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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16
Colts Ball.

Annapolis Republican.
The "Colts" of the General Assembly have
nearly perfected arrangements for their ball. It
will be handsome and enjoyable affair, and it is
expected that the attendance will be exception
ably large. The committees in charge have I'M
dertaken their task with great enthusiasm, and
will spare no efforts to make 1t brilliant success
There was considerable difference of opinion to
the matter of champagne, but the willy and Sc
ductive fluid was laid on the tabe-in a legisla-
tive sense-by large majority; which, in view
of the vilainous quality of the article sold under
that name, was undoubtedly very proper thing
to do.
The Assembly Rooms, where the ball is to be
given hristles with historic flashes of music, mirth
the minuet, and with dreamful memories of fail
women and brave men of the oldep time. Wash
ington, Lafayette, and numerous of their famous
contemporaries, have danced merrily upon its
floor, and, up to q few years ago, the Assemblies
were regularly graced by the presence of the most
beautiful women from all parts of the country.
The Assembly Rooms were built in 1854, from
the proceeds of lottery drawn in this city for
that purpose. They have latterly been much
undermined, and have been sometimes prostituted
to base uses never dreamed of by their founders
But the student of our city's annals cannot fail
to be enthusiastic over the fragrant memories
that lnger there still.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

Ma-James Higgins was arrested in Baltimore
last Saturday on the charge of being the princi-
pal of the gang of burglars who few days De-
fore robbed the Annapolis pOstOfice of about So
900 in money and stamps. He was followed up
by Special Agent Henderson, of the Postofhce
ing the arrest. Higgins is native of Connech-
cut. where he had been engaged in large num-
Der of busglares, principally of pOstoflices' Ills
last exploit there was to steal horse. He was
arrested on this charge, convicted and sentenced
to ten years Imprisonment, but on his way to the
penitentiary he escaped from the officers and
nothing was heard from him again until his ar
rest in Baltimore. He was taken back to Con-
necticut to serve out his sentence there.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

~wayne Mcveagh, who was Attorney Gen.
eral in Garield's Cabinet, never was In good
standing with the solid Republicans of Penn
sylvania He was always "kicker," and now
we find him in Philadelphia making speeches in
favor of the Democratic municipal ticket A
Pennsylvania paper says of him that "nobOdy
who has followed the tortuous political course Of
Mr.. Mcveagh for the past few years need be sur
prised at anything he may do of that kind; nor
are there many Republicans who would regret ii
if he should go over bag and baggage to the Dem
oerafs"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

MS-There is measure before Congress when
provides that until January LIST, 1885, trade dol
lars shall be received at their face value IN pay
ment of all dues to the United States, and snail
not again be paid out or in any other manner
reissued. Holders of the coin may receive IN ex-
change, dollar for dollar, any silver coin OF the
United States ON presentation Of the trade dollar
10 the offices of the treasurer or assistant treasurer
or any of the minis of the United States Inc
bill also provides that the trade dollar shall be
recoined into any authorized coin of the Govern
mcnt. What will come of this scheme remains to
he seen
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16
Making Bogus Siamese Twins.

DIR. Foodman, of st. Louis, some time since in
duced two men to go through an operation which
he promised would enable them to pass them
selves off as natural curiosities like the Samese
twins By cutting the skin of their arms below
the elbow and binding the limbs securely togeth-
er, he calculated that in twenty days the joining
would be perfect. The experiment was carried
out, but unfortunately one Of this men had an at
tack of fever, and the twins had to be separated
to relieve the fears of the well one. So the dime
museum cannot exhibit pair of twins, one of
whom was old enough to be the father of the
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

@-Sixty-two young Indians arrived at the
Carlisle, Pa, Indian School recently. Fifty-two
of them are Apaches from Arizona, and the others
are from various Pueblo villages in New Mexico.
Three of the principal Apache chiefs and one Of
General Crooks most trusted Apache scouts &C.
cOmpanied the party. Captain Pratt speaks in the
warmest terms of the interest taken by General
Crook and his subordinates in the school, and il
was drought their efforts mainly that the pupils
were induced to come.
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r. R. Boerman, Attorney, Towsontown.

r. R. Boerman, Attorney, Towsontown.
TRUSTEES SALE "a
A VALUABLE PROPERTY, SITUATE IN
THE EIGHTH ELECTION -
Hn DISTRICT, BALTIMORE COUNTY. - sas&
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court for
Baltimore county, sitting in equity. passed in the
case of Underwood VS.. Underwood and others,
the undersigned, Trustee will offer at public auc-
ton, at the Court House door, at Towsontown, on
Tuesday, 26th day Of February, 1884,
at the hour of II o'clock NJ,
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND,
of which the late Jacob and Mary Underwood
died seized and possessed situate in the Sth Elec
ton District of Baltimore county, Immediately on
the Baltimore and York Turnpike Road, about
II miles from the city of Baltimore and adjoin-
ing the lands of Elias Matthews and Josiah Price,
containing
TEN ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS.
This property is improved by comfortable
DWELLING HOUSE AND OUTBUILDINGS,
and there are also choice selection of FRUIT
TREES on the property, and the land is in
good condition.
The property is located in one of the best neigh
borhoods of the county, close to the Philopolis
Station, on the Northern Central Railroad, and
convenient to Churches, Schools, &c.
THE TERMS OF SALE AS PRESCRIBED
BY THE DECREE ARE :-One-half cash on
day of sale or on the ratification thereof, and the
balance in six months thereafter, the credit pay
ment to bear interest from day of sale and to be
secured by the notes of the purchaser with secur-
ity approved by the Trustee, or all cash. at the
option of the purchaser.
A deposit of 800 will be required on day of sale
R. R. B0ARMAN, Trustee.
GEO. w. sTOCKSDALE, Auctioneer.
Feb 2-ts
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

@-SOme people in Kent county are petition
ing the Legislature for repeal of the local
option law now in force in that county, and ask
for the substitution of high license law in its
stead. 1t is said that many of the liquor men in
Kent want the law to remain as it is as they now
sell with impunity and pay no license. A similar
movement is also being made in Prince Georges
county, where, it is said, very respectable SEN
timent favor high license.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

G@-The present year will be memorable one
in the Methodist church, it records the centen-
NAL of the foundation of that church in this coun-
try. The first Methodist society was organized
earlier, but the conference organization of the
church dates from 1884. The Methodists now
claim five million church members in this country,
and the influence of their organization is power
full throughout the nation. The denomination
may truly congratulate itself, therefore, on its
rapid spread and progress.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

M9-A bill has been introduced in the New
York Legislature making the cost of license to
sell spirituous liquors in the several cities in that
State $500, malt liquors $780, The BILLS already
receiving noteworthy support The Church Tenn
perance Society favors it, and urges that it shall
be made to apply to all cities in Now York, large
and small, and meeting was held Monday night
in Brooklyn to express the same sentiments OF
approval. The bill is similar to the Scott law in
Ohio, which is claimed by its friends to be work
inp successfully.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

@-We have received from c. W. Chancellor,
NJ. D., secretary, the fifth biennial report of the
State Board of Health of Maryland. 1t is very
interesting document, containing great amount
of valuable information which must have required
a great deal of labor to collect In the report is
a highly valuable paper from DIR. J. Piper, of
Towsontown, on "The Sanitary Requirements of
Baltimore county," When we have space to do
SO we expect to reproduce portions of this report
in THE UNION
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16
A Crow RooSt.

Millions of crows roost every night, near Car
tersville, Ca, and their cawing is said to be al
most deafening. Their weight breaks off large
limbs of the trees, and their voracity threatens
the crops for many miles around. AT about sun
set clouds of them begin their fight from the
lands on which they have been feasting, toward
their roost, and the flight is continued until about
two hours after sunset.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

M1~A white man named Joseph e. Banks
who, at the election last fall in Baltimore, tried
to vote on the name of a colOred man, was con-
victed of the chargein the city Criminal Court or
Monday, and Judge Duffy sentenced him to the
penitentiary for three years and six months. A
little more of this kind of Justice would no doubt
have the effect of entirely breaking up illega
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

Ms-The Dunkards hold their National Conven-
ton next Spring. three miles west of Dayton, Ohio
near the Junction of the Dayton and Union and
Panhandle railway. Lumber has been collected
for the tabernacIes required by the occasion, the
largest one being intended to accommodate about
five thousand people.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

1-Serious apprehensions were felt along the
Susquehanna last week that the breaking up Of
the ice on the river would cause dangerous floods
At Port Deposit, particularly, there was great
deal of uneasiness, but the mild weather and
almost constant rains caused the ice to break up
and pass out into the bay without causing any
verv serious damage.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

