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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-10-28
IN MEMORIAM.

Departed this life. in peace, October, 18th, Mr..
JAMES II. F0ARD, in the Gath year of his age.
In recording the death of this much esteemed
friend, we can justly say, the community in
which he lived has lost truly worthy member
Faithful in every relation in life, as citizen,
neighbor, husband and father. A man noted for
his genial disposition and evenness of temper,
meeting all the little crosses and provocations in
cident to this life with remarkable calmness and
self-possesSion. man of unyelding integrity in
his convictions of right and justice, in his dealings
with his fellowman; willing to contribute of his
means and influence toward every enterprise az
al years past he might have justly been termed
1.-THE child of affction." Much of the time he was
the subject of extreme suffering; but all the
while. was never heard to murmur or complain
great patience, putting his trust in the Lord. As
his end drew near, he seemed fully to realize his
situation He expressed his willingness and read
mess to go yea, longed to put on immortality,
watch by his bedside at the final hour, and so
quietly and peacefully did he breath his last. that
we scarcely noted the moment when his freed
spirit took its flight to the better land. But oh !!
pleasant smile, the friendly greeting, the warm
welcome with which we have often been ia
vored, will be ours no more upon earth. Kind
Heaven, comfort and sustain his faithful, but be-
reaved wife in this sore trial, a1d guide the foot
steps of his dear children in the path of virtue
and peace.
A cherished friend from out our midst is gone;
seat is vacant in the family home;
voice is hushed we so much loved to hear;
Beside new made grave we drop q tear.
But o, methinks in yonder angel throng,
note is added to the Heavenly song;
Another footstep treads the shining way,
Another brow is decked 18th crown that fadeth
not away.
SADIE.
Aberdeen, Oct 18th, 1881.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-10-28

The Republican party is trying to cast
odium upon the honesty of Democrats, but
forget to notice the company it is Keeping
1t is well-known fact that this party, made
up Of honest men, is now using the vast pa.
tronage of the Federal government, as well
as their own private strength, to assist repu-
diation in our sister State, Virginia. Voters of
Hartford, do you suppose any nobler sentiment
will prompt them in or State? Do you
wish to hear of our State bonds being worth
scarcely more than the paper on which they
are written, instead of commanding high
premium at home and abroad? Or do you
want them to dote upon the States high cred.
it after that credit has been established by
Democratic officers?
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-10-28
Iucal Affairs.
LITTLE LOCALS.

lIotALS.
"A horse belonging to DIR. j. F. H. Gorsuch
died Of collie last Friday, on the Hartford turn
pike near Reckord's mills
Persons awarded premiums at the late fair,
will receive them on and after November Sd, by
calling ON the treasurer, Mr.. Geo. r. Cairncs,
Bel Air.
"A colored woman, over 100 years of age, died
near Aberdeen, on Monday. She was the moth.
er of Samuel Bond, colored, who lives with
Mr.. James Farnandis, near Bel Air.
Mr.. James T. Keen, formerly of Hartford
county, reporter for Bradstreet's Commercial
Agency Branch House, Baltimore, was among
the arrivals at the Changers Hotel, on Tuesday
"A mare which had been very valuable in her
younger days, and belonging to MIR. J. Tho. Brad.
ford, of Aberdeen, was found dead in the pasture
field, last Monday. She was thirty years old
Mrs. Lee venerable old lady, who has lived
alone in Abingdon for twenty years past, died
on Monday. The house and lot she occupied
were her own. She was upwards of so years OF
age.
On Saturday, October ed, Mr. Daniel E.
Lynch, of the Clerks Office found a pocket
book on the Hartford turnpike, about one fourth
of q mile from Bel Air, containing a consdera.
BILE sum of money, notes, valuable papers, &C.,
and returned the same to Josiah NJ Herman,
who was the owner
Mr.. Thomas Young, brother of VIM.
Young, Esq, of the Bel Air bar, last week re.
turned on q visit to his relations and friends in
Hartford, after an absence of seventeen years.
Mr.. Young has been residing In various parts OF
the West during the period mentioned, part
of the time in Chicago.
For builders, blacksmiths' and farmers
hardware, our readers will find Mr. Charles
e. Bristor's establishment No. TIA North Cav
street, Baltimore, one of the best. Mr. Bristor
is an accommodating merchant and will take any
amount of pains and care to fill orders salts
factorily. His prices, too, are very low
I'VE recently had an opportunity of examining
large lot of wooden blankets, manufactured by
Mr.. Henry g. schilling, at the Dry Branch Wool
en- Mills, near Shawsville. They are fine, soft
and heavy, and it is creditable to the county to
have mandatory which turns out as good
work as Mr.. Schilling's. He intends next
spring to erect larger buildings and conduct the
business on more extensive scale.
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Abingdon.

