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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-03-01

virgininn Who Killed Aged Negro
Shoots Down officer.

Shoots Down Officer.
Bristol, Tenn, Feb. 25.-News come:
from Russell county, Va, to the effect
that while a sheriff's posse was en-.
deavoring to capture George Relkins, 8
m~cuntaineer Who killed an aged negro
man and for whose capture a reward
Of 5000 had been offered, Relkins came
face to face with Deputy Sheriff j. s
Smith. Realizing his peril, Relkins
fired quickly, killing Officer Smith
Others Of the party heard the shot ant
FASTENED to the scene: They found
Smith dead, with a bullet hole In his
breast. Relkins had disappeared. A
lynching is anticipated II Relkins is
captured. Ri
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-03-01
Mysterious Wreck

New York, Feb. IS. ~ a two-masted
schooner sailing in a n~ortheasterly dt-
resction, was seen to capsize off the, At
lantic Yacht clubs moorings at Nor
toms Point. The United States govern
ment tug boat Scout, which was nott-
fed, set out, but on reaching the YES
sell half an hour later. found no signs
Of life on board, and the crew was UNI
able to distinguish the. name Of the
vessel. a BSs ss 9i s
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-03-01
Col. Dickcy Dead.

Kalamazoo, Micha,| Feb 25.:-col ".
II. Dickey al dead at the Michigan
asylum for the insane here, He served
during the Civil3,waraand was afterwardt
colonel Of the Twelfth United States
h1fantry. He5wass admitted ftoSthe asyll--;t
UNI some time ago from the soldiers
hosmesa Il Grand Rapids. 4.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-03-01
DEMrRn,sR
Caters Alleged Pals Must Stan,
Teal on the Charges.

80 9W- IFN.NI OH u me kScss rs "
Savannah, Ca. Feb. %. ~ Judge Emory
Spear yesterday in the United States
court overruled the demurrer. of the de-
tense in .he Green-Gaynor conspiracy
case, except as to the last two counts.
sustained the demurrer in the counts
made a contract with ex-Capt. OF. M. Car
ter, ms to the division Of money. The
district attorney announced that a new
grand jury has been drawn and the de-
PENDANTS may be presented, to b body
again Wednesday. When arraigned to-
day. the defendants pleaded not guilty
and the case was assigned for trial March
IN g{ a3 LG5 50. TEEN
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-03-01
Rta

2 HEEMMs Biz " CL0kx 5000
F4ndlay,ss Ohio, Feb % AM8freS@side
Bstroyed Tie entire ssprlatnt aofi The indlayi
sYable Manufacturing company Jester
da,p ccaausinEf atalosss5M $9e7,ya0oM0:ss
one hundred men, are thrown 5ont ~
employment: M wa hurt II 4
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-03-01
ANDREWS STILL ILL.
The sDetroit Banker Appear.

The sIletrOit BaJlker ADpeaFs 4
Court, However.
Detroit. Feb. %. = Henry r. Andrews,
cashier OF the wrecked City & Savings
bank. who: has been seriously III since
the suspension Of the bank, ttWo weeks
ago, was able to appear in police court
to-day for SSarraignment OF the w com.
plants which have been ssworns&sout
against him al a result OF the: transac.s
lions which caused the bank SUSPENSION.
Mr.. Andrews - stills in Dangerous phys
! ical condition. Ill II 81 sIas.aaEA.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1902-03-01
Rlock Alniost W5iped out.

Portland. Orr, Feb. u.s. - -- Fife de-!'
stroyed every building except twoteon
the block boundedaby Front.EMainfaand
MANSON streets and the Wtla1netttAe
river. @ The docks between Main and
Madison also bprnsd..aL oss,sS7 81, 0oe.,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13
Correspondence Baltimore County Union.
MYSTERIOUS BARN FIRES.

BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. Sept. 9, 1902.
Editors Of The Union We have recently read
the account of the destruction of several barns
and their contents in the local columns of THE
UNION and, like nearly three fourths of such
occurrences of late, was one of profound mys-
terry. 1t is evident that many of these fires are
caused by tramps and incendiaries, who destroy
property in this manner to crafty personal
spite against the party whom they cause to suf-
fer. Admitting tho truth of the above state
ment there is, however, another phase of the
subject that should be strongly investigated.
Learned and scientific men tell us that there
is known agent in existence, termed spOnta-
neOus combustion, meaning sef-ignting,
self-hring of certain substances when a suffi-
cient degree of heat is generated within that
substance Particularly so is it the case in re-
gard to wasps' nests, which have been observed
upon more than one occasion to burst into
small blush flame and thus be rapidly consumed
in a mysterious manner. AS 1t Is the propensity
of these little insects to build their comb-like
habitations in the tops of barns, hay-barracks
and other Outbuildings, may it not be the chemf-
cal substances that enter into their compositions
many times that cause the mysterious burnngs
that have occurred in all parts of the country
The reasoning is logical. as is the following
facsimile paragraph that has attracted our eye
more than score of times when our press has
referred to the subject in the following para
graph:
How the barn caught is a mystery, as there
was no one seen near it at any time during the
ali reliable and careful men. The doors were
all carefully fastened at the close of the days
labor, yet at about O'Clock in the evening Tor
any other o'clock. as the case may be,) flames
were observed to burn through the roof and
soon the whole structure was in a blaze. How
the barn caught is a mystery"
How the barn caught aCdS mystery, and al
though we do not insist that our theory is cor
rect In all instances, yet perhaps a little labor
expended by the owners of these buildings in
inspecting them occasionally and removing all
cons, etc.. might prevent the occurrence Of
many OF these mysterious f1rcS. -
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13
TAR STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
Plans for the Fruit Exhibit at the Next
Annual Exhibition in Baltimore.

One of the most interesting features of the
Maryland State Horticultural Society last wear
was the very fine display of fruits and vepeta-
bles. Those who had the pleasure of viewing
this exhibit were unanimously of the opinion
that such collection had not heretofore been
shown in the State. Such exhibitions are of
great value in indicating the great horticultural
possibilities of the State, and should hereafter
form one of the most prominent features of our
annual meetings.
The purpose of this notice is to solicit your
help to make the fruit display at the forthcou,-
ing meeting. to be held in Dushane Post Hall,
Baltimore, Thursday and Friday. December 18th
and 10th, the largest and most interesting of
any yet brought together. This can be readily
done if all fruit growers will make it point to
lend their cooperation. The Baltimore CITY
Cold Storage and Warehouse Company has kind
ly extended to the society. as in the past. free
cold storage facilities on all fruits designed for
exhibition during the meeting of the society.
You are therefore invited to prepare for the ex-
hibit specimens of the different varieties Of
such fruit as you may have growing.
Fruit intended for exhibition purposes should
be picked as soon as it is well grown, without
waiting for evidences of full ripeness to appear.
Handle with the greatest possible care to avoid
bruising. Wrap each specimen in tissue or
other suitable paper, label each specimen, and
pack carefully. in ordinary peach basket, crate
or barrel. Address each package to the State
Horticultural Society. care of the Baltimore
City Cold Storage and Warehouse Company. los
South Eutaw street. Baltimore, Md, and ship
at once by express, charges prepaid. Advise the
above company of the shipment also the sec
rotary, to whom should be sent list of the va
rieties shipped. Exhibitors will be put to no
further trouble, as the arrangement of the fruit
in the hall will be in charge of committee of
the society. Handsome Awards of Merit,sig
by the President and Secretary, will be given
| to those entitled to them. as determined by the
Exhibition Committee. These certificates will
be of three grades, first, second, and third. and
will be awarded on individual varieties of fruits
in competition with each other or collectionso of
| varieties or new seedlings of merit, and on any
| other horticultural exhibits. based on the re-
| port of the committee in charge. Five speci-
| mems of each variety must be exhibited tGcome
| pete for a certificate. -
Further information relating to the society
! may be obtained by addressing the secretary,
| A. L. QUAETANCE.
College Park. Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13
JUDGE RErFsN1DER AND MR.. PAGE.
Letter in Baltimore american.


