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Rossville, 18th DESTRUCTION the 9th ult.
Mr.. Calvin T. Shaffer had picnic at Rechabite
Hall for his scholars and some invited guests and
the affair was very much enjoyed by all present,
especially when the treat given. The exer-
cises were interpreted with instrumental and vo-
cal music, and the occasion would have been ex-
ceedingly pleasant throughout had it not been for
an accident which occurred, viz: young lady
from Baltimore, visiting some friends in the
neighborhood, while getting out of the carriage,
made a misstep and would have fallen and per-
haps injured herself seriously had it not been that
she was caught by gentleman standing near.
The meeting that was to take place at Ebenezer
Church on the 25th Of July, was postponed on ac-
count of Indictment weather and other circumstan-
ces until the 22d of August. 1t is expected that
some distinguished ministers will be present and
assist the pastor.
On Thursday evening of next week a Sabbath
school pic mic will be held at Forge Church.
Rev, John Leonberger. pastor of Towards
Church, has been seriously Ill, but last accounts
he was slightly better. DR.. s. V. Mace is attend
ing him.
On last Tuesday evening the Franklin debating
society met, when a reorganization took place
and Mr.. Jacob Gross was elected president; Mr..
c. T. Shaffer, vice president; Mr.. John Dodson,
secretary, and Mr.. Joseph Volz, treasurer. 1t
was decided to hold pic mic at Cape May, Back
River Neck, some time this month. PRINCIPLE.
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Reducing the National Debt.
Ne,o York Sun, (Dem.)

In the sixteen months from March 9TH, 1885,
to June Both, 1856, the present administration
has reduced the interest bearing national debt by
the sum of $50, l53,90O. In the sixteen months
preceding March 9th, 1885, when the present ad-
ministration came into power, a Republican ad-
miuistration had reduced the interest bearing
debt of the country by the sum of SIG 297 900.
Is it any wonder that the Democratic leaders Of
the House of Representatives are dissatisfied with
this record, and that they should seek to improve
it before next autumn's elections?
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-08-07

Captured Camp.-On Sunday last Officer
Todd, of the county force, captured eight young
men, well-armed with rifles and ammunition and
in uniform, in their camp, on the Beaumont farm
near Hampden. He marched them through Hamp-
den and paroled them, to surrender themselves
the next day. On Monday, true to promise, five
of the company reported to officer Todd, who took
them to the office of Justice Dorsey, who fined
them S1.7O and released them. The young men
are all from Baltimore, and pitched large tent
for the purpose of having nice time. They made
things pretty lively in the neighborhood by firing
off their rifles until Officer Todd surprised them in
their camp. The charge against them was for
Decorating the Sabbath by firing off their rifles.
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Butler P. O.. 9th District.-Ment

Butler P. O., 9th District. Mention having
been made recently respecting the ages and useful
ness ofthe surviving horses which served in the late
rebellion that thought it might prove of inter-
est to the readers of The UNION to give an ac-
count OF the old horse which remains upon the
farm of my father, Mr. Aquila Chilcoat. Just %
years have passed since Harry Gilmor made his
raid through this section in search of horses for
his command, leaving behind his broken down
animals, and this horse is believed to be the only
one of that lot left in the county He was found
with two others on the farm of my grandfather,
suffering from shell wound on the side of his
head and was also very lame, but he finally re-
covered from his injuries and has been driven in
the team for Is years. He had evidently seen
active service with the Union soldiers as the u.
S. brand on his left shoulder is as plain as when
it was placed there. His owner has refused fire.
quent offers for him, preferring to keep him as
long as he lives. He is perhaps 30 years old.
c. M. C.
riff this old horse is the last survivor of Col.
Gilmor's famous raid through Baltimore county,
we think it would be good idea to exhibit him
at our next county fair.-EDs
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-08-07

