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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-08-08
Al Drive Through Harford

Some weeks ago the writer of thisdro to For
est Hill by Fallston, from there to Bel AR, and
then home. 1t was just before the wheat harvest,
lovely cool day,with sunshine and shadow play
ing hide and seek across the waving yellow
blue hills. The country was new to me, and
above Falston it was an ever-changing scene of
beauty, peace and plenty, that unfolded at each
comfortable looking the well fed, pretty cattle
the sweet clover fields, but above all the wheat.
had no idea Hartford county raised so much. Now
If there Is one object in nature that is a joy to
my eyes it is great wheat field 1t seems to say
Look at us, we have the right to be proud, and
hold up our heads. We are the bread of the
world"
Not even in Virginia did see any road more
picturesque than that which winds through the
woods before Winters Run is reached with its
r1-banks, its wild birds, and little brooks. At
the bridge the pretty waterfall from the first
attracted my admiration. Then it was charming
to have the clear swift stream for fellow trav-
cler, with only a wild, tangled hedge between.
Al Forest Hill, the general air of thrift and COM
kers that simple, kindly people, whom greatly
admire. The railroad looked like an Intruder. 1t
is presuming little railroad, to rush among the
leave"
Coming home my friend exclaimed suddenly.
What lovely little CHURCH; 1t might be an
English one, it is like them" We inquired, and
il was Rock Spring. Many years ago when a lit
tie child have faint remembrances of wonder
6e
at the gate, we went into the yard, admired the
neat little church, then followed the path to that
strange old spring in which no doubt the Indians
dipped their dusky hands as eagerly as we did.
There we had our lunch, and no one came but a
querulous cat-bird, who scolded us for intruding
upon his solitude Might |, stranger, suggest
that an oak, and no tree but an oak, should grow
over that fountain of pure cold water given so
freely from the heart of the rock. The trees over
Il are short lived, and is it not worthy of noble
shade? | am sure the good people of Rock
Spring are proud of their famous spring. There
is IL German name which signifies 1.-THE garden of
peace" 1t is written on the gates of their ceme-
teries, and as looked back on the lovely little
house of God among the trees, and the white
stones of those who have long since tasted of the
Fountain of Living Waters. Rock Spring church
made picture that shall not soon forget.
The road mile or two from the church is a
beautiful drive, They are worthy Of all praise
who have left that noble avenue. Bel Air was
bright with the hustle of an evening train. Now
If were to say bright with pretty girl faces, il
would sound better and be more true. always
look for them when l drive through, and find
them, too. The sun was setting, and as came to-
wards home from the hill high above Whitaker's
there was q beautiful sunset, fit ending for u
long drive through a beautiful country.
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TOURNAMENT AT NoRRIsvILLE-A we'll at
tended tournament was held on the farm of on.
David Wiley near Norrisville, on Tuesday, in
which sixteen knights participated They were
fine specimens of physical manhood were well
mounted and rode gracefully. The number and
beauty of the ladies was marked feature of
the occasion.
The officers were Chief Marshal, w. c.
McClung; Assistants, John G.. Anstine and
Thos. Jordan Field Marshal Benz. Almony;
Heralds Geo. Strawbridge and Bert Butler;
Judges, Drs. Payne and MuCurdy and G. Ii.
Sitter.
The successful knights were d. E. Wiley,
who crowned the Queen, Miss Harris, of Bati-
more county; H. Birmingham crowned the
first Maid of Honor, Miss Annie Gibson G. G.
Wiley crowned the second Maid of Honor, Miss
Florence Wiley, of Pa. w. A. Wiley crowned
the third Maid of Honor, Miss Maggie McClung.
The charge to the knights and the coronation
address were delivered Ivy Mr., Jefferson Dallam,
of Bel Air. Mementoes of the occasion were
presented as follows To the Queen silver
castor; to the first maid of honor, silver pickle
dish to the second maid of honor, silver
toilet set to the third maid of honor, silver
card stand.
Music was furnished for the tournament by
the Stewartstown Cornet Band, and for the ball
which followed by string band from the neigh
borhood.
The SCORE ,yos q Il fnllows
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re was as follows
KNIGHTS.

