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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-07-24
HOW TRACKS ARE LEvELED.

Curiosity is often displayed by trav-
elers over the method employed in
making mile after mile of trackage so
level that scarcely an undulation can
be felt as the whizzing train reels off
the laps. This loneliness is main
tanned by the "whitewash" car.
The "whitewash" car is an ordinary
vehicle fitted out with sort of white
wash magazine. As the cars run
over the rails at moderate gait, the
developed sense of the division officials
notes any inequalities, and at each one
a valve is pressed, where at dash of
whisewash falls on the tracks at the
points where later the working gangs
get busy to make things even.
This homely "whitewash" car is
giving way rapidly, however, to a
more modern and scientific arrange
ment in the way of handsome coach
elegantly fitted out with many COM
forts, and in which is to be found a
delicate instrument. This latter is so
constructed that it registers all un-
evenness in the tracks on paper, which
has indicated on it the mileage and
names of stations along the way, SO
that when run is completed it will
be shown just where repairing needs
to be done. The indicating sheet is
sent to the proper department heads
of the company, and by them the work
of making the roadbed level is pros
ecuted.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-07-24
FOR THE FARM HORSE.

When two horses become accus-
toned to working together, don't
change them.
In matching up the work teams
mate them in size, weight and dispo-
sition as nearly as possible.
1t is very hard on prompt horse
to be obliged to work with a lazy one.
The wear and tear is great and un-
necessary, and loss.
Never tolerate man on farm who
yanks, kicks or whips horse.
In no case should the colt be allowed
to follow when the mare is at work.
Sow a good patch of carrots for the
horses this year, if you never have
before.
DO not bang the bits against the
horses teeth. Be patient and he will
open his mouth.
Break your colts to walk down hill.
Now, that may mean that you will
have to break yourself first, for it
seems to be natural to hurry horses
down hill. 1t is bad plan.
Don't toggle your harnesses up with
strings. No surer way to invite trou-
BILE; have everything stout.
Get first class horse dentist to look
over the teeth of every horse on the
farm, young and old. Farm Journal.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-07-24
THEY MAKE no MISTAKES.

Those who live by the coast do not
want better weather sign than the
seagulls, which in the various winds
that will bring the rain collect in big
flocks and gather in the field or circle
high over the land, wheeling and
screaming uneasily, says the Brooklyn
Times. They will not come in on a
false alarm, and none need fear they
will make mistake.
As long as frogs remain yellow in
color nothing but fine weather may be
expected. Should, however, their
coats begin to assume brown hue it
is sign that bad weather will shortly
arrive. A good frog barometer may
be made by keeping two of them in
large glass bowl filled with water and
furnished with small wooden ladders.
As long as the frogs keep at the bot
tom of the vessel sunny days will
continue, but if they climb up to the
top of the ladder there Is a storm
coming.
A spider spinning its web is sign
of fine days. If in the morning, a
days excursion may be taken with
out fear of summer costumes becom-
ing spoiled by the wet; and if in the
evening, then at least the whole of
the night and the following morning
will be fine.
If it is raining and the owl screeches
a change for the better in the weather
will shortly ensue, but should the pea
cock screech, bad weather is to come
or continue.
Snails are also valuable weather
prophets. As long as they are to be
seen jogging along in the orthodox
manner fine weather may be conf
IDENTIFY looked forward to. If there
is rain in the atmosphere the snails
may be seen to seek shelter up the
stems of trees and shrubs, under leaves
and, in fact, anywhere where they
can be safely out of the wet. Only
when all immediate danger of recur-
renee of rain is over will they emerge
again.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-07-24
May 4-tfl
DOR SALE.

A FARM OF 154 ACRES, near Butler P. II
o. in the 9Th district, Baltimore county. The
land is in good state of cultivation; fine fruit
of all kinds; frame dwelling containing six
rooms new bank barn and other buildings.
payment of $1,000 will be required. the balance
of purchase money can remain in the property,
Il ueSireu' App1Tyo ISGNEcKER BROS.
mo. BAIL Real Estate. Towson. Md
Sent IA-ff
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-07-24
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

Farm contains PA ACRES, 10 miles from I'll
Baltimore and within two miles of Finksburg
Station, w. NJ r. r. The dwelling contains l6
rooms splendid natural flow water supply at
the house and barns. The improvements in adj
dition to the dwelling are two barns, COW barn,
corn house, etc. The farm is being lined for the
second time in the past few years. This farm is
contains much meadow land and is bountifully
supplied with water. Persons desiring property
of this description will please address the under
signed for terms and further particulars.
No. 12l LONGNECKER BROS,
Feb. 1S-tf Real Estate. Towson. Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-07-24
OHEsApEAKE STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

