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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-07-12

Fullerton, Belair Road.-As you have not
heard from me for some time, l will try now to do
double duty. The harvest is passed, as far as
wheat is concerned, and almost every one is now
cutting grass, and it, like the wheat, is a fair
crop. Our postmaster, Mr. August Dumer,
threshed 127 bushels from three bushels sown.
He has his land in the best condition. The farm
of 200 acres, of which Mr.. Dumer's property was
a part, did not yield half that amount rs years
ago This farm is now divided into Is email farms,
and all are thrifty. / speak of this merely to
show what improvements we are making Then
the grain was cut with reap hook, and trodden
out with horses or beaten with sticks.
Mr.. Alexander Fuller has been confined to the
house for several weeks suffering from malaria.
Mr.. wilson Ritter has also been quite i'll, from an
attack ofrheumatism. Both are now on the mend.
Mr.. Henry Otto killed pet fox which belonged
to Mr. John Kline. The animal broke its chain,
and having obtained its freedom, felt at liberty
to kill all the chickens it could find. Mr.. Otto
lost Is, and many others in the neighborhood
were victimized in the same way. 1t had been
reported that thieves were robbing the hen houses
in this vicinity, but it now turns out that it was
this tame fox that was depredating. There can
be no mistake as to the thief. When Mr.. Otto
shot him, near his henery, he had the chain still
fastened to him.
There is great dissatisfaction about our mail
leaving Baltimore at o'clock instead of l, as
formerly, but L suppose we VIII nave 10 submit.
Major T. B. Catch is the first one around here
to gather ripe tomatoes. The Major is wide
awake fellow and he started out this spring to
beat his neighbors, and he has succeeded in doing
it. He is gathering them by the box, while others
are only picking few here and there. The cold
weather of May and June retarded their growth
very much, but Notwithstanding all this, the vines
are large and full of fruit.
Many of our gardeners are blowing up wheat
stubble and planting out cabbage late tomatoes,
pickles, &c. Having small places, and going to
market three times week, is our custom, we
have to get all we can out of the ground.
six-mule team, hauling five tons of coal, in
crossing bridge on Blue Ball avenue, broke two
of the middle sleepers of the structure which
very near letting the team into the stream. The
injury to the bridge was promptly reported to Mr.
w. H. Councilman, who propped it for little
while, until he could repair it properly. From
the decayed condition of the timbers, the wonder
is that it has stood so long.
Many of our people attended the picnic at
Hiss's church on the afternoon of the Fourth.
hope to give you the names of the officers of
the Blaine and Logan campaign club in my next
letter. Steps will be taken to raise pole, from
which will float flag and burgee with the names
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-07-12

Improving the Avenues. Mr.. Joseph
Jackins, our clever road supervisor, has had
some of the avenues in this town. The avenues
around the court house should be treated in like
manner What is the use of having beautiful
public buildings and grounds and allow the
avenues surrounding them to become neglected
We are confident if Mr.. Jackins had the authori-
ty he would do what every public-spirited citi-
zen of Towsontown is very anxious to have done.
Now Joe, what are you going to do about it?
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-07-12

W6SIerH NIdryIduU 1saIIrO6U' I1VH-
day last the Western Maryland Railroad placed
two additional accommodation trains on the road.
The trains run between Baltimore and Glyndon,
the one leaving Hillen Station at 9:15 p. m. for
Gyndon and intermediate points, the other leav
ing Glyndon for Baltimore at 10:41 p. m. The
trains run daily and will certainly be a great
accommodation for persons wishing to remain in
the city later than $40 p. H., and the 1O:41 from
Glyndon will be greatly appreciated by city peo-
pie going to the country to spend the day, and
for those having business to attend to.
National Republican., 1884-05-15
uA1Lrr k1rnorRN,s CASE.

