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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-11-13

CROP REPoRTs.-The report of the de-
partment of Agriculture for November shows
that the present corn crop of the United
States is the first full average in rate of yield
since $780, The area in corn was from 49,
100000 to 74,0OO,OOO, the average being 264
bushels per acre. The Southern States make
an average yield. The quality of corn is very
good in the East and South, medium in the
central parts of the West, and somewhat de-
precated on the northern border, from Michi-
gan to Dakota.
The potato crop is smaller than that of 1884,
in consequence of injury from rot, which has
reduced the New York crop nearly one.third
The reported yield of hay per acre averages
one and a-quarter tons, and indicates crop
of over 100000 tons, nearly as large as
that of last year. The buckwheat crop will
be large
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HANwAY's BRIDGE LOCATED AT LAsT.-The
new bridge at Hanway's Mill was definitely To-
Gated at the point selected by the Commission
ers in September, which is about 30 feet from
the former site. Mr.. David Hanway claimed
that it was the obstruction caused by the bridge
which caused the destruction of his mill. His
counsel accordingly notified the Commissioners
that if the new bridge were located at the old
site an injunction would be obtained at once
and work upon it stopped
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The Responsibility of Democrats.

The overwhelming triumph of the Demo
Gratis in this and other States indicates con-
fidence in Democratic government and a long
lease of power to the party now in control at
Washington. The result in our own county
is an endorsement of the manner in which
our county business has been managed in
the past and an expression of confidence in
Democratic administration in the future
The large majority by which the Democrats
carried Hartford has in it, however, an ele-
ment of danger. Relying upon a clear
Democratic majority of from 600 to 800, a
host of aspilants for nomination may offer
themselves in 1887 and there may not be pro-
per care and prudence in selecting candi.
dates. The result may be partial defeat of
the Democratic ticket
The continued success of the Democratic
party in Hartford will depend, in great
measure, also, on the official conduct OF the
men who were elected on the Sd of Novem-
Der. On the County Commissioners, espe.
cially great responsibility devoves. They
are the guardians of the county treasury as
well as the paymasters of the county's debts.
While it is true that they have little power
to curtail the expenses of the courts and the
bills of the officials connected Herewith,
which constitute a large portion of the sum
raised by taxation, they can, by judicious
economy in their appropriations for new
roads, bridges and other Improvements, les
sen the tax bills materially. Their position
is, however, delicate one. Their duty is to
provide for keeping up existing roads and
bridges as well as making new ones, and it is
sometimes doubtful whether the public con-
venience actually requires all the roads that
may be asked for. OF this necessity they
must judge. The welfare of the public must
be secured, but at the smallest possible cost.
Onematter, which, suggested they should
take in hand, is extra allowances on roads,
The Commissioners have, in measure, part
ed with the control of the road-mending, by
permitting sub-supervisors to do more work
on the roads than their warrants call for
This should be stopped. No supervisor
should be allowed to exceed the amount of
his warrant, without an order from the
County Commissioners.
There is another matter that needs revision,
namely, the list of outpensioners. We have
no doubt that the charity of the county, in
this direction, is abused in many instances.
1t might be well to abolish the entire out
pension list, as it now stands and begin a
new one, carefully considering the claims of
every applicant to stated pension from the
county. in lieu of asupport at the Almshouse.
These are some of the subjects that deserve
the most careful consideration by the newly
elected board of County Commissioners
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The House of Correction.