OHESAPEAKE STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
"CHESAPEAKE LINE"
ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMERS "CO-
LUMBIA" AND "AUGUSTA.'
For OLD POINT COMFORT and NORFOLK, Va.
Steamers leave Baltimore daily Except Sum
day. at $50 P. NJ, and leave Old Point Comfort
at 8 A. M. and Norfolk at 700 A. NJ. where con-
nection is made with the Rail Lines for all points
"YoRK RIVER LINE"
ELEGANT PASSENGER STEAMER ATTAIN
ia" for WEST POINT and RICHMOND, Va.
Steamer leaves Baltimore Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday at P. M, and arrive West Point
at 745 A. M, and Richmond at $50 A. NJ.
Steamers call at Gloucester Point, Clements,
Clay Bank and Almonds.
STEAMERS LEAVE BALTIMORE FROM
PIERS IS & 10 LIGHT STREET WHARF.
Through Tickets to all points may be secured,
baggage checked and staterooms reserved from
the City Ticket Offices, l19 E. Baltimore street,
ARTHUR W. ROBSON, Agent, 127 e. Baltimore
street, T. H. DIENER & CO.. Agents, 217 e. Bal
timore street, ]. Fl. EAGER, Agent, 306 N.
Charles street, or the General Offices, Light and
Lee streets, Baltimore, Md.
KEY COMPTON,, 7. H. MCDANIEL,
General Manager. Genn Passenger Agent.
Nav 8-tf
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-07-24

ted by the Kings Daughters of Maryland, at
529 S. CHARLES STREET, Baltimore, near
the wharves and railroad stations, affords safe,
Christian home for young women and girls COM
ing from the country to seek employment in the
city, and its low cost places it within reach of ALL
For further information apply to the
Dec. I2-tfI MATRON.
MONEY TO LOAN-IN SUMS TO SUIT.
wi ROBERT H. BUSSEY,
Towson, Nd.
Feb. 10.-tf Residence Cockeysville.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-07-24
THE MOTOR AND THE FARMER.

There was dairyman's convention
recently that brought to Chicago milk
producers from the five States imme-
diately tributary to the great Elgin
and Wisconsin creamery districts.
Of those attending III were asked as
to the use and value of the automo-
bile to them.
Thirty eight of them own automo-
biles and use them constantly in bust
ness. Eleven own more than one,
according 70 Golfers. They are used
in marketing butter fats mainly, but
several utilized the power to operate
separators, one to flush his dairy barn,
another to operate his bottle washer.
The roads in the creamery district
are better than the average country
roads, and the automobile most used
is late type, with a tonneau that can
be removed, leaving a fiat platform
for freight. But that is not all.
Lastly, yet perhaps as important as
anything, is the effect already felt and
increasing constantly of the influence
of the farmers who own automobiles
upon the character of the roads.
Reports from nineteen agricultural
schools, covering practically the entire
country, prove the interest of farmers
in good roads is increased and increas-
ing greatly because of the automobile.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-07-24
RAILROAD TURNS GARDENER.

The Canadian Pacific Railway has
gone into gardening. 1t has estab-
lished on land it owns near Winnipeg
a model garden of twenty acres and
has started in to raise flowers and
vegetables. The railroad is not going
into the business for profit, except in
directly. 1t has been in the hotel
business for years, owning and oper-
ating many hotels on its line across
Canada. This garden at Winnipeg
will supply flowers and vegetables for
the hotel at Winnipeg and probably
for others to which quick shipments
are possible. Greenhouses are to be
erected before next winter, so that
vegetables and flowers may be raised
the year round. Bulbs and plants
will be propagated for the beautifca-
ton of the grounds.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-07-24
THE SILVER CROSS REST ROOM.

A Boarding House for SeIf-Supporting
Women.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-07-24
A T PRIVATE SALE.

"a "A
TEN ACRES OF HIGHLY IMPROVED aa
LAND, near one of Baltimores most beautiful
suburban towns, within a short distance of the
t. rminus of city car line. The elevation of the
property is high and healthy, making 1t very at
tractive. This property is very suitable for
private Sanitarium and should attract persons
looking for property of that kind. The terms
of sale could be made very attractive to buyers.
Further particulars on application to
LONGNECKEk BROS,
May 4-tfl Towson. Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-07-24

One of the late substitutes for India rubber
patented in Great Britain and Germany by A. g.
Inrig-is produced by mixing certain chemicals
with animal refuse containing collation.. Good
results are obtained from 100 parts of animal re-
fuse, so of water, and 20 to so of oil, which are
stirred together for an hour, when potassium
bichromate and sodium stannate are added in
the proportion of l per cent. of each. The
liquid is then heated to 212o F. for five minutes.
or until sufficiently pasty, when it is poured into
molds. For greater toughness and hardness, 20
per cent. of oil, per cent. each of sodium STAN
nate and potassium bichromate and and 10 per
cent. of sulphur are added, and the mass is
heated to 257o f.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-07-24