TOURNAMENT AT PERRYMAN.-A well con-
Quoted, spirited and entertaining tournament
took place in Mr.. George Mitchels field, one
half mile east of Perryman station, p, w. and
b. Railroad, on Tuesday afternoon. A long
row of carriages lined each side of the course
and about 900 persons were on the grounds.
After each knight had taken trial ride to see
that everything was properly adjusted, the
knights were drawn up in front of the grand
stand and addressed by Mr.. VIM. Young, who
said
''Sir knights: The invitation to this tour.
nament was to the youth, beauty and chvalry
of this beautiful country of yours to be here,
and To- they are here. You, Sir knights, are
here in imitation of the knights of the olden
time, who laid aside their hewed and hacked
armor and contended for the guerdon of beau
ty's smile. Some of the ancents taught their
sons, when they went off to battle, to be too
wary to be deceived, and too hardy, brave and
true to be cast down by any reverse of fortune.
Let this spirit animate you to-day. |
bid you now enter the lists and he who sue
ceeds, let him place the crown on the brow of
beauty"
The knights, at the word of command, then
wheeled and marched to the starting point, the
marshals took their places, the signal was given,
the bugle sounded, and the fitting began. Three
arches were erected, from each of which ring
was suspended. Each knight had three rides.
The Knight of spesutia, John f. McGaw, who
rode kicking and boiling horse, was thrown
on the first ride, and considerably shaken up.
He procured another horse, however, and con-
tinued to ride. The result of the first three
rides was as follows:
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The Second District Congressional Con.
yentiOn.

Over 1900 Ballots and No Nomination.
The Democratic convention of the second
congressional district met at Elkton, on Mon
day. State Senator Il. Herbert Shriver, of
Carroll, presided, with Adam Peoples, CT
Cecil, as Secretary.
]. Fred G. Talbot, of Baltimore county,
was nominated by Col. o. P. McGill; DR..
Frank p Shaw, of Carroll by George o..
Shower, and ]. Thomas G. Hopkins, Of Har-
ford, by George l.. Van Bibber.
Three hundred and forty ballots were cast
Wednesday afternoon and evening, all with
same result, namely: For Talbot, Balti-
more county and Cecil, 10; for Shaw, Carroll
county, 5 =; for Hopkins, Hartford county, s.
During the evening recess there was some
talk ofBaltimore county springing the name
of Mr.. Henry d. Farnandis or some other
Hartford man upon the convention thereby
compelling Hartford TO cast her votes for him
and securing the nomination. The object of
this, it was thought, was to put both Hopkins
and Shaw out of the race for four years to
come, as the nominee is almost sure of a
denomination.
The convention met again on Thursday
and by the latest account we have received
over 1900 ballots have been taken, with the
same result as before. 1t is believed here
that Mr.. Albert Constable, or some other
Cecil man will be named, who would be &C.
ceptable to Mr.. Talbott's friends, who might
hope to secure the single lacking vote from
Carroll or Hartford.
Mr.. Hopkins friends have stood by him
firmly and if he is not nominated it will not
be their fault.
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WIN. II, Vanderbiit's Maud S. trotted a

WIN. If. Vanderblt's Maud S. trotted q
mile at Cleveland last Saturday in 20994 Her
driver received present of $4,000 from Mr..
Vanderbilt for his share of the performance.
The time is the fastest on record in the world,
Police Commissioner Gen. James r. Her.
bert, of Baltimore, died suddenly at his country
residence in Howard county, Tuesday morning
aged 81 years. Gen. Herbert served in the Confed-
crate army during the entire war. He was elect
ed police commissioner in 1876 for six years
and reelected in 1888.
Lieut.. Greedy and the other survivors of his
Arctic expedition, were landed at Portsmouth,
N. H., Monday. A parade and grand demonstra-
ton was given in their honor. Addresses were
made by Secretary Chandler, Hon. S. J. Randall,
Gov. Hale, Gen. b.. f. Butler, Commander
Schley, Lieut.. Emory aud Others. The officers of
the relief expedition were warmly praised.
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FALLSTON.

Rev. j. NJ. Gil's horse recently jumped over a
barbed wire fence and striking The top wire, CUT
himself severely in four places. The animal
nearly bled to death, and will be disabled for
long time, even If he should live.
Mr.. Osthine's new dwelling is completed and Is
an Improvement to the town. His new store is
also very nearly finished.
Mr.. ID. 5. Paige has commenced the erection of
Mis- new dwelling house and expects to have it
ready for occupation in a short time. Other
Fallston is booming.
An excursion from Baltimore was here to-day
They had music, dancing and refreshments in the
new pavilion.
Mr.. ID. S. Paige is quite sick
Mr.. Booth S horse took fright, while passing a
steam thresher, near FallstOn school house. and
ran off. after the reins broke Mr. Booth Jumped
out. No one was hurt +.
REV. ]. G. Patterson will preach at Bethel
church, on Sunday morning, August 18th.
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Mr.. Blaine rs a Know Nothing.

