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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15
A Profound Speculation.

Ne,o York Times.
Recently Mr.. Talmage INDUCED in profound
theological speculation. He demanded to know
what would have become of the Christian religion
if the rope by which Saint Paul was let down
from the city wall had broken. This question
opens tremendous field of conjecture. ana even
Mr.. Talmage lacked the boldness to answer it.
Of course, the answer depends on what the i'm
mediate consequences of the broken rope might
have been Had Saint Paul been killed there
would, of course, have been no Pauline episties :;
but had he only been injured, he might either
have borne his injuries with patience or he might
have waxed wroth and sought out the proprietor
of the rope with view of justifying his anger by
other means than faith alone; in which case the
Pauline theology might have been materially diff
ferent from what it really became.
The line of thought suggested by Mr.. Talmage
might be pursued still further. What, for exam
pie, would have been the effect upon Christianity
had ST. Peters wifes mother not been sick of n
fever? The fact that she thus afflicted is
toned, and many commentators have ascribed the
cheerful and hopeful spirit displayed by the saint
to this fact. Had she never been taken i'll it is
possible that Saint Peter would have been a man
of sad and even morose disposition, and in that
case his epistles would have lacked the bthe and
joyous strain which now distinguishes them.
Had Saint Paul and st. Peter been gymnastic
preachers and sought to spread Christianity after
the manner of Mr.. Talmage, we may be very sure
that they would have been martyred at the outset
of their career for the heather of that day were
earnest heather, and they never would have
treated contemporary Talmage with the easy
contempt with which many modern heather view
his exploits in his sO-calied pulpit,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15

Susan Lee, colored charged with tresPassing
has been released from Jail by Judge Fowler I'M
der a writ of habeas corpus.
The case of the State of Maryland use OF Laura
Norris ct al, VS.. the Baltimore and HaVre-de-
Grace Turnpike Company, was removed to the
Court of Common Pleas of Baltimore city. VIM
Ii. Hoffman vs. The Warren Manufacturing Com
pany, motion for new trial; argued and held
sub curia.
In the case Of Kerr, Cook & Co. VS.. Wilson I.
and Louisiana J. Stephens, judgment was entered
in favor of plaintiff for $lO3,6O and costs with
stay of execution for ~ months. In the case OF
Wilson, Colston & Co. VS.. John G. Cross, judg
ment was entered for plaintiff for $277.26.
James Hazlett Co. VS.. Frederick Meier !;
stetted. Henry Depkin VS.. II. B. Clayton judg-
ment extended for plaintiff for $lll.S2. c. Ault-
man Co. VS.. Joseph HOskins; judgment for
plaintiff for $473.2I. job Madden VS.. Mary G.
Worthington "agreed." John Bowen James
Beatty, garnshee of Samuel U. Gent and Thomas
D. Tawney judgment Of pros. Same VS..
John Bowen, Jr.; garDishee of same, judgment of
non pros. Same VS.. John Childs, garnishee of
same; judgment of non pros. Same VS.. Henry
Schoelkopf, John Schoelkopf, Henry Leaf, A.
Griffith, E. Griffith, VIM. Gent, Jr., Thomas
Childs, George Chilcoat, Martin d. Geist and
Elijah Stansbury, all garnishees of S. U. Gent and
T. d. Tawneg judgments of non pros.
John Bowen VS.. William Gent, Jr., garnishee
of Samuel U. Gent and Thomas D. Tawney, judg-
ment non pros. Charles E. Chester VS.. Sarah
Chester, judgment non pros. Henry ReckOrd
Son vs.. Winfield S. Gordon for plaintiff for Sl32.62.
Lewis E. Chilcoat VS.. Thos. Pearce, verdict for
the plaintiff for $294.9O; Deborah Priestly VS..
John Henry Frederick and Catherine Frederick,
judgment for the plaintiff for the property de
scribed in the declaration and $3.50 damages and
costs Hugh DOnohoe, administrator, VS.. I. Ellen
and Mary E. Talbot, for plaintiff for $532.5O /;
Erasmus FOwble VS.. Geo. W. Burke and Jesse Up.
perco, for 1921 Sheeler & Ripple va. Frederick
and Mary Geobel, removed by the defendant to
the Court of Common Pleas of Baltimore John
]. Anderson, trustee, vs.. John Holmes, for pro-
perty described in the declaration and one cent
damages and costs; Danial W. Lewis VS.. Thomas
J. and Milton Amos, for S125.60; Frederick Rice
ct o., VS. Geo. Warner, for 50, 1920 Walton,
Whan & Co. VS.. Benjamin Worthington, and
same vs. R. II. Pennington, agent, judgment in
each case on terms to be filed Isaac S. Marks VS..
Geo. Mitzel, for S25S.O6; same VS.. same for Sill.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15

