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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-12
CHURCH CHIMES A CENTURY OLD.
Baltimore Ne,cs.

The chimes in the belfry of Christ Protestant
Episcopal Church, Chase and st. Paul streets,
which are played every afternoon during Lent,
are one hundred years old this year. The
chimes have had varied career, and there is
movement on foot to have them recast after
this year, so that the full century of the old
bells shall be rounded out. While the bells
are still sweet in tone, they show the effects OF
age, and it is believed that recastiDg would i'm
prove them.
The chimes were originally nine in number
and were made in London, England, in 1904.
They were shipped here and were installed the
same year they were made. Christ Church
was at that time located on Baltimore street.
on the north side, just east of Jones Falls.
When the church moved to the Church of the
Messiah building. Gay and Fayette streets,
which was destroyed by the fire, the chimes
were taken along, and continued to be played
every Sunday until the year 1876, when the
church was again moved, this time going to
its present location, on the corner of st. Paul
and Chase streets.
The bells have no inscription, simply being
stamped with the name of the maker-Thomas
Mears IL Co., London-and the date. 1904.
They range in weight from OOOPounds down,
5000 pounds. The bells are cast from pure
copper and nickel and have always been re-
nowned for their silvery tone.
The story of how the three smaller of the
nine bells composing the chimes were lost is
interesting. In the year 1914, when the
British, under General Ross, landed at North
Point and threatened to march upon Balti-
more and sack it, the set of chimes was taken
from its place in the belfry and the bells were
placed in Jones' Falls, being secured by ropes,
so that they might be recovered when the
danger was over. After the British had been
defeated and driven away an attempt was
made to recover the bells and place them in
the belfry. It was then found that the three
smaller bells were missing. 1t was always an
open and undecided argument as to whether
the bells broke loose from their moorings and
were lost or whether they werestolen. In case
the bells are recast this year. it is probable
that the three missing bells will be added.
Another interesting feature about the chimes
at Christ Church is that for the past 50 years
the right to finger their keyboard has remained
with one family, the privilege descending from
father to son for three generations. Over half
q century ago. before the chimes were moved
to their present location, Mr.. NJ. II. Mettee
rang out the chimes over the city. He was
succeeded by his son, Mr.. John p. Mettee. and
he in turn has recently been succeeded by bis
son, Mr.. John T. Mettee. Mr.. Mettee plays
the chimes three times every Sunday, and
during Lent plays them once day.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-12
Worlds Fair at st. Louis-First Great Elk
cursion via Pennsylvania Rail-
road, May 10.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition will open
dition on that date. The Pennsylvania Railroad
Company will run the first ow-rate coach ex-
Wav III afTnrainC rassdenta ~ the Esstern aec
ton an opportunity TO see the great Exposition
in all the glory Of its pristine freshness. Tick
cts will be sold from all principal stations the
Pennsylvania Railroad system. The fare from
New York will be $50; from Philadelphia, $3.50,
with proportionate rates, approximating one
cent per mile, from other points. These tickets
will be good going only on special coach trains
to be run on May 10, and returning in coaches of
regular trains leaving st. Louis not later than
Nav 10.
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peal ESTATE AND LOAN AGENCY.
LOANS NEGOTIATED on REAL ESTATE
Farms, Dwellings, Village Lots and all
kinds of Real Property Bought
and Sold.

LONGNECKER BROS,
Real Estate Agents and Brokers.
TOWSON. Md.
Have the following properties for sale:
No. IL, Several desirable Building Lots in Tow
No. IS, A TRACT OF LAM in the 18th district,
containing $50 acres, 40 acres cleared, balance
has on it a splendid growth of timber; near
Convention Station b. u o. II. R., and miles
from Glenarm. M. G. r. r.
No. 90, Lot on turnpike, in Towsontown, i'm
proved by two-story frame house, containing
rooms and garrett, with cellar pumpat door.
No. 1O3, Two story and attic double frame dwell
ling, on east Chesapeake avenue, near York
road, Towsontown; lot $50 by go feet, in fee.
No. 121, FARM OF 244 ACRES. 10 miles from
Baltimore, miles from Finksburg Station, W.
NJ. r. R.; frame house, tenant house, new bank
barn, log barn. with shedding; buildings in best
condition.
on road leading from Charles street avenue to
Ruxton, N. G. r. R., adjoining properties of Jas.
Boyce. Chas. d. Fisher and others. It is within
\ of mile of Ruxton and IL miles to Wood
brook Station. M. @. r. R., withfine drives in all
directions.
No. 1877, Vacant Lot, very desirable on Della
ware avenue, Towsontown, about Is by $50 feet,
nicely located; for sale cheap.
Real Estate Agents,
Office of THE UNION. TowsOn. Nd.
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4aisce1I at1ent1s.
TTAIUABIE PROPERTIES FOR SALE

