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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-08-28

The natural hercene0 Of spiders Pre-
vents their labors from being utilized
for the benefit of mankind. They can
mot b bred and kept together. Four or
Eve thousand being distributed in calls,
hfty in some, one or two hundred ii
others, the big onss sooa killed and ate
the smaller ones, 70 that in short time
there were scarcely above one or two left
In each cell; and to this inclinatioa Of
devoufing their own species il attribut-
ed the scarcity Of spiderb when compared
with the vast number Of eggs they lay.
Il ID also affirmed that the web OF the
spider h inferior n stsensth and lusteE
to the silkworm, and produces leo Of
the material ft FOR use. The thread Of
the spiders web can only bear vsisht
Of two grains without breaking; and he
bag sastains the weight Of thirty-sfx
grains. TAe threaA q . silkwoem will
bear two grains and . hall, 70 that Ave
threads Of the spider aFe necsssary 10
form ascord equal 10 that q the ilk-
worm; and - Il would b impoaibls 70
apply these % closely together q TO
avoid lss1ing any empty spacs, iEpn
which the light would not be reAecSed.
The iustef would consequently BE- consid.
'ssably lsA' 6pids1s afbrd les iik than
silkwormA IL work Of twelve only
equaling tAat Of one Glkwofm: pound
Of silk will requiEe Ct least twenty-ssvsn
thounnd six hundred and forty-eixht
spidetS. but q Tie bags are solely the
work Il the fsnalea Who spin thsan b
depodt thsi6 en- i, there na.t b hPt
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-08-28

CREMATION is favored by the medical
fraternity of New Orleans. The nature
of the soil about the city is such that
Only the poor are Inferred in the earth,
most bodies being deposited in tombs
raised above the surface. There are
several cemeteries within the limits of
the city still usssl. ~ N4 .ess@EsF4 ss
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-08-28

New York.

NEW YORK, August 2O.-3:0O p. M.-Cot-
ton-Quiet. Flour-Steady; receipts II 900
bbls; sales 1000 bbls; at $4.O0@5.75. Wheat
Dull; winter K@lc lower and moderately
active; receipts $4,000 bus; sales 5000
bus; No. Q red, seller August, at $l.lOk.
Rye-Quiet Corn-Firmer; receipts 75,00O
Western ni mixed; eds SsxS55xc g. for n xha,s Bar. a..
ley-Nominal. Oats-Steady; receipts As
OOO bus; sales $1,000 bus; at crosse for
mixed western; 30@37Hc for white. Pork
Quiet at $lO.259lO5O. LArd-Steady; at
81. 7.4O@7. 60. Whisky-At 81 90 x@1.1O. Pc
troleum--Crude Ut &c; refined at lie.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-08-28

Tar northern portion of Warren
scoanty, Illinois, u emphatically land
flowing with milk and honey. The bees
1avd talnA possenioa of the churches
ana 1cK0of housesI and have laid up
store sufficient to ward OF the gnawing
of famine and pesti!ence. They have
takeSsetpbte poseniqn Of the North
ssRendoIaoR Presbytsrian church, and
u r. = III plestsred It with honey.
They have now commenced . lombard
ment 81 the school houses, and have
defied the attacks Of the young grangers,
with all their pluck and knowledge.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-08-28
VARIOUS TOPICS.

A MOHAWK VALLEY farmer says he
would 6l4fauH Nth tho present low
prices pal for bpstssSif he did nj r.
member kxing sold it for nine cents per
pound tht Hy ysers ago, and now he gets
fifteen ceatA
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-08-28

$7.lO@7 so. Whisky-At$l.09K@l 10. Pc.
troleam-Crude Ut &c; refined at lie.
Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE, August 2O-S :O0P. M.-Flour
Very quiet but steady; choice spring
at $475g5.5O; medium st - 50@4.75, Rnd
common spring ct $4.00(9450; winter dull
but held ct $5.00@600, - to quality. Wheat
VERY unsettled and lower; No; cash at
at 94K@95 No; October q 92K@9lc. Oats
Dull ct 2lHc. Combine at 3S1<c. Rye
Lower; 49c for No. and 47c for No. 3.
Rarley-Lower; September sold at SLIGO
LIS; new closing at 81. .16, No. cash new
at $1.15; old Sc less No. 8 at 55c. Pork
Very dull and lower ct $3.50 for cash. Lard
Dull ct THO. Hoes-Quiet at $4.0004.2
OhioaGo.
CHICAGO. August 2O-1 80 r. M.-Wheat
Heavy and lower; No. red II 024c for
cash and August; No. spring at 9lc for
cash 9S1lc seller August; 9Ohc bid for sell
Corn-Weak and easy; at S8kc for cash ;
381c for seller September; 39Hc for Octo.
Der. Oats--Weak and easy ct 2l1Sc for cash
22Nc for seller September. Rye-Lower at
4Sc. Barley-Lower at CLIO for cash; tl.1l
asked for seller September. Pork-Weak
lower and active ct $9.45 for cash; $o.671<@
900 for seller October. Lard--Active and
lower at $40 for cash; y7.l0@7.l2K for
seller October. Whisky-At1i.07. Hog
Receipts 10000 head; quality very poor,
market quiet and 6rmer; light at q ESQ
40; heavy mixed packing 1t $4oo0440;
shipping Il $4.3O@470.
LONDON AuRust 10-l2 20 p M-Ilver.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-08-28

