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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-01-25
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ENTERTAINMENT AT THE moUN-
TAIN CHURCH

>. The musical and literary entertainment at the
mountain Christian Chuich, last Friday even
ing, was attended by about 400 persons. Every
available spot was occupied. The exercises
w m opened WIN the chorus, LET the Good
Angel Come In" Mrs. Lydia Reckord recite5
"The Execution of Anne Boleyn," can Order
Tor Picture, Ne, in an excellent manner and
WIN appropriate gestures. "The Bridal Wine
Cnp," by Miss Chenoweth, was also well rem
dcred. The moral ii contained was excellent
seven ta6leauX, consisting of "The Four Sea
sons, when the Cats Away, ""Joan of Arc -
"Babes in the Wood" fancy scenes Nc. in
which children four years Of age and upwards
look part, reflected credit on them and their in
strnctors. Miss Oliver, of Baltimore, delight
iully sang several choice selections, with Mrs
Lydia Reckord AS pianist. Miss Josie Henly, of
Baltimore county, held the undivided attention
of the large audience, with solo, entitled ga
brldge. "Ihe Drunkard's Child" by Miss
Camiiie Chenoweih, was also admirably repre-
sehted. Miss Katie Harvard, of. Fountain
Green, In a clear, melodious voice, sang the solo
~ hestiess sea. - Her voice showed remarka-
ple compass, reaching the highest notes with
ease several other musical selections, in
which Miss Minnie Dean and others assisted
were well received. Miss Ida Schwarzman. n
niue lady OF tender years, also gave much pleas
u u ny her acting and singing Miss Given, of
washington, an accomplished elocutonist,
read n, The Execution of Montrosc," and Miss
blrdle Lee The Polish Boy" The Lecture, by
MRS. LYDIA Reckord to her husband John, at
i.5O I; NJ, was received with storm of laugh
Ter, which melted into sadness at the tableau
ana recitation, "fhe Maniac" by the same
lady The organisis were Mrs Lydia Rockford
and Miss Lizzie g. Paca
u, me u, co committee of arrangements were Rev.
w. Z: Wade, Mis-. Lydia Reckord, Miss Birdie
Lee, Miss Laura Creswcll. Messrs W. p. Reck
ord, Samuel Smith and ID. T.. w. Altyatrr Over
$50 was realized W
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Report of the Tax Commissioner.

