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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-13

The attorneys Of the city are becoming
desperate in their efforts TO secure the loca-
hou 81 the court house in the central por-
ton 81 the city. and have submitted apropo-
'iton 20 the county commissioners 20 psy
sNo-tdirjs Of the rental Of the KalkhoG
block Tor use by the courts and county
officers for two years. As the
rent asked is 81. 500, it will
only deyolvc upon the county to pay $1,000
per auuum for the use of the building pend
ing the erection OF the new court house.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

@- Bishop Howe, in his address before the
Central Pennsylvania Diocesan Convention,
strongly condemned the present marriage and
divorce laws and the increasing laxity in this
particular. He said there were not sufficient pre-
liminaries to marriage, thus leading to secret,
hasty and ill-advised marriages, productive of
misery, unhappiness and Elm. He thought that
every minister should have evidence that the par
ties were of proper age before performing the
ceremony, and favored publishing the bans in
church for three successive Sundays. 1t is time,
he said, that an organized attempt should be made
by Christian men to abrogate these licentious laws
which breed iniquities. The laws of church and
State should be in harmony with the law of God
"Have we not" asked he, Sin easy divorces and
frequent remarriages polygamy as bad in essence,
though not so openly proclaimed, as among the
Mormons?"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27
Correspondence Baltimore County Union.
A TRIP TO THE EASTERN SHORE.
BALTIMORE, June %

BALTIMORE, June 22d, 1885.
Messrs. Editors Having had occasion to visit
the Eastern Shore Of Maryland on business, a few
notes of my trip may interest some of the readers
of your valuable paper. Leaving pier IA, Light
street wharf, at q. m, by steamer Oive-at which
time said boat starts every morning, Saturdays
and Sundays excepted-you arrive at ST. Michaers,
so miles from Baltimore, at IL o'clock noon. Re-
turning the boat leaves st. Michaes at p. M,
arriving at her wharfin Baltimore at s p. m. The
round trip ticket costs so cents. Meals served
on the boat for 80 cents, which include oysters,
crabs, fish, etc. The Olive has been thoroughly
renovated. Her furniture is all new, of the latest
pattern in East Lake style. Her officers and
stewards are accommodating in every sense. No
Intoxicating liquors are allowed on the boat and
none are to be had at St. Michaes, it being a
local option town. The steamboat company an
ticipate building a commodious hotel and pavilion
in beautiful grove near their wharf, which will
be completed before the opening of next season.
St. MichaePs is one of the oldest towns in this
country. 1t history begins somewhere in the
seventeenth century. tits located on ST. Mchael's
river, about IL miles from Easton, and is -four
ishing town of about ,O00inhabitants Its streets
and sidewalks paved and trees on either side
of the streets provide an abundance of shade
The waters abound plentifully with fish, crabs and
oysters.
From st. Mchael's your correspondent took a
private conveyance through neck of land Is
miles long, known as Bayside, to Tilghman's
island. On this road some very fine farms are
passed, every one of which has water 'front.'
Land is worth from $40 to $75 per acre and is
quite productive. Corn, wheat, oats and potatoes
are the principal crops. All growing vegetation
looks quite healthy and full crop is anticipated.
There is some complaint of the army worm, which
has made its appearance, but up to this time no
damage has been done by it.
Tilghman's island is at the extreme south
western part of Talbot county, in the Chesapeake
bay. 1t is about five miles long and half mile
wide, and has about 500 inhabitants, who content
themselves fishing, grabbing and oyster dredging.
They are people to themselves, who marry and
intermarry, and it is said majority of the women
live, die and are buried on the island, never hav-
,ug been off of it. 1t is connected with the main
land by a bridge. 1t has two stores and neat
new NJ e. church on it.
Strange as it may seem, the seventeen year
locusts have not put in an appearance in this
ton of the State. I have been informed by some
of the oldest residents of Talbot county that to
their knowledge the locusts never have been seen
there. J. J. L..
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

