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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

mate of which furnished them with rude meal
1.-THE man passed here about four hours ago,
said the trapper, in answer to inquiries, "and if
be kept straight on there. no use in followin'
him"
why not2"
''Do you know what !. off there ahead 2"
asked the trapper.
"No," replied all.
'sWell, that is the con mencement Of Death
Valley, and if he gets far into that bes dead
man."
And the trapper's confident statement will not
seem unreasonable to those familiar with this ter
rible spot recent traveller thus describes it /:
"Deaih Valley lies Just north of the old Mormon
road to California, region thirty miles long by
thirty broad, and surrounded, except at two
points, by inaccessible mountains. II is totally
devoid OF water and vegetation, and the shadow
of bird or wild beast never darkens its white,
glariug sands. The Kansas Pacific railroad en-
gineers discovered it, and also some papers which
show the fate of the lost Montgomery train,
which came south from Salt Lake in 1850, guild
ed by Mormon. When near Deaths Valley,
some came to the conclusion that the Mormons
knew nothing about the country, so they ap-
pointed one of their number a leader and broke
off from their party. The leader turned due
west SO with the people, wagons, and flock, he
travelled three days, and then descended into the
broad valley, whose treacheroOS mirage PROMISED
water. They reached the centre, but only the
white sand, bounded by scorching peaks, met
their gaze Around the valley they wandered,
and one : one the men died. Then the chill
dren, cry Ig for water, died at their mothers
breass 9 4, with swollen tongues and burning
Vita II hers followed After weeks
wa zen survivors found some water
in rock in the mountain. ltlastk
e, vhen all perished but two,
". se valley, ana fOllQWeE- g
,raG Of their former companions. EigItysse'e'
families with hundreds of animals, perlshed here,
and now, after twenty-five years, the wagons
stand still complete, the iron work and tires are
bright, and the shriveled skeletons lie side by
side"
Realizing the uselessness of following Conan
further, the party returned, confident that he
would certainly meet his death in trying to escape
by the deadly route that he had ignorantly taken
With careful nursing, Bert Humphries entirely
recovered from his wound Upon regainng con-
sciousness, after being shot by Conan, be had
found himself in the railroad station, where his
wound was rudely dressed. For few weeks be
had lowered between life and death, and then,
partially recovered, had made his way to his un-
Gle meeting Belle and Conan, as the reader has
seen.
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Noah.

A paper named the Dispatch is generally
good and proper sort of paper, with fair
knowledge of biblical history. The New York
Dispatch, however. is startling exception to
the rule. 1t gives the following chapter from
the history of Noah, in which we find SO many
inaccuracies that we ere disposed to regard the
whole thing as forgery, with probably not a
word of truth in it:
Noah's front name was Noah Noah's last
name was Flood,
Noah's wife's name was Mrs. Noah. She was
called by her nephews and neces Aunty Flood,
which being interpreted, means before the
Flood.
Noah had three sons-Ham, ,Shem and Japhet.
Their playmates used to call them Hem,
Sham, and Jackass.
Ham, as the name indicates, was a pork
butcher.
Shem, am -Shem'd to say, kept faro bank
Japhet was-letme see, what was Japhet? oh,
yes Japhet was in search of his father.
Noah, in conjunction with Barnum, used to
keep menagerie on the European plan. "No
reserved seats"
One day it rained-it rained the next day,
too-in fact, it rained for month.
Things were getting damp around Noah's
house, so Noah told his boys-who were dutful
children and, beside the fact of their being
dutilul children, their father always carried
cane, to get out the canal boat which laid in
the barn, and forthwith they mounted The house
ON the boat, and after getting the animals all
housed or boated they set sail.
The collection consisted of every kind of ami
mails. Ancient history says:
"The animals went in two by two,
The monkey and the kangaroo"
With many sigh they left their for rmer home
but of what use, as Mrs. Noah remarked, was
ace high when there were SO many pairs around,
which straight way raised flush on Noahs
face as he glanced at the poker Even the
nephews and nieces event for their aunty with
full hands.
The boat was fitted up gorgeously, each
family having separate apartments.
They never quarreled, yet being opposite
neighbOrs they all had adverse areas.
Ancient history tells us that there was every
known kind of animal in the boat when they
chapter it distinctly contradicts itself, for it
says that not until the storm had abated did
they hit on Ary-a-rat.
When the boat became Ureck on the noun
tain, Noah became a0reck on the shore, and,
reck0ned he would sell out all his right, title,
interest, ETC., to Barnum, who brought the ami
mails to New York.
Shylock was one of the animals which Barnum
saved from the wreck. Some people called it
the tinlid hare.
The lion and the lamb laid down together.
1t was, in reality. a happy family. Every
thing was arranged so that all the animals
should return from the voyage just as they had
entered the boat.
For should the hateful wolf destroy the tender
lamb,
Theewe would not be worth one continental
d
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

