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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-04-22
Circuit Court.

The court reconvened on Monday for the
trial of the case of l.. Robert Coates vs.. The
Baltimore, Middle River and Sparrows Point
Railway Company. The case was remanded
to Baltimore city for trial. Quite an array OF
counsel were engaged in tle case; Messrs.
Hazel, of Baltimore; Mcintosh, of Towson,
and $. A. Williams representing the X. r.
Co., and Messrs. Clark and Carr, OF Baltimore
John |. Yelott, of Towson, and George L..
VanBibber appearing for plaintiff.
At the close OF the session the petit jury
was finally discharged.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-04-22
Personal Mention.

Rev. and Mrs Thomas H. Wright, of Tow
son, were visiting their old home at Consti
tuition last week.
Mrs. Mary A. Chamberlain and hel
daughter, Miss Carrie, have returned to their
home in Havre de Grace, afier a two montht
sojourn at Washington, D. c.
Miss Cora Ridgley, OF Millersburg, Pa, is
visiting Miss Edna Elliott, of Black Horse.
Miss Lottie Smith, of FELTON,, Pa, is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. Thomas II. Miller, OF
Norrisville.
Mr.. John Mason, OF Aberdeen, is visiting
friends at Atlantic City.
Miss Annie L.. Munnikhuysen, Of Thomas
Run, was a guest Of Rev. and Mrs. s. A. Hob
litzell, at the Methodist Protestant parsonage,
St. Michaels, this week.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-04-22
Paw OfIIle Petit Jury.

The petit jurors for the April term Of the
Circuit Court was as follows: James w. Nc
Cav, $500; w. Scott Handy, S52. so; B. Frank
Webster, $54; Charles K. Standiford, S57. 10
William c. Higle, $500; James &. Turner
5000; Joseph w. Cunningham, $3.50 An
drew J. Famous, $500; William F. kissing
$50 so; John B. Biles, $500; Fred. W. Reasin
$3.50; Alouzo +. Anderson, S5i.3O; j. Frank
STREET., $780, Richard F. Grafton, $52.
John H. Haines, s51 so; Oliver N. Cole, 1914, 60
Christian smith, 1858 40; j. Polk Steett, S52 10
John s. Hughes, 5000; William Amos, $53
Edwin Il. Thompson, $3.50, Emory Tucker
$50. Is; Henry F. johns, 5000.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-04-22

Road checks issued.-W. a. McComas, SIS
George F. Burnley, $17.l2; Alexander Smith,
$3.50; Joseph E. Bateman, $40; William F.
kissing, $15Sl; William A. Hope, SIS 81
Joseph E. Ashton, $16.75; Henry Ruff, 81 %.
Certificates issued.-Robert Z. Morgan
baiIiff to Orphans Court, SIS; William NJ
Barton, magistrates account, 81 so.
Cash paid.-Thomas O'Brieu, trimming
trees at almshouse, SO; John w. Waters
conveying pauper, 81; Richard Dallam, copy
OF County Treasurer law, 81; Good Roads Ma
chinery Company, repairs, $1,000; w. Wiz
Clarke & Son, culvert pipe, S3l 20; j. Ii. Jar
lett & Bro, aImshouse account, S3I.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-04-22

I 2G2 V. 1t shall be the duty ofthe treasurer,
at all times, to inform himself, by lawful
means, il all property, stock or Investments
in said county liable To taxation, and not in
Guided in the last revised list OF assessment
and Of all buildings ana Improvements, ami
of all property created Orucquirud since S;lid
revised assessments, and he shall value the
same NJ the IuIi cash value thereof aEd shall
make return thereof 10 the Count Commits
sioners, with the postOtiicc address OF the
persons assessed; and Tor the purpose of this
section, the said Treasurer shall be clothed
with the power of general assessor, and shall
receive the fees heretofore allowed by law or
usage, 10 collectors OF taxes for assessing new
property in said county, ana his valuation
shall he subject to revision and correction by
said Commissioners upon appeal.
Before any assessment made as aforesaid
shall become valid, five ays' notice thereof
i'll writing shall b gwen 10 the Hmer OF the
property to be assessed, a. d IL such owner lie
not found within tie limits OF said county
then The same shall be ven to tie person IN
possession of the property TO be assessed In
whose custody the same may be, or If IL be
land. and 40 one Is i'll the apparent occh-
nancy thereof, then such notice sha be
posted on sail land.
:62 y. All laws or parts of laws, general or
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-04-22
The New Oath.

