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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-05-08

Reported for The Ezis.
MICHAELsvILLE, May 4.-The sudden death
of Mr.. John w. Bay, which occurred on We'd
nesday of last week, was a shock TO our entire
community Mr.. Bay had been suffering for
some time from the effects of an attack of grip,
and had gone, by the advice of his physician III
Baltimore, to Atlantic City for the benefit of The
sea air. Accompanied by his wife and two
daughters he left for that point on Saturday,
April 25th. On the following Tuesday he ate
his supper as usual, and taking warm bath
retired to bed. Ten minutes afterwards he was
found dead. His death is supposed to have been
caused by kidney and heart trouble. MIR.
Bay was q kind-hearted, benevo ent gentle-
man, always ready TO give d helping hand in
time of need, and his death is universally de-
plored. His funeral took place from the
Second Presbyterian church, Baltimore, on
Friday, Rev. Alexander PIoudit officiating
The honorary pail bearers were j. H. Lyle, q.
sard, Joseph Grasse, D. d. Malloy, DIR. Cathell
F. L. Sheppard the active, j. NJ. Littig, K.
FL. Smith, Fl. Fossett, j. ID. Small Joseph
Mann, II. Matthews, NJ. b. Guild and George A.
Getty. His remains were conveyed to Perry
man. on the afternoon of the same day. in a
handsome casket, covered with floral designs
placed there by his friends in Baltimore. His
funeral was largely attended, the array of car
Iiages being the greatest ever seen here on any
occasion. The intermeut took place at Spesu-
tia cemetery, where the Rev. Mr.. Proudfit paid
Just tribute to the deceased, eXtolling his
many virtues and recalling the faithfulness with
which he had filled every position in life. The
family of the deceased have the sympathy of the
community, who mourn with them the loss of
this estimable man. jim SANK.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

East Hartford NJ. E. Church South.-Preach-
ing next Sunday, May 10, Aberdeen IL A. M =,
Perrymans, 2. M, by the pastor, Rev. W. A.
Mcdonald.
Bel Air Methodist Protestant Church, Rev.
s. A. Hoblitzell, Pastor.-Sunday, May 10TH
Preaching at IL A. M. and P. M: Young Mems
Meeting at P. NJ; Mt. Carmel $50 P. NJ. Sun
day School at Bel Air 9 30 A. M.
Bush M. f. Church. May 10.-Preachng at
1870 A. M. Sunday School Missionary Society
will please assemble at 10 o'clock Epworth
League P. M. Preaching at Calvary at 3d.
Rev. G. K Sanner, Pastor.
There will ID. W be a celebration of the
Holy Communion in the Church of the Holy
Cross. The Rocks, on the Sunday after Ascension
Day, 10th instant, at IL A. NJ The Rev. Geo. X.
Warner. officiating. Evening Prayer at Rock
Spring at 4 P. M.
Sunday. May 10th, 1891. Mountain Christian
Church.-Sunday School at 10 A. M. preaching
at liza. M. A. K. Miller, Pastor. Also preach
ing at - Bethel" at 3 30 P. NJ, by the same.
There will be service in Churchville Presby-
terrain Church. every Sunday evening, at s
o'clock Rev. C. ID. viii on, Pastor.
Deer Creek M. P. Church. Rev. f. o. Ewing,
Pastor.-su9day, May l0th.-Preaching at Mt.
Tabor at 1880 A. M; YingliDg Chapel at p. NJ.
Also the organization of Sabbath School at each
appointm ent at the close of service.
Bel Air M. L. Church, Rev. J. NJ. Slarrow,
Pastor.-sunday. May TO-: Preaching II A. NJ.
by the pastor; P. N. by the Presiding Elder ,
Rev. W. +. Speake. Song Service T30 P. NJ.
Sunday School $50 A. NJ. Quarterly Confer
ence, Monday, May H. 10 A. NJ.
MI Zion. Sunday School 2 80 P. M: preaching
$50 p. M.
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Reckord Affairs.


