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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-03-08
AGGRESSION.

Since the dawn of creations morn
aggression has sought for moral iusti
fication, for defense against the merited
rebukes from just wrath. 1t has
dared to desecrate the old flag and
hurl insult at patriotic impulse and
national integrity, to defy the eternal
principles of justice and ravage the
islands of the sea-
In his ''History of Civilization"
Buckle tells of the attempts made by
England to justify the policy of King
George when he endeavored to sub
jugate the American people, and he
likens the kings action to that of
President Mckinley in his unwarrant-
ed attempt to subjugate the Fill
ipinos. AS to Engand's attitude
toward the colonies he has this to
say:
In order to defend the attempt to des-
troy the liberties of America, principles
were laid down which, if carried into
effect, would have subverted the liberties
of England
What was true of England would
be true of this country in the Philip
pine matter, and the administration
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-03-08

The managers of some of the trusts
in the East are sending out literature
in which they seek to prove that the
trust is n great public benefactor and
that the people could really not get
along without it, The impostors
will have exceeding difficulty in fore
ing that conclusion upon the people.
1t is safe to predict that they will
meet with dismal failure in their at
tempt to bequile tie people an in
duce them to hold up the hand that
has smitten them.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-03-08
PATRIOTS AND HEROES.
The stand of the Boer Com man

The stand of the Boer Command
err General Cronje, at Paardeburg
will be handed down in history re-
plete with the tales of heroic bands
battling against fearful odds. The
defense of the Alamo against the
greaser host, the picture of General
Custer at bay before the grim savage
horde swarming from behind bush
and stone, thrill one with awe
at the heroism and bravery in
the face of DOOM The action of
CroDje in sending away his army and
his artillery and holding the British
at bay is like Leonidas of Greece,
except that the romantic dimness of
centuries gilds the ancient hero with
glory the aniqueness of which has
a special charm not attaching to
modern deeds of valor Leonidas
went forth with an army of 5000 to
check the Persian invaders at Their
mopyle, but when he found the enemy
had turned tue pass, he, like Cronje,
dismissed all of his army except 300
Spartans and 700 Thespians, and
with these he stood before the foe
until the last man of his little band
had persisted. Cronje sent his army
away with the artillery and with
1000 men stopped in the bend of the
Modder river and for ten DAYS held
off 80, 900 English soldiers who
poured shot and shell at him from
ITO guns. 1t was q deed unsurpass-
ed in history and wins the admiration
of all for the valiant Beers. II is
extremely probable that Cronje stop.
ped to check the English for a GER
tain length of time for some definite
purpose--to give time to carry out
certain designs Of the Boer patriots
This done, he surrendered there was
no need for the last man to perish if
sufficient time had been secured.
1t makes ones heart bleed to see the
old lion surrender, it makes one shed
tears in thought to see the position
of the two little African republics
struggling against so mighty foe,
a struggle virtually hopeless if theun-
seen power supposed to protect the
sparrow is to hide its face while the
demon of greed stalks through the
dark and bloody continent. In our
individual lives how would it be if
the weak were'a the mercy of the
strong? Suppose the physical giant
saw you conducting good paying
business and concluded to appropriate
its profits to himself-imagine him
walking in and bodily throwing you
out, taking possession of your prop
erty and every neighbor looking on
and quietly saying it was none of his
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-03-08

The national treasury really had a
little surplus for February. That
war stamp tax works to perfection,
doesn't it? Were it not for that the
Dingley law would be grooming under
the burden and the protective theory
would be swamped in the mire of def
cheney? We may expect contnuance
of the war stamp tax as long as the
Dingley law remains intact.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-03-08

1t would be good national policy
to Lincolnize this boosted country
before we condescend to Hannaize
the Philippines. We sincerely hope
the administration will act on this
suggestion
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-03-08

Abolish monoplies. created by law
Let this be the baltle-cry of all who
believe in equal rights and honest
competition The trust has obstruct-
ed competition by means of illegal
privileges and contemplate methods.
Make competition free and untram-
meled to. day and trusts would sure
ly begin to disinteerate tomorrow.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-03-08

w. j. Bryan refers to the holding
of the republican national convention
in Philadelphia in the following very
appropriate and amusing language:
eff the republicans are to repeal the
declaration of independence it is APP
propriate that they should do so in
the city where it was signed.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-03-08
Some of the republicans saw