We are indebted to State Tax Commission
err Woolford for copy of his report to the
General Assembly. The report states that
since the creation of the office the net increase
in the basis of assessment ofcorporations has
been SEQ, 1920. %. Calculating the taxes
on this amount at an average of 81 on the
hundred the net increase in revenue to the
State, counties and city of Baltimore COM
bjned would be $201 1920. Col. Wool
ford advocates the taxation of mortgages
He thinks, however, that it would be equita-
BILE that the mortgagor in possession of the
land should be credited with the unpaid
purchase money thus secured, that amount
being subject to taxation in the hands of the
mortgage. Whenever the land has been
simply hypothecated for the security of a
loan, Col. Woolford thinks there is no more
reason for its exemption, than for the
exemption of shares of bank stock n.y.
pothecated for the same purpose. We
fail to see notwithstanding, how any
law could be framed that would compel the
mortgage to pay the tax upon the mort
gage he holds. He would inevitably exact
it from the borrower. Judged by its results
the creation of the office of Tax Commits
sioner has been ofgreat value to the Stale.
That officer has added to the basis of assess
ment large amount of property which
otherwise would still have remained
untaXcd
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ed it, however, as clearly ont of order, being jul
diciai question, which could not be settled by the
meeting.
Mr. Yellott appealed from the decision OF the
chair, who ordered that the vote be taken by
shares of stock.
vote was taken and 92l9 shares were voted TO
sustain Inc decision and !25 against il. The large
DOCKS OF stock were voted aye, while the mega
1--WE was chiefly composed of the votes of the
holders or from one to Ave shares of stock.
Mr. ;. Parker BoSley then presented written
protest against the admission of the stock moi
paid Tor, which was laid on the table. The pro-
test was signed by Vino Hayiland, Jno |. Vel
lott Y. kell Bradford, $. Parker Bosley, Edward
&. Price. j. q. Favour. Joshua II. Pyle b. How
ard Amos, Geo. w. Yelott II. f. Bishop, II. L,
Gratton, Noah X. Bull, $. J. Macatee, N. r. Hol-
nngsworih, Jno. n. Barrow, Samuel Wilson,
mos a: Hays, VIM. }. Vansant, G. co. Merryman.
Jas .. narrow, John W. jenkins and e. N. Swee-
ny.
Mr.. Henry W. Archer then nominated the Old
board on directors as follows:
william III. Waters, William Gimor, John NJ
benson, Joseph M. Street,, Foulk Jones' james
I. Streett, Thomas Armstrong, Eli Tucker Caleb
y. moore, Charles w. Halter, Granville Wilson
Caleb s. Taylor. Henry II. McNally
Mr.. Bosley said that after the vote which had
Deen taken the opposition considered it useless
10 vote again, but would leave it to Stockholders
to vote as they pleased.
Charles Il. Fendall Robert A. Dobbin and Dr
a. .. baldwin were appointed tcllers vote
was taken, when 9,l97 shares of stock were voted
Ior the ticket nominated. Several votes were
cast for w. Scott Whiteford and Charles M
Myor; 1t was eight o'clock before the tellcrs
completed their work.
IL was stated by the opposition to the old board
that ihe matter would be taken to the courts.
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A Depot Wanted in Old Town.

