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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-24
Representative penny All Right.

Congressman James W. Denny, of Balti-
more, put himself squarely on record in the
vote on the goId-s.andard bill in the House OF
Representatives. He might have lodged be-
hind some objection to the bill, of greater or
less Importance, and let the vote go by with
out his name, but that is evidently not MI.
Dennv,s idea of public duty. He voted for
the goldstapdard bill, and thereby cut him
self off completely from the privileges and i'm
munities attaching to the members OF the
noble army of double-faces. Mr.. Denny had
in reality, of course, done this long ago, and
repeatedly, but the vote of yesterday was
cIincher. Hemay rest assured that his straight
forward and manly course on the currency
question will be thoroughly appreciated by
his fellow-ctizens, of all parties and OF all
WAYS of thinking on the money question.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-24
To "Down" the Mosquitoes.

A letter from Winchester, Va, says Zone
of the most unique laws ever passed here will
shortly go into effect. 1t provides for the ex-
termination of the mosquitoes. Ten years ago
no mosquitoes existed in the city, but now
the town is infested with them. The City
Council passed law requiring every property
holder, under the supervision Of the police, to
pour kerosene oil OH every open pool, sink or
drain. and that every open rain barrel shall
have the spigot at the bottom of the barrel.
This will be done at least once month. The
law is the result of experiments made by the
United States Government, and is the only
known method of thoroughly discriminating
mosquitoes. The kerosene oil kills the germ
female on the surface of pools and sinks"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-24
LARGEST FARM IN THE WORLD.
1ndianapolis (Ind.l Letter.


The largest farms in Indana-one of them
the largest of its kind in the world-are strung
along through the northern part of Jasper and
Newton counties and the southern part of
Lake county. The largest of these farms is
the B. F. Clifford tract, which, by recent addi-
tons, now consists of 81, 900 acres. 1t is doubt
less the largest body of land ever held by one
individual in Indiana. There have been larger
farms, but they have been held by firms or
men representing the centralized interests of
Others From the viewpoint of the large
farms of the West the Clifford farm is not SO
notably large. But in Indiana, where a farm
er that has from so to 100 acres is considered in
good circumstances, the size of this large hold
ing is enormous.
In one respect the Clifford farm is a notable
one compared to any tract. 1t is the largest
cultivated swamp farm in the world. 1t was
only ten years ago that the section which Mr..
vegetable and grain producing land, was a
series of marshes, pools and lakes-a part of
the Kankakee swamps. Mr.. Clifford had pre-
viously developed great tract similar to this
near Champaign, Ill. When Mr.. Clifford first
conceived the idea of converting portion of
the Kankakee lands in Indiana to agricultural
purposes he acquired at a nominal price about
ten thousand acres. He then bought two
dredges similar to those used by the Govern
ment in its river dredging. The dredges were
put to cutting large bitches, almost the size of
small rivers. This work has been going on
night and day for years, and now there are
5000 acres in high state of cultivation. The
last year the tallest corn, and probably the,
best in Indiana, was raised on this tract. In
stead of fences Mr.. Clifford has waterways be-
tween pastures. He has seventy five miles of
large bitches through the farm, and has thous-
ands of miles of smaller bitches. In addition
to this he is now putting in drain tile. The
soil taken from the ditch beds has been shovel
ed back over the fields, and thus the fields
have been raised little by little as the ditching
work weuJ-5ff. K e sstiff
but it will take years to put all the tract into
cultivation.
Mr.. Clifford has between 300 and 400 tene-
ment houses on the farm and the population
is probably 1000 people. He has a spur to the
farm from the nearest railway, and ships his
products direct to the markets. The land
when in a state of cultivation, is as productive
as any in Indiana, and is worth from $50 to
S75 an acre. 1t cost Mr.. Clifford from 81 to
81 so an acre
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-24
standing to ais Gums.

