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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-06-23

Rayville, 9th District.-The much needed
rain came last Saturday and Sunday and it
was of untold value to the farmer. Since then
all nature seems to have put on a new dress.
This is the most delightful season of the year
to be in the country, especially to those who
can appreciate the beautiful.
Strawberries aud cherries have been plenti-
full. The apple crop will be light, it having
been much affected by the drought.
The wheat and rye fields present very at
tractive appearance. have never seen longer
and better filled heads than is to be seen this
year. 1t is estimated by some of Judge Ho-
shalls friends that he will have between !, 500
and 1000 bushels of grain to harvest.
1t seems that the worst pest the farmer has,
thus far this season, is the much-detested po-
tato bug. They are more numerous and more
destructive through this section than they
have been since they first made their appear
ance.
Mr.. Pleasant Stiffler, near this place, and
Miss Ella Wineholt, of Ruhl's P. o., were
married on the 18th inst, by Rev. NJ. NJ.
Burtner, at the parsonage.
Mr.. w. G.. Meads, of New Freedom, has
erected two very fine tombs over the graves OF
Capt. A. S. Cooper and wife, in Pine Grove
Cemetery. He is skilled workman and is
being very extensively employed in his bust
ness through this section.
Miss Nellie E. Kidd, who won two gold medals
at last years eighth grade examination in
Baltimore county-the cunningham Medal
for highest general average, and the ''Medairy
Medal for highest average in etymology, has
received both of them. Her work is model
of neatness, as well as being correct, and the
wonder is why she did not receive the prize
for best manuscript produced.
Children's Day services next Sunday morn
ing at the NJ. E. Church, Eklo. N.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-06-23


of J4known author in Utah. Mr.. Cooper IS
best 4 large, nice book every year, ana t we
suesk has always enjoyed Dig saie. ~ NJ;
Wor - essiaScd. Z toe Ar a'ooner aoes To-
cater to any particular class. and bis works
are read by almost eyeryb body. He has never
experienced any trouble in securing a pub
Usher. Every year Mr.. Cooper publishes q
larger book than he issued the year before
and he hopes in time to break Noah Webster's
record. His stories contain a great many
characters, and he always gives their names
coupled with the places where they reside.
Sometimes they move away before the book
gets out, but Mr.. Cooper says that If they. pre-
fer moving to paying rent, it isn't his fault
The names of the most prominent characters
are printed in bold.faced type, in order to i'm
press the reader. His own name always APP
pears that way. Mr.. Cooper once thought of
going into politics, but he feared that it would
interfere with his literary career, and declined
a nomination for the City Council. Cooper
county, Mo-, was named in honor Of MIR.
Cooper. Mr.. Cooper is the possessor of very
genial disposition, which he brought from the
East with him, and great many people adj
NIT that they like him.
The author above alluded to is native of
Towson and a son of Mrs. Nelson Cooper.
He is business manager of the firm Of Polk
& Co., who annually get out directories Of
nearly all the larger cities in the country.
Franklin High School Commencement.
The fourth annual commencement Of the
Franklin High school, Reisterstown, ofwhich
Prof A. s. Cook is principal, took place in
Glyndon Park, ON Friday evening" 22d inst.
Judge N. Charles Burke delivered the address
to the graduating class composed of the fol-
lowing: Mary Reese Arnold, Mary Lucy Co.
fell, Erma Grace Deal, Mary Ethel Hall,
Edith Townsend Haughey Mary Ethel Mccoy,
Abbie Anne Russell. Ada Beall Wooden,
Nellie Ray Wooden and Abdel Ross Wentz, Jr
The following pupils Of the eight grade were
presented with certificates of scholarship:
Vadie Armacost, Mary Ebaugh, Etha Frantz,
Bessie Wagner, Rosa Gill; Nellie Gore, John
Charles Wooden, Marian Wilson and Ernest
Wooden.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-06-23

PREssoN-GR IFFITH.-A letter from Rock
vile, Nd, dated June 10th, says: Miss Mary
G. Griffith, daughter of Mr.. Charles H. Griffith,
married to Mr.. Victor M Presson, of Cations
vile, Baltimore county, yesterday evening in
Saint Bartholomew Protestant Episcopal
Church. near Laytonville. by Rev. Peter Boy
den. Miss Lillian Griffith, sister of the bride,
misunderstanding G., Worthington, Dorsey
d. and Charles Griffith-were the ushers."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-06-23

