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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1880-02-13
Governor HamiltOn's Message.

On Thursday of last week Governor Ham,
ilton transmitted to the Legislature his ex-
pected message in reference to new regis
tration and legalizing primary elections.
The Governor very properly declares that
elections should not only be fair in fact but
in their conduct and regulation they should
be above suspicion. He suggests that the re-
gistration and voting precincts should not
contain more than about 400 voters. The
registrar should be er cbieio one of the judges
of election and should be required to serve as
such. To save any additional expenses one
of the judges of election could be dispensed
with, leaving but three still as the number of
the election board, and the judges and clerks
of election should be of opposing political
parties.
To make this suggestion practicable in
Hartford county we would require twelve re-
gistrars instead of six, but the advantage OF
having the officer of registration at the polls
with authority to make certain corrections OF
his list is apparent.
The Governor thinks the registration
should be made anew every two or four years
in the city of Baltimore, and every ten years
in the counties, with revision in the mean
time.
The registrars, together with the Judges
and clerks of election. should be obliged to
serve when appointed and put under penal
ties for neglecting and refusing to serve
Some provision, having the force of authori
ty, should be made to secure suitable rooms
for registration and election purposes. TIT
voter should be present in the room to SCI
his ballot deposited, and at the same time fol
his better Identification. Also provisions fol
a reasonable number of challengers, selected
by opposing parties and by candidates, to b,
present on both occasions to witness the pro
cess of registration and balloting and to con
test the right of those offering to become vo
tiers or to vote.
The registration, he suggests, should b,
simple and plain, and limited TO the shortes
period of time consistent with fair oppor
tunity for every voter to register.
He also recommends that the evil of bribery
at elections should be restrained by sever
penalties.
The Governor recommends legislation look
ing to the legaizing ofprimary elections as
further safeguard against fraud at elections.
The Governors recommendations will
dobtless be duly considered by the Legisla
ture, but the opinion is expressed by many
members that some of his suggestions ar,
impracticable.
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State Normal School.

The subject of abolishing the State Normal
School or at least curtaiing the expenses of
the institution, is before the Legislature, and
when it comes up il will doubtless evoke con-
siderable discussion. 1t is stated that the Prin-
cpal of the Normal School, Prof NJ. A. New
ell, his son and his daughter, constitute three
of the four professors allowed the school by
law, and that these three teachers annually
receive in salaries under the State law and in
come from the Model, Elementary and Kin
dergarten Schools from ten to twelve thou
sand dollars.
1t is also alleged that the Principal of the
Normal School ''has had the School Law SO
drafted that any one to whom he may give
certificate. or who has diploma from the
Normal School, can teach anywhere in the
State, and .t0r all time, without being subject
ed to an examination; but any one else,
wherever educated, or whatever diploma he
may hold, must get n certificate from the Ex-
aminer of the county in which he wishes to
teach, after an examination; which certificate
will last for only three gears; as if person
qualified to teach, after three years experience
is disqualified and must be subjected to anoth-
err examination. The natural timidity of la
dies makes an examination by strangers UNI
pleasant, and hence many, who would prefer
to be educated elsewhere go to the Normal
School, because, in the event of their wishing
to teach, they will never have to be exam
ined."
The object proposed, at the institution of
the State Normal School, was to prepare per-
sons having scholastic qualifications for the
profession of teachers, but the school appears
to have been diverted from its primary object
into school embracing all ages and grades,
from the mature teacher to the infant of the
kindergarten. At all events, it is apparent
that the entire institution needs overlauling,
but at the same time we hope the Legisl ature
will act wisely and dspassionatey in the
matter If the school can be made to sub
serve useful purpose in connection with our
Public School system, it ia to be hoped its ex-
cresences may be pruned away and the nsti-
tuition placed upon an enduring and useful
basis.
A committee, of which Hon. Murray Van
diver, of Hartford county is chairman, has
been appointed by the House to inspect
the Normal School and report upon its con-
dition and usefulness ms an adjunct to our
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Columbia and Port Deposit Railroad

