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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-03-26
FREDERICK W. BAKER, Editor.
Local Option Trials

The court has been occupied for n week
past entirely with the trial Of local option
cases. OF the forty cases on the docket for
violation OF the local option law p have been
tried, resulting in convictions and II ac-
quittals. In other cases the parties left the
county before they could be arrested, or the
witnesses have absconded
Why is it that so few convictions have
followed? The grand jury examined fully
every charge for violation of this law that
came before them the petit jury that tried
the cases was composed of sober, sensible,
law abiding citizens, some of them being open
and avowed supporters of local option; the
Court and the States Attorney, the latter
aided by eminent counsel, performed their
duty fearlessy and faithfully. No unpreju-
diced person who heard the testimony in
these cases could have failed to be convinced
that the jury decided them, as they were
sworn to do, according to the law and, the
evidence in each case. The failure to con-
vict, therefore, was from lack of sufficient
evidence The witnesses for the State were
reluctant and evidence had TO be almost drag
ged from unwilling lips, or else, to the SUI
prise of the counsel for the State, the testi-
mony of their own witnesses tended to- ex-
culpate the accused
1t seems very evident that if the law is
ever to be enforced as it was intended that it
should be, and the sale of intoxicating liquors
stopped, different class of witnesses must
be found against violators of the law. Per
sons who aid the liquor-seller in violating
the law by purchasing intoxicating drinks
appear to have convenient memories or are
not endowed with perception of taste keen
enough to distinguish common whisky from
exhilarating ginger Under these circum-
stances the law has little terror for evil-doers,
and the infractions of it, after three years
trial, appear to be increasing rather than d.
minishing. The future is not encouraging.
There is we'll grounded fear that in addition
to the disregard of the sanctity of an oath
which is painfully apparent, grand juries,
seeing that the witnesses they return TO the
court in local option cases do not and can not
be made to give sufficient evidence TO prove
the charges, may cease to indict and the law
thenceforth be openly deficd and set at
nought.
While the law is on the statute-books,
however, it is the duty of every good citizen
to obey it, and to aid, by all proper means,
in its enforcement.
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BoLGIANo's TOMATO SEEDs.-Canners and
from Messrs. }. Bolgiano d Son, No. 2S s. Cal
vert street, Baltimore. They are the originators
of the well-known New Queen tomato, which is
used by majority of the Gamers of Maryland,
and has the endorsement, besides, of truckers in
many other States. They also supply the choc.
est Northern-grown Evergreen sugar corn, be-
sides garden seeds of all kinds in large or small
quantities. Vegetable growers may order from
them with perfect confidence that they will re.
ceive good, fresh seed and precisely what they
order The firm was established in 1926, and
has the good reputation of three-score years to
maintain.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-03-26
AFFAIRS AT PROSPECT.
Accidentally ShOt-The Sick-Sheep
Killed by Dogs.

Mr.. S. l.. Kinsey went to the woods to cut rails.
one day last W. ok, taking his gun with him to
kill hawk. Helaid the gun down, and began
to cut tree down. Seeing that the tree was
about to fall in the direction of his gun he ran
and picked up the weapon. In doing this the
ramrod slipped out and as he was pushing 1t
back the gun was discharged the contents strik-
ing him in the hand and wrist inflicting q severe
wound. One or two of the arteries were almost
severed. Mr.. kinsey suffered greatly for day
or two but is now resting more comfortably. He
is att nded by DR.. Hickman Mr.. Kinsey was
one OF the r. publican candidates for the Legis-
lature, last fall.
Mrs. Catherine B. Thomas, of Kirkwood, was
very SICK last week, with a severe cold. Being
left alone for few minutes she was afterwards
found sitting in her chair, in an unconscious con-
dition DIR. Hickman was hastily summoned and
restoratives being administered she began to
improve and has been Improving ever since.
Mr.. Daniel p. Thomas has been confined to the
hous,, for the past ten days, with severe cold
and rheumatism.
Mrs. Geo. Irwin, after spending week or two
with her friends in this neighborhood, set out
for her home in Bait more on Monday.
Mr.. Arthur Thomas, our coach max err at
Prospect, has made preparations for an extern
sive business this spring. He has employ ed q
first class aInter.
Dogs lately attacked sheep belonging to
Messrs. d. p. Thomas and John Beattie, killing
several in each flock. The dogs were caught and
Killed. DOCK.
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LETTERS FROM MILL GREEN

