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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-13
Baltimore and Potomac r. r,


TAKING EFFECT JUNE %, 1884.
For Washington, Z, 9.15 A. NJ, 800, 500 and
900 P. M daily, except Sunday, and AIS, 7.35
A. NJ, and 1925, sos and 7.15 P. M daily.
For Pope's Creek line, Z A. NJ. and AIS P. NJ.
daily, except Sunday.
For Annapolis, 700 A. NJ, and 1925 P. M.
daily, except Sunday, and sos p M. Sunday only.
For Richmond and the South, at 4.25 A. NJ.
daily, and 9.15 A. NJ. and 3.20 P. M. daily, ex-
cept Sunday.
For the South, via Virginia Midland Railroad,
at 425 A. NJ. daily, 800 and 900 P. M, except
Sunday; us P NJ. Sunday only.
For c. 0. R. R. at AIS A. M. and 800 and 900
P. M. daily, except Sunday.
For Norfolk, via Potomac Steamboat Company's
steamers, daily, except Sunday, at 800 P. NJ, via
Inland and Seaboard Coasting Co.'s steamers,
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, at
800 P. NJ.
FROM UNION STATION.
For Washington, 435, 655, 7.05, 7.45, 900, $50,
A. NJ, 1890 $3.50, SIS, 5.25, 7.25, $40 P. M;
Sunday, 435, 6.55, 7.45, $50, A. M. 1890 SIS
and 7.25 P. NJ.
For Virginia Midland Road, 6.55 A. M. daily;
90 P. NJ. except Sunday; 1925 P. M. on Sunday.
For C. & o. r. R., at 6.55 A. NJ. daily, except
Sunday, 800 P. NJ. Qimited), $3.50 P. NJ. and 9.lO
P. M. daily, except Sunday.
FROM PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE STATION
For Washington, 700, 40, 7.49, 924 and 1886
1886, 5.19, $50, 7.29 and GA P. M. On
Sunday at 100, 7.49 A. NJ, 1886, $40, 725 P. M.
For Annapolis, 40 A. NJ. and 1926 P NJ.
daily, except Sunday, and $40 P. NJ. daily.
At $50, SIS, $40, 1000 and 1850 A. NJ, 40,
On Sunday, $40, 1850 A. M, 400, $50, 7.4O,
10. 90 and II Is p M
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To New York in One Minute.

A company is getting ready to build
pneumatic tube for carrying letters and
small packages from Chicago to New
York. The idea at first seemed imprac-
ticable, but on examination it turns out
to be feasible. Two tubes are to be
made of brass, which will run side by
side, although it is said one tube will
be tried at first. A powerful engine
with an exhaust wheel is to be station
ed at one end. 1t is said that if the
tube is properly made and planted no
air will escape. The right of way, it
is believed, can be secured for nothing,
or at a nominal expense, and the main
cost will be the tubes and the engines
and stations. A letter, sample of
grain, or package of any kind which is
to be sent, is enclosed in leather ball.
A ball presents the least friction as a
rolling object, and the leather is to
be stiff and heavy. A continuous cur
rent of air is passing through the tube
constantly. With one pipe the plan is to
reverse the engine every hour-the first
hour forcing air in at the Chicago end
and sending the packages to New
York, the next hour exhausting the air
at Chicago and drawing the packages
as quickly back. The men who have
it in charge do not say how long it will
take to send package this way, but
claim to be able to do it in less than
minute. Stations will be established
at the important cities on the route.
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Western MARYLAND Railroad,

On and after Monday, June %, 1884, Passenger
Trains will leave Hilen Station daily, as follows
4.4O A. Mast Mail for Shenandoah Valley,
Norfolk and Western, East Tennessee, Virginia
and Georgia Railroads, and Southern and South
western points, also Glyndon, Westminster, New
Windsor, Union Bridge, Rocky Ridge, Mechan-
icstown, Blue Ridge, Blue Mountain, Hagerstown,
Chambersburg, Waynesboro' and points on B. d
C. V. R. r.
1910 A. M.-Southern Express for Shenandoah
Valley, Norfolk and Western, East Tennessee,
Virginia and Georgia anC NeHrkis and Charles
ton Railroads and connections also Glyndon,
Westminster, New Windsor, Union Bridge Me-
chanicstown, Blue Ridge, Blue Mountain and Ha-
gerstown.
9.15 P. M.-Accommodation for Glyndon and
intermediate stations.
DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY.
500 A. M.-Mail, for Hanover, Frederick, En-
mittsburg, Waynesboro', Chambersburg, Shippens-
burg, Hagerstown, Williamsport and intermediate
stations
9.O5 A. M.-Express for Pen-Mar only.
9.55 A. INSTRUMENTATION, for Union Bridge
and intermediate stations; also Hanover, Gettys-
burg and points on H. j., H. & G. R. R., Through
cars.)
200 P. M.-Accommodation, for Reisterstown
(Glyndon) and intermediate stations.
$50 P. M.-Express for Westminster, New
Windsor, Union Bridge, Mechanicstown, Blue
hldge, Blue mountain and Hagerstown.
400 P. M.-Express for Arlington, Mt. Hope,
Pikesville, Owings' Mills, St. Georges, Glyndon,
Finksburg, Westminster, New Windsor, Linwood,
Union Bridge and principal stations west also
Hanover, Gettysburg and stations on H. J. H. and
G. R. R. Through cars), Frederick Through carr,
Emmittsburg, Waynesboro', Pa, Chambersburg,
Pa, Shippensburg, Pa.
5.35 P. M.-Accommodation for Union Bridge
and intermediate stations.
$40 P. M.-Accommodation for Union Bridge
and intermediate stations.
SUNDAYS.
S.45 A. M-Aceommodation for Union Bridge
and intermediate stations.
2P. M.-Accommodation for Union Bridge and
intermediate stations.
Trains arrive at Hillen daily, 1920 and 11.55
A. NJ; daily except Sunday, 73O, $50, $50, 20
A. NJ, 3.15, $50, $50 and SIS P. NJ; Sundays
at 900 A. NJ. and $50 P. M.
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AT THE "oLD PLAcE!"
URBAN'S RESTAURANT,
York Road, near Car Station, Towsontown.

Having disposed of theSmed- Ia
ley House my friends will now ~
find me at my OLD PLACE, as -
above. As heretofore, will al -
ways keep on hand the finest brands of LIQUORS,
BRANDIES, &C.; also Brown Stout Basis Ale,
Porter, and the choice brands of CHAMPAGNE,
CLARET, &c. The BEST BEER on draught and
in bottles, for family use. A large stock of Cigars
of best brands always on hand.
Summer residents can always be supplied
at city prices.
9-Ample stabling and shedding and polite
hostler always in attendance.
LEWIS II. URBAN, Proprietor.
lima
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
To take effect June 18th, 1884.
LEAVE CAMDEN STATION


