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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12
LETTER FROM UPPER CROSS ROADS.
Little tens That Constitute the News
Ola NeighbOrhOOd.

The wheat crop in this section looks well and
VIII probably be larger than farmers expected.
Mr.. CHARLES L Sharif has let his black bass out
Of his fish pond and has given up DISTINGUISHING
Mr. Henry G. Bowman, who bought DIR. Dickcys
place, is making large fish pond. He obtained
his young fish from Mr.. Scarf.
u. MIR. VIM. Riley has the finest field of corn in
ms section. He is good farmer.
Mrs Julia Amos, of Joliet, Ohio, is visiting her
friends in this county.
, Mr.. Joseph Ashton has in his herd one of the
tipest Jersey COWS in the State. She is as pretty
as picture and is worth going to see
AS Mr.. VIM. Hope has made us a good Commits
sioner we hope our old Democratic friends won t
forget to turn out and nominate him at the pri-
maries. -
Mr.. Corbin Amos is turnpiking piece of road
near Mr.. lack. Amos's mill. 1t needed it very
much.
Mr.. Moses Coo will in a few DAYS move into the
new house built for him by DIR. Rutledge
The young men hold Il Bible class meeting
The public generally and young men especially
arc cordially invited to attend. R.H Il.
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The Road Question.

The wilma Farmers Club has made move
in the right direction, and some good may
grow out out of it. At their meeting at Mr.
VIM. J. Prices, near Fallston, last week
they discussed the subject of County Roads
The general opinion OF the members was that
it would be well for the county to give the
contract system of road-mending a trial, and
in awarding contracts 10 give the preference
to those living nearest the roads TO be re-
paired, since using them most they would
naturally be more interested than others in
keeping them in the best condition.
The contract system was tried, few years
ago, on the road from Bel Air to Churchville
The contract was awarded to one of the best
and most experienced road members in the
county, but he lost money on his contract
and made no permanent improvement in the
road This fact does not argue against the
contract system, but only that the contract
was taken at too low figure. Repairing
roads by contract has also been tried in other
places, but nowhere, we believe, with un.
varying satisfaction, or with results showing
any great superiority over the method now
in use in Hartford. In Cecil county, after q
trial of several years, it was abandoned fol
another plan, involving a salariod road en-,
gineer, but this plan, also, seems TO meet with
opposition.
The plan we have gives, perhaps, as good
results for the money expended as any that
could be tried, and with some improve
ments in the way of compelling more
strict compliance with its regulations and
more care in selecting the road.menders, ii
would work as well or better than any new
plan.
Money is, in many instances, ipjudiciously
applied, because the farmers charged with
mending the roads have no knowledge ofthe
business. The possession ola contract would
give them no more interest or knowledge OF
road mending than they now have, and every
one knows the difficulties in the way of en-.
forcing strict compliance with contracts OF
any kind, particularly those with the county
Some farmers are good road-menders some
are not, and herein lies the difficulty in any
system in which either road warrants or con-
tracts are given out for mending the roads
Those least competent to estimate the value
of the work required would in many instan.
ces be the lowest bidders, and, failing to
carry out their contracts, litigation would
result. If some system could be de-
vised by which the work of making and re.
pairing roads could always be done by those
with practical knowledge of the subject good
would result to the county. At any rate
the wilma Farmers Club shows commend
able zeal and interest in agitating this most
important subject.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12
KnAR Rail.

The Bel Air aud the Cleveland Club, of Mag
nolia, played game, last Saturday, on
the grounds Of the former, near Bel Air, for
the championship of the county, the chal-
lenge having come from the Cleveland. On
the first inning the Bel Air Club was white
washed, the visitors scoring / On the second
inning Bel Air scored 2 and Cleveland 2 Bel
Air was again whitewashed on the third inning,
their opponents scoring 4. The score then
stood to in favor of the Cleveland. The Bel
Air boys then braced themselves for vigorous
effort Heuer was first at the bat and made a
base hit The Others came along, in quick sue
cession until each had made one or more runs,
adding - to their score. The Cleveands work
ed hard and made some fine plays, but the score
against them was too great to be overcome, and
stood at the end, Bel Air IS, Cleveland A. 1t
was as follows:
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12
Artificial Fish Matching.