SAGACTY OF THE Cow.-We have been told of
instances of sagacity in these animals, quite sur
prsing A friend had a COW that was very fond
of biscuit with sugar on it. She would stay in
the yard all day, bawling, before she would go
off to grass, unless biscuit was given her with
white sugar She would reject common sugar.
She seemed 10 have her feelings hurt if this little
point of etiquette was not attended TO properly
-and it was really her due, for she gave gallons
of rich milk every day.
Near Hartford, Con-, reside two old maids,
who had lived alone thirty years, under vow
of celibacy, for long time milking one COW,
when both of them fell SICK and it was found
that the brute would not submit TO be milked as
she evidently construed the act into robbery OF
her mistresses, for there was no way of getting
her to comprehend that they were in the house
sick At last stratagem was resorted to. A
young man in the neighborhood dressed in the
clothes of one of the sisters, and went out TO
milk. He got along we'll enough till the wind
blew off bis bonnet, when the COW, happening TO
look around just then, saw bis short hair, and,
detecting the fraud in an instant, kicked the pail
and the milker over together, and galloped off.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

PROSPERITY.

doubt if the maxims the Stole adduces
Be true in the main, when they state
That our natures improved by adversity's uses,
And spoilt by happier fate.
The heart tha. is tried by misfortune and pain,
Self reliance and patience may learn;
Yet worn by long waiting and wishing in vain,
1t often grows callous and stern.
But the heart that is softened by and conentmen
Feels warmly and kindly t'wards all;
And its charity, soured by no moody resentment,
Embraces alike great and small.
So although in the of rainstorms and showers
The tree may strike deeper its roots,
needs the warm brightness of sunshiny hours
To ripen the blossoms and fruits.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

INGENIOUS SrUp1DIrY.-A porter in one of the
stores of Alexandria, Va, received a letter the
other day, but being unable to read manuscript,
was puzzled to get at its contents without di-
vulging its secrets. He finally, however, solved
the difficulty, by stopping up the ears of one
of the clerks with raw cotton, and then getting
him to read the letter aloud.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02
DANA BRICKFORD'S
NEW IMPROVED
FAMILY KNITTING MACHINE.
KNITS EVERYTHING.
p RI @ E. s. 2 90!

DERFECTION in work and simplicity OF
il construction have been attained in this
Machine.
1t knits both circular and Hat, with perfect
salvage edge, making periec hand stitch.
1t narrows and widens, knitting heels and
toes of stockings u perfection, with r.LUed
plain stitch, and is Crotchetiug well a
Knitting Machine.
1t makes all the Intricate fancy stitches OF
the Crotcheting needle better than hand work.
It is so simple that child can operate it,
and the apidity OF its work is truly wondeiul
10000 stitches per minute.
This Machiny bias carried the FIST prize a
the Maryland State Fair, Maryland Institute,
and Virginia Stale Fair this Fall, and was the
principal attraction a all Of them.
They are more valuable in the family than
the Sewing Machine. ~ Price $l5 and S35.
lzS- Send for Circulars. AGENTS WAN
TED in every part OF Maryland. %sS- Liberal
Terms. Address,
j. A. HAMILTON,
GENERAL AGENT FOR MARYLAND,
II North Charles Street, Baltimore.
Dec. 23.-tf.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

Eg- Ladies who are renovaiing black dresses
of last season, whether of silk, cashmere or alpaca,
are advised that they can clean them beautifully
with borax and tepid wafer. The proportions
are teaspoonful of borax to quart OF wattr.-
Apply with a black wooden rag or a hair brush.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

