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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1874-05-09

ls.-S -Six young creole mules. !"
|s)st asd gentle to harness; cheap
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-03-06
'uetital.
soUANDERED LIVES.

The fisherman wades in the surges,-
The sailor sails over the sea;
The soldier steps brayely to battle,
The woodman lays axe to the tree.
They are each of the breed Of the heroes,
The manhood alempered in strife
Strong hands that go lightly to labor
True hearts that take comfort in life.
In each is the seed to replenish
The world with the vigor it needs,
The centre of honest affections,
The impulse TO generous deeds.
But the shark drinks the blood of the fishes,
The sailor is dropped on the sea;
The soldier lies dead by his cannon
The woodman is crushed by his tree.
Each prodigal life that is wasted
In manly achievement unseen,
But lengthens the days of the coward,
And strengthens the crafty and mean.
The blood Of the noblest is lavished,
That the selfish profit may fnd
But God sees the lives that are squandered,
And we to His wisdom are blind.
By Bigdrd Tdylor
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-03-06

TnE RIanT END. An old gentleman
who was never accused of being wizard,
went out one day with his gun to shoot
partridges, accompanied by his son. Be-
fore they approached the ground where
they expected to find the game, the gun
was charged with severe load when at
last the old gentleman discovered ono Of
the birds he took rest and blazed away
expecting to see it fall, Of course, but not
50 did it happen, for the gun recoilcd
with 50 much force as to kick him over.
The old man got up and while rubbing
The sparks out Of his eyes inquired Of his
son, "Alphy, did point the right end
Of the gun at the bird Z"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-03-06

The Pooh AND THE Ricm "A thief is
a contemplate being, of course but in
many cases hard want forces men to sin.
Poverty is fearful strain on mans
honesty. The feor man who lives an
honest life is entitled to more credit than
the man of wealth The one is forced
to fight against temptation, which comes
to him under the guise Of want and ne
ccssty the other has no motive except
greed or ambition to tempt him from the
path of rectitudc Yet when poor man
sins against the laws of the land, how
few sy.apathize with him, or seek to
shield him from the penalty incurred. -
He has no friends and the heaviest pen
atty that can be inflicted is considered
light enough for him. When tho prison
doors close behind him, hope is shut out
forever, for he knows the pardonng pow
or will never be asked to interfere in his
behalf But the rich criminal is looked
upon rs simply unfortunate Tho is lion
lied justice bows in his presence, and
seems to ask bis pardon fof the unplcas-
ant relations which it bears toward him
If he is convicted, it is an exceptional
case; his sentence is made as light as
possible; his prison life is enliycned by
pleasant enjoyment and cheerful assu-
rance that his confinement wil'be short,
and he soon walks forth, the recipient of
executive clemency.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-03-06

A noted hunter of South Hero fears
that he has been the victim Of sell"
He has gun that seatters shot badly, so
that il is not Of much account A while
ago he saw an advertisement in city
paper Offering TO send information where
by such scattering" Of shot could be
cifectually prevented on receipt Of fifty
cents. lie sent the money, and in duo
time was informed that to prevent his
gun from scattering" he should put
in only one shot"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-03-06

A judge and a joking lawyer were once
discoursing about the doctrine Of trans
migration Of the souls of men into ami
mails. Now" said the judge. suppose
you and | were turned into horse aud
an ass, which would you prefer to be p
"'rhe ass, to be sure replied the law
yer. Why n asked the judge. "Bc-
cause" was the reply, Il have heard Of
an ass being a judge, but of u horse
meyer"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-03-06

A gentleman at an cating-house asked
the person next to him ifhe would phase
pass the mustard.
"Sir," said the man, edo you mistike
inc for waiter ?"
"Oh no, SIR" was the reply, II ms
took you for gentleman"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-03-06

Judge Jefreys. pointing with his cane
at prisoner before him, observed, -
There is a great rogue at the end Of
this stick" The man replied, AT
which end, NY lord q
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-03-06

An exchange says The most appall-
ing case of deafness that VIC ever came
across, outside an asylum, was that ofan
old lady who lives just across the street
from the navy yard. The other day they
fired salute of twenty-onc guns. The
old lady was observed to start and listen
as the last gun was fired, and then she
exclaimed, ..Come inw
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-03-06
A Child's Faith.

