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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22
CHOOSING WIVES.

An art student from North Dakota,
living In the Latin quarter of Paris
~ the house of an amiable, but i'm
poverished woman, fell in arrears for
bis rent for more than eleven years.
Taken vigorously to task by his land
lady, he told her frankly that there
wasabsolutely no prospect ofpayment,
whereupon she as promptly declared
that he must either pay at once or get
out. Confronted with two such aw-
ful alternatives, the former impossible
and the letter most disagreeable, he
discarded them both and in a second
Of inspiration proposed matrimony
He was accepted, proved good pro-
wider and made his wife happy.
A Mr.. Plumb, of Huntington, Conn,
having an usually fat daughter whom
he was anxious to see we'll married,
was much grieved to learn that the
lgoung men of her acquaintance all
showed a PfetefeHee -E0s-a--.a--au..--A-.
hearts. He published an offer of IS
for every pound the girl might weight
on theday of her wedding, the money
to go I'd the young man who married
her. An attempt was made to con-
ceal the true avoirdupois of Miss
Plumb and strangers who read the
advertise ment imagined that she was
midget, A Mr.. Harang, who made
inquiries finding that she weighed
400 pounds, promptly proposed, was
accepted and soon after came into
possession of both the substantial
maiden and her dowry.
A London philatelist, envying some
curious specimens in the album of an
elderly female acquaintance, offered
dozen times to buy or exchange for
the coveted treasures. Unable to
secure the prizes in such way, he
finally proposed matrimony and SO
came into possession of the lady and
her stamps.
John Henry Maedler, the astrono-
mer, whose favorite study was the
moon, having learned that Frau
Witte, the wife ofthe State councillor,
owned wonderful model Of his pet
luminary, spent years trying to gain
possession of it. As her husband
was living he could not marry the
owner of the model, so he married
her daughter and at the death of his
mother-in-la law the coveted moon be-
came his.
A Yorkshire man whose poor rela-
tions pestered him continually, mar
ried the worst scold in the county in
order to have a guardian who would
protect him from the importunate
legacy hunters. The venomous and
incessant vituperations of the woman
had the desired effect.
The late Augustus Hare tells of a
one-legged woman who became the
third wife of a prosperous widower.
One day while searching the closets
she came upon two cork legs, each
labeled with the name of a different
woman. In fear and rage she went
asking questions. But they pacifed
her by saying that his first and second
wives had also been obliged to wear
all artificial limb and that the hus-
bands married life in each case had
been so happy that he had sworn
never to marry any one but one
legged woman.-PbiladelbhiG hQNi.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22
THE TALrsMANIC HORSESHOE.

The origin of the belief in horse
shoe luck" is so ancient that it never
has been determined with certain
ty, and no superstition is more univer-
sal.
Ever since horses began to wear
shoes these crescents of iron have been
accounted lucky emblems of all peo-
pies, races and nations that have been
acquainted with their use.
The Chinese, for instance, say they
nail them up over their doors as a
charm against evil spirits because of
the close resemblance in shape be-
tween them and the arched body of
their principal deities.
Ask a Tarkish Mohammedan for
information on the subject and he will
tell you that it is because they are in
form like a crescent, the sacred en-
blem of Islam.
A Polish Jew will explain that at
the passover the blood sprinkled upon
the Intel and doorsteps, in the man
ner directed by their ritual, forms the
chief point of an arch thence, obvi-
ously, the value of arch-shaped tails
mans such as horseshoes are.
The stoild and unimaginative Rus-
sian peasant, on the other hand, main
tains that the luck associated with
the horseshoe is due chiefly to the
metal, irrespective of its shape, iron
being traditionally charm where
with to nullify the malevolent design
of evil spirits and goblins.
Very different is the story by which
the Irishman seeks to account for his
liking for the same talismanic SYM
Dol. The name "Ironlan" or "Ire-
land," he will tell you, originated as
follows
The whole island was once sub
merged in the sea, out of which it
only rose once in seven years anc
then only for a short time. Many
attempts had been made to break the
spell and induce the country to remain
permanently above the water but all
were vain until one day daring ad-
venturer threw a horseshoe from .
boat on to the topmost peak OF the
Wicklow mountains just as they were
disappearing beneath the waves. The
Emerald Isle began forthwith to rise
again from the oceans depths into
which it had sunk. And it has beer
dry land-more or less-ever since.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22
MEN CALL HER BLESSED.

