davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-03-06
Complimentary to Senator German.

Gen. James G. Clarke, President of the
Mobile and Ohio Railroad, has written the
following concerning Senator German, in a
private letter to Mr. William Fl. Ruby, editor
of the Maryland Journal, of Towson:
"Your editorial in your issue of the 14th
is as creditable to you as it is complimentary
and deserving to Senator German. If the Ma
tional Democracy does not call him to higher
honors in 1892, hope our Maryland Democrats
will. without dissenting voice, return him to
the United States Senate. He is worthy of all
good people in Maryland. He is able in an en-
inent degree. He is cool, careful, and ever on
the alert; good parlamentarian knows
when, where and how to checkmate improper
legislation, and how to aid in promoting need
ed and useful legislation. Such man Is useful,
not only to his own State, but to the whole
country, East, West, North and South. hope
be will long live to enjoy the honors due to
him."
The Journal, in publishing this extract
from Gen. Clark's letter, adds:
mo man knows Senator German more init
mately than Gen. Clarke, who still takes warm
interest in the political affairs of the country,
but more especially in the prosperity OF Mary
land, to which he is devotediy attached BY the
immense business interests of the great railroads
with which he is connected, but also by the
most sacred of ties. Gen. Clarke's opinion OF
Senator German is shared by that of the entire
Democratic press as well as by the Democracy
of the whole country, and is gratefully appre-
ciated by the distinguished Senator, who recog-
nizes it with that modesty which is the well
known charm of his character"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-03-06
nison Reside, insolvenf, for the years 1885,

Dennison Reside, insolvenf, for the years 1888,
1889 and 1890.
James Galley, of the 4th district, was in
structed to purchase iron pipes to carry water
from the public road at JaIrettsville, near the
M. e. Church.
Charles Creswell Christopher Herbert and Will
liam 8. Bowman, ST., were appointed examin-
ers on the proposed new road from Hartford
Furnace to the Crrswell and Bush road.
Joseph II. Everett Clement X. Sewell and
William 8. Bowman, Sr., wtre appointed ex-
aminers to close public road in the first dis
trict, near the residence of the late William F.
Pannell.
Commissioners Hooker, Poole and Scar
borough were appointed to inspect the Pyles-
vile and Delta Road, with regard to turnpiking
portion of The same. .s-
| Adjourned to meet on March 9th.
COURT PRoCEEDINGs.-The jury in the case
of the State VS.. the Bel Air Literary, Musical,
Social and Dramatic Club, which was tried On
Thursday of last week, remained out all night
and on Friday morning brought IN verdict OF
guilty. On Friday the petit jury was dis
charged until Wednesday.
| On Wednesday the case of the Bel Air Social,
Literary, Musical and Dramatic Club came be-
fore the court, on petition by the States At
torney, on authority of the Governor, to annul
the clubs charter. Counsel for the club,
Messrs. VIM. Young, Maynader and Cooley,
presented an affidavit and suggestion for a re-
moval of the case.
Messrs. Young and Maynader argued that
this was a question of law and not of equity
and that the club had a constitutional right to
the removal of its case.
States Attorney Webster urged that this was q
statutory scire facias, differing from an ordi.
nary scre facias and similar to the disposition
of the issues in an insolvent debtors case
The jury is merely to find upon the facts and II
| is in the discretion of the court, on the finding
of the jury, to annul the charter or not. This
he argued, is not a case in which removal car
be granted by law.
Judge Waters over-ruled the suggestion fo
removal, whereupon the club demanded an ap
peal to the Court of Appeals, on the decision
OF the court, and without trial of issues unit
the question of the right of removal is deter
mined. The case, accordingly, will now 60 t.
the Court of Appeals before the issues of facts
are tried.
On Wednesday the petit jury was discharged
| until FRIDAY,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-03-06
FOREST HILL AFFAIRS.


