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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-05-24

REPORT OF THE GRAND JURY.-The Grand
Jury adjourned on Wednesday, after a session OF
nine days. Their report is as follows:
ave have examined II witnesses, made Is
presentments and found Is true bills. We are
satisfied that there have been many violations
of the local option law, but the great difficulty
in obtaining evidence in these cases renders il
next to impossible to make presentments.
ave have visited the Jail and found confined
therein eight prsoners-2 serving out magls-
trates sentences, | for larceny, | fer bastardy,
for assault with intent to kill and 3 were con-
fined as insane. or these prisoners 5 were
white and celored. While we are satisfied
that the Sheriff has done all In his power for
the comfort and health of the prisoners, we
feel that language can not be too strong in
condemning the jail building as an unfit place
for the confinement of any person, owing TO
Its dsmpness and want of ventilation. 1t can
not do otherwise than undermine the health of
its inmates, and we fear it may be the nucleus
of eptdemics that may spread beyond its limits.
We also visited the Almshouse and were
much grat!iied at the condition in which we
found that institution and its surroundings
The large building with Its fine aud well ven
tilated rooms WAS in striking contrast with the
Jail. The inmates seemed to be very we'll cared
for and they appeared to be as contented as
their unfortunate condition would permit
There are at the house, at the present time, 43
inmates, viz: IA white males, IL white fe-
males, 8 colored males and 8 colored females.
or the whole number II are insane or weak
minded. Meme, however, ofthsm are violent.
During the month OF April 3S4 tramps were
fed at the institution. This, however, was
larger than the average. The products Of the
farm last year consisted in part of nearly 800
| bushels of wheat, 200 barrels Of corn, 800 bush.
els Of oats, 400 bushels potatoes, SO tons OF hay,
5000 pounds of pork. We feel that we cannot
too highly commend the present management,
both as to the care of the inmates and the man.
| agement of the farm. Most of the labor is per-
formed by the inmates of the institution. The
growing crops are very promising.
We take this opportunity of returning our
thanks 10 tie court and all of the officers con.
| nected with 1t for their counsel aud kindness
to us during our session. We respectfully ask
to be discharged.
SMAs SCARBoRo, Foreman.
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Reported for The Egis.
MICHAELsyILLE, May 2lst.-We are glad to
report the condition of Mr.. Nathan Barron as
somewhat improved since last week. He is
able to be about the house, and we hope will
soon be out again.
Mr.. Isaac Bolts has the first clover up in the
Neck. 1t looks remarkably well.
Our tomato packers are preparing to pack
this season, aud the outlook is more encourag-
ing. The truckers are taking advantage of
the rain TO set out their plants. The wet
weather is bad for the wheat crop, which be-
gins to show the effect of too much rain. Oats
are looking promising. The acreage is larger
here this season than ever before.
Boden's Sunday School was organized last
Sunday week with Mr.. II. Clay Nelson Superin-
tendent Mr.. Bennett Nelson, Assistant Super
intendent; Mr.. Howard Richardson, Secretary
Miss Matte Nelson, Assistant Secretary and
Mr.. Marion Taylor Librarian. The school is a
very interesting one, and Ia we'll attended.
The ladies Of the NJ. E. Church, Perryman,
desire to inform the public that they will hold
an ice cream and strawberry festival at the hall
OF Michael Keen & Co., on the evenings of May
Goth aud Slst aud June lat. jim SANK.
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Focal Affairs.
LITTLE LOCALS.