Blessed is the man whose wife is
not an animated question mark /!
Edith Wharton has som wv here
spoken of a woman who ''excelled in
the rare art of taking things for gran
ted.'' That means, when home tired
and worn and cross she did not deluge
him with stupid questions, but pre-
served a discreet silence. Very few
women have the art, says the Pitts
tude of unnecessary questions.
"Are you tired, dear?" when
eyes that are not blind must see that
he is ''dead beat. f" "Was it a warm
day in town. when the thermome-
ter has been o5 out in the country.
"Can I do anything for your" when
all the poor man asks is to be left in
peace.
How much more that man will ap-
preciate his wife if she, observing
that he is both tired and worn from
the days hard strain in town, just
quietly sends the children off to play
out of his hearing; gets him his
slippers and cool drink, and lets
him alone for while. He will love
her for taking obvious things for
granted and not worrying him with
superAuous questions.
It is wise woman who never prCds
her men folks with unnecessary ques-
tions, nor with inquiries of any sort
when they are in need Of rest for
mind and body.
It may be important to know what
color John wants the blinds painted,
and whether he is going to cut the
grass after supper, and what time he
will be home tomorrow night, and
whether he would like you best i'll a
brown or blue dress, and if he will do
some shopping for you tomorrow,
and whether he has heard what new
changes are to be made in the time
table. 1t may be necessary to ascer-
tain his views on these and hum
dred other subjects.
But do not ask him before supper.
Nor during supper. Nor after sup
per until he has had good rest and
a smoke and feels like talking. And
don't ever, if you wish to preserve
his love end respect, fire at him a
fusilade of senseless, useless ques-
tions whose answers you know just
as we'll as he does.
"But what shall talk of then 7"
asks nice little wife, who doesn't
get cross at these accusations.
All, dear little woman, there's one
root of the trouble. You've made
such habit of firing questions that
yon don't know how else to converse.
You've been asking questions just for
the sake of saying something, and
not for the sake of answers. Posi-
bly, that's why it irritates him.
Try a different tack. Just smile
sympathetically and keep quiet when
he is tired. Then, when you do
talk, tell him nice piece of news,
and make one or two bright, cheerful
comments that don't need any an.
swers. Don't talk much. BY and
by he will be answering questions you
didn't ask.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22
Robert H. Bussey, Attorney, To,oson, Md.

Robert n. BWssey, AttOrnev, T0tosos, Md.
TN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
Il EMILY +. BUCK, A LUNATIC, IN THE
CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE COUNTY, IN
EQUITY.
ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Balti-
more county. this 4th day of October, 1904, that
COMMITTEES of Emily II. Buck. for the sale Of
the property described in the proceedings in
the above entitled cause, be ratified and con-
shown,
On or before the 1st day of Novensber, 1904 /;
Provided q copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper printed and published in Baltimore
county, once in each of three successive weeks
before the said 1st day of November, 1904.
The report states the amount of sales to be
S750.O0. WILLIAM p. COLE. Clerk.
True Copy-Test:
Oct. s.-4t
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22
HARLEM &c WHeItle, Solicitors, ITO Il. Lerjng-
ton Street, Baltimore, Md.

