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Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10
A Genuine Romance.

Many years ago there was young fellow
named Blgelow sent by his father to Yale
College The father was very rich, and the
youngster lived in grand style at the Uniyer-
sity. Suddenly the old gentleman broke
and he had to withdraw his son from colleoe
The boy felt the necessity of an education.
and determined to have one anyhow. He
therefore went to work and learned trade
as machnist. While he was at his work
his old associates cut him and refused 10
have anything to do with him. The young
ladies, with whom he had been great favor
tie, failed to recognize him when thcy met
him. One day when going from his work
he met wealthy young lady who had been
his friend. He had his dinner-bucket over
his arm, and supposed she would cut him as
the rest had done. But she smiled pleasantly.
and addressed him as "rom," and insisted
that he should call and see her. as he bad
always done. hesaid "There Is no change
IN youas far as lam concerned" The wears
rolled on. The young work-boy became i'm.
mensely wealthy, and is now the Mayor of
New Haven, Conn, with an income of SlOO..
900 ayear, and owner of factory in which
l'ooo men and women are employed. The
young girl grew to womanhood and married.
Her husband borrowed large sum ofmoney
from MIR. Bigelow, and died before he paid II,
leaving his family with but little property.
Mr. Bigelow sent her, with his coincidence,
recelpted note for his Indebtedness, and
now the son of Bigelow, the mllionair is
gong to marry the daughter of the one
woman who was faithful and true to the
young work boy of Yale College.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10
Can You .

Can you tell why men who cannot pay
small bills can always find money to buy
liquor and treat when among friends?
Can any one tell how young men who
are always behind with their landlords can
play billiards, night and day, and always
be ready for game of cards when money
is at stakeY
Can any one tell how men live and sup
port their families who have no income and
no work, when others who arc Industrious
are half-starved.2
Can any one tell why four.flths of the
young ladies prefer brainless lop, under
plug hat, 10 a man with brains?
Can any one tell why it Is that some
mothers are always ready to sew for the
distant heathen when their own children
are ragged and drty2
Can any one tell why man who is al
ways complaining that he cannot afford to
subscribe for the local newspaper, and every
week borrows il from his neighbor, can ai-
ford to attend every travelling show that
comes into town.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10
A Detectives Story.

There Is story told of lady and gentle
man travelling together ON an English rail-
road They were strangers to each other.
Suddenly the gentleman said
Madame, | will trouble you to look ont
of the window for few moments; am 90
ing to make some changes in my wearing
apparel"
Certainly, sir she replied, with great
politeness, rising and turning her back upon
him. In short time he said;
"Now, madame, my change is complete,
and you may resume your seat
When the lady turned she beheld her
male companion transformed into dashing
lady, with heavy veil over her face.
Now sir, or madame, whichever you
arc" said the lady, 81 must trouble you to
look out of the window, for / also have
some changes 10 make in my apparel"
"Certainly, madame" and the gentleman
in ladies' attire Immediately complied.
"Now, sir, you may resume your seat"
To hs great surprise, on resuming his
scat, the gentlemen in female attire found
his lady companion transformed into u man.
He laughed and said;
ut appears that we are both anxious TO
escape recognition. What have you done /?
have robbed Il bank"
"And IT, said the whilom lady, as he dex-
terously lettered his companions wrists with
pair of handouts, ~ am detective =,
Of Scotland Yard, and in female apparel
have shadowed you for two days--now,"
drawing revolver, "keep still"
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10
A Story About Sam Houston.

