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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10
JOHN V. SLADt
JOHN '. SLADE. Auctionecr.
DUBLIC SALE
HORSES. MULES. COWS. IMPLEMENTS.AC.


HORSES. MULES. COWS. .4C.
The Undersigned intending 10 relinquish iaFfd-
<ffS ing. will sell on the farm Of Mr..
0f&Sf1 Nicholas r. lIuichins. on My ffSE
lWs,sA, Lady, Manor. 10th district, nearfS<6
SADIE old tavern. On
Th"r.i"y. FsJrHa'y a2d. 1883.
at 10 o'clock A. NJ. without reserve,
THE FOLLOWING STOCK. IMPLEMENTS. ac:
-Four well.broke Horses one suitable for riding or
driving; young well broke Mules. s head Of
Cows. will be fresh by day Of sale: l iyer
or 6.horse thimblc skcin road.trcad Hrn
Wagon. nearly new I Spring Wagon for seEsA
two horses; Lime BED. Hay Carriage. Than.
pion Reaier and Mower. combined. nearly new
Champion Mower. used but one season Spring
Tooth Horse Rake. used but ono season: athree.
horse Davis Chilled Piows I tive. horse PIows.
Single shovel PloNs; foul. horse Hinge Harrow.
! three horse Hinge Harrow. Drags, ! eight.
horse t;iscr Thrc.hing Machine and Power, with
scltcleaner. all in good running order; Cutting
Box, Corn Shelter. > sets Sprcadlers. Double and
Single Trees. Filth and other Chains, I set Of
Breeching and lead Harness for four horses Col.
lars. Brides. lIaltcrs, Forks. Shotels. 1c.. and
many other articles found on u well stocked farm.
Corn by the barrel. Oats by the bushel. Hay BY
the Stack. &c.
TERMS OF sALE.-Sums Of SIS and under.
Cash sums over that amount a credit Of nine
months will be given. purchasers giving note.
with approved security, bearing interest from day
oi sale. No goods TO be removed vntil settled foo
MICAJAH PEARcE.
Feb. IO.-2te.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

5;c-A number Of sensible Maine girls have
formed wha, they call protective union" and
the following extract. from the articles Of tho as.
ISOLATION -how that their ideas on the subject Of
getting married are decidedly clear, and greatly
TO be commended
Tha, We receive the attention Of no self sly led
young gentleman who has not learned some bust.
mess or engaged in some steady employment. for
IL is apprehendei that after the bird Is caught II
may s,arve in the cage
Tha, We will promise marriage to no young
man who l. in the habit of tipping. for We are
assured that his wife will come 20 want and his
children 60 barcfooied.
That we will marry no young man II he is not
patron of hi ncighborhood newspaper. for IL Is
not only strong evidence of his wan, Of intelli.
gence. but tina, he will prove too stingy TO provide
for family. 90 educate his children. or encourage
institutions Of learning In his community.
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MARRIAGES.

scILEY-YoUNG.-0n Nov. 10th, By Rev.
Emory Buhrman, Of Bentley Springs Circuit,
John Z. Schley, Of Baltimore, 20 Aerial Belle
Ionng, Of 9th District, Baltimore county.
sCHCLER-METCALf.- Jan. 2sth, al the
Second Univcrsalist Church. by Rev. n. m.
Pullman, John l.. Sehulcr, Of Philadelphia, to
Angie Mctcalf. Of Baltimore co.
RIG0R-B00NE.--On tho eth Of Dee, ISs2, NJ
the residence Of the brides parents, at Lake
Roland, by Rev. J. l.. Grimm, WIN. e. Rigor.
Of Va, to George A. Boone. daughter Of John
Boone, superintendent of Lake Roland water
works.
ROE-HORNE-At Towsontown NJ. T.. church,
Tuesday evening. February 9th, by Rev. W. r..
u. GLENN, Charles A. Roe 20 Ada L. Horne.
daughter Of Mr.. George Horne, Of this town.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

rs-Mr. Joseph L. Wells. clerk in the Bal,i.
more Custom House. has opened 4 night school
for the purpose of teaching ,elsgrsPhy. a. No, II
North street, Baltimore. Mr.. Wells 10 an expert
eneed operator, and those who desire to learn this
useful profession have now an excellent oppor,uni-
ty. His terms arc reasonable, and as this is the
first enterprise Of the kind in baltimore ., 10 hoped
!, may be literally paironirsd. Hour. from to
lOP,M.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

