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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-12-02
A One-sfded Jud ge.

A Worlds Washington special
says: It lie said on behalf of Judge
Cox that the license be has allowed
Guiteau is attributable to two mo-
tives. One is belief in Guiteau's
insanity, and the other a determine
ton that the trial shall be in every
respect such that whatever the re-.
suit is, neither the prisoner nor his
friends shall ever have ground for
complaint Of unfairness. Rather
than leave q loophole for such O.
complaint. he chooses to allow the
customs of court to be daily out.
ragged, and to disregard his duty
both to prosecution and to himself.
Whatever this explanation may be
worth, it is put out as plausible
reason for his federation of Guiteau's
lmpudent statement with which to-
days proceeding opened, and for
his subsequent unruly behavior up
to recess, consisting OF violent and
indecent interruptions of witnesses
and repeated contempt of court by
Keeping uq his gable after be had
been ordered to stop.
Smallpox and the sraiIs
In consequei ce Of tie alarm
caused to some portions of the west
~ reported spreading of smallpox,
Acung Postmaster General Hatton
nas issued an order to the effect that
w9ere postmaster receives Official
information from the health officer
OF any ports or towns that mail mat.
Ter received is liable to communicate
= contagious disease it shall be his
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-12-02
A MOnstrous Affair.

CHICAGO, Nov. 22.-The Irish
American National Convention
which begins its sessions on the 30th
inst. at McCormic Hall, promises to
be q monstrous affair. Delegates
will be present from all the principal
cities in the country, and arrange
ments have been made to accommo-
cate 1000.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-12-02
STATIONERY,

The Latest Styles and best Qualities OF
Paper and Envelopes, Papeterics in
boxes, Fools Cap, Legal Cap, Bill Can.
Ledger Cap, Letter Heads. Bill Heads.
Note Heads, Mourning and Parchment
The Baltimore County union., 1881-12-24
From Warren. 9Th pi.,ric,.

A Christmas entertainment will be given at the
church al thi. place IN Wednesday evening. 18th
inst, for the benefit of the sabbath school. Exer.
eises will embrace music reading.. dialogues. 4c
The assurance of plentiful supply of Christmas
comfort. i already established and they Who may
favor Nth their patronage will 10; be likely to
retire without being duly remembered.
Improvement are siiii going forward in paint
ing, plastefing and repairing such houses are
required fer immediate occupation. Mr.. Belt, of
wooiberry, who has recently entered upon factory
du;ies, has taken possession Of one and Mr. J.
White u waiting the completion of another.
Poplar meeting house, 90 long weather beaten
hy many winiTy storms. has recently received q
double blue coating and its door-eorniess and
shutiers have experienced the sensations Of the
painter brush. Its aspect IL now changed from
= rough and forbidiing structure 10 stately little
eiiEce IL stands enVironei BY overhan ging
trees. But though it, features have been changel !
is no assurance but il will continue its long sleep
of spiritual inactivity. comparatively withoat ser
mon and ~ithoat song.
Inferred at Poplar on the ioth inst. Rachel
Gaines, ia the s2d year Of her age. Rev. Mr..
Ainstue Officiating. Ai.o inferred on the 10th
inst. Mrs. Barrett eOnsou Of Mr.. VIM. Barrett,
aged 90 years, leaving family of six small chill
dFen to mourn her lOss. Rev. Mr.. Ciemm con-
dueting the serviees.
Professor Riieout. q converted Rabbi, preached
at this church on Sunday, 18th inst. at 81 =. NJ.
large congregation was present, all of whom
we're apparently well pleased With his sermon aud
mode of delivery.
Kind Christmas i. close a, hand With glad tiding.
unto all.
The high. the low. the rich and poor, 90 nation.
great aud small,
When glory be TO God on high proclaimed a
Savior's birth,
And peace on earth, good will 20 men, re echoed
through the earth. 4.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-12-24
Proposed Union Station.

