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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1903-01-24

Kissine pepper, a new species described as
quite unlike any other, grows abundantly in
wild state in Guinea. Rich in piperine and vola-
tile oil, it is claimed to be valuable both as a
spice and condiment. Its small grains, charac-
terized by pedicle at their base, give reddish
brown powder, highly perfumed, and of pecu-
liar aromatic SAVIOR.
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The mass of Saturn's ring as compared with
that of the planet is found by Prof Hall to be
as l to 1892, or only about two-thrds the mass Of
Titan, the largest of Saturn's satellites.
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he organized. building and completing
the church and other parochial appoint
ments. He was always active in social
and educational work. and from the hrst
years of his priesthood identified him
self with the Catholic Total Abstin'l &c
movement. in which he is stiIl a promi-
nent factor. He served two terms as its
vice president and two terms as presi-
dent He has been lifelong total alb
stainer.
Elected to Public Office.
He was honored many times by the
votes of the citizens OF his city who
elected him TO positions OF trust. For
fourteen years he was a member OF its
board OF education. and also served two
terms of six years each as a trustee Of
its public library. he was always recog-
nized as a patriot, and was selected on
several occasions as the Memorial Day
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'Forty-two feet Of sons were the
words written on the back of the picture,
and this expression was explained by
the statement that the combined heights
of the boys amounted to forty-two feet
Their total weight exceeds 1000 pounds.
No Girls in Family.
There are no girls in the Howland
family and all the sons born to the happy
mother and father are alive and were at
last account enjoying excellent health.
w. G. Rowland, the father of this re-
markable family. is forty-nine years
old and a native of Rome. y. Y. The
mother is two years the Junior of her
husband and was born in Watertown.
N Y
The oldest son, George L. Rowland
was born in East Saginaw. Mich. Oc-
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exposure. In consequence. the memorial
was not modelled with a view OF erect
ing IL in the open air, and there are
many perishable parts OF the work.
The desire to honor Washington was
manifested soon after the great patriot s
death On August Z. 1888. the Cont
mental Congress, represented by ten
States. resolved unanimously that an
equestrian statue of George Washing
ton be erected az the place marking the
residence OF Congress. For some rea-
son the resolution resulted in nothing
tangible. and ii was not until February.
1882. that the matter was again brought
before Congress.
Horatio Greenough Chosen.
The resolution presented at that time
provided for a pedestrian" statue OF
George Washington. and the President
was requested 10 authorize Ho-
ratio Greenough, OF Massachusetts. TO
execute a full-length statue in marble.
1t was stipulated that the head should
be copy OF Houdon's Washington, -
and the rest OF the figure left to the
sculptor's discretion The contract with
NV AAASA " aE iAdlt AAlutA Ant dfl OF
July Il. and $4,000 was furnished the
President TO defray the expenses OF the
work
The question was raised as to what
constituted a pedestrian" statue. and
created much discussion. but the artist
oisregnrded this, IL, indeed. he was
aware OF it. and followed his own in
clination IN modelling the statue The
result was the work which now stands
at the head Of East Capitol Street and
directly facing the east front OF tho
Capitol Building
The career OF the memorial seemed 10
be generously endowed with obstacles.
The statue weighs something like TWEEN
ty-one tons. and upon it's completion in
Italy the question Of transportation cen
fronted this Government. A resolution
Of Congress. May 27, IS40, authorized the
Secretary OF the Navy to take measures
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orator. He was elected as an associate
member OF the @. A R. When leaving
Worcester for his new field Of labor
at Washington, the citizens regardless
of creed and nationality. representing
all the different phases OF Worcester s
religious, educational, business and po-
litical life. honored him with a public
banquet at which the goodwill and
esteem Of all classes were manifested
in very eminent degree.
Warm Friend of Ireland.
DR.. Conaty was always deeply inter
ested in the land movement in Ireland.
and served for several years as treas
urer OF different funds, contributed for
the purpose of carrying on the consti-
tutional agitation for the rights of the
people of ireland to seIf-government. He
was a close friend Of the leaders OF the
movement. and was recognized in this
country as a great conservative force
Honored by Georgetown University.