Improving Farm Homes and Grounds
The immediate surroundings of Farmers homes
generally are far from being attractive in ap
pearance as they can easily be made. Indeed the
rural front yards are, as rule, much less beauti
full and interesting than those of people in the
same general circumstances in the towns and
cities. In the latter, lawns are we'll cared for,
and choice ornamental trees, shrubs and flowers
are much oftener met with than about country
homes. There is no valid reason for this. Such
embellishments are not more easily acquired in
the city, but just the reverse The farmer has
teams implements and manures for putting the
house grounds in the best condition for ornamen-
tai treatment labor is quite as cheap as in town,
while sodding lawn costs far less In the country.
Trees and plants as cheap to the farmer as to
any one, while in many places some of the best
kinds for ornament can be had from the woods for
the digging.
There may be points in which life on the farm
lacks the attractions common to town life, but in
charming home grounds the farmer is certainly to
blame if the city dweller excels him 1t is often
wondered why country life has not charms sgti-
cient to hold the boys to the farm, and that they
grow up longing for the city. If more attention
were given to making their home surroundings
more cheerful and attractive for the and others
of the family, there would be less heard of this
trouble. And in all such work every proper effort
is sure to be seconded by the wife; while nothing
is more natural than for the children to be en-
thusiastic helpers in this work. Such improve
ments of course require some outlay, but this can
hardly prove otherwise than good investment -
Every dollar judiciously spent in this way will
soon be returned many fold in the increased val
uation of any place. should it be desirable to sell,
to say nothing OF the greater happiness and love
of home that will thus be inspired.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15

The Season of Advent.-The season of
Advent is now being observed in the Protestant
Episcopal and Roman Catholic churches. The
season of four weeks begins on the Sunday nearest
St. Andrews Day. The institution of this season
dates back to the early centuries of Christianity,
and at first was observed in the same penetential
manner as Lent but about the 10th century the
time was shortened to include the four Sundays
preceding Christmas. The Church of Milan OBJ
serves to this day the ancient rite of six weeks
Advent. Although not as rigorous a time of re-
igious exercise Lent, when EpiscOpalians and
Catholics generally abstain from amusements and
practice religious acts of modification, Advent is
regarded and observed in the churches as a season
of some relaxation from the pleasures of the world
hence, orthodox churchmen abstain to some de-
gree from the gayeties of the fall season. The
Fridays are days of fasting, the Gloria is omitted
in the service, the vestments are of purple, and
the prayers and the exhortations of the clergy
have special reerance to the cry of preparation of
John the Baptist. The Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday Immediately preceding Christmas are
the first quarterly Ember days.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15

las-The Philadelphia Times says: "The suit
now in progress in the State of New York to es-
tabish the validity of one of the boy and girl
marriages which are so often celebrated for mere
sport in gatherings of young people should have
the effect to cause the adoption of more stringent
marriage laws by the Legislatures of the various
States. The proposed legislation should be in the
direction of compelling parties intending marriage
to procure a license, have public record of the
marriage made and receive certificate from the
party performing the ceremony. If these three
important items were required by law in order to
render marriage valid, the nero matter of the
form of the marriage ceremony might be left to
take care of itself. Under the present system, or
want of system rather, almost anything passes
for a marriage ceremony. In many cases black
mailing schemes and doubtless based upon these
foolish escapades of boys and girls who had no
serious intentions of marriage at first.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15

Ma- Mr.. Labouchere, in London Truth, speak
ing of Mr.. Ross Winans, of Baltimore and st.
Petersburg fame, says: "That Unsuitable Nimrod,
Mr.. Winans, has slaughtered one hundred and
ninety six stays in the vast combined forests which
he rents from Lord Lovat, Sir A. MathesOn and
other proprietors, being an average of seven for
each days shooting. Mr.. Winans preserve
tends nearly 100000 acres and his rent is about
eli, 200 year. If one estimates fairly for extra
expenses, it would appear that each beast which
he Stays costs him at least 9l30. Last season he
killed one hundred and eighty-six stays.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15

