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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-02-25

Wait till next session. also. for legis-
lation for good roads But the possibility
Of securing good roads legislation is
made much moro remote BY the clamor-
5ings Of the "pension wolves" as one
Of the highest officials In the War De-
partment called them the other day. In
the course Of conversation with The
Times Dispatch correspondent.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-05-13
HARTFORD COUNTY REPUBLICANS.

The Hartford County Republican Con
vention was held in Bel Air on Monday
morning. The proceedings were har
monious and the slate was carried
through without the slightest discord
Mr.. Jacob S. Baer presided over the meet
ing with Frank E. Baker, of Aberdeen, as
secretary. A resolution was adopted in.
structing the delegates to the State Con.
vention to present the name of ex-senator
Stevenson A. Williams for a delegate at
large to the Republican National Conven,
ton. The following delegates were
chosen:
State Congressional onvention-Thos.
]. Oliver, George w. Evans, James Lee,
J. w. Forder and Charles F. Harry.
State Convention-Harry A. Hughes,
first district; William B. Baker, second;
Stevenson A. Williams, third; w. Scott
Whiteford, fifth, and Joseph L. McVey,
sixth.
District Congressional Conventional.
R. Osborn, X. ]. Gilbert, S. 6. James,
Cecil w. Gibson, Harry L. Arthur, James
w. Malcolm, Stewart Hornberger, James
NJ. Reynolds, Richard Dallam, Carroll
Pennington, Richard Bishop J. Wilson
Galbreath, Charles F. Harry, w. Scott
Whiteford, E. NJ. Allen, Jr., w. f. DeJoy,
!. Wesley Carver and E. E. Bennett
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-05-13

MAGNOLIA, May 10.-The Ladies' Aid
Society held it's regular monthly meeting
in the hall on Wednesday evening. The
following officers were elected for the ell
suing year: President, Mrs. John Her
bert; vice-president, Mrs. John Skillman;
treasurer, Mrs. Wilmorc Armstrong;
secretary, Mrs. John Turner. After the
business was transacted the evening was
spent socially, and the society and its
friends were treated to cake and ice Gre am.
The ladies will hold astrawbcrry and ice
cream festival on June Sd and eth.
Mr.. and Mrs Davis and son chic, of
Baltimore, spent Sunday with Mrs. VIII
more Armstrong. Mrs. Davis has fire
alto voice, and on Sunday afternoon she
and her husband sang during service here
There will he song service in our
church every Thursday evening at eight
o'clock.
Those that heard Rev. Mr.. Murray, OF
the Law Enforcement League, were
greatly pleased. We regret that more
did not go to hear him, as Mr.. Murray is
a very forciblc speaker and anyone hear
ing him cannot but be interested in the
cause for which he is working.
Miss Rebbic letters is spending a few
days at Middle River, Baltimore comfy.
Miss Matte Knight has had as her
guest Miss May Walsh, of Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Timmons and
daughter, ofBaltimore, have te.n visiting
friends here.
Mrs. Joseph Timmons ard daughter
Gladys are visiting in Baltimore.
Last Saturday week, the Magnolia
base ball team defeated the Joppa's by
the score of to i. The feature of the
game was a three-base hit by Myrtle ii
the last inning with the bases full. Win
ming battery, Oakley and Dwyer; losing
| battery. Orsborne and Preston.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-05-13
BEL AIR NOTES.

