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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-31

New Dwelling Burned.-The new summer
residence of Mr.. Chas. F. Digs, of Baltimore,
which had not yet been completed, located near
Pikesville, Sd district, was destroyed by fire on
Friday night of last week, causing loss of near
$4,000. Insured in the Agricultural Company of
Watertown, N. Y. Origin of the fire unknown.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-31

statesmen WANTED.-We call the attention of
any of our readers who are in want of situation.
to the advertisement in another column of r. e..
Chase & Co., headed Statesmen Wanted" Write
to them for particulars.
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Mr. Parlett's Successor.-Gov. McLane on
Monday appointed William II. Wight, Esq., of
the Sth district, County Commissioner to fill the
unexpired term of the late John 7. B. Parlett.-
There were a number Of applicants for the place
and it was believed on Saturday that the contest
was between Messrs Samuel Brady John Crowther,
Jr., and C. II. Quinlin, but Mr.. Wight suddenly
doomed up, and being strongly backed, carried
off the prize.
Mr.. Wight is near forty years of age and
member of the firm of Wight & Lutz, who conduct
a very large store on the York turnpike, one mile
above Cockeysville, where they have built up an
extensive business. He is also O successful farm
er and owns the fine farm formerly owned by
Thomas Worthington, brother ofex Sheriff Worth
ington. He is shrewd and intelligent business
man, and although always-a Democrat he has
never before held public Office. If in the Office
of County Commissioner his course is marked by
the same business methods and foresight that have
characterized him in the conduct of his private
affairs, there can be no doubt but that he will
with experience, become a careful and efficient
public servant. His many friends confidently
believe that in the selection of Mr. Wight the
Governor made very wise choice and one that
will prove entirely acceptable to the people of the
county.
Mr.. Wight's commission was received on We'd
nesday, 18th inst, and he will assume the duties
of his Office next Tuesday.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-31

Maryland Farmers Convention.-Ar-
rangements are being made to hold a State farm
ers' convention in Baltimore, commencing Feb.
23d, to discuss such subjects as may be of most
interest to the farming community. The meeting
is the outgrowth of similar one held about
year ago in the city, and which was composed of
farmers of Baltimore, Hartford, Carroll, Anne
Arundel and Howard counties, and which was one
of the most important gatherings of the kind ever
held in the State. When this convention adjourn
ed the date for the next one was fixed and the So
cieties of Baltimore and Hartford counties were
requested to enlarge the basis of the gathering so
as to take in the whole State. In pursuance of
this request all the farmers clubs, oranges and
agricultural societies in Maryland invited
to send representatives and in some ofthe counties
delegations of prominent farmers have already
been selected
1t is understood that among the subjects to be
considered will be those of labor supply and i'm
migration, and the Montgomery convention, held
last week, appointed special committee of three
members to press upon the convention the desira-
bility of general and concerted effort to secure
some protection to sheep husbandry from the dogs.
1t is believed that the time has come when, by
suitably directing attention to the advantages
which our soil and climate possess for immigrants,
a desirable class of settlers might be induced to
make this State their home, and these not only
farm laborers, but working farmers of moderate
capital, who would take up some of the cheap
lands which still abound, including great guam
tity in the Southern part of the State.
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White Ground, I'd pistrict.-rhe Humane

WAib0 GTOuu0J AZ GlOOi iSo. 1ho HUMANE
Literary Society was organized by the pupils
of school No. l, at White Ground, on 23d inst.
Miss Verde G. Jean, principal of the school, was
president pro tenn. An election of officers took
place and resulted as follows: Lee Zimmerman,
presidents Ernest Timanus, vice president Jos.
Armstrong, secretary; Montessa Kalb, edtress I;
Clara Mackin, Chaplain; Elmer Sauter, CORES
ponding secretary; Verde C. Jean, treasurer,
and A. Louise Parsons, critic. Meetings will be
held twice month. jim. A.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-31

New Of1ce.-James ]. Lindsay, Esq, attor-
ney at law, has taken room No. l, Masonic Tenn
Pile, Towsontown. for the practice of the law.
He also has an Office at his residence, near Fork
P, O., 18th district.
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Relic Hunters Can be supplied.-Mr

heIIO HuuIerS Oau Do OuPPiieu.-Hr'
Thomas Mcdonald, superintendent of the Beaver
Dam marble quarries, near Texas, from which the
blocks used in the completion of the Washington
Monument were procured, is in receipt of many
letters from all parts of the country asking for
pieces which were cut from the blocks while they
were being prepared for shipment. As the quar-
ries are apparently inexhaustible, Mr.. Mcdonald
believes he will be able to supply all demands
for some time to come.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-31

