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Chestnut Hill Affairs.
Reported for The Egis.

Reported for The Egis.
MARCH 30-Miss Ella Strtehoff spent her
Easter holidays in Baltimore, at which time
she proposed 10 buy library for our pubic
school, of which she is teacher. Miss Stritehoff
was presented with Friendship ring' by her
pupils, last Thursday.
Several members of Deer Creek NJ. P. Church
expect to attend the Maryland Conference, in
Baltimore, this week.
The Deer Creek NJ. P. Sunday School was re-
organized, last Sunday, as follows President
of the Sabbath School Association, Thomas
Robinson Superintendent, j. H. Barrow Sec
rotary, James Fl. Deevett; Treasurer, j. s.
Smith ; Librarian, j. W. Harkins. The latter
was also elected class leadel last Sunday, by the
members of the church.
Harry Barrow expects to leave his home here,
this week, for Harrisburg, Pa, where he will be
employed on the American Telegraph line
Mr.. John Banister, of Steelton, Is visiting his
parents, at this place.
j. Hamilton Barrow was at home for few
DAYS, last week.
The Ladies' Mite Society of Deer Creek NJ. P
Church had pleasant meeting at the parsonage,
on the 25th.
Rev. j. F. Wooden left on Monday for Balti-
more, TO attend Conference.
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Affairs.


MARCH 30.-The fearful storm which COM
menced early on Friday morning, and lasted un-
ceasingly until Saturday afternoon, has played
havoc with the calculation of our farmers. 1t
was close approach to the famous blizzard of
1888 and has filled our roads with fence-high
drifts. The warm weather of Sunday and Mon
day caused many bare places, but it will pro-
badly be several days before the ground can be
worked. The Saturday mail failed to make lis
appearance, much to our disappointment and
disgust, and has not arrived at this time, Mon
day morning.
While Mr.. Smith Edie was returning home
from Shrewsbury, on Wednesday, 25th, his horse
"a blind one,) SHE'D while crossing bridge
which spans branch near the residence of
Charles SeitZ, throwing the cart off of the
bridge. and hurting Mr.. Edie violently against
one of the abutments. When he recovered
consciousness he halloed Justify for help and
was soon assisted to place of safety. The
shafts of the cart were broken but Mr.. Edie
and the horse both escaped material injury.
Jarrett johnson, an aged and highly respect
ed colored man, while crossing clearing, near
his home few nights ago, stumbled and injur-
ed his leg severely.
Mr.. J. Nelson Wiley is quite sick, and Mr.. N.
w. Mcdonald is suffering from a severe attack
OF la grippe.
Mr.. Emanuel Hendrix has purchased the pro-
perty of Mr.. Charles Seitz.
Mrs. David A. Edie is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Geo. w. Devlbiss, at Shrewsbury
Mrs. Joachim Bartenscharger died at the
residence of her husband, Mt. Pleasant, near
Stewartstown, on Saturday, in the Gath year of
her age, of dropsy of the heart Her husband
and ten children survive her, one of whom is
Mr.. Solomon Bartenschlager, of this place. Her
funeral took place on Tuesday, the interment
being at Mt. Pleasant Lutheran church.
During the late storm, Mr.. Rigdon, one of our
merchants, was compelled to leave his wagon
on the road. his mules being unable to (although
good team) to extricate it from a snow drift
which he attempted to pull through.
A large barn belonging to MIR. VIM. Hughes,
about one mile south of here, was crushed TO
the ground, on Friday night, from the weight
of snow upon the roof. No damage was done
beyond wrecking the barn.
Mr.. Nicholas Wiley, proprietor of the Ivy
Mills, near here, had his right hand badly torn,
on Monday night, by having it caught between
pair of the rollers in his mill
Snakes have made their appearance. Messrs.
Payne Norris and John Yost report having seen
them.
A horse belonging to Mrs. Hannah McCluug
died on Monday, at the advanced age of 81 years
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Uhe Late William E. Mccain.
For The EgiS.

For The Egis.
1t is not too much to say that this estimable
mans life was full of good works. In every re-
lation of his life its duties faithfully per-
formed. Always safe counsellor and a Sympa-
thiZng friend in need, one Of the noblest of men,
one of the most Jealous and faithful of public
servants, one of truest of friends; who graced
with honor and fidelity all the sacred ties of
family life one whom to know was pleasure,
to be associated with whom in any work for the
public good was of the greatest benefit, because of
the brightness of his example; and whose life and
character must be a benediction to all who have
known him. when we reflect that the browning
act of that life was his Acknowledgement of his
firm belief in God as the Al-Wise, Almighty and
Merciful Ruler of men, and that what He has
done for US calls for the love and service of our
hearts in return.