In the Baltimore San of the 10th instant
the results of the artificial Matching of shad
are discussed, particularly with regard TO the
Potomac river. The article gives statistics
showing that the catch of shad in the Poto-
mac, which in 1878 was $4,000 has been
steadily decreasing, until this year it was
only $4,000, and during this interval many
thousands OF shad, Matched by artificial
means, have been planted in that river. Her
ring, on the contrary, which have been al.
lowed to take natures course, have increased
from a catch of three millions in 1878 10
seven millions in 1886 The reports Of the
catch in the Susquehanna river show the
same results, namely, that since 1874 the shad
have decreased and the herring have increas-
ed. 1t would not be just to attribute the de.
crease in the number of shad caught to the
efforts of the Fish Commission, and the
friends of the Commission may with pro-
priety argue that if nothing had been done to
increase the shad they might have almost en-
tirely disappeared from our waters. 1t is
certain, however, that thousands more are
planted than are caught, and where they go
is problem that is yet 10 be solved.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12

Democratic primaries were held in KEN
dates being as follows For Clerk, DR.. Sam
uel Beck, the present incumbent; for the
Legislature, ]. Fletcher Wilson and Lewis
G. Justis, Jr.; for Sheriff, JAS p Hatcherson
for Register of Wills, r. Romie Strong fol
County. Commissioners, ]. F. Ernest, Bedford
Roe, Samuel F. Copper, VIM. Morris and ]
Charles Wheatley. The ticket is said TO be
very strong one, with every prospect that
1t will be entirely elected.
The Democratic primaries for Cecil coun
ty will be held June Goth ard the county
convention the Tuesday following.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12
LETTER FROM JOppA ROAD.

A fine COW belonging to Mr.. Jones Davidson dis
located her hip in some unknown way. Through
Mr.. John Hurleys kind attentions the COW is get
Ting on her feet again.
The road through Jerusalem has been put in
excellent condition. 1t is better than for forty
years past and credit to the supervisor
The Misses Gilbert have their front yard
beautifully ornamented with pot flowers and
honeysuckles.
Jericho proper is in dlapidated condition.
Miss Alice Mellow is erecting a handsome dwell
ing house on her farm.
Mrs Woodland is building neat cottage near
Salem, Baltimore county,
Mr.. j. Hammond is also preparing to build on
his property at Salem.
Mr.. aud Mrs. w. Il. Riley few days ago went
on a fishing excursion to the Big Gunpowder
Falls crossing and caught some fine perch
DR.. r. K. Bouldin has improved the entrance
to his place by a new gate.
Three hundred years ago Joppa road was the
Indians path from their hunting grounds and
wigwams to the river at Joppa. D,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12
BEL AIR.
Rlo CLEVELAND. II
SCORE BY INNINGS.

Time of game hours. Left on bases-Bel
Air Z, Cleveland 4. Umpire, VIM NJ. Hines.
Scorer, G. q. Street,.
A closely contested and exciting game was
played on the same grounds, on Monday, by the
Bel Air Club and the Rosenfield Club. of lIavre
de Grace. At the close of the eighth inning the
score stood 20 10. 20. The Rosenfieds then
went to the bat. Kelly Murphy and Whitman
were put out, but Foley scored run. The
contest then became very exciting. The Bel
Air boys were last at the bat, and were somewhat
discouraged as Preston and Prigg were put out
in quick succession. Hays went to first base on
balls. Silver followed making base hit, ad-
vancing Hays to second. Hope, who came
next, made hit TO short stop, but the fumb-
ling of the ball permitted him to make his base,
Hays and Silver also moving forward. Dr. Ar
cher went TO the bat next, and had two strikes
Things then looked decidedly blue for Bel Air,
but a lucky hit by DR.. Archer to right field
| brought Hays and Silver both home, and gave
the game to Bel Air. Mr.. Hays pitching
was surprise to the Havre de Grace
boys, who found it difficult to strike his balls.
Twenty of them struck out in consequence.
| The score was as follows:
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12

ABERDEEN.
Temperance Alliance Organized-ChiI
dren's bay, DC.