Philadelphia North american.
Mr.. Bryan sticks to 16 to because he is
practical, very practical, politician. By his
4 20 - -. jess T., -
approval for the judgement wnich moves nina
to die politically rather than surrender. Mr.;
Bryan counts on this sentiment as partial
offset to the WEAKNESS inspired by his tiresome
iteration of his silver arguments, which at best
can now have only an academic interest for
anybody who understands the monetary stu
alton. But his motive for persistence is not
to win the respect that goes to steadfast ia
natic 1t is much more practical than that.
Mr.. Bryan now has every Democratic boss of
importance in the United States for him. and
his control of the machinery of his party is
absolute Machinery needs oil to keep it in
running order-that is to say, money is re-
ouired, a great deal of money. Where is Mr..
Bryan to get it? The business interests of the
country are hostile to him, and rich men have
been driven out of the party. Only one opu-
lent class remains faithful-the silver mine
owners, the men who have bullion to sell and
would like the Government to try to double its
price by the kind of legislation which Mr.
Rruou favOrq
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-24
The "Uncertainty of Life"

In one of the Baltimore churches a few
Sunday nights ago, the subject of the dis
course by visiting clergyman was the I'm
certainty of Life" In the midst of the ser
mon messenger came with communication
for two young people in the congregation, and
thew hastily left the church. At the conciu-
sion of the sermon the pastor of the church
announced that word had just been received
Of the death of a lady on her way to attend
the services She had been present in the
morning, and, feeling perfectly well, had left
home to 20 to church again at night: When
within two or three blocks she had fallen dead
on the street The two young people sum-
moned were her sons.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-24
rrAIIARLE FARM For SALE.

a. vate sale that VALUABLE FARM ~
In known as the "BROOKS FARM" stu @ -GS
ated near Timber Grove Station, on the Western
MARYLAND Railroad and near the Hannah More
Academy Reisterstown. The farm is well loca-
ted Contains III Acres, Roods and 20 Perches,
more or less, and is improved by Dwelling House,
Barn and necessary outbuildings For turther
information apply to
JOHN p. HORSEY,
Equitable Building, Baltimore, Trustees.
ALFRED S. NILES,
Herald Building, Baltimore ----~'
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-24

In the Court Of Appeals.-In the Mary
land Court of Appeals on Wednesday Judge
Schumacher rendered decision in the case OF
James Moses against Edward NJ. Allen, Jr.,
which brought up for review the actor. OF the
Circuit Court for Baltimore county. Moses,
manufacturer in New Jersey, made contract
with Allen for lease and ultimate sale OF
flint mill and quarry in Hartford county. The
general scheme was that appellee, Allen,
Should rent the quarry, and Moses was to buy
for five years the output and retain certain
sum each year out of amounts due Allen as
the price Of the property. Allen insisted that
Moses was under obligation to take 500 tons OF
flint year, but he only purchased 7Ss tons IN
three years. Allen sued for preach OF con-
tract and attached the flint mill and quarry:
Moses excepted especially to fourth prayer OF
Allen, which was granted by the court, to the
effect that if Moses could have sold under
smaller profits it deprives him of excuse for
failure to purchase more of the flint than he
did. The court finds no error in this ruling,
and affirms the judgment below for Allen.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-24
Election of United States Senator.


No change in the method of electing Senators
can ever bring about the proposed result of
the change until there is awakened in the
minds of the honest people an interest in pub.
lie affairs, proper sense of their duty, and a
determination to see that only men of their
own class are intrusted with the conduct of
the public's business. When such feelings are
aroused, and when the whole people perform
their duty as citizens, then, and only then,
will corruption be driven from politics. When
the people elect honest men to their State
Legislatures, then will we have honestly cleo
ted Senators under the present method, state
of things so easily accomplished if men would
interest themselves in public affairs and ex-
ercise the duties of citizenship.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-24
The Real Definition of a Lie.

Perhaps as good definition of lie as any
is that it is asserting or representing. orally, in
writing or by signs, as true that which the
nerson knows to be untrue, from culpable in
tention to deceive or mislead. There is reason
to fear that even under this stringent definition
q a. great real many persons will continue to lie.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-24

The Great TYSON Fortune.-A dispatch
from San Francisco to the Philadelphia Times
saws: ELIZA Tyson, one year and one month
ago. was dependent in the family of Hum
boldt county rancher. She is now in this
city hiding from notoriety. She has been
confirmed the heiress to S13,0O0,OO0, left by
"Old Tyson" as eccentric millionaire as ever
boarded gold. She is plain faced little Scotch
eirl, who has scarcely recovered from her
wonder over her succession to so great for
tune. She says the money doesn't do her as
much good as it would were her parents alive,
but she is going to try to make many people
in her old home happy"
This Is the same fortune that a number of
Baltimore county Tysons, represented by Mr..
James ]. Lindsay, were making an effort to
recover, claiming relationship to "Old Tyson.
IF the San Francisco dispatch is correct their
chance of recovering any part OF the estate IS
very slim.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-24

