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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
The Late A. G. Soper.

The following notice of the death of Mr.. A. C..
Soper we clip from the Macon, (Ga.,) Telegraph
aud Messenger of April 29th, and we know that it
will be read with interest by his numerous friends
in Baltimore county:
"wednesday morning there arrived in this city
at the Brown House, from Florida, Mr.. A. c.
Soper, of Baltimore, Md gentleman suffering
from consumption. He weak as to neces-
state his being lifted from point to point. Yes
terday morning he complained Of his brain, and
last night at 1l.30 o'clock he closed his eyes and
passed away.
'The deceased was an agent of IvisOn, Blake
man, Taylor & Co., and was attended during his
illness by Captain R. E. Park, the Georgia agent
of the same firm. Mr. Soper had been transferred
to Florida on account of his health, and was on his
way to Nashville to join his wife, beautiful lady,
of that city. Just preceding his death he told
Captain Park that he felt that if he could only get
home his wife would cure him, but ProvideI ce
willed otherwise. In u strange land, but not
among strangers, he breathed his last.
"Mr. Soper was young man, and one of the
most successful agents in his line. He was an en-
ergetic and highly polished gentleman, greatly
esteemed by his employers. Captain Park rem
dered him every possible care and assistance, and
after his death called in Mr.. J. J. Clay, who en-
balmed the body and encased it in elegant
casket, upon which were inscribed the simple, yet
expressive words, 'AT REST ;"
The remains were forwarded to Nashville, Tenn,
where they inferred with the Masonic hOnOrs.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
Presentation of a. Banner.

On Thursday, May 9Th, just before Wavery
Lodge, No. AZ, Independent Order of Mechanics,
took its departure for the city to participate in
the grand parade of a large number of Lodges of
that Order, the Lodge room was entered by a
number of young ladies, bearing a beautiful silk
banner. Charles Hamilton was called to the chair
and Conductor George Turner introduced Miss E.
NJ. Hyatt, who spoke as follows:
Members of IVarerly Lodge 1T gives us pleas
ure more than words can tell, to present to you
this banner which our hands have wrought. Its
intrinsic value is but little, but we trust the sig
nifcance of our gift will be recognized and that
its teachings will be useful and not forgotten
May the conduct and progress of this Lodge be so
honorable and just that its members can, and with
hearts conscious of their recttude, bear aoft this
banner proudly and without blush. May it
never wave above discord or Earring contentious,
but ouly be the symbol of Friendship, Truth and
Love II these wishes Of our hearts are gratifed
in the future we will ever count this day of the
presentation of this banner one Of the happiest Of
our lives We wish you all prosperity.
Mr. Hamilton received the banner on behalf OF
the Lodge, thanking the ladies for their beautiful
and useful gift. The banner was carried in the
procession that day and was universally admired,
Waverly Lodge itself being justly proud of it,
The young ladies composing the committee who
got ND the banner were Miss f. M. Hyatt Miss
Maggie Schoeman, Miss Annie Stagmar, Miss T..
Town and Miss Belle Thompson.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
Dogs Cause an Excitement.

Early Monday morning there was considerable
excitement in the neghborhOod of Sumwat street,
between Maryland and Charles street avenues,
near the city limits. Two dogs belonging to Mr..
Eppey, who keeps grocery store, got to fighting
over bone but were finally separated by Mr. b.,
who struck the large dog with stick, which
greatly aggravated him. A little boy, named
Simon, on his way to school, patted the dog on
the head as was his custom, when he was bounced
upon and had his clothes torn and his person
scratched in several places. Mrs. Eppley took
the dog off and sent for to come and kill
the animal. The pistols used for the deadly work
were of very small calibre and so badly handled
that the repeated shots only served to drive the
dog mad He sprang at the colored man, tore mis-
clothes, bit him and made his escape, biting as is
reported, several dogs in the neighborhood. Mr..
Eppley had the small dog killed, and several
neighbors, whose dogs were supposed to have been
bitten, had them killed also, but some still keep
on their premises dangerous ones, bitten by the
supposed mad dog. They should be despatched by
all means for the protection of the community.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14

How the Peoples Money is Squandered.
DIR. Henkle, in his speech at the Democratic
meeting in Annapolis, showed how the peoples
money has beeh squondeIed by the last Legisla-
ture lie said
Tho law forbids more than seven of the officers
of the previous Legislature to attend the Organi-
cation Of a new one, and specifies who they shall
be. Yet in direct and open violation of the law,
t,centy- three attended and paid by the officers
of the treasury $2,251.0O This was an open and
fragrant violation of a plain statute, and cannot
be defended or excused.
One hundred and five officers and attaches were
required to wait upon one hundred and eleven
members, and their compensation amounted to
81 ,427 more than The mileage and per diem of all
the Senators and Delegates Of both houses This
was reform with vengeance.
The Senate has 26 members and had IS employ
ees, besides chaplans. Their pay was 81 ,995.OO J;
that of the Senators $l3,94l.0O.
They had five door-keepers and only one door
to keep, and like bountiful supply of attendants
in all departments.
In the House the same extravaganza prevailed.
Six door keepers and only doors to keep.
Four messengers 2 keepers of the committee
rooms.
Paid for hosting flag, 1925.
Carpenter $490--wh0t for
Eight folders, s., 976.OO-(two boys can fold all
the documents of both houses
Eight committee clerks. Not work for four.
Ten newspaper reporters having no earthly con-
nection with the House, 5000 each-S2, 900. And
so through the list.
This exhibit is certainly bad, but another re-
mains more outrageous than all the rest The cost
of the committee ON Engrossed bills S5,35OOO.
The usual number of members on this committe
is five Senators and seven Delegates-but 26 APP
pear on the list each receiving $3.50 extra pay
S3,900-26 clerks and messenger 81 49,
Every dollar of this large was paid without
authority of law.
And yet the ring organs loldly assert that there
is no reason for the demand for reform This is
"reform within the party" with vengeance. That
is it is spending all the peoples money ain the
party.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
The Question of Fires in The "Belt."


1t was expected that the Commissioners of this
county would meet the Fire Commissioners of
Baltimore on Friday evening of last week, but for
some reason they did not put in appearance.
The city Fire Commissioners, while refusing to
accept the 5000 per month offer of the County
Commissioners to attend fires in the Belt,
ready to negotiate upon larger basis, claiming
that they should be paid 81 600 per month, or at
least $4,000 per annum. The Board ascertained
from the city solicitor that they could, in their
discretion, continue to attend fires in Baltimore
county if they were requested so to do by the
county authorities. Mayor Latrobe will commu-
nicate with the County Commissioners in reference
to the matter.
The City Solicitor has informed the Fire Com
missioners that it is competent for them to allow
the fire apparatus to be taken out of the city for
the extinguishment of fires. There is no law
the statute books governing this subject, but the
Board can do what it has done heretofore. APP
peals to other cities for assistance in extinguish
ment of fires have frequently been made, and even
Baltimore city has called upon the Washington
City Fire Department for aid tc extinguish con-
iagratiOn. The Board can make any arrange
ments it may deem proper to send its fire appa-
ratus beyond the city boundary lines The Fire
Commissioners will, therefore, make proposition
to the County Commissioners to send the engines
to the "Bet" whenever an alarm is sounded for
the consideration of 900 a year.
The County Commissioners on Wednesday for
warded a communication to Mayor Latrobe, in
which they stated that they had noticed in the
newspapers that the Fire Commissioners had been
considering the proposition to allow the fire APP
paratus to be sent to the "Belt for the extngush-
ment of fires, and asking the Fire Board to make
a proposition to them early as possible. Mayor
Latrobe referred the letter to Mr.. S. w. Register
president of the Fire Board. The proposition
made by the County Commissioners two weeks ago
was to pay 1920 year to the city for the use
of the apparatus. The Fire Commissioners thought
the amount should be increased to $40, 900. Mayor
Latrobe says the Fire Commissioners expected to
discuss the matter jointly with the County Com
missioners last Friday evening, so that mutual
understanding could be reached. The Fire Com
misssioners will decide upon final proposition
next Friday.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
A Too Conflding Howard.

