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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-23
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Focal Affairs.


LITTLE LOCALS.
H G. Whtetord, of Hartford, sends the
Delta Herald stalk of sweet corn bearing five
plump ears.
"A heavy rain fell in the neighborhood of
Jarrettsville and Cooptown last Friday, ena.
bling farmers to pillow for wheat.
-Capts. Matthew and Thomas Reynolds, OF
Havre de Grace, have applied for patent for q
new gill net of their own invention.
MIR. Robert 7. BOVINE of this county, who
is now in Kansas City, has our thanks for fire..
quent copies of interesting Western newspa
pers.
The fair held at st. Johns church, Kings
vile, on the 7th, Sth and 9th inst, was decid
ed success, the receipts aggregating upwards o.
$780,
John w. Davis, Esq, who has recently been
confirmed by the board of directors, as First Vice
President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
is an original Port Deposit man.
-Mordecai Price, Darlington Hopes and
Rebecca Price, of Hartford county, were among
the speakers at Friends quarterly meeting al
Philopolis, Baltimore county, on the 4th instant
West Hartford Circuit, Southern Methodist
Church, which has been made vacant by the
death of Rev. q. B. Allen, will be under the pas
toral oversight of Rev. j. W. Steele, of Aber-
deem. '...r
The Havre de Grace Republican complains
that almost every Saturday some of the Cecil
county people, unable to obtain the ardent al
home, come over to Havre de Grace, where they
imbibe too freely and raise disturbances.
Mr. Skipwith H. Coale formerly of thiscoun.
ty, while coupling cars on the Western Mary.
land Railroad, at Williamsport, on Friday morn.
ing, was struck by an engine and sustained q
fracture of the right collar-bone. He was re.
moved to his residence in Baltimore, where the
bone was set. ..
"A few days ago Midway Hopkins, colored,
Of the Big Woods, while returning home with a
wagon load of cider from Rufus Mill, was
thrown out of the wagon on his head and shout.
ders and severely hurt, by the horses backing
the wagon into gulley. DIR. D. P. wysong
dressed his wounds and bruises
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-23
Proceedings Of the Temperance ALI.
ance.


The Hartford County Temperance Alliance met
in the NJ. P. Church, Bel Air, on Tuesday last
with David Il. Thomas, president, in the chair
Edward Amber, secretary, and about forty other
members present.
The officers of last year were reelected, except
the secretary, who declined further SERVICE -
Christopher Wilson was elected in his place 3
Rev. Mr.. Benson presented the following reso-
buttons, which were adopted:
L. That the temperance question is matter OF
common concern to the whole people Of all reli-
gious, social, industrial and. political distinc-
lions, and whenever practicable should be kept
separate and distinct from party politics,
2. That the Democratic and Republican par
ties having granted, through their respective
party authorities the facilities asked for on be.
half of the general public, by this Alliance; and
having agreed to accept q majority of the votes
cast on the local option question a vote of in
structioE and neither party as such having COM
mitted itself the one side or the other Il only
remains for the candidates for the Senate and
House of Delegates to pledge themselves, in
their capacity as individuals, to carry ont. this
arrangement; to make 1t practicable to put the
question of local option to the people as dis
tinct question, outside and independent of poll
tical parties and party issues.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-23
The Death of the President.