The directors Of the Northern Central Railroad
held a meeting in Baltimore on Wednesday. which
was attended by number of prominent officials
of the Pcunsyivania Company. including Presi.
dent Roberts. Among other business the board
declared a semi annual dividend of per cent. ou;
of the earnings.
The terminal facilities of the Pennsylvania Rail
road lines q, Baltimore were up for discussion, and
attracting the close attention % the officials oi
the companies. The ccnteTins of three roads in
Baltimore. all of them FIRST ,-eiass in Importance,
has given that city prominenee In Pennsyl, ania
railroad affairs which u faliy realized. The con-
struction of large moderuEcd station on the site
of the present union Station. l. uners;Cod was
one of the subjects before the Board. aud in the
ensuing year donbtisss step. will be taken 90
carry oa, the project.
The Northern Central Company has this year
charged extensive improvement. and additions TO
plant @ the expenss accosnt yet the earning-
Sufficient for these exifaorlinafy expense
and dividends GA stocks besides. II u therefore
feasible 60 have the three roads consolidated in a
class new station. beside. carrying ou, other
Improvements 90 meet the demand. of the times.
President Roberts aud the other isiting ofieials
before leaving for hene made an inspection trip
10 Union Station and Mt. Vernon shops. super
intsndent GEORGE L. wilkins pointed oct the
natural advantages u Union station for . great
structure that will accommodate the multitude of
passenger trains In the Pennsyi yaniA system
which arrive q, and leave Baltimore every dAy.
Mr.. Roberts understani. the situation clearly, and
l. convinced Of the need. of the service In that
direction.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-12-24
Property Sales in the County.

Il. X. Boarman. Esq attorney for Messrs. 1eo.
II. and Jacob n. Palmer. executors of Jos. Palmer.
deceased. sold on Saturday last. on the premises.
a farm of isl acres. situated about one mile from
freeiand's, y. e. X. r.. on the road leading 10
Middletown, improved BY brick dwelling. hank
barn and all necessary outbuiliings; purchased
by Peter d. Wilhelm for =, 1000. Jas. u. Mecul-
iough vas ase.;eneef.
Mcssrs. Il. X. Boarman and John y. Gontruu.
trustees, sold on the premises. on Monday, under
decree of the Circuit Court passed In the equity
case Of kaufman ". Eckert, the following prop
erty Ten acres Of land situated on the north eide
of Grindon avenue, two hundred yards from the
iiarford pike and three and a-haf miles from Bal-
tmorc city, 10 WIN. weitEel for sigt per acre.
The Improvements consist of two dwelling houses
and the usual out buildings. One acre of land
situated on the south side of Grindon avenue. In
the above locality, and improved by good barn.
to the same purchaser for s69j. 0ne.quarter of
an acre, improved by hoase, to Mrs. Margaretta
Beck for s525.
james W. Owings, auctioneer, sold at the Court
House on Tuesday, for Messrs. Boilinger, keeeh
and Mitchell, trustees in the equity cause Of Val
entine Bollinger, ct ai Elizabeth Bollinger Q,
al, 10 acres of land situated one half mile from
Rockdaie Mili, in the 9th district, and improved
BY q small dwelling house, to VIM. 7. White for
$ll.25 per acre.
James II. Mccullough, auetioneer, also sold nj
the Court House on Tuesday. under mortgags
from Chas T. SteaFns 90 John W. stallings. .
house and lot In the village Of Mount winans, 18th
district, TO the mortgage for $500.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-12-24
Killed on the Railroad.

