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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-12-12
The First Snow.

There is n charm about the first snow with
winch no succeeding storm can compare,
however Enthusiastically drfted woven into
whatever garlands, draping the bare boughs
with what fragile wreaths. When the first
flakes begin their waltz, multiplying and i'm
creaslng in size, arranging their atoms into
such various patterns that we seem to be
looking through kaleidoscope shaken by
the hands of the elements; when we wake
IN the morning and see the earth, which was
brown and barren At bedtime, sparkling
and iridescent with the snow, which has
laid great blossoms on the pine boughs, hid
den unsghty fences, touched the wel-sweep
into iairys wand, garnished the naked
trees with cobwebs of lace work, thrown an
ermine cloak over the rose-bush, fitted corni-
ces TO shabby buildings, and turned ungain-
lychlmneys into decorated turrets when, in
short it has made everything fair and clean
as tar as'eye can reach, magnifled familiar
fields into untrodden prairies, and crowned
the hills till they shine like the hills of Beu-
lah-then we feel rs it some occult power
were abroad, evoking this transformation for
our special pleasure, since mans individual
ity is so strong that we can hardly conceive
ol Nature as working for her own purposes
alone, but wisely conjecture that she per-
forms every operation in our interest, and
that every flake or ain-drop that falls has
an crrand 10 do for humanity. And this
first glimpse of the snow not only suggests
beauty and science, but the prospective com
forts of the tireSide the coZineSs of winter
nights after the lamps are lighted, while the
hale taps AT the window and the wind lifts
the latclI-'thr tumultuous privacy of Storm
the delight of sliding over miles of white
velvet as noiselessly as Il shadow, except for
the chorus of slcigh.bells; the exhiIaation
of walt2ing upon the frozen lake. All the
spells OF winter rise before us at the bidding
ut the first snow the weird papitation of
Northern lights; the sumptuous hues of sun
set reflected upon the whitencd fields, upon
the frozen river that answers back like moth
er-ot-peari, the fantasy of the frost upon the
pane with his simmer of ferns and palms
and star-ilowers-a pallid dream Of sum
mer growth; the lringes of the icicles the
sheen of moonlight upon world of alabas-
ter; the futter of snow-birds among the red
hips; the witchery of holly and the Yulc-
log. And how deity, from what tiny par
ticles, the snow is moulded into this great
coyeriet, tucklng in the grasses and sleepy
roots; what magic oithe frost was that which
hreathcd upon the thin yapor, and straight
way it crystalized into scores of beautiful
and wonderful forms! The process is old,
but the result is always new.-ikrTper's b.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-12-12
Something Worth Knowing.

Every little while we read in the papers
Of some one who has stuck a rusty nail in
his foot. or knees or hand, or some other
portion II his body, and that lock,jaw re-
suited thercirum. Of which the patient died
II every person was aware of perfect rene.
Az Tor an such wounds. and would APP.
ply u, then all such reports must cease But
although We can give the remedy, we can
n0i cnior7r H. application. some will not
cmploy " ,vecausc they think II too simple I;
others viii have no faith In il when they
N,sd IS. while other think such a wound u
small account, and not worth fussing over,
until t Is TN late TO do any good. Yet all
such wounds can he healed without the fatal
Consequences which follow them. The rene
DIS Is simple. almost always on hand, and
can hc applied 10y any one, and what Is bet
Ter, Il l. inihllihlc II Is simply 10 smoke
the wound, or any bruise or wound that is
nhamcd, with burning wool or wooden
cloth, Twenty minutes in the smoke OF
Of wool will take the pain out Of the worst
wound, repeated two or three times, II will
allay the worst eases Of inflammation arising
from wound People may sneer at "thc
old mans remedy" ~ much a. they please
bat when they ARE afflicted, just let them try
II. It has saved many lives and much pain
aud II is worthy Of being printed in letter
IT gold and put in every home.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-12-12
Victor Hugo on Pessimism.