Ea-The GraHd Army Journal. Published in
Washington. says Collector Ditty. at Baltimore,
has hardly become warm in his seat before the
wOuIdbc political bosses sweep down upon tho
President and demand his removal. Col. Ditiy
has been hard worker in the Republican party
and has shown willingness TO benefit the SAINT
by nfu.ing new life into hi. department. and
should be retained"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

ro-Mr. =. Carroll Gold,bOrough, Of Talbot
county. Nd, has purchased Of Mr.. 7. $. Cooper,
Of cooPersburg. Pa, his entire recent importation
Of oxforddown sheep, about forty head, the
price paid being reported at $3.50.
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DEATHS.
Deaths Free--- Tributes. &C.. 10 cts. a ~,

wELLER.-0n Feb. ?, after q short but painful
Illness. L. Emilia Meeth, aged 10 months and
% days, youngest child Of Henry and Mary
Weller.
STEVENSON Feb. ID, John 7. Stevens, aged
20 year,. Of woodberry, son Of the late Dr.
John Stevens.
B0YD.-On Feb. "a, LiEfie L., beloved wife Of
Robert T. Boyd. aud eldest daughter VI EiiEa-
beth aud the late Edmund Smith.
I0LT.--At Middle River station, =. W. a u. n.
r., this county. on the 9th inst, William j. Holt,
in the 18th year of his age.
GRACR-In PatapscO Neck. baltimore co., on
Feb. Sth Mary Ann Grace, In the 9th year Of
her age, beloved wife Of John Grace.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

Eo-By May Let, the Baltimore and Potomac
Railroad will have double track between Balti-
more and Washington: The whole work will cost
about 100000. But eight miles Of this work re-
mains to be completed. The portion ofthe double
track now in use are the 10 mile from Baltimore
to odsnton and miles from Washington to vii.
sons, leaving iil miles not In use Of which the $
miles are yet 10 be laid.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

se-An exchange proposes a novel method Of
settling the tramp question, in this wise: There
arc no women ,ramps. Women can always find
employment. II sOeieiy will pay women the same
wages !, pays men for the same amount Of labor.
each laboring woman can supper, herself and a
tramp husband, thus relieving society from the
annoyance Of the latter" There will be numer-
Gus husbands who will favor an immediate rise in
wOman's wages, IL this theory can be practically
demonstrated
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

The following extraordinary advertisement ap-
peared In the columns Of last weeks Maryland
Journal aud Il has been the cause Of more broad
smiles. 'ignIscant winks. and doubtful shakes Of
the head than anything which has lately appear.
cd In print in this county. Here Il is:
"cLERI WASTEB--I need person 10 assist In
recording Judicial Proceedings In my Office.
have number Of applications. some from personal
friends. cannot crafty all and have de,ertnin.
ed TO select the one that In my Judgment possesses
the best qualifications for the place to be deter.
mined by an examination 10 be competitive in lie
character. In which any person who voted for mo
may take part. All who desire TO compete mus.
notify inc IN writing, on or before Tuesday,
February 18th, 1883. Should more apply for On
examination than can accommodate with the desk
room at my command, reserve the right 10 select
such as can be accommodated, using their written
applications as basis for my Judgment. I
promise that the examination shall be fair and
impartial, and rs far as ! can make Il, practi.
CAL Time and place will be announced In next
weeks Journal. WILLIAM NJ. Isaac, Clerk.
TowsoSrowS, February ID, lss3."
We submit herewith Tow questions that will
no, be asked at the grea, etitive examination
for clerk to record Judicial Proceedings in my
Office"
!. What was the most important Office to be
filled in baltimore county In 1892
:. Who was the most competent man for that
Office
3. How long have you known himl
Write down two big II aud one little ~
&. How many districts DO you live near to-
). What number Of relations have you In each.
O. Have you a good car aud reteniive memory,
:. Did you vote for Judge Yeilott ut the late
primaries?
;. 1879 and are how many?
.. Do you understand?
10. Can you make contract and keep IT,
II. Write the names Of two men recently EN-.
plOyed in my Office"
IL. DO you ever expect to be a candidate for
Clerk Of the Circuit Court
-. Have you ever STUFFED" any bailot.boxes,
and what. in your opinion. IL the bes, mode Of
performing tina, work
u. II you have ever collected any money for
another person has IL been your custom to charge
mere than ioo per cent. commissions
Is. Have you daughter that you would like to
send to the State Normal School?
IL. Don; you think tha, when political boss"
Is losing his grip he ought 10 do something des.
pcra,e to catch on" again:
L.. of course you voted for the in 1879. but
have you since said that you were sorry you did
so!
Is. Don't you think that after a man has been
in Office in one unity for upwards oftwenty years
that he ought to be retired on u pension,
~. Have you ever been yaccinatcd:
90. What's the matter with you, any how
Excuse inc. There i. one very important
question that | had alno., neglected to ask you.)
II. De- you read the BALrIuoRE CorNr, rSIox?
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sEo-The recent order Of the Court at Harris
burg, Pa, changing the time for granting liquor
license till the 18th Of February, wen, into eec,
on Thursday Of last week. necessitating the clos
ing until that time Of 50 hotels, restaurants and
Wholesale stores. This mus, be very trying on
the Legislature now in session, particularly the
Democratic portion Of Il.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

