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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-05-09
NOrrisville Affairs.

Reported for The Egis.
Mrs. John G. Anstine died at the residence OF
her husband, No. 2O41 Hanover street. Balti-
more, on Friday last, of commissions. She had
only attained her Goth year in January, and was
a bright, handsome girl and general favor.
lite. Mrs. Austine was the youngest daughter
of the late Josiah Pearce, of Baltimore county,
and the sister of Mrs. E. Wiley Norris, of tn is
place. She was the second wife of Mr.. Anstine.
his first having died about two years ago, and
leaves an infant daughter few days old. The
funeral took place from West Liberty NJ. E.
Church, on Sunday, and was very largely at
tended. Rev. MIR. Roberts otficiated, preaching
from Isaiah LxIv.-6: awe all do fade as a
James Almony, William Burns, Milton slade
and William Nelson acted as psl-bearers.
The singing class at this place proposes to
hold basket pic mic, on the church grounds,
on Thursday, May 18th, at which novel feature
will be introduced. Each lady is to furnish
refreshments for two persons. Provisions will
be sold at auction, and the purchasers thereof
are expected to partake of them in company
with the owners of the baskets. There will be
several leaps made in the dark, inevitably, and
matches and mismatches will probably be the
result The proceeds are for the benefit of the
church.
Master John Yost, young son of Mr.. Jacob
Yost, met with a painful accident last vi eek -
He was in a wagon loaded with baled hay, and
while descending the hill at Stewartstown, the
deavoring to save himself Johnny sprang to the
ground and throwing out his hand to case the
fall, broke his left wrist.
Sacramento services were held at Centre
Presbyterian Church on Sunday. large con-
gregation was present and an able sermon was
preached by Rev. Mr.. Stewart, of Statewide.
The Communion will be administered at the
NJ. ?. Church at this place, on Sunday, May
18th, the Quarterly Conference being held at
Fawn on the preceding Saturday.
The Mite Society having decided to hold their
meetings monthly during the warm weather,
the next one will be held on the first Friday In
Jure.
d. Elbridge Wiley, who has been visiting in
this neighborhood, left for his home in Califor-
MIA on Wednesday.
A fire occurred last week in the woods about
two miles from here. which destroyed about
thirty acres of growing timber belonging to
Messrs. Philip Hammond and Joseph Wine
miller. 1t originated IN burning brush pile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bond. of York, paid flying
visit to friends here on Sunday. Mrs. Bond was
a daughter of the late Hon. David Wiley.
Joseph Anderson's saw mill Is busy at work
saving out timber for various improvements,
which will be made in the immediate neighbor-
hood, this summer.
Mr. Arthur s. Edie will soon commence the
erection of large hay house, with stabling at
tached. CLAY
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Kiss the Book.

