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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-05-02

The following is from that clever paper the
-Bilimoreaa, and is good reading for all who
wish the affairs of County and State to be hon
cstly administered
Every week something is noticed in the press
of the city concerning the coming elections ;
and very soon we will have the all-absorbing
matter before us for practical solution The
chief thing after all, where people have the
right 10 govern themselves, is 10 impress on
them the Importance of a deep and practical
interest, in all matters of the kind. The coun-
try must be governed and offices of honor and
trust must be filed, and il the intelligent sub
santial masses do not control these things.
they will be managed by somebody. The peo-
pie often have bad government and unfaithful
and unfit officers and represen tatives, because
they fail 10 take due interest in their own vel
fare.
Parties are natural under our system of gov
eminent, and indeed very essential to its well
being and purity Minorities have rights toe
to be respected, which make it well for The
majority power in any community TO fiji posi-
tons of honor and trust with capable and
faithful men. Parties are supposed to exist
and do exist, for the most part on great prin-
eipes Of construction in fundamental law, and
grave affairs Of public policy, and therefore
their conduct on all occasions should be char
acterized by the careful observance of sucl
obligation and action, that confidence and re-
spect may be perpetuated in the interests o
the country. For the laws 10 be respected
the Goverrment must be respected for par
ties 10 be respected and keep in power, the,
must be ever vigilant and watchful against til,
dissension and corruption, that grow up un
der the management Of rings aud cliques-
Such combinations, for purely personal ends
can not be regarded evidences at any time q
public opinion-not even the opinion of par
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-05-02

SPRING TRAINING The track of the Fair
Ground nj Lecsburg, having been nicely grad
ed and put in thorough order, Dr.. NJ. MORTAR
TY desires to inform the horsemen of Mont
gomery county, that he is now better prepared
than ever, TO pay special attention TO the
breaking and training of Horses. An animals
entrusted to his care are well and carefully
attended to, and the strictest attention paid
towards rendering them perfectly docle, and
traclable T3t.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-05-02
TOR SALE.

EoR SALE,
II A fine lot Of CHESTNUT
TIMBER, standing one mile from Rockville.
Apply at this office. ap25-2tn
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-05-02

METROPOLITAN BRANCH r. R-A train OF
magnificent cars passed over this road on We'd
ncsday last, filled with passengers on an ex-
curson trip 10 Cumberland Among the pas
sengers were Vice-President Keyscr and the
officers of the road, Gov. Cooke and members
of The District Legislature and Territorial
Government, Gen. Sherman, and Postmaster
General Criswell. Quite n crowd of the citi-
zens of Rockville assembled at the depot to
witness the train as it passed The parties
made no stoPpage. The road is now compile
ted, and we suppose il may he regarded as Ger
tain that it will be opened up 10 travel by the
day appointed 18Th inst.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-05-02

FINE SHAD Our thanks are due TO Solo
mon Dowden, Esq, our worthy and efficient
Commissioner from Carksburg District, for a
lot of these delicious fish
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-05-02

'BRoUGHT TO JAIL.-Shcriif Waters brought
to the Jail of this place, on Monday last, Hen
ry Randall, the negro apprehended in Wash
lngton, on charge of having stolen mule
from Mr.. A. W. Wadsworth, of this county.
a requsition having been made for his person.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-05-02

PRoPERTY SOLD .-The late residence of John
u Higgins, in Rockville, was sold, on Tues
day last by George Peter, Esq, Trustee, for
the sum of 50 500 Mrs. NJ -Dodd, purchaser.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-05-02

BONDED All the newly appointed Collcc-
tors for the various districts in this county, on
Tuesday last entered into bond to double the
amount of their collections, for the faithful
performance Of their dntY.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-05-02
ROAD PETITION.

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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-05-02

This may be the whole, or it may be only n
portion Of the killed. The Modocs are very
careful TO destroy, as far possible, all traces
Of their casualties, carrying their wounded
into the caves, and burning the dead bodies
Their wounded are supposed to be hidden in
the caves, but few of them have been seen so
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-05-02
CHERIFF's SALE.