On Saturday last there was large and enthu-
siastic, mass meeting of the Democratic voters,
near Abingdon. A platform was erected and
draped tastefully with United States colors.-
Speeches were made by Hon. Herman Stump,
Hon. Stevenson Archer, Geo. Y. Maynadier,
VIM. Young and Others, who were loudly APP
plauded. The meeting seemed disposed TO sup
port the entire ticket. The Bel Air Band fur
nished music for the occasion.
Rachel Lee, II well-known hermit, who has
lived in Abingdon since its earlist days, was
found dead in her house on Tuesday last She
has always lived alone in shauty which was al
most uninhabitable, refusing assistance from
neighbors, but always ready to talk with the chill
dren of the village and to give them such dainics
as she could afford For the last few years she has
been so feeble as to be unable to make her living
and the county has been giving her assist
ancc. She was % years old.
Bridget Moran, aged 80 years. died near Har.
ford Furnace, ON Tuesday last
VIM. Giles, well known old colored man of
Bush, died suddenly on Saturday last lie was
found stiff in yard at Bush and being taken to
house, efforts were made to revive him but he
died in short time. On Tuesday last a fight
took place at Wilson's store, between Benjamin
Swarlz and Henry Wagner, both of Abingdon,
in which the former beat the latter over the head
with pistol, inficting severe flesh wounds
DR.. Billingslea dressed the wounds and thinks
they will not prove serious, unless Inflammation
ensues.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-10-28

NEARLY BUTTED TO DEATH BY RAM-Last
Friday as Mr. Morris Deans little son, aged
four years, was playing in the lane on his faith
er's farm, near Bel Air, Southdown ram made
an attack upon him, knocking him over The
little fellow had sufficient presence of mind to
creep through fence into an adjoining field, in
order to escape from his enemy. The ram, de-
termined not to be outwitted by that maneuvre,
however, with deliberate and wicked persistence
went around to the other side of the field where
there was an open gate, and entering the field
Der of times, and would have killed him if help
had not come. As it was, large cash was cut
in the little fellows chin and his body was much
bruised. DR.. Munnkhuysen dressed his
wounds
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9eighhnrhnnd 9lems.
Hayre de Grace.


THE LATE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
The Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Con-
vention adjourned sine die last Thursday after
noon, after a session of three days, and accom-
plishing some very important work in matters
relating to the Sunday School. On Thursday
afternoon, during the children's meeting Miss
Matte Sumption, aged twelve years, sang beau
tifuly, the solo, "Little Ones May Come to
Me-"
BASS FISHING.
Messrs. VIM. j. O'Ncil and A. b. Jarrett
caught twenty fine bass, on Friday last, Sever
al of them weighed over half pound each.-
Parties go out often and troll for them, gener
ally meeting with good luck.
Personal.
Rev. w. ii. Cooke pastor of the Presbyterian
church, is attending the sessions of the Balti
more Presbyterian Synod, at Cumberland Md
The lone juror from this district drawn fol
the November term of court, is anxious to ht
relieved of the duties
D. G. Wharton Smith, Esq, of Philadelphia
was in the city last week.
THE NEXT GovERNoRsHIP
The mention of the candidacy of the Hon
Charles b. Roberts, of Carroll county, for the
next Chief Magistrate of Maryland, meets witt
the universal appreciation and best wishes fol-
success by his many friends in this city.
PIGEON SHOOTING.
At the championship pigeon shooting match
last Saturday, G. Wash Barnes carried off tn,
honors, killing out of 10 birds.
DON PEDRO.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-10-28