To the Editor of The american In the arti-
Gle in the American under the caption of Gold
Shoulder to Home Men, !" reference is made to
me as one of the persons who was overlooked
by the Congressional convention held in West
minister on the Sd inst.
itSte u ct a II aEe Senator
McComas and others in Baltimore and Hartford
counties long before the convention was held
that was not an aspirant for Congressional
nomination.
do not think any of the gentlemen of this
county alluded to as being overlooked, like
myself, would have accepted the nomination.
Judging from all the good that have heard
about Mr.. Page think the nomination judi
cious and capable one, and if suggested by
Senator McComas and Mr.. Blakeney, they are
entitled to the thanks of the party in this Con-
gressional district.
In my opinion Mr.. Page will have the cor
dial and undivided support bf his party in this
county. Very respectfully.
CHARLEe T. REIFsNIDER.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13


THE NATIONAL encampment of the Grand
Army of the Republic will be held in a mon
ster tent at Camp Roosevelt, in Washington,
which will be located in the grounds south of
the White House. 1t is proposed to have
tent capable of seating 5000 veterans A reg
ular military patrol will be established, with
sentinels on guard, and grouped about the big
tent will be dozen smaller ones for commit
tee meetings of the encampment officers.
MRS. ELIZABETH GRooME, mother of the late
James Black Groome. Governor of Maryland
and U. s. Senator, died at her home in Elkton,
Cecil county, Tuesday morning, of heart trou
Bile, after several weeks illness. Mrs. Groome
was daughter of the late Judge James Black,
of New Castle county, Delaware. She was in
her s6th year. and was reputed TO be the largest
land owner in Cecil county.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13


AFTER Mr. WILLIAM TYLER PAGE was NOM
mated in the Westminster convention last
week he was loudly cheered and in response
said you have conferred upon me distin-
guished honor, and would indeed be migrate
full if l did not feel deeply thankful for your
kind action so heartily expressed. I am sensi-
BILE of the grave responsibilities which my
nomination imposes, and also realize the diff
culties to be encountered and overcome to in
sure my election. But from the harmony ex-
listing in this convention and the enthusiasm
displayed here, I believe that you will all go
back to your respective districts and work
faithfully and Loyalty to keep this district Re-
publican, and that you will succeed in doing
So. We should not underestimate the strength
of our opponent. He is resourceful, but be-
lieve him to be Vulnerable. We have difficult
ties to face, but the Republican party is used
to facing difficulties and whether they assume
the proportions of mouse or of lion, they
are met and overcome But this is to be more
a battle for principle than for candidates. Our
enemies have failed to devise clearly defined
issue. They have failed to make an issue of
our course in the Eastern Islands or by malign-
ing the conduct of our soldiers. We are not
afraid to stand on the issue of trusts. But it is
an academic rather than political question.
Our President and Attorney General are now
prosecuting cases against two of the greatest
trusts which have violated the Sherman act,
and the Supreme Court will decide whether our
laws are sufficient to prevent combinations.
Republican principles enacted in law have
raised this nation from debtor nation to the
highest pinnacle ofsuceess."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13

JUDGE DIxoNin opening the September term
of Bergen County Court, New York, this week,
took occasion to denouncf fast automobile
riding. In addressing the gland jury he said ::
"Our public roads are for the common use of
all people. Any person WHIP uses these public
roads in such way as toSendanger another
PERSONS life or safety is guilty of a common
nuisance, and should be indicted accordingly.
If driving along in an automobile at such a
high rate of speed frightens "a horse and causes
death, you will be justified in finding an in
dictment against the driversIof such machines
for manslaughter, because these persons are
wholly responsible for the probable conse-
quences of their own imprudence."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13

THE OUTLOOK for cheap food in the imme-
date future is very promising. The general
aggregate of the cereal crops, if the weather
remains favorable for two or three weeks more,
will be greater than was ever before known.
This will reduce prices, and at the same time
give the producers large indome. Cheap and
abundant food means prosperity and happiness
for the masses of the people, at present food
prices are at higher Level, on the general
average, than for many years past A down.
ward turn would be very agreeable to the
country.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13

THE OHIO town of Mansfield has Just had
festival of great originality. 1t was called the
BILLS picnic" and every William in the
place was invited. A he goat led the grand
march. The Lean Bills and the Fat Bills
played baseball game. Then the Bills feast.
ed, and speeches were made by representatives
of the Law Bills, the Shoe Bills, and so on.
Here is sociabIe idea which can be put into
effect whenever there are two or more bearers
of the same Christian name.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13