In the Highlands of Scotland, there is
a mountain gorge, twenty feet in width
and two hundred feet in depth. Its per-
pendicular walls arc bare Of vegetation,
save in their crevises, in which grow nu-
merous wild flowers of rare beauty
DESTROYS of obtaining specimens of these
mountain beauties, some scientific tour
list once offered Highland boy hand
some gift if he would consent to be low
cred down the cliff by rope, and would
gather little basketful of them. The
boy looked wistfully at the money, for
his parents were poor; but when he
gazed at the yawning chasm he shudder-
ed, shrunz back, and declined. But
flial love was strong within him, and
after another glance at the gift and at the
terrible fissure. his heart grew strong,
bis eyes flashed, and he said
I'll go, # my father ,eiR hold the
rope"
Aud then, with unshrinking nerves,
check unblanched and heart firmly strong,
he suffered his father to put the rope
about him, lower him into the wild abyss
and to suspend him there while he filled
his little basket with the coveted flowers.
1t was daring deed, but his faith in the
strength of his fathers arm, and the love
of his fathers heart, gave him courage
and power TO perform it.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-03-06
SCHOOL
~ FOR GIRLS.

y FOR YIN ~
azg~ This School is situated in SANDY
SPRING neehborhood, one of The most
healthy locations in the county.
1s3- The course of study includes the or
binary English branches, The higher Malhe-
nlatics. the Languages, Music and Dfawing
LECTURES are delivered each week by
WM. HENRY FARQUAAR and HENRY G..
HALLOWELL on the Natural Sciences, His
tory, past and current, and Bellies Letters.
TERMS: For Board, Tuition in AL the
English Branches, Washing, Fuel and Lights,
1928 for the School year Music, Drawing
and the Languages extra.
gzS- For further particulars, apply to
CAROLINE HALL0WELL MILLER,
dec 26-3np Sandy Spring, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-03-06

A Kentucky legislator, who had beer.
absent from his seat. for several days
was asked what had been the matter !
''Well, folks call il nervous ehills; otheri
pronounce it kind Of an affection of tbs
heart; to be candid, call it a plain case
Of old-fashioncd drunk"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-03-06

a Pennsylvania man went out to get
his boots heeled eight years ago, and as
he has never returned his wife is bccom-
ing uneasy.
A certain man has a watch which he
says has gained enough to pay for itself
in six months.
Why isa whisper forbidden 10 polite
society! Because it isn't aloud.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-03-06
CUSTOMERS

NUK CUSTOM Ek5 q
q WILL PLEASE NOTICE
that our railroad facilities are noyi such as
win enable US to order, at very ihoA notice,
any Goods that we may not have on hand -
we will take pleasure in doing so at ahy time.
nov 2s-u BoUlC hos.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-03-06
w. BOSWELL,

81 LICENSED AUCTIONEER,
Rockville, Nd.
Q.s- VIII attend to sales in any part OF the
county, and his terms will be such us cannot
fail to please. All ordersaddressed TO him, at
Rockville, Jamestown, or Pooesville Willie
promptly attended 10. DEE l4--u
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-03-06
MONTGOMERY INSTITUTE.

COOKE D. LUCKETT, (Univer of ya.,)
PRINCIPAL.
MISS ROSA HAYDEN, (Academy of Music,
Peabody instituted
Vocalist and Teacher Of Instrumental Music.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-03-06
va All letters should he addressed to him
at Oney p o., Montgomery county, Md
sep 29--Y
nr.T. SELLERS WATERS,
- DENTIST

No, 43 Hanover Street, BALTIMORE, Ed
D1D- Office hours from A. NJ, 10 2 P. ~,
and from to 6r. n.
nov SIT
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-03-06

THE SIXTH ANNUAL SESSION will
begin Oh MONDAY, September l5fh, 1873.
@S- For Terms, &C., apply to the Prlncl-
pal. SEP Dim
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-03-06
SALT, SALT, SALT.