EMPLOYMENT GIVEN THE YEAR RoUND.-The
old and WE'LL known firm of Nurserymen, D. F.
Atwood q Co., are advertising with US for men.
Read advertisement,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-31

Warm Times Around Cockeysville.
Tuesday light oflast week Mrs. Thos Mclaughlin,
who keeps a boarding house near the Beaver Dam
Marble Quarries, gave party. Among the
twenty-five or thirty men present were Joseph
Mcdonald and Thos. Killmurry. During the
evening Patrick Finerty and two friends from
about Cockeysville made their appearance, and in
a few minutes Mcdonald and Finerty got into
fight. This was soon settled only to break out
afresh, when the whole gang went into it with
spirit, the Odds of course, being strongly against
Finerty and his friends. The lights in the house
were put out and the Finerty party being closely
pressed, fought like tigers to get out, and did fl
naly escape. In this melee Mcdonald received
an ugly cut on the cheek On Wednesday morn
ing some of those engaged in the fight of the night
previous met at Mrs. Elwood's saloon, near Cock
eysvlle, and the trouble was renewed. In this
fight Thos. Killmurry was shot in the mouth, as
alleged by Jos. Mcdonald, the ball knocking out
two teeth and lodging in the roof of his mouth.
On Monday of this week gang of men from the
quarries saw Finerty at Wilson's Hotel, Jockeys
vle They succeeded in enticing him away and
then made an attack upon him, but being swift
runner, he managed to escape, although vollies of
stones followed him, besides or two shots from
trouble was perpetrated on Tuesday night last,
when some parties went to the house OF Finerty's
aged mother and struck her in the head with
stone, inficting serious injury. She is attended
by DIR. B. R. Benson, while Killmurry is attended
by Drs. Jessop and Benson. So far as we have
been able to learn no arrests have been made.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-31

Orphans Court.-The following letters have
been granted by the Orphans Court this week:
To Eva Elizabeth Buehler and John Lachman on
the estate of Christian Buehler; to Thomas W.
Brundige, on the estate of Thomas D. Chipchase !;
to William j. Mccullough, on the estates Of Mary
Bosley and John Bosley, and to Jacob Simpson
and Granville Simpson, on the estate of William
II. Simpson, deceased.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-31
HOG POWDER
FOR THE CURE OF
Cholera and Other D iseases,
MANUFACTURED BY
EDWARD HI. ROBERTS.
CUB HILL, BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD.
OLDFIELD'S ExCELSIORPUMP.

T HAVE greatly increased my facilities for max
Ling Pumps by building a 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.
The stocks being prepared months in advance
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.
Prices as low as Pumps of the best quality
can be made for. Address,
WILLIAM OLDFIELD, Pump Maker,
July19y.*1 Fountain Green, Hartford Co., Nd
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-31


