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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1878-01-25

Governor Groome was born in Cecil county
in 1888, and although still young man has
rapidly risen from one position to another,
until lie has now attained the highest honor
the State can confer upon one of her citizens.
He is son of the late Col. John C. Groome,
one of the ablest and most popular citizens
the State has ever produced. Hestuded law
and was admitted to practice in 1861. He
was member of the Constitutional Conven-
ton of 1867, and took an important part in
its debates. Healso served in the Legislature
of 1871, and as member of the Judiciary
and other Committees was noted for his
efficiency and energy. In 1878 he was again
elected to the Legislature from Cecil county,
although Grant carried the county. He
served only a short time, however, having
been elected by the Legislature to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the election of Gov
ernor Whyte to the United States Senate.
Governor Groome IS an able and ready de-
batter; gentleman of unsullied private char
acter, and of pleasing manners and address.
He has always been stanch Democrat, and
that party in his native county is indebted to
his efforts, in great measure, for its restora-
ton to power In every position occupied
by him he has been industrious and conscien-
tious in the discharge of his duties, and we
have no reason to fear that he will fall short
of the requirements of the place to which he
has now been elected. .H ... '...
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A Surprise Party.

FAYETTEVILLE, Md Jan. 22d, 1878.
Rev. }. W. Steele, pastor of West Hartford
Circuit, NJ. E. Church South, was visited on last
Friday evening, QSlh inst,) by a number of
friends and members Of the congregation at this
place, laden with an abundance of the deica-
cies of the season, and with the substantials of
life. As soon as the party entered the parson-
age, Mr.. and Mrs. Steele were invited to behave
themselves, and plainly told that upon this oc-
casion they were not to be masters even of their
own house. Accordingly, Mr.. s. and his wife
submitted to the wishes of the party and kept
quiet, while in an adjoining room and in the
kitchen the pots and kettles were making most
terrific noise. Soon, however, the noise ceased
and a message was sent "Walk out to supper"
where we found royal table spread with almost
everything that could be named, to tempt the
appetite, which was much enjoyed by every one
present, and especially by your correspondent
Among those present were ex.Sherift, w.
Jarrett, Samuel Deets and A. s. Upton. The
ladies leading in the affair were Mrs. Dr. jarrett,
Mrs. Samuel Deets, Mrs. Upton, Mrs. Nelson,
aud Misses Beckie Glenn, Susie Wright, and
Julia jackson. When the party dispersed they
left behind them many things to serve their
pastor for months to come. Mr. Steele made an
appropriate speech, thanking them for their
kindness. NJ
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GRANGE INsTALLATIoN--The newly
elected officers of Broad Creek Grange were
duly installed, according to the ceremonies OF
the order, on the afternoon of the 9th ofJan-
uary. They are as follows:
Master-W. Scott Whiteford Overseer-
Hugh T. Heaps; Lecturer-A. F. Galbreath
Steward-H. F. Whiteford Assistant Stew
ard-C. G. Galbreath; Doorkeeper-John
Wallace; Secretary Harry; Treas
urer-C. G.. Kinsey; Chaplain George A.
Davis; Ceres--Mrs. Laura Bay; Pomona
Miss Annie Wallace; Flora-Miss Jen
ME Heaps; Lady Assistant S,eward-Miss
Belle V. Heaps.
The installation was conducted by Col. B
F. Taylor, Master of the Baltimore County
Grange. The State Grange Lecturer, James
Robinson, was present, and delivered an ex.
celent address. In the evening table was
spread for the members and their friends
Music was furnished by Miss Jennie Heaps
Samuel Davis and the Grange Choir, and al
present seemed to enjoy themselves to the
fullest extent.
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M A r r | r. ID.