Some of the republicans say they
are opposed to the trusts, but it is a
sad fact that republican attorney
general of the United States has
utterly refused to enforce the federal
statutes against trusts. This does
not look as if the party was opposed
TO these enemies of the people.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-03-08

A steel sheet combine has been
perfected with capital of $50, 900, :
900, approximately four 6fths water.
Rest assured the people will have to
pay enormous tribute to this latest
mighty combine, this monster trust.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-03-08

IL seems that the most serious
charge against the anti trust confer
ence in Chicago recently was that it
was packed with antitrust people.
Singular, isn't it, but the trust mag
mates were not favorably impressed
with the situation.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-03-08
THURSDAY. MARCH s. 1900.

Shoup voted for the Ubiquitous f.
nancal bill when it was before
the senate. The silver forces of
idaho should remember this act this
fall He is an enemy of silver.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-03-08

New, hobby, up-to-date spring
clothing for men and boys at Som
mercamp's.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1900-03-08

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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-03
A NEW FARMERs' ORGANIZATION

The grand lodge ofthe Farmers and Tenants
Aid Society of the State of Tennessee, char
tered December Goth, 1899, held its first State
meeting at Union Grove, and, in addition to
electing officers, adopted the following declara-
ton of purposes:
Profoundly impressed that we, the farmers
sf6id set forth our deciafafi6n II Sh3entYons'
we therefore, resolve:
l. To l-bor and be more thoughtful regard
ing each others interest Knowing the evil of
the custom of standing rent, we therefore re-
solve to do all in our power to obliterate the
ruinOus custom of the same, both by law and
practice regardless of politics.
2. To create better understanding for sus-
tanning civil Office in maintaining law and
order,
g. To constantly strive to secure entire har-
mony among all mankind, and brotherly love
among ourselves.
4. The brightest jewels that it gamers are
the tears of widows and orphans and its i'm
perative commands are to visit the homes
where lacerated hearts are bleeding, to assuage
the suffering of a brother or sister; and, above
ALL forget not charity.
5. This society shall be known by name as
the Farmers and Tenants Aid Society of the
State of Tennessee
Commenting upon the above declaration of
principles the st. Louis Globe Democrat says:
1--WE are glad of the opportunity afforded by
the above to express our sympathy with and
approval of all organizations having as their
true object, upon non-political lines the better
ment of the conditions surrounding the farm
ers of this country.
"Tbe man who tills the soil holds in his
keeeping.the veal or woe of all other classes
of society. Not only does he feed the world,
and without the direct results of his labor or
ganized society could not exist, but in every
supreme emergency he is the protector and
defender of all other classes He fights his
countrys battles with sublime courage, with
out Boosting and without fear, and in the or
binary walks of life his tendencies moral and
intellectual, shape the corresponding national
tendencies and determines the character of its
civilization. Born and reared in the lap of
nature, he learns her lessons we'll; draws in
spiration therefrom, and with clear brain and
unselish heart he solves life's problems IN
natural ways.
when the farmer is dishonest, selfish and
immoral, his influence poisons the social and
business atmosphere of the entire community,
and when be is moral, benevolent, cultured
and honest his influence for the betterment of
society is irresistible. Hence we heartily in
dorse and recommend this new society of
farmers, in view of its declaration of purposes
as above expressed, and wish it Godspeed on
its beneheent mission"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-03

A Tailless Fox That Had All His Legs
With Him.-A meet of the Overland Hunt
Club scheduled for Saturday at the Valley
Hotel, on the Dulany's Valley pike, had, on
Guiding Dr. r. Percy Smith and John Guthrie.
The hounds started fox, but it had no tail,
and an argument arose as to how the rider was
to be rewarded who was first in at the death.
A tailless fox is popularity supposed to be slow
of foot but this one outran the hounds and
got away after a chase of some miles, leaving
the argument about the brush unsettled.-Sam
of Monday.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-03

