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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-07-15

BALL OF LIGHTNING IN A HoUsE.-A severe
thunder storm passed over the northeastern Sec
ton of the county, last Monday afternoon. In
the neighborhood of Darlington and Dublin, es-
pecially, heavy rain fell and the lightning
flashed incessantly. During the storm, Mr..
Henry W. Hopkins and his son were seated in
the house, near window, when they were
startled by bright flash of lightning and vlo-
lent clap Of thunder. At the same moment they
observed large ball of fire rolling across the
room. 1t disappeared as quickly as it came
Some of the glass in the windows was broken
and the window curtains damaged, but neither
Mr.. Hopkins nor his son was hurt. tree
which stood near the door was shivered. In the
same storm gate-post, situated about $50
yards from the house, was shattered by light
ming. The bolt also ran along the fence for
some distance, splitting several rails.
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The New ROAD TO PHILADELPHIA.-Major
Candy, engineer in charge of the surveys being
made for the new road to Philadelphia to be
constructed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company, has been interviewed by q reporter of
the Wilmington Gazette, who inquired of him
how the work was progressing. In reply to the
question the major stated that he and the
corps under him were now engaged at work
about one md one-half miles northwest of
North East, they having completed the survey
ing of different routes between Wilmington and
the. point mentioned above. The gentleman
further stated that below the Susquehanna river
there were two corps of engineers engaged at
work between that point and Baltimore, and
that they had nearly completed the work. In
relation to the bridge across the Susquehanna
he said that the engineers had arrived at the
conclusion that the most available and last ex-
pensive point for crossing would be at Watsons
Island about mile and q half above the pres
emit bridge of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore railroad. The bridge would be about
the same length, but by crossing at that point
draw could be done away with, provided that
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LEGALIzING PRIMARY ELECTIoNs.-Thc
late legislature OF Pennsylvania passed law
to "prevent bribery and fraud in nominating
candidates." &c, the provisions of which are
far-reaching and severe. fit can be enforced
it will greatly aid in improving the public
service II Furnishes by fine and imprson-
ment any candidate who with money, office
or the promise of any reward, seeks to induce
any voter to vote for him. 1t does the same
to any voter who offers to give his vote or
his influence in consideration of u reward or
the hope of any Ii Furnishes by fine and
Imprisonment any person not qualified to
vote, who votes, or any person who votes
more than once on the same day, or votes
more than one ticket for the same candidate :;
and Furnishes the person who advises or pro-
cures the person so to do. 1t Furnishes dele.
gates to nominating conventions who shall
receive, accept or solicit any reward in con-
sideration for their vote or influence ; and in
the same way Furnishes any committeeman,
return judge or clerk who accepts II bride,
and holds the man who offers il equally liable
with him.
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Prospect.


FALLING OUT ny THE WAY.
Mr.. Daniel Thomas, respected and we'll
known resident of this county, met with an acct
dent on Tuesday evening, which fortunately did
not result seriously. Mr.. Thomas was driving
couple of ladies around Delta and the sur
rounding country, showing them the quarries
and other objects of interest. Coming home,
near the residence of Mr. Gilmore, his horse,
which is naturally quite excitable, became un-
manageable, suddenly sprang to one side, upset
the carriage and spread its contents promiscuous-
ly. -Providentially no one was hurt. Mr..
Thomas showed rare presence of mind and sue
ceeded in preventing his fiery steed from run.
ming away. Lately the above gentleman's aspira
tion have been tending towards bicycle riding,
and he has seriously contemplated purchasing
one as church-going vehicle. In speaking of the
accident this evening he renal ked he would not
attempt a two.wheel machine until he could
manage one with four wheels. Dock.
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Shure's Landing.
THE CANAL.


