The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-05-26
Correspondence Baltimore County linton.
LETTER FROM MONTGOMERY COUNTY

FOREST GLEN. Nd, May 23d, 1900
Aessrs. Editors II am pleasantly locatea ~
this picturesque spot. The name implies Wnatlt
really is-forest and glen. Close by are the cleo
trio and steam railways with many trains oaliy
each way whereby we can receive several ma ,is
per day. Beautiful residences, large Catnonc
church and seminary with 2T6 students, are some
Of the attractions. Being about nine miles from
wasnngton Which is esSy aessned
The most interesting thing witnessed on my
way here through Washington was the process
of the Mystic Shrine. composed of members from
all over the United States. The visitors were
met by members of the order with bands OF
elaborate costumes of red. blue and gold. the
brilliant colors dazzling in the sun. The mem
bers of the Imperial Council were conveyed In
carriages. The procession passed the Wnlte
House, where President Mckinley stood to re-
view 1t, thence down Pennsylvania avenue 10
Columbia Theatre; where business session was
held. Along the line of march they executed
several intricate and interesting manpuvres.
Great crowds thronged the streets along the en-
had free use of most of the street cars and were
entertained in regal manner at many places.
Magnificent fireworks at the Washington Monu-
ment on Tuesday night and the Presidents re-
ception this evening are among the most promi-
nent features of this grand exhibition.
The cool wave is in great contrast with several
days of torrid weather recently experienced.
Some say total eclipse of the sun affects the
the weather. 1t is a disputed question and re-
mains to be proven. President Mckinley pro-
poses taking trip South to witness the total
eclipse. If it continues cool fruit and vegeta-
bles will not mature, yet most people prefer 1t
as 1t is, so far as comfort is concerned.
Land In this locality looks very like parts of
Baltimore county, but not as well farmed. All
1t seems to need is enriching and cultivating.
Many acres of ground are not fenced, and SO close
to the Capital of this great nation. So many
persons "go west" to secure homes when this
land. high and healthy, Is right at their doors.
Wild flowers of various kinds grow here in
great profusion, some as beautiful as dollhouse
plants.
Since coming here met lady whose husband
fills position In one of the departments in
Washington. His father, wishing to make q
farmer of him. put him on farm In Kansas and
gave him 500 sheep. A disease broke out In the
flock and he undertook to doctor them by put
ting them into tobacco water. He smothered
one and the rest died of the disease. He tried to
raise potatoes and in preparing the seed for the
ground he pared and cut them as for cooking.
or course he failed as farmer and is now back
doing what he understands. knew man that
said If he lived in the country he'd raise thou
sand chickens and turn them loose in the woods
to care for themselves. Some people imagine
they can farm and get rich then spend their
money for place and get poorer by SO doing.
They also believe country people can entertain
them on chicken, strawberries and ice-cream
without any trouble or expense.