The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-23


tcrest is that of the Southern Educationa
Association, which will meet in Jackson
vile, Florida, on December 29-31. y
number of interesting addresses will b'
delivered, the topics embracing every lr'
interest in the educational world. Speak
crs of national reputation will make al
dresses, among whom is Governor Chas
b. Aycock, of North Carolina, who is
recognized as the foremost Southern
orator of the day.
The wedding of Miss Amelia S. Han.
SON and MIR. George W. Litchtield took
place at the home of the bride on Monday
evening. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. {. L. Mechling. The bride was
gowned in cream silk crepe. She was at
tended by her sister, Miss Ada Hanson.
The groum's best man was Mr.. Winfield
! knopf, of Philadelphia. During the cerc-
mony Miss Winifred Emmord, of Perry
man, sang Perfect Love" She was ac-
companied on the piano by MIR. Harry
! Emmord
| "A public exhibition of the practical
working of the Miller fertilizer spreader
was given on The farm of Mr.. Joseph r..
! Hopes ON Saturday. The conditions for
satisfactory work were very unfavorablc,
| because the machine was operated on a
steep hillside covered with snow; yet the
result seemed to be above criticism. The
Miller claims a number of advantages
over similar machines and apparently is
able to made good this claim. The econ
omv both in labor and character of work
done by Il spreader over hand labor can
not be overrated.
A large number of replies have been
received by the promoters of the proposed
Mutual Fire Insurance Company, and a
meeting of those interested for perfect
ing the organization is called for next
Tuesday morning in Bel Air at l o clock.
From the fact that not an adverse criti-
cism of the proposition has been received,
il is certain to find favor il meeting a
well recognized public want. Every one
who feels ali interest should be present
and participate in the organization, as 1t
is desired to incorporate every modern
provision that the stockholders approve.
The case of the VanCamp Packing
Company against Smith, Rouse and
Webster was begun i'll Court before Chief
Judge Fowler Oh Monday. twas tcrmi.
mated on Wednesday by the Court taking
the case from the jury, and ordering a
Judgment in favor OF the defendants.
The contention was over the adjustment
oc two conditional sales OF canned goods.
involving the legal question as to whether
defendants The Court decided that only
the first sale had been actually consum-
mated, and instructed the jury to find ac-
corGingly.
Santa Claus is going to have his
hands full if he attends all of the Christ
mas tree celebrations that will he held by
the different churches sthroughout the
county during the next few days. While
Christmas is for everybody in general, it
is in particular, the little tots one time,
and everyone seems to be willing to make
way for him. 1t is a hard-heartcd per-
son indeed who is not willing to do some
thing that will make some child happy.
While these thoughts should first be APP
piled to home. their good influences should
he extended as far at the bountes of the
giver will allow.
MIR. Harry &. Tuchton, of this coun-
ty, who was injured by a brick falling on
his head, while a spectator of the Elk
parade in Baltimore some time ago,
brought suit against the owner of the
premises from which the brici; was pre-
there were persons on the roof without
his consent and that they leaned against
the chimney causing some loose bricks to
fall to the ground. The suit was aban-
doncd in the Baltimore City Court on
Tuesday, but it is said that a new one may
be brought. Mr.. John S. Young, ofBel Air,
is one of the counsel for the plaintiff.
"A supposed mad dog made its appear
ance in Scarboro one day last week. 1t
was also seen the same day in several
other places, and bit all the animals with
which it came in contact. The following
day Mr.. Hugh NJ. Stokes, of Prospect,
heard a noise in his pig pen. An investi-
cation discovered the same animal which
had bitten all the porkers. Mr.. Stokes
killed the dog and sent its head to the
Pasteur Institute. No report has yet
been received, but the animal gave every
sign of rabies. The people of these neigh
borhoods are killing their dogs for fear
of contagion. Mr.. Stokes is keeping
| close watch on his hogs.
The Cecil county grand jury has
indicted John Holland and William
! Hops, two negro men, for the murder
| OF the late Albert Constable. This step
was taken after a thorough investiga-
! ton by the jury, about 60 witnesses
| being examined. Shortly after the
murder, these two men, the former of
whom resided near the place where the
crime was committed, were arrested and
put in Jail, where they have since been
held. The September Grand Jury passed
over their case. 1t is presumed that the
State has since come into the possession
Of some very important evidence connect
| ing these men with the crime.
The Musicale given in the Assembly
Rooms of the Masonic Temple, last Fri
day evening, was Il success frorA the
standpoint of the devotces of the art,
and Mr. Charles Andrew Mccain
furnished enough amusement to vary the
programme in a most interes ting manner.
Miss Cover was at her best and splendid
" interpreted a number of classic selec.
tions. Fine instrumental numbers were
also rendered by Miss Hunter and Miss
| Worthington. The trio on one instru-
tnent, played by Misses Cover, Hunter
and WorthingtOn, was especially ap-
preciated. Mr. Augustus Bradford was
encored for his solos, "To the Evening
Star" (TannhauserI and 20! Dry Those
Tears" Miss Desch sang two solos
Her voice showed great capabiity OF
range and intelligent cultivation.
The Maryland State Horticultural
Society will hold its seventh annual meet
ing at the Maryland Agricultural College
at College Park, on Wednesday and
Thursday of next week. Every one in
terested in fruit, flowers or vegetables i: