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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-08-18
Stone Tells Ancient stories

The wonder of ages has been settled by
a fragment of bas-relief discovered in
Egypt, which shows how the obelisks and
other large monoliths were transported
from the quarry to their site. The stone
is depicted upright ON great galley, or
vessel, which is being towed by u number
of small boats alongside.
The method of detaching a monolith
from the mother rock is also explained
by a semidetached block in one of the
Quarries at Sycne. After having been
hewn clear on three sides, deep groove
was cut into the side still attached to the
rock, and holes were pierced, into which
dry wooden pegs were driven. The pegs
were then wctted, and the wood in SWELL
ing broke off the monolith from the quar-
ry.-Philadelphia Record.
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Struck hY Iighfntn.

fine large barn belonging to Mr. Augustus
&. Mahsn, near Che smut Hill, was struck by
lightning during he storm of Thursday night,
and entirely consumed. The fire Immediately
followed the flash, and there was no time 10
save the contents 0ne horse was burned up,
and Mr. NahaD's loss included binder, grain
drill, harness and about two tons OF hay. y
lot of hay and straw belonging to ir Harper
II Black, and buggy, the property Of Mr..
Joseph Pyle, were ASP destroyed. The barn
was insured 10 the Harfofd Mutual Company,
but the contents were unprotected TIL same
barn was struck by lightning about IF cen
years ago, but not materially damaged.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-08-18
A Narrow Escape.

An incident occurred on Monday evening
last which, whether it was the result of acc
dent or criminal careessness, seriously en-
dangered the life of most eslimable lady.
Mrs. Martha Hanway was seated on the porch
of Mr.. Joseph B. Hauway's residence, near
Joppa, when a party of wheemen, of the
neighborhood, came up the road and halted in
front of the house, as if to wait for some one.
One of them began handling revolver, when
it Was discharged, the ball passing so close tn
the lady's head as to strike and indent the
back of the rocking chair in which she was
seated. 1t was a very narrow escape, the ball
passing within an inch of her head.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-08-18
FaIIstOn News.

FALLsToN. August 16-Oleita, the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Ostheim, is very ill
with ma larial fever, at the home of her parents
Mrs. Herbert Harrington and Mrs. Thomas
Doyle, of Macon, Georgia, and Mrs William
Grant, of Fountain Green, spent several days
last week visiting relatives in this neighbor-
hood.
Masters Stanley and Ernest Preston, sons of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert S. Preston, are.convalesc-
ing from severe illness. OBSERVER.
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DR.. Thomas Ross Payne, formerly of Shaws-
vile, but now of Corbett Station, c. Rail-
way, has apparently met with streak of ILL.,
luck A short time ago he was thrown from
his buggy by the unusual accident of running
over a cow, and was badly hurt. On Sunday
night, while driving the same horse, a whifiie
tree broke, causing the animal to run off, and
the doct was again thrown from his vehicle
and severely bruised. The harness WIS also
COZ sderabIy damaged.
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A SrriNus Accident.

Brrtram b Wiley, young son of Mr..
Thomas II. Miley, Jr, of Jarretrsviile, met
with an accident, last SATURDAY., wi ich might
have been serious He bad eo't'n hold of q
d. namite cartIid.e aod h, gar picking il with
nail. when it expl"t, d, Blowing The flesh
from both of htsforeti grrs aud thumbs. Dr.
VI rtin L. Jarrett rendered the necessary i'd
The injur es, it is thought, wi MT be perma-
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Counry Commissioners.

Road Checks Issued-George W. McComas,
$45 25; Andrew Dunnigan, S33; George W.
Mc' omas S5s.S5; Daniel Fitzpatrick, sos II:
" q. Wilson, S35 25; j. L, Dick, $40; Eugene
Wooden, S44; Frank A. Lee. SIP Sc: Bevan
Fletcher, S2l 81; Alexander E CuIlum, 1922 90;
JAMES W. Gorrell, Sl5; Calvin Dawson, 500;
Michael F Doyle, s. 30; Thomas ". AIliboue,
$3l So; John Ward, 500 So; a. s. Wiley, S15 43;
j. T. Chenworth, $25 81; Charles Dick, $2S. 90;
E. K. & Thomas q. Bay, 1915; s. II. Wilson,
S20.7l; W H. johnson. Sl5. 0s; John Il. Haines,
S34 70; Divers Thomp, on, 500; o. H. Heaps,
S11 ~; W E. Snodgrsss. S2s so; W. B. Davis.
$34l.9l; James W. Davis, SIG; Owen Murphy.
S26.06.
Certificates Issurd-W. Burkins, new bridge
across Winters Run, at Stokes Mill, in fourth
district. Sl60 81.
c. Z. Bowman WAS appointed constable
for the Second Election District
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Crop Bulletin.

