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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-02

Light Undergraduates.


Gravity is no more evidence of wisdom
than paper collar is of shirt.
Josh Billings says, Crew enjoy a good
rcputashun, Civ publicly and steal pr-
vately."
A Pennsylvania baby is said to have
inherited the eyes and nose Of his father,
but the check Of his uncle, who is an IN
surance agent.
The hardest thing to hold ia the world
is an unruly tongue. 1t beats red hot
smoothing iron and kicking horse.
A darkey's Instructions for putting on
a coat were, "First dc right arm, den
de left, and den give one general con-
wulsion"
An Alabama editor winds up an edi-
torial on the corn crop with the remark,
1--WE have on exhibition in our sanctum
pair Of magnificent ears"
Now is the time when the fly crawls
around, chilled and dispirited, and ono
is irresistibly impelled to pity him and
drop something on his back.
Guess your eyes arc bad" replied
Frederick county man when told that his
collar was soiled, "why, bless you, mis-
ter, ! haven't wore that collar but two
weeks"
"Who was this man 2" asked Savan
nah coroner, as he entered crowd
around a dead body. belonged to a
brass band, " replied boy, and the cor
oner went on, "All right-no inquest
necessary"
A rustic couple, newly married, went
into drug store and called for soda wa
ter. The obliging clerk inquired what
syrup they would have in it, when the
swain, deliberately leaning over the
counter, replied: Stranger, money is
no object to me; put sugar in it,"
A couple Of neighbors became SO in
imical that they would not speak to each
other; but one Of them, having been
converted at camp-meeting, on seeing his
former enemy, held out his hand, say
ing, "How dye do. Comp? | am hum
Bile enough TO shake hands with dog
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-02
dead man, whose handwriting l was fa-

dead man, whose handwriting was fa-
milliar with
After consulting with the young lady
briefly, physicians we're called in but it
was apparent that the deceased had died
of paralysis, and the monrnful ccremo-
MES of his funeral succeeded the events
narrated.
Within fortnight the unfinished will,
which | took charge of, was examined,
aud was subsequently offered for probate.
The requests contained in this docu-
ment were unquestionable, written in the
proper handwriting of the deceased, and
embraced the disposal of most of his es-
tate, IN form. though the signature was
wanting to the paper.
But Miles had no direct heirs, and
there were none to contest the will. The
clause which gave "to Clara Ellwell TWEEN
ty-fve thousand dollars. whenever she
decides to marry" was no doubt intended
to have been completed by Miles with
the name of the man her guardian had
for years insisted she should we'd
But this name was not there and, in
accordance with the written letter Of the
will, Miss Clara did '.decide to marry"
within the next six months, and duly re-
ceived her twenty-five thousand dollars,
upon becoming, as she did the following
winter, the happy wife of Henry Calder,
accountant.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-02

Nrw PRonABLIrIEs. When you see
aman going home at five o'clock in the
morning. and know his wife is waiting
for him, it is likely to be stormy.
When man receives bill for goods
his wife has bought unknown to him,
look out for thunder and lightning.
When man goes home and finds no
supper ready, the fire out, and his wife
out visiting, it likely to be cloudy.
When man promises to take his wife
to a party, and changes his mind after
she IS dressed, you may expect shower.
When a man saves his cigar money
to buy his wife a new bonnet, it indi-
Gates a spell of sunshine.
When man dies and leaves nice
young widow, with plenty Of money,
and you SEQ her walking out with the
executor on Sunday afternoon, change
is imminent.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-02

A BLusH.-What is there more mys-
ferrous than blush---a single word, or
look, or thought, should send that inim-
table carnation over the cheek like the
soft tints of the summer sunset? Strange
it is also that the face is capable of blush
ing, that the hand or foot docs not turn
red with modcsty or shame, any more
than the glove or sock that covers them.
1t is the face that is in heaven. The
blush of modesty that tinted woman's
face when she awoze in Eden's sunny
land still fingers with her fair daughters,
They caught it from the rose, for all roses
were first white but when Eve plucked
one, the bud seeing her own fair face
more fair than the flowers blushed and
cast its reflection on her velvet cheeks.
The face is the tablet Of the soul where
in it writes its actions. There may be
traced all the intellectual phenomena,
with confidence amounting to moral
certainty. If innocence and purity look
outward from within, none the less do
vice. intempcronce and debauchery make
their indellble Impressions upon it
ldiocy, rage, cowardice and passion leave
deeper marks even thar the virtues Of
modcsty, truth, chastity aud hone
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-02
JAMES w. BOSWELL.
R. r. CARTER,

