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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-09
ROYd,S Station Items

BoYD's STATION, July 18th, 1880.-Our
public school closed on Wednesday the Both
ult Its patrons and friends were much
pleased to see how well the children passed
the rigorous examination made by Mr.. Geo.
lsreal, the former teacher. Mr. Isreal ex-
pressed himself both pleased and surprised
at the marked improvement of the scholars,
which reflects great deal of credit on both
teacher and ass slant.
The glorious Fourth passed very quietly
it was not celebrated in any way here ex-
cept the raising of flag pole by Captain
Meigs; the pole is sixty feet high, and
the flag can be seen waving at quite dis
lance from town.
The Rev. Mr.. Chester preached here on
being able to attend on account Of his sons
illness.
The photographer has been kept busy. A
gallery at Boyd's is quite IA novelty most
every one is awaiting themselves Of the OPP
portunity to have their photos taken. Soon
some Of our young heauX will beabIe 10 say,
This is the pictur'd likeness ofmy loyel
How true to life! II seems 10 breathe and
move;
And that mouth how tranquil its repose4
Sleeping in fragrance, like biushing rose
1t seems the ruby ate Of love and bliss,
Formed 10 murmur signs, TO smile, and kiss 81
II apples and peaches are not plentiful,
no one can complain of scarcity in small
fruit, for every brar and whorteberry bush
is loaded with berries.
Mrs Stetson, of Washington, has come out
10 spend the Summer months with her
mother, Mrs. Scott, who has lately moved
here from C.arksburg TATTLEH.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-09
Congressional Observation-Disclosures Re-


publican State Central Committee met at
Concordia Opera House, Baltimore City, ON
Wednesday of last week and named the
following days and places in the several
Congressional Districts of the State to hold
conventions to nominate candidates for Con-
gress:
First disadvantages Hall, Ocean City,
September 10Th.
Second District-Temperance Temple,
Baltimore, September 23rd.
Third District-Broadway Hall, Balti-
more, September 18th.
Fourth District-China Hall, Baltimore,
September 10Th.
Fifth Dstrict-Laurel, Prince Georges
county, September 18TH
Sixth District-Oakland, Garrett county,
September 2nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-09
Common School Exhibitions-In This

year OF grace many of the good and substan-
tial customs have been set aside for show
and fiimsy prctexts, under the guise of a
more systematic and regular course Prom
inent and among the most useful of the Gus
toms now almost obsolete is that of school
exhibitions, which were generally given at
the end of the term. Years ago this event
was looked forward to with intense and
eager expectancy by the pupils, and their
parents became interested and often won
dered with no little anxiety, how their
children would acquit themselves on the
stage. And the teacher was not wholly in
different as to the success of the exhibition
it was the closing day Of his school, the
end OF his labors for season, and by the
success of the exhibition he was to be Judged
as to his competency as a teacher and dis
ciplinarian. At these entertainments we
have listened to some really good original
productions from scholars who would not
have astonished us in the least had they
began
You'd scarce expect one of my age
To speak in public on stage"
but we were more astonished to hear the
infant orators deliver really creaitable
original Grafton.
A few hours set aside one day in week
for Evolutionary exercises generally interest
children. Original orations, essays decla-
nations and dialogues rivet the attention of
the pupils and create an emulation among
them that generally terminates in healthy
and progressive result.
While we admit there has been, To rcer-
tain degree, changes for the better and an
improvement somewhat on the old common
school system, yet we enter our solemn pro-
test against this wholesale slaughter of old
but really good customs. Interest child in
its studies and duties in the school room
and you will have an apt and pliable
scholar, but confine him to certain CALLING
influences, a lot of set rules and dry routine
of duties, you will soon have kind of
skipping jack, more liable to slip crooked
pin on the seat of the teacher than to have
perfect Rotations in grammar and arith-
metic.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-09

Turnpike COmpany.-At meeting of
the directors of the Monocacy and Urbana
Turnpike Company on Saturday last, the
bids of contractors for the construction of
the road from Monocacy to Hyattstown,
seven miles, were opened. The contract
awarded to Messrs. Began and Gilbert, of
Mechanicstown, their bid being the most
favorable at $4,000. The work will be be-
gun at this end of the road some time next
week and will be urged forward with all
practicable dispatch. Fired Times, 3lH INST.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-09
Music and Dancing.-rhe woodsid