In the December ScriJaer, Mr. II. H. Boy
essen gives an account of 1.-TWO Visits 10
Victor Hugo" In the course of converse
ton Hugo said that the theatre of events in
the twentieth century would be Africa, and
added that all the other races are inevitably
approaching the type of the white race. and
will all in the end be white, This, however
was not the readers only surprise, as will be
seen from this extract:
1--WE have among us, too said, IAN old
and wise man who takes the same hopeful
view of the future MS you do; | mean Mr.
Emerson. When patriotic men become dis.
couraged at the hagrant abuse Of our free
institutions which they have daily to wit
ness, -when vulgar lnediocrity and selfish
ignorance seem triumphant and culture, tai
cnt and purity are trodden in the dust then
there is sore need of strong and cheerful
voice to telrus that this is but passing cri
sis, from which we shall emerge the stronger
and better for our very knowledge of evil
This is the gospel Mr.. Emerson breaches nj
all critical times.
"Mr. Emerson said Victor Hugo, giving
the name u decidedly French cut, "Whu
is hey never heard of him"
gave u brief sketch Of Mr.. Emersou's
life, and dwelt especially upon the prolundi-
ty of his thought and his large ideal vision
81 am glad" resumed our host when |
had finished shat YOU have such men in
America. I'heyare needed everywhere; but
they are rare. The wise man is nevcra pes
simist. A pcssimst is narrow hearted,
narrow-braned man, with contracted mon
tai horizon, who allows himseiftoget fright
encd at the first severe squat, and imagines
the ship of state will founder challenge
any of these shallow gentlemen who are
always seeing u catastrophe ahead and
prophesying disaster and run,-I challenge
them to tell me whether they can point to Il
single historic period which has not, in is
totality, been great advance upon its pre-
decessors, am sure they cannot It is a
mighty impulse which drives the world on
ward and, in spite of traitors and bribe-
takers and conquering and crowned crimi-
mails, 1t will move onward and ever oward
toward higher and better states. / see in
the twentieth century the sure and ineyita-
bic abolition Of the great evils which now
perplex us; new problems growing out Of u
still more complex civilization, will then
arise, and new ages will solve them"
lie here turned with friendly nod toward
me, put his hand on ny knee, and said
keep that in mind, sir. DO not forget
it."
"You evidently take me to hea pcssimist,n
| remarked, smiling.
"You betrayed your sympathy with the
pessimists," he replied grayeIy, "and they
are not deserving of sympathy They are
ptiabe objects, these whimpering cynics,
who imagine that the universe is ont Of Joint
because they have an impaired DIGESTION
Nor have any patience with those superior
critics who, for fear Of soiling their dainty
hands, shirk their duties rs men and citi-
zens"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-12-12
WILLIE. MARYLAND. FRIDAY MORNING. DECEMBER
Cheer up, Clarice,' she said bravely

"Cheer up, Clarice,' she said bravely;
what is your boys nameg
"Stephen. 1t was the name of my brother
who died. My first child was called after
my father"
stephen" said Mrs. lTepworth, opening
her arms, come here darling and kiss your
grandmother"
The child sprang ut once to the lovely
grandmother, kissing her again and again.
Putting him into his mothers arms the
young wife lifted her own baby from its
cradle and left the room.
In the darkly-furnished library, Mr.. Hep
worth was leaning back in his armchair
A light step aroused him from his reverie
and his wife stood before him
Over her morning dress of delicate rose
color, that suited well her fresh Young beat
ty, fell the long white robes of the infant she
carried with all the pride of motherhood,
Her husband opened his arms to caress
both, and laughed as he said;
ooh, these mothers, Do you suppose,
madame, that babies are admitted into the
sanctums Of legal gentlemen"
81 do said The mother, "if the legal gen
tIemen have the additional honor Of bring
their papas.'
Listen TO the most conceitcd Of mothers,
comparing legal honors with the ownership
Of little pink roly-polics like that ~
did you know, Harold" said Meta, her
lip quiyering slightly, as she felt the deep
import Of her words, that this is my birth
day and you have given me no gin p
you are impatient, little wife" he an
swcred, thinking of the costly bauhlc that
was to come without fail by noon.
but would like tochoosc my own gift"
she persisted
what can give my rosebud thai she has
not already"
Does not your office include the power of
pardon ?" she asked, hcr sweet face paiing
with carnestness.
an a limited degree Il does" he replied
"but, dear one, shouldn't ike tito be known
that had shown ccmcncy to criminal
upon your solicitation. You would BIZ con-
stantly annoyed by the loving relatives of
scamps trying to move me to pity through
your intercession."
But this is not Il case of rogucry, Harold,
only a true penitent; one who erred in eX-
IRENE youth, was led from a path of duty
by II love as warm and true as our own, but
mistaken. Oh, dear husband, do you not
know for whom | would plead? Cannot
you guess for whom would bpg?"
"Clarice" he asked, hoarseiy. "Who has
told you of herr
"She has come herself 10 seek your for
giveness'
"She is hcre?'
YES You will forgive herr For the
sake Of your own boy, Harold let this be a
home for her and stephen"
stephen" he cried, starting
"Ilcr son. Her husband is dead. She is
widowed, poor and lonely Let her return
To your home and your love, Harold"
xFNfa aFsrf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-12-12
9uetital.
PROGRESS.

