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The San Francisco call., 1905-06-11
THE RAIL IN The '8OS
BY n.B.DE COuRCY

This is our hash factory" he added
"and as the master mechanic in charge
expects no cards, he will rush in where
the health inspector seemingly fears to
tread
Suiting his action to the word he
coolly proceeded up the black stairway
to the dingy. cabbage-laden atmosphere
above The disgusted Gray stumbled
after him. Thoughts of the pure, fresh
mountain breeze waiting through GER
tain long. cool hall, were unpleasantly
obtrusive. From its far end came the
jingle of tin. and the rasping growl OF
a coffee mill.
Young man, advance said Howe.
grandiloquently. II behold the throne
room of the descendant of Irish kings
brace up. In one brief moment we will
be in the presence.
They walked to the kitchen door.
Must have been head-on collision be-
tween a crockery and tin-ware shop
around here" whispered Howe. as they
looked over the disturbed room
On the opposite side a broad back
forming the extreme of the human divi-
siou line between two vigorously plungins
red elbows-Was working over mass OF
dough.
The boys both looked their surprise.
"A Jumbo in petticoats," gasped Howe,
in mock terror.
The great hands quickly filed pan
with biscuits, then turning to place
them in the range her eyes fell on the
awaiting pair
A swift flash from the keen blue eyes.
then the grizzled brows met in the fierce
straight line of an incensed gorilla, and
a heavy masculine voice said:
Well
i Like the oft-quoted raven, 'Only that
and nothing more but 1t was enough.
The captain from the quarter-dec ok
to the pilot who has just grounded the
vessel on a charted rock; the general
to the aid, who has lost the field map,
or the superintendent to the fellow who
has forgot use the same menace In
hustling words.
For once Howe was dashed. What
are We pair of ducks doing in here?
Fly now before 1 throw a bottle of hot
water over yees," twas next hurled at
them, followed by a dash toward the
kettle singing merrily on the range
Howe backed toward the door. but
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themselves. and became as Howe term
ed 1T, "a ways and means committee.
Yes, said Girlie, in answer to Howe's
question. You can both get work here
They are to put the two new engines in
the south yard tomorrow, and Iheard
the general yardmaster tell the train
caller to run two full crews. Say, there
he comes now
John raised his eyes to meet those of
tall. lanky man of about forty. A scar
traversed the left cheek, and three fingers
were missing from the left hand.
"Langan. said Grille quickly, heres
cutter and fielder for one of your new
crews. Old friends of mine and all
right
The general yardmaster silently look
ed Howe over, then turned to Gray, and
with suspicion of twinkle in his eyes
said TO Girlie. That one is o. H." in
dioating Howe by a jerk of his head
but the big one is green as grass and
You well know, Girlie, what kind of a
kindergarten our yards are"
Damn your yards" answered Grille
hotly. The most they can do is kill you
and that is only question of time any
where. / know a natural born railroad
man when / sac him and so do you, none
better, and / tell you you will live to see
the day when you will be glad you gave
that one his first start"
"All right" answered Lanigan good
humorcdly Report at a. m. tomorrow
night to begin on Engine 40. How are
you fixed for a boarding house?"
Never mind about that" answered
Grlie. ..I'l fix them out with me at any
place Nanny Sullivan's."
Good Lord help them,' piously growl-
ed the departing officiai.
Now. boys, I've some personal matters
to attend to-" resumed Girlie. so I'll
show you the house Go right into the
kitchen and see Nanny You won't
be apt to miss her, he added laughing.
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Arising, the trio stood for a moment
behind their chairs. From a table at a
little distance a distinguished gentleman n
looked at them keenly, rernarking to his
companion: There is great future
ahead of a country that can produce
from its middle classes young men like
those standing there. From their con.
versation, they are railway servants, as
we call them in England, and nothing
I've seen in your country has so ims
pressed me with your luxuriant prodi-
gality of resources as that you have a
supply of such chaps available for what
we term menial service. Look at the
one they call Gray-tall. broad-shoul-
dered, with a grave, QUIET race and
steady eyes-the-. true type of life
guardsman."
"The chap Howe, with the alert. quick
intelligence of a .high-bred young Ro-
man. and the other with the face OF q
Greek god. Why. ten centuries of the best
blood in Europe never produced hlgher
grade of thoroughbred. | have Done
some things with brush and pencil that
men have been kind enough to call good,
but If / could make a composite. OF that
trio, call it the Genius of America, Ia
be content to rest 1t as my claim upon
posterity.' Then as, the young men pass
ed out to the street the eminent r. A.
settled back into his chair with an en-
vious sigh.
AS they separated Grille said: use my
name with Nanny. And say, another
thing, that gang down there is tough
and, you big reb," laying his hand af-
fectionately on Gray's shoulder. If any
of them get gay down there, drive them
through the floor. and do it quick and
hand"
Gray looked at Howe in amused per-
plexity: 1t seemed his mentors were
little at variance
"All right" he answered. with demure
gravity. as under the impulse OF play
full push he followed Howe down the
street.
CHAPTER VI.
Here we are" said Howe, when. after
a brief walk they paused before dingy
three-story brick building. A saloon
filled with q rough noisy lot Of customers
occupied the first floor. Over street
door opening upon narrow, dirty flight
Of stairs hung q legend. "A. Sullivan.
BOARDING."
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The story of the Sons of the
Red Rose began In The Sunday
Call May IS and will continue
for several weeks. This is the
best story Of railroad life that
has appeared for years.
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CHAPTER VII.