Improvement Associations Annual
Meeting The annual meeting of the Mt.
Washington Improvement Association was
held on Saturday night last when the follow
ing were elected officers for the ensuing year:
President, John NJ. Carter secretary, John M.
Lawrence; treasurer. Thomas j.. Shryock.
These gentlemen, with Messrs. Samuel B. Sex
ton, Jr., and H. c. Chapman, constitute the
board Of directors. The report of the president
showed great improvement in the village
during the year in the way of keeping the side,
walks and driveways in good condition and
the building of additional sidewalks. The as
ISOLATION voted to continue the addition of 20
cents on the tax rate in Mt. Washington for
placing hard material on the roads and side
walks
! This association has issued a beautifully
printed little pamphlet setting forth the advan-
tages of life at Mt. Washington. 1t is illus
trated with halftone reproductions of pic
.uresaue bits of scenery and the homes of some
of-the residents. These include those of
George A. Boyden, Gen. Thomas ]. Shryock,
Omer F. Hirshey, DR.. William J. Todd, John
H. Carter, Charles Harvey. e. ]. Penniman,
Henry c. Kirk, Edward L. Gernand, John W.
Mealy A. J. Bauernschmidt and Miss c. M. Z.
Hart
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-24

chiffon Park. Hartford Road.-Mr. Noah
r. Flitton, superintendent of Clifton Park,
has made a number OF improvements on the
roads running through the park during the
past two weeks. The road leading from the
Mansion House past the greenhouses has been
widened about eight feet The footpath on
flower beds having been moved back to effect
this change. This will give wide drive
through a pretty part Of the park, which was
not much used formerly on account OF the
narrowness of the road. Similar improve
ments have been made in other parts OF the
park-Sun.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-24
District Observation-Disclosures ant

District Resignations and
Appointments. The following changes took
place this week among the district agents to
discover new and missed property:
Caleb S. Hobbs. I'd district, was appointed to
succeed VIM. E. Zimmerman, declined.
Edward L. Stocksdale, 9th district vice
Joshua NJ. Palmer, resigned.
Frank H. Wilson, 18th district, succeeding
George NJ. Halle, declined. The new .ap-
pointee, who previously held the office, is a
Democrat. He was named by Colonel Tay Tor.
The paw of district assessors, especially IN
the outlaying districts, is very small, hence
the places are little sought after. They get u
for every 81, 900 returned.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-24

Prices at the Eastern Hay Scales:-The
following were the quotations at the Eastern
HAY Scales, Baltimore, on Thursday; Ilmo-
thy hay, per ton, $500 and 81 clover nay, slo
to SIG; wheat straw 81. so to $3.50; rye straw,
S13 to SIS; oat straw, $3.50 10 $3.50; corn,
per bbl., $2.45 to $3.50.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-24
This Years Vote Is, 900, 900.
Ho.r Val. ca,

Since the Presidential election of four years
ago there has been large increase in the pop
ulation. of the United States. No states, it is
true have been added to the number which
are to participate but woman suffrage has been
extended to Idaho by constitutional provision
with the certainty of adding to its total vote.
On the other hand, restrictions on voting have
been adopted in Mississippi, Louisiana and
South Carolina the full effect of which will be
reasonable estimate of the probable total vote
is, everything considered. about 100000.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-24

SALES ADVERTISED IN THE UNION"

Monday, March 26 by Aug. G. Hoffman, on the
premises, the real estate of the late August
Hoffman, on the Dover road, 4th district.
Wednesday. March %. by L. b. Kemp, John B.
Ramsey and Jesse Slingluf, trustees, near
Garrison, Sd district the farm stock, imple-
ments ETC., of Horace Slingluf.
Thursday, March 20, by Mrs. NJ. Tilghman. near
Loreley, 18th district, horses, COWS, hogs,
farm implements. etc.
Monday, April 2. by John SommeTfield. at Halls
Springs, Hartford road, horses, COWS, harness.
wagons. dairy fixtures. etc.
Tuesday, April 8, by f. p. Goodwin, in Reisters-
town, horses, mules. carriages, wagons etc.
Tuesday, April 8, by John g. Erdman, Executor,
at the Court House door, a tract OF 60 acres
of woodland, on the Belair road.
Wednesday, April 4, by VIM. E. Howard, at Will
low Mill. Western Run turnpike. house and
lot and blacksmith and wheelwright shops :;
also. a lot of personal property.
Thursday. April 5, by Geo. w. Carr, half mile
west of Parkton, N. c. r. R.. dairy COWS and
other stock, dairy fixtures. etc.
Tuesday, April 10, by George r. Sergeant, attor-
ney, at the Court House door, farm of S3X
acres, in Long Green Valley.
Wednesday, April ii, by Harry E. Mann. attor-
ney, on the premises, suburban property on
fn Afn3ssn@'e f',-aspo srnsf m Jos From tho
city limits.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-24

