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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1897-05-14
Aberdeen Letter.

ABERDEEN, May l2.-This vicinity was visit
ed Tuesday night by a refreshing rain, which
has greatly improved vegetation.
The work on the water works is now pro-
crossing very satisfactorily, and there seems
TO be no lack of water in the reservoir. Mr..
Frank Rogers traction engine was used on
Tuesday for ploughing up the streets for the
water pipes.
The Aberdeen Can Factory, plant which
cost $50 900, was offered at public sale here
last Saturday, and Withdrawn at a bid OF
$1,000.
The business fraternity of this place, think
ing base ball an advantage to the town, held
a meeting last Friday night and organized a
club with Mr.. j. A. Osborn, president, Mr.
George Roberts manager and secretary, anu
Mr.. d. X. Pritchard treasurer
There is u movement in progress here to
have Mr.. Gales, of Baltimore, the evangelist,
visit this town and hold series of union
meetings of all the churches here in the town
hall.
Mr.. Johu Wooden, aged tfty-five years, a
resident OF Bush Chapel neighoorhood, died
this morning at O'Clock from hemorrhage.
widow and six children survive him.
The song entitled George Washington"
and composed by Mrs. COrnelia Bayless, OF
this town, will be sung next Saturday at the
unwilling of the Washington monument in
Philadelphia. Ex-Postmaster General Wanna
maker has ordered five hundred copies from
Mrs Bayless.
Mi. Stanley NJ. Hanway, of this place, is
visiting Mr.. F. VI. c. Choate, at Westminster.
Mrs. Everett, Mrs. sherman, OF West VIII
mington, and Mr.. l.. Fehsentield, of Balti-
more, were guests of Mrs. II. b. James last
week.
Mrs AtwelI, of Annapolis, is the guest OF
Mrs. George W. Brock, of this place.
Mr.. Vim. L. Morgan and Mr.. K. l.. Morgan,
of this town, attended the military exercises
at Chelteuham Academy, of Ogontz, Pa, last
Wednesday.
Mr.. Charles Osmond and Mr.. W. y. Wells,
of the West end of the town, are improving
their lawns by grading. VIRGINIA.
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On April 2Sth a colored man who gave his
name as Aaron Warlield was arrested near
Swan Creek, and committed to Jail on the
charge of having in his possession property
alleged to have been stolen. a description OF
the property was published at the time, and a
few DAYS ago letter was received from Mr..
William II. Hollis, of Martinsburg, West
Virginia, giving description of a gun which
was among the articles found. 1t is a Rich
ards gun, No 10 bore, with the initials W. Il.
| NJ cut in the stock. An examination was
| Immediately made and the initials found
He also claimed to have lost revolver, and
| among the goods were a British bull dog Of IS
calibre. Only partial examination of the
trunks had been made up to that time, but on
Saturday last thorough search was made
| which resulted in the discovery of numerous
articles, among which the following are a
| part of the most important
A valise full of clothes and papers, which
was recognized by Mrs. Alice santmyer, of
Aberdeen She had lost them about year
ago, at time when Wardeld was employed
| by her in helping to clean house. One gold
| filed American watch, two steel watch cases,
two silver drinking cups and cases, six nCw
caps, a beaver overcoat, Paris made; com
plete BARRIERS outfit, twelve new hats, forty
two handkerchiefs, in celluioid handker-
chief case; stockings, cuffs, collars, rubber
shoes, penknives and two cunning outfits for
breech-Ioaiing shot guns, and numerous othel
| articles.
The name of Aaron Hersey was found writ
ten in an old book in one of the trunks, and
it may be that Warfeld is an assumed name.
On piece of an envelope was found the name
of Miss Mary E. Keene, Cambridge, Nd, post
marked at Taylor's Island, Dorchester county
Md. letter to Wartield, written by &. l.
Hipkins, OF Aberdeen, was found, and also
one from the same place, but glvingno name
both being directed to Wariield at Cambridge
4 letter has been received by Officer Charlie!
W. Thompson, who made the arrest, iron
Thomas Hughlett, OF Cambridge, stating tina
he had heard of the arrest of the negro ant
the finding of the goods, and stating that 1t
had lost valuable watch at the race track a
Cambridge. All of the goods have beel
, turned over to States Attorney Preston.
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| of the peace, but il person comes before you
with list of fifteen or twenty or thirty wit
nesses to summon, ii is good plan to IN
qure aud find out he motive and If you find
that metive 1t may help you to determine
whether 1t is right to summon very many wit
nesses or not. If person comes before you
with long list of witnesses to be summoned,
you have Il right to find out his motive; in
that way, you can perform all the duties which
really are required Of you, and probably save
good deal of time and expense.
At any time you have right to call upon
the States Attorney for information as to
anything that comes before you; you alec
have right to apply to the court, and either
of us will be glad to give you any instruction
III our power. lou may now retire. The
bailif will attend you.
Upon the call of the docket, the following
entries were made
Hubbard & Co. VS.. James N. Richardson;
judgment by default. Stifer for plaintiff
Robert w. Holland. Jr., VS.. p. II. Rutledge,
&c. eXr's; judgment by confession. Sitter
for plaintiff, Rutledge and Preston for defen-
danrs.
First National Bank of Glenrock, Pa, VS..
Oscar Gilbert &c; judgment by default.
Williams for plaintiff.
Hubbard & Co. VS. j. Fred Crew, &c;
judgment by default. Williams for plaintiff.
Thomas II. Robinson VS.. James II. Patter-
son, ct al; judgment by confession. Robin
son for plaintiff, Sitter for defendants
First National Bank of Havre de Grace VS..
Robert F. McGaw; judgment by default with
leave. Williams for plaintiff.
Richard II. Pollock VS. Samuel j. Deaver;
judgment by default. Williams for plain
tin
Same VS.. Lawrence Street,; judgment by
default. Williams for plaintiff.
I. Littleton Hanway vs.. Jere I. Gilbert;
Judgment nv dafgult with leave Rouse for
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A communication from Conowingo, says: A
fire at Rock Springs, Cecil county, lat O'Clock
Sunday morning destroyed the furniture
store and undertaking shop, large dwelling
house, also the blacksmith shops. The proper
ty was owned by Mrs. Mullin, and occupied by
Whitman Brothers, who carried on large
furniture and undertaking business. Mr..
Whitman was coming home from lakewood,
and got near the place, when he saw man
running around the building. Mr.. Whitman
gave chase. On passing the side door OF the
store he saw the interior in flames. He gave
the alarm His family aud also his brothers
family had hardly time to escape from the
burning building. They escaped in their night
clothes. Neighbors loaned them clothing.
There was nothing saved. The store occupied
by Mr. Brown, of Rock Springs, was burned
IA months ago. 1t is thought it was set on
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A New Corporation.