Damaged by Flood.-The heavy rain of last
Saturday caused food on tho Patapsco river
the water having been higher than at any time
since the great food of 1868. The Ellicott City
correspondent of the !S,eH says tho greatAst dom
age done was at the Thistle cotton factory, about
s O'Clock, when the dam across the river was
washed out. The entire structure which was
strongly built of stone, and which withstood the
disastrous food of 1868, excepting the abutments
was carried away. The dam was considered a
marvel of strength, having been standing over
sixty four years. 1t is estimated by Mr.. Monroe,
superintendent of the factory, that it will cost be-
tween 50, 500 and $4,000 to rebuild the dam. A
steam engine which has been stationed in the
building a reserve in case of accident will now
be used until the dam is rebuilt. Its capacity
will not be sufficient, however, to furnish employ
ment to more than half the hands heretofore
required. The factory usually runs force of two
hundred.
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County Commissioners.-Att the meeting
of the Board this week Fire Marshal James II.
Smith was authorized to have fre-alarm boxes
put up at Lauraville, on the Hartford road, and
at Gardenville and Georgetown, on the Belair
road.
An order was passed fixing the rate to be paid
for the meals of prisoners confined at the several
county station houses at fifteen cents per meal.
1t was ordered that Thomas Dougherty be d.
rected to repair the road leading from the York
turnpike to Texas, Sth district, at an expense not
to exceed $50.
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Three Very Bad Boys.-A few days ago
three boys named Eugene Connolly and Chas.
and Walter Chairman, who live at Hampden,
Falls road, were arrested upon the charge of rob-
bling the store of Mr.. JOS McCauley, of that place
One day last week they went to the store to buy
something and while one of them made the pur-
chase the other two slipped out the key of the
store, and one of them put it in his pocket. Mr..
McCauley, thinking that the key had been lost,
paid little attention to the matter, and having
other key, locked up the store at night. About
ten o'clock, when he had retired, the three boys
noiselessly unlocked the door, and took all the
money from the money drawer, amounting to sew
enty- five cents; five boxes ofcoars, some oranges,
and other small articles. They then left the store
locking the door after them. County officers Todd
and Kennedy found out soon afterwards that the
store had been robbed by the boys, and immedi-
ately set to work to capture them. They tracked
them and finally pounced upon them and took
them before Justice Brooks, who committed them
to st. Mary's Industrial School,
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Cub Hill 18th District.-The to

Cub Hill, 18th District.-The tournament
held here on Wednesday was well attended. The
judges were Messrs. John W. Shanklin, Col.
Daniel Jenifer and J. Glenn McComas; chief
marshal, Thomas Jenifer, assistant, Eugene Burke.
A. A. Piper delivered the charge to the knights,
and J. Frank McBee made the coronation address.
The successful knights were Robert M. McComas,
Frank Arthur, John Leech and VIM. McComas.
Among those present were Messrs. Charles H.
Quinlan, Benz Ford, C. V. Cherbonnier, Andrew
French and Hon. ]. Fred. c. Talbot. I.
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Destroyed by lightning. -0n Friday night
of last week the barn on the property of Mr. James
Nelson, in the upper end of the 7th district, was
struck by lightning and entirely destroyed, with
most of its contents, including some 200 bushels
of wheat. The stock was saved. We have not
heard whether there was any insurance or not
1t is stated that this was the third barn burned
from the same foundation.
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Sermons on Interesting subjects.-(

Sermons on Interesting Subjects.-On
Sunday morning last the Rev. j. M. Gill, pastor
of Eutaw M. P. Church, near Halls Springs,
Hartford road, preached very interesting sermon
on "Sunday Visiting" He announced that his
theme for Sunday morning, Sth inst, would be
"Earth's Greatest Man and what made him great. !"
He also announced that by request he would
preach on the subject of "Matrimony," Sunday,
August 18th, and on the Sunday following his
subject will be "Woman." The Rev. Mr.. Gill is a
fine pulpit orator and he will doubtless do full
justice to all of these subjects.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-08-07

