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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-10-16

SHOCKING SUIcIDE.-About half-past three
o'clock on Tuesday afternoon last, a young man
named Arthur S. Johnson, aged twenty years,
son of Mr.. James A. johnson, residing at lis
south Gilmor street, Baltimore, committed sui
eide by jumping from the top of Washington's
Monument, in that city. About the hour men
toned young johnson applied to the keeper of
the M onument for admission. He paid the fee
and after being supplied with lantern to
guide himself up the dark stairway, started to
make the ascent. A few minutes afterwards
lady and gentleman also started to 60 to the
top Of the monument, on reaching which the
lady, in looking over, discovered the man
gled body of a man lying at its BASE
An alarm was given and in few min
utes an immense crowd had gathered to wit
ness the sickening sight. The body lay upon
its back crushed almost to shapeless mass,
the brains having been dashed out upon the
stones, every bone broken, and altogether pre-
senting most revolving sight. The rera4ins
were removed to the Central Station where
they were identified on Wednesday by the
stricken father. 1t was learned that young
johnson had been suffering for some time from
an alteration of the mind which no doubt led
him to end his life in this horrible manner.
The distance from the top of the monument to
where the body was found is about 1875 feet.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-10-16

CHAMPIONSHIP TouRNAMENT.-On Tuesday af-
ternoon championship tournament between
knights representing the States of Maryland
and Pennsylvania took place at Newington
Park, Baltimore, in the presence of small
audience There was much interest manifest
ed in the contest. The result was in favor of
the visiting gentlemen, who claim as their prize
the championship over both States. The con-
testants were Messrs. E. P. Gwynn, Knight of
the South, and E. J. Pearce, Knight Of Ivan
hoe, of Maryland; and Messrs. G. L. and D.
Wright, Knights Of Marmion, and My Lady's
Cause, of Pennsylvania. There were ten tits,
and the score at the close stood: -r'
G. L. Wright, Marmion.... ................."...29
D. Wright, My Lady's Cause....... ."......29
e. J. Pearce, Ivanhoe...". .".".""..".".....25
E. P. Gwynn, The South ......"21
The course was one hundred yards in length,
and eight seconds were allotted as the time
in which it should be traversed. The rings
used were one inch and a-quarter in diameter.
The Judges were Colonel Robert Coleman and
the Hon. T. Sturgis Davis. Major Harry Gill
NOR acted as Chief Marshal, with the follow
ing assistants: Messrs. Charles T. Cockey,
Geo. H. Elder and Adolphus Cooke. The Her.
aids were John Southern and Harry Deveries.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-10-16

New RAILROAD PRoJEcT.-The Manchester
correspondent of the Westminster Sentinel says
"Rumors haye been rife for some time in this
community Of the extension of the Bachman
Valley Railroad, from point on the Pennsyl-
vania line to Timber Grove Station W. M. R.
The route passed over by some of the leading
men of the enterprise is that through Kroh's
Valley and along the line Of the Gunpowder to
tap the W. M. R. R., at the above named place,
which route would give our town near point;
but another route spoken of is from Black Rock
Station on B. V. R., direct to our place and
thence by Hapmstead to the Patapsco Station
on the W. M. R., which is to be practical
route and would only be about Is miles from
one Station to that of the other and would open
up portion of country now isolated and that
feels the need of railroad communication. We
hope this matter will not only end in rumors,
but that the rumors may grow into realities
and the enterprise carried forward successfully.
Let the citizens along the line all interest them
selves in the matter, come boldly forward, ex-
tend inducements, become a unit with the en-
terprising and solid men of Hanover Co., and
success will crown their efforts and the iron
horse will soon make the hills and valleys of
old No. and districts resound with his bold
neigh"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-10-16

Williamsport (Md.) Pilot says that cat No time
in the history of this State was there ever so
much need of reform, both in State and NUM-
cpal government The State has been ring
ridden until almost driven into bankruptcy,
by the most damning set of political dema-
gogues that ever graced the earth, and no part
of the State has felt the iron grip of these po-
litical parasites like the proud old county Of
Washington. We have one word to say to all
voters in this county: If you have the inter-
est of your county and State at heart vote for
no man that is in the least way, or where the
least suspicion rests, of his being in the Ring"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-10-16

ga TINE TO CRY."-It will be remembered
by most people that an election took place in
some of the States of the Union about this time
last fall. At that election Ohio gave Demo-
cratic majority of $4,000 and there were heavy
losses to the Republicans in other States. This
so elated our Democratic friends hereabouts
that they were ready to burs: with enthusiasm.
Our neghbor of the Journal, in the exuberance
Of his joy, gave his views of the great victory"
in a lengthy editorial, with an immense black
heading, applying the most elegant epithsts to
the "profigate, rotten Radical party" &c.
From said editorial we will make an extract
or two, as follows:
''If ever there was time when we felt like
erecting our Democratic chicken, and printing
his portrait in the Journal, that time is now
but we desist. The good book says there is "a
time to laugh and time to cry" and that time
must be now. The Democracy can laugh and
the Radicals must cry, for the handwriting is
on the wall and we suppose it can be plainly
seen by them"
Since the date of the election above referred
to another has taken place in the same States.
Tuesday last was the day, and if Figures do
not lie" tidal wave has fstrack" Ohio and
knocked that $4,000 Democratic majority high
or than kite. This time she gives Repubh
can majority of 10000 A little gain of only
$4,000 We suppose this is the time the Journal
is expected to "cry." Yes, "the handwriting is
on the wall" and we see it very plainly. 1t
reads thus: In 1876 the Republican candidate
for the Presidency will carry the great State of
Ohio by from fifty to seventy thousand majority!
Come over, friend Ruby, and make it unani-
nous.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-10-16

THE PERMANENT WATER SUPPLY.-The.sp
fications and the drawings of the work of con-
structing the dam, conduit and reservoir of the
permanent supply of water from the Gun
powder falls, proposals for which are to be re-
ceved at the office of Mr.. Martin, civil engi-
neer, up to Monday noon, the 25th, inst, are
now ready. The works to be constructed in
accordance with the specifications consist OF
storage lake, dam, conduit, and receiving lake
or reservoir The storage lake will be formed
by damming up the waters Of the Gunpeyder
falls at point 1900 feet northwest Of where
Mine Bank run empties into said falls. From
this point the conduit, entirely in tunnel, will
be constructed, six and three-quarter miles in
length, to the receiving lake or reservoir. The
receiving reservoir will be located in the valley
Immediately north of the Hartford pike, which
leads from Herring run to the Hillen road
From the reservoir the water will be conveyed
to the city through a tunnel 1900 feet long to
the Clifton estate, on the Hartford turnpike for
distribution.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-10-16

In LUoK.-On Monday last the editors of the
Union received the following, for all of which
they return thanks:
From Wilson Townsend, Esq. of the 18th
district, large string of splendid fresh fish,
which were caught at his place on Middle riv-
err. We are authorized to say that there are
plenty of fish to be caught at Mr.. Townsend's
place, and he extends an invitation to all to
come and help themselves, which, to say the
least, is most generous offer.
From Mr.. Jas. Holt, also of the 18th district,
q number of Trophy tomatoes, the largest and
finest we have ever seen.
From Mr. Aquilla Galloway, Of the 10th dis
trict, red beet, measuring two feet two inches
in circum ference and weighing 81 pounds.
From Mr. John Brown, also of the 10th dis
trict, a number of very fine large apples of the
Pippin variety.
From Mr.. F. B. Croft, of Washington, D. c.,
samples of apples and peaches dried by Rey-
nold's Rotary Fruit and Vegetable Evaporater.
The fruit dried by this process retains almost
its natural color and is Of delicious flavor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-10-16

PASSING AwAY.-The death of Capt. Joshua
Marsh, which occurred on Monday last, calls
to mind the fact that but three of the old resi-
dents of Dulaney's Valley etremain, viz, VIM.
F. Peerce, Geo. Morgan and jeremiah Yellott.
Among those who but few years ago lived in
we call to mind Walter Booth, Moses Rankin,
Elijah Marsh, Joshua Jessop, Frederick Smith,
David Longnecker, Joseph G.. Dance, John
Jones, Henry W. Morrison, Micajah Merryman,
DR.. Henry Wilson, Joshua Bosiey, Robert Gill
NOR, John Bosley, John 81. Longnecker, John
Yellott, Allen Paine, William Badders, James
H. Bosley, Walter F. Booth, and now Mr..
Marsh
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-10-16

ne Will Mr.. German, President of the Ches-
apeake and Ohio canal, Mr.. Michael Bannon
or an other member of the Board Of Directors,
please inform the public how many of the par
ties whose names are borne on the pay rolls OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company know
where the canal is located, or perform any Ia
Dor in its management Are not some of the
candidates for the General Assembly on the
Democratic ticket pensioners on its rolls p
Baltimore Sunday Herald.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-10-16