tLATE PARTNER WITH WIN. oLDFIELD, ESQ.,
UMP-MAKER,
Il FOUNTAIN GREEN, Hartford Co, Nd.
win attend promptly to DIGGING AND
WALLlNG WELLS, PUTTING IN NEW
PUMPS and REPAIRING OLD ONES.
NEW PUMPS kept always ON hand. Price
SO cents per foot.
ALL NEW WORK WARRANTED.
Rs- All letters addressed to B. F. CARTER,
Fountain Green, Hartford county, Md, or to
HUGH NUS, Pooles'ille, Md, will be prompt
u attended to.
oct 7-3mn Is. u CA RTER.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-02
y oct i { AT.
OVER THE WAY.
BY n. CoNwELL SMITH.

III ~ tpNNEbb SMiih'
Gone in her childish purity
Out from the golden day;
Fading away in the light so sweet,
Where the silver stars and the sunbeams meet,
Paving path for her waxen feet,
Over the silent way.
Over her bosom tenderly
The pearl-white hands are prest;
The lashes lie on her cheek so thin
Where the softest blush of the rose hath been
Shutting the blue of her eyes within
The pure lids closed in rest.
Over the sweet brow lovingly
Twinelh her sunny hair;
She was so fragile that Love sent down,
From his heavenly gems. that soft brigh crown,
To shade her brow with its waves so brown,
Light as the dimpling air.
Gone to sleep, with the tender smile
Froze on her silent lips
By the farewell kiss Of her dewy BREATH
Cold in the clasp of the Angel Death
Like The las: fair bud of fading wreath,
Whose bloom the white frost nips
Robn-hushed in your downy bed,
Over the swinging bough-
Do you miss her voice in your glad duet,
When the dew in the heart of the rose is set,
In orient crimson glow?
! Rosebud-under your shady leaf
Hid from the sunny day
Do you miss the glance of the eyes so bright
Whose blue was heaven in your timd sight?
II is beamiug now in the world of light,
Over the starry way.
IIearts-where the darling head hath lain
Held by loves shining ray
Do you know that the touch of her gentle hand
Doth brighten the harp in the unknown land Z
Oh she waits for us with the angel band,
Over the starry way.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-02
HAMILTON OE.DTEEs.ED
DU PM A X Err.

. Va Z . VI n N n fts
ELLICorr CRY, Howard Co, Md.
Gives his undivided attention to the prose
cutiou of his business, in allts branches.
PUMPS of the most approved kinds made
TO order, and READY-MA DEPUMPSulways
on hand. The charge is so Cents per foot :.
ALL NEW WORK WARRANTED.
GS- Orders addressed TO The subscriber
at Ellicott City, Howard county, Nd Will
be promptly attended to.
mar 3--tf HAMILTON OLDF ED.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-02
NLnEEELEh,S

u x c Q l $ 0 I p u m p.
10, 900 feet OF White Oak Pump Stock,
which has been in soak in Spring water It
su ii aient length of time to free it from sap
Any Pump constructed Of this stock is guar
anteed not to give au unpleasant taste to the
water. His arrangements for preparing Pump
Stock in the above manner are most ample
aud complete, and he will always be prepar-
I'D u nni Ii the
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-02
coIsior Pump


Always on hand all kinds of Pump Fix
lures, of the very best quality.
Common Wooden Pumps made on the prem
ises where they are TO be placed, when desir-
ed, at so cents foot.
All Pumps constructed by the subscriber
are warranted for one year. After the first
year, they will be kept in order by him, for
ten wears, for the moderate sum Of 5 pr year.
All Pumps put in and not proving satisfac-
tory, will be taken out and the money re-
funded.
Orders by mail, or in person, attended to
with promptness, and at moderate prices.
E3- For any further information, apply to
Mr. I. BYERs, Montgomery House, Rockville,
Maryland.
WIN. OLDFIELD,
PUNP MAKER.
apl9-ly Fountain Green, Hartford Co.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-02
CUMBERLAND COAL.