The Old Town Merchants Association is
taking active steps TO secure terminus in
Old Town for the Maryland Central Rail
road. At a recent meeting of the association
officers of the railroad were present and the
subject was discussed, but no conclusions
were reached. 1t is learned that the Assecia
ton contemplate purchasing suitable site
in the centre of the business portion of Old
Town, whereon to erect a depot and lay the
necessary tracks for the road, or to make
some provision by which the Maryland Cen
trail road can come into their depot upon the
same privileges that the Western Maryland
Railroad now enjoys. The advantage of the
free omnibus line from North Avenue station
to Old Town is apparent in the increase of
business, and it is believed that greater in
crease would follow, if the terminus of the
road were in that part of the city. For gen.
eratlons the people of Hartford and Balti-
more counties have been accustomed to sell
their produce ard purchase supplies in Old
Town, and many of them would still prefer
to go where they have old social and business
ties H..
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New RAILROAD ScHEDULE.-The new time
schedule of the Maryland Central Railroad went
into effect yesterday. The trains now run as
follows:
Leave North Avenue Station for Bel Air and
Forest Hill at s A. NJ, and for Delta at 1886 p.
M, and for Bel Air at 4.53 p. M, and fer Tow
son and Loeb Raven at OF A. M. and 9 30 and
640P Nj.
Leave Bel Air for Baltimore at G. SO and s 20
A. M. and 1858 p. NJ, and Dictator Baltimore at
"A. M, and Forest Hill for Baltimore at 34l p.
M, and Loeb Raven for Baltimore at LILO, 3. 2T
and TAO p. NJ, and Towson for Baltimore at
s12 and 93l A. NJ, 1.25, 3.42, 5.25 and 1853 p.
M. tR. I.l.r
The train leaving Bel Air at $50 A. NJ. for
Baltimore stops only at Watervale and Loeb
Raven tanks and Towson, and the train leaving
North avenue at 8. 35 P. NJ. for Delta stops south
of Bel Air at same points only.
On Sunday trains leave North Avenue for Bel
Air at $50 A. NJ, and for Delta at 5 p. M.
Leave Delta for Baltimore at SA M, and Bel
Air for Baltimore at 921 A. M. and 3 SO p. NJ.
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The funeral of Mr.. G. w. Wells took place
from ihe Southern Methodist Church, last
thursday, and was the largest funeral seen here
Tor many years. MIR. Wells, for the greater
part OF his life, was II devoted and consistent
member OF the Methodist Church. His pastor
referred in his remarks TO the closing hours of
me deceased, which were spent in praising God
hevs. H. X. Murphy and }. II. Marsh, of the NJ -.
r. Chhrch, also delivered culogies lie was n
prominent member of BIcnhcim Lodge l. q O.
H. Inc lodge turned out in rrgalia.
Alexander Harrigan, II suh-contracter under
a. ID: Parliament, on the Baiimo ore and Ono ey
tension, has left for parts unknown, leaving be
nlnd . 900 of unpaid bills. Amongst those who
iee MS rascalty most kccnly are fifty Italian la
Dorers, who are left without dollar, after hay
ing worked for nearly two months These men
nave endured much suffering and but for the
generous aid from the citizens of the town,
some OF them would have persisted
Inc protracted meeting at the NJ. T.. Church is
stu in progress. The pastor has been assisted,
Murphy. ""
~ Kew. John Sebel, assistant pastor of Aberdeen
Clrcult Nj. II. Church, was recommended by
the Quarterly Conference, last Monday, to be
admitted into the annual conference
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THE so. PHILADELPHIA EXTENSION. The
contractors are pushing ahead in the work of
grading the Philadelphia extension of the Balti
more and Ohio Railroad, Notwithstanding the
uniavorable weather. One steam shovel is now
III use mt Foy's Hill, and others will be started
us soon rs the severe winter weather is over
The steam shovel is operated something like n
steam dredge on the water A track is built on
which locomotive, with the shovel attached
furnishes tho power. The shovel dumps the
ealtn into cars, and when the train is loaded the
locomotive propcls 1t to the rayine where ill
Is 10 be made. 1t is estimated that with a
steam shovel 800 to 600 cubic yards of earth
can be emoved per day, or the work of about
80 men. The contractors who use steam in
their eXcavatng work will have electric lights
for work by night. 1t has been found that the
Italian laborers have less endurance than the
Swedes, llunSarians and others. This is at
trlhuted to the fact that their food consists
mainly OF bread, potatoes and other vegetables
meat not being relshed by them. Rev. j. L.
Steele, of the NJ. f.. Church South, and Mr.
Jumes Pritchard, of Aberdeen, were in Balli-
more on Tuesday, to seek relief for the aborers
on section ~ near Aberdeen, who are minus
their pay because of the absence of the sub con-
tractor who employed them. Col. Douglass
told the gentlemen that Mr.. A. j. Parliament,
the contractor with the railroad company, will
be responsible for the Indebtedness. The vis-
tors, who had interested themselves in caring
for the laborers, were encouraged to learn that
they will be speedily relieved
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Gov. MeLane's Bills for the Protection
of Labor.

Gov. McLane's bills for the protection of
labor have met with considerable opposition
from the manufacturers of the State The
Merchants and Manufacturers Associa-
ton of Baltimore held meeting Monday
night and protested against the passage of
the eight-hour law. The Governor boldly
maintains his position and says he has been
misrepresented. The bill only calls for eight
hours actual work, a long enough time for
women and children to be at work each day
in q factory. He adds ......
Women and children have not the consti-
tuition and strength to bear the work put on
them. Children are often ruined and MAIN.
ed by work, and women are made to work
when they should be of home nursing their
children" -
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Judge Il. X. Wilson Elected State Sena.