For Chicago, Cincinnati and st. Louis, daily,
at 200 A. NJ, 900 A. NJ. and 900 P. NJ, with
through coaches and palace sleeping cars to above
points without change; 900 A. M. daily to Chica-
60, except Saturday.
For Pittsburg, Cleveland and Detroit at Ills A.
NJ. and 7.3O P. NJ, daily. 7.3O P. M. is solid
train to Pittsburg with sleeping cars attached.
For Toledo and Detroit, via MonrOevilIe, 900
A. NJ, daily, with sleeper for Toledo via Wheel
ing and Lake Erie r. r
For Richmond and the South, 4.40 A. NJ, 900
A. NJ, daily, and $50 P. NJ, daily except Sunday.
For Washington on week days, 1900, 4.4O, $50,
*7.15, $3.50, 5000, 90 and 5000 A. NJ, l2.15,
ESQ, 400, 1870, 500, 6.25, $780, SO 90 and 1915
T. NJ. For Washington, on Sunday, 200, 4.40,
*7.15, $3.50, $500 and 5000 A. NJ, I3O, 500,
6.25, $3.50 5000 and 1915 P. NJ. Star indicates
express trains.
For Annapolis, IT'S A. NJ, 1915 P. NJ and 500
P. NJ. On Sunday $40 A. NJ. and 500 P. NJ.
For Ellicott City TAO A. NJ, 1.3O, APO, 5.45,
7.35, 11.15 P. NJ. On Sunday, 9.15 A. NJ, 5.45,
735, Ills P. NJ.
For Way Stations, via Main Stem, 7.4O A. NJ,
1.30, 4.2O, 5.45, 1885, Ills P. M. On Sunday,
els A. NJ. and 5.45, 1855, Ills P. M.
For Frederick, 7.4O A. NJ, 1.3O, APO, 5.45 P.
NJ. On Sunday, 9.15 A. NJ, 5.45 P. NJ.
For stations on Shenandoah Valley R. R., 900
A. M. daily.
For Virginia Midland R. R., $50 A. NJ, daily,
except Sunday, and 900 P. NJ, daily.
For Way Stations between Baltimore and Wash
ington, 4.40, $50, 90 A. M, 1915, ESQ, 500,
6.25, 1915 P. M. On Sunday, 4.40, $40 A. NJ,
1.3O, 500, 625, 1918 Pm.
For points on Metropolitan Road, us A. NJ
daily, and $50 and 4.4O P. M. daily except
Sunday.
For Lexington and points on Valley Road, us
A. M, daily except Sunday, and 7.30 P. NJ daily.
For Winchester and Hagerstown, via Main Line
7.40 A. NJ, APO P. NJ, daily except Sunday.
For Hagerstown, via Washington, 900 A. NJ,
and 4.30 P. NJ. daily except Sunday.
For Curtis Bay and intermediate points, 800
and 1000 A. M. and 200 and $40 P. M. daily.
Trains arrive from the West, daily, at 73O, {. 90
A. NJ, 3.35, $50, 1910 A. M.
From Annapolis, SIS A. M. and las, $40 P.
M. On Sunday, $50 A. NJ. and $40 P NJ.
From Frederick and Way Stations, $50, 1920
A. M, and so, 700 P. M. On Sunday, $50 A.
M. and 700 P. NJ.
From Winchester, 7.30 A. M. daily, IO.45 A. NJ.
and 500 P. NJ; Hagerstown, 11.00 A. M. 800,
$40, l0.4O P. NJ, daily except Sunday.
From Lexington, 800 P. NJ. daily except Sunday
and 7.30 A. M. daily.
From Curtis Bay Branch 500, 11.55 A. NJ. 4.4O
and $40 P. M. daily.
Trains leave Washington for Baltimore 500,
$3.50, $40, $500, $50, 900, *I005 A. M. 1910
1920 1886, $500, $50, $3.50, 440, $3.50, &c, So
ZOO, $500, *9.40, 1910 P. NJ. Star indicates ex-
press trains.
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Burning OF BARNS.

1t is noticed that a large number of
the burnings of barns is mentioned by
the periodical press in the summer than
any other time. Some of the fires are
undoubtedly caused by lightning, the
moist vapor from the uncured hay max
ing favorable conductor of the electric
fluid. But there are barns fired which
cannot be attributed to lightning, to
lighting of matches, to light from Ian
terms, nor to the invasions of careless
tramps. 1t may be the spontaneous
combustion of hay is as possible as the
spontaneous firing of cotton waste.
All fibrous material, when moist, and
compressed, and defended from the
cooling influences of the outward air, is
subject to heating similar to that OF
fermentation and in some instances
the degree of heat is sufficient to cause
actual, visible combustion. In the case
of recently "cured'' hay this danger is
as great as, in similar circumstances,
other materials may be. Frequently
the grass is cut in early morn, while
wet with dew; is turned twice during
the day, and gathered and packed in
the "mow" or the ebay" before night
fall, with perhaps sparse sprinkling of
salt. Such a compressed mass of fl
brous, moist matter will heat. How
far the heat will go toward generating
a combustion may be inferred from a
foolish trick which the writer witnessed
several years ago.
A large meadow of hay had been cut,
cured, and cooked, previous to removal.
A shower threatening, the cocks were
covered with caps of canvas and left for
the night. While getting the hay in,
the next day, one of the workInen drop
ped an unlighted match from his pocket
into cock of hay, and in few min
utes it was ablaze. 1t afterward was
ascertained that he had spoken of the
warmth of the hay as he lifted it on his
fork, when companion remarked that
it might be hot enough to light match,
on which he put a match into rick,
and before they had passed on five min
utes the rick was on fire.
Everybody conversed with farm life,
where hay is a permanent and impor-
tant crop, know that for weeks after
getting in the hay the barn is warm
when the doorsar opened in the morn
ing. There is an amount of heat that
in absolutely unpleasant when the Their
mometer outside registers CO., but
which is quite welcome with the out
side tempeture at 400. This barn heat
is undoubtedly from the moist hay,
compacked and inclosed. The cure
for the possible danger ofpossible spon-
taneous barn burning would seem to be
the thorough curing-drying-of the
hay before it is housed. We dry all
our herbs and some of our vegetables
without injuring their peculiar and in
dividual qualities. There is no reason
why hay or other fodder material stor-
ed in large masses should not be render
ed equally innoxious to the influences
of heat by thoroughly drying.
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HARVESTING MACHINERY.
HORSE RAKEs, BOTH HAND &sELF-DUMP.

