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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-03-27
Focal Affairs.
LITTLE LOCALS.

Hon. Herman Stump received, on Saturday
last direct from Michigan, 200 lake trout, which
he has placed in his ice pond.
DIR. John II. Bulett, of York county, Pa,
and DR.. Z. Arthur Cronin, of Aberdeen, were
among the graduates at the Baltimore College
pupil of DR.. w. Dallas Scarboro, of Dublin
district.
. Having obtained the consent of the County
Commissioners, Mr.. William P. Trimble has
Strengthened the road through his land, near
Edgewood. The change, which is an improve
ment of advantage to the public, was made en-
trely at his own expense.
Samuel j. Kirkwood, three times Governor
of Iowa, twice its representative in the United
States Senate and Secretary of the Interior in
Garfeld's cabinet, is quietly living in retirement
at Iowa City. He is about seventy-seven years
old, and is in good health. He is native of
Hartford county.
Prof. Brunk, of the Maryland Agricultural
College, gave a short lecture on trimming fruit
trees, at the residence of Mr.. w. L. Amoss, near
Fallston, last Friday. Owing to the inclemency
of the weather very few farmers were present
Notwithstanding the weather the Professor don
ned waterproof outfit and trimmed several
trees to illustrate his suggestions.
Mr.. Harper II. Black, of Chestnut Hill, is the
authorized agent for Hartford county of the EN-
pire Cooperative Association of New York.
Members of this association are furnished with
catalogue and price list of nearly everything
needed on the farm or in the household and can
purchase from the association any of the arti-
Giles named, or anything else sold in the United
States, at wholesale prices.
Ter in the county, who has recently taken charge
of the old Bel Air Mills, on Winters Run, neal
Bel Air, has put in machinery for new pro-
cress for making buhr flour and began opera
lions last week. The new system is said to
furnish sweet. moist and nutritious flour. Many
process, believing it to be more wholesome.
MIR. r. D. Bradley, State Lecturer of the
Farmers Alliance of Maryland, was in Bel Air,
last Friday, making arrangements for public
meeting, to be held in the Court House, Bel
Air, on Saturday, March 2Sth, at which an ad.
dress will be made by Hon. j. F. Willetts, Of
Kansas, National Lecturer of the Farmers
Alliance and Industrial Union. Mr.. Bradley
says the Alliance is political but non-partisan
and its object is to secure for the farmer an
equality in the benefits of the government with
all other classes.
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ERs.-The County Commissioners were in ses-
sion on Monday and Tuesday.
The board decided to turnpike 600 yards of
the public road leading from Delta to Pylesyille,
beginning at the Pennsylvania line in South
Delta
A petition from Dennis H. Standford and
others, for bridge over the Little Falls, on the
road leading from Adam Hess's to Monkton,
was ordered filed.
petition from Allen Hoffman and others for
bridge near e. w. Pocock's, on the public
road leading from Mooreland Mill to Rufus Mill,
was also ordered filed.
On Tuesday a petition was received from
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Derrick W. BAKER, Editor.
death of Gem. Josenh Il. Lnhnston

Following close upon the death of Gen.
Sherman is that of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston,
who died in Washington, last Saturday night,
aged SO years. Gen. Johnston was a trained
and experienced soldier, and his personal
bravery was attested on many battie-felds.
He was graduate of West Point, was in the
Black Hawk expedition in 1882 and was an
aide-de-camp of Gen. Scott in the Seminole
war. In 1887 he resigned and became civil
engineer. In 1888 he re-entered the army as
first lieutenant in the corps of Typographical
engineers and was brevetted captain for gal
lantry In the war with the Florida Indians.
In one engagement thirty bullets perforated
his coat and he was wounded in the head.
He served with distinction in the war with
Mexico, having been severely wounded t
Cerro Gordo and Chapultepec. He was pro-
NOTED to lieutenant colonel of volunteers
for his services and afterwards made captain
in the Typographical engineer corps. At the
breaking out of the war he was ouarter-mas-
ter general of the United States army, but re-
signed on April 22d, 1861, to enter the Con-
'federate army. Beginning with the battle of
Bull Run he took part in many of the great
battles of the war. In 1868 he was assigned
to command of the Southwest, and after the
surrender of Lee capitulated to Sherman.
After the war Gen. Johnston engaged in the
railroad, express and insurance business, and
at one time represented the Richmond dis
trict in Congress.
His wife is sister of ex-Gov. Robert M.
McLane and of Mr.. James L. McLane, of Bal
timore.
Gen. Johnston's remains were buried in
Greenmount Cemetery, Baltimore, on Tues
day. Nearly four years ago General John
ston came to Baltimore and had two graves
dug in Greenmount Cemetery-one for him
self and the other for his wife. He had them
bricked up, and, as his friend, Gen. Bradley
T, johnson, expressed it, "he had his grave
made as comfortable as possible ;"
He was pail bearer at the funerals OF
Generals Grant and Sherman, both of whom
were his personal friends. Nearly all of the
great commanders on both sides have sur
rendered to all-conquering death and sleep
peacefully in the silent grave.
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The Fidelity and Deposit Company of Mary