Office Department has awarded contracts for car
ryiug the mails in Baltimore county for four years,
beginning next July, as follows From Baltimore,
by Lauraville, Lavender Hill and Cub Hill, to
Greenwood, thirteen miles and back, six times
week-to Horace c. Wise, of Virginia, at $500.
From Baltimore by Calverton Mills IN. o.,) and
Wetheredsville to Powhatan, seven miles and
back, six times weck-to w. H. Smith, of Wind
,sor, Nd, at $3.50. From Baltimore, by Carroll,
to Catonsville seven miles and back, twelve times
a week-to H. L. Burrows at $780, From Balti-
more, by Garrison In. o.,) LQchearn and Rock
dale, to Randalstown, thirteen miles and back,
six times q week-H. L. Wise, $780, From Bal
timore by 0rangeville, Gardenville and Fuller
ton to Perry Hall, fifteen miles and back, six
times a week-W II. Smith, $500. From Balt-
more, by Waverly and Govanstown, to Towson-
town, seven miles and back, twice daily-B. W.
Beedy, S130. From Parkton to Wiseburgh, IT
miles and back, six times a week-W. ii. Smith,
$50. From Parkton, by Rayville and Shamburgh,
to Beckleysvie, nine miles and back, six times
a week-W. H. Smith, 1854. From White Hall,
by Stablersville and Shane, to Gorsuch's Mills,
81 miles and back, six times week-W. IL. Smith,
$249. From White Hall, by Black Horse, Ma
donna, Jarrettsvie, Federal Hill and Claremont
Mills, to Pylesville, twenty miles and back, six
time5- "a week-W. II. Smith, $3.50. From Glen
co, by Belfast, Butler, Berean, Mount Carmel,
Black Rock and Trenton, to Upperco, twenty
miles anu Ddch, SIX times Weeh-O. ID. Z DIoineJ
$4l9 From Freeland, by Eklo and Hofmanville,
to Grave Run Mills, ten miles and back, six times
week-John w. Alban, S279.75. From Warren
to Cockeysville, three miles and back six times
a week.. B. Colgrove 1924. From Cuttings,
by Dulaneys Valley, Long Green and Sweet Air,
to Sunny brook, 81 miles and back, six times
weekly. II. Smith, $3.50. From Maryland Line
to FreeIand, two miles and back, six times
week.. B. CoIgrove, 500. From Granite to
Woodstock, two miles and back, six times week
VIM. F. Weller, S12O. From Pikesville, by
Randallstown and Harrisonville, to North Branch,
nine miles and back, six times week-W. II.
Smith, 1920. From Monkton, by Hereford and
Evna, to Mount Carmel, eight miles and back, six
times a week-G. f. Wisner, S15S. From Kings
vile, by Fork, to Gwinn, five miles and back, six
times week-W. H. Smith, 1920. From Jockeys
Vile, by Oregon and and Shawan, to Mantua
Mills seven miles and back, three times week
W. H. Smith, $40. From Magnolia, by Joppa,
Gunpowder and Upper Falls, to Jerusalem Mills,
ten miles and back, six times week-B. W.
Beedy, $3.50. From Fallston, by Pleasantville,
Upper Crossroads, Taylor, Manor, and Saint
James, 10 Monkton, sixteen miles and back, six
times a week-B. W. Beedy, $3.50.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-31

Rayville, 9th District.-The roads in this
section are very rough. A horse belonging to
VIM. II. Keys got its foot fast in rut and broke
its leg, day last week. died from the effects of
the injury and exposure to the cold.
Many of the boys attending our public schools
are in the habit of carrying pistols. This should
not be allowed, as serious accidents may be the
result. There should be a law imposing fine on
parties who sell, give loan pistols cartridges,
or any dangerous weapon, to minors.
The recent cold weather, while the ground was
bare of snow, has damaged the grain consider
ably. The alternate freezing and thawing has
thrown much of it out of the ground.
A literary society has been organized at Ray
vile. The subject for discussion at next meeting
is, "Resoved, That intemperance is greater
evil than war;" The officers aie-P. S. Cross pres.
ident; VIM. J. Mccullough, vice president; Geo.
W. Ijams, secretary, and Robert D. Davis, treas
urer. Besides the discussion of questions the ex
ercises consist of declarations, dialogues, essays,
select readings, query box, &C.
The health of the neighborhood is generally
good with the exception Of bad colds and one
case of pneumonia.
An ample supply of ice has been secured for the
wants of our people. OBSERVER.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-01-31

Bently Springs, 7th District.-Wea glad
to learn that Messrs. John A. Dushane & Co., of
Baltimore, have started up their eagle mill on
full time. This mill has been closed for the past
ten months. They have also started their Wood
bine" mill on full time, after stoppage of two
months. The firm has orders enough to run its
mills for two months to come and ftheir is any
spring trade, they hopet to keep going on full time
the balance of this year. Messrs. Dushane
& Co., are running their "Antietam,"
"Fargo," "Woodbine," eagle" and Caledonia"
mills ON full time. The "Ivy" mill is the only
idle establishment belonging to the firm, and this
they hope to start up in short time. This enter
prsing firm report business good, but not booming.
Wesley Chapel, 10th District.-Mr. Sam'l
E. Wilson is going into the creamery business in
the spring. He will keep about Is head of COWS,
and in addition, will purchase about go gallons of
milk per day from his neighbors. The milk will
be delivered at the creamery twice day in sum-
mer and once day in the winter season. The
price per gallon will be 10 cents in summer and
IL cents in the winter. This will be an important
enterprise and will no doubt be Of great benefit
to the farmers of that section, giving them home
market for their milk. G.
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Trinity p. E. Church, Toiosontocn.-Preaching
Sunday by the rector, Rev. W. II. II. Powers, at
IL a. m. and u p. m. Bible class Wednesday al
7.45 p. m. .up
There will be preaching at Lutherville, by Rev.
W II. Fl. Powers, in the Public Hall, every Sun
day afternoon, at 81 o'clock.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-06
The Man Who pulls a Little.

