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The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

From GardenvilIe. 18th District.-On
Sunday last, services at Gatch'r church were con.
dueted by the preacher in charge. Rev. Watson
Case, aud after very interesting the sac
rament was administered 10 a large congregation.
A supper will be held at the paEs0nage on July
18th aud lgth. the proceeds TO be devoted 90 the
payment of the debt on the church property. This
10 the drst improvement TO the property that has
been made in 30 years. and includes a new Toof.
PoFehes and repairing generally. supper tickets,
IS cents.
Wheat harvest commenced on Monday, but the
rain Tuesday and weinesday put 9 stop 10 that
kind of work. The indications are good for an
abundant harvest.
The cherry crop Is very large and better prices
have been obtained than for some yeaIs. Much
Of the crop il sold 10 the canning houses.
Mr. Bodeamp. of Canton. Is running a Phsrton
from Boundary avenue 60 Gardenviilc. making
six trips day. This IL in addition 10 the Rasp.
burg coaches.
The GaFisnyills band will bold it, 9Th an
Husl pic. mic a, RasP's Grove. the i,h of July.
". A. u.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

To Get Rid OF Mosquitoes.-Take % gum
of esmphor piece about obe-third the sine of IN
egg. and eyaporate u BY plaeingi Il in tin vessel.
holding Il over lamp OF candle, taking care that
Il does not ignite. The smoke viii soon Gll the
room and sxpel the mosquitoes.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

Dangerously take shelter from q thunder
shower under tree l. 10 invite great risk Of be-
ing killed By lightning. This has bssn published
often that u is remarkable every person uho
can read does not heed the warning. sin every
summer we have addifionai instances that the
danger remains unknoun. OF that many people
are very hesdlsss of their lives. Better 20 risk
lection.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

eo- The Germantown. Pa, Tcl,groI5. owned
and published for many years by the venerable
Major Frcas. has been purchased by Mr.. George
W. ChiIds. Of the Philadelphia Ledger. The pa
per Is to be conducted by son Of the late Henry
J. Raymond, Of the New York Ti@s..
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

Earnings OF the N. G. Railway. -Thsl
monthly statement Of the Northern centFal Rail
way Company shows the gross. earnings Of the
month of May. iss3. 10 have been si99, ~, SO,
against st6S G9i.ii for May, Iss2 total expenses
for May, Iss3, s299. .055 5.90-May 1859. s2s6,7ig..
- net earnings. May. isS5, ssi2.o55.90-Msy.
lsS2, sI7s.95t95. This u an increase over MAY.
lSS2, In net earnings of 81. .090.95. The net
earnings for the irst Eve months ofIss3 amounted
20 ss99, ,3o9.s i-of Iss2, s663965.s0 an increase
this year Of S335, ,3iI5t.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

A Good 8howing.--A correspondent writ
ing 10 the Belair .fgis says "Mr. X. d. Mccoy,
of Dublin, bought 10 Lancaster on the l7th Of
January, eight small steers. averaging 7t3 pounds.
lie fed them about four quarts Of meal per head
. day until the Ist of May. They then weighed
$50 pounds. They we're then turned on grass aud
got no more grain. On the 10Th Of June they
we're weighed again and averaged l.052 pounds,
gain Of 900 pounds per head since they vent on
grass, an average of over 60 pounds per month
per head since be bought them and total gain
of 500 pounds
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

Insect Bites.-It l. veil 10 remember that
irritation caused by the bite of insects is readily
removed by the prompt application of an AlkAli
10 the bitten part. The injury. though small. is
of children and persons With sensitive skins.
soda and ammonia will answer the purpose.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

st. James College. Hagerstown.-As
the commencement exercises at the college Of 81.
james, IIagcrstown. on Thursday Of last week,
the William %. Harrison Gold Medal was award
ed 90 George Calvert Carter, son Of Mr.. Bernard
Carter. of Baltimore.
The following boys from baltimore county we're
the recipients Of we'll selected premiums for pro-
ieiency In their several elassss Walter Caring
ton. Catonsvillc Andrew Bsnks. JF.. aud Frank
Rich. Eeistersi0Wn.
Mr. Bernard Carter made n few admirable re.
marks 10 the school. in the course of which he
referred 10 the fact, that nearly forty years ago
be had sat in that chapel n pupil and was then
small n any boy not attending the school
lie sai that he regarded IL n a blessing iron
mereiful Providence that he had enjoyed the priv.
iiege sf being Instructed there.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30
Notice 10 Persons Shooting Fire .craek.