Hon. John 8. Writ, of Cecil county, in his
interesting review of the work of the Legis-
lature, published in the Baltimore Sun, refers
to the attempt made in the last General As
sembly at Annapolis to change the form of
taking oaths by abolishing the custom of
kissing the Bible, and substituting for it the
raising of the right hand as formal recogni-
ton of the solemnity of the oath. The bill
originated in the Senate and passed there al
most unanimously but was defeated in the
House.
Those who do not desire a change object
that it is ill-advised to change an old custom
because it is old and may for that very rea-
son have weight with the majority, and they
especially deprecate the omission of the
words, $50 help me Cod" which follow the
act of kissing the Bible.
On the other hand the advocates of q
change contend that while all this is true in
theory, yet no one who is familiar with the
mode of swearing witnesses" as conducted
in our courts, can fail to be impressed with
the fact that it is practice which tends to
impair respect for the sacredness of an oath,
and is utterly destructive of that reverence
which at all times and in all places should be
paid to the name of the Almighty.
Much may be urged on both Sides Wit
nesses sometimes object to "Kissing the
Book" on sanitary grounds. A case in point
occurred recently during trial before Judge
Arnold in Philadelphia. A juror objected to
the testimony Of witness because she had
not kissed the Bible, and lively discussion
followed between counsel, which Judge Ar
mold cut short by ordering the witness to be
sworn by the uplifted hand, saying, 81 don't
think the witness objected to kissing the
Bible because she intended to lie, but because
the book is dirty. respect her regard fol
her person and her health"
We would suggest that the witness could
doubtless have found a spotlessly clean page
within the Book, on which she might have
placed her lips without fear of contamination
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PERSONAL MENTIoN.-Nelson and Edward
Mccain, sons Of Mr.. VIM. E. Mccain, of Dub
lin district, are both sick with typhoid fever.
Miss Mary 8. Coale, Of Chicago, is visiting
her grandfather, Mr.. Isaac w. Coale, near
Churchville.
Miss Sophie STREET., daughter of Mr.. John
Street,, of the Hickory, who has been quite i'll
with the grippe, is improving slightly.
Mr.. g. E. Day, of Darlington, has been select
ed to represent the Irving Literary Society in
the annual elocutionary contest at Western
Maryland College, Westminster, Md, on the
evening Of June H.
Misses Nettie and Annie Sonnemann, and
VIM. Grotte, who have been the guests of Mr..
George Stiegler. near Benson, left ON Monday
for Baltimore, where they will spend few days
before returning to their home in York, Pa.
Mr.. Joseph Strawhridge, of Norrisville, is ex-
tremely low. His death is daily expected.
Mr.. Elbridge Wiley, of California, is visiting
friends in the neighborhood OF Norrisville, his
former home.
Messrs. Thomas M. Rulings and Lloyd Will
liams, of Baltimore, spent last Sunday at the
residence of Mr.. Daniel Scott, near Bel Air.
Miss Blanche Fletcher, ofAccomac county, Va,
is guest at the same place.
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Many off readers have doubtless re

Many ofour readers have doubtless read
aletter in the Cincinnati Enquirer of April 7th,
by George Alfred Townsend, giving his YER
sion ofrecent events in Maryland. With the
correctness of the statements it contains we
do not intend to deal, but remark, en- PEASANT,
that one paragraph in which he speaks of a
prominent man as "the late Judge Price"
would probably have been suppressed had
he known, what we take pleasure in stating,
that Judge Price is still alive.
1t is of the animus of the maa that we
would say one word. In 1880 be came to
Hartford county, as he says, "to trace out
some matters" He was received and enter
tanned by our people with their well known
hospitality. He waited ten years and makes
use of the information then obtained to hold
up to ridicule and scorn the people by whom
he was warmed and fed. In view of this act
of vandalism we suggest that his nom de plume
be changed from "Gath" to "Goth."
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Funeral of the Late Abraham Cole

Reported for The Egis.
MICHAELsvILLE, May 6.-The funeral of Mr..
Abraham Cole, who died on April Goth, at his
home, New Park Farm, took place on Thursday,
May 1st, at Spesutia church, Perryman. The
funeral services were conducted by the Rev. E.
A. Colburn, of Churchville. The 'casket was
borne to the grave by Messrs. George w.
Michael, Isaac W. Bolts, Charles w. Michael,
George b. Osborn, Henry A. Raymond and Geo.
A. Courtney, all OF whom were the pail bearers
at the funeral of Mrs. Cole, In March last. A
large coDcourse of sorrowing friends followed
Mr.. Cole to his last resting place. Mr.. Coles
health had been gradually failing for some time
and he was confined 10 his house and bis
room since last August.
This entire community has suffered q severe
loss in the death of Mr.. Cole. He possessed great
influence. His Judgment and advice were
frequently sought by his neighbors and his
counsel was always judicous and well consider
ed. He had q clear, well-balanced mind and
was an excellent debater, being able to express
his views clearly, forcibly and logically. In
politics he was q Democrat, and maintained
the principles of his party with ability and
fesrlessness. He represented his county in the
Legislature of He leaves four children,
who are Cornelius Cole, of Mchaelsville, Henry
E. Cole, of New York, Mrs. VIM. Reasin, Of
Aberdeen, and Miss Fannie NJ. Cole. MIR. Cor.
nelius Cole, of Aberdeen, Is his brother.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-05-09