MS Hon. Chas J. M. Gwinn is counsel for
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company.
He is also the "ring" candidate for Attorney
General of Maryland. The BALTIC. & Ohio Co.
owes the State Of Maryland something less
than one million of dollars. Now, if Mr..
Gwinn is elected to the high Office of Attorney
General will that Railroad Company, of which
he is counsel, be compelled to disgorge? The
people would like to know more about this be-
fore they cast their votes for Mr.. GWinn.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-10-16

&s-"A handful Of business men styling
themselves merchants" is the most respectful
notice given the Merchants Party in Baltimore
by their representative in the United States
Senate. They will be heard again-once this
month and once next Perhaps the sneering
Senator's opinion of their Importance may be
considerably enhanced when the smoke of the
battle disappears from the strife.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-10-16
ESTRAY BULL.

CAME to the premises of the undersigned,
" at "Claremont," near the aqueduct, about
2 miles from Baltimore, about the1asrNwNM
18th of September, A RED ANDSWjESX
WHITE BULL, about 8 years old. Ill
The owner is requested to come forward, prove
property, pay charges and take him away.
PETER GERRIGAN.
F. G. F. WALTEMYER,
Justice of the Peace, 18th District.
Oct. 9.-3t.
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@-The members of Garden Lodge, l. 0. o.
F., of Gardenville, Belar road, on Wednesday
night last, celebrated the seventh anniversary
of their Lodge with general reunion and sup
per. An invitation was extended to Towson
Lodge, of this place, and about dozen of the
members went down to participate in the fes-
tivities. After the supper had been disposed
Of song and sentiment held sway for the balance
of the evening.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-10-16
LOCAL MATTERS.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Estray horse-Towsontown
Judges of November election.
Trustees sale of small farm.
Reform meeting at Woodbury..
Church dedication at Pikesville.
Stoves and tinware-Baltimore.
Notice to trespassers-S. B. Law.
Sheriffs sale of personal property.
Executors sale of a valuable farm.
Urban's ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Grand Jury report, September term.
Trustees sale of valuable real estate.
Names of newly registered voters, &c.
Administrators sale of houses and lots.
Opening of streets in Baltimore county.
Groceries of all kinds-Ijams, Baltimore.
Estate Notice-Robert Sterling, deceased.
A farm on My Lady's Manor at public sale.
aas- For particulars see new advertisements.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-10-16
Property Sales.
ALEXANDER YEARLEY 4 SON, Agents.

ALEXANDER YEARLEY & SON, Agents.
GREAT SALE OF LANDS,
BELONGING TO THE ESTATE OF THE
DUCHESS OF LEEDS, SITUATE WITH
IN THE TwO-MILE BELT, WEST
OF THE CITY of BALTIMORE,
CONSISTING OF ABOUT 600
ACRES, BINDING ON
THE FREDERICK
wAsHIN GTON
s - TURNPIKEs,
MAIDEN's CHOICE, OLD GEORGETOWN
AND ANNAPOLIS ROADS, on WILKINS
AVENUE, AND OTHER AVENUES
AND ROADS LAID OUT in THE
CITY NSION..
Til, Baltimore and Potomac and Baltimore &
Ohio Railroads, as alse the Gainesville
R. +. pass through this land.
EHIS PROPERTY comprises about one-half
i of the Real Estate left by the late Mary
Cabn, thus situated and divided by The High
Court of Chancery between her daus hters, of
wh,m the Duchess of Leeds was one. We
name in part in the Village of C.srrollton,
abolt
1000 FEET ON THE FREDERICK PIKE.
1tOO FEET FRONT ON CATION STREET.
10 FEET FRONT ON STAFFORD ST.
10 FEET FRONT ON DORSEY STREET.
40 FEET FRONT ON LEEDS STREET
THE BALTIMORE POTOMAC RAIL
ROAD HAVE A STATION at this PLACE.
There are
222 ACRES OF LAND,
xsS.p South OF and adjoining the above .ssssEss
ssRa tex sHle in whole or lots to suit. GSzaf&
~sSStation on the Baltimore & OHIO
and also on Potomac Railroads adjoining THESE
lands.
"a ACRES,
South of the above, binding on the Georgetown
road and within mile of the City limits.
40 ACRES,
about one mile from City limits, on. Washing
ton pike. The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
passes through portion Of this land, and the
pike through the centre.
IL ACRES,
near the City limits, and adjoining the village
of Sextonvllle. The Baltimore Ohio Rail
road passes through the centre of same.
SUNDRY BUILDING LOTS,
on the Washington pike and HOLMAN. street,
binding on Gwynn's Falls.
SIS ACRES
on Washington Road, about three miles from
the City, together with other tracts.
The above property offers opportunities for
Capitalists, not often in the market, and will
be sold at such prices and quantities as will
induce investments.
The location OF the most of this land is very
high, commanding view of the City, River
and Bay. Apply to
ALEX. YEARLEY & SON, Agents,
Corner Lexington st. Paul Sts., Baltimore.
Sep. 1S.-6w.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-10-16