An Omen in the Skies.-The Hanover Spec
tator says: Between and O'clork on the morn
ing of November 9th, the employees on the early
train on the Baltimore Hanover Railroad be-
tween this place and Emory Grove, witnessed
most beautiful and startling phenomenon in the
Eastern heavens, while the train was passing be-
tween Smiths Station and Valley Junction. The
sky that morning fairly agiow with crimson and
golden fires, when suddenly to their great aston
ishment an immense American Flag, composed of
the National colors stood utin bold relief high in
the heavens, continuing in view for consi 1erabe
length of time. 1t gradually faded from view,
and was replaced by white flag or streamer, with
a black band extending across the centre. What
this vision or omen portends, is matter of con-
lecture, and it has excited considerable interest
among the superstitious, who declare that all sorts
of troubles are about to come upon the country,
while others assert that it is sign forerunner
of war at no very distant day.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15

From Arcadia, Baltimore and Hanover
Railroad.-0n Sunday last, Rev. Mr.. Bell, OF
Reisterstown, delivered very able sermon at st.
Paurs Lutheran church.
Ex-Sherif r. c. Tracey has built nice dwell
ling house and will occupy it with his family
Mr.. Tracey is now engaged in hauling granite to
Arcadia Station. He has rented portion of his
farm, containing the dwelling, &C., to his son, Mr.
Clinton Tracey.
number of our farmers are feeding stock cat
tie this winter, among them being Edward Gill,
Jr., who has 60 head Clinton Tracey, Henry
Nolte, E. Benson and William Byerley, each hav-
ing fine lots.
Major Rinehart has moved to near Fairview.--
The Majors time is mostly occupied in reading
and writing. He is close student and very in
teigent gentleman.
Mr.. Caleb Towel, who years ago carried on har-
ness making near Butler postotfce, is now in very
delicate health, not being able to attend to bust
ness.
The champion trapper and hunter of this dis
trict is Mr.. Charles Harris He has already
caught great number of 'possums, raccoons and
polecats. Many of us think he has better record
in this line than that reported in The UNION last
week of Mr. Eugene Burke. Mr.. Harris has a
dog that be thinks can't be beaten in the county.
Now that the weather will justify it, most of
our farmers will finish their hog killing this week.
III.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15
Shooting Ducks at Havre de- Grace

Shooting Ducks at Havre de-Grace.-
From the Republican eve mentioned last week
that Capt. John H. Suter, Commander Depart
ment of Maryland, G. A. R., with two friends,
was here cunning We also suggested that we
did not believe that the Captains shooting would
break up the breed of ducks, for we supposed he
shot about like we did ourselves for all which
the Capt, in private note received Tuesday. de-
mands the amende honorable, enumerating his sue
cessful Shots &c. Very well, Capt; we now firmly
believe we can shoot better than you can and we
are satisfied after full investigation, that the one
poor little duck you shot Thanksgiving day
was one of Capt Henriques' tame ones, and that
it was tied to the shore by string at the time
you rested your gun on a log, shut both eyes, and
pulled the trigger"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15
The Belt Question:

The Belt Question.-Petitions are now be-
ing circulated in the belt asking for the annexa-
ton to the city of that very valuable section OF
our county's domain. 1t reads as follows; "To
the Honorable the General Assembly of Maryland
The undersigned, residents of Baltimore county,
respectfully request your honorable body to pass
an act submitting the question of annexation to
the CITY of Baltimore to the territory lying within
two miles of the present limits of said city ON the
northern, western and eastern boundaries thereof,
to the voters residing in the territory proposed to
be annexed"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15

Feeding Cattle on Still Slop.-The Mel
vale distillng Company, whose distlery is located
at Mevale Station, N. G. R. R., is erecting a
large building for feeding beef cattle on the sOps
from the distiery. Although these Stops are
used to a large extent by milkmen and farmers in
the vicinity, the supply exceeds the demand, and
the company now proposes to utilize them in the
manner above described. Feeding beef cattle on
still slop is somewhat of a novelty to people in
this region, but it is said to be done with good re-
suits elsewhere. The building erected for the pur-
pose is some $50 feet long by 25 feet wide, and
will accommodate 100 head 1t stands about 200
yards south of the disllery, and the slop is con-
veyed in pipe laid underground. Work on the
building is well advanced and it will be occupied
as soon as completed.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15
OVER THE STATE.

