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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-28

A Bride Wading in Water That Was in
"a Hurry. Yes, we are on our wedding
tour, and are having glorious time ~ exclaim-
ed Mrs Marie James, bride of less than a
week. Mrs. James was Miss Withhold, of
Chicago, daughter of a prosperous business
man, and was married to Mr.. Fletcher James,
of White Marsh, Baltimore county, Monday,
July 10th.
AS Mrs. James bad never travelled through
the eastern section of the United States it was
decided to visit the groom's relatives on the
wedding tour. They arrived at White Marsh
Wednesday and the bride found things differ
ent from her own home.
The large maple trees the natural rocks and
hills, and particularly the peaceful little brook
lets, proved fascinating. The day following
her arrival she suggested that she and her
husband take stroll through the fields. They
had gone a mile or more when they found
themselves face to face with stream probably
three feet deep and thirty feet wide. With no
bridge in sight, the first impulse of the venture
some bride was to wade through, and second
later she and her husband were in the middle
Of the stream, with the water almost to their
waists. True, it was warm, and when once in
the water they foundit pleasant Consequent
" they waded more than mile down stream.
Several times it was so deep that Mr.. James
found it necessary to assist his wife to keep her
head above the surface.
1T was just grand" said the bride, when
she returned, "only the water was in such a
hurry''-meaning the current was swift.
Mr.. James is the son of a well known Balti-
more county farmer and is now a member of
his father-in-law's firm and will reside in
Chicago.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-28

Marshal Street, Gets Beautiful Watch.
On Thursday the County Commissioners
presented Chief of Police A. T. Street, with
beautiful gold watch and chain in recognition
of his services in recapturing Isaac Winder,
the escaped colored murderer who was hanged
on the Both day of last March. The presenta-
ton was made by President Mann, who spoke
of Marshal Streets untiring efforts under adj
verse circumstances to recapture the murderer
until he was successful. Messrs Yellott and
Slade warmly Endorsed what Mr.. Mann said.
In response Marshal STREET. said that be
was taken entirely by surprise and that, while
he felt that he deserved no special recognition
for having done bis duty, he would cherish
the watch as one of his most valued possessions
The watch, which is beautifully engraved, is
inscribed with the name of the Marshal, the
names of the County Commissioners, and the
circumstances which brought about the pre-
sentation.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-28

Gray-Mrs Mary E. Gray. widow of Chas:
E. Gray, died on Tuesday night at the home
of her son-in-law, Mr.. Jacob Ham, near Ca
ronsville, from the effects of astroke of paraly-
sis. aged rs years She had been an invalid
long time. She is survived by her mother.
Mrs. Ann Reese, who resides in Washington
and is over "a years of age and three children.
The funeral took place at her late home, Rev.
John R. Edwards, pastor of Gainesville M. E.
Church, conducting the services.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-28

Mallonee.-Mrs. Florence E. Mallonee, wife
of Mr.. William f. Mallonee, died at her home
in West Arlington on Wednesday last, after
short illness from Brights disease, aged 26
years. Deceased was daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Warner. The funeral took place
on Friday afternoon. Interment in Loudon
Park Cemetery.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-28
Mrp.suMMrR Nupr1AL EVENTS.


LoNe-HENRY.-Apre pretty wedding took place
in the Methodist Episcopal Church at Glyndon
on Tuesday evening, when Miss Camilla Henry,
daughter Of Mr.. r. J. Henry, of that place, was
married to Mr.. William D. Long, of 1rvington,
Va. The church was decorated with palms
and cut flowers and the ceremony was per-
formed under bower of roses and palms by
Rev. f. G. Watson. The bride wore dress Of
Persian lawn, trimmed with lace, and carried
Bride roses. She was attended by Miss Amy
Arnold of Glyndon, who carried carnations.
Mr. Robert Bodie of Belair, was best man.
Miss Mary Arnold played the wedding march
from "Lohengrin." Alarge number of friends
of both bride and groom were present. Mr..
and Mrs. Long will take short trip South and
reside temporarily at Norfolk.
BRoDIE--STUART-.Miss Lillian /. Stuart :,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Stuart,
of Queenstown, was married to Mr.. Charles A.
Brodie, of the same place, shortly after noon on
Wednesday, at the parsonage of Govanstown
Presbyterian Church. The ceremony was
performed by the pastor, Rev. w. w. Shaw.
Miss Grace E. Stuart sister of the bride, was
bridesmaid and was attired in white chiffon.
The bride wore a gown of pearl wolfe over
taffeta, with hat and gloves to match. Mr.. j.
B. Fuller was best man. After the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Brodie left for Atlantic City,
where they will spend some time, and will
visit New York and other Northern cities
before returning. They will reside on Lyman
avenue GOVanStoWn, ..........
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Mueller.-Mr. John G. Mueller, for several
years committing magistrate at Canton Police
Station, died ON Saturday last at his home on
been sick long time from complication of
diseases. Deceased was native of Canton and
spent his entire life there. He was an active
Democrat and was looked upon as leader in
that section of the county. Governor Smith
and he held the officesix years. Heissurvived
by widow.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-28

