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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29
The Little poV,s First cigar

The Little Boys First Cigar.---A half
dozen mouthfus of smoke usually brings the first
drop of perspiration to the surface, and about
that time there is also halow little cough which
seems to issue from the region of the small boys
heart Something has gone wrong-he does not
know exactly what, but thinks he has swallowed
one ighth of the smoke-and be takes the cigar
out of his mouth and regards it with suspicious
gaze. The inspection seems to assure him that
the cigar is not an Anarchists bomb or Social
lists torpedo and he bravely begins again. Ihls
time he swallows seven lights of the smoke and
tears dim his youthful eyes as he frantcaly tries
to bring the smoke out of his tears; put ne
doesn't falter yet, though he wonders what Is 60
ing to happen next as he returns to the work ne
has himself laid out. 1t is later on in the pro-
gramme that the work lays him out, but barring
a little shiver or two there has been no symptom OF
such disaster yet
No small boy in his guiIeless unwisdom ever
begins his first cigar without previously laying
in an inexhaustible store of matches. This en-
ables him to scorn asking another boy for light;
it also enables him to get appropriately sick. AS
he returns to his cigar now he notices that the
smoke has ceased curling from the lighted END,
and finds, after due investigation, that 1t has re-
ally gone out. He lights it, but the taste seems
to have changed and grown bitter, and he begins
to doubt the expediency of prosecuting his study
any farther Then another little boy passes along,
to take fresh hope. He has grave doubts by this
time of the sanity of the men who insist that
smoking is pleasure, but isn't quite prepared
for the revolution that soon begins. Then there
is heaviness about the region of his stomach
which he does not understand; he hears the rum
BILE of distant thunder the birds cease their sing
ing, the sky turns green, the grass seems blue and
look of unutterabe anguish settles upon his face.
If he be destined for future greatness his lmmor-
tai soul stays down.
The life of the small boy is filed with exciting
incidents, but there is no day so big as that on
which he smokes his first cigar. LII time he has
his first affair of the heart; then he graduates
from school and later gets married and still
later dies. But none of these events effect him
quite as the first cigar. As he grows older the
memory of that event seems to linger by him,
and though recolections of other events fade, this
at least he carries to the end. And when In after
years his own small boy comes staggering home
reeking with the odor of bad tobacco and that
same look of anguish on his face, it is with the
consciousness of conviction that he assures the
boys mother of the futity of cholera antidotes
and advises the boy to go and lie down.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

Wild Texas Horses.-A drove of about six
ty Texas horses, that were brought to Baltimore
last week for sae have been turned out to pasture
on the farm of the late ex-Gov. Bradford, on
Charles street avenue. While they were being
driven out the unruly animals became stampeded
and several of them escaped. They were after
wards found by the men who brought them on
and a lively time was had recapturing them.
This was done by means of the lasso, which was
handled with great dexterity by young cowboy.
If these horses should meet ready sale it is the
intention of the men who brought them here to
continue the business. This shipment reached
Baltimore by the Western Maryland railroad
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