Growing iIace-Its Business Enterprises.
Reported for The Agis.
MARCH 2.-This place has experienced charge
for the better, since the completion of the Mary
land central Kailroad. 1t has awaked from sleep
and is live, enterprising place.
Our chief business men are Roe & Tucker, ex-
tensye dealers In general merchandise John
AXer. harness maker Charles Jefery shoe maker
Ely 4 Denbow, manufacturers OF carriages and
wagons, and general blackSmiths; Samuel Maggie,
stone mas0n John Il. Harkins, contractor and
builder. DIR. F. Z. Smithson is our popular physi-
clan. Last but not least, on the suburbs Of our
town is the large carriage factory of William o.
Grafton Bros. where an extensive business is
done.
We have an excellent cornet band of which DR.
f. 7. SnithsOn is leader. Wann Post, No. 40, g.
A. r., has its headquarters here and we have be
sides, Warren Camp. Sons of Veterans
The farmers In this nelghborhood are famous foI
their skill In raising potatoes, the SOIL apparently
being better suited for this tuber than almost any
in the county. Large quantities are shipped from
quality commands good prices. Among the most
extensive growers David Grey, Elisha Johnson
Charles A. Grey, Wilbur +. Wallis. VIM. r. Wallis
James johnson of b.. j. Benz. HarknS, Elsh r.
Tucker. Charles l.. Vail, Abel D.. Wilson, John
SmiIhson and others.
The dairy business is also assuming considera-
BILE proportions upwards of 200 gallons of milk being
shipped from here to Baltimore every day. Among
johnson 4 Son, Abel ID. Wilson, Charles Whitaker
Charles Garrett, George johnson, Francis Havi.
land VIM. r. Hanway. Wilbur F.. Wallis and
quantity of cream daily.
A great need exists here for good building as.
ISOLATION. Nothing that could be started would be
small means good safe place in which to deposit
their money where it would pay an interest, il
would enable others to borrow money at low rates
with which to secure homes with the advantage
of paying their Indebtedness in small sums weekly
What they now pay in rent could go towards paving
| for a home. Who will start the ball in motion?
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-03-06
building ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED
Reported for The Egis.

hepoIteN 1N PIE h.Blo
ABERpEEY, March IA large and enthusiastic
meeting WIS held ip Messss. Baker & Morgan 8
oSnce. last Saturday night, for thS purpose of Or
ganiZing a home building association. The
movement net with hearty response ana o
number of shares were Subscribed for. Since
the meeting the association has been offered a
large amount of outside capital. to make 1t an
assured success.
The meeting was called to oraeg by esectiag
Mr.. George W. Evans chairman, and Mr.. j. A.
Swingley Secretary.
Among those present were Messrs. T. L. Ham
way, James B. Baker, VIM. B. Baker, w. E..
Morgan. VIM. A. Harkins, James A. Wiles, Law
son Cooley and others, all of whom subscribed
for shares in the association The next meeting
will be held on Tuesday evening next. March
10th, when directors will be elected officers ap-
pointed and the books ,onaped for subscription
to stock,
This association, Up connection With the Land
Improvement Company, is expected to DO great
things for our town.
1t is rumored that the p, W. end 3, Railroad
Company is perfecting plans for new station at
this place. 1t is much needed.
Messrs. James b. Baker and Thomas &. Nor
gan will have public sale of stock on Thursday,
18th. Among the horses offered will be the eel
ebreted Blackhawk stallion Plutus.
FACTS.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-03-06
From the Long Corner.
ported for The El

Reported for The Egis.
NoRRIsvILLE. March 4.-Mr Henry Marstel-
Ter died on Sunday afternoon, March 1st, at his
home, near Norrisville, aged about 80 years.
He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Rufus Lowe, and
one son, Mr.. John Marsteller. He buried
at Centre Presbyterian Church, on Tuesday,
Rev. Mr.. Smith officisted. Mr.. Marsteler was
a quiet, good citizen and was highly respected.
On Monday of last week MIR. Thomas Haw-
kins, of Stewartstown, who is q salesman for
Edmondson Il Co., Of Baltimore. while visiting
the stores in Bel Air, WAS seized with acute
pain in his back. He went to his room at Har-
rs's Hotel, where he remained until Thursday
and left for home Upon arriving there he
found his wife suffering with infiammatory
rheumatism and unable to move. Mr.. Hawkins
is improving but Mrs. Hawkins was still suffer
ing greatly on Monday.
Last Monday morning. while Mr.. Jacob Yos,
and his son, living near Norrisville, were en-
gagged in breaking down cornstalks by means OF
a long pole, each being mounted on a horse at
tsched to an end of the pole. the son dropped
a blanket. When he got off to pick 1t up his
horse became frightened and ran, throwing the
other horse down, Mr.. Jacob Yost being palm
fully bruised.
Mr.. j. Wesley Strswbridge, merchant, has
formed a partnership with his brother, Sherman
Straw bridge, and the business, on and after
April LIST, will be conducted under the firm name
of Straw rdge u Bro. The stock of goods will
be enlarged and made more complete than be-
fore. N.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-03-06
Focal Affairs.
LITTLELOCALs.