LITTLE LOCALS.
Mr.. Horace B. Twining has been elected O
member of the Maryland Society OF California
Pioneers.
Mrs. Russell Murray, of New York, Is at
Waverly, the residence, of her uncle, Col Her
man Stump.
The Waring Brothers are about to remove
their fertilizer factory from Cecil county to
Baltimore city.
Mrs. Ira R. George, of Emmorton, has a
Gala lily, four feet in height, which has on it
three beautiful flowers.
Mrs. J. c. Hollis, of Bush River Neck, Is
visiting at Auburn Heights, the residence of
her sister, Mrs. G. F. Walker.
A farmer near Prospect has lost all OF his
hogs from cholera. The disease shows no
signs of spreading, we are happy to say.
MIR. j. Harry Preston, of Baltimore, return.
ed last Saturday, from Chicago. where he has
been engaged on law business for two months.
DIR. II. Clay Whiteford has been appointed
postmaster at Darlington, in place OF MIR. B. j.
Williams, removed. Mr.. Williams Is Demo.
crat.
We are indebted to Mr.. VIM. T. Blake, of
Oregon, for copies of Portland newspapers
MIR. Blake is a son of Mr.. John Blake, of Forest
Hill.
Mr.. John b. Wysong, of the Big Woods,
left on Monday on a visit to Mr.. Andrews, at
Annapolis, and other friends in Anne Arundel
county.
james W. Malcolm has been Apo iuted Post
master at Perrymans, vice b. +. Keen, removed
Mr.. William X. Love has been appointed at
Conowingo.
Valiant Park, the new pleasure resort on
Swan Greek, ~ miles below Aberdeen, will be
formally opened on May 18th. The view from
the spot is very beautiful and the attractions
numerous.
"A large force of workmen are engaged In
making connection between the Maryland
Central and the York and Peach Bottom
Railroads, at Delta. A cut about 80 feet deep
is being made through Mrs. Folks property.
The directors of the Hartford County Agri.
cultural Society have been notified to meet in
Bel Air on Monday, May eth, at II A. NJ, to
take action with regard to the time for holding
the next fair The date was fixed for the 9Th 10
18th Of October, but the same date has since
been selected by the Cecil county society. The
directors are all urged to be present.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-05-24

NEW SCHEDULE on THE MARYLAND CENTRAL.
The new time table of the Maryland Central
Railroad went into effect last Sunday. Arrange
ments have not been completed for running
trains through between Baltimore and York,
but close connections are now being made at
Delta with the York and Peach Bottom road
Additional trains from Baltimore through to
Delta and from Delta to Baltimore have been
put on. The time between these points has also
been materially shortened
Trains leave Baltimore for Delta as hereto
fore at s A. NJ, z. NJ, and also at 5 30 p. NJ,
arriving at Delta at 1875 A. NJ, $50 and sos P.
NJ. A train also leaves Bel Air for Delta at 8. 49,
F. NJ, arriving at 4.15 z. NJ
Trains from Baltimore for Bel Air leave Balti-
more at 9.25 A. NJ, $50 and 11.3OP. NJ.
Trains arrive in Bel Air from Baltimore at
9.34 (mail, land ll.05 A. NJ, $50 (mail, y Z O5,
sos and LOS p. M
Trains leave Delta for Baltimore and interven-
ing stations, at and $50 A. NJ, and 4. 40 P. NJ,
arriving in Baltimore at 7.3Oand 9.55 A. NJ,
and 80 2. NJ.
These trains are due at Bel Air at g and 8. 80
A, NJ 5.45 and $50 P. NJ.
Besides the above, trains leave Bel Air for
Baltimore at Z. A. NJ, 12.l5 P. NJ. and $50
z. NJ.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

BEL Air Circuit, NJ. P. Church, Rev. s. A.
Hoblitzell. Pastor.-Sunday, May 10Th Quar-
terly meeting service at Bel Air. IL A. NJ. and s
p. NJ. T; Mt. Carmel $50 p. NJ Quarterly Confer
ence at Bel Air, Saturday morning, May 18th, at
1870 o'clock.
East Hartford Southern Methodist Church.
Preaching next Sunday, May Goth, Aberdeen
1920 A. NJ, Perryman 7.45 p. NJ, by the pastor,
Rev. G. l.. Damaron.
-Chldren's Day will be observed at the Aber-
deem Southern Methodist Church, Sunday, June
9th. The programme promises to be interesting.
Divine Service at Christ Church, Rock Spring,
on Sunday, May 18th, 1889. at IL o'clock, M.
Deer Creek N. p. Church, Rev. Il. w. Kindley,
Pastor.-Sunday, May 28th.-Yinglng Chapel.
1880 A. M. Deer Creek, $3.50 p. NJ. Prayer and
Praise service at Deer Creek every Thursday
evening, beginning at 8 o clock.
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Letter from shane.