lfyou find man who cannot pull a
little bit, he always wants to row an
oulrigger and sliding seat when he
takes his girl up the river. Last night
such a Young gentleman started out.
He had reat, sweet girl with him,
and as he led her down the float she
said: "Do you row wellP" well, |
should---O, certainly, certainly" he
answered. "What hero you are,
Jack !! " and the balance was lost in a
whisper. Her hero was cycling the boat
with considerable awe, and sho was
hallway in before he jumped to assist
her. Then he pulled up his collar,
shook down his cuffs aud carefully got
In. Bob Cumberland was holding the
outrigger to the float, and the young
man asked his girl If she noticed how
steady he was In boat She cast such
a sweet glance at him that half the bal
cony oarsnen at the Columbia house
tried to catch piece of it," Jack care
fully adjusted his oars and was pushed
Off. He "hemmed," and, attempting
| to take II short stroke, one Oar went up
and the other down. The second stroke
he slipped his scat and his girl gave a
slight scream. As they went out OF
hearing, he was assuring her it was al
ways so, when the coal tar was in the
river. Bob Cumberland stood watch
ing them, and as he turned away he
muttered, "What gol darned fools some
men is."
The Washington critic., 1885-08-06
MINOR News NOTES.

Cholera is gaining foothold in
Marseiles.
The French Senate adopted the
Madagascar credit Of twelve million
francs.
The Irish Land Purchase bill was
read second time in the House of
Commons.
Charles Garlich OF the New York
Stock Exchange has suspended, and his
brother is missing
The sale of the Pau Mall Gazette
containing the scandal articles has been
suppressed in Berlin.
The Amalgamatcd Association Of
Iron aud Steel Workers will probably
amend its constitution so as to exclude
nallers.
In the matter Of the "double-
header system Of freight trains eight
strikers we y arrest d at the Baltimore
& Ohio road, Glenwood, and trouble il
feared,
"A motion of Censure on the Gov
ernment in regard TO the present
Egyptian policy proposed in the House
of Commons by Mr.. Labouchere was
rejected.
Mr.. Eliugton, NJ. r., unofficial
British representative in Rome, indlg,
nantly denies that he attempted to in-
lluoncc the appointment to the Dublin
archbishroplc.
The effort to establish u Texas rail
road pool has failed because of the re-
fusal OF the Gulf, Colorado d Santa Fo
road tu.makc an agreement covering
more than a year.
The Postmastcr.Generll Of Eng
land stated in the House of Commons
that the British Government had 10 in
tention of extending the contract fol
carrying the American mails to tho
North German Lloyds Steamship Com
pany.
"A dispatch from Vienna to The
London Telegraph says Austria ha
formally notified the United States Gov
eminent that Mr.. Kelley is not accept
able as American Minister to Austria
aud has expressed the hope that he vii
be recalled and another appointment b.
made.
The Washington critic., 1885-08-06
DIR. HEBBARD,

Who has given his life to hopeless sufferers,
can be consulted at No. 723 10Th ST., Wash
ington, ID. c. Speciality: All Chronic Diseases.
Consultation fee, 81. A few testimonials:
:. "Dr. llebbard has but few II any superiors In
the medical line. BROOKLYN Eagle
"Dr. Ilebbard Is u medical writer of high re-
pute. Men York HeTdid
"a physician of thorough science, extended
knowledge and large practical experience. -
Vim. EdSdH, PT6SideRt y. NJ O. A., BIookiyn
". Y.
"Dr. IIebbard is continually discovering new
methods OF saving human life. "-IhUdda,phio
Press.
"The doctor Is one of the most skillful sur
geons and competent medical advisers in this
country. "-NeiD HaUeH (Ct.) PdiiddiWm.
"Dr. Hebbard is working with the most in
tense earnestness to heal the sick, open blind
eyes, unstop deaf ears and save the dying. -
PrOUidence Press.
Boston is proud to be the home of this cele
brated physician, so long worker for human
needs. '-B0st0n Hordid.
"Dr. Hebbard has made new contributions
recently to medical science which promise tc
be of great interest. "-B0StoR Itageier
"Dr Hebbard Is utterly an original man
the product of his own energy-and, while ht
works for the present welfare of the people
he is almost superhuman In his efforts to make
all sure of a happy future. The North Aneer
team RerielD. ie1S-t
The Washington critic., 1885-08-06
MEDICAL.
ECZENAl