B-A successful test was made at the Phiadel-
phia Mint lately, of plan which is intended to
prevent the counterfeiting of silver coin. By
means of steel collar," fifty silver dollars, which
are novelties in their way, were struck off. In
stead of having the regulation ''reeded" edges
these coins bear on their perimeters in raised
figures the phrase "E pluribus unum" and thirteen
silver stars, which project probably one thirty
second of an inch. The coins will be submitted
to the Secretary of the Treasury for his approval
1t is claimed that these coins cannot be initiated by
counterfeiters because they cannot be made in
mould or any process except the steel "collar,"
hand engraving or screw press. While the old
dollars with "reeded" edges can be lifted from a
mould without injury, the new coins, it is said
could not be removed without injuring the letters
and stars or mutiating the mould. Col. Snow
den, the retiring superintendent, devised the new
machinery.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27
Reduced Rates to National Encampment,
via Pennsylvania Railroad.

The National Soldiers Reunion and Encamp-
ment will be held in Paramount Park, Philadel-
phia, from June 2Sth to July 9th, 1885. The
event will embrace an cncampment of representa-
tive organizations of the citizen soldiery of the
Union, and attachments of troops from the vari-
GUS arms of the United States service. The COM
mand will be in charge of military committee
composed of the most eminent soldiers of the
land, and numbers of prominent leaders of the
late war will be present as guests. The pro-
gramme embraces all the features of actual camp
service, the most important of which is series
of competitive drills, in which the crack military
organizations of the several States will contend
for valuable prizes There will also be parades,
reviews, and other interesting military maneu-
vres. The Fourth of July will be particularly
interesting day, and the ceremonies are expected
to be witnessed by the President and Cabinet,
and other distinguished people. The beauty of
the camp ground and its accessibility adds no
little to the general interest in the affair.
For the benefit of those desiring to attend, the
Pennsylvania Railroad will sell excursion tickets
from June Goth to July 9th, good to return until
July eth, from all stations ON its system to Phila-
delphia, at greatly reduced rates.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

Nsr Hon Barnes Compton, in his address be-
fore the Millersville, Anne Arundel county Acad.
envy, on Thursday of last week, took occasion to
condemn the examining process in vogue in the
schools. He remarked that there was now more
reading and memorizing, not only by the pupils
but by many grown people, and less thinking,
than years ago, when the schools were not so far
advanced. He thought that to this cause could
be attributed the fact that there were now so few
distinguished memo Millions, Shakespeare,
Henrys, Websters, Clays and Calhouns There
were as good men born to-day as years ago. the
world was not going backwards, but the ten
dency, especially in the schools, was to read and
memorize, and not to think. He urged that
pupils should be so educated at the beginning
that they could take their positions in life and
fight their own battles; that they could read a
document and make their own deductions, and
give reasons therefor. He also referred to the
large amount of crime which fills up two-thirds
of the reading space of many papers, as calling
for moral training, and he urged that, with the
day school, the Sunday school should be attended.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

Ms- The Presbyterian Observer says "the old
libel that it takes one dollar to send ten cent
contribution to the heather is nearer the truth in
Scotland than in this country, in the cost Of dis
tributing donations, as in the recent Free Church
Assembly attention was called to the fact that
Rev. DIR. Adams, Secretary of Home Missions,
with salary of over $500 year, was paid ad-
ditionally the sum of $3.50 for distributing S7O5
in one case, and $3.50 for disbursing $535 in an
other. In any of our General Assemblies or
Church Congresses such transactions would re-
ceive lively overhauling, and such disbursing
agent be invited to seat in the rear"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

M4-Mr. Newcomer was letter-carrier in Bal
timore, but he is engaged in another occupation
now. He made speech at presentation and,
having unbridled his tongue, said some things
which he had better left unsaid. When the Post
master, in gentlemanly way, asked for some ex-
PLANTATION of this language, Mr.. Newcomer got on
his ear and treated Mr.. Veazey in an insolent
manner, and this accounts for his wearing citizens
dress Just now. Like the fiery ex-carrier, the
young Postmaster is a newcomer, but when he
gets down to. the business of handling disre-
spectful employee he acts like veteran.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