The investigating committee of the House
of Correction reported at a meeting of the
board held on the 9th inst. In consequence
of their report Gen. Frank A. Bond the
Superintendent, rendered his resignation,
which was accepted.
The committee say that they found on the
9th of September 800 prisoners in the insti-
tuition, AZ of whom were held without any
authority of law, having been committed by
magistrates without any trial, conviction
judgment or sentence. The committee also
say they found many things that were
wrong and irregular. Prisoners had been
discharged by order of the Superintendent
before the expiration of their sentence, and
no accurate record had been kept OF the
punishments inflicted or the reason for in
flicting them. Cruel punishments had been
inflicted upon some of the prisoners. A man
named Callahan was put in a buck and given
30 lsshes upon his bare back with a rawhide
and compelled to carry ball and chain for q
month or more. The committee examined
the mana back and found that it had been
cut open and lacerated and he will carry the
marks to his grave. No mention is made in
the journal of this punishment
Another prisoner, Obadiah Andrew, color.
ed, for refusing to work, was confined in a
dark cell, from to s feet square, with no
food except bread and water for eight days
and nights. The floor and walls of the cell
are of stone and there the men was, without
chair or stool, without bed or blanket, or
anything except a bucket. The physician
to the institution had examined him and
found that he had some heart trouble and
was really unable to do hard work.
The rules prescribed by the board for the
government of the institution had not been
complied with, and officers had absented
themselves for many days at time without
permission.
The committee made a number ofvaluable
recommendation.
Gen. Bond says his resignation was de-
manded without his knowing there was an
accusation against him, and that he can
clearly establish his innocence of all the
charges. He has written to Gov. Lloyd ask
ing that he may be heard before the board of
directors, at the next meeting, not with Il
view to his reinstatement, but in defence of
his character.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-11-13

Little Abingdon, small in size, but great in
deeds, true to her faith, continues to be the
banner district of the county. Long tried and
ever faithful, she still avows, in trumpet tones,
her allegiance to the principles of true Democ-
racy In proportion to her majority of 207, out
ola Democratic vote 346, if the balance of the
county had done as well, our majority at the
late election would have been within fraction
of 1000 votes. Who wins the palm let him
bear it.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-11-13

SERIOUS ACCIDENT-Howard Amos, son of
MIR. Robert Amos, who lives near Halls Mill,
Abingdon district, met with serious accident,
on Monday. While taking gun out of car
riage, with the muxze towards him, the weapon
was accidentally discharged, the entire load
taking effect in his right arm, between the ell
bow and shoulder joiut. The arm was dread
fully lacerated and the bone shattered to within
two or three inches of the shoulder The injury
was so severe that amputation became necessa-
ry. Young Mr. Amos was put under the infu-
ence of chloroform and the operation was sue
cessfully performed by Drs r. d. Lee, James
Billingslea and VIM. P. Taylor. The young
mans condition is as favorable as could reason
ably be looked for, but he is by nc means out of
danger
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Eu1a1 Attatrs.
LITTLE LOCALS.

"A new postoflice will probably be estab-
lished at Broad Greek, with Mr.. Luther H. Nc
Nabb postmaster.
H. G. Lintner, ofMillersville, recently bought
of DR.. j. A. Peoples, of Kinks Mills, Lancaster
county, one of his trotting bred mares, Lady
Middleton. The price paid was five hundred
and fifty dollars.-Orford Press.
AT the establishment of Messrs Gluck g.
Lehr, No. ia North Gay st., Baltimore, will be
found large assortment of cooking and heating
stoves at low prices. They invite a call from
all who wish to look at or purchase stoves.
The notice in last weeks ABgis of the death
of Mr.. Henry w. Macatee was incorrect. The
information was given by his brother, who
was himself misinformed Itgives US pleasure
to be able to state that Mr.. Macatee is still alive
The shoemaker shop of Mr.. John T. Flow
ers, in Bel Air, was entered and robbed of pair
OF boots and shoes, last Sunday night. The
rogue or rogues effected an entrance by break
ing open window, which was unprotected by
q shutter.
"A man has been arrested for having rae.
ing machine at Long Branch, N j., similar to
the one at our late fair. The charge against
him was for gambling and he pleaded guilty.
The device consists ola miniature race course
and metal horses, bets being made upon the
winning horse.
"A grand vocal and instrumental concert, by
the Smith Family, will be given, in the Court
House, on Tuesday night, November 18th.
Doors open at 71a O'Clock, concert to begin at
So'clock. The programme will consist of we'll
selected music, calculated to please all who
may attend. Admission 25 cents.
-Messrs. Martin u Co., commission mer-
chants, formerly at 52S. Frederick street, Balti-
more, have removed to No. Is W. Pratt st. Mr..
Lewis Martin, of the firm, formerly resident
of the second district deservedly has the reputa-
ton OF being correct, reliable and prompt
business man.
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FROM GRAVELLY HILL.