MASS MEETING AT BEL Arrive invoke a
general attendance at the Mass Meeting to be
held at Bel Air, on Saturday next. Comptroller
Heating will be present and give an account OF
his management of the finances Of the State,
whereby the credit of Maryland has been ele,
vatcd and occupies to-day standing unexcel-
led, These matters of finance are too often SO
vaguely discussed and referred to in terms OF
such general and indefinite meaning that many
intelligent voters are at loss to arrive at a
true understanding of the matter. An opportu-
nityis now offered to every one who sincerely
dsires to acauaint himself with the practical
management of the monetary affairs of Maryland
to do so. Other distinguished speakers will
also be present. A band of music and excellent
speaking will be attractive features of the meet
ing on SATURDAY.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-10-28

PROCEEDINGS OF THE CoMNiIssIoNERs.-A
petition was received asking the Commission.
ers to appoint Geo. W. Taylor as constable for
Havre de Grace, in place of John Hopkins, who
has removed from the State. Said Taylor was
appointed and the city instructed to prepare his
bond.
The contract for building culvert over Toys
Branch, near the Hickory, was awarded to B. F.
Mnnick, at 800. Mr.. Minnick filed his bond for
the faithful performance of the work, which was
approved.
The clerk was instructed to purchase some
shade trees for the Court House yard, to fill up
where Others had persisted.
W. F. Morgan was instructed to have a fue
built in the Jail.
The commissioners were engaged in examining
md passing on accounts. They also visited the
Almshouse, where they found everything in
good condition.
Adjourned to meet on the 31st instant.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-10-28

TEMPERANCE LECTUREs.-The first of o series
of temperance lectures was delivered on Mon
day evening, at the Court House. in Bel Air, by
Rev. o. Flippo, of Alexandria, Va. The au-
diencc seemed well pleased with the remarks of
the Rev. gentleman, whose manner indicated
that he was cultured, experienced speaker
Other meetings will be held as advertised, at
other points in the county, in the interest of the
temperance cause. The same gentleman also
delivered lecture on Tuesday evening for the
benefit of Emmanuel parsonage, on the subject
of "Keys to Unlock Hearts" The last lecture
was well attended and attentvely listened to
by an appreciative audience. We sincerely hope
that at no distant day MIR. Flippo may be Undue.
ed to visit us again, as we understand he has
other shafts in his culver.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-10-28

Let the Democrat who is asked to split
his ticket remember he is asked to repudate
a party which has given him an admnistra.
ton second to none in the Union to turn
down men tried and true for those of no ex.
perience-for those whose ideas of legislation
are mere chimeras of their own Imagination
Who believes that these men will be more
alive to the interests of the State than those
members of the last legislature who now ask
that their past record be endorsed?
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-10-28

WHERE REFORM Is NEEDED.-The recent rev.
Citations of corruption in the departments hard
ly scratch the surface. system of organized
robbery has existed for many years. TWAS par
TALLY checked by the exposures in Grants
time, but was revived and extended soon after
the first blast of public indignation had passed
away. 1t is admitted that nearly twenty per cent.
of one class of pensions are fraudulent. The
frauds in the Land Office, recently come to light,
will swell into Millions The Treasury stealing,
If thoroughly explored, and courageously un.
covered, will astound the country. The con.
tracts for the navy are not as bad as they
were under Secor Robson; but they are bad
enough. Pavoritism still controls the contracts
in the army.-N Y Sun
All this under Republican management
the party which now cries "Reform" in
Maryland. The Republican party machinery
in Maryland is in the hands of the Creswell
Grant faction, under whose sway sucl gi.
gantic abuses were perpetrated. Had they
not better reform themselves before they un.
dertake to reform anything or anyone else
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-10-28

The excitement in Ireland continues
The Rev. Michael Keene, Dublin priest,
who Joined the League, was suspended by
the archbishop. An indignation meeting
upon the arrest ofParnell, was held by friends
of the League in Hyde Park, London, last
Saturday evening, at which $4,000 persons
were present. The Land League have advis-
ed the non-payment of rent, and against such
passive resistance police and soldiery will be
powerless. No one can foresee the ultimate
result, but it looks as if the cruel landlord
system of Ireland will in the end be consd-
erably modified. In the meantime, let the
Irish come to America. Uncle Sam is rich
enough to give them all farm"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-10-28
MARRIED.