Miss Lejeune, who has spent the winter
in the South, has returned to her home
on Rock Spring Avenue.
Miss Rebecca Gather Smith, of Balti-
more, is the guest of Bel Air FRIENDS.
Mr. and Mrs. Lake, of Green Spring
Valley, and Mr.. Lippincott, of Baltimore,
were the guests of Mrs. Webb on Sunday.
Miss Mamie Prettyman, of Lafayette
Square, Baltimore, is visiting Mrs.
Willard G. Rouse.
Miss CARDIGAN Hunter, of "Ingleside, d"
Mr.. Henry w. Lee and Mr.. Ohio S. Lee,
Jr., of New York, were the weeks end
guests of Miss Caroline Hall, at her home
near Emmorton.
Miss Anita Schaefer, and Miss Anna
McEldcry, of Baltimore, are visiting Mrs.
Samuel w. Bradford.
Miss Bessie Boarman has returned
from visit with friends in Baltimore.
Miss Grace X. STREET. has returned
from Washington, where she was the
guest of Mrs. Swepsou Earle.
Dr. and Mrs. James F. Mitchell, of
Washington, d. c., are the guests of Miss
Farnandis.
Miss Mary Lee Castleman and Miss
Susie Barrow, of the Girls Latin School
were at the Rectory on Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. Joseph NJ. STREET. who has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. William j..
Price, of Centreville, has returned.
DR.. Howard A. Kelly was in Bel Air
on Saturday.
Mr.. John Il. Bayless, chief clerk of the
State Treasurer's office, Annapolis, was
in Bel Air on Monday.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-05-13
FINE RESIDENCE BURNED.

Homestead" the residence of Mr.. g.
William ". Bradford, situated near Bel
Air, caught on fire on Tuesday morning,
about 10 o'clock, and was entirely con-
sumcd during the day. The flames start
ed in the kitchen and were first seen COM
ing from the roof. The town fire-bell was
sounded and the local fire department
quickly responded with ladders. The
rest of the fire fighting apparatus was
useless because of the lack of water. Had
one of the town hydrants been available
there would have been very little difficult
ty in extinguishing the flames with only
a slight loss. Willing hands soon carried
all of the furniture and everything else
that could be moved to place of safety,
and nothing else could be done but stand
by and watch the flames destroy one OF
the most notable landmarks in the his
| tory of Hartford county.
This house was built by the late Will
liam Smithson in 1774 and was there.
fore $50 years old. Its original owner
was man of wealth and influence. He
was one of the first of the Lords Justices
of the county, and, on the adoption of
the new Judiciary system of Hartford
county, became one of the judges of the
Circuit Court. A lover of liberty, he was
one of the signers of the Bush declaration
of March, 1875. Upon his death, leaving
no children. and after making provisions
for his widow, this property was willed
to his niece Elizabeth, wife of Col. Harry
Dorsey, and to her brother William.
Elizabeth's share of the land was entail
ed by the will to her daughter Mary. who
became the wife of the late William Far
nandis, and mother of the present gen
Grafton bearing that name.
This residence, despite its age, was one
of the most substantial in the county.
Erected on an elevation, it presented a
handsome appearance, bearing mute tes-
timony..to the early aristocracy of the
} county.
The building and contents were insured
| in several companies, the aggregate
r amount being $1,000. Mr.. Bradford has
| the sympathy of the entire community in
8 his present loss, the second one from fire
in about a month, when the cottage near
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-05-13
MUSIiRAT IN A LAW OFFICE.

Considerable excitement was caused OF
Wednesday in the law office of ex-senator
Williams by the presence OF real live
muskrat. The animal had gnawed its
way into a cupboard, and while investi
eating its new surroundings was discov'
cred by Mr. Charles Michael, one OF the
clerks. \ council of war was immediate'
" called. 1t was composed of Judge
James A. Lyle as presiding officer, Messrs.
Frank H. Jacobs and Philip II. Close.
Several methods of dispatching the che
my were suggested, but on the advice OF
Mr.. Close, who has quite 4 war record
won while serving in one of the civil revo-
lutions of Buenos Ayres an attack from
the front was decided upon. Led by MIR.
Lyle, with all of the spirit of brave Viz
ginian, the party made a furious on
slaught. A blow struck by the leaders
baton rendered the enemy hors de COM
bat, and the final execution was the work
of few moments. The triumphant
leader, like Dewey at Manila bay, lost
not man, while the vanquished was
wiped out of existence. The deceased ami
NAL measured % inches in length and
was a fine specimen of its tribe.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-05-13
Pleasant Surprise Party.

