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National Republican., 1883-01-30
OUR WATER SUPPLY.
The Question OF Distribution 20 be In
vestigated.

Tho resolution submitted by Mr.. Mcmillan
in the senate yesterday directs the secretary
of war to appoint board, to consist Of three
officers of the army, other than those now
connected with the district government to
examine and report whether the present dis
tributon of the water supply to the District
of Columbia is conducted and made accord
ing to proper engineering principles what
amount of water is supplied daily for the use
of tho United States government, and what
amount for private use; whether the water
tax payers of Washington are equally and
fairly supplied with water according to their
locality and to tho means available by tho
district government, and to transmit TO the
senate the report of the board hereby directed
to be appointed.
The object of tho resolution, as stated by
Mr. Mcmillan, is to put the senate in posses.
sion of full information upon the subject,
with view to such legislation rs may be
necessary to remedy the evils now complained
OF, such as unequal distribution and made
uuate supply.
National Republican., 1883-01-30

ncction with the Canon City-Fort McDermott
-Iute. lie identified a subcontract made by
h sclf aud Moore. Tho latter promised that
t the witness would take the contract at $50
per month, he would have the route expe-
ditcd. Moore said they tho contractors) had
enough influence In the senate and Postoilice
department 30 get anything they wanted.
This answer was objected TO by the defense,
who denied Moorcs authority 10 make any
such representations. Mr. lngcrsoll declared
that his testimony had been torn 20 pieces on
Crose.e eVaminntion. lie said, Tho witness
was loit so that " he had started in lanyard,
hc wouldn't have had n shocstring" without
lorIdIng The question the court adiournod.
National Republican., 1883-01-30
EAST WASHINGTON.

The prizes for the Birmingham & Galway's
fancy dress soiree Thursday, Feb. /,
were exhibited last evening Mt their reunion.
The first prize is beautiful plush velvet
satchel to be given to the lady wearing the
handsomcst toilet gold medal to the best
gentleman dancer.
Jedediah and Marjorie Bassett presented
their famous monologuc, Bric-a-Brac," Mt
odd Fellows hall ON tho Navy-yard. Tho
hall was well filled, and the side.splitting
Jokes kept the audience in perfect uproar
of laughter
Men are busily engaged in placing a new
deck on the monitor Wyandotte at tho navy
yard
National Republican., 1883-01-30
Col. A. II. pIeooInm,s Lie.

The life of good man, Alfred b, Meacham,
together with his lecture, "The Tragedy OF
the Lava Beds" has just been published in
pamphlet form by II. A. & NJ. O. Bland, OF
this city, The life, character, and labors OF
this friend of the red man are graphically
depicted by his two answering friends. Col.
Meacham was rs well known in Washington
rs in the far northwest, where he was one of
the early pioneers His miraculous escape
from death mt the hands of the Modocs ia the
Lava beds, whore Gen, Candy was killed will
be remembered by thousands.
National Republican., 1883-01-30
nito.

THOAIpsoN.-Aflor n painful and somewhat pro
tracted illness, which she bore with Christian pa.
thence and resignation, sustained by an unaltering
trust a. her Hcdeemer, on Monday, January 90 1888
10 months aud 10 days.
Funeral will take place on wednesday. lto.mor-
row, y January ~, az o'clock y. M, nom Union NJ.
~ church, Tweniieth street. near Pennsylvania
Gyenuc Relatives aud friends invited. Ja30-2t
IHIsfI,-At his residence, 1907 Harewood avenue
Io Drou park, saturday, january q, 1881 at eId
A. M, Hon o. ~, inislf, Chiefof the bureau OF En-,
craving and Printing In the SD year OF his age.
The funeral Will take place on Iuesday, January
no. al o'clock a m. AZ tile New York Avenve Pres.
hyterlan church. The ftiendn of tho family are In
vlte O. attend the funeral without further notice. ~
National Republican., 1883-01-30
WEST wAsuINGTON.