An improvement in matches, with material
saving in wood, is expected from the use for
sticks of the straw of various and cereals
Suitable machines cut the straw into lengths of
two inches, and winnow it to get uniform size,
and the pieces are then dipped in paraffin, and
dried. The infammable tips are then applied
by dipping into the usual mixture of chlorate
of potash, gum arabic, etc. The process is sim
pie and practical. and on large scale offers the
advantages of wax matches at low cost
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-07-24

The Question of 100 Miles an Hour-The
Rudder Brake-Steel Not Attracted to
the Magnetism Airship Direction
Pointer--Another Imitation Rubber
Straw Matches--A Lecture-Lantern
Novelty--Hand-Size Magnet-Crane-
Seed Endurance
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-07-24

nR. ii. 8. JARRETT,
Office with his father (Dr. ]. H. Jarrett), Wash
ington Avenue, near Allegany Avenue,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-07-24

TAMES j. LINDSAY,
Il ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Baltimore City OfHce-4l2 Equitable Building.
Towson Office-Smedley Row.
n..C,4,.o c. & psf. Paul 3143. 4
Fnones Oi'y omce Maryland CORTLAND 1875.
Residence Phone-C. & p, Towson 10 X.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-07-24

A remarkable popularity of manganese steel
is its almost complete lack of magnetic proper
ties. bar of this steel balanced on knife
edge was not drawn out of balance by power
full electromagnetic. but when hammered into
very thin foil the steel was lifted by the magnet
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-07-24

W G. MCINTOSH,
L. ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Ofices-Towson, Nd, and 213 st. Paul street,
Baltimore. Md.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-07-24

Residence-W. Pennsylvania Avenue. near
Postofice.
Night bell and c. & P. Phone. Towson 451.
Mch.20-1y
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-07-24

Office Hours-8to 10 A. M; 6to8P.M.
G. & P. Phone-Towson PIT. TUNE Fly
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-07-24

The new ships rudder that has given remark
able results on motor boats is in two hinged
halves, opening like book. When closed, it is
an ordinary rudder; but when the wings are
open, the water from the corkscrew action Of
the propeller strikes the fat surface, which acts
so powerfully as brake that the boat can be
stopped with the engines still racing full speed
ahead. With the rudder halves opened little
more, so as to incline forward, the vessel actu-
ally begins moving astern with the propeller
still running ahead.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-24

profits for Auntle! She said that she would not risk your being mixed up in 1t; so kept you absolutely in the dark. Tin there too. Didn't you know Mercer had kidnapped Archie?''
 No; didn't know he was with Mir. Keatcham at the hotel. 1t would have saved me heap of suffering. but she didn't dare let me know for fear if anything should happen, would be mixed up in if. It was out of kindness, Col. Winter, truly 1t was. Afterwards when she saw that was worried she gave me hints that 1 need not worry, Archie was quite safe"
 And the note-paper?"
 'I suppose she gave 1t to them" an swered Miss Smith.
 And the voice I heard ia the tele- phone7" He explained how firmly she had halted the conversation the time Archie would have reassured him. You weren't there. of course?' said he.
 No, l was downstairs in the ladies' entrance of the court in the hotel; 1 had come in little while before, hay
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-24
Commissioned in Chancery
NOTICE TO CoNFIRM TITLE


 Notice is hereby given that on the Sth day of June, 1909, c. B. Bates and J. l.. Cox filed i'm my office their petition to the Chancery court of Polk county, Ark, praying that said court at it's prI term, 1909, by It's decree con firm and quiet their title to the following described lands situate in Polk county, Ark, to-wIt: All of the NEl4 SW14 of Sec. &, lying east Of NH creek and part Of the SW4 NWA Of said Sec. s, bounded and described as fol- lows, to-wlt: Beginning on the south line of said SW4 NW4 Of Sec on the east bank of Of the same and running thence east on the line chains to the said southeast corner of the same; thence north on the east line of said tract 2i chains; thence west i3 chains to Mill creek; thence following Mill creek south to the place of beginning, containing acres more or less and part of the SEA NWA of said Sec. E, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the southeast corner ofthe same and running thence north on the east line of said tract 2l chains; thence west to the west line of said SEA NW54 thence south 2i chains south line Of said tract to the southeast cor ner to the place Of beginning; containing in all 63 acres more less, all in township T south, of range 2e west. Therefore all persons who claim any interest in and to said lands or any part thereof are hereby warned and called upon to appear In said court within seven weeks from this date and show cause, if any there be, why the prayer of said peti- tioners should not be granted and why the title of the said petitioners to said lands and every part therof should not be quieted and confirmed.
 Given under my hand as Clerk Of the Chan cery Court Of Polk county on this sth day of June, i909. IT. J. Green,
 Clerk of the Polk chancery Court.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-24

