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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

Toll GATEs.-In an article in the December
number of the Maryland Farmer, on roads, &C.,
Mr.. Dawson Lawrence, of Howard county, has
this to say of "Toll Gates on Highways
'This writers position, that toll gates on the
public highways are serious obstacles to the de-
velopment of the rural districts, is undeniably
true: gentlemen doing business in the city are
unwilling to subject themselves to heavy and
constant tollburdens by building in the coun-
try, and these oll-houses dam back into the
CITY the living food that would otherwise flow
out and possess the goodly country: our people
however have not yet adopted system of
highway repair, neither have they yet reached
that hig stage of the appreciation of free trav-
ell to enable them to dispense with the necessa-
ry evils Of toll gates proper system OF road
repair however would make free, and good
travel, and it would be greatly to the advantage
of both city and country to adopt such sys-
tenn that this will come in the future let us
hope the near future-I have no doubt"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

Gs~ The question whether man who rides ca
a railroad By reason of free pass has any right
which the directors of the company are bound
to respect, has been tested emphaticaly in Port
land, Me. One Ansel Stevens, being blessed
with free pass, rode on the Grand Trunk Rail-
road and the train he was on meeting with an
accident, Stevens was severely injured. The pass
not recover damages. But Stevens, being the
bearer, aud being injured, was incredulous on
this point, and determined TO press the question
to an ISSUE The result showed The railroad COM
pany's liability to err on questions oflaw. Ste
vens recovered damages to the amount OF $l2,
833, 33, and now the railroad companies are 60
ingto put final end to the pass system.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

@A-Mr. Statistician Dodge estimates the aver
age value of horses in the United States in 1874
al ST. As per head mules, $50 % oxen and
other cattle, $40 Isl mich cows, $27 80 sheep,
$2.6l; hogs, $4 SO; in 1870 the average value
ofeach was, horses $8l .38 mules, $i09 OIL; oxen
and other CATTLE $22 81 mich cows, 500 IL;
sheep, So %; hogs, Sc 80. Cattle were highest
in 1862 and are lower now tn "a at any dale
within period of seven years. Turf Field and
Ftfrm
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

The HARTFORD TCRNPIKE.--We have been re-
quested to state that the committees appointed
by the Farmers Clubs of Hartford county, to
confer in reference to the improvement of the
H afford turnpike, will meet in Belair, on Mon
day next, 18th inst, at the office of Henry D.
Fernands, Esq The question of the improve
ment of the road or the REIMBURSEMENT of the
charter will come before the meeting. If the
Farmers Clubs of Baltimore county have APP
pointed any committees upon the subject they
are respectfully requested to be present at the
meeting
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

TERRIBLE TRAGEDY The Seaford (Del Citizen
has reports from Bridgeville of terrible tragedy
which is said to have been perpetrated near
that town recently. 1t seems that a farmer
who was disturbed during his sleep discover
ed a man in the act of getting through the
fence Selling a butcher knife he gave chase,
and overtaking the man who was now in flight
be seized him by the throat and being greatly
exasperated be severed the mans head from the
body before either aware of what had been
done. The wife and daughter of the farmer,
who had followed him from the house, picked up
the dead body and head, and while the murderer
washed the blood from his hands, conveyed it to
the house. where it was viewed by many persons
but no one recognized it except as the body Of
stranger who was first seen 10 the neighborhood
the day before.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

CoNsrABLEs APpoINwD.-On Wednesday, 9th
inst, the County Commissioners made the fol-
lowing appointments:
F. M. Shipley constable for the LIST district
for one year from date.
Jehu Williams constable for the 10th district
for one year from date.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

gs-The saddest man in the city, lately, was
the one who had been told that the first snow
of the season was the proper thing in which to
break in his new boots. He says if he can find
the walking encyclopaedia who dispensed such
gratuitous Information, he will show him a
wrinkle in the boot breaking business which,
though having no claim to novelty, has always
been attended by large amount of satisfaction
to the burlington Hawkeye.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