The law against the employment of
female walters to serve intoxicating
liquors has been determinedly enforced
in Pittsburgh, q number of saloons have
! been 1agpsdriatp semi-temperance estab-
iishnsents, where only light drinks, such
as buttermilk, lemonade, mineral water,
seltzer, ETC., aie Dispersed. The police
call them but.ermilk foundries." "
They do not meet the demands of the
former patrons, and will probably soon
be discontinued.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-08-28

A YuxAdispateh says Capt I. Poland, Of
ordnance department., " d A.. died sud.
denly ON the 20th inst
A HELENA, N. +, dispatch Of the Goth
says: "Indians last night stole the stage
stock from Pine Buttes and Spring Hill
Stations, few miles south of Pleasant Val.
ley, Idaho, and eight head from near Camas
Greek. thirty miles south Of Pleasant Val.
ley. They ore also said to have stolen
horses from = rancher near Spring Hill.
They are supposed to be Bannocks from
idaho, and viii probably pass through Vel.
lowstone Park"
~ s. RrNARssnDALI, b Of indianapolis,
Ind, fled his voluntary petition in henk,
ruptcy ON the 10th inst. His liabilities,
amounting in the aggregate to $4,000, are
al secured by mortgages ON his real estate
and valued ct $50, 900. .a..s|
o. P. BROOKS, treasury expert, has dis
covered considerable quantities of spurious
coin Of dangerous character, at Indian
apolis. Ind. The weight 4is exact with
genuine coins, snd, until tbe thin coat Of
silver, which SOON vesfs: :oG, 4 broken, the
frand is hasdso dstectt Hhe nominations
ars quas sr aad hall dl&M 8Rst
EINsr4R BRos., bosg - shoe dealesa
and manufacture, San Francisco, Cal. sut
pended on the 10th inst liabilities estimat-
cd at $500, 900, half Of which 10 due eastern
crediton.
THE Oregon Indian troubles are virtually
over. At Nalheur agency on the 10th inst,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1878-08-28

fES f% sff sffaf& III a.F @5s|s 5&a ~
THE Nasismal AspxsiiSsa staSes satAos-
itatively that vetsss in ~. dseartmeats will
be granted the usual lesvss Of absence to
attend the elections In their several staasa.
and further that the president has con.
tributsd 10 the Rspuhlieaa campaign fsnd
ever sincs hs oans Into publis lie. lAst
ysar hs coetibstsd go 70 tAs Ohio fund,
and this year hs has done better, and y not
yss desc contSibsiing. Every nsnbsr u
the sAblasthas also eonadbated this year.
The treasury now holds essl. .75Ss 40 h
United etaess, " sssurs natisaal hank CIR.
culatiea. ard $is, ~, 40 Il Uaitsd Ssatss
bonds, to secure public dspssita
+ THs, ,sixty-sighth I'll les - ss4snpsiea
II 36O00N0o II SO bonds hae bsea issasd
81 The secrstssy Of he treasury. |
TIE Washiagtoa Rsa ef ~ letA inslaal
| ssys in rslatsoA r. ~ omissisa - ~ -.
drr sivil bill hssstsfsss tlleesa assi iasa1al,
| 81 ! whole sso1iok u ~ HI edl1oB Hss1sf.
yasaon "a, tAas = aSsieeslys - as1ailsa =
| follss - ~ naEAef ~ 4 = nsw raulsrsd
that Tia dsaselive - Inads slnssllnG ~
eeyssiss, jpyyIying ~ nsnbesps y ssaCll
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-08-02
Selected Misfellamv.
HUNTED DOWN.