BENZ. G. Fitzhugh, of Frederick city, has
been granted patent for a street car fare col
lector.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
is building a new depot at Sykesville, Carroll
county.
Many farmers in portions of Western Mary
land losing numbers of valuable hogs from
cholera.
The late Elihu H. Rockwell, of Frederick
city, left estate valued at $780, 900 to his aged
wife and stepdaughter.
Mrs. Ann Hewitt, widow of the late Capt.
Hewitt of Revolutionary fame, died in Elkton
last week, aged 81 years.
The winnings the past season of Mr.. Jeter
Walden's racing stables, of Middlebury, Carroll
county, aggregated SlO,594.
The people of Montgomery county will ask
the next Legislature to give them a law author
izing the erection of new court house.
There are sixty subordinate Oranges in Mary
land with about $500 members. The Grange
Agency has been running seven years..
Joseph Toney, colored, of Belair, has the con-
tract for carrying the mails between the postofhce
and the Maryland Central depot in that town, at
Sl20 year.
There are said to be indications that the
Philadelphia, Wilmington Baltimore Railroad
will soon have a new depot and freight building
at Havre-de- Grace.
DR.. Duvall, of Montgomery county, who was
appointed State Librarian by Gov. Hamilton, four
years ago, is now seeking re-appointment at the
hands of Gov. McLane.
The farm Of 6l3 acres, belonging to Mr..
Henry Shriver, of Carroll county, situated be-
tween Middleburg and Union Bridge, has been
sold to John Haines for SO, $40.
Thomas Evans, a pension agent, who has
been missing from Erie, Pa, has been found at
Rising Sun, Cecil county. He is totally blind
and is said to be worth 800, 600.
There is place in Cecil county known as
"Bul Frog" 1t is situated within three miles of
Elkton. The Cecil Wing says the "Bull Frog
frogs are gayer than those of other localities.
Mr.. Roger Street, a well-known farmer Of
Hartford county, living near Clermont Mills, died
on Tuesday night of last week, after a short ill
ness, of pneumonia, aged 60 years. He leaves a
wife and three married daughters.
"A bill will be introduced at the next session
of the Maryland Legislature making it cOmpul-
sorry upon every citizen Of the State entitled to
franchise to deposit his ballot on election day.
The penalty is to be Acknowledgement for a num-
Der of years for those who refuse to vote.
Annapolis Republican: "Hotel propretors
and boarding house keepers are making active
preparations for the guests of the Maryland Leg
islature. A good many of the Senators and dele
gates have already engaged board during the ses-
sion, and two thirds of the Senators and ma
jority of the members of the lower house have
selected their seats in the Legislative halls.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15
Stolen Horse Recovered.-T

Stolen Horse Recovered.-Th Westmin-
ster Advocate of Sth inst says "On Friday of last
week Mr.. h. Charles Matthews, private detective,
recovered dun horse that was stolen from George
Fox, of Perry Hall, Baltimore county, on the
Monday previous. The animal was recovered
from Mr.. John Baker, near Bird Hill, into one of
whose fields it turned loose by the thief. The
thief thus disposed Othe horse in order to escapear
rest, tits supposed Mr. Fox came here on Monday
last, identified the animal, paid charges and took
him home"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15

How to Measure Corn.-Many farmers do
not know, when they put corn in the crib, how to
ascertain the quantity therein. The following
rule is said to be entirely accurate: "Multiply
the length, width and height together, then null
tpTfy-rz.s by $50 and cut off three figures to the
right. and you have the number of bushels of ears
of corn. We think it would be much easier to
multiply by and cut off one figure to the right
as you thus dispense with the use of the ciphers
entirely.
The Salem, N. J. South Jerseyman has another
way of making the calculation. 1t is this "Mul-
tply the length, width and height of the crib to-
gether, then multiply by A, and divide by 5. Both
methods bring the same result. To calculate the
number of bushels of shelled corn, divide the
number of bushels of ears by 2 and add l bushel
of sheed corn for every 215 bushels of ears, it
overrunning that much.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15