GALLION-CLARKE 10Th
1877, by Rev. VIM. Gwinn, JAMES IL.
GALLON to Miss LOU V. CLARKE, both
of Hartford county.
-SMITH.-At Slrawbridge M.
E. Parsonage, on January Sd, 1878, by Rev.
9. Herbert Richardson, JOHN w. MILES,
formerly of Baltimore county, to ARA
BELLA F. SMITH, of Baltimore city.
RISHEL-KEEN.-O January II, at
Spesutia church, Perrymansvile Md. by the
Rev. Edmund Christian, A. CLARK
RtSHEL, of Philadelphia, to MAMIE,
daughter of b. II. Keen
CLOPTON-JAMES.-On Wednesday
evening, January 10th, in Aberdeen, at the
residence of the brides father, by Rev. G..
w. Lgbtner, ALEXANDER d. CLOP-
TON to Miss CLARA JAMES, all of Har-
ford county Md.
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Aberdeen Affairs,

The installation of the newly-elected officers
of Lodge No. l02, l. o. o. F., of this place, took
place with imposing ceremonies on Wednesday
evening of last week. Messrs. Jones and Lee, OF
the Grand Lodge, of Baltimore were present.
The officers installed were: j. T. McCommons
Noble Grand; H. N. Williams, Vice Grand; w.
Is. Baker, Secretary; r. NJ. TAYLOR, Treasurer ;
George Osborn, Warden; Il. T. Gilbert o. s. G j.;
J. l.. Donuhue, /. s. g.; and VIM. G. Richardson,
Chaplain.
The late firm of T. l.. Hanway ~ Co., doing
business at this place, has been dissolved By
mutual consent. The mercantile business will
be now conducted by James h. and Jacob Gal
lion, under the firm name of j. H. Gallon &;
Bro. The gentlemen comprising the new trm
are worthyo of the confidence of the public, being
Trustworthy and honorable.
series of night meetings are now in progress
at the NJ; E. Church, under the guidance of the
pastors, Rcvs Messrs Quinn and Savage.
Our Doctor says that there are several cases
of sickness in the neighborhood. None danger
Gus, however. WANDEREH.
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TEACHERS ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED
The teachers Of the Third district met in
Bel Air on Saturday, the 10Th inst, and or
ganized Teachers Association, by electing
Prof. VIM, l.. Baird President and Miss
Susie Mitchell Secretary. An Executive
Committee, consisting of j. D. Burkins, Mr.
Williamson and Miss Emma Norris, prepared
programme for the next meeting, to be held
in the Graded School room, Bel Air, on Sat-
urday, February 9th. Their report was
adopted. The programme is as follows:
Inaugural address, by Prof. Baird; reading,
by Miss MITCHELL Miss Amber and Noble
Mitchell defamation, Messrs Burkins and
Barrow essays, Mr.. Rigdon and Miss Baird
subject of general discussion, "Teaching of
History"
1t was also determined that membership
in the association should not be restricted to
teachers of the Third district, but those in
other districts may become members, upon ap.
plication.
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Local Affairs.
LITTLE LOCALS.


MIR. John T. Wareham, of Havre de
Grace, has gone to Ocean City, for the bene-
fit of his health.
DIR. Septmus jay, instead of locating at
Abingdon, as we stateda week or two ago,
has opened an office in Havre de Grace.
We have received in an envelope, post
marked Upper Falls, $3.50, but with nothir G
to indicate who sent IL. Will the sender
please give us his name?
The Guppowder Agricultural Club, of
Baltimore county, recommends the whip
ping post rs the most feasible and effectual
method of Kidding community oftramps.
Last Friday evening little girl twelve
years old, daughter of William Roberts, liv
ing near Pylesvile, accidentally fell off the
porch at her home, and broke one of her
arms. DIR Thomas d. Hayward adjusted the
fracture.
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EleetIon Of United States Senator,

On Friday last the General Assembly, in
Joint session, elected ex-Gov. James B.
Groome, OF Cecil county, to the United States
Senate, in place of DR.. George r. Dennis,
whose term will expire OH the 9TH Of March,
1879. ,sG ia..a lt. @ } -Ua.u1g
In the Democratic caucus on Thursday
night all the candidates were withdrawn, ex-
eept Messrs. Groome, Robinson and Psape.
The vote stood as follows: Jas. B. Groome
81 John NJ. Robinson, 81; Jas. A. Pearce @
The nomination of Gov. Groome was at once
made Unanimous. I'm the joint convention
on Friday the result Of the voting was as fol,
lows: i..a.t,f ,... .....H .r... ....,...
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announcements ueuUtS free. ITlOuteS, Uc. .
cents line.
MOFFET.-Suddenly on January 18th,
1878, Mrs ANNIE NJ MOFFET, beloved
wife of William Moffet, in the 45th year of
her age.
A mothers love, oh what can fill
precious mothers place like hers;
Have joy and power to thrill,
And smile so sweet grace.
Oh, we miss you, mother dear,
When the evening shades are near,
And its there in the twilight,
When thy voice we no more hear.
By her Daughter, G. L. W.
DINAN.-Suddenly of apoplexy, Jan.
18th, 1873 P. OMAN, of Hartford county,
Md, late of Glare county, Munster Province,
Ireland.
An honest man has fallen. The grave has
claimed one of the "noblest works of God"
whose purity of heart and life must ever shed q
halo round his name. Husband, father, brother,
friend, farewell! Thy ready feet and willing
hands now rest from all their works of love,
while hearts that loved thee bow in deepest
sorrow. The sudden stroke that summoned
thee away was all unlocked for by them, but in
stead, the kindly glance SO surely seen on thy
return and ever TO them joy. Alas! its light
on them falls now no more; for thou art gone.
Farewell! FAREWELL C.
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Proceedings Of the Legislature.
SENATE.