TEA New York Justice told n witness =
"Young man, if you speak in that way again,
this court will forget its dignity and punch you
ia the snout"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

ls1- A Californian maintained one end of a
ariat around his wais, and lassoed COW with
the other. He thought be had thu COW, but at
the eud of the first half mile be hogan 20 suspect
thai the COW had him
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

gag~ Every human creature is sensible 10 some
imfirmties of temper, which il should be his care
to correct and subdue, particularly in the early
period of life.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

@- Voltaire defines the happy man as the one
who considers himself so.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02
LIGHT for the WORLD

Reopening at the Old Stand,
IS N. Gay Street, and 456 West Baltimore ST.,
For the sale of the Original
Non-Explosive Petroleum Fluid,
Wholesale and Retail. Safest and Cheapest IL
Lnsinator IN use. Also, a general assortment of
LAMP GOODS. [April bly,.
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w. H. REINHARDT

tSon of the late Charles Reinhardt,)
Manufacturer of the latest and approved Patent
Glass Pad Double and Single lever Truss for the SUP
port and of Rupture Hernia. suitable for men
and children ofall ages He also manufacturers
and keeps on hand, SHOULDER BRACES, ABnONI.
NAL SUPPORTERS, Seft and Wooden Pad Trusses
which he guarantees will give entire satisfaction =
Mandatory. No. 10 North Gay ST.. Baltimore Fe.
male DEPARTMENT under the superintendent of Mas
REINHARDT rApril6-1v
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

COLLECTIONS, Conveyancing, Examina.
" tion OF Titles, Loans and purchases, and
Sales promptly attended to. gs- Terms rea-
S0ndble.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

MICHAEL & BRO,
PAPER HANGINGs
UPHOLSTERY WAREHOUSE !!
I25 w. Baltimore Street.
TN our Paper Hangings Department will be
Il found one of the largest, choicest and most
complete stock of WALL PAPER in the mar
ket, comprising all the newest designs OF
FINE GOLD, VELVET, BRONZE,
SATIN AND UNGLAZED PAPERS,
FOR PARLORS, HALLS, DINING
ROOMS AND CHAMBERS.
ALSO,
DECORA TIONS, PANNELLNGS IN FIRES
co, IMITA TIONS OF ALL KINDS OF
WOOD, STONE, de-, FOR CHURCH
ES, PUBLIC HALLS, DC, dc.
FRENCH AND AMERICAN
WINDOW SHADES,
ALL NEW EsIGNS.
ALSO,
White, Green, Blue and Buff
Window Shades, Hollands,
Cords, Tassels and Fixtures.
UPHOLSTERY GOODS
AND
F furniture Gov ingS,
EMBRACING
Brocatelles of Every Description,
Damasks, Reps Terries,
French Cretons, Chintzes,
Gimps, Cords and Tassels.
CURTAIN MATERIALS.
Tamboured, Gimpure and Nottingham Lace
Curtains, Embroidered Piano and Table
Covers, Floor and Table Oil Cloths,
all Widths and Qualities.
FINE FANCY FURNITURE,
Chairs, Tables and Bouquet Stands.
Hair, Husk and Moss Mattresses,
Church Cushions, Pillows, &C.,
MADE TO ORDER.
Papering and Upholstery Work done in the
City and Country at the very lowest prices, by
the best Workmen, and satisfaction guaranteed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

A VALUABLE FARM of I56 Acres, in Har-
ford county, 20 miles from Baltimore; land in
a high state of cultivation, we'll wstered and
and under good fence; sufficient quantity of
fine Chestnut Timber; large number of Fruit
Trees the buildings consist Of large dwell
ling house. tenant house, barn, carriage
and corn house, hay barracks, &c. Terms easy.
Good chance for bargain.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02
VALUABLE GROUND RENTS FOR SALE.

