The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-04-02
BALrrnonE, March 3Oth, IssI.

bALtthohkp Aotcu Svtus 1881.
would seem ~ u March were going out-obe-
dent TO the old adage-this year alike . lion
The elements were very fierce and blustry last
night, with thunder, lightning and rain and cold
northeaster which kept up most Of to-day. We
could scarcely have IL more disagreeable and ad.
verse 10 the spring trade.
Much talk and uneasiness about the robbery Of
cemeteries and grave-yards In and around the city
continues among nearly all classes Of citizens. IL
IL = fact too true that serious depredations have
been made upon several Of these sacred places by
resurrectionists and ghouls Who thus prey upon
the dead. or late, however, effective means have
been resorted 10 In all the cemeteries and grave
yards, whereby these "body. snatehers," II they
venture upon further robberies or stealing dead
bodies, rough II not fatal receptions may be kind
ly given them.
Il Is satisfactory TO notice that by recent esii-
mates the taxation In our city for tho purpose Of
meeting general expenses will not be over Sl.371
or si.50 ut iarthest on the one hundred dolars.-
The taxable basis OF the corporation 10 gradually
eniarging, which 10 owing 20 our extending Inn
provenents In buildings, general business and
otherwise. There 10 change visible In the State
taxes, which, however, never were unusually large
and are not likely to be extravagant.
Complaint still eontinues-and very justly
about the bad condition Of our hydrant water. IL,
however, has improved slightly and IL nos some
thing like clarified bilge.Watsr. II 10 useless TO
mince matters upon this subject. The truth Is the
Of the year-often too In mid uinter--as taken
from JOnes' Falls, but ten times worse ever since
We have been getting u from Lake Roland or the
water works, Of which that IL the artificial feeder.
The very exhaustive and able analysis Of Prof
Tonrey, which appeared recently In the Baltimore
S~a, Of this Lake Roland water and lie filthy con-
dition, covers pretty much the whole ground. IL
the Professor had have advised the abandoning Of
this Lake Roland water, as supplied for drinking
purposes, recommending u 20 be used only for
washing the streets, driving machinery, for the
FIRE engines putting out fires and other such uses.
he would perhaps have done n service 10 all sur
feited with such beverage.
Quite an interesting lecture on "Northcrn and
Central Europe" was delivered last evening In the
Blind Asylum, q short distance north Of Boundary
avenue, by Prof A. 8. Marshall, nov engaged In
baltimore In Beams pharmacist establishment,
corner Of Charles street and the avenue. The lee.
ture was for the benefit Of the asylum and very
well attended. Mr.. Marshall Is an accomplished
lecturer. His discourse was highly interesting
and Instructive, giving full Subtraction 10 the
tire audience. II mistake not his lecture would
be such as would suit. very interestingly, your
Towsontown literary association. lie speaks Of
facts and things all Of which he saw practically.
Tho last Of Robert Rcnncrt's celebrated eating
house occurred yesterday by his selling the entire
place at public auction for grand total Of 1900.
Of course Of the stock Of liquors was included.
That alone Is very large A considerable number
Of those who patroniIcd Renncrt now 90 across
the way 10 Mr.. Doylan's "New Guys" where they
get about as good Renncrt or any one else could
serve.
The work upon the new postoiiiee will progress
henceforward for the next four 20 six years before
Il reaches completion. The United States Court
House will remain IL Is for n considerable time
yet.
The funeral Of the late John T. Grow, managing
editor Of the Baltimore San, took place on Satur.
day afternoon last aud was largely attended BY
relatives. friends and particularly by members Of
the press. l desired being present myscl: 10 pay
the last tribute Of respect TO bis memory-one
whom ] had known Intimately for over thirty
years--but circumstances unavoidaby prevented.
Few better men In every respect haye gone TO
their account. lie was respected and esteemed by
all. His death has left void 10 the SaR Office
very difficult 20 Ill., and among his social relation
ships vacancy that never can be.
The subject Of substituting throughout our city
electrical instead Of gas light has become one Of
general talk and interest. Companies are already
being formed TO supply this light for both public
and private uses. There seems no doubt Of Its be-
coming complete success In due time. Our City
Council, Mayor Latrobe and all others not especial.
ly welded by self.interest 10 the present old gas
monopoly, are favorable 20 the electric NOV ement
and anxious that u should be given y fair trial.
The hopeful indications are that the matter Of
electric light may prove triumph.
l observe very spacious and imposing dwell.
ling Is going up In the Belt. northwest corner
Of North and Mankin streets II Is double, 20 feet
front BY IS feet deep, of brick to be pointed three
stories and basement with Mansard roof. Il is
being built by Mr.. Piett Williams for his private
residence and stands ON tho corner Of n very spa.
eious lot which Is TO be deliberately and elegantly
ornamented with shrubbery, etc. This promises
TO be one among the many other ine residences
about being constructed In that rapidly improving
part Of baltimore county, or in other words, the
famous Belt.
As matter Of course there continues q good
deal OF talk and man@uvreiug with reference 10
securing official positions under President Garfield,
which will be at his disposal here In due time
The one most talked Of as likely TO come out sue
ccssfui is Hon. J. Morrison Harris for the Coec-
torship Of the Port. lie Is highly esteemed aud
so thoroughly competent that no one interposes
an objection. Itlooks very much rs " Gen. Tyler.
whose official term rs postmaster don't end until
November next, stands u decidedly good chance
for being continued. NEsroR.