n, Fr;a., ,o., ..,.,o .. =,
was aro,tsd e. Nm ~ =, I'M coun.y Leave
we;pbing live s,ocI Ses ota'1 III, Sne .aA on
;n,r 1I,a 1s,;oa aS &c nv, u,ii iSS uia'
Georgs,s countv 10 'r woa as nGaia ~ T[lnce
Hills TegnIo,inGt3wo ni.ot;o, -; I,sJ noueo
county. and authorizing n snbecr;ntion 70 ~, q
Baltimore and M,nchas,er ra;Iroad W ''o
On TUESDAY Lave nea aani,o"u,
bill making effectual the ocf antborizipo th O
repair. extension and imnrovement oF tho
Chesapeake and Ohio canal l;mitinr Tho ;ss su q
of bonds TO 1900 ono also to nrsvant or,,aI,s,
to animals A resolution was nossad axtond
ing tile Term of .Indge a w nobb;n I of Rni
limore Superior CoHrt, ia the FIJI neriod for
which he was elected Rills were nosoad.
Senate bill to extend the charter If Fre5er.
icktown savings bank to the vear 1ooo
House bills to sanction n beonest of David
johnson to the Second ITniversalist Soc;etU
of Baltimore and to reneal the law gront;n y
a bounty for killing hawks and owls in Car
roll county.
Leave was granted on "Wednesday IN IN.
trodnce5 hills IN da6ne tho dn,;aS' g a.
Comptroller relative TO the distribntion and
appropriation of the free school tay and 10
confirm the distributions beretofore n,ade Inv
him. A House Bill TO nrotect fieb i'm RocL
river was passed.
HOUSE.
On Thursday of last week Mr. Scorboro
presented q petition from Leiitio Wilson for
a pension.
I On Friday. Mr.. Vandiyer nresented q ne,;.
ton from ]. M. Simmons and one hundred
others. for a law to nrevent tho fshinG ~,
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CoNowINso BHfDaE2 CoMpANY.-At a
nesting of{stecE holders of the Conowingo
Bridge comps ~ tie 1 4th inst, the form
erboaftl ofdiFeetors9 were reelected, as fol-
lows is5 President, James G. Bell Directors
Richard 3 McCoys Jacob Tome, Levi X.
Brown and Jamessss Patterson.
The Board of Directors at recent meet
ing decided Rthat's";t was inexpedient
to declare any dividend on the capital stock
of the bridge company at this time-the
,fundsin the treasury being appropriated to
the payment of the debt, leaving the entire
Indebtedness of the company ut present
81, 100 II This action was approved by the
stockholders
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THE GAZETTE,
BALTIMORE
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR lS7S