Reported for The Egis.
SHANE. BALTIMORE COUNTY. May 2Oth.-The
Norrsvile Cornet Band gave an entertainment
at the Worthwhile school house, on the 18th
instant. The attendance was large and the
music excellent. Mr.. John Rchey Is the leader
of the band.
The youngest child of Mr.. Steele Arthur is
quite i'll.
The remains Of the wife and son Of the late
Israel Pocock have been removed from Rollers
burying ground aud placed in the cemetery at
New Market. Mrs. Pocock has been dead forty
two years and her son about thirty years.
Mr.. Charles Webb, son of Mr.. Nathaniel
Webb, has been confined to his room for some
time with sickness
Mr.. James Gibson has q SOW which will not
be two years old until June, and is the mother
OF iitty-six pigs. Forty Of these were born
within eleven months 4. 8. NJ.
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AN INSPECTION OF THE ALMsHoUsE AND JAIL.
MIR. q. s. Griffith, President, and Rev. Louis
F. Zinkhan, General Agent Of the Maryland
Prisoners Aid Association, arrived in Bel Air,
last Saturday, on their annual visit of inspec-
ton to the Almshouse and Jail
They stated that they found the Jail in as
good condition as could be expected, consider
ing the miserable construction of the building
and its imperfect sanitary arrangements. The
cells on the lower floor are very damp. Alto
gethcr they regarded the Hartford county jail as
the worst in the State, Sheriff Hughes, they
thought, can do no better, under the circum-
stances. They found in the Jail an insane col
ored man, who has been there for four months,
who ought to be sent to an asylum.
The Almshouse, in their opinion, was in
striking contrast to the Jail, being remarkably
well Kept, the rooms clean and the inmates
wel-cared for and cheerful. The apartments
for the colored people are cleaner than is
usually seen. The farm appeared to be in good
condition and well worked. They commended
Mr.. William Chenworth for his care of the in
sane paupers, about 81 in number. All OF the
inmates who are able to labor are kept employ
ed at work suited TO their ability.
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Hon. Allen Thorndyke Rice, Minister to
Russia and editor ofthe North american, died
in New York on the 10Th instant, of quinsy.
He was a native of Baltimore city, but left
there when a small boy. His father, a mem
Der of the dry goods firm of Rice, Chase IL
Co, removed to New York before the begin
ming OF the war. Allen Thorndyke Rice's
grandmother was an Eastern Shore woman,
and owned the estate known as "The Plains,"
in Caroline county.
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Letter from ClermOnt Mills.
far Thu ANta


May 22d.-A son of Mr.. John surtz, who
operates Flies saw mill, on Deer Creek, had
his leg broken above the ankle, by being tramp
ed on by horse attached TO a sled which he
was loading with logs. DR.. F. F. Turner set
the fracture, and the limb is doing we'll.
A colored woman narnedMargaret Bond. living
at Grier B. Kent's, fell and broke her collar
bone, some days since.
Mira. d. F. Darbie of Baltimore, is visiting
friends in this neighborhood.
MIR. Thomas Hope, who is farming for Mrs.
Ariel Rutledge, expects to finish planting corn
soon.
A son of Henry Butler, living on the farm I
Cornelius Murphy, while doing some fencing, a
few days ago, cut his foot with an axe, splitting it
nearly in to. DR.. Turner, who bandaged the
wound, says it is one of the worst of the kind
he has ever seen. He 10 now getting on pretty
well.
MIR William g. Roberts had the misfortune to
lose a mare and foaI some days since. LARK.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-05-24