SLOW ABOUT TAKING OUT LIcENsEs.-By
enquiry at the Clerks office it appears that
many merchants and others doing business in
Hartford county have not complied with the law
by taking out licenses on the LIST Of May. The
Code of Public General Laws, Section of Arti-
Gle So, makes it the daty of the sheriff and
Constables to make diligeot enquiry of all per-
sons doing business in this State, and appre-
bend and take before some justice of the peace
all persons found doing business without IL
cense. A neglect to take out license, where
one is required, may lead to troublesome con-
sequences.
Licenses have been issued for the sale of liquor
in Havre de Grace to Frank ]. Boyd, Isaac
Hecht, John J. Reddington and Joseph A.
Hergenrother.
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Their Fourteenth Birthday

This week A. G. Yates & Co. celebrates the
Fourteenth Anniversary of the establishment OF
their prosperous business in the Ledger Building
Sixth and Chestnut streets. Philadelphia. AS Is
customary ON these occasions the Ledger Building
is gaiy decorated, and the firm receives its friends
and visitors with royal welcome.
Strolling through the spacious building, one sees
five floors filled with clothing for Men, Boys and
Children; and gets an idea of the immense bust
ness done by this popular house. An entire floor
of the Ledger Building is required for the Boys
and Childrens' Department, which is the largest
and most complete in Philadelphia
The great and thriving business of this firm Is
the result of offering its customers reliable clothing
at the lowest prices. All the clothing they sell Is
manufactured in their own workshops, and where.
ever the name OF A. G: Yates & Co., is known, 1t
stands for good honest clothing.
This season, they display q superb assortment
for Men, Boys and Children, and one marvels at
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-05-09

FISHING IN THE UPPER SUsQUEHANNA.-
shad have entirely disappeared at Bald Friar
Fishery, which is managed by Mr.. Samuel J.
Davis. The first week 500 fine shad were caught
at this place. Herring are still abundant, the
fish pots being constantly filled with them
and they are taken by all who want them.
Mr.. H. Clay Whiteford, manager of the old
Semple battery, at the mouth of Broad Creek,
Is running small herring seine, and has been
taking from 800 to 1000 at haul. Herring
have gone up the river, this year, farther than
usual. Very few herring have been taken as
high up as Broad Creek, until within the past
three years. Broad Creek is about or 10
miles above Lapidum.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-05-09

Gen. B. F. Butler estimates that the farm
lands of the Western States are now mort
gagged to such degree that in the aggregate
amounts to not less than $3,450, 600, 900, OF
nearly twenty-five per cent. more than the
whole of the national debt as it stood at the
close of the war in 1865. Unless something
occurs to help the over-burdened farmers he
predicts financial panic, with direful train
of consequences.
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The Late Miss Irene Hopkins.

The following resolutions of respect to the
memory of Miss Irene Hopkins, of Aberdeen
Md were unanimously adopted at meeting Of
the sunday School Of the NJ. E. Church South
Aberdeen, May 4th, 1890. of which she was g
faithful member:
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty God in Hi:
inscrutable wisdom to remove from US Mis-
Irene Hopkins, our beloved member and schoo
mate, who died as she had lived, ID peace with
God and all mankind, and
Whereas, Though to her it is endless gain, to III
her death is an irreparable loss. Therefore, bt
1t
Res0lUed, That in the death of our beloved class
mate this Sunday. School sustains the loss of {
jealous and useful member and further be 1t
Res0lUed, That we meeklY bow with submission
to the will of Him who doeth all things well, and
though our hearts are burdened with sorrow. we
feel assured that she has gone to her desired
rest: and further belt
Res0lUed, That we extend our deepest sympa
thies to her sorrow stricken family and bereaved
friends, and sincerely pray that this bereave
ment may be the means of strengthening then
In the love of the Master and further be it
ReS0lUed, That our Secretary be requested t
spread these resolutions on the Sunday School
record. and that copy be furnished the family
of our deceased mem Der. and also to one of oul
county papers for publication.
o. G. MICHAEL, Superintendent.
r, W. WELLS, Secretary.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-05-09

Senator James B. Beck, of Kentucky,
died suddenly, in the depot at Washington,
Saturdaysfternoon. He was pure, honest
and able statesman, brave and sincere in ex-
pressing his opinions, and his private life
was irreproachable. His death is loss to
the Democratic party as well as to the entire
country.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-05-09

-Messrs. A. S. Abel & Co., of The San,
have our thanks for a copy of "The Balii-
MORE" song composed by Adam Itzel, Jr.,
published by George Willig & Co., Baltimore,
and dedicated by The San ito the gallant
warship that bears the name of the Monu-
mental City," The music is spirited and the
words patriotic and full of that loving pride
in our cbiefci,y which will awaken respon.
sive chord in the heart of every true Mary
la ndar
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-05-09