The health Of this neighborhood is generally
good.
Corn husking is all the go, there being good
yield.
This section is boasting who has the fastest
horse. Messrs. Ward, Gilbert, Thompson and
Kennedy all brag, but Mr.. Kennedy has proba-
bly, the odds on the others.
Mr.. Hugh Thompson had the cleanest and best
field of tomatoes in the neghborhood the past
season.
This section can boast of having the best hunt
ing ground for rabbits in the county. Messrs. j.
I. Mitchell and Seth Taylor kill from fifteen to
twenty per day.
Mr.. A. Anderson is now done canning. Mr.
Anderson is considered one of the best Gamers
In this section.
Mr.. Temple has his new shop about completed
1t is one of the best contrived shops in the coun
ty.
Miss Mary Gallon, of Webster, is the guest of
Mrs. Jesse Preston, of this place.
NELLY GRAY.
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stolen Sweets.

celebrated coon hunter of tho Big Woods
some time since discovered number Of
bees flying around and about the hollow of
tree and arrived at the conclusion that swarm
considerable amount of honey. He determined
to investigate. and accordingly the other morn
themselves with buckets, ladder and axe bur
on approaching the scene imagine what must
have been their surprise when they became aware
that the tree had been cut down the night before
and the delicious contents removed by some per-
son or persons to them unknown and perhaps
unworthy Of such favored treat,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-11-13
For Every Home.

The Youths Companion is one of the most in
teresting and useful child's papers published. -
Every number is eagerly received and read by
the children and when they have gone to bed
the older folks find much that is entertaining
and instructive in it. The publishers are out
with new announcement showing increased
attractions for the new year. If S1.75 is sent
now, it will pay for the Companion to January,
1857
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-11-13

Mrs. Miller, wife of John Miller and daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Gunther, died on the
9Th instant, after long illness, aged 20 years.
Her funeral took place last Saturday from her
parents residence, near Edgewood.
Mr.. Lawrence Purcell, who for many years
farmed the Amos property, near wilma, died on
Sunday morning, of consumption and Brights
disease. Mr.. Purcell was in the SD year of his
age. He was an excellent farmer, and although
in bad health for several years before his death
he managed the farm successfully and profita-
bly,. He leaves wife and one daughter. His
remains were inferred at st Ignatius Church,
Hickory, on Tuesday. The pall-bearers were
Messrs. Richard Shanahan, Dennis Shanahan,
Patrick Shanahan, James Shanahan, Michael
Martin and James Smith.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-11-13

FLowERs.-We are indebted to an unknown
fair friend at Lapidum for box of very beauti-
full chrysanthemums of varied shades and color
ing. They are handsome enough to merit a
place in one of the great chrysanthemum shows
of the country.
Mrs. Robert F. Hanna, of Fountain Green,
has our thanks for lovely bouquet, composed
of roses, geraniums, chrysanthemums, sweet
alyssum, &C., all of which were taken from her
flower garden.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-11-13

DRUG STORE RENovATED.--Dr. Charles A.
Hollingsworths drug store, corner of Main
street and Pennsylvania avenue, has been neatly
papered and reprinted inside, and with the ad-
dition OF coat of paint outside, is as neat as
new pin. DIR. Hollingsworth endeavors to keep
only the best and purest drugs and medicines,
and with his assistant, Mr.. Harry f. Lee, is
ready at all times to compound prescriptions
carefully
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-11-13

