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The Baltimore County union., 1885-08-08

School Board Meeting.-A regular meet
ing of the School Board was held on Tuesday, the
president, Oregon R. Benson, Esq, in the chair,
and all the members present except Mr.. Sham
berger.
Bills for repairs, &c, amounting to 1857, were
passed and payment ordered. Payment of the
salary of the teacher for school 6, Sd district
S1O3sO), and of the teacher for school 4, 5th dis
trict (S74), was also ordered.
Messrs. Benson, Clark and Shamberger were
appointed committee to investigate the needs
of new school building at Rayville.
The Board ordered competitive examination
for free scholarship at st. Johns College, An
napolis, and the examiner appointed Tuesday,
September 1st, at Towsontown, as the time and
place for holding the same.
Owing to the fact that a large number Of teach
ers have not yet returned their contracts to the
Board, the appointment of assistant teachers and
the confirmation of principals was postponed till
the 25th inst, to which date the Board adjourned
The Baltimore County union., 1885-08-08

Sunstroke.-A young Scotchman, who has
been employed on the farm of Mrs. Elizabeth
Stevenson, Riders Switch, was sunstruck one day
last week. It was at first thought to be q fatal
case, but it is now believed he will recover.
The Baltimore County union., 1885-08-08

Rev. e. W. Scott on the Towsontown
"Raid."--The very foolish reports circulated
here last week about proposed "raid" on Tow
sontown by colored men, to avenge the lynching
of Howard Cooper, not only did a great injustice
to the colored people generally, who were alto
gether blameless in the matter, but the childish
stories seriously injured st. Jamess colored camp
meeting now in progress east of the town, the
Baltimore papers connecting the camp with the
absurd stories which appeared in their columns
in relation to this affair. At the afternoon
service Sunday last, Rev. E. W. Scott, President
of the Conference, and in charge of the camp,
took occasion to say that the reports not true
in any way whatever, and the person or parties
who reported them did so with bad design and
evil heart. They no friends to the persons
holding the camp, nor to the colored people of
Towsontown, nor to religion, nor to God, nor to
anything good or decent He knew Sheriff Knight
personally, and will do as much as any one to
protect him in his office. We have nothing to do
with Howard Cooper's case, he said, in any way,
shape or form. We are here in the interest of
our church. I am man of peace and striving
to keep the peace.
Rev. Mr.. Scott is highly respected colored
mana good citizen in all respects-and that his
camp-meeting should have been in any way con-
nected with these idle rumors was gross piece
of injustice for which those who were responsible
for it should be heartily ashamed.
Heavy Losses by the Storm We learn
that the well-known firm of Henry Reckord d
Sons, whose mill and works located on the
Hartford turnpike, at the Little Gunpowder Falls,
sustained very heavy loss by Mondays food,
estimated at from four to six thousand dollars
The dam was washed away and the immense
volume of water swept everything before, incud-
ing lumber, fencing, &c. The water surrounded
Mr.. j. II. Reckord's house and his family had to
be removed to place of safety. man employ
ed by the firm was caught in the food and only
saved his life by climbing tree. The bridge
over the same stream at Deiter's Mill, on the
Phiadslphia turnpike, was lifted from its founda-
tion, and the piers of the new B. & o. bridge,
near by, were damaged.
Hanway's wooden factory, on Winters run, six
miles from Belair, was swept entirely away and
the loss on building, stock, &C., &C., will reach
near $4,000.
1t is said that nearly every mill dam and bridge
on Deer Creek, Winters Run and other streams
were swept away. Deer Creek is said to have
been higher than ever before known.
Mr.. Jos. r. Wetherall, whose store and dwell
ling are at the Rocks of Deer Greek, was quite a
heavy loser. Several of his outbuildings were
swept away and his store stock was damaged
The lower floors of his dwelling were submerged
and the porch carried off.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29
MARIE RoXE AND A DUDE.

The Masher Secures Entrance to the
 Don't Stay Long.
 LONDON, Dec. 2S.-Mme Marie Roze is singing in the provinces as the prima donna of Carl Rosas English opera company. To- night she appeared as Carmen at Bradford. A local flop, who considers himself invinci- ble among the ladies of the stage, wrote her . gushing note accompanied by boquet and a piece of jewelry which she received just before going on the stage. The note begged the pleasure of tete-a-tete with Mme. Roze in her dressing room during certain portion of the performance when Carmen is not on the stage Mime. Roze handed the note to MT. Rosa and asked his advice. He advised her to wear the writer's flowers on the stage and told her he would pro vide a suitable reception for the stmasher" if he came to the dressing room. The fellow, who was in proscenium box, saw that the prima donna wore his flowers and as soon she left the stage he started for her dressing room. He bribed his way into the passage upon which the dressing rooms open and tapped upon Mme Roze's door. There was no response, but as the door of the room was slightly ajar he pushed it open and entered The only occupant of the room was Carl Rosas valet, gigantic young athlete from the north of England. The valet administered a sound thrashing to the dude and then ran him out of the theater on jump, throwing his presents after him.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29
STATE NEWS.

c. A. Mason won a 24 pound turkey Christ mas, and the clerks at the postoffice were swinging it to-day for exercise. Waterbury American.
 The funeral of the late John c. OBrien, of Hartford, was held Sunday afternoon and was attended by the Hillyer Guard of which the deceased was member. The services took place in St. Peters church.
 Bishop Williams on Sunday visited West persons in the former place and one in the latter. The bishop has visited eighty-one parishes since the convention in June
 Mrs. Mary Osborne of Cherry street, Wa terbury, held the lucky number, 3SO, that drew the dinner set-ons hundred and eight cen pisees-which for several weeks has been in the window of the American tea company in that city.
 Lucius s. Brown is being recommended by members of the bar to succeed Judge Mathe1 on the bench of the Common Pleas court for New London county. Another candidate is John c. Crump, of New London. Still an other is William S. Congdon.
 Mrs. Esther R. Walker, widow of the late Joseph F. Walker, died at her home in Woodbury yesterday morning st the age of seventy-one years-just two weeks from the date of the death of her grandson, Freder- ick w. Way, (who was engaged with c. COW1eS 0 1O., or N6W f1aVen) WnO O1ed at the residence of F. A. Walker in this city. Mrs. Walkers maiden name was Cogswell, and her early home was in New Preston. There are two remaining sisters, Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Gordon, both residing in Wood bury. Her husband died in 1880. Her family consisted of four children, of whom F. Walker of Walker & Nutting, this city, was the oldest and is the only survivor, all the others hay ing died within the last few years Tuesday morning Mrs. Walker was about the house as usual and just before dinner went to lie down, telling the woman who kept house for her to call her. She went into sleep which lasted about twenty four hours and she passed away without regaining consciousness. About year ago she had stroke of paralysis, from which she never fully recovered. Mrs. Wake r had been lifelong member of the North church, whose interests both MT. and Mrs. Walker did much to build up. The funeral will be held from the house at p. ID. Christna day.-Waterbury American.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29

hA ALARGE HOUSE and small barn. Land El AalAA Aenough for six houses his property Will pc sold at a very low price. Call at
 RE- RALDWINsS. d1sdaw Real Estate Agency, SIS Cha pei St.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29
His Pocketbeok Gave HIm Away

PROVIDENCE, Dec. 29.-At 1920 o'clock this morning just previous to the starting of the New York train Harvey Andrews was ar rested at the railway station charged with stealing diamond pin from Frederick Dex- ter's store in Pawtucket on Saturday. The pin could not be found upon him, but in his pocket was book containing clippings which showed that the prisoners real name was Harry G. Allen and that he was wanted in New York Boston and Hartford for. thefts. The New York police will be notified that he is held for 6 $500 larceny of diamonds in New York.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29

FOR SALE.
 As.A HOUSE and two or three acres within ten M::il minutes drive of postoff1ce. Just the place M.sG for raising chickens and gardening; plenty good neighborhood. Will sell cheap if sold within 30 days rare chance for home and business Call st HINMAN'S AGENCY, dog 6t 63 Church Street, Room l.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29
An Architec,,s Terrible Fate.

ELMIRA, Dec. 28.-Peter B. Howell, super vising architect at the Reformatory, was killed this afternoon while riding on the freight elevator. He had reached the top floor and attempted to step off before the elevator stopped, when he was caught be tween the floor and carriage. His body was cut almost in two and dropped forty feet. MT. Howell was widely known as an archi- tect and builder,
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29
Wallfm0fOFd.

