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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-02-25

Celebrated Their Fiftieth Anniversary
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Nicolai on Wednes-
day night celebrated at their home, 1920 Lin
den avenue. Baltimore, the fiftieth anniversary
of their wedding. They were assisted in re-
ceiving by their sons, Messrs. Charles d. Nico-
lai and Lawrence Swami Nico.ai and their
wives. of Washington, D. G.; and their daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Charles T. Hallowell, of Philadel.
phia, and Misses Charlotte and Marie Nicolai.
The reception was from 8 to 1890 O'Clock, and
was attended by several hundred friends and
acquaintances.
Mrs. Nicolai is daughter of the late Col.
J. Mabury Turner, who in 1850 was the Demo
cratic candidate for mayor of Baltimore. Mr..
Nicolai in early life was prominent in politics,
having represented Baltimore county twice IN
the Legislature and in the Constitutional Con.
vention of 1867, he being the last survivor OF
this county's. representation in that body.
He was formerly director in the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company, and was a prom
inent figure in the oil refining business, in
which be was one of the pioneers.
The house was decorated in yellow, also with
palms, potted plants and flowers, and during
the evening an orchestra discoursed music.
Mr. and Mrs. NicOlai were the recipients OF
many beautiful and costly presents from their
longtime friends. They were married by the
late Rev. Lyttleton F. Morgan, February ~,
1856, the bride being 16 and the groom 20 years
of age.
During the evening Tue IOllOWluS OIi6inai
poem, written by Mr.. Thomas Mackenzie, one
of the guests, was read:
If we look forward fifty years
How long a time it seems;
When we look back, how many fears
Have changed to fretful dreams.
But few e'er reach that length of days.
Or see that many years roll by
Few travelling DER LIES varied ways
Can claim a golden tie.
Today, therefore. whilst having this in mind,
wish you both the blessings of longer life
For surely in your union all may hnd
The happy husband and the happy wife,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-02-25
Reduced Rates to New Orleans, Mobile
and Pensacola.

On account of the Mardi Gras festivities az
New Orleans, Mobile and Pensacola. March I'd to
9TH, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company win
from All stations on its lines March LIST to 9th AZ
reduced rates. These tickets will be good for
return passage until March 18th, inclusive m
Mobile or Pensacola, or Joint Agent at New Or
leans. If tickets are deposited with agent At
either of the above points not later than March
lith and fee of so cents is paid, an extension ~
return limit to March 18th may be obtained. For
specific rates. routes and stop over privileges -
southern winter resorts consult Ticket Agents -
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-02-25

- Chief of Police STREET. this week reported
to the County Commissioners that there bad
bean some poolselling at Westport, 18th dis
trict, but that it had been promptly broken up.
The letters that were sent to Towson ministers
from that section Of the county, inviting them
to participate In games there, are thought to
have emanated from some practical joker.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-02-25

Parr.-Dr. Oscar G. Parr, member of the firm
of Parr Bros. druggists, of Govanstown, died
at Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Thursday last,
having gone there some time ago for the bene-
fit of his health. The cause of his death was
consumption. DR.. Parr is survived by wild
ow and one child. He was member of Tus-
can Masonic Lodge and also of Govane Castle,
Knights of the Golden Eagle. The body was
brought on and taken to Columbia, N j., for
interment.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-02-25

Presbyterian Congregation Organized.
AS the outgrowth of the mission conducted
for some time at Owings' Mills by Rev. Thomas
l.. Springer, Presbyterian congregation was
organized there on Wednesday afternoon when
the following officers were installed; Elders,
DR.. w. G. Campbell and DR.. G. A. Michael;
and Messrs. Edward Knatz and VIM. Byerly.
Rev. DIR. Wood Of Baltimore, preached in the
evening
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-02-25

Marston.-Mr Joseph R. Marston, who for
chinaware business in Baltimore, died at his
home in Lutherville. on Tuesday last, in the
92d year of his age. Mr.. Marston, whose store
was destroyed by fire in February, 1904, had
not been actively engaged in business since last
June. He was one Of the earliest settlers of
Lutherville and spent the greater part Of his
life there Mr.. Marston is survived widow.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-02-25