Music and Dancing.-l'h Woodside
Musical Club, Of Gaithersburg, will give a
performance consisting Of music and dane.
ing at Diamond Hall, Tuesday evening July,
s7th, 1880, FIR tie benefit Of an Episcopal
church % be efecteq ~ thqt place. l'he,e
will also b. q rcifeshmept table in ihe Hall
served by the ladies interested
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-09
Pole Raising at Dickerson,s.-There

will be Hancock and English pole raised
Ut Dickinson Station, in this county, on Sat
uriag eFeHlng, June 10Th. The Poolesvilc
brass band will bc IN giiepdance Hon.
George Peter, and y. w. RreiiymaH apd
VIM Brewer, Esqrs, are expcctedio address
he meeting. A large attendance is conf
deRily expected
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-09
Democratic Club organized.-O

Democratic Club Organized.--On
Saturday evening last the Democracy Of
Rockville assembled in the Court House and
organized Hancock and English campaign
club. W. " Bouic, Jr., was elected chair
man n. D. OlIutt, Esq, and DR.. c. J. Mad
dox, Vice Presidents W. -. Green, occre-
tary, and j. w. VI. Kiger, Treasurer. Sat
urday, nth inst, was set apart for the cree
ton Of pole in this town. The following
named speakers will be present at that date
and address the meeting: G. V. l.. Findley,
Baltimore; II. Kyd Douglass, IIagerstown;
Lewis g. smith, lIagerstown; Hon. John
Richie, Frederick; J.. Y. Baughman, Fred
erick; G. NJ. schley, Cumberland; J. W..
Veitch, Oakland; Hon. Barnes Compton,
Annapolis; Col. VIM. Kilgour Hon. Mont
gamery Blair; joint Norris, Washington
Hon. Geo. Peter, Judge Bouic, 4. b. Pret-
tymen and W. u. Brewer addressed the
meeting. The membership now amounts to
about one hundred. The meeting adjourned
TO meet on Thursday evening, 9Th inst
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-09
M. y. church Reunion-The reuni

u. y. Church ReuniOD.-fhe reunion
of the NJ. u. Church South, Of this county,
will take place next Thursday, 18th inst. The
following Is 4 partial programme; Singing,
Coronation; prayer, Staging, opening nd
dress by Rev. Dr. Rogers, singing, address
on Missionary Interests, by - -, sing.
ing, address by ltey. w. q. Eggoston, In
the afternoon there will be a grand gather.
ing Of all the children on the ground. II Il
expected that T. j. Magruder, Esq, Of Bait.
more, Reys. G. NJ. Brown, H. H. Kennedy
and others will address the asscmblage.
singing by the children. All the Sunday
Schools u Rockville 40 cordially mylled 10
be present
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-09
Enterprise Lime KiIns-Our read

who may be in need Of any lime aye re-
ferrcl To Mr. VIM. Smith, Esq., Virginia
avenue and 9th street, Washington, d. G.
The popularity Of this gentleman in his line
has become almost universal. With many Of
our readers he needs no commentator for
bis strict bH.inoss principles and the quality
Of his lime places him at the front Tank Of
the business men Of Washington.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-09
The Maryland Farmer.-It affords a

The Maryland Farmer.--It affords AS
pleasure 10 note the advent Of any really
good publication--one that will lead agri-
culture, science aud art 10 step upward in
this mighty age Of progress One Of the
most prominent Of this class VIC are pleased
e. note is the NayyiaHd FUB,cr. Il stands
az a useful helper to every tiller Of the = OIL
whether an expert or amateur The arti-
cles Ia each number arr practically worth
q whole years. subscription.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-09
THE MARKETS.