NOTICE.
OFFICE BOARD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
TOwsoNTowN, January 80, 1884.
The County Commissioners of Baltimore county
will be in session for ONE WEEK, beginning
Monday, February 18th, 1884,
For the purpose of RECEIVING APPLICA-
TIONS FOR ALTERING AND CORRECTING
ASSESSMENTS ON REAL AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY to be taxed for the year 1884.
8-The transfer books will be closed after
February 29th until May LIST, 1884.
JOHN 7. B. PARLETT,
JOHN E. CIRCUIT,
JAMES E. RITTENH0USE,
County Commissioners for Baltimore county.
JOHN CROWTHER, JR.,
Chief Clerk and Auditor.
Feb. 2.-3t.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

He will speak on Market Gardening, and will
give the latest and most economical processes in
use now amongst the advanced farm gardeners of
New Jersey and Long Island.
COL Robert Beverly, Of Fauquier county, Va.,
is well known cattle breeder and feeder, hand
ling more cattle than any other man. it is said, in
the east. He is an agreeable speaker, stored
with valuable experiences, and will be heard with
much profit by those engaged in this line.
DR.. Ellzey is already known somewhat to our
people, as he made such very acceptable address
in the Farmers convention held in the courthouse
here on Washington's Birthday of last year, that
a general desire was expressed to hear him again,
and the Committee of Arrangements were fortu-
nate in securing his promise to speak again next
week. His subject will be "Manures and how to
use them"-one of almost vital Importance to
every person.
The convention will debate several subjects
named in the programme in the advertisement
elsewhere. All are of present moment and much
information and interest ought to be evolved
from their discussion.
Farmers everywhere are invited to be present
at and take part in the convention, whether they
are members of any organization or not. 1t is
not meant to limit the attendnce to the counties
named. All persons interested ip agriculture
will be welcomed, and every one who has any in
formation likely to be of service or interest is
urged to present it.
We hope every agriculturist who can possibly
do SO will be present at this meeting. 1t will en-
courage the nndertakers of it, and rebound to
their own advantage as well.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

Ns-The floods along the Ohio river have been
the most terrible ever known. Millions of dollars
worth of property have been destroyed and thous-
ands of families have been rendered homeless and
penniless. The suffering at some points along the
river is very great and appeals are being made
for assistance. Fortunately very few lives have
hoan Iosf
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

@g-The Senate of Maryland on Wednesday
passed the bill reducing the marriage license fee
from $3.50, as at present, to so CENTS Now it
remains to be seen what the House will do 1t
should promptly follow the good example set by
the Sonata.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

nH-The Baltimore Day, after about months
trial, has abandoned its morning edition and Mr..
Croasdale has retired from the paper after being
connected with it about two years. 1t will be
issued hereafter as an afternoon paper only and
will be conducted by Mr.. Geo. W. Cruikshank, OF
the Cecil Democrat. The Day is good paper
and deserves success.
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eral counties and Baltimore city.

eral counties and Baltimore city.
This mode of distribution affords great adj
vantage to those counties which have a large COL
ored population and initiates against those
which have comparatively small one. In some
of the counties, where the colored population Is
large. their share of the school tax for the sup
port of the white schools is nearly 81 per wnite
capita, while in those counties in which the col
ored population is comparatively small, the pro-
norton of the school tax for the support OF the
white schools does not reach Sl.5O per Wnite
capita. 1t is to remedy this unequal distribution
that Senator Bowlus has introduced his bill. lie
proposes to have each distribution made accord
ing to the population for which it is set apart
the white schools to have their apportionment IN
proportion to the white population between inc
ages of and 90 years, and the cOlOred schools
to have theirs in proportion to the cOlOred pOpu-
lation between the same years. This is an equl-
table basis on which to make the distrlDutlon'
and we think the bill ought to pass
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

M@-Some idea of the terrible floods at Cincin-
natl may be gained when it is stated that on Mon
day evening the water in the Ohio river bad risen
66 feet II inches
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

MrGoy. McLane has again been quite il, suffer-
ing from neuralgia, and has been confined to his
bed most of the past week. On Monday he sat
up in bed in order to see of the hungry horde
of offceseekers and their heelers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