PREMIUMS AT THE HARTFORD FAIR-We are
requested by Mr.. George X. Cairnes, Treasurer
of the Hartford County Agricultural Society, to
state that the premium money for the late fair
has been deposited in and is payable at the Har-
ford National Bank Of Bel Air. The time for
the pay ment of premiums will expire on the
10th of December. After that date all unpaid
premiums revert TO the agricultural society.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-11-13

There is tie vote in Caroline county for
one member of the House and tie in Wor-
cester for Senator There seem to be some
doubt whether the Governor is authorized to
order new election Or the Legislature alone
must decide the status of its members. If
the latter the committee on elections in each
House will report upon the cases and call
may be made for new elections.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-11-13

PRICES AT PUBLIC SALEs.-At the public sale
of stock &C., belonging to Mr.. VIM. E. Robin
son, near Aberdeen, on Tuesday, cows were
sold at sec, s45, s41, SOS, $40 and $50; calves
1873 and s37 a heifer, IS months old, brought
$50; another, $3.50; Others from $40 to s32.
A sow brought S20.25 and a horse $780,
At Patrick Bradley's sale, near, Big Gun
powder bridge, Philadelphia turnpike, COWS sold
at from $50 to s70 heifers at from $50 to s4S q
yoke of oxen at $780, SOW at sl6 So; a horse
at S135 and bull at 500
The prices ut both of these sales are consider
ed to be very good. Mr.. j. s. Richardson was
auctioneer at both sales.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-11-13

PREsENTMENTs by THE GRAND JURY. The
grand jury have made the following present
ments
Bingley Mccain, assault upon Edward Swift,
two cases; Crummell johnson, colored, assault
with intent to kill Fred Gross; VIM. ii Bauer,
assault upon Patrick Howard Josephus Cal.
der, assault upon his father and mother, Mr.
and Mrs Lloyd Calder
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-11-13

DEPUTY SHERIFF Accommodating newly
elected Sheriff of the county, MIR. Robert r.
Carman, received his commission yesterday
from Governor Lloyd, and at once assumed the
responsibilities of his office. lie has appointed
as his Deputy Mr.. James v. Whiteford, of Up
per Cross Roads. Mr.. Whiteford has had con-
siderable experience in the duties of the posi-
tion and will make an efficient and fearless off
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-11-13

The colored voters, it seems, were not
pleased with Senator Sherman's declaration
that the Republicans meant to punish the
South by DISTINGUISHING the colored people
of that section in order to deprive the South
ola large portion of her representation in
Congress and in the electoral colleges Prom
inent colored men say that it was this fear
that led the colored voters of Virginia to
rally under the flag of Gen. Lee and that
enabled the Democrats to carry Republican
counties in Southern Maryland. The colored
voters do not want TO be considered as the
especial property of the Republican party,
to be voted as the leaders of that party direct.
1t is believed that the colored vote in the
South can never again be rallied as a whole
for the Republican party.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-11-13

THE ROGERS PROPERTY, at the Rocks of Deer
Creek, was again offered at public sale, at the
Court House door on Monday, by VIM. L.
Cooley, auctioneer, for Mr. Robert Archer, trus-
large for consideration having been received
The property embraces about 9, 1000 acres of land
including the noted Rocks of Deer Creek. 1t is
divided into small parcels, any of which can be
bought from the trustee at private sale, at a
reasonable price.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-11-13

AVAILABLE Cow KILLED.-On Wednesday
Col. E. II. Webster had his valuable Jersey cow
Princess killed. The animal had been suffering
form hoven, or abnormal dstension of the
stomach, caused by over-eating of green food
A post-mortem examination showed that the
inner lining of the stomach was completely
dried out. There was an entire absence of gas
trio juices, and there were large masses of hay
or other dry food in the stomach. The death of
the animal from natural causes would have re-
suited in a short time.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-11-13