The weekly Crop Bulletin ofthe Department
of Agriculture says:
In Hartford and Cecil counties the album
dant showers have greatly relieved the drought
conditions that have prevailed in those DIS
trcts for several weeks past. The
corn crop promises to b. the best for years.
The crop has improved to marked degree in
the Northeastern c uniies, and most favorable
reports continue from other districts. The
soil is in excellent condition for blowing. ::
= = The early pot to crop has generally
given poor yields. Tomatoes are good There
is some reports If blight, but no material in
jury mas resulted thus far. . Apples
continue plentiful except in those Localities
where the late storm was most severe. Melons
and canteloupes are being marketed in large
quantities"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-08-18

JARRETTsvILLE, August LEON August
10Th delightful day was spent on Bush river
by a party of young people from Jtrrett-vile
and Forest Hill. They lett otter Point about
$50 in John Leight's new steam launch,
America" which is an ideal boat for Har-
ford's pleasure lovers. At Ola Baltimore was
found an excellent place for lunch From
thence they steamed to the Philadelphia Club
House, where they met party of friends from
Taylor, who were out for pleasure, also, but,
as they were seen toiling IN rowing under d
blazing sun, the contraSted pleasure of the
party from Otter Point was quite noticeable,
as they lounged, chatted and sang under the
delightful canopy of their beautiful launch,
while she moved SO smoothly and easily through
he water.
On returning and lifting the lines which had
been dropped for crabs in the morning, an
abundant supply was found for all. After u
days unalloyed pleasure moonlight drive to
their homes far away ended the happy day.
The party consisted of Misses Elizabeth and
adie Wilson, Martha Amoss, Hattie Ward,
Bessie Stritehoff, Minnie Michael, Nellie Taylor
and Martha Norris, of Baltimore; Anna Jar
mon, of Cambridge; "essrs Allen Galbreath,
Benz Amoss, Charles Wilson, Price Stritehoff,
Harry Wallis, Edgar Cairnes, Samuel Scarf.
Cover Ward, Howard Wallis, William Parrish
and Harry Adams, of Washington.
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The Problem of the Negro.
Philadelphia Times.

A generation has come and gone since tho
close of the civil war, and the country is still
be done with the negro. The present turn Of
the discussion is along the line of limitai ion
C'ose students of the race problem in the South
arguing with the frequent lynchings of negroe!
during the last few months as premise, cal
for the absolute elimination of the ignorant
colored man as political factor in the South
ern States.
One of the leading opponents of this line OF
argument is the Rev. Dr. Broughton, of At
lanta, Ca, whose ringing denunCiat on of the
lynchiug of negroes brought about the sacking
of his church by a band of ruff ms in his city
He is preaching in the churches of the
Worth, demanding that the Negroes right to vote
shall BIZ taken away and not restored until he
is qualified from an educational and mora
standpoint to exercise the franchise.
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NJ onday to visit her brother, Mr.. Louis c
KDotier, of Akron, Ohio.
Miss Phoebe Bssell, of Bel Air, is visiting
her cousins, Misses Blanche P. and Mamie
b. Baldwin, daughters Of DIR. Jose phi s. Bald
win, of Eklo, Baltimore county.
Mr. vii lam Treadwell and wife have
transferred in fee to Nr. John II Reckord the
lot of ground on Rock Spring Avenue, 40 feet
front, with q depth Of 260 feet, formerly be-
longing to William A. French. The considera-
ton was 81 ,050.
List of uncalled-for letters remaining in the
Be Air post ffice.-Nr. Randolph Anthany,
Mis- Ne.ic HIS, Mr. Frank E. Petel son and
Mr. j. Stafford v oodward.
Mr.. Thomas A. Hays, OF the Provident Life
and Trust Company, was in Bel Air, on We'd
nesday. MIR. Hays is native of Hartford and
was formerly prominent farmer Of the
county.
Nr. Bertram N. Stump was the guest of
Bel Air relatives, this week
Rev. s. B. Tredway is catching the sea-
breezes from Rehoboth Beach.
Rev. Frank II. Lewis, pastor OF North
Baltimore Station, NJ. 2. Church, is spending
his vacation in Hartford county, and is expect
ed to preach at Grace Church, Bel Air, on
Sunday.
Extensive preparations are in progress to
make the dance of the Cotillion Club, at the
Temple, tonight, the event of the season.
Rev. K. Allen Castleman, rector OF Emman-
uel Church, is at Z. Mortified, Mass.
Messrs. VIM. s. Forwood, Jr. and Willard
G. Rouse, of Bel Air, Thomas Fl. Roberts, of
Baltimore, and John 5. Writ, Of Elkton, went
to Shure's Landing last II ursday evening,
to enjoy the exciting sport of catching striped
ba s, but the muddy water prevented fishing.
They extended their trip TO Havre de Grace
and procuring a tug-boat took voyage across
the bay to Betterton.
meeting will be held in the grand jury
pom, on Monday next, at p NJ, when
steps will be taken for the organization of a
literary and debating association. This is
veIy commendable movement and the young
men of Bel Air should attend it.
Miss Mary V. Paul is spending few days
1t Atltnlic City with her cousin, Mrs. Oliver
J. H1mmeli.
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BrOad.Gsuging the BaltimOr- and
Lehfgh,