The people of the community tender to his be-
reaved family their heart felt sympathy in the
great loss which they, above all Others have sus-
tanned, but congratulate them in having such a
blessed memory to cherish, and comfort they
have, that he whom now they mourn has left
them heritage of which they may be proud-a
character without stain and above reproach.-
His death is not only mourned by his family but
by host of friends with whom he was intimate
ly associated. especially in Bel Air, where he
frequently visited. This and all other lessons of
our mortality should be lesson to young and
old to be always ready, for we know not at what
hour the Master cometh. He may come when
we least expect him.
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ShaIVsVille Affairs.

MARCH 19.-Much sickness prevails up here
Among the sufferers is little Dora, the bright
little daughter of George N. Wiley, who has
been i'll with la grippe, but is improving under
the skillful care of DR.. j. T. Payne.
Mr.. Nelson Mcdonald also is under his charge
and we all hope for their speedy recovery.
| am pleased to chronicle the happy marriage
of Mr. John F. W. Richardson and Miss Sallie
A. Straw bridge, on the 18th, at the residence of
her father, Henry Straw bridge, by Rev. Mr..
Elderdice.
very successful surprise party raided the
beautiful farm house of Mr.. Rock Jim Amony,
on the night of March 10Th, and captured Bette,
his little daughier-and, as it was her birth
day, Elsie and Ida, daughters of Charles Rob-
inson, in company with crowd of Others, en-
joyed themselves finely. Messrs. Arthur Nc
Donald and Prof. John Archer rendered fine
music.
Politics is booming and the ofhce-seekers are
beginning to recognize our poor farmers and
shake hands and smile until after the election,
and then Il don't know you, SIR" LUPUS.
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Aberdeen Affairs,



APRIL 1.-Mr. Wm..G. Gorrell died, last Friday
morning, March 9th, at his late residence and
was buried on Sunday afternoon. Rev. ID. Jami-
son oilciated. The pail bearers were VIM. ID.
Osborn, Amos Thompson, Thomas Hipkins, VIM.
II. Fletcher, Frank a. Lee and Fred Gals. A. II.
Fletcher, undertaken.
The Easter service in the NJ. L. Church. last
Sunday, was heartily enjoyed by the large congre-
CATION. The music, which was of high order,
was delightfully."- rendered by the united choirs.
Rev. David JamiSOn will preach in the Southern
Methodist Church. at 7.3O O'Clock, the pastor. Rev.
Mr.. Mcdonald, being confined to bed at his old
charge, from severe cold contracted while at
conference.
The clipping party at Grove Church, was a de-
cided success. and reflects credit on the manage
ment. Over $50 were cleared.
Mr.. James Ii. HarkinS, carriage manufacturer
of Churchville has taken up his residence at Aber-
deem. The Land and improvement Company hav-
when these are ready he will remove his business
to this place and carry it on in III ore extensive
manner than heretofore. FACTS.
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EASTER MONDAY vEsrRY ELECTIONS.

Elections for vestrymen and other church Off
GERS were held in the Protestant Episcopal
churches of the county, as follows:
st. Georges Pe17ynaan, Req w A. Ahrich, Rector.
-Vestrymen.-John Jay. Andrew Hall, B. H.
Keen, Charles W. Michael, Robert H. Smith, Jr.,
Henry E. MITCHELL james w. Malcolm, Corne-
Illus Cole. Church Wardens.-Samuel S. Jay and
Philips M. Hall. Registrar, John jay; Treas
ton, John Jay; Alternate. Andrew Hall.
Christ Church, Rock Spring, Req. NJ C. Stryker-
No election was held, the officers holding over.
They are as follows: : Vestrymen.-JohnM oores,
Keech, VIM. e. Hanway, Or. Charles A. Rut-
ledge, Millard E. Minnick, THOMAS M Allibone.
Registrar.-John b. Wysong.
81. Mary'S Emmorton, Rec. VIM F. Brand, s. r.
d., RectOr.-Vestrymen and other officers holding
over, as follows: Vestrymen.-Henry c. Will
son, William P Trimble, S. A. Williams. Ed
ward H. Hall, Alexander Bell, Walter w. Pres
ton, e. H. ID. Pue, +. w. Baker. Wardens.-Ed-
ward H. Hall and W. Boyd Bell. Registrar.-F.
w. Baker.
81. Johns Church, Hare de Grace. Rec f. Hum
phrey, t0r-Vestrymen.-J. VIM. ONeill.