CUNNINGHAM-ROBI October
49, by the Rev. Father Corrigan, L. VINTON
CUNNINGHAM, formerly of Hartford county, to
M. LOUISA ROBINSON, of Baltimore.
STROBLE-CRESWELL the 10Th of
Oct, at the Parsonage, in Bel Air, by the Rev.
Z. D Finney, Mr. JACOB STROBLE and Miss
FRANCES CRESWELL, both of Hartford Co.
ROGERS-FINNEY.-O the evening of the
10Th of October 1881, at the residence of the
brides father, near Fallston, Md, by the Rev. F.
ID. Finney of Bel Air, Mr.. JOHN ROGERS
and Miss MARY A. F1NNEY, both of Hartford
county.
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A Correction.
ST. STEPHENS CHURCH, UPPER FALLS, !
RI rIAfoRE 70 God Dnt 1901

ST. STEPHENS CHURCH, UPPER FALLS, !
BALTIMORE Co., 22d Oct, 1881 {
To the Editor Of The Agis and Latellegencer:
My DEAR EDITOR In your "Lecal Affairs
of last week read that pastoral residence,
with the permission of the Archbishop Of
Baltimore, is to be erected near st. Francis
Catholic church, Abingdon. l beg leave TO in.
form you dear editor, that the above statement
was fraudulently given to you; because neither
the Archbishop, nor myself have sanctioned it
] have written to his Grace, the Archbishop of
Baltimore, concerning the matter and TO-DAY
have received his answer stating most empha
tically that he has not authorized and does not
propose to authorize save at my request, the
building of pastoral residence near st. Francis
church.
1 Am, Dear Editor, Yours Respectfully,
DoN LUIGI SARToRI
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-10-28

Can any fair-minded man say that our
county affairs need reforming' The present
Democratic board of County Commissioners
have exercised commendable prudence in
appropriating the public money. They may
have made mistakes, but their errors are few
indeed. With the taxes at 60 cents on the
800, the public schools and public roads
well provided for, money in hand to pay
witnesses at court, surely no reasonable man
can with justice complain of Democratic
mismanagement in Hartford.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-10-28

1t seems to us to be the quintessence of
absurdity to ask or expect any Democrat to
vote for the so-called Republican ticket when
it does not and will not command anything
like the Republican support of the county
Several of the old Republican leaders are in
open revolt against the ticket, whilst others
are quietly denouncing the mongrel ticket
put up for their support, and intend to main
the position of "masterly inactivity"
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Shure's Landing.

The river has risen five and a.half inches.
Large numbers of black bass are being
caught.
= The philosophical citizens of Darlington
are about to erect gasoline street lamps.
-Messrs. B. &. and j. c. Smith have added
two flint pans to their flint mills at Stafford with
capacity of grinding two additional tons OF
flint per day.
Mr.. J, C. Smith is erecting, on the old Mas
sey property, north of Darlington, one of the
finest dwelling houses in the neighborhood.
Typhoid and bilious fevers are prevalent III
this locality.
Boating is now better than it has been fol
many years.
All the canning houses have closed.
VAN WINKLE.
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Democratic Mass Meetings

The Voters of Hartford county are invited
to assemble in Mass Meetings, at the follow.
ing named places in order to hear the dis.
tinctive issues of the campaign forcibly and
eloqueutly presented by able and distinguish
ed speakers:
At BEL AIR, on Saturday, October Goth, at
9 o'clock P, M.
At DUBLIN, on Wednesday, November I'd
at 2 o'clock, p. NJ.
At HALLS X ROADS, on Friday, Novem.
Der 4th, at 2 o'clock, P. M.
At HAVRE DE GRACE, on Friday, No.
vember 4th, at o'clock, p. NJ.
At JARRETTSVILLE, on Saturday, No.
vcmber 9TH, at 2 o'clock, p. NJ.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-10-28

What Republican Senators said of Hon.
Herman Stump at the last session of the
Senate:
"Ordered, that it be entered on the Journal
that we, the Republicans of this Senate, take
pleasure in bearing our testimony to the uni
form urbanity and favorable consideration
we have at all times received from our dis
tinguished President of the Senate, the Hon.
Herman Stump"
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The Royal st. John Sewing Machine.