Mr.. Blaine just now appears to be overflow
ing with sympathy for down-trodden Ire
land. He has doubtless undergone change
of mind Blaine, as a young man, was
rabid Know Nothing. He wished to exclude
all foreigners from voting or holding office.
He played an important part in securing the
passage by the Maine Legislature of ian act
annulling the naturalization powers of the
courts of the State of Maine" making it prac-
tically impossible for a foreigner to come
direct to that State and obtain the rights of
citizenship.
In 1855 James G. Madigan was Demo-
cratic candidate for Congress in Maine, his
opponent being Harris M. Plaisted. The
district contained many members of the Ro
man Catholic faith. A circular, signed "A
Protestant Democrat" was largely circulated
in the district, under the frank of James G.
Blaine, and was intended to appeal to
the religious prejudices of voters against
the Democratic candidate. 1t urged the de-
feat of Madigan, solely because lie was a
Catholic. Madigan, was defeated by Pasted,
who was afterwards elected Governor of
Maine by the fusion vote. Mr.. Plaisted de-
clares that he was with Blaine and saw him
write the circular. Col. Charles B. Morton,
manager of the Eastern Express company at
that time vouches for the fact that the OBJ
noxious circulars were sent out from Blaine's
residence.
The records Of politics contain nothing
more disreputable than this, and the attempt
of Mr.. Blaine's friends to pose him as the
especial friend of foreigners and Catholics,
in the face of the facts against him, is brazen.
faced impudence. The people who are
sought to be thus cajoled are not fools.
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PERsoNAL.-EIis Honor, Judge Waters, re-
turned home, last Saturday evening, from his
Western trip.
Mr.. j. Frank Rcasn, of Glenville, also re.
turned, last Saturday, from sojourn of three
weeks at Atlantic City, N. j.
-Messrs. John j. Donahoo ofElizabeth City,
N. D., and John Hays, of New York city, who
formerly lived near Falston, have returned to
their homes, after Il visit of week at the resi-
dence of MIR. Daniel f. Lynch, near Fallston
Mr.. S. A, Williams, of Bel AR, returned
home, on Tuesday, from trip to the North
-Messrs. James H. and o. F. Rigdon, of this
county, are enjoying the mountain air at Wea-
vervlle, Buncombe county, NJ
MIR. Geo. NJ Barton, who is engaged in the
hardware business at Claiborne, Texas, is visit
ing his family and friends in Hartford.
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9eiehhnrlluntl Aelus.
WEBSTER.

Threshing is progressing vigorously and there
has the boss oats of this section They weigh
38H lbs to the bushel.
Mr.. VIM. Ewing has about two acres of cab
bage which cannot be beaten.
Miss Katie Debaugh, who has been visiting her
friends in this neighborhood, has returned to her
home In Tow sontown
MIR. Edward Jones has bought the fast trotting
mare from Mr.. Spencer, of Havre de Grace. He
will probably enter her at the fair next fall.
Mr. b: f. GALLON has remarkably fine field of
hood.
Mr.. ]. II. Preston's tomatoes ripened very
early this year and are of fine quality
Mr.. VIM Knight is improving his residence by
the addition of dormer windows
Mr.. Il. A. baldwin has greatly improved the
culverts on the public road about this place. lie
is entitled to credit for the way he does his work
Miss Annie Miller, of Wilmington, is rusticating
at MIR. Henry o. Harlan's in this place.
PUCK
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Rev. 4. D. Valiant will preach on Sunday, the
10th instant, at Carmel NJ. p. Church, at 1870 A.
NJ. and Bel Air at p. NJ.
Rev. J. M. Gill. will preach at at Bel Air at II
A. NJ and Deer Creek at $50 p. NJ.
East Hartford Southern Methodist Church
Preaching rext Sunday, August 10th, Aberdeen II
A. NJ, Perryman s p. NJ. Sermon to the young
people, by the Pastor, Rev. 0. f Burgess.
Rev. j. b. Craighill will preach at Grace
Chapel, Hickory, On next Sunday evening. August
10, at 80 o'clock. Sunday School at $3.50 p. NJ.
The Rev. Mr.. Mayied will commence pro-
tracted meeting at Avondale Church. Sunday,
August 10th. Services at 10k A. NJ. 3h and ~
p. M. All are cordially invited.
Announcements OF Marriages and DedthS free
obituary Notices fire cents per line.
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Focal Attairs.