FOR SALE,
SIXTY ACRES OF LAND, situated in Mid
die River Neck, two miles from Phila. road,
and adjoining Ebenezer Church, on the county
read leading from the Phla. road to Chases
Station improvements consist of comforta-
Bile DWELLING; Fruit in abundance; four
acres cleared, balance in Timber, comprising
Oak, Hickory, Chestnut, &c.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

FOR SALE OR PENTHOUSE AND LOT
in Hampden village, house 32xl6 with double
back building. Lot So #. front by $50 ft. deep.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

244 ACRES IMPROVED LAND, one-third
cleared-good meadow bottom, fine spring and
stream through it. situated one mile west OF
Reisterstown, within 600 yards of grist and
saw mill. Will be sold low.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

ALARM OF $50 ACRES, situated at head of
Dulaney's Valley, fine improvements. Par
ties wishing good investment, should apply
at once.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

SPLENDID FARM CONTAINING 1854
ACRES good rotten rock land, situated on
county road leading from York pike to Phenix
Station, n. e. K. K. distant from Baltimore IL
miles by rail, I6 by turnpike. Fine improve
ments, all new; house supplied with gas
Zach field supplied with water. Choice fruit
of all kinds The finest farm in that vicinity.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

1870 ACRESO OF VALUABLE LAND one and
and half miles from Towsontown, adjoining
Sheppard Asylum, 30 acres in wood. Good
Dwelling, Tenant House, Barn, &c. Small
orchard. Water at the door and in each field.
Charles street Avenue when extend will pass
through the property. The location of this
property makes it desirable investment for
speculation as it will be sold bargain.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

FOR SALE-A VALUABLE FARM near
Riders Switch, N. C. R. R. containing 20 acres.
Improved with dwelling and necessary out
buildings, abundance of fruit, well supplied
with water and under good fencing.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

AFIRST CLASS RESIDENCE in Towson-
town. Rooms l9xI5. Lot 132xI5O, set in nice
grass fruit, shade trees and shrubbery.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

FOR sALE.-A FARM OF 50 ACRES situa-
ted on Philadelphia turnpike, IL miles from
Baltimore; Improvements consist of good
Dwelling House containing rooms, with good
cellar; all necessary outbuildings, barn, dairy,
corn house, meat house, &c. 1t is in a good
state of cultivation and under good fencing,
with spring of water at the door, convenient
to churches, schools, mills, &c.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

FOR RENT-A HANDSOME COTTAGE in
Towsontown, containing IL rooms, with Is
acres of good land attached. Would mako q.
comfortable country residence, or would make
a splendid Market Garden.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

DESIRABLE FARM OF 40 ACRES, one
mile from Reiterstown, near Railroad Station.
Improved with House, Barn, Stable, Dairy and
other outbuildings, nearly new. 30 Acres in
heavy timber. Water in each field; choice
collection of fruit Will be sold bargain and
on easy terms.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

FOR SALE-6I ACRES binding on Charles
street and Hampden avenue; will be sold as
tract or in lots to suit purchasers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

ALARM OF so ACRES IN BALTIMORE
COUNTY one mile from Long Green post office,
on Dulaney's Valley turnpike, Is miles from
Baltimore, . acres in fine timber, under good
fencing, we'll supplied with running water,
Good Dwelling, Bank Barn, Wagon Shed, Wood
House and other outbuildings, quantity of
fine Fruit, consisting ofApples, Peaches, Pears,
Cherries Plums, Grapes &c. viii be sold low.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

A SPLENDID FARM in Dulaney's Valley,
miles from Towsontown, mile from Timo-
mum, N. G. R. H., containing los acres, 60 acres
in walnut, hickory, oak and chestnut timber,
land in high state of cultivation, good Stone
Mansion, 5 tenant houses and all necessary
out buildings, will be sold very cheap ana on
easy terms.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

FOR SALE-25 ACRES on Hampdeu aven-
ue; will be sold as a tract or in lots to suit pur
chasers
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

AGOOD FARM OF $50 ACRES, 20 acres in
timber, Is miles from Baltimore, half mile
from Glencoe station, N. G. r. r. Good Dwell
ling, Barn and other out building, fruit in
abundance.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

A FARM OF 35 ACRES, good land, "a miles
from Baltimore on Old York Road, Al miles
from Railroad. Improvements are good, cost
ing more than is now asked for the property.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02
FOR SALE.

