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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 10. = Cen
eral Isaac J. Wistar of this city.
phllanthropist and scientist, is dead at
his summer home, Claymont, Del,
after an illness of one day. He was
seventy eight years OLD. General Wis
tar was for number Of years vice
president of the Pennsylvania Railroad
company and head Of that corporations
coal and canal companies He retired
In 1903.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23

FOX sALE.-Essy terms, lot 30 by 200, on
Union Avenue, North NJ artinsburg, with house of
eis hit rooms stable, city and cstern, also lot
on Queen street. ADDRESS Miss NJ. A. Hoffman.
Box 301, La Grande, Oregon. 9-ls-5tW. II 2ts
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23

BINGHAMToN. N. ". Sept 49,
After dragging Alexander pond. near
Windsor, for several days in an effort
to find the body of Merit Amsbry of
Port Dickinson the search was aban-
doned when it became certain that the
man was not drowned, as supposed
Later he was seen at distance and
was chased into corn field, which has
been surrounded, and 1t is thought that
he viii be captured
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23
Nixon's Condition Favorable.

on, speaker of the assembly. who was
threatened with acute appendicitis,
was resting comfortably at late hour
last night. Mr.. Nixon took nourish-
ment during the day and has an appe-
lite. Surgeons say the indications are
for Mr.. Nixon's recovery.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23
Many Cholera Cases In nerrin.

BERLIN, Sept. 16.-The official bull
letin issued announces eight new cases
of cholera and three deaths in the past
twentyfour hours, making total Of
100 cases and GS deaths. The new
cases are one each in the Dirschau,
Breslau, Stuhm and Konigsberg dis
tricts and two each in the Graudenz
and Flatow districts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23
banker Is Arrested.

SWANTON, VT, Sept 16--A. j. Fer
ris, former president of the Peoples
National bank, now in the hands Of a
receiver, was arrested on the charge of
Incorporating funds from the bank
and making false entries.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23
Americans suicide at Palermo.

PALERMO, Sicily, Sept. 20.--Whlle
the Hamburg American line steamer
Pmnz Oscar. from New York, was EN-.
tersng the harbor William Rens, an
American, jumped overheard and was
drowned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1905-09-23
state Auditor of Indiana Arrested.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. 49,
David H. Sherrick, who was ousted by
Governor Hanly from the ONCE OF au-
ditor OF state, was formally arrested
on a charge of endorsement today.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-07-07
POLICE SAY THEY ARE DESPERATE CHAR.
ACTERS

Last Saturday, Deputy Sheriff Worth
ington brought to Bel Air and lodged in
Jail two negroes, James VIM and Ed
ward Shepherd, West Indian, both of
whom had been serving a term of five
years in the Maryland Penitentiary for
burglary. These men were committed
for the Hartford authorities on the charge
OF robbing the house of Rev. Edward
Pearson, in Havre de Grace, four years
ago and taking therefrom a number of
articles, including knife, the identified
ton of which by Mrs. Pearson has led to
their detention. Vim is said to be
particularly vicious character He and
his pal served the sentence for burg
larizing a house in Baltimore. Their
term expired three months ago, but for
breaches of prison discipline they were
held for ninety days longer.
The men had just stepped outside the
doors of the penitentiary when they were
arrested by two Baltimore policemen at
the instance of Captain Ward, who had
kept tab" of them ever since their in
generation. When arraigned before Po-
lice Justice Grammar, VIM insisted upon
having counsel, but as the commitment
was simply for the purpose of Identified
ton, this was denied by Police Justice
Grammar, and both men were sent here
as above stated. The sheriff handcuffed
them together and they were brought
out to the railroad station in a patrol
wagon, coming to Bel Air on the evening
train. Doubt was expressed as to the
expediency of the deputy making the trip
with his quarry, who had the reputation
of being such desperate characters, but
he landed them safely and they are now
under lock and key.
Several years ago, Baltimore City was
terrorized by burglars, and it was weeks
before they were able to locate the
criminals. Second hand dealers along
the wharf had been warned to be on the
lookout for the men, and one day tall
| negro was seen walking down Pratt
street, followed by dealer. He was
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-07-07
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