Sherwood, N. C. R. R.-Mr. Henry A.
Parr, whose country place is near Sherwood,
who was appointed by President Mckinley
one of the q. s. Commissioners to the Paris
Exposition, will sail on the 4th of next month
He had expected to leave on the oath of June,
but could not arrange his business affairs in
time to do so. Mr.. Parr expects to spend
about six months abroad and will visit the
principal cities of Europe. Mrs Parr is now
occupying her cottage at Cape May, where she
will spend the greater part of the summer.
All the Baltimore people who have summer
residences in this beautiful section of the
county are now occupying them, The popu-
lation is thus largely increased and the neigh
borhood is full of life and gaiety.
Mr. and Mrs. John NJ. Nelson entertained a
party of friends few days ago. Mr.. Nelson
is member of the well known Baltimore
banking firm of Hambleton & Co.
Mrs. Mary Fitzpatrick, who died last week,
was one of the Oldest residents of this place.
She was born in Ireland, came to this country
about forty years ago and had been living in
this neighborhood ever since. Mrs Hick,
wife of the late Henry Kick, of Towson. is a
was highly thought of and large concourse
of friends attended her funeral.
A photographer has invaded our quiet vii
lage and set up gallery in room over the
store of Mr.. II. J. w. Boschee. He appears to
be busy and has already been called away
from MS place OF DuslutSS W IdAc plCtuleo VI
family groups. houses horses, etc.
Thomas McGraw, head coachman for Mr..
H. A. Parr, who was so seriously injured some
time ago while putting horse over the jumps,
is still at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, but get.
ting better. 1t was thought for some time that
his INJURIES WSrld prove fatal It IS said ne
The farm house which Mrs. E. r. Stevenson
commenced building some time ago is receiv-
ing the finishing touches It is built of stone
and contains nine rooms. 1t will be occupied
by John link, of Towson, manager for Mrs.
Stevenson. l..
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-06-23

SHIPLEY-MAGUIRE.-M Frances A. Ma
guire, daughter of Mr.. 2. Mcguire, of Texas,
N. C. r. R., was married in St. Joseph's Cath
lie Church, at that place, on Wednesday, to
MIR. George Shipley, of Sunnybrook, 10th dis
trict. Miss Rose Maguire was bridesmaid, and
Mr.. Joseph Shipley, best man. The ushers
were Messrs. Richard Mcguire and w. Shipley.
Rev. R. G. Campbell. pastor of st. Joseph's,
performed the ceremony.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-06-23

SALES ADvERTIsED1 IN .sTHE UNION"

Monday. June %, by Marcus Ritgert assignee.
on the premises, Meningitis road house,
Fifth avenue and Fourteenth street.
Monday, June 18th, by John L. G.. Lee. on the
premises. residence property at Normandie
Heights, Roland avenue.
Monday, June 25, by VIM. P. Lyons. on the prem
Uses. Charles street avenue. adjoining the
Kennels property, a tract of land.
Saturday, June both. by VIM. T. Lyons, attorney,
on the premises, improved property on
Charles street avenue, north of Merryman's
lane.
Monday, July 2, by VIM. P. Lyons, assignee. on
the premises, three tracts of land on the
west side of Charles street avenue, south Of
Lake avenue.
premises, fine country seat on wilkins ave-
nue. also, two unimproved lots in MiliDgton.
Monday, July 16. by Karl A. NJ. Scholtz. attor-
ney, on the premises, improved fee simple
property in Gainesville.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-06-23

Bad Custom Of Street Car Conductors.
"A medical journal says: Those who ride
much in the street cars have no doubt often
noticed that some conductors have habit.
when giving exchange tickets or passes. Of
wetting their fingers with saliva and then tear
ing off the tickets and handing them more or
less wet TO the passengers. They also frequent
ly hold bills between the teeth. Aside from
being un@sthetic, the custom is Objectionable
from sanitary point of view. We have
known one conductor who had tuberculous
ulcer of the tongue. and it is, of course con-
ceivable that among the large number of men
affected with other specific diseases that cause
LESSONS in the mouth. 1t would be simple
matter for the companies to promulgate orders
instructing their conductors to abandon the
practice"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-06-23

LEoNARD.-Rev. Thomas D. Leonard, a
well known Catholic clergyman, died at st.
Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, on Monday, aged
about As years. He was pastor of the Church
of the Holy Trinity, Harrisonville, Baltimore
county, and was taken sick last January and
went to the hospital Father Leonard was
native of Ireland and came to this country in
1866. He was educated at st Charles College
and StMary's Seminary and was ordained to
the priesthood 10 1880. Two brothers and two
sisters survive him.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-06-23

