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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12

Eklo, 9Th District.-Tho past week has been
a very windy one, and the ground is becoming
very dry.
quantity of fertilizers have been hauled from
the several N. C. R. r. stations for spring use.
Smoky Hollow, of "Polly Hopkins fame" has
been enlivened by a wedding, which was serenaded
bytbssFrag ha2d of -f""''' '''
RuhIs Sunday School, which has been kept open
all the winter, has reelected its old officers, viz
G. F. Miller, superintendent, and Q. Alexander
secretary, ali of New Freedom, York county, Pa.
Mr. J. Goodwin has sold his farm, near Hoff-
manville, to Messrs. White, Shew and Walker,
for $4,000.
Quite number of the larger boys of RuhPs
school have stopped to go to work on the farm.
Their places will soon be filled by others, whom
the wintry weather prevented attending. Mr.
Donaldson is a very popular teacher.
Mr.. Henry Dennis, having sold his farm, has
moved to Emigsville, York county, Pa. 1t is
said he is looking for another Maryland farm.
CIRCLE.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12

Mg-In 1884 Mr.. John G. Stevens advertised
in the New York Courier and Enquirer for q man
"white, black, red, any intermediate color,
who will undertake to travel on foot ten miles in
one hour" To the man who should accomplish
the feat an offer of one thousand dollars was made
Henry Stanard, of Connecticut, competed for the
prize and he won with twelve seconds to spare.
In April, 1868, L. Bennett ran eleven miles nine
hundred and seventy yards in one hour and Raby
has walked ten miles in l hour IA minutes As
seconds. What Mr.. Stevens thought was a great
task fifty years ago has been accomplished, and
it no longer excites remark.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12

@s-A joint resolution promising an amend
ment to the National Constitution extending to
women the right of suffrage, has been reported in
the U. S. Senate by select committee of the body
The news, however, should not set the proposed
new voters to deep thinking as to what they will
wear on going to the polls. 1t will probably be
generation or two before the law and stump speak
ers will call upon them to save the country by
voting for the right man or woman. The COM
mittee was one selected as friendly to the cause.
The Senate and House will have to pass the reso-
luton by two-thirds vote, and then it will have
to be ratified by three fourths of the States before
the Constitution shall be amandad- Rnf A. -'l
moves on this question as well as others.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12
DEATHS.
Deaths Free Tributes, &C., 10 cts. a Elm

Suddenly, on the Sth instant, Rev.
Samuel S. Maitland, in the 39th year of his age,
rector of st. Mary's P. E. Church, Hampton.
MAITLAND Suddenly, on the hinstant, Ben
iamin Maitland, in the Saith year of his age.
APPLEBY.-On 4th of April, at 7.45 P. NJ, Ida
A., in the 25th year of her age, wife of George
W. Appleby, Jr.
FIRMIN.-0n Sunday, April 6, Kernalla Henley,
in her 22d year, eldest daughter of the late Col:
William H. and Josephine Taylor, and wife Of
Thos. F. e. Firmin.
BERRYMAN.-At Reisterstown, Md, H. C. Der.
ryman, aged So years.
BANKs.-0n Monday, April 7, Mary Ann, aged
SO years, eldest daughter of the late Thomas
and Eleanor Banks, of Carroll county.
TAYLOR.-Near Kingsville, Baltimore county,
Hester A. Taylor, in the SOth year of her age,
widow of the late Robert Taylor.
MILES.-At Towsontown, on April 10th, at!half
past O'Clock P. M, of typhoid fever, Dixon
william, aged years, months and 2s days,
only child of Alexander B. and Lizzie Miles,
and youngest grandson of the late Col. Dixon
S. Miles,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12
A Deserved Compliment.-The Mary

A Deserved Compliment.-TheM Maryland
Journal of last week paid the following compli-
ment to our Annapolis correspondent, Chilly Bar
low" "Hon. Philip Francis Thomas, the able men,
Der of the House of Delegates from Talbot county,
who was chairman of the Committee of Ways and
Means, has paid high compliment to Mr.. VIM.
H. Richardson, of Baltimore county, whom Mr.
Thomas had appointed Clerk to the Committee
for the ability and industry he brought to the
important duties of the position, and he stated
that Mr.. Richardson's general knowledge of bus
mess affairs and of legislation was great assis-
lance to the committee"
In this connection it may be proper to state
that Mr.. Richardson declined to take any of the
States money that was voted by the House o.
Delegates to the reporters, although he was al
Justly entitled to his share of the "swag" as any
of those who received it.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12