McCormick's Irvine Binder, McCormick's Imperi-
al Reaper, McCormick's Daisy Single Reaper,
McCormick's Iron Mower.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-13

b9rIt is a singular fact that we are
indebted to Pompeii for the great in
dustry of canned fruits. Years ago,
when the excavations were just begin
ing, a party of Americans found, in
what had been the pantry of house,
many jars of preserved figs. One was
opened, and they were fresh and good.
Investigation showed that the figs had
been put into jars in heated state, an
aperture left for the steam to escape,
and then sealed with wax. The hint
was taken, and the next year fruit can
ming was introduced in the United
States, the process being identical with
that in vogue at Pompeii twenty GEN.
turtles ago. The ladies in America who
can make tomatoes and peaches for
domestic use do not realize that they
are indebted for this art, to people
who were literally ashes but few years
after Christ. There is nothing new un-
der thesun. Canned tomatoes and load
ed dice-the people of Pompeii had
both.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-13
Farm Garden Seeds

Our stock of Seeds are new and true to name,
embracing all the valuable varieties, and are from
the most reliable growers only. Thankful for the
commentator and increased patronage which
have crowned our efforts to supply the best seed
in the market, we will strive to merit confidence.
FERTFLIZERS-Gr Turner's An
imal Bone Phosphate; high grade Phosphate, q
complete fertilizer, always gives good results
Griffith Turner's Alkaline Plant Food; prepar-
ed with special adaptation to the growth of Corn,
Potatoes, Tobacco and Vegetables requiring fertili
ger rich inpotash. Griffith 4 Turner's Raw Bone.
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Philadelphia, Wilmington &
Baltimore Railroad.

COMMENCING SUNDAY, JUNE %, 1884.
STARTING FROM UNION STATION:
7.05 A. M.-Mail for Philadelphia.
$40 A. M.-Philadelphia Express, connecting at
Philadelphia for New York.
$50 A. M.-Express for New York.
1885 A. Unlimited Parlor Car Train for Phil
adelphia and New York.
12.10 P. M.-Express for New York.
2.15 P. M.-Port Deposit Accommodation.
Sis P. M.-Oxford Accommodation.
$40 P. M.-Boston, New York and Philadelphia.
Through Sleepers to Boston.
AIS P. M.-New York and Philadelphia.
sos P. M.-Congressional Exp for New York.
1885 P. M.-Express for Philadelphia.
11.35 and 1886 P. Might Express for Phila-
delphia and New York.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
8 10 P. M.-Philadelphia and New York.
Ais P. M.-Philadelphia and New York.
sos P. M.-Boston, New York and Philadelphia.
Through Sleepers to Boston.
1875 P. M.-Philadephia.
11.35 and 1885 P. M.-Philadelphia New York.
FROM PRESIDENT STREET STATION.
$50 A. M.-Mail for Philadelphia.
1855 A. M.-Philadelphia Express, connecting
for New York.
2.O5 P. M.-Port Deposit Accommodation.
sos P. M.-0xford Accommodation.
FROM CALVERT STREET STATION.
2.lO P. M.-Port Deposit Accommodation.
$40 P. M.-0xford Accommodation.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-09-13
The BetrOthaI Kiss.

pretty Boston schoolms am and youth of mien
sedate,
Were parting in the evening beside the garden
gate;
His hand and heart he'd offered, in a grave and
sober way,
And she, with quiet dignity, had named the happy
day.
He fingered at the door with her, and said, in &C
cents low:
There is little favor I would ask before go
favor never asked before-sweet maiden, it is
this,
lovers privilege, that is all, sweet betrothal
kiss"
aft you watt" the maiden whispered, with her
color rising high,
"Til remove my spectacles, I'll willingly COM
ply." -SomerUiHe (Mdss.) Journal.
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Railroad Time Tables.
Northern Central Pail way.
TAKING EFFECT MAY IL. 1854.