A Er.-rso, Man Atkaina- nistirctt or q q
q k,ne 10Th says: William 7: Cooper is I.
I known author in Utah. Mr.. Cooper IS
est 4 large, nice book every year, ana me
ueskx has always enjoyed big safe. MI;
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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-06-23

HowARD.-Mr Joshua Howard died at his
home near Warren, 9Th district on Saturday
last, after an illness of seven months from
complication of diseases aged GO years. He
was native of Baltimore county and for many
years was employed at the Warren Mills. A
widow and six children survive him. The re-
mains were inferred in Poplar Cemetery on
Monday, Rev. A. T. Pindell, of Sherwood
Church, conducting the funeral services.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-06-23

Creditors Bill Probationary last John
Fahey, Of Baltimore, filed a creditors bill Of
complaint, through Messrs. Boarman & Lind
say, bis attorneys. in the Circuit Court for
Baltimore county in equity. asking for de-
cree for the sale Of house and lot in Govans-
town, in fee, of which the late Samuel H.
Rogers died seized and possessed. The bill
states that the estate of Rogers is indebted to
Fahey in the sum of S1325O for funeral ex-
penses and that the personal estate of said
Rogers is not sufficient to pay his and other
claims. Hence the necessity for selling the
real estate.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-06-23

BoKEL.-Mr. Albert D. Bokel who had been
sick long time, died at his home on the cor
ner of York road and Huntingdon avenue, on
Wednesday night last, aged about so years
He was member of st. AIMS Church and the
Catholic Benevolent Legion, and had a wide
circle of friends. widow and seven children
survive him. Mr.. Bokel was son of Mr..
Theodore A. Bokel, retired merchant who
lives on the York road, near st. AIMS Church.
and a brother of Mrs. Lewis H. Urban, of
Towson.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-06-23

SEIrz- MoRRIs.-A pretty wedding took place
at o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the par
sonage of the Govanstown M. E. Church, the
principals being Miss Geneva Grace Morris,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. McKendree A. Nor
ris of Mt. Washington, and Mr. Howard G.
e. Seitz. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. George w. Evans, pastor. The bride was
attired in gown of steel-colored cloth, and
wore hat and gloves to correspond. Imme-
diately after the ceremony the bridal party
repaired to their future home in Woodbury.,
where they received the congratulations of
their friends
New-York tribune., 1900-05-10
DENIED BY THOMAS DOLAN.

The following statement was issued yesterday by
Thomas Dolan, president of the United Gas I'M
provement Company. of Philadelphia, relative to
the fancifu tale, referred to In yesterdays Trib-
une. that John ". Gates had arranged to deliver
control of the New-Amsterdam Gas Company to
Mr. Doan. representing the United Gas Improve
ment Company:
Referring to the rumors that the United Gas I'm
provement Company myself have acquired
are negotiating for the acquisition of the New
Amsterdam Gas Company. either alone or in con-
nection with other persons rumors which have ap
peared In the public prints number of times
Gently, desire to say that they are absolutely
without foundation. Our relations with the Con-
solidated Gas Company of NewYork Of the
most cordial character and have consid-
cred and will not consider proposition enter
into any negotiation which will disturb these
lations.
AS Mr.. Dolan says cordial relations exist between
his company and the Consolidated Gas Company,
but it may be said competent authority that
when the control of the New-Amsterdam passes to
the Consolidated. 2 development which we'll In
formed observers expect to witness within a not
extended period, II will not be through the United
Gas Improvement Company as intermediary.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-10

approved of the Rapid Transit Tunnel scheme till
Richard Croker told him to- and it is matter of
local history so fresh in mind that II seems but
yesterday it happened, that Mr.. Whalen pigeon
holed the Rapid Transit contract in his office for
about eighteen months, turning a deaf ear to the
appeals of the Commission and the public to take
perfunctory action on it,
But last night he got loving cup for his great
public services in that connection, and many OF
the speakers. fearing, doubt, that the Corpora
ton Counsel himself would remember it all too dis
tinct!y and become embarrassed, assured him in
almost so many words that if it had not been for
him there might never have been an underground
tunnel contract let.
Both political parties represented last night,
the feast being presided over by Newell Martin.
Republican of the XVIII Assembly District. Ex-
Senator Guy made a lengthy speech, highly eulo-
CYSTIC of the guest of honor. and then gave Mr..
Whalen the cup designed by Tiffany, and bearing
the following inscription
Presented to the Honorable John Whalen. by
neghbors and friends, Republicans and Demo-
Gratis. to show that they recognize the great public
and successful efforts to give the city rapid
transit. and the important and decisive part he
the underground railway system. and in assuring
the actual construction of the rapid transit road
Mr. Whaen replied briefly. saying among other
things trat William Barclay Parsons had shared
his views in desiring a favorable location of the
road for the people of the upper West Side. News
paper men Were not admitted. but it said that
Mr. Parsons replied, and followed by Charles
Sooysmith. F. Cunliffe-OWen, Joseph A Goulden,
Robert j. Hoguet and Fire Commissioner John ].
Scannell the lattet recting Shakespearan selec-
tions.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-10
CROTON STRIKERS INDICTED.
TRUE BILLS FOUND AGAINST ROTELLO,
THE LEADER, AND TWENTY-ONE
OTHERS.