The schools reopen January 4.
 J. 5. McKiernan spent Christmas in Nor wich
 Miss Hattie Brownell has resigned her po- sition as teacher at the High school owing to ill health Her successor has not yet been decided upon.
 Joseph Higgins will establish milk route some time ago and had large route and was well liked
 E. 0. Fortes has been spending few days at home
 The children of the Congregational Sun day school will have Christmas tree and magic lantern entertainment in the church parlors tomorrow (Tuesday) evening.
 Aocanaut lodge No. Il, I. O. O. F., held their semi annual election of officers to-mor- row evening.
 Quite party go over to Northford Thurs day evening to attend the Masonic sociable.
 J. w. Douglas and wife started to-day for visit with friends in Massachusetts.
 Miss Munger, who has been visiting at c. A. Harrison's, returned home Saturday.
 John Marriott has gone to Philadelphia for a visit.
 William Morgan was in town over Sun day.
 The Arcanum club held their annual meet ing Saturday evening and elected the follow ing officers President, L. M. Hubbard; vice president, E. A. Parker; secretary and treas urer. F. T. Bristol; board of directors, w. Fl. Newton, W. Burr Hall, L. M. Phelps. They hold their annual banquet this evening at the Wallingford Hotel
 An unoccupied house situated on Christian street and belonging to William Luby was destroyed by fire early Sunday morning. The fire was the work of an incendiary. The house was ins ured for $1 800 in the Htna Insurance Co. of Hartford Dec. 2S.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29
MARINE LIST.

YJNO the Board of County Commissioners for New l Haven County:
 hereby apply for a license to bottle beer at ss Porter street. in the town of New Haven. Dated at New Haven, this 18th day of December, A. D. 1885.
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Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29
CIsarv Knocked cut by Burke,

CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-An immense crowd was in attendance at Battery D this evening to witness the match between Jack Burke, of Chicago, and Mike Cleary, of Philadelphia. After the usual preliminary sparring matches between amateurs at $40 the men appeared. Burke was seconded by Tom Chand- Ter, of Chicago, and Cleary by Tom Chandler, of Boston. At 9:55 time was called. Burke led with his left, catch ing Cleary sumner on the neck. Shortly afterward he struck him heavy blow, knocking him against the ropes, . clean knockdown for Burke. In the second both men spared for wind, though some close fighting was indulged in apparently without great damage. The third round opened by an exchange of heavy blows. Burke placed strong one on Cleary's neck, which seemed to daze him. He followed up his advantage, led his right and hit Cleary on the neck again, putting him to sleep. Cleary fell heavily and when time was called was unable to raise his head
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29
co.1Prices For Januarv.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2S.-The committees of the Lehigh and Schuylkill Coal Exchanges met to day and decided to make no changes in the present line and city and harbor prices of coal during January. The existing com bination of the anthracite companies contin- ues in effect until April, and the impression prevails that the allotments for the first three months of 1886 will be the same as those of this year, viz: January ,500, ,000 tons, Feb
 ruary 1. 1.500, 900 tons and March 1,900,O0O
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29
STATE CORREsPoNDENCE.
SOuthfngtom.


 The annual town meeting will be held at the Town hall next Monday.
 Jesse w. Perkins has given notice that he will petition the legislature at it's January session to have his forfeited rights restored. He was convicted of theft in 1879.
 The board of relief will meet at the select mems room next Monday.
 The Knights of Labor have had the Casino trimmed in preparation for their ball to be given New Years eve for the benefit of the Derby silver plate strikers.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Hemingway. widow of the late Levi Hemingway, took place Monday. The Rev. MT. Wyatt of the St. John street M E. church of New Haven oficiated The bearers were Deacon Joseph F. Platt, Edward G. Neal, John A. Atwater and B. c. Barnes. The interment was at South End cemetery.
 The ordination of Rev. F. L. Stevens will take place Wednesday at the Congregational church.
 James Hall was brought before Justice Lauren T. Campbell Monday and plead guilty to the charge of drunkenness and las civious carriage. He was fined and sentenced to thirty days in jail. Hall assaulted Patty Lewis, aged eighty-three, at the town poor house Christmas. The old woman has been insane for thirty or forty years and was not 8 competent witness. Dec 2S.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29
\ Deadly Playthins for Boys.