1,'Jn oJooh"nV tt f11Hs9' Poi ~ T. ", ", -" ano
ness meetings last night
At the public meeting of the Dashaway Re
form club held at their rooms last night inter
esting addresses were made by John Tyler
iT,. and Jacob Kemball, and an excellent voca
aud musical programme was rendered. The
attendance was larger than at any previous
meekiDR.
National Republican., 1883-01-30

LORD BYRON, in reference to beautiful
lady, wrote to friend: Lady - has been
dangerously i'll, but now she is dangerously
wen again" American bellies, when attacked
by any of the ills that flesh is heir to, may be
kept killing, and avoid being killed by taking
Dr. II. V. Piorce's "Favorite Prescription"
which banishcs feminine weaknesses, and re-
stores tho bloom of health. by all druggists.
National Republican., 1883-01-30
Admiral Dni.

Admiral Dots London Museum company
drew large houses yesterday at the matinee
and night. The company is II first class one,
several novelties being introduced There is
q matinee to-day.
National Republican., 1883-01-30
"AIderney Dairy wagons.-

Fresh AldoTney butter churned every morning,
and delivered IN 1sb. "Ward" prints, at 65c. per To-
Alko cottage cheese, &C. per ball: butteunilk. 6c
Per quart. and sweet milk &C. per quart
THE highest cash prices paid for dresses ana
gents clothing, watches, jewelry, &c. Call on or
address Hefzog sos Ninth street. near PennSyi.
YaniA avenue.
National Republican., 1883-01-30
TIE LOCAL COURTS.
indictments Found bv tho Grand Jury
Suits FiIed-Thc Record.
pREsENrED ron MURDER


Olmstead Ward alias Armistead Ward,
Alfred Warren, Joseph Marshall, and WASH
ington Curry were presented by the grand
jury yesterday for the murder of Joseph
Creek in December last. The deceased was
ordered away from pound party and on his
returning for his hat was set upon by these
men and struck with an AK. The COrOnerB
jury exonorated Curry, but he was arrested
TO keep him as q witness.
MANDAMUs AGAINST THE SECRETARY OF
STATE.
The case of the United States ex relatione
John j. Key VS.. Frelinghuysen, secretary Of
state, was taken up in the court in general
term yesterday. This is an application for
rule to show cause why writ of mandamus
should not issue to compel the secretary TO
pay to the relator his proportion of certain
moneys received from Mexico under an
award made him by the United States and
Mexican mixed commission, and the relator
takes the ground that il is not the province
of the secretary to do anything else than to
carry out the law and pay him the money.
Hon. John Goode, of Virginia and Mr.. +. p.
Stanton appeared for the relator, and Solicit
tor General Phillips for the secretary.
DAVID HAMMERsLEY RESPONDS.
David Hammersley yesterday filed his an
swer TO the application of his wife, Mary Il.
Hammersley, for divorce on the ground of
bad treatment. He admitted the allegations
as to MAJ riagc, &C., but denies generally the
charges of drunkenness, non-support, &c.
SUITS FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT.
Messrs. J. Hublcy Ashton and n. Wilson
yesterday filed q suit for the Delaware and
Chesapeake Improvement company against
Thomas Z. Morgan, ir., for breach of contract
in failing to pay for work done by plaintiff at
the instance of the defendant in the harbor of
Norfolk amounting to $1,000. Also, like
suit against Thomas p. Morgan and Smith
Petit for the same work as guarantors for Il.
p Morgan, jr.
A WILL FILED.
The will Of the late John r. Crutchett was
yesterday filed with the register of wills.
Each of his daughters, Antoinette and Emma,
Is given 81 900 cash, and the residue Of tho
estate is TO be equally divided among all of
the children. ts5,,,
MISCELLANEOUS.
Tho case of Wine VS.. Hosmer, on the gen.
eral term calendar, was marked settled yes
terday.
Mr. Charles p. Lincoln, of Michigan, was
yesterday admitted to the bar on motion Of
Mr.. w. b. Webb in the court in general term.
Yesterday the grand jury reported indict-
ments against Ohio Mead alias Otho Madcs,
George Ridgley, alias Budd Rdgley, second
offense, petit larceny.
TIE RECORD.
Court In General TerBi-Chief Justice Cartier and
justices Hdgner and Cor.-Wonn VS.. Hosmer; set
tied Key VS.. Frelinghuysen; on hearing.
Circuit Court-JtStlce Macarthur lott, trustee,
VS.. Cook ct ali of the calendar. BARLEY VS.. Win
chester; same action, Strong VS.. District OF Co.
lumbia. same action, Young vs. Kirk; Judgment
f,r, ,1aI, 20
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MISCELLANEOUS
TIE RECORD.

