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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
Was it Fancyi

II is curious what strange phantasies come
into the brain of one who is dying Things
never dreamed Of before find expression as
the last breath GIBBS away, in a language so
simple and beautiful that it almost seems to
flavor of the incense OF heaven that hovers
over the fast-chilling form, waiting to bear
the soul upward.
Sunday night a little waif-an orphan
died In hovel on the flats. She had al
ways led an uncouth life, in harmony with
her surroundings. Her father and mother
died years ago-the mother barely lived to
hear the little one lisp her name-and yet,
just before she died tho other night, the
child turned her big dark eyes up to star
that you could see twinkling through the
cracks in the roof, and exclaimed, as she
stretohed out her little hands;
"0hi there's mamma come to get mer'
The sad, tired expression that rested on
her face changed into one Of Joy and expec-
tation as she gazed upward, and turning to
one Of the watchers by her side, she said:
Wont you please open the door and let
her in ?"
"Oh, I'm SO glad you come, mamma; for
maybe / couldn't have found you all alone,
for heaven is so big"
Her lips trembled and moved after she
had ceased speaking, as if sho was whisper
ing very low to some one, but no words es-
capped her until, as her face grew palcr, she
clasped her hands tighter and sobbed;
as that 1t over there, mamma2 And is
that God?'
Then the tiny hands relaxed their hold
upon the imaginary form they embraced,
her eyes opened slowly and the little one
was dead. Who can tell If 1t was lancied
spirit that came to meet herr Perhaps il
was; 1t might have been phantasy that
came with the death cloud and then, again
perhaps the eyes Of her inner soul were
opened that she might catch glimpse of
what lies beyond us--Over Therein the
Land of the Leal.-Bhlton Times
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
ROCKVILLE. MARYLAND. FRIDAY MORNING. MAY
e uetiGal.
AppLE-BLOss0Ms.


The apple-trees with bloom are all aglow-
Soft drifts of perfumed light
A miracle of mingled fire and snow
A laugh of Springs delight
Their ranks of creamy splendor pillow deep
The valleys pure rcpose;
On messy walls, in meadow hooks, they heap
Surges of frosted rose.
Around old homcsteads, clustering thick
they shed
Their sweets 10 murm'ring bees,
And DER hushed lanes and way.side fount-
aims spread
Their pictured canopies.
Green-breasted knobs and forest edges wear
Their beautiful array:
And lonesome graves are sheltered, here
and there,
With their memorial spray.
The efflorescence on unnumbered boughs
Pants with delicious breath;
Der me seem laughing eyes and fair, smooth
brows,
And shapes too sweet for death.
Clusters of dimpled faces float between
The soft, caressing plumes,
And lovely creatures 'mong the branches
lean,
Luled by faint, flower born tunes.
A rude wind blows, and, as the blossoms
fall,
My heart is borne away;
Fainter and fainter tender voices call
OF my enamored May.
Fainter and iainter-oh, how strange 1t
seems,
With so much sweetness fled
go like one who dreams within his dreams
That living, he Is dead
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
Small Things.

Nothing is more fatal to happiness in this
world than a scorn Of small things. OF little
acts and little words, and little thoughts,
life is made In little moments we breathe
1t away It's great things come but seldom,
and are often unrecognised until they pass.
By little friendly deeds we win our firm
est friends. By little affectlonate words we
soothe sore hearts. BY little gifts we may
help those for whom we are not able TO do
great deeds Of charity The interchange of
pleasant little ceurtesies in the household
build up its happiness, as wall is built
with little stones.
Many one will toll over handsome
garment, but will not take the necessary
stitches that will save another dress from
ruin. 1t Is in little things that most people
are extravagant, forgetting the old adage,
that If we take care of the pence the pounds
will take care Of themselves Women have
especial charge Of the little things Of this
life It is fashionable to shun them nova
days. we know but all the same, they fall
70 woman's share. The tidincss that MAKES
hone and the little ones pretty is thing of
moments, of little brushings and washings
and pickings and putting aside. The COM
fort Of the table cannot be attended to in
royal style, nor can children be edu sated at
one swoop. The alphabet and figures come
first
While those who talk so much about wo-
men pirate Of the great ones who have made
u mark in the world, let us not forget those
who quietly go their ways, always doing
some little thing that is needed only when
left undone.
Honor to them who, with no hope Of self
aggrandizement, have kept u faithful guard
over the small things Of life--we only know
how well when their busy feet are still and
their tired hands at rest
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
The Great Army of Clerks