Notice 20 Persons Shooting Fire-Crack-
crs, &c.-The County Commissioners have given
men 10 arrest all persons found firing oG any
Chinese IRE crackers, squib, rocket. chaser. or
other fireworks on the public highway, roads or
streets Of this county on the 9Th Of July.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

Mad Dogs.--As this is the season when rabies
among dogs are more frequent than At any other
period Cf the year, Il is important 10 those keep
ing canine pets 60 &c on the lookout for the dan
ger which threatens themselves and children.
The bite of n rabii dog. however slight, IL cer-
tain TO nact horrible death as that of n snake.
And the trouble l. that no one can know when or
shat dog will be afflicted with IL and give the
fatal snap. The yard dog chained up and fret
ting himself into fever all day the dog turned
loose into the streets at night day, where Il Il
liable 20 be bitten by an afflicted brute at any
time and come home with the germ Of disease con
ecaled in bis blood the pet that sleeps with the
children and plays with them during the day,
any Of them may grow vicious In u moment.
without warning. and with one fretfnl or peevisb
nip inHet an awful death upon some one-it may
be the darling little child or the head Of the
house.
The Baltimore Nsr. says the disease IL more
than Usually prevalent, and with dogs e-sry-
where. Il will be remarkable if some precious
lives are not sacrificed 10 the mania Tor keeping
dogs before the summer is over.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

Tor,oH'o'ea Pcs.iyferiaa Ciapsi.-Preaching
tomorrow afternoon, at - o'clock, by Rev. ". J.
Gill, Of Baltimore.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

Trinity CiHrci. Long Grcsa.--Scrviccs by Rev.
A. =. Barrow. rector, every sunday afternoon. at
I o'clock i. NJ.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

JEss-Jame. ". Chairs. Of Crumpton. Queen.
Anne's county. has plead guilty to robbins the
po.,ofice in that town. aud has been sentenced by
Judge Morris. Of Baltimore, to 80 months in the
House Of correction and to pay fine Of sloe.
Chairs 60, about S5o worth Of stamps. and was
caught in the act Of dispo.ing Of them.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

~. IohH's r. r. Clarcb. KisgsriHc.-Scrvices
every Sunday morning. nj 1915 o'clock. by Rev.
4. j. Barrow. rector.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

". john. Mission. York Road Preaching to-
morrow afternoon. at 2 o'clock.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

5Er- Ia Maryland, under the recen; order Of
the President. promuleating changes in the In.
ternal Revenue Collection Districts. the fourth
district. together with the District of Columbia.
is consolidated with the present third district. the
new district 10 he known as the third district.
with II. Sellman as collector. with headquarters
at baltimore.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

se- The Pennsylvania Legislature. at il. re.
cent session. made appropriations aggrega,inr
S9.0OO.oOo. When the Democrats were thrust out
Of power in that State. many year, ago. they left
II burlenei with deb, and i, is quite likely tina,
will he the resul, Of their short lease Of power
this time.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

z's-Georsc William Curii. /. constrained to
admi, that the present National administration
gradually has obtained the respec, aud trust Of
the country" II may be proper to remark here
that that regard and trust have been obtained in
spite OF the bitter opposition Of Mr.. Curtis and
men like him.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

Stamped checks.-Afier July let there will
not be sny stamps needed upon bank checks.
Persons who he's any stamps. or checks with
stamps printed thereon, will be entitled 20 a re-
bate from the Government for them. The rules
adopted by the Internal Revenue Department, to
cancel and redeem these stamps. require that ap-
pIieAtiOn be made for a copy Of blank form 81,
Revised April. lss3. which covers the form re.
quirel 10 be observed Ia making the application.
This form can be secured from Mr.. J. Henry
Sc!iuan. Collector of Internal Revenue, Baiti.
more. The blank il aiied out aud that with the
stsmps or checks containing stamps forwarded to
the Department. II all l. right the sialaps Sili
BE- cancelled and the amount due returned. All
Of this should be attended 10 at once.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