''Now." resumed Howe. "they win prob
ably make fielder of you. Come down
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rTa BE Continued
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-09-23
Farmers Up To Date.

The Farmers National Congress, which has
Just ended at Richmond, Va, the most inter
esting session ever held by that body. has
shown that the representative farmers Of the
country are fully alive to the importance ofall
great public questions, and are not wholly
wrapped up in the breeding of animals or the
production of fruits of the soil. They realize
that no question arises of interest to any ele-
ment of the body polite which does not trench
closely upon the interests of the farmer, whose
avocation is the basis of all prosperity.
The Richmend congress was marked BY dis
cussions of far more than usual thoughtfnlness
and penetration. One of its most absorbing
debates was upon the question Of immigration,
some taking the ground that there should be
far less restriction, as the influx of immigrants
leads to pIentier and cheaper labor, while the
weight or argument was all upon the side of
still more extreme restriction to debar the ilit-
crate and the physically weak or diseased, and
also in favor of higher head tax. Another
important action was the adoption Of resolu-
ton in favor of the election of United States
Senators by popular vote. It was Assumed
that the people at large could be trusted III bis
matter more confidently than legislators cleo
ted by those same people, but who at the state
capitals are transformed from virtuous states
men of the stump into servants OF bosses or be-
come uncomfortable grafters. Many other
excellent resolutions were adopted, among
them one favoring national aid for roadbuild-
ing, and fitting climax OF so profitable ses-
sion was reached in the unanimous adoption
of a resolution commencing President Roose-
welt ''for his heroic effort to cleanse every de-
partment of the Government of fraud and
graft"
A verv sagacious decision, also. was that for
the appointment of committee 10 look after
the legislation which has been suggested to
Congress, and not merely to send to the Com
mittees on Agriculture of the two houses an
excerpt of the proceedings. This COMMITTEES
will be heard from, and. If the demands for
INFLATED by the congress be ignored the far
| fact
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The "Old Men's'' Tournament.-The
tournament held under the auspices of st.
Stephens Church at Bradshaw, t6ok place on
Wednesday afternoon. The representa- We
people and the youth and beauty from near
and far of both counties and Baltimore CITY
had gathered to view these bold equestrians
of former days again try their hand ut the
lance with Just as much zeal and enthusiasm
as they did twenty years ago.
As the lady judges bad already given it out
that no knight was to crown his wife, these
old benedicts were seen before the riding began
busily engaged in looking around for the
prettiest young girl upon whom be might
bestow his crown should be be successful in
the contest
The officers of the tournament were the fol-
lowing: Judges, Mrs. George w. Yellott, Mrs.
P. A. Fleury and Mrs. E. +. Raphel; chief
marshal. Mr.. VIM. P. Trimble; assistants
Misses Lydia Fleury and Maize Fitzpatrick;
heralds Misses Mary Armour Jenkins Char
lotte Chapman and Grace Putche; time keeper,
Mr.. Joseph H. Gorsuch.
The charge to the knights was ably delivered
by Rev. VIM. M. Clements, who reminded the
gentlemen that they were rulings as in We olden
time to crown the queen of love and beauty.
What could be greater love than that for their
wives and differed from the judges as to their
choice?
The knights entered were W. O. B. Wright,
knight of Chloroform; Thomas B. Gorsuch,
Charlesboro; E. F. Raphel, Frontenac; D.
Sterett Cuttings. Ye Olden Time; E. A. Cor
such, Greenwood; P. A. Fleury, Perfect Love;
K. Brent Crane, No Chance; John Shipley,
Joppa Joseph Archer, wilma; Sheriff s. A.
Whiteford, Taluah.
Mr.. John Shipley, knight of Joppa, won first
place and gave his privilege to Mr.. E. +.
Raphel, who crowned his wife as queen; Mr..
s. A. Whiteford, knight of Talulah, won the
second place and transferred his privilege to
Mr.. Crawford Norris, of Belair, who chose as
first maid Miss M. Stella Swift, of Baltimore;
Mr.. Thomas B. Gorsuch, of New York,
knight Of Charlesboro, won third place and
crowned Miss Emily Y. Quinln, of Kingsville.
as second maid; Mr.. w. O. B. Wright knight
of Chloroform, won fourth place and crowned
his daughter, Miss Stella Wright of Fork, as
third maid.
The coronation address was delivered by DR..
James F. H. Gorsuch, of Fork, who is noted
for his oratorical skill and it was remarked by
many that on this occasion he surpassed him.
self entirely.
The tournament was followed by supper
and dance.
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Fine Stable Burned.-The fine frame
stable and carriage house on the Meadowvale
Farm of Mr.. Henry A. Parr, near Sherwood,
N. G. r. R., took fire about o clock on Wed
nesday evening, from some unknown cause,
and was entirely consumed The horses and
vehicles in the building were saved by the
people on the place. The estimated loss is
from $4,000 to $4,000 and it is fully covered
by insurance. The Towson and Govanstown
chemical engines responded to the alarm but
on account Of the distance they had to travel
they arrived too late to be of any service. All
the other buildings on the farm escaped.
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last Judges Burke and Fowler signed an order
granting an injunction restraining Ludwig
Meyer from operating glue factory in the
18th district until the further order of the
court. The injunction was granted on the ap-
plication of DR.. Frank H. Ruhl. sanitary off,
Ger of that district, who was directed to insti-
tute the proceedings by an order of the County
Commissioners sitting as a board OF health.
The Injunction becomes operative on the filing
of bond by DIR. RuhI for $500. Leave is
granted to Mr.. Meyer to move for dissolution
of the Injunction on the filing of a five day
notice to the complainant,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-09-23