For several months past the Baltimore and
Lehigh Railroad Company have had a third
rail laid from North Avenue to Homeland,
and have been shipping coal and other freight
In hroad-gauge cars to that and intervening
points Lately they have extended the
the third rail to Sheppard Asylum, and it is
stated that they will continue the brosd-gauge
to T"wson The freight receipts, il is said,
railroad over which the broad-gauge freight
cars are run.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-08-18
Patrick Henry whitaker.
Alexander Pierce.


In reply to subscriber, the Baltimore Su,
gives the following sketch of John Hanson
who was an ancestor of the Hanson AID Web
ster fsmi'ies in this county:
"John Hanson, whose statue is to be placed
in the Capitol at Washington, was born il
Charles county Maryland, in IT'S, and dice
in Oxon Hills, Prince Georges county. Md
on November %, 1888. tie was a member o.
the Mary land House of Delegates nearly ever,
year from 1857 TO 1851. He moved to Frede
rick county in 1773, and in 1715 was treasurer
of the county. He was delegate to the Con
tinentaI Congrt IS from 1871 till his death
served one year as its President, aud in thai
capacity expressed the thanks of Congress tc
Gen. Washington for the victory of Yorktown
Alter 1852 he retired from public life.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-08-18
silver Wedding.

Invitations have been Issued FIR the silver
marriage of Register of Wills George Smith
Norris, which will take place on Friday next,
August 18th, at Mt. Pleasant, the home of Mr..
aud Mrs. Norris, near Brl Air The original
ceremony took place in 1874
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-08-18
JOHN L. G. LEE, Solicitor.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Frederick W. Baker In the Circuit Cour
vs.. flor Hartford County

Order of court on petition of Creditors Notice.
Upon the aforegoing petition it ia ordered,
this 29th day of July, in the year 1899. by the
Circuit Court for Hartford County, in Equity.
that all persons having claims against The
Fgis and InteHigencer are hereby notified to file
the same with the Clerk of Circuit Court for
Hartford County, on or before the first day of
January, 1900; and It is further ordered that
copy of this order be published in some news
paper printed and published in Hartford county
once week for four consecutive weeks before
the LIST day of September, in the year 1899.
JAS. d. WATERS.
True Copy-Test:
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-08-18

During the thunder storm Of last Thursday
night the residence of DR.. Dodson, at Delta
was struck by lightning. The house was un
injured, but every member OF the household
experienced a severe shock Among those
who received the force OF the stroke was Miss
sallie Geatty, of Bel Air, who was visitor at
the house.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-08-18
Not ~ Candidate.

a card in this weeks 1Egis, announces that
his nomination by the Prohibition Conven-
ton, last week, as candidate for the House
of Delegates, was without lis knowledge OF
consent, and he has requested that his name
| be withdrawn.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-08-18
Slight Fire Tn Bel Air.

A slight fire occurred in Bel Air Oh Sunday
night, being caused by the explosion OF coal
oil lamp in house on the Baltimore turn.
pike, facing Bond street, occupied by Lewis
Harris, colored A covering to the stand
upon which the lamp was placed caught Oh
fire but was quickly extinguished. The
damage was trifliug 9. but the il cident occurring
just as the congregations were being dismissed
at the various churches, caused some excite
ment for few minutes.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-08-18

Mr.. W. F. Payne sold on Thursday of last
week, as auctioneer for Col. o. s. Lee, trustee,
tract Of land, near st. Paul's Church, in
Marshall's district, containing 10 acres of I'm
improved land, to Miss Margaret W. Wright
| for 81 OnO
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For Ihr l. .ncaster Races.