Strawberry Piants.-The treatment Of the
plants after the fruit 10 gathered will depend upon
the system Of culture. IL the vines are grown In
single rows (the best for the family .arden). re-
move the mulch, cut OF the runners, and fork IN
. dressing OF hne manure, some good fcrti-
iiEsr. II any weeds have started in the rows,
pull them by hand. Some replace the mulch 10
keep down the weeds, while others prefer 20 eul.
tivate the soil, and not apply the mulch until cold
weather. In the alternate row system, the run
ners are encouraged 10 strike In paths that have
been spaded and manured 10 receive them. Az
soon as pot.iayered plants are we'll rooted, they
may be planted out. The striking Of runners In
pots may be continued.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30
No. lle Hillen Street, Baltimore.
OLDruELD.S ExCELSuOR PUMP.

re- con,i i:nment. Of Grain and Produce sold On
commission. May j.'s3y.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

Mt. Sc. Agnes Academy.-Ths 6ftssnth
annual commencement and distribnisn ef pre-.
miams st Mt. ST. Agnes Academy, Nj Washing
ten. this county, took place on Wednesday AFTER
noon last. Many Of the parents and friends Of
the young ladies were present The salutafory
address vas written BY Miss l.. Johnston, and the
vaiedietory uas read BY Miss ~. Caskie.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

An Old Resident.-Mr. Daniel Sheaicy. a
native and resident of Towsontoun, passed his
s2d birthday on Thursiay last. lie enjoys good
health and Is stiil able TO do considerable light
work about the house and In the garden. lie Il q
brother Of Mr.. William Shealey. Sr., aud 10
bachelor. lie has always been quiet. unassum.
ing gentleman aud has many friends among our
people, particularly the younger portion. Who have
often been entertained by "Unele'' Dan, as he l.
familiarly called, In his narration Of events con.
nectsd with the early history Of TowsontoWn.-
lie d believed 90 be the Oldest male citizen In this
section, and has been resident of the village all
his life.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

From Perry Hall, iith District. The Rev.
Father Miller has resigned the pRsisrship of -.
Joseph's church. and has sailei for Europe. Rev.
Father Domer has been made his successor.
Perry Hall public school held a concert last
week, which was largely attended.
Mr.. August Schroeder took Coo boxe. of straw
berries 10 narks, last Saturday night.
Many Of our truckers are planting quantitie.
0f small fruit. believing IL 20 be very profitable
Mr.. Lewis Norourg is making some much need.
Ell and handsome Improvements 10 his residence.
Our farmers are busy saving their hay crop aud
planting late potatoes.
A pie mic will be held at 81. Joseph's Catholic
church on the ith Of July, for the benefit Of the
church.
Mr.. Schroeder has bought a steam engine for
threshing. There are quite . number Of these
maehines in this section.
Mr.. u. Wilson, keeper Sf the upper gate, on
Belair road, has tuo children very 10 with gastric
fever. Dr. Harrison IL attending them. ~. H
Tho Phosphorous Match.--The phospho.
rous match has undoubtedly been the cause of
many my ysterious fires. Too much care cannot
be exercised by persons using them. IL placed
In . stable or house where rats and mice have &C
cess TO them. they are not unffequentiy carried
OF 20 assist In forming their nests. aud. being
fond of phosphorouE. they sometimes nibbie the
ends, and in = moment . Gre 10 kinded. which
cannot always be extinguished. Matches of this
Kind should be kept in metal boxes. Bot no
other should be used than the safety match, which
can be liz only By specially prepared card. Other
kinds should be prohibited BY law.
Sales of Property J. Hunter. as
signes of = mortgage given BY Howard Scott TO
Elias kohler, sold At public sale. at the Court
House. In this town. On Tuesday. 25 of land.
situated in the eth district, aud about tuo miles
from PArkton, unimprovei. II was purchased
by the assignee. for $3.50.
The farm Of the late John b. Easor. situated on
EnsoTs Naner, this county, containing i20 acre..
With fair Improvements. has been sold al trustee
sale for s65 per acre, William c. Chileoat being
the purchaser.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

Milk for Laying Hens.-An agricultural
exchange says there is nothing better for laying
hens than milk after the cream has been removed.
We have tried Il several seasons with complete
success. With the milk given fresh from the
dairy room every day. the fowls will need no other
drink. aud IL will supply everything required in
the way of animal food. The pullets fed with
milk and corn. aud mixture Of corn and milk
through the cold weather have given nm abundant
supply of eggs. Wheat bran 10 also good article
To mix with the milk. IL 10 better To give the
mixture boiling aud 10 feed Il In the warm state,
but this I. not necessary. We have also found the
milk one Of the best Kind Of diet for young shick-
ems soon after they from the nest,t to promote
their health aud rapid growth. Indian meal
ground course and seaided with milk. is perfect
food Tor them. As they grow older, grass. cab.
bage or onions may be chopped fne added TO the
Tally rations. A portion Of the milk on dairy
farms usually going to the pig trough may be d.
verted 10 the chicken coop with great advantage.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

