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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-04-14
The GOOD Habit Of "seeing innings. .

The Good Habit of "Seeing Things. -
One who carefully observes things going on
about him will constantly increase in knowl-
edge, says an exchange. The habit of OBJ
serving things is one that all young people
should strive to acquire; as. when once ac-
quired it will prove a never failing source of
delight and satisfaction to the possessor. So
many people see things without conscious ap-
prehension and are scarcely the wiser for their
seeing. They never acquired the habit of
observing things intelligently, and their eyes
bring them but little useful knowledge II is
not enough for one to look at the world and its
changing scenes specifically or casually; one
should carefully observe and study everything.
Club Officers Elected.-The Common
wealth Club, at its annual meeting Wednesday
night, elected these officers: President, Harry
c. Gather; vice-president Alonzo L. Miles
treasurer, William s. Potter; secretary, John
Loney board or governors, William j. Blair,
z. X. Legg, Martin Wagner. A. r. Johnson,
George L. Wood, +. H. Wheeler, S. B. Marts
and Charles Selden. The handsome home of
the club is located at the northeast corner of
Mary land and North avenues.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-04-14
W. GiI Smith, Attorney, Totcson, Md.

MORTGAGE SALE
IVA OF A.
Snug Little Farm, Situate the Falls
Road, About Two Miles from Beck
IeysvilIe, 9Th Election District of
Baltimore County.
BY virtue of the power contained in mort
~ gage from Elizabeth A. Bond and John ~
k8 NJ Bond to Harry NJ. Strevig, dated e
18th February. 1897. and recorded among IhS
Mortgage Records of Baltimore county, in Lfber
L. NJ b., No. 100, folio 81, &c. land which mort
gage has been duly assigned TO me- ! will sell at
DOOR, Towsontown, Nd, on
Tuesday, AorfL eth a. d., 1900,
At II O'Clock NJ,
ALL THAT PRODUCTIVE LITTLE FARM,
Located as above stated and particularly de-
scribed in the mortgage above referred TO, con
s5 ACRES OF LAND. MORE OR LESS.
The improvements consist of
COMFORTABLE DWELLING HOUSE,
Barn and necessary outbuildngs in fair repair.
1t is well watered and located in desirable
neighborhood. being convenient to churches,
schools, shops, stores, &c.
The land Is kind and easily kept fertile. an
orchard of choice fruit, and taken altogether
the property commends itself to any person de-
siring pleasant home as well as profitable In
vestment.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash on ratification of
sale. RS-A cash deposit of 800 required as soon
as the property Is knocked down. Taxes ad-
justed TO day Of sale. w. GILL SMITH,
Assignee of Mortgagee.
SLADE & RISTEAU, Auctioneers.
Mch. 31.-ts.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-04-14
Appendicitis and Grape Seed.

An operation was performed Sunday even,
ing at the Baltimore University Hospital, by
the hospital physician, on Jocob Stradtahan,
aged twenty years, which upset the theory
most prevalent among the medical fraternity
concerning the cause of appendicitis. Stradta-
han was received at the hospital Sunday morn
Grafton was decided upon. The physicians set
to work and found large abcess in the region
of the appendix, which was in bad condition
and was removed. On opening the appendix
five grape seed we're disclosed. Many medical
men have denied that appendicitis is caused by
the presence of seed in the vermiform appen-
dix, while some have asserted that focal secre-
tons are responsible.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-04-14

Conference Appointments.-The Mary
land Annual Conference of the Methods
Protestant Church, which was held this yea
at Westminster, adjourned on Tuesday
Among the appointments are the following:
Baltimore Circuit, which includes Towson-
Thomas H. Wright.
Delta-W. H. Litsinger.
EntaW, Hartford road-J. L.. Straughn.
Hampden-W. ]. Neepier.
New Markets. f. Cassen.
Stewartstown-G. NJ. Clayton.
st. Johns, Canton. L. Elderdice.
Violetville-J. H. Robinson.
Waverly-J. F. Bryan.
East Baltimore-J NJ. Sheridan.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-04-14

Lawyer Gets A Big Fee.
". Y. Letter.
James B. Dill, a corporation lawyer, BIAS
broken the record by earning fee of $1,000
600, He was summoned to Atlantic Eis.os.d
ssc..fi Z ia, 5dlfan ktlAF
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-04-14

LAST YEAR sixty-two new silk mills were
started in the United States. The raw material
must be imported, but American workman
Lip is producing great results in its manu-
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-04-14