TTALUABLE PROPERTIES FOR SALE.
The first tract contains about So ACRES OF
WOODLAND, a portion of the Camp Chapel -
Philadelphia road. near the 13-miestone and at
the intersection of the Philadelphia and Camp
Chapel roads, adjoining the lands of William H.
Knight, John Smith and others. mo. 345.
The second tract contains about 70 ACRES OF
GROWING TIMBER, short distance west of
the Philadelphia road, near the emile stone, in
the 14th district. The neighborhood is good and
thickly settled. Further particulars given on
application to the undersigned. Address,
No. 346 LONGNECKER BROS,
June 1.-tf. Real Estate, Towson. Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-12

THE Iron and Machinery World states that
short ton of bituminous coal brought an aver
age price at the mine of so cents in 1898, of 81
cents in 1899, of $1.O4 in 1900, of sl.05 in 1901
and 81 II in 1902 This represents an increase
in price of exactly 40 per cent. in five years.
In some of the states it is true that the price of
coal was less in 1902 than at some other times
during the period of five years. The main
proposition holds good, viz: That the last
five years have witnessed general increase,
amounting to 80 or 40 per cent. in the average
price of both anthracite and bituminous coal.
The top notch for the price of coal in this
country during the last twenty years was
S2.O1, cents more than the average for 1907.
That obtained in 1881, 1882, 1888 and 1887, but
in 1889 it had fallen to si.44. From that time
until 1902 there was little variation in theaver
age price, the year 1898, when the price rose to
s1.50. being the only noteworthy exception.
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Observation-Disclosures SALE.

We offer for sale desirable House and Lot in
the village of Reisterstown, fronting on the
,xGturnpike, and near the Hannah More =
Academy. The lot fronts about 48 feet
and has depth of 129 feet, and is in fee. The
and is in excellent condition. Pump of fine
water at the door. The owners intention to
leave the country is the reason for selling.
Apply to LONGNECKER BROS,
Oct T-ff. mo. 315l Real Estate. Towson, Nd.
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M EsTERN MARYLAND RAILROAD.
Schedule taking effect November 20, 1903.
Leave Hillen Station as follows:


Leave Htllen Station as follows:
$50 A. Mast Mail, Main Line, Hagerstown,
Waynesboro, N. & w. h. T., and the South and
ex. Sunday P. v. r. r.. ChambereburR, Mar
tiusburg and Winchester.
DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY.
7.25 A. M.-YOrk and b. 4 III. Div. and Main line
east of Emory Grove, Carlisle and g.. & H. r. r.
SIS A. M.-Na1n Line, Hagerstown. Shippens-
burg, Frederick, Emmitsburg and N. &W. r.
X. to Elkton.
1919 A. Macon. for Union Bridge. York and
Gettysburg.
2.26 2. M.-Accom. for Union Bridge.
3.32 p. M.-Accom. for Emory Grove. B. & h.
Div, also York.
'4.45 P. M.-Exp. for Glyndon, Westminster. New
Windsor, Union Bridge, and thence accom-. to
Hagerstown; also Frederick, Emmitsburg and
Ghippensburg. (Parlor Carr
Oil z. M.-Accom. for Emory Grove.
"5.48 p. Unlimited for York, Hanover and Get
y eburg. (Parlor Carl
6.12 z. M.-Accom. for Union Bridge.
500 p. Macon. for Emory Grove.
SUNDAYS ONLY.
0.36 A. Macon. for Union Bridge and Hano-
yer.
2.S0 P. M.-Accom. for Union Bridge.
40 P. M.-Accom. for Emory Grove.
Does not stop Penna. Ave. Station.
Ticket and Baggage Once, 2l6 3. BALTIC. street.
Trains stop at Union, Pennsylvania avenue
Fulton. Walbrook North ayenuel stations;
b. II GRlSWOLD. IN. hVM ELL
Gen'l Traffic Mgr. GenI Pass. Agt.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-12
business and RESIDENCE PROPERTY
Id AT PRIVATE SALE.