Recently man named Frederick He
bin was arrested in Frederick, Nd. This
arrest brings back remarkable story,
the chief points of which are as follows
One year ago VIM. Baum resided in the
township Of Blooming Grove, Pike coun-
ty, Pa. He owned a log house in the
wilderness, which he made the head
quarters of sportsmen who visited that
region for the purpose Of hunting and
fishing. He kept an assortment offre-
arms and kennel Of dogs, and cult
waited small patch Of ground in the
clearing about his hut. To assist him
in his chores, and to take care Of this
garden patch while he was employed as
hunter and guide, he had employed a
man named Hebin, who, like himself,
was German. Baum had one child.
On bright May morning the guide took
his dogs and gun and started across the
creek for days shooting. An hour
after he left home he assembled hill
about mile in direct line from his
home. Leaning on his gun his eyes
wandered over the landscape and were
suddenly riveted upon his hut which
peeped out of the clearing. From its
roof there assembled column Of thick,
black smoke. He dashed down the hill
side and through the ravine followed by
his dogs, which hardly kept pace with
him, SO great was the fear that urged
him on. Pludging into the creek at
random, he waded and swan to the OPP
posite shore, and then resumed his dcs-
perate run through the tangled under
brush and over fallen logs. As he near
ed the clearing he heard the cracking Of
flames and saw them bursting from the
roof Of his dwelling, Maddencd by the
sight he rushed forward with redoublcd
energy, and bursting into the open space
he yelled and shouted for his child Re-
ceiviug no answer he dashed headlong
through the burning doorway, and as
ecnded the stairs which were in flames.
In the loft he CROPPED bis way to the lit
tie bed where he had left his child sleep
ing. 1t was still there, lying uncon-
scious of its danger and nearly suffocat-
ed. Folding his coat about the little one
on be started bare-armed through the fire,
first pausing for an instant to thrust his
arm into the hiding place where he bad
stored his savings Of two years past,
amounting to 800. The money was
gone.
Baum succeeded is escaping from the
burning hut, but the flesh on bis arms
and face was roated to crisp, and TO-
day looks all guttcred and seemed like a
candle when it has been allowed TO burn
with 'tbief" in the wick. The quick
eye Of the hunter had also noticed that
fnely-mounted hammer and trowl
which Hebin, bis assistant, bad long
exhibited a great bankering for, were
missing from their accustomed places,
and when be recovered sufficiently. weeks
after, he made careful search for traces
Of them in the ruins, but the search was
fruitless. Baum, with his recovery,
began a search for Frederick, who had
disappeared on the morning Of the fire.
The search lasted year, and he finally
traced his game to New York, and
Helm was arrested.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-08-02

In RUssIA-The brilliantly colored
give the streets Of Russian
city particularly gay appearance. At
almost every corner you come upon
Byzantine-looking shrine of the Virgin,
with number of Russians in front of it,
bare headed and signing themselves.
You meet the Virgin in various other
unexpected places in railway stations,
in post-oflices, with little oil lamp
Pickering at her feet-even in the drow-
sy lock-ups, where tipsy mules can be
heard yelling all night and all day. The
behavior of the people in the streets is
quiet and civil. If Russian knocks
against you he begs your pardon with
sincere show of contrition if he sees
your nose turning white in the cold
weather he picks up handful Of snow
and rubs it with brotherly ofIiciousness
till the circulation is restored. All along
the populous streets pedlcrs saunter sell
ing dried mushrooms, cotton handker-
chiefs, religious prints, white bread and
fritters but few of them shout. Pigeons
nfest the roadways with immunity, for
they are held sacred. Even fla Russian
were starving. it would not occur to him
to knock one of the birds on the head
and cook it. Dancing bears arc also to
be seen in great numbers. and, though
not held sacred, are great favorites and
always draw crowds, who laugh at their
antics like children, for Russians are
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-08-02
q uetiGal.
THE DESERTED ROOM.


The fire flames leapt about the logs,
AS in the days of old;
About the silent room they played,
In chequer work Of CLEAN and shade.
The Persian carpet on the floor,
Showed its dimned beauty as of yore;
The portraits from the walls looked down,
And eye and lip In smile or frown,
The tale she taught them told.
The fire flames leapt about the hearth;
The cricket sang its song;
The ivory notes she loved so much
Lay waiting for her Weakening touch
Her own, or sister flowers, dropped
Where the great crimson curtains ooped
And by her chair, her favorite book,
Its place, mute pleading for her, took
To rest, unopened long.
The fire flames leapt about the hearth;
A sense of something gone
Hung heavy on the listening ear,
That used her joyous voice to hear
The echoes of the silent house
Waiting her flying foot TO rouse;
1t seemed as ghosts her brightness laid,
In the dull stiffness woke and strayed,
And long lost empire won.
The fire flames leapt, and paled, and diee /;
And in the eerie gloom
Sad memories gathered round the hearth,
Where she brough, joy and youth, and mirih,
Sad fancies mingling with them said
Old tales of half forgotten dead
And baffled prayers and visions met,
With loss and longing and regret,
In the deserted room.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-08-02
Frame Dwelling House.