MAY Cit is reported that the strawberry crop
of Mr. Edward Bell, of Kingsville, has been injur-
ed by frost. Several farmers of this vicinity say
that their tomato plants were slightly frosted Mon
day night. q
Mr.. VIM. II. Reekord has removed to the Bond
property, recently purchased by him. MIR. and Mrs
George Gross have removed TO the house vacated
by Mr. Reckord, and intend to keep boarding
house for the hands.
Mr.. Duval is clerking for Wm H. Rockford
The Fork Lyceum, which has been successfully
carried on during the winter. closed Tuesday night
About 200 persons were present. the room being so
crowded that half of them had to stand Many OF
them came a long distance, but did not seem tC
music by Miss Ada Andrews after which Messrs
ID. X. Smith, James Hall and q. W. Iiams OPrnci-
pal of the school gave pleasant addresses of vel
come. Charles Clayton read piece, entitled
Might, in very creditable manner. A song by
Mr.. Daniel Spicer, with banjo accompaniment by
Mrs. ii. Ii. Spicer, was enjoyed by all. A comic
dialogue by Mrs. q. w. 1jams and James Hall
brought down the house by their laughable and re-
diculous blunders. Another dialogue by two boys,
one of them representing little darkey, added to
the enjoyment Of the evening Mr.. 1jams sang
song composed by himself in which the names OF
the scholars figured conspicuously, much to the
amusement of the audience, but not of the schol-
ars Mr.. ID. II. Smith read laughable piece about
a husband counting his wife after they were mar
ried. Among the young ladies who read selections
were Misses Nellie Wright, Kate Numbers and
Carrie and Kate WiSner. trio by Mrs. H. III
Spicer, VIM. Smith and Daniel Spicer was given
ing ''Good Night" All present left feeling they
had spent pleasant and profitable evening and
hoping the lyceum will be continued next winter
ELEDA.
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Norrisville Affairs.
Reported for The Egis.