LITTLELoCALs.
MIR. Thomas j. Tydings, postmaster at
Edgewood, has resigned.
March came in like lion. 1t is to be
hoped it will go out like lamb.
About one million dollars have been adAed
to the taxable basis of Baltimore county.
The thermometer, Monday morning, mark
ed IA degrees, the weather being, probably, the
coolest we have had this winter.
"A Darlington subscriber writes 1.-The
articles of barter hereab bouts seem to be largely
hog and hominy,' eggs, and last. though by no
means least, notes for any length of time, with
indefinite renewals attached"
A meeting was announced to take place at
Manor postofice. Baltimore county, on We'd
nesday, of persons interested in building rail-
road from Sparks Station, N. e. Railroad, to
Jarrettsville.
Rapid progress is being made upon the
Belt Railroad at Baltimore, work being carried
on day and night 1t is expected that 1t will
be completed within eighteen months. The
widening of the gauge of the Maryland Central
will, it is stated, Immediately follow.
Upon the recommendation of the State Luz
macy Commission Gov. jackson has pardoned
Henry Bond, colored, convicted by Justice
Proctor, of Bel Air, for carrying concealed
weapons, and sentenced to the House of Correc-
tion for six months from Oct. q, 1890.
"A pair of spirited horses belonging to Mr..
Wilton Greenway got away while standing in
the yard at the residence of Mrs. Mary Archer,
near Bel Air, and ran as far as the railroad sta
ton, where they were stopped. The wagon
was damaged but the horses escaped with little
injury.
AT the instance of Senator German the
Senate on Tuesday night passed the House bill
to refund the duties, amounting to 1926, paid on
painted glass window imported BY the pastor
of st. Mary's Church, Hartford county, Md. The
bill had already passed the House, through the
efforts of Representative Stump.
. The morning mail train from Delta to Bal
timore encountered land slide, last Friday,
about mile south of the Rock of Deer Creek.
The engineer could not stop his train in time to
prevent collision, and the engine ran up upon
large rock, stopped and turned partly over.
A part of the machinery underneath the engine
was damaged. Passengers were transferred to
other trains as they arrived and in compare
lively short. time Superintendent Kerchner had
the track clear
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-03-06

A MAD Doc CHAsE.-Last Sunday dog be-
longing to Mark spriggs, colored, who lives on
Mr.. George e. silver's farm, near the Trappe
Church, went mad, as was supposed, and ran
to the premises ofMr. James o. Gorrell, where
1t bit three dogs. Mr.. Gorrell and MIR.
William Hopkins gave chase after the dog. in
which they were Joined by Mr.. Harry Cover and
others. The fleeing canine, before it's career
was ended, bit two dogs on Judge Prices farm
one of them being fine large mastiff; one dog
at Mr.. Charles z. Thomas's, three at Mr.. George
I'll. Gorrel's and one at Mr.. Harry Covers. The
dog was overtaken on Chew's Hill, shot and
killed by Mr.. Harry Cover. All Of the animals
that were bitten were killed, with the excep-
ton of Judge Prices mastiff, which lie chained
up uatu the result of the bite be proven.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-03-06

With regard to the selection of success
sor to the late Senator Wilson, ex-Speaker
George M. Upshur, of the House Of Delegates,
raises the point that the Governor has no
power to make the appointment after the 4th
of March, 1891. Senator Wilson was re-
elected, his new term to begin March let, and
while his credentials were in the hanGs of the
presiding officer of the Senate he had not
been sworn in for his new term. Mr.. Up
shur thinks, further, that the Legislature
will have to be called together to elect Sena-
tor Wilson's successor. Hon. Philip d.
Laird, prominent lawyer of Montgomery
county, and member of the last Legislature,
in letter to the Sun, takes the opposite view
and cites authorities and precedents to show
that the Governor has the power to make the
appointment at the beginning of the new
term.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-03-06

DEATH OF A WORTHY Young FARMER Mr..
W. Scott Barnes died on Saturday last, Feb.
2Sth, at his home, near Churchville, in the 39th
year of his age. He was a son of Mr.. Hosea
Barnes and leaves wife, who was Miss Emma
l.. Bailey, of New York, and three children
His surviving brothers are Rev. George Barnes.
Silas W. Barnes and Bennett H. Barnes. Flu
neral services were held in Churchyille Presby-
teran Church, on Tuesday, by Rev. e. d.
Wilson and Rev. E. D. Finney. The pail bear
era were six cousins of the deceased-A. Pres
ton Gilbert, Alex. Gilbert, Charles Gilbert, of
New York, Robert j. Gilbert, Amos V. Bailey
and Harrison Bailey.
Mr.. Barnes was o1e of the most thorough
going practical farmers ia this county. Some
years ago he removed to Gloucester county,
Va. with his brother Lumsden, the latter hav-
ing died there from the effects of malaria. Mr..
Barnes constipation was doubtless also af-
feeted by the cli@ate of that part of Virginia
where they were engaged IN farming. Suisse
queRtly Mr.. Barnes managed large estate for
Mr.. Alexander Shaw. in AIlegany County, Md.
fects of maarial poisoning Mr.. Barnes, be-
sides being an excellent farmer, was a straight
forward, honest man, hospitabH and kind,
hearted, and his death is deeply regretted. He
was an aetive member of the Deer Creek Far
mers' Club.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-03-06