Work at the Targets.-The members OF
Troop A. Maryland National Guard, formerly
the Green Spring Valley Troop have COM
pleted their indoor revolver prectice for lSOO
and Private Samuel J. Fort, of the Ellicott
City SQUAD lands the highest average at all
ranges, and fine Smith Il Wesson army re-
volver as prize.
The general average that counted in this
years instruction and in the competition Tor
the prize included attendance. II present at
each of the six squad drills for revolver prac-
tice a man got 100 This was added to his
percentage of shooting at all ranges and dlvl-
ded by two, to arrive at the general average.
Today Saturday. at Pikesville, the troop
championship trophy and a Colt army re-
yolver will be contested for, at 25 yards range,
using the regulation target for that distance.
A hot contests expected, as the men have been
practicing faithfully and at this range and tar
get it is any body's race down to the last shot.
April 2Sth the men will shoot at 50 yards.
Captain Shirley trumpeter, Sutur, and Private
Fort will compete for standing as marksmen
of first and second class winning either grade
will entitle them to an appropriate button to
be worn on the uniform coat. The other men
not having qualified at both indoor ranges will
only shoot for record and practice.
Religious Services.-Attention is called to
the following announcements:
ST. Johns p +. Church. Western Run, Rey
r. Heber Murphy, priest in charge.-April ed,
II A. NJ; speclal muslcal service on Easter Jay
18th, at P. NJ; also May 9th and Goth. at IL A.
NJ; at St. Luke's. Jacksonville, Easter Day,
18th, and Sunday, 10Th; also May 18th and
9th, all at IL A. NJ.
P1tapsco II. E. Church BetUeeR Eth Avenue
Extended aud Weis Aveaue North Point Road
Services every Sunday at IL A. N. and P. NJ,
Rev. w. F. Roberts.
Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church Gar
denUille.-English services the second Sunday
of every month, at 10. 80 A. NJ. Rev. Karl Buff,
pastor.
Sale OF Towson Property.-Dr. G. NJ.
Bosley has sold one of the houses which he
erected last year in the western suburbs of
Towson, to Mr.. William P. Cole who will oc-
cupy it on the LIST of May next. The house is
double one of convenient architectural style,
and is located on an elevation, fronting the
east. The lot contains one and a-quarter acres
and the price paid for the property is said to
have been $6,775.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-04-14

FRAME.-Mrs. Juliana e. Frame died on
Tuesday last at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Alice F. Starr, of Western Run, Sth district,
aged So years She was the widow Of David
Frame and the mother of Mr. George Frame,
a Baltimore commission merchant and mem
Der of the Senior Gunpowder Agricultural
Club.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-04-14

"From Seed to Seed. AT the Baltimore
Polytechnic Institute on Arbor Day the in
structor in free-hand drawing, Mr.. Warren ).
Seipp. delivered to the 500 pupils lecture
upon plapt life entitled From Seed to Seed
MI. Seipp illustrated his remarks by free hand
drawings of the plants and trees under discus.
sion. The growth of a plant from seed to seed,
tkrowtb. use and value of our forest trees.
Rueuce of forests upon soils and peoples
niNsities of plant life were discuss
/, - Mr.. Seipp is native OF
Mr.. George W. Seipp
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-04-14

observation-disclosures Farnandis died at his
home near Belair, on Monday morning last.
He was q bachelor and had been an invaded
for some years. Deceased was the youngest
brother of Henry D. Farnandis, who died
few weeks ago. Heis survived by one brother,
DR.. George G. Farnandis, and one sister, Mrs.
Elizabeth T. Mitchell.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-04-14

The Sheppard Asylum Wins the Case.
Lon Monday last the Supreme Court OF the
United States finally disposed Of the long-con,,
tinued litigation between the nieces and
nephews of the late Enoch Pratt and the ''trus-
tees of the Sheppard Asylum" After the de,
cision of the Court of Appeals in the case of
Ellen o. Phinney and others against the ''trus-
tees of the Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospi-
tall" Messrs Abner Mckinley and +. j. ID.
Cross. for the Pratt alternate residuary lega-
tees sued out writ Of error from the Court
of Appeals to the Supreme Court and the case
went on the docket and would not have been
reached for couple of years.
The counsel for the trustees OF the hospital,
Ex-Governor Whyte and Messrs. Willis q
Homer some weeks ago filed motion to dis.
miss the writ of error on the ground that
there was really no Federal question involved
in the controversy; that there was no impair
ment of contract between the State and the
"trustees of the Sheppard Asylum" the cor.
poration to which Moses Sheppard bequeathed
the legacy for the asylum, and if there was
the Pratt relatives were not parties or privies
to such contract and had no standing in the SD
preme Court in the matter.
The Supreme Court took this view OF the
case and dismissed the writ Of error. The de-
cision Of the Court of Appeals stands, therefore,
nnchallenged and the additions to the hospital
designed by Mr.. Pratt will at once be under
taken.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-04-14