The Morning Herald of Thursday reports the
following: "James A. Howard, a resident of
Brooklandvle, Baltimore county, while on his
way to Calvert station yesterday afternoon, about
40 o'clock, had occasion to stop in place at the
corner of North and Bath streets He had bun
die with him containing a suit of clothes, which
be thought would be inconvenient to carry about
with him. Seeing an honest looking fellow stand
ing on the corner mentioned, he thought it would
be safe to send him to the depot with it, with or
ders to await his arrival there. After enjoying
himself for some time, he repaired to the depot
and upon looking for the young fellow who had
his new suit he found he had absconded. He at
once notified the police, who are on the lookout
for the thief. Howard took the train home swear
ing vengeance on the man who he thought had
the appearance of an honest young man."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
Spring Grove ASYLUM.

Col. H.. S. Taylor, president of Spring Grove
Insane Asylum, which is located in the LIST district
of this county, has lately visited several similar
asylums in the North. He was particularly i'm
pressed with the magnitude and superior accom-
modations of the New Jersey Aylum, which has
room for about 1900 patients. The Maryland
State Asylum, at Spring Grove, has only accom-
modations for 1925, though there are now over
$50 inmates there. Among the cases are a num-
Der ofcurable ones sent from Bayview, and some
of them will probably be withdrawn after tie new
insane asylum is completed there, though it is said
there are enough there now to fill the new build
ing if proper accommodations given them,
without taking any away from Spring Grove
The matter of supplying more water at Spring
Grove has been under consideration for some time
by the executive committee, and it has been de-
cided to force water up to the institution by a
patent windmill
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
OLDFIELD;S EXCELSIORPUMP.

UNIIE undersigned has on hand about 1900
i feet of choice White Oak Pump Stock which has
been; n spring water sufficient length of time to
free it from sap. Any Pump constructed of this
stock is guaranteed not to give unpleasanttaste
to thew His arrangements for preparing Pump
Stock in the above manner are most ample and
complete, and he viii always be prepared to put
up the EXCELSIOR PUMP at short notice.
Always on hand all kinds of Pump Fixtures of
the very best quality, including Leathered Buckets
for Old Pumps, which can be furnished on demand
Common Wooden Pumps made on the premises
where they to be placed, when desired.
All Pumps constructed by the subscriber are
warranted for one year. After the first year they
will be kept in order by him for ten gears, for the
moderate sum of Sl.OO per year.
Es~ II the Excelsior Pump shoUid not gre sat
isfaction II, cW Be renored and The money refunded.
Refers by permission to R. r. Boarman Esq,
TowsOntown. Orders by mail, or in person, at
tended TO promptly.
WILLIAM 0LDFIELD, Pump Maker.
Je.26.-Iy.l Fountain Green, Hartford Co., Nd.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
Two Celebrations in One.

The american of Thursday says; at is quite
probable that the city will witness novel Fourth
Of July celebration this year. Civil Engineer
Martin, of the water Board, expects the new per-
manent supply to be completed about that time.
If such is the case, the opening will be observed
by special ceremonies at Lake Montebello. Mayor
Latrobe is expected to strike with silver rod
what was once a rock, and by prearranged
movement the water will at once begin its flow in
to the city. As the City Council has made no APP
preparation for celebration TO signalize the COM
petion of the greatest water tunnel in the country,
the affair will have to be conducted on strictly
economical plan"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
From Warren. 9Th District.