We have received copy of an address
delivered on April 25th before the Greystone
Club of Baltimore city, by Hon. James
Hodges, on the life and character of Hon.
Samuel J. Tilden. The pamphlet is adorned
with fine portrait Of Mr.. Tilden. The
theme was an inspiring one and in his ad-
dress Mr.. Hodges has not only done justice
to his subject but credit to himself.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-05-24

WILLS RECoRDED.-The will of the late Lee
A. Magness, deceased, was recorded in the
Registers Office, on Tuesday. He gives to his
wife, Mrs. Mary E. Magness, $1,000 TO his niece,
Fannie NJ. Magness, $500. The residue OF his
property is left in trust TO the executors for the
benefit of his wife, duriug her natural life. At
her death the executors are to pay 500 each 10
Ida V. Magness, Ada o. Magness, Martha NJ.
Msgness and Wilhelmina |. Magness, children
of his deceased nephew, WIN. o. Magness, and
the balance equally among his nephews, Albert
X. Magness. Elijah Lee Magness, Joseph &.
Magness and his nieces Mary A. Temple, Laura
A. Somervile and Fannie NJ. Magness. Mary
Z. Magness and Henry d. Farnandis are named
as Executors bond $4,000. VIM; T. Sawyer
and Isaac Amos were appointed to appraise the
personal estate.
The will OF Edward Swceting was received
and recorded on the 18th. He bequeaths all
his real estate and interest on all mortgages TO
his wife, during her lifetime. His household
furniture is left to his daughter, Marian L.
Sweetng The remainder of his property is
to be divided into five equal shares, between hiA
son, Edwin d. Sweeting, his daughter, Marian
l.. Sweetiug, the children ofhis deceased daugh-
ter Ruth A. Brsmble and the children OF his
deceased daughter Martha E. Norris.
j. 7. G. Hopkins was appointed ad mnistrator
of Frank s. Evans, deceased. f. II. Jacobs
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From the Long Corner

Reported Tor The fg1s.
WORTHWHILE, Md, May 2l.-The Norrlsville
Cornet Band gave \ creditable entertainment
on the 18th, consisting of farces, pantomlnes,
dramas, tableaux and music by the band and
Stewartstown Orchestra. The band will pur.
chase new silver instruments.
The trees which were planted by the school
children on Arbor Day are all growing finely,
with two exceptions.
The Ladies' Mite Society met at Mrs. Joseph
Bosley's, on the 18th. The next meeting will
be at Mrs. Eva Campbell's, in NorrisViIle.
The society will hold festival on the 9TH and
Sth of June.
Childreus Day will be celebrated at Norris
willie N. P. Church on the 10th of June.
TIPPET
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Notice Of Removal.

Owing to an increase in my
business, | have been compelled
to remove my works to
221--223 N. Gag St.,
adjoining Gay Street Bridge,
Baltimore, where with the latest
improved Machinery, I am now
ready to furnish Marble and
Polished Granite Monuments,
Headstones, Statuary, Tombs
and all kinds of Enclosures for
Cemetery Lots, in all the latest
and most artistic styles. A
large assortment always on hand
at the Lowest Market Prices.-
Drawings and designs furnished
free on application.
A full line of Furniture Slabs,
Table Tops, Marble and Slate
Mantels, Imported and Ameri-
can Marble and Encaustic Tiles
of every description.
Building work of every de-
scription furnished at the short
est notice. Terms Reasonable,
Your orders respectfully sole.
tied.
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The Protestant Episcopal convention of
the diocese of Maryland began sannual ses-
sion in the Church of the Epiphany, Wash
ington, on Wednesday. The lay delegates
thereto from Hartford county are Col. Herman
Stump, James Lee, B. J. Williams, DR.. W.
w. Hopkins, John Jay, John Moores and F.
w. Baker.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-05-24

