Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-29

Correspondence Of The Evening star.

Correspondence of The Evening Star
LAUREL, Nd, September 20. 1892.
Usually the most noticeable activity in build
ing operations here occurs in the spring season,
but this year an exception to this general rule
Is taking place and numerous cottages are be-
ing erected in the town proper, as well as at
North Laurel. This latter subdivision has only
recently been placed upon the market and il
making rapid strides toward success. The
cheapness at which building lots can be bought
at present in the town and the fear that they
will enhance in price ore the springtime may
account for the activity in building which II
now observable.
The Stars correspondent was misinformed
In regard to the contemplated increase in the
capital stock OF the Citizens Bank OF this place.
The capital stock will not be increased
The Keely Institute has been removed to
Laurel. 1t is understood that q kindred organ
ization will be established at Oak Crest from
whero the former organization recently moved.
Quite one-half Of the citizens Of this place
are suffering from influenza.
A very serious row occurred about one-half
mile from this town in Howard county about IL
O'Clock last evening. in which a large razor and
John Bowen and Henry Maddocks figured most
prominently The difficulty was the result of
q long-standing grudge between the men and
Maddocks was frightfully slashed about the
head and hands.
The sudden death Of Capt Dukehart, an old
employe Of the Baltimore and Ohio, stated in
The STAR last evening, was the occasion for
many remarks Of regret from commuters OF the
road living at this place by whom the worthy
conductor was held in high esteem
Judges Fowler and Burge of the Baltimore
county court yesterday sustained the demurrer
Of John Winand to the county commissioners.
The latter had sought to assess 600 barrels Of
whisky for taxes. This case, with that of the
Melvale Company, relieves goods estimated at
I'M IL md mt, Inv r1.st i,,
bond. The distillers contend that they make
the whisky to order, after which, by the
transfer of certificates, 1t is hard to say
who owns it. Counsel D. G. Mcintosh says
he will note an appeal. Other dis
filters have been assessed making the total
value of the goods involved $4,000 On this
sum the county tax would have amounted to
S5.7l2 Of which 81. GAO was to have gone to
the road tax. The sums set apart for the
roads upon which the distillers are located will,
on account OF the decision mentioned above,
be reduced as follows Eighth district, 81 900;
twelfth district, 1925; third, 1875. and second,
$40
Miss Bernadine Fenwick Of Loreley is the
guest Of Miss Annie Lovejoy, Washington,
b. G.
Gov. Brown Yesterday appointed and COM
missioned the following officials: Frank T. Lowe
and William kirwan. both % Talbo. county, as
special officers of local police boats at st.
Michaels and Oxford. respectively; Eugene
Marker for supervisor of elections Of Washing
ton county, vice Jacob Marker, resigned, and
William Frederick of Garrett county Justice OF
the peace in the second district, vice Jasper
Guard, ineligible. The following pardons were
granted by the GOVERNOR Emma Carl of Anne
Arundel county, Daniel Jones Of Dorchester
and Frank Thomas OF Frederick.
Miss Mary L. Fl. Jewell has entered suit in
the circuit court Of Anne Arundel county
against the Annapolis and Baltimore Short
Inn rpi In. 1,,na II
injuries received in the recent railroad acct
dent.
Chief Judge Oliver Miller of the fifth judicial
circuit, and associate judge of the court Of APP
peals of this state, has resigned that position,
which he has held since 1867. on account Of ill
health and Judge Charles y. Roberts Of Carroll
county has been appointed to fill the vacancy.
Judge Roberts is one of the associate judges Of
the fifth judicial circuit, the other associate be-
ing Judge l. Thomas Jones of Howard county.
The promotion of Judge Roberts to the court
Of appeals would make vacant associate judge
ship, and Gov. Brown decided to appoint Mr..
James Revell Of ANNAPOLIS to that position.
The stable OF Mr.. Thomas Blaney, located in
the fifth district of Howard county, was burned
Tuesday night last, together with its contents,
including 800 tons of hay, several wagons. lot
OF harness and a valuable horse. The loss is
estimated at $4,000. There is no insurance
upon the place.
The contention between the old school board
of Howard county and the newly organized
one which has created such intense interest for
the past two months in th-s vicinity, was prac-
tically put at rest yesterday when Mr.. John T.
Thompson, secretary and treasurer of the old
board, handed over the Office and other school
property to Mr.. J. E. Hill, treasurer &C.. Of
the new board.
Miss Carrie Wilson of Quebec has been SPEND
ing few days with friends on Washington ave-
nue..
Mr.. Wilson McCreecy of Washington. D. c..
Is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs Jones of 5th street.