Spring.-Spring is here in all its beauty and
grandeur. The trees of the forest and orchard
which but short time ago appeared so stiff and
lifeless, have assumed their vernal attire. Fruit
trees in all their variety are teeming with fra
graRce and bloom but there is one among the num-
Der whose flowers can easily be recognized and
whose fruit this summer will be scarce. This is
the peach, so sweet and luscious, which is sought
after with much avidity.
ReciUat Meeting.-A revival meeting, in charge
of Revs. GLENN and Case, commenced at the
church on the evening of the LIST inst, resulting
thus far in one conversion and one penitent at the
altar. This meeting, somewhat inopportune, was
intended for last Winter but bad weather prevent
ed holding it at the appointed time whence its ex-
istence now and in the busy season, which con-
siderably lessons the attendance and interest.
H,proremeats.-The painting and repairing of
a number of dwellings is being executed many
others require similar treatment
The Grdin.--Some fields are showing good
stands of wheat white others are spotted with the
uncovered earth. Oats are looking well and corn
planting is being rapidly pushed. The ground is
in fine condition and the weather favorable for all
kinds of labor and recreation.
GordeniRg.- is mostly done after
factory hours, when the operatives are free from
81 P. NJ, which time is utilized to prepare their
grounds and sow their seeds. This mode of eX-
ereige affords to many pleasure and recreation
which cannot be enjoyed in seclusiOn or within the
limits of massive walls, where the air is impure
and ventilation scanty. u.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
Election of Omcers.

At the annual meeting of the Gardenyille Pcrma-
nent Loan Association, held on Tuesday evening,
10th inst, the following officer were elected for the
ensuing year:
President-JOhn Centrum.
Secretary-John NJ. Herman.
Treasurer. Henry Raspe.
Drectors-Emest Sack, Peter Beckman, Thos.
G. Carter, Albert Vogt, Henry Dreies, Frank
Scharf, J. Henry Herman and Robert 4. 0yeman.
Solicitor-JOhn +. Centrum.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
Public School Entertainment.

The high school at Canton, 18th district, Prof.
KenAey principal, gave musical and literary
entertainment ON Wednesday night. The open
ing address was by Prof. NJ. A. Newell, principal
of State Normal School. Piano solos were played
by Prof Schwarzman, flute obligato, "Chatter-
box" Dr. C. II. Cockey, vocal solo, Mr.. Walton.
The evenings entertainment closed with the farce
"Sasher and Crasher," with the following cast
Benjamin Blowhard, Mr.. Fawcett Sampson
Slasher, Mr. II. Duvall Christopher Crasher, Mr..
f.. Cover Lieut.. Brown, Mr.. G. w. Allen John,
NJ. james Common; Dinah BIowhard, Miss c.
Christian; Rosa Blowhard, Miss L. NJ. Christian.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
Looking After $4,000.

William Robert, son of Nancy Ann Goss, de-
ceased, and Esther, Margaret, Rebecca and Robt.
Goss, Ann Combs and Sarah Shanklin, children of
Thomas Goss, long deceased and grandchildren of
Nancy GOss, deceased, have filed bill of discovery
the equity side of the Circuit Court here setting
forth that Mrs. Nancy Goss, of Baltimore county,
who died in 1875 left about $4,000, which she in
tended should be divided among her descendants,
but which, they allege, was captured and held by
two three of the relatives among whom she died.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
Pulmona.-A grand remedy for Coughs,
Throat and Lung diseases. Sold by druggists
and the proprietor, A. r. METTEE,
100 w. Fayette street, Baltimore, Nd.
R,Ir1vopE. Sent. 2. 1SSI

Mr. 4. Il. Mettec, 122 w. Fdyette street. Bditi-
MORE Nd. Dear sir l have been suffering for
over two years from Pulmonary Consumption and
have tried all kinds of medicine at an expense of
over two thousand dollars without any decided re-
lief. L had a terrible cough, lost all my appetite,
and could not sleep at night. Last June l was
recommended to try your "PULMoNA;' since that
time have been using it my cough has stopped,
1 sleep well and have odappetite. heartily
recommend it to any one suffering with lung dis
ease Wishing you all success, am ever yours,
&C., W. A. WILSON,
n w. cor. Huntington and Charles street
avenues, or 247 and 249 w. Pratt street.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
Death of Highly Esteemed Young Man.

