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Not Many Deaths From Lightning.

reference to lightning brought out the
fact that the Weather Bureau is using its pom
derous organization for the collection of light
ming statistics. The officials are less con
cerned with the Identification of the thunder
bolt than they are with its disastrous effects.
According to lightning statistics 80 inhabi-
tants OF the United States, on an average, are
struck by lightning during each year. Twen-
ty-five hundred were struck during the last
nine years. Farmers suffered most, probably
because of their exposed occupation, for tx
danger of lightning is found to be four times
as great in the country as in the cities. Janu-
airy, naturally, is the least dangerous month,
and July is the most dangerous-123 persons
were killed during July 1893 During the
eight years ended with 1897, 1858 buildings,
valued at SIT ,682, 872, were destroyed by light
ming; 1881 of these were barns. Comparatively
few churches were struck. In 1898 buildings
valued at 81, 441,8S0 were destroyed. New
York headed the list, with 495 There were
no disastrous strokes in Idaho Arizona Cali
fornia, Oregon, Nevada or Utah. In the same
year 1,S42 animals, valued at S4S,000 were
killed by 10 strokes of lightning. This NOR
tally was unequally divided among cattle,
horses, mules, pigs and sheep, whole hocks of
the latter being killed by single bolts. There
is no means of finding out the exact number
of trees struck, but it is interesting to know
that the list of liability is headed by the oaks.
Firs, beeches, pines, larches, ash and birch
trees are most liable to be struck in the order
named, on account of their conducting quail
ties. The records show an increase in the
number of damage-dealing lightning strokes,
especially in Europe. But the cause of this
has not yet been discovered. The only def
mite fact observed by the bureau is that these
violent manifestations seem to occur in con-
nection with the movement of sluggish cy-
clonic areas across the country during the
warmer months.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21

Big Fire at Arlington.-Betwee and 2
o'clock on Friday morning Goth inst, fire
broke out in the frame store and dwelling
owned by N. E. Hoffer, and occupied by H r.
entirely destroyed, together with the dwellings
of Michall Wright, Joshua Parks, J. Conley,
Daniel Hoffman and Benjamin f. Grove. The
house of Christopher Sommerman was badly
damaged The occupants of the houses lost
nearly everything they possessed and some of
them barely escaped with their lives. The
loss will be heavy The fire is supposed to
have been caused by the crossing of electric
wires. Towson chemical engine and others of
the county department responded to the alarm.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21

Another Landmark Gone.-A few days
ago Contractor Frank Long, of Canton, finish
ed tearing down the old house at the corner of
Elliott street and East avenue, where the new
Canton National Bank Building is to be erec-
ted. The building demolished was one of the
oldest structures in Canton, having been built
in the early 40s, and was Familiarity known as
the time of its erection the first house after
crossing the dividing line between the city and
county south of the Philadelphia road. For
number of years the place was one of the
most popular public resorts in Canton. Dur
ing the Civil War the house was a rendezvous
for Union soldiers who camped in the vicinity.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21
TOR SALE.

A FRAME DWELLING, SHEDDING AND
STABLE also, adjoining the above, a FRAME
STORE (good stand for business,l and Dwell
LING. The lot fronts So feet on Delaware ave
nue., Towson, with depth of 143 feet: 1t Will be
sold subject to an annual rent of x33O0
Apply to L0NGNECKER BROS.
Real Estate Agents and Brokers, Towson, Md.
Nav 1T. No. 23l.l
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21
EOR SALE.


i -, =, III. ~
A valuable tract of unimproved land near a
station on Baltimore & Lehieh Railroad, in
Long Green Valley, Baltimore county. There
nienf Ia station. makes it very desirable prop
ertv. Address, LONGNECKER BROS,
Real Estate Agents and Brokers, Towson, Md.
Jan. 26.-tf. No.249I
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21
DOR SALE

+
snug property of 81 ACRES, more or less,
(Asituated on the Joppa road, midway be- -
of cultivation; we'll fenced and watered, good
orchard of apples, pears and small fruits. The
improvements are nine-room frame house,
bank barn and necessary outbuildings Within
two miles of Bradshaw Station, b. & 0. II. r.;
splendid neighborhood. Price $2100.
Address, LONGNECKER BROS,
Real Estate Agents and Brokers,
Aug. 3.-tf. mo 251.l TowsoD, Md
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21
Cbaroed with Robbinp His Emplover

Charged With Robbing His Employer.
Lincoln S. Muse, colored who was employed
as a waiter at Beaumont" the residence of
Mr.. William Lanahan, on Bellona avenue,
north of Govanstown, was on Wednesday,
held by Justice Herbert, of Towson, in 81 300
the charge of stealing diamond ring and
diamond pin. the property of Mrs. Lanahan,
and check for $50 and some money, the prop
erty of Mr.. Lanahan. He is also charged with
the larceny of some other small articles which
are alleged to have been found in the posses
sion of Muse Mr.. Lanahan stated that be
had the utmost confidence in Muse, who had
free access to every part of his house. Muse
declined to make any statement. The diamond
ring and pin were valued at 500.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21

Friday--13th--Hoo supersti-
tious person looked askance yesterday when
he looked at his calendar and saw Friday,
popularity called "hangman's day." and the
18th of the month. To some persons the COM
bination of Friday and IL was looked upon as
stitious influence offsetting the other. But to
the truly superstitiously inclined-the person
who will not walk under ladder or through
funeral procession or allow black cat to
cross his path-the combination of possible
bad luck was simply unsurmountable. This
person carefully RETAINED from starting any
enterprise upon such an evidently unlucky
day, and in fact avoided any thing that might
come under the influence of the double hoo
doc. Baltimore Sun, Saturday.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21

Roland Park Water Supply.-The Balti-
more City Water Board has given permission
to the Roland Park Company to tap city
water main which was formerly used to sup
ply the Melvale Distillery, in order that resi-
dents of the Park may be supplied with water.
the wells and springs in that neighborhood
having run dry during the present drouth.
The residents of Roland Park have been great
ly exercised during the last few days over the
prospect of water famine.
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DARE OPPORTUNITY TO SECURE
IN, FINE BUSINESS.

FOR RENT-A fine STORE STAND. with Izaaa
DWELLING attached; also, WAREHOUSE {;
situated at prominent station on the Northern
Central Railroad. To the right man with suii-
cieDt capital to conduct such business the OPP
portunity is unsurpassed. ,,,oe,
Apply to LONGNECKER BROS,
July 14.-tf. Real Estate, Towson "a.
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Prices at the Eastern Hay Scales.-The
following were the quotations at the Eastern
Hay Scales, Baltimore, on Thursday: limo
thy hay, DID, per ton, $500 and SIT new, S12
and $14; wheat straw, $500 ; rye straw, SIS i;
corn, per bbl., 800 to 81. rs.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21

nois Sons of the Revolution, died the other
day in Chicago, at the age of ninety-three.
He was prominent abolitionist in ante bel
lum days and a fast friend of John Brown.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21
EOR SALE.

FoR SALE. G
A HOUSE AND LOT in Lutheryille, situated
tn Riders Switch. Lot consists of about On Il
ACRF, and is improved by comfortable Frame
Dwelling. For further particulars and terms'
Appiy to LONGNECRER Bros.
f3221 Real Estate, Towson, Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21
NOR SALE.

Ia svr9S ssSac,a ftrh05fs 1.far 11enas go Ac
road good house, barn and necessary outbuilds
ings, in good order about Is acres in wood, bal
ance under cultivation schools, churches, stores,
shops, etc., at convenient distance. Soil kind
and very productive. NeighborhoOd healthy and
water excellent. For terms, &C., apply tC
LONGNECKER BROS,
Apl.2S-tf. [No.211l Real Estate, Towson, Md
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21

Trouble Over the appointment of
School Teachers.-The patrons of the pub
lie school at Phoenix, Northern Central Rail-
way, held a meeting ON Tuesday night to pro-
test against the removal of Misses Charlotte J..
Miller and Harriet B. Price as assistant teach
ers of the school and the appointment in their
places of Misses Sallie Ensor and May Evans.
Miss Ensor is a daughter of School Commits
sioner James B. Ensor, who has charge of the
schools in that district, and on whose recon-
mendation the removals were made. Miss
Evans, it is stated, has declined to accept the
appointment under the circumstances. Mr..
Philip b. Price presided at the meeting, and
there was some severe criticism of Mr.. Ensor.
Messrs w. L. Dyer and David s. Daily, trus.
tees of the school, reported that they had re-
quested Mr. Ensor to reconsider his action in
the matter and he had positively refused to
do so.
A resolution was adopted severely condemn
ing Commissioner Ensor and commencing
Miss Evans for her refusal to accept the ap-
pointment. Miss Miller had been teaching in
the school for seven years and Miss Price fol-
four years. Both young ladies, it is asserted
have been faithful in the performance OF theil
duties, and their retention as assistant teachers
is desired by large majority of the patrons
of the school.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21