BoSp.-Mr. George E. Bond. we'll known
carpenter of New Market, 7th district. died
very suddenly on Tuesday last, from an affec-
ton of the heart, aged about go years. De
ceased was the Oldest son of the late Joshua
Bond and was we'll known in the community.
He is survived by widow and four grown
children.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-04-14

ie voting ladies' " We're hearty ali q art
I'M the MARYLAND 1netitu.S, 80
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-04-14

W1sE.-George Young Wise died at his home
inWaverly, on Thursday last, aged 81 years;
For some years Mr.. Wise conducted mill
near Ferncliffe, on the BALTIC. q Lehigh Rail
road For several years he had held the posi-
ton OF constable Two sons and two daugh-
tiers survive him.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-04-14

Prices at the Eastern Hay Sca1es.-The
following were the quotations at the Eastern
Hay Scales Baltimore, on Thursday: limo
thy hay per ton, $16.00and s18; clover hay. 81
to SIG; wheat straw, $3.50 to 5000; rye straw,
s14 to SIG; oat straw, S7.50 10 $500 corn,
per bbl., $2.45 to 81. so.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-04-14

CoUscELL.-Joel F. Council, retired con-
tractor, who was well known in Baltimore
county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Emma Brandt, in Woodbury., on WEDNESDAY,
AGED rs years Among the large buildings
erected by him was Mount st. Agnes Convent,
at Mt Washington.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-04-14

TRAcEY.-W William A. Tracey, who was for
more than fifty years resident of the 9Th dis
trict of this county died in Washington, on
the 9TH inst, aged rs years, The remains were
brought on and inferred in the cemetery at
tached to Jessop NJ. E. Church on Monday
last. A widow, three sons and three daughters
survive him. One of the daughters is Mrs.
Thomas NJ. Johnson, of Cockeysville.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-04-14

Methodist Episcopal Church South.-The Bal
timore Conference of the NJ. E. Church South,
which was held this year in Washington, D.
c., adjourned on Tuesday night. Among the
appointments are the following:
Wilkens Avenue-William Stevens.
Frederick Avenue-L. w. Haslup.
Arington-W. L. Dolly.
Sudbrook-H. w. Burrus.
Resterstown-W NJ. Waters, f. H. Shipley,
supernumerary.
Taylor's Circuit-J. B. Henry.
North Point-W. E. Henry.
West Harford-L Hammond.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-04-14

Sales of Mortgaged Premises.-O. A.
Kirkland, auctioneer, sold at the Court House
on Tuesday for Mr. George H. Sergeant at
torney named in mortgage from Robert D.
Child, trustee, to William E. Morton and
others, farm of 1871 acres, situated near Hyde's
Station, Long Green Valley, adjoining the
farms of Col s. N. Hyde, Mr.. w. S. 6. Will
liams and others purchased by George R.
Wiley for s4,8OO The place is improved by
a large frame dwelling, barn and all other
necessary outbuildings.
Pattison & Gahan, auctioneers, sold on the
premises on Wednesday. for Mr.. Harry E..
Mann, attorney named in a mortgage from
Herman Zaiser and wife to George H. Gross, a
truck farm of IL acres, with fair improve
ments, situated on the Maiden's Choice road,
two miles west of the city limits; purchased
by the mortgage for 50, 900.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-04-14

JoHNsoN.-Mrs Mary Johnson, wife of Mr..
James johnson, died at her home near War
rem, 8th district on Sunday last, after an ILL
ness of several weeks duration. Her husband,
four sons and two daughters survive her. Mrs.
Johnson was an active member of Warren NJ:
E. Church. and president of the W. G. L. u OF
Warren.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-14
TRADE WITH Mexico.
Its Large Business transactions
With the United states,
From Modern Mcxico.)