e0-Dr Gray, Of Frederick county, has invent
ed single guage tina, will revOln,iOpise this
branch Of the lumber business throughout the
country. Il 10 simple In construction, costs but
iiitle, and makes . magnificent, svenly cut, con-
pls,sly proportional shinsle. Of which one man
can manufacture from 6.Ooa to 5000 per day.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

Sr1-A bill has been introduced in the Illinois
Legislature which proposes to interfere With
class Of husbands, who, as its author declares,
'Pe, their wives for passion and thump them for
pasiime." The bill revives the whipping post for
wife heaters, and the committee who have il in
charge have unanimously decided to recommend
its passage. This Is n similar Law to the one
which received its first enforcement in Baltimore
lnsf ueeL
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

Es-Terrible foods are making sad havoc with
life and property in the western part Of Penn'yl-
vania and Ohio. The Rhine districts Of Germany
are also filled with the homeless and pennies,
all on ACCOUNT Of the floods
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

Ss-The PsiaPsco Dairy Association. Of Sykes
vile, at n meeting held last week, decided not to
accept the proposed reduction by the commercial
dairymen Of South baltimore. reduction Of .
cents was demanded to take effect Feb. let, and
they decided to refuse any concessions previous
to the fr't day Of May. They get IS cents per
gallon, iess cents for freight
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

fss-The Westminster Adro-a', very wisely
remarks tina, personal politics andPer'onal jour
nalism is the bane Of the times. A party journal
should be ae,ua,ei by principles always. When
/, becomes personal or faction organ It destroys
its usefulness and disrupts n party"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

rff- The Alabama State Treasurer. who alb.
seconded with about quarter Of a million Of the
States funds, carried % his official bond, too
Moral; Don't let officials have the custody Of thsi,
own official bonds,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

Eo-we return thanks 10 Hon. Robert n. Nc.
Lane for copy Of his speech on the bill to en-
courage the American foreign carrying trade,
delivered in the House Of Representatives, jan
uary sth, 1883.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

es-his believed tina, 10 John 4. swim, Of the
18th district, had not been reaPpoin,sd School
cemnissionsr one year ago, that Major Thomas
D. Catch would have been obliged to leave the
county Clerks ofses one year earlier than he did.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

ss-"The Fire Marshal Of Baltimore county
has not proved an economical institution" is th,
very truthful language Of Mr.. John $. Cuttings 10
a reporter Of He bay. lie nigh, have added
tina, |, /. burning large hole In the tax- payers
pockets.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

rs'-Joseph d. GREENWOOD, well known farm
or Of Carroll county fell from his horse n, Bsnne,t
creamery, in New Windsor district, and was found
dead on Thursday morning Of last week. lie
served in the Confederate army during the war.
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NOTICE.

OrricE ~ THE INITIAL fiRE IS.unANcrl
CoNrASY N BALTIMORE CouNrY,
February sth, iSs3.
Notice Is hereby given that the Annual Meeting
Of the members Of the Company will be held on
MoAday, tie 5ih day of March, Iss3,
~ and . o'clock 7. NJ,
AT THE SEcRETARY'S OFFICE, In the Knapp
Institute Building. No. 20 y. Holiday street. BAL
tmoIe. for the purpose OF ELECTING THIR.
TEEN DIRECTORS for the ensuing year.
FRANCIS SHRIvER, Secretary.
y. B.-Rate Of interest 90 be paid Is 4 per cent.
Tor ISIS. Feb. lot.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

jEo- The ice gorge in the susquehanna il
causing great alarm to those dwelling near ths
banks Of the river. AZ Port Dsposi, the people
are expecting a DISASTROUS food and are moving
beyond the reach o. the waters.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

Waste no time delays have dangerous ends /.
IL a member of your family l. suffering with a
slight cough OF cold. don't wait until II develops
itself into consumption, bat procure at once bot
tie Of DR.. Bale Cough Syrup and cure that cough.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