Jarrett MeCiary. track hand on the Western
Maryland Railroad. was found dead on the track
at an early hour on Saturday morning last. near
Glen Morrs. The head was almost entirely
severed from the body. which was otherwise
frightfully manglei. The body was lying on the
track, and bore evidence of having been run over
by more team one train. The man had been paid
Of the day previous. aud when last seen was un-
der the influence of liquor at Glen Pals. about a
mile or more from where the body was found.
The Union Bridge accommodation train, which
leaves Baltimore at G.3S o'clock =. NJ. vas cvi.
IDENTIFY the train which killed McClAry. a. blood
vas found on the baggage ear forward. Two
freight trains passed over the road daring the
night and II this opposition il correct, three
trains passed over the body. The Western Mary
land oftcial. directed tha, the body be removed
from the track. TO allow the passage ofuains, aud
also that an undertaken should take charge of,he
remains. The body was subsequently removed %
kcisterstOwn. where the man resided. and an Ia .
quest vas held. The verdict was that II aceideL
tai death.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-12-24
Items from Fork. iith District.

George Ritter. son in.iaw of Mr.. Jacob Mast, of
Long Green Valley. met vith fatal accident on
the i3sh inst. lie had a scaiding trough loaded
on horse cart and vas returning it 10 . neigh
bor's, the horse he was driving being blind On
the way the animal became frightened and turn
ing suddenly upset the cart, throwing young Rit-
ter out and breaking his neck. lie leaves . wife
but no children.
The concert given at Fork on the evening of
the 18th instant, by Prof Grape aud company, of
baltimore, was a very enjoyable entertainment.
bot owing % the stormy weather Of that evening
the attendance was small.
A Mr.. Michael, Of Aberdeen, Hartford county,
has purchased . farm in Long Green Valley.
The ladies Of Salem M. z. church will give an
oyster supper in the canning house Of standiford
4 Co., on the evenings Of Dec. 2pth and 1oth.
A concert for the beneft Of "a. Johns p. Y.
church. 10 be held In Shirley Hail. 10 billed for the
9Th Of January.
A. n recent shooting match at Bush. Hartford
county, Mr.. WIN. Ady. of Cub Hill, this county,
Won all the prizes, among them . brsaeh-iOading 6
doable- barrel gun. X.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-12-24

A Baltimore Counsian In Nebraska.

Mr.. joshua Grifin, an old Baltimore eountian
Who has been living In the West for some years,
writes as follows from Sea ard county, Nebraska,
under date ot December 18th II think I can
safely say that this is the most beautiful eountry
ever saw /; besides Il 10 - healthy place a.
ever lived in. The prairie sod IL nearly all
broken and wheat, oats, rye, barley, fax and corn
are being raised successfully where II h sOwn or
planted In season and l. properly cultivated. II
l. also . hne stock raising country, and cattle,
sheep and swine do well. There are several large
herds Of cattle and sheep In the neighboFhood.
The country has improved very much. There are
many hne houses and barns and nearly every farm
or has . wind mill for drawing water, and
which prove great iabor-savsrs. I can stand on
my place and count City of these mills. and can.
not look In any direction without seeing beautiful
groves of cottonwood, maple. willow and box
elder. There l. every prospect that very soon
this will be n timber country. We have several
pretty towns near They spring up like mush-
rooms. There are plenty Of railroads and good
markets for everything We raise. Prices at this
time rule as follows: corn 90 and % cents per
bushei; wheat IS cts and 81 rye Is cts; oats 80
and rs cts; barley 60 and IS cts; fax seed so
cts. and 81 fat hogs $500 and s5.?S per 100 lbs.
We are having splendid weather; have had two
light SHOWS but they soon disappeared. Some
farmers are busy husking corn while others have
finished aud are plouing.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-12-24
From Phllopolis. 9th District.

Harry, son Of Mr.. Henry n. Merryman, living
near Hereford, who has been n resident Of Balti-
more for two years, was taken with typhoid fever
ON the llih instant and died on the 18th. Ills
body was brought 10 his late home on Tuesday
and was inferred Wednesday afternoon In the
family burying. ground. Rev. Mr.. PindeI con-
Quoted the services. The funeral was largely at
tended by friends and neighbors. The deceased
was In his 2lst year and previous 10 his last illness
strong and able bodied.
Mrs. Richardson, wife Of Mr.. Thomas Richard
son. of the 10th district aud sister Of Mr. Nelson
X. Miles, died on the 18th instant 6f typhoid
fever. She nursed her brother Mr.. Miles) through
his late severe illness and after he became eonva-
leseent she returned 10 her home aud was taken
with the fever with the result stated Her remains
were inferred at ciynmalara church on the 18th.
The services were conducted by her pastor, Rev.
Mr.. GLENN. Mrs Riehardson had many intimate
friends In our vicinity, who did not know Of her
illness and death until after she had been buried.
Our esteemed friends, Mr.. aud Mrs. Samuel NJ.
Price, have returned from their extended trip
West in good health, Mr.. Price having gained
twelve pounds during his absence. am glad to
say that they intend remaining with us, the at
fractions Of the West not being sufficient 90 make
them think less Of their home. Others have ex-
pressed the same opinion and admit that there is
no more desirable country in which to live than
this section of Baltimore county.
We were sorry 10 learn Of the illness ofthe wife
of Rev. y. Richarlson. Two years ago they were
on Hereford Circuit aud were well known and
loved by the people and now have their kindiiest
sympathies.
The late pio~ing match vas attended by both
Agricultural Clubs besides many others. Among
the plows worked We "The Weird" "The Ohio,
"OiiyeF Chilled" "lIighiand Chilled" and "Syra-
cuse Chilled" was not presen. but heard that
they all did good work. The decision Of the com.
niitee has not yet been made public. These trials
should be encouraged.
Much preparation Is being made 10 spend pleas
antly the Christmas holidays. The reunions
usual at this season of the year tend 10 unite
families In greater affection and love. "knowing
not what day may bring FORTH" many families
and friends expecting joyful times may instead
spend the holidays in sorrow and bereavement.
Previous TO writing these items I heard Of two
families having been vi.iied by death and from
each Of which an attractive and loved daughter
was taken.
Me..rs. Editors. I ~ish you a merry Christmas
and may the coming year be a most prosperous
one for your paper. PnILoTOLIs.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-12-24
A Minister'S silver wedding.

The twenty -ifth marriage anniversary Of Rev.
Arthur J. Rich, ~. D.. dean of the eonvoeaiion Of
Baltimore, vas celebrated at Reisterstown. Nov.
2gth By sersices In the church of which he Il rec
tsr. Rev. Meyer Lewis, dean of the Washington
eosseeation, preached sermon and administered
the communion, assisted by Rsvs. Geo. c. Stokes.
Frederick Gibson and Geo. X. Warner. These
genilsmen uere groomsmen at the marriage
twenty Ave years ago. Among other clergy pres.
snt we're Rev. Thomas J. Wyatt. assistant Of Dr..
Rich. Esv. W. 3. Jones, assistant In ~. Thomass
Parish, and Rev. W. r. Nairn, of New Jersey,
Rev. James Stephenson, ID. D., dean Of the Cum
berisnd eonvocation, and Rev. Messrs. Payne,
LeAkin, p. wroth and lhpkins. of Baltimore. On
repairing 10 the rsctory Rev. Geo. A. Leakin. on
behalf of the clergy aud laiiy, presented Dr. Rich
With beaatifsi private communion service Of
silver. The young ladies Of Hannah Moro
Academy, Of which DR.. Rich is the principal. and
members of ,he parish presented DR.. and Mrs.
Rich with sixty silver onsrings.-SaH.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-12-24
Hereford Cattle for the West.

Mr. Jehn MsuymsH. Jr., execufsr of the estate
ef the lnfs John Meuyman, of Haykelds. this
esunty. has soid 10 A. A. Crase Of 0seo. Illinois,
fnsty-fsur bead % Hereford cattle, consisting of
esus. hsifsrs balls, steers and calves for the sum
81 ttl .eoe, ~ average price of s1so per head.
Tie e.iiis wess shippsd os Mondsy from cooksys.
thsy wiil " taken By Mr.. Crane 10 his farm 10
- ussd tos brssaing purposes, In connection with
he exfsnsive herd.
NJ. Z. Giffings Mss,ynan has retained ffassa
keaa e the eheiesst animnls from the Hayeelds
hsrd. ~ nsans e uhieh he purposes 10 psrpetn-
has alrsady asquired-
The Baltimore County union., 1881-12-24
Exciting Runaways.

