The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1875-06-25
Port Deposit Affairs.



THE WEATHER AND CROPS
owing to the recent rains the crops have an upward
LOCK, ana VIII be much better than anticipated u
month ago Corn is looking remarkably well, and is
but very little troubled by the cut worms. The wheat
VIII not average over half crop, and many places
1t viii hardly be worth the gathering at ALL The grass
ana oat crops will only make very light yield Pota
toes would look well were it rot for those deetable
bugs, which watch them like hawks The only mode
To get rid of them for certainty is to take bucket
ana go aiong the row, pick them on and apply hot
Ter anu re Ihey are not so plontfu in this vicinity
as few weeks back
TOURNAMENT.
since our last writing there has been wooden tour.
naileht among u.s. The affair consisted of a tent and
frame work, from which were suspended eight horses
al ready for movement when the crank was turned,
which was done by two colored men, when i PERSON
wanted TO ride For five cents ride could be had at
the rate Of two-forty and side of the ying ma.
chine We're twenty-five iron rings suspended to post
In snch manner that when taken by the lance
another would drop down in its place. Whoever took
the most rings in riding entitled to the next ride
uee. Boys and girls with grown men participated in
the innocent exeicise aud your humble reporter be-
came quite AN expert in taking rings before the 'ma-
chine" moved.
THE FAST WALKER
Mr. James Adams. also made us Il call and exhibited
some OF the wonders OF walking two miles
IN hiieen minutes and forty i've seconds. The boys
chaenged his walking against their running but when
to keep in sight.
COMMODORE FOOT AND FAIRY QUEEN
The arrival of these little folks with their phmon
and ponies, short time Since created quito an excite
ment here Your reporter had the privilege of private
interview with the Commodore and found him In ex-
cellent spirits. lie was born n Fort Wayne indiana
OF ordinary sized PARENTS having brothers and sisters
OF average size lie will be twentysix years of age in
september next His weight is Just fortynne pounds
ana ne carries on his person gold medal awarded him
In Washington D. c., In 1861. for being the best educa.
ted small man in the world. His actions and talk are
that OF man. speaking iuenly both English and Ger
mai falfy queen, his sister, is eighteen years of
age, and weighs thirty pounds We found The Gommo-
Iore pleasant and agreeable We also had the pleasure
crowd he would draw at the hall, he remarked: my
dear sir viii tell you, unless we do draw crowd
here when we leave we will shake the very dust from
our feet" The hall was iammed and crowded and the
performance excellent.
EXCURSION.
owing to the dedication of Church in Che sapeaK e
10y acommiteehere, and made excursion &c
CITY, on Sunday last the large steamer was
that place, touching at IIavre de Grace and Perry.
ve; pleasant time was enjoyed and every thing pass
Gu oh quietly without any one being hurt.
GiLPINs ROCKS
Accompanied by party of young folks we Ind tle
pleasure of visiting "Gilpins Rocks" on Friday last.
These rocks are situated North East Creek eleven
miles east OF Port and picturesque and romantic in
tile strict use OF the terms.
COMMENCEMENT
The annual commencement of West Nottipoham
Academy took place on Friday evening last and WAS
attended by large crowd The whole affair was com.
pete success ana reflects great credit on the
and Professors Of the institution Prizes were awarded
to those who eSceled in each study at the examnation
inc Vaiedictory address was delivered by Mr. William
il n
nty mat shapes our ends" &C. The address was de.
livered In good STYLE and purely original we nm.
aerstand Mr. steele s studying for the ministry in the
Presbyterian Church. We must not forget gen
ieman, one OF our Hartford boys from Iavre de Grace
Mr. Rogers is the name, and that IL all know about
,hu part ONT but the speech made by him was exc,
lent We would recommend Mr.. Rogers to any polit.
ciah wanting speaker to electioneer for him. for we
are confident from the manner in which his speech was
delivered he would gain the victory for them.
DEATH.
Died, on Sunday morning last in hone off hIi..,,,
immortality beyond the grave, Miss Ida Morgan ster
daughter OF Mr. j. W. Abrahams, of this town, Miss
nineteen years ofage. Her kind and amable dispo.
siton had won for her the friendship and admiration
OF an who Knew her, aud her loss will he deoplr teI,
not only by herimnedate friends hut all her acquan
tahoeG.
ACCIDENTS
Inc greatest one We have record is that of the ell.
giheer, Mr. Oliver, killed by the running of train
from the track, OH the 2. b. c. Railroad near Oxford
Pa, lew weeks since. The accident was caused by 4
MISPLACED switch The man was thrown under the
"heeIs OF The engine, and besides being horribly mash
after the ccident. ''''
Mr.. Lemuel Jennings, whilst at work on the p. w
Is railroad, near Perryville, n few days since was
wounded in the eye by piece of the steel fyin1 into
Il from The Implement with which he was working
lie has nearly recovered now, however.
MI Emil liohns, captain Of our ferry boat had his
thumb mashed of Il few days since, in working with
the small steamboat, Maggie" which he was trying to
get into the water she having since tho ice gorge lain
ON the wharf, where she was washed. o.
MI. george Buck while walking down the railroad a
few days since, was struck the forehead by stone
when came from an unknown direction, making a
painful wound, Where the stone came from remains
mystery.
little daughter of Mr. W. II. Lyon, anction.er. OF
ths place. whilst playing the of the old tan.
merry at Mddletown on Sunday evening last fell into
the water ana came near being drowned,
couple OF gentlemen whilst driving along tho street
on sunday evening, came near having serious acct
dent by their horse jumping to one side of the road
one OF them was thrown az inst the wheel but escaped
with slight bruises.
MIsCELL4NY.
, me marriage oil prominent lady and gentleman of
the Town TOOK place few days since. The happy
couple are now on their wedding tour ff'
me r., W. b. Railroad company have the material
ready Tor putting IN an iron span in the IInyre de
Grace bridge. ~ "
sawbefres are very plentiful at fro m ten 10 twenty
cents quart They will soon be gone now
Mr.. Milton Y. Kidd Chief C'erk Of the House NJ DEL
egates has paid MS visit, and is looking nnnsunlly
well. ''''
spelling bee took place ut Linwood school houss
near mere. on Saturday evening last. We have not
heard the particulars
MIR. Spencer, of Lapidum continues snpulyine orr
town with the most choice fish caught in The Susaue
hanna Rock fishing is in fashion now too and some
oil the "slin n pure" are occasionally snagged
The only son of Mr. VIM Killman, of This plaza who
with his family has been in Morristown Pa far Gau,
months past, was brought corpse to Port Depont n
short time since The little boy was four years of az.
aud died of scarlet fever. "e'
The grand magic lantern Performance wLic, tool
pace III the ha here some time since, was not thor
oughy asuccess. ~
gentleman was fined five dollars for fast driving
through the town. it being contrary to the town ordi
h"h'o ELECTRICiL