Conductor Finds and Restores Large
Sum.-Conductor E. r. Thomas, of the Mt;
Washington line of the United Railways, found
a package containing 81, 300 on rear seat in his
car last Saturday afternoon. He took it to the
car barn and it proved to be the property OF
DR.. Henry Schueser, 1927 East Pratt street,
Baltimore, who had left the package on the
seat. He gave the conductor reward OF $40
for finding the money. Mr.. Thomas is one of
the most trusted employees of the railway
company.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1906-07-28

Harriman.-Mr. Horace NJ. Hartman died
Monday evening at his home, 224 West Lanvale
street. Baltimore. He was native of Maine,
but for many years was engaged in Baltimore
in the lumber and ship timber business. He
served during the Civil War as paymaster in
the United States Navy and was with Farra-
gut at the capture of Mobile. He was mem.
Der of the Loyal Legion. The wife of Mr..
Hartman is a daughter of the late Samuel
Sands and sister of Judge William B. Sands,
of Lake Roland, Baltimore county.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1906-12-28
Fayetteville, Dec. 10.
PabcocE-S Commitments.

Senator LaFol1ette did not arrive at
his post Of duty until yesterday. due
to an accident to the train on which
he was travelling from the west, says
the Washington Herald. When he Ell
tered his committee room deep down
in the s~ab-basement of the Cepltoi
yesterday morning, his eyes were glad"
dened by a huge bunch of roses on
his desk. Eagerly he seized the low
ers to learn what admirer had sent
Them. Out Of the tangled mass OF
stems there dropped a card immaculate
in it's wilderness and scented with the
soft perfumes of Araby. 1his ne
scrambled to pick up. Upon it was en-
blazoned this device:
"Compliments of the Hon. Joseph
Weeks Babcock.'
A cloud Of thunder ~overspread Tie
cherubic countenance OF the senator
For years he has been striving tc
drive Babcock out'of politics in wis
consin, and last November he accom-
ulished his purpose. He and the &c
feated congressman are bitter ana uh'
COMPROMISING enemies. In a few mo-
| ments the situation was explained tt
| the fiery senator by Secretary Johr
AMMAN. The reses had been sent the
| day before. and attached to them was
the card of Il friend. Evidently SOM
Wisconsin wag had surreptitiously 40
| stracted the right card and substituted
that Of Babcock when Lannan's baci
was turned. Every Wisconsin news
| PAPER man is under suspicion.
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fCopyrigat. :es. D. he Mcclure News
paper Synd:cate-I
n EAJOR CROFO0T was building
mn a Ere 4 the rusty Did otlc-
stove from the fragments o. =
soap box when a timid knock
at the door caused MIN TO suspend OPP
erations. While he waited n suspense
the knock was repeated. The major =
up ON knocks, and after a moment he
decided that 10 creditor OIL earth ever
knocked In that tinIid. 1esitat.ng way
He therefore called out i come ia. and
a young lady about t. MY years old
opened the door and DC ;ed his pardon
for the intrusion.
The fact is" she e. aimed as soon
as she had reached The middle Of the
room. II am engaged III a work OF
charity and was told by the dentist up
stairs that you would probably assist
ne"
AS the major had been owing the
dentist upstairs a bill for the last three
years and as the dentist had threaten
ell TO lick him only the week before If
he didn't come down, there seemed to
he a mixup somewhere. but the man
Of many schemes smiled and offered
his hand and replied:
My dear young lady, | am glad To
SEQ you. If | could forward your char
liable work in any manh"r YOU lave
o.iy to command"
THAT is kind Of you" she said as
She took the broken backed chnir he
irHutcd ont. The society | belong 10
i: engaged III SuppIyi1" crippled clil-
: ~. ",t'l crT!trAeS and other Np.,li
"u,es. and / can assure you that We
"rr ,.nt1% much Eon! We bought tlir-
t. crutcArs last month";"
1t is Il grand work, Il noble work, =
work vol worthy OF YOU, and you CA
ccJut en- ny h"!o, DO You meet VIA
EsCrh s'cce:S il y0rr canvassiug"
"GAiy m0!":"tte, sir
Il pr2suna>. 80. Fact is that as ::
people we a"e growing hard hpArte
Only yesterday as | stood Oh the GO.
ne: Il lame boy n.i,}r lis way past H.
With painful effort. Ny eyes filled w.
tecrs IT the >i.clt. but "vcra oHhr,
E.on made sport OF his affection. Jus'
how much have you collected thi>
morning. plc:se:'
Three dollars. | believe. | have
only been out an hour"
IF l should give you Il check fol
5000" said the major as he scratched
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his ear and looked around the room
IF I should give you a check for
$500
ooh, sir, but how liberal-how very
liberalw exclaimed the caller as b
rose up in her excitement.
"Well. that is my way Of doing busi-
ness. Did the dentist mention to you
that l had promoted seventeen success
full corporations and trusts, each n
capitalized for more than S3.00O,000f"
IL don't think so.'
He probably forgot to. as he is a
very busy man. Seventeen different
schemes, my dear, and all Of them
making more thar 10 per cent for the
| stockholders. ! am just now putting
the eighteenth afoat, the last and best
| Of all. AS you knocked On the door |
was wondering where I could find a
! young lady to take the secretaryship
at a salary Of $4,000 a year. You are
| here"
But / couldn't take O place in an Of
| fee. you know" she protested. Il live
At home. and my papa would not per-
nit it"
He surely will when he understands
matters. As secretary you would not
have to appear at the Office at all All
your work would be don by others.
Once a month you ride down IN your
carriage and get your check and bank
1t. You can continue your society work
just the same. In fact, your opportun!-
ties for discovering crippled children
will be greatly enhanced"
II might talk with you later or
send papa down"
Don't delay a day-Bot an hour
not a minute. my dear. Don't wait to
send papa down. but close with me a.
n A person who finds a bill OF
solid gold should not walk away and
let some one else pre-empt the claim
There may be q hundred applications
for the place before shutdown"
But what Is it,"
The biggest scheme ever launched
in this world. II win be the sensation
Of the century. I was offered 5000,
600 for the idea as soon as it came out
but I wouldn't look ut the price. lie,
me say to you, my dear girl, that ]
have originated and hunehed tn
Crest AmsK1eaD Pie Crust company
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LADIES NOT MOLESTED.
But were Subjected to Annoyance by
Bad Conduct OF Drunken Negroes
News and Obsn vel.