A TRACT CONTAINING I70 ACRES OF
LAND, lying and binding on the casternmost
side Of the Baltimore and Yorktown Turnpike
Road, 10 miles from Baltimore, and also near
the line OF the Northern Central Railway and
within minutes walk from Timonium Station
on said road, and Is also within halt mile
from Lutherville. The said tract of land is
also recognized as of the most valuable
neutral hematite iron Ore tracts of land in the
country and offers rare inducements to persons
engaged in manufacturing iron to secure q sup
ply OF first class Ore Banks.
Also, another ertractcomprisinga Tavern House
and lot, situated on the west side OF the York
Turnpike Road, about three hundred yards
north of the 10 mile stone, and adjoining the
above.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

A Number of Splendid Farms ranging in
price from $1,000, to $50,O0O, in Baltimore and
Hartford counties.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

FARM OF IO3 ACRES, so acres cleared, bal
ance IN timber; % miles from Baltimore, on
the Yohoe road, near Falls road land is very
good, all under cultivation and slopes south /;
no improvements; location very desirable,
and terms to suit purchaser.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

ALARM OF 100 ACRES, rotten rock soil,
IL miles from Baltimore, p miles from Mar
riottsvIlle, B. & o. r. R., mile from BALTIC.
Liberty turnpike; on good county road 80
acres in hickory, oak and chestnut timber I;
improved by very fine stone dwelling 56x3S
feet; water in kitchen and throughout the
house; cellar under entire house large switz-
er barn, carriage house, Ice house. hen house,
dairy, &c; abundance of fruit, consisting of
apples, peaches, pears, ounces, cherries, &C.,
&C.; will be sold low and on easy terms.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1872-11-02

GENERAL AGENT FOR MARYLAND,
~ North Charles Street, Baltimore.
Dec 23-tf
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-06
The Perils OF the Rail.
REMARKABLE AND MYSTERIOUS ESCAPE FROM
DEATH,

REMARKABLE AND MYSTERIOUS ESCAPE FROM
DEATH.
One day last week, as the morning passenger
train south on the Delaware r. II. was approach
ing what will (be when completely the junction
of the Pennsylvania and Delaware roads. col
ored man, name unknown made remarkable
escape from instant death. The engineer no.
tlced the man walking on the track and sounded
the whistle for down brakes, but without effect.
The party seemed perfectly unconcious of the
approaching train, and the heavy timber that
supports the cow.catoher struck him on TIE
back and threw him some twenty feet The
train was stopped and backed to the scene Of
the accident, where the colored man was found
rising to his feet, net the least injured beyond
the breaking of couple of ribs He looked
somewhat surprised, and when questioned as to
why he did not leave the track in time made no
answer. 1t subsequently appeared that he
was deaf as a post. When the engine struck
him he had on soldiers coat, and the next
seen OF the garment it was hanging on the end
OF the heavy Cross piece directly under the
headlight of the engine
Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-07-06
"Get Thee Behind Me. s.,nn ;,

Horace Greeley has always been setting up
standard for other people. In his ''Recollec-
tions of Busy Life" he said
II have often these late years, been unable
TO agree with Governor Seward-haye aome-
times quite pointedly dissented from hi5 views
OF great public Questions 1t is not probable
that we shall ever again be as near to each
other az we have been That his ends have
ever been patriotic, l will not doubt that bis
means have sometimes been mistaken | think
his warmest friends must admit. That he once
asplred to the presidency, is a truth but no re-
proach able wise and good men have done so,
without impeachment of their patriotism ar
abatement of their usefulness And vat ono
VINO has all but clutched the glittering prize
yet failed TO secure it, always thereafter seems
70 have suffered from the aspiration or the
MuIe-pqsslbly from both. Great, intelec-
tuAlly, as Danlal Webstsr was, he would have
been morally greater and every way more use
Iul ana honored, had he sternly responded Oct
thee behind me SATAN to every augpestior
that he might yet attain the presdency.S
Greeley, like Webster, failed to repel the
temptation. But his best friends and those who
best appreciate his character, will, since he
fails Of his duty, say for him "Get thee be-
hind me, Satan"
In 1868 Mr.. Greeley made a speech in Mon
treal during which lie again referred to Mr.
Webster, saying
He failed only in one respect, and in this
qlHsr from hlm-he wanted to be president /
don't. But for that one misfortune he wonld
have been the greatest man America ever pro-
duced. We have seen our greatest man, Mr..
Chase, making the same blunder.
Yes and now Mr.. Greeley makes up the trio
Webster failed to be President, Chase failed
and Greeley will fail, for the people will hold
MN to his word and he may continue to renew
his warning to all ambitious of the Presidency