Upper Falls, 18th District.-The infinitely
detailed and long though very accurate descrip-
tion of the phenomenal aspect of the sky in the
fall of 1881 by correspondent of the Belar Times,
is wildly remembered here by many and was no.
ticed in same paper in February, 1882, by
Kingsville correspondent. 1t was also fancifully
alluded to in Pennsylvania papers as "Garheld
walking with the angels" 1t is, therefore. an
error in the Times correspondent to suppose it
strictly local. A display so high in the heavens
could not well be So. 1t was the Aurora Boreais,
and to be seen throughout great extent. The
luminous arch (auroral arch) with seeming cur
tain and drapery at back, changing colors, issuing
lights and continuous motion, all point to its mag
netic nature and phases of the polar lights, not
uncommon to this latitude. The remarkable re-
semblance to moving figures, appearing and dis
appearing upon an arranged stage, alone made it
especially noted, and fancy affection connected
it with our murdered President.
One of the recently appointed justices of the
peace, feeling the want of legal knowledge and the
necessity of being prepared should business sud
denly present, called upon gentleman of his
neighborhood for points and advice and was fur
nished by him with Latrobe's Justice anti
dating the war. A careless perusal of this tome
rather added to the darkness of the already cloud
ed horizon, our worthy issued forth again, this
time to verify the volume, applying for that pur
pose to one who had borne similar honors to his
own. He was informed the book was all right in
the main, but little antiquated. swell" replied
the puzzled man, with strong Hibernian accent,
"We it may be all right, but dom the thing con
1 say in it but runaway 'nagers."
Prof McBee is about to give a musical enter
tainment and festival at school No. 2, for the pur
pose of raising funds for final payment upon the
fine organ with which he now opens and closes his
school. The liberality bestowed upon all good
works heretofore by our people will not be with
held in this case. "
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TUESDAY, MAY 25.-Gustavus A. Tanszky VS..
William C. DAILY; before reported; action to re-
cover back the price and costs of keeping horse
sold by defendant to plaintiff, on alleged ground
of failure of warranty; verdict for defendant. The
amount actually claimed was about $3.50. Patrick
0'Brian VS.. John Clarkin; removed to Court OF
Common Pleas for Baltimore City. Abraham B.
Patterson VS.. John NJ. Gallagher; on trial before
a jury.
WEDNESDAY, May 26.-Abraham B. Patterson
VS.. John M. Gallagher; before reported; still on
trial before jury.
THURSDAY, MAY 27.-Abraham B. Patterson
VS.. John NJ. Gallagher; before reported; verdict
for the defendant Samuel Fox VS. Scott Way !;
verdict for plaintiff for s135 damages. Thomas
Trotton & Son VS.. John 7. Ensor; off on payment
of costs. John M. Stauffer VS.. Henry E. Shrimp
Judgment for plaintiff for S547.26. Jacob Hertz
Ter VS.. same; judgment for plaintiff for 1,4S6.45
Louis j. Meisel VS.. Wyatt Owen; removed to the
Court of Common Pleas, Baltimore city.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

Singular Accident on the Northern
Central.-A very singular accident occurred on
the Northern Central railroad, near Lake Station,
on Tuesday afternoon last, resulting, fortunately,
in the injury of no one, but at the same time max
ing it pretty expensive affair for the railroad
company. man was engaged in discharging
car load of coal which had been left on siding
and in order to get at it better had pushed the
car down near the entrance to the switch, close
to the main south bound track that it was impos-
sible for train to pass without striking it. While
it was in this position q heavily laden freight
train came laundering along on the down grade
Looking from his seat in the cab the engineer
saw the danger and reversing his engine he and
his fireman jumped off. The momentum of the
the train was not checked and the engine struck
the coal car with terrific force literally grinding it
to pieces. The immense engine was turned COM
pletely over and number of the cars were deraii-
ed and mashed, presenting scene OF lndescrlba-
bic confusion. The heavy steel rails were torn up,
the contents of the cars was scattered about and
the tracks were completely blockaded, causing all
trains to be delayed several hours. Wrecking
trains were telegraphed for and they were soon at
the scene, with large forces of men, who soon had
the tracks cleared. A. large number OF people
from tie surrounding country were attracted
to the scene of the wreck and watched, with
much curiosity, the movements of the expert
rockers in moving the ponderous engine
weighing perhaps sixty tons-and the cars, ana
getting the tracks in condition for travel A
gentleman who was an interested spectator of the
work said that it was really wonderful how sys-
tematically and with what ease the work was
prosecuted, showing that those who had it in
charge were thoroughly familiar with their duties
any proceeded with the precision of clock work
But this is not surprising when it is remembered
that the Northern Central road is not surpassed
in any department by any other railroad in the
country.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29
Normal School Graduates.-T

Normal School GraduateS.-Thet twenty
first annual commencement of the State Normal
School took place ON Thursday evening. Among
a large list of graduates were the following from
Baltimore county: Misses Deborah Baker, Annie
NJ. Barton, Elsie I. Barton, May Butler, Alice
Emory, Laura G. E. Fales, Amelia E. Joesting,
Fannie E. Jones, Sale E. Jones Mary V. Kava-
naugh, Hattie c. Langley, Mary E. O'Neill, Paul
inc E. Reuter-, Matilda A. Shelly, NJ. Ella Skipper,
Alice NJ Taylor, Estelle Walters, Emma J. Weak
ley, M. Lizzie Wilhelm and Mr.. Dorsey f. Ensor
Miss Sadie H. Chandler non professional graduate
Misses Butler, Emory and Weakley are residents
of Towsontown.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