Sam Iouston's strange behavior in De-
cember, 1928, resigniDg the Governorship Of
Tennessee and deserting the wife he had
just married, has been explained by Rev. G.
w. Samson, of New York, to whom the
facts were conhdcd by Governor llouston's
widow, his second wife, who is still living
On the eve of marriage, Governor Houston
observed trcmor In the voice of his bride
when the vow of undivided attachment was
pronounced, which convinced him some sc.
cret had not been revealed TO him. Before
retiring he frankly told her Of his suspicion
asked u frank confession, and pledged that
IL should not work her injury Her frank
ness and firmness led 10 the confession that
her affections had been pledged TO another
before their meeting, and that filial duty
had prompted her acceptance Of his proifcr.
Houston retired TO his own cot, next day
resigned his position, allowed the entire
fault TO appear 10 be his, permitted and en-
couraged her application for divorce on
the plea Of dcscrtion, and his bride was mar
red TO the man Of her former affection No
one Of IIouston's companions knew till his
death the cause Of his course, which his best
friends, like jackson, regarded partial in
sanitye--Spinaiiod RepuJtteaH.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10

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was out of hearing, took hold of the win
dow and telegraphed:
"Yonker is awake and coming up stairs
Go hide in the hall closet until he come
back"
"All right" answered the upstairs win
dow.
Then | went up stairs softly in my stock
ing feet, and Quietly turned the key in tn,
hail closet; after which 1 telegraphed will
the upstairs window
keep quiet down there Yonker is Ut
here talking to old one Hide in the librar,
till he comes back and goes to bed"
"Does he suspect anything% came bach
from down stairs.
mo-" | answered, "he is telling the OLD
one he is going to Frisco in the morning
Hide! He is coming down stairs"
"All right" came back, and arousing Mr.
Stamford, | told him how matters stood, and
we descended the stairs and turned the key
in the library door. The desperate heard
the click of the lock and becoming fright
ened raised the window to jump out; but
leaned out of the hall window and ordered
him back. For an answer he turned and
fired at me, the ball grazing my cheek and
Sitting my ear
Here the narrator pointed to long scaI
on his left ear, and continued.
"fhe next moment fired, and the villain
fell headlong to the garden, We then re-
turned upstairs and secured All Wing,
from whom we stripped the paint and other
disguises, revealing one of the stage coach
robbers. All Lee, whom we found in the
garden dead, proved to be the other one.
The ladies now made their appearance,
terribly frightened, and ere an explanation
could be given Blanche rushed at me, her
lace pale with fear, and, catching me by the
arm cried
"Oh, Charles, are you hurtY"
"Only II scratch, Blanche" said in a low
tone, but she did not hear me, for she tainted
in my arms.
"The next day we notified the authorities
to whom we delivered the prisoner and gave
bonds for our appearance in regard to the
killing, from which the coroner's Jury ex-
honorated us bya verdict of fjusti6able hon.
icde"
at was nearly noon before again saw
Blanche, and then she tried TO avoid me, but
drawing her armin mine led her to u pretty
summer house, and said:
Blanche, ! love you do you love me in
return?"
"She hid her face against my breast and
whispered:
"'Oh, so muchp"
"Three months afterwards we were mar
ried, and | never hear "A window rattle with
out thinking OF the warning it twice gave
me, being the means Of saving number of
lives and gaining me lovely and loving
wife.
"Ihis, gentlemen, is a true story, and you
can repeat it as such without fear, for the
names | have given you are fictitious, it be-
ing not necessary TO give names"
Such was my fellow passengers story.
Half an hour later we parted each going
his own way. We have never met since,
but being reminded ofhis story by rattling
window, | have endeavored 10 give it lust
as he told it, names and all.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10

The THUSDLE BED.-1be balmicst sheep
we ever experienced was when we were
nesting in the old trundlc bed with n curly.
headed brother just turned out ofthc parents
nest 10 make room for "A new conner. But
trundlc bed dreams were soon AT an end, for
when the next customer came we were
crowded out ~ make room for the next that
was turned Of the nest, and 10 they kept al
ternating for years, until we were turned
out into the wide world. Oh, where now
are the little heads that we have kissed
thousand times DER as the nestled in the old
trundle bedS Some ofthem have grown old
and gray, and others are resting upon their
everlasting pillowsin in widely separated lands,
We are always sad when we think Of the
old trnndlc bed.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10

