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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-04

DEATHs.-P,oi. a. g. Smith. the veil
kDown principal Of Bethel Acc demy In Eau
qn!er ccunty, Gied at that place early this
morning from pneumonia. Pot. Sn:ih We.
one Of the noaf prominent educators in the
State. Thoroughly practical and systematic
IN the prosecution OF hls calling, be has
made the academy with Rhich hls name
had so long been connected a success end
placed Vt on solid footing among similar
Institutions OF the State.
Mr.. E. e. Coleman. son of the late
James P. Coleman, dled Ia Washington
early this morning from lockjsw. The de-
ceased for number OF years had been In the
employ of Knox's express company, and
last week bis foo. was seriously mashed by
being caught under boiler which he was
moving. Though painfully injured, 1t was
moi thought al the time that fatal issue
would result. Lockiaw, however, set In On
Monday and bis death followed. mr. Cole
msn always addressed as "Jack') was q
native OF the First ward In this CITY, and his
death is sincerely regretted by mis- many
acqusirtancee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-04

Observation-Disclosures. J T. Creighton &
Son. hardware dealers, to-day made en- as.
signment to Mr.. Frank Wsrfield for the ben.
eft OF tier creditors. The First National
Bank Is made q preferred creditor for IS 745,
as ere ALEC plumber OF firms in and Without
the city for sums nglne from $40 to $3.50
Dull times and the inability to make collec.
lions are attributed as the cause OF tbs as
signment. Il is sald that the firm will &c
able to pay IF ite entire Indebtedness, which
Is not more than $4,000 The many friends
OF the Messrs. Creighton will regret to learn
Of their misfortune, bat hope that they may
scon be on their feet again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-04

KING sTREET.-The committee appointed
at the public meeting on Monday night to
ascertain the views of the property owners
90 King street In reference to the repaving
of That tboyougbfare are meeting with much
encouragement, and several cit'zsns who
yesterday eaid they were opposed TO such
Improvement have changed their minds and
to-day signed page. agreeing to pay their
portion OF the expense attending such repay.
Ing. A Washington contractor was In the
city to-day end said he would pave Ktog
street with Belgian blocks and set new curhs
for So per running foot. The committee will
visit Washington tomorrow to inspect some
of the Belgian block pavements there and
will soon be able to make report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-04

THE STgEET RAILRoAD.-The work Of
laying the rails for the street rsilwsy line
was began this morning. Mr.. F. A. Reed,
superintendent OF the company, drove the
first two spikes, il the presence of large
number OF c!tizsns and she work went RAJ
pidIy on, several squares being laid before
noon. Mr. Reed, Mr. Spear and other oft-
GERS OF the company vent TO Philadelphia
today to canvass the bids for constructing
the road from this city to Mt. Vernon aud
also for erecting power house, equipping
the road, e. The specifications call for a
ten-mlle circuit. The power house will be
erected two or three miles below this city
on the lands OF the New Alexandria tn-
proyement Conpsny.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-04

DROPPED DEAD "A telephone message
was received here this morning from Wash
iugtou stating that James Covin had drop
ped dead on the street 10 that city. Mr..
Colvin lived on north Henry street and
leaves wife and elk children. he worked
at the brick yards at Waterloo and went
from there this morning to Washington on
business. On receiving the message this
morning Capt. Wehs.er cent an officer to no.
tfy the family OF the deceased Of his death,
and aIso sept messenger to Washington to
look after the rema!n5.
RyDRAULIoN s. F. e, Co.-The regular
nouthly N setng OF the Hyd,ulion fire COM
psny was held last evening with the presi-
dent, Mr.. B. L. Csrne, 10 the chair, and Fl
S. Downham secretary. Two members
were eelt I'd and two nominated for mem.
bershlp. Az Invitation from B. E. Lee
Camp Confederate Veterans to participate io
a parade with them on the Oath OF May was
acceoted. The committee on uniforms re-.
ported progress. A vote OF thanks to the
Fire Wsrdens for new hose holders was
rendered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-04

NEW YORK, May 4-Coston =; uplsnds =;
0rleans-; futures quiet and steady. Flour &C.
tive and irregular. Wheat active aud firm. Corn
quiet aad i:m. Pork quiet and stesdy at SO 90
s$11 90. Lard quiet and steady at So 471a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-04

CHICAGO, May 4.-1O:45 a m-Wheat-May
s1A July sl1a. Corn-Msy 1875 July 4OA.
0ats-May 2S4s July 2Sas. Pork-Msy So 60;
Short ribs-Msy So 571s; July SIS s24a
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1892-06-24
New York World.