Salt by the Sack or smaller quantities al
ways on hand by
nov 25-6mn BODlC BROS.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-22

apartments OF the palace. where pipes were
smoked and sbrandy and s0das" drunk by the Eu-
ropeans so as to dspel the Ill effects OF the mnoo
A native procession was then formed headed Dy
the King and Train bearers. and followed by AZ the
chiefs. who paraded the vlllsRe. beating tom toms,
&C.. aud accompanied by the Eyo bell, Tor some
hours, during which time the Europeans were
enjoying capital tea, kindly provided Dy the
ladies' connected with the missions; AFTER which
they took their departure from Greek Town.
COMMERCIAL AND ROYAL CONGRATULATIONS.
on the following days thursday and friday,
meetings Of the cnies and traders--European and
natiye-were held on board the hulk William
Prowse, the Consul being present as also King
Ego Honesty VII. OF Creek Town-King ArchlDong
III. OF Duke Town being represented by deputy
when the various trading treaties were revised
and several concessions made by the natives. par
ticuiarly their agreeing 10 open the palm kernel
trade, which viii be great advantage to the
European traders
When the business OF the meeting was over
Captain Walker rose and aid:--"i rise to propose
q vote OF thanks before we conclude this meeting
TO our most worthy Consul for the very courteous
and afaDle manner IN which he has conducted the
proceedings oil both to-day and the previous DAYS.
and hope the new arrangements Will prove TO the
benefit OF all parties concerned. still hope that
tue outstanding question NO. rs artcle) will be
amcably settled on his ext VISIT here. (Cheers.l
From the very kind and patient manner in which
our worthy Consul mas moved among US during his
short visit l am sure 1t Will give US all great
pleasure to hear OF his prosperity, success and
good health" (ApplauseJ
THIS was seconded by Mr. G. J. Strawbridge. and.
alter cheers being given repeatedly for the Consul
the meeting separated.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-22
HORSE NOTES.

From the San Francisco Call, April 14l
The contract Tor grading the new race track and
fair grounds has been signed and everything be-
tokens its cOmpleti by the 1st OF july One hun
drcd men will commence work to-day, and in a lew
days more another hundred Will be put at work
with horses and carts. Cy White, who has had
much experience in building race tracks, Will
superintend matters. The plans for the various
buildings including a fine club house, hotel, grand
stands &c are being prepared by Bugley Il son,
and the improvements will all be first class IN every
respect.
1t is reported that George Jacobs of Grass Valley,
Will 90 East next month, to be gone two or three
months, and will be accompanied by A. Lewis, his
trainer and driver. They Will probably take along
the pacing horse Defiance, and the trotters May
Howard, Sweetbrlar. ana perhaps Jerome. sweet
briar is the promising four-y ear old fy purchased
by Mr.. Lewis Tor 5000 q short time since.
from the Nashville Banner April 1911
The almost Unprecedented floods hereabouts
have played havoc with the Nashville race course.
The water. as has already been stated, covers the
fshlng for the time horses trainers and Jockeys
to Otner localities. Some have gone out TO the lair
grounds some have gone TO Memphis to partici-
pate IN the races there and others have gone
home. Franklins stable has gone back to Gallatin.
The question now is whether after the water re-
cedes the track can be got IN readiness for the
spring races, which, according TO the programme
already arranged, should commence two weeks
from next Tuesday. When the water does dlsap-
pear 1t Will leave legacy OF gulnes and small
ravines on the course, which will be the main
things into shape. 1t Is thought in some quarters
that the track cannot be got in proper condition
In time. Mr.. George Darden however, assures us
that the games Will commence at the DESIGNATED
time as large iOrce-20O men II necessary-will
be put to work on the track as soon as ne situa-
ton VIII at all permit. Probably in three days
from now, with no more rain. the water will be
entirely gone giving nearly two weeks Tor over.
hauling and repairing.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-22

