The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-21
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From Stablersviiie, 7th District.
A ESci'ed Nsiyk5orkood.-Gr Great excitement
was created throughout this entire neghborhood
last Sunday morning by the explosion % an oil
tank on the Northern Central railroad, halfa milo
north Of White Hall and nearly opposite A. J.
BuTks's paper mill, which narrowly escaped de-
airuction. Black smoke was seen for miles as.
eending, while noise like the moving of heavy
machinery could DO heard, followed By q terrific
explosion that shook the windows In houses three
miles distant. Almost every one at fret supposed
u TO be Mr.. Burke's paper mill which Was burn.
ing, but the news soon spread that nm oil train
had been wrecked, caused by the breaking Of y
wheel. BY 10 o'clock people were pouring In
from all directions and by y o'clock Il was esti-
mated that there were between three and Eve
hundred people-men, women and children-at
the scene Of the wreck. About l2l o'clock the oil
tank that had been burning all the morning, was
attached 10 an engine 20 move II out on the siding,
but as rs u was started the flames shot up as
though Il had burtted. Immediately the engine
was uncoupled and the crowd surgcd back 20 es-
cape the impending danger. The smoke assembled
in dense volumns as black as midnight inter
mingled with glazing flames which presented 4
grand sight. Suddenly, aud with tremendous
force, the large iron tank, which held over 5000
gallons Of oil, shot through the air q distance Of
400 feet, scattering oil and IRE In NIL directions,
causing the crowd 10 fee for safety, some barely
escaping with theirlives. Mr.. Barker, supervisor
force with which the burning tank Jew past him,
aud his neck was scorched severely. Two other
gentlemen who were reclining In the shade under
an apple tree made narrow escape, the tank In
passing the tree burning all the leaves on eide
Of u. The Union Ere company Of York was then
telegraphed 10 for assistance to extinguish the
other burning cars. which were liable 20 explode
at any moment. About ~ o'clock train arrived
from York bringing the ere engine with about IS
men and boys and the necessary appliances. They
soon got to work and IA very short time the
flames were subdued. The small bridge that had
been burned early in the day had been repaired
aud part of the wreck suflisisntiy cleared up By
o'clock TO allow trains 10 pass over one track. The
baggage that came from the north and south dur
ing the day was transferred In wagons, while the
passengers were obliged TO walk past the wrecked
train. The large iron bridge at that point was
considerably damaged. Il is estimated that not
less than 1900 gallons Of oil were burned and
wasted. A large number Of hands belonging 20 .
wrecking train from Baltimore, the gravel train
from Partition, two squads Of track hands and
large number Of bridge carpenters were busiiy en-
gagged during the day.
MafrimoRiai.-At the residence of the brides
fatLer. on the 9th Of April. Mr.. Nelson Demos
was married TO Miss Ella Nelson, daughter Of Mr..
Jarrett Nelson. Of this district. The ceremony
was performed By Rev. Joseph Nelson, Of Bethel
Presbyterian church. The large eoneour,e Of
friends In attendance feasted on the good things
prepared for the occasion and enjoyed themselves
generally until a late hour. The bride received
quite q Rnmbcr of useful well ~ valuable pres
cnis. Tho happy couple started the next day for
the groom's residence Mt Abingdon, Hartford
county.
Tho "king" an Triai.-The debating society Of
this place has made arrangements for the trial of
king Alcohol next Saturday. May 2lst. at
o'clock l.. VI. Prominent gentlemen have been
appointed I" the several official positions In the
court To conduct the proceedings and will endeavor
/" make IL - interesting rs possible for the
audience. Arrangements are being made 20 hold
the trial in the yard where the old King will be
hanged " convicted Seats will be erected for the
accommodation Of the spectators. The ladies are
especially invited TO be present.
crnps.--The wheat In this section looks very
promising. considering tho dry weather we have
experienced for tho past few weeks. Oats are
very short and present sickly appearance. The
majority "f farmers are well through with corn
planting. the drill having been used quite extern
sively. this means being thought better mode Of
planting than the old way Of laying oil the ground
two ways.
Peuekes--from the lettc-s Of your numerous
correspondents notice that there IL poor pros
pcct for peaches in some districts. AZ far rs
have observed. or from what can CLEAN from my
neighbour. we have. think, prospects for half a
crop. r.. y.
From Orangevilie, 18th District.
Ray Gardr"ers. Our gardeners have been AMI
now busy pro, iding for the pleasure and profit
Of tho city dealers aud consumers. II careful
painstakng in the cultivation and preparation. if
quality and freshness innres 60 tho health and tho
enjoyment of those who. in the city. must look 90
the 'toilers in the field thea should the garden
crs hereabouis receive the gratitude and commen.
da,ion Of those for whom they toll. The gardens
are looking well and notwithstan dng the late aud
chilly sPrias and the dry weather promising
abundant harvest. Producers complain that prices
are too low 60 pay them for the labor performed.
Spring cieaniny.-The good housekeepers are
busy with white. wash aud scrub. brushes, tearing
up and putting TO rights again. thus adding TO the
good health and real comfort Of home aud Of the
community at large. How little lime and water,
skiliiully applied, adds 60 the beauty and cheer
fulness oflawn and home surroundings In general |!
What trial 10 patience; how very amiabe, how
meek and gentle the Lords Of Creation" at such
season when per force they make virtue Of ne.
cessity.
ChHrch Maners.-The Highland avenue NJ. T..
church Is enjoying u good degree Of prosperity.
Pastor and dock are moving most pleasantly to-
gether. striving to build up, strengthen and enlarge
the borders. The Sunday school makes q very
decided advance, increase In numbers and In at
tentive in the study Of the lessons being en-
couragingiy apparent. Most excellent order pre-
walls and there 10 eommendablc promptness in
answering the questions based ON the lessons. On
each Saturday afternoon at ) o'clock the pastor
meets the little nock in = meeting all their own,
steadily.
I.'iirai aud Sapper.---The ladies Of Highland
avenue church preparing for q straw berry fes-
iival and crab supper TO be held Wednesday aud
Thursday evenings 25th and 26th Of this month.
The reputation Of the suppers given BY these
ladies Is widely known and Il 10 only necessary 10
say that the coming entertainment will measure
mp. in every respect 20 the very best given In the
past. Convey ances will run from the terminus Of
the Faycttc street line for the accommodation Of
those who may wish 10 attend. Adult tickets 50
cents.
Sabbath Brsaksr..-One other item and one
that should awaken the deepest solicitudc. The
sanctity Of the Lords day Is systematically and
shamsls.sy disregardsd, not BY immediate resi-
dents-with few exceptiens-but BY the reckless
driving and dissipation Of the pleasure seekers
from the city. True, the saloons that disgrace
and curse our community, are open during the en-
tire day. and nj one Of these, Il is said, there l.
room set apart for gambling purposes and 10 run
night and day. But while this 10 an outrage
that should DO at once controlled, yet In the main
u 10 carried on quistly-on the sly-snd all the
more dangerous because Of that fact. The peace
and enjoyment Of the day IL disturbed and marred
by the reckless driving. the low songs, the vulgar
and obscene language and the oaths and cursings
Of men who seem bent on speedy present and
eternal destruction. Almost invariably the min
lister and congregation on Sabbath evenings are
annoyed and disturbed by company Of young
men troughs) who, In their drunkenness, imagine
themselves singers. AZ this 10 so frequent an oc-
call the attention Of the officers Of the
law 10 u and ask that the nuisance be promptly
abated. 0ccAsioSAL.
Items from Kingsviile. 18th District.
Crops In this section are suffering for want Of
rain and u the drought continuss much longer
grass will be short.