Frank I. Duncan and Il. II. Piper, AttOr-
neys, TOtcson, Md.
TRUSTEES SALE
Valuable Real Estate, in the Eleventh Elec-
ton District of Baltimore County.
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court for
MHa the 4th day of September, A. ID. 1902, the ~
undersigned, Trustees. will offer for sale, at
Public Auction, ON THE PREMISES, on
Monday, September goth, 1909,
At ! o'clock P. NJ,
THE FOLLOWING REAL ESTATE,
Of which Owen B. Burton, late of said county,
died seized and possessed. consisting of
7Sh ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
IMPROVED BY A
SUBSTANTIAL FRAME DWELLING HOUSE,
Bank Barn, Ice House, Wagon House, Granary,
Poultry House and Dairy. There is also a TEN
ANT HOUSE on the property.
There is about Is acres in good timber. The
farm is very productive and is in good state of
from the Hartford turnpike, about miles from
Glen-Arm Staff on, on the Md. & Penna. r. R.,
and is only about 10 miles from Baltimore city,
and adjoins the lands of Clifton T. Burton and
HoratiO Burton and others.
The farm is we'll watered and has an abundance
of fruits of all kinds.
For title see last will and testament of John
Burton, recorded in Wills Docket, Liber J. L. r.
No. folio &c. &C., in the Office of the Register
of Wills of Baltimore county.
TERMS OF SALE.-One- third cash on ratif-
cation of sale, one-third in months and balance
in IL months, deferred payments to bear interest
from day of sale, or all cash, at purchasers
W- A deposit of $50 Will be required on day
of sale.
E ERANE 1 SP q. PIbElR. Trustees.
JAMES L. NORWOOD, Auctioneer.
Sept. Cts.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13

IT is not easy to realize the wealth which
this years crops promise to create in the West
With the present estimate of yields of only
three harvests-corn, wheat and oats-there is
promised total value of over 81, 800, 600, 600.
This is the money value based on the price
of the May option for each cereal. With such
vast wealth in sight it is easy to predict splen-
did railroad earnings, increased bank receipts
and increased purchasing power in the West.
Those who are figuring on continued high
prices for securities and prolongation of good
times may justly point to this wealth as the
basis of their prophecies
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13

The AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT has issued
circular concerning the shipment of game
birds under which robins, swallows, cedar
birds, meadow larks, fickers and neighthawks
are protected Many State statute books con-
tain laws forbiddingthe sending of these birds
to market.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT spent Sunday as the
guest of the city of Chattanooga. He visited
all the surrounding battlefield and rode over
the field of Chickamauga at the head of the
Seventh United States Cavalry. The pace was
too hot for the soldiers and several of them
fell from their horses.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13

THE SUM of gold now in the United States
Treasury exceeds that of any previous time in
the history of the country. Last Saturday the
vaults of the Treasury contained $573, 936, 1874,
an increase since July 1st, 1901, of s79, 0s7 1897
This stock of gold is now being added to at the
rate of from $500. 900 to 100000 day, with no
immediate prospect of a cessation in the rate of
deposits. The gold now coming in is beingre-
placed by gold certificates, United States notes
and silver certificates, the former being snp-
piled where the denominations wanted are $40
and over, United States notes for SO notes
and silver certificates for SIS, 50 ard 81 notes.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13