Csre Of Horses.-The season is rapidly ap-
| prOahing when the horses will be put to active
work To be sure, many horses are at active
WORK nearly all the time, but there are also a
large number that are comparatively idle during
the winter. 1t will be we'll to look carefully to
T1Gnealtn, strength ana comiort OF the teams now
that they may be ready to go through the spring
work in the best condition. If the collars do not
fit properly the shoulders will get sore, and it is
cruel to work a horse with sore shoulders. The
collars should be of right size, properly made
and in good condition. The rest of the harness
should be all right to avoid rubbing or chatting.
One of the most important things to observe is the
proper feeding Many feed very little until work
begins, and then feed too much and injure the
horses digestion; begin now to feed a little more
than through the idle period and thus get up the
animals strength and get his digestive system in
condition to eat as much feed as is needed to do
steady, hard work until blowing and planting are
DONE"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12

Farm Work, 8Sc.-After a winter Of eXcep-
tional severity and two months of almost con-
slant rain, Spring begins to show some signs of
coming. The wheat which came from under the
snow which had covered it two months, looking
so strong and we'll as to delight everyone, is
spreading rapidly and is now good sod upon
the fields. The birds have come back to stay and
the buds of early garden shrubs and bushes have
burst. But far farm work has advanced no
further than if it were still mid-winter, except
that the sowing of clover seed has been generally
finished. There has been very little whether fit
for outdoor work. 1t is to be hoped that the
sre asse'ss II rs rrs spot Re Selna"dv'a
wise precaution for farmers to carefully test the
seed corn they propose to use by planting some
in box in the house. Great damage to crops
has resulted of late years to farmers who planted
iced that did not come up.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12

Gss-T The value of ensilage may be measured by
considering that those who use it consider it in
dispensable. Mr.. Theodore A. Havermeyer, of
New York, in few remarks on the subject before
the Ensilage Congress, said that his experience
could be summed up in one fact-that the same
area of land that formerly supported only two
cows, now supported fifteen times that number
This statement was verified by the superintendent
Settles eli disputes to the value Of snsags as
food for stock.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12
Arcad,a 5th District. -Considerabl

Arcadia, 5th District.-Consider mov-
ing has been done by our citizens recently. We
noie some of them, viz: Mr. Elias Baker has NOV
ed to his new house; Mr.. David A. Shamer has
moved from the place of R. II. Gill to his new
home near Fowblesburg; Mr.. John allett has
moved from Capt. Peter Fowble's to the house Of
R. H. Gill, at Arcadia, and will carry on black
smithing in new shop at that place; Mr.. Saml
Mace has moved from the house of Jacob Algire
to the village of Fairview. Mr.. Mace is wheel
wright, blacksmith and carpet weaver combined,
and Mr. Wygang has moved to Finksburg. q.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12

In the matter of the rule laid on Bridget Rice
requiring her to show cause why her license should
not be suppressed in accordance with the recon-
mendation of the Grand Jury, the rule was dis
missed by order OF the court traverser to pay all
the COSTS
In the matter of the attachment for contempt
of court of Martin Kennedy, at the suit of Thomas
Ward, for The alleged violation of an injunction
restraining the former from causing water to flow
into certain quarries belonging to Ward, the
court, after the examination of various witnesses,
dismissed the attachment, and discharged Ken
nedy.
Peak VS.. Sutton, in equity; exceptions to the
ratification of sale of the premises involved
argued and held sub-curia. Alexander Wisnom
vs.. DR.. James F. II. Gorsuch, appeal from Justice
Haney; judgment below for plaintiff for s2S
affirmed. Thomas D. Mitchell, malfeasance in
office; acquitted.
The case of the Belts Machine Company VS..
Paul, alleged insolvent-the only case assigned
for Wednesday-was postponed till Tuesday, 18th
inst.
Christina L. Gunther vs. Margaret Gunther, adj
ministratrix &C.; verdict and judgment for plain
tiff for 1896.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12

Death of Two Brothers -Vachel Berry
man, aged about "a years, died at his residence
in Reisterstown, at o'clock on Friday evening
of last week. and few hours thereafter his brother,
Henry C. Bergman, aged Ga, resident of the
same place, died after an illness of about three
DAYS. Two other brothers, Messrs. William and
Nehemiah Bergman, residents of Reisterstown,
arc also ILL.,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12