The Legislature, on the 18th instant,
elected Hon. Ephraim X. Wilson, of Worces-
ter county, United States Saentor, to succeed
Senator Groomc. The Republicans had
agreed that when Judge Robnson's vote
reached 80 they would make break, change
their votes and elect him. On the fifth bal.
lot the Hartford delegation in the House voted
solidly for Judge Robinson, who was found
to have 90 votes. Senator Moore, Republi-
can, of st. Mays, before the vote was
announced, changed to Judge Robinson.
The other Republicans were about to follow
his example, but before sufficient number
ofthem could do so, the Democrats also
began changing to Wilson and he was elect
ed. MeSsrs. Archer, Plowman and McNabb
were among those who changed to Wilson
Mr.. Silver changing to Groome.
Early in the roll call was the name Of
Senator Allen, of Hartford AS he arose he
created surprise by starting off with dramatic
effect as follows: "Mr Speaker, | take pleas
ure, in view of the great difficulty we are
having, in casting my vote for one ofthe most
able and distinguished sons of the Eastern
Shore" but the whole house roared when he
pronounced the name of Creswell
Some of the Republicans also voted fol
Wilson, not expecting his election, and hop
ing thereby to gain Democratic support for
Robinson. This scheme, however, signaly
failed. During the balloting compliments
ry vote was cast for Senator Allen, of Har-
ford. The election of Judge Wilson, it is
conceded, will tend to harmonize the party
His ability and integrity are undoubtcd and
he will represent the State with dignity and
credit. Judge Wilson is personally one Oft
most popular men on the Eastern Shore, and
the fact that he does not owe his election to
any political combination, will tend still
further to exalt him in public esteem
Besides, it will leave him free from any en-
tangling political obligations In every re-
spect the people of Maryland have cause to
congratulate themselves that the senatorial
contest is thus happily ended.
The Baltimore HeraM takes the Republi:
can members of the Legislature sharply to
task for voting to elect one Democrat and
thereby aiding to elect another. Bargaining,
so colled independent movements and other
combinations, adds the Heluld, have been
repeatedly participated in by the Republi
cans of Maryland, and the time is yet to come
when either Republican principles or men
have been benefited thereby.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-01-25

The RAILROAD Boom IN HARFoRD Tile
-tgiS of October 18th contained an account of
the visit of n committee Of gentlemen from
Deer Creek neighborh0od TO PHILADELPHIA to
see President Roberts, of the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company, in regard to building railroad
through Deer Creek valley Subsequently we
noted that Mr.. George C. Wilkins, General
Agent at Baltimore, for the Pennsylvania Com
pany, had made an inspection of the country,
under the direction of President Roberts, and
later that Mr.. wilkins had made a favorable re-
poit TO President Roberts We now have the
pleasure of informing our readers that the pros
pect is frightening fora railroad on Deer Creek
President Roberts has recently informed the
committee, in letter addressed to Mr.. Joshua
Husband, Jr., and Hon. John II. Price, that Mr.
wilkins had made very full and encouraging
report, and that the Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore Railroad Company would at once
put on force of engineers to make more care
full instrumental examination of the country
and to ascertain the probable cost and location
of the proposed branch road.
The Baltimore and Ohio engineers, who are sur
veyipg for a branch road from near Abingdon
to the mouth of Deer Creek, passed through
Churchville last Thursday, and have located a
line little south of that town.
That highly productive and beautiful section
of country cannot much longer remain without
a railroad.
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Mr.. j. b. Curry has n telephone line from his
store to his house. II works like charm
Mr.. VIM Kelly, who has been yer, sick for
some time, is out again.
MIR. John Divers has filled his two large ice
houses, each of which holds 81 four horse loads ;
yet he will probably not have enough ice 10
supply his crcamerics. Mr.. Divers is one of the
leading dairymen in the county.
Mr.. Thomas hitchcock will take his fathers
place, in the spring.
The Nickel Society is rapidly Increasing in
membership. 1t is useful institution, intend
ed to encourage small savings
Mr.. X. IL. Thompson is selling the Rusler
patent rubber bucket endless chain pump.
Mr.. Thomas Eck's team ran away, while haul
ing ice, near Mr.. lack Amoss. The wagon
struck telegraph pole, smashing the front
wheel and breaking the axle Mr.. Eek came
near losing his life. r. II. Il.
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Encal Affairs.
LITTLE LOCALS.