The Westchester County Grand Jury. at 6o'clock
last evening found bill of indictment against twen-
tv-two Italians arrested in the Croton Dam strike
for roting threatening life The list is headed
by Angelo Rotello, the strike leader. The indict-
ments were found the testimony of Coleman,
Brenchard & Coleman. the contractors who
employed the Italians and the evidence Of eighteen
deputy sheriffs. The courthouse was crowded with
Italians. Roteo, who is out on bail took charge
the Italians, and kept them Informed of the
action of the Grand Jury.
indicted for evadne the Eight Hour law.
County Treasurer Francis y. Carpenter of West
chester County received some of the bills
from Major-Genera Roe for the payment of the
National Guardsmen who called out the
requisition Sheriff AIolloy to maintain order and
protect life and property at the dam The bills re-
Ccived foot up about $4,000, and only for Troop
c and Company B of the lst Regiment. At this rate
the whole of the strike to the county of West
chester will be in the neighborhoOd OF 100000
As the County Treasurer has no money available
With which to pay these bills, he has had a spe-
cial meeting of the Board of Supervisors called for
to-day, to make some provision for borrowing the
ID
New-York tribune., 1900-05-10
WITNESSES FOR GARDINER
EX-JUDGE BLANCHARD TELLS OF ovr
EXCISE CASE CONVICTION.

The hearing of the charges against Dfstrir, A.
torney Gardiner brought by the City Club was -
suned Yesterday The STAGE was represented ~
Attorney-GeneraI John C.. Davies. Anthony Com
stock appeared early. having been sGbpoenaed Nv
the defence Ex-Judge- james \ Blanchard eras also
present Attorney-Ceneral Davies was aceoo,.
ried by Judge Edward Coyne the brother of N.
late Deputy Attorney-Cieneral John H. Coyne
Anthony Comstock. the first witness testified th..
the administration under Colonel Gardiner had a.
far as his society was concerned. been prompt ara
efficient. There had been no delays save thoss
caused by himself. and all cases had been properly
prepared by the District Attorneys Office
Ex-Judge James A Blanchard testified tba, :,
a judge In the Court OF General Sessions A,,~
ing 1899. that many excise cases had bAe1 +-,,s
before him. that he had noticed no lack Of prsnsr,
tion the part of the District ATTORNEYS osc,
although he recalled only one Goa vfction He toos
the excise cases at the request OF Recorder Cor
James F. Osborne, first Assistant District Atfo-
ney. said the witness stand
"An excise case is question of fact the poles.
man swearing on one side and the bartender o,
the other The jury always believes the barrensa-
the case where conviction was obtained sentanra
suspended. Conviction was obtained berauss
the Judge said 10 the jury. You must convict n
you believe the witness. you must convict II Won
helieve the BARTENDER you must convict il you be-
iieve me
Mr.. Osborne's testimony was corroborated by A4-
Sistant District Attorney Townsend Judge Covna
took an active part in the hearing Attorney-Cen-
courtesy The hearing viii be continued at 10 20
m. to-day
New-York tribune., 1900-05-10
normal impact in various kinds OF armor with
the guns Of the service.
THE TEST MADE FOR RUSSIA.