The Publisher takes pleasure in announcing that
THE GAZETTE, for 1878, will be more than ever a
newspaper for the people 1t Will be his aim 10 con.
stanty strengthen its corps of writer's increase its
news facilities, enlarge its sphere of activity As
heretofore it VIII be rst.cass morning journal dem.
ocratic in principle independent in everything ne,l-
tral in nothing, opposed to all mOnopoes and the un.
compromising foe of all corrupt rings in municpal
State and national affairs. II will be the unyeldng
advocate of economy and reform in every department
of government, and will fearlessly condemn tina
which deserves rebuke, and cordially commend that
which commands praise, without stopping to inquire
what political party is affected thereby The news fen
ture OF THE GAZETTE will be, If possible more strik.
ing than ever. regular news bureau has been open.
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the national capital will be uneXceled by that of any
journal in the country Its special dispatches will
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all parts OF the world. Its local reports will be the
most complete that lie obtained and its miscella-
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classes Of readers Special attention will be paid to
the collection of news in Maryland and the adjoining
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THE DELTA NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD
The board ofdirectors of the Delta and Bal
timore narrow-gauge railroad company held
a meeting at Barnum's hotel Tuesday morn.
ing, William H. Waters, of Hartford county,
President, in the chair. There were present
of the board, Hon. Stevenson Archer and E.
Stanley Rogers, of Hartford county; Foulk
Jones, of York county, Pa; Philip T. George
and Jonathan Sutton, of Baltimore county
Ex-Governor Bradford was unable to be pre-
SENT. The election of a chief engineer was
postponed until the 9Th of February. Appl-
cants for the position are John Randolph,
John Laing, Philip cambridge and George
Mayo. E. Stanley Rogers was appointed to
confer with them as to terms per month, in
Guiding the employment by them of two as
sistant engineers He will report to the next
meeting. A call of five per cent. on the stock
subscribed was ordered and Edward G. Price
was empowered to collect the same and pay
it over to the President. The President was
directed TO invite the directors of the Balti-
more, Lake Roland and Towsontown rail-
road company to meet the directors of the
Delta road at Barnum's on the 9th of Febru-
airy, to effect consolidation of the two COM
panies on the terms already proposed, and to
procure such legislation as will be necessary
to perfect such consolidation. The feeling
among members ofthe board is that the build.
ing of the road is now certainty. The
narrow-gauge road from York to Delta is al
ready completed and in active and success
full operation, the slate quarries of that region
furnishing a continual supply of freight
When the Delta road is completed to Balti-
more it will draw supplies from tho serpeu-
tine quarries in Hartford county and from the
Salamander rock quarries of Deer Creek
Gazette
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A SILVER LEAGUE.-On Monday about
eighty or ninety members Of the House of
Representatives, Democrats and Republicans,
met in secret caucus, and organized league
for the reconciliation of silver, the repeal of
the resumption act and the substitution of
greenbacks for national banking currency
General Butler made long speech, which he
said that if the President vetoed the Silver
Bill, he should favor lacking on to every ap-
preparation bill the vetoed measure, and with
hold money until the bill became law. 1t
appears reasonably certain that some bill re-
monetizing silver will pass and the question
will then recur, what will the President do
whit? If he stands by his previous utter
ances he must veto it. Whether it can be
passed over his veto or not is still another
question. ....
To our mind the proposition of Senator
Eaton appears to be the simplest and fairest
ofany. He proposes to increase the quanti-
ty Of silver in the silver dollar until it is
equal in value to gold dollar, and thus do
away with the proposed double standard of
value. ,.l. .,:u ',It,-. d. ,.., ..r .....
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THE TINES ALMANAC.-The Philadelphia
7ym@ Alg,ange for 1873 which we have re-
cei1sas contains vast AMOUNT 81 pohticM
statistics and inflammation arranged in the
most convenient form for reference The
journal Itself achieved. most wonderful
success IN the two years II Was been lii exist
ence. Its columns sparkle with bright para
graphs, while its trenchant attacks are more
-ireadef by thearny ufrheuts and swindiers
than the officers of the law. Its editorials
are full of force and fire, and its correspond
ence from all parts of the country is the
most readable published. Altogether it is a
valuable, influential and popular paper.
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AN ALPINE AVALANCHE.