Orangeville, 18th District.-At recent
meeting of the board of trustees of Highland
town NJ. E. Chapel Rev. L. Emory Bennett,
pastor, it was decided to make some much
needed improvements to the church building.
Among other things the exterior will be given
two coats of paint and the old front steps will
be replaced with new ones. The contract for
the work has been awarded to Mr.. Reese, OF
Highlandtown.
On Thursday, 26th inst, the Sunday school
of Highlandtown Chapel, of which Mr.. James
Fisher superintendent, will go to Gwynn Oak
Park, on its annual picnic. They will be &C.
companied by the school of Highland Avenue
Church, of which Mr.. William ]. Hicks is
superintendent. The schools will take special
cars of the United Railways and Electric Com
pany at Lombard and First streets at 7.30 A. NJ.
The list of protestants against granting
LIQUOR license to Florian Keidel which ap-
peared in last Mondays Satn contained the
name of 'Rev" George W. w. Smith, Jr.
Mr.. Smith desires the statement to be made
that while he endeavors to be law-abiding
citizen, he is long way from being a wearer
of the cloth. The San doubtless had reference
to Rev. L. Emory Bennett, pastor of High
land Circuit of the NJ. e. Church, whose
name appears in the list minus the usual prefix.
Two hearses, containing the victims of the
Sunday morning tragedy on East Lexington
street, Baltimore, passed out the Philadelphia
road on Tuesday morning en- route to Oak
Hill, the Bohemian cemetery near Herring
Run. There was only one hack, which con.
tanned the immediate relatives of the deceased.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21

A Youth Dies From Lockjaw
Koppelman, aged 16 years. son of Mr.. John H.
Koppelman, well known truck farmer near
Gardenviile, died on Wednesday of lockjaw.
On July 9Th he was working in his fathers
field when in some manner harrow fell on
him and one of the teeth imbedded itself in
his leg. He did not seem to suffer much in
convenience from the injury until two days
later, when he complained of his jaws hurting
him. DR.. William D: Corse was called in and
the next day he said the boy was suffering
from lockjaw. He fingered ten days in agony,
gradually growing weaker until his death.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21
NOR SALE.

FOR SALE @
A SMALL FARM, at Blenheim, 10th dis, II Ivy q
trict, Baltimore county, containing II AChEo;
nicely improved and productive; good water anu
nlenfv of fruit For particulars as to price, etc.,
Address, LONGNECKER BhOS-
No. 319. Real Estate, Towson, Nd.
Jan. 20.-tf.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21
NINE FARM FOR SALE.

A very fine farm of about 60 acres, has good
buildings and splendid water; soil very pro,
ductive and situation unsurpassed; healthy and
pleasant neighborhood. About four miles, IN an an
easterlv direction, from Baltimore on good
road. Apply to LONGNECKER BROS,
Feb. S-tf. mo- 282.1 Real Estate, Towson Nd
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21

places of interest in the North.
Mrs. F. s. George and daughter, Mr.. Frank
George and family and Mrs. Mary German,
all of Baltimore, are the guests of Mrs. Samuel
Bosley, of this place.
Master Willie Noll, Capt. and Mrs. John
Somers Miss Annie Somers, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles W. Griffin, Mr.. Howard Griffin, Miss
Clara Houck, Miss Clara Ridgely, Mrs. M. o.
Foster, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Robertson, Misses
Dorothea and Gertrude Robinson, DR.. and
Mrs. W. w. Robertson, Mr.. Henry Plaenker
and Thomas Corkrill, all of Baltimore, are
boarding with Mrs. Sudler, of Monkton.
Mr.. s. Elmer Miller, who has been sick for
some time, is able to be out sgain. He is still
quite feeble. IL.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21
THOMSON PROPERTY FOR SALE.