Court of Appeals.-Judge Richie filed on
Thursday the opinion OF the Court OF Appeals IN
the case of the Commissioners of Baltimore coun-
ty vs. Managers of the Maryland Hospital. They
were sued for assessments in opening Wilkins
avenue They appealed, and the Court below
found for defendants. The Court of Appeals af-
firmed this decision the ground that the hospi-
tai was State property and could not be assessed
except by special act of the Legislature.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12

Religious Notice.-Servises will be held at
the colored NJ. P. church., Register avenue, this
county, on Sunday April goth. Appointments
for the day are as follows: Preaching at Ii a. M,
by Rev. r. Thomas and at 3. p. M, by Rev. j..
Thomas. Mrs. Palmer, of Pittsburg, well-known
orator, will also be present. An invitation is
extended to all sister churches to unite with US.
REV. VIM W. WILSON. P. G..
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12

Elected Lieutenant.-Mr. James P. Reese,
of Luthervile has been elected lieutenant of CON-
pany B., 5th Regiment, I. NJ. N. G. Lieut..
Reese, with the assistance Of few friends, has
built up the company to 46 muskets, and hopes to
equal the first company in numbers within the
next three months Several members of the CON-
pany are residents of this county. Any one con-
templating joining the regiment from the county
can apply to Lieutenant Reese, at his office, 30
South st., Baltimore.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12

Acme Hall Clothing Store.-Mr. George
M. Boarman, well-known in this county, called at
THE UNION Office a few days ago. He is now en-
gagged with the widely known firm of Oehm Son,
Acme Hall, No. 209 w. Baltimore St., near
Charles, Baltimore. This firm was exceedingly
fortunate in availing themselves of the services
of so useful q man.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12

A Probable Fatal Fall.-A dispatch from
Lynchburg, Va, dated April 4th, states that
Thomas Sheppard, an Amherst county farmer,
fell from porch and received injuries from which
it was thought he could not recover. We are un-
der the impression that this gentleman is son OF
Col. Thos. Sheppard, formerly of this county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12

S~ The Washington Chronicle says "The po-
stion of private secretary to the President is, in
many ways, one of the very best positions under
the Government By only half trying he can
make himself extremely popular. While General
Babcock was President Grants secretary he made
many influential friends, who stood by him when
he most needed them. Private Secretary Rogers
neither made many friends or enemies. He was
rather negative man, and is known only now as
having once been private secretary to Mrs. Hayes
husband. Mr.. J. Stanley Brown, or 81 oe Brown"
as his friends always call him, was secretary to
President Garfield during his short term of office.
Genial and warm hearted, with very even dispo-
siton, yet bright as q new dollar, Brown made
hosts of friends during his short term, and has
since retained them. President Arthur's private
secretary, Mr.. Phillips, is man of property, and
is reported not to have desired the position in the
first place. He is a New York club man, and not
fond of politics. He is member of the Metropol-
itan Club here, and may be seen often at the thea
tres with the Frelinghuysens and few Others"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12

To THE LADIEsoF BALTIMORE CoUNTY.-LadieS
if you are thinking of getting a Sewing Machine
or want to exchange your old one, be sure to ex-
anime the New Royal St. John. 1t has large
new shuttle, fiat top tension, self setting needle
very high arm. Runs backward and forward
without breaking thread or changing direction
of work. makes but little noise. Cabinet work IN
surpassed Send for circular before buying
Needles and attachments for all machines OF
hand. Also, best sperm oil. J. N. Henderson
General Agent for Baltimore and Hartford coun
ties Office, Towsontown, Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12
BUSINESS LOCALS.

A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS ENTERPRIsE.-Mr.
Joseph Wardin who a short time ago established
a stationery and newspaper store in the thriving
town of Waverly, is succeeding far beyond his
most sanguine expectations, and the store is filling
the be4a ast IL Fiat s q IRs LADY
nection with his other business Mr.. Wardin is the
agent for the sale of tickets for the Oriole Base
Ball grounds, and when the season opens the
lovers of this sport can be supplied with admission
tickets at his store The people of Waverly should
and we believe will, sustain this new business
| enterprise.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12