Purchase OF Lot for n School House.
Col. Daniel Jebifer. president of the Baltimore
county School Board, on Wednesday last, bought
lot in Zee simple. situated the northeast cor
ner Of Second and North streets fronting seven
y-four feet on Second street aud running back
40 feet on North street 10 n twenty-fo0t alley,
for $500. The 10, was bought under provision
Of late act of Assembly for the erection Of
school house In the vicinity named. II 10 the In
tention of the Board 10 erect graded school,
on the lot. built of brick, and TO accommodate
sbout $50 children.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

Watering Horses.-warm weather having
arrived. this subject Is again on the carpet, and
there many views expressed as there are
writers rs 90 when. how often and how much
water n horse il TO be allowed daily. Some think
once day l. enough, some twice. some thrice.
aud some that water should always be in reach of
a horse when in the stable. People accustomed 10
use. feel and water horses. soon find out how h.
treat them. and in this treatment how often they
should be waicred daily. Those who only drive
horses and know nothing more about them, may
neglect them through ignorance or inattention,
but must Gnlersiand that they should DO watered
three times day at regular intervals with cool
water in summer, IL IL can be had. aud mild water
in winter. Pamp OF spring water meets these
conditions. IL driven they should not DO water.
ell Until cooled oH. and then they should be
allowed rs much as they can drink, aud not drive
again Immediately after. In the stable these
thing. settle themselves. The common practice
T. ,o water before feeding. Horses watcrcl three
time. n day-morning. noon aud night-will be
in far better condition for work Of any kind than
if waiertd half dozen times, as some people
driving allow their horses 90 be. They will sweat
better health. Once day or twice day even il
not sufficient. though horses can get along with
Il a. can CATTLE but Il Is not advisable or humane
In fields where there are full watering -troughs
cattle will he found 10 go TO them about three
times day aud horses the sane.
The Germantown Telegraph says; "Sponging
out the mouths of horses at stopping places we
never allow. In the first place We do not consider
il Of any benefit aud in the second /, may con.
yey disease from one animal TO another.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

Transplanting Vegetables.-There l.
principle In iranspianting cabbage and other sue.
eulent plants which Is unknown or overlooked by
many parties. They seem Of the opinion that the
sooner plant l. reset after being taken from the
seed bed the more sure IL Is 10 live. A moments
though; will show the fallacy of this idea, IL 1t
does not little practice will. The plant gets is
supply Of moisture and sus,cnanco from tae soil
By means Of numerous small mouths at the ex-
tTemetics Of fine rootlcts. When the plant Is re-
moved FROM it, seed bed. more or less Of these
of necessity broken, and the evaporation IL con-
tinually going on from it, leaves more or less
rapidly according TO the degree Of heat aud sun.
light Il IL made 10 stand. II transplanied at
- Follows that the plant must. OF necessity, wi!t
badly. and IL the weather !. hot and soil dry Il
may never survive. II, however. ON being re-
moved u has its roots 'puddled" in muddy water
aud Is then laid IN n cool. moist place, In from
twenty 10 forty eight hours numerous small root
lets will be formed, the leaves will stfIen up and
every energy Of the plant is sc, at recovery. In
other words, the plant Il convalescent, and, u
given half a chance for its life. will commence
growing with renewed vigor. For these reasons
plants which have been well packed and trans.
ported considerable distances by express will
often wilt less on setting and start to growing
sooner than those which are reset at once when
taken out from the seed bed.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

why is It7-what need is there at this time
Of the year for able-bodied men TO be tramping
through the country aud going from house TO house
asking for something 20 cat, when there is plenty
Of labor for them that they can procurel Labor
ing hands are scarce. and We advise our farmers
to give these parties the cold shoulder. There
are class Of men, We dare say tramps, who will
not 20 10 work ~ long as they can procure some
thing 10 eat, and many will, during the day, seek
some shady place, and during the night will lay
their hands upon whatever they can steal. Now
you can End them through the country districts,
but another week FROM now where will you 6nd
them They are scarce during summer. and the
query is-whsrs do they spend their days during
the haINesi Eeasonl
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30
LOCAL ITEMS.
Religious Notices.