Road checks issued-John Ernest,
$l4 so; John T. Magness, $S6.12; D. ].
Doyle, $S385 J. B. Stewart, $3.50; +.
kearney, $159,1S; Robert d. Ward,
$4O.S5; c. E. Kerr, $40 81; Michael Ken
nedy, $40; James Troutner, $50 %; ]. r.
Hopkins, Sl7.76; Darlington Road
League, $15.S7; H. Hamilton, S5;J. w.
McFadden, Sligo; r. Burton Smith,
$91.75; +. B. Magness, lumber, $3.50; J.
T. Deckman. lumber, $S165; ]. B.
Stewart, bridge work, $26.5O.
Orders on County Treasurer Shana-
han and Smith, hauling brick to JAIL
S2.SS; S. T. Rogers, work on Havre de
Grace road, S2+2. 81; James w. Hamilton,
digging we'll at Jail, $+1.5O; j. r. Sitter,
States Attorney, 1915; ]. r. Sitter, office
rent, $50; Solomon Stearns, conveying
prisoner from House of Correction, So;
William Gallon, work on Forest Hill
road, $1T2.71; Richard Roberts and Son,
repairs for road machinery, $1G.23; w.
T. l1ilditch, work on Forest Hill road,
$177.22; Arch. Little, work on Havre de
Grace road, 1894 80; w. J. Price, same,
$27S.54; James Little, same. $3.50; W.
Crawford Norris, magistrate, $16.O5; w.
H. Temple, supplies for Havre de Grace
road, 1911; N. Dean and Son, jail,
$12 so; same burial of pauper. 81; r. E.
Bouldin, postoffice box rent, Coo; Ewing
and Company, stationary, &c, $S.95;
James A. Lyle, burial permits, 81 60; c.
c. Pussy and Company, repairs for road
machinery, $f4. II; w. S. Forwood, IT,,
Clerk of Court, $4,000; ]. W. Wilson,
coal for road machinery, $SS. &C; balance
OF fire insurance on county's buildings,
$217.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-07-07
PLENTY OF BASE BALL.

Last Saturdays game of base ball be-
tween the Bel Air base ball club and the
Leeds Apple Blossom team, of Baltimore,
resulted in hard earned victory for Rel
Air by a score of 2 to l. after ten innings
of pitchers battle. Leitner, the mute
pitcher for the visitors, was decidedly the
best twirler that has visited Bel Air this
year, his curves being deceptive. and he
had a number of different deliveries that
fooled the Bel Air batters Bowling, as
usual, had the visitors at his mercy, al
lowing but four hits, while Bel Air secured
six hits off Leitner. There were no scnsa-
tional features, it being purely battle of
pitchers in which Bowling came out best
Hanway and Sewage led the batting for
Bel Air, while the whole team fielded
without an error. Mckeldon, the catcher
for the Blossoms, led in batting for the
visitors, and his good-natured remarks
did much towards enlivening the game
were blanked in every other inning. Bel
Air tied the score in the eighth and won
out in the tenth inning.
The Fourth of July was celebrated by
three games of ball, that of the morning
being between the Bankers and Lawyers
The game was exciting and the applause
and fun was genuine. The Bankers scored
so many runs that the scorers stopped
counting them. The Bankers have been
challenged by the merchants of the town,
and another very interesting game will
be played some Wednesday within a few
weeks.
In the afternoon the Bel Air team
played two games with the strong New
ark Pleasure Club of Baltimore The
first game resulted in victory by score
of 5 to 3. Hughes held the Newarks
down to three hits, while Bel Air hit
krebs and Manner for ten safe hits. The
second game was won by score of to
3. Bowling was not in his usual form,
Newark securing nine hits, while Bel Air
secured ten hits off Krebs, who pitched
both games. Tomorrow, Bel Air plays
the strong Sparrows Point team, and a
great game is looked for, as this team is
one of the best in the State
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-07-07
BEL AIR NOTES.

Mr.. Albert HoDlitzell, of Towson, was
the guest of his father, Rev. S. A. Hoblit-
zell, on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. S. Kirk, of Baltimore,
are visiting relatives in Bel Air.
Mr.. Edmund Hunter, who is taking n
course in law at the Washington and
Lee University, is home for the holidays.
Miss Lillian r. Forwood is at Atlantic
City.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Norbury Mac
kenzie and Miss Anna Vernon Mackenzie
are at Glenwood for the summer.
DR.. Fisher, of Baltimore, spent the
Fourth with DR.. John NJ. T. Finney.
Mr.. n. N. Mock, former editor of the
Bel Air Times who has been out of town
for sometime, spent the Fourth with his
family.
Mr.. J. William Franklin, of Philadel-
phia, has been the guest of his sister,
Mrs. George l.. NanBibber.
Mr.. Lawrence Reed, of Baltimore, has
been the guest of his brother Mr.. Charles
II. Reed.
Miss Florence Colburn, of Baltimore, is
a guest of Mrs. w. G. Rouse.
Miss Mary Street,, of Baltimore, is the
guest of Bel Air relatives.
Mrs. John Archer, of Mississippi, is the
guest of Mrs. Blanche F. Archer.
Mr.. J. T. c. Hopkins, Jr.. of Port De-
post, and Mr.. Augustus w. Bradford
have been at Atlantic City.
Mrs. J. W. Ellard and Miss Austelle, of
Baltimore, will spend the summer at the
residence of Mr. S. w. Bradford.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-07-07