Sudden Death Of q Father and SOIL
Rev. Samuel S. Maitland, aged 80 years, rector
of St. Mary's P. E. church, Hampden, this county,
died on Tuesday last, after an illness of three
days. On Wednesday morning at o'clock, Mr..
Benjamin Maitland, Sr., father of Rev. Samuel S.
Maitland, was found dead in his bed at his resi-
dence, ut Hampden. Mr.. Maitland was i'll when
his son died, and the shock was so great that it
caused his DEATH The funeral of the father and
son took place from ST. Mary's P. E., church, at
Hampden, on Friday afternoon.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12
NewStatiOnery Store

The undersigned begs leave to announce to his
friends and the public generally that he has open
ed his new store,i in
WAVERLY.
On the York Road, Nert to Engine House,
Where can be had everything usually found in
frst-class Stationery Store, among which may be
mentioned the following: All the Daily and Week
ly Papers, Magazines, Seaside and other Libraries
sc. Sheet Music, Shelf Paper, Flower Paper, Plain
and Fancy Writing Papers, Visiting Cards, Auto
graph and Scrap Albums; Scrap Pictures. Also,
Base Balls, Belts, Caps, Gloves and Bats. Rubber
Stamps and Job Printing speciality.
o.-buy your tickets Urftas" a u "a,
and avoid the rush at the gate. [Mch.s, SAY.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12

Death of a Member of the County Fire
Department-Geo Kahler, driver of chemi-
cal engine No. 5, of this county, who was SO seri-
ously injured at. the fire on the Frederick road,
last week, died on Tuesday last from the effects of
his injuries. His home was on Gorsuch avenue.
He was % years of age and unmarried.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12

Annual Yield of Average Cows.-The
question having been asked "What is the average
yield of an ordinary farm COW annually" the
Hurat New Yorker answers as follows: "There
seems to be q mistaken idea about it, says Henry
Stewart. Some current estimates put it at 1900
quarts, which is equivalent to six quarts q day
for 800 days. This is about the yield of the best
common dairy cows. The writer's dairy herd of
selected and highly fed COWS yielded seven quarts
Q day for the whole year-that is, counting in
those which were dry and waiting to calve. But
there are probably nine farm diaries which give
less than an average of five quarts day for every
onethat gives more. This estimate has an i'm
porant bearing upon another question, viz: What
is tn actual value of quart of milk? A cow will
consme Is pounds of hay and six pounds of
mealtO give five quarts of milk day for the
who'll year, or 1900 quarts. At S15 a ton for hay
and me cent and q quarter a pound for meal,
who are fair average values, the cost of the
feedwould be 1S4 cents, equal to 81 cents quart
for tie milk. Then something should be allowed
for are, labor, wear and tear of utensils, and
depreciation of the cows which in q dairy of 10
cow would easily be equal to 10 cents per day
for ach, making, in ALL the cost of milk 81 cents
quart. The writer puts these figures thus from
long personal experience in dairying. Then it
may be asked, how do the dairymen manage to
liveand enjoy their being? AS a rule they live
by growing crops, but not by feeding them to
cow, and their enjoyment of life is not very
celebrating. The man who buys their milk for
81 csnts a quart and sells it for or 10 cents has
all the enjoyment which can be got out of the
business, while the dairymen-they live, and that
is alDut ALL"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12

On to Westminster.-The following military
organizations will take part in the Carnival and
Trades display at Westminster on Monday next :
The 9Th Maryland Regiment, Stewar. Brown,
Colonel; Williamsport Light Infantry, j. H.
Farrow, Captain; Frederick Rifiemen, j. 5. B.
Hartsock, Captain Linganore Guards, E. D.
Banner, Captain; Towson Guards, John Ridgely,
of H., Captain, and the Bond Guards, of Cations
willie, D. Porteus Barnette, Captain. The Car
nival associations of Frederick and Hagerstown
will also be present and take part in the parade.
The following well-known gentlemen of West.
minister have been selected as committee OF
reception on Carnival day Hon. John E. Smith,
Hon. Charles B. Roberts, Col. VIM A. McKellip,
Thos. R. Myer, VIM. B. Thomas, Jas. c. Bond,
F. H Orndorf and Chas. T. Reifsnider.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12