That excellent journal the Baltim0redn,
published in Baltimore by Messrs. Crutch-
field & Haas, began the eighteenth year Of
its existence last Saturday. The BaltiHlOrean
is an established Baltimore institution and
the success 1t has met with is due to the en-
terprise, ability and tact of its editors and
publishers. 1t is welcome visitor in thous-
ands of city and country homes.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-05-24

MIR. Blaine has at last been heard from.
His profound silence since the fourth of March
led to painful suspicion that all had not gone
well with him. Last week at feast given
by Mr.. Felix Agnus, editor of the Baltimore
american, Mr.. Blaine made little speech
not one OF his great eiforts-in which he
said: ~ will say that you have in the Presi-
Dental chair man who will administer this
government in non-partisan way" Per-
haps Mr.. Blaine believes this perhaps he
does not. If he does he need only open his
eyes and sec how rapidly Democrats are be-
ing hustled out of Office.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-05-24

INDICTMENTS by THE GRAND JURY.-The
Grand Jury have found the following indict-
ments:
David Toney, colored. for sssaulting and
beating Stanley Alexander, little son Of John
j. Alexander, of Bel Air.
Charles Morgan and George Smith, both
coiored, for fighting, rioting snd breaking the
Sabbath in Bel Air.
William Giles, colored, for assault with intent
to kill John Cotton.
Joshua liorner, Jr., II Co., for selling fertili-
GERS without license.
Andrew Smith, colored, for stealing from the
premises of j. ii. q. Watts, topaz breast pine,
valued at $50; bracelet, valued at $50 pipe,
&c.
State vs. Katie Berry, colored, for keeping
gambling table, and for keeping disorderly
aud immoral house in Iavre de Grace.
John Narr, for larceny of double barrel gun,
the property of John Schuster.
Peter McGinniss, for selling whisky to Joshua
Mccall. Daniel o. Woods, for selling one gal
Ion OF fermeuted cider to E. H. Foard
George Guy, colored for receiving an order
and delivering three quarts of whisky to George
Morgan, colored.
VIM, Waters, for forgery Of power OF attorney,
purportng to be sigaed by James 7. Flowers.
Same Tor fraudulently signing the name OF
James A. Scott to power of attorney.
James L. Ayres, for stealing horse from
VIM. H. Pounds
Bel Air Social, Literary, Musical and Drama
tic CLUB, for violation Of the local option lSw
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Upset In n SRilbOat.

LAPIDUM, May 2Oth.-Oiver and John
Knight. sons of Mr.. William G. Knight, of
Rock Run, narrowly escaped drowning in at
tempting TO cross the Susquehanna river be-
tween Port Deposit aud Lapidum in a sailboat.
A considerable gale sprung up, and in endeav-
orng to tHrn their boat and run ashore II was
upset, and both parties were thrown into the
water. Neither of the young men could swim
but party in boat near came to their rescue
and they were picked up.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-05-24

The Rnyn, OWN SncieiY.

MR.. EDIToR:-Please publish this The Boys
Own society met on May 18th, at Mr.. j. Alexan-
der's Bel Air. Ned Quarles addressed the meet
ing. Jack Quarles. Alexander Fulford and
Clarence Hunter read pieces, after which re-
freshments were served and the meeting ad-
journed,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-05-24