In THE matter of hero worship, the American
people are fortunate in having Washington
and Lincoln at the top.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-02-25

Attended the Knights of Columbus
Memorial Service.-Ex-Senator and Mrs.
James ]. Lindsay, of Towson, attended the
memorial service for deceased Knights of
Columbus at the Cathedral in Baltimore, OH
Washington's birthday. A large congregation
was present. A high mass of requiem was
celebrated by Rev. Denis Mccormick, with
Rev. Joseph A. Foley, deacon, and Rev. Philip
]. Walsh, sub-deacon. Rev. Thomas E. Staple
ton preached an eloquent sermon. The servi-
ces were of a solemn nature and the music was
q feature of the occasion.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-02-25

Successful Colonial Tea.-The Ladies'
Aid Society of st. Johns M. E. Church South,
Hamilton, Hartford road held colonial tea
on Wednesday evening, February 22d, at the
beautiful home of Mr.. and Mrs William
Wright, on Ailsa avenue. The costumes of
the ladies were varied and beautiful and were
universally admired Refreshments were
served and amusements of various kinds were
INDUCED in. The officers of the society are :
President, Mrs. George H. Clarke; secretary,
Miss Carrie Huth treasurer, Mrs. w. M.
Frank.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-02-25

In recent statement issued by Secretary
Shaw it is shown that no silver dollars bearing
the date of 1905 have been struck by the
United States minis. From June Both. 1904,
to December 31st, 1904, only 80 of these dol
lars were coined.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-02-25

Another Barn Burned.-About o'clock
on Wednesday evening last the barn on the
farm of Mr.. Carroll Ensor, on the Western
Run pike, northwest of Cockeysville, took fire
from some unknown cause and was entirely
consumed. Mr.. Ensor discovered the fire in
time to save all the stock. but the other con-
tents was consumed. The neighbors gathered
promptly but could do nothing towards saving
the building as the flames spread rapidly.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-02-25
The Rancb ~ the Tb,rd I,d,o,o, c,no,,,

The Bench Of the Third Judicial Circuit.
I'm an interview in Towson on Thursday
Hon. N. Charles Burke, Associate Judge of the
Third judicial Circuit, said:
my position with respect to the judgeshp
nominations in this circuit, briefly and plainly
stated, is this: / will not be candidate for
nomination for place on the Bench of the
Court of Appeals. / am quite content to re-
main in my present position and let Judge
Fowler be nominated to succeed himself. If,
however, heshould fail to receive the nominal
ton to succeed himself, then / think am en-
titled to the promotion.
Further, do not intend to become involv-
ed in any primary contest unless some move.
ment hostile to me should develop, in which
event reserve the right to ask my friends to
akesueh measures as they may deem necessary
to protect my interests"
Won the Gold Medallion Wednesday
night an oratorical contest for a gold medal
took place in the new Guild House at Towson,
under the auspices of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union. The contestants were
Miss Gertrude King, of Providence; Miss
Cecilia Bergman, of Reisterstown; Miss
Lucinda Rawley, of Baltimore; Miss Mabel
Russell, of Montgomery county, and Miss
Addie NJ. Flayhart and Mr.. Walter f. Flay-
hart. of Towson. The judges were Mr.. Edwin
Higgins and DR.. Ferd. GroShaus, of Baltimore,
and Mr.. Osborne l. Yellott of Towson, who
awarded the medal to Miss Russell. Each of
the other contestants was presented with
white metal pin
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-02-25

Euchre Party for a Church.-Among the
winners at the progressive euchre party held
this week for the benefit of the Church of the
Immaculate, Towsor, were Mrs. r. G. Massen-
burg Mrs. Henry Mattingly, Miss Mamie
Seipp. Mr.. Thomas s. Sinclair and Mr.. Harri-
son Rider. Sixty handsome prizes were dis
tributed. Mrs. N Charles Burke, assisted by
other ladies, was in charge of the party. Sew
eral hundred dollars will be realized from the
affair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-11
CASE TO JURY TODAY
TRIAL OF MRS. CHADWICK DRAWS
 TO AN END.
If Woman is Acquitted District Attor- ney Will Immediately Ask For Second Trial on Another
 Indictment.

