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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-10-22

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION.
ERs.-The County Commissioners were in ses-
sion Monday and Tuesday.
The following Judges of Election were APP
pointed:
Magnolia Geo. W. Brown, Chief Judge ;
Frederick Lantz and John NJ. Hopkins
Abingdon.-B, Frank Hanway, Chief Judge ;
John HayIland and Geo. Kimball.
Halls Gross Roads. Henry Il. Silver, Chief
Judge; David L. Mitchell and JAS. ". NAL
colin.
HopeweH Cross Roads Ambrose Cooley, Chief
Judge; a. V. Bailey and Alonzo +. Anderson.
ChnrchOiHe.-Geo. j. Fmney, Chief Judge
John Trago and James Lee.
Bel 4ir-J. s. Richardson, Chief Judge !;
Humphrey Wilson and Amos Gilbert.
FdIIStom. -Frank G. Norris, Chief Judge; VIM.
Waters and Horace b. Twining.
Upper Cross Roads. WIN. Baldwin, Chief
Judge; Jas. IL. Amos and VIM. Stamford.
JarettSViHe.-Wm. Watkins, Chief Judge
Jas: f. Beattie and Thomas Reed.
NorriSgiHe -Joseph A. Wiley, Chief Judge !;
Corbin Taylor and BENZ. Almony.
Stedrns' -Zephaniah Heaps, Chief Judge /;
Martin 7. Murphy and Daniel p. Thomas.
Dablin.-R. l.. Mccain, Chief Judge; Ger
ard Cover and Thomas Clements.
Hare de Grdce.-Charles Zeitler, Chief Judge;
Joseph IL. Carver and Thomas Sadtler.
John s. Dallam, David Hopes and Thos. E.
Cathcart were appointed examiners on pro-
posed new road from Bynum station 10 the Bel
Air and Forest Hill road.
Geo. w. Jones' ST., Archibald Wilson and
Thomas e. Cathcart were appointed examiners
on proposed new road from Emory Church to
Webster Aliens
A petition from Henry Ruff, John b. Wysoug
and Others was presented for II new road from
the Hickory and Churchville road to the Hick-
DRY and Bel Air road, interseclng the latter OPP
posite the road to Bynum station.
The Clerk was instructed to issue duplicate
road checks Nos. III and LAP, dated August 3Oth,
1886, for S1712 and S4769, respectively, to VIM.
Cullum, of the first district, the originals being
lost.
The board visited the Almshouse, on Tuesday,
and made arrangements for the care ut that in
stitution of several insane persons now kept at
the expense Of the county in asylums. 1t is
proposed to use four rooms and corridor in
the second story Of the Amshouse, for this pur
pose. The windows are to be protected by iron
grating and piece of ground, enclosed by a
high fence, is to be prepared, in which they can
take exercise.
The Commissioners will meet again Novem.
Der LIST.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-10-22
An Appalling Calamity.

One calamity seems to follow another with
startling rapidity, especially in the Southern
States. On Tuesday of last week violent
storm drove the waters of Sabine Lake, Louis
lana, down towards the Gulf of Mexico, and
they were met in Sabine Pass by an unusually
high tide. The accumulated waters over
flowed the low banks and washed away the
settlements. In all 102 persons were drown
ed, of whom Ga were colored and 80 were
whites. There were about !, 200 persons in
these settlements, and nearly all the surviv-
ors sought other homes. About G,000 cattle
also persisted. The families who are still
there are in the greatest destitution but refuse
to leave the site OF their homes. The cattle
which escaped are roaming over the marshes
and have become fierce and dangerous from
excessive thirst, the pools being fill with salt
water.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-10-22