Corrected sceehly for the SENTINEL By Robert
+. Knox IL Co., Commission Merchants
905 Louisiana do, Washington, d. G.
WASHINGTON, July 8, 1880.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-09
Hancock CIub.-At a formal meeting

Hancock Club.-At formal meeting
of the citizens of Cabin John, Seven Locks
and vicinity, ON Friday last to organize
Democratic Hancock Association, Mr.. r. T.
Ricketts, was called upon to act as Chair
man, and II. Gratz as Secretary pro tem
On motion of NJ. McQuade, Mr.. II. +.
Ricketts, was unanimously elected President
and VIM. Bull as Vice-Prcsdent of the club.
The names Of A. J. Boswell, NJ. McQuade
and r. NJ. MINIS were put in nomination
for Secretary, but each respectfully declined
the appointment, and the Secretary pro TEN
was continued. II. NJ MINIS was elected
Treasurer Of the club.
On motion, 10y J. Thompson and seconded
by NJ. McQuade, II. NJ. Minis was elected
a committee of one to procure pole for the
Hancock and English flag
By unanimous vote of the members pres
ent the title of the club is TO be known as
the Hancock and English Democratic Club
of Seven Locks and Cabin John, Maryland
The President made some timely remarks
upon the great question at issue, after which
the meeting adjourned
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-09
Lice Stock.
DR.. Woods Celebrated Anti-Bilious
and Liver Pills.

Es> These Pills are highly recommended
by the Medical Faculty and have gained de-
served popularity in Liver Complaint, Sick
Headache, Pains in Side, Stomach or Back
Sick Stomach, Loss of Appetite, Indigestion
arrangement Of Kidneys, Sour Stomach, Dys-
pepsin, Ilabitual Constipation, and in all Bill
ions Complaints are surpassed by none
&s-Sold every where. apr 2-if
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-09
'I,he Oliver Chilled PIow.

Warranted 10 give satisfaction. For sale by
s u. HIGGINS a Son,
mar - Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-09

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the iodide Of potash and iron, all powerful
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Ulcers, Sores, Rheumatism, Mercuriaf
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Affections of the Liver, Dyspepsia,
Emaciation, and General Debility.
BY its searching and cleansing qualities
II purges out tho foul corruptI0ns which
hontaminato tho blood and cause derange-
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II Is folly 10 experiment with tho numer-
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-09

DAINTS Go To d. II BOUICS for any
II Kind Of PAINTS you need, mixed Or
unmiyed, aud Oils, White Lead, Yarnishes,
Raiul snd Sash liraghts, ~,
GMOkE
y DUKES DURHAM TOBACCO
and Elected cigars, sold by
feb d N. BOUlC
GRASS SCYTHES, snalb.. Rakes, Rife
VI Boafd., WheislOnrs, a. Tor sale ~
may ~ II. A DAWSON.
nASE BALLS AND BATS.
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-09
John A. Bakers Column
--~--------------------
Buckeye
MOWERS, REApERS
AND
Ii | N ID E IL s.

THE BUCKEYE has for 90 YEARS
held its position as the LEADING New
or and Reaper Of THE WORLD, be-
cause it is superior to all others in the
principles of its construction. It is the
only machine which has given entire
satisfaction to the farmer; its average
Durability has been more than double
that of others, and the cost Of keeping
it in repair less than one-half.
THE
Buckeye Dropper
Is the standard, and must not be con-
founded with inferior Droppers, or with
any other machines.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-09
FIELD TRIALS
OF
CHILLED PLOWs F.! +!

A THE Annual Fair OF the Wayne County,
"A y, Agricultural Sorlety, the premi-
mu's on Plows were decided by field trial,
on September 20, 1879, under the supervision
of COMMITTEES OF Judges selected by the So
cirty. The result OF the draft test, as pub
lished in the Wayne County Democratic Press
OF October |, 1870, IL as follows:
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-04
THE PULSE.
From DR.. Foote's Health Monthly.