NH-The senior editor of the Peoples Voice has
been conducting newspaper only little more
than year but during that time he has been
violently assaulted and the jury, before whom his
assailant was tried, said he was not guilty.
welI-organized editor-particularly one of Brother
Richardson's combative nature-ought to be at
all times prepared for emergencies. Like the fell
low in Texas, an editor in this country don't need
pistol often, but when he does want one he wants
it all fred bad This appears to- have been time
when Editor Richardson needed something, and
most likely that something was pistol. If he
had been provided with one on that occasion we
verify believe that Mr.. Piper's case would have
come under the jurisdiction of coroner.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

NS-0n the first of July every steel mill in
Pittsburg and vicinity, with single exception,
will dispense with the use of coal and will use
natural gas as fuel. This will throw out of en-
ployment thousands of men now employed about
the mills and will effect saving of many million
hnshals Of coal nnr annum.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27
WANTED.
OTRAY HORSE.

HNHIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
l. scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court for Baltimore county, letters testamentary
on the estate of
ABEL S. DUNCAN,
late of said county deceased. All persons having
claims against the said estate hereby warned
to exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof, to
the subscriber,
on or before the 9Th day Of January, 1886;
they may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. Those indebted to said es-
tate are requested to make immediate payment
Given under my hand this 23d day of June, 1885.
WILLIAM w. DUNCAN,
June 27-4t*) Executor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27
ns>Mr Edward 8 pesrcs nrominent D,

N4-Mr. Edward S. Peerce, a prominent Du-
lany's Valley farmer, is a candidate for County
Commissioner and will cast his lot in the Demo
cratic primary in the 10th district. He is good
business man, clever gentleman and, if he should
secure the nomination and election, would make
a thoroughly efficient officer. The Democracy Of
the county would do itself credit by placing such
a man on its ticket. He has never before been a
candidate and has never held office. The name
of DR.. Richard Emory, of the same district, is
being mentioned for the House of Delegates.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

@-A number of the leading Democrats Of the
upper end of the 10th district held a meeting at
Lynch's hotel on Saturday night last to compare
notes and decide upon the course to be pursued
in the coming primary of their party. Those
present were unanimous for Mr.. John Smith for
County Commissioner, and decided to make a
lively fight for him. Smith is a strong man in
the district and withal very positive when he once
makes I'D his mind.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

Gy Col. E. 7. Joyce, who was the Democratic
nominee for Sheriff of Baltimore city two years
was candidate for the same Office up until a few
days ago, but now he is out of the fight, having
withdrawn from the contest. It is not known
what influences brought about the change.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

9>The fight in the Sth district waxeth
hotter and hotter but from what can CLEAN we be-
lieve that County Commissioner Wight and his
friends have the inside track and will pass the
wire way ahead of their opponents. Mr.. Wight
has been in the Commissioners Board but short
time, but long enough to show to the taxpayers
of the county that he is the right man in the
right place. Gov. McLane made q wise choice
when be selected him.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

Pyers, another wife heater, received fifteen
lashes in the Baltimore city Jail on Friday of last
week. The Sheriff laid them on well and the
brute, who had shamefully beaten his wife, was
pretty badly used up. If the Judges will continue
this mode of punishment the practice of wife
beating will soon be broken up. The other man,
who was sentenced by Judge Stewart to receive
twenty lashes, got his dose on Wednesday, and it
was given in approved style.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

@-Since his arrival in the mountains Gen.
Grant has steadily improved. The swelling on
the side of his neck has diminished considerably
been able to spend several hours day on his
book and finally completed the work on Tuesday,
when he said 'I have now written and dictated
all the notes have prepared, and they will not
be on my mind any more"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27
Fourth of July Excursions.