LITTLE LOCALS.
The Orphans Court was in session this
week. No business of Importance was before
it.
The laws of Maryland for 1884 are at the
Clerks Office for distribution to the persons
legally entitled to copies of them.
"A new postoffice, to be called McIntre, has
been established at Hyand Station, Maryland
Central Railroad. MIR. Scott Amos has been
appointed postmaster.
Mr.. s. A. s. Kyle has lately built a neat ten
ant house on his farm, near Fountain Green
1t is situated on the road leading from Doxen's
Corner to Schuck's Corner
Mr.. septimus Davis, a graduate of the
Maryland University Law School and member
of the Bel Air bar, has opened law office, in
THE AqiS building, second story.
"A fair and festival for the benefit of St.
the Rev. j. Aphouse Frederick is pastor, will
be held on August 18th, 10Th, Goth and 21st.
"A base ball game began at Calvary, Mon
day afternoon, between the nine of that place and
the Bel Air nine. 1t was interrupted by rain,
after the second inning, the score then standing,
l to /.
Mr. James NJ. McComas, aged IS, formerly
of the firm of Paine IL McComas, builders, died
in Baltimore, on Tuesday, leaving widow and
two children, He was a native of Hartford
| county.
Mr.. John w. Hooker sends us head of
Red Clawson wheat, six inches long and con-
| tanning 70 grains. 1t was grown by him on the
farm of his aunts, Misses s. and X. Hooker,
near Bel Air.
Mr. James I. Keen, of Baltimore, on Mon
day caught in Romney Creek, with hook and
line, pike measuring 24H inches long and
| weighing 2s4 lbs. Pike of this size are seldom
caught in our waters, and Mr.. Keen is proud of
his achievement.
Mr.. B. f. Wakeland is building new dwell
ing house, on his farm, near Churchville, on
the site of the one burned down few years ago.
The foundation is finished and he has most of
the lumber on the ground. Messrs. John f.
Lingan Il Co., of Bel Air, will do the carpenters
work
Mrs. Elizabeth GLADDEN., widow of VIM.
GLADDEN., had a severe attack of vertigo, at her
home near Chrome Hill, last Saturday. DR.. L.
Hall Rutiedge of Baltimore, happened to be in
the house at the time, and promptly admins
tered remedies which doubtless saved her life.
She is entirely recovered now.
Mr.. George X. McGaw, formerly of Abing-
don district, but now Of Baltimore city, has
taken the agency for the sale of Messrs. D. Scott
& Bros. fertilizers in Hartford, Baltimore, How
ard and Anne Arundel counties. These fertilfz-
ers have standard reputation in Cecil county,
where they are manufactured, and are without
doubt pure and reliable. Mr.. McGaw is well
known to Hartford farmers and will be able to
build up a trade for Messrs. Scott & Bros. fer
tilizers in the counties named.
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The sincerity of Republican affection for
workingmen has been put to a severe test in
New York. The Tribune does not pay its
compositors full rates, but circulars appealing
to the workingmen to support Blaine as
the especial champion of labor have
been issued from its office. Accordingly the
Tribune printers have made demand upon
the Republican managers to use their efforts
to make the Tribune u union, full-paying
office. The managers are at their wits end
and to avoid giving an answer Steve Elkins
left the city, The tradesunions declare that
If their brethren in the Tribune Office are com
PEELED to work any longer on smaller pay
than other printing officers allow they will
adopt resolutions denounclng Blaine and
pledging their members TO vote against the
Republican ticket.
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Meteorological Record for July. 1854

Maximum temperature on the 23d and 24th 93o:
minimum on the 18th, $40 mean temperature of
the month, 7o.96'. Mean temperature of July for
1879; coolest in 1882, 1892 This leaves the past
July the coolest on record since 1872. The corn is
backward.
Rainfall 3.57 inches mean rainfall for July at
this point for 10 years past, 1866 inches. Most in
1873, "a inches least in 1881, LAP inches. UP to
the 27th there had fallen only 30 inches, and
there was no moisture in the soil for the shooting
corn probably the rain on the roof never sound
ed pleasanter 10 she drowsy farmer than that of
the night OF the 18th ultmo Several hard show
ers fell in Baltimore that did not reach Hartford |;
rainfall there, OK inches. G.G. Z.
Oakland Boarding School, FdAStOR.
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Justice Dispensed at PyIesvilIe.