The death of President Garfield was not
unexpected to those who interpreted Alright
the cautiously-worded bulletins emanatiDg
from his physicians, and concluded weeks
ago, that fatal disease was coursing through
his veins. There were many more who were
sanguine that his splendid constitution and
remarkable vitality would enable him to over
come the wound made by the assassin's bull
let and the blood-poisoning resulting from it.
The bullet, however, has done its work, and
to-day noble man lies dead
In general sense the murder of Presi.
dent may be no more than that of private
individual; yet when we consider the pos
sible danger of anarchy and confusion,
the depressing effect upon every business,
and the liability to n constant repetition of
the crime, when the executive head of the
nation is stricken down by an assassin's hand
the deed assumes more dreadful significance
1t is blow at the entire country, and it is
fitting that the expression of sorrow should
be universal The bereavement is nation
al one, and it is to the credit of the Amcri-
can people that all classes and ranks of socie.
ty Democrats who opposed and Republicans
who supported his election, are alike grieved
at his death under such distressing circum-
stances. The cheerfulness and manly forti-
titude shown by him during his eighty days
OF suffering, won for him the sympathy
not only of his own countrymen, but ofthe
entire world, and gained him higher place
in the affections of the people than anything
which he might have done during his entire
four years as President.
His lingering death, too, has prepared the
country for the result, so that the new admin
istration will quietly take the place ofthe old
and the business of the country will move
along with scarcely an interruption. The
murder Of the President, lamentable though
it be, has served to show the stability and
permanence ofour republican form of govern
ment. There has been no jar or shock. Mr..
Arthur has already succeeded President Gar
field, as the lawful President of the United
States.
One consoling thought in connection with
the death of the President, is that the gener-
Gus, cordial sympathy of the people of the
South, has eliminated the little remaining
sectional bitterness left us as a legacy of the
late war, and it may truthfully be said that
Democrats were as sincere mourners as any
who gathered around the bier of the murder.
ed President
1t is too soon to prognosticate what course
the new President may take. 1t is likely that
some changes will take place in the Cabinet,
but from the modest sensible manner in which
Mr.. Arthur has borne himself, under the deli
cate and trying circumstances of his position,
it is safe to assume that no violent changes
will be made, Mr.. Arthur as President will
doubtless have different feelings from Mr..
Arthur the Vice President, with none of the
duties or responsibilities of the higher office.
Personally his character is said to be beyond
reproach, while his intellectual and admin
istrative abilities are acknowledged to be of
high order.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-23

The PEACH BoTToM RAILwAY.-An interview
with Mr.. Charles R. McConkey, receiver of the
Middle Division of the Peach Bottom Railway,
has recently been published. Mr., McConkey
stated that the Middle Division, which extends
from York to Delta, will be sold on the Goth of
December, and it was probable that syndicate
or bondholders would be the purchasers A
new company will then be formed under the
general railroad law of the State. The Eastern
Division, which was recently sold is to be COM
pleted to the Susquehanna river, and the entire
road put in general repair.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-23

SHOOTING AFFAIR.-On Tuesday of last week
Mr. Elijah Clayton, who lives on the Hartford
turnpike, near Boarman's Hotel, was shot with a
pistol and slightly wounded by his son-in-law,
young man named Wisnom. The ball struck
Mr. Clayton on the hip and glancng down the
leg, lodged in his boot. The next afternoon, as
Mr.. Clayton was at the barnyard, milking his
cows, the young man appeared with gun and
threatened to shoot him agan-not to kill him,
as he said, but merely "to give him something
to remember" He did not carry out His pur.
pose and was arrested and taken to Towsontown
Jail. Family difficulties are said to have led to
the affair.
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required to have them fully completed before the
reading and that they be delivered at once into
the hands OF the secretary, to be used in making
up his report q the proceedings and for preserva
This resolution was also passed over to the next
meeting for final action.
few remarks were made by Dr. ]. +. H. Cor
such, and other members, upon the subject of
fever In young children was referred to by DIR
norwood, and was also discussed to some extent
At the conclusion of the business proceedings
DIR. II. ID. Lee offered the following remarks and
resolutions upon tho recent death of fellow
member,
DIR. JOSHUA r.. NELSON
THE duty devolves upon me. Mr.. President, to
announce the DEATH which has occurred since our
low:member of our society. He practised his
profession for many years, with great skill and
success. IN our county, among an intelligent and
discerning people. who held him professionally
for the last few years, from afficton to partici-
pate actively In our proceedings, or in the duties
OF his profession, we, in common with those who
for so many years had been the recipients of his
professional skill and hospitality, will cherish hi;
memory and, behind the veil of charity over
look the passing clouds of his life; remembering
only their bright, gilded lining"
RESOLUTIONS. =
HhtfedS, IL has pleased an all-wise Providence
10 remove from our midst our fellow-member
DIR. Joshua X. Nelson, be 1t
ReSOfred, That we regret the loss of one who had
labored so long and so successfully in our pro
fessiou devotng the best years of his life TO the
relief OF suffering humanity and
Resolged, That we sincerely sympathize with his
family and friends in their bereavement"
These resolutions we're seconded by Dr. Cor
such, and unanimously adopted.
The society then adjourned to meet at Hayrt
de Grace. conformity with the Cecil County Medi
cal Society, on the second Tuesday in November
w. STUMP FoRwOOD, Secretary.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-23