About sc. 600 worth OF Mexican oranges
were purchased by the Uni,ed States in
September
The United States bought $685. pounds
Of Mexican coffee in September, paying for
It $50, 929.
Forty-six thousand tons OF United States
coal. valued at Si0S,00O, were shipped to
Mexico.
over $4,000 pounds of hides and skins
were bought in Mexico for the United
States dealers.
Mexicos purchases OF lumbe- in Septem-
Der were over 100000. three lines what
they were In September. 1888.
Mexico bought +25. fs4 worth of furniture
from Uncle Sam--a 30 per cent increase
over September. 1898.
over SIS, 900 worth Of United States boots
and shoes were sold In Mexico in Septem-
Der. against 81, 1913 In Septembe. CT 1898.
Mexico's purchases of United States
agricultural implements in September were
S2s, 335, against sl7,S9O the previous Sep
TENDER.
In builders hardware, the United States
sales to Mexico in September we're $50 O56.
an INCREASE OF 80 per cent over the previous
September
Mexico is one of the United States best
customers in the sewing machine line. Sep
TENDERS sales were SIS, 200, and the total
for the first nine months OF last year
over $500, 900.
Mexico bought in the United States s12.-
37S worth of raw cotton, 81 OPS worth OF
cotton cloth OF various kinds, and SIS, 636
worth OF manufactured cotton goods
Nearly 1000 tons OF sisal grass were ex-
ported from Mexico to the United States in
September. its value being ss77,762. This
shows an increase of 400 per cent over the
same month last year.
Scientific and electrical apparatus sold
Ny the United States manufacturers in
Mexico in September amounted D S31, 1913
Mexico buys more extensively IN this line
Of goods in the United States than does
any other country in the Western Henri
sphere.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-14
vENTRILoaUIsM PLAYED OUT.
This Form of Entertainment Seems
TO he In Disfavor.

From the New Orleans Times -Democrat.)
"yentriloquism as a vaudeville speciality
is played out" said a veteran ehowman
who passed through the city this week. 1t
was always a great fake. or course. We
know, nowadays there is no such thing as
throwing the voice and that 1t is simply
an Illusion in which the eye plays big
ger part than the ear. For instance. man
is seated on the stage with a mechanical
dummy on his knee and you bear a voice.
The mans face is stiff and the laws of the
dummy are wagging; naturally you jump
at the conclusion that the voice comes
from the doll. If you were right beside
them you'd know better. but you are too
far away to exactly locate the sound.
That's the principle OF the whole thing, but
in the old days the voice throwing theory
was generally accepted.
II remember in the season OF 1899
was manager for clever prestidlgitator.
who was also a ventriloquist. He claimed
to be able to throw his voice forty-two
feet and land in space ten inches in di-
ameter. as You might speak OF pitching
baseball or a quot. 1t was most alb
surd contention. but he stuck to it-even
to me in private, and we had a stock story
we used TO work off on the country pa
pers. about his appearing at a coruner's
inquest and making the corpse accuse
suspected person of murder. AT that in
stant. the climax ran, "a hollow voice. is
sued from the dead mans throat 1t was
a very thrilling yarn. and in the course
OF time my boss got to believe 1t himself,
and would narrate the details with every
evidence OF good faith. During perform
ance he used to order everybody on the
stage, but occasionally I would sneak
around behind and listen through a peep
hole. and it was wonderful how the illu
sion was lost. Frequently, on the road.
he would be embarrassed by requests to
throw his voice into this thing or that
to further some practical Joke. and would
always reply that his larnyx was trihe
infamed.' Still, he was a capital ven
OF the very best, l believe
that was ever In the business"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-14
A Knockout.


NI IVIII tIII VT1ET70EsNVF 5000
To a young man who stood smoking a cigar the
other day, there approached the elderly and I'M
pertinent reformer of immemori1l legend
How many cigars u day do you smoke asked
the licensed meddler in other peoples aiiairs-
Three" replied the youth, patiently as he
could.
Then the inquistion continued.
How much do you pay for them!
s.Threepcnce" confessed the young man.
"Don't you know. sir" continued the sage.
chat IL YOU would save that money. by the time
YOU arc as old as | am you would own that big
building on the cornerY
30 you own itt" enquired the smoker.
no" replied the old man..
''WelI, / do said the young man.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-14
His Answer,

Little Mike (who has an cnquiring mInd)-
Father!
McLu5bcrty-Phwot9
Little Mike-Fathcr. av av thin pug dogs
was TO follow his nose wud he turn giuimersets.
or 20 down his own t'roatF
McI.ubberty-Ar.r-r-r; ui dunnoi But pivot
Oh do know Is thSt av ycz ask me another QUESTION
ioike thot. me young intirrygation p'nt. aph to
bed yen go loike ycz was shat out av gun!
DYES moind thot2
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-14
Twilight I'm the North.