Circuit Court-Frank Price, colored, and
Edward Collins, colored plea of guilty OF petit
larceny confessed and traversers sentenced 70
the House of Correction for two months.
VIM. Simpson, colored, breaking into dwell
ing house with intent to steal; guilty and SEN
fenced to the penitentiary for three years.
Frederick Smith and Charles Jenkins, larceny;
plea of guilty of petit larceny, and traversers
sentenced to 80 days in Jail. George, Gunther
VS.. Dora Schultz and Frederick Schultz Iudg-
ment for plaintiff for s83866. Speal vs.. SUM
merfeld dismissed. Rowen VS.. schluderberg,
garnishee; settled Robert Matthews, colored,
assault on John W. Matthews, coloTed one
week in jail. John T. Blair VS.. Napoleon
Bonaparte; non pros. John NJ. Lawrence VS..
Mrs. Sophia Steuart and others q cases. sug-
gestion and affidavit for removal filed. William
Welsh and wife VS.. the Woodbury. Manu-
featuring Company; removed to the Balli'
more CITY Court Hugh S. Ridgely, etc.. VS.
County Commissioners of Baltimore InnyS county Fed
CafRarine Younger VS.. John II. Kummerer
on trial.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-24

Arbor Dav.-Governor Smith has issued
his nroclamation designating Wednesday, April
1ltb. as sArbor and Highway Day. in Mary
land. He says II do recommend that the
day be devoted by the people of this State to
the planting of trees, and especially recon-
mend to parents and teachers IN our scnools
that thew encourage their children or those
under their influence to plant or transplant at
least one forest shade tree on that day by the
side of a public road or about their school house
and that they be urged to study the habits and
needs of our birds and their young, with a
view to their preservation ana increase; IL IS Is
counteract the evil effects resulting from the
rapid destruction of forests and birds in our
State and to maintain due proportion OF
forest land, which is essential to the comfort,
health and convenience of every country"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-24

A New Land Company.-The LuzeTne
Land Company has been Incorporated IN Bal
timore by Messrs. George ID. Sergeant Cnar Is,
linger and d. X. Este Fisher, for dealing IN
lands. and particularly in lands of Bernard
Wisenfeld and Ellinger estates. on Luzerne
street Lakewood avenue. Chesapeake street,
Patuxent street, Philadelphia road Orleans
street. Jefferson street and McElder1y ssree..
Capital stock s62 900, divided into 62O shares
of 800 each.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-24
MONEY TO LOAN.

$500 I HAVE THESE SEVERAL SUMS
5; SOC OF MONEY TO LOAN ON MORT
coo GAGE. My clients are anxious to have
same invested and my charges will be very
reasonable. No commissions.
w. GILL SMITH,
nao so-ts Towson, Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-24

nROSPECT HILL CEMETERY, TOW
SON, MD.-BEAUTIFULLYS SITUATED,
COMMANDING GRAND VIEWS OF SUR
ROUNDING COUNTRY; HIGH AND DRY
CHOICE LOCATIONS; ALL SIZES. Address
the SECRETARY. Towson, Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-24