CLAYTON, Nav 1O.-One of the pleas
ant social events of the season was a
surprise party given last Thursday even
ing in honor of Mr.. William Steele, at his
home near Clayton. The time was agree
ably spent i'll playing games. The hour
of midnight quickly arrived, when re-
freshments were served. Those present
were MIR. and Mrs. Charles Steele, Mr..
and Mrs. William o. Norris, Messrs
Louis Ernst, William Brazier, George
Ernst, Robert DuVal, William Chilcoat,
Ross Moore, Norman Curtis, Harry
Skillman, Harry Orsburn, Herman Vogts,
Stanley Pyle, Charles Middendorf, Walter
Hess, Master Charlie Norris, Misses AL
berta Brazier, Lucretia Shillman, Stella
Kroh, Eliza beth Skillman, Martha Plow-
man, Alice Wilson, Florence Chamber
lain, May Stephens, Clara Orsburn, Tena
Schlereth, Mary Skiilman, Martha and
Rhoda Norris.
Miss Carrie Anderson, of Baltimore.
spent few days of last week with Mrs
X. A Smith, of Clayton Farm.
Mr.. George Ernst has returned from a
weeks visit with relatives in Baltimore
Mr.. Edward Knellinger, IT., of Phila-
delphia, is spending some time with his
parents.
An interesting game of baseball was
played last Saturday at Upper Falls be-
tween Upper Falls Athletic Club and Jop-
pa Sluggers. 1t resulted iii defeat for the
home team, the score being 5 to 3. Win
ming battery, Cage and Orsburn; losing
battery, Moore and Fleury.
SWEET MARIE.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-05-13
DEATH OF MRS. ARMfiELD.

Mrs. Martha Armfeld, aged eighty
nine years, died near Gallatin Tennessee,
on Tuesday. She had spent Il large
portion of her life latterly in Hartford
county with her nieces Mrs. Archer and
Mrs. VanBibber but during the Civil war
was at her former home, and in common
with other noble women of the South, suf-
fered many privations for the want of
necessities to which she had been accus-
toned. Loyal to the lost cause, and having
had her fortune largely dissipated in conse-
quence, she accepted the final result in
the most philosophical manner. In con-
versation, she referred to many incidents
connected with these trying times, yet
her manner was free from any bias from
suffering that she had undergone. She
exhibited high regard for those who held
opposite views and her large mindedness
won her many lifelong friends. Nc
charity within her reach was too great
for her to undertake, so far as her limited
means would allow, and many of hel
good deeds are recorded only in the sealed
book of her own conscience as her work:
were all done without ostentation.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-05-13
BATTING MATINEE FOR BEL AIRS.
BEL AIR %. SOVEREIGN -.

BE1. AIR x. SONEREiIN -.
The Bel Air base ball team added an
other victory to its list last Saturday af-
ternoon, defeating the Sovereign Athletic
Club of Hampden by score of % to B.
The game was not as easy as the score
indicates. Up to the seventh inning it
was a close and exciting contest, both
teams playing good ball. In the seventh
inning Bel Air solved Crockett's curves
and raped out hits in surprising man.
ner Singles, doubles and three baggcrs
were made i'll succession, Bel Air rolling
up 6 hits and runs, and again in the
eighth they made total of I hits and 10
runs, while the Sovereign could do moth
ing with Bowling. Both pitchers did ex-
cellent work up to the seventh inning,
and the excitement was intense. Proctor
led the home team in batting, having
four hits out of five times at bat, while
II. Reckord and ]. Carroll each had three,
and every other man had one or more
hits. Bel Air rolled up total of 20 hits,
while the Sovereign's had but s, several
of which were scratches. A large crowd
witnessed the contest, and the cheering
when Bel Air begun scoring run after run
could be heard for q mile
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-05-13
FATALLY BURNED.