Cold, cold, cold,
on the brow Of frozen hill.
Silent against the air
Rows Of dark pines grow still.
Sad. sad, sad,
TO the bend 81 the tragic sky,
Whitcness Of hill and dale.
Watching the daylight die.
Pain. pain, pain.
And never a sound TO moan,
Flush OF the sunset gone
From night, who must bear alone.
Pail Mall Gazette.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-14

(From the Pittsburg Dspatch.)
wranglcr-You say that Jobs patience never
was really tfiedl
ouibbler-I do. Why. he never put the lighted
end Of his cigar in his mouth Just he wanted to
make his argument most impressive.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-14

First Bunco Man-This chap I'm trying to WORK
isn't 80 easy / expected.
second Bunco Mani thought he had more
money than brains.
First Bunco Mlr-He has; but he has brains
enough to sec that he has
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-14
JOKES OF THE DAY.


CFrum the New York JournalD
The trouble with most prodigal sons is that
they are not satisfied with a iatted calf They
want the whole ranch.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-14

From the Cincinnati EnGuirer.)
..And so you arc going to buy your uncle
nine with y0ur nickle instead Of spending it on
csndyl'
YES" said the dear child "ther uncle will
give us a quarter and We can buy enough to &c.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-14

CFrom the Chicago News)
Mother-willie. didn't | say I'd whip you IL
YOU put another rubber button on the stove?
WilHe-Ycsm. but faint me this time, ma.
It's pa smokn one Of them cigars you bought
him Tor Christmas
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-14
Uses of the Zebra.


tFrom the Sydney JouFnaLJ
A little boy, writing a composition on the
zebra, was requested TO describe the animal and
TO mention what it is useful Tor. After deep re-
Election he wrote: ''The zebra is like hOrse.
only striped. 1t is chiefly used to illustrate the
letter z -
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-14

Tired rt-.'s one Job wouldn't
mind havil,
Hungry IoIa., ,ia mcrtl-What's thatf
..LineTnan fer or wireless telegrnph comp ny. -
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-14

CFrom the Ohio State Journal.)
Mikc-Phat ia that yez hayP
BridgctESurc. an it's a bottle Of hair restorer
Dim putin on me 0uld muf
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-14
The Ruling Passion.

From the Berlin. Nd. IIerald.)
Goodness, John. how queer the baby looks 1
believe he is going to have fti'
by George! believe you are night. where's
my esmeraT
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-14

curtain aside. glanced IN. Inc nurse was
moistening the lips OF the dying soldier
and smoothing back the hair from the pale
forehead
AT the turn OF night his troubles will be
over" the surgeon said, dropping the cur
tain OF thin mosquito bar and passing cut
why could I not have died on the field
Of battle?' murmured the passing defender
of his country's flag. why must l be
stricken down by a camp disease and die
without the honor of having fired a gun at
the enemy2'
Like the first cock at the dawn Of day.
n lusty sentry at the guardhouse of a dis
tant regiment took up the call. Twelve
o'clock" and before it had reached the
starting point and he had added the words.
land all is well!' the same cry was going
around all the other regiments in that
great camp of preparation.
But Private John Spear. in the great long
hospital tent did not hear or heed the call.
His eyelids fell, his hands lost their ten
sion, and he remained strangely quiet.
The nurse softly tucked sheet about his
form and pulled latticed screen on each
side of the cot, so that those adjoining
might not know what had happened. and
softly retired. Private Carter still stood
and gazed on the form Of his inanimate
companion from boyhood. He did not seem
to know what had happened. lie had never
heard OF thought transference. the send
ing OF the soul out on missions, or any
other Of the modern theories on this and
kindred subjects. He thought he was
there. Who can say he was not? His body
was lying on Cuban soil in state Of re-
lationship next akin to death. His body
was there But who knows where his soul
was? And who knows what mysterious
things the attachment OF these two friends
nay have brought about?
The body of Private Spear lay In the hos
pital cot. but Private Carter lowered
over It. Somehow he could not leave. He
wanted to remain beside his friend.
That night and the next day passed, and
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1900-08-24
Scarlet Fever in Tropical Regions.

A medical paper directs attention
to the curious fact that scarlet fever
has never been observed in an cpl
Jdemical form in the tropical or sub
tropical regions of Asia or Africa