Hc ConfessUs n Willingness TO Take
10000 and Call II acknowledgement
Entered Against john O.. Thompson.
Tho long pending case of Hallet Kilbourn
against John G.. Thompson, ex-sergoant-at-
arms of the house OF representatives, for false
arrest and imprisonment, was virtually ended
yesterday at the instance of the plaintiff
This suit was begun somo eight years ago
when the amount Of damages was placed at
$4,000 and the first jury returned II verdict
for 100000. When u second trial was
awarded the plaintiff amended his declara-
alton and increased the amount of his claim
to $3jJOOO. The second jury gave verdict
for SGj, O0D and the third and last for S37, 800.
When Judge Hagncr gave his decision ON tho
motion for q new trial last Friday he con-
cludcd by saying that if the plaintiff would
make a remitittcr for Sl7, 500 he would lot the
judgment stand and override tho motion for
a new trial
Yesterday morning Col. Enoch Totteu, Of
the counsel for Mr.. Kilbourn, and who, Ut the
time, was the only counsel in the case
in court, said that he wished to direct tho
attention of the court to the case of KilbOurn
against Thompson. lie said that they had
given tho case serious consideration, aud in
view of all the circumstances connected with
this effort FOR eight years to obtain remedy,
and the fact that Mr.. Kilbourn WAS getting
oil toward the meridian Of life, the case ought
TO be ended, especially so rs the nominal do
iendant did not 1.-Two here and was not in good
health. For these reasons thoy deemed It
best to stop the case. Mr.. kilbourn
, had been given three trials, but was disposed
TO accept the proposition of the court and end
the case. lie and his associate counsel in the
case accepted this result reluctantly. Like
! St Paul. though cast down. ho was not dis
mayed. He was satisfied that another jury
would not give less than tho last verdict. He
had great confidence in the jurors of this
district, and was willing 60 70 on and submit
the case to iuryaftcr jury, perfectly confident
what the result would he: but life was uncor-
tain and death was not, and, as he had said,
| tho defendant was o non resident. He.
therefore, in open court. accepted remitittcr
of sly 800, and did so on the assumption that
1t was the end Of the case.
Judge Hagner said Of course he knew moth
ing about that
District Attorney Worthington Mt this
point entered the chamber. Judge Haguer
informed him of what had trauspirei. and
said that as soon as tho order was filed he
would direct Judged to be entered for $4,000.
Col. Tottcn suggested that the judgment
had already been entered; that he remitted
Sl7,50O and the motion for new trial was
ovcrrulod.
Judge Hagner said that was so.
District Attorney Worthington said that he
would perfect bill of EXCEPTIONS and, as the
January term of tho court had been kept
OPEN he would present them in few days.
This action of tine district attorney makes
it evident that the government intends to
continue the fight
National Republican., 1884-05-15
a Cay AfYnlr.

The little school house around the corner
of South Carolina avenue from Sixth street
southeast presented bright and gay appear
ance last night. The blackboards were all
concealed behind masses of flags and bunting,
and the desks had all been removed to make
room for gay throng of dancers. Tho occa-
sion was Prof j. i. Proctors May dance
The ladies were attired in airy spring cos
tumos, and both themselves and the gentlemen
wore fragrant boutOnneres Dancing con
tinued until early morning Among the guests
wero; Misses Izorat Patterson, Emlu Wright.
Tillie and Rena Ofiutt, Lucy Smoot ode
Nelson, Susie America, Mamie Botany, Addie
Wnrfeld. Lizzie aud Katie Kuhn, Katie
McCathran. Martha Rocket, Annie Cross,
Martha Stockett, Juliet Brown, aud Miss
Evans. Also Messrs. Thomas and Glenn
Humphrey, James McCathran. John Harri.
son, Harry Bright, Ezra Collins, Thomas,
Joseph, and Wash America. Frank Ober,
Clarence Wasson, William Knapp, Charles
Henklc, Frank Smoot. Samuel Marks,
William Holmes, Robert Collinsworth, Ralph
Dayton, Charles Kuhn, Joseph and William
Repetti, Charles Knott, and John Esputa.
National Republican., 1884-05-15
a MAGIC SPELL.