A certificate Of incorporation was filed in
the Circuit Court on Tuesday, for an organiza-
ton to be known as the "Havre de Grace
Real Estate and Power Company of Hartford
County"
The objects and purposes of the fncorpora-
ton are for dealing in real estate, lumber,
timber trees; plants, seeds, fruits, roots and
other products of land; manufacturing &c,
aud the sale Of the products thereof, manu-
featuring and selling hot water, steam or
electricity for motive power, heating, cooking
&C., in the streets, public buildings and
private dwellings; constructing, owning or
operating telegraph or telephone lines; Tor
lighting the city of Ilavre de Grace or any
town or city in the State with gas or electric
light: for supplng the city of Havre de Grace
or any town or city in the State with pure
| water, and other purposes.
The limit Of the company is forty years;and
the principal Office is located in Havre &c
| Grace.
The capital stock is 100000, divided into
200 shares the par value being 800 for each
| share.
The directors for the first year are Abran
| p. McCombs, William 5. MGCombs, Rober
X Vanneman, Stephen j. Seneca and Annie
Z. Seneca.
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The school Entertainment.

One of the largest crowds which ever as
sembled at the Masonic Temple greeted the
performers at the primary school entertain
ment on Friday night. The excellent manner
in which these exhibitions had hitherto been
conducted and the reputation for thorough
training which the young ladies in charge OF
the school have acquired, raised public expec-
tation to a high pitch. And public expecta
ton was not disappointed. The youngsters
reflected credit upon their teachers as well as
themselves. 1t would be hard to tell who
were the hsight particular stars. Anna Pur-
cell was entrusted with probably the most diff
licult part, and took the part bravely and
well The stage settings were as complete as
the limited territory would permit, and all
the features were successfully attractive.
The calcium lights were used by DIR. Boyd
with the skill of an expert, and added greatly
to the effectiveness Of the occasion. The
gross receipts amounted to nearly one hundred
dollars.
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"A meeting was held in Bel Air on Satur-
day night for the purpose of organizing an
association Of those who are interested in the
bicycle. temporary organization was ef-
fected by the selection of ID. Burnett Reckord
as chairman and Clifford ID. Rosan as secre-
tary. Henry W. Archer of r., was appointed
as chairman of the committc on organization,
and z. Moores Maynadier of the committee
on membership. The meeting adjourned
subject to the call of the chairman.
The contract for building the addition to
the Bel Air Graded School house was award
ed on Wednesday to Mr.. Jacob f. Bull for
the sum of So $50. There was but one other
bid offered, that Of Mr.. Dennis j. Shannahan,
for S4475. The new building is to be
counterpart in style and size to the present
school house and will be erected on the lot
Immediately in the rear. The work OF eXcaVa-
ton commenced on Thursday, and the build.
ing is to be ready for occupancy at the open
ing of the school in September Mr.. Bull
gave bond for &c. coo.
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EpWOrth League Rally.