SURGICAL OpERArIoN.-Benjami Susco, q
resident of Baltimore county, who has been
suffering for some months from necrosis of the
knee Joint, which had gone to such an extent
as to render amputation necessary in order to
save life, the operation was performed lew
days ago by DR.. R. G. Rankin, OF Waveriey,
assisted by DR.. G.. F. Bevan Of Baltimore city.
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Legal Notices.

| TN BALTIMORE COUNTY ORPHANS,
| i COUNT, OCTOBER 9Th, 1875.
| ORDERED, that the sale of the real estate
of Joseph II. Wright, deceased, made by Owen
Wright, Albert Wright and Alexander +. Cav.
the Executors of the last will and testament of
the said deceased, and this day reported TO this
Court by the said Executors be ratified and
confirmed, unless cause be sheWn to the con-
trary, on or before the Cd day of Novens6ey. 1875
provided, copy of this order be inserted in
some weekly newspaper, printed and publish
ed in Baltimore county, once in each of three
successive weeks, before the I'd day Of Noyem-
Der, 1875. The report states the amount of
sales to be 100000.
JOSHUA 9 VA, F; cocKEY,
& & 4 4. e oWIEds, Judges,
True COpy-Test;
JOS. B. MITCHELL.
Register OF Wills for Baltimore county.
Oct 9.-3w.
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE That the sub
Il scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Baltimore county, letters Testamen-
tary on the estate of
LOUISA A. HARRIS,
late of said county, deceased. All persons hav.
ing claims against the said estate are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber,
on or before the 4M day of April, 1876;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefit of said estate. Those indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this 4th
day of October, 1875.
E. L. LARsH,
Oct. 9.-4w* Executor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-10-16

17M.-Preaching at IL A. M. and 1902. NJ, by
the Pastor, Rev. G. Herbert Richardson. Young
peoples prayer meeting at P. M Revival
services every evening during the week, save
Saturday, at 7.3O All are invited.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-10-16

QUERY.-If it takes two hundred dead men
to carry an election in Baltimore county, how
many vice presidents does it take to got up a
Democratic meeting9 Now, don't all speak at
once
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TWELFTH DISTRICT


First Precinct MICHAEL ADAMS TAV-
ERN, NEAR CANTON.
Second PrecincL-WALTER' TAVERN, AT
FORKS OF MIDDLE RIVER AND BACK
RIVER ROADS.
Third Precin rt-GONTRUM'S TAVERN,
GARDENVILLE.
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-CIiAnT.ES O. GIBSON, Auctioneer.
PEREMPTORYT TRUSTEES SALE
VALUABLE PROPERTY NEAR CATIONS
VILE, IN BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD.

DY virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court for
ID Baltimore county, in equity, pass ell on the
Oath day of April, 1875, in the case OF William
Baskerville, Jr., and others VS. George A. 0Don-
nell and others, the undersigned as Trustee,
will offer at public sale, at Davis Hotel Cations
ville on
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-10-16

@s- The last Legislature gave away about
100000 ;a donations. We suppose this has
nothing to do with the "real issues"
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CIRCUIT CoURT.-The following cases have