The Forthcoming Fair at Timonium.-
Our fairs should have something to please every
taste. They are agricultural in their origin and
intent, but not wholly so in their outcome and are
not intended so to be- They are social events
annual holiday markings for great population.
Here the young are to be encouraged to success in
useful employments; here the tillage of the soil,
and that rearing of live stock, which make up
successful farming. which is at the basis of all
profitable labor in every department OF life are
shown by high models to be worthy of the atten-
ton of men of sense and culture. Information
and instruction 60 hand in hand with recreation
and pleasure. This is as it should be. Our
American people as rule, are not given much to
enjoying holidays; but the annual home fair is
an exception, and here the merchant, the farmer
the mechanic, the mill worker, the miner and the
laborer, find common ground on which to enjoy
themselves. Who will say that the fairs at limo.
mum have not wrought social revolution in this
county What other opportunity offers for re-
unions of separated friends, of parted families,
even of nearby neighbors to come together in
friendly intercourse do these yearly gatherings?
In this light the annual fairs are worth all the
trouble they cost.
But they ought to be much more than this.
They should represent the substantial industries,
agricultural, manufacturing and mechanical, Of
the county. Every farmer, every breeder, every
mechanic, every gardener and orchardist every
housewife, has sons thing that he or she can ex-
hibit that will be ofinterest, probably of profit to
hundreds of others, and source of credit and just
pride to the exhibitor.
What showing would be made if one in ten Of
our people would do this Such hearty co-opera
ton among our people would produce display
which would be the talk of the press, which would
spread abroad oil over the land the renown of our
community, of our fertile lands our industries and
energerIc peUpe. we rrust TIE LINTON may have
in the favorable year 1856 to record such sue
cess at Timonium as this.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-08-07

The County Police Hold a Pic .Nic.-The
Baltimore county police held picnic at Meet
er's pavilion, in the 18th district, on Thursday,
and spent the day very pleasantly in dancing
grabbing, swinging, quoit-ptching, &c. Quite a
number of ladies graced the occasion with their
presence. County Commissioners Todd, Ritten-
house and Crout were present.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-08-07

A Methodist Church to be Built on the
Site of a Famous Tavern.-As stated hereto
fore in THE UNION ground was broken few days
ago for the new M. E. Church to be erected in
Gainesville, at the corner of Frederick road and
Melvin avenue. 1t will be frame building in
Gothic style. The main structure will be "a by 50
feet, and the wing, which will contain the lecture
room, 80 by 36 feet. The top of the tower will be
&c feet from the ground, s feet square, and will
contain a good-size bell. The entrance and ves-
tibule under the tower will be by IA feet. The
plans, furnished by the Methodist Church Exten-
sion Society, were modified by VIM. Gerwig, of
Gainesville.
The site of the new church was, until two or
three years ago, occupied by the first building
erected in Gainesville. 1t called the old Bell
Tavern, the main building of which was built
shortly before .the-xar Of 1872 a. and was kept
olden times for wagoners from the West. Twelve
wells were in use at one time to supply the team
sters and their horses, so numerous were they.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-08-07

Trinity p E. Church, To,osontoaon.
Sunday by the rector, Rev. w. H. H. Powers, at
III a. ID. and u p. m. Bible class Wednesday at
400 p. m.
There will be preaching at Lutherville, by Rev.
W. H. H. Powers, in the Public Hall, every Sum
day afternoon, at 81 o'clock.
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Miscellaneous.
MARYLAND
N1 AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
NEXT SESSION OPENS SEPTEMBER 20, 1885.

NEXT SESSION OPENS SEPTEMBER 70, 1885.
Besides the regular Collegiate Course, embracing
ENGLISH, the CLASSICS and the SCIENCES. special
Courses in AGRICULTURE, CIVIL and MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING and APPLIED CHEMISTRY are provi-
ded, under the direction of A FULL CORPS OF
PROFESSORS AND FMINENT LECTURERS.
A liberal equipment in the shape of Chemical
Laboratory and Museum of Minerals, Woods
Seeds, Skeletons, Charts, &C., is also provided.
The Cadets are under Military Organization and
Discipline.
Send for Catalogue giving full particulars as to
Courses of Instruction, Terms and Scholarships.
Location unsurpassed for beauty, healthfulness
and convenience of access
Address, AUGUSTINE j. SMITH, President,
MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE,
Prince Georges County, Md.
July 24.-St.
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Accidental Shooting