The new law changing the practice Of adj
ministering oaths in Maryland went into eff
feet on the 22d of March. Under this law
those who are sworn will simply hold up
their right hands, instead of placing them on
the open Bible. The new cath for WITNESSES
is as follows: "In the presence of Almighty
God you DO solemnly swear that the evidence
you shall give to the Court and jury in the
case now pending before them shall be the
truth, the whole truth and nothing but the
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-04-22
American Securities Abroad.

The sales of American securities have been
according to London advices, very large
abroad of late. If this state of things holds,
there will be an increasing influx of British
gold into this market. This demonstrates the
faith abroad in the stability OF our credit.
There is another point of faith for which the
people not only of this but foreign countries
have good grounds for credence, and that is
belief in the efficacy of Hostetters stomach
stomach, liver bowels, kidneys and nerves,
Dyspepsia biliOusness, constipation and rheu-
matism are coquered by it. 1t hastens conva,
lescence and diffuses a generous warmth and
sensation of ply sical comfort through the sys-
tem.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-04-22
A Prompt Reply.

On the 81 of April, Wann Post, &. A R,oi
Forest Hill adopted resolutions Offering theii
services to the Government il they should be
needed, and on April 4th, reply was sent
from President Mckinley, stating that the re.
solution had been forwarded for the con-
sideration OF the Secretary CT War. Hartford
county seems to be in the foregrand as usual.
All honor to the veterans.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-04-22
Christian Endenxnr Social.

A very pleasant social was held by the T.
p. s &. T., attached to the Providence
Methodist Protestant church on Friday even
ing, April s, at the residence of Mrs. j. A.
Scarf A short programme was rendered by
members of the society, after which the even
ing was passed with music and general con-
versaton. Refreshments were served.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-04-22
Maryland National Guards.

A very imI ortant order to the members Of
the MARYLAND National Guard was made
public Oh Tuesday. 1t deals directly with
one of the most important features OF a
soldiers life and one which Is at the present
time of supreme moment, viz. the physical
condition of the men.
1t provides for the immediate retiremen
of all soldiers, whether officers or not, who
will he found deficient in the qualities which
enable them to stand the privations and other
requirements of campaign life.
The specific order is as follows:
Headquarters Maryland National Guard,
Adjutant Generals Office.
Annapolis, April 10th, 1898.
General Order No. 6.
a. All officers of the Maryland National
Guard who either on account OF age or physi
cal disability shall be adiudged unfit for active
military duty in the field, shall be placed Oh
| the retired list by general orders from these
headquarters.
(2) officers placed on the retired list are
authorized to retain their uniforms ant
| side arms, and to wear the same on occasions
of cer emony, but they shall not exercise com
| mand unless required by the commandment
| chief.
By command Of Governor Lowndes.
l.. ALLISON WILMER,
Adjutant General.
Every officer and enlisted man who may b
found physically disqualified for active dut
in the field, or not willing to enter the servic
of the United States, for duty either at HON
or abroad for such time as may be prescribe
by the President or Congress of the Unite
States, will be given an honorable discharge
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-04-22
M. n. G.

Adjutant General Wilmer has issued Or
ders for the officers OF the First Regiment, l.,
NJ n. G., to hold Themselves in readiness and
not to absent themselves from their usual
places of residence for more than twenty-four
hours
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-04-22
NOTICE..

desire 10 say to the PATRONS Of Baldwin Sta
tiOu residing near JarrCttsTilic, Upper Cross
Roads ANA ot&er adjacent points, that Horses
left with IaG Will receive careful at!ent on.'
FEED ALWAYS ON HAND.
TEAMS FOR LIVERY.
Meals furnished at the Old HOTEL STAND
at all hours, at Moderate Prices. ,
lose SAMUEL WATKINS.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-04-22
Mr.. Losenh a. Harris. returned to his home

Mr.. Joseph A. Harris, returned to his home
after prolonged Western tour.
Mrs. Mary P. Lee and Miss Virginia Lee
are visiting relatives in Baltimore.
Miss Elizabeth Mitchell, will spend the
month of May visiting friends in New York.
List of uncalled for letters remaining in the
Bel Air postoffice.-Mrs. Mary Preston.
Miss Daisy Hines, of Baltimore is guest of
Mrs. j. s. Richardson, Jr., Bel Air.
Mrs. Harry Bateman, is the guest of friends
in Bel Air.
The condition of Mrs. John Smith, who is
at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, is not con-
sidered TO be as favorable.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-04-22
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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-04-22
Rrsn RIVER NECK SCHOOL.