New York World.
Benjamin Harrison has made Of
the public service a partisan and
personal machine.
Benjamin Harrison used the
whole power of his Office 10 compel
Congress 10 pass the odious force
bill.
Benjamin Harrison made laws
of sub sides and bounties to fav.
Ored interests.
Benjamin Harrison signed the
new "larif of abominations."
Benjamin Harrison promoted
Woods, shielded Dudley, appointed
Elkins and retained Raum.
Benjamin Harrison is the first
President who ever secured a re.
nomination by an open and un.
blushing use of the power and pat.
ronase of his great office.
Benjamin Harrison bulled a
weak and afflicted sister Republic
with menace OF war after he knew
Or'might have known that she had
offered honorable amends for an
injury.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1892-06-24
ONLY WORD.

Only word may leave sting
To wound some kind and loying heart,
1t may be but tritllng thing
That cuts us deeply as dart.
Only word may stir up strife
Aud quickly cause bitter hate,
The deepest sorrow make for life,
Then nay repentance come too late.
Only Il word may be a blow
OF torture keen as any pain,
And cloud bright young life in woe,
From which it ne'er can rise again.
Only word may be Tray
OF sunshine in some dismal room,
And help to brighten many day
Which is spent in hours of gloom.
Only a word, but in it lies
Power to change full many fate,
How little do we realize
In but one word may AWAIT
Only II word may lead the way
From clouds Of darkness to the ligh
May help some weary one to pray
And guide them to the path of righ
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1892-06-24
as remarked in the beginning of

-
these ere remarks | was born in
about seven miles or ihereabouls
of this locality, and have lived
'hare or near ihare ever since this
locality was located here ah.
And now with these pusillani-.
nous remarks will begin my au-
daciOus sarmOn from The text:
Twinkle, twinkle htlle star, how
| wonder what you is, up above
The ground so high, like diamond
in the clouds '.ah.
This text is found in the 7th
chapter of St. Paul's letter to the
Sing-Sams and the 9th verse-ah.
Now, my brethren, st. Paul writ u
great many texes, but this ere lex
is the grandest lex he has ever
writ ah. And when he uttered
the fiendsh words he was an out.
cast living in The wild woods of
Hepsidam. ealing biscuit and raw
,alers for dinner, and drinking
coal oil and swine's milk lor sup.
per and breakfast, and his ward
robe was a leather strap tied round
his waist and sleeping at nights
where the wild mule lay out under
the tall pine tree just back OF old
Herod's corn.crib.ah.
"Twinkle, twinkle little starr
Oh, my brethering, them words is
mortal words and will live long
alter this world is drowned out
and lies deep beneath old oceans
wayes.ah. Yes, they is greater
than them other words, "Mary had
a little sheep, his wool was red
like crimson," or them other
which my father used to teach me-
on bended knee and bowed head
and silent breath beneath the riv-
er bank, 81 had a little pig and fed
him on clover, but when he died
all over"-ah. And my brethering,
| always did feet sorry for that lit
tie pig--he outen to have died .ab.
1t was false stroke of policy that
killed him and not the clover, and
today he would have been eating
clover if he hadn't have died.ah.
But my brethering, we've all got
to die sometime.ah. We've got 10
go the way the little piggy went
sooner or later, and unless we can
sing in tender strains, "twinkle,
twinkle little STAR" as we enter
the yarning guilt OF death it ware
better for us.and for this locality
had we been borned before this To-
calily was located here-ah.
But my brethering, as | said in
The beginning, times fleeting, the
sun is sinking and | must bring
these blood-thirsly remarks to a
villianous close, and thus end this
mighty tragedy on "iwinkle, twink
lie little STAR" such as never hap
pened before to any other little
star in this locality since this To-
cality was located here or herea-
bouts.ah.
At the close of the sermon a
collection was taken up for his
benefit amounting to one ten cent
piece and three nickles which were
handed over TO him. He first
looked over the contribution and
then at the audience and with a
moan of anguish says: "My breth-
ering Of the two.bit crowd-ah! 1t
cost me 50 cents to come here.ah.
l am % cents out OF pocket, but
| am thankful to get away alive
and hope never to be caught in
this locality again while this To-
cality is located here ah." And
mounting his old gray horse he
slowly rode away amid the shouts
of the multitude.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-04-15
OBITUARY..