In 1889. at the centennial OF George
town University, the degree of Doctor of
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competent TO judge this is thought to be
a misprint. the word seamroge, signify
ing meadow trefoii. having been meant.
The earliest references TO the sham
rock in Irish literature deal with it as
a food plant
Campion. in his Historic Of ireland. 7
dated 1871, says. in srss.si-g of the food
OF the common people. "Shamrotes
watercresses. and other herbes they feed
upon; oatmele and butter they cram TO-
gether"
Earliest Mention of the Plant.
Matthias LobeI. the Flemish botanis5,
who published his "Stirpium Adversaria
Nova" in 1870. appears to be the FIRST
botanical writer to mention the plant.
He enumerates the purple and the white
trefoil. and says OF the latter. 1T is
stated TO be good for fattening cat
tie" adding that the Irish grind the
flowers and leaves into a meal. whi IN
they knead with butter. and thrust into
their groaning bellies, when IL some
times happens they are vexed and nign
maddened with three days hunger"
Once Used as Food.
Edmund Spenser. in 1895, also tells OF
the Irish people feeding on sham
rokes." or watercress. when reduced to
starvation during the Munster wars.
In the Itinerary" of Fynes Moryson.
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They secured a renewal of their mail
carrying contract for five years. and in
appreciation of the confidence thus ex-
pressed in the family firm by the Post
Office Department. the father sent to
Second Assistant Postmaster General
Shallenberger the picture Of himself and
wife. and their nine sturdy sons here
with reproduced
Mr.. Roosevelt Pleased.
Mr.. Shallenberger naturally was inter
ested in the photograph and a few days
later while on a business call at the
White House. finding the picture in his
pocket, he showed it to the President.
Mr.. Roosevelt was delighted
Send my best wishes to that citizen. d"
he said. and tell him / think he is a
true patriot; the sort of man we need
more OF in this country.
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MTAsHINGToN' the national home OF
w scientists and men most prOmi-
nent in the natnon's scientific circles. Is
greatly interested in the Arctic projects
IN 1903 The hope is freely expressed
that Robert E. Peary. who is always
proud to claim Washington as his home,
may again be persuaded 10 make
search for the Pole he has made several
unsuccessful attempts to locate.
Only one exploring expedition has
spent the past winter in the Arctic re-
gions. all the others having returned
home 1t is that of Baron Toll, greatly
reduced in numbers TO be sure, for nino
members Of it left the Zaria at the
mouth OF the Lena and returned 10 St
Petersburg; while the fate Of Baron
Toll and OF Astronomer Seeberg, who az
last accounts were supposed TO be on
Bennett Island. and OF his zoologist.
BiruIa. who is believed to be on the
island Of New Siberia. is as yet un-
known.
A number Of new expeditions are
being fitted out to engage In Arctic re-
search during the coming season II is
not vet kuOWn WittAiSA oAA 0A--SN~ -
plorer. Robert E. Pcary. will renew his
attempt to reach the North Pole.
The mere announcement that he viii
re-enter the held in which he has
achieved so much is being received by
the European geographical journals with
much approval. 'Petermann's Mttteilun-
gen" for example, says that II is graft
tying TO hear OF the possibility that
Peary. who OF all polar explorers has
spent the most years in the Arctic world.
may again set about the task OF push
ing into the unknown. although he just
returned last autumn from four years
Arctic campaign.
The magazine speaks most fsvorcbly
OF his project and says that in the rich
United states ne should have no diff
Guilty in raising money needed TO place
his supplies on the shores OF the Arctic
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was a member of the Belgica expedition
in south polar waters He expects 10
sail from Christiania for Greenland on
April Is with eight companions on the
little sailing vessel Gjoa. of forty-eight
tons.