This company, which was Incorporated by the
Legislature OF 1890. has subscribed capital OF
S500,000 and has already gained prominence as
among the best institutions of It's class in the coun-
try. Its officers are Clinton 7. Paine, President;
Lloyd i. Jackson and Edwin Warfeld, Vice Presi-
dent; George w. Bishop, Treasurer; Herman 4.
Bosler, Secretary. Mr.. VIM. A. Hammond is
General Counsel and Mr.. N. Winslow Williams is
Assistant Counsel.
Under its charter this company is authorized to
receive money ON deposit and to deal in exchange,
foreign and domestic, and in every kind of proper
ty, real and personal; to act as trustee or agent
under mortgage for railroads and other corpora
tions, and to guarantee the fidelity of persons hold
ing places of trust under any State county. city,
corporation or person. For instance. it will fur
nsh bonds for railroad and express agents. execll-
tors, administrators guardians, trustees, bank Of
ncers, treasurers of associations Of any kind-in
Short for any person required to give bond for any
purpose whatever. The advantages of such an in
stltutlon are obvious Many an honest and worthy
man Is prevented from accepting profitable posi-
ton from reluctance in asking his friends to sign
a bond for him. For reasonable compensation
the Fidelity Company undertakes to furnish good
and acceptable bond, and by its watchfulness not
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Letter from Shane.

Reported for The Egis.
MARCH 23.-The equinox passed off with four
days rain We have had rough weather the en-
tire month, having had ten rains, four SHOWS
and some very cold days.
Miss Theresa May Webb, of Big Branch, gave
pleasant party To the young people OF the
neighborhood, on the 18th. AS Miss Theresa is
only about two months old Messrs. George and
Frank Taylor invited the guests and conducted
the party in her behalf. About forty children
were present, and after enjoying themselves as
only children can, they were invited TO feas t
of good things, in which they INDUCED TO their
hearts content. After the children had been
satisfied the older folks were called in. Among
the number were Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Webb,
Messrs Laban Lowe, Nathaniel Webb, Justice
William Barton and Mr.. and Mrs. E. s. Miller.
Afterwards the play resumed until the
the farmers dog Bingo cried for mercy, as they
sang him almost to death.
Mr.. John W. Wright, OF Shane, has been suf-
fering for some time, with pneumonia.
Miss Dora Wiley, daughter of Mr.. George n.
Wiley, is confined to her room with sickness.
The remains of Eliza Porter were received at
White Hall, on Sunday, 3d. and taken to Bethel
Cemetery by Arthur u O'Keef, for interment.
MIR. James Nj. Birmingham expected to leave
on the Goth for Albion, N. Y, where he will
make his home until next fall. E. S. NJ.
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ORPHANS COURT PRoCEEDINGs.-Emma l.
Barnes, administrative of w. Scott Barnes, de-
ceased, was authorized to make sale of the per
sonal property of said deceased.
John w. Billingslea was appointed admins
TRAITOR c. a. of Frances c. Crevenston, deceased
and qualified accordingly. James Heron and
Corbin Grafton were appointed to appraise the
personal prop erty of said deceased.
The will ofFrances Z. Crevenston was probat.
ed by Register Norris on Monday. All of her
property is conveyed to her brother, John w.
Billingslea, in trust for the benefit of her hus-
band, Jacob Ii. Crevenston, with power OF
making sale, If in his discretion it is best for her
husbands benefit. Al the death of her hus-
band if any of the estate be undisposed of 500
is willed to her niece, Fanny Billingslea Hal,
the remainder to be divided among John w.
Billingslea, Matilda V. Billingslea, Rebecca j.
Forwood and Eliza j. Wann.
The will is dated March 5th, 1891, and wit
messed by DR.. F. p. Smithson and James Her
ron.
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only protects itself but secures the principal
from loss by an unfaithfu officer.
Its officers and directors represent the best of
the financial industrial, professional and mercan-
tile interests of the State. There is no stronger or
better equipped institution of the kind in the coun-
try. Its office is at No. N Calvert street Bati-
more. but it will soon erect a large eight-story
building, on the corner OF Charles and Lexington
streets, where its extensive and increasing bust
ness will be transacted.
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internal cancer, at the residence of her brother,
Joseph M. Withers near Upper Cross Roads,
on Monday evening, March 18th, in the 63d
year of her age. The deceased was most esti
mabe Christian lady and was highly esteemed
by all who knew her. She was a
great sufferer but was conscious TO the
last. Her husband died several years ago and
was buried at North East, Md. Several sisters
and one brother survive her. The funeral SER
vices were held at Providence NJ. z. Church, on
Thursday, 10Th, and were conducted by the pas
tor, Rev. s. A. Hoblitzell. The pail bearers
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Aberdeen Affairs.
Reported for The Egis.