Rayville, 9th District.-The heavy snow
storm of the 18th instant was followed on Sum
day by the thermometer creeping down to
zero-a temperature seldom reached SO near
the vernai equinox in this latitude. Sleigning
was excellent on Friday Saturday and Sunday,
and the jingle of the bells could be heard IN an
directions. Monday morning it began to ram
and on the following day the ground was Dare
again, except where it had drifted heavily.
The Indictment weather of last week ma
terially operated against the success OF the
oyster supper and festival held in the hall on
the 18TH 10th and 18th, by the public school
of this village.
The removal from this place of Mr.. Thomas
Bull leaves the village without blacksmith;
Mr.. R. r. Davis, the owner of the shop and
who has been unable to follow his trade Tor
nearly two years, will rent the shop and tools
to any good mechanic who may apply. we
have an excellent wheelwright and also
vacant house in the village: This is one OF the
hest stands for smith in the district.
Moving is now the order of the day. Last
Tuesday Mr. William Baker moved from Eklo
to Mr.. H. M. Cores paper mill.
Mr. Elmer Bull will remove from MI: Auam
Bailey's farm to a property in the 9th district.
There is considerable sickness now prevail
ing in this community.
Several assistant teachers were dropped on
the 10th instant from the public schools OF this
district
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Galloway have the
sympathy of the people of this community for
the loss of their house and outbuildings by fire
last week l am informed that there is an IN
| surance of about So. 600 upon the buildings.
From the number of applicants aspiring Ior
| the school examinership and assistant exam
| inership when the new law takes effect May
LIST, the new Board of School Commissioners
| should be careful to make the best selection
| possible. n.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-03-24

Sporty Cockeysville Again.-A dispatch
from Cockey svilIe to the Baltimore american,
dated March 22d, says: "A sparring contest
for points took place under the auspices of the
West End Athletic Club tonight at the Odd
Fellows Hall, between Danny Hill, of West
Baltimore, and John Thompson, of Texas.
Baltimore county, for the championship OF
Baltimore county and gate receipts. The men
spared at 140 pounds weight, using six-ounce
gloves. A preliminary contest. consisting OF
ten rounds, between Raymond Coates and
Henry Latimore, took place to decide the
heavyweight championship of West 8alti-
more. The latter bout was declared draw.
OF the regular sparring contest Thompson won
in four rounds, using his opponent up badly
in twelve minutes Charles Altvator of Balti-
more, was referee, and Jerry Hill, time-k keeper:
Chief A. 7. Street, and Officers Moore and
Scott were present. About two hundred were
present"
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wON SATURDAY,S ONLY, THE Levy
OF 1899 ONLY

ApvsS lst 10 November 1st from Il. N. 10 5 z. n.
November 1st TO April Isl from 4. NJ. to3 p. 81.
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Sherwood, N. R. R. R.-The past week
the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company has been removing the old polls
through this section and replacing them with
heavier and taller ones, the old poles being
blight to carry the increased number of wires.
Mr.. Denis Carter, of Daynesville. is furnishing
the new poles Last week Mr.. Carter shipped
from this station some very large white oak
trees to New York city, where they will be
used in the erection of piers. These trees
measured from so to go feet in length and it
was necessary to lash two cars together to
carry them.
Mr.. Herbert Talbot second boss of this d.
vision of the Northern Central Railway, is
confined to his home here with an attack of
rheumatism.
The heavy snow of last week made fine
sleghing in this section and many enjoyed it
but the sport was of short duration, due to
rapidly rising temperature. The sudden thaw
has left some of our roads in wretched condi-
ton.
Charles Coae, son of Mr.. Charles H. Coale,
T., - : : - is1.--- s..s = So
.heu of his recovery was entertained. oti6as,
Mr.. Joseph Smith, day Waterman at Sher-
wood crossing who was reported sick at his
home in Lutherville, returned to his work but
was again taken sick and was obliged to give
Mr. l. NJ. Parr, Jr., is having an artesian
we'll bored on the property lately purchased
by his father, Mr.: Henry A. Parr, from Mr..
Henry Kellogg. 1t is said that fine summer
residence will be erected on this tractor young
Mr.. Parr The site is located between the res
licences of Mr.. T. Edward Hambleton and
Mr.. Kellogg.
Mr.. E. W. lowering, whose summer home
is located at Sherwood, and who was very sick
at his residence in Baltimore, is much I'M
proved. He was obliged to undergo an opera
ton at the Eye and Ear Hospital.
Mr.. Francis T. Homer, of this place, who
was called away to Europe on professional
business, is not expected home until the latter
part of April. He is a member of the Balti-
more law firm of Willis q Homer. L.
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TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE.
LEVY OF 1899.

The Treasurer and Collector of Taxes for Bal
timore county is prepared to RECEIVE THE
TAXES for the levy of 1899. commencing
MOndaH, Man I6th,