His purpose is TO enter the Arctic
archipelago north Of our continent for
the purpose OF redetermining the posi-
tion OF the north magnetic pole. which
for the first and last time was fixed on
June 1. 1881. by John Ross, near
Boothia Peninsula, and il is known. has
since undergone considerable variation
in position. Amundsen expects TO spend
next winter in Leopold Haven. on North
Somerset
His researces will extend over a
period OF four OF Eve years. and he viii
try. If possible to make the Northwest
Passage. emerging from the Arctic
Ocean through Bering Strait II he &C
complishes this feat IL VIII be the first
time that the Northwest Passage has
been made by any vessel. though its ex-
istence was conclusively proved during
the Franklin search
The last expedition TO enter the Arctic
during the coming season, as far as Is
vet known, will be a Danish party.
which will go TO Greenland for the very
practical purpose OF studying the min
eral resources OF the land. and par
ticularIy the graphite deposits. The
expedition viii be commanded by the
well-known Iceland explorer. Capt. ID.
Bruun.
The plans OF Mr.. Ziegler for renewing
his attempt 10 reach the North Pole
by the Franz Josef Land route have not
been made public in sufficient detail 10
make possible any announcement con-
cerning the work he hopes 10 do IN
less his enterprise is in the hands OF
a leader who has proved his competency
In that arduous feld the results he viii
obtain are, OF course. very problemati-
cal.
The expeditions mentioned above are
all on a small scale. but the fact that
they are in charge of men OF attainments.
ability and experience warrants the con-
fdent opinion that good results Will be
achieved
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moval TO Washington the statue cost
this Government 500. .170.74
The work has never been a credit TO
the Capital City or those directly inter-
ested in its erection. II is not in har-
mony with the purpose for which il
was executed and is meaningless in de-
sign
Greenough. the sculptor. said:
Had / been ordered 20 make statue
for any square or similar site at the
Capital I should have represented
Washington on horseback and in his ac-
tual dress. l confess that l feel pain
III seeing il placed in direct and Aagrant
contrast to everyday life"
Visitors to Washington never fail TO
express surprise at the position of the
memorial ard its character. From the
youngest TO the oldest generation the
Father Of His Country has been iden-
tihed with the picturesque Continental
dress ard his appearance in the toga of
a Roman senator. holding a sword in
one hand and pointing significantly 20
Heaven, is an attitude with which one
has difficulty in associating the immortal
Washington.
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ocean north OF Grant Land. so that he
may begin his sledge journey over the
ice Of the Arctic Ocean on the hrst day
that sledging is possible in the early
spring Arctic experts agree that II
Peary Is placed IN a position where he
may push into the unknown as soon as
the sun returns in the spring. instead OF
sledging for about AGO miles from Smith
Sound before reaching the threshold of
the unknown he may be expected to
achieve great results.
The Duke of the Abruzzi. who has just
published his account of the expedition
of the Stella Polare when he made the
highest north ever attained. has come
out in favor Of the Smith Sound route to
the Pole, fully indorsing the Hrm eonvic-
tion OF Mr. Peary that as the North
American polar archipelago extends
farther TO the north than any other land
and. therefore. offers the shortest ap-
proach over the sea ice for a sledge ex-
pedition to the Pole. it is by far the best
base from which TO attack the polar
problem. IL is not known whether this
distinguished Arctic explorer himself ex-
poets TO participate In any future ex-
pGdltonS-
For the first time since the voyage OF
the Recherche in 1888. the French will be
represented this season By an expedition
to the polar seas II is being fitted out
BY Dr. J. b. CharcOt who. last summer
made a short excursion on the yacht
Rose Marine 10 the Island OF Jan Mayen.
Es expects TO leave Havre on May 5.
and his purpose is to engage in geologi-
cal. geological. meteorological, hydro
graphic and archaeological studies in
Jan Mayen, Spitzbergen and Franz Josef
Land. He contemplates being absent only
during the summer months, but he will
so prepared TO spend the winter in the
north. Up TO the present time 70 French
expedition has ever passed the winter
Ia Arctic waters
Another expedition is that of the Nor
wegian. Capt. Ronald Amundsen. who
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THE KIND OF MAN WE NEED MORE OF
Mail Carrier H07ULaHdS S
Family Of Nine Fine Boys
E.rcifeS tire AamlraklOH Of
tie CHIEF krecuki0e. =. -.