For the benefit of those who would enjoy the
great national holiday in visiting friends or max
ing short excursions to attractive points, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell excur-
sion tickets, at greatly reduced rates, on the Sd
and 4th of July, good to return until the 9th be-
tween all stations on its lines, comprising the
Pennsylvania Railroad, the Philadelphia, Will
mington and Baltimore, Baltimore and Potomac,
Alexandria and Fredericksburg, Northern Central,
West Jersey, and Camden and Atlantic railroads.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

est Democratic primaries took place in
Cecil county last Saturday and the friends of Sem
ator Groome appear to have wiped up the ground
with the Constable faction. Now it will be in
order for the Constable people to endeavor to beat
the ticket nominated. That's the way they gen.
emily do things over there.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

Ng~Ex- Senator Roscoe Conkling sailed from
New York for Europe few days ago. He goes
for needed rest as he had been working so hard
lately that his health was becoming impaired
He has built up an immense practice since his re-
tirement from politics, the income from which is
doubtless greater than the salary of the President
of the United States.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

Es-A correspondent who writes from the East
ern Shore of Maryland, informs US that the sew
enteen-year locusts have not put in an appear
ance in that section of the State. He says that
he was informed by some of the oldest farmers of
Talbot county that to their knowledge the locusts
never have been seen there. If this statement is
presents another singular fact in connection with
these noisy visitors who only come to see US in
this section of the State once in every seventeen
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

D- Richard I. Merrick, Esq, one of the most
prominent lawyers of the District of Columbia,
died at his residence in Washington, on Tuesday
morning last, aged about SIS years. He was a
native of Charles county, Nd, and was we'll
known throughout this State. He was most
brilliant lawyer and man who stood deservedly
high in his profession. Judge Merrick, who was
lately appointed to the bench of the District of
Columbia, is brother of the deceased.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

3-A locust killed hog up in Alegany coun-
ty few days ago. The insect didn't sting the
animal to death, nor tickle it to death, nor yet
worry it out of its life by its music. 1t simply
few into the hogs mouth and stopped up its
windpipe. Of course this settled the business for
the hog. Keep your mouths shut.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

@-The Court of Appeals of Maryland on
Tuesday affirmed the proceedings of the City
Criminal Court in the case of Howard Cooper, the
assailant of Miss Gray, of Baltimore county, and
now, unless the case goes to the Supreme Court
of the United States, Cooper will hang. We hope
to see the final act consummated as speedily as
nossihIa
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

@>As the card of Mr.. Lewis NJ. Bacon, which
appeared in last weeks UNION, would indicate,
politics in the Sth district becoming decidedly
turbulent. The two factions are warming up to
the work in manner that betokens still hotter
times in the near future. There are one hundred
and thirty eight names signed to Mr.. Bacons card
and twenty-six of them are of one family name,
but whether all related or not we are unable to
say. This is a curiosity if nothing more.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

@~We return thanks to Messrs. Ochs, Yonge
& Co., publishers of the Rural Record, Chatta-
nooga, Tennessee, for one of their premium clocks
sent US. These clocks are not toy, but are cor
rect time pieces and one is given FREE for every
club of three subscribers. If you wish to secure
one of these clocks, write to the above named
gentlemen for particulars.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

G8~The Baltimore Times says "the late Rever-
dy johnson wrote hand which it was almost i'm
possible to read" We have in our Office very
good picture of this eminent Maryland jurist, with
fac smile autograph, and there is not one man
in thousand, unless he is familiar with the hand
writing of Mr.. johnson, or who remembered his
face, could tell what the autograph is. 1t is a
curiosity.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

s- Editor Richardson, of the Voice, not only
suffered the pain and disgrace of being beaten
with club, but had his feelings further outraged
by seeing his assailant promptly acquitted by a
jury and hearing the applause which followed TIE
announcement of the verdict Verify, this is
cold and unfriendly world.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

Ms- Here is where good portion of our timber
goes The matches used in the United States re-
require every year amount of pine wood valued
at So, 29S,562. The railroads use in their locomo-
tives alone more than s5,OOO,OOO worth of hard
and soft wood, and almost 50, OOO, 900 every year
for ties. When it is remembered that the entire
value of our pine timber is placed by statisticans
at only $780, OOO, 900, it will be seen that the in
satiate nav of the railroad corporations devours
about one tenth of the timber crop yearly.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