Mrs. Mary WorthingtonDr ysdale was
fatally burned at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Elizabeth Snyder, 600 Oxford
avenue, Waverly, Baltimore, on Sunday
night. She was alone in the house at the
time and it is presumed that the coal oil
lamp exploded. In endeavoring to carry
it out in the back yard, her clothing
caught on fire. The blaze attracted the
attention Of some young men who were
near by, but by the time they arrived it
was impossible to render any aid. She
was taken to the City Hospital, where
death ensued in short while. Mrs.
Drysdale was sister of Mr.. William B.
Nelson, cashier of the banking house OF
Smith, Rouse and Webster, Bel Air. She
was fifty-six years of age and widow OF
Lieutenant Drysdale, U. S. A. Besides
the daughter with whom she lived. Mrs.
Drysdalc had another daughter, Mrs.
William MacCormacls, of Onta 10, Cana
da. Her funeral took place on Wednes
| day, the interment being at ]. oudon Park
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-05-13

CHESTNUT HILL, May 1O-The people
of Chestnut Hill precinct who responded
to the call of Rev. r. l.. Martin met on
Friday evening, May 6, in Deer Creek NJ.
P Church
MIR. Martin explained the purpose of
the meeting to organize a branch of the
Law Enforcement League. Mr.. X. l..
Martin was elected treasurer, Mrs Z. W.
Robinson secretary, and Messrs. John
w. Harkins. Harry L. Harkins and Rev.
G. X. Hodge delegates to the county con-
vention to meet in Bel Air NJ. p. Church
on May 16. The chairman introduced
Rev. {. A. Grise, superintendent of the
Anti-Saloon League. MIR. Grisc present
ed in a very clear and convincing manner
his plan of work, and, judging from the
number of membership cards signed, we
predict the pleasure Of having Mr. Grise
organize local chapter here in the near
future.
Mr.. Charles L. Vail told of the financial
condition of the Law Enforcement
League and gave interesting information
about personal contributors both in
money and legal talent. Each of the
speakers emphasized the Importance of
funds to successfully carry on the work.
EMMA W. ROBINSON, SECY.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-05-13
MRS. KATE p. MORRIS.
SCHOOL BOARD MEMORIAL.

The Board of School Commissioners
has presented to the County Commits
sioners 4 memorial asking for an appro-
priation of $40,O91O2. The County
Commissioners have levied $4,000 to
meet this amount The memorial, which
has been carefully made up by the super
intendent, Mr.. Charles 7. Wright, is very
interesting and gives some significant
data 1t shows an increasein the salary
account from $35 900 in 1883 to nes rly
$54, 900 in 1902. This years account
will probably exceed this amount.
The question of fuel is also becoming a
serious item on account of the gradual
but constant rise in the price of coal. In
proof of this the bill was $3,253 in 1900
and will exceed 81, 200 this ear.
Special attention is cali-i to the fact
that it will be necessary to do con>i lei
able painting, if appearance and economy
are to be considered 1t will also be in.
cumbent upon the Board to provide in
creased accommodation at a number of
the school houses in the county. The
memorial gives list of those that arc i'll
need of financial help when school wants
are being considered.
One of the most important matters
brought to the attention of the County
Commissioners was the statement show
| ing a decrease in the amount received
from the State Treasury. For the last
three or four years there has been a
gradual decrease. In 1900, the amount
received from this source was $40, 947 05
In 1903 it was $17,23+ so. Starting
with 1900 and coming down to the pres
ent time, figures show that the total los:
has reached the sum of So, $40. 55. Thi:
has been increased gradually each veal
until the present year, when it reache:
$2,712.55. While the State resource:
have steadily declined. the county ha:
made no corresponding increase, thu
compelling the School Commissioners Il
curtail many matters of general improve
ment.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-05-13
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