Accidental Shooting.-A few days ago Thos.
Stansbury, aged ten years, son of Mr.. Henry
Stansbury, while on his way to the store in Luth-
erville, met the sons of Mr. Casper Spencer, who
were playing with pistol. Some how the weapon
was accidentally discharged, the ball entering
Stansbury's neck, making painful flesh wound.
He was attended by DIR. PEBBLES. No serious re-
suits are apprehended.
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The Rural Rooster Flaps His Wings and
Crows.
Delaware County, (Pa.) Recor

Deld,Ddre County, (Pd.) fecor@.
Summer boarders now meander through the
land and astonish the natives by the green ques-
tions they ask. For general greenness raw
countryman in the city would bear no comparison.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-08-07

HANDMADE SHoEs.-Alfred Phipps, on Della
ware avenue, in rear of Wheeler's Hotel, Towson-
town, makes to measure all kinds OF LADIES AND
GENTS SHOES AND Doors. Correct styles and fit
guaranteed. Repairing promptly done.
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Death Of a Veteran of the Mexican War.
Mr.. William ]. Nicoll, an old resident OF Wav-
erly, this county, died on Thursday, in the 63d
year of his age. He was soldier in the Mexican
war and the late civil war. He leaves a family.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-08-07

Mill-Dam Washed Away-The heavy
rains of last week caused the streams in the upper
end of the county to become very much swollen
and considerable damage resulted. The dam OF
Mr.. Pleasant Hunters mill, near White Hall, was
washed away, causing considerable loss.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-08-07

The Law of the Road.-Many drivers of
heavily loaded vehicles seem to think that all
lightly loaded ones should turn out and give them
all the travelled part of the road. AS is well ex-
pressed by Burton W. Potter, in his little hand
book, "The Road and the Roadside" emo doubt
a lightly LOADED vehicle often turn out with
less convenience than heavily loaded one, and
generally every thoughtful and considerable driver
of light vehicle is willing to, md does. give the
heavy vehicle more than half the road on every
proper occasion but the driver of the heavy We
hicle ought to understand that it is done out of
courtesy to himself and consideration for his
horses and not because it is required by any rule
of law. The statute law of the road in most states
makes no distinction between the lightly and the
heavy loaded vehicles. Both alike are required
to pass to the right of the travelled part of the
rood. In case of accident the court would un-
doubtedly take into consideration the size and
load of each vehicle as bearing upon the question
of the conduct of the driver under the circum-
stances, and their responsibility would be settled
in accordance with the law of the road modified
and possibly reversed by the situation of the par
t;-ry rsIae StIn0eS surrounding IuoM OF
the time"
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Purchase Of a Country Place.-Mr. VIM.
Henry Shipley has purchased from the estate OF
Sam'l H. Bleakley, deceased, something over nine
acres of land, situated near Owings' Mills, this
county, improved by comfortable residence and
other buildings, for 100.
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CANNED Fr,,its-The American