arrested and charged with burglary. Ii
his pocket was the carving knife that ha:
since been Unidentified by Mrs. Pearson
1t had been sharpened until the edge was
as keen as a razor and as thin as Il needle
Every house that had been burglarized
showed that the panels of the shutters
were cut out by an instrument of this
kind, and the entrance afterwards was
an easy matter.
As soon as Vim was in custody, search
was begun for his pal, who was finally
located in Peach alley. When they
entered the kitchen, they found Shepherd
and two women eating at the table
The meal was being enjoyed on a service
that would be the envy of almost any
Knives, forks, sugar bowls
and small dishes were of silver. Shep-
herd showed fight, but was capitulated
with the aid of the muzzle of a revolver.
While the Bel Air Jail is old, it is
safe, and Sheriff Whiteford
has very little fear that his prisoners will
escape him.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-07-07
The PHILADELPHIA Record.

A Philadelphia merchant who spends hun
drcds of thousands of dollars every wear for
advertising asked the other dav what
newspaper he considered the best medium
through which to reach the public. His an
swcr was unhcsitatingly The Philadelphia
Record
Then he went on to say: "IhaYe used The
Record for years-in fact, ever since | have
been advertising, and find that it brings me
the best results. 1t isn't necessary to expert
ment with The Record The experienced
business man realizes that the money he
spends to reach the readers of that papel is
thoroughly. 4 great many people. men cS-
pecially. make a practice of buying several
newspapers during the course of day. They
glance over the pages casually to see if there
is anything of particular interest, and then
throw them aside. But | have come to the
conclusion from long observance that The
Record is the paper that is read thoroughly
from beginning to end"
The Philadelphia merchant was undoubt-
eddy right. There is diSputiug the fact
that The Record is the most popular paper
in Philadelphia, and it's influence throuG h0ut
the surrounding country is evidenced by its
claim to the largest circulation of any news
paper published in the State OF Pennsylvania.
claim that is without doubt based upon
actual figures. Nor is this strange, consider
ing its merits. 1t is in every sense of the term
family paper-clean wholesome, bright, en-
pertaining, 4 welcome visitor to the home
circle
The growth of 1.-THE Record" is 4 crafty
ing tribute to the integrity OF its methods. 1t
Is always fair and above board; it has moth
ing to conceal, and it is in every respect a
model newspaper. More power to it!
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-07-07

suit is the outcome of the proceedings
that have been brought to termina,
| ton in the Hartford Court by the recent
decision OF Judge Burke, affirming the le-
gality of the findings of the condemna-
ton jury that had been summoned by
Sheriff Whiteford. The members fixed
ST., 500 as the value of the land, and this
sum has been paid into court.
The specific irregularities alleged in the
bill are as follows:
That the railroad never obtained the
consent of Congress to build the bridge.
That the company failed to file with
the Board of Public Works of Maryland,
the plans of the bridge as required by the
code.
That the Act of 1904, chapter lie, I'M
der which condemnation proceedings
were instituted. is unconstitutional and
void, as it embraces more than one sub
ject, and all the subjects are not described
in the title.
That there was no offer of agreement
by the company with the owners of the
land, and no failure of the owners to
agree with the company.
That the act under which the condem-
nation is attempted does not provide for
a legal and proper selection of a jury.
That the land condemned is not neces-
sary for the construction and operation
of the railroad.
No order was passed on the bill.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-07-07