The undersigned, intending to quit farming,
will sell on the farm of Mr.. James l.. Sutton, on
q Lake avenue, near Homeland 1szzz>-.
MZl1< Station, Maryland Central NNTW
AS Railroad, ON N.-l14
Wednesday, February 27th, 1884,
commencing at 10 o'clock A. NJ, regardless of
weather,
THE FOLLOWING VALUABLE STOCK:
Three fine Driving or Brood Mares; 1 good
Farm Horse; Cows, all milking; Heifers, l
Bull, Hogs, new Side-Bar McCaul Wagon, /
three-sprng Wagon, two three-horse Broad
Tread Wagon, l Narrow Tread Wagon, l new
Grain Drill, new Hay Rake, Piows, Harrows,
two-horse Railway Power, Cutting Box, Grain
Fan, Wegon and Carriage Harness. Also, II
acres of Wheat and of Rye, in the ground; lot
Corn, Hay, Fodder, Potatoes, Poultry. Also,
Household and Kitchen Furniture and set Black
smith Tools.
TERMS.-All sums of $40 and under, cash
over that amount, credit of nine months, pur-
chasers giving notes with approved security,
bearing interest from day of sale.
JAMES E. RIDDLE & BROTHERS.
THOS. GORSUCH, OF c., Clerk.
Feb. lets.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

MrThere are said to be over 100000 doctors
in this country. An exchange thinks that ac-
counts for the multitude of new diseases that are
constantly coming to light.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

m@-The Belair Times says Senator German is
iyel7 and earnestly in favor of the present
sgisiasure calling Constitutional Convention.
md Mr.. German usually gets what he wants.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

ms-At meeting of the Maryland Historical
Society, held on the 18th inst, a programme was
adopted for the celebration of the 25Oth anniyer-
sarv of the landing of the Maryland Pilgrims.
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DISTRIBUTION OF THE STATE SCHOOL

Senator Bowlus. of Frederick county, has in
troduced into the Legislature bill to amend the
present mode of distributing the State school tax
among the several counties and the city OF Baitl-
more. This tax reaches an annual average Oh
about $500, 900, which is distributed according TO
population between the ages of and 20 years.
ON tho following basis: One hundred thousand
dollars of the 100000 is distributed for the sup
mort of the colored schools, and apportioned ac-
cording to the colored population between the
ages of 5 and 90 years, in the several counties
and the city of Baltimore. The remaining
s4OO, 900, or as much of the 100000 as is real
;zed from the State school tax, which is 10 per
cant On the 500, is distributed to the white
schools and apportoned according TO the total
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

ma-A bill has been favorably reported in Con-
gress providing for the sale of the Naval Hospit-
al at Annapolis. The hospital is declared to be
too large for the present necessities of the service
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Miscellaneous.
no GAMERS AND DATRYMEN.
esM A VALUABLE FARM AT PRI- -
EZ VATE SALE.

A Valuable Farm in Hartford county is offered
for sale. The place contains 1875 ACRES, and is
on the road from Pleasantville to Baldwin's Sta
ton, Narrow-Gauge r. R., two miles from the
latter place. The land is in high state of Guilt
walton, and is very valuable for either Canning
Dairy purposes. There are three valuable Apple
Orchards on the place. profitable dairy is now
and has been kept on it for the past rs years.
HOUSE contains 10 rooms, cellar under whole
and basement. A splendid Spring House 20 steps
from Dwelling. Also, frst-class Winter Dairy
connected to the Dwelling. A double-deck Barn
with Stabling for horses and 10 COWS, with Root
Cellar at Barn, Wood House, Wagon House, Corn
House, Ice House and all other needful outbuild-
ings. Convenient to churches, schools, &C., and
in a very healthy locality.
For further particulars call on or address,
HORACE p, rTmE ny! =. BX XII IRsySjN 49,.
Pleasantville, Hartford county, Nd
Dec. 1T
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W. C. HAVILAND.

GENERAL AGENTS FOR
DEERING BINDERS,
ADRIANCE REAPERS AND MOWERS,
SYRACUSE CHILLED PLOWS,
STANDARD FARM WAGON & CARRIAGES,
RICHMOND CHAMPION GRAIN DRILL,
BELLE CITY FEED CUTTER,
UNIVERSAL CULTIVATION,
SEEDS, &C., &C.,
PURE RAW BONE,
DISSOLVED BONE MEAL,
ANNOTATED BONE PHOSPHATE,
KANSAS DISSOLVED BONE PHOSPHATE.
Feb.16,'S4y.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1884-02-16

Ms-The Maryland State Teachers Association
will hold its annual meeting July 9th, 10th and
I1tb, at the Atlantic Hotel, Ocean City.
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New Advertisements.