Road Checks Issued.-R. c. Cronin
$77.75; James o. Grafton. S+2 SO; N. w
S. Hays, $37.75; Arch Little, $2SG.35; S
T. Rogers, $134.4O; John H. Orr, $50
NJ. G. Barrett, $3.50; James Troutner
$61.25; N. A. Heaps, $1.75; d. a. Dever
$50; p. J. Shanahan, $tO6.13; w. T.
Hilditch, $4,000. ]. Wiley Waters
81 so; Owen Murphy, 1904; J. p. Deck
man, Jr., SLOTS; Robert Orr, $35.12
George Amoss, $16.25.
Orders on County Treasurer.-J. Finney
Wells treasurer, costs, $41.14; NJ. II
Fahey, magistrate, $73S5; l. ]. Wood
ward, post mortem $40; George T. Penn
ington, burial of pauper, $4; Bel All
Electric Company, $500; Ewing and
Company, Jail, 500. 90; DR.. J. Lee Hopkins
vaccine, $13.40; J. Finney Wells, costs
$199; Hartford Broom Works, Jail, So. so
]. w. Hoffecker, constable, $23.55; J. T
McCommons, constable, $3.50.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-05-13
The Present School Schedule.
PERUVIAN, May Sth.

PERUVIAN, May Sth.
To THE -EGIS:
The crowded condition of the schedule
in our one room schools where one
teacher is employed to instruct eight or
nine classes, has become a question of
grave Importance. With less than ten
minutes to call the class, review yester-
day, question on today and prepare to-
morrow's work, it can be easily seen
how impracticable the present schedule
is and that good results are impossible.
The teacher does not lack ability and the
pupil is not wanting in intellect, yet
haste makes waste" in the school room
and elsewhere. The one room school is
a necessity. 1t is we'll enough for the
towns and villages to uphold the consoli-
dation plan. Their schools are well
equipped, but different state of affairs is
meant in the country where the journey
is often long enough to the school house
without adding more miles and trusting
the children to other hands. Let the
one room school exist. Better its condi-
ton in regards to work. Improve the
schedule and have more thorough work.
1t might be better to let the teacher pass
on the fitness Of the pupil and make a
schedule governing accordingly. 1t
would be we'll if some of the interested
patrons and teachers would give the
public the benefit of their views.
FRIEND Or THE OPPRESSED.
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The above amount does not include
any estimates for new buildings or en-,
largements. The report closes as follows;
"Our schools, in their material equip
ment, their scholarship, and the profes-
sional standard Of their teachers. must
either advance orretrograde. They can,
not stand still. School property from
use, from abuse, and from the action of
the weather, is like all other property
subject to decline in value Five years of
neglect or false economy will set us back
so far that a generation cannot recover"
The memorial is signed by President
John D. Worthington, DR.. Martin l.. Jar
rett and Charles w. Baker.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-05-13
From JarrcttSville.

JARRETTsvILLE. May 9.-Miss NJ. Edna
Merryman has had as her guest Miss
Mabel Gimmcll, of Delta, Pa.
Mrs. ]. Henry Jarrett is visiting friends
in Baltimore.
Miss Grace l. Bay has returned after
visiting at the home of Dr. w. L. Smith.
Miss Belle Merryman entertained a
few friends at her home on Tuesday even
ing.
Mr.. James Amoss is visiting his brother
Mr.. c. w. Amoss at pleasant Hills"
Mr.. Randolph Slade, had his finger very
badly mashed while helping to raise a
wagon shed for Mr.. g. Is. Rigdon
Mr.. J.. Henry Jarrett has had his house
painted. 1t is quite an Improvement
Miss Irene Corbin has been the guest
of her sister at Reckord. AUNT BETSY.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-05-13
Young Marylander's Rise.