Mr. Vandiver has introduced bill to
amend the charter of the Columbia and Port
Deposit Railroad. 1t is alleged by the petit
TONERS for the bill that the railroad company
discriminates unfairly and unjustly against
citizens of the State of Maryland, notwith-
standing the State appropriated 100000 to-
wards the construction of the road. BY the
charter the maximum rate which may be
charged for freight is three cents ton per
mile, whereas rate nearly three times that
amount is charged for freight shipped by cit
liens of Hartford county in the direction of
Baltimore. For instance, nearly nine cents a
ton per mile is charged for freight from Con-
owingo to Port Deposit, when such freight
is to be there reshipped on other roads, while
the price allowed by the charter is charged
for freight sent from Conowingo to Baltimore,
by way of York, Pa.
Besides, the Columbia and Port Deposit
Railroad makes no connections at its south
ern terminus with trains for Baltimore and
Philadelphia, the effort being apparently made
to compel passengers for Baltimore to take
the circuitous route by way of York rather
than the shorter and more direct one by way
of Port Deposit and Perryvilc.
Amendments to the charter arc contemplate
cd which will compel the Columbia and Port
Deposit Company to treat the citizens of Ma
ryland with justice.
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NtN017t0 JOF TIC lEgiS.
The TableauX and Mrs. Jarley's Wax
Works,

On Thursday, February 9Th, an entertainment,
consisting of tableaux, Mrs Jarley's Wax Works
for the benefit of the Presbyterian Church. The
tableauX were excellent, the grouping thoroughly
artistic, and the COSTUMES rich in colors and ac-
curate in design. Where all were so good it is
difficult to select any for special notice, but we
Eze6eh signing the Death
dians," Ialla Rookh," and Josephine and
Napoleon signing their Divorce" the best pictures
of the evening. In these the grouping was par
ticularly artistic and the figures both in costume
and expression most natural. The piece of stat
uary, "Rebecca at the Well =" was most gracefully
Of praise to the charming figure Of the Angel y
in the Game of Life" though this, as whole, was
not one of the best tableaux The two humorous
fence of Single Life" and " Dear me, Children I!
Why don't you keep your hats on your heads
sGo?" were very, expressive and much enjoyed by
anoyelty. Every one has of course read Dickens
account of Mrs. Jarley's Wax Works in The Old
Curiosity Shop. Mrs. farley, portly, elderly lady,
was on hand on Thursday evening, and after de
scrbng the figures had them carried singly to the
front of the stage and wound up, when they went
originals. Fair Rosamond" extended her hands
implorngy, while Queen Elnor" scowlingly
offered her the choice between dagger and a cup
platter in the greedicst fashion. 1.-The Gigglers''
gigged most coatagously., The graceful move,
called forth loud applause. Nine; Sqllallni war
bled like trained opera singer; the Live Yam
kee =" Whitfield stick; the Indian sayagely flour
ished his tomahawk and pursued the terror strick-
en- maiden; while " Blue Beard" clutched his
sword hercely as "Fatima" tremblingly offered
the key with her eyes fixed on the trunkiess heads
of the dead wives hanging by the hair against the
opposite wall.
Altogether the performance was most success
full and one of best we have ever attended. A
noteworthy feature was the promptness with
which the tablcauX We're arranged. The perform
ance began punctually ut O'Clock and closed mt
10. During these two hours thirteen tableauX
were shown and two sets of wax figures, some half
dozen more in each set
The thanks of the committee are due to Mrs. } +.
A. watson who so kindly and agreeably furnished
music during the intcrmissions. Too much praise
cannot be given to the committee for the able
manner in which they performed their arduous
task. The labor of getting up performance of
this kind is very great and it was all done within
ten days. The costumes We're wonders of in
genuity and taste and in general effect very ac-
curute. Wehad no idea that our community CON
tanned such resources and are not surprised that
many of the audience thought them imported
from Baltimore.
The proceeds amounted to about $50
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Paradise Items.