A New Hotel in Green Spring Valley
company is about being organized in Baltimore,
for the erection of hotel the sight of the old
Green Spring Hotel, in the third district of this
county. The distance from the city by the Green
Spring branch of the Northern Central Railroad
is about IA miles. The capital required is $685.
900. and work will be commenced as soon as $751;
900 of the stock has been subscribed. 1t is in
tended to have the building completed and ready
for the reception of guests by June LIST, next
There is no more beautiful section of country in
Maryland than where it is proposed to erect this
h..ta
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15

REDUCED PRIcEs.-The New York One Price
Clothing House, 1872 and 1S4 W. Baltimore street.
Baltimore, informs those interested in overcoats
and suits of clothing, that they have cut the prices
to meet the order of things, which seems to be to
smaller prices. Call at the store and satisfy
yourselves about these facts. See new advertise
ment in The UNION next week,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15

Painfully Injured.-Mr. Conrad Borke, liv-
ing near Sweet Air, this county, was quite seri-
ousy injured on Friday of last week, at the farm
of the late Robert Piper in the 18th district Mr..
Borke had bought some fodder at the sale the day
before, and after having loaded it on his wagon,
in drawing the pole rather tightly, it broke, a
portion of it striking him on the back.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Ho FOR THE HoLIDAYs.-A fine assortment of
Fancy and Toilet Articles and Papeterie suitable
for Christmas presents. Also, fine Flavoring Ex
tracts of Lemon, Vanilla, Sarsaparilla, Pineapple,
Ginger, Raspberry, Strawberry and Rose, at
Marley Bros Pharmacy, adjoining Odd Fellows
Hail. Towsontown. See advertisement in another
column.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15
Matrimonial Chances.-some inquisit

Matrimonial Chances.-Some inquisitive
women who have mind for statistics, have been
collecting data upon their matrimonial chances,
with the following result; "They find that in
every one thousand cases of manageable females,
in the northern United States, between the ages
of IA and 40, the chances of being led to the altar
are as follows: 80 at IA and Is; 103 at 16 and
II; 219 at Is and 10 23O at 20 and 81; 1O5 at
% and % 62 at "a and % 81 at rs and 81; 40
at rs and %; Is at 80 and 81 IL at 80 and 80;
at "a and 80 4 at 30 and 81; and at 80 and
49, 1t will therefore be seen that from Is TOYS
is the noon tide of matrimony, and it is at those
ages that the most chances taken in the great
lottery"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15

An officer Wanted.-Citzens of the 18th
district are petitioning the County Commissioners,
asking for the appointment Of special officer to
preserve order among the workmen engaged in
constructing the Philadelphia branch of the Bal
timore & Ohio R. r. The appointment should be
made at once in order that the peace and comfort
of the good people of that section may not be
disturbed by riotous conduct.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15

The Approaching Comet.-The comet that
is heading this way is approaching gradually and
will be visible to the naked eye in few weeks
1t will attain its largest proportions about the
holidays, and will be very conspicuous object.
Astronomers say that it is the same that visited
us in 1913, but it is expected that it will be more
brilliant this time than then.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15

High Priced Jerseys.-Mr. Samuel NJ Shoe
maker, of this county, has at his farm, Burnside,
in Green Spring Valley, the following high-priced
cattle; The bull Forget Me-Not, cost S2,l5O ;
Princess I'd, $4,000; Oxford Kate, $3.50; Queen
on the Farm, 50 ,OOO Khedive's Primrose, IS, 15O;
ST. Clementine, $4,000, and Miss Muffett and But
terAy, which cost something less.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-12-15
The Gainesville short-Line Railroad

The Gainesville Short-Line Railroad
The contract for the grading and masonry on the
Gainesville Short Line Railroad, from St. Agnes's
Station, on the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad,
to Gainesville has been awarded to Messrs. Harden
& Young, of this county. The road is to be COM
peted by the 18th of May next, and it is expected
to be in operation by June LIST, 1884. Stock to
the amount of $50, 900 has been subscribed. The
road will probably cost about 100000. 1t will be
operated by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.