Just received, large lot Of Cumberland
Coal which will be sold in quantities to suit
purchasers, at lowest rates. by
GARRETT CONNELL,
may q Rockville Depot
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-02

Iwould respectfully inform the public that
II have my LIME KILN, at EDWARDS FER
lRY, in full operation, ana am prepared TO fur
uish the best Of LINE at all times. ! will
ship it down the Canal 10 any point desired
EV WHITE,
may eft Edwards Ferry, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1874-10-02
UNDERTAKING.

rEuE undersigned would respectfully in
form the citizens Of Rockville aud vicini-
ty, that he has bought the right, title, inter
est and good will OIL his father in The IN
DERrAKING BUSINESS, together with the
Hearse, Wagon, &c. uecessaryfor conducting
the same, and that he will be prepared here
after, upon the shortest notice, to accommo-
date all who may require his services. lib
eralshare of patronage is solicited.
WREUBEN HUMPHREY,
Washington Street,
iuneIO-tf Rockville. Md.
Wilmington daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-01
Paid Fro Departments

Paid fire departments have put the great
cities in q bad way. Chicago now feels deer
ly the loss of that patriotic sentiments which
formerly prevailed among the men " no vol
unteered to perform the most arduous and
necessary duty on the most exciting and alarm
ing occasions. The Philadelphia Ledger re-
fers to the great western city as follows:
Chicago may be described just now as in a
panic about fire The Chicago newspapers
describe the nervousness of the people on this
subject and the anxiety about it which Is de-
veloped whenever any danger of the kind APP
pears. AT the last fire, when three days ago Il
large warehouse was burnt, the public anxiety
was shown i'll many ways. The heavy cloud
of smoke rising from the fire. and the passing
of engines attracted more than the usual at
tention. and the news spread with lightning
rapidity, whilst multitude Of people rushed
to the scene to make personal inspection OF
the progress of the flames, So that an estimate
of the danger might be formed The Chicago
Tribune says that at least 20, 600 persons throng-
ed the streets in the immediate neighborhood
of the fire. Besides this popular panic on the
subject, there is also panic among the insur-
ance companies about Chicago fires. The I'M
derwrters seem to think the city is doomed,
and that sooner or later II will disappear in
smoke. This, of course, is an exaggerated idea,
but it nevertheless prompts some companies
to withdraw their Chicago risks altogether
and others to demand largely increased pre-
miums. In Chicago itself the insurance cir
cles are described as extremely nerNo us, and
this is increased by n feeling that that city
does not intend TO put into operation the re-
forms which the underwriters have demanded.
At present the agents of the companies that
continue doing business there, have declined
TO take risks on any property not considered
first class. The National Board of Fire I'M
derwrters have made a positive condition
which must be executed prior to October LIST
1874, the complete reform of the Chicago Fire
Department, ON penalty of the total Withdraw
al Of insurance business from that city From
all accounts the Chicago Fire Department
must be in a bad way, chiefly land this is the
moral of the whole story for our city, through
the haleful operation of politics.
Wilmington daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-01
Political Rotes.

The Conservatives Of the Third District OF
Texas have nominated }. w. Throckmorton for
Congress.
q. l.. Fort was renominated for Congress Oh
Thursday. by the Republican Convention OF the
Eighth District OF Illinois
lion. Philadeiph Van Trump, ex-memle e. of
Congress from tbs Twelfth District of Ohio, died
yesterday of heart disease.
The Republican Convention Of Wyoming Ter
ritory, on Thursday. unanimously nominated }.
NJ Carey, tor delegate in Congress.
4. The Democratic Convention of Alabama, yes
teiday nominated George ). Huston for Governor
and d, ID. Lewis aud w. IL. Forney for Congress
men at large. Very lengthy resolutions were
adopted, declaring that Congress has no consli'u-
! tional power to "iorce the two races into social
union or equality that the Civil Rights bill is n
nsgrant Invasion Of the conservative principles at
personal liberty aud free government, and pal
pabs violation of the Federal Constitution; ihvit
ing The immi gaation oil white foreigners Ia
Alabama; anddeclaIiu ing that the Legislature should
pass laws giving railroad employees lin on the
property OF railroad corporations to secure the
payments Of their wages The Convention then
adjourned sine de.
Wilmington daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-01
Curing versus bbling

There are many me1i cines that give transient :
lief in sickness without touching the source and
seat Of the complaint. lIostettcrs Stomach Bitters
is not one of these The great tonic and restora-
tive does not cobbe the diseased and enfeebled sys
TEN. 1t is not a mere palliative, that only tempo
rlfily controls few unpl easant symptoms. No
its invigoratng, regulating. restorative principle
penetrates TO the very source o. the difficulty in
the fluids and solids Of the body. and hence its
cures are radical and thorough. In dyspepsia it
STRENGTHENS the sloma, h in liver complain it regu
iatts the flow of bile in constipation it promotes
a punctual habit Of body. in nervous ailments it
tooes the sentients and motive fbres. in Iheuma-
tism it counteracts pain. and in OF general
debility rehabilitates the emaciated frame 30to5
Wilmington daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-01
The Postal Gar Difficulty.
WASHINGTON, July 81.