In another column will be found a few
out of many parties who are now using the
Royal St. John Sewing Machine in this county,
The large crowds that were gathered around this
machine at the Fair led us to the conclusion that
great interest was manifested I'm this sewing ma
sale for this machine is constantly increasing,
and all of their agents are kept busy to supply
the demand. This machine can be seen by calling
on or sending to their agent, Mr.. j. N. Henderson,
Fallston, Md, who will take great delight in show
ing any one its merits.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-10-28

DEATH OF DR.. BILLINGsLEA.-Dr James L..
Billingslea, on old physician and a valued
citizen died on Sunday morning, October %, at
Westminster after one weeks illness. He was
born in Abingdon, Hartford county, October "a,
1904. Educated at st. Mary's College, Balti-
more, with Gov. Bradford, Galloway Cheston
and other well-known men, he graduated in
medicine at the University of Maryland, and
practiced in Baltimore and Carroll counties.
He was married twice. his first wife being Susan
Haines, sister of Mrs. Upton Slinguff. The de-
ceased left seven children five of whom are liv-
ing. His second wife, formerly Miss Cover, of
Carroll county, survives him. His funeral took
place at Greenmount Cemetery on Tuesday
morning.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-10-28

On Monday the cattle commission mer.
chants deserted the new Baltimore and Ohio
stock yards in body and returned to Cal
verton. They found that the buyers would
not follow them, SO they had to re.
sumo business at the old stand 1t is said
that the Pennsylvania railroad company is
backing the Calverton stock yard company
and has offered to make good to the commits.
sion men all the losses incurred in selling
cattle at Calverton. The Baltimore and Ohio
company, 1t is also stated, refused to accede
to such terms Hence the exodus.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-10-28

The county taxes were 80 cents on the
300, are now so cents, and will probably be
reduced as low as so cents next year, with
reduction of court expenses and other items
This under the legislation of the session OF
1ssOand the careful and prudent management
of Democratic County Commissioners.
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Don't know halrtheir Value.

"rhey cured me of Ague, Biiousness and Kid
ney Complaint, as recommended. ! had a half
bottle left which used for my two little girls,
who the doctors and neghbors said could not be
cured. would have lost both of them one night
them so much good continued their use until
they were cured. That is why say you do not
know half the value of Hop Bitters, and do not
recommend them high ,cnough."-B, Rochester,
N Y.-.AmertcdR RUrM Home
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SALE OF A COUNTRY SEAT.-0n Monday, J. j.
Alexander, auctioneer, sold at public auction, at
the Court House door, for Messrs. A. j. and o.
Caldwell, their beautiful country seat, contain
ing 45acres, situated halfa mile from Darlington,
to DR.. ]. Ward Scott, of Bel Air, for ssOs5. The
bidding was spirited, the property being very
desirable.
On Monday last the same auctioneer, sold at
public auction at the Court House, in Bel Air,
for E. H. Webster, trustee, farm of 105 acres,
near Chrome Hill, the property of James Eng.
| land, to j. Edwin Webster, for 81, 900.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-10-28

In the last Presidential campaign the
principal argument of Republicans was that
the country was prosperous and we wanted
no change. Do we want q change in Mary
land, now, when our State and city securities
are among the highest in the market; when
our State and county taxes are low, and every
material interest prosperous?
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-10-28

DEATH OF THOMAS B. DALLAM, Eso.-This
gentleman died at his residence, near Darling
ton, on Tuesday morning last. He was about
81 years ofage, and was buried at the old Friends
Meeting House, at Darlington. Mr.. Dallam
was born in Baltimore city, but had resided in
Hartford county since his boyhood. He leaves
q widow but no children. Mr.. Dallam was very
highly esteemed as good citizen and for his
kind and social disposition. He was nearly
related to Jno. s. Dallam Esq, and others of
the family name residing in this county.
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CONNOLLY.-On the 22d instant, MARCIA
RET, in the 31st year of her age, beloved daugh-
ter of the late Michael Connolly, formerly Of Bel
Air, Md.
GILBERT.-At his residence in Franklin
township, Marion Co., October 4th, THOMAS
R. GILBERT. The was deceased born in Hartford
1859, to Marion county in 1865, and at the time
of his death was in his SEVENTEEN year. He had
been suffering all summer from diabetes but
death was occasioned by paralytic stroke from
which he never rallied. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. John Harmed, ofPleasantville,
after which his remains, on Oct. 5th, were laid
away in the Marsh Cemetery.
An honest man, good citizen, one who did
good in his day and generation has gone to rest
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1881-10-28

Schuyler ColfaX, in letter to the New
York Sun again denies that he received a
check for $1,000 from Cakes Ames as his
share of the Credit Mobilier bride. He en-
deavors to make his assertion good by proofs,
but his proofs are shattered by the SIN, and
upon the whole Colfax is about finished"