ON AND AFTER JANUARY Is. 1883.
Leave Baltimore md Holiday street. ~ follows:
BALTIMORE TO wAVERLY.
Al Csc, and 200 \. ". Every fifteen minutes
from 700 10 1890 \. 81; every thirty minutes
from 1000 A. VI. to 80 T.. NJ. every fifteen min
utcs from 23O +. T. NJ: at 300. 80 90
1889 anil li.3a T.. N.
WAY ERlY To BALTIMORE.
Every ffccn minutes from 60 60 9.2O \. NJ:
every thirty minuiesirom 30 4. M.to $50 T.. NJ;
every ditccn minute. from l.jO =. ". 20 80 T..
NJ; at S.20. $50. 9.20. 30 aud 1850 2. VI.
BALTIMORE TO GOvANSTOWN.
Every half hour from ESQ 4. VI. to 1900 =. NJ.
anil =; li.30 =. VI.
GOVANSTOWN To BALTIMORE.
Every half hour from \. ". to $50 l.. Land
q; 1880 p. NJ.
BALTIMORE To TOwSONTOwN.
AZ $50. $50 $50 a. NJ. ard every two hours
from ~ 10 \. ". 10 go = ". AMI at II.3O p. NJ.
TowSONTOwN TO BALTIMORE.
Al 100 snd 200 4. NJ, and every two hours
from 1900 4. VI. to 1890 T.. ".
To Western Maryland depot, fare cents.
To Grccnmount Cemetery. fare cents.
To Charles Street Avenue. by Cars on North
Avenue. connecting with Ilnmpden. Park Avenue
and City Cars. fare cents.
Feb. lO,April5.
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es-A; the next election the following Stat,
officers will be elected: Governor, Attorney Gen.
srai. and Comptroller Of the Treasury. The two
former are elected for four and the latter for two
yeafs.
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erThs House Of Delegates Of Yves, Virginia.
By the very decisive vote Of 20 to II, has passed
resolution providing for and amendment 10 the
Consultation prohibiting the sale Of liquor In that
State.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

r8- Hagerstown has boy baby three month";
old, weighing but two pounds and a-haif lie Il
very healthy aud lively little fellow and 10 doing
very we'll
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

EB-Mrs. Newcomer, 90 well known 10 the
travelling public as the pFoprissrsas Of the New
conner House, HagsFsiown, hasIsassdths Monterey
springs property on South Mountain.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

e1-Ths miIIsnium has eems TO Baltinor'
county A competitive examination for q posi-.
ton In The Clerks olHiesiii
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

eD-If Col. C. Irvhng Ditsy's losomOtion were
a. good as Il used 10 bsthers would be few polIl-
cal ground-hogs about.
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New Advertisements.
rTHE PUBLIC will take NOTICE.

! hereby forewarn all persons from trusting or
giving credit 10 any one on my account, as will
not pay any bill contracted By any one except
myself in person. JAMES FINNFRTY. 4
CoCKEYsVILLE, Jan. 81, 1883. ~
Feb 10 -afs -. u
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

sS-coi. Il. Calvin Page. a PrOmineu, and
wealthy eitiIsn Of Frederick City, Nd. died on
Wednesday last. In his seventy ninth year.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

SS-IIon. Albert Constable, Of Cecil eOunsy. Il
prominently spoken Of rs . probable esndidat'
for attorney General Of Maryland.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-02-10

From my personal knowledge Of the officers Of
the Excelsior Live Stock Company" and Of It's
operations in Baltimore county. do not hesitate
TO say that have every conhdencein the stability
and good management Of the Company aud Of IL
ability TO pay all liabilities II IL q mutual CON.
pany, and its wealthy stockholders can be fully
relied on 10 make good all losses.
Respectfully, I. II. TRIMDLE.
E~h
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New Advertisements.
NOTICE.

The Annual Meeting and Election for Officers
Of VI. A. and Thief Detective Association No. 2,
Of Baltimore county. will be held At MANTUA
o'clock =. N. Members will piease be punetaal
In attendance. o. ". GENT,
Feb. l1.-itl Secretary
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ASSOCIATION Of Tan,,toun.