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 2s.-A shocking ac- cident occurred here to-day by which a youth aged twelve years was maimed for life. Three boys-Fado Spott, Farragut Taylor and William Cummings-teok 8 flask of powder and toy cannon into the backyard of the residence of Taylor's father and com meneed to charge and fire the cannon. A premature explosion of the flask tore off one of Spott's hands and injured the other so badly that partial amputation was necessary The boy Taylor was badly burned, but Cum mings escaped unhurt
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29
The Loyal Patriotic Union.

LONDON, Dec. 2S.-The new organization of Irish loyalists which is known as the Loyal Patriotic union will hold general meeting and will soon afterward hold similar meet ing for Great Britain at London. The object of the meetings is to organize league simi- lar to the Irish National league, but with an exactly different purpose, and to devise schemes for the benefit of Ireland with out looing the ties which bind it to Great Brit oin
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29
A shoPIifter of Good Family.

BOSTON, Dec 29.-Eva L. Titus was ar rested here for shoplifting. This morning she was identified as 8 woman arrested some time ago in Worcester for attempting to blackmail prominent citizen. She was also arrested at Worcester June Il, 1883, for shoplifting. A relative informed the arrest ing officers that the woman belongs to 8 prominent family of Worcester. She is now in jail awaiting trial and her relatives and friends will make an effort to have her sent to some institution
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29
DEATHS.

SMITH-In this city, on Saturday, Dec 26 Willis Pravers at his late residence 15 South Water street. at o'clock Tuesday, Dec go Funeral at How ard avenue M. E. church at 1:sO. HAGAMAN-In East Haven, Dec. 2s, Ellen, widow of Henry Hagaman. aged 79 years and months Funeral at her late residence on Wednesday, Dec. 3O at 2 D. m. Relatives and friends are invited to WHTTING-In this city, Dec. ..a6, Nathaniel Whiting, aged "a years. Funeral from his late residence, No 38 Gofe street. Tuesday, Dec 29, at 1:30 p. HEATON-In this city, Dec 2s, B. K. Heatoa aged 28 years and il months.
 Funeral services at Church of the Ascension at 10 o'clock this morning. Burial at Fishkill. NY. NICHOLS-In New Britain Conn.,, Dec .28, Minnie E. Augur, wife of Frank l.. Nichols, aged 2s years; formerly of this city.
 Notice of funeral hereafter.
 Register please copy.
 STAFFORD In this city, Dec. 27, Bridget Stafford Funeral will take place from St. Mary's church at o'clock Tuesday morning Friends and rela- tives are invited to attend 2t*
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29
THE COINAGE OF SILVER.
A Scheme To Head or Conflict Be
 tWeeR The President And ConGress.

A Scheme To Head or Conflict Be-
 tween The President And Congress.il l
 BOSTON, Dec. 2S.-A Washington special to the Transcript says: "A number of prom inent Democratic representatives, among them Speaker Carlisle, have been in confer ence for the last few days for the purpose of devising some way to prevent 8 conflict between the President and Congress on the silver question. They have reached the conclusion that unless some compromise is agreed upon between the extreme men of both sides on this question an interminable conflict with the administration is inevitable. With the view, therefore, to prevent this, Speaker Carlisle has had several inter views with the President, whom he finds we'll disposed to treat the convictions of the ex- treme silver men with fair consideration
 The Speaker, finding the President so well disposed, suggested that prom ise of some kind be agreed upon, to which the President heartily assented. It is now understood that shortly after the con vening of Congress call for a tors and representatives will be issued for the purpose of adjusting this matter if possible. Among the plans proposed is the passage of the bill to limit the coinage of sil-
 yer to say s250, 100000 and then to leave it discretionary with the Pres ident whether that amount shall be increased. Other plans are proposed. One is to issue certificates of the denomina- tions of ones, twos and fves based either on bullion or coined dollars in the treasury The idea of this com promise is to conciliate the silver men and give them opportunity of pre- serving their political status with their con stituents Members who have the matter in charge feel very hopeful that settlement of this kind will be agreed upon as much from party we'll being as any other consideration. :"
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29
Prospect.

