The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-01-17
Report of the Darlington Road League.
To tie President and Members Of the

Darlington Road League
GENTLEMEN: Since the last annual meeting
the Council of Twelve chosen by you to direct and
manage the business of the Road League have not
been unmindful of the duties imposed upon them.
They have used their best endeavours to accom-
glish the most good with the means entrusted t to
roads under their care, their labor being entirely
gratuitous.
such that it has required an unusual amount of
labor to MAINTAIN the standard of excellence we
aim to secure, consequently we have had very
heavy drafts on our resources, and we were at
times driven to the necessity of securing friendly
advances of money. We point with some degree
of pride to the improved condition OF our roads
over what they were only years since before the
Darlington Road League had its existence, and 1t
will be surprise to many to know that our labors
have extended this season over 10 miles OF roads.
What has been done in the past is but the begin
ming of improvements we contemplate, and our
great aim Will be to secure permanence for all our
work.
This cannot be accomplished without the material
aidand cooperation of our friends. A few have borne
the burden in the past; the time has arrived when
every one should do his share 1t is well known
that the management have no other interest than
cheerfully and find Their reward in the approba-
ton of their fellow citizens, and in securing long
felt and radical change for the better in the matter
calling on every one to contribute something to
wards the good work. We greatly desire to swell
the membership. One dollar year is all required
for that, nor should it be viewed in the light of a
donation. since every one has already experienced
benefits far exceeding that amount.
We recognize the valuable assistance of the Dis
trict Supervisor Mr.. McCann who has aided us in
many ways, and in his official capacity done every
thing in his power to further our efforts.
The County Commissioners, too, have shown
themselves to be in full sympathy with us, and
some have expressed themselves desirous of seeing
similar organizations established in other locali-
ties; they have responded to our appeals for fnan-
cial aid, seeing we have raised so much money
ourselves and expended it so wisely and with such
good results.
1t is the purpose of the League to secure some
oyster shells this fall and believe they can be hauled
more economically and with better results than
last year. The river road from Glen Cove to Como
wingo we design to put in better condition for the
winter, although our funds will not permit us to
make it as we should wish in one season.
The following are the roads that have been under
our care this year.
From Glen Cove to Paper Mill; from Glen Cove
| to Conowingo; from Mrs. Jackson's to Shure's
Landlng; From David f. Thomas's, to Wilson's
Ridge; from Newlin Smiths to Canal; from Jas.
Massey's to F. Hopkins Hill; from David E..
Thomas to Stafford Road; from Berkeley to Bird S
Corner; from Glen Cove to Jas. r; Massey,s; from
Williams Store to Stafford; from Chas. Holloway S
Crows.
The Treasurer's report shows receipts during the
subscriptions in cash, labor hauling and
County appropriations for various roads. Sis
Balance from last year Observation-Disclosures. 419.T6
Deficit. 1872
Showing that there has been expended by the
Road League during the past II months. 81 .7S3 Is
we desire 10 say III conclusion. III the people Will
stand by we will not permit the roads under
| charge to get out of order at any season and we
| shall aim 10 improve them year by year. SuggeS-
| tons and communications from any one of our
| members addressed TO the secretary on the sub
ect of road meldng will at all times receive due
and courteous attention.
| Those who have not the money to aid us may
gave their subscription in work or by furnishing
teams to haul when needed. Respectfully,
G. WILSON, Secretary.
Darlington, Jan. IA, 1889.
An Association of Democra tic Editors.
| Sun 14th.
! Representatives of the Maryland Democratic
| newspapers met at the Hotel Rennert yester-
| day afternoon and organized the Maryland
| Democratic Editors Association. The follow
| ing officers were elected President, Jos. NJ
Street,, of the Hartford Democrat /; vice presi
DENTS W. B. UsIlIou, of the Kent NeUs, and
John W. Avirett, of the Cumberland Times
secretary and treasurer. Frederick Sasscer, Of
the Prince Georges Enquirer. An executive
committee was appointed, consisting of The
following &c. Z. Haddaway, Easton Ledger
Charles FL. Vanderford, Westminster ADVOCATE
]. E. Hill, Ellieoh City Times A. j. Amuny
Montgomery Advocate, aud Go. A. Cotton
Oliye Branch. An adjourned meeting will b,
held at Annapolis on the evening of the frs
Wednesday in February, and the first regular
meeting will be held in Bel Air on the thrt
Tuesday in May next.