Exercises beftting the celebration Of Arbor
Day were held at Bush River Neck School
Friday afternoon. The programme included:
Scripture Reading, by the teacher; reading,
"Woodman Spare that Tree" James Stock
ham; recitation, "Planting the Apple Tree,
Susie Nelson; reading, "Notes on Tree Plant
ing," Lizzie Nelson; reading, 1.-The Pine Tree
Academy" Rena Towner; song, "The Beauti,
full Woods" by the school; recitation,
"springtime is Coming" Emily Nelson
concert recitation, ''The Elm," by the school
recitation, ''April is Here" Bonn Towner
quotation, sApril," by the SCHOOL, recitation
"Nut Trees, Mary Nelson; quotation, Bertht
Nelson; recitation, "The Fruit Trees,
Leonard Towner.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-04-22
UNION SCHOOL.

Arbor Day was appropriately celebrated at
Union School, Fifth district. Nine very fine
maple trees were planted. One, large and
very beautiful one was named in honor of the
teacher MARY Taylor" One named Cuba,
occupies prominent position and on its right
side stands President Mckinley and on its left,
limited States, while in the rear OF the school
yard plum tree was planted and named
SPAIN" The other trees were named In honor
of the following persons: Rev. j. l.. Jeffries,
Mr. John B. scarborough, Jr., Mr.. John I. Lee
Mrs. Mamie Scarborough and Prof. w. Z.
Henck.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-04-22
DARLINGTON SCHOOL.

Arbor Day was observed at Darlington
school. Several trees were planted and named.
Some of the names were: Fitzhugh Lee, John
d. Worthington, John NJ. Michael, United
States. Everlasting, Cuba, Maine and Elizabeth
May Harry After planting the trees an inter
esting programme was observed which was as
follows: WELCOME Song, by Elizabeth and
Florence Michael; singing by the school; Red
White and Blue;" recitation, THE Trees" by
First Grade; solo, MIL May" by Florence
Michael; defamation, by Smith Michael; dia-
louge, Guess Quick" by Smith and Florence
Michael: singing, 1.-The Farmer" by school
defamation, 1.-THE Senses" by Harry Walker
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-04-22
Grand Army shad Bake.

The AM ual shad bake OF Admiral John
Rodgers Post, No. IS, &. A. K. was held on
Wednesday. The party arrived at Havre de
Grace In the afternoon and were taken i'm
mediateIy to she floats of Silver, Spencer &
Co. at the mouth Of the Susquehanna, where
they witnessed the hauIs Of shad and herring
and partook Of the feast. The reception COM
mittee consisted of Commander. F. sitzler,
s. F. Cooling, John McNulty and A. F.
Slymer, and the visitors included the Depart
ment officers and number of invited guests.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-04-22
HAvRE DE GRACE.

The exercises were of highly interesting
and instructive nature. The programme was
very elaborate and was participated In by
each of the nine grades Of the school, teachers
and pupils joining in them with spirit
worthy OF the occasion. REGULATIONS, both sin
gle and concerted, class exercises, singing
quotations, readings and naming the trees
were the different features. Five trees were
planted, named respectively, l, Robert 4. Lee;
2, William Mckinley; 3, Frances E. Willard;
4, Washington 5, The Maine.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-04-22
ArbOr Day.

In compliance with the proclamation of the
Governor OF the State, Friday was observed
as "Arbor day"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-28

difficult TO get along with white soldiers. They
must be much more careful TO avoid hurting
sensibilities. and must do without many little
services to which they have been accustomed
Apparently. the negro is equally available Tor
infantry or cavalry. Tho mounted branch IN
wolves all that the other does. and much more
besides II would seem that the simpler arm
Of the service would be better suited for the
colorcd men. hut they show great aptitude for
the care and riding Of horses. They feel the
fun significance II their uniforms. and are am
bilious for promotion. negro drllmaster
with squad Of recruits is about as proud
human being as the earth affords. The mere
brass buttons and white and yellow stripes APP
peal strongly to him. promotion to be cor
poral or sergeant is highly priced.
The suggestion has been made that as a re
ward for their fine showing the negroes should
have an opportunity To become commissioned
officers second lieutenants, if nothing more
Some first sergcants are capable Of command
ing a company. but the number IS probably
rare Then there are other objections. Such
officers could not associate with their men with
out dotriment To discipline; the white officers
would not admi. them To companionship. For
another thing they could hardly exact obcdi-
cnce. Their former companions would not look
them they would on a white officer. and
there would be friction. However, it is likely
that most enlisted men are content to have
first sergcantcy the limit Of their ambition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-28
CONFERREES AT QUEBEC.
MEN WHO WILL DISCUSS THE DIFFER.
ENCES BETWEEN THE UNITED
STATES AND CANADA