WANTED 20 to 40 Acres, with small house,
wv for cash. For sale, Acres, with small i'm
provements, ON pike, near the city. JOHN P.
CLARK, Lexington and Calvert sts., Baltimore.
Feb. 10y.
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THO DAIRYMEN.

THO DAIRYMEN.
A VALUABLE FARM OF 100 ACRES FOR
RENT, situated on Lake avenue, between -
fHht Charles street avenue and Falls road. -
III Suitable for TRUCKING or DAIRY
PURPOSES. Comfortable DWELLING HOUSE
and Outbuildings. Large Barn with stabling for
25 COWS. Address, DR.. GEO. F. C0RSE,
Gardenville, Nd,
or JOS. C. TOWNSEND,
80 South Charles street, Baltimore, Nd.
Feb. st.
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BY SAMUEL G. WILSON, Auctioneer.

Having rented my farm, I will sell at public
q sale, on the premises, on the the :,
GEI Hartford turnpike one mile east EfsfE
-AZ4- of Cub Hill, 18th district, on -
Tuesday, February 26th, 1884,
at 10 o'clock A. NJ,
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PERSONAL
PROPERTY:
Two fine Mares, 2 young Cows, l two-horse
farm Wagon, Hay Carriage, l Spring Market
Wagon, for one or two horses Carriage Pole,
Screw, Hot Bed Sash and Mats, Crowbar, Cross
Cut Saw, Maui and Wedges, Axes, Wood Saw,
Hand Saw, Oliver Chilled Plow, and other Flows,
Double Shovels, Cultivators, AZ Harrow Teeth
and Hinges, Corn Coverer, Sulky Horse Rake,
Grain Drill with Seed and Fertilizer Attachment
2 Grain Cradles, Double and Single Trees, Hay,
Oats and Manure Forks, Hoes, Mattocks, Shov-
els, old Iron, Meat, Fish, Flour and Cider Barrels,
Market Boxes, Harness, set Breeding, Plow Har-
ness, Lines, Side Saddle, Halters large lot Grain
Bags, seasoned White Oak Timber, Grindstone,
LOT Lot Bacon. Ea5ly ssRetasOss CORR aa noddar
Also, Cook, 2 Air Tight and 2 Coal Stoves,
Buckets, pair Andirons, Shovel and longs, Wash
Tubs, Washing Machines, Tables, Bedsteads, Sau
sage Grinder and Suffer, Butcher Knives, 80 gallon
Coal Oil Can, Coal Oil Lamps, Water Cooler, and
many other articles.
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums of $40 and IN
der. cash; ON sums over $40, credit of months
will be given, purchasers giving notes with APP
proved security, bearing interest from day of SALE
No goods to be removed until settled for.
LEVI FERGUS0
Feb. 16.-ts%
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GEORGE A. CAIRNES, Auctioneer.
DUBLEC SALE

DUBLIC SALE
A LARGE
AND VALUABLE COLLECTION OF STOCK,
FARM UTENSILS, HOUSEHOLD AND
KITCHEN FURNITURE, ON THE
FARM OF REV. GEO. MORRISON, AT SWEET
AIR, BALTIC. COUNTY.
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OLDFIELD's EXCELSIORPUMP.

I HAVE greatly increased nay facilities for max
Ling Pumps by building LARGE STEAM
SAW MILL AND PUMP FACTORY, which is
supplied with all necessary machinery for making
PUMPS OF THE BEST QUALITY, a full sup
ply Of which are always on hand.
are thoroughly seasoned and impart no disagree
able taste to the water. Being made and put up
by me with the greatest care they WILL OUT
LAST ANY IRON OR ORDINARY WOODEN
PUMP, besides being less likely to get out of order
Pumps put in in any part of the State and guar
anteed for one year. or they will be keptin order
for ten years afterwards at 81 per year.
Pumps repaired and Pumps made where they
are to be erected, when timber is furnished, at
short notice.
S-P Prices as low as Pumps Of the best quality
can be made for. Address,
WILLIAM OLDFIELD, Pump Maker,
July14y.*l Fountain Green, Hartford Co., Nd.