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The Baltimore County union., 1884-11-22

It Was Only an Illumination.-Capt Thos.
II. Moore and wife had very disagreeable ex-
perience one evening last week, which, happily,
lasted but few minutes. They had been spend
ing the day in the city and returned by the Green
Spring Branch Railroad, their coachman meeting
them at the station, only short distance from
their handsome residence. As they rounded a
turn near the house they were Mortified to see, as
they supposed, the bouse in blaze, the delusion
being SO complete as to make it appear that the
flames were just ready to burst from the roof.
The horses were put in a run and the house was
soon reached, only to find that it was brilliantly
illuminated from garret to cellar in honor of the
election of a Democratic President. Mrs. Moores
neice had fixed up, she supposed, a pleasant
surprise for her aunt and uncle on their return,
and she succeeded far beyond her expectations.
When the effects of the shock disappeared all
heartily enjoyed the joke, which will also be rel
ished by their many friends.
The Baltimore County union., 1884-11-22

A Road Case.-In the matter of the closing
of portion of the Red Lion Road in the 11th dis
trict, and accepting in lieu thereof road to run
parallel with the B. 4 0. extension, as petitioned
for by Messrs. Alender, Morrison, Dilworth and
others, has been before the County Commission
ers for the past two weeks and is still pending.
Messrs. Mcintosh & S. P. Bosley represent the
petitioners, and Messrs. Richard Grason Son
the exceptants. There have been some thirty
witnesses examined on the part of the exceptants,
and testimony concluded. The witnesses for the
petitioners were heard on the 10Th inst, and the
case continued until the 26th, when it is thought
the remainder of the witnesses will be heard, ar
guments concluded, and the case submitted.
The Baltimore County union., 1884-11-22
Driving Accident.-Mr. It. A. Bo

Driving Accident.-Mr. 7. A. Bokel, an
aged citizen and well-known business man on the
York road, near the city limits, met with pain
full accident on Sunday afternoon last. In com
pany with his wife he drove to the Monastery on
the Frederick road and when in the act of alight-
ing from his buggy, his wife having gotten out
first, his horse, young animal, took fright and
starting up suddenly, upsetting the buggy and
throwing Mr.. Bokel out. He was dragged some
distance before the horse was stopped, and sus-
tanned an ugly scalp wound, besides being other
wise painfully hurt. He was removed to his home
in carriage and has since been confined to his
room.
The Baltimore County union., 1884-11-22
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Presbyterian Churcl

Kelly-Parks.--Ashland Presbyterian Church
was crowded at Al o'clock on Thursday afternoon,
to witness the marriage ceremony of Mr.. j. Tai
bott Kelly, son of Elisha F. Kelly, Esq, a well
known farmer and business man, to Miss May
Parks, daughter of William Parks, Esq, ex-
County Treasurer The church was very hand
someIy embellished with flowers and evergreens,
and the scene was altogether q very charming
one. The Rev. Mr.. Perry, pastor of the church,
oficiated, and the ushers were Messrs. M. w.
Offutt, Stephen Brodbent, Jos. B. Kelly and VIM.
Fresh. Immediately after the ceremony the
young couple left for Baltimore and from thence
started north on wedding tour.
The Baltimore County union., 1884-11-22

Death of an Aged Citizen.-Mr. George
Matthews, one of the best known farmers in the
upper end of the county, died at his residence,
near Glencoe, on Friday of last week, in the 73d
year of his age. A year or two ago be was strick-
en- with paralysis since which time his health had
declined until he sustained another stroke, which
finally caused his death. Mr.. Matthews had a
fine farm of 200 acres, lying along the Gunpowder,
and he was one of the best farmers of his section.
For perhaps fifty years he had travelled the York
road to market, always driving his own team,
and he was known to almost every one along the
pike. He leaves a family of three daughters, one
Of whom is married. His brother, Mr.. John
Matthews, now 81 years of age, is still an active
man and may be seen on the York road almost
any week, going to or returning from market =
The funeral of Mr.. Matthews took place at the
Gunpowder Meeting House (Friends) on Sunday
morning last and was largely attended.
The Baltimore County union., 1884-11-22
Miscellaneous.
YOU ARE CERTAIN