Owing to the late heavy rains, the canal has
been in very bad boating condition. However
1t is now again clear, and mud machines will be
put to work to finish digging out the bars Great
ed by the rains.
The river is about Is inches above low water
and is quite muddy. Notwithstanding the con
tinuance of high water it has fallen rapidly and
still continues to fall.
HARVEST.
The farmers are busily engaged in harry esting.
They have finished with their wheat and arc
cutting their hay and oats.
IMPROVEMENTS AND CANNING.
Mr.. VIM. Holloway has nearly completed, on
his farm, one of the largest harms in this section
Of the county.
Hon. Jno. Price has his canning house nearly
finished. The canning fever is becoming one OF
the leading topics of the day, and laborers are
very scarce.
PERSONAL.
Mrs. 2. Councilman, of this place is extreme.
ly i'll with malarial fever.
Miss Nellie Gault, of Pottsville, Pa, is visit.
Ing Miss Jennie Shure
BRIEFS.
Much sickness prevails in this section
Excursions are all the rage here now. When
are you going to the sea shore = is next in order
The citizens Of Darlington should see to the
broken joints i'll their board walks
The congregation Of Franklin NJ. f.. Church
propose holding three days meeting in
August. VAN WINKLE.
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SEVERELY KICKED BY IIoRsE-Last Friday
afternoon William Wiley, aged 20, was severely
injured about the head by pet colt while driv
ing some horses into pasture field. The colt
laid down TO roll and Mr.. Wiley unsuspectingly
walked close to it, when it suddenly sprang Of
and wheeling around kicked him in the forehead
over the left eye, crushing in the bone The
back of his skull is also supposed to have been
fractured by the conclusion. DIR. Free, ofstew.
artstown, and DIR. Harkins, of Norrisville, were
both with him during greater portion of the
night. His condition is still critical
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Another claimant for the famous Itch
borne estates in England has recently turned
up in San Diego, Cal He bears the name of
Charles Ogden Ferris, but says he is the ver-
table Roger Charles Tichborne. He relates
infinitely circumstances about his youth and
known to an impostor, and which, since he
names dates and persons, may easily be veri-
fed, if true. He remained silent all these
years, while the trial was going on and since,
in consequence of vow he made not to re-
veal his identity until 1880, His story, if not
true, has in it, at least, all the elements Of
rnmnncc.
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MATCHMAKER AND JEwELER..-Mr. John F..
Pummer is one of the Oldest and most reliable
watchmakers and jewelers. of Baltimore city
For many years he occupied the well-known
stand on Gay street, adjoining the bridge. The
Improvement of Jones' Falls, however, COM
PEELED him to remove, and his old friends and
customers-of whom he has very many in Har-
ford-may now find him in large, airy and
handsome establishment, at No. $50 North Gay
street, near High. He has fine stock of ele-
giant jewelry, watches, &C., on hand, and repairs
watches and jewelry in the best manner.
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A dispatch from Washington on Wcdncs-
day says that the critical point has been safely
passed, and that the President is slowly but
surely entering upon the road to GONZALES
cencc. His pulse, temperature and respira-
ton were lower than at any time since he
was wounded, and were nearly at their nor
NAL state The Official bulletins also speak
more positively and cncouagngly of n
change for the better On Thursday the i'm
provcment continued and the President is
said to have been cheerful and comfortable.
1t may therefore be regarded as almost GER
tain that the President will recover 1t may
be many months however, before he will be
able to attend to the duties of his position,
and his health may be impaired for life It
will nevertheless, be II great cause for thank
fulness if his life is spared. The conse-
quenccs of his DEATH perhaps, might not be
so serious to the country now as they would
have been Immediately after the attack but
in view of the struggle ofcontending factions
in the Republican party, change ofadmins,
tntion--especially if brought about by the
pistol of an assassin-could not fail to have a
damaging effect upon business Of all kinds.
The President and Mrs. Garfield have been
deeply touched and gratifed at the sympathy
and interest expressed for him by the entire
country, and President Garfield has probably
gained warmer place in the hear of the
American people by his sutlerings rs man
than he ever could have done by his Official
acts ms President. His case is not the only
one in which pity is shown to be akin to love
A day of thanksgiving will probably he APP
pointed by the Governors of all the States, as
soon as the President has recovered.
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Level and Vicinity.
IMPROVEMENTS.

