The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-15

THE long-continued drought made the
dust on the roads something terrible, and we
don't think we ever saw it worse on the York
turnpike. The constant travel on this Thorough
fare kept 1t going in clouds nearly all the time
and made travel extremely disagreeable.
- Lee Mooney, the man arrested in Denver
for the Lakeside holdup last june has con-
fessed bis guilt. but attempts to throw the en-.
tire blame for the crime on his pal, Roland
Rigor. MONEYS home is in Baltimore, while
Rigor's family lives in Baltimore county.
THE removed case from Baltimore county
of Thomas J. Ayres, Jr., against Meredith NJ.
Green was concluded in the Circuit Court at
Belair. Wednesday evening, the jury awarding
of horse that died before delivery to the pur-
chaser.
I'VE heard this week of man 20 years of
age, who has lived in Baltimore all his life,
has all bis faculties and is actively employed
every day who has never seen Druid Hill Park.
And perhaps the same applies to other parks
and resorts about the city. This is q remarks
BILE case.
>Mr. Charles H. RUSSELL contractor and
builder, OF Glen-Arm 18th district, is engaged
in new flooring, joists, etc. The fire company
will occupy the vacant stable on the York turn
pike near the engine house while these repairs
are being made.
People continue to look for houses of the
better class in Towson but none such are offered
for rent-in fact there are no houses to be had
in the town. A man having idle capital could
make no better use Of itthan build some houses
in Tows0n. There seems to be demand here
at almost all seasons.
"a large audience attended the recital in
Trinity Church, Towson, on Thursday night,
given under the direction of Miss Lucie II.
Wickes organist of the church. She was as
sisted by Messrs. Frank j. Taylor. Miles Far
ron and w. A. Cropped and Master Percy
Veazie. all of Baltimore.
>Aspecial service, morning and afternoon,
will be held at st. Luke's Chapel, Harrison
vile, on st. Luke's Day. Tuesday, October 18th,
when it is expected that the Archdescon, the
rector of st. Peters Church, Baltimore, the
rector at Alberton and the Rev. r. Heber
Murphy will be present.
- The personal effects of the late Mrs.
Cathakine A. Moore. which include lot Of
antique furniture and other valuables, will be
sold at public auction on the farm near Rock
land, Falls road, by Mr.. Robert L. Gill, admin
istrator, on Wednesday, October 26th. See ad-
vertisement in THE UNION today.
- The Methodist pilgrimage to points of in
terest in Carroll county took place on Tuesday
and, barring the sitting dust on the roads. 1t
proved very delightful outing. The attend
ance was large and included Gov. Warfield,
who made speech that was much appreciated.
Baltimore county was well represented.
Two automobiles were arrested near
Frederick on Wednesday and put under bonds
for the grand jury to answer the charge of reck-
Iessly driving their machine on a public high
way in violation Of the State law. A mans
horse became badly frightened but they offered
him no assistance and actually laughed at him.
IA large delegation from the Belair Road
Improvement Association called on the County
Commissioners on Wednesday relative to some
needed improvements in roads, etc., in that
rapidly growing section of the county. Those
people are helping themselves in way that
should be an incentive to others Ito 60 and do
likewise"
THE mercury in Towson last Monday
touched So degrees, and the heat was most OPP
pressive and especially hard on horses. Two
or three days before it was down to 36. The
possibilities of this climate are remarkable. A
well informed person said this week that
''hot spell'' always follows two or three heavy
frosts in the fall.
- The ''cold snap of last week frightened
The people and they began to think OF the early
beginning OF the winter last year, when, it will
be remembered, some residents of Baltimore
county filled their ice-houses before Thanks.
giving day. But then this was very unusual
occurrence, the like of which might not again
be experienced in years.
Accidents from the careless use of gaso-
line in Baltimore are now of almost daily oc-
currence and yet it seems impossible to get the
City Council to pass any legislation restricting
the sale of the dangerous stuff. It is thought
now that it is the Standard Oil people who are
standing in the way of the passage of an ordi-
nance to regulate the sale.