We offer for sale the LARGE DWELLING
LAND BUSINESS STAND at Notre -
Dame Station, Maryland and Pennsyl-S1S
vania Railroad within few minutes ride from
Baltimore city, in a thickly settled and rapidly
growing section and one of the city's suburbs.
All necessary outbuildings, including stabling
class livery. To the right man a rare opportu-
nifty is here offered. Part of purchase money
can remain in property. Apply to
No. 3571 LONGNECKER BROS,
Oct 17.-tf Real Estate, Towson, Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-12
TnR sAIK

A VALUABLE FARM in Long Green N4
Valley, Baltimore county, near Baldwin Station,
Maryland and Pennsy lvania Railroad. The farm
contains 132 ACRES. one hundred acres of which
is under cultivation; balance in good timber
land is IN good state of cultivation and is well
watered by streams and springs. There is also
variety of fruit trees in bearing. The inn
provements consist of a Frame Dwelling, large
Bank Barn, Tenant House and other buildings;
soil productive and easily cultivated; very near
railroad station; churches and schools convent
emit. For further particulars as to terms, etc.,
address. LONGNECKER BROS,
No. 355 Real Estate, Towson, Md.
June 27.-tf
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-12
FOR A COUNTRY HOME.

We offer for sale, upon reasonable terms. q u
nice little country home Of SEVEN ACRES, all
8-room house and all necessary outbuildings |;
plenty of excellent water; neighborhood unsur-
from Bradshaw, Phila. Division B. & OR r. Is
first class business stand. Less than 81 500 will
buy it. Apply to LONGNECKER BROS.
May S-tf ~ '
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-12
Greatly Reduced One Way Colonist Fares
to the West via B. g. o. r. r.

During the months Of March and April the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad will place on sale
daily, from all stations one way colonist tickets
to principal points in California. Arizona. Brit
Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washing
ton, Wyoming. ETC., at greatly reduced rates.
For tickets and full information call on or adj
dress Ticket Agents, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-12
NOR SALE.

FARM OF 40 ACRES, more or less, on the -
Jarrettsyille turnpike. miles from Meredith's
Ford Bridge and ii miles from Baltimore; i'm
proved by a small house. bank barn. wagon
she'd granary, spring house, etc.. all under Gull
tivation except acres well watered by springs
and branches, one spring particularly being
noted for its fine water; also, an artesian well
easily titled. It has all conveniences, such as
schools, churches, stores. shops etc.. and is well
supplied with all kinds of fruit nice quiet neigh
vi No. sS4. LONGNECKEk BROS,
Nov. M-tf Real Estate, Towson, Nd.
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NOR SALE.

One of the finest and best improved farms
of al ACRES In this county, near Shawan. and
half mile from the county road the improve
ments are an u-room Brick Dwelling, Bank
inna F,it N Creat vsr;etv This ~ rw ia we'll
fenced and is in the best of condition it is a
great producer and has never been known to miss
q crop, and is only put on the market on account
of the declining health of the owner. 1t is situ-
ated in nice neighborhood, about miles north
west of Cockeysville, N. G. r. r. Further par
mo. 33o) LONGNECKER BROS,
Mch. Aft. Real Estate. Towson. Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-12
EIARM FOR SALE.

ALARM OF lis ACRES, situated in the 10th
district of Baltimore county, on the road lead
ing from Blue Mount Station, on the Northern
one and one-half miles Of said station. It is
known as the property formerly belonging to
George w. Cuddy, and adjoins lands of Messrs
Jacob M. Pearce, William Light and others. 1t
is improved by ordinary buildings, and is
well adapted for dairying and general farm
ing: We can sell this property for very small
by mortgage on the place. Apply to
LONGNECKHR BROS,
Real Estate, Towson.
MayI9.-tf. mo. 22S.I
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-12

a FARM OF 1854 ACRES, near Butler P. II
o., in the 9Th district. Baltimore county. The
land is in 8 good state of cultivation fine fruit
of all kinds; frame dwelling containing six
rooms; new bank barn and other buildings.
Terms will be made very reasonable. A cash
payment of 81, 900 will be required. the balance
of purchase money can remain in the property.
- D'''' pfONGNECKER BROS,
mo. 347.1 Real Estate, Towson, Md
Sept. H-tf
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STAND FOR SALE.