Mr.. David IIanway has entered his we'll
known horses, David II. and Major, for the
Lancaster races They left Bel Air on Mon
day, in charge Of Mr.. Charles F Barnes, and
were expected to take part in Thursdays
races Mr.. William "hiteford, Of FliutviIie,
has also entered his speedy mare, Madeline,
for the same race.
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They Say,
To the Editor of The KgiS:

To the Editor of Tile EgiS:
When was printers devil in Rel Air, near
ly thirty years ago, L was given the following
poem to set up" and committed IL to memory
as put it into type.
THEY SAY.
"They say" All, well, suppose they do,
But can they prove the story true?
Suspicion may arise from naught
But envy, malice, want of thought.
Why count yourself among the they
Who whisper what they dare not say?
"Thev say" Well, if it should be so.
Why need you tell the tale of woe?
Will 1t the bitter wrong redress,
Or cause one pang of sorrow less?
Will it the -rring one restore
Henceforth to go and sin no more?
"They say" oh, pause, and look within,
See how thine hearts inclined to sin:
Watch, lest in dark temptations hour,
Thou, too, shouldst fall beneath its power.
Pity the frail, weep DER their fall,
But speak of good, or not at all.
The above poem has been useful to me, ant
a comfort. all these years and think you
readers will enjoy it.
WIN. PINKNEY HAMILTON.
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Contract Awarded.

The contract TO- building Union Chspel,
wilma, was awarded, on Tuesday, to MIR. Jss
L. Norwood, of Baltimore county, for SO, 1888
The other bidders were Messrs. ID. Shanahan,
George b. Norris and John II. Davis.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-08-18
In Loving Remembrance of
MRS NJ. BLANCHE IIADDEN, who died JUS,
two years ago to-day, August 10. 1899.

Two sad and drearS years have passed,
And yet it seems but yesterday,
That our dear mother passed away,
Left us, ali so drear and lonely,
In this weary world of pain.
Yet, again, we hope to meet her,
When our Borrowing life is fled,
And hope in heaven with joy to greet her,
Where no farewell need be said.
BY LOVING FRIEND.
G. A. II. Encampment, Philadelphia-ke-
duced Raj es via Pennsylvania Railroad.
On account of the Thirty-third Annual En-
campment of the Grand Army of the Republic
to be held at Philadelphia on September 4, 8,
6. Z, 8 aud 8, the Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany will sell excursion tickets from points on
its line to Philadelphia, at rate of s....!, fare
for tn, round trip. except that the fare from
New York and Baltimore will be So; from
Newark, N. j., 81 IS; from Elzabetl. N. j.,
S2.75. and proportionate rates from interme-
date points.
Tickets will be sold on September 2, 8, 4 and
5, good to return until September IL, inclusive;
but by deposting ticket with joint agent at
Philadelphia on september 5, 6, Z, 8 or 8, and
he payment OF fifty cents, return limit may be
extended to September 80, inclusive.
SIDE TRIPS.
Tickets for side trips to Washington, Old
Point Comfort, Gettysburg, Antietam and
Virginia battlefelds will also be sold at greatly
redu ed rates.
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Public School Notice.

Office Board of School Commissioners
of Hartford County.
BEL AIR, Md, August 3, 1890.
Bids for the erection of new school house
on a lot near Aberdeen. will be received at this
office up to
IAN, ON AUGUST 10th.
The foundation to be completed by patrons
of the said school and all sand and stone to be
hauled by them.
Workings, drawings and specifications can
be seen at this office.
Bond will be required of the successful bid
der for the faithful compliance of contract
The Board reserves the right to reject any or
all bids. By order,
TIC. GALBREATH,
Secretary.
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G. A. r. Encampment, Philadelphia-Kt
duced RAJ es via Pennsylvania Railroad
Notice Of Appointments.