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THE IDEAL.

think the song that's sweetest
Is the one that's never sung:
That lies at the heart of the singer
Too grand for mortal tongue.
And sometimes in the silence,
Between the day and night,
He fancies that its measures
Bid farewell to the light
A picture that is fairer
Than all that have part
Among the masterpieces
In the marble hall of art.
Is the one that haunts the painter
In all of his golden dreams
And to the painter only
A real picture seems.
The noblest, grandest poem
Lies not in blue and gold
Among the treasured volumes
That rosewood bookshelves hold,
But in bright glorious visions
1t comes to the poets brain,
And when he tries to graspit
He finds his efforts vain.
A fairy hand from dreamland
Beckons us here and there,
And when we strive to clasp it
1t vanishes in the air.
And thus our fair ideal
Floats always just before,
And we with longing spirits
Reach for it evermore.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10
HE DIED FOR ME.

T''''' W'''F
lie died for mel Oh, wonder Of wonders
Oh love unspeakablel How n soul can for
a moment take home this truth, and remain
unmoyed, is almost as wonderful What
infinite cOndescension for the King TO die
for the subject; the Master for the servant
the sinless and holy for the sinful and vile
and all 10 raise rebellious worm 10 the
place Of an heir Of glory whose inheritance
shall be an eternal home in bis own pres
cncc, in the city which hath foundations
whose maker and builder Is God"
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10
He Died for Me-

In the cemetery at Nashville, Tennessee,
a. stranger was seen planting flower over a
soldiers grave. He was asked:
as your son buried there ?"
mo-" was the reply.
"a brOther?'
"No."
"A relative?"
"No."
Alter moment the stranger laid down u
small board which he held in his hand and
said
"Well, III tell you. When the war broke
out | was farmer | wanted TO enlist but
was poor, and had wife and seven small
children; was drafted and had no money
TO hire substitute, and so made up my
mind that must leave my poor, sickly wife
and little children, and go and serve in the
army. After had got ready to go, n young
man with whom | was acquainted came 10
me and said You have n big family, which
your wife cannot take care of; / will 90 for
you lie did go in my place, and in the
battle Of Chckamauga he was wounded and
taken 10 hospital at Nashville. After a
long sickness he died and was buried here !;
and ever since have wanted 10 come 10
Nashville and see his grave. saved up all
the money | could, and yesterday came on,
and to-day found my friends grave"
With tears Of gratitude flowing down his
checks he took up the small board and
pressed ii down into the ground, in place Of
a tombstone. Underline soldiers name were
written these words.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10

"Ah," said Of old Mr. Middlerib, watch
ing an exciting chase between his neighbor
Bilderback and his son, in which the old
man held the whip while they boy was max.
ing time that threatened 10 shut his parent
clear out at the distance. "Ah, truly has Il
been said, The child Is farther of the man 30
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10

From the Indian Territory Is announced
the death of an Indian woman at the early
age Of IA years, "lfom the effects Of n Sc
we're cold contracted in 1880 and the exces-
siye uae of tobacco during 100 years Of her
life"
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10

CHARMED BY a SSAKE.-On Tuesday
last, says the New Castle (Pa.) I,.oier, Mr..
John Skel, Of Hickory township, Lawrence
county, came across a large black snake in
thickct Unable 10 remove his eye from
those Of the snake ho soon fell 10 the ground
Unconscious. Skell's son, who had gone in
pursuit Of his father, found him lying upon
the ground, with the snake coled around
the body. He made noise when the snake
raised his head, and the young man shot
him dead. The old gentleman was brought
10 his senses with considerable difficulty,
and il Is feared that be has received such a
shock that he cannot survive.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10

A society Of Mormon girls, having for its
object the securing Of monogam-husbands,
has been discovered and broken up at Salt
Lake She members took a vow to marry
no man who would not pledge himself 10 be
content with one wife. Five granddaugh-
tors Of Brigham Young had joined H.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10