On Monday and Tuesday Maryland
Commandery No. 1, Knights Templar, cele
brated its centennial anniversary in Balti-
more city. 1t was founded in 1890 and is
the Oldest commandery in the United States.
A number of distinguished persons from 9TH
er States united in the celebration.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-05-09
Hinder Sneaker Reed,s pap law the Ho,

Under Speaker Reeds gag law the House
last week passed the Morrill, service
pension bill. The regular pension bill
will require $1OS,OOO,OOO, and if the Morrill,
bill becomes law, from $42,OOO,OOO to
$60,OOO,0O0 will be added, making the annual
outlay for pensions at least $145.000, 900.
The country must needs be very rich if it can
stand such drain as this.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-05-09

PAINTING HEDGEs.-Mr. j. Wilson Moore,
Manager of the Hartford Hedge and Wire Fence
Company, has two gangs ofmen employed in
planting Usage orange hedge plants. He has
already planted five miles Of new fence and
trimmed and put others into good shape. This
fence Is believed to be the most economical one
that can be procured. 1t can be established in
any place where corn would grow. There are
many unsightly hedges in various parts Of the
county which could be trimmed and wired and
made not only beautiful but effective in turn
Ing stock, at q small expense.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-05-09

UPSET By FRIGHTENED MULEs.-Last Sstur-
day Mr.. Edward Hall, Of Havre de Grace, was
leaving the farm of Mr.. VIM. B. Hopkins, near
Rock Run, having two muleS tied behind his
carriage. colt ran up to the mules and
frightened them. In their efforts to escape they
upset the carriage, Mr.. Hall being thrown I'M
derneath. He was rescued with only slight
injuries. The carriage was demolished.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-05-09

"A dispatch from Towsontown to the San
says "There does not seem to be any oppo-
sition in Baltimore county to the renomina-
ton of Congressman Herman Stump. Insur-
ance Commissioner J. Fred. C. Talbot will
not be candidate for Congress"
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Aberdeen Affairs.
Reported for The Epis.

MAY Tour brass band, undaunted by their
experience at Perrymans. will hold their concert
day evening, May nth, at s O'Clock; doors open
at o'clock. The public are cordially invited to
aid them in their endeavor to become self-sus-
tanning. Admission % cts. So, friends. turn out
and give the boys good send off. and encourage
them by your presence at their first appearance
In public a cornet band.
Mr.. Edward Harlan. of Churchville, is occupy
ing the position lately filled by o. c. Michael, in
the office of Baker & Morgan.
Mr.. Fred. Knoble has been removed from
night work at the tower, and his place is taken
by Mr.. Willis, of Delaware. FACTS.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-05-09
PerrYman Affairs.

Reported for The HGgs.
MAY 6.-Misses Alice and Mary Siockham'l
meat house was entered by thieves, a few nights
ago. and q quantity of meat taken therefrOm.
Mr.. j. H. Emmord is transforming his farm
ing implement warehouse into a general mer
chandise store.
Mr.. Thomas o. Swift has accepted position
Of General Freight Agent at Perryman station
p, W. and b. Railroad.
The wet weather has delayed farmers with thei
work.
Several weddings are expected to take place
in this neighbsrhood very soon.
Mr.. George Payne is becoming quite pro
fcient performer on the guitar.
Miss Ida Sutton has visiting friends from
Baltimore. MCGINTY.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-05-09

A VALUABLE HORSE KILLED.-A horse worth
$3.50, belonging to Mr.. John STREET., of the
hickory, was accidentally killed. on Wednes-
day. A boy was riding the horse in the pasture
field after some cows and ran the horse against
fence. A snag pierced the horses breast, in
ficting wound from which thej animal blej to
death in few minutes
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-05-09

MIR. Coles death has broken a link In the
chain of five venerable gentlemen of Michaels-
vile, all about his age, the survivors being
Messrs. Jacob j. Michael, Garrett Osborn,
John W. Bolts and Richard Deaver.
JIM SANK
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-05-09