One Brother Shoots Another.-On We'd
nesday night last, shooting scrape took place at
Beaver Dam, Sth district, between Joseph and
Francis Mcdonnell, sons of Thomas Mcdonnell.
Joseph, who is about 80 years of age, returned
home to his fathers and found his BROTHER Francis,
asleep in the dining room a lounge. Accord
ing to the fathers version Joseph caught Francis
by the feet, pulled him off the lounge, and, draw
ing a pistol, shot him. Joseph himself says he
took hold of his brother and drew him off the
lounge in order to arouse him and get him to bed.
He says his brother seized butcher knife and at
tackled him, cutting him several times on the wrist
and hand, when he (Joseph) under the joint ex-
element of the assault and liquor, and thinking
to defend himself, drew his pistol and shot his
brother. The ball entered the left groin. The
wound is said to be very serious. Jos. Mcdonnell
has been committed to Jail on the charge of shoot
ing his brother with intent to kill.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

Savings Bank at woodberry.-The sub
ject of establishing branch of the Provident
Savings Bank at Woodbury. has been under dis
cussion for some time and on Monday night last
matters looking to that end took definite shape
largo meeting was held in Hampden, presided
over by Mr.. James E. Hooper, at which it was
unanimously decided to organize at once
Speeches by several well known gentemea ex-
planned the benefits to be derived from such an
institution. The bank is to have four directors,
three of whom have already been chosen, viz,
James E. Hooper, Rev. D. HI. Carroll and James
Carey, Jr. Arrangements will at once be made
to select suitable site for the bank and every.
thing will be in working order at an early date.
The following letter, written by Mr.. Francis T..
King, of Baltimore, was read by the chairman of
the meeting
ri regret that I cannot be present at the organi
cation of the Woodbury. branch of the Provident
Savings Bank to night.
"Permit me to state as the president Of one of
the city savings banks for 80 years, that believe
the Provident will supply want long felt by all
the other savings banks.
"An effort was made to reach small deposits in
1854, when dime and penny banks were establish
ed in most of large cities, but they failed to
do so, as they had but one place of business and
the hours were inconvenient for the laborng
classes.
at is proposed by the Provdent to avoid these
mistakes by adopting many of the features of
government postal banks, which have worked so
we'll in England and elsewhere, and carry the
bank, through its branches, close to the homes Of
the working people, and receive funds which do
not now find their way to the savings banks.
"The habits of frugality, of which the deposits
in savings banks are the fruit, and which in turn
generate sobriety and industry, are of more bless
ing to the family and value to the state than the
money itself"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

Maryland Jockey Club Election.-The
annual meeting of the Maryland Jockey Club was
held in Baltimore on Monday. The president,
ex. Gov Bowie, stated that the last meeting of the
Club had been most successful one, notwith-
standing the bad weather, and that the receipts
exceeded those of the previous spring meeting by
1900. For the first time in the history of the
Club every stall was occupied and the fields in the
races were larger than ever before The follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing year.
President, Oden Bowie; first vice-president,
Washington Booth; second do, Edward Lloyd;
secretary, Charles Wheatley; treasurer, Robert
C. Hall executive committee, Frank M. Hall,
Edward Patterson, Jr., Walter B. Brooks, John
S. Cuttings N. S. Hill, II. Skipwith Gordon, I. j..
Hayward, r. Snowden Andrews, j. Alex. Preston
and 7. Meredith Jenkins, the latter succeeding
Mr. Otho Williams.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

An Error Corrected The following extract
from letter of Elder F. A. Chick, of Reisters-
town, corrects an error which appeared in the
local columns of THE UNION last week: 81 notice
in your issue of 22d inst, reference to the Print
tive, or Old School Baptist Association, held in
Baltimore last week, in which there are some mis-
statements that 1 desire to correct, although do
not suppose you are responsible for the errors
You said there are about twenty congregations
in the United States Now, instead of twenty
there are nearly three thousand congregations,
with two thousand ministers. These are organ
lied into about two hundred and fifty Associations
The Baltimore Association is composed of seven
churches and is in direct correspondence with
twenty of the above named Associations"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