Mr. RECKoRD's ORANGE CHIEF.-The turf
editor of the Baltimore Weekly Meas. writing
about MIR. Walter P. Reckord's fine horse
Orange Chief, by Orange Blossom, 2.2611, says
Every one who has seen the young stallion
Orange Chief acknowledges that he has every
likelihood of outrivaling his illustrious sire
not only in speed, but in string speed, from the
fact that he has the blood of the Great Mann
brine Chief, the great sire of speed, flowing
through his veins through his great son Clark
Chief. In point of speed we have the word of
the most truthful and honest trainer in our pre-
cincts, Wilton Greenway, that Orange Chief
will enter the charmed circle of $50 without a
doubt. II drove him." said Greenway, ''in
ESQ, a few times after he was first booked at
my place; his action was 40 delightfully."- per-
feet and frictionless that l am confident can
give him mark better than 2 80 when l get
him again."
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-03-06

THOMAS Fl. STREETS WILL.-The will OF the
late Thomas H. Street, was received In the
Register office. on Monday. He bequesths to
his daughter, Mary V. GLADDEN., farm on the
south side of the road, near Highland station.
To his daughters, Catherine E. Winder and Pris-
ella STREET., the farm on the north side of the
road, near Highland station also $1,000 each
All of the remainder of his property is be-
queathed to his con, Thomas III. Street,, who is
named as executor. The will is dated Nov. 80
1886, and witnessed by j. NJ. Street,, George
W Carver and John r Bedford
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-03-06
Golden Wedding.

Mr. and Mrs. Amos Hughes celebrated the fif
tieth anniversary of their marriage OH Tuesday
February 18th; at their home near Lapidum. Mrs
married on the 25th of February 1S41 and have
been the parents of twelve children. all of whom
are living, and 20 grand children. Their children
are ex-sheritf w. oliver Hughes j. Scott Hughes
Amos H. Hughes, Jr.. and Eugene L Hughes OF
Hartford county II. Harry Hughes. of Baltimore
county; Mrs. George b. Silver. Mrs. Herman
Spencer. Mrs. Martin Gilbert. Mrs. VIM. smith
Mrs. Robert 7. Mitchell. Mrs. Ambrose Cooley, OF
Hartford county. and Mrs Thomas Vincent, OF
Baltimore city.
The guests consisted only OF tine children and
near connections of the venerable couple They
received, contrary to their Wishes number of
handsome presents The anniversary was double
one. being Mr.. Hughes roth birthday. Mrs.
Hughes Is Ten Vears yOInper
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-03-06

PROCEEDINGS OF TRE COUNTY COMMISSION
EEs.-Francis N. Price, of the first districts
was appoilted Constable.
The Treasurer was instructed to pay Nobls
L. Mitchell $50, being the amount due Rachel
Boon, outpensioner, for 1883 and 1880.
William H. Chenworth was reaEpoir led Over
seer of the Almshouse for the year ending March
list, 1892.
The petition of Howard Proctor and Others to
turnpike q portion Of the public road from
Pylesvihe 90 South Delta was ordered filed.
The petition Of John %. Stearns and Others
to grant pension to Hamilton Norris was also
filed.
The collector of the third district @as In,
structed to return $1,000 of the assessment Of
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-03-06
"A New York daily paper of this week

"A New York daily paper of this week
contains detailed account of what it face
tiously denominates "a Jolly Funeral" but
what to a reasonable being, realizing in any
degree the awful issues of life and death
cannot but be dreary, painful, horrible, in the
extreme. This "jolly" funeral was of one
Henry Meyer, familiarity known as "Puck
Meyer" whose body, in accordance with his
dying request, had been cremated and the
ashes thrown to the four winds from the
head of the Statue Of Liberty, by four friends
of the dead man. The last act in this mourn
full drama was the drinking in champagne o.
the following toast: peace to the ashes o.
old Puck Meyer. Happy days" Let any
man compare with this those exalted, those
glorious hopes which cheer the heart of be-
lever in Christ in committing the body of 8
fellow Christian to the grave: Earth to earth
ashes to ashes, dust to dust; looking for the
general Resurrection in the last day, and the
life of the world to come, through our Lord
Jesus Christ"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-03-06