Adelbert Chandler is slightly better to-day (26). At one time during the week he was thought to be dying. Dr. Cornwall of Chesh- ire, who is attending him, thinks if he re- covers he will have breach. Great excite ment prevails in town, and indignation against Mr. Hotchkiss, the teacher. Three members of the Humane society from Water bury came to see the boy Sunday.
 A union Christmas festival consisting of the Advent and Congregational Sabbath schools was held at the latter church last evening. There were recitations by Edith
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. THE HOUSE COMMITTEES. Silver A Sharp Bone Of
 Contention. THE PRESIDENT WANTS PEACE. A Plan For Averting A
 Struggle. MARIE ROBE TAXES IN A DUDE. A New Warcry In British
 Politics..
MARIE ROBE TAKES IN A DUDE.
A New Warcry In British
 Politics.
THE ComMITTEEs OF THE HOUSE.

THE COM MI KIIEkSS UF IE E hOOShs A Sharp Struggle Between the Friends
 and Enemies of Silver.
 WASHINGTON, Dec 28.-Speaker Carlisle will not make public the House committees until the reassembling of Congress. He is daily engaged in preparing the list, but the work is as yet far from complete. There is a general scramble for assignment on the conceded that either Foran, of Ohio, or O'Neil, of Missouri, will be made chairman. There appears to be no doubt about Repre- sentative Bland's appointment as chairman of the Committee on Coinage, Weights and Measures. A great deal of pressure is being brought to bear by the silver men to have members who stand as they do on the silver question assigned ro the committee, while at the same time con- siderable influence is e1erted looking to the construction of the committees so it will harmonize with the admins tratiol Secretary Whitney is believed to prefer the appointment of Mir. Hewitt, of New York, as chairman of the Committee on Naval Affairs, and as heretofore stated, the indications point to his selection. In view of the changed rules necessitating the distribution of the appropriation bills the probable makeup of the more Important committees is still in the dark and predictions beyond those mentioned cannot be made with any degree of accuracy and if the great pressure from all sides con tinues the Speaker may be compelled to change the assignments which all along have been considered by many as foregone eonclu- sions. The Speaker is extremely reticent on the subiect as are also his few advisers.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29

Bsrkley, Bella Davis and Frank Strong of the Advent school and by Hattie Chandler,
 Bertie French, Emma Blacknan and others of the Congrega tional school. Mrs Morris Berger sang comic piece, Swinging in the lane," which called forth many cheers; George H. and Pearlie Nettleton piece, their father, Horace Nettleton, as organist
 Mrs. Halsey Clark sang Hanging up the baby's stocking." Also singing by a quar- tette consisting of MT. and Mrs. H. S. Clark, Wm. E. Clark and Miss Marion Phipps Wat son; c. Hitchcock as organist. Rev. MT. Phipp opened the exercises with prayer and made few remarks. Rev. MT. Davis de
 ivered a short address very appropriate to the occasion, after which refreshments were served before the distribution of the pres ents with which the tree was loaded. The church was crowded, many being in the sin gers gallery and aisles. Dec. 2S.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29
TELEGRAPHaC JoTTINGs.

The manuscript, copyright and parapher- nalia of the Gladiator have been sold by Will liam F. Johnson, attorney for the estate of John Mccullough, the actor, to James w. CollierSof the Union Square Theater of New York for Sh 0n0
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29
President Grevy Re-Eleeted.

PARIS, Dec. 2S.-M. Franeois Jules P. Grevy was reelected President of the French republic at Versailles to-day on the joint vote of the Senate and Chamber of Deputies acting as national assembly. The ballot ing was carried on amid great excitement. Only five members of the right cast ballots. M. Grevy's total ajority in the joint ballet WAS 135.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29

W;:;I Protective Agency are prepared to furnish at short notice reliable information concerning the character and financial standing of applicants for rents credit. For terms apply to
 HOOKER & WARREN,
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29
Another Patient For Pasteur.

of Groton, has sailed for Paris to receive treatment from M Pasteur. His arm was lacerated short time ago by the teeth of a horse to which he was administering medi- cine. The horse had been bitten by a dog that showed symptoms of nydrophobia.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-29
A Woman,s Terrtble Leap.

CLEVELAND, Dec. 29.-People in the vii cinity of the Tracy block on the public square were startled about noon to-day at seeing woman emerge from third story in that block and jump head foremost to the sidewalk, sixty feet below. She struck upon a showcase underneath, cutting severe gash across the forehead and fracturing her skull She was conveyed to the City hospital, where it was learned that her name was Mary Dowd The woman refused to give any cause for her action and thorough search of her rooms gives no clue. She will proba- ply recover.