Mr.. Walter Beattie died at his home near
Delta, on Thursday, April Sth. lie was buried
on Monday, 18th, from his late residence, where
services were held by the Rev. j. ID. Smith.
The interment was at Slate Ridge Presby-
terrain Church. Mr.. Beattie was 50 years old
and was q native of Dumfries, Scotland. He
came to this county with his parents when six
wears old. They settled near the place where
he died. By industry and economy he had
amassed considerable amount of property.
lie was never married. He leaves five sisters
and two brothers. Mr.. Beattie was a good
citizen and was highly esteemed by all who
knew him.
Mrs Mary A. McComas died on Saturday,
April 9th, of heart failure, at her home, 1927
East Fayette street, Baltimore. She was the
widow of Alexander McComas, the we'll
known gunsmith, who died March 18th.
Mrs. McComas was the second daughter of
the late William Hahn. She was married to
Mr. McComas in 1874. A son and daughter
survive her.
James w. Cole, who for nearly forty-one
years was superintendent of the mailing de-
partment of the Baltimore san, died on Mon
day morning at his residence, 535 North Full
ton avenue, after a lingering illness. Mr..
Coale was paralyzed in the left side year
ago, and the attack was accompanied by
hemorrhage. He recovered from that illness,
but last November he was again attacked, and
he has since suffered with Bright's disease
and pulmonary trouble. Mr. Cole was born
at Abingdon, Hartford county, Nd, July 81,
1881, and was the son of Hiram Cole, mer-
chant of Abingdon. He received his educa-
ton at the Abingdon school, and at the age of
twenty came to Baltimore, where he took the
position of superintendent Of The SUMS mail
ing department, and held the place until his
death. Mr.. Cole was a pains-taking and
methodcal man, and discharged his duties
with faithfulness and energy. He leaves a
widow, who was Miss Mary Jane Young,
daughter of the late William S. Young, of
Abingdon, and sister of Mr.. VIM. Young, of
Bel Air. He was member of a number of
societies, including the order of the Chosen
Friends, American Legion of Honor, Royal
Arcanum and Independent Order of Odd
Fellows. He was a member of the Methodist
Protestant Church. In his last illness he was
attended by DIR. j. d. Norris, his family ply
stefan, and Profs. s. C. Chew and j. Z. Michael.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-04-15
Fallston News

FALLsToN, April 13.-Charley Martin, son
of Mr. August Martin, who has been confined
to his bed with rheumatism, is well again.
Capt Isaac Towards family, of Singer,
have all been sick but are able to be out
again.
Mrs. James Brown and two of her daugh-
tiers, who have been confined to the house
with sickness, are restored to health again.
The Fallston School will give an entertain
ment on Tuesday, April Goth, consisting of
drills dialogues, singing, Rotations, &c.
Admission Is cents. The proceeds are for the
benefit of the school library. If rainy on
Tuesday night, the entertainment will take
place the next fair night.
Mrs. John Finney, of Benson, has been cri-
tically i'll, but is now in an improved condi-
ton.
The Hartford turnpike hereabouts is receiv-
ing great deal of attention in the way of i'm
provement. By the way, the heaviest grade
on the road is said to be the little hill right
above McKenna's gate.
"White Stockings" a valuable horse of DR..
Charles Bagley's, died on the 9th inst.
Mr.. James K. Hamilton has a promising
field of late wheat.
Easter services will be held at the Presby
terrain Church, next Sunday, 18th instant.
Mr.. John Rogers and family have removed
to Baltimore, where he is engaged in an iron
rolling mill. TEMPEST.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-04-15
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS.
Gathered by Our Correspondents
AFFAIRS IN THE LONG CORNER.

AFFAIRS IN THE LONG CORNER.
Arbor Day-Death of Very Aged Lady
WORTHWHILE, April 11.-Arbor day was full
ly observed at Norrisville. The programme
was lengthy and very interesting. Recita-
tions were given by Annie Norris, Elsie Nc
Chung, Fontie Campbell, Nellie Norris, Gym
thia Yost, Silas Sitter, Dick Tredway, Pearla
McClung, Anna Dalton, Rose Duncan, Addie
Edie, Florence Duncan, and readings by Will
lard s. Campbell and Prof. b. +. w. Nc
Chung. The exercises were interspersed with
music, prominent feature being a sweetly
sung solo by little Myrtle Rutledge. At the
close of the programme six trees were planted
upon the school grounds named, respectively,
''Longfellow," rs. Allen Leib,' prof. 7. B.
Prettyman," Bertha Sitter" ''B. F. w. Me
Chung" and ''Florence Campbell"
Mrs. Sallie Morris died at the residence of
her son-in-law, Mr.. Robert Jennings, on Fri
day, April Sth, in the 9Sth year of her age.
ment being at Fawn Grove NJ. ?. Church.
Rev. Mr. Isaacs officiated. The pail bearers
were six of her grandsons, namely-Wllllam
Barton, John w. Barton, James Barton, B. F.
Morris, George Morris and d. STREET. Morris.
Mrs Morris was the widow of William Morris,
who was a soldier in the war of the Revolu-
ton. At the time of her death she was the
oldest resident of Norrisville precinct.
Forcible entry was made into the meat
house of Mrs. Sallie Almony, one night last
week. and two hams stolen.
Mr.. j. Wesley Hulshart and wife, of Delta,
Mr.. Joseph Pyle and Miss Clara Gillespie, of
Charlottesville, Pa, were guests in the neigh
borhood this week.
Mr. j. c.. b. Wright has secured the services
of Mr.. John F. Wiley, of Madonna, and the
new store is booming. CLAY.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-04-15
Calvary School.