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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1873-05-02
EXAMINERS NOTICE.

ROB. ". CARTER, r
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The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16
Inspirations from Reading Wal
Whttman's Last.

Whereof and therefore now, voluptuous
agency, 90 to speak,
Bewildering and dazzling oil appreciation
Of the Music Divine,
Ofwhich, or when, and even that, or hence
or otherwise,
The poet, Plasterer, Shoemaker, all and
soul may comprehend,
Five or six times as much, or more, or less,
fugacious,
Circles oil stone, and mint, and myrrb, never
or even thus,
Pyneriamous, sdgalious, in all compsriaes
love, both, and up, and down,
Pompidorious baroness, or even muck, or,
thence aud several
10 New Hampshire, West Virginia, or
meath the classic Bladensburg,
Or (if may be allowed the expression) or
any other place, after or near,
To-day, and then and here, before, and now
behind and previous, do thee adore.
-Danbury News.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

Posr OFFICE VIsITORs,-A great many
''pecuIiar people" call at the post'ottice,
among whom may be mon toned the follow
ing: The individual who gets letter
about every six months, but slwsys strug'
giles to be the first at the window: the one
who regards bic letter as natural curiosi-
ty, turning 1t over and over, viewing 1t
from 90 uphill and downhill point, as IL 10
astonishment that be should get one at all;
the spruce clerk who gets . dozen letters
for his employer and looks ss wise as
though they were all intended for himself;
the indignant specimen who wonders why
the duce the expected letter hasn't come,
and who holds on earnest colloquy with the
postmaster as to the probable cause Of The
dsteution; the bashiui young man with
faint traces of down upon bis chin. who exI
pects letter from bis sweetheart, and re.
tires in coufus ion ;the big rouched man who
,reads On his neighbor's corns; the seedy
customer who gets bill for washing and
tries to make you think II 10 . draft; these,
with the booby who waits an hour on the
curbstone to see who goes in and who Gomez
ont, are the mos% prominent OF the post
office visitors.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

A recent wliter, evidently Of the male
persuasion, 10 treating oiahe subject OF the
grsdual increase OF feminine liberty Of &C.
tion, thints In time that youug ladies will .,
least bs allowed 10 do Eslt the eourting.-
He pictures the misery which every young
man 10 compelled to IN dergo during iegu-
lsr courtship. How he hes 10 endure the
sneers OF bis companions, the sossiping oi
his lady friends, frequently the iron ical
compliments Is Of bis relatives; and unflattsI
lag patsrnai or maternal opposition. Then,
under the new order Of things, the advsni
,age would bs entirely on the other side.-
The writer continues: "Ahl what's de
lightful thing 1t would be, aurriedIy wait
log in your mothers psrlor, carfully brush
ed and strapped TO be courtsd. To be ten
derly stared at night alter night, by CIR
after girl; to have ones brown, rough hand
occasionally squeezed, and to have ones
waiss delicately sueom passed (of csurs only
after the engagsmsut) by some OF The mos
delicAteiy tsperiug arms in the wofld!"
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

At q balloon ascension at Lafayette, on
the Fourth, live bear was taken up. The
beast was attached to the balloon by bar
ness, and as he wen, up and came down be
uttered the most piteous cries. The bal
loon went but two squares and aNghted on
q root. The bear used bis claws to the best
advantage on the shingled roof, but the
balloon was TOO powerful for him, and il
dragged him into the street, where he fell
upon pile Of brick, receiving serious inju-
ries.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

The Boston Herald is making .'odoroust
comparisons. says that soup for the
poor of Boston last year cos. $4,000, and
"reiresbm snt" for the city government cost
$4,000, or about So SO o day for each
member Of the Council. Boston must
board her City Council, and give them pref
ty good board too, but as for her poor, they
are always on hand, and there is much
philanthropy 10 $4,000.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16
For Sale Cheap