SNUG HOUSE AND LOT so by 80 feet on III
the east side of ToWson rooms; eligible loca-
tion two squares from electric cars; good wafer.
LONGNECKER BROS,
No. 32l. Real Estate Towson, Nd.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21

Candidate Bryan Will Get the Coop
office of the clerk of the Circuit Court at Tow
son, is a chicken fancier and has invented a
coop which has won much popularity He
has read with great interest of the coop which
was invented by William Jennings Bryan,
the Democratic candidate for President Mr..
have decided to have one of the formers pat
ent coops made and sent to Mr.. Bryan. Mr..
Clinton f. Matthews has agreed to pay the
express charges for sending the coop to Mr..
Bryan's home. Mr.. Hoff says that while he
admits Mr.. Bryan's oratorical powers, he
thinks tina. he (Mr. Hoff) has invented a SUI
perior chicken coop.-BdltinOre American
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21

Tuesday July 81, by Ernest Hoen. Jr., attorney,
on the premises, house and lot on Wood
bourne avenue, near the York road.
Tuesday, July 81, by Ernest Hoen, Jr., attol ney,
on the premises. house and lot on Wood
bourne avenue, near the York road.
Tuesday, August 7, by Arthur M. Easter, attor-
ney, on the premises, house and lot on
Woodbourne avenue, near the York road.
Wednesday. August g. by ID. q. Mcintosh, at
164X acres, situated on the York turnpike at
Timonium.
Monday, August 49, by John L. g. Lee, assigned,
at the Court House door, 20 acres of sand
land at Rosedale, Phila. road.
Monday, August ID, by John i. g. Lee, attorney,
at the Court House door, $40 acres of sand
land at Rosedale, Phila. road.
Tuesday August IA, at the Court House door,
by James J. Lindsay, attorney, a small farm
near Perry Hall, 18th district.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21

A Large Trust Estate Distributed.-Mr.
Edwin F. Abel, trustee under the will Of
George w. Abel, has conveyed to Jane Frances
Duke, wife of w. Bernard Duke, formerly the
widow of the testator; Jane Mary Abel and
Charles Stephenson Abel all the estate of
of the deceased consisting of real estate and
ground rents in Baltimore city and county. to
be held as tenants in common, and one-third
of all the personal estate, consisting of stocks,
bonds. etc., to each one respectively. MI.
Abel. who was one of the proprietors of the
Baltimore San, left large estate, including
the beautiful residence on the north side of
the Joppa road, near Sherwood.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21

Monkton, 10th District.-There will be an
all-day meeting of the Epworth League chap
tiers of Monkton Circuit, M. E. Church. COM
prising Monkton, Wesley Chapel, Clynmali-
ra, Warren and Phoenix, in Clynmalra Church.
Tuesday, July Oath Prominent speakers will
make addresses and the services will be inter-
esting throughout. All cordially invited.
Harvest is nearly ended and threshing ma
chimes have made their appearance aud are
now at work. Wheat and rye are turning
out well, oats middling and grass rather short.
Corn, potatoes and gardens are suffering for
want of rain.
Many strangers and visitors from Baltimore
and other places arrive here daily. They don't
seem to mind the great heat, nor the sitting
dust which now prevail, but take life as easy
as possible under the circumstances.
Mr.. Jacob NJ. Pearce and wife, Mrs. Thomas
]. Miller and Mrs. VIM. H. Pearce have gone
to Atlantic City. They expect to be away
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21

years. son of Mr.. George S. Deal of the 9Th
district, died on Wednesday night, of perito-
nitis. He fell from his bicycle few days be-
fore it and is believed he sustained an injury
that brought on the disease.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1900-07-21

RIEMAN.-Mr. Joseph H. Rieman died on
Monday last at the Stockton Hotel, Cape May,
aged AZ years. He was a native of Baltimore
and son of the late Alexander Rieman, OF
the firm of Henry Rieman & Sons. Mr.. RE
man was cousin of Mr.. Howard Rieman,
whose summer home is at Towson. He is
survived by widow, who was Miss Annie
Clark. >
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-07

nans from cessidsrAtlsn % . candidate
for the Rspuhlican neminatios for Vice.
President. Ne has become oonvinosds Il
IL raid, that his eosnsosioa with he
ssmpson-sshlsy controversy might en-.
harrans the ticket, and % 10 win drop
out Of the raes for second honars at the
Philadelphia convention. II IL argued
that with an opponent Of Admiral Sshisy
running on the ticket the Republican
party would be bsdly Handicapped In
MARYLAND, where public sent imsnt ire
spsotivs Of party. 10 90 largely IN favor
OF the commander Of the South Atlantic
squadron. Ths chances Of carrying
Maryland are. however. hardly worth
considering. The Rspublioan psrty there
through quarrsls among IT. leaders, has
in all probability BEEN put cut Of the
light this fall. II there 10 10 OBJ
jeotion 10 Long except shat his name
might have an unfavorabls eject In
Maryland then he 10 stiii eligible - .
candidate.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-07
LEMUEL I. DAVIS DEAD.