We offer at private sale one of the best located
land most complete business stands in -
this county, situated at Greenwood. l2gS
miles from Baltimore by the Hartford turnpike
and near Glen-Arm Station. Maryland Penn
sylvania Railroad. The buildings are ample and
in first-class condition. Mrs. G. Refer, who owns
the property and has conducted q successful
business there 80 years, desires to retire. The
price Is low and the terms easy. Here Is q rare
opportunity for the right man.
No. $50. LONGNECKER BROS,
May l7.-tf. Real Estate, Toweon, Md.
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NOR SALE.

A VALUABLE FARM OF $50 ACRES, more
or less, in Baltimore county, at the head of Du
ley; about IL miles from Baltimore city, and
within IL minutes drive of Hyde Station, Mary
land & Penna. Railway; LIS acres under culti-
walton and balance in timber. It is well water
ed, having three never-failing springs. Improv-
ed by q Frame Dwelling House, large Bank
Barn, Wagon Shed and other buildings. This
property Is beautifully situated and has many
advantages. For terms and further description,
address, LONGNECKER BROS,
Sept. 28.-tf. mo. 28O.l Real Estate Towson, Md.
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.OR SALE.

FOR SALE a
One of the most productive farms in Baltimore
county. situated in Dulany's Valley, 6K miles
north of Towson, and within two miles of Long
containing 155 acres, 20 acres ofwhich Is in tim
her, and improved by frame dwelling. with back
building, bank barn 6Ox45 feet; wagon shed and
farm is centrally located in the heart of the
valley: soil very productive; supplied with
springs and stream; abundance of fruit of all
kinds; fencing surrounding the farm in good
condition. 1t Is convenient to churches of all
denominations, schools, stores, shops near at
hand. One of the finest springs in the state 10
located on this farm. Further particulars on
application to
LONGNECKER Bros,
Real Estate, Towson, Nd.
Nov. 21.-tf. mo. Bill
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-12
EOR SALE.

E'oH SALE
TWO VALUABLE LOTS of ground on Vir-
ginia avenue, Towson. One of the lots is im-AtA
proved by a six-room Frame Dwelling, in N@
ginia avenue and depth of 155 feet, subject to
an annual rent of $26; the unimproved lot is
subject to a rent of $40. The last named lot
fronts 70 feet on Virginia avenue, 18th q depth
of IA feet. These lots are admirably located for
ienements. or very nicely situated for the florist
business, having southern exposure. Further
particulars, terms, &c., on application to
LONGNECKER BROS.
Oct. 27.-tf [No.32Sl Real Estate, Towson, Md.
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TowsoN AND CoRBETT, M

Close attention given to all business entrusted
licited. June 7.-tf.
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ROYAL BLUE LINE for PHILADELPHIA q NEW YORK

Eastward. La. Camden. La. At. Royal
Sleeper..... ..... Daily 3.51 A. d. 3.66 A. ii.
Sleeper Diner. Daily 7.65 A. N. A. 500 A. N. @.
Buffet Parlor. Elk. Sun. Gle A. n. 024 A. N. O.
Parlor Diner. Sun. only csc A. N. 957 A. N. G.
Parlor, Diner. -. Daily 155 P. N. A. I50 Pm.
Royal Limited" Exclusively Pullman Train,
Buffet Smoker, Parlor, Observation and Dining
Parlor Car Phila. Ex Sun. 4.65 Pm. 500 P. N. G.
Parlor, Diner Daily 800 p. d. sos p. N. @.
Coaches Phila. Daily 800 p. M. 0.06 p. d. G.
Sleepers. Daily 1889 A. M. 1874 A. H. @.
Local Sleepers for New York ready for occu-
pancy In Mt. Royal Station at 1000 p. N.
A. for Atlantic City week days; B, for Allan
tic City daily.
Ali trains stop at Wilmington. @, stop at
Ghaatar
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Correspondence Baltimore County Union.
SCIENTIFIC MIS- CELLANY.

Change on the Moonlight Lost From
0lobes-The Divining Rod Mystery-A
Freezing" Salt-Finger-Print Identih-
cation-How Radium is Obtained-Elec-
trica1ly Dried Peat.
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A1actfr11eere.