To receive in our establishment prompt and po-
lite attention whether you wish to buy or look
We have the largest and best assorted Stock of
Clothing in Maryland for Men, Boys and Chill
dren, all of our own reliable and time tested man.
ufacture. You will get just what
YOU PAY FOR
and spend your money withsa home firm of 30
years standing who employ Baltimore work people,
who turn out garments equal to any in the world.
Unsatisfactory purchases can be returned and
the money will be refunded on demand if goods
are unworn. inexpensive location enable us to
undersell houses that depend on
GAUDY SHOW
to sell their wares. Genuine low prices at all
times for honestly made and perfect fitting gar
ments have earned for us an enduring reputation.
Our Mems Department
Is filed with 0vercoats and Suits for business and
dress wear at prices ranging from SIS to $50.
Our Boys Department
Is stocked with Children's Suits and Overcoats
from $3.50 to $40, and for larger boys at proper
tionatey low figures.
Our Order Department
Contains the choicest production of Foreign and
Domestic looms, from which the most fastidious
can make a selection.
Our Mail Order Department
Will on application send sample and self-measure-
ment to those unable to visit the city. The priv
ilege to return unsatisfactory goods insures per-
feet safety to all, whilst our judgment and long
experience will be conscientiously used to please
every patron.
A Package Department
Is feature of our house, to which visitors to the
city send their purchases from different parts
of the city for safe keeping, free of charge; and
we cordially invite all to make use of this accom-
mediation.
The Baltimore County union., 1884-11-22
A Cure for Hog Cholera.-A gentle,

A Cure for Hog Cholera.-A gentleman
having considerable experience in the raising of
hogs and the treatment ofcholera, gives the follow
ing as cure for this disease: "Make concentra-
ted lye into good soap by the usual rule; take
one pail of soap to so hogs, but in q kettle, add
water and 2 lbs. of copperas boil it, then add
dshwater or milk or anything to make it taste
good, till you have about what the hogs will
drink; place enough of the mixture while warm
for rs hogs to drink when ready for the hogs to
90 in scatter lbs. of soda in the throughs; the
object is to have it foaming as the hogs come to
drink. The next day 60 through the same opera
tion; after the second day skip day; then give
for two days, then turn them out cured. To
make them drink, add new milk and sugar"
The Baltimore County union., 1884-11-22

Warerly M E. Church.-Rev. DR.. E. Small,
formerly of London, will preach tomorrow, at ii
a. m. Mrs Rev. S. NJ. Hartsock, of Baltimore,
will address the congregation at u p. m.
The Baltimore County union., 1884-11-22

Totcsontoscn II. E. CArcA.-Preaching Sunday,
at IL a. m. and at u p. m, by the pastor, Rev.
W. I. d. Clemm.
Prayer and praise meeting on Wednesday even
ings, and class meetings on Wednesday afternoons,
at o'clock, and Frilay evenings, at o'clock.
The Baltimore County union., 1884-11-22

What Farmers Don't Do.-Farmers don't
read enough. Farmers don't talk enough with
intelligent neghbors. Farmers don'tmak enough
of their homes. Farmers don't take enough pains
to make their children like them and the farm
The average farmer forgets that he has social
and spiritual nature. Says the New England
Homestead: "The busy, ambitious farmer is con-
stantly employed. He hardly sees how he can
spare even half day away from his farm work
and business. And this is as true in winter as in
summer. Then there is the slow farmer-content
to do his chores and slide through the winter with
the least possible exertion. The former thinks
he can't spare the time to go to farmers institutes;
the latter excuses himself from attending on the
ground that they don'tamount to anything. Now
this is all wrong. We need to get together more
than we do. We need to exert ourselves; to be
sociable, pleasant and lively. 1t pays to do so.
1t gives new zest and added interest to life. We
must brace up and be active or pass the winter
in demoralizing social laziness. And it doesn't
pay to be lazy socially any better than it docs to
be lazy in our business"
The Baltimore County union., 1884-11-22
TOWSONTOWN MAILS
ITEMS.
Religions Notices.

Trinity p. E. Church, TO,csontorn.-Preaching
Sunday by the rector, Rev. W. II. H. Powers, at
IL a. m. and u p. m. Wednesday afternoon SER
vices at o'clock.
There will be preaching at Lutherville, by Rev.
w. H. II. Powers, in the Public Hall, every Sum-
day afternoon, at 81 o'clock.
The Baltimore County union., 1884-11-22
Raltinnore,s Suburban Homes.-The