Trinity =. r.. Church. ToiesoHtora.-Preaching
sunday by tho rector, Rev. W. u. II. PoWors, at
~ a. m. and !! p. m. Also Wednesday night ser
vices at a O'Clock.
There will be preaching at Iutheryille. by Rev.
W. II. II. Powers, In the Public Hall, every sun.
day afternoon. at - o'clock.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

Value Second Tested.-The public test 81
Messu. Watts seth's Jersey eow Value Second,
which has been In progress for the past week. un-
der the supervision of Col. Weld, Of New York,
a. . committee for the American Jersey Cattle
Club, and Messrs. Alex. NJ. falford, Of Hartford
county. aud W. II. West, of this county, . CON.
mities for the Maryland breeders Association,
closed on Thursday. Daring the week - lbs.
ii-l2th ounces of butter vas the result. Every
PTecauiion uas taken TO insure exact justice 10
the eoS and her owners. She Was MIXED three
times day and the milk strained into . cabinet
efeamsr. The weight of the milk vas 327 lbs.
During the test, many persons visited Mr.. ssth's
farm. among the number being many from .
distance.
The Baltimore County union., 1883-06-30

Personalities. W. 70. II. Powers, of Trinity
7. y. church, Tousontoun. will take his family
TO capon Springs, Va. next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Z. Ovens, Of Aigburth
Vale, near this town. are Al the Hot springs.
Arkansas.
Prof. q. Clinton Hanna, principal Of T0wson-
town high school. will sPend the sumner at his
farm In ffeieriek county.
Hon. J. Fred. c. Talbot and Mr.. 8. q. Tomay,
Of this county, attended the Lee monument IN
yelling ceremonies at Lexington, Va, this week.
Mrs. DR.. Jas. II. Jarrett, accompanied By her
son, Mr.. Harry g. Jarrett, 10 visitng Carlisle, Pa.
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SHE TRIED.

always" said papa, as he drank
his coffee and enjoyed his morning
beef steak, always, children.
change the subject when anything
unpleasant has been s,,id."
Tha. evening, on his return from
business, he found hisncarnation
bed despoiled, and the tiny imprint
of slippered feet bearing witness to
the small thief.
"Mabel," he said to ler, "did you
pick my flowers?'
Papa said Mabel, "did You see
u monkey i'll town"
"Never mind that. Did you pick
my tiowers2'
Papa, what did grandma send
mes"
"Mabel, what do you mean? Did
you pick my flowers? Answer me
yes or no2'
"Yes. papa, l did, but / fout I'd
change the subject"
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ABOY WHO OPPOSED THE EAD-
VANCEMENT OF MEDI-
CAL SCIENCE.

DR.. Ike was called to see old
Ned's son, and after several visits
the doctor said to the anxious
father:
Ned, I doan wanter distress yer,
but dat boy can't git well. De con-
slomerashun OBJ de membrens hab
done sot in"
wall, 1 reckon dat will kill him,
sure" Ned replied. Il doan see
how chile wild his weak constitu-
ton an convention can get ober
such a oneasiness oh de flesh. So
you gins him up, Doctor?"
"Yaas, I issues my decrement
right heah. Dat boy can't live i've
hours"
About two weeks later Ned met
the Doctor and said:
81 thought you gin that boy up?
81 did. Amt he dead yity'
Dead" repeated Ned. -conternp-
tuously, "why, he's chopin wood
t.is mornin'.'
The doctor reflected for mo-
ment, and said: Oats nice way
to fool wild medical science. How
does yer exoeck folks to hab con-
tidence in de advancement uf medi-
cal diskiveries when 4 boy acks dat
way. Dat boy, sab, lifts hissef up
to dispute de established rules oh
de school oh physicians. Use done
viii him"
Use glad ob it, sab, hnt yo'sef
must hab made a mistake"
mo, [ didn't, Gaze understands
my business.
II means dat yer mout hab LET
COO soon. If yer'd stayed dar
while longer, yer might hab Stab
lished de proof OBJ yer proclama-
ton"
Look heah, Ned, yer'l better let
me go an see dat BOY agin."
mo, Use much obleeged to yer.
Use got heap oh work to do, AN l
need do chile. Go off somewhar
an pizen q cat. ."-Arkaasa,c Ii'as-
eter.