Mr.. Bangs, Of the Post-office Department
Superintendent Of the Railway Mail Service,
leaves here tonight for Philadelphia, to be on
hand tomorrow, should the postal cars be
ton and Baltimore Railroad. Mr.. Bangs states
that he is authorized to enter into a four
years contract with the Pennsylvania Rail
road for carrying the mails in postal cars going
round by Lancaster, Pennsylvania, thence to
New York. This route is twenty seven miles
longer than by the Philadelphia, Wilmington
and Baltimore route, but he says if the De-
partment is forced to it, the last manned COM
pany will be ignored altogether.
This contract is not to be entered into un-
less the postal cars are withdrawn tomorrow
from the Philadelphia. Wilmington and Bal
timore road.
Wilmington daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-01
For the Gazette.

For the Gazette.
G. +. JouNsoN.-D Dear Sir-Wll you let
an old Democrat su ygest through your pa
per the names ii twO gehtit Men rs candi
dates this fall Tor our party support?
THESE uauies AR, Suggested after mature
u il~ction aud coi,sn tt,on with .ou,e at tns
most energetic, ,-tiAhie AMI thoroughly
practical mon "i our party. For Congr"ss
would name Hon. Gos@ ,ut-bury. ANA tor
Governor, nr. John j. Black.
These nan,rs are suggested without regard
TO locality oi past issues, hut soiey upon the
gr,at integrity, hugh moral character and
answering devotion ri these gentieI ell o
the principles uf tl- osmucrati party anU
tho honor, prosperity, hnd progress 81 their
native = ate.
No nHn or woman within tho borders al
Delaware w0nld lie afraid for a inolnt mt tn
tIus this fair heritage with its bright IN
cutcheou and glorious record inc the hands
OF these gentlemen. Yours truly.
w. w. Z.
Wilmington daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-01

Bayard and salisbury VS.. Lofland.

1bayhru anu We.
The attempt of the Delaware Gazette to pre-
JUDGE the working people of our City and
State against Major Lohand is simply ridicu-
lous We would like to know what MessrS.
Bayard and Salisbury have been doing for our
State in the u S. Republican.
Well, we will inform our neighbor, since he
exposes his deficiency and asks so simple n
question. Messrs. Bayard and Salisbury have
been gaining for our little State an enviable
reputation i'll every part of this great coun-
try. Go where you will the names and ability
OF these gentlemen are mentioned with honor
and respect. And the Senators of all OF the
States, great and small look upon the Della
ware Senators as their equals, and many OF
tlem acknowledge them rs their superiors.
Ia fact the Credit Mobilier swindlers, back
pay stealers, the Sanborn contractors and gag
law tyrants, dread the very sight of Messrs
Bayard and Salisbury ON the floor of the Sen
ate. Were it not for our Senators, the vii
lainies that have been practiced might have
been pursued much longer. To Senator Bay
ard. more than to any other man do the mer
chants of New York and other great importing
cities owe their deliverance from the villain
Gus practices of Bayne. Sanborn, Leek and
Stocking and other rascals who had been seiz-
ing the books of the great importing firms
and Matchmaking them out of hundreds of
thousands Of dollars.
Now what sort of reputation has Delaware
in the National House of Representatives |?
Why few know there is such man in Wash
ington. When an appropriation bill is called
up, he fears to utter word, much less to meet
such fellows as Ben Butler Appropriation
bills have their origin in the House, and we
should just like to see our junior Senator
matched for n few minutes with "old Cock
Eye" Why if We had such a Democrat in the
House as Bayard, or the one We may reasona-
bly, hope to have, there would not be white oak
enough in Delaware to make 'tree-nails' for
the ships We would build.
Wilmington daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-01