Waking waking was never seen. Mullen led Brown three
SECONDS Al the end OF this, the sixteenth journey
round me halimiie track, and at the 0nish OF the
nlntn mile still led him one second The fun and
cActement now became OF the most intense char
acter. mullen swung along In his eelfsame con-
nuent style, leading his antagonist until the last
quarter OF mile. when the latter made an extraor-
binary squirt and headed Mullen. This advanced
position, Of about three yards, was maintained by
Mullen ,us came swinging along, and every second
WAS shutting up the daylight, with great
cnances OF ultimate success, when, be II
Sald 10 the disgrace OF the parties concerned,
mere were rush and crush on the track In front
OF tne walkers. which in the twinkling OF an eye
resulted IN Brown being Knocked down and Mullen
pushed violently against the fence. Mullen re-
covered himself the quickest and passed the score
TWO Yards ahead OF his opponent There was much
excitement because OF this runianly work, and Tor
q moment serious trouble was apprehended, but
the police present restrained any very wicked
The referee left the track at
once. ana within half an hour decided that the
match was "a draw" Had no dirty business char
acterized the contest 1t could have appropriately
been termed "the grandest pedestrian effort ever
witnessed IN this country" The louo wing is q
DEERFOov PARK. NEAR BROOKLYN, l.. l., April 81,
!874.--Waiking match OF ten miles. Tor S., 900 and
the championship OF America
EDWARD Mnfen Of Boston. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
william Brown, OF New York
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-22
MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
A Mulatto Girl Found Dead i'm q Dirty
H0vel in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, April 81, 1874
A very mysterious case, and one attended by no
small degree Of horror came to light IN this city
this afternoon, the principal circumstances OF
which up TO this hour are involved in perpexity
ana doubt. The report was rendered to a district
station house in one of the lower wards that there
was dead body in q room OF the house located az
go Middle alley, and an oflcer was detailed 10
make thorough investigation. Subsequently tho
Deputy Coroner visited the premises, and from
one OF the gentlemen who accompanied him I
learn the following story
Middle alley is inhabited in the main by negroes.
No. 600 Is desolate looking house and perfect
rookery. Before entering the room we sought to
ascertain few particulars, but the parties living
below remained entirely reticent. We assembled
the stairs until we had reached the second story,
when we entered one or the back rooms. A sight
Of horror met our eyes. Furniture was over
turned, chairs had been broken, the bedcl0thes
were upon the floor and everything in the room
was lying about III the widest CONFUSION. The
fecty disgusting. Upon the 1oor crouched in an
unnatural attitude and dressed III tattered
girl was seen, with her head resting heavily upon
her knees Her hair was matted and tangled with
the filth in which she had died. Beside her was
shattered lamp, and q tattered dress, with scanty
undercothing, lay near by. There are none OF
US who presumed to Judge how she died. me
sight was one at which the most indifferent would
have been appalled,, and one the rightiulness Of
winch none but visitor Can comprehend. me
girl was young, OF slight figure ana dencatea
sustained the painful injuries which caused her
death. All we could ascertain there was that she
was dead and that she mad died In poverty and
fifth.
There ia O sequel being developed, however,
which is likely to bring light many OF those CIR
cumstances OF which we are at present ignorant.
We learn that the girl had been married, mad sep
arated from her husband and That last night
negro was seen TO enter her room. This negro has
escaped but the officers are now upon hts
track ana will use every means to effect his
arrest. 1t is this negro alone who can
give the statement which will explain all.
the parties living below say that there
was considerable confusion above, accompanied
by no little noise, but beyond this they pretended
utter ignorance. The Coroner's physician, DIR.
Shaplelgh, has made partial examination, but
nothing satisfactory will be made known until to-
morrow morning at the Morgue. The girl appears
To have died from great internal injuries and from
natural weakness, which was greatly aggravated
BY the conduct OF the man. The severity oil the
struggle Is eviDced in the confused condition OF
the room. The name Of the girl Is Adene Gross.
but the name OF the man Is unknown.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-22
AMATEUR PRIZE FIGHTER.

A Connecticut Lawyer Changes His
PrOfession-The Bar For the Ring.
NoRwALK, Conn.,, April 81, 1874
The pugilistic "setton between Mr.. A. Brush,
OF Noroton. a lawyer. practising in N0rwalk, and
William Mott poultry dealer OF Darlen, which
came or privately in the latter place early last
week, is attracting public attention and calling
forth denuncatory comments from the local press.
The legal fraternity feel outraged that OF their
number should engage In 'mill" OF this KIND,
and action by the Fairfield county bar, looking to
the dsDarrng OF the impromptu shoulder hitter,
will probably be soon taken. Reports are current
that Tor the arrest OF the contestants are
out and that they will be brought before the Grand
Jury TO answer at Bridgeport tnis week.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-22
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.