Baltimore's Suburban Homes.-The Sun
says "Baltimore is one of the most favored cities
in the Union in the picturesqueness of its sur
roundings and the opportunities afforded for build
ing up attractive suburban homes. There is very
little waste and unimprovable land in the con-
tiguous portions of Baltimore county, but on the
other hand, in almost every direction within easy
reach of the city, the country is beautifully rolling
and diversified. AS the city has grown, flourish
ing villages and towns have continued to spring
up in the outlying districts, and handsome subur-
ban residences rapidly multiplying. With
the increase of transportation facilities, afording
quick and frequent communication between these
points and the city, their growth must necessarily
be accelerated, and the day is probably not far
distant when the territory to the north .and east
and west of the city will be thickly studded
with thriving villages, handsome country seats
and pleasant cottage. The completion of the Ca
louisville Short Line Railway brings that attrac-
tive little town within half an hours ride of the
heart of the city without change of cars, and the
result will probably be to greatly stimulate build
ing not only in and near Catonsville, but along
the entire line of the road. The spirit of enter
prise seems to have taken firm hold Of the people
of Catonsville, and having successfully completed
the Short Line Railroad, they are now about to
undertake the introduction of gas and water, the
latter from reservoir already in existence near
the town."
The Baltimore County union., 1884-11-22
CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE co.
SEPTEMBER TERM, 1884.

Hon. George Yellott, Chief Judge Hon. Dapid
Fo,cler, Associate Judge; ". G. Burke, Esq,
States atty; Wan. N. Isaac, Esq, Clerk;
JoseDh r. Knight, Esq, Sheriff.
The Baltimore County union., 1884-11-22

Contains the choicest production of Foreign and
can make q selection.
The Baltimore County union., 1884-11-22

Something About the Clinton Case.-In
the city Criminal Court in the of James Clin
ton, indicted for the murder of John A. Mcclure,
gardener on DR.. Frank Slingluff's place, near
the intersection of the Western Maryland Rail-
road and the Liberty turnpike, on July 10, 1883,
nolle prosequi has been entered by the States At
torney. The indictment was found in Baltimore
county, where the tragedy occurred, and the case
was removed to Baltimore city. 1t was tried be-
fore Judge Duffy and resulted, January 30, 1884,
in disagreement of the jury. The State con-
fessed plea of not guilty as to murder and Gin
toms bail was reduced from $4,000, under which
he had been since a short time after the shooting,
to $4,000. On April % nolle prosequi was
entered, and there the matter stands.
The circumstances Of tho tragedy were that
Clinton, who was IA years old, went out the
Western Maryland Railroad with his younger
brother and Harry Gaskins son of DR.. James II.
Gaskins, and, entering the premises rented by
Mcclure from DIR. Slingluf, began to shoot at
frogs in a pond. The boys were ordered off by
Mcclure, who was at work near by, and returned
to the railroad track, which is on a high cmbank-
ment at that point. Clinton then fired twice. Nc
Guire falling at the second shot, and dying in q
few minutes The defence at the trial was that
Clinton could not have seen Mcclure from the
point where he stood on the track for the inter-
vening branches of tree, and that the shot was
fred in boyish bravado, with intention of kill
ing Mcclure.
This practically ends the case and Clinton goes
free It will be remembered that several citizens,
Mr. Frank Sanderson, of the Sd district, among
them interested themselves in behalf of Mrs. Nc
Guire and her children, and raised quite hand
some sum for her support, Clintons father being
among the most liberal contributors.
The Baltimore County union., 1884-11-22

What Kind Of Winter are we to Have
An exchange says "The rural papers have
not yet settled among themselves whether this is
to be a severe winter or not. The partisans of a
mild winter claim that the numerous instances in
which fruit trees have produced second crops this
season indicate late beginning ofArctic weather
and an early resumption of spring phenomena,
while on the other hand the advocates of severity
argue that the abundance of crops and the length
of time for which leaves have remained upon the
trees are directly in favor of their theory. They
also set great store by the early departure of mi
gratory birds, tho deep burrowing of the wood
chuck, the thick coats of the fur-clad animals,
and they even claim the oracular opinion of the
goose bone. The hornets nests in trees nearer
the ground than usual, which is asserted, with
some pausibility, to be a sign of hard winter if
it means anything at all. The mild winter party,
however, claims that hornets nests are very high
in the trees when the winter is going to be severe.
The conclusion forced on the unprejudiced is that
the weather wise know just as much about it as
the hornets, and that the hornets know nothing at
all and are as apt to make mistakes as the rest of
u.s."
The Baltimore County union., 1884-11-22

