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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-12-14

RESIGNATION Asked For.

The Board of Directors of the Aberdeen
Bank have asked for the resignation Of their
cashier Mr.. Donald K. Pritchard. This action
was taken on account of this official allowing
the firm Of Atcheson and Pritchart: of which
he is partner, to overdraw their account for
Sc, 400 Mr.. John A. Evans, cashier of the
Hartford National Bank of Bel Air, is acting as
Cashier until d new official can be chosen.
For sometime there has been rumors that
aft sirs were not progressing in satisfactory
manner with this institution and on Monday
of last week a committee was appointed by
the directors to examine into the books OF the
| bank. There was no attempt to make any
| concealment Of the overdraft. Mr. Pritchard
has been cashier there for less than two years
but he has been in the banks employ for
quite period OF time previous to that
This shortage will In no manner affect the
standing of the bank as it has a surplus and
reserve of $4,000 and the late cashier is
bonded in the Fidelity and Deposit Company
of Maryland for 100000.
The deeds of trust of Mr.. Pritchard and
the firm of Atcheson and Pritchard elsewhere
mentioned in this issue are the outcome of
this action.
The Aberdeen Bank has been in business
for number of years. 1t has capital stock
of $50, 900.
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horticultural Meeting,

The forthcoming meeting OF the Maryland
December 20-2l, in Dushane Post Hall, will
be one of the greatest gatherings of horticul-
turists ever held In the State. The speakers
are Prof. l.. H. Bailey, of Cornell University
the great expert and writer; j. Il. Hale, Of
Connecticut, known the world over as the
Peach king Of America; Roland Morrill,, the
most successful fruit grower of the Northwest
VIM. Taylor, Assistant Chief of the Division
OF Pomology, United States Department of
Agriculture, who had charge OF the fruit cx-
hibit at Paris; Prof. F. A. Waugh, an expert
on pums from Vermont; DR.. NJ B. Waite OF
the United States Department of Agriculture,
the well known fruit expert; s. d. Willard,
of Geneva, New York, one of the best posted
fruit men in this country; Prof. H. E. Van
Deman, Of Virginia, who has charge of the
general fruit exhibit of the Pan. American
Exposition. Besides these guests many
papers will be presented by local talent. The
address of welcome at the evening session
December goth will be delivered by Hon. j
w. Herring, of Carroll county.
All railroads have granted special rates Of
one and a third fare for round trip, good
going from December 10 to 81 and returning
| the Gath. Card orders for railroad tickets
can be gotten by addressing the County
Vice President, W. l.. Amoss, Of Benson, o.
| the Secretary.
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Henry johnson, one of the colored citizens
OF Havre de Grace, came to grief last Satur-
day by reason Of too sudden desire, on Bile
part, TO step pas senger train of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad on which he was riding. He
pulled the "Cord" as the train was passing
PerIyville. For this Justice Groves, of
Eikton, gave him two years In the House Of
Correction. That there are different ways of
stopping fast trains, johnson now probably
realizes.
For he benefit o! our juvenile readers We
append the following; some of them may
possibly recollect it:
"a man named Mike a friend of mine, had
four red shirts on his clothes line; and what
dyer think this man once did? He bought a
goat, just for kid. The goat got loose one
night at nine, ate all the shirts on that clothes
line. This made Mike mad, and then he
swore that he would have that old goats
gore. He caught him by his hairy back, then
tied him to the railroad track. The goat be
looked, but not with fright, back at the train,
just then in sight. Say Gu reuoir, but moi
good-bye-that old goat winked his weather
cycle strove with all his might and main
Coughed up the shirts and tagged the train. u
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The Irving Lowell Literary Society of the
Bel Air Academy ard Graded school met last
Friday afternoon. After calling the meeting
to order the new officers were installed. The
incoming president Michael Pue made an
inaugural address. The rest of the pro,
gramme was as follows: Eighth grade
quotations, Whittier, recitation, Dora Bauer
debate "Resolved that the war England is
waging in Africa is unjust and cannot be toe
strongly condemned by the United States, u
affirmative CorneliA Muunikhuysen, Carroll
James, Edna Chapman, negative Grace Foard
John Favour and Sadie Wright. The decis-
ion was in favor of the affirmation. Reading
Allie Robinson; ninth grade quotations, Mrs,
Browning; Bulletin of current events, Harry
Mock; seventh grade quotations, Emerson.
gazette, Ethel Archer; critics remarks,
Annie Laurie WorthiDgtGn.
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Failure of Isaac Robinson.