If Hon. Frank T. Shaw, the Democratic
candidate for Congress in this district, had
no other claims for the support of every
farmer in his district, he is entitled to their
votes for the stand he hes taken in favor of a
just and equitable revision of the tariff 1t
seems strange that any farmer can persuade
himself that taxing an article can cheaper it.
The cost of every implement the farmer uses
on his farm, and of nearly everything he
buys for the comfort of his family, is increas-
ed from % to 80 per cent by the oppressive
and burdensome tariff He is obliged to sell
his wheat at a price regulated abroad where
American wheat comes into competition with
wheat raised by the cheapest labor in the
world, and at the same time lie is debarred
from buying what he needs in the same CHEAP
market, because of the heavy tax lie must
pay to bring his purchases into this country.
Consequently, the farmer and his family must
deny themselves not only the luxuries but the
necessaries of life, because they can not, at
the low price Of wheat, except by such self
denial, make both ends meet The present
low price OF wheat would not be so bad if the
farmer were not compelled to pay a high and
useless tariff tax on all the raw materials
which enter into the manufacture of every
thing houses.
The Hagerstown Mail, in speaking of the
Injustice done to farmers by the existing
war tariff, says:
How are these oppressed and suffering
people to be relieved? Not by taxing them,
surely! Not by putting the tariff on iron,
which goes into their daily use; or upon
sugar, moasses, rice and so many other essen
tials of Il pleasant life This false claim for
false and fraudulent protection should be
stopped; the farmers, mechanics and laboring
men should be called upon to meet the issue
fairly and squarely: Whether they are to be
taxed for the benefit of the few who, as a
general rule, live in plenty.
ut is high time for the Democracy to as
sert its manhood by maintaining, without
quailing or taltering or compromising, what
is right and just and honest among all men.
That, in days gone by, was the mission of the
great Democratic party, and the mission is
not yet fulfilled"
The Republican party in Congress has
thwarted every attempted to modify the tariff
and tighten its burdens upon farmers, and
therefore we say that every farmer aud every
toiler, in whatever line ofindustry, who looks
to his own interests, owes it to himself and to
his family TO vote tor the man whose efforts
are pledged to secure a reduction Of the tariff
on the nccessaries of life. Let the luxuries
which minister TO the pomp and pride of the
rich, and not the neCessares that sustain the
life of the poor, bear the chief burden of the
tariff tax.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-10-22

The enterprising town of Salisbury, in Wi
comico county, Md, has again been swept by
fire, which has left it mass of smoking
ruins. The fire began at 6 o'clock, last Sun
day evening. The flames, famed by brisk
breeze, were soon beyond control and they
ragged for nine hours, destroying So stores, So
dwellings, the two hotels, the Protestant
Episcopal, the Roman Catholic and the
Methodist Episcopal churches, the opera
house, postoffice, bank, and the printing Off
ces OF the Advertiser and of the WicOmtco
Rec0w. The court house was saved The
fire was finally checked by firemen and en-
gnes from Wilmington and Crisfeld. The
loss will amount to 81 100000.
1t is cause for thankiulness that no loss
of human life occurred but families are left
shelterless and in want of food The dav
after the fire women and children wandered
about the streets seeking the covering of a
roof The condition of the afflicted people
of Salisbury appeals strongly to our sympa-
thies. They are bound to us by the tic of
citizenship In the same State, and in many
cases by the closer bonds of friendship or
kinship They need our aid and it should
be freely given. A similar calamity may at
any time overtake Havre de Grace, Bel Air,
Darlington or any ofthe other towns of Har-
ford, and we should be prompt to render the
aid that we may some day need ourselves
We hope some assistance may be sent from
Hartford to our suffering fellow citizens of
Salisbury.
The cause of the fire is unknown but it is
supposed to have been of incendiary origin.
The only fire engine in the town was rusted
and useless from want of care. In 1860
Salisbury was the scene of great fire, in
which GO houses were destroyed.
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The Meeting Next Thursday.

We hope the voters of the county, Repub.
licans as well ms Democrats, will attend the
mass meeting 10 be held in Bel Air, next
Thursday, the 28th. Hon. Frank r. Shaw,
the Democratic candidate for Congress, will
be present. together with other able and elo-
quent speakers. We are safe in promising
interesting speeches. The speakers will not
only give u reason for The faith that is in
them, but will endeavor TO show why the
best interests Of the whole people, and es-
pecially OF farmers, can be subserved by
the election ola full Democratic delegation
to Congress from Maryland, this fal.
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LETTER FROM SHANE.