National Beagle Club of America. MIR.
Thomas Shallcross, of Providence, Il. L.. and
Mr. Thomas Griffith, Of Redlands, Md, have
accepted the invitation of the National Beagle
Club of America to judge at its sixteenth an
nual field trials, to be held at Stevenson, dur
ing the week commencing October Both, 1905.
Stevenson is in Baltimore county, Md, about
twelve miles from the city of Baltimore, and is
Spring Branch of the Northern Central Rail-
road, Baltimore Division of the Pennsylvania
Railroad. The headquarters of the club dur
ing the trials will be at the Avalon Inn, Ste
VenSOn,
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Tournament at Six Mile House.--A large
crowd assembled at the Mile House, Hartford
road, Thursday afternoon, to enjoy the tour
nament gotten up by the proprietor, Mr..
Michael Bauer. Fourteen knights entered the
lists. the prize being won by ]. Duncan Al
mony, who crowned Miss Beulah Yenter,
queen. The second prize was won by A: T.
McComas, who crowned Miss Beulah Folks,
first maid of honor. The third prize fell to
Edward Loving, who crowned as second maid
Miss NJ. r. Miller. Charles E. Howard won
the fourth prize and crowned Mrs. Eta Miller,
third maid.
Mr.. Carvil D. Benson delivered the corona
ton address and the charge to the knights was
by Mr.. Harry E. Goodwin. Both these ger,
tlemen are members of the Towson bar and
Democratic nominees for the House of Del
egates.
lows: Chief marshal-Caleb s. Hobbs; assis-
tant marshal-Henry Ostendorf; judges
Henry A. Brehm and County Commissioner
Mann and Slade; time keeper-Dr. VIM. T.
G. Whiteford page-Samuel G. Imwold.
The coronation dance took place in the eve
ming, Volta Bros. orchestra furnishing the
music.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-09-23