The English Sparrow Must Go.-An ex-
change says: "The English sparrow-so called
from having been imported into this country from
England-is as abundant on the continent as in
the British isles. 1t has been declared nuisance
here, and long since was regarded as nuisance
there. In Germany each farmer is required to
present annually, to the local authorities, one
hundred sca!ps. for which bounty s.paid., They
are destructive to grain and to fruit, and drive
away other birds from the habitations of men.
They are said to equal the reed bird as broil,
and this is about the only good attending them.
"Four and twenty black birds baked in a pie" /"
would not be superior to an equal number of spar
rows. They are likewise good on toast, and are
esteemed in the restaurants, which pay literally
for them. This is the season for focking, and
during the winter, especially when there is snow
upon the ground, they may be trapped in great
numbers. Let traps be set for them in all their
haunts throughout the winter, and in this way
they can be exterminated, or their numbers great
ly reduced, and like the rabbit, the squirrel, and
other game, contribute largely to the sustenance
of those who chose to appropriate them to table
use"
The Baltimore County union., 1884-11-22
Mathoaist Centenn,al The Centennia

Methodist Centennial.-The Centennial
Conference of the Methodist Church will be held
in Baltimore, beginning December 9th, in which
nearly all the branches of the Methodist Church,
white and coored, will participate. Extensive
preparations are being made for the entertain
ment of the delegates The work of the Con-
ference will be devided as follows:
First day-Work Of the Christmas Conference;
personnel of the Christmas Conference.
Second day-The superintendency of Asbury
and what it did for Methodism the relations OF
John Wesley to American Methodism; general
discussion; statistical ENTHUSIASTICALLY, etc,
educational and financial; general discussion.
Third day-Methodism in 1884 and its outlook ;
Methodism in 1884 and its outlook; general dis
cussion; causes of the success of Methodism; pos
sible dangers to future Methodism general dis
cussion.
Fourth day-Rise and progress of Methodism
in Canada; Methodist pioneers and their work /;
general discussion; is Meihodism losing its power
over the masses? general discussion.
Fifth day-The aim and character of Methodist
preaching Methodist means Of grace; general
discussion the doctrinal unity of Methodism;
guards to the purity of our doctrinal teaching;
general discussion.
Sixth day-The four points Of Methodism--
heart conversion, assurance, Christian expert
ence, and sanctiication; the influence of Meth
odism on other denominations; general discus
sion value of the press to Methodism; value OF
the periodical press to Methodism; general dis
cussion
Seventh day-Place and power of the lay ele-
ment in Methodism what Methodism owes to
women; general discussion.
The Baltimore County union., 1884-11-22

Our Boys Department
from $3.50 to $40, and for larger boys at proper
tionately low figures.
The Baltimore County union., 1884-11-22

MONEY INVESTED and Loans Negotiated.
Nl J. P. CLARK, Lexington and Calvert Sts.,
Baltimore, Md. [Sep.6,'S SAY.
The Baltimore County union., 1884-11-22

E0R SALE-Country Store on railroad and pike.
IL ]. P. CLARK, Lexington and Calvert Sts,
Baltimore. [Sep.6, SAY.
The Baltimore County union., 1884-11-22

i -
Any sum from $500 to 50 900, on first Mortgage.
Apply to WIN. T. WEAKLEY,
Mch. 22-tf) Towsontown, Nd.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-01-26
Hides.

In the case Of H. G. F~enstermaker, tried
in the Justice Court yesterday, for not
keeping for inspection the hides of his
beeves for ten days after the killing. as the
law directs, there was q great deal of
expert" testimony. Old hides, new
hides. green hides. thick hides, thin hides,
wet hides, dry hides, and alt other sorts
of hides were discussed, until the air
seemed full Of this bovine epidermis.
Father Michael-he of sixteen years expe-
rience in hides--said he could tell the age
OF his own hides to q day, but as to coun-
try hides he could not be so accurate. 1t
was said by one Of the witnesses that he
could tell a butchers hide from q country
mans hide, the skinniDg in town and in
the country being 80 different. And then
they had a gall in evidence. An attorney
was precise in his inquiry as to whether
a gall is OF spy value. A half dozen men
in the crowded courtroom nearly burst
with q desire to exclaim yes but His
Honor's frown kept their mouths closed.
A jury OF twelve received the case, hides,
gall and everything else, and in a few
minutes brought in Q verdict Of acquittsl,
thus, as we predicted. vindicating the de-
PENDANT, Henry Clay, magnifcently.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-01-26
JUST A BAKERS DOZEN.