Mr.. Isaac Robinson, one OF the largest can
ned goods brokers in the United States, has
failed. Judge Wickes has appointed Roger
bis estate, and they have given bond for $780,
600. The receivers were secured upon the
petition of Dougherty & Mann, can manufac.
turers, who have falling due il, 121 in proms-
sorry notes, and who state that Mr.. Robinson
also owes large sums TO other creditors. The
petition also claims that Mr. Robinson has ex-
tended bis business far beyond the power Of
his capital to control, and cannot possibly
meet his liabilities. In his answer, Mr.. Robin
son admits the allegations and consents to the
appointment OF the receivers.
THIS failure is very serious one to packers
al over the State, as many of them are involv-
ed, and The general effect on the canned goods
market is very bad. Probably the class which
will suffer the worst, however, is the growers.
Their crop represents an entire seasons work,
on which they have relied to meet many press
ing obligations.
Mr.. Robnson's operations extended over
quite large area. On the Peninsula, espe-
cia'ly, will his failure be felt. Speaking Of
this, a dispatch to the Philadelphia Times says:
1.-The farmers of the Delaware peninsula
have again suffered heavy financial loss, this
time in one of the supposed strongest business
concerns that ever did business in Delaware.
For several years past Isaac Robinson, of
| Baltimore, one OF the best-known Gamers and
| manufacturers OF fertilizers in the country,
has operated about thirty factories on the
Delaware peninsula. His largest was at
| Georgetown and was recently burned. He
had other big factories, some of them running
nearly the entire year, at FELTON,, Harrington,
| Hartly, MErydel, Milton, Little Creek, Wood
| side, Wyoming and Laurel. Besides employ
ing large numbers Of dependent people, these
factories stimulated the tomato aud fruit
| growing industry on this peninsula until the
| growth of these crops and the number OF peo-
pie interested had become enormous
| "No more startling report could have
! gone around, therefore, than anything to ques-
ton the financial strength OF Isaac Robinson,
who has been the means Of putting such large
sums OF money into circulation, but on Satur
day checks and notes bearing his signature be.
| gan to come back, protested. One we'll
| known county official cashcd an $50 check fol
a friend at Pennington and received the re
turned check from his bank today, dishonored
Others suffered a similar fate, and when the
news spread it was found that there would be
great many losers unless som etbing can BIZ
realized from Mr.. Robnson's assets.
Purnal Postles, WE'LL known farmer hold
ing an unpaid claim of $3.50 against Mr.. Rob
inson, brought suit before Magistrate Hutton
with view OF attaching some of the Ken
county properties. Other obligations will b.
placed in the hands of Kent county attorney
for immediate action"
Of course it is hard to tell anything definite
as to what shape the estate IL in until full
statement of his assets and liabilities can b.
made up, but it is claimed that IL the asset
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ABERDEEN, December l2-The failure OF
the finn Of Aiichrsou and Pritchard was re.
ceived with surprise and has cast a gloom
over the whole town.
Mr. James I. Norrington of this place died
ut his home on Monday, December 10sh, in
his fitty-ihlrd yehr. A widow,who was form
erly Miss rravers, and four children survive
him. Funeral services were held in Grace
Vi. Z. Church South By Rev. E. A. Colbnrn
this afternoon at 2 O'Clock, the iuterment was
at Grove cemetery.
The Aberdeen foot bal! club will play
against the E,kton eleven on the latte. teams
grnuEds on Saturday afternoon uext.
Miss Lillian Smith, of Be! Air, has taken
up her residence in Aberdeen with SIR. Johu
smith.
MIR Adams Hughes, of Baltimore. spent
last sunday with his parents near Aberdeen.
MIR. WiiiIm o. Hughes was in Philadelphia
on business several DAYS last week.
Miss Bertha Wilson, daughter of Mr.. vii
liam wilson, Of Bu,h Chapel, aud Mr.. Harry
L. AaronsOn of this town were married last
Thursday evening at O'Clock at the BRIDES
home. The ceremony was performed by Rev.
j. Edwin Amos. The couple took their de-
parture at o'c.Cck over the Pennsylvania
railroad for southern tour. Upon their re-
turn they y i'll reside on Broadway IN the
the house near Il. Il. WINS store, and recent
| ly purchased by Mr.. Aaronson.
Mr.. Alfred Thompson, of Swan Greek,
killed q chicken hawk last Friday that
measured four feet four inches frnIn tip to
tip. The thief had been annoying Mr.. ThOmp'
son for some time by carving off well grown
chickens.
Mrs. John II. Baker has returned 80 her
home here after brief visit with friends In
Baltimore.
Mise Henrietta II. Mitchell, of Baltimore
speut last week with relatives near A aerleen
Mr.. K. Madison Mitchell, OF Baltimore
spent last Wednesday cunning on the SuS-
fifteen ducks including a few canvas-backs
| owing to the constant pursuit of our sports
| men. This weather, however, is likely to in
crease the number OF ducks here by driving
| them from the north.
Mrs. Morgan Mitchell, OF Short LEne, re-
| turned on saturday from a visit to Mrs
Samuel louise. Of Baltimore and Miss Belle
| Williams, of st. Dennis, Maryland.
Miss Helen NJ. CoaIe, of this place was thu
guest Of Miss Minnie L. Moore, OF Baltimore
| LAST week.
| Miss Mary AlIich OF North Eutaw street
| Baltimore, is the guest of Mrs. j. Kennedy
| of this town.
| Mr.. and Mrs George Roberts are spending
| the week at the Rocks, with Mr.. aud Mrs
| William &. Roberts.
Miss Martha Smith visited relatives in Bal
| timore last week.
Mrs. George W. Brock returned home OF
Monday after visit to friends in Baltimore
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Progressive Measures.
To the Editor Of the Egis.-