| Reported for The Egis.
MARCH 25.-Mrs. Margaret Miller. widow OF the
I late Samuel Miller and daughter of Mr.. William
| G. Gorrell, died on Wednesday,. 18th instant, at
her parents residence, Swan Creek, in her 4Stll
year. She was buried on Friday morning, from
the same place. Rev. Mr.. Humphrey, of Havre de
Grace, assisted by Rev. David Jamison, of Aber-
deem conducted the services. The palbearers
were j. Crawford Thompson, r. A. Mitchell,
Daniel Gilbert VIM. D. Osborn, John A. Osborn
and Amos Thompson. A. X. Fletcher was the
funeral director.
Owing to unfavorable weather and other causes
the Easter services announced to be held in the
Southern Methodist Church, have been abandoned.
There will be no preaching in the church named, on
that day, owing to the non-arrval of the new min
lister, Rev. Mr.. Mcdonald. This congregation are
talking of building a new parsonage, on the lot
adjoining the church. 1t is to be hoped the mat
ter will not end in talk but VIII materialiZe into
neat and comfortable home for the new minister.
The Land Company have made most liberal re-
ducon in the price of the lot selected for that pur
pose.
The ladies of Grove Presbyterian Church will
hold the first clipping" party ever held in the
county in the basement of their church. on Easter
Monday evening March 30th. This novel enter
tainment will be under the management of Miss
Jennie Brown and others.
On Tuesday evening Il number OF friends and
members OF his congregation made farewell call
upon Rev. Mr.. Damaron, before his departure to
callers were Mr.. and Mrs w. E. Cord Mrs. Matte
Hopkins, Misses Jennie Martin, Estella Michael.
Bessie Hinkson. Annie Chesney, Ada Osborn. Mrs.
Irwin. Miss Annie Hopkins, Carrie Cord, Hilda
Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs. Cummings, Messrs. Harry
G. Hopkins. David Hutchinson. w. III. Rawhouser,
G. Alfred Mitchell. Benz. Nelson, B. w. Herring,
Michael Collie Slee. Chapman Webster. d. b.
Arthur, VIM. Arthur. Mrs. Damaron and family
left for Hinton on Wednesday night.
Those who want thoroughbred Jersey stock
would do well to attend Mr.. ID. b. Arthur's sale,
next week. FACTS.
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MIR. r. w. Waldrop, purser of the steam
er Georgia, of the Old Bay Line, has invent
ed an ingenious device for ventilating and
cooling railway cars. 1t consists of four fans
arranged on shaft which projects through
the roof of the car. These fans are revolved
by the motion of the train acting on air-cups
attached to arms on the shaft As the train
moves these arms revolve, at the same time
whirling around the fans below them, inside
the car. The arrangement is said to work
successfully
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DEATH OF WILLIAM E. MCCANN.-Mr Will
liam E. Mccain, a prominent citizen of the
county, died at his home in Dublin, on Mon
day, March 3d. at noon, of Brights disease, at
the age of 81 years. His health had been failing
for several years previous to his death and
since last November be had been unable to
leave his home. He leaves widow, who was
Miss Amanda Troutner, four sons and three
daughters. His sons are Albert L., Wilbur,
Edward and Nelson Mccain, and his daughters,
Mrs. Addison w. Lee, Mrs. William S. Scarf
and Miss May Mccain. Messrs. r. L. Mccain
and G. A. l.. McCann are his brothers. His sur
viving sisters are Mrs. John Crawford and Mrs
Philip Wilhelm.
Mr.. Mccain was an honest, industrious man
and good citizen. For fourteen years he held
the position of General Road Supervisor of
Dublin district, and was one of the best road
members in the county He was an ardent Dem
ocrat and had great political influence in his
district. He was a sincere Christian aud for
forty years had been an active member of Dub
lin M. E. Church and Superintendent of the
Sunday School for many years. Mr.. Mccain
will be missed in his district and his death will
be deeply lameuted The funeral took place on
Thursday, the services and nterment being at
the NJ E. Church, In Dublin, and was the arg-
est ever seen in the neighborhood. The SER
vices were conducted by Revs. j. B. Scar
borough and George l.. Scott. The pail bearers
were John McDoon, George Bevard, George
Bolts, ]. Martin McNabb, DR.. w. Dallas Scar
borough and Samuel Love. w. h. Ii. White
ford was the funeral director.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