A meeting was called ut the Aberdeen Southern
Methodist Church, on Tuesday evening last, and
a District Temperance Alliance, auxiliary to the
Hartford Temperance Alliance, was organized
Rev. .. +. Burgess, who was appointed temper
airy chairman, called the meeting to order and af-
Yer singing and prayer, a permanent organization
took place, with the following officers
President, Mr.. G. w. Baker; Vice President,
Mr.. Benz. Cole: Secretary, Mr.. o. G. Michael
Treasurer, Mr.. VIM. Is. Baker. The following
committees, were nominated and elected: Com
mittee on Finance, Messrs. j. p. Silver, G. II
James, G. W. Michael, Jas. B. Gallon, John f.
Wells D. Is. Baker, JAS w. McGaw, Jas. L. Don
ahoo and j. 4. Walker. The President was elect.
ed committee of one on public speakers and
meetings: Messrs. John H. Baker, Geo. Osborne
John II. Michael, Q: H; Jones, Jas Nichols II O.
Pennington, John Archer Mitchell, G. w. Mich.
ael, q. IL. Walker and J. P. Silver were elected a
committe on Temperance literature.
Children's Day will be observed in the NJ E.
Church of this place and in the Bush M. f. Church
on sunday next, and in the Southern Met hodist
Church June 2Sth.
The ladies' having charge of the festival to take
place on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this
week, are working to make it a success. Call and
see them.
Mrs Llttleton Keen, of Prince Georges county
is visiting MIR. Y. L. Hanway.
GT
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12

The most notable foreign news is that
Premier Gladstone and his Cabinet have re-
signed, having been defeated in PROPOSE
ton TO increase the duty on beer and spirits.
Parliament has adjourned until Friday. The
excitement in England is intense. The
Queen will appoint a new Cabinet, who will
assume power uLder many difficulties 1t is
also stated that Queen Victoria has asked Mr..
also reported that Gen. Gordon was not mas
sacred at Khartoum, but escaped and is some.
where in the southern part of the Soudan.
The sto.y is improbable.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

There will be preaching at the Mountain
Church, Sunday, June IA, at IL A. NJ, by the pas
tor. Rev. w. q. Wade. Also at Avondale same
day, by the same at p. M. All are invit-
ed to attend.
Divine Service at Emmanuel Church, Bel Air.
on Sunday next, 14th instant, at p. NJ. Service
short. Seats free. The general public cordially
invited. Rev. Jas. b. Craighill Rector.
East Hartford Southern Methodist Church.
Preaching next Sunday, June 14th-Aberdeen IL
o. II. Burgess.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12

Personal Rev. James b. Avirett, of Mont
gomery county, preached at st. Marys Church,
near Emmorton, last Sunday morning, and at
Emmanuel Church, Bel Air, in the aft ernoon.
Rev. Mr.. Brand, of St. Mary's, officiatcd the
same day in his old parish, West RIVER, Anne
Arundel county.
--Ex- Sheriff VIM. e. Whiteford is improving.
He Is now able to take a short drive every day.
Rev. Isaac N. Waterman, pastor of the first
Presby eriau Church, of Redding, Shasta coun-
ty, Cal. was in Bel Air on Tuesday He was
unanimously selected as ministerial commits
soner 10 the Presbyterian General Assembly,
which met at Cincinnati May e1st Mr.. Water.
man was formerly of Churchville He is highly
respected and very successful in his field in the
West.
Mr. Samuel NJ. Whteford, of Pylesvile,
was in Bel Air, on Wednesday, looking hale and
hearty. He was warmly greeted by his many
many friends
Miss Amanda McComas, Of Hartford county,
pa, ticipated in the class-day exercises at New
Windsor College, Md, on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs J. II. q. Watts, of Baltimore,
on Wednesday removed to their new house, near
the railroad station, Bel Air.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12
Losses in Grinding Grain.

The american Farmer for June 1st con-
tans paper read by Mr.. Charles j. Parker,
of Howard county, formerly of Deer Creek,
Hartford county, on the losses in grinding
grain in country mills. From repeated ex-
periments Mr.. Parker says he has found that
the loss in grinding prime wheat is from four
to six pounds per bushel. This loss, he says,
is not due to evaporation, generated by heat
from the burrs, but is produced by the cur
rents of air caused by the rapidly revolving
stones carrying the fine particles of flour in
clouds to all parts of the mill The more
rapidly the stones revolve the greater the
per cenlage OF loss. The paper also refers to
suits brought against millers to recover the
amount in shrinkage in grain ground by
them. One of these cases was as follows:
"Some years ago, in Hartford county, Andrew
b. Lindsay sued several milcrs for loss in his
grain ground by them Most of them paid
rather than stand suit, for they had no author.
ity or precedent. d. L. Wilson, proprietor oil
a large country mill on Deer Greek, stood suit
and offered such testimony as he could get rela
tive to losses, and the justice rendered a dec
sion in his favor, thereby establishing precedent
of loss in grinding, but the exact amount is not
certain.n
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12
LETTER FROM COOPTOwN.
sale of TObaccO-ResignatiO with
IraMn-Ihe UhiluiIOus LOcusf.