Mrs. Flora Wilson, wife of Mr.. Bartine Wilson,
died on the 18th inst. She was buried on the 18th
at West Liberty NJ. e. Cemetery. The funeral
was largely attended. The Rev. Solomon Ger
man OBLIGATED. The pail bearers were Columbus
Slade, Milton Slade. Samuel Van Trump, James
Curry, Thomas Pearce and Grandson Almoney
Mr. Columbus Doran has been confined to his
bed for some weeks, with but little hopes of his
recovery
Mr.. Archie Thompson who lived in York coun-
ty, near here died few days ago. He was
about 70 years of age and was well respected.
The meeting which has been in progress at
West Liberty NJ. e. Church for five weeks is still
going on.
The cold wave has caused us TO hunt up our
winter clothing and set up our stoves.
Mr.. Josiah Pearce died on Sunday, 18th, at his
home, near White Hall. He was so years old and
was much respected. He was buried on the 10Th,
at West Liberty NJ. e. Church. He had been in
a melancholy condition for u long time and for
some months past was confined to his bed.
t.. SIN.
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Hon. Henry Lloyd, Governor of Mary
land, was married, on Monday, in Christ P.
E. Church, Cambridge, to Miss Mary Eliza
beth Staplefort, of that place. The marriage
was simple and transformations, there being
no invitations and no bridesmaids or grooms-
men. The bride is a pronounced blonde and
very beautiful. After the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Lloyd started on trip to Philadelphia,
New York and other points We heartily
congratulate our excellent Governor upon
his good fortune and wish him and his bride
mucn happiness and prosperity.
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Still Seeding Wheat-LRrge Yield of
Sugar COrn-UndertakersB Busy.
LETTER

Some of our farmers have not finished seeding
wheat and are doing it with great difficulty the
ground being very dry and hard.
Mr.. Jas. II. Walker packed l25O0 cases of corn
1t was only two-thrds of a crop. One twenty
acre field, however, gave him good yield. Ten
acres of 1t produced l312 cases per acre and the
other ten acres gave 100 cases per acre, making
23l5 cases from 20 acres. This is notable yield,
especially this season, which was not good one
for corn.
Wild water fowl are making their appearance,
in great numbers, indicating good season for
cunning. Sportsmen are preparing to give them
warm reception the first of next month.
Messrs. G. Osborn & Sons appear to be busy
burying the dead, having had three funerals in
four days, being those of Sophia Williams, an
aged colored woman Jas. A Pitt and a daughter
of Charles 'rinson, both also coored.
On Tuesday they were called on to bury Mr..
farm of Mr.. John Stockham, of which he was
overseer. He died of cerebro-spinal meningitis.
Mr. John Stockham, who has been i'll with ty-
phoid fever, is able to be about again.
Jim SANK.
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ABINGDON DEMOCRATS ORGANIz-
ING.

At a Democratic meeting held in Abingdon,
on Saturday 10Th inst, for the purpose of effect
ing thorough organization of the Democratic
party in the district, Mr.. John A. Cunningham
was called to the chair and Mr.. Jas. Cochran ap-
pointed Secretary.
On motion of Col. John Carroll Walsh 1t was
resolved to divide the district into five sections,
namely, Hartford Furnace, Emmorton, Abing-
don, The Mountain and Gunpowder Neck, and
appoint a committee of three for each section,
whose duty it shall be to canvass their respec-
tive neighborhoods and use all proper means for
ensuring the polling of the full Democratic vote
of the district.
In pursuance of this resolution the following
named gentlemen were appointed on said COM
mittee:
For Hartford Furnace.-Chss. A. McGaw, b.
Frank Hanway and Jas. Dalton.
For Emmorton.-Wm. L. Sawyer, VIM. Ady
and Il. II. Hall.
For Abingdon.-Jas Cochran, Howard A.
Bateman and Henry Price.
For the Mountain b. Hauway, Andrew
Dunnigan and Chas. Il. Crswell.
For Gunpowder Neck-Wm. p. Trimble,
j. Warren Brown and Thos J. Sullivan.
On notion, it was resolved, that the above
named gentlemen be requested to meet in
Abingdon, at the house of Mr. Joseph A. Price,
on Saturday, 23d inst, at P. NJ, for the purpose
of consultation and that all other Democrats of
the district are requested to attend said meeting.
JOHN a. CUNNINGHAM, Chairman.
JAS. COCHRAN, Secretary.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