-bel Ar N. T. Guurcn, heV. .. a. Hoonthell,
ter services and sermon at IL A. M: Young Men s
Meeting at 2. NJ, and preaching and Revival
service at 30 p. NJ; Mt. Carmel 3 2. NJ. Sunday
School at Bel Air $50 A NJ.
Church of the Holy Cross. the Rocks.-Di-
vine service will be held a.. W on Good Friday,
9th. at II A. M. Service on Easter Sunday, %.
w at4 P. NJ.
Deer Creek NJ. P. Church, Rey. J. F. Wood
en-, Pastor.-Sunday, March Extracting at
Nit. Tabor at IL A. NJ. and Deer Creek at P. M.
Easter service will be held at each Church.
Bel Air M. E. Church, J. NJ. Slarrow, PASTOR
Sunday, March Goth. Preaching at Ii A. NJ, 1.-The
Resurrection" at 7.30 p. M, "a Presumptuous
Demand Song service at 7 P. M. Sunday
School at $50 A. NJ. Mt Zion.-Preaching at 3 P.
NJ. followed by Sacrament of the Lords Supper
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OUR BUSH RIVER NECK LETTER.
Reported for The Egis

Reported Tor The ASgis.
MICHAELsyILLE, March 24-Nr. James L.
Hough died suddenly, on the 2lst instant, in
Baltimore. He was relative of Miss NJ A.
TRACER, and had many friends and acquaint-
ances here who will regret his death. He was a
kind-hearted. genial man and was q cgar-mak-
er by occupation
tenant worth having is Mr.. Charles Slew,
art, who farms the property of Mr.. Amos d.
Spencer, of Havre de Grace. The manner in
which he has cleared and grubbed out the fence
rows, especially along the public highway, ia
creditable to him. These fence rows had been
allowed to grow up for years, but now they
are as clean as an onion bed, adding greatly to
the appearance of the place, besides allowing
the public road to dry out after rains.
Herring are in our waters in countless num-
bers while other fish are scarce. Messrs
Charles w. Michael and Richard Deaver in
spected Delphi creek from its mouth to its
source, and although the water was as clear as
crystal they saw but four fish. They then went
up Old Woman's Creek and did not see single
fish. SO you may know they are scarce.
Capt. B. H. Keen is spoken of by the people
for Clerk of the Court. How does that strike
the good old Democrats
Mr.. L. j. White, who went to Elizabeth City,
N. c., last fall, to engage in the canning bust
ness, paid us a flying visit. this week. Mr.
White says he has packed one crop of oysters
and peas and is waiting for another to get ripe
by the time he returns. He looks well and
happy. JIM SANK.
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-Ex-speaker Reed sailed for Europe.

-Ex-Speaker Reed sailed for Europe, last
Saturday. Il was at first stated that he in
tended to study parliamentary proceedings
in those capitals where constitutional govern
ment prevails, but later account says that
he will consult with Bismarck and the Gar
of Russia and find out their methods of sup
pressing troublesome minorities. 1t is be-
lieved, however, that Mr.. Reed knows it
all' and can give those autocrats some points
ON the subject
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ANOTHER PORTRAIT FOR THE HARTFORD HIS
ToRICAL GALLERY.-On Tuesday the committee
ofwhich Mr.. E. NJ. Allen is chairman added the
portrait of DR.. John Archer to the collection of
Harford's distinguished sons in the Court room,
at Bel Air. 1t was painted by Mr.. Charles
Armour, of Washington, from an oil painting
executed during DR.. Archer's life time, and is
regarded by the family as his best.
The face in the portrait is full ofintelligence
and represents man Of strong character and
resolute will. DIR. Archer was born in Hartford
county in 1741 and was graduated at the Phila-
delphia Medical College in 176S, his being the
first medical degree ever conferred in
this country. He took an active part in the
revolution and was twice elected to Congress-
He left three daughters and six sons, five of
whom were physicians. A sketch of DR.. Archer,
written by DIR. John NJ. T. Finney, appeared in
The Egis of February Goth.
The Court House collection now contains pol
traits of Edwin Booth, Hon Hugh j. Jewett,
Capt. John A. Webster and DIR. Archer.
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PERMANENT BUILDING ASSOCIATION ORGAN
IzED.-A new building association, called
"The Permanent Building Association of Har-
ford County," was organized, in Bel Air, last
Saturday night A constitution was adopted
and the following officers were elected Presi-
dent, Col. Ohio s. Lee. Directors-David Han.
way, Chas. W. Proctor, Walter Finney, H. B.
Bruins and F. w. Baker
Under the form adopted shares may be sub
scribed for and loans obtained at any time. A
year and semi-annually thereafter. AS soon as
the dues paid on each share and the dividends
standing to Its credit amount to 500 the men,
Der can draw that amount in cash or receive q
paid-up certificate, leaving his money in the as
sociation as an investment. Every possible
safeguard has been provided in the Constitution
to ensure proper care of the funds and securi-
ties, and the association will offer safe deposit
tory for laying up and investing small sums, be-
sides enabling many persons to secure homes
of their own.
The number of shares was limited at 3, 000
no member to hold more than so shares. The
weekly payment of dues was fixed at 25 cents
per share.
The directors met ON Monday and completed
the organization by electing F. W. Baker, Vice
President Harold Scarboro, Secretary Sept
timus Davis, Treasurer, and Thomas H. Robin,
son. Counsellor.
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From the River Hills.
ReDOrted for The EpiS.