Measures Adopted by Lady of Color to
Regain the Affections OF Her Spouse
Other Domestic InfelIcities.
Aaron Thornton, colored, thinks that he
has good grounds for claiming a divorce from
his wife, Isabella Thornton, and by his attor-
ney, n. IL. T. Wiswel yesterday filed bill
in equity asking for n decree to that effect.
lie states that they were married in this city
on July 7, 1877, and lived together for nearly
two years, when ho charged that sho was un-
faithful to him, asserted thau on Jan. l, 1879 +,
and subsequently she committed adultery
with several parties unknown to him, and in
Feb, 1850, she gave birth TO n child of which
he was satisfied he was not tho father
For the sake of his children, she
was permitted to remain In tho house,
while he declined to have anything further
to do with her. The estrangement seems to
have affected her. and while endeavoring to
secure u reconciliation she took II novel plan
to bring il about He charges that during
the past year she put substance in his food
which was TO act as n magic smell and attract
him to her bed but he became sick and pros
trated. He took tho bottle containing some
of the article to druggist in December
last, who, after examining it, pronounced
tho magic stuff poison. When Thornton
returned home he ordered his wife to leave
the premises, which she did, and has since
then given birth to another child, of which
he denied being the father.
Susannah Hill, nee Lowns, also has a
domestic grievance, which she thinks can
only be appeased by being given legal separa-
tion from the bonds of matrimony with her
husband, Eli Hill. She married him here on
June 2, 1866, and after repeated acts of cruelty
toward her he deserted her February l, 1871.
National Republican., 1884-05-15
A plcnnnnt NYehhInr.

The marriage of Mr.. Horace V. Bisbee, of
THE REPUBLICAN Office, and Miss Mildred
NorAeet was solemnized yesterday afternoon
at the residence of the brides parents.
113 q street northwest, by the Rov. C. c.
Meador. The bride was handsomely attired
in white albatross, trimmed with lace lounces,
with corsage and hand bouquets of white roses.
She was assisted by Miss A. II. Egleston, of
New York, dressed in blue surah, trimmed
with whito lace, and corsage bouquet of pink
roses, while Dir. w. p. Cole acted as best man
for the groom.
After the ceremony Il collation. was served
to the friends present, among whom were
DIR. and Mrs. ingalls,, Mr.. aud Mrs. Royce,
Mr.. and Mrs. Burnett, Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis,
Mr. and Mrs, Smart, Mrs. Cody, tho Misses
Carter, and Messrs. Davis, Baird, Schell,
Johnston, Towers, Hamilton, Chew, Ramsey,
Graham, Richmond, Weise, Dunn, Hinton,
and Bloomer
Mr.. aud Mrs Bisbee left last evening on
the southern boat for Fortress Monroe and
Norfolk, where some time will bo spent with
friends in Virginia. The wedding presents
were numerous and beautiful
National Republican., 1884-05-15
Tho Press Club Excursion.

Tomorrow evening the Washington Press
club will inaugurate the usual summer gaye-
ties on tho Potomac by the first moonlight ex-
cursion of the season, to Marshall hall.
Special arrangements have been mado W it'll
the weather bureau for pleasant evening,
and the man in the moon is under contract to
supply extra illuminating power of at least
double the capacity of Washington gaslight.
Capt. Blake will have the steamer Corcoran
dressed in holiday colors and everything
shipshape and ornamental.
The Apollo club will be the guests of the
newspaper men, and will render some of their
choicest selections during the voyage. A
full brass and string band will furnish prom
enade and dance music, and at Marshall hall
ample provisions have been made for refresh
ments, while six new double swings have
been placed in position for the benefit of
spooney couples. There will be jolly crowd
and plenty of fun for all who sail with the
Press club.
National Republican., 1884-05-15
To the RnftlcNeI,ls

The veterans have gathered from different
states and will proceed this morning to the
battleGelds of Fredericksburg, Chancellors-
vile, and the Wilderness. Gen. Longstreet
and others called on Gen. Robinson at the
Arlington last night and held an Informal
consultation. This is the last time in all
probability that all these distinguished gem
erals will visit those fields. Tho train starts
at $50 o'clock, and parties desiring to go will
take due notice of the fact Among the dis.
tinguishod guests, besides senators and MEM
bers of congress, will he Gems. Newton, Hunt
(chief of artillery Of the army of the Potomac,
who commanded more artillery than any
other officer known III history, SiGllles,
Stone, RosecrREs, Rogers Doubleday, Pleas.
anton, and many Others.
National Republican., 1884-05-15
A TcrrIble ExnmpIe.