Cleveland, March 10.--Saturday will see the close of the present trial of Mrs. Cassie l.. Chadwick and the case will probably be given tothe jury in the afternoon. Just before adjourning court for the day Judge Taylor an- nounced that it was his intention to keep at the present case until 1t Is finished.
 Today was given over to arguments. half of the total number having been disposed of. These, however. were but the light artillery and the oratorical siege guns will open in the morning. Assistant District Attorney Garry spoke in the morning and Judge Wing for Mrs. Chadwick took up all the af- ternoon with the exception of half an hour just before the adjcsrnment of court. This fme ,wks taksri byRJ !. F. Dawley, senior counsel for the defense. who is to deliver the main argument for Mrs. Chadwick. After him win come District Attorney Sullivan. who will close for the Government.
 It was a trying day for Mrs. Chad wick and her pale face and nervous manner showed that the strain of the trial Is telling on her. The attack made by MT. Garry on her financial methods disturbed her greatly. When he showed the jury that without hav- ing any money in bank she had secured loans amounting to $1S7.o00 and s104.- 900 of 1t on one day. when the total amount which the bank could legally lend to one person was only $6.000. the prisoner sank bank in her chair with a discouraged look.
 She was greatly discouraged at the time of the midday adjournment and said:
 q have about given up all hope. haven't any chance in this court
 During the afternoon. when her own attorneys were making arguments she frightened up very much. Her trou- bles will not be over. however. even if acquitted in the present case. District Attorney Sullivan this afternoon said he would probably bring about a sec ond trial on another indictment imme- diately If she should be acquitted in the case now being heard
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-11
MIR. MORGAN HAS DATA
ALBANIAN INTERESTED IN DEBTS
 OF SAN DOMINGO.
Total is s24,e4S,ss7, Divided Into Nine Varieties-Treaty is Favorably Reported i'm Executive
 Session.

Washington, March 10.--Senator Gull lom in executive session of the Senate today reported favorabiy the San Domingo treaty. The Senator agrees that the Senate will adjourn over until Monday and the discussion of tho treaty will be begun at that time.
 Senator Hale offered an amendment to the treaty providing that all pro- ceedings under 1t shall cease and ter minate in ten years unless the life of the treaty is extended by another con- vention.
 No formal report on the treaty was presented from the committee either by the majority or minority and 1t is understood none will be prepared. There was no effort to bring up the consent went over until Monday.
 Data compiled by Senator Morgan re- lating to the debts of Santo Domingo and negotiations that have been look ing to their settlement including the thirty-first annual report of the council of the corporation of foreign bond holders has been printed by the Senate as a public document. The document gives a history of the foreign debt, be- ginning with the year 1869 and con- tinues to the present time. Incor- porated in the document is the full text of the protocol under which the United States undertook the settlement of the claim of the San Domingo Improvement Company and the text of the award of the arbitrators.
 The document gives the total indebt- edness of San Domingo in the follow ing condensed form:
 Foreign bonds (less those to be de- livered to the Dominican government under the protocoD $14.S42,697; im- provement company debts. $4,b00, 900; general internal floating debt, $1,674,- 644: special internal floating debt. $1.- 552, 300; bills of the national bank about $1,500, 900, nominal at average redemp- ton price. $215,000; international claims. $373.146: unclassified' internal debt estimated at $1. .O00. .000; arrears of interest under French Belgian contract about $475.0 .000: Arrears of installments under protocol with United States for benefit of improvement company, $225,- 900: total, S24643,3S7.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-11
SQUARE DEAL WANTED
STRAIGHT VOTE DESIRED BY
 ADAMS AND PEABODY.
Believed that Republicans are Trying to Force Ballot to Dust Demo- cratic Candidate Who
 Was Elected.