In the summer of 1864, q party of tourists,
while visiting the Alps, climbed, with great diff
hculty, to an elevated and snow covered plateau,
In order TO obtain better view of Swiss scenery,
and contrast the beauty and richness of midsum-
mer below with the blcakness and sterity of
midwinter around and above them. In play they
rolled the moist snow into large balls they
crowded it over the edge of the plateau. In fall
ing it struck softer snow, which Immediately
gave way, and soon an avalanche was tearing
down themountain side burying and destroying
everything in Its course. As the handful of snow
became the irresistible avalanche, SO the hack
ing cough with sore throat and Catarrh, if neg
lected speedily develops into that dread destroy
err, Consumption. In the early stages, Dr. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy will effect cure, though if the
blood be affected or impoverished it must be
purified and enriched by DR.. Perce's Golden
Medical Discovery, and the liver and bowels kept
active by his Pleasant Purgatve Pellets. Many
who despaired of life and had been given up to
die by physicians and friends, owe their restora-
ton to the above remedies
ELY, Linn Co., Ioma, Nay Sth, 1877.
DR.. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. Y:
Dear Sir-l was Frustrated some three years
since with peuro pneumonia, which left me with
troublesome cough, that gradually grew worse
until physicians gave me up to die with con-
sumption. / tried several remedies, that are
advertised to cure consumption, but without
obtaining any relief or benefit. Seeing your
Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Purga-
tive Pellets advertised, concluded to try them,
and found them to be all that you claim for
them. My restoration has remained complete
for over TWO years. Enclosed find 81 so for a
copy OF our Common Sense Medical Adviser.
Ever gratefully yours,
JACOB c. BARTHOLOMEW.
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A MURDERoUs AssAULT.-On Thursday
the 18th inst, Mr.. James L. Whitaker
who lives near Pleasantvile went away
from home, leaving two young men,
Charles Goodwater and Joseph Riley, at
work cutting straw in the barn. As Good
water stopped down to adjust some portion
of the machine, Riley, without word of
warning, began a murderous attack upon
him, striking him upon the head several times
with a stone carefully tied in the end of silk
handkerchief Goodwater was badly cut and
stunned, but getting hold of the stone, pull.
ed the handkerchief through Riley's hand,
and started to run to the house. He was
overtaken at the door by Riley, and being
much exhausted was unable TO make any
resistance, and Riley choked him. The noise
attracted the attention of Mrs. Blingslea, Mr..
Whitaker's housekeeper, the only person in
the house, and her screams of "murder p
caused Riley to desist. He ran through the
house and concealed himself in dense thick
ct, half mile distant, where he was subse-
quently found and arrested by Winfield
Hanway and other neighbors who went in
search of him. In his examination before
Justice Fulton, in Bel Air, both parties stated
that there had been no quarrel between them
Riley alleged that he had been drinking and
did not know what he was doing.
He was committed to Jail on the charge of
assault with intent to murder.
He is young man, about 10 years of age,
and of rather prepossessing appearance. He
had been in Mr.. Whitaker's employ but
few days, having met the latter in Baltimore,
and soliciting work was brought home with
him. 1t is believed his object was murder
and robbery.
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AN IMPORTANT REFoRM-The Annapolis
correspondent Of the Baltimore Daily Ne,es
writing on legislative matters, says:
"a very important reform is shortly to be
presented by Mr.. Rayner. 1t is an amend
ment of the law so as to take away from the
judiciary the appointment of School Boards
in the different counties of the State. Such
appointment is not strictly judicial act, and
all the Circuit Judges favor giving the APP
pointments to the Governor or to Board,
composed of the Governor, Comptroller and
Treasurer. This would break up consider
able petty malfeasance and snobbery." ..
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The BALTIMORE GAzETTE.-This excel
lent paper continues to do good service in the
cause of Democracy 1t is edited with abil-
ty and good judgment, and is fully alive on
all topics of local, general or political inter-
est. Its enterprise was shown last Monday,
by publishing, in connection with graphic
account of the great burglary of Sunday
morning, diagrams illustrating the manner
in which the burglars gained access to the
store. We invite attention to the prospectus
of The Gazette, in another column.
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PERSONAL PROPERTY.
TO WIT:

Two Driving Mares, 1 four-year old
Mare; 1 five-year old Mare, can trot in
minutes; fine Work Horse, 5 years old
1 fine Driving and Work Horse, years
old; three-year old colts, broke to har-
ness; 3 two.year old Colts; 2 one-year
Colts, good Brood Mare, good Work
Mule, years old; 10 Alderney
Cows, 0 with Calf and with Calf by
her side; 2 three-year old Heifers,
with calf, one-year old Heifers,
/ fine black Berkshire Sow and Pigs, IA
Ewes and Lambs, fine Southdown Buck
Champion Reaper and Mower combined,
in good order, been in use only two years !,
Buckeye Grain Drill, only used ono sea-
son and in good orderi Buggy, Horse
Rake, and other Farming Implements too
numerous to mention.
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums of $40 and
under Cash on the day of sale on sums over
that amount credit of six months will
be given, purchasers to give their notes,
bearing interest from the day of sale, With
approved security.
jan25* REM. SWEETING