The Lost Watch Returned.-As stated in
The UNION last week Mrs. REGISTER, wife of
of Mr. Samuel REGISTER, the we'll known at
torney, lost her gold watch on the Prospect
Park fair grounds on Wednesday. The wo-
man who was seen to pick it up was arrested
and held for the action of the grand jury. On
Friday, 18th inst, the watch was returned to
Mr.. REGISTER, through a detective firm, who
reported that a man had left it with them with
the request to return it to the owner. He said
he had found the watch. The man was I'M
known to the detectives and refused to give
his name or address.
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A Baltimore County Youth Shoots Him
self in New York.-John 3. Green, aged 10
wears, son of Moses /. Green. and grandson OF
the late Joshua r. Green, q well known farmer
near Sweet Air took his own life in Roach's
Hotel New York city, on Saturday last by
shooting himself through the heart just be-
fore committing the act he wrote letter to his
sister, Mrs Sadie Armacost, of North Fulton
avenue, Baltimore, telling her that he intend
ed to take his own life. Upon receipt OF the
letter she immediately telephoned to the
hotel in New York telling what her brother in
tended to do and imploring them to stay bis
hand but the message was too late. When it
got there the youth was found lying dead on
his bed On chair beside the bed was the
following incomplete note:
ssDeay Sister and AU:-I thought would
write you a few lines to let you know what
has become of me and the cause OF me be-
COM"
Speaking of young Green, Mrs. Roach, pro-
prietress of the hotel, said that he bad been in
the house but few days, having left his home
in Baltimore. September 18th, with the Inten-
ton of having q short vacation in New YORK.
He seemed always to be happy, spending his
time at the theatres, both in the afternoon
and evening.
Friday night he returned from the theatre
about 11.30 in good spirits, saying to- Mrs.
Roach as he went to his room that he had
"bully time"
He told Mrs. Roach when he first arrived at
the house that his father was wealthy manu-
facturer and his family was well known in the
social and business world of this city.
Before going to New York young Green had
been spending some time with his sister, Mrs.
Armacost, in Baltimore. 1t is said that she &C
counts for her brothers rash act by the fact
that several years ago he suffered an attack Of
spinal meningitis, which left him subject to
violent headaches. She thinks that he shot
himself during one of these headache attacks;
The body was brought on and the funeral
took place late Tuesday afternoon at Black
Rock Baptist Church, near Butler. The SER
vices were conducted by Rev. John 7. Ensor,
pastor of the Clifton NJ E. Church, Baltimore,
a cousin of the youth. The pall-bearers were
also cousins-Messrs. John Brooks, Victor
Ensor. Daniel Brooks, Lawrence Ensor and
Cleveland and Charles Chilcoat. Mr.. William
G. Brooks was funeral director.
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Another Mysterious Barn Fire. The
barn and unoccupied tenant house on the farm
of Mr.. George B. Dubbs, near Shawan, 9Th
district were destroyed by fire early on We'd
nesday night. How the fire originated is q
mystery. Mr.. Frank G. Scott, near neigh
Dor, first saw the fire and awakened the family
of Mr.. Dubbs Two horses, several hogs, hay,
straw, harness, &C., were consumed. Mr..
Dubbs estimates bis loss at $1,000, on which
he had but 5000 insurance-$400 on the barn
and $500 on the contents. He valued bis
horses at $50 each.
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SALES ADVERTISED IN THE UNION"

Tuesday. October 3, by Armstrong Thomas, Sam
uel REGISTER and Charles Il. Hill, trustees,
at the Court House door. the estate known
as "Beulah." formerly the residence of Mr..
Joshua REGISTER. on REGISTER avenue, near
the York road.
Thursday, Oct IL. by Mrs. Mary Schenning, in
the village of Orageville Phila. road, horses,
COWS. hogs, poultry, wagons. farm jmple-
ments. dairy fixtures, household and kitchen
furniture, etc.
Thursday. October IL, by Conrad Fisher, near
Perry Hall, 18th district, stock. wagons. farm
implements, household effects, etc.
Tuesday. October II, by Percy @. Hennighausen,
attorney. on the premises, leasehold proper
ty No. 512 Third street, Canton.
Tuesday. October II, by William s. Keecb, at
torney, at the Court House door. farm of
1928 acres situated in the 9Th district.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-09-23

Y asst GRAND TOURNAMENT OF THE
Will be held at the PARKVILLE~-1- -
HOUSE, 6K miles on the Hartford road, on wSG-
1aeedGN afternoon, September S5th' knights
wishing to ride will send their names and titles
to the undersigned on or before september zco.
Electric cars pass the Hotel. corn
Parkville, Baltimore county, Md.
Sept. 16-2t*
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-09-23