Earrings are made to fit the ears closely
New brides now wear gloves on either
hand.
Rubies and diamonds are now worn by
brides.
Sometimes both the bride and bride.
groom carry prayer books.
Feather borders are used on the skirts OF
dresses as well as cloaks.
Among articles of new fancy jewelry are
buckles of Rhine pebbles.
Gray continues to be the favorite color
for hats as the season advances.
Very pretty evening silks have spots or
narrow stripes of gold thread.
Many old-fsshioned brooches and minia-
lures are used for belt buckles.
Gold collar-buttons for ladies are some
times finished with a neat setting.
Gold and silver are introduced into
braids used for trimming Winter cos
tunes.
The marriage bell is displaced for the
floral umbrella at fashionable weddings.
New felt hats are In general high
crowned, with narrow brim and trimming
all on one side.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-01-26

A. D. Potts Of Schenectady, N. Y,
writes to the SENTINEL to inquire what the
route Is to Caur d'Alsne, and what the
approximate cost. We have not any
definite information at hand. Look al
any recent map and you will see C@ur
d'Alene mountains, lake and river. marked
away up In the northern part OF the pan
handle Of idaho. The cost Of getting
there we do not know, but the principal
part of 1.-THE railroad fare oan be
found by inquiring at the proper sources.
An Eastern man might go there by either
the Northern Pacific Railroad. within rs
miles Of which there are several points
OF departure for Lake C@ur d'Alenej or
go by the Union Pacific Railroad to
Ogden, and thence ON the railroad north
to, say, Rathdrum on the Northern Pa
oiHc Railroad. From Rathdrum, or any
OF the several getting of places tof
which there will doubtless be more when
the Spring opens and travel sets in). you
go to the lake. across 1t up the river, aud
thence, any way you can, by pack mules
or afoot, up to the gold fields In C@ur
d'Alene mountains,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-01-26
FIue Dust Arrester.

The iue dust arrester for the furnace at
Bristol, made by Eisenmann, the Phoebe
Record says, is Of a new design, and was
gotten up by Supt. A. K. Grim, who pos
sesses a mechanical turn Of mind and is
the inventor Of several patents. The ar
roster is 16 feet in length, 6 in width and
8 in hight, and weighs about 1900 pounds.
1t is like three tents, and when placed on
the furnace these tents will be upside
down, as it were. At the bottom ia an
opening of about 6 inches. From the top
of the arrester is q partition of heavy
sheet.iron, which extends down into the
tents, or chambers, about four feet. The
smoke and dust from the furnace passes
into the arrester, and the arrester being so
much larger than the pipe from the fur
mace, the draft there is not 80 strong, and
the fue dust striking against the partitions
inside OF the arrester, drops down and
through the opening at the bottom of the
chutes, or top Of the so-called tents, into q
box constructed for receiving the dust,
while the smoke passes On to the other end
Of the srrester and out OF the smokestack.
As to the ultimate success OF this new in
vention there 10 q difference Of opinion,
but II is generally believed that II will
prove to be just the apparatus for catching
iue dust.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-01-26
WARD ITEMS.
Refer. Jan, "a.

Refer. Jan. "a.
Our mining prospects never looked bet
ter. The Argus has put on q full force OF
men n the mine 10 yielding splendidly.
Twenty tons Of ore per day are hauled to
the mill for reduction, and, / have been
credibly informed that the ore works high
ly satisfactory. The Monitor Company
sunk to the depth Of los feet, and ore
at the bottom has been assaying from $50
to 500 per ton. r. M. Peters and John
Morgan, after becoming satisfied with hav-
ing struck an ore body dipping into the
bill on the Hayes ground, have gone back
about 100 feet and started a shaft. The
indications are that the company will ship
five bars in a day or two-its first ship
ment.
Secretary Teller, of the Interior Depart
ment, is not as well posted as he might be.
He sends US the list of U. 8. pensioners
residing in White Pine county for publica-
ton, but leaves out one-third Of the num-
Der. Francis W. Griswold of Cherry Greek,
and James L. Knick of Osceola, make up
the list. Thomas Sillyman Of Ward is left
out, but his money comes as regular as
clock work all the same. He don't care.
A Chinamsn in Taylor has received the
latest China papers giving an account Of
the fight at Sontay. His version OF the
Homeric conflict, according to the Reflex,
reads something like this " Flench mig
ger steven eight feet high Cloat all same
elephant skin Chinaman clut him;
Chinaman shoot him; ball no glow in.
Chinaman run like hell"