MULE CHoKED TO DEATH A mule belonging
to Mr.. Henry Fulford, of Bel Air, was turned
out into pasture field, one day last week, with
halter on its head At night the animal
could not be found and was supposed to have
escaped from the field. On Sunday it was found
dead in a swamp, having been choked to death
by getting one of its hind feet entangled in the
halter. 1t was valued at 1926 and insured, q
few days previous, in the Farmers Mutual Live
stock Protective Association of North America,
Of which Mr.. A. j. Rouston, of Bel Air, is the
agent
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-23

AN EXTRA SESSION OF THE SENATE.-The
necessity for an extra session of the Senate
is imperative, and no doubt it will be called
as soon as the funeral obsequies OF President
Garfield are over AT present, should any
thing happen to President Arthur there is
no one authorized by law to take his place
The Senate should therefore be convened and
President pro tem elected, who would be
the acting Vice President and the legal sue.
cessor of the President in case of the death
OF the latter during his term of office
There will be Democratic majority in the
Senate, so that Democrat will probably be
chosen. The name of Senator Bayard is
mentioned in this connection. He would be
acceptable, we believe, to a large majority OF
people of the country, and we hope his cleo.
ton may take place without struggle.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-23

HEAVY Loss BY FIRE.-Mr. James w. Ever.
lists loss by the burning of his canning house
near Churchville, on the 9Th instant, amounted
to nearly $4,000. 1t was not insured. Lingar
Lively, son of Mr.. Joseph Lively and grandson
of Mr.. Everist, had the middle finger of his left
hand badly crushed while assisting in the efforts
to put out the fire. Mr.. Herman Everist also
had his hand severely burned. Mr.. Everist hat
erected a temporary building and resumed bust
ness again
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-23

Sergeant Mason, the soldier who at.
tempted to shoot Guteau, the assassin
Of the President, has given for publ
cation an address to "All Good People OF
the United States" in which he admits hav
ing done "a big wrong to the good law of
the land" but justifies the attempt by argu-
ing the injustice of compelling private SOL
diers to endure hardshps in guarding Gui-
teau from the rage of the people, while the
assassin is comfortably housed, clothed and
fed. He says he would rather kill an assas.
sin than guard him.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-23

The Republican county convention
might with propriety have gone little fur.
Their, in selecting their candidates, and en-.
dorsed the entire Democratic board of county
commissioners for reelection. So far as we
have seen the present Board have been unan
imous in their efforts to economic and re.
trench county expenses. They planted them.
selves at the outset on the Democratic plat
form of economy and retrenchment, and have
been faithful to their pledges. They should
all be re elected.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-23

BALTIMORE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC NoMI-
NATIoNs.-The Baltimore county Democrat
ic convention, which met at Towsontown on
Monday, nominated the following ticket:
SheriE-Richard s. Tracy
Register of Wills-Thomas Philpot.
County Treasurer-W William Parks
County Commissioners-E. W. Stiefel, ]
Fl. Millender and j. #. Is. Parlett.
House of Delegates-E. J. Farber, John S.
Cuttings, Andrew Banks, DR.. ]. H. Burton,
j. G. Bosley and Wimott johnson.
County Surveyor-Charles B. Mclean.
The ticket is conceded to be popular and
strong one, and will undoubtedly be elected
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-23

The Republicans of Hartford appear to
be very much dissatisfied with the recent &C.
ton of their county convention, and from a
party standpoint with apparent good reason
Lifelong Republicans were turned down
while honors were conferred upon those who
until recently had expressed decided aver.
sion to Republican doctrines. Well, the
world moves, and we are glad that our Re.
publican friends are at last willing to &C.
knowledge that there is some good in the
Democratic party.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-23