Lemuel w. Murphy, Robert s. Rodgers, w. G.
john COCHRAN and Dr w. f Hopkins The
Easter offerings amounted to $50.
ChorchUiHe Parish. Req. E. 4. COlburn, Rector
Vestrymen.-Dr. ID. Harlan, James Lee, S. A. S.
H. u. Coale, A. L. Penniman. Wardens.-W. .,
Lee and H 5 spalding Registrar. W.
beatty delegate 10 convention, Jas.
Lee. Alternate W. B. Harlan.
Deer Greek Parish. Rec. E. W. Wroth, Rector
vestrymen.-Hon. John H. Price, Geo. W.
Jones, B, 7. Williams; r, NJ; Allen: yr., Caleb
Emlen, d. G. Wharton Smith, Henry E. Selfe and
Philip John Scarborough. Wardens.-Mordecai
S. Scarborough and VIM. B, Selfe. Registrar, E.
NJ. Allen, Jr. Treasurer, Caleb Emlen. Dele
gate to Convention, b. j. Williams. Alternate,
Geo. w. JONES' Considering the weather, which
save for the bright sunshine was never more I'M
propitious, the services in Grace Memorial and
Ascension Churches were very much enjoyed by
every one present. The congregations were
good, particularly the one at the Service of Song
in Grace Memorial on Sunday night. The music
was well rendered and gave pleasure to all who
heard it. The offerings were very good indeed.
showing that the people are not losing interest
in their Masters work, and that they can still
make sacrifices for His sake. The decorations
of flowers and plants. in Grace Memorial, were
very pretty, displaying great taste on the part of
those who arranged them, and my thanks are
hereby rendered to these and to those dear
friends who loaned them for the occasion.
E. W. WRoTH.
st. Johns Parish Baltimore and Hdrford Counties
Req. d. W. La1mOur. Rect0r.-V estrymen.-Thomas
Armstrong. John B. Rumsay, Francis Dlworth,
William Dilworth. Edward ]. Bell, Edwin A.
Gorsuch, Afford A. Chapman. Wardens.-Thos.
Armstrong, Edward J. Bell. Registrar-Ed-
ward ]. Bell. Delegate to Concentration
Armstrong. Alternate.-EdWiQ A. GOrsuch
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a Dead Infant Found.
Reported for The Hgis.

Reported for The Egis.
DARLINGTON, March 27.-On Tuesday of last
week while some hands on the farm of Mr..
Wakeman II. Scott, near Darlington, were en-
gagged in cleaning brush out of a small stream
they came across the body of newly-born in
FAINT. The authorities were notified and night
coming on no action was taken until the next
morning. When the spot was again visited the
body had disappeared. Afterwards it Was
found, dismemoered, probably by dogs, at
some distance from the place where it was first
seen. Justice Henry R. Waters held an in
quest, with the following jury: Dr.. L. Win
dolph, w. II. II. Whitetord, Joseph Andrew,
Samuel ii. Matthews. j. Il. Massey, Whiteford
McNutt, George II. Gorrell, Henry z. Gorrell,
Christopher Wilson, John d. Emlen, Samuel
BILE TO decide whether the child was white or
black and rendered a verdict that the infant
came to its death from violence by hands IN
known TO the jury.
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EASTER SERvICEs.-Sunday was typical
Easter day, as far as the weather was concerned,
and but for the bad roads the congregations in
all the churches would have been very large.
The services at the Methodist Protestant
Church, Bel Air, were well attended, and inter-
estng, both morning and evening. The chancel
and pulpit platform and desk were handsomely
adorned with plants, trailing vines and bloom
ing flowers. The pastor, Rev. s. A. Hoblitzell,
preached upon the ''Risen Saviour" his text
being LIST Corinthians, 18th chapter and Goth
verse. There was also a christening service,
the little child of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H.
Davis receiving the ordinance of baptism. The
singing was very fine, and was conducted by
full choir of trained voices. Miss Marion Ches-
ney was organist. Altogether it was delight
full service and will be long remembered.
At Christ Church, Rock Spring, on Easter
day, the adornments included handsome floral
cross. The music was good. Prof. H. H.
Keech played the organ, the choir consisting of
Misses Blanche Lee, Lizzie STREET., Virginia
Lee, Chattie Rogers, Miss Moores and Mrs. VIM.
Munnikhuysen.
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Bel Air, was
crowded, Sunday afternoon. The Rev. E. A.