CELEsT1AL CoSsIDERATIoN-In China,
when II Is desirable 10 get rid Of some very
influential official, it Is done in most polite
manner lie IL not condemned 10 DEATH
lie only receives a neat parcel containing a
sillxen cord, with an imperial dispatch set
sing forth that, in consequence Of his great
virtues and many services, the emperor Is
graciously pleased TO allow him 10 strangle
or hang himself; and the recipient Is there
upon supposed 10 write a careful answer to
him, thinking his majesty for his considen-
tion, and stating that the hint will be i'm
modiately taken.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10

A monster sewing machine, weighing over
four tons, and run by steam, has been con-
slructod for manufacturing nrm in Liver.
pool. The machine Is the largest in the
world. Il Is adapted for general manuiac-
turing purposes Of the heavier sort, although
specially made for stitching cotton betting
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10
Great Bargains

in Ladies' all-Linen Hemsiitched Handker-
chiefs al "a l.2e apiece, and Ladies' unbleached
Balbriggan Hose AT 25c pair.
White aud Scarlet Shaker Flanuels, Mar
seilles Quilts. Carriage Rugs, our celebrated
"DOLLAR SHIRTS" made OF best Wamsuiia
Cotton with ,hree-ply all-lineR bosoms, open
either front or back Richardson's Shirting
and Pillow Linens
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10
JAMES w. ANDERSON,
II AmTnDNRX-A A Va

- NJ IOTtlE II = n IN "
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND,
Will practice 10 the Courts of Montgomery
county. All business entrusted to him will
,eceive prompt attention [oct left
OFFICE in the Court-House yard.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10
SILKS, sATiNs, vELvETs,

Black Silks, "Oui Monopoly Brand ranging
from 81 to 50 so. celebrated tor SUPERIOR
ITY in Color, Finish and Durability. Bon
net and Tapissier Black Silks, Black and Col
ored Satin de- Lyon, Black and Colored Surah
Silks, Surah Satins. Brocaded Saiins, Colored
Silks at 75c 81, l.25, ! 30; Black Saiins from
81 to So, Colored Satins, all shades and prices,
Black yelvets from 81 25 TO Sl2. Colored
Velveis, all the NEW COLORS. Brocaded
Velvets, Striped Velvels. Silk Plusbes for
Trimming, Fancy Hosiery, Merino U Underwear,
Perinot and lie Royal Kid Gloves, Paris and
Berlin Cloaks and listers, Camels-IIair and
nrochia Shnwla
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10
House furnishings.

Antique and Nottingham Lace Curtains,
Raw Silkt, Lappet Muslins, Raw Silk Table
aud Piano Covers, Furniture Grapes and Gre
tonnes, Table Linens aud Napkins, lluck and
Damask Towels. Turkey Red Lunch Cloths
and Doyli all-wool Blankets
Immense stock Lupin's celebrated BLACK
GOODS, Courtauld's English Grapes and
Wells.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10

Science enumeratcs 505 species Of organic
forms in the air We breathe just think or
L.. Every time you draw breath whole
geological garden slips down your wilepipe
and no free tickets % the press
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10

TAMEs W. BOSWELL,
sb LICENSED AUCTl0NEEK,
ROCKVILLE, MD.
will attend TO sales In any part Of the
ounty, and his terms will be such as cannot
,ail please. All ordefs addressed to him,
Rockville, Darnestown, or Poolesville, will
promptly attended to. sep i-f
VLTHITE-WA ASH BRUSHES
wv Large and we'll
selected stock Of Brushes just received and
sold At lowest prices by
aprle ID. n. B0UIC
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10
DETER a. HENDERSON,

ATTUKN E1O NJ INV >
ROCKVILLE, ND.
will practice in the Circuit Court for Mont
gomery county, and in the Court Of Appeals
Of Maryland.
Special attention given to examination OF
Title Of Lands. Collection Of Debts, &c.
sep l-u
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10