Court In General Tern,-Chief Justice Cartier and
justices Hdgner and Cor.-Wonn VS.. Hosmer; set
tied. Key vs. Frellnghuysen; on hearing.
Circuit Court-Jtlstice Elliott, trustee,
VS. Cook ct al; of the calendar. BARLEY vs. Win
chester same action. Strong VS.. District OF Co.
for plaintiff Rapley VS.. WilliamS judgment for
defendant johnson d Co. VS.. Miller; leave given
to amend pleas. Keyser VS.. Shepherd; on hear
Leo.
National Republican., 1883-01-30
SprtiaI Aotitts.
OFFICE NOTICE

n~S5s s"POST.OFFICb NOTICE
Foreign malls for the week ending FEBRUARY
3wlll close at this oflce as follows:
TUESDAY.--At Z a. m. for Europe. per steamship
NeVada ya oueepstown; at p. m for Cape iayy! Hay m
santo pomi2so S at u. m. % foF SANTIAGO and CieH
flogos, Cuba, per steamship santiago; at7 D. m. for
direct, per steamship Finance via Newport News
Ms p M v TOT Of ,Os 9nsuTas ys Sn Sna ynon per
"WEDNESDAY N,--At $50 a. m. for Europe, per steam.
must be directed ii per Bo,bniaSj al $50 a, m. Tor
France direct, per steamship France, via Hhvfei
% for he m R{ RsT dTee sSasP per Pseams Lee
dam, Viz Amsterdami & at I90 ?. m fot Mexico per
TIiUlSpAY..AtS $50 a. m. for Europe, per steam.
aad France T must be dresed battle iHi
M M for Germnny France &C. per steamship fE,ia,
for Great Britain and otter European countries
mus! be directed per Erlsa"li ~ 10 q m; for
ysna; at ! ?, M M FOR the wlhd%ard Wa Islands, per
steamship Cyphrenes; at i;aO ~ for cuba, Porto
Rlco, and Mexico. per steamship City OF Washing
S sXTURphY.@Xt 10 a. m. for Europe, por steam.
ship Alaska, via Queenstown Qeiters Tor ycrmany
20 i5H a. m or scotIand ID diTec per aeamlSp ABcho
ra, via Glasgow; at II a. M for kurope. per steam
m. for belgium direct per stcamehip Belgenland,
via Antwerp; at ! p -. for the Windward islanas,
the West Indies, per steamship Saratoga via
sUNDAY.-At15oa a, M for Rhode Janoiro direct, per
steamship Angers. 80,
MINIS 1Or NnlHh ana Jhnhni- peF hN'huHNlp- -NoHN'f
via san Francisco, close February ~ at y, M,
Mails for Australia, New Zealand. Sandwich and
Fiji Islands, per steamship CITY OF New York, via
san Francisco. close February p NJ y. m.
@The schedule Of closes OF Trans.Pacc mallsis ar;
nsfa aas 10 SP San ne FTSsc,So S Mas o% Se East
ON time at san Francisco on the day OF sailing OF
steamers are dispatched the same day,
HENRY q. PEARSON Postmaster.
PosToFFtcE, NEW YoRK. Jan. 20, lssa
a~S5ys BUTTER FRESH COUNTRY ROLLS,
~ 5and 20 cents; l0.lb tubs and pound prints.
STORE II, CENTER NJ MAltkEI,
National Republican., 1883-01-30
LOCAL MENTION.
NTESSHS. wlIITESIDE a. WALTON,

1921 Pennsylvania avenue, say:
I'VE receive tlGtlerlng encOmiuns
from our customers in regard 10
Browns Iron Bltters."
National Republican., 1883-01-30