read with much
Interest your editorial In last issue In reference
TO the electric railroad and the town board
and also your correspondents polite scolding
of the said Board. just such spirit as you aud
your correspondent shows is what will build
up any community. Would it not be well to
add If it were not for giving way for improve
ments we never should have had railroad
cross q river, nor could you have a Long Dis
lance telephone in your town, (the writer
speaks from personal experience as to this)
nor could we have Postoflices so convenient,
for where has there been new Postoflice
opened up with a general store attached
but the near surrounding Post Masters were
compelled to sacrifice some trade.
Tell your Town Board, that If they con
template putting In an electric plant to be
sure and consider the Holly Steam Heating
system. You could manufacture your light
at cost and with the exhaust steam heat the
whole town of Bel Air, and If the plant be run
economical as some OF our Northern towns
are doing, pay per cent dividends besides
Then am sure the Town Board will be happy
for they will have all the ladies of the town
rejoicing, for no more dirt, dust, coal gas OF
fire making, will put them all on good terms
| with the Board, and If man wants to be
happy he must keep the ladies disposition
sweet Then best OF all, no more stove pipes
to put up. ID. j. HoLLINGswoRTH.
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are carefully managed every creditor will

are carefully managed every creditor vii
ultimately receive his claim in full.
| Mr.. Robinson was originally from Hartford
county and had The reputation Of being ali
excellent business man. His operations ran
up into the millions each year, and he WIS re
puted to be worth a considerable amount Of
money.
| Immediately after the receivers had been
appointed Mr.. Robinson set about reorgar
| ization of the business on more secure iinah
cial basis. He issued the following letter to
his creditors, which speaks for itself:
| "Iregretto say that submitted yesterday to
the appointment OF receivers of my business
and property by the Circuit Court of Balti-
more City, because in doing SO | could best
| protect the interest of all my creditors. This
| state of affairs and conditions resulted Simply
/ from the lack Of sufficient capital to continu.
\ the heavy business which has come IT, mc.
| There has been no Encouragement, but my
| business having grown in volume to u, OU3,CO0
sales per year, you will not be surprised at
my statement that my lack OF capital caused
| the present state OF affa airs, when | tell N"u
| that my capital at no time exceeded $4,000.
But am sure the business today is solve
beyond all question. have built up Z large
and profitable business which, with sufficient
capital, can be continued successfully, hey ord
all doubt. 1t is my purpose to reorganiZe
promptly upon sound basis, with the belP
of my friedds, and as soon as a statement Of
my affairs can be prepared, which will prob4-
bly, take about thirty days, l shall call a meet
lug of creditors for consultation and action,
looking to the safety and interest of all; until
which meeting l ask you to defer filing claims
or taking any action, assuring you that am
prepared to devote my life to the accomplish
ment Of the purposes aimed at"
1t is to be hoped that the statement set forth
in the letter can be carried out and the crtd- |
tors receive their money, as failures such as
these are serious menace to the welfare aid |
prospect y OF the county.
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The wheels of justice have been grinding
swiftly in Justice Hawkins Court this week.
The first cases were the outcome of dis
orderly conduct on Bond street last Saturday
night. A number of arrests were made but ii
was impossible to prove that the accused were
the guilty parties so they were released.
George Carter charged with disturbing the
peace gave bail for court.
Charles Moore, the colored school teacher
of the negro school in Bel Air was tried on
Tuesday, charged with numerically beating
one of the school children, little girl by the
name of Lena Hill. There was considerable
cross swearing on both sides, but Justice
Hawkins with sagacity worthy of the Court
of King Solomon managed to get at the true
facts IN the case and fined Moore SIS and costs.
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A Quick Settlement.