Steadily, steadily, step by step,
Up the venturous builders go;
Cartully placing stone on stone,
Thus the loftiest temples grow.
Patiently, patiently, day by day,
The artist tolls at his task alway;
Touching it here and tinting it there,
Giving it ever with infinite care
A line more soft or hue more fair;
Till, little by little, the picture grows,
And at last the cold, dull canvas glows
With life and beauty and forms of grace
That evermore in the world have place.
Thus with the poet, hour after hour
He listens to catch the fairy chimes
That ring in his soul; then with magic power
He weaves their melody into his rhymes.
Slowly carefully, word by word,
Line by line and thought by thought,
He fashions the golden tissue of song
And thus are immortal anthems wrought.
Every wise observer knows,
Every watchIul gazer sees
Nothing grand or beautiful grows,
Save by gradual, slow degrees.
Ie who toll with purpose high
And tondly the proud result await,
Murmur not as the hours go by
That the season is long, the harvest is late.
Remember that brotherhood strong and true.
Builders and artists and bards sublime,
who lived in the past and worked like you,
Worked and waited wearsOmr time.
Dark and cherries and long their night
Yet they patiently toiled at the task begun,
Till 10! thro' the clouds broke that morning
light
Which shines on the soul when success Is
won.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-12-12
IN DREAMS.

There are meetings of happy lovers
All over sweet earth tonight,
Red lips that are blstered with kisses,
Eyes dimmed in tears of delight.
But where are the lips, warm and tender,
That my lips are yeaming to kiss?
And where are the dark eyes whose glances
Would thrill me with trembling of bliss?
Alas, my beloved +! why is it
Fate crosses and bothers us thus
So kind and so gentle with others,
So harsh and cruel to usp
Why is it that we of all lovers,
Must long for each other in vain
Must fain for Loves bliss, and forever
BE fed with the emptiest pain :?
Are the angels afraid that our loving
Win bring down their heaven to our feet.
That they cross their white pinions between
us,
Forbidden us ever TO meetY
Tonight while we dream (are you dream
ing?
o, come to me, dearest, and see
How in sleep we will cheat and eh,de them
Who are keeping you parted from me?
Come close and knee down where SUM
her
In dreams none can wrcst us apart;
Let the fire and the dew Of your kisses
Melt down through my lips to my heart,
Till swoon with the JOY of your presence,
Dumb rapture my soul overpowcrs
And the curious angels discover
How tame is their heaven beside ours?
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-12-12
Singer MANUFACTURING COMFY,
BRANCH OFFICE,
HY TT$TO w ", W d.
L. C. ZEIGLER. Agent.
356,432 Genuine Singer Sewing Ma
chimes Sold In 1878. being 1890
more than In any previous year.
Special Notice.

MANY abuses have grown up under the
lV1 old system Of selling Sewing Machines
through ''Niddlemen. whose cupidity has
often led Them to misrepresentation and maud
For tbs protection OF the public aud our
selve we have abandoned this whole pernlcous
system. We have abolished the middle
men aud sell direeiiy through our Opn sgid.
ried agents, whom We are able 10 control
We can thus give 10 every purchaser Of a
Genuine Singer Sewing Machine the guar
anly Of a company Of rs wears standing. en-
ploying forty hoasand men. that any machine
sold by Singer agent il exactly what IL 10
represented The difference between such u
guaranty and the guaranty Of an irresponsi-
bic, hungry eanvasser, whom the purchaser
has never seen before and may never seeagain
10 too marked 10 require comment.
nfs- All orders addressed to G. r. Gator.
Rockville I'D will he promptly attended 10
g W. BRANDENBURG, Unity.
mar 2s-9mf Agents for the office
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-12-12
ANNOUNCER ENT 90 TEuE5
AFFLICTED!
Information and Treatment on the Ur-
oscopian System.
DR.. P. D. FAHRNEY
OF KEEDYsvILLE. Maryland

TIME well-known and widespread fame Of
i the Uroscopian System as practiccd by
the late DR. h Fahrney, deceased, o; ne,r
Roonesboro Nd having tor many ,rars
created lively interest among the afflicted
the undersigned, iorpprly student Of the
said DR.. ID Fahrnry. deceased and after
wards member OF the firm Of u. fahrnry
Son, and who inr The pass ten wears hns
oeen praciiring At Kced, sville. Md takes
this method Of Informing the public tina, he
has removed 10 Frederick CIV Md where
he will continue the practice oi the Urosco-
plan System
E4s- The following is partial list Of the
most prominent Diseases which successful,
treat:
Dyspepsia. Chronic Liver Complaint.
Jaundice DiarrhG, Constipation.
Scrotula, letter. Salt Rhcum.
Vertigo. Erysiprlns, Rhruma-
flsm. Syphilitic Taint-, Muir
cural Headache. Neural
gia, Heart Affections,
Nervous Debility.
Bronchitis. Asth-
ma. Chills.
First Stage OF Consumption. Kidney
and Bladder Affections. Gravel
Dropsy. Bright's Disease and all
forms of Female Weaknesses.
and Private Diseases
Any one who is afflicted can consult me on
any Of the above cases by writing aud send
ing a specimen OF their urine, the first made
in the morning, and the system clear Of med
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-12-12
The BabY Plant.