Mr.. Edgar LOfln has sold his crop of tobacco o
1854, the product of IL acres to firm in Balti
more, for and IL cents respectively.
Rev. Thomas N. Todd, who rendered his resig
nation to the congregation of Bethel Presbyter
an Church some time ago. has reconsidered th,
matter and has concluded to stay. He preached
at Bethel on Sunday last. The preceding SUNDAY
vices. ~ "
Among this years curiosities, appears tn,
ctcddd Septeadecin, seventeen year locust which
is indeed a curiosity to those who never heart
their song or felt their sting. In this locality
they have appeared in vast quantities.
Some time ago Mr.. Stokes had several very fine
hogs killed by lightning. ARGUS,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12

The Maryland Republican newspaper
published at Annapolis by George Cotton
has been sold to Go. T. Melvin and VIM s.
Ridgely, of Denton, Caroline county. The
price paid was $4,000. Messrs. Melvin and
Ridgely will take possession on Monday.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12
PERSONAL PROPERTY

Tive Horses, Wagon, Hay Carriage. Plow
GOODS in the store on the premises, consisting
Of Dry Goods, Groceries, Notions, Boots, Shoes
and such other articles as are usually found in a
country store.
And hereby give notice, that on TIL URSDAY
the 18th day of JUNE, In the year 1885, will Of
fer for sale, at 10 o'clock, A. M, on the premises
Hartford county, Md, the said property so seized
and taken in execution, to the highest bidder for
cash. GEO. L. WALK Err
12je Sheriff.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12

Time of game, 3 hours. Left on bases-Bel
Air s; Rosenteld 0. Umpire, Frieze. Scorer,
G. &. Street,.
On Saturday, 18th instant, the Bel Air and
Darlington Clubs will play game, on the Bel
Air grounds
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12

SALESMEN WANTED to solicit orders for
y my new Fruit and Ornamental Stock, spen-
did line of new Speciaties. Good Wages and
Steady Employment given to reliable, energetic
men. Write for terms to
C.L. YATES,
22my4t Rochester, N. Y.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12
CHERIFF's SALE.

By virtue of four writs of Fieri Facias, one is.
sued out of the Circuit Court for Hartford county
Fisher, John ID. Muir and William X. Whiting
partners, trading as w. P. Whiting & Co. and the
other three issued by James A. Lyle, one of the
in and for Hartford county, one at the suit OF
John G. Barkley and Albert A. Hasson trading
as Barkley Hasson one at the suit of Joseph
e. Bruf, Alfred Maddux and Alfred b. Faux
ner, trading as Bruff, Maddux & Faulkner, and
one at the suit Of Hugh w. Ramsay and Robert
N. Ramsey. trading as Ramsey Bros, against the
goods and chattels, lands aud tenements of James
II. Smithson, to me directed. 1 have seized and
taken IN execution all the right, title, claim in
terest and estate at law and in equity of the said
James I. Smithson, in and to the following
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12

AccIDENT-0n Wednesday Mr.. James Tenn.
pie while at work laying brick in Messrs. Whit
aker IL Bros new buildings, in Bel Air, acct
dentally fell from the scafIold to the floor below
receiving severe cut over his right eye, besides
bruislng his shoulder. He was taken to Dr.
Richardson's drug store, where Drs. Gordon and
Munnikhuysen dressed his wounds, after which
he was sent to his home near the Red Pump
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12

HARPERs FOR JULY.-Ha,per'S for July will
be largely an outof-door number. Frequentcrs
OF Mt. Desert will be delighted with series of
charming poems, midsummer at Mt. Desert"
by Mrs. Mace, Of Bangor Me-, with equally
charming illustrations by Harry Fem, and low
ers of the Adirondacks will be pleased in their
turn with the paper on "Ampersand" lake and
mountain, also fully illustrated. The frontis-
piece will be from charming picture by F. s.
Church-a dainty fancy of the repentant Pan
dora, trying to shut down the cover Of the box
whence the little ills that are to plague human
ity are escaping. "a Days Drive with Montana
Cowboys" will be described by the artist Fog
baum. There are various rumors as to whether
Gen. Butler is or is not to write book, but at
any rate he is to appear in literature in the July
Hd'per'S upon subject on which he is an au.
thority that of Yachting
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12
The Egis and Intelligencer
FREDERICK w. BAKER, Editor.