CtHARLES w. PRETTYMAN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW
ROCKVILLE, MD.
Prompt attention given TO all business en-
usted to his care.
OFFICE, on Perry Street, directly opposite
East wing of the Court House, formerly oc-
cnped by Hon. Spencer C. Jones. nov Ia
VTOBART HUTTON,
COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
Ofiice hours-Rockvile, Tuesdays, from
10 A. NJ, to4P NJ, at the Office Of Brewer
l. Brewer.
Post Ofice--Brookville.
may 24-ly
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10

TAs. DA wSON,
II ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
WASHINGTON, ID. G.
viii practice ia the Circuit Court Of Mont
gomery. and in the Courts of the District OF
Columbia.
OFFICES, 4s8 Louisiana Ave, Washing
ton. d. c., and Court House Yard, Rock
Vile. Uun 4-ly.
ID ROSS PERRY,
X. ATTORNEY AND CoUssELLOR AT LAW,
WASHINGTON, ID. g.
OFFICE, No. 8 Observation-Disclosures.
sep l-tf Residence, No. Ala + street.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10
w. TALBOT,
ATTORNEY AT LAW

ROCKVILLE, MD.
St:ict attention given to all business en-
trusted to him.
OFFICE, on Perry Street, directly opposite
East Wing OF Court House.
ian s-u
Montgomery County sentinel., 1880-12-10
DOMESTICS.

bo M ES L. lOo.
All Shiring aud Sbeeting Cottons at the
LOW EST PRICES Calcoes, Percales, Mo-
mie Cloths and GinRhams, &c.
Our stock is nov very large aud complete
10 all departments, and we'll worthy the atien-
,ion OF all persons 10 search OF the
Latest Fall and Winter Novelties,
which are marked in "Plain Figures" and at
the LOWEST CASH PRICES.
va All orders receive prompt and careful
attention.
National Republican., 1880-12-28
TERRAPIN.

The neNtest thing in silks-prctty women.
"A humorous article--a baby with the rash."-
Nclv YOk Commercial That Is a crying shame
A man who invested s75 In the First Regiment
t Fair Lotteries and drew n lfy-cent painted jar,
says he now owns " the dearest pot on Garth"
travelling printer who, for want Of employ
in one day to ask his employer If hen should be
set solid.
"Whnt does encore mcan7" asks mn exchange.
y is only one phase Of universal desire among
the sons of men to get something for nothing, ind
get II right oh.-Bodon ndascriW
. A little girl In Manchester, ~ H., according TO
the Union of that place, wanted to be connected
Office didn't know enough to accommodate her.
"Thcy do say,"says the Elmirn ESoe Iress, ad-
1usting ils eyeglasses carefully, . that Lord Bcn-
Is ,properi and, aftcr all, they nre not no very
"Yes, every trial and every hardship has its
compensations, as the milkman remarked. look
ing into his ice.lined quart measure that now &c.
commodated but three half plnts. "Why should
n poor worm like me repincP
A story Is told OF beautiful French countess who
was so accustomed TO receiving compliments on
her exquisite figure and charming fnce that she
was heard to remark carclessly the other day
"Mon Dica! how the dust flies into my beautiful
eyes"
well, WELL" said Ellington, mojestcally, 1--WE
mustn't be too severe on the young fellows, I
HrSe wSs yong m g Teped a Fog 81 '"Gn and Tne ne
are not an old man now Ellington sBosiOn TiG,l,
script
A Bridgeport carpenter, while IN ft ofunger,
throw hammer at fellow-workman and swal.
lowed a screw he had in his mouth. 1t was an
unfortunate ailhr, but It was better than throwing
the screw and swallowing the hammer-IIo
ceScr Gazette.
A certain lawyer was compelled to apologize to
the court With stately dignity he rose In his
place and said: "Your Honor Is right and | am
wrong, rs your Honor generally IS" The fudge
hardly knew whether TO feel happy or fine the
lawyer for contempt Of court.
1t must be rather trying to be married to an
emotional actress to have her clutching you by
the throat at three a. m, and shouting in hoarsC
stage whisper: "Save, didst lock the Kitchen door
The key, where Is it, quick? I'll strangle thee
DidSt lay the milkptcher oil the outer battle.
ments' Aye, me good lord, I'm mnd.'-Net0 York
Commercial.
1t was in n restaurant the other night that a man
was apoogizng for the dilapidated state of his
napkin Don't mention II, responded the Gus
toner sadly 81 don't mind the holes in the
least That part Of Your napkin is always sure tc
be clean" And for the next ten minutes nothing
could be heard but the butter combing its hair ou
in the pantry.
A good story Is told of Colonel Fred Grants little
daughter. Last summer while she was ut a sum
mer resort in Colorado, some of the children's
French maids were bonsting of some of theii
charges who were born in foreign lands. One
said, My little girl is French she was born IN
Paris" Another, Mine is German; she was borr
ut Berlin" And your they inquired of Genera
Grants granddaughter, who was near, 'what are
youg' " Psc Grant" replied the little one will
emphatic breyity.
National Republican., 1880-12-28