On November 14th last fire destroyed tn e
canning house of Mr.. NJ. H. Fisher, below
Abingdon. 1t was partly filed with canned
goods, the property OF Smith, Rouse and
Webster. Ga the next day, the 18th, an ad
juster came down and fixed the amount OF the
received draft for the amount of the policy
OF the Philadelphia Underwriters, and in less
than week the amount due by the Orient OF
Connecticut was paid. This was indeed quick
adjustment, and reflects credit to the manage
ment OF these progressive companies.
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fiscal year ending July 81. 1900

ShaIs Too.
Mr. John w. Walker, of PleasantvilIe, grew
this year on his home farm. 141 bushels of oats
Imachine measuremenh ON little more than
two acres of ground, with 3la bushels seed
sowp. Mr. Walker has been using successful
" for several years Baughs High Grade Fer
tilizers made from animal hone base.
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North Hartford Circuit.

Mt. Vernon. December 23d, 3 F. NJ.
Preaching by pastor; music in charge
OF Prof. W. Hank. December Esd, 73C
P. NJ. Prayer service, Mr.. John Wilhelm,
leader. December Oath, 7.30 F. NJ. Exercises
by Sunday school, Mr.. Nelson Howlet, Super.
intendent December Both, 7.30 p. NJ. New
Years meeting, Mr.. William Ellis, leader
Emory.-Decembe 23d, 10 80 A. NJ. Sermon
by pastor. December 23d, 7.30 2. NJ. Exer
cises by Epworth League, subject Glory Of
Christ. December 28Ih, 7.30 z. NJ. Exercises
by Sunday school, j. b. Scarboro, Jr., Super
intendent. December Both, New Years meet
ing.
Frankln.-December 23d, 73O ?. M. Ser
mon by pastor. December 9th, 73O p. NJ
Exercises by Sunday school, Mr.. William
House Superintendent. December Both, P
NJ. Sermon by pastor. December Both 73O z
NJ. Exercises by League, Mr.. Samuel Love
leader.
Dublin. December 22d, 7.30 P. NJ. Exercise
by Sunday school, Mr.. William Dick, Super
intendent. December 23d, 7.3O z. NJ Exer
cises BY League, Miss NJ. McCann, leader
December Goth, 7.3O P. NJ. Prayer services b.
| pastor. December 9th, to 4 p. NJ. Recep
| ton by Ladies' Mite Society at the parsonage
Mrs. X. G. Murray, President Decembe
| Both, 1870 A. NJ. Sermon by pastor. Decem
| Both, 7.30 p. NJ. Exercises by Jr. League, Mrs
K. q. Murray, Superintendent.
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ABINGDON December 12-An entertain
msu; viii re held at the school house this
place, on Friday evening, December 2lsL at
u'clCcE sharp. The affair promises 10 he very
i.:tercaiiue. The teachers Misses ELizahett
Meter ard l. III. Carroll have spared Ii" pains
10 make The entertainment a success.
MIS- susan L. Norris, Of Baltimore county,
Mrs Blanche Graf of Baltimore, aud Mrs,
Atkin, Of Amhoy, New jersey, all formerly
Of this place. spent today with Mrs. NJ. L.
>eRel.
Mr.. K. W. brewer and mother have moved
On the farm near here known as the Green
way properly AID LATELY purchased By DR..
Brewer IF Ra,timore.
The farmers have about finished with their
corn and fodder anu hog killing has been the
order for tins ia-t week.
Mr.. c X Seweil spent Saturday and Sun
day With DR.. Smi at JaTrettsviIle.
Mr.. David Smith, of Calvert county, is
visiting his sister, Mrs. Nj. l. Sewell.
1t is said that there has been more ducks on
Bush river this iali than any time in the Iast
fifteen years, hut very few have been killed,
they seem TO be afraid of the big gun as they
teave every night ana return III the mora
ing.
Miss Annie Wilson is spending some time
with her sister, Mrs Gal9reath, Of Darlington.
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CALVARY, iAucnntvr iI-Miss Katie
Webster has returned from Baltimore.
Mr.. Adam =tEtuld of tuiS place Is III.
Miss Annie Mitchell who 1Es been sick with
typholi lever is improving.
The members of the Longfeliow Literary
Society our school held their third regula
meeting on December 9TH. The foliOwins
officers were elected: Miss Nora klmbie
president; Mr. Eddie thomas, vice president
Miss Hur!.ah Bechtold, secretary; Miss
Hannah HUI sou, treasurer, and Miss sophie
SaIgabie, editor. IL was was decided tC noid
Il Christmas entertainment on Dec, mber q
The members of Calvary School are prsctis
ing for their Christmas entertainment.
The oldest son # Mr.. Walter Martin wb,
has been i'll is Slowly recovering.
Mr.. and Mrs. beTj amin Dever, OF Bo9s.b}
iiil, Spsnt several days this week with Mr..
aud Mis-. George Deyer, Of Calvary.
Mrs. Jacob webster formerly OF This place
spent saturday add sunday with friends ST
Calvary.
The boys sud girls were glad to see the
first snow Oh tuesday.
Miss Lena sargabIe is visiting friends in
Batibore.
Mr.. James " ebster is still quite sick at hie
home hear Calvary.
The 0yster supper held in Calvary Hall last
Thursday and Friday by the Jr o. U. A. NJ
prov Ell success. TKIXY.
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DARLINGTON, December 1.-THE Bryan
Literary Society OF the Darlington Academy
held its regular monthly meeting Decembe Z.
in the principals room.
The meeting was called to order by the presi-
dent, Roland Hopkins.
The poet of the hour was Louisa May Alcott.
The programme was us follows: Song by
school, happy Greeting;" biography OF Mrs.
Aicott, by Mary Russell; reading by Anna
Clendenng, song of the Suds;' SOLO, by EJhe,
smith. Ben l<o!t;'' reading, ny Emily Ely ex-
tract from Little Women:" singing by Giec
Club, "H2rvesG Home; reading oy Lila Con
molly, "hate's Choice" frolh Aunt JOS Scra p
Bag.
LILA CONNOLLY,
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CHRO@E IT'LL, December 11.-Hrs. Henry
Horn. ii" has been on 'ie sick list, is uuIe t.
be our a.iiti".
MIR. howard, of Baltimore, spent some ;i.nr
cunning recent" with Johr Ayers, ct this
place, and "a'ues AyrrS. OF JarTeItsville.
The reason 'fantH Claus, form. riS HAPPY
Jack" has plenty I'll Iubbits Is, Ii" cunt Nil
any himself, AMI thry Ele So poor other people
do not want l.ivm. I.oA'L bcso clos Santa anu
raise fat ones.
Mrs. Maggie Jones, vi Cambria, spent some
time with ncr SISTER, Mrs. Catherine street,, Of
this place.
George C9mming. Jr., cut one OF his fin era
oil recently III Il cutting box.
A corn huSAing took place on Monday even
ing nc2r here.
Improvements are being made around Viii
liam Walters &emu' iul Church by grating.
Mr. ana Mrs Thomas Mahau left ON TUESDAY
10 visit relatives around CnurchVille and Cedar
Da.e.
Mrs. James Barton, who has been Ill for somc
time, Is bic To us. up u gain.
There VIII be Il busine. S meeting and election
of iii .ers oil LOupLuwn Epworth League mex:
Thursday, December 20. SHARP EYES.
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Rise ia she SUsqUehanna.

