The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-05-30
BE UP AND DOING.

BE UP AND DOING.
There seem to be, among certain
classes of people, the spirit to down
every show of progressiveness. We
are not saying this in any fault-fnd-
ing spirit, but on the contrary believe
that some have been so frequently
disappointed that they feel that it is
almost impossible for anything to be
accomplished, which is out ofthe ordi
nary rut of everyday life. 1t is true
that our section of the country does
not possess as many advantages as
some other places, but we should re-
member the Biblical teaching and try
to make the best use of the talents
that have been given to US.
At the present time it seems as if
we are on the verge of much better
things. The whole county is inter
ested in anything that would tend to
advertise us or bring us before the
favorable notice ofthe public. Except
the lower section of Hartford, there
has been in the past a lack ofsufficient
railroad accommodation Itrequired
pluck and energy and dollars to build
the tracks of the old Baltimore and
Delta Railroad, but the people in
those days seemed to have more spirit
thanwhat this generation has shown.
For years this railroad was run
in an Anticipated manner and has
changed hands so frequently as to be-
come standing joke. With hercu-
lean efforts, however, it has become
broad-gauged and is now becoming
one of the important trunk lines lead
ing out of Baltimore city. The pres
emit management has given encour-
agement to the hopes of its first pro-
motors, and it seems to be a fact,
demonstrated by an abundance OF
substantial evidence, that those now
in control intend to make it better
than what has been experienced. A
large sum of money is now being ex-
pended in Strengthening the road bed
and improving the rolling stock,
and the new time table promises to
be the best we have ever had.
We hear much encouraging talk
concerning an electric railway
through the Deer Greek Valley. The
people of that community, so favored
by nature, have had their desires
raised up and dashed down so often
that they have about abandoned all
hope, and while we have nothing
authentic to announce, yet if the
rumors, which are now floating
around, deserve credence the visions
of the past, promise to be the realities
of the near future.
Our county seat seems to be coming
in for its share of recognition. The
State Christian Endeavor Conven-
tion seems to be an assured fact and
this alone will bring large number
of visitors into our midst, who cam
not go away with anything but
pleasant memories of their stay.
1t is said that with little effort
the encampment of the First Regi-
ment could be induced to locate near
Bel Air if we hold out the proper
spirit. A meeting should be called in
the near future, to take the matter in
charge, and a delegation appointed
to wait upon the State authorities
showing that there are any number
of desirable locations where an en-
campment could be held. The State
officers require a healthful locality
and plenty of pure water. Both of
these necessities have been provided
for us in abundance by Dame nature.
We hope that this opportunity will
not be allowed to slip by because
such things, if neglected, are not apt
to again seek us.
Last, but not least, is our coming
Fair. A spirit of liberality seems to
pervade the directory of this time
honored institution, and we hope that
they will be met in a like manner by
our people. There is no reason why
we should not have as good fair as
any other place. The materials here
and all that it needs is development.
1t remains for the people themselves
to make the fair a success, as the
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their part. If the people respond in
like generous manner, SUGGESTS as
sured.
Above we have epitomized a few
ideas of what can be done -four people
will cease complaining and get to
hustling. If we have tale of woe to
pour into the ear of every stranger,
we cannot expect to favorably inn
press him. A more cheerful manner
is needed, and instead of letting
things drift every man should take
his turn at the oars to do his indi-
vidual part in pushing forward in
this race of modern progressiveness.