To THE 1I;GIs:
In The 4Egis of May there is an arti-
Gle with the above caption, credited to
The Sun 1t does not do justice to the
young Maryl lnder, for his rise might be
attributed to favoritism, while in truth
it is due to merits. In his boyhood, Cap,
tain Archer was page in the House oil
Representatives. He obtained position
in the Navy Department and was trans,
ferrcd later to the Marine Barracks in
Washington. He was during several
years an assistant to the quartermaster
and thus became familiar with the duties
now assigned to him. While thus en-
gagged, he studied law, and was in due
time graduated. The need of present
maintenance of himself and others pre-,
vented his attempt to practice. There be.
ing demand for officers in the Marine
Corps, he applied for commission, was
duly examined and passed with distinc
ton, showing himself fitted not only fol
the commission of second lieutenant, but
also for that of first lieutenant. He wa!
at the school in Annapolis when ordered
to the Philippine Islands His familiarity
with the duties caused him to be appoint
ed Assistant Quartermaster. Captain
Archer's promotion may he then wei
ascribed to industry and ability.
WEB.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-05-13

The Jarrettsville Academy will hold
an ice cream and strawberry festival in
the basement of its building on May %
and &C.
Elder Joseph Crumlish conducted ser
vices at the Fallston Presby terrain Church
last Sunday morning i'll the absence OF
the pastor, Rev. Wesley NJ Hyde.
MIR. Charles Crawford Winton, of
Havre de Grace, and Miss Mabel Fanchon
Earring. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Earring, of Aberdeen, were married at
the home of the brides cousin, Mrs.
Philip ]. Feick, in baltimore, on Friday.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Lloyd Coblentz, pastor of st. Paul's Re-
form Church. The bride was gowned in
white silk mule over tatfeta silk, trimmed
with duchess lace, and carried brides
roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Marian
Pearle Grafton, of Aberdeen, wore white
Persian lawn trimmed with orientallace.
Mr. Leo NJ. Moore, of Havre de Grace,
acted as best man.
The Court House Commission, as
outlined in our last issue, has accepted
the plans of architect J. A. Dempwolf for
the proposed addition to the present
structure. The improvement includes
both front and rear additions, twenty-siX
feet long and sixteen feet wider, eight on
each side than the present building This
will present a handsome edifice 50 ar
ranged as to provide for the county's
needs for many years to come. The
present Court room will be unchanged.
The Improvement will contain Judges
office, petit jury and grand jury rooms,
County Commissioners office, consulta-
ton room for same, School Commission
ers' office, County Treasurer's office.
Sheritf's office, two additional rooms for
the Clerk of the Court, vaults for both
the Clerks and the Register of Wills
office, female witness room with lavatory,
LAWYERS consultation room and lobby,
nd an extra room for Election Supervi-
sors, Historical Society, and also for the
purpose of public assemblages. The entire
building will be heated with steam and
lighted with electricity. When completed
it will be one of the most up-to-date |
court houses in this section of the country. |
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Resolutions of Respect.

At meeting of the Hartford Chapter, U. d
c., held at the residence of the president
Mrs. ]. G.. Rouse, the following resolutions
were adopted:
list. That the members of this chapter
deeply mourn the death of Mrs. Martha
Armfield, who had been Il member since it,
inauguration in 1898. She will be greatly
missed from the meetings. She was wise il
counsel. gentle in manner and faithful to hel
duty. Mrs. Armiirld was truly daughter
of the Coufcderacy. She resided i'll Tennessee
during those four dark years of strife. ant
her hand and heart was ever open to give
sympathy and aid to those brave men who
were ready to suffer privation and even dealt
for the principles that had been taught from
infancy to be right and just.
md. We deplorc our loss, but sorrow no
as those with no hope" for we earnestly be
leve that she has entered into the rest which
remaineth for the people of God.
3rd. That these resolutions shall be re
corded on the minutes of our society and pub
lished in the county papers.
MRS. JOHN &. ROUSE, President.
Mrs. L. II. ID. PUE.
Mrs 6. SMITH NORRIS,
Committee.