4
MAY 5.-While MIR. John Badders, of Joseph,
was at work, few days ago, in field near the
residence of Mr.. John L. Woodrow, he discov-
cred four large black snakes, within few feet
of each other. The longest one measured four
feet and eight inches in length. The reptiles
showed fight, but calling Mr.. Woodrow to his
aid they succeeded in dispatching them. One
OF the snakes was exceedingly vicious and made
J several attacks upon Mr.. Woodrow.
Communion services were held on Sunday at
Centre. Rev. Mr., Clark was assisted by Rev.
Mr.. Polk, of Chanceford, Pa.
Chlldren's day services will be held at Norris
vile, on Sunday, June 14th. An interesting
programme is being prepared.
very refreshing rain fell on Sunday morn
ing, which, while it did not moisten the ground
sufficiently to further preparations for corn
planting, materially aided grass and garden
products. The ground in this vicinity is much
too hard for ploughing.
Tue season for pruning candidates has arriv-
ed and as the Norrisville precinct vote plays an
important part in the politics of Marshalfs
district, and generally is cast with great deal
of solidty, we would advise our friends that
'the early bird catches the first worm"
Six foxes were unearthed, few days since,
on The farm of Mr.. George N. Wiley, on Deer
Greek.
Justice s. r. Gilbert, for many years resi-
dent of this place, has closed his hotel and re-
moved with his family to a honse upon the farm
of Mrs. Hannah McCluug.
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CoBwEB PARTY.-There was a cobweb party
at the house of Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. STREET., of
Bel Air, on Tuesday evening last. The double
parlors were a network of strings of various
colors, interlacing each other and passing over
picture frames, PORTER rods and other inaeces-
sible points. One end of each of these strings,
corresponding in number with the guests pres
emit, was tied to the balustraie; to the other
end was attached souvenirs of various kinds
When the company had assembled each person,
antying string, traced it to its end, disen-
tangling ii as he proceeded, and receiving as
his reward the souvenir above named. The
prizes, two boxes of caramels. were won by
Miss Carrie Webster and Mr.. Richard Dallam,
and presented by Mr.. W. 7. L. Tsliaferro. Re
freshments were served later In the evening"
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"A large mass meeting was held in Con.
cordia Opera House, ON Thursday night Of
last week, in opposition to leasing the oyster
beds Of the State and to consider measures
for protecting and fostering the great oyster
industry. Nearly all the tidewater counties
were represented. Speeches were made by
Mayor Davidson, who presided; James Alfred
Pearce, of Kent; Hon. Henry Page, of Somer-
set; Thomas G. Weeks, of Baltimore; Will
linn Henry Legg, of Queen Anne's county
Albert 8. ]. Owens, of Baltimore, and James
NJ. Monroe, of Anne Arundel county. The
resolutions adopted by the meeting ascribe
"the present temporary scarcity of oysters to
the effects of the great freshets and floods OF
the spring of18S9," and declare that the dew
astated beds are recuperating by the same
hand that depleted them. The resolutions
oppose selling, leasing or giving away any
of the submarine grounds of the State, either
In whole or in part, and declare in favor of a
strict adherence to the culling law, and the
extension of its provisions by the concurrence
of Virginia to oysters caughtiin the Potomac
river. Among the attentive listeners at the
meeting was Hon. Herman Stump.
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LAND SALEs.-On Saturday s. A. Williams,
trustee, sold the John W. Bond property, Stu
ated near Level, to George Baldwin, for 1858.
j. 8. Richardson, auctioneer.
On Monday A. Preston Gilbert, trustee, sold
the VIM. Cresmer house, situated near Church
willie, to James Sheridan, for S475. J. j. Alex
ander, auctioneer.
On the same day Mr.. Parker F. Scarborough,
assignee, sold the TRACER property at the Court
House door, to James Richardson for s., 500.
Alex. Norris, auctioneer.
The Kincaid property was offered at public
sale, on the same day, by Messrs. Archer &
Cooley, trustees, and withdrawn at bid OF
$I.T0O
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The New Orleans grand jury, after a
long and careful investigation Of the circum-
stances attending the killing of the Italians
in New Orleans by mob. have made report
in which they say that undoubted evidence
was before them to prove that some of the
jurymen who acquitted the murderers had
been bribed, that talesmen had been corrupt
ly approached before they went into court
and the ends of justice defeated. They in
dicted O'Malley, detective, and others, for
tsmpering with the jury. The jury found
that eight of the men who were killed were
naturalized citizens and one had declared his
intention to become naturslized. Of the 9TH
er two one was an Italian citizen, an escaped
convict, and the other of doubtful national
ity. The report appears to break down COM
pletely the case Of the Italian government.
1t is another instance of the horse kicking
before it was spurred.
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The warm weather, last week, induced
people to lay aside their winter clothing and
relegate stoves to outhouses and garrets. A
sndden change, however, from summer to
winter, demonstrated the uncertainty of the
weather. A cold wave swept over the North
ern part of the country, compelling people to
replace their stoves and don their winter
clothing again. On Tuesday night ice form
ed in many localities and on Wednesday
morning few flakes of snow fell. The dry
ness of the air and ground, 1t is believed, pre-
vented any serious damage to the fruit or the
growing crops of garden vegetables. In view
of the prevalence of grip more than usual
prudence should be exercised to guard
against the effects of sudden changes of tenn
perature. The dry, cold weather, farmers
think, will cut short the hay crop. Some of
our older citizens say that snow six in
ches deep fell in this county on May 9th,
1851.
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PERSONAL MENTIONING. and Mrs. VIM. d.
Smith, of Calvert county, are visiting Mrs
Maria L. Sewell, of Abingdon.
Mrs. Cassandra Price. of Abingdon district.
widow of William j. Price. who has been quite
sick for time prior to the death of her hus-
band, which occurred several weeks ago, is i'm
proving and her friends hope she will soon be
fully recovered.
Benjamin Standiford, who has for many
years lived near Mountain Church, has entered
upon the 18th year of his protracted affliction,
and while he is unable to move voluntarily q
single muscle of his body, requiring every COM
fort to be administered by some one-he is glad
to have his friends of other days call and see
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The Democratic Primaries.

Mr.. EDITOR: The holding of our Democratic
Primary elections. heretofore, has been at Pc
riod that has materially interfered with our
people. No fixed motive, we opine, induced our
Executive Committee in naming so late day in
the summer. Our farmers then are busily en-
gagged with harvesting and canning. These sug-
gestions are amply endorsed by a large number
of Democrats to whom the subject has been in
troduced. Many other reasons Gould be assigned
for naming an earlier day-say the middle of
June. This is notably comparatively leisure
time with farmers 1t makes a shorter cam
paign, thereby lessening the tendency to extreme
measures that has in the past been the cause of
almost irreeonclabe feeling among candidates
for nomination and their friends. Should such
prevail the length of time supervening between
the primaries and the general election would al
low deliberate consideration in restoring the fra
terual relations that should prevail in our party.
DEMOCRAT
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Bush Chapel and Vicinity
Reported for The Exis.