"SeRd NY Best WfShes 10
ZhGf Citizen, and Tell
HIM That I Think He Is
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w n mail "'%r@s1 s.'-'.r for ga:', 's:s 'sss. s.%.
whose home is in the pic
turesque town of st. Louis. Mich. mot
MissourD. is the proud father Of nine
sons. Mr.. HowIand will probably feel
a little prouder and stretch himself an
inch or two in stature when he reads
this article and learns that his re-
markable family of boys has been the
subject of comment and praise by the
President of the United States, the Hon
Theodore Roosevelt. himself the father
Of several sons.
Mr.. Roosevelt recently expressed him
self with some vigor on the subject
Of the supposed disinclination OF Ameri-
can parents to rear large families.
Mr.. Howland's boys-and il should not
be forgotten that they are Mrs. How
lands boys. too-range in age from
seven years TO twenty-siX years. The
father and four of the sons are engaged
In a general express and stage line busi-
ness. between St Louis Ithaca. and Ann
Arbor. and. incidentally, receive and de-
liver letters intrusted TO their care by
the conhding citizens of those towns
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Thomas Dinley. wrote during the reign
of Charles H.
The 18th day OF March yearly is St.
Patrick's, an immoveable feast. when ye
Irish OF all stations and -on1itions wear
crosses in their hats. some OF pins. some
Of green ribbon. and the vulgar super
stitiously wear shamroges, 3-leaved
grass, which they likewise eat (they say
TO cause a sweet breath. The common
people and servants aIse demand their
Patrick's groat OF their masters. which
they go expressly TO town. though half a
dozen miles Off to spend. where some
times it amounts to piece of .
and very few of the Jealous are found
sober at night"
The Trinity Legend
The Trinity legend of the shamrock
appears first in literature in 1927. in
Caleb Threkeld's Synopsis Stirpium Hi
bernicarum." Under the heading of ''Tri-
folium pratense album occurs the fol-
lowing passage:
This plant is worn by the people in
their hats on the 18th day OF March
yearly, which is called Saint Patrick's
Day. il being a current tradition that
by this three-leaved grass he emblem
atiCaily set forth to them the mystery
Of the Holy Trinity However, when
they wet their Seaman oge. they often
commit excess in liquor. which is not
right keeping of a day to the Lord, error
generally leading to debauchery."
Universally Worn by Irishmen.
There is no probability that the time.
will ever come again when. the shamrock
will be forbidden to be worn on Irish
ground. Its use as an emblem on st.
Patricl's Day by the Irish regiments has
been sanctioned by the British war Of
fee. II is worn wherever the foot of the
Irishman finds resting place as the
badge of the country OF his birth. The
American florist is catering more
largely than ever this year to the senti-
ment that ciings about it and has i'm
ported great quantities of the true
shamrock" from the grave of IreIand's
patron saint at Downpatrick Hr wear
on March Il.
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Right Rev. Thomas J. Conaty, S. T
D.. was born in Ireland in 1S47. and at
three years of age was brought to
America by his parents. who settled in
Taunton, Mass After graduating from
the Taunton schools, DR.. Conaty entered
Montreal College in 1868 and spent four
years there. finishing his humanities.
after which in 1861. he passed TO Holy
Cross College, Worcester, Mass. where
he graduted in 1869. Returning TO Mon
treaI for his seminary course, he was
ordained priest for the diocese Of
Springfield December 21. 1872. and en-
tered Immediately upon parochial work
in the city OF Worcester. where he re-
NAMED in active ministry until he was
selected by the university trustees Oc-
tober %. 1896. and appointed by Pope
Leo XIII November 20. 1896. to succeed
Archbishop Keane as rector of the
Catholic University OF America.
Parish Work at Worcester.
OF the twenty-four years spent in
Worcester. seven were passed as assisf
ant at ST. Johns Church, and sixteen as
pastor OF the Sacred Heart parish. which
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tober }, 1876. All the other boys we're
born at st. Louis. The following is a
list of the younger lads. together with
the dates of their births: Fred D. w.
June 1, 1873; Frank c., November %.
1880; Harry De A, July 3. 1888: Charley
w, January s. 1883; Clarence w. A,
September 16. 1889; stiles r.. June 9,
1892; Paul B.. February "a. 1894; Will
liam w. December /. 1895.
Howland established his hack line in
1874, and he has operated it sgccess-
fully ever since that time He has en-
larged and improved it as his sons be-
came old enough 10 assist him in the
work.