-Methodist Protestant Church.-Rev. s. A.
Hoblitzeil, Pastor will preach next Sunday, Oct
24th. Providence l0& A. NJ. Union Chapel,
Children's service at 8 P. NJ. and revival service
at 7. NJ, to be continued each e. ening during
the week, except Saturday.
,,-Rev. James ID. Craighill will preach at Grace
Chapel Hickory, on Sunday, October 24thl at
p. NJ. Sunday School at p NJ.
-Convocatiou Services at Holy Trinity Church,
Churchvlle, on Wednesday and Thursday Oct
9th and 2Sth. ut ~ p. NJ under charge of Dean
Rich. Services at st. James Church, Trap. on
Oct. 25th and 29th at II A. NJ. County clergy in
vted to attend.
ct EDWARD A. CoIBuRN
-Rev. Geo. A. Leakin of Baltimore, will Off
eiate at La Grange Church, near the Rocks, on
sunday afternoon next, October24th, at 4 o clock.
sunday, October 2th, preaching Mt. Tabor,
lO3O. A. NJ, Yingling Chapel (Cedars) 730 p. NJ :.
TO conclude with revival services. You are cor
daily invited. S. f. Cassen, pastor.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-10-22

The wilma Farmers Club met at the residence
of F. c. Norris. October 9th. The meeting was
called to order by Robert Bovine, President. All
the members were present except N. II. Hoings-
worth. The President appointed A. g. Holdings
worth, Thomas Hollingsworth and VIM. n oskins,
as committee of inspection, who reported the
farm in good condition and the farming imple-
ments and stock well cared for, The crop of
sugar corn not up to the average and the field
corn fair. The wheat crop yielded well. The
ground seeded in wheat this fall shows good till
lot of hogs and his barn is well filled with hay.
The subject for discussion, which was Wheat
was next taken up.
Sas Holingsworh sows Keys Prolific, and
thinks there is profit in growing it as routine
crop.
W. |. Price did not think we could compete
with the west in growing wheat.
VIM. HOskins has been growing the Fultz va
riety and Is satisfied it did not pay him.
George w. McComas Sows the FultZ variety and
thinks the only advantage in sowing wheat is to
get set of grass.
a. B. Hollingsworth and Thomas Holdings
worth sow the Finley variety and think it will
pay with an average of 20 bushels per acre. Mt SO
cents per bushel. They are very much in favor
of early blowing and thoroughly pulverzing the
ground before sowing.
Mr.: NJ Stamford, visitor, thought early
blowing best.
+. c. Norris and Robert Bovine think there is a
fair profit in growing wheat, taking in considera-
grass
The subject, Protection of Game, was taken up
and discussed favorably by the club.
Adjourned to meet at George w. McComas'
Nov. 10. Subject, Poultry.
5. s. BEvARD, Sec'y., Pro TEN.
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An Act of Charity.

On Friday evening last blind invalid and his
faithful son. also blind in one eye, and the only
support of his aged father, were made the hap
py recipients of a nice comfort for their bed. IT
was presented by little Sammy Pennington, in
the name and on behalf of number of little
boys and Others, of Fallston. Such an act of
charity should receive encouragement. 1t would
be well Tor little boys in every neghborhood to
follow this commendabe example, remember
the Lord ilIrpT Toup
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A BRAVE ACT.-Mr. Jack Grafton did cour-
ageous act, on the fair grounds, last Thursday
little child had fallen in front of a carriage,
which was in motion, and was in imminent dan
ger of being crushed to DEATH Mr.. Grafton, at
the risk of his life got under the carriage and
drew the little one out. In doing this one of
the horses kicked him in the face and before he
could get away from the horses heels he receiv-
ed kick on the arm. He rescued the child uu-
injured, however, but at the cost of several
painful wounds TO himself 1t was noble and
brave deed.
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DAY-BEVARD.-At the residence of the
brides parents, near Emmorton, ON Wednesday
evening, October goth, at s o'clock, by Rev. S
A. Hoblitzell, Rev. CHARLES II. DAY, of the
Maryland Annual Conference, Methodist Prot
daughter of Wakeman IL. Bevard, ESQ.,, of Har-
ford county
.EVANS-PEACO.- Sept. Both, 1886, by the
Rev. G: l.. Cuddy, JAMES EVANS and Miss
ANNIE PEACE.
D-CREVENSTEN. AT the par
sonage in Abingdon, on October Sd, 1886 by
the Rev. &. l.. Cuddy, GEORGE E. PRITCH-
ARD and Miss EMILY j. CREVENSTEN, both
of Aberdeen, Hartford county
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A PASTOR SuRPRIsED.-On Saturday evening
of last week a number of members of the con-
gregation of the Aberdeen NJ. E. Church sur
prised their pastor, Rev. e. G. Cronin, by in
vading the parsonage, bearing with them bask-
cts and bundles of every shape and size. After
an hour of social intercourse, interspersed with
music, they departed, having not only surprised
and pounded their pastor, but as some one face
tiously remarked, "ducked, broomed and whip
ped him as we'll"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-10-22