STABLE BURNED.-About o'clock on Thurs
day evening, fine stone stable, with frame
shedding attached, on the property of Mr. Ed
gar G.. Miller, at the intersection of Charles
street and Lake avenues, was entirely destroy
ed by fire. The stock, farming Implements &C.,
were all saved by the timely arrival of the
neighbors. A quantity of corn and hay stored
in the stable were also destroyed. The loss is
estimated at about $500, which is fully cover
ed by insurance. The fire is supposed to have
been the work of an incendiary.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

The LAST EXECUTION IN BEL AIR. The last
and perhaps the only legal execution that has
ever occurred at Bel Air, was about the year
1904, when one Leander, negro, was hung for
the murder of an aged colored woman. This
woman lived in Bel Air, near the spot on which
stands DIR. E. Hall Richardson's house, and
there she sold cakes and beer. Leander, with
the assistance of an old colored man. murdered
her for her money, and set the house on fire.
The old man turned States evidence, but Lean
der was tried, convicted and hung. The place
of his execution was Dicks Hill, as it was then
called, not far from where Major VIM. H. Dali
lam's house is now situated, and within sight
of the town. A horizontal limb of large chest
nut tree. it is said, served for gallows.-Egis,
Dec. 4th.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

HEROIC ENGINEER.-An eye witness to the dis
aster on the Northern Central railroad on Mon
day week at Lake Roland (Relay House,) re
lates the following incident illustrative of the
bravery of a locomotive engineer: "Jack"
Purdy was the engineer of the Cockeysville ac-
commodation train southwark bound on the
day above mentioned. When nearly across the
bridge he felt the superstructure giving way.
Quick thought he pulled the throttle valve
open wide, which had the effect of causing the
engine, like horse goaded by the spur of its
rider, to leap forward and to break loose from
the tank. When freed from the train the quv-
ering iron horse, from the sudden momentum
| given it, threw the engineer forward, showing
the throttle valve home, thus stopping the pow
erful machine (but not before it had left the
rail) and tearing the cab or house off over the
| engineers head. When the shock was over and
the frightful situation of the two trains-por-
| tons of which were immersed in ten to twenty
feet of water-was discovered, Purdy, the he
roic engineer, was found with both hands on
| the throttle valve, the blood trickled down over
his face from several cuts about his head. The
picture was grand one-that fearless engineer
| at his post casting look of horror backward
but keeping a vice like grasp on the lever
which controls the powerful horse with breath
of steam and nerves of iron. All honor tt
brave Jack" Purdy.-York Gazette.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

ART EXPERIMENTATION citizens should not
forget the art entertainment that takes place on
next Monday and Tuesday evenings, Dec. 14th
and 18th, in the lecture room Of the M. Il.
church. The views presented will be scenes
from Ireland, Scotland, England, Italy, Swift
erland Germany, &C. Paris and the Great Ex-
position will be wildly portrayed and the au-
dience enabled to make the trip of the Old
World and see its wonders and beauties at q
trfiing cost. We do not think those present
can fail to be pleased and we look for large
and appreciative audience upon each evening
The entertainment is for the benefit of the La
dies Mite Society of the Towsontown M. E..
church.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

BURGLARY ATTHE CATTLE SCALEs.-Some time
during Saturday night last several burglars eff
fected an entrance into the frame office OF f.
A. Tinker & Co., cattle dealers, adjoining the
Tinker House, at the Cattle Scales, on the Cal
verton road, by cutting through the back win
dow, and went to work at upon safe in
the office. By tearing off strip and bendi
the fastenings they uncovered the losS and
broke itopen, finding nothing for their labor ex-
cept quantity of papers, which they scattered
over the floor. They also broke open two desks
but there was nothing of value in them, the
firm never keeping any money in the building
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12
TAMES PHIPPS,
% LADIES' cHrLDRENs' SHOEMAKER,
TOWSONTOWN, Md.