TAKING EFFECT MAY IL, 1884.
Trains leave Baltimore, city time, as follows:
7.30 A. M.-Mail Train, daily, except Sunday,
for Williamsport, Lock Haven, Elmira, Watkins,
Rochester and Niagara Falls; also, connects for
Pittsburg and the West.
1850 A. M.-Chicago Limited, daily, for Pitts
burg, Cincinnati and through Sleeper to Chicago.
1880 A. M.-Fast Line, daily, for Indianapolis
and St. Louis, and except Saturdays, for Chicago,
Toledo and Cincinnati; also connects, except Sun
days, for Lock Haven, Elmira and Watkins.
4.SO P. Williamsburg Passenger, daily, except
Sunday.
$50 P. M.-Western Express, daily, for Pitts
burg, Cincinnati and st. Louis; except Saturdays
for Toledo. Also connects for Chicago, via CO.
lumbus and c. ST. L. & P. r. NJ, with through
Sleeper to Pittsburg, and Pittsburg to Chicago.
11.2O P. M-Mail Express West, daily, with
through Sleeper to Chicago also, connects, ex-
cept Saturdays, for Erie, Buffalo and Niagara Falls
On Saturdays runs to Remove only.
Parkton Accommodation, 1890 A. M, $50,
$50, $50 and 1893 P. M. daily, except Sunday
On Sunday only, 9.3OA. NJ, 1.3O, 1890 P. M.
Cockeysvile Accommodation, 9 BOA. MI
2.30, 500 and 11.30 P. NJ. On Sunday, 9 A. NJ,
I.30 and 1000 P. M.
For Hanover and Gettysburg, 7.30 A. M.
For Green Spring Branch, 6.3OA. M, 3 and s. 30
p. M.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-04-24

was that he met more of his acquaInt
ances in short distance than he bad
ever done before in his life. But, at
Sans particular request, none of them
gave any outward sign of recognition,
so that the victim was spared the an
ticipation of the endless ridicule
which awaited him
Sam had guessed, from the resolute
manner in which Mr.. Choke hurried
along, that he had decided TO adopt
the wisest course under the circum-
stances, and made the best of his way
home without wasting time to shake
off his prosecutor. He was therefore
not surprised when he passed, with
out stopping, along the street which
he had given as his address and
turned his steps desperately toward
his own residence. Ga reaching his
destination he paused on the doorstep
and turned to Sam.
This is the house. he murmured,
as the latter came up.
/ For single moment Sam felt soft
hearted and inclined to be merciful.
Mr. Choke's piteous expression was
more touching than the most eloquent
appeal. But the Recollection of the
mans gratuitously insulting conduct
to his wife decided him not to falter in
his purpose. He, therefore, said quiet
| ly:
Very well. will speak to your
master
Mr.. Choke gave kind of a gasp,
and proceeded to unlock the door with
latch key. He probably intended, in
the comparative security of his own
house, to reveal his identity ard to get
rid Of Sam before Mrs. Choke came
down. But, unluckily, they had no
sooner catered the hall than a severe
looking elderly lady appeared ~ the
top of the staircase. The instant she
perceived Mr.. Choke she threw up her
hands, and exclaimed:
Good heavens, Martini What is
the meaning of this9"
pardon me for intruding, Mad
ame" said Sam, advancing polite
| ly, but | have a complaint to MAKE
against your man. He has been hid
ing in my house for the last two hours
and | am sure you will consider his
conduct no less reprehenslble than l
did. | don't wish to insinuate that he
had any felonious intentions, but
fear he came after my maid servant,
and l particularly object to love-mak-
ing on my premises.
AS Mrs. Choke seemed transfxe&
with horror and indignation at her
husbands misconduct, Sam took the
opportunity TO retire, deeming that he
had said enough to leave the Hon.
Martin in a considerable fix. He
therefore, placed his card on the hall
table and disappeared, perfectly salts
fled with the issue of his scheme.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-04-24