Old Town Merchants Association.-At a
general meeting of the association held on Tues
day last the following resolutions were uuani-
mously adopted
WHEREAS, At the late session Of the Legislature
bill was passed entitled can act to enable the
city of Baltimore to endorse guarantee $500, 900
of the second mortgage bonds of the Maryland
Central Railroad Company y and,
WHEREAS, Said legislation is looked upon by
this association as desirable and, it is believed
will inure to the benefit of the citizens of Balti-
more generally; and
WHEREAS, leading daily paper of this city
has recorded its special opposition to said legis
lation and has made statements in connection
Herewith which we regard as unwarranted and
unjustifable, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That this association views with re-
greet the action of said paper upon the subject
and,
Resotred, That we will use our best endeavors
as an association and individuals to carry said
legislation to successful completion.
The following well-known gentlemen are officers
of the association President, Theodore F. Will
cox Vice-Presidents, w. J. H. Gluck, Lewis
Strasburger, DR.. R. Sappington; Treasurer,
Robert Mclaughlin; Secretary, J. w. Marshall ;
Directors, Adolph Storck, William Sherwood,
Morton D. Banks, John G. Maier, Adolph Mach
man, John Donnelly, Lewis Lauer James Bill
lingslea, Jacob Myers, E. D. Onion, Charles Beck,
E. P. We'll, Emanuel Fried, George A. Vernetson,
Samuel M. Rankin, Jr., j. George Gehring, Dr.,
Henry M. Bansen, Henry Wilcox.
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MARRIAGES.

COLLETT-BURNS.-A noon, Thursday, april
Sd, 1884, at the residence of the brides parents,
Towsontown, Nd, by Rev. Geo. l.. Cuddy,
William H. Collett to Miss Katie E. Burns,
both of BALTIC. county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12

The Seventeen-Year Locusts,-The Sun
tells what it know about them as follows: estate
ments that have been made to the effect that the
seventeen year locust are due this summer are
said by naturalists to be erroneous. The locust
year for this vicinity is 1885, and not 1884. The
seventeen-ye locusts appeared in Baltimore in
and 1851, 1865, and will appear again during the
middle of May, in 1885. A few specimens of the To-
Gusts may be found during May, 1884, but they
will be members of a different brood. Most
people seem to think that the seventeen year
locust occurs but every seventeen years in this
country. This is all wrong since it is found every
year, but only occurs at intervals of seventeen
years in any given locality. This year is the
next year is the season for the seventeen year
locusts in Maryland. The locust lays its eggs in
branches of trees. From these eggs soon after
they are laid small yellowish larva, resembling
already the future locust, though lacking wings,
issue and work their way down the trunk OF trees,
following all the roots to their extreme tips, where
the larvae fasten by means of beak and draw
their nourishment from the roots. After being in
this position a long time, undergoing, however,
several mouths, they attain their full growth as
larva, and are found three four inches from the
surface of the ground adhering to the roots of
different plants. Very early in 1885 they will
undergo transformation into pupa, which in the
month of May will work out of the ground to the
surface, forming peculiar hollow cones of earth,
in which they undergo their last transformation
and become full fedged locusts. Backing out of
this cone, they appear on the ground still soft
and unable to fly. In few hours they become
hardened and seek the nearest tree, in which
they sing their love songs and mate"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-04-12

HANDMADE SHoEs.-Alfred Phipps, on Della
ware avenue, in rear of Ady's hotel, Towsontown,
makes to measure all kinds of ladys and gent
shoes and boots. Correct styles and fit guaran-
teed. Repairing promptly done.
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STOVES AND fENWARESI
Maryland Central Railway.
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Trains leave North Avenue Station daily. ex
cept Sunday, for Belair, Forest Hill and way
stations at A. NJ, and for Delta at 3:35 P. NJ.
and for Beair at 4:53 P. NJ, and for Towsontown
and Loeb Raven at 9:17 A. NJ, and 2:3O and $40
j. M. Leave Belair for Baltimore at $50 and
500 A. M, and 1853 P NJ, and Delta for Balti
more at A. NJ, and Fore st Hill for Baltimore at
BAL P. NJ, and Loeb Raven for Baltimore at lilo.
3:27 and $40 P.-M-e~d-1i -.s0
3:42, 5:25 and 1853 P. M. The train leaving
Belair at $40 A. NJ. for Baltimore stops only at
Watervale and Loeb Raven tanks and Towson-
town, and the train leaving North Avenue at 3:35
P. NJ. for Delta stops south of Belair at the same
points only.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Leave North Avenue for Belair at 930 A. NJ,
and for Delta at P. NJ. Leave Delta for Balti-
more at A. NJ, and Belair for Baltimore at 9:2l
A. M, and3:36 P. NJ.
S. G. BOYD, Superintendent
Jan. 26.-tf.