several Tenant Houses and all necessary out
buildings, and Is altogether one of the most
desirable farms now for sale in this county.
TERMS OF SALE, as prescribed by the
Deed of Trnst The whole of the purchase
money to be paid in cash on the day nf sale.
And upon the ratification Of said sale by the
Circuit Court for Montgomery county, as a
Court of Equity, and the payment Of the
whole purchase money, land not before, the
subscribers, as Trustees, will, by good and
sufficient deed, to be executed and acknowl-
edged according to law, convey to the pur-
chaser or purchasers thereof the property to
him, her or them sold, free, clear and dis
charged of and from all claim of the parties
to said Deed of Trust or Of any person or per-
sons claiming or to claim by, from or under
them or any OF them.
Couveyancine at the cost of the purchaser
THOMAS ANDERSON,
W. vEIRS BOUIO, Jr.,
july 26-ts Trustees.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-08-02

PETROLEUM IN WARFARE. The REIN
PRODUCTION of Greek fire into warfare--its
effect, of course, increased by modern
science-would not be an inappropriate if
CHASTITY accompaniment of the New Cru
SADIE. 1t was during the Crusades of the
Middle Ages that this destructive agent
came into general notice and the vaguely
quaint description of the historian will
be remembered; he described it as flying
through the air about the bigness of a
hogshead. AT recent meeting of the
Institute of Naval Architects, paper
was read suggesting that a jet of crude
petroleum might be thrown upon the
deck of an ironclad with excellent re-
suit. The crew would be so scorched
and smothered by the smoke as to be
forced to retire from working the guns,
when launch with spar or other tor
pedo could approach and deliver the fatal
blow. 1t was calculated that such Jet
could be thrown 800 feet with accuracy,
apparently much after the fashion in
which water directed from hose on q
confiagration, only with precisely the
contrary intent. Already the necessary
apparatus has been designed, and it is
believed that single gallon of petro-
leum would render hundred square
feet of surface uninhabitable by men for
some little time. 1t is alleged that the
Russian commission which investigated
the subject decided just before the cam
paign that liquid fire could be used
against ships with success. II is not
clearly explained, however, how barrel
with Greek fire is to get as near as three
hundred feet to an ironclad with Cat
lind gun or two aboard and careful watch
on the lookout.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-08-02

Hat FLRTATIoN introducing
Irritation with the hat it has been the
experience Of many Of our most proficient
firters that 1t is better to raise the hat
perpendicularly from the head few
inches, that the object Of your Irritation
may be satisfied of the absence Of bricks
or other cutaneous substances, which
are sometimes fatal to the success of
your advances. The following are the
different interpretations
To wear the hat on the right eye
brow-Please step to one side--I'm bad
To wear the hat on the left eyebrow
Are you there, Moriarty?
To wear the hat on the bridge of the
nose-We are watched---by the police.
TO wear the hat OH the right ear
You will find my photograph on sale
with all principal news dealers
To wear the hat on the left earl
love you, but livery teams and ice-cream
are up-so that it will be impossible for
me to carry on the acquaintance.
To carry the hat in the hand---Your
fathers financial condition is such thar
it will not justify me. You need not
hope. t.ft
To place the hat on the back of the
head ain yours-ask mother.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-08-02
It is Improved by a large, new
Frame Dwelling House,

containing twelve rooms, SPRING HOUSE,
SMOKE HOUSE, and all other Buildings ne
cessary to first class farm and all in good
repair.
1t is well watered, in good state OF cult
walton and has upon 1t thrifty young ORCH
ARD of fruits of all kinds.
1t is convenient to Churches, Schools and
Post-Office, all within a.half mile of the place
1t will be sold to suit purchasers in one or
more lots, and can be advantageously divided
into two or more lots ifpurchasers so desire.
TERMS OF SALE: One-third of the pur-
chase money to be paid in cash on the day Of
sale or ratification thereof by the Conrt, and
the residue in equal installments Of one and
two years from day Of sale. the whole TO bear
interest from day Of sale and the deferred
payments to be secured by the notes or bonds
Of the purchaser, bearing interest from the
day Of sale, and the payment thereof secured
by Deed Of Trust or Mortgage on the prop
erty. Upon compliance with the terms O
sale deed or deeds will be given.
Conveyancihg at the cost Of the purchaser
Three Hundred Dollars to be paid at th,
time Of sale.
CHARLES CLAGETT,
j. X. ROBERTS, Atty. Mortgage.
jy 26-ts%
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-08-02

TRUSTEES SALE.