Colburn, of Holy Trinity Church, Churchville,
officated. The altar and font were handsomely
dressed with flowers. The music was excel
lent. Miss Juliet Street, was the organist and
Prof. II. Il. Keech musical director. The 9TH
er singers were Mrs. Bulett, Misses Lizzie
STREET., Blanche Lee, Virginia Lee, Bessie Lee,
and Maggie Rosan, Messrs. Isaac 8. Warren,
Pearl Wilson, Frank and Howard Keen.
nj Triu tu byill 10
Colburn, rector, was bright with flowers. The
services were attractive and the singing beauti-
full. Miss Alice Colburn presided at the organ.
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A VALUABLE INvENTIoN.-Mr. Robert Il.
Bovine, of this county, has invented railroad
signal, which will probably be adopted general
ly 1t is intended to give notice of the ap-
proach of train and is described as follows =
The apparatus is simple and works altogether by
compressed air. Half a mile away from the cross
ing a steel bar twelve feet long and about an inch
thick by three inches wide is clamped to the outer
edge of of the rails This bar is curved so that
each end is level with the top of the track but its
centre is about an inch higher. Under the centre
of the bar or tread is steel box about eighteen
inches square containing all airvave. A train run
ming over the track presses the tread down, thus
forcing air through half inch iron pipe TO the sig
nal. setting the gong to ringing and revolving a
large disk. one half OF which is red and the other
half white. This contrast makes the danger signal
more prominent When the train has passed the
crossing it presses down another tread, which,
connecting with Il valve beneath, eXhauStS the air
i'll the pipe, stops the ringing and concealS the red
portion of the disk. The disk is contained in a
case with glass fronts and is about ten feet above
the level of the track In addition to ringing the
bell on the signal case the same apparatus rings
bell in the gateman's box
One of these devices has been in operation for
fourteen months at Elkridge station, on the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad, and a block signal
on the same plan has been successfully operat
ed at the Relay.for year. company has been
formed, of which Mr.. Bovine is President, and
the signal will be put on market.
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INJURED BY A BLAsT.-On Thursday of last
week Mr.. Thomas H. Wright and Mr.. Brown,
near Constitution, were engaged in blasting logs
They put the powder in and arranged the fuse
for blast. 1t is supposed that some PARTICLES
of powder were left around the hole, for when
the fuse was lighted the blast went off at once,
tearing the log to pieces. A large piece of the
wood struck Mr.. Brown in the breast, inflicting
internal injuries, it is feared. One Of Mr..
Wrights hands was badly torn and he received
other injuries, none of which are likely to prove
serious,
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Bel Air Methodist Protestant Church, Rev S.
A. Hoblitzell, Pastor.-Sunday, April 5th.-Sun-
day School at Bel Air $50 A. NJ; Young Mems
Meeting at 3 P. NJ, preaching at 7.45 P. NJ, by
Rev. E. ID. Finney.
Church South, Jarrettsviile, Sunday evening
next, at $50 o'clock.
Bel Air NJ. E. Church, Rev. j. NJ. Slarrow
Pastor.-Sunday, April 5th.-Preaching at IL A
M, followed by the Sacrament of the Lords
Supper. At 7.30 P. NJ Fidelity and it's Re-
ward" Song Service at P. M. Sunday School
at $50 A. NJ. Mt. Zion, preaching at z. NJ.
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Illness of Hon. Hugh j. Jewett.

FORTRESS MONROE, VA, March 29.-Hon. Hugh
j. Jewett, formerly president of the Erie Railroad
is suffering from Brght'S disease and congestion
of the lungs, resulting from cold contracted COM
ing from Virginia Beach. DIR. Sappington, of Har-
Wednesday and took charge of the case. He is
much improved and will no doubt recover. Mr..
Jewett went to Florida about January and spent
two months at the Ponce de Leon Hotel, after
which he came North by easy stages, stopping
some days at Charleston and Savannah He spent
couple weeks at Virginia Beach, coming here
about ten days ago.
There was report in Bel Air. on Thursday, that
Mr.. Jewett had died on Wednesday night
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FINE SPRING LAMPs.-Mr. William d. Bartle-
ton, near Pleasantville, killed, last week, five
lambs, which were dropped from the 4th TO the
Goth of January last. Their combined weight,
when dressed for market, was IT'S lbs, or an
average of 35 lbs each.
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AN EASTER HoP.-A hop was given in the
Town Hall, Bel Air, Monday evening, by the
young men of the town. Among the ladies
present were Misses Helen and Nora Bouldin,
Lizzie and Juliet STREET., Annie Young, Pris-
ella and Lillian Forwood, Daisy Rouse and
Marian Ross, of York county. The gentleman
who participated were j. f. Hays, DIR. F. A.