The will Of the late John T. Crutchett was
yesterday filed with the register of wills.
Each of his daughters, Antonette and Emma,
is given $1,000 cash, and the residue of tho
estate is to be equally divided among all Of
ha oh il1rnn .N.a.-r.'
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1883-11-30

A FAIR COUNT IN baltimore CITY.-The
recount of votes for Clerk of the Superior
Court of Baltimore city, made by the friends
of Major Allison, the defeatt d fusion candi-
date, was finished last Saturday, having last
ed nearly two weeks. The result showed a
variation of only 81 votes from the official
return, and is no more likely to be correct.
This, in count of nearly 10000 votes, COM
pleted few hours after the polls closed, by
1870 sets of judges and clerks, must satisfy
every one that in the late election in the
city the important essential of fair count"
was strictly observed. Governor Hamilton
has, unreasonaby we think, withheld the
commission from Mr.. Bond, Major Allson's
successful opponent, on the ground that
some of the returns were informal Enough
of the returns, however, properly attested,
showed majority for Mr.. Bond, and upon
these the Governor should have issued Mr..
Bonds commission with the others. The
recount by Major Allison, nc matter how it
had resulted, could not affect the legal right
of Mr. Bond to receive the commission, and
the Governor, in Withholding it, places him.
self, undeservedly pcrhap in u false posi-
ton.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1883-11-30

Miss Mamie G. A. Shermcr, daughter of
Rev. DR.. s. A. Shermer, formerly of this coun-
ty, was married at the Methodist Protestant
Church at Bayview, Cecil county, on Nov. 18th,
to Mr.. Roland j. Atkins, well known citizen
of Milton, Del. Among the many guests pre-
sent were Miss Jennie Cooley, of Yankton,
Dakota, and Mr.. Lawson Cooley, ofths county.
Republican.
We have received, from valued subscriber,
communication asking us to describe the rela-
tive advantages of the cattle fasteners invented
by Messrs. e. M. Allen, A. B. Hollingswnrth and
Judge Walters, of this county. We are unable
to do SO, and refer him to the inventors, who
will doubtless be pleased to give him fall de-
scriptions of their fasteners.
The Rev. Mr. Harding assistant minister
at st. Paul's Church, Baltimore, will ofiiciale at
st. Mary's Church, Emmorton, next Sunday
morning, December I'd, at II o'clock. Rev. Mr..
Brand, the rector of the church. who was Sc.
verely injured by fall in Baltimore, lhrt c
weeks ago, is not yet able to return home His
condition is much improved, however.
President Arthur and Sergeant Mason were
on the early morning train which passed through
Havre de Grace, for Baltimore, Tuesday. The
President was on his way to Washington, from
New York, and Sergeant Mason, who attempted
to kill Guiteau, was on his way from Albany
prison to meet BETTY and the baby, having
been pardoned out by President Arthur His
home is in Culpeper county, Va.
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9einl1hurlrund Ae,us.
ABERDEEN.

MAIL BAG GROUND UP.
The afternoon mail is received mt this Office by
passes. On last Friday afternoon the pouch was
thrown in such away that it fell under the wheels
of the car. The bag was cut in pieces and the
contents scattered All the Hartford papers pub
lished in Bel Air. and the Baltimore Weekly san
were in the bag most of which were severely mu-
tiated. Strange to say no letters were destroyed
nor not many OF the Hartford papers intended for
this office, while but few of the papers intended
for the Carsin's Run Churchville offices were
worth forwarding.
Mr.. II. L. Hanway caught coored man in the
act of stealing ladies' coat from his store last
Thursday. Mr.. Fl. dealt just penalty upon the
would-be thief by giving him sound horse whip
ping.
The protracted meeting continues at the South
crn Methodist Church.
Rev L. G. Martin, of Cumberland, Nd, is on a
visit to his old home here.
Rev j. " Marsh, pastor of Aberdeen Circuit
M. e. Church, was presented with handsome
goat robe, by the members and friends of the
Mr.. Chas. II. Herring lost valuable cow last
Monday. Cause of death supposed to be lung
fever.
Aberdeen Southern Methodist Church, last Tues
day night to large congregation
PLEASANT VISIT TO A PASTOR.
On Saturday night, November 18th, Rev. j. w.
Steele. pastor of the Southern Methodist Church,
was surprised by forty-iivc members and friends
of his church, who filed in and took complete pos
session of the parsonage. Each one bore some
two hours were spent In social intercourse and
singing After prayer and speech by the par
son all left for their homes, unconscious maybe
how much their coming together and the good
things they brought gladdened the heart of the
itinerant. Substantials Of every description to
satisfy the wants of the Inner man" were left in
ed. Thanksgiving turkey and number of
chickens were amongst the luxuries.
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Focal Affairs.
LITTLE LOCALS.