What Senate: Tillman and other misguided op
ponents of commensurate American naval power
expected to show was that no armor could stand
before modern guns, and that II was therefore
folly 10 purchase any armor at all They citeu the
of the plate from the Russian cruiser recently
tried Indian Head. which. after passing the ac-
ceptance tests. easily perforated by capped
she'll but they carefully concealed the whole truth
ignorant to what really occurred The
Navy Department has refrained from exploiting
this test for which may appear inexplicable
10 most Democrats and Popuists. The Russian
Government requested the Navy Department to
certain shots stipulated velocites at plate
representing the protection they were
purchasing in the United States for a ship
they had awarded to American firm. 1t was
simple act of courtesy, therefore, to the Russian
Government to regard the details of the test as
Russian property. Four shots fired at the
plate with the stipulated trial muzzle velocity of
lsoo feet a second. No shot perforated. and. the
contract conditions having been fulfilled the Rus
sian Government accepted the whole batch or
armor There was no departure in This from
Russian affair. and not Publicity is imme-
dtately given to the results of all armor tests Tor
intended for destruction and not for attaching to
ships, valueless the contractors. II Is the
crstom at Indian Head to destroy them by eXtraor-
dtnary firing after the acceptance Is assured rms
has been done with every American plate so FAR
tested. The Russian plate was designed to keep out
the S-inch shells of 1.S00 feet velocity second IL
was therefore agreed 10 try an S-inch capped shell
the plate with a velocity of ESQ feet second,
the experts calculating that such a shell would
penetrate easily Their calculations proved correct
At this enormous velocity the plate was complete
~ perforated, well as the wooden backing be-
hind the plate.
Another shot put through at the same We
locty which satisfied every one present of the
with United States smokeIess powder and capped
shell.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-10
SAGE NO LONGER A DIRECTOR
STANDARD GAS LIGHT COMPANY MEET.
ING-FRANK TILFORD PRESIDENT.

The annual meeting of stockholders Of the Stand
ard Gas Light Company was held yesterday at ths
companys offices, Third-ave. and Forty-ninth-
St. General f. a. McAlpin presiding The follow
ing Board OF Directors was elected Frank TIL
ford Oliver 5. Carter. E \. McApin. John =
Terry, Charles Dana. Charles z. Orvis. r. H.
Brockway, John L Brookman and Gardner
Wetherbee Mr.. Brookman elected as sua-
cessor in the Board OF Russell Sage. who On
January 25 resigned the presidency IN consequences
of the criticism directed against him by his fellow
directors on the fact developing that Mr. Saga
had quietly disposed of practically all his Stand
ard Gas holdings 10 a representative Of William
c. Whitney. Mr. Sage remained director how
ever until yesterday. The vote cast yesterday for
directors the largest in the history Of tha
company about 10000 shares being represented
Nearly all the voting was done by means of proxies
made in favor of Nessrs. McAlpin. Carter. Terry
Tiford and Dana, who comprised the Stockhold-
ers' Protective Committee which January 1s
issued circular asking the stockholders generally
to subscribe TO agreement that they would
not sell their Standard Gas Light stock any o.
II without first offering it at the market price 70
the committee 1t may be remembered that the
holders Of than majority OF the stock united
in this agreement. their stock being still pooled.
J. D. p Hersey. one Of the stockholdefs. offered
the following resolution:
Resolved, That the action OF. the Board Of d.
rectors of this company is in all things approved
George c. White. another stockholder. said that
luton, follows:
Resolved. That the thanks Of the stockholders
hereby rendered TO the directors and officers
Of the company for their able and efficient manage
ment of the affairs OF the company and their care
for the interests of the stockholders.
The resolution. with the amendment. uuani-
mOusly carried.
The acting president. Frank Tilford. reported
that the business Of the company showed a large
increase in all directions. much that it had
necessary to enlarge the company's plant, eS-
peciay in the manufacturing department, which
to be enlarged further in the immediate future:
and to lay many miles of extra mains throughout
the system notably in the borough of The Bronx,
where the company purposes spending a large
amount in addition TO accommodate the growth
of business in that district. The company has
floating debt. and the first mortgage bonds out
standing amount to only S362,otO.
The annual meeting of the Board OF Directors
of the company held at o'clock after the
adjournment Of the stockholders meeting, ths
Following officers being elected for the coming
year: Frank Tilford, president; Oliver Carter
and E A. McAlpfn. vice presidents. ". Greeley
Hoyt. treasurer and secretary.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-10
PLUWBERs HEARD on CITY CONTRACTS

President Brown OF the Master Plumbers AS
sociation was heard yesterday at the weekly meet
ing of the Board of Public improvements the
petition to have all city plumbing contracted for
separately from other contracts in order do away
with marginal profits President Hoahan said the
Board had no power TO act in the matter. and the
most 1t could do to give an expression of opn-
ion Secretary Mitchell of the Master Plumbers
also spoke.
On motion of Commissioner Shea the matter was
referred to Commissioner Kearny. with instructions
to communicate with the Board of Education and
the Fire Department. which have already adopted
the plan in favor OF the plumbers.