An Irish carpenter from Richmond, Va,
went to the eight precinct station hous, last
night and asked to be sent down to the work
house as n vagrant. Ho said to a REPUBLI.
CAN reporter:
81 am n good workman and served in the
fourth New York battery during the war,
but am victim Of strong drink. | have
friends in Richmond and could get work
there, but ! cannot raise enough money to
purchase ticket" Another argument in
favor Of the establishment Of an inebriate
asylum in this city.
National Republican., 1884-05-15

Opposite Willard's hotel, on Pennsylvania
avenue, has been recently opened an exhibit
OF beautiful artificial bronze and metal work.
having the beauty of bronze, brass, copper or
steel, without the Objectionable features Of
those metals, such as weight, liability TO
rust, &c. The plecques and wall adornments
in iron, wood, plaster, leather lincrusta-
walton material, &C., treated by the new
process exhibited in their rooms, are very
beautiful and unique. Tho work is finished
in snchta manner that one would believe it
to be only for show, but all goods can be put in
daily use. Especial attention is called to the
glass tile, which can bo used in front of fire
places and hearths, and in decorations of
ceilings
National Republican., 1884-05-15
New pIenllers.

Thirty-six members of the Washington
Froebel society attended the monthly meet
ing last night held in tho red psrlor of the
Riggs house, The president, Mr.. r. w. Fem
wick, occupied the chair, and j. S. Paler acted
as secretary Tho following new members
were elected MIS-. Mary A. Nailor, Mrs n.
A. g, Smith, Miss Frank Lake, Mrs. Warner
Miller, Mrs. NJ. G. Bland, and Il. Freyhold
After the business meeting a select pro-.
granme of music and readings was rendered
National Republican., 1884-05-15
Tny15-thdt
DRoposALs FOR STATIONERY.

WAR DEPARTMENT. May IL, 1884.
Sealed proposals will be received at this depart
ment untl IL o'clock noon, tuesday,, JUNE 10,
1884, for furnishing stationary for the depart
ment and Its bureaus in Washington during the fiscal
year ending June 30 1880.
Blank forms Of proposals, showing the Items and
estimated quantities required together with CrculRr
this department Proposals must be addressed to the
secretary Of war, indOrScd the outside of the en-
velope "proposals for stationery Bids will be
considered on each item separately. No contract
will be awarded under this advertisement until an
appropriation shall have been made by congress for
the purchase of the stationery required.
ROBERT n. LINCOLN.
myI2-mSthsIw Secretary of War,
National Republican., 1884-05-15
airo.


NSMGTH.--suddcnly, on tho 1ah inst, at his .ros
dcnCc, Laurel Md, VI. j.. SMITH, formerly OF New
ton, WCstmOrClnnd county, P0., aged lDNearS
Rcmains will be taken to Pennsylvania for inter
mcut
ARMSTRONG.--On May IL, 1854, ANNIE EAnP,
wife of William II. Armstrong, and daughter Of the
late Robert Farp, of philadelphia, at tllc residence
of her son-in-law, Willard ii. Porter wilmington
Del.
Intermcnt at oak H!u Cemetery, .washlngton p,
G., Friday morning at IL O'Clock. The funeral VIII
leave the Pcnnsylynna railroad depot on arrival OF
train due at IL O'clock. "
PAGE.-On Wednesday, May ID, at 1;30 a. M.
TMoMAs TAYLOR pAgE, In the l4th year OF MS age
Funeral from l0lO East Capitol street, at 4. M,
on Friday May 10. Service following ut OAK nm
Chapel. ~
DAw.--On Wednesday, May ID. nt $50 n. M,
ELtzABETH TRUEMAS, wife ofReuben Daw, aged 20
years.
Funeral from her late residence, 1915 Twenty
oiGhh street, on Friday the 18TH Instant at abO p
in. Relatives and friends OF family are Invited TO at
tend -
McFARLAND-May 10, 1884, at 1890 A. M, after
painful illness OF five years, MARY ELLEN MCFAR-
LAND born August o, 1SiD
Funeral will take place from her late residence,
2240 Twelfth street, Friday May 10, at o'clock
ITO live in hearts VIC leave behind
Is not to die" -
National Republican., 1884-05-15
9rOpusaIs.
FOR STATIONERY.
NAVY DEPARTMENT..