On Tuesday, October 9TH, 1909,
At o'clock P. NJ,
THE FOLLOWING REAL ESTATE OF
WHICH FREDERICK HAHN. LATE OF
SAID COUNTY, DIED. SEIZED AND
POSSESSED.
Beginning at stone marked Al. and running
thence north "a degrees east 81 6-1O percheS,
south SO degrees east 30 4-10 perches, south is
degrees east IL 7-l0 perches to stone marked
o. M. Co. 5, north IS degrees east 80 610 perches
to stone marked u. NJ. Co. 6, north % degrees
east 334 perches to a stone, south 81 degrees
east94 perches, south 25 degrees west liz perches
to stone marked B. c.. south IA degrees west
north nv degrees west 80 40 perches to stone
marked e 40. north 521 degrees west 80 perches
and north IL degrees east 81 perches to the place
Containing OK ACRES, MORE OR LESS,
together with the estate and interest conveyed
by plaintiffs exhibit B. filed in the above en-
titled cause.
= The improvements consst.of a
STONE Ho1 1s TWO AND I HAZE LEST STQRIEs
FINE CONDITION, WITH
FINE CELLAR AND
LARGE BAKE-OVEN
THEREIN.
The outbuildings consist of Barn, Wagon
Shed, Dairy, Pump House with a large iron ket-
tie therein, mounted upon brick foundation,
capable of boiling about % gallons of water,
Corn House and a Stable separate. The land is
generally rolling and kind in production and
easy of cultivation. All clear except about
The electric cars leading from Baltimore to
Ellicott City run to within five minutes walk
of the place. Schools convenient. The place
adjoins the lands and brick yard of Charles T.
Napier and the farm of Frederick Murk.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-third cash on the ra-
tification of the sale. and the balance of the pur
chase money to wit: Two-thirds thereof shall
be paid in six, twelve, eighteen and twenty-four
months thereafter in equal inStallmentS, or all
cash at the option of the purchaser. A deposit
of $4,000 will be required on the day of sale.
Deferred payments to bear interest from the
day of sale.
OLIVER c. WAKEFIELD.
Trustee.
PATTISON s. GAHAN, Auctioneers.
Sept. 13.-ts.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13

A PRESS dispatch from SAP Francisco says
"A few weeks ago there was discovered to the
east of Fresno, in the Sierras, the biggest tree
in the world. At the time 1t was said that it
measured $50 feet in circumference. John
Muir, the great naturalist, has visited the tree
and reports that it measures at the base only
100 feet and at four feet above the ground it
was only 81 feet in circumference. 1t is, how
ever, larger than General Sherman and
General Grant, which heretofore were the re-
cognized monarchs of the forest.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13

THE DEMOCRACY is beyond doubt sorely in
need of leader but it is in yet greater need
of few fundamental principles-principles
which will mean the same thing north, south,
east, and west. The party has not such re-
source today.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13

THE WESTWARD march of civilized labor has
effected no change more remarkable than the
convention of the hitherto lazy, shiftless In
dian "buck" into wAQrkingman at 81 so day.
Large gangs of them iare now employed by a
Western railroad in tradklayng, and they seem
to like the work better THAN prancing around
on ponies, decked out With feathers and war
paint. Perhaps the strangest part of the new
condition is the fact that tits the men, and not
the women, that are doing the work, COM
plete reversal of the old way. Thus has the
long-suffering squaw been emancipated.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13

In A bulletin issued by the Agricultural Ex
pertinent Station, State Entomologist Quain-
lance says that Maryland nurseries will be in
spected as rigidly as possible this year. and a
certificate will not be given to any nurseryman
if any injurious insects or diseases are detected
on his stock unless the same is thoroughly
eradicated.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13

Few people realize the immensely of Siberia,
which extends through 120 degrees of longitude
and possesses one-ninth of all the land surface
of the globe. The United States. Great Britain
and all of Europe. except Russia, could be put
into Siberia, with land to spare.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13

The pollution of rivers and streams by the
discharge into them of town sewage and manu-
featuring wastes is fast becoming matter of
national importance as affecting the health of
communities along their banks, says the Munici-
nal Journal and En0ineeT
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13

On MONDAY the Republicans of Maine sue
ceeded in electing John F. Hill. Governor. by
a plurality of $4,000. They also elected the
entire delegation in Congress by large ma
jority, and chosen every Senator, with one ex-
ception, and nearly, if not quite, four-fifths
of the Legislature. The Pine Tree State en-
dorses President Roosevelts administration
with no uncertain voice.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13

king Edwards Oak, (which the King planted
when Prince of Wales, in Central Park, New
York, and which was declared to be dying not
long ago, has been doctored and is now believed
to be in condition to live. A good omen for the
King, the superstitious will say.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13

Whether negro engineers may become mem
beers of the National Association of Stationary
Engineers or not has been decided at the con-
vention in Boston. Almost everyone voted
against admitting negroes to membership, but
not until after lively debate.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1902-09-13

First Precinct-Judges u George r. Morris,
Democrat, Maryland Line; Alexander Keys,
Republican, Freeland. Clerks Archibald s..
Jordan. Democrat, Trump; R. Grant McCul-
Tough, Republican, Shane.