Inc temperance anniversary NJ FRANKLIN church
was largely attended by an intelligent and appre-
cative audience. The programme was an excel
lent one and rcplete with interest from beginning
to end. The ladies and gentlemen who took part
i'm the exercises fully sustained the reputation of
the Franklin people, for giving an entertainment
CONNIE IL Jdnf The singing was excellent. Mr..
John j. Bennett, of Bethesda Temperance Union,
delivered an earnest address in favor of total alb
stinence, and was listened to with much interest
The Murphy pledge of total abstinence was Offer
ed and n number of signatures obtained. The
motto of the Franklin people is be not weary in
well doing. The special feature of the next meet
ing, Wednesday, February 18th, will be Temper
ance Lecture by Rev. ii. Boggs. Free
CHURCH AFFAIRS
The Missionary Sermon by Rev. Harry Boggs.
much interest and was an impressive DISCOURSE
Text, James 5th, 10th. The Sunday School at this
appointment is making fine progress. 1t is well
attended and the exercises are pleasing and in
structive. The scholars and teachers are getting
ready for an exhibition, 10 be held some time this
month This primary class, taught by Miss S.
Jennie Love, is a class of great promise, and to
hear the little Sunbeams sing will well repay a
visit to the school. Come and see us.
ACCIDENTS.
Mr.. Christian Randolph, foreman in the flint
quarry of MesSrs. Ii. G. and j. G.. Smith, was
seriously hurt by the falling of an embankment.
His injuries will not prove fatal but are severe
But for the presence of mind of one of the work.
men, who gave warning the accident would
doubtless have resulted in the death OF Mr.. Ran
doph.
Mr.. Marshall Roussey was hauling wood at Glen
Cove when his horses became unmanageabe and
backed over the hill In order to eXtricate them
the harness was cut. No other damage was done.
FERGUS.
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Report OF Public School No. 10, 9Th
District.

Total number enrolled, "a average attendance,
g. Term ending January Both, 1880.
Eveline IL. Rigdon, VIM. ii. Rigdon, Nathan
Rigdon, Franklin Il. Rigdon Ralph IL. Rgdon and
Howard Rigdon were present every day
Lizzie Rigdon, Clara Il. Rgdon and Louanna s.
Rigdon missed but one day.
stephen Rigdon, J. Burns Rigdon, VIM. G.
Heaps, VIM. A. Thomas, Charles G.. Walter VIM
james and George b. Welsh were present every
day from date of entrance.
The low average may be accounted for i'm the
fact that 10 of the pupils on the register entered
after the holidays. The examination held Janua-
~ Goth and Both showed results which were graft
flying indeed. The Sixth Grade, composed of
Misses s.: Lizzie Rigdon, Clara IT, Rigdop and
Elma A. HUFF, and Mastels VIM. ii. Rgdon and
VIM. II. HUFF, answering correctly from 30 to 95
per cent. of the questions in all the branches
The other Grades did proportionately well, several
in the 4th and 9Th answered correctly all the ques-
tons n Arithmetic and Geography The patrons
have the thanks of the teacher for their hearty
cooperation in the school work We hope the
pupils will work with redoubled diligence during
the present term and not follow the old custom
of getting tired of school"
HEzEKIAH s. HUFF, Teacher.
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Letter From Dublin.

APPOINTMENT.
DIR. David Riley, of this district, has received
the appointment of Clerk to the Committee on
Claims at Annapolis, of which Mr.. Vandiver is
chairman.
PLENTY OF SCHOOL CHILDREN.
AT the close of the last school term, Mr.. Frank
Davis, at No. Z, reported 45 scnolars Mr. j. NJ. Me-
Nabb, at No. 8, %; Mr.. j. w. Carter, at No. H. 81
Mr.. j. b. Scarboro at No. H. As, and Mr., j. w. Nc
Nabb, at No. 10, 40. A radius of two miles from
a centre would cover all their schools.
DIPHTHERIA.
This terrible disease still fingers in York county.
/ have heard of one man, near Muddy Creek,
burying three of his children in one day, who died
of the disease
ALMOST DROWNING CASE
On Tuesday night of last week, Lysander Ewing,
Allen Jones, VIM. Hopkins and young German
were crossing Mobiles mill dam, on Deer Creek in
a small, boat. Owing to the floating ice the boat
foundered and they were all immersed in the icy
stream beyond their depth. Ewing and Hopkins
swan ashore. Jones and the German not being
able to swim, were drowning, when Mr.. Ewing
threw off his overcoat and plunging into the icy
bath succeeded in bringing both the drowning
men to the shore. Mr.. Ewing deserves great credit
for his bravery, and has the satisfaction of know
ing that he saved two mon from fearful death,
CHICKEN THIEVES.
Last Friday night thieves entered Mr.. VIM. II.
Thompson's hen house and stole over dozen very
fine chickens. MARS
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Irish Relief Fund.