LITTLE LOCALS.
Hon. Henry ID. Farnandis has been very sick
for some days, but is now able to be out again.
"A surprise party was held at Mr.. Elias Beau
mont's residence, Hartford Turnpike, Tuesday
night.
The discount day at the Hartford National
Bank of Bel Air has been changed to Wednesday,
beginning February 9Th.
Mr.. John Ii. Keith, of Bel Air. had his left
arm fractured by an accidental fall on the ice,
in the street, last Sunday night. DR.. w. s.
Richardson adjusted the fracture.
Mr.. John w. Bay, of the well known com
mission house of Bay g. Getty, Baltimore, who
has been confined to the house by sickness for
the last three weeks is now able to be out and
attend to business.
-Beattie Post, No. 10, Grand Army of the
Republic, has been organized at Mill Green
The officers elected for 1884 were installed, on
the 18th instant, by Capt. Charles A. Conner
and Mr.. Henry o'Neill, of Havre de Grace
Mrs. Booth, mother of Mr.. Edwin Booth,
the actor, has met with serious accident.
While walking across her room, at her house In
New York, she fell and broke one of her legs
just above the ankle. Mrs. Booth is so years of
age, and grave apprehensions are felt as to the
ultimate results of the accident.
"A petition is in circulation asking the Coun-
ty Commissioners to change the location of a
portion of the public road, near Chestnut Hill,
between the residences of ii. H. Black and VIM.
Il. Clark, in order to avoid steep and dangerous
hill. Mr.. John Martin, several years ago, had
one of his horses legs broken by falling on the
hill, and few weeks ago one of Mr.. Martins
oxen was killed at the same place, while hauling
q load ofhay. A load of hay belonging to MIR.
Clark was also upset there last spring. The
road should be changed ... f.q
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-01-25

City of Columbus, which left Boston for Suvan-
nah, was lost, on Friday morning, of last week,
by striking ledge of rocks, on The Massachu.
sets coast, Immediately after the vessel struck
the passengers rushed on deck, many of them
board by scores, by the waves. About 40 per,
sons took refuge in the rigging, 2S of whom
were saved by the revenue cutter Dexter
Three persons died after going on board the cut
ter. The vessel contained so passengers and a
crew of 45 OF these 100 persisted. As soon as
she struck the vessel filled and keeled over =
The captain, Wright was The last to leave The
vessel
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-01-25

The theory that the red sunsets are
caused by the presence in the atmosphere of
volcanic dust, probably thrown out by the
extraordinary eruptions in Java, is partially
confirmed by a microscopic examination
recently made the sediment remaining after
the evaporation ola quantity of snow The
dust had all the characteristics of volcanic
glass. ----
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION
ERs-Mr VIM. A. Wilson, contractor, was In
structed to make the abutments for the bridge
at Preston's Mill, Deer Creek, one foot higher
than required by the specifications.
Samuel Hopkins, colored, of the second dis
trict, was granted pension of $40 a year. nj
Adjourned to meet Monday, February 1lth
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LETTER FROM KIRK WOOD.
DEATH OF A LADY,

Mrs. Sallie l.. Heaps, wife of Geo. II. IIcaps.
uicd nj her residence on the 18th instant, after
lingering illness, in the eth year of her are.
she was daughter of David II. and Susan T.
Heaps. The lnlcrmcni was ut Emory NJ t.
Church, ON the iIth. The funeral was largely
attended. The services were conducted by Rev
D. Is Scarborough, who preached an eloquent
ana touching sermon. I he pail bearers were
Johh N. Nelson, Alfred Thomas, John Shin bur
scr, Newton McCourinry, q. Glenn and Joseph
Silly.
ON A VISIT.
Mr.; i. Mortimer Heaps, Of Wisconsin, son of
David Heaps, is on II visit tD his old home lie
ieii mere seven years ago. lie is engaged in
telegraphng, ut Jonesville, Wisconsin.
GENERAL ROAD SUPERVISOR
County Commissioner John McDoon, of the
nth district, has received number of applicn-
tlons for the position Of road supervisor Of this
district. lie will no doubt carefully consider
their qualifications and give us suitable per
son. Dock
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SALE.