QY VIRTUE OF Decree of the Circuit
- Court for Montgomery county, as a Court
of Equity, passed in cause in said Court
wherein John II. Gibson and others are COM
plainants and James Z. Williams and Sarah
Il. Nichols Administrators of Thomas S.
Nichols, deceased, and others are defendants
the undersigned, as Trustee, will offer at pub
lie sale, in front Of the Store of Williams &
Lewis, at Boyd's Station, in said county, on
SATURDAY, the 10th of August, 1878,
at the hour of clock, p. NJ, all the Real
Estate lying and being in said county of which
the said Thomas S. Nichols died seized and
possessed, consisting of the following proper
ty, viz:
First, all that tract or parcel of land de-
signated by the Commissioners appointed to
divide the Real Estate of the late Simon Mich
oils as Lot No. 8, containing
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-08-02

Thought I'd leave my measure on
your floor" said man who fell down
in bar-room. No necessity for that
said tho bar-keeper, I'VE know exactly
how much you hold"
An Irishman who was asked why ho
wore his stockings wrong side outward
replied because they have hole on
the other side.
A Montclair girl tainted at her first
kiss and took several experiments Of iho
same kind 10 restore her. But she likes
70 faint.
Get. that you may give. and fail net
% give wien you have got.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-08-02
THREE ACRES, more or less,


heavily timbered with chestnut and oak, and
situated about two miles from the village of
Clarksburg, in said county, on the road lead
ing from said village to GAINESVILLE, and ad-
joins the lands of David II. Thompson and
Mahlon Lewis.
TERMS OF SALE, as prescribed 5y The
decree 0ne-third Of the purchase money 10
be paid in cash on the day Of sale, and the
balance in two equal installments, payable in
one and two years, respectively, from the day
of SALE the deferred payments TO be secured by
the bonds or single bills of the purchaser or
purchasers, with surety or suretes TO be
approved by the Trustee and TO bear interest
from the day of sale; and on the ratification
of such sale or sales by the Court and the pay
ment of the whole purchase money land not
before) the Trustee shall, by good and sufIi-
cient deed, to be executed and acknowledged
according TO law convey to the purchaser or
purchasers, his, her or their heirs, the proper
ty to him, her or them sold, free, clear and
discharged from all claim of the. parties TO
the said cause, and Of any person or persons
claiming by, from or under them, or either OF
them.
Conveyancing at the cost of the purct aser
JAMES B. HENDERSON,
Trustee.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-08-02

MAY the Lord preserve your eye
sight" said bcggar-woman to man
with small nose, who bad just given
her a gratuity. "Wbyi" he asked.
Because, said she, you've no nose 10
hold your spcctaclcs."
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-08-02

MIND ACTION DURING SLEEp. "A
strange story is told of very
distinguished lawyer who was con-
suited upon an important and difficult
case, which he studied for several
days with anxious care. Ills wife then
saw him rise in the night and 20 to q
desk in a bedroom. He sat down and
wrote long paper, which be carefully
placed in the desk. He then returned
To bed, and in the morning told his vito
that he had dreamed Of delivering clear
and luminous opinion about case which
had greatly perplexed him. and that ne
could remember the train Of thought Of
his dream. She directed him to tho
desk, and there he found the opinion
clearly copied out, which proved to be
correct.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-08-02
MORTGAGEE'S SALE.

by virture OF the power contained in a
- mortgage from VIM. Bowling and Eliza
beth bowling, bis wife, dated on the 9th day
Of January, A. D. 1866, and recorded in Liber
b. B. P, No. 3, Folios l79, &C., one of the
Land Records of Montgomery county, Mary
land, the undersigned as Mortgage will sell al,
public sale to the highest bidder at Cabin
John Bridge, in said county and near said
nronnrtv
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1878-08-02
BA7GAINSs

LAYING bought small farm and 10 or
IL der 10 close out the Carriage Business
would inform those who want anything in
my line that have on hand abouta thousan nd
dollars worth Of stock, consisting OF three
TOP BUGGIES, one Jenny Lind BUGGY, Ia
fine JOB, new style, one JAEGER, ROCKA-
WAY CARRIAGE and three Spring CARRY
ALLS.
This sail good work and must be sold with
out regard 10 price or cost, as am deter
mined 10 close out this business. Now il the
time 10 secure bargains.
Also for sale good eight year old WORK
HORSE, weighing about 200 pounds.
Place Of business miles east Of Rockville,
half mile east Of sih street pike aud half mile
east Of Norbeck post Office.
july l9-3t +. easel.