CAsTLETON, December 1.-THE receat rainl
have caused rise Of 10 feet III the Susoue-
hanna river. AT The Paper Mills shut down d
two days was caused Oh account Of high water
The river has been so low for a long while
hat it Is believed that much malaria and
other sickness has been the result.
Rock fish ana German carp are now very
plentiful; some Of the mill hands catching al
i.iuch as 20 and % pounds a night. Mr.. vii
lam II. Smith recently landed some large
rock weighing from eight to ten pounds each
Corn, which is only a Two thirds crop, il
now safely iofted aud butchering is the order
If the day.
Mr.. Fred. Jones is in Virginia on a gun.
ling trip.
Mr.. Dallas Racine, of Elk River Neck, is
vsi'ing his son, Mr.. s. Fred Racine, OF Castle
ION
Mrs s. &. House is visiting friends in
HI!iamspoTt, Pa.
Owing To worthless dogs and violation of
tie law, game is very scarce in this neigh
GoThood. GREY.
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Dublin Affairs.

DUBLIN, December H. Mrs. Sallie Osborn
and Miss Abbie Osborn spent a few day il
Baltimore during the past week.
MIR. Waiter Causey, of baltimore, spent Sun
day ut the Parsonage.
Mr.. William Day continues very ILL., and hi,
recovery is not expected.
DR.. and Mrs. Riley are visiting their daughter
Mrs. David Clement.
Mr. William Lee returned to his home on
Saturday evening after spending two weeks
with relatives III Washington.
Mrs. Is. e. Murray addressed the Fpw0rth
League Convention in Baltimore last Friday.
Toe Leagues and sunday schools of North
Hartford are making extensive preparations
for Christmas