Prom DR.. Foote'S Health Monthly
Many erroneous impressions prevail
about the pulse as indicative of health
or disease, n common notion being
that its beatings are much more uni
form than they really are. Frequen-
cy varies with age. In the newborn
infant the beatings are from 130 to
l40 per minute; in the second year,
from 100 TO 49, from the seventh TO
the fourteenth year, eighty to ninety :
from the fourteenth to the twenty-frst
year, from seventy-five to eighty-fve :
from the twenty-first to the sixtieth
year, from seventy 10 seventv.five.
After that period the pulse is general
ly thought to decline, but medical
authorities differ radically on this
point, having expressed the most con-
Trajectory opinions. Young persons
are often found whose pulses are be-
low sixty, and there have been many
instances of pulses habitually reach
ing 100, or not exceeding fifty, without
apparent disease. Sex, especially in
adults, influences the pulse, and in
women it beats more rapidly than in
men. Muscular exertion, even posi-
tion, materially affects the pulse. Its
average frequency in healthy men is,
when standing, eighty-one when sit
ting, seventy-one when lying. sixty
six per minute; in women of the same
age and in the same positions, ninety.
one, eighty-four and seventy.nine. In
sleep the pulse is considerably slower
than in wakefulness. In certain dis
eases, such as acute dropsy, for in
stance, there may be no more than
twenty or thirty per minute. Thus.
one of the commonest diagnostic signs
is liable to deceive the most experi.
enced practitioner.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-04
HEIRS TO MILLIONS.

\ FAMILY THAT LAYS CLAIM TO A
LARGE PART OF BALTIMORE.
From the ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Boogher family of this city did
not celebrate the 150th anniversary of
Baltimore, although, in view of recent
developments, they had not only n
perfect right, but were to an extent
obliged to display a proper apprecia-
tlon of the age, growth and glory of
the Maryland capital. The Booghers
of st. Louis are descendants of Will
liam Richardson, who was u compan-
ion of William Penn, and who orig
inally owned about $50 acres of the
best portion of what is now the city of
Baltimore. These acres lie on both
sides of Jones Falls, which divides
the city into two parts. The land was
leased at several times in several par
GELS, for uniform term Of ninety-nine
years, the express stipulation being
that the title was not fully vested in
the lessee. About seven years ago the
oldest of the leases expired, and three
years ago the latest was void. The
st. Louis Booghsrs having made a
thorough investigation of the matter,
have come to the conclusion that they
are entitled to all this property, and
have made arrangements to prosecute
their claims in the Maryland courts.
Eminent counsel has been retained,
and as soon as link or two that will
strengthen their claims has been found,
the prosecution will begin. The por-
tion of Baltimore within the territory
claimed includes large part of the
best business streets. 1t extends from
Jones Falls to Calvert and Light
streets westward, and to Exeter street
on the east There are three parcels
to which the heirs expect to prove
their claim-one of seventy-five acres,
another of 275 acres, and another of
800 acres. Baltimore street, the prin-
cipal thoroughfare of the city, divides
it running east and west, and Jones
Falls north and south, Included in
the claim is the City Hall, a marble
building completed four years ago at
cost of s2.5OO,OOO; Front street
Theatre, the Sun iron building, the
new American building, part of the
Carrollton Hotel, the site for the new
Government buildings just purchased,
the United States court house, the
Custom-house, the Merchants ex-
change, about a dozen banks, blocks
of fire warehouses, dwellings and bus
mess houses in great numbers, and the
Northern Central railroad depot. The
value of the improvements alone upon
this part of the city is very great,
and, with the ground, is estimated at
from s40,000,000 to S50,000,000.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-04
TINE.

Ninety years hence not single man
or woman now thirty years of age
will be alive. Ninety years alas
how many Of the lively actors at
present on the stage of life will make
their exit long ere ninety years shall
have rolled away? And could We be
sure OF ninety years, what are they?
"a tale that is told" n dream, an
empty sound that passcth on the wings
Of the wind away and il forgotten.
Years shorten as man advances IN
age. Like the degrees Of longitude,
mans life declines as he travels TO-
ward the frozen pole until it dwindlcs
to a point and vanishes forever. l. it
possible that life is Of 50 short dura.
ton? Will ninety years erase all the
golden names over the doors in town
and country, and substitute others in
their stead ! Will all the now bloom
ing beauties fade and disappear ? all
the pride and passion, the love, hope
and joy, pass away in ninety years
and be forgotten? "Ninety years, 4"
says Death "do you think ! shall
wait ninety years? Behold, to-day
and tomorrow and every day is mine.
w hen ninety years are past this gen
Grafton will have mingled with the
dust and be remembered not"
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-04
Fancy Prices for Coins.