The proceedings OF the international Com
mission which met for organization in Que
bee on August 23 will be watched with
much interest by all people who are fayoraby
disposed TO a closer relationship between the
great branches of the Anglo-SaNor race. The
five American commissioners were appointed to
meet an equal number Of Canadian representa-
tives. ITO adjust. if possible. al. outstanding
causes Of difference or friction between the Gov.
ernments Of Canada and the United States"
The men named by the Presd ut Senator
Charles w Fairbanks. of Indiana. Senator
George Gray. Of Delaware; KciIes NATIVE Ne'
son Dingley, Of Maine: Reciprocity Commits.
sloner John \. kasson. OF Iowa, and John W
Foster Of the District Of Columbia. ex-secre'
tary OF state.
The Canadian Commissioners arc the LORD
High Chancellor, Baron Hers, 81. The Premier
OF Canada. Sir Wilfrd Laurrr. Sir Richard
Cartwright. Canadian Minister o; Commerce
Sir Louis Henry Davies Privy Councillor ana
Minister Of Marine and Fisheries ard John
Charlton. Canadian Memher u Parliament
After these appointments had been made 81
James Winter, Premier OF New midland "@'
added 10 the lis; Of Commissioners FOR CahdoA
Upon organizing Lord Herschcl. was ehOs'H
chairman on the motion Of Senator FaroAhAS
and these secretaries were chosen: Chandler T.
Andersen. representing the Americans w u
Cartwright. for Great Britain. and Henry Dun
rassa. for Canada.
Lord Herschell has twice been Lord Chance""
OF England His first term was during us
Liberal Government Of 1856. ana again Hun
1892 to 1895. He was educated at the uhi'',.
sites OF Bonn and London. and became V".
Counsel and Bencher Of I.incons Inn ID lou
Az Mr.. Fare: Herschell he was me''.i -
Parliament for Durham City from 1874 70 io'
In 1890 Lord Herschell was appointed wars"
OF the Cinque Ports. "A
Sir Wilfrid Laurier was born on Nove"0''
1911 and received his education III '''
school, and later took a fun classical course ..
L'Assomption College He began the s'u'' -
law in 1860 in Montreal After prac''s".s 10"
three years ne had "a give up me "o'n W n
count Of ill-health. and went 10 L'AVo''' -
where he edited newspaper WIFE, WV 49,. .,
ton Of his health I've resumed 'he i -.
law, and soon became we'll hho"" T. n,
spected member OF the bar. Inc w 1ssn
Lorne created him Gu 'en's Counse''0' ." -,
and he was appointed I meHo'' - .,oaure.
mission To revise the code OF cr'lh"", ,,.r ,
From that time to the present ''' u,sa
conspicuous figure in Canadian d" az" ,or,e-
gifted orator and was described Wn'" 'N,.,ona
sented his country a, the queens "a
Jubilee as IAN eloquent graceful o'sh'" ~. ~
above all a reputable gentleman OF 'He INV
French regime" A, ~
Sir Richard Cartwright is the on" '''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-28
IHE NEGRO AS 4 SOLDIER.
~ THE BARRACKS AND ON THE BATTLE
FIELD.
FIELD.