TO the Editor: | wish to make some
corrections in the article IN your paper
of December IS, headed Vicious Out
rage"
l wish to add that ouI country is Ct
ting in a very bad shape. when our
wives and daughters can not drive the
public highways without having TO
TAX to the woods to keep from being
run over by, and are compelled to lis
ten to the profanity Of a lot of drunk
en- negroes. 1t is high time that this
conduct should stop.
It is my humble opinion that the dis
pensary is responsible :or i lot Of the
The negroes did not curse or oder
any violence to Mrs. Council and he:
friend; only they were driving very
recklessly and cursing az random
| drinking which is done on u high
| WAYS. The towns sell the liquor and
| get the benefit of its revenue. and our
| people in the countr-, have tee benefit
| OF the drunkards and their outrageous
| conduct. Let us have a dry town.
Yours truly,
W. A. CONNELL
Warrenton, n. c.. Dec. 20. 1906.
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was laughing at his side, the eldest
boy. still In his work apron, was peg
ging away with his fiddle, and the
younger boys and girls were footing ii
happily.
In a dark room of Joseph Foy's abode
the head Of the house was sitting
modify before a few dying embers in
the fireplace. His mournful thoughts
carried him back TO the past; and,
strangely enough, he recalled the
Christmas Eve fifteen years before,
when on the side-street he heard little
children bemoaning no coming OF mer-
ry Christmas. Il wonder where they
are now?" he unused; "prosperiuS,
hope, for that was a bright lad. and
they were good, simple minded people
Then his mind reverted to his own
condition and he s~peculated on the adj
visabilityof sellin his large house and
rather expensive furniture, and remov-
ing to a smaller one better suited TO
his Strengthened circumstances. He
deVoutly prayed in his heart that his
sister might pass away before him, for
IN his dependency there were gloomy
visions of an old woman, alone in the
world IN the to come. bedridden
and suffering, an inmate of the poor
house.
There was a knock on the door.
Going out in the hall, he ushered in
the cashier of the bank which mad
risen on the ruins of the one which had
helped to wreck his fortunes. His face
paled a little, for a bank officer seemed
TO him the herald of misfortune. When
he had lighted a lamp and mended the
fire the cashier. drawing some papers
from his pocket, said: Mr.. Foy. |
have some important news for you.
William Ashby Long, who was bOrr Ill
this place, and lived here until he WIS
fifteen years old-you doubtless remem-
Der minded a few days ago in a city
Of the northwest Poor lad; mat
is bad news" Mr.. Foy, he died a very
wealthy man, and he left to yo". his
earliest and greatest be~nefactOr.' as
the will expresses it, the sum Of $50
900, in q bank IF St. Paul, $2o,0ho in
United States bonds. and S25. 0h0 IL
cash, subject to you order, after 1he
formalities of identity. etc, are carrie
out"
The late William \. Long, .tO' 4
long time after his suppositious death
as lIliOC Happy IlllOuS UAiCI''itio"
letters from his friend Mahcney, BY
hearing Of the peaceful and prosperous
. evening of life of Joe Foy and hls
sister. When both passed away, The
greater part Of Foy's inherited foltnif
!; went to a near relative; but q large
| permanent fund ives left in trust, tht
| interest to be devoted annually to pro
viding a dinner for children. n
otherwise. would have no Christmas
tomorrow"
, And now abide Faith. Hope lnt
Charity: These three; but the creates
| of these is Charity. Whether there bt
! tongues, they shall fail; Whether there
be kingdoms. they shall vanish. Blu
| Charity suhereth long and is XII
! Vaunteth no itself, is not easily pro
| voked. Thinketh no evil
J. H. VI.
! Fayetteville. Dec. 19.
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Only Obstacle Removed.