The pupils of Calvary school with their par
ents and friends celebrated Arbor Day at p
NJ. The literary exercises consisted of recita
tions by George Anderson, Ida Grist, Mabel
Anderson, Maggie Bechtold, Rosa Preston
Lizzie Bechtold, Sarah o. Wright and Sophie
Sargable. Concert recitations by the schoo
and concert reading by third and fourth grades
Quotations in praise of trees were opened by
Annie Callahan, in the fifth grade, and Charlie
Moore, in the fourth grade A dialogue, 1.-The
Little Mothers" was given by May Preston
Lena Kraig, Annie Fulker and Mabel Ander
son. \ solo was sung by Addie Dever, a trio
Listen to the Water MILL by Libbie Fulker
Clara Grist and Carrie Sargable; Il duct Our
Pleasant School," by Annie Mitchell and Lizzie
Bechtold. An essay on Some Reasons Why
We Should Plant Trees was read by Hattie
Dever. Miss Carrie Webster gave several re-
citations i'll delightful manner, which were
well received. Four trees-a locust II maple
and two plum trees were planted on the school
grounds and named respectively for George
Washington, Joseph Mitchell, Matte S. Rich
ardson and Emma G. Thomas.
At the conclusion of the tree planting eXer'
cises all repaired to the school room where re-
freshments of lemonade and cake were served
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-04-15

CHURCHvILLE HoRsEs.-Mr. Robert G.
Richardson, of Churchville, has several fine
horses. His Almont Chief, Jr., whose pedi
gree is published in another column, was sired
by Mr. Jewett's Almont Chief, No. 361, and
has a record of 3.15, with trial re-
cord of 2.491. The dam of Almont Chief
Jr., was Mr.. Richardson's May, fine
mare with record of 2.46 and half mile
trial of 100. She was by Harry Arlington.
Another of his horses is Churchville Belle, a
very handsome bay mare, standard and regis
tered, by Almont Chief. She is very stylish
and although in her third year form has de-
veloped much speed. Mr.. Richardson has
had his stables fitted up in a very convenient
manner
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-04-15
Bush River Neck Affairs.

MICHAELsvILLE, April 12.-Arbor Day was
generally observed by the schools in this vicin
ity and many trees and vines were planted
Your correspondent planted four trees which
he named, respectively, Samuel II. Barron
Samuel s. Raymond John w. Bay and Jacot
jackson Michael-four of our most beloved
citizens who have passed away since Arbol
Day one year ago.
Potato fever as an epidemic is here again
and has gone over a large acreage. Mr.
James T. Walker planted seventy bushels il
one day last week with patent potato plant
er.
Last Wednesday was big horse day at Perry
man but the horses were not big enough fol-
the buyers. 1t would have been better if the
old people had been at the schools doing hon
or to Arbor Day and encouraging the young
people. We would like to see improvement
in this.
Mr.. T. Littleton Keen, of Prince Georges
county, was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Nath,
an Barron. Mr.. Keen is an uncle of Mrs
Barron and formerly lived in Hartford. He
was as lively as ever.
The smaller fish are with us in abundance
and we have eaten so many that we can
scarcely get our shirt off. Shad are scarce as
yet. jim SANK.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-04-15
Dublin School.

Arbor Day was observed at Dublin school
by planting trees and the rendering of an in
teresting programme
Rev. J. b. Scarborough, Principal of the
school, gave an address on the origin and uses
of Arbor Day. Vocal and instrumental music
was rendered by Mrs. I'll. +. Smith, Misses Mol
lie Mccain, Rhoda Riley, Elsie Bolts and 9th
ers. The rooms were beautifully decorated
with evergreens and flowers. The programme
consisted chiefly of patriotic selectionss OF
which one of the most interesting was a poem
entitled "Arbor Day for Our Country recited
by ten pupils The exercises closed with sing
ing by the school my Country it's of Thee, "
after which all present were served with re-
freshments, consisting of cake and lemonade,
to which Young America" did ample justice.
About eighty-fve persons, including pupils,
were present.
REIrI- C. ELEMENT Ass,t Teacher
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-04-15
Byunn School.