ship all who believe in the Christian re.
ligiou. To show its broad teachings,
Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bona
parte, an ardent Roman Catholic, will
make an address at the convention. The
hotel registers of Baltimore show visit
ors from all over the civilized world,
many Of whom were compelled to start
weeks ago, so as to be in time for the
opening exercises. 1t is said that there
have been upwards of 10000 strangers
in Baltimore since the convention assem-
bled.
The Maryland National Guard makes
astrong appeal to the young men OF Mary
land to attach themselves to the organl-
cation. 1t calls attention to the advant-
ages of entering the service and holds out
as inducements the membership in first
class club without payment of initiation
fees or dues, free use of all the appurten-
ances of the armories; athletic training
and the .soldieriy bearing; and schooling
in target practice. The appeal goes on
to say that the brigade will gointo camp
at Bel Air with United States army
officers as inspectors. "No better outing
could be chosen by young man, as the
camp is located in one of the highest,
most accessible and salubrious sections
of our State, and not only will all ex-
penses be paid but you will be literally
compensated by the State for your ser
vice. Recruits will now be accepted, but
by general orders no recruitingis permit
ted Immediately before going into camp"
"A daughter and little son of Mr. |
James Tayson, of near Churchville, were |
that place on the Fourth. Their horse
became frightened at an approaching
automobile which the occupants, they
claim, did not hold up when they were
signaled to stop. The animal plunged
into the fence, breaking buggy wheel
and otherwise damaging the vehicle.
While no one was hurt, both the boy and
girl were terrified. The law is plain re-
quiring drivers of cars to give assistance
when requested by the drivers of fright
ened horses. But even if there was no
law, the proper respect of the rights of
Others should suggest this safeguard.
who persist in doing that
which serves to bring all owners of ma
chimes into disrepute should be prose.
cuted by their associates. Nearly all of
the unpopularity of the machines is due
to a few reckless persons. If common
sense will not dictate the propriety of
to prevention of accidents,
the law should be made to bring such
people to their senses. 1t will not be
ong before nearly all the horses will be-
,ome used to the machines. In the mean ,
lime, not single human being should be ,
put i'll jeopardy or any physical discom. ,
Ort. =
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-07-07
The Fourth in Aberdeen.

| ABERDEEN, July 5.-The Fourth was
| lively day at Aberdeen, as many persons
were attracted here by the target shoot
| IN the morning and the two games o
bail IN the afternoon. The Aberdeen Fire
department Band rendered some fine
music III the evening at n lawn fetc given
Tor the benefit of the Aberdeen library. A
dance was given at Old Baltimore bY the
Young men of this place and Pcrryman
One OF the chief amuSements, due to the
ingenuity of Mr.. George w. Brock, was
the game of baseball between the regular
home team and nine made up of former
players, and dubbed the Aberdeen Has
Becns." The latter named team carried
of the honors with score of to2 The
st. Gregory club of Baltimore was after
wards defeated by the home team, the
score being to 3.
Mr.. Charles Fox, of Michaelsvillc, was
found dead in his home last Friday morn
ing, and it is thought that he had been
dead at least one day before it was
known. lie was a bachelor, sixty-cight
years of age, and lived alone Death was
caused by paralysis. The remains were
taken to the home of his nephew, Mr..
Frank {. kimble, where funeral services
were held on Saturday. Rev. Mr.. Zaigler
otiiciated. The pall-bearers were Messrs.
I. 5. Courtney. G. A. Courtney, John
Parker Mitchell, Cornelius Cole, |. w
Bolts and J. Parker Mitchell.
Rev. and Mrs. William NJ Grant, of
Circleville, New York, have returned
home after a visit with Mrs Grants
parents, Rev. and Mrs. David Jamison
Miss Harriet Houston, of Pittsburg,
has returned home after a visit with
Miss Beulah Baker.
Masters E. Roy James and Julian F.
Mitchell, of Cook Academy, are at their
homes at Aberdeen and Short
Lane, for the summer.
Miss Martha Smith, of Dunkirk, is a
guest of Miss Bertha Baker.
Miss Nellie Albaugh. of Westminster, is
visiting Miss Maude Baker.
Miss Ella Mitchell, of Baltimore, is
visiting Mrs. T. L. Hanway.
VIRGINIA,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-07-07
From a Former Hartford Resident.