There has been large number of idle ne
0pes loafng about the city for some time
These men might have found plenty of work
to do in the numerous harvest fields. But
they seem TO prefer to depend upon catching
up temporary Jobs in the city. Most Of them
are from the country and understand working
in the fields 1t is to be regretted that the
course of some Of the city authorities, in hold
ing out the idea that there will be a great deal
of work TO do here about the first of Septem-
Der, on the proposed new water reservoir is
calculated to draw more of these people here.
Indeed, il is surmised by some persons, that
one Of the reasons for urging this work is to
bring large number of negroes here, whether
the work goes on or not, that men may lie
found to vote upon the receipts which are ac-
lnowledged to be locked up in a safe in the
Water Department. Thus the Ring may per-
haps deprive the citizens of changing the par
tizan complexion of the Council, and an ex-
animation of the affairs of the city be pre-
vented for another year or two.
Now it is pretty hard for the people of this
city to be made to expend even 1000 in com
mencing work that may not be needed for
five or ten years just to keep Ring politicians
in Office; and these people know it but wheth
er they go ON with the work or not they in
end by their actions to try to make the ne
groes believe they are endeavoring to secure
work for them, and thus affect the city cleo
tion by the introduction of illegal voters
Wilmington daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-01

We would suggest to our cotemporary that
the State House has always been used for the
and there is no reason why it should not be
used for that purpose as soon as the contrac.
tors have finished the repairs, which will be in
u short sime.-Deldudreda.
Very good. We have frequently been told
that the State House would not be in a condi-
ton to be used and our reference to Middle
town and Smyrna was caused by inquiries
We hope the Convention will he called as soor
as possible
Wilmington daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-01
The crasshoppers Flylng Eastward

The grasshoppers are again flying eastward
through Minnesota, and 1t is believed that before
the flying season" is over they will reach wis
coasin, perhaps Illinois. They were reported
yesterday to be numerous in the places formerly
visited by them. Even at St Paul they have
oyerrun several gardens. 1t is now too late for
them TO do much il any damage; but they can
deposit eggs, which will haeh out myrads next
year.
The grasshoppers have appeared in very great
numbers in western and southwestern Kansas
and they are destroying everything along thsil
course.
Wilmington daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-01

The Hon. D. 7. Lowe, of Kansas, one of the
distinguished congressman made immortal by
pocketing the back pay theft. has been obliged
to decline denomination because there waslno
possibility of his getting one, and it Is evident
that he feels just a little sore about l..
Wilmington daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-01

Another salary -grabber has come to grief
Mr.. j. M. Tyner went before the republican
convention of the nineteenth Indiana district
for denomination last week but found the SEN
tment so strong against him that he was glad
to withdraw his name.
Wilmington daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-01

Neither Major Lofand or his friends occupy
any equivocal position.-RepuJlicdn.
Certainly not; the Major is ready to vote for
the Civil Rights Bill" every time he meets a
negro; and ready to swear point blank that he
was always opposed to negroes being put on
an equality with the whites in hotels and
schools to every white voter whom he thinks
il necessary to deceive
Wilmington daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-01

CHkss.-The games Of Chess in rIogress fol
a number of weeks between Wilmington anc
Dover Chess Clubs were concluded this week by
the Wilmingtonians gracefully retiring.
Wilmington daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-01
Weather REPORTS.
WAsHINGToN, August !, A. NJ
pROpkRIIITIES

For New England, Northern New York and
the lower lake region, partly cloudy wealth
er will prevail, with light rain, southwest or
northwest winds, 4 slight rise Of temperature,
and continued low barometer.
Wilmington daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-01

For New England and the Middle States,
generally clear and warmer weather, with west
and south winds and no decided O. ange in the
barometer
Wilmington daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-01

The total of lives H. tv The food AT Pits
burg and All, yheiiy - ~ far n know, is 1873.
The damage H. ih- slre A. sewers is $50,
0nD
Wilmington daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-01
~ \ rs.

destinations and Help Wanted. under
this cln.sllc ION head, are published at
only Three ats par line for each inser
ton.
VIIANTEDA girl to do chamberwork and at
w tend 10 children. Amply at -
jy3H 1u5 MARKET STREET.
VITANTED.-W Wilmington Coal Gas Stock. Adj
w dress b." Gazette letter box apr2stf
WANTED Purchasers for old newspapers at 4
w cents per pound. Apply at this Office ap27 II
Wilmington daily gazette. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1872-1874, 1874-08-01
NOTICES.

NOTICE Descriptions Of properties p iepnreaa
= A'' nv -'Ns' J, G. FARRA.
;,e, o. Setenth and King SITS.