Makes to order, at his shop, at the Toll Gate,
on the York road, Ladies and Childrens' Shoes
and Caters of every description, of the best
material, neat and cheap as can be procured
in the city. Repairing promptly executed
April Ally.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

MONTHLY MEETING OF THE AGRICULTURAL So
CIETY.-The regular monthly meeting of the
Maryland Agricultural Association was held in
Baltimore on Thursday evening, Sd inst, about
a dozen person being present. The meeting
was called by the President. Mr.. Davis stated
hat at the last meeting of the Society COM
mittee had been appointed to make arrange
ments whereby visitors from the city could reach
Pimlico with less trouble than they could at
present and if that committee was ready to re-
port the Society would be pleased to hear from
its chairman.
A member of the committee announced that
the committee was not ready to make final re-
port, but that Mr.. J. G. Clark had received a
letter from the superintendent of the Pikesville
and Pimlico Railroad that might be of general
interest
Mr.. Clark then read the letter, which favored
the building of new line of railroad through
Druid Hill Park direct to the fair grounds at
Pimlico.
A letter was read from Mr.. Hood. Supt. of the
W. NJ. R. R., which advocated the construc
ton Of line of railroad from Arlington to PIN
lico, or direct from the city by way of Wood
berry. The construction of such road was es-
timated at SIS, 900, exclusive of the right of way,
which would, no doubt, be quite expensive
The letters were both referred to the Executive
Committee.
The Committee on Public Roads was then
called upon to report, but owing to the absence
of several of the members no report was made.
After some unmportant business, a commit
tee Of fifteen was appointed to solicit members
for the Society, and the meeting adjourned.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

INCREASE OF PUPILS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
AT the last meeting of the School Board the
nu nber of pupils reported for the fall term just
ended shows an increase of 632 over the num-
Der for the same term last year. There are now
in the public schools 6.439 pupils. In the fall
term there are generally less pupils attending
school than in any other term during the year.
During the past year there was total increase
in the schools of ,3l1 over the number in 1873.
This is very gratifying exhibit to the friends
of education, and shows that the public schools
are every day being more highly esteemed by
the citizens of the county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

CONTRACT AwARnED.-The Board of County
Commissioners on Wednesday last awarded the
contract for opening streets in Baltimore coun-
ty, adjacent to the city, to Messrs. Shipley d
Carman, for the sum of $4,97S, and for estab-
fishing grades on said streets, when necessary,
So per one thousand feet.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

FATAL ACcIDENT.-The Shrewsbury cores
pendent of the York Gazette, writing under date
of Dec. 18th, says: edward Gore, aged 16
years, a son of Thomas Gore residing about two
miles west of New Freedom, was instantly
killed on Friday afternoon last. The father,
the deceased and younger son were engaged
at work on saw mill They were all three
engaged in getting log down from large pile.
The deceased endeavored to check the log in
its descent from the pile, contrary to the warn
ing of his father, but he failed in his object,
the log forcing him back, passing over him and
crushing his head and breaking his neck, caus
ing instantaneous death. Two years ago a
younger son had his arm crushed in hominy
mill, making him a cripple for life. This last
accident has taken from Mr. Gore his main
help. There is much sympathy for the parents
of the deceased in the loss of their son."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

ASMALL FARM OF 10 ACRES, near f fteenth
mi.e stone on the Philadelphia Turnpike, two
all necessary outbulldings; Apples and Peaches
OF the best quality, choice Pears, Cherries,
Plums, Ounces, Damsons and Crab Apples
best variety Blackberry, Raspberry, strawDer-
nv CurrantS, &c,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

BALTIMORE COUNTY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
The regular quarterly meeting of the Baltimore
County Teachers Association was held at the
State Normal School building, Baltimore. on
Friday and Saturday of last week, DR.. S. KEEP
Ter, president; J. S. Stansbury, secretary. T.
G. Bruf read an essay on "The Importance OF
Special Preparation for Teachil g." George
Pretchel, W. H. Leb, j. J. Starr, Lewis Henck,
VIM. Griffith, W. R. Hipsley and DR.. Ke pier
discussed the question SHOULD Prizes be
Awarded for Superiority in Scholarship" Miss
Annie Cullington read selection entitled,
"The Mothers Soliloquy."
Committees were appointed to prepare
lutions of respect to lately deceased members,
and to nominate officers for the ensuing year.
Messrs. Cover, Mead, Iiams and Bohken dis
cussed the question "At What Age and in
What Manner should Children be Taught Com
position
Miss George Royston read selection entitled,
"Conjugal Love-" Miss Hurlock, pupil of the
Normal School, read and F.. 0. Lang recited.
After the adjournment on Friday Dr. Kepler,
treasurer of the County School Board, was en-
gagged for some time in paying the teachers
salaries.
The total cost of Baltimore county schools for
the past term amounted to S25, 900, of which
sum 10000 was for teachers salaries.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12
SATURDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