There was recently on exhibition a. Port
land, Oregon, IA botanical wonder known rs
the baby plant" and said to be indigenous
10 Japan. The flower is star-shaped, having
five petals Of n handsome brown-and- yellow
color. The calyx encirces and protects q
tiny little figure that bears an exact resem-
bence TO nude baby, is liitcam and legs
outstretchcd and the eyes distinctly marked
lowering oycrthis diminutiw form sa small
canopy, angel shaped, having extended arms
and wings and peering closely into the face
Of the infant The family Of plants Of which
the "baby' isamcmber, produce perfect imi-
tations, If such they can be designated, Of
different animals, insects and birds. Mrs
Mark Hopkins, Of San Francisco, has one Of
the varieties, for which $500 were paid. The
plant grows 10 be about three feet In height,
when fully maturcd, and when in fall bloom
will look like shipwrecked founding hos.
pita
"You politicians are queer people" said
AN old business man 10 an impecunious par.
tisan. How soP asked the politician. why,
because you trouble your'eycs ao much
more about the payincntsof the debit Of tl,o
State than you DO about your own"
Every man b the architect of bis own
fortunes. The Detroit Free Pross says that.
the reason a fortune costs him always On,
per cent. over and above his estimates.
a bridal couple from Washor VALLEY. "a
breakfast, conyersed as follows.
IIe-"Shall skin you pertaicr. honayy
Shc-"No thank you, dearie. ! have 90
already skun."
A pistol Is not half so dangerous when m
owner ~ NOT AIDED.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-12-12

A young lady who had been married a
little over a year wrote ~ her matter-ofiact
old father. saying, ave have the dearest
little cottage In the world, ornamentcd with
the most charming little creepers you ever
saw" The old man read the letter and ex.
claimed, "Twins, by thunder
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-12-12
CT. MARY,s INSTITUTE.

- For YOUNG LADIES.
Under the direction Of the MISSES DUGAN &
VALLEY, will reopen in Rockville, Mont
gomery county, Nd, on the LIST Honday Of
SEPTEMBER 1879
For Circulars and Terms apply al the In
stitute, new building corner High and Mont
gomery Avenue. aug PIT
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-12-12
VOL. XIV.
Educational Cards.
ROCKVILLE ACADEMY,
ROCKVILLE: MONTGOMERY co., NO.,
COOKE D. LUCKETT, Principal.

A N ENGLISH, CLASSICAL and
N MATliEMATICAL SCHOOL.
The next session will begin on MONDAY.
LIST, 1879, and closes the last
of June $50.
ES- Students prepared for College. Uni
versty or business Instruction in full En-
glish course, Natural Sciences, Ancient and
Modern Languages.
@a- Circulars furnished on application
COOKE D LUCKETT, U. of Va,
aug 29-tf Principal
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-12-12
BLACK COOr'

Lupin's (sll-wooI) Cashmeres
10, BE aud 81 20 per yard. +
Lupin's French Merinos from )
Bombazines. Ora? d'eles, Hen
Grape Cloths. fresh goods, perfect
NJ Low ,,riraa :
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-12-12

DETER d HEN OERsoN,

II q 7 VIM u - u 7 IN " :,
ROCKVILLE, MD.
Will practice in the Circuit Court for Mont
gomery county, and in the Court of Appeals
of Mary land.
Special attention given to examination Of
Title Of Lands, Collection of Debts, &c.
sep Lift
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uATTERsLY w. TALBOT,


ROCKVILLE, MD
St.ic' attention given 10 all business EN-
trusted 10 him
OFFICE, on Perry Street, directly opposite
East Wing Of Court House
jan SIT
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-12-12
BRIARLEY HALL,

HONE SCHOOL for
III YOUNG LADIES,
near POOLESViLLE, Nd, will open SEP
TENDER 18th, 1879. Terms moderate In
strnction thorough For circulars apply to
Mrs. NJ. r. PORTER,
Miss w. f. PORTER,
aug 22-it Principals
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-12-12