Reported Tor The FglS.
MARCH 23-Farmers are making slow pro-
gress in their spring work, on account of wet
weather.
The Susquehanna is high but some herring
have been caught at Rock Run.
number of cases of measles are reported
Mr.. j. l.. Smiths family are all down with it,
and members of other families are suffering with
the same disease.
number of candidates are announced OF
named for the various offices to be filled this
fall, and among them are good, safe men,
Some of them are steady farmers and farmers
should stick to them. l hope the entire Demo-
cratic ticket will be made up of such men. We
would have no trouble electing such ticket.
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BEL AIR NOTES.-The Bel Air Tennis Club
was recognized, ON Monday, under the name
of the Hartford Tennis Club, with the following
officers: President, Bertram N. Stump; Secre-
tary and Treasurer, Richard Dallam Execu-
tive Committee. Bertram N. Stump, Richard
Dallam, Henry W. Archer, Charles NJ. Hinkle,
John Evans and Moores Maynadier. Arrange
ments were made for preparing the tennis courts
at once for practice. Much interest was shown
in the affairs of the club.
Last Saturday night an old and decrepit mule
wandered into the Jail yard and lay down and
died near the kitchen door. Probably the ami
NAL sought "surcease of sorrow in the Jail,
and not being allowed to enter died of broken
heart At any tate its death furnishes q refuta-
ton of the popular delusion that "mules never
die"
John Anderson, colored, was arrested by
Sheriff McGaw. on Monday, charged with carry
ing cancelled weapons. He was taken before
Justice Allen and having prayed jury trial,
was released on bail for his appearance at court.
Mary E. Dorsey, colored, charged with cutting
Marion Stump, colored, was also taken before
Justice Allen and committed to Jail in default
of 500 bail.
States Attorney j. Edwin Webster is on the
sick list
Miss Sallie Baden, sister of DIR. F. A. Baden,
is the guest of Mrs. Vim. Young
Master Burton Proctor, son of Mr.. Charles w.
Proctor, came home, on Wednesday evening, to
spend the Easter holidays. He is a student at
St. Johns College, Annapolis.
Mr.. Charles NJ Hinkle left on Wednesday for
a short visit to his parents, at Milton, Pa.
Bailif Jones arrested David Toney, color
ed boy, on Wednesday, for using profane lam
guage on the streets. Justice Allen imposed
fine of 81 and costs and in default of payment
the boy was committed to Jail.
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John s. Wann and others, asking for pension
for Elizabeth Wilgs, of the Sd district.
The report OF j. Henry Cain, P. Henderson
Mccormick and VIM. s. Bowman, sr., examiners
on the proposed new road near Bel Air Station,
M. q. Railroad, was received, stating public
convenience did not require the same. The re-
port was confirmed.
Adjourned to Both instant.
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"A farmer in Utah raised 947 bush
els of potatoes TO the acre, last year. He was
melted to extraordinary efforts by the mis-
taken belief that the U. S. Department of
Agriculture had offered prize of $500 for
the largest yield of potatoes from single
acre. Our Forest Hill potato growers raise
large crops of this wholesome tuber, but they
fall far behind the Utah man. 1t must be re-
membered, though, that not one of them has
as many wives to help him as the Utah far
mer probably had.