Morgan Cooling, aged 10 years, grandson of
Mr. Caleb Emmart of the Cd district died on
Thursday morning, 9TH inst, after Il short illness
of brain fever. He was a young man of bright
promise and was universally beloved by all who
knew him. His funeral took place on Friday
afternoon, the remains being inferred at Mount
Olvet NJ. E. church. The attendance was very
large, many coming long distance to pay the
last mark of respect to their young friend who had
been cut down in the bloom of his youth. The
floral tributes were numerous and beautiful NJ.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
PIKESVILLE.

A Pleasant Ecent-The Citizens Cornet Band,
of this place, which is improving very rapidly
under the leadership of Prof Paul, called at tho
residence of P. II. Walker, Esq, on Thursday
night of last week, and rendered him serenade.
They thought to surprise Mr.. Walker, but he had
got to hear of their coming and had prepared n
magnificent supper, which was fully enjoyed
The Band was received by Mr.. Walker and his
sons Noah and Dixon, who did all in their power
to make the visit pleasant one, and it is scarce
ly necessary to say they succeeded admirably
The Band, through Mr.. Richard Mcpham, re-
turned thanks for the generous hospitality extend
ed to them. A. IL p.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
From Arlington and Pikesville.
ARLINGTON.

Telephone Line-Ths place is now connected
with the city by telephone line, which runs
through Druid Hill Park to the residence of the
late Mr.. Miller, thence along the avenue to DR..
Hills, and thence to Arlington Station, W. NJ.
Railroad. The line is quite accommodation to
the people of this section.
The Ne,o Railroad.-The Arlington and Pimlico
Railroad is about completed and soon the iron
horse will be on his way to the races. Allw will
have to do now is to connect it with the Baltimore
and Delta and then on to Philadelphia by way of
your pleasant little town.
Good Heahh-The health of this vicinity is now
excellent, there not being single of sickness
of any kind
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
Accident.

A son of Mr.. John Crowther, Jr, special audi
an accident on Tuesday, near Cockeysville, result
ing in his being quite painfully bruised about the
body. His horse became frightened at a passing
train and broke away, running the vehicle to
which he was attached over the boys body, in
fictino the injuries.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
Local Board of Health-Lecture.

DIR. C. w. Chancellor, of the State Board OF
Health, will organize the local Board for Baltimore
county, at the Smedley House, in this place, on
Thursday of next week, at ] o'clock p. NJ. At s
o'clock the same evening the DR.. will deliver an
address in the Court House and urge upon the
people prompt action in regard to the SUPPRESSION
of all nuisances. AS thisi subject of very great
Importance it is hoped there will be full turn out
on Thursday night.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
Heavy Real Estate Transaction.

The Northern Central Railroad Company has
purchased of the Canton Company, three adjoin-
ing lots at Canton, this county, for S1S3, 549.SG
Lot No. l has front of 2S7 feet inches on the
west side of Clinton street, and out into the
harbor to the port warden's line. Not No. 2 has
a front Of 632 feet inches on the north side of
Eighth avenue; lot No. 3 has a front of 139 feet
ii inches on Clinton street. Lots Nos. and 3
have no water front, but are a continuation of lot
No. running east. and are divided by First and
Second streets. The Northern Central Railway
owns the adjoining property, on which is Eleva-
tor No. and the steamship piers of the company.
By this purchase the railway secures the entire
square at Canton included between Sixth and
Eighth streets and Third street and the port war
den's line. -
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1881-05-14
Sale of Homestead Property.

S. j. Soper & Co., auetioneers, sold on the prem
Uses on Tuesday, for Lewis IL. Robinson, Jr, trus-
tee, lot of Ground in homestead, Hartford road,
improved by four brick dwelling houses, as fol-
lows No |, to B. McKewen for S435; Nos and
to Adam Wipfeld $4Ol each, and No. 4 to same
1865. The lots are in fee.