Mr. B. F. Minnick has opened a new stor,
at Mechanicsville, ~ miles above the Hickory
The mail route from Baltimore to Kings
vile has been extended to Baldwin, NJ. G. r. r
New postoffices are to be established a
Hyde's and Baldwin's Station, on the line OF tn,
Maryland Central road
There is some talk of an extension of the
Maryland Central from Bel Air through thu
valley of Deer Creek to the mouth of Rock Run
mile and a-half above Lapidum
Mr. Thomas w. Hall, Jr., of Abingdon dis
trict, who has been extremely ill for some time
was reported much better yesterday, by hi
physician, DIR. f. Hall Richardson.
The condition of Mr.. j. Dallas Everett, O
Emmorton, who has been very i'll for severa
weeks with typho malarial fever, is not i'm
proved. Hewas reported very low on Tuesday
Dublin district comes to the front this year
with twenty-five barrels of corn to the acre
grown by Messrs John X. and Henry c. Stokes
That is something for Dublin to crow over, in
deed.
The only public observance of Thanksgiy
ing Day in Bel Air was the closing of the bank
and public Offices and service at Emmanue
Church, with an excellent sermon by the rector
Rev. Jas. b. Craighill.
A box of tuberoscs, redolent of summer
received fom Miss Katie A. Schuck, daughter Of
Mr.. John Schuck, of Churchyille precinct, ut
tests her skill as florist, in preserving these
tender flowers so late in the season.
Rev. James b. Avirett, of Montgomery
county, preached at st. Mary's Episcopal
Church, Emmorton, last Sunday morning, and al
Emmanuel Church, Bel Air, in the afternoon Of
the same day.
Mr.. A. NJ. Fulford, of this county, was re
elected Vice President for Maryland of the
American Association of Swine Breeders, at the
annual meeting of the association, recently
held in Chicago.
Rev. Mr.. Maxwell, of the Baltimore Pfesby
terrain Observer, is temporarily filling the pulpit
of Harmony Presbyterian Church, made vacant
by the resignation of Rev. VIM. II. Hartzell. -
The latter is in Baltimore.
DIR. A. s. Baldwin has about completed 6
large warehouse at Baldwin Station, on thu
Maryland Central road. The business of thil
station is growing rapidly and it will, in time
be one of the most important on the line of The
road.-TO,cSon Union.
MIR. Jacob b. Metzel, of the Long Corner
has sold his fine sorrel horse Young Sherman tc
Samuel II. Stokes, of York county, Pa fol
1870. Young Sherman, without training, car
trot mile in three minutes. Mr.. Metzel also
sold colt to Mr. Stokes at u good price.
Gertrude Talbot and Kate Coleman, botl
colored, were arrested and put in Jail, last Sat
urday night, by Deputy Sheriff Carman, fol
fighting on Main street. in front of Stagmer'.
Hotel, Bel Air Whisky is said to have beer
the moving cause of the disgraceful scene
Thomas j. Dorney, assistant keeper of Gun
powder bridge, p, w. and b. Railroad died on
the Oath instant, in the 9th year of Lis age
Mr.. Dorney formerly lived at Chilberry Hall,
Otter Creek. The funeral took place from the
residence ofhis cousin, Albert Dorney, in Balti
more, on Monday.
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REFORM WITHIN THE PARTY THE Balti-
more Sum- commenting upon the measures
recommended by the Democratic party,
adopted by the Legislature and carried into
practical effect at the late election in Balti-
more city, by which free ballot and a fair
count were unquestionably secured, says;
"a party gives indsputabe proof of its
healthy vitality when it can originate within
itself measures ofreform which, like the new
registration of voters, the conducting cleo
tions by precincts and the appointment OF
good executive officers, strip it of all advant.
age tn be derived from the actual possession
oipower. This the Democratic party has done
1t has not waited for another party to dis
possess it before measures could be devised
and carried into effect to secure reforms sug
gested by the progressive split ofthc times. ,
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ACCIDENTALLY KILLEp.-Last Sunday eve
ming, between six and seven O'Clock, Augustus
Sherwood coored, his wife, her little brother,
and their boarder, VIM. Chambers, colored, were
romping in "A room in Sherwood's house, near
Patterson's Mill, Abingdon district. A loaded
single-barrel gun which stood in the corner was
accidentally Knocked down, and falling upon
the hammer was discharged, the entire load
striking Chambers in the side, penetrating the
liver and intestines. He fell to the ground.
saying 81 am shot! | am shot !" and died in a
few minutes. Ajury ofinquest was summoned by
Justice Lyle, Monday morning, the State being
represented by John s. Young, Esq The Jury
was composed of John II. Fisher VIM f. Hess,
Jas. W. Magness; Lee A. Magness, Jas. H..
Archer, Edward Winkler, George o. Hess, John
Il. Daughton, John Winkler, Hanson Cole,
Johnsey Daughton and Amentis T. Patterson
Sherwood, his wife and the little boy were the
only witnesses. The jury rendered verdict of
accidental death, in accordance with the facts
above stated
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FROM OVER THE LINE.