OlhCOlT Oouhr.-1uo lOllOWlDS cases nave
been disposed of since our last report
Henry Brown, larceny tried before the
Court; adjudged guilty. VIM. OHern; re-
moved from Baltimore city; stet entered by
order of the States Attorney and the prisoner
discharged; Henry Davis, assault and battery
tried before the Court; not guilty. Caspar
Kries, larceny of pocket book and money ad-
judged guilty VIM. Beard. colored, larceny of
bacon; adjudged guilty. Edward Wallis, col
ored, assault with intent to kill; adjudged gull
ty of common assault. The equity case of
Luther ]. Cox and other executors VS.. The
Maryland Land and Building Association of
Baltimore city, was concluded, and held sub
curia. In the matter of Freybe vs.. Frank
Steever, petition filed for writ of habera facias
to recover possession of property under mort
gage sale, objection overruled and writ ordered
to issue. The inquisition of the jury in the
case of Charles M. Jessop and wife for $500,
use of Baltimore city permanent water supply,
thirty-four acres of land having been taken,
was ratified and confirmed by the Court. On
the Trial Docket damages were assessed in the
following cases where judgment has previous
ly been obtained with leave Andrew W. Es-
sig VS.. John Myers judgment extended for
plaintiff for $175; damages assessed by the
Court with interest from date and costs. Hen
ry Hurst VS.. Hartman Gunther judgment ezw
tended for plaintiff for $155 damages assessed
by the Court, with interest from date and costs.
VIM. Dryden, colored, larceny of chickens, YER
dict of guilty. John Fennel, larceny, stetted.
Chas. Nicholas, indicted for assaulting with in
tent to murder Mr.. Tuerke, in Meinke Tuerkes
drinking saloon, corner Gay and Forrest streets,
on the 10th of May last. Verdict Of aceuittal.
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FOR SALE.

A NO. Four-Spring two-horse MARKET
WAGON. Will be sold cheap.
Address E. c.,
Sep 2s.-4w. Fallston, Hartford CO., Md.
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NINTH DISTRICT.
First Preeinct-COLD SPRING HOTEL.
Second Precinct-HAMPDEN VILLAGE,
FALLS ROAD.
Third Precinct-TO
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1875-10-16
NOTICE.

A LII persons are hereby forewarned not to
N haul any more SAND OR GRAVEL from
the BANK ON THE DULANEY'S VALLEY
TURNPIKE without making application to
Mrs. CHAS. r. CHEW,
Oct 2.-2m. EPSON Farm.
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Miscellaneous.
sHERIFF's ELECTION NOTICE.

| NOTICE Is HEBEBY GIVEN,
TTVo the Qualified Voters of Baltimore county,
| that an Election will be held in said coun-
ty, on
The FIRST TUESDAY next after the FIRST
MONDAY of NOVEMBER, 1875,
1t being the second day of said month, in the
several Precincts and Districts of Baltimore
county, viz:
FIRST DISTRICT.
First Precinct-EDWARD W. STIEFEL'S,
FREDERICK TURNPIKE.
Second Precinct-NEWBURG HALL, CA
louisville.
SECOND DISTRICT.
RANDALLSTOWN.
THIRD DISTRICT.
First Precinct-OLD HAMMETT HOUSE,
REIsTERSTOWN ROAD.
Second Precinct-SEVEN-MILE HOUSE,
REISTERST0WN ROAD.
FOURTH DISTRICT.
REISTERSTOWN.
FIFTH DISTRICT.
WILHELM'S STORE, BLACK ROCK.
SIXTH DISTRICT.
MIDDLETOWN.
SEVENTH DISTRICT.
First Precinct-AT THE HOUSE OF ELI s.
SAMPSON.
Second Precinct-PLEAsANT HUNTERS
HOTEL, WISEBURG.
EIGHTH DISTRICT.
COCKEYSVILLE.
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ELEVENTH DISTRICT.
First Precinct--WRIGHT'S TAVERN, HAIR
FORD ROAD.
Second Precinct-WILLIAM BLACKIS.
STONES, RTDGELY'S FORCES, PHILADEL-
PHIA ROAD.
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ELEVENTH DISTRICT.

TENTH DISTRICT.
oLAD rs,e rA-v ars.v.
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FOOD for HORSES AND CATTLE.

The qreat economical Food for Stock.
Costs taco cents for each horse per feed.
Reduces the quantity of grain required both
for Cattle and Horses one-fourth. Being per-
fectly nutritious, health giving preparation from
the seeds of grasses and herbs in combination
with tenic and invigorating root barks. we claim
it to be the one thing needful to make perfect
feed. Horses are improved in Flesh, Wind, and
Endurance. The principle of the action of the
Food, is that Perfect Digestion produces Pure
Blood, and upon this depends health and often
Life itself. Cattle intended for the knife fatten
more rapidly and the flesh is more solid. CO'os
increase their MIX yield at least onetoarth, in
both richness and quality, the final result being
much more Butter. Send to GERALD COR
DON & co. for descriptive pamphlet Of full
particulars.
SALESROOMS AZ w. Fayette St.,
Baltimore, Md.
LAURENS0N & KING,
Agents for BALTIC. County, Towsontown,
Oct. 2, '75-ly. Maryland.