Denver. Colo, March 10.-Neither Governor Ava Adams nor former Gov ernor James H. Peabody wants the Governorship contest settled by any process of procedure except a square vote in the joint assembly on the ques- tion as to which of them is entitled to hold the office. The submission to the Supreme Court for its opinion Of the questions involved in Senator Alexan- der's resolution, to declare last Mo- vember's election void and declare the office of Governor vacant. seems to be merely device of the Peabody Repub- Iicans to bring about a situation where a straight vote on the resolutions to oust Governor Adams and declare Pea body elected will be forced.
 It is not expected that the Supreme Court will decide that the Legislature can declare the executive chair vacant and Peabody supporters planned early today to nillify the movement of the anti-Peabody Republicans in favor of seating LieutenantG Governor McDon- ald in the chair of the Chief Executive. This done, they believe Peabody can secure a majority over Adams in the decision of the contest.
 In pursuance of the decision of the joint assembly to ask the opinion of the Supreme Court on the Alexander report, the Senate today agreed to three questions which were submitted to the court. The questions are as to whether the two houses in joint con- vention can legally adopt the Alexan- der report; whether the joint conven- tIon can legally declare a vacancy to exist in the office of Governor, and whether the joint convention. in the event of the adoption of the Alexander report, can legally decide who Is en- titled to the office of Governor, "or does the constitution of Colorado pro- vide, in such an event, who is entitled to such office. and if so, what person is so entitled under the said constitu- tion?"
 Adjourned until Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-11

cept as to the character of the defend ant. The only evidence at his dis posai was that submitted at the trial.
 Tn the opinion of the executive the following facts were established at the trial:
 First, good character up to the killing. Second. That the facts and circumstances of the killing clearly es- abolished murder in the first degree. Third, That there had not been in his past life at the time of the Killing or subsequent thereto continuous, inter mittent or other form of insanity de- pendent upon actual disease of the mind speaking legally, or organic disease of the brain. speaking medical- 1y. But on the contrary that he was unusually intelligent. and of good mor- al character and conduct.
 Fourth That there was evidence which tended to show mental aberra- tion for about two months before. at the time of and for short period after the killing. The evidence submitted in rebuttal was not sufiicfent to overthrow this testimony entirely. The -doubt. therefore, of temporary insanity, was. in the opinion of the executive. estab- lished.
 "Fifth--That if insanity existed at all 1t was moral or emotional insan- ity,' speaking legally. or temporary and functional insanity. speaking med- ically. In the opinion of the execu- tive that official should keep well with fin the law so far at least as the law prescribes, legal procedure and rule.
 The following is the law in this State:
 'First--Only the insanity of actual disease of the mind can be pleaded by the defendant. Moral or emotional in- sanity cannot be pleaded.
 "Second--one of the following facts existing at the time of the crime must be established: First. that the defend- ant did not know right from wrong: second. that he must be under some form of deIusion; third. that he has lost the power of controlling his will.
 ''In coming to conclusion upon all or any of these. a reasonable doubt of insanity does not authorize an acquit- tall Section 493S of the Code provides: Every person charged with crime Is presumed to be responsible for his acts and the burden of proving that he is irresponsible Is cast upon the accused The defense of insanity in all crimi- nal prosecutions shall be clearly proved to the reasonable satisfaction of the jury
 The evidence in this case, in the VPAhioAt oA tuU C4CC1liNct Clc6Ety eSLAO~ iished without doubt that the defend- ant knew right from wrong and that there was no delusion. The only pos- sible question was freedom of the will While doubt was raised it was not clearly proved to the reasonable satisfaction of the executive
 If the law authorized an acquittal upon a reasonable doubt of insanity and If the law authorized the plea of emotional or moral insanity. then the conclusion of the executive in this case might have been different. So might also have been the conclusion of the jury. To deliberately set aside the verdict of a jury after examining the same and only testimonysas that sub mitted to the jury, and when the ele- ment of mercy does not enter. is a very serious and questionable act upon the part of the executive. Therefore, the petition for executive interference is refused"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-11
GOVERNORS STATEMENT.
His ReasOs for Declining to Interfere
 With Courts Sentence.