For the benefit of suffering humanity, deem
" only my duty to give this unsolicited testi-
tnony In favor OF Swfts Specific. My wife
has been afflicted with Eczema from infancy.
Wetrled every known remedy, but to no avail
She was also afflicted with a periodical ner.
vous headache sometimes followed by an In
termittent fever, so that her life became a
burden to her. Finally | determined to try
SwifCs Specific. She commenced seven weeks
ago. After taking the first large bottle the
disease seemed to Increases: the burning, itch
ing and Inflammation became unbearable.
She, however, persevered In the use of the
medicine. After taking the second bottle the
inflammation began to subsde. After the
third bottle the inflammation disappeared, and
the sore spots dried up and turned white and
scaly, and finally she brushed them off in an
impalpable white powder resembling pure
salt She Is now taking the sixth bottle; every
appearance of the disease is gone, and her
flesh Is soft and white as a child's. Her head
aches have disappeared and she enjoys thr
My good health she has known In DO years
No wonder she deems every bottle of s. s. s
is worth thousand lines It's weight In gold
Any further information concerning her case
will be cheerfully given by herself at her resi-
dence, 1856 Mullett street, or by me-
JOHN +. BRADLEY, A Griswold 81.
Detroit Mich, May 10, 1886.
For sale by all druggists.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,
MY, 157 w. Odd ST. Drawer 9, Atlanta, Ga
The Washington critic., 1885-08-06
THE SEA SERPENT CAUGHT.
A Monster That Draws in His Head
Like an Immense Turtle.

A special dispatch to the Philadelphia
Times from Portland, Me, says; "The sea
serpent has been captured-or, rather the
creature that has started all the sea SER
pent stories on the New England coast has
Just been towed into this harbor. Captain
Cobb of the schooner Dreadnaught which
arrived this morning, says:
awe were about five miles from Half
way Rock when we saw break in the
water ahead and one man sung out /:
There's sea serpent looked and
there was something that did look like n
big snake dead ahead. He made three or
four seas and looked for all the world like
snake We made SAIL but could not over
take him. Then we lowered our boats and
gave chase. II was u good tive-mile job of
it before the boats came up with him.
eyes, broke in another man, and all
we could see was that big, snake-lilc head
lifted ont Of the water, three or four seas
ahead. We came up and struck ut him
with harpoon. II took him right inside
and would have fastened right whale.
But it did not make an impression on him.
II turned the harpoon, but the critter kept
right along. You might fire cannons at
| Hlll Ull uiN Ulu ~ Noll'lll luO " Dll VI pOOl
if you didn't hit his head
"'Then said Captain Cobb, we
struck at him again and sent boat along
side. lie turned overo on his back, making
a great swell; then we struck him in the
neck, and after making Il big fight, he
yielded and we towed him alongside the
Dreadnaught. 1t was pull
"'EIow much will he weigh, Captain?
"'Well, from POO upwards
"'What do you call himY
go don't call him. He's got some kind
of an armor that may be called his shell
His neck would draw in turtle-fashion
his head is cross between catfish and a
snake and he's about as bad-looking as he
can be. A doctor came on board the
schooner this morning and he says he's 6
serpent. I've no doubt he's what they've
been calling sea serpent along the coast
If we hadn't captured him we'd have re
ported that we saw and chased sea ser
pent. I've sailed all over the world anC
have seen all kinds of turtles, deep sea
turtles among the rest and if he's Il turtle
it must be new breed that's ALL
captain Cobb has brought the Dread
naught up to the Custom-House wharf, anC
DR.. Thomas Hill is to be appealed to and
asked to name the critter, as Captain Cobb
says In the meantime the snake o.
turtle, as the case may be, promises to ge
well of his. wounds and manifests stroni
desire to smash things"