\ mass meeting, or rally of the East Baltl-
,more District Epworth League, will be held
in Havre de Grace on Saturday and Sunday,
May 10 and t. At 3 z. NJ. an excursion will
be rendered to the visitors, when trip on the
chesapeake and Susquehanna will be con
8ducted under the supervision Of the Hayre de
Grace chapter.
A,r' programme for the rallyis an extensive
sac, aud in detail embraces an almost con
tinuous series of meetings. The opening excr-
cises will be held at T. NJ on Saturday, when
addresses of welcome will be made of the
citizens by X. X. Vanncman, Mayor of
IIavre de Grace, and on behalf OF the
church by Rev. William Z. Bird, pastor
of the church. The response will be made by
Mr.. Walter U. Causey, district president.
The evening will be passed in devotional eXer-
clses.
On Sunday morning family prayer meetings
will be held at the homes OF the citizens, con-
Quoted hy the visiting members of the league,
and at 50 love feast will be conducted by
George W Corner, Jr, of Baltimore. The
sermon will be preache! at II y. N. 10y Rev.
Harry D. Mitchell, pastor of the Exeter Street
Church, Baltimore.
The afternoon services will be conducted on
behalf of the Junior League, Mr.. John ID. Roe
presiding. Addresses will be delivered by
Mcssrs George ". Corner, Jr., superinten-
dent of the Broadway Sunday School, and Mr..
George Il. Gorsuch, of Greenmount Avenue
Sunday School. The afternoon services will
81, h,,a ,oir taI nv Mr.
William }. Il. Guck.
At $50 p. NJ. Il model Epworth League de-
votioual meeting will be held under charge Of
Mr.. Gilmore B. Jeffery, after which revival
services will be conducted, including ad-
dresses to the church by Mr. Chuck, and to
the unsavei by Rev. Mr.. Mitchell
Mr.. Waltor L. Causey is chairman of the
programme committee; Miss l.. Ada Foster,
of the committee on homes; Mrs. w. Z.
Burns, of the committee on reception; Mrs.
George a. Baker, of the committee on dona-
tions; and Miss Laura b. Tammany, of the
social committee.
The Hartford County Union is composed of
fifteen chapters, the names OF the chapters
an their presidents being as follows:
.Aberdeen-Iey. ID. y. Ford.
i}owmau-Charlcs II. McComas.
I}ush-W. l.. Baker.
CaIvlry-F. W. KimbIe.
Centre-George Gray.
Cooptown-MIs. Sallie Rigdon.
DarIington-Rey.L L. f. button.
Emory. W. Burkins.
Friendship-Ha alter J. Rich.
Havre de Grace-Rev. W. L. Bird.
Magnolia-Ilss Ida Baldwin.
Mckendree, James Wheeler.
Mount Zion-Wlliam d. Harvard.
Rock Runs r. Bailey.
Smiths Chapel-P. I. Coale.
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Obituary.

Miss Lizzie A. Alloway eldest daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Alloway, of Braden-
baugh, died on Friday after lingering illness
of consumption. She was in the nineteenth
year of her age and was bright interesting
girl, a faithful and consistent Christian, and
very much beloved by all who knew her.
She was buried on Sunday from Dry Branch
NJ. p. Church. Rev. Samuel f. Cassen the
pastor, conducted the services, preaching
from Deut. Itch, 3lst verse. The yall-bearers
were, Luther Phillips, john Shilling, George
Heaps, Milton Wright, Leslie Wright and
Bernard Gemmill. There was Il very large
attendance.
Mrs. Annie Frasch, wife of Mr.. Lewis
Frasch, died at her home on Warren street,
Hayre de Grace, on Friday morning She
was a lady OF gentle and retiring disposition
and had been a sufferer for some time with a
dropsical affection. Her funeral took place
ON sunday afternoon, the burial being at
Angel Hill cemetery.
Miss Elizabeth Gable, died at the residence
of her father, Mr.. Israel Gable, near Stewards
town, Pa, on Friday last She was graduate
OF medicine.
Miss Mary Silver, daughter of the late
Philip W. and Alice Silver, died at the resi-
deuce of her brother-in-law, Mr. William Ii
II. Whiteford, Darlington, on Tuesday il
the sixty-third year of her age, after ltnger
ing illness of consumption. Her funeral tool
| place on Thursday afternoon, the iutermen
| being at Darlington Cemetery.
Miss Nellie Hushon, died at the. residence
| Of her mother, Mrs. Matilda HushOn, nea
| Mill Green, on Monday morning after
| lingering illness, during which she sufFerc,
| greatly, which she bore with Christian patienc
and fortitude. She was about twenty-fou
years Of age, and was most estimable youn!
lady, highly respected by her numerou
| friends. She had been in the employ OF
whOlesail fruit house in Baltimore as typ
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The Star Sapphire.