Reported for The Exis.
|. CARsINs' RUN, May 5.-The rain of last Satur-
day has done much good in this vicinity, every
thing is growing nicely and the farmers are in a
good humor once more
Mr.. J. F. Wells and Mr.. VIM. Wilson have made
great improvements on their farms by the build
ing of new fences.
The Epworth League, of Bush Chapel, met on
last Sunday evening. Mr.. Winfield Baker led
the meeting. The Rev. Harry Mitchell will be
present at the next meeting.
Mrs. Taylor and Miss Ella Taylor, of Balti-
more, have been spending few days with Mr..
and Mrs. j. +. Wells, near Aberdeen.
Mr.. William Hollis, who has not been we'll for
the past year, is now confined to his room.
Mr.. James B. Hollis came home last week sick
but is better now and has returned to his work.
Mrs. George Baker, who also has been ill for
some time past, is slowly improving.
The ladies' Of the Bush Mite Society expect to
hold their festival shortly. There will be lots of
good things for sale, SO get your pocket books
ready. l.
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OUR ABERDEEN LETTER.
Bank Directors Chosen-Other Items of In
terest.

Bank Directors Chosen-Other Items of In
terest.
Reported for The Egis. -S!C.f
MAY Ga meeting of stockholders of the new
National Bank was held last Saturday, when
the following directors were elected:
E. G. Dietrich. A. G. MoreapsG George Walker,
T. L, Hanway. Henry A. Osborn sWm. E. Nor
gan, VIM. b Baker, James b. eBakefahd w. g.
Rouse. 1t is understood that they will push
the matter vigorously and have t4e bank in
operation as early as possible. : go
New buildings are being pushed along rapid
". The carriage factory is enclosed and Mr..
c. W. Bakers large barn nearly so. Jacob E.
Bull, the contractor, has a large force at work
on Mr.. 7. l.. Hanway's new house and will
hasten it to early completion.
The Mite Society of the Southern Methodist
Church met at the parsonage. Tuesday evening.
Rev. w. G. Mcdonald was i'll the chair. 1t Was
unanimously agreed to hold the annual ice
! cream and strawberry festival in large tent on
the lot adjoining the church, on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday evenings, June 8: 4and 5.
FACTS
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A Pleasant Entertalnment-Life in the West

A Pleasant Enter in the West.
Reported for The Egis.
CALVARY, May 4-The Misses Colburn,
daughters of Rev. E. A. Colburn, entertained a
number of their friends on the evening OF April
30th, at their home near Churchville Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. N. w. s.
Hays Misses Marv and Hattie Kenly, BERTHE
Hanway, Elise Venning of Creswell, and
Messrs. Robert c. Richardson, b. F. Han
way, Jr., Roy Kenly, w. Beatty Harlan, Walter
Finney, Charles Coale and DR.. Dennis Spalding.
Refreshments were served at ten o'clock. Vocal
and Instrumental music were features of the
evening. Miss Alice Colburn presided at the
organ. The entertainment was much enjoyed.
Our farmers are busy planting corn. Messrs.
j. B. Gorrell and Charles Fultz have been at
work setting out tomato plants. Mrs. Futz has
some plants in blossom.
We regret 10 learn the death of Z. w.
Andrews.
A carrier pigeon came to j. F. Wakeands.
1t had on its leg silver band marked H. No.
1851.
Rev. G. l.. Cuddy writes from Sedro Wash
iugton, of the immense trees found in that
State. He has seen stumps large to fur
nish standing room for IS men, and trees more
than $50 feet high. The land is productive and
the water good. The mountains are always
covered with snow, but in the Vallies ii is much
warmer. The summers are cooler than with US.
Mr.. Cuddy had been to the top of Mount Baker,
which is two miles high, and where are wild cats,
black bears and cougars. There are Indians
around him, too, but they do no harm. Fish,
deer and wild ducks abound
Sedro has 1000 inhabitants, and three rail
roads connect it with other parts of the coun-
try. Mr.. Cuddy is $50 miles from Baltimore.
SEPIS
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Town ELECTIoN.-The election for Town
Commissioners in Bel Air, on Monday, was
very quiet. A large vote was polled and the
friends of the different candidates worked assid
uously. There were three tickets in the field
Only one of the old board Mr.. Carver, was on any
of the tickets, the rest having declined to be
candidates. The vote in detail is as follows:
John Bauer, 6S Frank Bateman, SO; Frank
M. Cline, "a; w. D. Harryman, %; Fred. R.
Williams, los DR.. j. C. Butler, ICY George W
Carver, l46; W. 7. Blllingslea, 103; John Smith,
100; John s. Young, 4s;J. s. Richardson. sr.,
GO Isaac Amos 4S
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His seventy-Fifth Birthday