PUBLIC SALE.
In pursuance of a decree of the Circuit Court
FOR Hartford county, as Court OF Equity. the
subscriber, as trustee, will offer at public sale AT
Perryman, p, w. and b. Il. r., on
Wednesday, February 9Th, 1854,
At IL O'clock, NJ, all that
" "A L u A 3 L E L A M d
in Bush River Neck, Hartford county, Maryland
containing
$50 ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
of which William NJ. Elliott died seized
This property will be offered in three parcels.
First HOME FARM, on which Mrs Elliott
resided, containing
200 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
This is fertile and highly improved, and has on
ds via ana Tge ae B bWssnEf a gsga
Hay House, Carriage House, Meat 6R<$4AA
House; Ice House, Corn House and Ifen1TTTN
other farm buildings. Alsoa q
CANNING HOUSE, 80 feet by "A feet with l..
A feet by "A feet.
Lying on and near the mouth of Bush River,
about miles from Perrymans, Just above the
noted sutton farm, now owned by Messrs' Mid
dleton and De Con, and having about a mile and
a-half OF shore, with large cove and a good Duck
ing Point, this farm, besides being valuable for
ltS produce. with landings on navigable water,l
offers advantages for
Fishing and wild Fowl Shooting
that make it very desirable.
Second -AboutONE HUNDRED Al Ores. prin-
cipally in wood, adjoining Messrs Middleton,
walker and Stockham, and having on 1t small
FRAME TENEMENT.
Third-About SIXTY ACRES, partially cleared
and fenced. adjoining Messrs Middleton and
Stockhaln, and having on ii a small HOUSE,
- From the Home Farm will be reserved the small
Chapel situated on the public road and a Quarter
of an acre of land contiguous.
TERMS OF SALE
Terms of sale prescribed by the decree are
that one of the purchase money shall be paid
in cash en- the day of sale, or the ratification
thereof, one-third in six and the balance in twelve
months from day of sale the credit payments to
be secured by notes of the purchaser, bearing in
terest from day of sale, with surety approved by
the trustee.
II. d. FARNANDIS, Trustee.
M. Bel Air, Md.
Us. Richardson, Auctioneer. Iai
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The jury in the case of James Mutt, in
dicted for killing Dukes, the murderer of his
father and betrayer of his sister, ended at
Pittsburg, Tuesday, in a verdict of "not gull
ty on account of insanity at the time the
murder was committed"
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Two good Work and Driving Horses Q head
IIefer, fed for beef; Hay, Fodder, Straw, also /
two-horse Farm Wagon, Milk Wagon, open
Shelter, l large Feed Box, two-horse Plow, /
one-horse Pillow, 3 Cultiva1ors, Shovel Flows, /
fifty tooth Harrow. l Roller, Corn Marker, /
Champion Reaper. set heavy double Harness
Plow Harness, Brides, Collars, l Saddle and
Bride, ! set of single Harness, new; Double
Trees. Single Trees. Forks, Hoes, MattGcks, Mall
and Wedges also l Buck Eye Mower, and a lot
of articles too numerous to mention.
TERMS OF SALE.
All sums of SIS and under cash on all sums
over that amount credit of nine months will be
given, the purchaser giving his note with security
approved by auctoncer. bearing interest from
day OF sale. No goods to be removed until set
tied for.
EDWARD w. KNIGHT.
j. ). Richardson, Auctioneer. lSant