GHARLEs +. HARLEY, ASSIGNEE, Us.
~ JOHN DUNTY AND ALICE DUNTY,
HIS WIFE, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR Ball
TIMORE COUNTY, IN EQUITY.
ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Baltimore
county. this 4th day of October. 1904. that the
sale made and reported by Charles +. Harley.
Assignee, for the sale of the property described
in the proceedings in the above entitled cause
be ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the
contrary thereof be shown,
On or before the list dag of November, 1904;
Provided copy of this order be inserted in
some newspaper printed and published in Balti-
more county, once in each of three successive
weeks before the said 1st day of November, 1904.
The report states the amount of sales to be
$2550.O0. WILLIAM P. COLE, Clerk.
Oct. s.-4t WILLIAM P. COLE. Clerk.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22
Jefferson d. Norris, Attorney, @12 st. Paul
Street, Baltimore, Md.

DEIsTER RUSSELL, TRADING AS RUS
h, SELL AND BROTHERS, VS. MRS. ELSIE
SHIPLEY EFT AL, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
BALTIMORE COUNTY, IN EQUITY.
ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Baltimore
county this 7th day of October 1904 that the sale
made and reported by Jefferson D. Norris, Trus-
tee, for the sale of the property described in
the proceedings in the above entitled cause. be
ratified and confirmed, unless cause to the con-
trary thereof be shown,
On or before the 31st day of October, 1904 +;
Provided copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper printed and published in Baltimore
county once in each of three successive weeks
before the said 31st day of October, 1904.
The report states the amount of sales to be
$175.O0. WILLIAM p. COLE, Clerk.
Oct. at WILLIAM P. COLE, Clerk.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22
Oct. s.4t
l NDREW W. MELLON KT Az. VS.. JoH

A NDREW w. MELLON EFT Az, VS.. JOHN
IA BELL, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTI-
MORE COUNTY. IN EQUITY.
ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Baltimore
county. this 30th day of September, 1904. that the
property described in the proceedings in the
above entitled cause, be ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown,
On or before the 24th day of October, 1904,
Provided copy of this order be inserted in some
newspaper printed and published in Baltimore
county. once in each of three successive weeks
before the said 24th day of October, 1904.
The report states the amount OF sales to be
e4Qo no, .,WIIIIAM p COLE. Clorkl
Oct. l.-4t WILLIAM P. COLE Clerk.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22

No MORE cents are to be made by
the United States Mint for at least
year unless a special order shall be
issued from headquarters at Washing
ton. This order is due to the enormous
production in the last FIVE years, 81
600, 900, 3o3 pennies having been ship
ped from the Philadelphia mint which,
is the only one that coins this species
to various parts of the country.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22
TO CREDITORS.

Der has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Baltimore county, letters testamentary on the
'' FREDERICK D. MITCHELL.
late of said county, deceased. ALI persons
having claims against the said estate are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber,
On or before the Sd day of april, 1905;
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this 9th day
September, 1904.
Oct. l-4t< Executor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22

A GIRL only partly returns mans
affections when she returns his letters
and retains his presents.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22

M1MozA--"Could you be happy
without money!" Miss Gotrox-
eyes; if nobody else had any,"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22

H1M-"Don't you think Miss Plain
un has an awful sad face?"
Her-"Yes, poor dear face like
hers is enough to make any girl sad. !"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22

Mr.. DUFFER--"It's no use, I've
got to discharge that butler"
Mrs. Duffer-"Why, dearl"
Mr.. Duffer-"Well, I've tried hard
to look as dignifed as he does, but he
beats me every time"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22
On or before the 17th daN of .AprtI, 1908
TO CREDITORS.
ANnREW HARYEY

THIS rs TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri-
Der has obtained from the Orphans Court
of Baltimore county letters of administration on
the estate Of
ANDREW HARVEY.
late of said county, deceased. All persons hav-
ing claims against the said estate are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber,
On or before the 18TH day Of April, 10O5i
They may otherwise by law be excluded fron g
benefit of said estate. Those indebted to III%
estate are requested to make immediate p1&<
ment. Given under my hand this 18th day o.
October, 1904. ANDREW e. HARVEY,
Oct. I5.-lts Administrator.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22

EvANGEL1sT-"My mission in life,
sir, is to save young men,"
Mr.. Crusty-''I wish you'd save
one for my eldest daughter"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22
BoGrnsGn G. Lindsay, attorneys at LGsU, III
Pleasant Street, Baltimore, and
TOsCsOn, Md.
Nor1CE TO CREDITORS.