Nd, suspending business. I take this method Of
informing the pubic that the report IL erroneous,
and that the Company IL In good standing,
meeting all losses promptly as they occur.
LEVI q. REID, Secretary.
@. ID. wARFEL, Agent.
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A. VI. RUBY. Auc,ionerr.
DUBLIC SALE
Il Oh
VERY VALUABLE STOCK. UTENSILS. &C.
NEAR SlIAWAN. EIGHTH ELECTION
DISTRICT. BALTIMORE CO., MD.
Is EA n &s.

the uhherstSncd aOuut to rciinIutsh farming,
will offer nj public safe. at his residence. In Baiti.
more county, near the Fall. Road about one mile
ives; Of Shawan. in the Sth Election District, on
Uasiay, 22i day If F.braayy, iSS3,
n, the hoar Of nine o'clock A. NJ, sharp,
The following stock. &c. : very superior young
Mules. sound aud well broke, some excellent lead
ers black Horse, years old, fine driver and
rider bay Mares. three years old, drive we'll
double; bay Horse. that will work anywhere; I
brown Mare, three years old drives we'll single or
double: head of fine Cows. most e them fresh
at sale: fine young Steers. I fine Aiderney Bull
Calf. four months old head fat Cattle, large
Shoics, Sow aud Pigs.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS. &C.:
Three broad tread Wagons, one Of which il q
large Road Wagon, tho others suitable for I or
horses: two.hoFsc Farm Wagon, ne~ Mar.
ket Wagon. light Spring Wagon. side bar
no-top Buggies. top Buggy. nearly new Sleigh
and Bells. Wagon Beds, . Hay Carriages. Sep
arator and Horse Power. in good repair; > Cham
pion Machines. two combined and one a single
reaper. all in good order 2 Horse Eakss, ? Grain
Drills. Hay Fork. Rope and Puilcys, Wheat Fan.
large Cutting Box. Cider Mil, Corn Planter. .
stable Cleaners. Grain Cradles. Scythes. Grain
Sacks. I sets Bteechbands. sets Lead Harness.
. Wagon Saddles. ~ Blind Brides, set Double
Harness for Market Wagon I double set liar.
ness, set Single do. 10 Fly Nets, 10 Collars. .
Lead Lines, Wagon Whips. Riding Brides
and Saddles, Halters. Spreaders. Fifth and Log
Chains lIarrows. Cultisaiors. Drags. Roller, Sin.
gle. Double and Triple Trees. I set Blacksmith
Tools, Forks, Shoveis, Picks, Mattoeks. de-, ono
Sewing Machine, Stoves. Barrels, Tubs, Vinegar
and very many other articles.
TERMs.-All sums Of SO or under. Cash on
all sums over $40 a credit Of nine months will be
given. purchasers giving their notes with APPROX
ell security. bearing interest from day of sale. The
fat cattle will be sold for cash. No property to be
removed until settled for.
Feb. iO.-2ts) MARTIN u. GEIST.
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OALISTHENICS.
WANTED

4 WORKING FOREMAN txkS5,ssj FOR ay
Farm. Apply to
J. NJ. MATTHEW'S,
Dulany's Valley, Ballinors county, Nd.
Feb. at.
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DUBLIC NOTICE.

As there is a report in circulation in regard to
the EXCELSIOR LIVE STOCK MUTUAL AID
The sun., 1883-12-16
SC.ILLOPS GROHING DEAR,
A shellnsh that Can Float In the Water and
has Bnd Meat and Fable Muscle.

Scallops are growing scarce, and fine ones
are now bringing 81 a gallon Wholesale From
that figure the price descends to 81 gallon for
the lowest grade. The approach Of the depth
OF winter is always accompanied by a scarcity
Of these bivalves. They are plentiful in the
autumn and early winter. at which time they
are popular as an article OF food. The most
favored method OF cooking them Is by irving
and the bills OF fare in the restaurants and
oyster saloons, now frequently include the
fried together" The scalops sold here are
caught on the eastern end of Long Island. In
the bays and inlets. The big scallops caught
NJ sea are not fit to eat. Only the solid white
centre OF the scallop 10 sont to the city
=, lhe pretty. horn-colored corrugated shells Of
pc scallop, with square hinges are the ones
,nat children bring home in the greatest num-
bers from tho seashore. and that the house.
lvesahd young women OF former generation
were iona OF converting into pincushions. The
beauty OF these shells attracted tho attention
OF the pilgrims OF old who found them Uttered
oyer ne seashore in Palestine, and wore them to
their thr homes gs prooi that they had been to the
Holy Land, The scallops body very much like
tliP 4 heart, is black. tough and tqsteless. The
fishermen cut this OF and discard it, shipping
10 market only the heart The heart is the
muscle ihat connects the shells.
Unlike the oyster. the scaliop ia a traveller
lfc has sack which he can distend with n
gaseous matter, and which permits him 10
noet and to move TO and fro with the tides He
swlms by opening and closing his shell aud
pushing himself backward,