Wednesday Of last week was a busy day In
court at Pylesvile. Justice Stearns was on the
bench ]. L. Henry Constable. The docket was
called, when Jas. II. Hall was brought up for as
sault and battery and for carrying concealed
weapons. Fined IS and costs, amounting to
$40 rs. on first count not guilty on second count.
VIM Hall, assault not guilty. Angelina Wye,
assault, compromised upon payment of costs.
Mary Swami, assault. compromised upon payment
of costs VIM. II. Wilson for the State, NJ. w.
Webster for the defendants In each case.
The complaint OF Richard Taylor that Clayton
NJ Findley's dogs had killed his sheep was also
heard The dogs were adjpdged guilty and death
warrant issued. No counsel.
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NEW WAREHOUSE AT FALLsToN.-Among the
many improvements made at Falston since the
completion of the Maryland Central Railroad, is
the large and substantial warehouse of Messrs.
Henry Reckord Il Sons, which has just been
completed. They are now prepared to supply
their well-known fertilizers from that point.
The firm is thoroughly reliable in every respect,
and is full of business enterprise. The estab-
lishment of their business at Fallston is an i'm
portant acquisition to that busy and thriving
station
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IA large mass meeting of Independent
Republicans was held in Brooklyn, Tuesday
night, at which Hon. Carl Schurz was the
chief speaker. He reviewed Blaines record,
reading some of the Muligan letters, and
showed that his election would mean increas-
ed corruption in public affairs and corruption
in business. He declared the defeat of
Blaine TO be the supreme duty of American
citizenship.
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A New Method Of Road Mending.

Mr.. EDlToR: On the public road from Deiters
former place, there was. until recently, a deep
gully along tho road. about 20 to 30 yards In
length. This gully is now filled up with old tin
cans, and this strange method of road mending
reaches now into the road, 80 that horses have to
travel 1t. think travelling over these old tin
must be injurious for the hoofs of horses. Earth
and gravel are certainly better for the purpose.
o. MOZART.
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The knights were again marched to the stand
and DR.. T. j. Jackson, one of the judges, an
nounced the result The Knights of Hickory
Grove, Havre de Grace and Lone Star having
each taken oil the rings were ordered to prepare
for another contest The knight of My Mary
land took of the rings and was entitled to
crown the Sd maid of honor.
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GRAND EXCURSION
Pen Mar, High Rock, Mt. QQilalk
Blue Ridge Mountains,
over the
Maryland Central and Western
Maryland r r.,
ON
SATURDAY. AUGUST 9th 1854
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9th, 1854.

The excursionists will have ride on the Wes-
tern Maryland X. II. of nearly $50 miles through
some of the finest portions of Maryland and at
an elevation of 1000 feet above the sea, from
High Rock ! and nd Mt Quirank will look down upon
valley, including the great Cumberland and
Shenandoah Valleys, with the grand Tuscarora
Mountains in the back ground.
Round-trip. tickets from Delta, Loeb Raven
and intermediate points to Pen Mar, Sl50 EACH
From Towsontown, $l2j each.
Excursionsts will take the Delta and Baltimore
Local, which leaves Delta att A. NJ and Bel Air
T.03 A. NJ, arriving at North Avenue at S.45 A. NJ.
They will then proceed to Union Station, three
squares distance, and at go A. NJ. will take
the Pen Mar Express, arriving at Pen Mar at
1l.5O A. M. Returning they will leave Pen
Mar at 5.25 p. NJ. and arriving at Union Station.
Baltimore, at $40 p. M, and will leave North
Avenue Station at S.45 p. NJ. for Delta and inter-
mediate stations.
Round-trip tickets for the excursion through
to Pen Mar can be secured from all station
Agents on the Maryland Central r. X. north of
North Avenue. A BAND OF MUSIC will be in
attendance at Pen Mar and day of real enjoy
ment is promised to all who join the excursion.
aul SIG. BOYD, G. P. A.
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RELEASED ON HABEAs CoRPUs.-Randy Hay
cock, colored, of Havre de Grace, who was COM
mitted TO the county Jail, several weeks ago, by
Justice Charshee, in default of the payment of a
fine for assault upon colored girl, in that city,
was brought before Judge Waters, on Monday,
on writ OF habeas corpus. Judge Walters
ordered the discharge of the prisoner, on the
ground that the commitment was defective.
Mr.. Geo. Y. Maynadier represented the State,
and Col. Herman Stump appeared for Haycock.