Some unusually high figures were
obtained for rare coins at sale held
last week in New York, under the
auspices of Mason & Co., of Philadel.
phia. A silver dollar of 1894 brought
$40, and the same price was obtained
for one of 1888. A dollar of 1929
fetched s35; 1852, 500. In half dol.
lars the prices realized were 1890
$3.50; 1897. s34.50: 1916. sI4
Quarter dollars, 1896, s21 : a dime Of
1904 brought s24; a half.dime OF
1872, S95; one of 1905, S24; a proof
set of 1858, s42. OF the half cents
sold one of the coinage of 1896
brought s20.50, while others were sold
at from s2.55 to Slip each. Amono
the Confederate States pieces a copper
cent of 1861 went for $3.50: n half
dollar Of 1861 for So, and a G. s A.
great seal for $3.50. A silver medalet
OF Jefferson Davis was valued at iust
50 5O. Ten thousand of American
and foreign coins and medals. cold.
silver and copper, ancient and modern
were disposed of at the sale.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-04
KNOW MY BOY BILL!


From tho San Francisco Post
AS the overland express was snort
ing through Alameda yesterday, on
its way to New York, the engineer
suddenly whistled down brakes, the
conductor frantically shouted and
jerked the signal line, and with many
a jar and squeak the long line Of cars
was brought TO stop. The cause Of
this Sudden fetchup" was a fat old
lady with red face and green para
sol, who had planted herself squarely
in front of the engine, and was max
ing the most frantic signals for it to
pause.
whats the matter? Anything on
the trackY' said the engineer ex-
citedly.
Nothing but me-" said the old lady,
stifily.
Has there been a smash up? l.
there-a drawbridge open p
Don't poke fun at me, young man,
| want to see the proprietor"
"The WHAT"
ne man VINO runs the thlng-the
captain--or whatever you call him."
What do you want with the con-
ductorY p
"None of your business. | want to
see the head mantle boss-and TO
onc't."
"Well, ma am, said the functionary,
running up, watch-in-hand, whats
up? What can / do for you?"
you go through Chicago, don't
you ?"
"Why, of course. What of it"
"Know my son Bill-Bill Skinder-
son-there
"No. For heavens sake get off the
track, you old"
Don't sass me, you red nosed goril-
Ia, or I'll inform on you. Deary me,
| thought everybody knew my boy
Bill-prominent man there-runs the
biggest fruit stand in town, and
hands off, you rascal. Don't dare to
tech me. I'll move when I'm good
and ready"
wen, Dlank your blanknatlon eyes,
hurry up. What do you want?"
ooh! thought you'd change yer
tune. Well, wish you'd just stop
over day or two at Chicago and look
up Bill and tell him that little Mariah
James jander's have kinder worked
round into fits and there's more hopes.
She's sorter-"
Start her up, jimmy" yelled the
furious conductor and if the old lady
had not hustled up her skirts and
bumped herself, she would have had
first-class case of damages against
the company. After that she stood
apoplectic with rage, shaking her
parasol at the disappearing train, and
announced her determination TO 90
right over land see Governor Standard
the very minute the dishes are washed.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-11-04
Women and Ladies.

In the days of our fathers there were
such things TO be met with as men and
women-but now they are all gone.
and in their place race of gentlemen
and ladies, or, TO be still more refined,
a race of " ladies and gentlemen" has
sprung up. Women and girls are
among the things that were. But
ladies" are found everywhere. Miss
Martineau wished TO see the women
wards in prison in Tennessee, and
was answered by the warden, awe
have no ladies here at present. ma.
dame" Now, so far as the ladies
were concerned, ii was very we'll that
none of them were in prison but
then it sounds little odd-ladies in
prison! 1t would seem bad enough
Tor women to 60 TO such place. A
lecturer, discoursing upon the charac-
teristics of women, illustrated thus:
p" Who were the last at the cross 7
Ladies. Whu were the first at the
sepulchre? Ladies'" On this modern
Improvement we have heard of but
one thing that beats the above. II
was the finishing touch TO marriage
ceremony, performed by an exquisite
divine up 10 all modern refinements.
When he had thrown the chain of
Hymen round the happy couple he
concluded by saying, al now pro-
nounce you husband and lady," The
audience stuffed their handkerchiefs
into their mouths and got out of the
room as quickly as possible to take
breath.