The Deiair .Egi. Of 10th inst. says One day
las, week Messr.. Charles Whitaker. Augastu,
wAnn and Jane. Barrow, while on their way O.
Baltimore with their teams. over the Hartford turn.
pike. stopped few miles this side of the city for
the purpose Of selling their pork. While they
were thus engaged bicycle passing by frishten-
ed Mr.. whitaker's horses, which wheeled around
and ran about hundred yards. when the wagon
lodged against tree and the team stopped. Mr..
Barrow's team also followed Mr.. whitaker's, but
Ia turning the tongue struck something. throwing
one Of the horses 20 the ground, thereby bringing
this team also 10 a stand -stiil. Mr.. Wann's team
ran down the road, but little boy who had been
left in the wagon. succeeded in pulling the horse.
10 the side Of the road. where they were stopped
The scene is said to have been n lively one while
n lnsted.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-12-24
Dedication or a school House.

The dedicaiery services ofthe new public school
house at Ashland, sth district. took place On FRI
day evening of last week. The bnilling is Of
stone. one story high, and has three rooms for
pupils, one for teachers and three vestibulcs. II
u % feet inches by So feet inches, with wing
81 by % feet cost - ,33s, and was built by X. q.
Msrryman.. The exercises consisted Of singing.
reading, defamation, and addresses by Col Dan'i
Jenifer, president Of the School Board; Prof. ~.
A. Newell. Vim. 8. keech. Thos. c. Bruf and
others. After the exercises the School Board and
others were Handsomely entertained by Col. Waiter
= Franklio
The Baltimore County union., 1881-12-24
From oardenviiie. 18th District.

Mrs. Cathaiine A. Mason. n highly respected
lady and wife of the late George Mason, died on
the 10th inst. at her residence on Bowiey's ave-
nue. in the slth year IL her age. Her funeral
took place an Sunday. The remain. were inferred
IN the family bgTying ground On the premises.
The funeral was very largely attended. the family
being one of the oldest N the county. The pail
bearers were Mc.sT.. Thomas Gorsuch. John Reg.
ister. Joshua Eglc.ton. John :. Biddison, =. q.
Erdtnan AMI Wm. LutE.
One of the most outrsgsou. act. have ever
been called upon To- record was perpeirated in this
mel ghb0fhood last week Mr.. John Eriman runs
line of omnibuses from this place 60 the city (:
also from Baltimore Cemetery 10 Camden Station.
Early last week he noticed that something was
the matter Wiih hi- horses and shortly thereafter
two Of them died. Their mysterious sickness and
death caused Mr.. Etdman 90 have them opened
When large quantities q finely po ~dered glass
found Ia their .tonachs The stable vas
then examined AMI powdered glass vas found in
every trough. Since that time seven out of six.
teen Gne animal. have died aud their siomachs
examined With the same result. Mr.. Erd.
man expects o. lose them all and has been com
lellci 60 discontinue running his coaches. IL
seems alm"si incredible that person could be
found in any community base enough 10 perpe-
trate act of this Kind. and IL l. 20 be hoped the
guilty one may be speedily brought To justice.
Those uuning iccponds are growing very IN
easy for fear that there will be no ice crop. Al
this time last year all bad secured supply. This
season very extensive preparations have been
made for securing and storing larger quantities
than usual. Bot we may have plenty of cold
~sa,he- yet although the winter li be necessarily
short. nearly one month having already passed.
A. the year y near IT, close should all re-
yie~ our Work ani try 20 discover where we have
iaaie mistake with the view % rectify them IN
the fgiure. We shosld endeavor 10 settle up all
accounts before the end of the year 50 that ss
may be able g. cay no one anything. OF
course this can not be done by all. but ~ith many
IL could be-. Those who have been kiHd enough
o. give credit should no, be iTiaeI With. /
hope, MsssTs. Editors, yoa will not be forgotten
by your subscribers. You have given Us n good
paper during the year that i. past-one that is
worth double the amount charged for it-and all
should pay you promptly. A. in last weeks let
ter wished You a merry Christians. I nov wish
you happy New Year. n. A. r.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-12-24
The wnl OF Joseph w. Mow.ii.