M@-The Maryland Agricultural and Mechani-
cal Association, together with the county associa
tions of Franklin, Pa, Jefferson, w. Virginia, and
Carroll county, Nd, have again Joined with the
Agricultural Society of Washington county and
will hold fair at Hagerstown, on the goth, 2lst,
22d and 23d of October next. It is thought that
the Agricultural Society Of Berkeley county, W.
Virginia, will also join in and the fair promises
to far outrival that held at Hagerstown last fall.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

M8- Rev. Thomas Harrison, the "boy preacher"
who is now in Denver, COL, estimates that he has
Converted" 10000 souls since the beginning of
his evangelistic career. We have always been
under the impression that if there was any econ
verting" the Lord did it. Harrison evidently
thinks differently.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

MS-T The first new wheat was received in Bal
timore on Wednesday from Virginia. One small
lot in prime condition, sold at 81 per bushel, and
another lot, with some garlic in it and damp,
sold at 81 40 and $3.50. The first new wheat was
received last year June goth, and sold for $3.50,
but it was not in good condition.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27
]. BOLGIANO & SON,
-SEEDSMEN,-
% s.. Calvert ST., Baltimore, Md.
ny SEEDS OF ALL KINDS AT LOW PRICES
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
June2TtMch.14' sc.
PROPOSALS
PROPOSALS
L FOR
PAINTING BRIDGES IN THE SEVENTH
EIGHTH AND TENTH DISTRICTS
OF BALTIMORE COUNTY.

PAINTING BRIDGES IN THE SEVENTH,
EIGHTH AND TENTH DISTRICTS
OF BALTIMORE COUNTY.
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF BRIDGES
FOR BALTIMORE COUNTY,
TowsoNTowN, June %, 1885.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Coun-
ty Commissioners of Baltimore county from date,
Unhl Tuesday, July 7th, 1885,
at IL O'Clock NJ,
FOR THE PAINTING OF THE FOLLOWING
IRON BRIDGES IN BALTIMORE
COUNTY:
IRON BRIDGE AT GLENCOE STATION, ON
THE NORTHERN CENTRAL R. R.,
SEVENTH DISTRICT.
IRON BRIDGE AT HARTMAN's BLACK
SMITH SHOP, ABOUT II MILES FROM
PHOENIX STATION, NORTHERN
CENTRAL RAILROAD, TENTH DISTRICT.
IRON BRIDGE AT MoNKToN STATION, ON
THE NORTHERN CENTRAL R. r.,
SEVENTH DISTRICT.
IRON BRIDGE OVER WESTERN RUN, ]
MILE FROM ASHLAND STATION,
NORTHERN CENTRAL R. r.
EIGHTH DISTRICT.
Specifications can be seen at the County Com
missioners' Office, Towsontown.
The right is reserved to reject any and all
bids and no bid will be entertained unless ac-
companied with the signatures of two response
BILE sureties, who will give the required bond in
case of the award of the contract.
By order of the Board.
II. A. NAGLE,
Supt of Bridges for Baltimore County.
June 27.-2t.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

DUBLIC SALE
LUMBER, RIMS, CORD WOOD, &C.,
ON THE OLD HARTFORD TURNPIKE, AT
THE COPPER WORKS, IL MILES FROM
BALTIMORE,
on Saturday, 4h day Of July, 1885,
commencing at IL o'clock M,
THE FOLLOWING, TO WIT:
q, 900 feet of Oak Plank, from to 5inches thick,
5000 feet of Hickory Plank, from II to in thick,
5000 feet of Hickory Axles, from 3x4 to 6x7,
5000 feet of Poplar 4-inch Board,
5000 feet of Poplar 1-inch Board,
1000 feet of White Oak Scantling,
5000 feet of Bridge Plank, inches thick,
200 Sets of Rims, IL to inches thick,
200 cords Cord Wood.
TERMS-Four months credit on all sums over
$4,000.
HE. SHIMP.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-06-27

@-The Frederick (Md.) Union says that Col.
L. Victor Baughman, of that city, who is now pres
ident Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, is an ap-
plicant for the position of head of the Government
printing Office in Washington. The position is a
very nice one, the salary being about $4,000 per
year