A Prosperous Building Association
,jovane Permanent Building Association of
Baltimore county has declared an annual divi-
dend of per cent, leaving surplus of over
8 per cent. in the treasury. This association
has made from to 10 per cent. each year of
its existence, has never lost dollar, never had
a foreclosure and does not own an inch OF
property, record which is very gratifying TO
the officers and members. 1t meets at Golden
Eagle Hall, Goyanstown, every Thursday
evening
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-03

Business Change.-By reference to the adj
vertisng columns of THE UNION today it will
be seen that Mr. Fred. A. Groom has disposed
of his business, known as the Towson Dairy,
to his brothers, Messrs. Harry and George
Groom, who will hereafter conduct the same
under the firm name of Harry Groom q Bro.
In addition to the dairy and ice.cream business
in all its branches the new firm will continue
to supply the residents of Towson, Lutherville,
Ruxton and Govanstown with ice, and they
hope, by careful attention to business, to merit
the patronage of the public.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-03

Home Wedding.-Miss Maggie II. Dapp-
rich, daughter of Mr.. Maurice Dapprich, was
married at her home, near Unionville. on
Wednesday afternoon, to Mr.. Charles w. Tired
way, farmer of the 10th district. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev; ]. w. Campbell.
pastor of Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church.
A reception followed and the bride and groom
received the congratulations Of many relatives
and friends. The bride was the recipient OF
numerous presents.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-03

Fire at ckeysville.--About noon on
Monday last the double frame house on the
west side of the turnpike and south of the
railroad in Cockeysville, took fire and was
partially destroyed. Mr.. Thomas r. Frantz
was the only tenant in the house and much of
his personal effects were gotten out although
in a damaged condition. The house is near
the Office and lumber yard of Mr.. H. E. Bar
tleson, and there are other frame buildings in
close proximity, but these were saved through
the efforts of citizens and the Towson chemi-
cal engine, which was summoned by telephone.
1t is thought the fire was caused by sparks
from passing engine. The loss is about 81
600 and is covered by insurance The property
belongs to Mrs. D. Buchanan Merryman and
Mrs. w. Wallace Warfeld of Baltimore
The people of the village were much pleased
at the service rendered by the Towson engine.
They say if it had not been for it the fire
would have been much more serious in its
results.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-03

Sale of Real Estate.-Messrs. r. r. Boar
man, James j. Archer, D. G.. Mcintosh and
John F. Hancock, trustees, sold at the Court
House door on Tuesday, the property known
as the John Geddis farm. situated near Green
wood, 11th district, to Mr.. Elmer J. Cook for
$500. The place contains about lis acres and
is improved by frame dwelling, bank barn.
wagon and carriage houses and other out
buildings Slade & Risteau were the auc-
tioneers.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-03
FOOLISH FUNERAL CUSTOMS.
Baltimore american.

IJNtthftOIt
Every now and then attention is called to
the hurtful, not to say cruel customs which
surround the funeral ceremonies in this civil
lied land Even when the weather is cold
with snow on the ground, as at present, the
samesedict of the ages demands sacrifice of
the mOurDers which, if it does not produce
other funerals as a consequence, is not to be
blamed on the system. Those who profit most
by the deaths of human beings could scarcely
have invented continuance better calculated
to encourage their business than the fashion
of standing bareheaded by the side of the grave.
The mourners are thus exposed to the rigor of
the elements, and, if the evil effects upon them
are not reported, it is because they are ascribed
to some other cause. The officiating clergy
mans lot is not an enviable one Rain or
shine, fair or cloudy, when duty calls he must
obey. If statistics were available they would
probably make large showing of illness and
casualties directly or indirectly chargeable to
this exposure.
1t is true that the tendency has been steadily
toward simplicity in funeral rites and cere-
monies. PLEASE omit flowers is the usual
request made in death notices Interments
are more frequently private than they have
been in the past. An effort is made to have
the services as simple and unostentatious as
possible. The other day the widow of lately
deceased congressman expressed the wish that
there be no congressional funeral. Even IN
the cases of public men or military or naval
officers the public service is reluctantly con-
coded by those near and dear to the departed
one, TO whom the occasion is one for silent
mourning, and not for display.
Thus we see that progress is being made, but
though ceremonies at the grave are also be-
coming less frequent when they do take place
the mourners are still required by an unbend-
ing and unreasoning custom to bare their beads
and invite calamity Even in Puerto Rico,
among the semi-civilized peon class, they order
things better than we do. The funeral service
takes place at the house, and the last rites"
at the burying ground consist of the interment
alone. Members of the family are not present.
Before we ask these people to accept our civili-
cation, could we not with profit borrow few
ideas from them2
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-03