GLADE = RIsTEAU, 100000
TXYILLIAM N. MAYS,
w RUHL'S P. o., BALTIC. COUNTY, Nm.
a. GGYNDON, BALTIC COUNTY. Md.
OALEB 8. HOBBS,
~ RANDALLSTOWN. BALTIC. COUNTY,
JAMES L. NORWOOD,
TTlHOMAs @. BIDDIsON,
Il GARDENVILLE. BALTIC. COUNTY
OHARLES II. ISENNOCK,
" JACKSONVILLE p. o., Mo
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-12

In new peat-fuel process lately exhibited at
Charlton. Eng, the water is removed by me-
chanical and electrical means. The freshly-cut
peat Is packed into rotating cylinders and fans
beat out part of the moisture, while an electric
current is passed through the mass, heating it
and aiding In expelling the water. The material
is finally pressed into briquettes. The fuel is
claimed to be economical. but nearly two pounds
must be burned to give the effect of pound of
steam coal.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-12

In tree-felIing by electricity in French forests,
only an eighth of the time OF ordinary saving is
required. A platinum wire, made white-hot by
the current, is used like a saw, and 1t cuts
without dust. while the slight carbonization
tends to preserve the wood.
80
1t is estimated that New York City alone has
10000 persons who would be dead without the
the medical progress of the last fifty years.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-12

The systems of lines on the finger-tips remain
unchanged through life. and so characteristic of
the individual is each set that no duplicates
have yet been found, although the police of
Paris alone have preserved over a million i'm
prints. Not long ago the only trace of MUIR
derer found was a faint thumb impression on a
window sash. Bertillion photographed and en-
larged this, and it was compared with the re-
corded finger tips until a duplicate was dis
covered, Identifying the murderer.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-12

The contested theory that pearls are due to
parasite in the oyster was first advanced by
Filippi in 1862. Several recent observers have
confirmed the view.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1904-03-12

Freezing mixtures, containing more than one
Ingredient are inconvenient, and A. Desmarest,
disadvantage by producing single salt of con-
siderable cooling power by boiling sodium salt
at 25OoF. The crystallized product, called "bo-
REQ, i" is odorless, and can be preserved indef-
nitely. When mixed with 60 per cent. of water
it gives temperature about 3Oo below that of
the water, and pound will cool three pints of
yvater Tn ahort hOo
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-05-29

She told Bertha to look sharp and try to discover
a big carp.
4 see him! He's swimming toward us nowF' said
Bertha.
Soon the carp arrived. He got the necklace for
them.
The girls now turned their attention to the frogs,
and Josephine, placing the necklace about her
throat, wished for them to be restored to their pro-
per princely shapes; but. nothing happening, the
girls repeated the attempt at conjuring with no
more success. At last one of the frogs cried:
go and ask the witch to tell you how to do itl'
They fastened to the witch, who was almost dead,
it seems, and told her that they had found the neck
lace, She reached out her hand for it, but Josephine
said:
"You must change the poor frogs to princes again,
or we viii not let you have the necklace Mt alI'
Il viii do It! 1 promised cried the witch Give
it TO me!'
Josephine gave her the charmed beads. and ths
witch said IN a feeble eroak:
"Hieramibus sesquatibo fugaces squomasticuss
eigibus ct examquo pretornaturaIibus."
"There, now you have your princes They are
waiting for you at the spring! 60 to them at once!'
she said.
When the girls reached the spring there stood the
three handsome princes, who Immediately thanked
them for all that they had done for them, and at
once, OF course. asked tin to go back TO their own
land with them and be their wives, lust as the girls
had hoped would happen.
/ said, when L began tins story, that Nerna came
out third best, as they say, III the end, and 1t was
because her prince was not only the poorest. but
really the least attractive of the three; and, besides
that, he was quite stupid, hardly having sense
enough to tell the time of day.
But she was so clever that she hoped to be able to
teach him after a while, and when she had knitted
diligently until her cap was completed she found
that, after all, she knew so much that a stupid hus-
band didn't matter as long as he was q real prince
and she could wear a little gold crown every time
she went out riding or walking.
Josephine and Bertha are very happy, and, in
fact, an three are the envy of everybody IN the land,
for with their wonderful caps they have so much
fun all the time that there IS no chance tor dlscon-
tent. although. once in while, one of them viii
utter a sigh of regret that they didn't hold fast 10
the charmed necklace.
Yet. I am told, girls are never satisfied. anyway.
WALT McDOUGALL