NAVY DEPARTMENT
WARRINGTON, May ID, 1854.
Sealed proposals will he received ut this Depart.
ment until IL o'clock m. on WEDNESDAY, THE
11TH DAY OF JUNE, 1884, for furnishing station
cry for the Navy Department and bureaus and offices
connected therewlth in Washington during the fiscal
year ending June 80. 1885.
Blank forms of proposals. giving the necessary in
formation will be furnished on application to this
Department.
The Department reserves the right to waive defects
and to reject any or all bids.
Proposals should be addressed to the Secretary of
the Navy and indorsed "Proposnls for stationery"
WIN. H.. CHANDLER,
my15-thdt Secretary Of the Navy.tt
National Republican., 1884-05-15
Under the Wheels.

A small whito boy, years of age, named
George G. Click, was run over yesterday af-
ternoon at the corner of Sixth and S streets
northwest by tho carriage of Mr.. w. W..
Dudley, commissioner OF pensions. DIR. B, b
Adams rendered medical aid and the boy was
atterward removed TO his home, 1884 Sixth
street northwest His injuries are not dan
gerous.
National Republican., 1884-05-15
FOR STATIONERY.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.

pi.iehiMi'Nt pr Ihh
May q, 1884.
Sealed proposals will he received at this Depart-
ment until IL o'clock m. THURSDAY, JUNE 8,
1884, for furnishing stationery for the Department
of the Interior during the fiscal year ending June 80
1883.
Blank forms Of proposals. showing the items and
estimated Quantities required, together with circular
this Department.
Proposals must be Addressed TO the Secretary of the
Interior and ndorsed on the envelope proposals
stationery"
No contract will be awarded under this advertise
mcnt until an appropriation shall have been made
by Congress for the purchase Of tho stationery re-
quired. IL. NJ. TELLER,
my8,l ,l2 l5.102225 Secretary.
National Republican., 1884-05-15
An Enormoms IsooIE.

The largest book ever made at the govern
ment printing oflico has just been completed. e.
1t is u general ledger Of tho United States
treasurer with New York. 1t weighs eighty
seven pounds is eight inches thick, and 10
twenty-one by thirty-two inches in surface
Dimensions. The work is Of an cNcelent
grade, and the volume, which has been on
exhibition 1T tho government printing office
for several days, attracted considerable atten-
tim
National Republican., 1884-05-15
FOR MAIL cATcuERs.
PosToFFIcE DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, j, O., April IL 1884

POSTOFF1CE DEPARTMENT,
WAsHISGToS, j. O., April II, 1884.
Sealed proposals will be received at this Depart
ment until noon, on the 4rH DAY or JUNE, 1884,
for furnishing, by contract, Mail Catchers, and
Brackets for the same conforming 10 the samples Of
this Department, In such quantities and at such
times as may be required and ordered during one
year from the LIST day of July, 1884.
The proposals must be In accordance with the
printed specifications and FORMS which will he fur
nshed on application by letter to the Second Assist
ant Postmaster General; and the right to reject any
or all of such proposals Is hereby reserved.
The contract which may be made will he In con-
fOrmty TO such specifications and the accepted pro.
posal. W. q. GRESHAM,
ap1T-th-Bt Postmaster General,
National Republican., 1884-05-15
Decoration Dny.