The undersigned having been requested by
David j. Foley, Esq, of Baltimore, Chairman
of the Executive Committee OF the irlsn Relief
Fund, TO take proper steps TO collect and trans
generous and charitable people of our county,
would respectfully state that they will thankful
ly receive in person any such contribution, and
to assist in the act of mercy and humanity to Il
suffering people, they have appointed the follow
ing gentlemen:
George W. Brown and Martin Tobin, for All
ingdon District; Patrick Calaghan and George
Walker, for Halls Roads District James
NJ. Cain and Caleb j. Moore, for Bel Air District ;
Thomas Butler and John b. Curry for MARSHALL
District; f. NJ. Allen and Charles Myer for
Dublin Districts A. Vosbury and John Redding-
ton for Havre de Grace, TO make collections, and
who will be kind enough to return the respec.
tive amounts received by them to either OF
| the undersigned.
JOHN CARROLL WALSH,
u. HOwARD
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION
ERs-It was ordered that the city of Havre de
Grace be allowed 81, 100 in 1880, being portion
of the road and bridge tax paid by her citizens.
1t was ordered that So, 1878 be levied for the
School Commissioners, being the amount of
principal, interest and costs due by E. F. Johns
Collector of the first district.
The following allowances were made to out
pensioners:
To Martha Singleton, third district 500, paya.
BILE to William Woolsey.
To Samuel N Whiteford, of the second dis.
trict, $40.
To Helen Blaney, of the 18th district, 500, pay
able to Frank McAtee 2.
Ten dollars was ordered to be Levied for DR.. j.
T. Payne, of the 4th district, for post mortem
examination in the case of Amber Jones.
Thirty one dollars and fifty cents was ordered
to be levied for Charles Shrodcs, of the 4th dis
trict, for q bridge account.
Fifty-tive dollars was appropriated for turn
piking the road near the Trap Church. the par
ties interested contributing an equal amount.
The following insolvencies were allowed tc
Collectors:
To William Carsins, for county tax, 1878, ad
ditional insolvencies, S35525. To James S
Calder, for 1878, 1855; To Ambrose Cooley, fo
1877, S21.75.
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The competition is to be confined to boys sew
enteen years of age and under.
The blowing of the land may be done for the
competitor, but the remainder of the work, ex-
cept husking the corn, must be his own. For
the huskng. he may employ as many boys and
girls as he pleases.
A committee of three judges will be appointed
in each district to accurately measure the land
and report the yield.
Mr.. Bond is native of Abingdon district, and
is now over eighty years of age. Hefeels deep
interest in his native county, and his generous
offer will stimulate the farmer lads of Hartford
county as nothing else could do.
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Died suddenly, at his residence Darlington, on
saturday, February Tth Rev. Z. b. Reese, senior
minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church for
this circuit, aged about 10 years.
On the morning of his death Mr.. Reese appeared
to be quite well in health. He ate hearty break
fast, and afterward went out to the stable to see
after his horse. About eleven o'clock he came in
the house, took seat and complained to his step
daughter, Miss Fish, of feeling sick. Miss Fish
supposed that he was laboring under an attack of
indigestion, and did not at first imagine that any
thing serious was the matter without being able
to remove his coat or his boots, he threw himself
on the bed, and remarked to his sep-daughter that
he could neither nor hear her, and at the same
time tho expression of his countenance changed,
and his face assumed Il scarlethue. Miss Fish now
became thoroughly alarmed. She sent at once for
DIR. w. Stump Forwood. Dr. Forwood arrived at
Mr.. Reese's bedside within twenty minutes after
the summons had been sent, and found that the
patient had become totally unconscious and was
stricken with apoplexy. The Doctor bled him
freely, but no signs of returning consciousness
appeared, and at quarter before two O'clock p.
NJ, less than three hours from the time in which
DIR. ii. Clay Whiteford arrived at the patient S
bedside few minutes before he breathed his last
Mr.. Roese's father and one or two of his brothers
are said to have died in the same sudden manner,
and IT had long been his daily prayer to be spared
sudden DEATH His last visit from home, which
en- daughter remarked in her grief over her dying
step-father, had been "a mission of peace" visit
among some of his parishioners who had suffered
misunderstanding between each other.
Mr.. Reese was much respected, and was regard
ed by all who knew him, without distinction as
to denomination, as an excellent, kind-hearted,
and good man. He will be buried beside his wife,
who preceded him to the grave many years. at
Green Mount Cemetery Baltimore. w. s. F.
DARLINGTON, Feb. Sth, 1880.
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MARRIED.