FERsoNAL.-Rev. Don Luigi Sartori, of Up
per Falls, Baltimore county, Nd, arrived Satur-
day afternoon at Jersey City, N. j., by the City
OF Richmond from Europe. He has been
Journeying through Ireland, England, France
Spain, Northern, Central and Southern Italy,
Africa, Arabia Petre, Palestine and Syria
Turkey in Asia, Constantinople the Black Sea,
Turkey in Europe, Bulgaria, Roumania, Hun
gary, Austria, Switzerland and the Tyrol In
Tyrol Don Luigi visited his mother.
Mr.. j. II. G. Watts and family removed
from Bel Air, last Friday, to their winter resi-
dence in Baltimore.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-11-13

FARM LABOR. its next meeting, at Mr.. Jas.
Lees, the Deer Creek Farmers Club will dis
cuss the following questions
"What amount of labor can most profita-
bly, be employed on farms where mixed hus-
bandry is practiced, and what can be done to
improve the condition and raise the standard of
farm labor?"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-11-13

CASEY-GROVER.-In Jacksonville, Fla,
on October "a, by Rev. II. Clavereul, PETER
F. CASEY, formerly of Bel Air, Hartford coun-
ty, Md, to Miss ALICE V. GROVER, of Balti-
more county, Md.
LEE-SWIFT.-Att the Presbyterian Parson-
age, Churchville, by the Rev. Calvin d. Will
son, Nov. LIST, ALEXANDER LEE to LYDIA
p. SWIFT,
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IRELAND AND THE IRIsH.-The Rev. DR..
Campbell Fair, of Baltimore city, will deliver a
lecture, on "Ireand and the Irish, with special
reference to the land laws" &C., in the Town
Hall, Darlington, next Wednesday evening,
November 18th, at o'clock. Tickets 25 cents
Rev. DIR. Fair is a native of Ireland, fully in
sympathy with the best and noblest aspirations
of the Irish people, and with his well-known
ability and eloquence can not fail to deliver an
entertaining lecture
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PARDoNED.-David Deckman, who was con-
victed at the November term, 1884, of the Cir
cult Court for Hartford county, for the larceny
of threshing machine belt belonging to Jacob
R. Stephenson, and sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for eighteen months, has been pardoned
by the Governor, and is now at his home in
Dublin district.
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The December number will begin the Seventy
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FIRE AT PERYMANs.-- "A tenant house belonging
to Mr.. John H. Hopkins, of Perrymans, and
used as bunk-room for canning hands, was
destroyed by fire, last Saturday night. Loss,
$780, 1t was insured. A farm wagon in the
building was also consumed.
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SALE OF HARTFORD COUNTY FARM-Miss
Maria g.. Mcclure, of Baltimore, has sold her
farm, "Good Hope" near Perrymans station, in
the second district of Hartford county, to Mr..
Thos. l.. Emory, of Hartford county, for 81 900.
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Harry c. Harkins, aged II years, son of Ste
phen w. and Sarah E. Harkins, died at his par
ents' residence, near Forest Hill, last Saturday
morning and was buried at Centre NJ E.
Church, on Sunday. The pal-bearers were
VIM. B. Rigdon, Oliver Rgdon, j. B. Rigdon
and e. E. Harkins. Messrs. Nathan Dean a.
Son were the undertakers.
Milton H. Reckord, aged Is years, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Reckord, died last Satur-
day ut the residence of his parents, Reckord's
Mills. He had been in bad herlth for about a
year before his death, but the event, notwith-
standing, was unexpected. He was promising
youth and his death is deeply regretted. He was
buried at the Mountain Church on Monday.
Rev. W. G. Wade, the pastor, officiated and
preached sermon. Some touching remarks
were also made by Abel Hull, of the Friends
Society. The pall-bearers we've Messrs. Guiford
Guyton, Fillmore Stamford, Barclay Corn
thwaite, Edgar Twyford, John Ehrhart and
Harry w. Whistler.