Increase of Capital Stock.-A certificate
ofthe increase of the capital stock of the United
from 81 600 to S25OOOO was recorded in the
city on Thursday. Thecapital stock is divided
into 100000 shares of 81 each. The original
capital stock was 200 shares of IS each. At
meeting of the stockholders on the 10th of last
December the increase in the capital stock was
determined upon. The certificate was signed
and certified to by the directors of the associa-
ton. consisting of William B. Crowther, Cock
eysville; James B. Councilman, Mt Wilson;
Joseph S. Freeland, New Freedom Joseph I.
Hopes, Bynum Thomas q. Hunter, White
Hall; Robert Gist Westminster; Johnnie e.
Beasman, Sykesvile; James P: Molesworth,
Woodbine; James B. Clark, Ellicott City
Thomas ]. Lea, Lutherville; Frederick W.
Loeber, Baltimore, and ]. Lawrence McCor-
mick, Belair.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-03

Return of a Missionary to Africa-A
Long and Tedious Journey. The Balti-
more Sun of Wednesday says: "Mr Frank T.
Lea, visiting his cousin Mrs. w. K. Bartlett,
1922 Mount Royal Terrace, has recently re-
turned from Benguela, Africa, where for a
number of years with the cooperation of his
wife he has conducted a mission. The object
in his visit to America is to have tumor
removed. In her husbands absence Mrs. Lea
is carrying on the work of the mission. On
December 9th Mr.. Lea started from his far
of home on foot. Walking 200 miles in ten
days, be arrived at the coast whence he sailed
to Lisbon, from there to London and on the
Teutonic to New York, encountering on the
way a storm that lasted four days. With the
exception of the tumor, which is the result of
an accident in the jungles, Mr.. Lea is in very
good health Though several hundred miles
from the South African Republic, he has met
many prominent Beers and speaks their Ian
guage fuently. He presented his cousin, Mrs.
James S. Reese, of the Charcoal Club, with
the skin of large leopard killed for him by
Boer''
Mr.. Lea, who is O native of Montgomery
county, Nd, is son of Mr. Thomas J. Lea
who, for several years past, was farm manager
for Mr.. Henry A. Parr, near Sherwood.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-03

Methodist Protestant Church Matters.
The fourth quarterly conference of Balti-
more Circuit NJ. P. Church was held Saturday
last, at the parsonage, Towson. MIR. 0. w:
Gent was elected lay delegate to the Annual
Conference, with Mr.. J. W. Green as alternate,
with unanimous instructions to ask for the
return of Rev. r. H. Wright as pastor for the
sixth year.
There will be series of meetings commence
at EPSON Church, Towson, next Sunday.
Preaching by the pastor at 1870 A. NJ. and p.
NJ Mr.. s. Merryman Anderson will have
charge of the meeting in the afternoon at 3
o'clock.
The president of the Maryland Annual Con-
ference, Rev. A. d. Melvin, will preach on
Thursday night, March Sth. Other ministers
from the city will assist in the meetings All
cordially invited.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-03
LOCAL ITEMS.
SALES ADVERTISER IN "THE UNION"