FIELD.
There has been hitherto among the officers
Of tho Army "A certain prejudice against serving
in the nogr, regimcn.s But the other day a
Lieutenant in the 9th Infantry said enthusiastic
caly:
"Do you know | shouldn't want anything bet
ter than to have company In a negro reg-
rlont? I am from Virginia. and have always
had the usual feeling about commanding colored
trooIs But af, r seeing that charge OF The
s!th up the San Juan Hill, ! should like the
best in the world to have negro company
They went up that incline yelling and shouting
lust as | used to hear them when they were
hunting rabbits in Virginia. The Spanish bu-
lots only made them wilder to reach the
trenches"
officers Of other regiments which were near
the Nth on July equally strong IN Inc"
praise of the negroes Their yells were an IN
spiration to their white comrades and sprcad
d's.uay among the Spaniards. A captain IN
volunteer regiment declares that the Ziih ana
more than any other 20 win me day AZ Sah
Juan As they charged up through I'll" white
soldiers their enthusiasm was spread. and the
entire line fought the better for their cheers
and thCir Wild rush.
Srarirh testimony to the Effectiveness or the
coloI,d soldiers is not lacking. Thus an officer
Mo was with the troops that lay in wait for
the Americans at la Quasina on June y said;
what especially terrified our men was the
huge American negroes. We saw their big
black faces through tie urderhrush. and they
looked like devils. The cane forward under
cur fire as il thoy didn't Tho least care about IT,"
TIE CHARGE At Ell CANEY.
II was III, lrth Caviar, that bad this oncct
on ~. Spauiards. 4, san Juan the ON Cav
airy distinguished itself ITS commander. Lieu
tenant Colonel Hamilton. being killed The
fourth Of the negro regiments. the 10Th In
family. PLAYED an especially brilliant part in the
battle ~ ri Cancy on July II was held In
reserve with the rest Of Colonci Miles brig id''
Tut was ordered to support General lawtons
brigade toward the middle - the day. At that
hour marching was an ordeal. hut the men
went on at fast pace. Win almost no rest
they kept il NJ until tncy got into action The
other troops hal been lighting hard for hours
and the arrival Of the 9th was blessing. The
negroes went righ, ahead through the tired
ranks OF th,ir comrades Their charge up th"
hill. which was srrrountcd rs Spanish rN" pits
md stone fort. has been told II Wa III"
work ~ only part OF tho rcelu'rt. tn men
coming chiefly from three coruuari's Colonel
Miles had intended e. have his Who'll" brigade
make the final charge bui the oh didn't wat
for orders. II was there g. take mat hill. and
take tho iill il did
one Il tn. Spanish officers captured there
seemed to- .hirk that the Americans were TAX
ing an unfair advantage ~ them in having
colorcd men who fought like that iie had been
accustomed to tho negroes ~ Tho nsurg'nt
army and a diflercn, lot they are from those
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-28
HARDY TO ENDURE.

In the entire Santiago campaign. the four
negro regiments showed themselves OF the
greatest value. The men endured the hard
shiIs and the labors with The greatest fortitude
They withstcod the effects Of the heat ad-
mirably as was to b. expected. They were
cheerful under all kinds Of trials and priva-
tons Their powers Of physical endurance were
remarkable. Altogether. they fully justified
every expectation Of those who believe that the
negro makes "A nrst-class soldier
OF course. battle is Only small part OF
soldiers life; In peace the cOlorcd regiments are
as admirable as in war The men are picked
lot ard represent the best Of their race. IL Is
no wonder that their huge frames struck terror
into the hearts Of the Span!ards. In n platoon
81 one company Of the 10Th Infantry Only three
men are apprcciably under six feet tail The
other twerty-scven range In height from. a trnc
under six feet to six feet four inches. Com
pared with the rather understood Spaniards.
such men were giants. They ncar,y all edu-
Gated. Since the present regulations governing
enlistment have been in force. no iilteratc men
have been accepted. There remain "A few sol
ders whose service Is older than the law who
cannot read write but that class is dying
out Indeed. some who never had any school
Ing have learned TO sign their names to
the payros, 50 not 10 hc shamcd 10y their
more enlightened fellows The signature is a
mechanical copy Of the pattern which some
bcdy wrote; il f. made with deal Of pains, bat
the soldier receives his money in the proud be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-28
THE UNFAMILIAR VEGETABLE.

From The Indianapolis Journal.
He-l would like TO go to war if I could got in
the cOmmissary department.
She-Thcy would not have you there You
don't know beans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-28
HIS KIND HEART.

In caring for the sick. the Negroes tender
hcartcdncss is conspicuous. on one of the
transports loaded with sick men white soldier
asked to be helped to his bunk below. No one
Of his color stirred, but two negro convalcsccnts
at once went 10 his assistance. When volun-
tccrs were called for to cook for the sick only
negroes responded. They are pleased to be OF
service to their officers II the captains child is
i'll. every man in the company is solicitous; half
Of them want 10 act nurse. They feel hon
oTcd to he hired to look after an officers horse
and clothing. The "strkcr." as he is called.
soon gets to look on himself as a par: Of his
master; it is not captain has been ordered
away" but We have been ordered away"
Every concern Of his employer about which he
knows interests hin. and slight to his
perior is vastly more Of an offence than II Of
fcred to himself Indeed, If the Army knew
now well officers Of the colorcd regiments are
looked after by their men. there would he less
Dissemination to serve in such commands. AZ
ter years with negro company, officers find It