One 40.Horse Boiler, Gibbs
& Russell make, One 12-Horse
Engine in good condition, 800
feet Casing. 1000 feet tubing,
$50 feet Sucker Rods, Valves,
Working Barrels, DC. Also,
one Derrick sd Rig complete.
The above property will be sold
cheap for cash. For particulars
enquire of A. G. HARPER, Kane City,
Vensngo County, Pa
A. G. HARPER.
Ksne City, Jnne II ls73-u
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

NEW Music. are indebted to Messre.
G.. d. Russell d Co.. Music Publishers, l26
fremont street, Boston, Mass, for the fol-
owing beautiful pieces of new music:
"Opsu Wide the Golden Door, "There is
rest for thee in Glory" ''Nora is Pretty,'
'Dauciug through the Leaves" Messrs.
R. Il Co., are among the most extensive
dealers 10 musical merchandise In the New
England States. Among the lstest works.
published by them Is new and improved
method Of learning to play on the Piano.
Lovers Of music will do we'll to send for
their catalogue of music.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

1t has been decided In ST. Louis that the
laws OF Missouri do not recognize such a
thing as scout, aud when one gets 10 wan
dering about in purgatory it must take care
of itself. The decision was rendered In a
case In which the relative Of o deceased
man susd for the sum Of $4,000 devised for
the purpose Of praying for masses for the
dead mans eoul. The relatives got the
money aud the poor soul has no redress in
the courts of Missouri.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

So-called "spiritual" phenomena are un'
dergoing tacit attack In London in the pc.
formauce Of certain Herr Dobler. This
person does exactly the very same things
which the Daven port Brothers did but with
out claiming the assistance Of any superns'
tural agency. His audience ats in dsrkf
ness FOR about two minutes while he binds
himself hand aud foot to chair. The rope
Is then examined aud appears quite fast, the
knot being between his hands and seeming
ly 90 tight as to render 1t impossible 10
withdrew them. The light is again distin-
guished be is guarded upon the platform BY
by two weIlknown members of the audience
and suddenly tambourine flies about the
room. and bell is rung. Other things
Herr Dobler does which show that with
hands and logs tightly tied he can do more
than most people con accomplish with
hands ct liberty. He borrows coat from a
spectator puts II beside him on the table, the
light goes out, is instantly rekindlsd; and
the coat is on bis back, his hands tied as
before; 10 another dark moment it is off and
thrown to the lender. The lights are ex.
tinguished, hia hands filed with -four, and
10 two minutes they are found united with
the -four still remaining in them. He &C.
knowledges that this is ell mere slight OF
hand.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

The Shah of Persia knows how to cay
pretty things to ladies, II we are to believe
Q London journal, which Gays that when be
visited Queen Victoria, at Windsor be told
her Majesty that until then be had reckonsd
bis years from the day Of his birth, but
that be should henceforth dIe them from
the hour of bis meeting the Queen OF Eng
land.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

Is there any claim too extravagant Tor
Chicago? 1t is now putting forth preten-
sions as summer resort and trying to en-
tice people to visit It merely for pleasure
and enjoyment during the heated term. II
1t does not become more humble and TRUTH
full, we greatly fear it will have heated
term Of long duration before its wonderful
history is complete N. Y. Mail.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

Ladies' of the demi-monde 10 Lexi pgton,
KY, are to DO inconti tinently arrested ii they
ride or drive in any vehicle through the
'streets, cemetery, or other public places"
of the city, and the nice legal question
comes up whether the letter OF the ordi,
nance will let them ride 10 the cemetery
in hearse 10 case of need.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

The Elevated Railway is to be used 10
New York by the postofaee to transport the
mails to and from the upper sections Of the
city. There are to be eighteen mails sent
daily each way by this lioe, which, 1t 10
said, will considerably facilitate business -
The transportation Of the mails between the
General postoffice and Its out lying stations
is- greatly interiered with with by the
crowded streets, and consequent slow loce.
motion, which this plan will, to . certain
extent, relieve.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