The dear girl was entertaining the
nine dollar per week clerk in the front
parlor.
For the last six weeks" she said,
II have lived on brown bread and wa
ter to improve my complexion"
indeed" be exclaimed. And how
loAg do you expect 10 keep it up"
"Oh, indefinitely. she replied.
That being the case" said the young
man, lets get married. Chicago
News.
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capital S1.0O0.9Oo and divided into
shares OF 500 each You are a wo-
man. As q wona you realize how
Iditticult 1t : TO make a good pie crust
The pie Itself can be made most any
old way. but il IS positively necessary
that the crust he nil right We have
the machinery and the experience 30
make them all right Every crust war
Granted TO be fiaGy and brittle and TO
Iplease the most fastidious palate. No
humps in them. No foreign substances.
NO PIE eater i startled al discovering
piece o. h.cyc!e tire N our crust.
King Edward order a thousand per
lweck rs = starter. As Don as things
quiet down IL Russia h car will or
der twice that number. Put up N air
light tin boxes. and every box contains
twelve crustS. Price. - cents"
But | don thinE'- began the
lyoung lady a the major paused for
breath.
But you must think, my dear girl.
If you let th.s golden opportunity pass
1t Will never come again. The clear
lproft Oh every box is 10 cents. We
,shaii sell a billion boxes a year. No
more family Q~uarrels on account OF pie
l~crusts. No more driving husbands 10
Idr!ak No mere divorces. The hus-
tbsnd deyour> one ple and smacks his
lips for more. Ali the great actresses
Iof the day are ready to certify that
itney can't go 70 bed at night without
eating n Die with one of our Crusts.
iGreAt Euancicr<. ministers of the Cos
i1c!. heads of trusts. and so forth. are
going 10 draw further fame from our
Jokes. Twelve in L box, and warrant
ed to kep for twelve years In any eli
Innate. The next expedition 80 the
iLorth pole
L think We viii dispose Of the 9th
Ter matter first SAID the young lady
las She arose.
"ah | see, You will take the check
now and then consult with your papa
,al,out the serretaryship."
ayes sir if Won nlease."
VERY we'll will now sit down
and write Won n check for five hun
dred, and much good may it do the
Icrippled children. 1t is ii noble work
IA Grand work, There it Is, and now
Won NAV hand me over the So in
leash"
"Rut | don't understand"
plain as that stove over there. my
Idear, You hand it to me as an ear
nest that YOU viii consult with yor"
@lrana. trust you with $500. and yo2
trust me with only s.. 1t is simply do
lln~ business or = guarantee. | propg<.
ito ln; yo, in ON ;iie ground floor rs i
Ist.,h even if ygu don't take the sec.r-
~i,g"y4Lfn and the 81 will hold YOU :.
lIl *. of SlOc0, for one week"
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W
| grinding poverty.
Then the two men, seated at a table,
were in close conversation for a long
| time, interrupted by sundry e~jacula-
! tons from the Irishman. At last the
, latter biurted out: oh be Jasus: But
, that's glorious, glorious, my boy. But.
Willie, can you give u an mount:
WHY, it's a fortune, lad" "Mr. Ma
honey, I ara a very rich man; l have
]prospered beyond my deserts. Inc
amount which l have named il less
than one Of my deposits in a ST Paui
bank; and if-er-I hope you WcRt
take it amiss-if / could write you a
check" STOW that, Willie; old Ma
honey is we'll to the fore. Many q time
/ have wanted to take half my money
and throw it in poor Foy's lap. only
know I'd be knocked down Tor my
pains. But this pious fraud Of yours
is a little nervy. However. it's the only
thing to be done to gain Mr.. Foy's ac-
ceptance of the money
William Long left the place without
even seeing Joseph Foy-the reason
for which strange conduct ON his par
the reader will see for himself eefort
this story closes.
It was again Christmas Eve. Fronf
the little house on the side street
where once lived the Widow Long ant
her children. there came the sweet
RANT notes of a violin. and with ne1l
melody one could hear the rythmiA
swing of dancing feet. A Rusty, well
fed mechanic was smoking his pipe il
tn ehimnW corner. while he RtteA hi
foot % tie merry sfRgie; Ms Nfg VII
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SPEAKER CANNoN'S BIRTHPLACE