There is on exhibition in London gem
of such remarkable size and beauty that
roval and other milliOnairHs arc really
quite excite about it and await with anx-
icty the inc, liable day when one of their
number will enragc tho rest and seriously
dcplcte his own bank account by purchas-
ing tho drcadfully attractive bit of stone.
To mineralogists the jewel is simplya fine
specimen Of corunt am for others 1t Is
'sstar sapphire" whose twin may exist in
the mines of Ceylon, where this one came
from, but as the like has never been seen
before the chances If duplication are re-
Rardcd as decidedly small. As precious
stones go, this sapphire is monster, be-
ing ) inches in circumference and weigh
ing GAO carats as against LOG for the hoh-
moor, 1876 for the Regent diamond and
1874 for the Orloff The stone, which is
said to be flawlcss, is almost in its natural
state, not cut in facets, but polished "en
cabochon," to use the lapidary's term. Its
shape is that Of an irregular cone rounded
at the top. Tho color is pale blue, clouded
with delicate white mist or flceciness
When lighted from above, six Qu1Verlng,
ever restless rays meet ut tho apex, char
acteristic which gives this variety OF sap
phire its name. One observer describes the
gem as looking like the pole of watery
blue globe with varying lines of longitude
shooting out in silken flames toward
mythical equator at its base. When light
is placed on each side of it, three distinct
stars appear, which change with the move
ment of the illuminunts Tho star sap
phiro Is claimed to be impossible of imita-
ton and is next in hardness to the dia-
mond. The ancients ascribed to these
stones the power of bringing good luck,
and there ism legend that Helen of Troy
owed her conquests as much to the posses
| sion of a star sapphire as TO the celestial
brightness of her cycs.-New York Times.
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Proceedings of the school Commits
siOners.

By an order of the Board Of Commissioners,
passed at its regular meeting May 9Th, DIR.
Martin l.. jarrett gave hearing on Rednes-
day morning to the four boys, in the presence
of their parents, charged with the recent tress-
passing at the Clermont Mills school house.
The boys united in signing the following pa
per:
I'VE, the undersigned, hereby plead guilty
to having broken into the public school prop
erty at Clermont Mills, on or about the 10Th
day of April last, and wilfully destroyed and
damaged considerable property therein. We
hereby express our sincere sorrow for said be-
havior, and promise to pay such damages In
cash as the School Board finds necessary to
assess against us.
eve further promise on our words OF honor
that we will never knowingly be guilty in the
future of doing any damage to the public
school property of Hartford county; and we
enter into this obligation with the full know,
ledge and understanding that if it is not
| carried out by us in good faith, this ofrense
will be handed over to the next session of the
grand jury for such action as they see fit tc
| take"
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The Negro Noses.

Mrs Harriet Tubman, once called the
"Moscs of her people, and for whose head
slave owners offered u reward of $40, 600, Is
In Boston. She was born about 1920 in
Dorchester county and WIS the grand
daughter of II slave brought from Africa.
About 1914 she married Il free colorcd
man named John Tubman, but had no
children. During the last two years of her
slavery she lived in the family of DIR.
Thompson. In 1919 the man to whom she
belonged died, and by the provisions of tho
will the slaves were to DC set tree Ills
wishes, however, were disregarded, and
ARRANGEMENTS were mado to dispose of
them in the usual way. Previous TO the
sale Mrs. Tubman mado her escape and
reached Philadelphia, where sho found
work and earned money. With this she
travelled back to Maryland for her hus-
band, but found that he had married
again.
Between 1850 and 1860 she made no less
than 10 trips to tho south and spirited
away more than 800 slaves. Her work In
aiding fugitive slaves cnraged the slave
owners, and every effort was made to ap-
prchend her. A reward of $4,000 was
finally offered by them for her, either dead
or alive On this account she was able to
do but little toward assisting her people
between 1852 and 1857. At the breaking
out of the war she was sent to the front by
Governor Andrew of Massachusetts, to act
as II spy and scout for tho Union armies
and to work in the hospital. This she did
for four years without remuneration. She
was with the Fifty fourth Massachusetts
Since the war she has done little lectur-
ing, and at present is trying TO secure
funds to build IL home for cOlorcd widows
Boston Transcript.
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The NOnpareiIs.