Be careful how yon 60 tc sleep at au auci
ton. A gentleman settled himself in a
comfortable chair, and his senses soothed
by the auctioneer's lullaby, soon dropped
asleep. When his nap was over be lett the
place. The next day he was astounded al
the receipt Of . bill for several hundred dol
lars worth of carpets and other things The
auctioneer had received his somuleuloui
mods for bids.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

Tit latest 81 the new townslof the of re-
gion are Modoc City and Milfsrtown. The
former is represented as having thirty
houses, where but two weeks ago there as
sothing:but nature. 1t hasnow two drug
stores two groceries, two hardware stores, q
tsnk shop, . hotel and a number Of boarl
ding. houses. MfllerstOwn has from seventy
five to one hundred houses, including Q
hotel that 90 ct $4,000.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

A new sensation has presented itself in
Loddon in the sb ape of the arrival Of the
great Cape dismoud, which has been Con-
signed for sale to Messrs Pillar Loverson &
Co., OF Gracecburch street. The weight Of
this splendid gem is about two hundred car
ats, and according to reliable authority, it
isslikely, when cut to be a worthy rival OF
the koh/i-uoor
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

The editor Of the Petersburg Progress has
paid o visit to the Butler oil field, and gives
part Of his experience a. follows :
On the Fourth Of July, We visited the
Butler oil field; the much talked Of Eidora-
do of tho oil men. The land flowing with
grease, and ovcrruu with dead beats
TraVell ng over the country from st. 70
tersburg to Foxburg, thence to Parker, Ar
gyle, Petrolia, Fairview, Harms City, Mill
ers.own and Butler; returning, passing
through Greece City and Buena Vista;
thence to F.irview, Martinsburg and st.
Petersburg.
The opinions which we had previously
formed, from the reports from the lower dis
tricts, were fully confirmed. We found
Petrolia overrun with loafers; business 10.
teres,s suffering from the rapid decline in
operations In i,s vicinity, and every evil
dence OF decay Get plainly before us. AL
though the place still has life, its total
desertion 10 q question Of only vety few
months 1t has passed the tremor Of excite
ment, the fevetish hurry and worry Of frs {
development, aud 10 now we'll advanced on
the "back track"
FaitvIew, which promised at one time to
become the center OF the lower region, has
settled down to the conviction that she
drew hasty conclusions, and "went in for
stamps" while had she considered, solid
reason would have told her that her exist
euce as 90 oil town wasa myth. The I'm
mense hotel erected BY Major Adams, with
. view Of accommodating over Thousand
and ninety persons, stands tenantless and
Incomplete, o warning to the brilliant
thinkers who are compeliedto 60 through
sn abstruse calculation before they can dei
tsrmine the distance Of the point OF their
nose from their faces. Fairview 10 OF little
consequence other than that it is an old
settlement, and will always have more OF
less business centering there, not being de
pendent upon the development for its ex'
istence.
Harms City presents the appearance which
is natural 10 . collection of true oil town
buildinga, and oil town characters. Gen
tlemeu loafsrs, brutal buffers, sleek city
business men lounging about the hotel
stove-pipe bats supported by animated mat
ter, shangbe nests In full blast, aud th'
usual Accomplishments. The developms n
Of the territory 10 its vicinity is now becom
log extensive, aud operators appear to bav,
been inspired with considerable confidence
This is to be the southern terminus Of the
Karns City Railroad, connecting with th
Allegheny Valley road at Parker.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

REMOVAL J. H. Heivley, long en-
gagged 10 the dental profession in this place,
has moved bis office to Oil City, and will
hereafter practice his profession there. The
Doctor is thorough master of bis profes,
sion, and we take pleasure In recommend
ing him to the citizens Of OH City and hope
they will extend him liberal patronage.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

We notice BY our down river exchanges
that number OF individuals have been az
rssted-and are at present confined In the
Armstrong county jail, charged with steal
iug:oitro slycerine from the Roberts Pstro-
leum Torpedo Company. We remarked
few days ago about the robbery Of their
magazine at Shamburg, and now We learn
the parties are known and that several a..
rests will be made soon. We also learn
ths. several parties residing on Cherrytree
Run are suspected ofbelonging to the moon
light tcrpedois's as they are called, and we
hear that ipjunctions are out and will be
served as soon as the parties can be found.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