AN INCREASED SCHOOL FUND ASKED FoR.-
School Commissioner John G. Rouse and Secre-
tary John ID. Worthington were before the
County Commissioners, on Monday, presenting
the estimated needs for running the pu bile
schools for the school year beginning on the LIST
Of October. 1899. Mr.. Worthington read a
written statement, in which he said that VIII lie
the number of schools had increased from 90 in
1888 to l04 in 1888, the revenue received fro n
The county has not kept pace with this increas,,.
In 1888 the county levy for schools was
S2l, 1ll.57. In 1883 it was $50, 95S SO. The
revenue from the State has also been reduced
$S2l.27. detailed statement OF the cost of
running the schools was given, showing that it
will require from the county S24 O53 to keep the
schools open four full terms.
Applications have been made for new school
houses near VanBibber and in South Delta and
new buildings TO replace those now in use at
Glenville, Bel Air (colored,) Sarah Furnace
and Upper Cross Roads.
The average salary Of teachers in Hartford for
ten months is S25S, while the average in the
whole State for 81 months is S276.
The Secretary went on to show that the levy
for schools in Anne Arundel county is 20 cts,
Cecil, 19A; Dorchester, 90 Allegany, q +,
Queen Anne's, 25; Washington, 221I; Howard,
l616 Frederick, l411; Baltimore county, 1S1G
cents.
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CORNERSTONE LAYING-The cornerstone
OF the new st. Stephens Church, at Upper Falls,
Baltimore county, was laid. last Sunday after
noon, with impressive ceremonies, by Cardinal
Gibbons A train from Baltimore city brought
about thousand persons, including a number
of societies, which formed In procession at
Bradshaw station and marched to the church,
About 500 men with banners and music were
in line. In the morning Cardinal Gibbons con-
frmed IS persons at st. Johns Church, Long
Green, and drove over to ST. Stephens in the
afternoon. The sermon was by Rev. z. l..
Chappells, Of Washington. The cornerstone
was set in position aud in box in the stone
were placed several newspapers, rosary, the
beads of which were made from the kernels of
olives grown on the Mount of Olives in Pales-
tine. The cross attached was of olive wood
The Cardinal then gave the walls Of the church
his blessing, and the services were concluded.
The clergymen present were the Rev. Don Luigi
sartori, pastor, the Rev. Francis b. Mackall,
the Rev. E. f. Maynadier, the Rev. John j. Dill.
lon. After the ceremonies were over the Car.
dinal hsld pleasant levee at the pastoral resi-
dence, near the church.
Upwards of 1000 persons were present, In
Guiding prominent citizens of Baltimore and
Hartford counties. The Cardinal confirmed a
class OBS persons at St. Stephens, Monday
morning. The members now worship in a
frame structure alongside the building now be-
ing constructed. The new church will be of
the French Gothic style, 42 by 72 feet, and the
walls be constructed of local stone. a very
effective tower 100 feet high will be placed on
one corner. The seating capacity will be about
800. The cost will be $4,000. Thomas z.
Kennedy is the architect, and X. G: Boone is
the contractor for the mason work. Mr.. d. j.
Shannahan, of Fallston, is the builder.
The work was projected and has progressed
thus far under the energetic efforts of the pas.
tor, Rev. Don Luigi Sartori.
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Mr.. b F. Mlnnick, of the Hickory, left at
our office large Pekin duck egg which meas
ured one way 81 inches and the other way Z
inches around. Three of these eggs weigh one
pound.
Don't miss the straw berry festival at En-
morton, next week. Good berries, good cream,
good music and good time generally may be
expected Read what is said of it in another
column and then make up your mind to go.
MIR. James II. Preston, of Webster, has al
ready set out % acres of tomatoes. Other farm
srs in the same neighborhood srr Glso setting
out plants, but it is said not half as many to-
matoes will be planted III the section named as
last year.
"A practical Ha ford fIrmer suggests that
as corn planting is now about over, every man
whs has road near him turn in and mend it
and thus secure good roads all over the county.
A very good suggestion and one that could be
followed with profit cusonto,cn Union.
The Rev. j. Alphonse Frederick, formerly
OF St. Mary's Catholic Church, Deer Creek, has
entered upon his duties as assistant pastor at St.
Joseph's Church, Baltimore. He will be sue.
ceeded by Rev. Z. E. Maynadier, pastor of St.
Johns Church, Long Green. The place of the
latter will be filled by Rev. j. ]. Dillon, late
assistant at St. Joseph's.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-05-24

First Assistant Postmaster General
Clarkson, while away at the Inauguration
centennial ceremonies, had his official axe
sharpened up, ard since his return to Wash
ington has been decapitating Democratic
postmasters at the rate of 900 a week