Meeting OF the Supreme Lodge OF World
Knights-Upwards of 1000 I'm Council
Report OF the supreme ChancellOr-A
BAD Financial Showing.
PITTsBrRG, Pa, April q, 1874
The Supreme Lodge OF World Knights OF Pythias
commenced its session at this city to-day. Up
wards OF 1000 knights are in attendance embrac-
ing delegates from New York. Chicago, Boston,
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Mount Holly,
N j.; Jersey City, Conneisville, Baltimore, st.
Louis Cumberland, Elizabeth and various other
cities OF the country. Baltimore sends the strong
est delegation, which is headed by q reglmental
band OF the Maryland Fifth. The hotels filed
to overnowlng with visitors and members OF the
order.
The Lodge convened this morning at ten O'Clock,
delegates being conveyed thither accompanied by
bands OF music. After an address OF welcome the
several reception representatives vacated the hall
and the Supreme Lodge went into executive
session.
The following distinguished gentlemen were
resent:-Samuel Reed, OF Mount Holly. N. j., 5.
p; II. q. Berry, OF Chicago. s. p; 5. S. Davis, OF
New HAMPSHIRE, $. v. c.; W. Long. oil Saginaw,
Joseph D. Wicks, Of Pittsbura, 5. L. s., and G. a.
Hodgeson, oil Western Virginia, ). y. $.
THE ROLL JURISDICTION
was called, when 1t was discovered that all the
States In the Union were represented, save Ala
baIna, California and South Carolina.
The report OF the Supreme Chancellor, consist
ing OF pamphlet OF sixty-one closely printed pages.
was read. The report stated that many OF the
troubles and tribuatious OF the year were due TO
the
DEFALCATION OF CLARENCE NJ BURTON
the supreme Scribe whose peremptory resigna-
tion was accepted in June last. Alter getting
matters Strengthened out 1t appeared that the
supreme Lodge owed S9,344, with reliable
assets amounting 20 sl,s37, leaving a
deficit OF S., COG, which amount was met by loan
bonds OF the Order. The financial difficulties were
thus got rid OF, ana the Grand Lodge question was
decided by the Grand Chancellor to be deferred TO
the action OF the now in TINS city. The
port refers to the changes in the German ritual,
also the ritual In the spanish language, made
necessary by the organization OF a number of
lodges OF Scandinavians. The Grand Lodge
Nevada was instituted under an order
issued on the 31st day OF Marcn last, making
thlrtythree grand lodges and jurisdictions on the
roll. The Chancellor summarizes his conclusion
from the past after the following fashion,
FIRST, this body Is too large: second, 1t meets
too often; third, your expenses are beyond your
revenues; fourth, the sources of revenue are rap
idly failing. with more than commensurate In
crease OF expenditures. The report closes with
words OF encouragement and hope that the acts
OF this session may be pregnant OF good. The
election OF officers takes place on Thursday. A
grand parade will take place tomorrow.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-22
BISMARCK TO THE HAMBURaERs,

Prince Bismarck has replied as follows to reso-
luton voted on the 4th OF April at Hamburg by an
assembly OF electors held there, and OF which the
text has been transmitted to him.
thank very sincerely the persons who were
present at the meeting in the Exchange Hall for
the confidence shown towards the government OF
the Empire on the motion carried, ana also hank
you Tor communicating 1T to me- The conviction
expressed In the great commercial city OF Ger
many by influential PERSONS and according TO
winch the army should, as an organized member
OF the nation, ne constituted In durable manner.
as to protect pacific labor from all violent In
terrupton, will find an echo In the country, and IS
one OF the most precious guaran tees for an accord
between the Coiederated governments and the
German Parliament.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-22
MOVEMENT OF CRUSADERS,
Advance Of the Women on the Cal ftal OF
Pennsylvania--Thc Opponents OF Local
Option i'm Danger.
PIrTsBUBG, Pa, April 81, 1874.

PIrTsBUBG, Pa, April n, 1874.
There was considerable OF o sensation at the
Union depot this evening, owing to the congrega-
ton OF large number of crusaders, who left on
the nifty minutes past seven O'Clock train for Har-
rlsourg. Their errand thitner. as stated by Peace
commissioner FeixR Brunot-who, by the way, Is
an out-and-out cold water apostle--is to make
personal appeal TO members or the Legislature for
the prevention oil repeal OF the Local option law.
Inc delegation consisted Of about nifty ladies',
many OF tuem wives OF prominent ministers and
merchants Ihey are prepared 70 bring great In
nuence 10 pear on members OF the Pennsylvania
Legislature, who are striving with tooth and nail
to relieve various districts OF law that prevents
the sale Of liquors The women, one and all, had
70 pay theIt aIes 10 and rom the Capitol, as the
application for tree tr TRANSPORTATION.