Catholic Church Greatly Improved
The anterior of St. Clements Catholic Church.
at Lansdowne. 18th district, has been renovated
during the last few weeks The improvements
include the repainting OF the WOODWORK;
The church now presents an entirely new and
pleasing appearance and the different symbolic
emblenls harmonic with their surroundings.
Above the entrance to the sacristy is repre-
sentation of the insignia OF the papal dignity,
thara, crossier, the keys, the opened Bible, etc.,
and on the other side, next to the communion
railing, the representation of the various instru-
ments used at the Lords passion. namely the
cross with the superscription, the crown OF
thorns. the scourges, the nails, the spear and
the veil of ST. Veronica. showing the imprint
of Christ's face St. Clements parish includes
the villages of Lansdowne and Halethorpe.
Court Interprets the Ten-Day Rule.-On
Tuesday Judges Fowler and Burke decided
that. under the first rule of the court requiring
the Clerk to make up the trial docket ten days
before the beginning of the term OF court, no
new cases could be entered on the trial DOCKET
after that date. The decision OF the court was
rendered in the case of Augustus 81. Ebert,
trading as B. Ebert & Sons, against Marshall
Font and Others the transcript OF record OF
which had been received from the Circuit Court
for Montgomery county on Monday, the date
of the beginning of the September term OF
court. The point was raised by Major John L.
Yellott. who appeared as counsel for the de-
PENDANTS. Messrs Grain & Hershey and Mr..
Elmer ]. Cook appeared for the plaintiff.
New Railway Observation-Disclosures in
cooperating the Maryland Transit Company,
which proposes to build railway from WI,
kens avenue on the southwestern limits OF
Baltimore city, to Elkridge, Howard county,
were filed on Wednesday in the Clerks office
at Towson The company has capital stock
of 500, 600, and the incorporators are Messrs
Charles R. Varley Myers Raymond Il. Whit,
ing, Charles L. Leach, +. Reisenwe6er and
Mr.. Myers. one of the incorporators. says that
the work of building the railway will begin al
once, but added that the route had not vel
| been finally decided upon.
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To Condemn Land for Railroad Pur-
poses.-Sheriff Rittenhouse has summoned
the following jury to condemn right of way
for the Western Maryland Railroad through
the property of Mr.. E. Lynne Painter, at
Owings' Mills: William Weber, James Grim,
DR.. II. j. Hebb, r. Lee Slade. Joseph NJ Arma-
cost, Emory NJ. Hampshire, James Nelson, Car
roll Ensor, H. ]. Gallagher, W. E. Stansbury,
ley, C. w. Jessop, Andrew Phelan, VIM. Bosley,
VIM. II. Johnson, Patrick O'Mara, George t.
Rand, George Narer Edwin Forrest, James
Stevenson. Jr., and Charles II. Gable.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-09-23

In Hrs NEW LocATIoN.-The great fire of
February, 1904. destroyed the hat store of Mr..
W.T.. Southcomb, northeast corner of Baltimore
and Holiday streets. Shortly thereafter he
commenced business in temporary store on
Liberty street. He has secured permanent
location and now THE Popular Hat Shop"
be found at 100 Z. Baltimore street, be-
tween Calvert and Light streets, where the
popular proprietor will extend warm wei
come to his hosts of Baltimore county friends
and patrons Don't fail to call on him.
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Purchase of Country Place.-Mr. Henry
M. Walker, of Baltimore, formerly of Govans
town, has purchased from the estate of the late
Thomas Gordon. upon private terms, the prop
erty known as "Cedarmere," situated on the
Reisterstown turnpike about one mile north Of
Owings Mills The place contains abouI 81
acres and is substantially improved. Mr.. Wal
ker proposes to make it his future home.
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WASTED.
"a middle aged and respectable WHITE WO-
MAN, without membranes. in small family.
to cook and do light house work. No washing.
Good home and fair wages.
Address, II. B..
Care "THE UNION" Towson, Md.
Sept. 16-3t
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Purchase of Chestnut Ridge Farm
Mr.. Charles II. Kaufman, of Baltimore, has
sold his farm, about one mile west of Timonium
Station, n. c R. R.. to Mr.. T. Edward Ham
bleton, upon private terms. The place con-
tains "a acres and has six room cottage. barn
and all the necessary outbuildings, and is loca-
ted near Mr.. Hambleton's country place.