The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-08-20

On the Eth instant Constable q. w. Lee, of
the second district, arrested Edward Harris,
colorcd for disturbing religious meeting of
colored people, near Michaelsvlle on the 18th
of July. Justice Cronin fined Harris SO and
costs.
John r. Farley was arrested in Bel Air, on
Wednesday, by Town Bailiff Small, for drunk
enness and dsorderly conduct the latter con-
sisting in annoying the officers of the bank and
others in the neighborhood. Justice Lyle fined
him So and costs.
The WILD MAN CAPTURED.-For several
weeks past stories have been told of u wild man
who Inhabited the woods in the lower part of
Bush River Neck. He was occasionally seen,
but generally fled from the approach of man. He
injured no one but the mere fact of his being In
the neighborhood caused an uneasy feeling
On Wednesday Deputy Sheriff Whteford went
down to capture him. He fonnd the stranger
in the woods near Legoe's Point, and when
Mr.. Whiteford approached he made no show
of resistance and readily consented to go with
him to Bel Air. The so.called wild man
is German, about 60 years of age, and
is evidently insane. He was very scantily
clothed. lie had cleared all the brush from a
space about the sixteenth of an acre, placing the
brush in small piles. He told the Sheriff that it
was very cold the night before and he was pre-
pairing for winter He said he had had nothing
to eat for three days, but upon arriving in Bel
Air, when food was set before him he ate very
little, He was placed in Jail for safe-keeping
He could give no intelligent account of himself,
except that his name was John Ritter and that
ba mn fro
was Is years old He was called in the neigh
borhood 1.-THE Wild Man of the Woods"
BEL AIR MAsoNs VISIT ANNAPoLIs-The
Masonic fraternity of Mount Ararat Lodge, of
Bel Air, were among those who took part in the
ceremony of unwilling the DeKalb statue, at
Annapolis, on Monday. They left for Baltimore
by the early morning train, and assembling at
the Academy of Music, with the Grand Lodge of
the State, with two bands of music marched
through the city to the steamer Maryland, en-
barking for Annapolis. High silk hats were the
order of the day and a variety of styles of that
article were visible. Four hours were consum-
ed in the trip from Baltimore to Annapolis, but
music by the bands enivened the journey, and
mirth and good fellowship prevailed. The
snowy uniforms of the Knights Templar added
variety to the scene on the boat, and the Marine
Band, of Washington, played their choicest Sc
lections for the general entertainment of the
listeners.
Among those from Bel Air were n few not
members OF the masonic fraternity, but who
nevertheless enjoyed the trip. On the conclusion
of the ceremonies Annapolis Lodge gave the
visitors an abundant in the large refectory
building attached to st. Johns College, consist
ing of deviled crabs, sandwiches, fruits, &C.,
with plenty Office cold milk and chocolate. The
Governors mansion was also thrown open to
visitors and refreshments dispensed there
A special train brought the Hartford delegation
home on Monday night well pleased with the
days excursion.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
The County Commissioners met on Monday,
Mr.. Robert j. Walker, President, in the chair,
all of the members being present.
$500 was appropriated to improve the road in
| Darlington, the citizens interested to subscribe
an equal amount. The sum named TO be levied
in 1887 and no interest to be paid.
Also 500, on the same terms, to finish the
road from Darlington to Berkleyvlle.
The examiners report on the James +. Beatty
| road, fourth district, was confirmed.
The report of the examiners ON the Bynum's
Run station road was received and laid over for
| two weeks.
Robert j. Walker John McDoon and L. &.
Hooker were appointed committee to inspect
the fording on Broad Run, near Robert j. Gil.
ber's, LIST district, in order to ascertain whether
the public convenience requires bridge at that
point or not.
pr. Geo. w. Davis, Thos. Bradenbaugh and
others were before the board, with reference to
changing certain water courses on the public
road leading from Hanway's Mill to Pleasant
vile, in the fourth district. The Commissioners
informed them that the matter was in the hands
OF the general road supervisor of the district,
Mr.. John I. Cathcart. The latter was directed
to call upon the counsel to the board, Mr.. VIM.
Young, for any legal advice he might want In
the matter.
The board will meet again August 30th.
FAIRS AND FEsTIvALs.-The fair and festival
at Deer Creek NJ E. Church, which closed on
Friday night of last week, was very successful.
The attendance was large every evening, the
receipts being S175. The supper table was in
charge Of Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Michael and Mr..
John s. Smith, who had number of efficient
assistants The cake, confectionery and fancy
tables were managed by Mrs. Mary Andrews,
and Mrs. MargaretWheeler ofBaltimore, assist.
ed by Misses Bessie Smith and Molie Gorrell
Messrs. John H. Barrow, John H. Grafton
and John W. Harkins had charge of the ice cream
tables. The fish pond was superintendent by
Miss Mollie Gorrell. The grounds were beauti-
fully lighted up with Chinese lanterns and pre-.
sented picturesque appearance at night.
The fair for the benefit ofSt. Francis Church.
Abingdon, Rev. Don Luigi Sartori, pastor
which was held at Fair Hill, near Hartford Fur
mace, closed on Saturday night, August 14th.-
1t was very successful. number of articles
were ratified. Mrs. Magness won lounge; Ada
Taylor, beautiful DOLL in bridal costume ;
Adele Presbery, China tea-set; Mr.. P. H.
Clark barrel of flour; Miss Kate Klug, an
artistic clock Mr.. Bevard, clock Master
Charles Dochez and Miss Lizzie Lynch, fancy
lamps. The music by Wrights band was ex.
cellent. The pastor expressed his thanks to the
ladies and gentlemen who worked SO faithfully
for the success of the fair and his gratitude
also, to members of other denominations who
patronized 1t literally.
THE CASE OF JASON HoLLAND.-Last week,
upon petition Of some of his neighbors, a jury
was summoned TO inquire into the sanity of Jason
Holland, OF Chestnut Hill. Witnesses were ex.
amned and the jury declared him insane. Upon
their verdict Judge Waters signed an order for
his commitment to Spring Grove Hospital and
for the appointment of a committee to take
charge of his person and property. The latter
consists chiefly of a small farm, of little value
Since the action of the jury in the matter, a
petition has been largely signed by those ac-
quainted with Holland, in the neighborhood of
his home, with a view of having the verdict of
the jury set aside, ifpossiblc, and restoring him
to liberty. Holland is good carpenter and