"A paper that will be read with interest
in the light of the coming Yorktown celebra-
ton, is "Old Yorktown" by Thomas Nelson
Page, descendant of the founder of the
town, as well as of Thomas Nelson, who was
governor at the time of its capture and sur
render by the British. 1t win appear in the
October Scribner, and will be accompanied
by some old-time pictures, together with H.
Illustrations of the Yorktown of to day, made
by Blum and Pennell. on the ground.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-23

p. E. CoNvocATIoN.-Interest religious
services were held at Sylvan Retreat School
House, on Thursday and Friday of last week, by
Rev. DIR. A. j. Rich, Dean of the Convoeation of
Baltimore, assisted by Rev. William Warner, of
st. James Church, Baltimore county, and Rev.
James B. Craighll, of Bel Air. The convocation
closed on Friday afternoon. .. ...ut
On Saturday morning Rev. Mr.. Craighlll held
services in the hall over Chrome Hill School
house.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-23

CARS FOR THE BALTIMORE AND DELTA RAIL
wAY.-Last Friday three fiat cars for the Balti-
more and Delta Railway arrived in Baltimore
They are of IL tons capacity each, built by the
Billmeyer & Small Company, of York, Pa, and
will be used in transporting rails, cross ties, &c.
thereby facilitating the work Of track laying
The track crossed the Falls road and Stony run
last Saturday, and is now being pushed toward
Towsontown.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-23

THE NEWS IN BEL AR.-The news of the
Presidents death was received in Bel Air early
Tuesday morning, quietly and with deep sorrow.
Postmaster spicer draped the postsffice in mourn
Ing, flags were displayed at half from va
rlous points, and the Bnl Air and Edgewood
coaches were also shrouded In black.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-23

Mrs. BooTH, the widow of the great tragedi-
an, lives in q cottage at Long Branch with her
son, Mr.. Joseph Booth. Notwithstanding her
four score years she is extremely bright and
chatty, conyerses freely on past aud present top
les, and takes especial interest In making in
quiries as to people and things in Hartford conn
ty, Nd, where she so long resided. The Booth
farm is situated near Fountain Green, and is
now owned and occupied by Mr.. s. A. Kyle, OF
the firm of Dinsmore q Kyle, Baltimore.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-23

President Garfield leaves property valaed at
S25, 900, including his house in Washington,
which is mortgaged. His life was also insured
for s25, 900, in the Equitable of New York, and
also in other companies The fund for Mrs.
Garfield is now about 100000, and additional
subscriptions are being made
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DIED.

announcements of marriages and deaths free
Obituary notices. tive cents per line
KEATING.-At her late residence, Stafford
on Friday evening September 10Th, 1881, in the
Goth year of her age, BECCA, wife of Thomas j
Keating, and daughter of the late Bennett Hop
kins, of Hartford county.
Also, on Tuesday, 18th instant, MOLLIE, in
FAINT daughter of Thomas j. and Becca Heating.
Asleep in Jesusl Blessed sleep!
From which none ever wakes to weep;
A calm and undisturbed repose,
Unbroken by the last of foes.
Asleep in Jesusl Peaceful restl
Whose waking Is supremacy best;
No fear, no woe shall dim that hour
That manifests the Saviours power.
CLAYTON.-Gn Tuesday, September Goth,
1881, at her residence, Rockford, Md, of conges-
tive chill, MARIA CLAYTON, wife of Josiah
Clayton, aged IS years.
Is there sorrow greater than this:
70 Knowing tomorrow we imprint the last kiss?
Bear away gently my mother to dust,
Father in heaven, to Thee we do trust.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-23

The Temperance Alliance have been sue
cessful SO fur in keeping the local option
question free from party politics Any move.
ment looking towards consolidation of the
Temperance vote for either party would de.
feat the object proposed.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-23

We have received from Messrs. Lantz Il Ar
nold printers, 81 and 90 Lombard street, Balti-
more, some blotters and cards neatly printed
and ornamented with the beautiful oriole, which
gives name to Baltimore's great October pa
geant
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-23

REPUBLICAN DISSATISFACTION our
Republican friends have talked so much and
loud about the harmonious Convention, we
find much dissatisfaction in unexpected
quarters. We even hear members of said
convention denouncing its action in most
violent terms and we have direct informa-
ton from others, who have always hereto
fore been faithful in their party allegiance,
vowing determination not to support the
ticket. Square dealing is the best policy,
even in poltics.-HaDre de Grace Republican,
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How to Keen Cool.