IMPROVEMENTS.
This is an age Of improvement. Many new
canning houses have been built, and several
more are In the process of erection-a necessary
accompaniment to those of our farmers who
make specially of raising the tomato.
WARM WEATHER.
The past few days have for heat been unex.
ceeded, the thermometer ranging high in the
"nineties." The stereotyped expression now
Is; "Well, is this warm enough for you"
ACCIDENT.
few days ago whilst man in The employ of
w. L. Mackinson was returning from his work,
he was thrown from horse and received severe
though not dangerous injuries.
The news of the attempted assassination was
received here with horror, and demonstrations
of sorrow are manifestly visible. The post
office is daily thronged by persons eager to hear
the latest news from Washington.
DR.. DYNAMITE,
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The New York Board OF Trade, in u
sympathizing moment, offered $250,0OO as a
present to Mrs Garfield, in order that concern
about the future ofhis family might not retard
the Presidents recovery. 1t appears, now,
that they are not able to raise the amount in
New York and are soliciting contributions
from Baltimore and other places. Mr. S. NJ.
Shoemaker of Baltimore has sent check
for 81 ,000and Mr.. w. w. Corcoran, the Wash
ngton banker, one for $1,000, to aid in max
ing up the fund. The generous New York
ers should have had the ammount subscribed
before they offered the present.
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RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY.-At the close OF
service, on Sunday morning, July 10th, in the
Presbyterian Church, at Churchville, the con-
gregation adopted unanimously the following
tary Blaine:
Resolved, That we have heard with horror, in
dignation and sorrow the attempted assassination
of the President of the United States, and here
with show our detestation of the assassin and
his deed, as wellas our unfeigned sympathy with
the sufferer and his afflicted family. We fer
yently pray that God will spare his lite and
speedily restore him to health and his required
duties May he constantly say, "In God have
have put my trust. will not be afraid what
man can do into me.n
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Eleventh District, Baltimore County.

Ten days ago Mrs. Elijah Clayton, an elderly
lady, was thrown from wagon, injuring her
spine and otherwise inficting serious wounds.
A son of the late Joseph Smith was engaged,
few days ago, in stone battle. While he was
STOPPING for ammunition his opponent struck
him with a stone in the back of his head, scalp
ing him pretty severely.
Mr.. jackson Martin, laborer, while assisting
to repair Reckord's dam, at Guyton's old milf
was thrown from the dam into the stream be.
low, breaking his ght arm and inhicting Sc.
we're wounds upon his body.
Miss Elizabeth Graves, sisterin-law of James
9. Davis, while descending flight of stairs, &C.
cidentally fell some distance, producing serious
wounds upon the head.
All of the above were rendered medical and
surgical aid by DR.. Gorsuch. All except Miss
Graves are improving. She lies in critical
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The Bush M. E. Sunday School are making
great preparations for their annual pic mic,
which will be held at the church, Wednesday
next, July ~ In the afternoon there will be
several addresses, interspersed with choice mu-
sic.
Regret is expressed at the delay of the county
papers, which do not reach this office until Sat
urday.
The Rev. VIM. g. Herbert and wife are spend
ing several weeks in this locality, visiting their
numerous friends.
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Mr.. VIM E. Broderick, who has recently
been nominated in the eighth ward of Balti-
timore city as Democratic candidate for the
city council, is an old printer. He is besides
gentleman of varied experience in bust,
ness affairs, and when elected will represent
the ward with credit and usefulness. Mr.
Broderick was the first person to introduce
American sewing machines into Europe,
having gone thither as general agent for the
Singer company. He remained abroad eight
years, during which time he Travelled through
out Europe, establishing agencies in all the
large cities,
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ACCIDENT WITH Toy PIsToL.-On Thurs
day Of last week Willie Larned, aged Ii years, a
son of Major Frank Larned, who with his fam
lily are boarding in the family of Mr. Philip
Cover, near Bel Air. had his left hand severely
laccrated BY the accidental discharge of a toy
pistol which he was loading The wound has
caused the lad great suffering. DR.. Lee dressed
it and no serious consequences are apprehendcd.
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PERsoNAL.-Mr. Charles A. Young, son OF
Mr.. VIM. Young, of Bel Air, returned home, last
Friday, on visit. Mr.. Young is engaged in
mercantile business in st. Louis, Mo-, and ex
poets to make that city his home.
Rev. David l.. Greenfield, of the Methodist
Protestant Church, Centreville, Md, arrived
in Bel Air, last Saturday, on visit TO his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Fl. Greenfield Rev. Mr.
Greenfield expects to be at his home again next
Sunday
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The dreary farce of voting for U. S.
Senators goes on at Albany, with no signs
of adjournment. In the meantime the peo-
pie of New York are disguised and ashamed
at the spectacle presented, and would shout
for joy if either Republican faction would
unite with the Democrats in adjourning,-
When the question comes before the people
they will doubtless turn down both stall
warts and halfbreeds, and by electing Dem
ocratic Legislature, send two Democrats to
the U. s. Senate in place of Conkling and
Platt
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IluRr GN FonK.-One day last week Robert
Walters, DR., whose parents live near Chestnut
Hill, was riding in from the field on load OF
wheat. fork was sticking III the wheat, with
the tines toward him. While going into the
barn the handle OF the fork struck over the door
driving the tines through his leg, inhicting q
painful wound.
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Deeds Recorded at the Clerks Office,
since June LIST,