The Nonpareil base ball club, of Aberdeen,
has been reorganized under new manage
ment At meeting held on Tuesday John
A. Osborn was elected president, George
Roberts secretary and manager, and Donald
X Pritchard treasurer. A board OF control
was elected, composed of Messrs. 7. Littleton
Hanway, j. F. Wells, Harry B. James, Geo.
II. Wins. George Walker and Il. Harry Web
ster The players will sign on Friday night.
Edward Whiting was elected captain. The
grounds and stand are being put in good
order
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writer and bookkeeper for a number OF years
until about twelve months ago, when failing
health compelled her to give up her work.
Her funeral took place on Wednesday morn
ing from St Mary's Catholic Church, Cler-
mont Mills, Rev. Father Kane officiating.
The pail bearers were Messrs. Joseph Dunni-
gan, Andrew Cummings, Thomas Redding,
Andrew Wallace, Edward Dawson and Mich
aei Reddng.
Mr.. Patrick Martin, formerly of Fallston,
died at his nome in Baltimore on Wednesday
evening, aged about eighty years. He was
born in Ireland, but came to this country
when young man. His wife, three sons
Richard Martin, OF Bel Air Michael and Pat
rick Martin, of Baltimore, and three daugh-
ters-Mrs Hushon and Misses Kate and
Theresa Martin, survive him. lie will be
buried at st. JOINTS Catholic Cemetery, Long
Groom
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IDsurinr Their own Property.

The Board of School Commissioners of Har-
ford county have adopted method of insur-
ing their property, which is unique and is be-
lieved to be the only one Of the kind i'll the
State of Maryland. The experience of num-
Der of years past showed that the destruction
of school property by fire was very rare oc-
currence, and the amount of money paid out
as premiums was virtually sunk. Looking
at the matter in this light, they decided to
create an insurance fund, and by appropriate
ing annually the sum, about one hundred and
fifty dollars, which had heretofore been paid
out as premiums, they would be able to save
enough in five years to renew any school
house which would be destroyed by fire.
The wisdom of such a course is at once ap-
parent. During nineteen Years not single
building has been lost by fire, aud had this
method been adopted some years back, there
would be a sufficient sum on hand at present
to meet any emergency. The location Of the
school houses, one hundred and three in num-
ber apart from each other, as they are, pre-
vents any heavy loss at one time, and will en-
able the Commissioners to meet such demands
as are likely to be made upon them promptly
1t is a well known fact that some of the
| leading and most successful capitalists of the
country, notably the Astors and the late Johns
Hopkins, adopted the same plan and found il
to be feasible and successful one. In its
operations it is simple and its results effective
| and it is method which in the course Of a
few years will build up capital which will
be sufficient to lessen the amount now neces
sarily appropriated annually.
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EVANSVILLE, May 1O.-Maud, the youngest
daughter OF Mr. Charles TrOyer, is lying
critically i'll at her fathers residence near this
place.
Miss Lottie King, who has been very i'll is
convalScen'.
MIR. jacob Bradenbaugh, is very much in
disposed at this writing.
Miss Nina Gibson, is visiting friends and
relatives in the neighborhood.
Qute large congregation was present at
the Epworth League of Mckendree Church
last night. Three persons were taken into
fuli membership. The League will held its
regular monthly business meeting in the
church on Tuesday evening, May IS. Public
are cordially invited to attend.
Mr. Charles Peuiz, spent Saturday and Sun
day with Mr.. John Gilbert, Of this place.
Miss Estella Mason, who las been spending
several weeks in Baltimore, returned home on
Saturday. QNlZ.
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Bel Air Notes.

Mrs. William II. Coale, is lying very ill
with complication of diseases, at her home
in Bel Air.
List of letters remaining in the Bel All
post Office: Miss Anna Bosley, Miss Fannie
Myers and Mr. G. ii. Wilson.
Miss BERTHE Bauer, of Bel Air, is visiting
friends in Baltimore.
Mr.. Henry B. Bruins, left on Thursday for a
TRIP to Chicago.
Prof. John Richey, of Stewartston, was
among the visitors to Bel Air this week.