EB-THE EGIs has more extended circulation
among the intelligent farmers and business men
of Hartford than any other paper in the county.
fact
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12

CHILD's ARM DIsLoCATED.-Last Saturday q
little daughter of Mr.. Lee Cole, who lives on
the farm Of Col. Herman Stump near Bel Air,
accidentally fell from her fathers doorstep to
the ground, and dslocated her arm. Dr. E..
Hall Richardson adjusted it,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12

ANOTHER DOG KILLED.-On Friday night
May 29th, Mr.. Arch. Wilson's sheep, on hi:
farm near Pylesville, were attacked by two dogs
which crippled three lambs. Mr.. Wilson heart
the noise and going out with his gun shot apt
killed one of the dogs. The other, unfortunate
ly, escaped.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12

RAILROAD TRACK STRAIGHTENED.-The tres
te-work crossing Overshot branch near Fall
ston, on the Maryland Central Railroad, was
removed bodily, on Sunday, by gang of about
20 men, in order TO straighten the track. The
work was completed in time for the passage OF
the evening trims.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12

VALUABLE Cow.-Mrs Lee Magness, of
Emmoron, carefully saved the cream of Jersey
COW for seven days, and upon churnng last Fri
day the product was sixteen pounds of butter
The COW, during the time, had no other feed
Than pasture. The COW is five years old, and is
cross of the late Governor Bradford's and Col
Herman Stump's jersey stock
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12

THE DEER CREEK FARMERS CLUB will hold
its regular meeting at the residence of Mr.. VIM.
Webster, near Churchvillc. The question ap.
pointed for discussion is: "Would it not great
iy advance the interests of our county and State
to offer inducements to foreign migrants and
citizens Of sister States to settle amongst us W
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12
The Pennsylvania Railroads Summer
Excursion Book.


We are indebted to Mr.. George w. Boyd, As
sistant General Passenger Agent, for an advance
copy of the Summer Excursion Route Book of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. The
work contains about 200 pages and gives routes
and rates for great number and variety of in
teresting and profitable excursions. The illus
trations of magnificent scenery, prominent re-
sorts, hotels, etc., scattered throughout the
book, are excellent. Three handsome and very
valuable maps giving Q the excursion routes,
(2) the entire Pennsylvania Railroad system, and
(3) the New Jersey Ocean Resorts, are an attract
i've addition to the work.
We are indebted to Insurance Commits
sicner Jesse X, Hines for copy of his Four
teenth Annual Report to the Governor of
Maryland.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12

Only Such clothing that is fashionable and
that we can safely recommend at Acme Hall, 209
w. Baltimore street, Baltimore.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12

The sure effects of Ayers Sarsaparilla are
thorough and permanent. If there is a lurking
faint of scrofula about you, Ayers Sarsaparlla
will dislodge 1t, and expel 1t from your system.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12

SALES OF LAND.-Mr. Robert Archer, trustee,
has sold at private sale the following parcels of
land belonging to the estate of the late L. Stan
ley Rogers, deceased, near the Rocks of Deer
Creek:
To Thomas Butler, Parcel No. s. containing
"a acres, for S240
To j. w. Gabreaih, Parcel No. II, containing
2S acres, for $3.50
To N. B. Heaps, Parcel No II, containing %
acres, for S270.
On Tuesday Mr.. Archer also sold to Mr.. Isaac
Livezey, the Home Place, called La Grange,
with 3S2 acres, aud the mansion house, con-
tanning many modern conveniences, large stone
barn, &C., for $50 per acre.
Mr. Wm j. Keen, of Hartford county, has
bought from Evan Jones and Daniel Davis, OF
Baltimore county, 90 acres of land in the village
of Darlington, Hartford county, for ,675
Mr. VIM II. Dozen, trustee, on Monday sold
at public sale, at the Court House, "a acres OF
land, situated near Sunday Hook, and belonging
to Dennis Hines, to Edward j. Brown, for
S1,045. j, s. Richardson, auctioneer.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1885-06-12

DEATH OF MRS. VIM. E. SNowDEN.-Our
obituary column contains notice of the death
of Mis- Harriet Augusta Snowden, wife of the
Rev VIM e. Snowden, formerly of Bel Air,
which took place of neuralgia asthma, at st.
Johns rectory, Cornwall, N. Y, on the Goth of
May. Rev. MIR. Snowden was formerly rector
ofChrist Church, Rock Spring, and of Emmanuel
Church, Bel Air, His many friends here deeply
sympathize with bimin bis bereavement.