The reduction of the duty on sugar,
under the Mckinley tariff. will 60 into effect
on the 1st day of April next. 1t ought to make
sugar from2 to 81 cents per pound cheaper.
The reduction in price of this necessary OF
life will afford striking object lesson to the
friends of high tariff. If the Democratic
theory ofa lower tariff were carried out not
only sugar, but clothing, agricultural imple-
ments and many other things would also be
lower in price.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-03-06

Reported Tor The Egls.
FEB. 2S.-Mr. Robert Fife, who lives near
Fawn Grove, is in his 91st year, but is yet &C
tive, hale and hearty. He goes to the barn
every day and frequently spends half the day
in husking corn. Mrs. Sarah Morris, who lives
in the same neighborhood, is in her 9th year
and is still quite active and able to take care of
herself lu good weather she walks around the
neighborhood, visiting her friends.
Farmers in this neighborhood are selling their
tobacco to buyers from York and Lancas ter.
The prices realized are from eight to fifteen
cents pound. The average crop is from 400
to l 500 lbs. to the acre, of Havana The
broad-leaf produces a larger yield. Among
those who have sold their crops are WIN. NJ
Barton. Rufus Lowe, Ammon Lowe, Joshus
Barton, Samuel WhtefJrd, George Gordon aud
others. b.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-03-06

THE BEL AIR CLUBS PROPERTY SEIZED BY
THE SHERIFF.-At the February term, 1890 of the
Circuit Court for Hartford county the Bel All
Social, Literary, Musical and Dramatic Club
was convicted Of violating the local option law,
on the testimony of Edward Jennings, private
detective, and fined 5000. An execution on the
clubs property wac issued but none could be
found by the Sheriff
On Tuesday another fieri facias was issued by
States Attorney Webster, under which Sheriff
McGaw, to secure the paym of the fine, levied
upon the property in the club rooms and remov-
ed the same to his residence. This consisted Of
three gallons of whisky, two kegs of beer, loi
of chairs, a looking glass, lamps and other arti-
Giles. The rooms were dismantled, all that was
left being red hot stove, two broken chairs
and lamp without chimney.
1t has been proposed that since the beer and
whisky can not be sold lawfully receivers fol
the same might be appointed, to dispose of the
wet goods.
The club can sue out an injunction restrain
ing the aale of the property, when the question
of ownership would come up.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-03-06

SOLD AT AN ADVANCED PRIcE.-A deed was
filed in the Clerks office Bel Air, last Saturday,
from Ira Plummer and others to the Maryland
Granite Company, of Chicago, ILL.,, being GER
tain quarry rights in the tract of land, near the
Rocks of Deer Creek, formerly owned by John
j. GLADDEN.. The consideration named was
$62, 500. MIR. GLADDEN. recently sold his farm OF
1874 acres, on which these quarries are located,
for $40, 800.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1891-03-06
Chestnut Hill Affairs.
Reported for The Eyis.


An entertainment for the benefit of their IL
brary was held at the Chestnut Hill school, by
the teachers, Misses Ella Stritehoff and Martha
Harry. Every effort was put forth by the
teachers TO make the affair what it uudou bted-
~ was, perfect success and credit to all who
took part in it. The stage was beautifully de-
corated with pictures, evergreens and draperies
and the performers wore appropriate and be-
coming costumes. One of the most interesting
parts was the cais henic drill, by the primary
class. Miss Arlena Harkins presided at the or
gan, and music was also furnished by the Chest
nut Hill String Band. The opening address
was by Jessie Harkins. There were recitations
by Lille McCummings and Dora Wits solo,
"a Lullaby" by Garetta Harkins, and "Old
Black joe" by Charles Harkns; declarations
by Willie Everett and Thomas Delevett; read
ing, by Charles Harkins pretty fan drill by
the larger girls dialogues, &c. The tableaux
were The Guardian Angel' and "Desire aud
Faith"
The fourth quarterly conference of Deer Creek
Circuit was held last Saturday at Deer Greek NJ.
P. Church. Thomas Kennedy was elected dele
gate to the next session of Annual Conference,
10 be held in Baltimore, April 1st, and John w.
Harkins alternate. The conference unanimous.
" asked for the return of their present pastor,
Rev. j. F. Wooden.
Mrs. J. F. Wooden is visiting her parents in
Amelia county, Va.
Miss May johnson, of Forest II ill, spent last
Sunday with Miss Jessie Harkins.