to the family of Thomas 7. Prigg, on Mon
day morning, Nov 18th, near Conowingo
Bridge. Mrs. Prigg had her left wrist broR.
en-, proving very painful and unwelcome
companion to her ON her journey to Lancas-
ter. Her little daughter Ella had her face
and mouth badly cut. She also had an artery
cut, but by careful treatment from DR.. M. l..
Herr and the best of nursing her life was
saved.
Business in our city is very dull. Many
are out of work and very little prospect of
any TO do at this time. We hope by spring
times will be better. A.C.B.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1875-12-03

LOCAL OPTIoN.-Senator Aydclott, of
Worcester county, Md, who at the last SEES
sion of the Legislature advocated the present
'local option law for that county, has pub
lished an open letterin favor of high license
law in its stead. He says:
"For several months the law seemed to
work well, and its benign effects We're visible
to all throughout the bounds of our county.
But, alas for the sequel! Our drug stores
soon began to assume new proportions and
increased in numbers beyond all precedent.
And for what, do you reply? TO sell 'medi-
cine by the pint, or TO sell whisky for medi-
cinal purposes! With a lifelong record of
temperate habits in all my private walks,
seven times candidate for the suffrages of
my fellow citizens and always receiving their
hearty Endorsement; without tasting spirit
uous liquors during either campaign, and,
after spending four winners in the councils
OF my native State, without tasting Annapo-
lis liquor OF any description, save a little wine
occasionally at the dinner-table of the Gov
crnor; i'll Short having never drank a dram
IN any public house in my life, / feel that |
may now be able To reach fair and impartial
conclusions in regard to the use of intoxicat-
ing liquors. And my observations from such
standpoint lead me 10 conclude that men
will drink whisky, and we had as well at
tempt TO legislate II change in the organic
laws OF gravitati0n as 10 hope TO enact a law
that will clfectually keep whisky from the
lips Of our fclow-men while its manufacture
Is encouraged and fostercd by the govern
ment.
with these convictions forced upon me-
in all candor respectfully submit that we
had better provide well regulated, strictly
guarded, high licensed law for the sale of
spirituous liquors IN our county, that may
discriminate in favor of public hotels rather
than drug stores;' such law as will make
the vendor responsible for all damage that
may be done TO the most humble individual
by reason Of such sale, and thereby limit the
sale to but few while at the same time pro-
lection to our revenue may be given 10 q
limited extent, and those of our fcllow-citi-
zens who must and will indulge, be allowed
to enter in at the front door boldly, and deal
without equiyocation or departure from the
honest truth"
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The New York Tribune,
"rHE LEADING AMERICAN NEWSPAPER"
Founded by Horace Greeley