Farmers Of this vicinity have commenced plow-
ing for the spring crops.
Mr.. Chas. Biles arrived home last Thursday
with his bride. The boys intended to give him a
serenade but were prevented from doing so by
the rain.
Mr.. Newton McCourtney intends to remove to
Baltimore county, where he will begin farming
on a larger scale.
Mr.. VIM. A. Thomas, of Cherry Hill, has bought
piece of land near Minefield station, and in
tends TO built new store.
Owing to i'll health Mr.. Willie H. Ripdon
teacher of Mine Branch School, has closed his
school for week or so.
Mr.. j. b. Rigdon has been sick for some time.
but is able to be about again.
Mrs j. W. Galbreath, who has been very low.
Is now convalescent.
Miss Mary Rgdon, who has been spending the
winter with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Eli 8. Rig
don. intends to return to Chicago in few days.
Miss Corinne johnson and Miss Carrie Harkins
OF Chestnut Hill, have been spending few days
with their friends in this neighborhood.
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LETTER FROM HAVRE DE GRACE.
A SOcial-Death OF n Lady-Encourag.
ing Enterprise.

The last of series of socials for the season was
evening, March 18th. The exercises consisted Of
vocal and instrumental music and fecitations. In
the absence OF Grand Master Marine, the Rev. f.
G. Lee took charge of the entertainment and at
its close presented souvenir, in the form of a
folding card of handsome design, to each of the
ladies and gentlemen having taken part 10 these
very enjoyable socables.
Mrs Louisa, widow of the late d. w. Wells died
at the residence of her son, Geo w. Wells, in
Washington, d.. c., on last Thursday week, in
her 66th gear. Mrs. Wells had many friends in
this city, where she lived until few years ago.
She had three brothers and two sisters; one
brother Mr.. Lyttleton Green, and one sister, Mrs.
Col. j. Il. Frieze. living in this city. The funeral
took place saturday at two o'clock from the res
idence of Col. Frieze. the Rev. Samuel shannon,
assisted by Rev. w. w. Downey, officiating. The
interment was at Angel Hill.
Mr.. A. NJ Coale, who has suffered for some
weeks with rheumatism, is better.
The rope manufacturing company, spoken of in
my last letter, has received all the encourage
ment that 1t was possible for our city fathers to
give. Mr. s. J. Seneca was instructed to confer
with them on the subject NJ.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-03-26

Mr. S. NJ Pettengill, of New York, has
sold his advertising agency, one of the oldest
in the country, to his former partner, Mr.
James III. Bates, who will consolidate the
business with his own. Mr.. Pettengll, by his
fair dealing and courtesy, gained the respect
and esteem of every publisher with whom he
had dealings. In his retirement from active
business VIC wish him health, prosperity and
happiness. His successor, Mr.. j. H. Bates,
is also known as reliable and successful adj
vertisng agent
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FALLsTON FARMERS CLUB

According TO appointment the Club met ut the
residence OF Garrett Amoss, March 18th. Mr.
Amoss mas an attractive place. and the Club
would doubtless have been there in force but for
sickness.
The farm forms part OF large tract that was
settled by the Amoss family four five genera
tons ago. James Amoss settled his sons VIM
H. and Oliver II. Arhoss, upon this tract, and in
turn Garrett Amoss succeeded to his fathers
honors. An old burying-ground marks the graves
of several of the Amoss family, and one VIM
Amoss who was the founder of the Friends
Meeting at Fallston.
The present Mr.. Amoss' father, being believer
in the use OF lime, applied IL freely, and the good
results were very Marked contrasting strongly
with the system of farming pursued around him
He erected the stone barn in 1913, which was at
In Una, early DAY me largest In the country around
large, as he could not fill Now, from the same
acreage, the barn will not hold one-fourth the
The President being absent, j. W. Moore was
called TO the chair, who appointed VIM. =. Pres
ton, ID. r Hollingsworth and VIM. H. Grey as in
The Club resolved itselfinto committee of the
whole and made visit To the various points of
interest upon the farm, and were much pleased
with the ample feeding arrangements for his mil k
cows, of which he has thirty-six, in fine order
gratifed by the experiment in the increase in
yield of milk since he adopted the SYSTEM besides
making so much better rotted material in the
barnyard, from which he has covered large field
or, we supposed, twenty acres, aud with probably
enough to cover almost as much more.
Inc me G,o,nitttee on returning reviewed the pre-
main flatterng was not devoid of honest criti-
cism, that to which every farmer of the Club ex-
poets 10 be subjected. Three nearly full Per-
cheron colts were noted by the committee and
the method of their outdoor winterng discussed
the committees opinion being averse to the
system on this however, there was some diver
sty of expression.
The usual routine of business through, an in
teresting articles on Feeding" was read the
author strongly advocating the soiling system,
showing almost a startling difference between
Una, ana me pasturage system. Quite lively dis
cussion ensued. and some of the most experience
ed of our Club stated that in their experience it
had been attended with too much expense 1t
was. however, thought that the com parative fail
ure had been because sufficient variety of green
food had not been prepared; that rye and some
other products grown rapidly become hard, and
that more tender food was sought by the COWS
Much time had been consumed, and the regu-
The club adjourned to meet at the home of H. C..
Preston, April 18th.
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LETTER FROM UPPER CROSS ROADS
Removals, &c.