Canned Fruits.-The American Grocer, a
prominent trade journal, has upon many occasions
placed before the people, through the medium of
its columns, much valuable information relative
to food authorizations, alleged poisonings through
which have received mention in its columns.
Recently it addressed letter to Lieutenant Gree
", of Polar exploration fame, asking him to give
his experiences relative to the effects of freezing
upon canned fruits and vegetables, especially as
regards the texture and flavor of tomatoes, corn
and other articles In reply, Lieutenant Greedy
states that apples pears, rhubarb, green peas,
green corn onions, potatoes and tomatoes were all
subjected to the extreme temperature of 60 degrees
below Zero and were of course solidly frozen.
During the second summer they thawed and then
froze solid again. After all this they presented
the same appearance as when freshly canned and
had as good favor as at the beginning They
were, however, irst-class goods. A few articles,
cranberry sauce and preserved damsons and
peaches, underwent some changes which detract
ed somewhat from their flavor, but not materially
so but this had been predicted by those who put
them up. Canned turnips. squash, beets, carrots,
pineapples, cherries, grapes, CLANS, shrimps and
crabs, although not subjected to such great ex-
tremes of temperature yet froze and thawed re-
peatedly without injury. No cans ever burst by
action of cold or heat except few fruit buffers.
Although canned fruits were very freely used by
Greely's men, no illness ever resulted therefrom,
and those using them were the strongest and
hardest of the party. These facts establish the
value and heathfulness of these foods under all
extremes of temperature.
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Eutap M. p. Church, Hartford Road.-Preach-
ing every Sunday, by the pastor, Rev. j. M. Gill;,
at ii q. m. All invited.
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Upper Falls, 18th District.-Harvesting is
about over here after long tedious time. Crops
are remarkable. Corn is looking we'll except on
low lands. We can boast on our tomatoes. John
Bevard has the finest field of tomatoes that have
seen anywhere.
The colored camp meeting commences in VIM.
Thieffery's woods, ON the Philadelphia pike, in
two weeks.
The Catholic Church congregation of this place
will hold its annual fair and festival, COM
mencng on 18th inst. and continuing four days.
Mr.. John 7. Dilworth has returned home, after
spending several days Northern trip.
Miss Ella Griffin, of Baltimore, is spending the
summer with Mr.. ]. f. McBee.
Mrs. Shutz, while cooking beef for dinner, left
the door of the stove open and her pet cat got in
the stove. Not noticing the cat she closed the
stove door and it roasted along with the beef.
Mr.. Joseph Nichols has improved his place with
another building. F. Shultz was the contractor.
Mr.. John Sheridan has built an addition to his
house.
Mrs Richard Bevans, who has been very i'll, I
am glad to say is improving.
Mr.. R. Bevans lost his only horse this week.
Mr.. James Nichols has commenced the butcher
ing business. We have plenty of butchers in this
community.
Mr. Shaifer, of Little Gunpowder, had very
express train.
The banks of the railroad on the Red Lion road
have fallen away until there is only fifteen feet
between the bank and the fence and it is still
falling. 1t is dangerous to pass the place and
people are afraid to drive by it at night. In
order to reach the pike persons have to drive a
missioners should give the matter their attention.
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LOCAL ITEMS.
DEPARTURE OF TRAINS.

Leave Towsontown for Delta and intermediate
stations at GA and S.26 a. m, and 4.32 p. m for
Belair, at $3.50 a. M, and 5.55 p. m; for Loeb
Raven, at 1O.43 a. m, and 2.4S and 6.57 p. m.
Leave Towsontown for Baltimore and interme-
date stations at 1906 SOC, lilo a. m, and LOS,
3.24, AL, 5.33 and 9.04 p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
Leave Towsontown for Delta and intermediate
stations at 9.49 a. m, and $3.50 p. m. For Loeb
Raven at 6.57 p. m.
Leave Towsontown for Baltimore and interme-
date stations at CPS a. M, and 5.24, 904 p. m.
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The Long Green Postof1ce Again.-The
Suns Washington correspondent writing under
date of July Goth, says: "Messrs. Geo. Hawkins
Williams and Samuel M. Rankin, of Baltimore
county, Md, called at the Postofice Department
today and requested First Assistant Postmaster
General Stevenson to reconsider his action on the
Long Green postofice matter. Mr.. Stevenson
some time ago changed the name of that postofice
to Long Ridge. Such vigorous objection was
made to this action that it was subsequently re-
voked. The gentlemen who called on him today
desire that the order of revocation be reconsider
ed, and that the Cuttings postofice at Long Green
Station, on the Maryland Central Railroad, be
called Long Green, to prevent the confusion which
is the consequence of having two names for the
same place. Mr.. Stevenson will look into the
matter again and see what can be done to satisfy
all concerned"
1t will be remembered that short time ago the
name of Long Green postofice was changed to Long
Ridge the patrons of the office knowing nothing
about the proposed change until it was made.
have been robbed of the name by which it had
been known for more than a quarter of century,
and they at once set about upsetting the new ar
rangement. Armed with petition signed by
nearly every patron of the office, Mr.. j. Dixon
Sade went to Washington and presented the
matter to the Department. The efforts of the pa
irons proved successful and in q few days Long
Ridge went down and Long Green again came to
the front. Now the opponents of Long Green are
again at work and are quite anxious to see
how they are going to make out in the present eff
fort