In the recent election the people have declared in
or OF honesty In politics, and Independence in Jour
nashl. The TRIBUNE, which years ago dec Jared thai
~ was not and never more would be party organ
Chains the verdict as the popular vindcation of its
course and recognizes in the result the voice of the
people Tor reform and integrity in government for
CANTOR and Independence among newspapers During
The campaign which has just closed THE TRIBUNE has
fuly maintained its right the title of the "Leadinp
American Newspaper" This position it has earned
aud retains for the following, among other reasons
1t publishes ALL the news, earlier more fully and
more inteiligently than any other paper.
IL insists on peace throughout the whole country
lilo right of local selfgovernment aud the protection
OF all classes i'll the exercise Of their Just and legal
rights e
1t advocates confidence aud good feeling between
North and South, and abors for honest abiding re-
Cancellation.
1t maintains fairness and candor towards all public
men aud questions, and dignity aud courtesy toward
associates and rivals.
1t publishes sci entifc news reports discussions and
discoveries to degree of flness and accuracy never
before attained by any paper.
Ii gives every week ten moro columns Of the most
carefully prepared agricultural matter during the year
much more in the aggregate, than the entire contents
OF any other agricultural publication and the whole
forming department Of which Icultural
editor says ut has done TO make good farmers
than any other influence which ever existed -
1t has published series of scientific and literary ex
tras which have met wider sale and more emphatic
popular approval than any similar publication of the
kind "
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"A mass meeting, composed of Republi-
cans and Others dissatisfied with the recent
election, was held at the Maryland Institute,
Baltimore, on Tuesday night. Resolutions
were adopted and memorial addressed to
The Legislature asserting that the election in
Baltimore was void, by reason of fraud, in
timidation and violence, and calling upon
the Legislature to remove tie present board
offolce Commissioners. Indeed, the whole
fire of the speakers seemed to be aimed at the
head of the aforesaid Commissioners The
meeting was but the last expiring effort of
the Republicans to regain their hold upon
the government of the State; but the people,
we imagine, will be 10th 10 entrust any need
full reforms TO their hands.
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Harper's Magazine.
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-'"t1ct0 y tNU I INSS.
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popular desires and needs. Indeed, when we
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Boston Globe.
The character which this Magazine possesses
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Magazine has done good and not evil all the DAYS
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Some of the most popular of modern novels
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In all respects, it is an excellent periodical, and
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General o. E. Babcock, private secretary
TO President Grant, has fallen under grave
suspicion of being directly or indirectly con-
nected with the whisky frauds recently ex-
posed at st. Louis, and which have resulted
in the trial and conviction of Joyce, Melon
aid and others. A dispatch from ST. Louis
to the N. Y. Tribune says that there is re.
port there, concerning the truth Of which
there can be no doubt, that Babcock will be
indicted by the grand jury the present week
for his connection with the fraud Telegraph
dispatches warning the Ring of trouble OF
reporting action in its interest have been
offered to the grand jury, who are fully con-
WINGED that they came from General Babcock
If the President does not interfere in behalf
of his Secretary, it is more than likely that he
will join his ring partners, Joyce and Nc
Donald, in the pentcntiary
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN?-For several weeks
past the most active preparations for service
have been going on at the navy yards of the
country. Rumor has been busy in guessing
the meaning of this sudden move. At one
time it was confidently asserted that war
with Spain in regard TO Cuban affairs was
imminent. That idea is exploded, and the
impression In some quarters is that these
preparations mean war with England, grow.
ing out of complications touching the Cana
dian fisheries. Thai is out of the range OF
probability, too. The most sensible conclu-
sion is that it is merely precautionary mea.
sure, to place our navy In q condition to pro.
tect American interests in the event of the
general European war which seems about to
he preciptated
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A VALUABLE DIsCovERY.-Dr. G. w. Ben
son, practicing physician, at 100 n Eutaw
ST., Baltic, Md, (who has paid much atten-
ton to Nervous diseases, )has discovered that
extract OF celery and chamomile combined, in
certain proportion, invariably cures head.
ache, either bilious, dyspeptc, nervous or
sick headache, neuralgia, and nervousness
This is triumph in medical chemistry, and
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box. The doctor is largely known and high
~ respected in Baltimore Episcopal Metho-
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HANDSOME FURNITURE.-A stroll through
the furniture warerooms of Lincoln g. Has
keli, in Hamilton Casters Building, No. 2O5
west Baltimore street, Baltimore, is almost
enough to make person wish for a house
large enough to contain and means sufficient
to buy specimen of each of the handsome
and elegant articles of furniture, &c display
ed by this firm. There are sumptuous parlor
suits, splendid chamber suits of handsomely
carved and polished walnut, library, hall and
dining room furniture, fancy tables, fancy
chairs, lounges, &c, all of elegant style and
finish, and at moderate prices Their stock
is large, and embraces not only the more ex.
pensive kinds but also handsome and cheap
furniture, in great variety. In fact every
taste can be gratfcd at this establishment.
and every customer supplied according TO
his desires or his means
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During the passage of the remains of the
late Vice President Henry Wilson through
Baltimore, the gentlemen comprising the fu-
neral cortege were entertained by Mayor La
trobe. Among them was the celebrated
Frederick Douglass, who was once slave
on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. At the
entertainment alluded to the greatest respect
and attention was paid to him. Ex Con-
federate soldiers and Southern men hob
nobbcd with him and even Major Harry Gill
NOR, the once famous slashing Southern cay
airy officer, offered his hand in friendly greet
ing to the distinguished colored Citizen
Truly, the times are progressive.
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'MIcHAEL ANeELo"-Rev S. H. s. Gallau-
Diet, OF this place, will deliver lecture, in
the Court House, on Thursday evening next
December 9th, at u o'clock His subject
will be "Michael Angelo" the great sculptor,
painter and architect of Italy. The lecture
has been prepared with great care, some of
it from sources Conformation not easily nc.
cessible, and we have no doubt will prove
very in eresting and instructive. Tickets
may be obtained at the stores in Bel Air.
Admission-adults fifty, cents; children ten
cents.
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WIDE AWAKE for December is on hand. The
publishers evidently intend that each number
snail surposs its predecessor. The number opens
with kms Last Whipping, delightful story
by that iayoritc among the story -tcllers, Sophie
May. Merrill gives the story an excellent front.
ispiecc. There are also two other capital long
stories, Tins Partner, by Amanda NJ. Douglas,
and Five Pounds of Cinnamon, by IIolmc Max.
we'll Besides these, Miss Farman and NJ. Quad
have Thankt giving Stories, Out of the FRYING.
Pan and Mysic's Thanksgiving. The Birds,
harvest, Is a pathetic little sketch by Mrs. j D.
Chaplin, But it is ono of the poems which will
especially captivate the children Silver Locks
and the Bears, by Clara Doty Bates, with six IT.
r res Illustrations, drawn by Mrs. Finley.
i i mere are also articles by Ella Rodman Church,
rev Dr. Chaplin, and DR.. Tourjce Parlor Pas.
times, by Geo. B. Bartlett and poems by Joel
benton, Ella Faman, Marian Douglas and
Holme Maxwell, while the Magic Carpet Is mn
usually entertaining. D. Lothrop d Co, Bos
ton. $500 per annum. avs
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ACCIDENT AT THE SLATE QUARRIEs.-On
Tuesday morning last, at Thomas w. Jones
" Cos slate quarry, near PylesvlIc, while
engaged in hosting heavy rock by steam
power, one of the guys or supports of
the derrick gave way, causing the whole
structure which was composed of a mast
some seventy feet high, besides other heavy
timbcrs, to fail to the bottom of the quarry,
a depth of about eighty feet, entirely DESTROY
ing the derrick. A number of men were at
work in the quarry at the time, but fortu-
nately none of them were hurt. The loss to
the firm will be about $500, besides the time
which will be lost in replacing the derrick
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Estray Notice.
Hartford C0atnt6 to 9piiI

Hartford Count6 to qcit
r HEREBY CERTIFY THAT William
L G. Bavington, of Hartford county, made
oath before me, the subscriber, one of the
Justices of the Peace, in and for the said
county, this Goth day of November, in the
year 1875, that there are as cstrays, irespass.
ing upon his enclosures, three white SHOATS
weighing about sixty pounds each. Given
under my hand.
THOMAS H. SNOWDEN, J.P.
The owner of the above described shoats
is requested TO come forward, prove prop
erty, pay charges and take them away.
dec3-3t w. G. BAVINGTON.