The Memphis APpeat declares that In two
years that city has lost nearly eight millions
Of dollars and buried six thousand Of her
people Filthy cutters, bad drainage and
accumulated garbage, il claims, were the
cause Of il all. The APpoal now pleads for
such method Of publication by fire, drain
age, iumigation, street paving and the most
rigorous enforcement Of the well.ascertalned
laws Of health ~ shall insure the city against
n recurrence Of the epidemic, otherwise
Memphis is threatened with decay, If moi
extinction.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-12-12
EAS ~ w son

ASHlNGTON, d. G.
VIII practice in the Circuit Court Of Mont
g0norr and in the Courts of the District Of
Columbia.
OFFICES. 4S6 Louisiana Ave, Washing
ton D. c., and Court House Yard Rock
Vile. jun 4-ly.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-12-12
MRS. BOWIE and
wi MISS GARDENERS
Boarding and Day School.
ROCK VIZ e NIL

va The exercises ut the school will hc w.
sumed September 18th, 1879
Ms- They will he assisted in Vocal and
Instrumental Music by Miss Brooks, OF Va
va For circulars and further information
apply to the Principals
aup 22-If
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w % 0 re G o o.

Table Linens ut 20, Is, 81 n, 4
up to 81 30 per ard.
Towels from 81 25 up 10 SO pei
Wine Cloths Warranted TO was u
rs, 81 cents To 81 per yard. va
Also, Fringed Wine Cloths frtrc
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-12-12

An EXTRACT FROM TURNER'S REPLY
TO lNGERsoLL's ORATIoN.-"Must this
valuable yolume-this venerable and voice
lul yOlume-this oracle from the ile-land to
the death-island, frosted over with the gray
hairs Of centuries of time, glory crowned
aud grace-encrowning, written with the fin
ger of God An the beetling brow of lrown-
ing Sinai in tables Of stOne-this book of
blessing composed during the rolling cycles
of yore, little by little facts growing upon
and interinkng III facts, and finished amid
the splendors Of the awe-inspiring apoca-
lypse--this wonderful work whose words
are winged, whose Iogic-lightnings were
hurled with heavens Misunderstanding hands
in bolts invincible-this precious produc-
ton of holy inspiration, touching in its ten
dcrness, truthful in teaching, peculiar in its
promises, whose footprints can he traced in
the crumbled dust Of the spurious greatness
Of n ruin-wrccked world-must this glorious
old Bible the hope-brngcr Of home happi-
ness and Standardization, fly the stage in
cowardly agility before the gorgeous diction
and empty t0nguiness of such a sacrilcgious
speaker rs Col. Robert H. Ingcrsoly No, n
thousand times no"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-12-12
MES W. ANDERSON.

y ATTUKNEY-AT-LAW
ROcKVlLLE, MARYLAND,
viii practiceln the Courts Of Montgomery
county. All business entrusted to him will
receive prompt attention oct l6-u
OFFICE in the CourI-House ward
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1879-12-12
BLANKETS

adopted by our naval department lts ev.
cellence has been thoroughly tested. and II
b. now, We learn from English Journals. 10
be adopted into the royal navy. The mat
trcsses are made Of elastic felt, and weigh
only twenty-five pounds. Each one will
float 200 pounds A dead weight Of 200
pounds is required tosinls it 80 that H. upper
surface u level with the water. A mattress
Of this kind does no, cost above 81. and
would keep up three Or four persons while
swimming in the water Why s not H. use.
or that Of some other equally effective safe.
guard; made obligatory upon all seagoing
vessels as well a. upon those in the navy
a little boy WINS asked 10 define the word
responsibility" so be- said "Well, suppose
! had only two buttons on my brooches, aud
one came oh al The responsibility would
rest on the other bulton~
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TAMES w. BOSWELL,
81 LICENSED AUCTIONEER,


"
ROCKVILLE, MD.
Will attend to sales in any part Of the
ounty, and his terms will be such as cannot
rail to please All orders addressed to him,
Rockville Jamestown, or Poolesville, will
promptly attended to- sep l-tf
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SCHOOL
II For GIRLS,
SANDY SPRING. Md.

TNHIS INSTITUTION, established on the
closing of Stanmore School, formerly
conducted by nv sister Caroline II Miller.
will reopen September the 18th full
course of instruction is given. with lectures
upon History, Bellies Leiires and the Natural
Sciences, :he latter illustrated with nppro-
pirate apparatus
TERMS, 1925 per school wear Languages,
Music and Drawing. extra Dnv scholars,
$40 per school year.
For circulars address
HENRY G. HALLOW ELL. AN
july ll-3m Principal.