Baden, F. F. Forwood, Howard Hall, Frank H.
Jacobs, Bertram N. Stump, W. c. Norris, John
Evans. Chapman Rouse, j. w. Franklin, s.
Davis, F. A. Hancock, c. g. Archer, Griffith
Davis, Capt. W. T. l.. Taliaferro and j. W.
Scott. Mr.. Edward o. STREET. was the floor
manager. Mrs. R. E. Bouldin chaperoned the
affair, which was much enjoyed.
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AcCIDENTs.-Mr. Peter Kelly, who lives near
Reckord, slipped upon banana peel, in Balti-
more city, last week, and fell, breaking his hip
bone. DIR. j. f. II. Gorsuch, of Fork, set the
bone. The injury is a severe one.
Mr.. Patrick Koran, who lives near Fork, was
thrown from his wagon by runaway team and
had his scalp cut open to the skull bone. DR..
Gorsuch also rendered surgical aid in this case.
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BEL AIR NoTEs.-Mr. j. L. Griffith Lee, of
the Johns Hopkins University, spent the past
week in Bel Air with his parents, Col. and Mrs.
o. s. Lee.
Mr.. j. Farnandis Mitchell, of the Johns Hop
kins, was visitor in town during the Easter
holidays.
Miss Daisy F. Archer, of the State Normal
School, has been visiting her mother, Mrs.
Blanche F. Archer.
Rev S. A. Hoblltzell left on Tuesday to at
tend the Maryland Annual Conference, NJ. P.
Church, which began its session al West Balti-
more station, corner of. Lafay cite avenue and
Gimor streets, on Wednesday. Mrs. Hobit-
Zell accompanied him, en- route to Washington.
They expect to be absent about ten days.
The revival services at the NJ P. Church
closed last Sunday evening. Twenty-Five pei
sons, most of whom are adults, united with the
church during the meeting.
The house and lot of Mr.. John T. Spicer, in
Bel Air, were offered at public sale, at the Court
House, on Monday, by MIR. George l.. VanBib-
Der, trustee, and withdrawn at bid Of s., 800.
j. S. Richardson, Jr., auctioneer.
A pleasant little party was given 10 Miss
Bessie Boarman, by her mother, Mrs. Fanny
Boarman, at her home near Bel Air, on Easter
Monday night. Dancing was the principal en-
joyment of the evening. At ten o'clock supper
was served. Among those present were Misses
Meta Gilbert, Dorothy Rouse, Alice Lee, Elise
and Halle Williams May Hines, Mamie White
ford and Lottie Hope; Messrs. Sterling Rosan,
Howard Hall, j. Ward Scott, Jr., John Web
ster, Henry w. a. Lee, Horace Boarman, Pres
ton Gilbert and John Hines.
Miss Bessie Gale, of Baltimore, is the guest
OF Miss Bessie Farnandis, at Stockdale.
Mr.. Jacob Z. Bull received a severe Injury
GU his right hand, last Friday, by a chisel fall
ing upon it from an upper story of the new
house of Mr.. Edward Ferry, where he was at
work.
Notice is given that the new Permanent
Building Association will meet in the County
Commissioners office next Monday evening,
for the payment of the weekly dues-25 cents
per share.
The family of MIR. John Smith have all been
sick for some time, but are reported GONZALES
cent.
Mr.. A. Keuchel, The matchmaker, is seriously
ill. His health has been feeble for some time
past and he is now confined to his bed.
Florence and Maude Melvin are spending
Easter week with their grand parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. B. swartz, on Broadway.
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The Rocks OF DEER CREEK SoLD-The
Rocks of Deer Creek, with so acres of land, has
been sold by Mr.. Robert Archer, trustee of the
estate of the late Evans s. Rogers to Charles
Carol! Egerton. for $4,000. Mr.. Egerton also
recently purchased the farm of Mr.. John J.
GLADDEN., in the same neighoorhood, and sold it
to the Maryland Granite Company.
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Republican primaries were held in Bal
timore, on Monday. There was an active
contest for control of the party machinery, in
which the Johnson faction won. There was
some fighting, a number of arrests and bal
lot box was thrown out of the window at the
eighth ward polls. Officers of the United
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States civil service commission are said to
have visited several of the wards and noted
the government employees who were actively
engaged in the contest.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY COMMISSION
ERs.-The board purchased 5000 feet of white
oak lumber from Owen Murphy, for bridges in
the third and fouth districts.
A petition was received from the citizens of
the fourth dstict requesting the Commission
ers to turnpike a portion of the public road
leading from Jarrettsville to Stokes Mill.
Adjourned to 9th instant.