NOTICE TO CkED1TOhs.
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri-
Der has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Baltimore county, letters testamentary on the
MARY WHITE,
late of said county, deceased. All persons hav-
ing claims against the said estate are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof to the subscriber,
On or before the 10th day of ApriI, 1905;
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. Those indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this 4th day Of
October, 1904. EVALINA HENNESSY,
Oct, 8.-4t* Executrix.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22

"H1s WIFE is an ardent temperance
worker, isn't she 7"
Eyes she won t travel in the West
because she heard that the climate is
stimulating"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22

G1LEs-'I understand they are 60
ing to vaccinate all the policemen"
Miles-"What's that for?
Giles-"The mayor is afraid they
might accidently catchsomething."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22

"HENpEcK TELLS his wife every
thing that he does."
eyes, and he does everything she
tells him."
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22

SUMNER BoARDER-.You sat up
rather late last night, did you not1 II
heard you going to bed about 8 A. NJ"
Farmer "Shucks Iwasjust a-git-
tin up.O
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22

IT IS a good deal easier to debate
on virtues you haven't got than It Is
to demonstrate those you ought to
have.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22

NorH1NG can be great that is not
right.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22
G. Ross Mace, Attorney, 22S 81. Paul Street
Baltimore, Md.
TO CREDITORS.
oARnLINE sELING.

THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri-
Der has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Baltimore county letters testamentary on the
estate of
CAROLINE SELLING,
late of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said estate are hereby warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof,
to the subscriber,
On or before the 17th day of ApriI, 1905;
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. Those indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this 11th day Of
October, 1904. GEORGE L. SOLOMON,
Oct. 15.-4t*> Executor.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22

THE NUMBER of things a man knows
about woman is only about one per
cent of what she thinks he knows.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22

PRIDE costs us more than hunger,
thirst and cold.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22
Louis p. Henni0hausen, Attorney, Wallace
Building, 216 Sc. Paul Street,
R0LtfnnOFe. Md.

n GORGE PRECHTEL, EXECUTOR AND
" TRUSTEE UNDER THE LAST WILL
OF JOHN FREDERICK WIESSNER, DE
CEASED, rs. EMILE KRAFT EFT AL, IN
IN EQUITY.
ORDERED, by the Circuit Court for Baltimore
county. this 4th day of October, 1904. that the
private sale made and reported by George
Prechtel. Executor and Trustee under the last
will of John Frederick Wiessner, deceased, for
the sale Of the property described in the pro-
and confirmed. unless cause to the contrary
thereof be shown,
On or before the 1st day Of November, 1904;
Provided copy of this order be inserted in
somc newspaper printed and published in Balti-
more county once in each of three successive
weeks before the said 1st day of November, 1904.
The report states the amount of sales to be
&1.7O0.00. N. CHARLES BURKE.
True Copy-Test:
Oct. S.-4t
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22

MONEY TO LOAN.
IN SUMS OF FROM $500 TO 5000 on first
mortgage. Apply to
Attorney at Law, Towson, Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22

DILIGENCE is the mother of good
luck.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22

"ARE YOU in societyl"
"About half II"
"What do you mean by that!"
"I'm always invited to society en-
tertainment given to raise money for
charity-and that's about all.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22

The object Of this suit is to obtain decree
dfvorcing the plaintiff a vinculo matrimonii
from the defendant. The bill states the mar
rage of the parties at New Market Nd, on or
about March 9Th, 1899, and the separation be-
tween them on or about September 1st, 1900, at
Lutherville, Nd, when the defendant abandoned
the plaintiff, and that said abandonment has con-
years, is deliberate and final and the separation
Of the parties is beyond any reasonable expecta-
ton Of reconciliation; that the plaintiff is resi-
dent and the defendant nonresident Of Mary
land.
It is thereupon ordered, this 10th day Of Sep
tember, 1904, by the Circuit Court for Baltimore
copy Of this order to be inserted in some news
paper published In Baltimore county, once a
week for four successive weeks before the 18th
day of October, 1904. giving notice to the absent
defendant, Dennis H. Howard of the object and
substance of this bill. warning him to be in this
court, in person or by solicitor,
On or before the 9TH day of November, 1904,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22