1.-THE 2:19 pacing event at the York fair
last week was won in straight heats by the roam
mare Sewing Machine, driven by w. Biggs, of
Arlington. Time, 2:2l3, 2:2O3, 2:20. There
were ten starters. This mare is one of pair
and is owned by Mr. T. Dudley Riggs, of Green
Spring Valley. Mr.. and Mrs Riggs were pres
ent to see her performance on this occasion.
Those who wish to build houses in Tow
son now are denied the use of water because
the company that supplies the town has not
enough to take any more customers. This is
an unfortunate state of affairs and may operate
against the town. The managers of the COM
pany should have taken this into considera-
ton before undertaking to cover such wide
territory.
- Miss Elizabeth NJ. Hill, who died at her
home, Park avenue, Baltimore. on Monday
last, was once a highly esteemed resident of
&. Hill. prominent real estate broker Miss
Hill was active in charitable and church work
and had a wide circle of friends.
-The fifteen-year terms of Judges Fowler
and Burke having expired. the Governor on
Wednesday recommissioned them to serve one
year, or until their successors are elected in
November, 1905. Under the constitution judges
On Thursday the petit jury, through Mr.. I.
Scott Offutt. member of the bar congratulated
Judge Burke upon his appointment
- The h0ldup of the Hartford county farmer
on Meredith's ford bridge early one day last
week calls to mind the fact that year or two
were made near that place, all of which proved
unsuccessful. In those instances, as in the last
one, it could not be told whether or not the
footpad is white or black. Farmers travelling
that way should arm themselves and be on the
lookout for such attempts.
Farmers Talking About Alfalfa.-At the
last meeting of the Junior Gunpowder Agricul-
tural Club, under the head of "Half Hour for
Questions" Mr.. Thomas v. Richardson said
his two acres of alfalfa yielded tons per acre
and added that there is good fourth growth /;
thinks he will let that remain.
Is IL better to SOW alfalfa in spring or fall Mr.
w. D. Curry favored fall sowing as the grass
gets start and is better set to prevent foxtail
and weeds, which are its enemy, from choking
it. Hesowed some in August and September
and both are doing well. The roots show
much longer growth than the top. Mr.. DAN
tel Wilhelm. Il was said, sowed year ago last
August and has an excellent set of alfalfa.
Mr.. ID. s. Pearce said it is the best set he ever
saw. He has cut it twice. getting three tons
per acre, land now can use 1t for soiling pur-
poses. In seeding his alfalfa, Mr.. Wilhelm
used no bacteria. but MANFRED the land very
heavily. Mr.. Mathews has seeded three acres
and s0wed thirty pounds of seed per acre, as
did Mr.. Wilhelm. He procured the bacteria
from the United States Department Of Agri-
culture, with which directions came as to how
to use it. One gallon of water is put to BUSH
ell of bacteria and then the seed is put into it
and dried. The object of the use of the bacteria
is to give the plant power to draw nitrogen
from the air.
Mr. Curry said his alfalfa is six to ten inches
high and he expects to cut his early next spring
He had read where IA pounds of seed per acre
had given a good set. but he sowed 20 pounds.
The ground should be gotten in the best COLI
dition and lined. and yet where he lined the
alfalfa does not show as well as the other, but
it looks better than it did and may be as good
or better than that not lined. Mr.. Wilhelm
put on heavy sowing of potash after the sec
ond cutting, and for while the grass looked
rather The worse for ii, but since the rains it
has improved.
Mr.. James B. Ensor has sowed some alfalfa
and after rolling the ground il washed very
much. Mr.. Lewis NJ. Bacon, who lost his set
of alfalfa on account Of wet ground, expects to
SOW some elsewhere.
Mr.. Curry sowed bis seed both ways and
used the harrow, roller and weeder He used
the drill in drilling fertilizer and seed. be
sowed after the drill and then rolled the ground
The seed, by some is covered with harrow.
Some thought rolled ground would wash more