The will Of the late Joseph W. NOVEL; was hled
In the ofiee of the Register of Wills on Tuesday.
The testator devses 10 his wife, Emma Maria
NOVEL;, for her separate use. all the estate, real
and personal. absolutely. After her death the
estate 10 TO be divided into three parts sfoiews
0ne-third 90 testator's sister, Amanda Hawkins,
wife of DIR. J. W. Iiakins one-third 10 George n.
Novel;, and the remaining obe-third between the
children of Mrs. Amanda Hawkins aud his (tssta-
torisl niees. Sarah Barnes The tsststor says
distinctly understood are 20 be conditional upon
the demeanor of the respective parties towards my
wife. she being the judge thereof" The store al
Glencoe and one acre of land attached are given
20 George n. Novel;. II any ef the legaiees
should nos abids By the terms Of the sii OF snier
suit against the same he or she shall bs declared
from al benefits thsrefrom. The viii is dated
March a. 1851 and the wife of the tssiator 10 ap-
pointed execuiFix. The personal estate o. valued
al 5000 and the real estate II $4,000.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-12-24
Young Highwaymen.

On Thursday night Of last week the wagon Of
John 7. Ryan A Co., cigar dealers, Baltimore, was
stopped on Remington avenue, near Hampden.
Of other articles. The perpetrators of the act
capped at the time but one day this week officers
knight and Moore. Of the county force. arrested
Chas. Litsinger, Walter Fisher, Harry Mangum
aud David Scott, whose ages range from 10 10 IS
years, charged with the act. The accused were
committed TO the waverly station house TO await
n hearing.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-12-24
School BOARD Maatinr.

The county School Board met on Tuesday, the
president, Col. Jenifer In the chair. The Tesolu.
ton providing for the reduction Of salaries Of
teachers hsen per cent for the hrst year Of their
teaching and ten per cent. for the second year Of
tsaehing vas rescinded. This means that n new
teacher. according 10 grade, receives the same
salary 81 experienced teachers. Schools were or
dsred 10 reopen AFTER the holidays on Tuesday,
yAn. D In place Of Monday, Jan. 2 - hrst ordered
Resignation of DR.. y. w. AltvAter a. trustee Of
school 2, district n, vas received and accepted,
and Dr.. Joshua Hammond appointed In his place.
The Baltimore County union., 1881-12-24
Tho shortes. Day in tho Year.

Wednesday, December 2ist, was the shortest
day In the year. After that the days begin 10
lengthen. and continue 90 do 30 until June 2ist,
which is the longest. II was also the festival Of
81. Thomas, the apostle andpa,rcn saint of archi-
tec,s and builders. The previous seven days, as
also the succeeding seven, called the halcyon
Days by the aneients, expressive Of period Of
tranquility and happiness. The name was derived
from . fable that while the haleyon bird or king
fisher breeding at this season. the was calm
aud navigable with safety. and the bird repre-
the midst NJ the wafera
The Baltimore County union., 1881-12-24
Dead Body Found.

On Thursday % last week while some gunners
we're hunting IN the woods near Bayview Asyi ium,
18th district, they came upon the dead body Of .
young woman, very thiniy clad. Justice Hesern
was notified and held an inquest. Tho body
proved 10 be that of Mary MeBFide, Who lived In
i1Altimore. On Tuesday she left her home TO. 20
10 DayvIeu 10 be treated for . earbuncle from
which she had been suffering. but reaching there
too late for sdmittanes, u u supposed. started 10
return and became lost In the weeds and died
from exposure. The verdict of the jury was In
aeeoFdance With these facts.