IItpOTtCU &0BIS'
FEDERAL HILL. May "a very pleasant sur
prise party was given at the residence of Mr.
Jacob Rutledge, Marshal's district. on the 4Ih of
May, being the anniversary of his 18th birth day
Among the guests present were his son Mr.. Will.
liam s. Rutledge, wife and children; his daughters
Mrs. Horatio Nelson, and her husband; his niece
and nephew, of New York; Mr.. and Mrs. f. NJ
Crook, and many other friends, A fine collation.
was served and the old gentleman was the recIpi-
ent of many handsome presents. The party was
kept up until the small hours in the morning.
Mr.. kutedye is in vigorous health and the indi-
cations are he will be with us yet many years
He displayed his usual hospitality, 80 we'll known
throughout his large circle of friends and &C
OuaintaQceS.
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Letter from Allibone.
Reported for The Egis.

Reported for The 4EgiS.
MAY 4.-The farmers in our neighborhood
with few exceptions, have finished planting
corn. Mr.. Marion Carr has a fine field OF
wheat. -.vk
Mrs. Jason Smithson has been on visit To
her father, Mr.. Thomas Duff, near Allibope..
Mrs. Eta Tayson is very i'll with consump-
ton. She has been in failing health for two
years and is great sufferer.
Mrs. William Steever has also been sick with
bronchitis, but is able 20 be out again.
Messrs. John Barrow and William Smithson
have finished planting potatoes.
JUNE BUG.
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New Spring Styles
-+IN+-
SHOE. s.

We introduce this season a
new line of Ladies' Button
Boots with pointed "Piccadilly
toes and patent tips, price So.
The same in Oxford Ties, at
$3.50 and 81. They are very
neat and stylish and make the
foot look a size smaller.
All our departments are filled
with new, fresh goods, all made
on our premises out OF the very
best feathers and warranted the
best goods to be found anywhere
for the money.
We keep every style of toe,
all sizes and widths, for Ladies,
Gentlemen, Boys, Misses and
Children, and you can always get
fitted at our establishment.
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Not In Opposition to Senator German

Mr.. Philip D. Laird, President of the new
: Marylaad Reform Club. in recent interview
with representative of the Baltimore Sun,
said that the assertion that the object of the
club was to endeavor to defeat the reelection
of Mr.. German to the United States Senate
is incorrect. He added:
- 81 wish it to be most distinctly understood
that we have no covert designs upon any
subject The gentlemen composing the club
are not afraid to express themselves, and if
one Of its purposes was to oppose Mr.. Cor
mans reelection they would have the cour-
age and candor to say so. That Mr.. German
win be returned to the Senate is conceded on
every hand, and I have not heard the sugges-
ton even of an attempt to defeat him. Some
warm friends of Mr.. German, and some who
have subscribed to the testimonial, are mem
bers Of the club. These statements, it seems
to me, ought to satisfy every one upon the
senatorial question.
1.-THE especial, definite aim of the association
Is to awaken popular interest in the very
important matters which will come before
the Legislature at its next session. We could
think Of no better way of accomplishing this
than by by the publication of carefully pre-
pared reports upon these subjects, setting
lOItn tne actuaI COnQlblOn Oh InlngS anu SuR-
costing remedies where defects are found in
existing laws and practices. No possible
harm can come to the party from such pro-
ceeding, because the clubs work will not be
binding upon any one, and if it fails to stand
the test of the criticism to which it will be
subjected the people will reject it, Of course"
Speaking for itself The Agts does not hes
itate to say that while it cordially approves
Of the objects and aims of the Democratic
Reform Club, 1t cordially supports Hon. Ar
thur P. German for the United States Senate.
In the heroic and patriotic struggle made by
the Democratic Senators against the Force
Bill Mr.. German proved himself leader tried
and true. The entire country owes him a
debt of gratitude and his native State, which
he 80 ably represents, should recognize his in
valuable services by re.electing him to the
Senate without dissenting voice in his own
party. The merit of his course can not be
belittled by saying that some one else could
have done as well, since no one else did it.
The honor of leading the Democracy to vic
tory in that battle belongs to Mr.. German
and to no one else.