Monday. March 5th, by Thomas B. Gorsuch, near
Fork. 18th district, horses. COWS, farm nipple
ments. growing wheat. etc.
Monday, March 5. by s. A. Williams, Thomas A.
Robinson and w. W. Preston, trustees, at
the Court House in Belair, the farm of the
late st. Clair Baldwin, near Baldwin Station,
Baltimore & Lehigh Railroad.
Monday. March 8, by Stanley e. Matthews. OPP
posite Mile House. York turnpike, stock.
farm implements. etc.
Tuesday. March g. by John Sperber. on Chest
nut Ridge, between the Falls and Dover
roads, mules, cows, farm implements, etc.
Tuesday, March 9, by Catharine Friskey, on the
premises. 10 acres on the Belair road, at
Raspeburg.
Wednesday, March T. by Walter P. Reckord, at
Reckord. on the Hartford turnpike. driving,
saddle and work horses. mules, jersey and
grade COWS and heifers, etc.
Tuesday, March 13. by John I. Carback. miles
from Glen Rock, York county, horses, stall
lions, colts, mules, hogs. etc.
Tuesday, March ID. by f. p. Goodwin, in REFS
terstown. horses and mules.
Wednesday, March IL, by Ralph Robinson, at
torney, on the premises, six houses and lots
wei. 9n Gliptonp, stEset Htghlaandttown
near Cub Hill, 18th district. stock, farm i'm
plements, etc.
Wednesday, March IA, by Ralph Robinson, as
si1nee. on the premises, one house and lot
on Clinton street, Highlandtown.
Tuesday. March 70. by Mary G. Anderson, adj
ministratrix and Frank E. Anderson,all the
real estate and personal property of the late
George l.. Anderson, on the York turnpike,
near Texas.
Tuesday, April 3, by John G. Erdman, Executor,
at the Court House door. tract of 60 acres
of woodland, on the Beair road.
By E. s. Peerce in Duany's Valley, at private
sale. mules, wagons, farm implements, etc.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-03

Circuit Court-Baltimore High-Grade
Brick Company VS.. Margaret Pentz and others;
petition to require Mrs. Margaret Pentz to
answer questions propounded before commits
sioner to take testimony; prayer of petition
granted and witness required to answer the
Questions. In the matter of the trust estate of
Charlotte VI. Shipley, partially argued and
agreed to be submitted on briefs.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-03

What Came of Not Tieing Horse.-A
letter from Ellicott City dated February 18th
says: "a damage suit in which Martin West,
of Gainesville, appeared as plaintiff and An
drew w. Stansfield, Howard county farmer,
as defendant, was tried here yesterday by JUS
tice James F. Melvin. West, it was shown,
bad one day in January stopped his horse and
buggy in Gainesville in front of the postoffice,
when Stansfield's hay wagon came along. The
wagon brushed against the buggy and the
horse ran away. The Justice held that STAINS
field was not liable for the serious damage that
resulted, because West had negligently failed
to tie his horse and left him standing, as shown
by testimony. The trial attracted number of
persons from Gainesville as witnesses. Will
liam II. Lawrence appeared as counsel for the
plaintiff
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-03
DEATHS.


Tributes. &C.. 10 Cents Per Line
SPAMER.-At Lauraville. March /, Matilda r.
A. Spamer, daughter of Ludwig and Julia
Spamer.
HICK.-At Towson. February 26, Henry ]. Hick,
aged 80 years, leaving wife and two children.
MARSHALL.-At Sweet Air, Baltimore county,
February %, Jane, widow of Caleb Marshall.
UHRICH.-At Maryland University Hospitahr
Baltimore. February "a, Isaac IT. Uhrich. a
native of Pennsylvania, aged 80 years.
BURTON.-At Greenwood, Baltimore county,
February "a, o. B. Burton, in the 88th year.
ROBINSON.-In Baltimore. February rs, Ed
ward A. Robinson, of Mt. Washington, in the
cd year of his age.
BURNHAM.--On February 25, Temperance Ann,
aged IL years, youngest daughter OF Edward
and Hannah Burnham.
MCCONKEY.-At the Church Home and In
Urinary, Baltimore, February n, Margaret A..
widow of William McConkey, and daughter OF
the late Jesse Hunt.
GRAVES.-On February "a. at Patapsco Neck,
Elizabeth G. Graves, in the 84th year Of her
age, widow Of George b. Graves
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-03

Sales of Mortgaged Premises.-Charles
r. Bussey, auctioneer. sold at the Court House
on Tuesday, for Mr.. Robert H. Bussey. attor-
ney, under mortgage from John r. Morfoot
and wife to the Cockeysville Perpetual Build
ing and Savings Association house and lot
near the village of Warren, Sth district; pur-
chased by the mortgage for s415.
At the same time and place the same auc-
tiopeer sold for Mr.. Robert H. Bussey, at
torney, under a mortgage from Maurice Ell
wood to the Cockeysvile Perpetual Building
and Savings Association. 8 house and lot in
the village of Texas, Sth district; purchased
by the mortgage for $3.50, subject to ground
rent of $50 per anuum.