Queen Victoria has forwarded let.
ter to the papers thanking her subjects
for the sympathy with the royal
family and the Duchess of Albany in
their grievous bereavement. Her Ma
iesty says; 1.-The appreciation of my
beloved sons great qualities of head
and heart, and the a1fectionate sym
pathy Of my loyal people, which has
never failed in veal or woe, are very
consoling to my heart Though much
shaken and sorely afflicted by many
sorrows and trials, | will not lose
courage, and, with the help of God, l
will strive to labor for the sake of my
children and for the good of the
country | love so we'll The Duchess
of Albany, who bears her loss with
touching, unmurmuring resignation,
is deeply gratiied by the universal
expressions of sympathy" The Queen
also expresses gratitude to the people
of all other countries, especially the
one in which her son died, for their
sympathy and coincidence.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-04-24

mark the resting places of the victims
of the great ocean disaster IN the his
tory of the world. An investigation
left the blame on Captain Williams,
who was tried and punished accord
ing TO the laws of Great Britain, but
the derelict officer died from remorse
whle serving out his sentence in a
Liverpool prison. Among the vic
Tins of the Atlantic We're Mr.. We'll
lington, son of one of the firm of
Wilmington Bros, then dry goods
merchants of Boston, and Albert Sum
ner. a son of the late Hon. Increase
Sumner, of Great harrington. Most
of the cabin passengers lost belonged
in New York, and in a couple of in
stances whole families were among
the victims The Storage passengers
were mostly Irish emigrants.
OTHER WRECKS.
The British steamer Indian, bound
from Liverpool to Portland, wrecked
off Guysboro on November 81, 1859.
Three lives were lost. The British
steamer Hungarin, bound from Liver
pool for Portland, sank with 305 souls
off Cape Sable on February 10, 1860.
Not one on board was left to tell the
tale of the disaster. The British
steamer Georgia was lost off Sable
Island on August 4, 1868. but all on
board were rescued The British
steamer Zoe, bound from New York
for Brest was lost off Bell Rock,
Sambro, near where the Daniel Stein
man was wrecked, on February 20,
1871. The British steamer Dacian, of
Halifax, bound from London to New
York, was lost on April 9, 1872. The
passengers were saved. The steamer
City of Washington sank seventy
miles from Sambro, on July 5, 1868,
but all on board were saved.
The British steamer Avondale,
bound from Coosaw to London, was
wrecked off ISasc's Harbor on August
8, 1888 There was no loss of life.
The British steamer Cedar Grove
sank with five of her crew off Cape
Canso on November 80. 1888 The
steamer Moravian and Hurriott also
sank during 1882, but no passengers
were lost. About twenty-five years ago
the Boston and Liverpool packet-ship
Staffordshire struck on Bale Rock, off
Cape Sable. and between 800 and 400
lives were lost. The captein fell from
aloft few days before and broke his
leg. When the ship struck he was
lying on the cabin table. Thus dis
abled, he gave his orders. but refused
all efforts on the part of the crew to
save him, and went down with the
ship. Most Of the lost were emf
grants.
Many awful disasters have also
taken place off Newfoundland. Dur
ing November, 1881. the Ontario was
wrecked. and all on board except a
single sailor perished the Michael Ray
was lost off cape Anguille, and the
schooner Helen went to the bottom
with every soul ON board in Notre
Dame bay. Among other shipwrecks
are those of the Emile in Octo er,
1881, in which several lives were lost
thirty-two vessels of the Gloucester
fishing fleet in 1879, in which over
200 men lost their lives, and of the
French fishing vessel La Prince
which was found bottom upwards on
the 19ta of last July, off the bay of
st. George Many other wrecks have
been recorded during the past few
years as having been caused by the
violent gales and storms that riot
periodically off the coast of Newfound-
land.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1884-04-24

The Rural World says: "Of green
wood one-third to one-half or more of
its weight is water, partly depending
upon the time of cutting. All kinds
of wood cut in January in the north
ern and western states contain from
Is to % per cent. less water than they
do in spring. Experiments have
shown that 100 pounds of ash wood
cut in January contained 20 pounds
of water, while the same amount cut
in April contained So pounds of water;
100 pounds of sycamore cut in Jan
uary contained 80 pounds of water,
and 40 cut in April. White pine cut
in January contained 50 pounds; cut
in April, 81 pounds of water