"NA SOohtS SCBtCUCE. Acting Governor Cunningham yes- terday gave out an official statement of his reasons for declining to interfere with the execution of Jud Braham, who was hanged yesterday in Birming- ham.
 The Governor said that 1t was a precedent he was establishing for mak- ing an explanation of any denial of clemency but he felt the public was due some few words about the case in view of the extraordinary endorse ment of Braham's character. Some of the most prominent people in Selma pe- titioned the Governor for communication of the death sentence.
 The executive statement was as fol- lows:
 ''rhls Is an application for commit tation from a sentence of death to inn prisonment in the penitentiary for life.
 The evidence in the case. both that of eye witnesses and the reported vol untary confessions of the defendant, show the killing to be upon the part of the deceased without provocation or reason, and upon the part of the de- fendant without Justification or exten- uation. All the clements of murder in the first degree were thoroughly es- tablished so far as the facts and cir cumstances of the killing were con- cerned. The only possible excuse for the killing was Responsibility on ac- count of insanity This plea was the defense The only possible justifica- tion for a verdict of acquittal would have been the finding of this plea to be true. The only Justification of ex- ecutive interference would be for the same reason. If the man was legally sane that is to say was not insane, within the legal rule, then the verdict of the jury was right, and the punish ment inflicted was just. provided that the death sentence Is ever just
 The only theory of innocence or ex- tenuation being that of Insanity. 1t is apparent that if the defendant was not insane then the executive has no right to interfere. If the defendant was in- sane within the legal rule at the time of the killing then 1t Is the duty of the executive not to commute, but to pardon. and of the jury to have acquit- ted. The defendant had been lawfully tried by a competent court. The case had been reviewed by the Supreme Court and the finding of the lower court affirmed There was no new ev- idenee submitted to the executive ex-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-11
LONDON INTERESTED.
English Capital Watching Far Eastern
 Events.

English Capital Watching Far Eastern Events.
 London, March l0.--The fall of Muk- oen was overshadQwed in London by sne general progress of the battle of Mukden. Everywhere there is intense interest In the result of the Japanese encircling movements and it's possible erect on the future progress of the war. The opinion is that while the Russian fighting force is disabled and probably will be obliged to retire fur ther than the Tie Pass or even Harbin. the lighting spirit of the Russian na- ton will be increased rather than de- tered by the defeat.
 The Japanese legation has been in- undated with congratulations and ev- anywhere the prime note was praise of the genius of Field Marshal Oyama.
 Discussing the possibilities of peace ana Russia being cowed by the great defeat, The Spectator thinks that ss1e- spite historic precedents 1t does not Follow that the Emperor will make peace. He Is credited with saying that II IS only necessary to retire behind Baikal, refuse peace and rebuild the forces till he is again ready for ar- gressive action; and he may we'll con sider this course preferable to the in- expiable shame of being beaten by an Asfatic nation and the possihla dangers to his dynasty involved in making peace In the hard terms Japan Is likely to demand"
 This difficulty of predicting what line Emperor Nicholas will take Is ad- mitted on all sides; but there ts still in some quarters. an opinion that peace VIII ensue. According to The Daily Graphic overtures have already conn menced, the Emperor's readiness to ns- gotiate having been intimated to the French government and communica- tions having passed between the Rrit- ish and French governments with a view to Great Britain's opening com munications with Japan. It Is impos- slble at present to confirm or verify the statement of The Daily Graphic "nich declares that the decision Is due not only to the defeat of KuropatkIn. but also to the almost insurmo,IntahIa difhculties Russia met in the last at tempt to negotiate a loan in Paris.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-11
Rsvcnwe for Monev T,o.t-

Wichita, Kas.. March 10.--J. c. Casey, head of the Casey Wholesale Mercan- tile Company. was shot and instantly killed by James Oliver today. Oliver lost S23.000 in the failure of the Casey and Garst Mercantile Company a few months ago and the misfortune prayed on his mind. He demanded his money when the firm was re-organized and had several heated arguments with Casey over the loss. Today while Casey was seated at his desk Oliver slipped up behind him and fired three times. Oliver walked to police head quarters and gave himself up. Casey was prominent in church circles and society.