The Boston police board has issued an
order that after May 1st the sale of intoxicat-
ing liquor over bars must be stopped. 1t
can be served, however, at tables. with or
without food.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-05-09
Letter from Dublin,
,orfad for The Epia

Reported for The Agis
MAY 6.-Our farmers have nearly all finished
blowing and some have begun to plant corn
Wheat looks well. The tomato growers are busy
getting ready and expect to set their plants out
early. Mr.. 8. S. James expects to can hundred
acres of tomatoes this season.
Our Dublin school is in very furnishing con.
dition under its efficient teacher. Mr.. j. B. Scar
borough, who seems to be the right man in the
right place."
Three of W. E. McCanns family are i'll with
typhoid fever. They are attended by Drs. Poole
and Riley.
STONEWALL.
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BEL AIR NoTEs.-Last Tuesday uS Frank
O'Brien was choppng wood at the residence OF
Mr.. Charles Chridy, in raising his axe it struck
against clothes line and reboundlng alighted
on his head, cutting cash across it, and sew
ering an artery. O'Brien was taken to DR..
VIM. s. Richardson IL Sons drug store, where
DR.. E. Hall Richardson took up the artery and
sewed up the wound.
Mr.. Charles Maggie, of the Bulett Carriage
Works, made trip to Baltimore, last Saturday,
on his bicycle. He left here at o'clock and
arrived in Baltimore at 8 O'Clock. The entire
time occupied in riding was 2s4 hours, MIR.
Maggie having stopped by the way several times.
The distance Is % miles
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-05-09

The executive committee of the Mary
land State Agricultural Society, at their
meeting in Baltimore last Saturday, decided
to hold their annual fair next October at Bel
Air, in conjunction with the Hartford County
Agricultural Society
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-Silcott, the defaulting cashier of the Ser
geant-at-Arms of the House of Representa-
tives, is said to be living quietly with his
wife in the Isle of Wight, England.
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Two SNAKE SToRIEs.-Several times within the
past two or three years an enormous snake has
been seen, in rocky piece Of ground on the
property of Timothy Redding. near Prospect,
Dublin district. Among those who saw it was
the late Warren Norris. He and others de-
scribed it as dark brown in color, from ten to
twelve feet in length and as thick in the body
as corn can. This was several years ago.
Lest week as William McGurk WAS engaged
in cutting fish sticks in the same place, his at
teniion was attracted by sound somewhat sim
liar to that made by woodpecker in tapping a
hollow tree, and looking up he saw huge req
tile coiled up, four or five yards from him, it's
head erect and its eyes flashing fire. He re-
treated short distance, in somewhat ola hurry,
but after he had recovered his presence of mind
he returned, armed with large stone, which he
threw at the monster, striking it, The snake
Immediately uncoied itself and glided off few
lengths aud stopped. Mr.. McGurk, not know
ing what the snake intended to do next, lost no
time in getting home. His description of the
snake he saw tallies with the one given of the
reptile seen by Mr.. Norris and Others.
Some of the more adventurous young men of
the neighborhood are making arrangements for
grand snake hunt, and they expect to capture
or kill the monster.
Last Monday afternoon, while Nicholas Kemp,
who works on Mr.. VIM. Davison's farm, near
Bel Air, was engaged in mending fence, he
killed three black snakes. One of them meas
ured 5 feet and inch In length, each of the
other two being 4 feet and inches long.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-05-09

PAINFUL ACCIDENT.-Michael O'Toole, while
at work on the P, W. and B. Railroad, near
Magnolia, had one Of his hands severely injured.
He was holding one end of cross tie when a
fellow workman, who undertook to drive pick
into the tie for the purpose of moving it, acct
dentally sent the point of the instrument
through O'Toole's hand.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-05-09

The Tongue Point Lunatic Asylum, con-
tanning 1900 patients, near Montreal, Cana
da, was burned on Sunday. At least fifty
lunatcs, all females, persisted in the flames.
The disaster was most horrible one. Some
of the unfortunate maniacs, insensible to dam
ger, resisted the efforts made by the firemen
to save them. and laughed in glee at the ira
gic spectacle. Four of the nuns who had
charge of the institution also fell victims to
the flames while endeavoring to save those
committed to their charge. Many of the lu-
natics escaped into the surrounding country
and the inhabitants are in mortal terror of
these wanderers.