powNEY, CAL, June 25.-Thinking
that some of our eastern friends would
like to hear something about Southern
California, l will try to give you some
idea of the climate. occupation, etc, of
this beautiful country. i am situated 10
miles from Los Angeles and l 2 miles from
the Pacific ocean.
As to climate | do not think it can be
surpassed anywhere. In summer, the
breeze. from the ocean makes the DAYS de-
lightful, and the nights, unlike the eastern
summer nights, are invariably cool and
pleasant. Residents from all parts of the
United States flock to California to es-
cape the intense cold of the winters and
extreme heat OF the summers.
The principal industry in this section is
horticulture. Also quite a business is be-
ing done in the raising OF alfalfa. Large
tracts are being divided and improved
Los Angeles county contains some of the
choicest fruit lands of California. The
water in this section is supplied from the
San Antonio river, which comes down
the mountain. There are a number of
pumping plants that supply the residents
with water at a moderate cost. The
water is pumped out of the ground
through 12-inch pipe by means of
gasoline engine.
The S. =. k. r., and Salt Lake are within
distance of two miles and furnish imme-
date transportation for ali marketable
products. On the Salt Lake Railroad,
not far from Downey, is situated the
county farm. There are about three
hundred acres, watered by two pumping
plants. Orange groves yield quite a sum
of money. Between fifty and a hundred
cows are MIXED and number of cattle
are kept for marketable purposes, beside
a number of hogs and poultry. 81
Work here is very plentiful. Wages are
from 81. 80 to So. so per day, but employ
ment is hard to get until you are acquaint-
ed.
We have cut three crops of alfalfa this
season and expect to cut three OF four
more. On another piece of land there
was harvested one crop of alfalfa, raised
one crop of potatoes and expect to get
another crop OF potatoes off of the same
ground, and can SOW barley, oats or
wheat in October to grow through win |
ter
The crop of naval oranges is about
exhausted; the next crop is coming i'll
and are about as large as hen eggs now.
There are still plenty of Seeding oranges. |
and peaches are ripe. Aprcots |
are as fine as peaches. and all MARYLAND |
ers know what peaches taste like. All |
small berries are ripe and very plentiful. |
Fine place to raise chickens. No rain or
damp weather and no winter, they are |
raised the year round.
S. II. WILSON.
Mr.. Wilson was a former resident of
Pylesville and left last spring to try his
fortunes in the west. His many friends
will be glad to learn that he is making
progress. Ed |
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-07-07
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.

The Board of School Commissioners
met on Wednesday.
Messrs. Williams, Harlan, Lee and
Hanna appeared before the Board re.
qucst1nG an increase of salaries of princi
pal and vicc-principal at lib, Bel Air
and also to present their views concern.
ing changes in the schedule of studies at
the same school. In the latter they were
requested to give any views that they
might have to the State Board.
A delegation from 9-3, Thomas Run,
presented a request for a new school
house. The Board informed them that
the matter should receive careful atten-
ton when any funds were available.
The contract for books was let to the
w. J. c. Dulany Company for the next
two years at discount of 1928 per cent
from the list prices as given in the Amcri-
can Educational catalogue, the same to
be delivered in Bel Air free of cost for
freight or express.
The contract for stationery was let to
the same firm at prices fully named in
| the contract.
The following contracts for coal were
let: Group |, $G,7+; group II. J. w. Will
son, $6.G9; group III, o. c. Michael,
$500; group ~, ]. w. Wilson, $7O4;
groupN, Hanway, Barnes and McC omas,
81; group VI. Hanway, Barnes and Nc
Comas, S775; group VII, same, SITS;
group VIII, Thomas c. Hunter, SIS; group
IN, ]. Howard Stubs, STA; group y,
ThomasC. Hunter, SIS; group NJ, Charles
A. Andrew, $40; group XII, ]. w. Viii
son, $40.
The salary OF principal of 14-3, Bel Air,
was raised to 81 200. and vice. principal
to $500; at Aberdeen the salary of prin-
cipal was raised to 5000.
The agreement between the Board and
Mayor and City Council with reference
to the enlargement of the school building
at 16 was approved and ordered signed
i'll duplicate by the president and secre-
tary.
Commissioner Worthington was au-
thorized to have a brick walk laid at
14-3, Bel Air.
The contract between the trustees of |
80, Park Hill. and Miss Mary J. Keeper !
was confirmed.
The Board declined to grant Mr.. c. w.
Ledley. director of manual training at |
l-G, leave of absence for one year, as
requested. and the Secretary was directed
to write him an explanatory letter.
The request of the trustees of 23-4 to
establish district boundaries at said
school was referred to Commissioner lar
rett.
The following appointments of trustees
to tillvacancies were made: 1872, Harry
Webb; Ill, W. B. Foard; IA, John P.
Corbin; 80, DR.. J. H. Stier.
The secretary was directed to advertise
for scholarship examinations for Western
St. Johns and Charlotte Hall,
as follows: One four-year male scholar
ship at st. Johns; one four-year female
scholarship at Western Maryland, and
one scholarship at Charlotte Hall.
The secretary was also directed to adj
vertiSe a four-year scholarship to the
Maryland Institute and one each to the
normal school at Frostburg and Wash
ngton College