Portsmouth, N. H.. May 5.-Lsmuel
7. Davis, . well-knewn ssilmaker and
prominent Citizen Of this city, died very
suddenly at his home ct Maplewcod
avenue this morning from heart diseass.
He rose % usual. but soon after coming
downstairs felt weak. and lay down on q
lounge, where no was found dead BY his
son.
Nr. Davis was born In Portland, Me-,
February u. 1889. In early life hs fol.
lowed the sea, asd Waited nearly all parts
OF the globe. On his return homo he
settled In NswburypoSt. where he worked
several yesrs as q sailmsker. Thirty
years ago he came to this city and opened
q sailloft which he ran until his death.
He was 32d degree Mason. Edward
oonsistory Of Nashua, . past master Of
st. Andres lodge of this city and N
officer In the Washington chapter. He
leaves three sons.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-07
reotors Of the Union Safe Deposit an,
Trust Company:

reotors Of the Union Safe Deposit and
Trust Company:
The directors Of the Union Safe De
sit and Trust Company, desiring 10
record ah expression OF their high ap-
probation Of their late assrcists, Pay
son Tucker. direct the clerk to spread
the following upon the records:
Sagacious and far seeing ~ man Of
affairs, and forceful In executive ability,
Payuon Tucker devised aud successfully
exeoutsd enterprises that have materially
contributed to the progress and prcsperf-
ty Of this CITY and stats, and for what he
was abs to inaugurAte and accomplish
for thsir veal the people Of Maine
should ever hold his name In grateful re-
membranes.
In his personal relations Mr.. Tucker
was thoughtful. sincere. and devoted, and
strongly attached to him those who
wers 90 fortunate a. to enjoy his friend
ship, while his unsslisb generosity led
him to contribute literally and upostea-
tatiously to many who would have
81 n cred but for his aid.
In the death OF Mr.. Tucker, the state.
which must always remain indebted to
him has loss one Of It's ablest citizsns; .
large circle Of acquaintance, which will
long remember him, genial companion
and friend, many public and private
charities, that will greatly miss bis sup
port. q cheerful contributor, and his
board, that sinoereIy laments bis death,
an honored and respected associate.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-07

When did the war with Spain sndf
THAT question WAS dsoidsd b. Judge
Lochren In the case Of Ortiz. - completes
" ss district judge can decide 10. Or
tbs counsel had taken the ground that
when Ortiz was tried, whish was after
the peace treaty was ratified By the Unit-
ed States Senate. . state Of war no
longer existed and consequently that his
trial By court martial WAS illegal. Bet
Judge Loohrsn held that stAts OF war
did NOT oease with the ratification Of the
peace treaty. but only when notifications
had been exchanged BY the two bslliger-
enss, spain and. the United States. that
10 April II. Incidentally he expressed
the opinion that the moment Publications
were exchanged Porto Rico came under
our Constitution, but a. that question
had NO bearing on the deoisien which
turnsd simply upon whether state Of
war existed or not ct the time Of Ortiz's
trial, 1t does not seem likely that II can
be brought before the United States Su-
prenie Court on appeal fiom Judge
Lochren's decision. Apparently the only
question which can be- RAISED Id this osss
before the Supreme Court IL whether
Judge Lochren was right in holding that
peacs did not come until the treaty rati-
fications were EXCHANGED 1t Is to be
rsgstted that this 10 20, for is would sssm
to ne highly important that the court
Should determine within Q short time
the exact status Of our colonies. Con-
.xva.a has hean tvoa tina than "a n tn
constitution did not apply to them, and
will centinas to treat them 30 until the
Supreme Court decides otherwise. To
avoid the possibility Of having to undo
many things 1t would seem to be dssirs.
tie TO get the courts opinion ~ soon -
possible. while Judge Lochren's dictum
settles nothing, it does sure to increass
the anxiety lest We have teen proceeding
on false assumption.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-07

& 1t 10 said that Admiral Dewey will
soon make . statement to the public
Withdrawing his name as candidate for
the Presidency. Such statement
wauld, however. seem to DO entirely SUI
peTfiuoue. There has been no evidence that
any considerable mum Der Of people have
ever seriously regarded him rs q candi-
dsts. He told them they could have him
for candidate II they wanted him and
they nave shown no signs Of wanting
him. All that 1t Is necessary or advisable
fer rim to do under thess circumstanoes
10 to keep quiet.