The exercises were opened with song by the
association, followed by a reading by Miss C. l..
Palmer. Miss Hattie Jacobs read an essay, and
the question What methods are best calcula-
ted to prevent absence and hardness ?" was dis
cussed by John R. Lee, J. S. Wilmington, W.
P. Bennett, N. F. Armacost. w. r. Stringer and
j. NJ. Sheridan. Various modes of getting chill
dren interested in their studies as we'll as in
their teachers were ntioned as the means by
which to secure good attendance, and willing
ness on the part of pupils to study. An inter
esting and instructive address was made by
Prof. M. A. Newell, principal of the State Nor
NAL School, and reading by VIM. H. Tolson
closed the exercises Of the session.
After the session the colored teachers were
paid their salaries by DR.. Kepler.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

Der 13rH.-Fourth Quarterly Meeting. Preach
ing at II o'clock A. NJ, by the Presiding Elder,
Rev. John Lanahan, D. D., ard at o'clock
P. NJ, by the pastor, Rev. c. II. Richardson
Subject" N oah-The Deuge." All are invited.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

FATAL RAILROAD AooIDENT.-John Redcois-
kie, a laborer employed on the new track of the
baltimore and Ohio railroad now being laid
from baltimore to the Relay House, was killed
on Saturday morning last by being struck by
the pilot Of engine ike
track at q point about four miles from the city,
and was working neor curve in the road
to The accident s ssa rsn gS
time passenger train from Washington came
along, RedcOfske was walking on the track,
he aid net give heed to the Whistle of the pas
a signal from the frefsliiutsGi2 which had just
passed to men working furthelA -. ,ack.
The unfortunate man was struck IN = hek,
and dashed againt the rock which he had bech
carrying with such force as to fracture his skull
One of his legs was also broken. Death was
almost instantaneous. Justice Waltemeyer, of
the 18th district, held an inquest over the body,
the jury rendering a verdict of accidental
death.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

Also, 300 ACRES, on Dover road, IL miles
from Baltimore; good frame dwelling with 8
rooms; good outbuildings; 81 acres in fine
timber choice fruits in abundance.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

25 ACRES, with good frame dwelling, two
stories, with back building and necessary out
buildings; an excellent location for a physi-
clan near Owings' Mills, W. M. r. h.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

Notice to subscribers and Others
Subscribers to the Union, who have not paid in
advance, will please remember that the time
for the delivery of our yearly bills is at hand,
and we this week commence rendering them.
Those who are indebted to us will confer
great favor by coming forward at once and
paying their bills, thus saving us additional
expense and trouble in sending them second
time. We intend-as is our established rule
to enforce payment upon all who do not toe
the mark" promptly. Please remember this.
There are also upon our books large num-
Der of accounts for advertising, printing, &C.,
which must be squared between now and Jan
uary lst 1875. Some of these bills have been
standing a long time aud we are now deter
mined to collect them, even if we have to re-
sort to the law to do so.
P0STAGE.-The new postal law, which goes
into effect Jan. 1st, 1875 requires publishers to
pay postage, at the rate of ten cents per year,
on all papers going out of the county where
published Those living outside of the county,
who receive bills from this week, will
tice that the postage (1Ocents) is added. They
will please forward that amount in addition to
the regular subscription price.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

HOUSE AND LOT in Reisterstown i'm
provements consist of dwelling, containing s
rooms and attic, good cellar, stable and other
outbuildngs; excellent water at the door,
excellent garden with fine fruits, &c.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

ASMALL COUNTRY SEAT, near Lake Sta
ton, Northern Central Railroad, d acres of
land; good frame Dwelling, rooms Stable
and Carriage House. god water near the door,
and good variety ot iruI.a.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