In order to aid our citizens in keeping cool,
comfortable and healthy during the dog-days, l
have have reduced the price of Frigid Soda Water to
L. Wyatt Baker, Bel Air Drug Store. aus
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There are rumors of lynching him, but 80
far everything Is quiet, and If such purpose
exists il Is well concealed. .,s
Where the Assassin viii be fried.
There seems to be some difficulty in rela-
ton TO the trial of Guiteau. 1t is the opinion
of District Attorney Corkhill that Gui-
teau can not be tried for murder in Washing
ton, and the greatest punishment that could
be melted out to him would be such as is in
cidental to a simple case of assault and bat
terry. At the same time IL is difficult to see
how the State of New Jersey, where the
President died, can get hold of the case. AT
any rate some fine law points are likely to be
involved, and Guiteau may in the end escape
the clutches of the law.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-23

WHOt Weather is upon us, and the way
to keep cool Is to drink Ice Cold Cream Soda, at
Bakers Bel Air Drug Store. corner of Main street
and pennsylvania avenue, near the Postoffice.-
large variety of delicious fruit syrups and min
eral waters on draught. You can make money
by buying season ticket Lynn
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Rev. j; W. Steele will preach at Dublin
Southern Methodist Church. next Sunday, at II
A. NJ, and Susquehanna Hall at 3 p NJ.
There will be preaching at Perryman, South
ern Methodist Church, next Sunday at II A. M :,
and 7.W p. M, by Rev. G.. p. Newman, of Balti-
more. REV. j. w. STEELE, Pastor
The Third Quarterly Meeting for Hartford
Circuit, Methodist Episcopal Church. West Bati-
more District, will be held at Thomas Run, Octo-
Der and9 We desire full attendance of the
membership. W.. CHAPMAN, p. Il.
sep23-2t II. C. MCDANIEL. PC.
East Hartford Circuit, NJ. E. Church. The
Rev. G. A. Jones will preach next Sunday at Bush
1880 A. M. Calvary $50 p. NJ.
Bel Air Circuit NJ. p. Church. Service at
Abingdon 1Ok A. NJ; Mt. Carmel p. NJ; Bel
Air N p. M. Subject-"The Death of the Presi-
dent"
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Worthless StuH.

Not so fast my friend if you could see the
strong, healthy. blooming men, women and chill
dren that have been raised from beds of sickness
suffering and almost death, by the use of HoI
Htters, you would say "Glorious and invaluable
remedy. PHILADELPHIA PLesS
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Mrs. LETITIA WILSON, widow of the late
James Wilson, died at the residence of her son,
Samuel Wilson, near Pylesville, last Saturday
morning, at the advanced age of SO years. The
interment was at Slate Ridge Presbyterian
Church, on Monday. An impressive sermon
was preached by the pastor, Rev. Joseph Smith.
The funeral was very large, the line of carriages
being at least mile in length. Mrs. Wilson
was the mother of Messrs William H., Samuel
and Arch. Wilson, all well-known citizens
She also leaves two unmarried daughters. In
1867 she was severely injured by fall and re-
NAMED an invalid until the close of her life
Mrs. Wilson was lady ofextraordinary energy,
of great good sense and prudence, and was a
pious and devoted member Of the Slate Ridge
Presbyterian church.
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MI AR RIED.

ECKMAN-GEORGE.- Philadelphia, on
Monday, Sept IL, by Rev. Thomas s. Duncan,
THOMAS TUCKER ECKMAN to Miss II. LU-
CRETIA GEORGE, of Hartford county, Md.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-09-23

They never fail to have beneficial effect on
the system. We refer to j. M. Laroque's Anti
bilious Bitters. % cents paper, 81 BOTTLE
w. L. Thornton, sole proprietor, Baltimore and
Harrison streets.
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ToURNAMENT.-A brilliant tournament was
held on the farm of Mr.. Jacob w. Pearce, "My
Lady's Manor" on Thursday, the 18th instant.
Fourteen knights en- tered the lists. j. d. Al.
money crowned as queen Miss Annie Parker
D. f. Wiley crowned as first maid of honor Miss
Carrie Nichols; j. X. Strawbridge crowned as
second maid of honor Miss Mary Smith, and F
Hitchcock crowned the third maid of honor
The contest for browning the queen, between
Messrs. Almoney and Wiley, showed some ofthe
best tournament riding ever witnessed in the
State The rings were one inch in diameter,
MIR. Almoney taking 80 in succession and Mr..
Wiley 3S.