something to say and looked pono ., his sympathy than he was awauoi o then; Cary Mercer needn't tbint lnat ne has had all the hard times in the world!" said Keatcham in h,a usual toneless voice, relaxing bis ho,d and leaning back on his pillows Tha face. run HIS
 l don't wonder you didn't marry again" said Winter.
 You would not wonder fl vor hoa known Helen She always under. stood Of course, now, at 61. I could buy pretty innocent, young girl who would do as her parents bade her and cry her eyes out before the wedd,no or a handsome and brilliant sociat'' woman with plenty of matrimonial er. perience-but l don't want them I should have to explain myself to them; l don't know how to exnlain myself; you see I can't half do it--"
 reckon l understand a little"
 guess you do. You are different 100. We'll, let's get down to business 'nink you some way of getting the women out of the house; and get your sleuths after Atkins. It's we get him, or he gets us!'"
 The amateur secretary assented and prepared to go, for the valet was at me door, ready to relieve him; but G pcsite Keatcham, he paused a sec cad' made a pretense of hunting for ms hat, picked it up in his left hand and held out the right hand, saying: Well, take care of yourself"
 keatcham nodded; he shook the hand with a good firm pressure. Much obliged. Winter" said he.
 Well. meditated the soldier as he went his way, "I never did think to take that financial bucaneer by the hand; built wasn't the bucaneer. 1t was the real Edwin Keatcham."
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-24
cuRAToR.s SETTLEMENT

Notice is hereby given that the fol- lowing named curator has filed his account for settlement and confirma- tion with the probate court of Polk County, Arkansas, to-wit:
 c. A. Smith, curator in succession of the estate of c. D. Sharp, deceased, and all persons interested in the set- clement Of said estate are hereby called upon to come forward and file their exceptions to said settlement If any they have. on or before the 18th day of the July term 1909 Of said court, or they will be forever barred from excepting to such accounts or any item thereof.
 Given under my hand this the 27th day of May, 1909. w. l.. Parker, Clerk of the Probate Court of Polk County, Arkansas. 23.4t
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-24
EXEcuTInN SAIE

Notice is hereby given that l will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder at the southeast entrance to the county court house In the city of Mena Polk county. Ark. on the 10th day of July, 1903 between tho hours of g o' o'ciock fin the forenoon and o'clock fin the afternoon, the following described reai estate situated In the county Of Polk and state of Arkansas, to-wit: Lot 2. Block 2s, In the city Of Mena. and levied upon by me the property of Fred Salyers to satisfy an ex- ecution In my hands against Fred Salyers and Lays0n Lumber Company, which issued from the office of the Clerk of the Polk Cir cult Court upon judgment rendered in said circuit court in favor of Watkins Lumber Company. Said sale will be made as afore- said upon a credit of three months the pur- chaser to give bond with sufficient security for the purchase price thereof as provided by law.
 Witness my hand on this 18th day Of June, 1909. ]. W. Cunningham. Sheriff.
 By l. H.sBratcher, D. S
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-24
LEGAL NOTICES.
CoMMIssIONER,s SALE.


 Notice is hereby gi ven that in pur- suance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Chancery court of Polk county, made and entered on the 18th day of July. 1908, in certain cause then pending therein between the First State Bank of Braham, complainant, and May l.. England, Chas. Davis and H. F.. Robie, defendants, the undersigned, as commissioner of said court, will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the southeast door or entrance of the county courthouse in which said court is held, in the coun- ty of Polk, within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, on the 17th day of July, 1909, the following de- scribed personal property, to-wit:
 The publication known as the News Democrat, with all material in said plant, consisting as follows: 6-eol. quarto Cottrell x Babcock cylinder press; 8xl2 and one 12xl8 Gordon job presses; International gasoline en- zine, H. F., with all fixtures; one a. inch Ideal paper cutter; one stapler; perforator; numbering machine; lead and slug cutter; drying rack; type stands and cases; 6 composing stones; 10 single galleys; 75 fonts job, body and display type; also all other fix lures and furniture composing said plant, in Polk county, Arkansas.
 Terms of Sale: On credit of three months, the purchaser being required to execute bond as required by law and the order and decree of said court in said cause, with approved security bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale until paid, and lien being re- tained on the property sold to secure the payment of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this 18th day of June, 1909.
 w. I. Green,
 Commissioner in Chancery.
The Mena weekly star., 1909-06-24

New York, June 1S.-Forty thousand dollars is missing from the vaults oi the Clinton branch of the Jefferson bank, a small private institution whose teller, Paul Endemann. disap peared several days ago Endemann was arrested Tn Brooklyn and was held in $40.000 bail for examination Friday. The police say that he has confessed, and detectives say the banks loss may reach s75,000. The alleged peculations began in 1903,