A very sad story is that of the young
clerk, Dolllngcr, who, in futile attempt at
suicide, wounded himself severely and now
lies in Roosevelt Hospital, New York. Like
so many Of the vast army of disappointed,
he thought to improve his prospects by go
ing 10 the great city, but found II too hard
for him. He was not very strong, and twelve
10 fifteen hours day in the close atmosphere
Of store exhausted him. Moreover, he
was sensitive and shrank from the hcctoring
tone which the Patricks and Biddies Of our
kitchens and servants halls will not endure
for an instant, but which IL a cross that n
poor young clerk must learn uncompain-
ingly 10 carry. Young Dollinger is only
one In hundreds of thousands who are in
silent revolt against grinding destiny, but
his storyshas come 10 the fore, and will, we
hope, be extensively read In our rural dis
tricts. If II has the effect Of thinning, In
ever 10 slight degree, the ever-increasing
flow into the ranks Of the great army OF
clerks, II will not have been without its use.
They are to-day the least regarded section
Of the community, because there are always
a hundred ready to accept, at almost any
rate, an empty place. ~ am astonlshed, !"
commented friend 10 clerk--a really
highly educated, accomplished person--'that
you stand such bullyragging from that ruff
fan" II think Of my wife and babies was
the meek rcjoinder; "there would be fifty
fellows after my place tomorrow" The
friend had no reply. Still they come, by
reason Of the delusion, largely fostered by
woman, that the occupation Is "gentecl,"
and that the labor Of a mechanic or farmer,
working with his own hands, Is low. II
will be a good day for the community when
such stuff and nonsense Is entirely knocked
out Of IT,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28

Dos'T DO Ir.--No, don't learn trade,
young man, you might soil your hands, wilt
your shirt collar, and spoil your complexion
sweating. Go hang your chin over a coun-
ter; learn TO talk twaddle TO the ladies; part
your hair in the middle; make fool Of
yourself generally, and work for wages that
wouldn't support Chinese laundryman ON
rice-icd rats and leave a big enough balance
70 pay his ELECTROMAGNETIC because Il is
little more genteel In the eyes Of the peo-
pie whose pride prevents them from pound
ing rock or hewing wood, and whose power
W pinches wone than one Of those patent
legged clothes-pins, II the truth were only
told.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
A Man Of Ability.

John FORESTER was very correctly named,
for until few days ago, he had spent his
life in the woods Several days ago he threw
aside his maui, came to the city, and now
handles the somewhat lighter rock hammer
The story of Johns downfall shall be briefly
related. Shortly after arriving In the city
he was attracted by a sign bearing the in
scription, "Meals at All Hours" Entering
the place and meeting the proprietor, he
said
" You keep tavern here, don't you ?"
mo. keep restaurant"
81 don't know much about your new
names; butyou feed folks here, don't your
"Yes, sir"
swell, want to board here three days, or
reckon until get a Job Of some kind. l
see your sign says meals at oil hours You
don't mean that, do you"
Certainly mean It, I'll board you three
days for 49,"
"And give me my meals at all hours ?"
"Yes, sir"
Here, take the $3. never set myself up
as regular eater, but I'll buck agn you for
the next three days. Think that can stand
her about that long, It's II o'clock. Give
me something to eat"
A meal was brought out and quickly dis.
patched; and remarlSing that he would be
back on time, Mr. Forester left. At 10
o'clock he came back and ate again.
"You needn't stare at me-" he said to one
Of the walters
"You are a regular boarder, are you ?"
"rhe regularest one you've got. don't
intend to miss meal. I've got chance
now to git even for beln hongry many
time"
AT o'clock John came back and remark
cd as he hung up his hat "I'm on time
It's o'clock Fetch me in suthin' to eat"
The waiter went away muttering, and re-
turned with rather a slim meal.
"Look here,p said John, "don't try to
go back on your contract I reckon you
did rather underate my ability, but I'm
man."
A. 2 o'clock John came back and took a
seat. The proprietor came In and asked him
what he wanted.
II want my dinner, supper. or breakfast
just what yon are mind to call IT,"
"You have already eaten her three times
to-day"
81 know that"
"Why do you come againP"
because it Is o'clock"
at Is not supper time"
"No, but it's 2 o'clock time"
II don't understand yeu, sir What do
you mean ?"
"Your understanding may have been in
jured by my surprising ability. came here
with the understanding that was to have
my meals at all hours"
"The contract has been adhered to; you
have come irregularly."
"No, sir; I've come regular. II was the
agreement that | was 10 have a meal every
hour, and am going TO stand up to 1t II IL
packs my stomach as tight as green water
melon. You are trying 10 impose on me
because I'm from the country. | have made
arrangements with boy to wake me up
every hour tonight, and I'm coming here to
cat That's my business now, and I'll act
fair with you and eat every time Give me
an oyster can OF coffee and some sassage."
The proprietor handed the man % and
requested him To leave. A fight ensued,
and John was led away by the police.
When he completes his rock pile engage
ment he will sue the restaurant for dam.
ages.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28