Mr.. VIM. b. Hitchcock has removed from EN-
morton to his old home place
Mr.. Thomas Johnson has Mr.. Thomas Chem
worth's barn frame ready to raise.
Mr.. Philip Wagner, Sr.. will open a shoemaker
shop at the Cross Roads on the LIST of April.
Mr.. Samuel @. Scarf expects to engage in the
dairy business this spring.
Mr.. Thomas Kennedy. one of our oldest and
best citizens, is failing very fast
The trustees of Youths Benefit school are try
ing to start the school there again. Hope when
they succeed they will keep 1t going. X. II. It.
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Bogus Butter.

During the past winter dairy butter of the
very best quality could be bought at the
stores in Bel Air at twenty cents pound
The good wives, by whose labor the butter
was made, wondered why the price should
be so low, in the heart of the coolest winter
ever known in this latitude The reason is
found in the enormous quantities of imita-
ton butter palmed off on unsuspecting con.
sumers as the gilt-edged article from the
dairy. This compound is made from hogs
fat, tallow, Sc, and made so skillfully that it
resembles the best products of the dairy
Chemical analysis, however, shows that it is
deleterious as food, and for this reason, if for
no other, its sale ought to be entirely sup
pressed, or the packages containing it mark.
ed in such way that it should not masque-
rade as the product of the COW.
A bill is before Congress relative to the il.
legal sale of all limitations of dairy products,
and in our own Legislature, Hon. j. j. Lind
say, of Baltimore county, has introduced a
similar bill to regulate the sale of fraudulent
butter Both these bills have the approval
of the Produce Exchange of Baltimore city
anG they ought to be passed.
Farmers are proverbially slow to move
even in things that directly concern their ia.
terests, and the lack of concert of action
among them prevents their influence from be.
ing felt. There are, we are glad TO say, evi
dences that they are now becoming thorough
ly aroused on this bogus butter question, and
intend TO make themselves heard.
The wilma Farmers Club las taken the
initiative in this county. AT their meeting
last week, they condemned the sale of bogus
butter, and instructed their Secretary to cor
respond with other farmers associations, will
view of urging legislation ON the subject
We hope the efforts of the wilma Club will
he successful. The dairy business is growing
in importance in Hartford county and every
thing done for its protection now may
prove blessing in the future.
1t seems TO be almost II settled fact tbnl
Hartford county Will not get more than tive
or three of the non civil rvceappojntments
at the Custom House. There are II number
ofapplicants from the county, all Of them
competent, deserving and equally well re
commended, but who the lucky ones will be
the future only will disclose
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-03-26

A SOUVENIR OF THE HOLY LAND.-Rey. Don
Luigi sartor pastor of st. Stephens Church,
Baltimore county, has just received a box of
sacred mementoes which he procured while
travelling in the Holy Land. From this col
lection he has kindly sent us some choice flow
ers, gathered in the Garden of Gethsemane aud
blessed upon the Holy Sepulchre of our Lord.
These are tastefully arranged upon small
card which at short distance presents the ap-
pearance of an exquisite painting.
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LETTER FROM WEBSTER.