Eight years ago Mr. Howland secured
a rural free delivery route contract
which has been renewed from time to
time.
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Advocated the Wood sorrel.


I OR the first time in many years the
i Greenough statue Of George Wash
ington, which faces the main build
ing OF the Capitol. has stood exposed to
the winters winds and rains The fact
that comparatively few people have
noted the absence OF the unsightly COW
eTing built for it's protection is not a
matter of surprise. in that the house has
never ceased to be an eyesore TO citi-
zens OF Washington and detrinent to
the beauty OF the Capitol and its pictur-
esque surroundings. II was found neces-
ssry to provide some sort OF protection
for the statue when IL was placed in
position, and despite many efforts on the
part OF the Superintendent OF the Capt.
tol the outlines OF the pedestal wouIi
not permit a more agreeable looking
covering.
The house which has become so
familiar TO residents or Washington Is
a portable affair 40 feet square and 30
feet high. During the summer and fan it
is stored away at the foot of Delaware
Avenue, and In December IL is hauled up
10 TIE iIOhl OF the Caplloi ana pidCeQ IN
position over the statue. Owing TO re-
pairs on the streets about the storeroom
IL was found impracticable 20 convey the
house 20 it's accustomed position. and the
statue has. in consequence. been forced
20 withstand the winters storms. The
statue has been the subject OF constant
care during the past months. and every
precaution was taken 10 prevent any un-
due wear on the stone.
Authorized by Congress.
The statue is the result OF a resoIu-
tion drawn up in Congress. in 1892. au-
thorizing the President OF the United
States TO employ a reputable artist to
furnish a memorial to George Washing
ton. IL was originally intended that
the statue was to be placed in the Ro-
tunda OF the Capitol. and so no precau-
tions or provisions were made against
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A CCORDING to unofficial advices
a from Rome and other sources
the Right Rev. Bishop Thomas
]. Conaty will be given the see OF Los
Angeles. Cal Many rumors OF tho
bishops future charge have been re-
ceived here and in every case but that
of the California diocese they have
proved groundIess. While neither the
bishop nor the Papal legation is in
possession OF direct advice from the
Vatican that he viii be sent to Cali
fornia. there is no doubt that his orders
to that effect will be forthcoming within
a short time
DR.. Conaty has legion of friends in
this city who will regret his departure.
During his seven years as rector of the
Catholic University he has been regard
ed as an important factor in educational
and social circles.
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lot It's proper conveyance 10 this country
ana erection in its prescribed place. A
warship was sent over. but it was found
that IN order 10 place the statue aboard
the ships decks must be ripped I'D. A
merchant vessel, the American Sea. was
then chartered. Her hatches we're cen
larged and the decks properly fitted to
receive the large piece of marble. The
state reached Washington in tSfI.
Caused Great Disappointment.
Much concern was felt on the arrival
OF the statue when il was found that the
doors leading into the Capitol were too
small TO permit the figure to pass. and
some Of the masonry had to be cut away.
This difficulty was finally overcome. and
at the request of the sculptor the statue
was placed between the center Of the TO-
tunda and the door leading 10 the Lii
brary- Its effect was generally disap-
pointing. and awakened widespread crit
icism. In 1912 the Senate offered an
amendment to an appropriation bill that
$1,000 be given for the removal OF the
statue. Another amendment provided
for an additional $4,000 for the purchase
OF a pedestal \ lengthy debate ensued.
in which the question Of "a proper site
was raised. IL was first suggested that
the memorial be placed in a conspicuous
position in the space west Of the Capitol
Building. and later IT was deemed advis-
able 70 erect IL TN the green open space
in TIE eastern grounds lying directly in
front Of TIE main entrance OF the TO-
tt.nda and between the two graveIed
shaded walks leading eastward from
these grounds
Cost Large Sum of Money.
The limitations Of the contract re
garding cost were as freely exceeded as
its requirements in design. To the origi-
ual appropriation of S-0.ooo four addi-
tional appropriations of 5000 cach
were made from 1892 to 1885 and the act
Of 1871 provided s15,10 more. Including
the transI ortation TO America and re