By virtue of the provisions of Section 10 of
the Election Law of Maryland. notice is hereby
given of the appointments made by this Board
of the Judges and Clerks of Elections for Har-
ford county who will serve in the Districts
and Precincts, and represent the different
political parties set opposite their respective
names.
Dist. Precinct Name. Party.
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OBITUAR
Mrs. Alice Il. COud0I

Mrs Alice E. Coudon, wife of Mr.. Wilson
L. Coudon, editor of the Pe7yviUe Record,
died on Tuesday morning after an illness of
several months of cancer. She was formerly
Miss Wroth, of Cecii county, and was in the
35th year of her age Two children, a son and
q daughter, survive her.
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Those marked thus to serve as Judges.
Objections to the appointment of any of the
above named must be filed in writing with this
Board not later than Monday, July 81, 1899.
D. A. BAY, Pres,
S. NJ. BAYLESS,
EDWARD FERRY,
Board of Supervisors of Election for
Hartford County, Maryland.
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OLDEST WOMAN IN MARYLAND.
Aunt Milly Harris, Said TO Have Been
l2s Years Old

Aunt Nilly Harris, a venerable colored
woman, died at the home Of her daughter,
Keztah Rond, in Darlington, on Friday, Aug,
ll'h At tie required &c Of one bundled aud
twenty-one Years. She IS born and passed
her entire life in II "ford county. She form
erly belonged to the Gilbert family, who
lived upon the property, near Churchville,
now owned by Mr. Charles James.
According to the statement OF her grandson
VIII am Harrs Nhn is rIupinN ed II 4 4
Flowers livcf. sfabr. Bel AIR, she Was eman-
ctpated IS years ago. Her oldest child George
Harris, Was born when she WAS seventeen
years Of age, and he is now 103 years old
Two other children, Haviland Harris, aged 6S.
and Keziah Fond, aged 66 years, are still living
Aunt MiIy eDjoye ed unu-u II good health dur
ing her long life, having been sick but Twice
in the past twenty years. She was buried OF
sunday at Hosanna Church, near Darlington
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A resr end collision occurred between two
freight trains on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road, at Van Bibber Station, at $50 P. NJ, on
SUI day, which, while unaccom paLied with the
loss of life, involved considerable d IN ,ge 10
the property Of the company. The accident
Was caused, as far as could be learned, by II
Misunderstanding or misappreheusion of
orders One of the trains had come to stand
still, and when it was struck the blow was SO
violent as to smash the caboose of the forward
train into splinters, and hurl the fireman a
distance of forty feet strsight up into the air,
he miraculously escaping uphurI. six cars
were demolished, the debris taking fire imme-
diately and blazing fiercely. Traffic was sus-
pended on the road and wrecking parties were
dispatched at once from Bayview and Will
mington. which succeeded in clearing the
tracks after delay of several hours. The
exact loss has not been yet determined, hut
conservative estimate places it at least at
81 900
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1899-08-18

Why don't you have Long Distance Tel.
phone at your houke?
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Single Fare to Baltimore and Return via
Pennsylvania Railroad, Account Presen-
tatiOn of Swords to Captain Dyer of the
U. s. S. Baltimore"
For the occasion of the presentation, on Sep
TENDER II, 1899. of sword of honor TO Cap
tain Dyer, OF the United States cruiser "Balti-
more" for his heroic action in the Battle of
Manila, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will sell special excursion tickets from stations
on its line in the sta es OF Maryland, Delaware
the District of Columbia, and the State OF Penn.
sylvania as far north as York, to Baltimore, at
rate Of single fare for the round trip minimum
rate, fifty cents). Tickets will be sold Septem.
Der IL and IL, and will be good to return until
September Is inclusive.
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DESIRABLE TOWN RESIDENCE

Tor SALE.
1 offer for sale. on easy terms, my home in
Darlington, consisting of a
COMFORTABLE DWELLING HOUSE,
with Office. suitable for a physician; large
new Barn and Stabiing for 81 Horses and Cows,
and all necessary Outbuildings. together with
a good Garden, supplied with Grapes, Plums,
Pears and Peaches. There is splendid well of
water on the premises.
Possession given at any time.
will also sell. at Private Sale, my FARM of
81 Acres, in good condition and desirable
property. -
MRS. A J. WINDOLPH,
Darlington, Hartford Co., Md.
OF Interest TO Inventors,
c. A. Snow Co, one of the Oldest and most
successful firms of Patent Lawyers, whose
offices are opposite the United States Patent
Office, in Washington, D. G., and who have pro-
cured patents for more than 1900 inventors,
SAYS that, owing to the improved conditions In
the United States Patent Office, patents may
now be more promptly procured than at any
previous time in their experience of twenty
five year
Five minutes telephoning over LOns Dis
TelfDhOne will often x-a day tray