Westminster Advocate.
The following letter to Hon. Frank Z. Shaw,
the representative in Congress from the Second
Maryland District, and the Democratic nomi-
nee for reelection, is flattering testimonial
to his services in behalf of one of the chief in
dustres the country, and one in which the
great mass Of his constituents are interested:
Rooms Of the american Agricultural and
Dairy association, 1863 Chambers 81
NEW YORK, Sept. Goth, 1886
My DEAR SIR:-At the recent National Con-
vention of the American Agricultural and Dairy
Association, was instructed to convey to YOU
their high appreciation of your services to
them in connection with the passage of the
Oleomargarine Bill, which they regard as the
most important and valuable measure ever
adopted for the protection and benefit of the
producer and consumer of food, especially of
dairy products. twas also the unanimous SEN
timent of this convention that your return to
Congress is desired regardless of party politics,
and all farmers in your district are urged to
support you for reelection. You have proven
loyal to the public interests This Association
having certain definite aims in view for the COM
plete protection of the producer and consumer
In all matters, desires men in Congress on whom
it can rely as in your case.
Thanking you most sincerely on their be-
half for your appreciation of the needs of the
people and your eminent service to them as
their representative in Congress,
have the honor to remain, respectfully,
Jos. II. REALL, President
+. X. MoRELAND, Secretary.
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II. Hentchel, br. IN. Lizzie R................2111
VIM. Merriheld, b. m. Aston. 3 444
s. e. Bailey, b. s. Johnny H.................433
Charles Cox. Phila., br. Z. Peach Bow..... l222
Lizzie r., LIST; Peach Blow I'd; Johnny H.,
Sd. Time, 2.9H, 2 31% and 9. 321G.
Throughout the entire fair Marshal Carman
and his aids and Deputy Sheriffs Whiteford and
Boyd, preserved good order. The absence OF
gambling devices was noted with pleasure by
parents, and the directors were commended for
carrying out so effectively the wishes of the
stockholders and the public generally.
Altogether the exhibition was a very pleasant
one, and it was in all respects credtable TO
Hartford county.
The receipts were us follows:
Amount received from privilegs......; s s67 50
box stalls and
:. exhibitors. ,.................:..... 40 so
Amount received from gates and grand
STAND OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 2i2 90
Amount received from Railroad. 452 90
Race Entres... $50 90
Total. ................. $5,572 90
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DIED.

GAY On September 21st, 1856, after lin
gering illness of two months, WILLIAM GAY
quietly passed away at the Hartford Furnace A
native of southampton, England. Age 66 years
5 months and days.
Gone, but not forgotten.
G. w. G.
McGUIGAN.-Near Level, Oct. 18th, 1886,
KATIE, aged % months, only daughter of Syl-
vester and Maggie Michigan.
Our darling is sleeping,
So free from all PAIN
Oh. wake her not, sweet spirit,
To suffer again.
She slumbers so calmly,
Oh let her sleep on
Her sickness is ended
And trouble all gone.
An angel from heaven
Has called her to rest;
Oh -! mourn not, dear parents,
For God knows what is best
BY HER COUSIN, X. l.. X.
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