North Street to be Straightened.--The
County Commissioners last week formally decided
in favor Of the opening of North street through
the grounds of the Maryland Blind Asylum, sit
uated on the north side of Boundary avenue, in
this county. Several months ago petition was
filed by number of property owners, asking that
North street, as laid off in the county, be extend
ed southerly in straight line through the grounds
To this petition objections were filed, alleging
that North street had already been laid out by
the Blind Asylum to North avenue, east of the
asylum's grounds, under the act of 1872, and that
the asylum, the faith of that act, had purchas-
ed property and erected improvements. Further,
that no good reason existed for this extension,
and that it would seriously cripple the beneficial
working of this institution. To these objections
the petitioners, in substance replied: That the
asylum would not be injured, but if So, the law
gave ample compensation; that it purchased its
property and made improvements at its peril, and
that it could not use its own property so as to in
jure the property owners on this street and the
public that the law ofsetting North street by the
Institutes disconnected street had been repealed
by the act of 1880, chap. 4OS, and that the petit
TONERS proceeding in strict accord with the
act of 1876. 1t was also shown that valuable in
terests were being destroyed by the blockade of
North street, and that the public demanded ac5ess
to the business heart of the city by way of this
street, on which no toll was to be paid. The
Commissioners after hearing testimony and ex-
haustive argument on all points, filed their opn-
ion and decision opening North street through
the Institute grounds in a straight line to North
avenue, as petitioned for.
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PhiIopolis, 9th District.-At the trustees

Philopolis, 9th District-At the trustees
meeting of Jessop's Church, on Goth inst, Mr..
Frank 1. Duncan was elected one of the number,
in place of Mr.. Thomas D. Mitchell, resigned
The donations of land by Messrs. Samuel
Sands and A. 7. Love, which will widen the road
leading to Jessop's Church, has been accepted by
the board of trustees with thanks to the liberal
donors.
Mr.. Samuel M. Price and wife left on the Goth,
for trip through Hartford county and portion
of eastern Pennsylvania. They will be absent
about week.
The concert at Union Chapel was largely at
tend and was very interesting.
Gorsuch Hall Sabbath school is preparing for
its anniversary service, which will take place on
tae 18th of June.
Owing to imperfect seed and other causes
great deal of replanting of corn is necessary. In
two instances whole fields had to be replanted.
Bosley's church will shortly undergo some in
terror improvements.
The Senior Gunpowder Club will meet next
month at the residence of Mr.. VIM. W. Matthews
The next meeting of the Junior Club will be at
the residence of Mr.. W. C. Brooks.
The next meeting ofthe Mite Society of Jessop's
Church will be held at the residence of Mrs John
D. c. Duncan, June 10th. PHILoPoLIS.
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Wesley Chapel, 10th District.-Mr. VIM.
Leight has purchased part of the farm of Mr..
Joseph Morris, supposed to be about rs acres, for
which he paid $3.50.
Mr. thu Cuddy had fine COW killed by an
express train on the N. C. r. r., few days ago.
He had just purchased the animal and turned her
out on the public highway, when she strayed on
to the railroad. The law requires all persons to
fence against their own stock, and if it was OBJ
served more closely it would be better for all con-
cerned.
Mrs. Nancy Kay, living near Monkton, had her
cattle taken up the other day for allowing them
to run at large. I have not learned the amount
of damage they committed.
Mrs. Nancy McComas, wife Of Capt. J. March
McComas has been quite i'll for the past week.
She is attended by DR.. A. Mitchell. Mrs. McComas
is upwards of eighty years of age. G.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29
Loss of Barn. Stock. &c, by Lightning

Loss of Barn, Stock, &c, by Lightning.
About o'clock on Sunday morning last the
frame barn on the property Of Mr.. John W. Sparks,
near Point Breeze, 18th district, was struck by
lIgnunIng anu burned, together Win one nvrse,
one wagon, two carts, farm implements, &c. The
loss on building was about $1,000, fully covered
by policy in the Montgomery county company.
On personal property the loss was about $500,
insured in the Agricultural Company, of Water
town, New York, for $500. Several of the county
engines were promptly at the scene of the fire,
but were unable to do anything with the burning
building. The dwelling, which was in great
danger, was saved through the efforts of the fire.
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nd has the appearance of being new.
whara ora tha Momarso fa