The handsome managing editor Of the
Cincinnati Enquirer few days since pluug
ed into the raging Miami canal and pulled
out of the mud the drowning cook of pack
et He received bis reward. Her fstheF
wrote: "You have save the gsi's lie; she's
your'n!" The editor aforesaid wants some.
body. 10 drswn thst GEL.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

A girl seventeen years old was arrested
10 Buffalo last Monday, charged with three
seperate attempts to burn her employers
house. After denying the crime for some
time she at last made full confession, say.
Ing that she only did Il ''to have . little
fun with the folks" as she "knew they
wero badly scared"
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

An attempt was made night or two
since to blow mp the Roberts Torpedo mag
azine near Titusville. Had the attempt
proved successful the loss Of life aud pr ,psr-
ty would have been immense. The scouu,
drels that would thus jeopardize their neigh,
.bors' lives and property deserve banging
from the nearest telegraph pole.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

The New Bedford Standard has made On
investigation into the extent of the recent
forest fires in that part Of Msssac chusetis,
and says. ''Ths ground actually burned
over, asfsr as we can learn from parties
largely interested aud who know the woods
pretty well, 10 about 5000 actes."
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

They have a new style of building ssscI
citation in Stamford, Connecticut. Each
member pays three dollars week, and as
fast as houses are erected lots are drawn to
see who shall be the possessor. The whole
thing looks to us like moral ysf1s, butis
is popular 10 Stamford.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16
WAGES

E,OR all who Rrc willing 70 work. Any person,
Il old or young, Of either Sex, can make from $1u
10 500 per week, ut home day or evening. Wanted
by all Suitable to either City or Country, and any
season Of the year. 1hi Is a rars opportunity for
make m independent living. No capital being
required. Our pamphlet "ilOw TO MAKE x
LIVING living full Instructions sent on receirs
of 10 ceIss Address, A: BURTON & CO., Norris
ania. Wcscheter Co, N.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

If the Boston newspapers Will continue to
impress upon the public that our Fire De-
partment is worthless (Which is not fact,
and our builders do not understand their
business (which is also falsey,) there is o
prospectthst rates for insurance will be
more onerous than the income ax.-Boston
Journal.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

Paul b. DuChailu has net succumbed TO
the rigors and perils OF the regions border
ing the Arctic, as was feared, nothing hav-
Ing been heard from or of him for some
time, bu vas alive and we'll at Karasjok.
Lapland, near the seventeen parallel of
north latitude, Oh the lst Of Msy last
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

The will Of Kentuckian, made before
his marriage, and giving sll his property TO
the lady who became his wife, has been
successfully contested by his legal beirs, -
being held that the marriage operated as 9
revocation, and thst the widow is entitled to
only oue-third.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

A startling tombstone wss erected to the
memory Of "Tabitha, beloved wife OF Jo-
asph Wright, Thomas Andrews, Eben Hal.
sled, Charles Dean and Edwin Murray, by
her devoted husband Cyrus Morgan. II
was thought for time that Morgan couldn't
survive It.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

We understand the board of auditors of
the Warren & Venango Rsilroad Company
were In town yesterday, for the purpose o.
auditing the claims Of parties owning the
land over which the route is graded. This
would seem to indieste the completion Of
the road down the Greek.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

A railroad smash up occurred on the OIL
Greek Railroad, near Brocton, yesterday, by
which the engine Of Conductor Taylor's
train was bs dly smashed up BY . gravel
tram backing intoit The engine passed
through here last evening enroute to the re-
pair shops at OH City.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-07-16

In recent case Of assault With intent to
kill, iu Indiana, II was shown that the ah
fray came about from father insisting on
remaining 10 the room with his daughter
and her beau. The jury cleared the young
man.