A general order was issued last night by
Commander d. s. Alexander and Assistant
Adjutant General G. II. Ingram, department
of the Potomac, G. A. r., in regard to the
services on Decoration day, May 80. 1t re-
quests that each member Of tho department
present himself on that day, and recommends
held on the Sabbath preceding Memorial day.
National Republican., 1884-05-15

one blow of his fist. The combatants were
not allowed to continue hostilities in the
room, but both participants withdrew to
seek other quarters to further mutlate each
other to the disgust Of the crowd, which was
eager to witness free exhibition of pu-
National Republican., 1884-05-15
,,,,.. ,,ono,yo, -, s.o,,rc

Ard Insured against loss or damage by moth, fire
and burglars, NJ q small charge upon valuation.
We Keep a hirrier constantly employed, and would
advise our customers 10 have thsr Nrs brought to us
on storage, ana have nll repairing dOnu during tie
dull season. B, II. SIT lsMETI 4 son,
itHttprs and EurTiCTs,
1887 pguusy lNanll avenue.
National Republican., 1884-05-15
pUsGNEss MENTION.

News was received yesterday Of tho death
Of The wife Of Mr. Sidney Mcfarland, deputy
warden OF the Jail, in New York on Tuesday
The romans will be brought here to-day, and
will be buried on Friday from her husbands 5
residence, No. 2249 Twelfth street northwest.
National Republican., 1884-05-15
FOR STATIONERY.
Nv IN Mo- 1904

WASHISGTON, ID. u, May L, 1854.
Sealed proposals will be received ut this depart
ment until - o'clock M, on THURSDAY, JUNE o,
1884, for furnishing Stationery for the PostOce de-
partrnent for one year from July l, 1884
Blank forms Of proposals, showing the items and
estimated quantities required together with circular
relaln thereto will be furnished on application to
this department.,
ant Postmaster General and indOrsed proposals for
Stationery"
The Postmaster General reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
W. @. GRESHAM,
my5-mGth-4w Postmaster General.
National Republican., 1884-05-15

Tho men who keep us cool during the
torrid months by dealing out ice-tho ice
drvers-gaye largely attended picnic at
Juenncmnn's garden last night. Dancing
continued until early in the morning.
National Republican., 1884-05-15
= W, q. UIEFSfNM,
my5-m6th-4w Postmaster Gcneri
DRoPosALs FOR STATIONERY.
-. PosToFFIcE DEpARTMENT,

wAsIINaroN, d. C., May =, 1884.
Sealed proposals will he received ut this dcpnrt-
mcnt until IL o'clock M, on THURSDAY, JUNE 5,
1854 for furnishing stationery for the of first
aud second class postoices for one year from July
1854.
Hank forms of proposals. showing the items and
estimated quantities required together with circular
relating thereto, VIII bo furnished on application TO
this department,
Proposals should he addressed to the First Assist
ant Postmaster General and Endorsed proposals for
stationery"
The Postmaster General reserves the right ito
reject any or all bids.
W. q. GRESHAM,
my5m&th-Aw Postmaster General
National Republican., 1884-05-15
A Eicht U,,t shnr,.

Considerable excitement was created in tho
pooI and billiard room Mt Willard's hote lls
adolphian and q resident, which resulted
in the former knocking the latter down with
National Republican., 1884-05-15

The young mems meeting at the Young
Mems Christian association this evening Mt
715, will be led by Mr. Hugh J.. Taylor The
literary society will meet at S p. IN, and
good programme will DO carried out.
National Republican., 1884-05-15

THr Howland Dental Association. No. ell Tonr;
Hnd.a-hulf street northwCHt, three doors north OF
avenue. do all kinds Of Dental Work,
a u work warranted first class. Have almInislcrtd
nitrous oxide to over 10000 persons, Fine gold ana
nmagam Filings inserted IN the best manner