AT Bynum school, in charge of Miss Clara '
| Stonebraker, the programme included the FOL
| lowing:
Greeting song by school; opening address
Annie Ady; reeitations by Bertha Mechen
sic O'Donncll, Annie Kean, Lizzie Ady, Mamie
O'Donnen, Annie Ady, Maggie O'Donnell
Henry Ady, Emory Donnelly, Morris McCum
| mngs, Mamie kilroy and Eddie McCummings
third and fourth grades song "Welcom
to SPRING" by the school; essay, Tire
Planting DAY. by La a1 h hdy rs eo rSGa
address at Planting" Annie Kean; song
THE Lovely Trees by school; Motion Song,
by fifth, sixth and seventh grades Severa
trees were named and planted.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-04-15

MP. APPoINTMENTs.-The Methodist Pro-
testant Conference, which has been in session
at Pocomoke City, Md, adjourned on We'd
nesday. Among the appointments are the
following:
Rev. s. A. Hoblitzell has been continued at
Bel Air Rev. E. o. Ewing at Deer Creek
Rev. s. G. Ohrum at Delta Rev. J. E. Maloy
at Susquehanna, and Rev. ]. L. Elderdice at
Fawn Grove.
Rev. j. NJ. Yingling has been sent to Caro-
line Rev. A. w. Mather to Cecil Rev. ID. l..
Greenfield to Chestertown Rev. c. H. Day is
continued at Cumberland Rev. j. +. Wood
en- to Chincoteague Rev. B. w. Kindley to
Greenwood; Rev. g. R. Hodge to Stewards
town.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-04-15
School Entertainment.

KALMIA, April 5-The teacher and pupils
of Mechanicsville School, assisted by a few
friends, gave musical and literary entertain
ment last Friday evening, to large and APP
preciative audience. Many thanks are due to
Miss Mamie johnson, who presided at the
organ, to Miss Fannie and Mr.. Frank John
son, Mr.. Harry Harkins, and to Misses Smith
and Holloway, of Webster, for their invaluable
aid.
The proceeds amounted to S22. The school
is under the efficient management of Miss NJ.
Rose Tyler. A. +. w.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-04-15

Charles w. Burllins also bid per cent. fol
any other district except the fifth, or d pei
cent. for the entire county.
Charles L. Heck, for the list, ID, Sd and 9th
districts together, 3 per cent.
The lowest bidders were Joseph A. Price
first district, 2.73 per cent; Charles B. Silver,
second and sixth districts, 2.SS; John Judd
third district 1.S5; Jacob A. Dozen, fourth
district, 1.99; Joseph r. Ely, fifth district
$50. They were required to present theil
bonds to the County Commissioners on Mon
day next.
All OF the bidders except Messrs. George V,
Mitchell, James B. Harkins, Henry G. Wheel
er and Nathan Rigdon filed with their bids
Trust Company's agreements that bond would
be furnished them.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-04-15

County certificates were issued as follows
VIM Oliver $26.19, Anna Mcdonald $500
and John McVey 2O90-damages on the For
est road A. w. Wechter, election rent at
Churchville, $40 Matthew Brazier, road extra,
SlO2 20 !; DIR. J. c. Butler, Health Officer, S35 ;
VIM. A. Wilson, road account, S13.O6; James
Lee, road account, 1857; Charles A. L. Nc
Cam, road extra, $52. 3S; E. E. Carsins, road
extra, S53.s1; VIM. F. and George A. Hays,
turnpiking on Churchville road, $169.41 Har-
vey NJ Wilkinson, road extra, $9S.55; DIR.
Charles Bagley, vaccine account, $3.50; VIM.
E. Harry, road account, $293S.
Adjourned TO meet April 18th, 1892.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1892-04-15
The Results Were Excellent.

FOUNTAIN GREEN, Dec. 2, 1871.
Messrs. VIM. Dawson g. Co.:
Having purchased of your agent for Hartford
county, Harry w. Whistler, your Phosphate,
which used on tomatoes and potatoes, can
positively say the results were excellent. /
used 300 pounds per acre on tomatoes and
picked over 400 bushels per acre, and not only
got the quantity, but quality. | used it on
wheat and am going to use it on tomatoes in
recommend the goods to my friends.
Yours truly, JOHN w. PACA.