Where are the Mowers PA farmer says
that mowers, men who know how to swing the
scythe, are getting remarkably scarce, and in q
few years such a thing as a good mower will be
unknown in this immediate section. AS it is now,
it is Difficult. to find one competent to fill the posi-
ton of full hand, and if such is found, he is not
disposed to do the work, because of the influence
which machinery has infused within him. Now
ing machines and reapers have had the effect to
almost wipe out the scythe and the grain cradle,
and with them have gone the men who once so
ably and gracefully welded them.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

The Bore
He was positive and emphatic, and could talk a
man rheumatic for his thoughts were quite
insu6erably unique;
He would spout forth like geyser, or circus
advertiser with his vast untravelled soli-
tudes of cheek.
He would yank into the sanctum, where so many
cranks had yanked 'em, and PROFOUND his
wealth Of proud preposterous lore,
While tho editor and devil lost their prependicu-
lar level and rolled in writhing torment on
the floor
He would go and bore his grocer, who couldn't
answer, eyes" nor ono, sir" TO, he gave no
time for parley or reply
And sinner. saint and deacon, when he came at
once would weaken, and extend their fold
ed white wings and sail away to die.
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RESIGNATION of a Minister. ;.

Resignation OF a Minister.-The Pres5yte-
rian Observer says: "The Rev. J. Calvin Stewart,
pastor in charge of the Waverly Branch of the
Boundary Avenue church, which meets in Me-
chanics Hall, Waverly, has rendered his resigna-
tion because of ill health. He has returned to his
home in Alexandria, Virginia, where it is hoped
that freedom from the care and responsibilities of
his pastorate, with other favorable surroundings,
may bring health and vigor to body and mind"
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J,,rv of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Jury of n.-Condemnation
proceedings have been Instituted in the Circuit
Court at the instance of the Maryland Central
Railroad Company, of several houses and lots at
North Avenue Station, belonging to the O'Neil
family and Others The ground is needed for the
use of the company. Silas V. Miller, Sheriff, will
summon the following jury to condemn the same:
Albert Smith, Henry B. Fryfogle, Samuel B. Met
tam, Charles Beckley, Henry L. Fringer, Nelson
Cullison John G. Miller J. S. Gorsuch, Melchoir
F. Benson, John H. Bosey, Joseph M. Fowble,
Col Walter S. Franklin, Edward Amos, John
Stirling, John V. Slade, samI T. Moore, Carlton
Brown, J. S. Ditch, Anthony Lindsay and Wilson
Townsend. The jury will meet on the premises
ON Tuesday. June Sth.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1886-05-29

Lay Delegates.-The following lay delegates
from Baltimore county attended the one hundred
and third annual convention of the Protestant
Episcopal Church of the Diocese of Maryland
which was held in Washington this week. Edward
N. Rich, VIM. R. Griffith, Albert 7. Love, Jackson
Wilson, Thomas Craddock, Charles W. Semmes,
E. Glenn Perine, Samuel j. Hough, Edwin S.
Kinks, Wingfeld J. Taylor, John c. Carpenter,
John Glenn, jeremiah Yellott and DR.. Jackson
Piper.
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Entertainment at tie Court House,

entertainment at Tic COurG HOUSE,
We again call attention to the entertainment to
be given in the Court House, Friday evening,
June 4th, at 7.30 O'Clock. The Kinder Sinfonie
will be led by Mrs. Singluff and Mrs. Turnbul,
assisted by number of young ladies. The
Juvenile Serenaders, of Baltimore, will appear as
negro Ministries and will caricature, in their Pc
culiar syIe the leading artists of the day. Songs,
jokes and the irrepressible conundrum will afford
innocent amusement for both young and old. and
under the management of Mr.. Geo. A. Gardner
an enjoyable, we'll ordered and Systematically ar
ranged entertainment will be assured. Mr.. P. c..
Edwards, Jr., is the Musical Director. The lady
patron of the Serenaders is Mrs. Robert c. Barry,
of Baltimore. Tickets so cents children under
IL years of age half price. To be had at the drug
stores and at the door. special train will run
out from the city and return at IL p m.