SpEAkER CANNONS BIRTHPLACE
The Hon. James Whitcomb Riley is
Cd in%corrigiLle humo'!st ~ the Gin
ner of the Indiana Society Of Chicago
he asserted that Uncle Joe Cannon was
born in Indiana Some of the envious
claiming everybody who amounts to
nretend that Indiana has the gift of
anything-Eew York World
North Carolina, where. the old
scant-o-grace had the undeserved
honor of being born. and ON the battle
ground OF Guilford Court House at
that, would be delighted to unload him.
II Indiana wants to put In q claim she
may rest assured ok this states hearty
cD-uueration.-Charlotte Observer.
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Tough Luck.

did you call at Ro1lsy's house,
asked the young doctors wife.
Yes" replied the doctor, land l
wish he had sem for me sooner"
Gracious. Is he so seriously liz"
mo; just the contrary. I'm afraid
Ihe'll be all right again before l get In
half d dozen visits Philadelphia
iPress.
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The Owls Advice.
Beneath a tree sal her and him.
And quite aione the two.
Save for an owl pershed o. a limb.
Which said. Ito wit. 10 wool
For half an hour or more sat he
Nor any nearer drew.
Although the owl with owifsh gtee
Remarked. ITO Wit. 10 wool
Whereat he took the hint, this mar
Dor h had snugAt . olew.
And owl aoVjsed. at length began
10 RcGp, 10 Wit, 10 WOO!
London TribuUut
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-08
WINDS ARE MOVING
ISLAND SANDS.

HONOLULU, Nov. 7.-An Island be-
ing blown out to sea Is the condition
of Lanai of the Hawaiian group. once
a fertile sheep pasture
Several years ago Governor Carter
stated that Lanai would soon be a bar
rem rock like Kahoolawe unless some
thing was done to stop the sweep OF
wind and wash OF sea upon its shores
but the combination OF territorial
land laws with the Federal prohi-
bltion OF acquisition OF more than
alton have prevented any inn
provement- An effort is now being
made by means of land exchanges. as
more than 1000 acres cannot be sold
in lot. to get the island under one
control. as it has been decided that in
no other way can the land be proftably
worked.
The land divisions OF the island are
peculiar. II consists OF about &C. 900
acres. OF which the Government owns
AZ, 900 acres. but only holds 1000 acres
all the rest being under lease The
1000 acres, however. happen to hold a
very large part OF the islands water
supply. Charles Gay has about 10000
acres and Irwin & Spreckels have 2S.-
600 acres Grants and kuleanas make
up the rest. The different holdings are
not in single tracts, but are apart so
that no definite plans OF transferring
water supply can be made, II is claim
ed. because of difficulties in acquiring
rights Of way
The high winds are literally blow
ing the soil Of the island away. At
Hale-o-lola. where an old native cene-
terry was founded, the bodies Inferred
years ago are now exposed to the sun.
The sea does not reach this place. but
year by year the winds have blown
away the earth in clouds OF dust. until
now the plain IS crowded with skele-
tons. lying just as they were buried
many years ago.