WEBSTER-HEUISLER February 10th
at the residence of the BRIDES sister, by Rev.
Father Gallen, JOHN w. WEBSTER to GEOR-
GLE G., the youngest daughter of Geo A. Hcuis-
Ter, both of Hartford county.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Tuesday Feb
ruary 10th, 1850, in the NJ. f. Church. Darlington.
by Rev. Harry Boggs, WILLIAM o. WHITE,
LOCK to Miss MARY r. PRIGG, eldest daughter
OF the late s. I. Prigg, both of Darlington.
MORRlSON-GRIEST.- the residence of
Il. N. Spencer, Baltimore by Friends ceremoncy,
on Second month llth, 1880, EMMOR MORRI'
son to ELLEN NJ. GRIEST both of Hartford
county, Md
DALLAM--BUCKING the resi-
dence OF The brides parents, January Goth, 1880,
by Rev. George w. Lightncr FRANK p. DIAL.
LAM and Miss MOLLlE n. BUCKINGHAM, all
oi iiariord county Md.
JEFFERY-GRAFTON january Goth, 1880.
at the parsonage, by Rev. w. +. Livingston,
Mr.. CHARLES T.. JEFFERY and Miss EMMA
GRAFTON, all of Hartford county, Md.
NOLDS-FREEMAN.- February 5tb.
1850, at the residence of the brides father, viii
liam Freeman, by Rev. A. d. Davis, HARMON
d. REYNOLDS of Hartford Co., and MARY F.,
FREEMAN, of Cecil Co., Md.
N-STREETT.-In the Ebeneze,
NJ f. Church. on the evening of Feb 9Th, by
Rev. j. Duey Moore, BENJAMIN +. -BOUGH
TON to Miss ELIZABETH STREET., both of
Hartford county, Md.
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PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARY.-Miss Lanra Brad
ley, principal OF Chrome Hill School, realized
sl5 from an entertainment held in the school
house on the Goth of January. This sum is to
be used in increasing the library belonging to
the school. About twenty dollars worth OF
well selected books have already been obtained
Trustees of schools receive from the School
Commissioners ten dollars year for library
purposes, provided an equal amount is raised by
the school, With the amount realized from the
entertainment and the appropriation by the
School board, very handsome addition will BE-
made to the library of this school.
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AGRICULTURAL PRIZES FOR THE BoYs.-The
industrious farmers boys of Hartford county will
have the opportunity, this year, of competing
for valuable prizes for raising corn, Mr.. John
Bond, of the book publishing firm OF j. w.
Bond IL Co., of Baltimore, proposes to offer,
through the county Agricultural Society, prizes
in gold, amounting to $780, to the boys of IIar-
ford county, for the best yield of corn on one
eighth of an acre. the corn to be planted and
the ground cultivated solely by the competitors.
The prizes will be as follows
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Old Reliable.

There are many reputed remedies for that very
prevalent disease, Chronic Nasal Catarrh, but
none which have given general satisfaction and
become acknowledged standard preparations, OK
cept DIR. Sage's Catarrh Remedy. ii continues to
enjoy an unprecedented popularity. This reputa-
tion has been earned through the permanent cures
which it has wrought, having proved itself spe-
ciic in the worst forms of the disease. In fact so
reliable is it that Its former proprietor offered
through all the newspapers of the land a reward
of $500 for case of Catarrh that ii would not
cure, Sold by DRUGGISTS
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LAND sALEs.vOn Monday, J. s. Richardson,
auctioneer sold for George L. VanBibber, trus-
tee, the store property in Rel Air. now occupied
by j. &. Rouse and E. Wyatt Baker, to Frank
g. Norris, for 81, 800 Also q lot on Bond street,
Bel Air, improved by the telegraph office and
dwelling, to A. Preston Gilbert, for $3.50.
The same auctioneer, sold for Col. Herman
Stump, trustee, two acres of land to Robert s.
Bay for S73
The property of VIM. and Orpah Glenn, near
Federal Hill, containing 100 acres, was offered
by Geo. A. Cairnes, auctioneer, for s. A. Will
liams, trustee, and withdrawn at bid ofS2, 200.
The property of VIM. Saunders, containing 81
acres, near Mill Green, offered by John j. Alex
andcr, auctioneer, for Geo. Y. Mayuadier, trus-
tee, was also withdrawn.
Mr.. james Nichols has bought of John Green.
land and others Il LOT in Aberdeen, containing
! Is acres, for 500.
john s. and &. l.. Dallam, real estate
agents. have sold to Capt. Simeon Spicer O
farm of 40 acres, with improvements, situated
near Waters Cross Roads and belonging tc
Mrs Louisa Walton, for 81, 49,