Farmers are blowing for oats and corn.
Mr.. James Richards has removed to the farm
near this place, purchased by him from Mr.
Sherwood
Mrs Norfolk, the mother of Mrs. Dr. Earle
who fell and broke her thigh-bone, some time
ago, is slowly improving.
Mr.. Lewis Gallon has removed to Mr.. J. II
Preston's house, near Wesleyan Chapel.
The Wesleyan Chapel Sunday School has been
re-organized, with Messrs. II. Barnes and W
Walker as Superintendents. Mr.. Joseph Wiki
inson was the former superintendent.
Messrs. Stamford g. Bolts are selling the UNI
breakablc lamp chimncy-a boon to house
keepers. RURAL.
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DIED SUDDENLY.-Mr. Robert Boarman,
formerly OF Hartford county, died suddenly at
the residence of his son, Mr.. F. B Boarman, on
the Baltimore and Hartford Turnpike, Z or
miles from Bel Air, Thursday morning. Mr..
Boarman was apparently in as good health as
usual when he went to bed the night before
He was IS years of age and brother of Mr. Ed.
ward Boarman and Mrs. John Robinson and OF
the late Col. Benz. w. Boarman and Mrs Ohio
Scott. He leaves a wife, three sons and three
daughters. His cons are Frank b., George and
Charles W. Boarman.
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LETTER FROM BURLINGTON
observation-disclosures.

The few warm days last week revived the
pillow
II. Wilkinson and brother, who purchased the
farm of w. Chamberlain & Bro are making
preparations for engaging in the canning bust
ness on large scale. Messrs. Chamberlain and
brother are about to remove to the city.
Mr.. Calvin Bond has rented the blacksmith
shop of Mr.. Wilkinson. Mr.. John Markley is the
wheelwright.
Mr.. u II. Gilbert is improving his farm by clear
ing up the land and erecting buildings Nj.
james Norris ia the contractor.
Mr. Patrick Martin has been Ill for several
weeks but is now able to be out again.
Mr.. James Filey has been appointed baggage
master on the new q. and o. Railroad,
Messrs john Markey, Jr.. and Thomas Cox
are about to remove to Lancaster county, Pa.
Burglars entered Mrs. James Winchester's
barn and carried off several articles.
X. L. G..
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Emory NJ. E. Sunday School was recognized
on Sunday last. The following named officers
were elected for the ensuing year: John James,
Superintendent; John Allen, Assistant Supern
tendent; q. w. Burkins, Secretary WIN. II Rig
don, Librarian; Anna Burkins, Treasurer.
The Bible Glass of the above Sunday School,
which was continued through the winter, has
been well attended, and much interest has been
manifested by the scholars, as well as by our
most excellent teacher, J. Il. Arthur.
Mrs. Patty Dick, living near Broad Creek, died
and was buried on Tuesday, March 23d, the inter-
ment being at Dublin NJ e. Church, of which she
The deceased was over eighty years of age Rev.
I. f: Peters conducted the funeral services
Treakle Il HUFF we're the undertakers, X.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-03-26

WOODS ON FIRE.-Last Monday evening as
Mr.. John j. Alexander, of Bel Air, was return
ing home from Bush River Neck, he observed
that Judge c. w. Billingsea's woods, between
Creswell and Fountain Green, were on fire
The flames had burned along gully for dis
lance of 81 feet. Mr.. Alexander eXtinguished
the fire. But for the timely discovery the
entire woods might have been set on fire. the
wind being high and the woods thick.
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THE LIVES OF HARTFORD pHYSI
CLANS

MIR. EDlToR: II was with no little gratfca-
ton that | read in your last issue, the appeal
from DR.. Geo. w. Archer to the people of your
county for the data necessary to sketch the lives
of her physicians. Such labor has been long
needed and 1t could be assigned to no ADLER hands
than those selected. The profession has hereto
fore been much indebted to his pen for memoirs
of many of our deceased physicians, whose merits,
but for him, would have remained "unhonored
and unsung;" and feel that voice the hope of
hundreds, both within and without the profess
sion, that the people Of good old Hartford will re.
spond freely to his call. Indeed, 1t well. If
his card, mutatis nutdndis, could be published in
every county in the State and in each. an Archer
might be found, who could say with Whittier:
From the graves of buried heroes
part the tangled vines,
Wipe the moss from Off the head stones,
And retouch the faded lines"
Thanking you for your hearty endorsement of
Dr. Archer's appeal,
am, Respectfully Yours,
JOHN II. OJIINAN
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The municipal dead lock was broken on
Tuesday by the City Council confirming
Mayor Hodges appointment of Mr.. Samuel
P. Thompson as City Collector. The affair
looked very much like child's play and it
must certainly be gratifying to the people of
Baltimore to know that the City Council has
at last ceased triflng with an important mat
ter.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-03-26