A FINE FARM in Western Run Valley,
containing 90 acres of good land, improved by
IL large stone dwelling containing rooms and
cellar; barn, stables, barrack, dairy, &C., &c. J;
excellent water and good orchard; situate Is
miles from Baltimore by York turnpike road ;
hear Philopolis P. o., n. G. r. r.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

The HARTFORD TURNPIKE AGAIN.-The Hartford
Democrat of last week copies from the Balti-
more Sun the communication recently publish
ed in that paper, and which also appeared in
our columns, complaining of the wretched con-
dition of the Hartford turnpike road In COM
menting upon said communication the Democra;
says:
"The farmers of Hartford, through their var-
GUS farmers clubs, have not without reason
com planned eff the entire road, and passed res
oEutions looking to its condemnation. What
other action, if any, they have taken we have
not learned. If they intend to do anything
more than pass resolutions, we respectfully re-
commend that they take some definite action
at once looking either to mendlng the entire
length of the road or an abrogaton of the char
ter, that the road-bed may revert and be made
free public highway and be repaired by the
counties through which it passes, as other pub
lie roads.
"With the view of more effectually accom-
plishing the object they have in view, it might
be well for our farmers clubs to have comnu-
nication with those in Baltimore city and coun-
ty, who have common interest with them, and
"make the attack general all along the line"
As to the mode of attack, there is but one avail
able now, and that is through the courts. The
other is by an appeal to the sovereign power of
the Legislature. This, however, cannot be
made until January, 1875. In the meantime
IL Woulu NC Well W nave tuo tOuulblUu VI tuo
road exposed before the courts and the evidence
thus procured could be made available and eff
fective in securing the interposition of the Leg
islature when it convenes.
ga bill was before the Legislature in 1872 re-
curing the turnpike company to repair the
road by certain time and in the event OF fail
ure to forfeit its character 1t passed the House
with great unanimity aud only failed to be-
come law through the laches of the Senator's
We apprehend some such summary process
will be required to enforce an appropriation
from the Chesapeake bank and its tributaries
"If the people who travel this road will make
an organized, systematic and energetic effort by
the circulation of petitions and otherwise Sc
cure the evidence that is to be had for the ask
ing they will have no trouble in enforcing
compliance with their just demands. Single
handed they will be unable to cope with the
corporation over which Mr.. Cuttings presi les
Until brought to bay by the strong arm of the
law, Mr.. Cuttings will continue to fill his Golfers
while the wagons and carriages of the poor
countrymen worn and wrecked his di
lapdated turnpike"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

HOUSE AND LOT in Towsoniown, adjoining
Trinity Church, entirely new, two-storIes high,
rComs-5 chambers, parlor, dining. room and
kitchen; pump at door. Lot ll4xlo6, In fee.
Clothes presses in each chamber; one of the
best built houses in the town.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

'e'o VI 'eu OtB OuSuelS,
anQther 81 -, anu the average OF the field
which was somewhat uneven, between IS and 80
bushels. This field was fer,illzed with 23O loads
OF manure, or 80 loads per acre. The soil is
sandy red shale, not naturally irst-class, but
very susceptible to good farming. Part of the
second lot was Of yellow kind of corn, not quite
so productive as the large sort. Few of the stalks
had more than one ear, which Mr.. Pearson says
is as many as he wants. II he can get one good
ear to the stalk he is satisfied
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

A VALUABLE FARM, near Riders Switch
Northern Central Railway, con tanning ~ Acres
improved with Dwelling and necessary out
buildings, well supplied with water and fruit
and under good fencing.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

NUMBER OF LOTS FOR SALE AND
LEASE IN TOWSONTOWN.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1874-12-12

A HANDSOME COUNTRY RESIDEN CE,
near Texas, N. G. II. r., IL miles from BALTIC.
by r.. r., same distance by pike; house 4Ox22,
TWO stories and back building, containing 10
rooms, cellar, &c. The lot ntains about acre.
Plenty OF fruit and ornamental shrubbery.