The residence of Mr.. Burgess w. Day ia just
across Mason Dixon's line, near Constitution,
York county. Last Thursday evening his daugh-
ter Kate Il. was married to Mr. John B. Webb, a
well-Known young farmer of Fawn Grove. Only
the relatives of the bride and groom and a few
friends were present. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Joseph Smith, pastor of Slate
Ridge Presbyterian Church. This was the S22d
ceremony of the kind performed by Mr. Smith
since he took charge of Slate Ridge Church. q
years ago. Notwithstanding the recurring smiles
of joy which he has seen produced by such occa-
sions he has himself withstood the charms of the
fair sex and remains n bachelor.
After congratulations had been rendered the
happy couple the company were invited TO the
dining room where n sumptuous repast in good
Old Pennsylvania style, was served.
Later in the evening the CaithUmpans, l5C
strong, under the leadership of mounted mar
shas, made their appearance. The noise they
made was deafening and INDISPENSABLE. Besides
gonRs, horns and bells, they had an instrument
on wheels, invented by two blind boys of the
| neighborhood, which is used throughout tht
| nelghborhood on such occasions. The move
ments of the party We're in military style. After
| the bride and groom had made their appearance
the noise ceased and the entire company were fec
| by the corn basket full.
Miss Cora Day, daughter of Mr.. Amos Day %
| Upper Hartford, was out for the first time since
| her recent illness. d.
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GRAND JURY PREsENTMENTs. - Stonewall
jackson, colored, for stealinga horse belonging
10 q. T. Milton, of Darlington.
John Giles alias Charles Crawford, colored,
for larceny of bride, lines and traces belong.
ing to Geo. w. Gallup
Mary Parker, colored for the larceny of Il
pair of shoes from John &. Rouse's store, Bel
Air
Joseph Ieman, for assault and attempt to rob
Benjamin Bearman, on the public highway.
Twenty-six indictments for violation of the
local option law have been made, us follows:
Thomas Redington, 9 cases Joseph Mackin,
5 cases John H. Serricks, cases; Andrew f.
Slymer, cases; John Lamm, 3 cases; Annie
Frede, cases; Ellen A. Kelley, l case John H
Hail. case; VIM. Bowling, case.
Joseph CUTLER, colored, for larceny of finger
rings from VIM. Jarrett