ELEGANTLY FURNISHED PARLOR AND
~ bedroom, communicating, ON first second
hoor; meals If de3ired modern convencnces; cars
pass the door pDJ NJ st. n. ". delS-ats
National Republican., 1880-12-28
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DRAMATIC OPPORTUNITIES.
What Jennie Juno Thinks of SnIyini
EcrnIi inrstt, and Mnry Anderson.


Time fails me this week TO do justice to the mag
nileent opportunities that the stage just now ai-
I9rms US, ~ Is 100 bad that salvini-that greatest
and that he does not excite the furorc that Bern.
hardt did, for then SO many, more would enjoy
the great pleasure OF seeing him. But why does
he play IfdDllctP Why docs any man or woman
want TO play that whining, pulling, unmanly char
acter? Everybody Is tired Of u, and is willing TO
let him rest, satisfied with the immortality of the
best part of fhim-his soliloquy salyini could not
do anything less than we'll; but he has no sym.
Idgo. 0.helo stirs all his blood; he Is monster,
but he Is noble monster-carried out of himself
by the tremendous force of his passionate heart,
and made the victim-as strong men often are-of
the weak and the designing.
His performance Of the part of Sullivan In the
play known here as Dayid 'Garrick and played by
Sothern, was revelation of the sensibility, the
depth the sweetness, the fine adaptability of the
mans nature, as well as the actors art. That he
does not cxcitea wild enthusiasm is evidence of
what poor stun even our appreciation is made.
Lawrence Barrett is not making the success he
ought at the Park. for he Is Painstaking. actor,
man of real literary taste and great talent there
never has seemed in him quite the material for n
slar star: At any rate, he fails in New York when he
Mary Anderson Is drawing full and fashionable
audiences to tho Filth Avenue, and deservedly.
Knowles play of tho Countess and the Serf" Is
magnificent piece OF acting in its way, and her
defamation Is finer than anything Sara Bernhnrdt
does Now, do not intend to be understood as
saying that Mary Anderson is greater actress
than Sara Bernhardt. There is really no compari-
son to make between the two-and comparisons
are now. as ever, odous but in this play her
exquisite beauty, her stately carriage her magnil-
cent voice, her young, strong physique and her
power of hurling words as II they were missiles,
have the amplest opportunities for exercise and rec.
ognition. The drama itself is turgid and false
but II was written by u man who understood the
stage though not tho best qualities of literary com
position; and, therefore, while the language Is
often stiltcd and bad, the dramatic effects are
strong General sherman was at the Fifth Avenue
on the irSt night of Its production, and went be-
hihd the scenes to cOngrNtulate Miss Anderson