George L. VanBibber and wife to Edwin II.
Webster, liz acres, $6l250.
Daniel Scott, trustee, to VIM. Woolsey, 81 acres
Joseph r Waterman to Margaret r. Harlan, ~
VIM. 9. Pennington to George l.. Taylor, lot in
VIM s. Pyle and wife to Sarah A. Pyle, 10 acres,
$500
John b. Coale and wife TO Francis A. Carr, lot
Stevenson A. Williams, trustee, to Rachel
Chalk, 155i acres.
John Jones and wife to Enos Frey and others,
y interest In Quarry Land, $3.50.
James $. Jones and wife to Enos Frey and 9TH
benjamin. Jones and wife to Enos Frey and 9TH
ers, interest in Quarry Land. 1915.
Alexander Norris to Enos Frey and others, Il
interest in Quarry Land, $500.
Isaac II. Frank and wife to John Murphy, $50.
ton, 80 acres, 1900.
McGaw, one-sixth interest, S25s3.33.
VIM .o Heaton and wife to Catharine A. Walt
VanBlbber and Glasgow, trustees, to Andrew
John d. Grafton and wife to John A. Grafton,
d. Montgomery Boyd to ]. Thompson Freze,
lot in Havre de Grace, 1880.
Wm II H Ws, to august Kn9Sher * acres $500
Whitaker, deed of partition.
Lewis H Robinson, trustee, and others to Daniel
Diegle, interest in So acres.
A. J; Elliott and others to Jesse Taylor, 3k
Abraham Stansbury to Abraham Stansbury, Jr,
acres, $3.50.
George L. yanBibber, trustee, to VIM. McSpar-
rem, 8 acres ST. 05
Stevenson Archer, trustee, to VIM. McJeffery,
town Bel Air, 81, $685.
John Webster Coale and Others to Henry z. Sill
yer, SIN acres, "a, 100.
James r. Chesney and wife to George Ander-
son, g., SO5.
Ashton F. Roussey and others to Lewis Nc
Crazy, 2 acres $50.
John z. Pyle and wife to Alexander Norris,
acre, $3.50.
John d. MCPHERSON. executor, to Alphonso and
John Il. McGaw, $12,000
VIM. e. Williams and others to VIM e. Will
liams and others, 5000.
Il. H. Webster and s. A. Williams, trustees, to
VIM. e. Williams and others, $4,000.
Henry ID: Farnandis, trustee, to John G.. Lantz,
73A acres, $500.
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STRAY LOGS PURCHAsED.-W. w. Davis, of
Port Deposit, Nd, purchased the escaped boom
logs between Peach Bottom and Port Deposit at
the public sale at Backs Hotel, Columbia, on
Thursday. All the stray logs lying between the
Columbia dam and Peach Bottom were bought
AT private sale from the Lumbermen's exchange
by Messrs, w. II. Lanius, John Bair and c. r.
McConkey, all of York county York True
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Webster and Vicinity.
ACCIDENT.