"Do YOU remember" asked the
teacher, "how many people came over
in the Mayfower 7"
"sI don't remember now," replied
Johnny, "but pa says there must a
been about I6, ,ooo, 900, unless there's
a whole lot of of liars in this country"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22

THE CRITICAL moment had arrived.
"And if refuse you," said the
beautiful maiden; Twill you turn on
you heell"
"No," replied the desperate youth
''I will turn on the gas"
With a wild shrek the beautiful
maiden told him to name the day.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22

WILLIAM P. COLE. Clerk.
Sept. 4%btl WILLIAM P. COLE, Clerk.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-10-22

NOTHING is troublesome that we
do willingly.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1904-06-09
Judgment Affirmed.

The supreme court has affirmed
the judgment for the plaintiff
rendered by the district court for
this county in the case OF ?. G.
Robertson VS.. A. w. Moore ct al.
The plaintiff secured Judgment
for s703.13, balances of wages due
for erecting the Wise Boy mill and
tramway at Buffalo Hump. He
claimed SO day while the de-
PENDANTS claimed the wages to be
81 so day. The court gave iudg-
ment for S4.75. Robertson was
found to have a lien. The supreme
court remands the case with in
structions to define the amount
Of land that may be sold by the
sheriff in connection with the mill
to satisfy the judgment. The low
ef court specified simply "the
am ount necessary" The supreme
court holds that the exact amount
OF land necessary must be deter.
mined and set forth in the judg.
ment.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1904-06-09
Unjust Criticism.

Since the lynching at White Bird
there has been more or less criti-
cism made against county officials
because a number Of prisoners Who
are under sentence are still de-
tanned in the county Jail. Parties
making such criticisms are no
doubt honest in their Intentions,
but they should inform themselves
before attaching the blame to any
officer or set Of officers. The law
governing such cases can be found
in section SO48 and 8O49 of the
Revised Statutes OF Idaho which is
q follows: can appeal to the
Supreme Court from a Judgment of
conviction, stays the execution OF
the Judgment in all capital cases,
and in all other cases, upon filing
with the clerk of the court in which
the conviction was had, a certificate
Of the judge Of fsuch court or justice
Of the Supreme court, that, in his
opinion, there is probable cause for
the appeal, but not otherwise"
eff the certificate provided for in
the preceding section is fled, the
sheriff must, if the defendant be
in his custody, upon being served
with copy thereof, keep the de.
fendant in his custody without exc
cutting the judgment and detair
him to abide the judgment on ap
peal"
In the cases OF the prisoners
now being held here under sentencs
Judge Steele has signed '.certifi'
Gates Of probable cause" which
were fled with the clerk and served
on the sheriff. This takes tn,
matter entirely out Of the hands
of the county officials and they car
only hold the prisoners subject Il
the orders of the state officers
The public, as a rule, will not un'
Justly criticise an officer, but, as il
this case, the blame is often lait
at the wrong door simply becaus'
the parties circulating the repor
have not taken the trouble to in
form themselves.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1904-06-09
More Machinery.

Atherton & Lee this week re-
ceived large steel planer which
they are installing today in their
machine shops. The machine is
Z #. long by "a inches wide and
weighs 5000 pounds. 1t is . val
uabie acquisition to their already
well equipped shop and will often
be in use. Since starting theiI
machine shops Messrs. Atherton 4
Lee have enjoyed q rapidly in
creasing business and at the rate
it is growing now a larger force O.
men will have to be employed
The people are rapidly learning
that they can have all kinds o
heavy work done here and save
much time and expense.