A GooD FENoE.-Ex-SheriffW Walker is making
number of improvements on his farm, near
Bel Air. Among them he has enclosed his
garden and lawn with the patent woven
wire and picket fence manufactured at Per
rymansvile by Mr.. NJ. II. Ould, and sold by Mr.
j. H. Emmord. 1t is very strong, pretty and
cheap fence and could be used with advantage
on any part of the farm. Those who have fenc
ing to do should take look at MIR. Walkers
new fence.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-03-26

DIR. Geo. p. Yost has become the editor
of the Glen Rock, (Pa.0 Item. The Item is
an excellent newspaper and under the able
management of Mr. N. z. Seitz, has attained
a large circulation. Messrs. Seitz s. Spate re.
main the publishers.
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PERsoNAL.-Mr. VIM s. Webster, of Crcs-
well, intends to sell out, on the I'd of April, and
remove to Florida. His brother, Dr. j. Bays
Webster, will remain in Hartford.
Miss Beckie Wetheril, of the millinery firm
of Waters d. Wetherill, Bel Air, returned, on
Thursday of last week, from a visit 10 Chicago,
where she was the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Myers, for five weeks.
Capt. Chas. FL. Snow, Of the first district, was
in Bel Air on Tuesday.
Mrs s. NJ. Shepherd, of Bel Air, who has
been very i'll, is now reported to be getting bet,
ter.
DR.. John Shepherd, of Princess Anne county,
Va, spent few days in Bel Air, last week, with
his grandmother, Mrs. Shepherd.
Mr.. VIM. Ross, of Sandy Hook, is very i'll.
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BILES-CHALK.-On the afternoon of the
18th of March, at the residence of Mr.. j. Fl.
Lowering, near Bel Air, by the Rev. E. d. Fin
ney, of Bel Air, Mr. CHARLES BILES, of Mill
Green, and Miss GEORGIANA CHALK, of Tay-
lor Hartford county, Md.
BITTNER-ELLIOTT- March 21st, at the
home of the bride, by Rev. c. q. Cronin, Ed
WARD BITTNER to Miss MARY ANNIE
ELLIOTT, all of Hartford Co.
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WILMA ITEMS.
Temperance MISUNDERSTANDING Other
News.

News.
An interesting temperance meeting, under the
auspices of the County Alliance, was held at
Union Chapel, on Monday evening. 10th instant.
An impromptu choir. with Miss Cornelia Hardisty
as organist, gave pleasing variety to the exer-
cises. On Tuesday, 10th. about3 P. NJ, enother
pleasant gathering met in the same building, to
witness the nuDtials of Mr.. Edwin Grist and Miss
Rachel Davis both of our community. Mr.. John
Davis brother of the bride, and Mr.. Robert Sell
lers, of Fountain Green. acted as ushers. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. T. u. Valiant
Mr.. VIM Scarf, of Stockton, met with mar
row escape from drowning on Saturday last
He went down to Leights shore to get some fish.
Mr. Leight not being well and the other men en-
gagged Mr.. Scarf went out alone in small boat
TO the net, which was situated about three hum
dred yards from the shore. Being man of about
two hundred and fifty avordupois, when he COM
menced using the dip net the boat capsized and
came up bottom upward. Mr.. Scarf managed
by holding on the boat to reach water sufficient
ly shallow to wade ashore. He was at home in
thirty minutes, distance of eight miles.
Mr.. ]. Alex. Shriver has lost two valuabl o
horses during the past two weeks The nature
of the disease was not learned. Those of Mr..
w. G. Darlington have also been sick but are i'm
proving.
Mr.. and Mrs G. W. McComas were in Balti-
more yesterday. attending the funeral of the r
aunt, Mrs Elizabeth Richardson, formerly of this
county.
Mr.. Harry s. Pyle. who has been absent for
several months is on brief visit to his home.
OBSERVER.
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Henry Rockford a. sons have reduced the
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Bone Phosphate) to $50 per ton, and will deliver
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