ACCIDENT.
Walter, eldest son ofMr. Ambrose Cooley,
fell over the Stairway balusters on Sunday, 10Th
instant, and broke one of his limbs. Dir, Vir-
din, who was called in, set the limb and the lit
tie fellow is getting along as well as can be ex-
pected.
FESTIVAL.
Tie Methodist congregation at Lapidum will
hold festival at that place on the 14th 18th
and 10th instant.
RELIGIOUS.
Protracted services are now being held night
lyat Christian Chapel, Avondale. Large crowds
are in attendance. II. w.
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BARN STRUCK by LIGHTNISG.-Mr. James
Carville Lees barn, near Thomas Run, wa,
struck by lightning, on Wednesday night, dam
aging the slate roof and tearing a hole in thu
side of the building. 1t had lightning rod OIL
it, which had parted where the bolt did thu
most damage The barn was filled with wheat
and fortunately was not set on fire
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CEDAR GROVE near Edgewood, is one of the
pleasantest spots on Bush river. The shore is
adorned by grove oftall cedar trees, from which
it takes its name, among which are dancing
PLATFORM croquet ground, seats, &c. Excellent
sail and row boats can be had for parties of any
number. These boats are navigat ed by Cap.
tains Dryer and Gaunt, both experienced water.
men, who know where the fish and crabs may
be caught, and who take great pains to aid vsi.
tors in having pleasant time.
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INJURED BY FALL.-Last Saturday night,
Charles Nelson, who is in the employ of Mr..
Daniel Lynch, near Frogtown, accidentally
slipped and falling GU the curbstone in front of
Mr.. John W. Anderson's store Bel Air, broke
his left collar bone, near the shoulder. The
next morning he called at DIR. f. P. Dallam's
Office and had il set.
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While conceding the palm to the Big Woods
for the largest back-snakc, (measured, we pre-.
sumo, after death) with the most successful
skylarking, perhaps, on record, VIC must claim
the lead for Abingdon district, in the way OF
general utility. A friend of ours, near Emmor
ton, on Saturday last, killed at one shot, on the
top of large tree, three fine squirrels 1t was
not very good day for squirrels either. d.
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70 Mr.. T. H. Mitchell has purchased and
taken charge ofthe Towsontown Herald. In
his salutatory Mr.Mtchell declares that it will
be his aim to unite the different factions OF
the Democratic party, "that we may show
q united Democratic front this fall, with
which will carry us ON 10 victory"
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SPoRTsMENs SUPPLIEs.-We call the atten-
tlon of sportsmen to the card of Mr.. Alexander
McComas, No 81 s. Calvert Street, Baltimore.
He has been established as dealer in guns, &c,
for 50 years, and with thorough knowledge of
the business, gained by long experience, he can
supply the very best guns manufactured, or
make to order guns which can not be exeelled.
He has everything in the shooting line.
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THE TALLEsT YET.-Mr Ralph w Curry, OF
High Point Store, has on his farm, on Mine
Branch, four acres Of clover, nearly all OF the
stalks Cf which stand five feet in height. One
of the tallest stalks by actual measurement
was found to be five feet and two inches in
hcght.
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A CHMD's ARM DIsLoCATED.-Last Thursday
little daughter of Mr.. David Davidson, of
Waters Mill, accidentally fell out of wagon
and dislocated one of her arms at the elbow
Dr. r. d. Lee adjusted the limb, and the little
girl, who is about seven or eight years of age, is
doing very well.
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Sbawsyille.
CROPS,

CROPS.
We have had it very warm and dry for several
days, and unless we get some rain soon the corn,
gardens and potatoes will suffer.
Our farmers have finished harvesting their
wheat and rye. Early sown wheat is good. The
late sown wheat did not do so well but we have
good crop. Rye could not be better. The
crop of timothy is better than for several years
past. The prospect for good crop of oats in
this part of the county, never was better, many
fields standing four feet high. We will have a
fair crop of apples but no peaches.
Dr. j. L. Payne has been confined to his house,
with cholera morbus, but is now able to be out
again.
PAINFUL ACCIDENT.
William Wiley, son of David Wiley, aged
about IS years, was kicked in the face Just above
the left eye, and on the hand, by one of his IA
theirs horses, on Friday evening
The outside bone in his fuce was broken
and his hand badly injured. He was driving
the horses to pasture and one of them laid down
to roll. The young man compelled it to get up,
and when it did SO it kicked him, but he has no
recollection of the kicking. DR.. John Free, OF
Stewartstown, and DR.. James w. Harkins, OF
Norrisvle, were called in. They took piece
Of the fractured bone out and sewed up the
wound. s. r. G,
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a Great Emternrise.

The Hop Bitters Manufacturing Company is
one of Rochester's greatest enterprises. Their
Hop Btters have reached sale beyond all prece-
dent, having from their intrinsic value found
their way into almost every household in the
land Graphic. 1jy3t
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CoNFEcTIoNERY.-The managers of Sunday
School pic MICS &c., will do well to send their
orders for cakes or confectionery to Mr.. j. C..
Pund, No. 232 North Gay street, Baltimore
He can supply everything needed in his line at
low prices and of the best quality.