"My boys" said strict church woman
to her children at the beginning of the re-
cent Lentcn season, ~ should like very
much to have you deny yourselves some
thing during the solemn weeks Of Lent.
win you do itT II will, mamma said
Johnny, a sedate child, who was very fond
Of griddlc-cakesi "Tll do without my cakes
in the morning" That's good boy. And
what will you give up, Harry she asked
Of bis little brother, bundle Of the purest
mischief that ever lived, who was fond Of
play, but had no love for books. "Oh, I'll
give up going TO school. mamma, for my
part" was his ready answer.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28


A sad misfortune lately befell New Or
leans Judge. AS he was riding in the cars,
from single glance at the countenance Of a
lady at his side he imagined he knew her,
and yentured TO remark that the day was
pleasant She only answered yes"
"Why do you wear veil {"
Lest attract gentlemen"
"Itis the province ofgentlemen to admire"
replied the gallant man Of law.
"Not when they are married"
"But am not"
"Indeed?"
"Ob, no; I'm bachelor"
The lady quietly removed her veil disclos-
ing 10 the astonished magistrate the face Of
his mother-in-law. He has been raving
maniac ever since.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28

What a beautiful lesson il taught in these
words Of 5teme; 80 quickly sometimes
has The wheel Of fortune turned round that
many man has lived b enjoy the benefit
Of that charity which his own piety pro.
lected."
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28

A merchant was asked the other day how
many children he had, and be replied
"Five boys, and each boy has two sisters
This may be called the new puzzle Of flfiecn
for those who think he has an unusually
large family.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28

A medical student says that he has never
been able 10 discover tho bone Of conten.
ton, and desires 10 know II II Il pot the Jaw
bone.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28

The man who inadvertently SAT down on
some warm glue thinks there Is more than
one way Of getting stuck
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28

The man who doesn't wish he was bare
footed boy on day like this, with fishing
pole and a pocket full Of worms. hasn't the
best interests Of this country at heart
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28

A Philadelphia antiquarian who married
young widow says she Is the most inter
esling relict he has ever found
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28

PLOWS, CULTIVATORS, &c.
800 One, Q, and 3-Horse Minor and Horton
Flows;
300 Farmers Friend Plows;
500 Double and Single Shovel Flows;
200 Wood and Iron Frame Culiivators;
100 Double and Single Harrows;
200 Tons Pillow Castings for all patterns Of
Plows
500 Pairs Trace Chains;
1000 Back Bands;
300 Plow Hames;
300 Horse and Mule Collars;
1000 Pillow Lines;
200 Sets Double and Single Harness;
200 Kidding Saddles;
500 Pillow Brides;
1000 Cucumber Wood Pumps;
200 Coils assorted sizes) Of Rope;
300 Well Buckets;
1000 Kegs of Nails;
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28

lisa curious fact brought out In the sta
tistIcs Of insurance experts that in all Of the
great cities Of the civilized world the death
rate Is decreasing. The science Of right liv-
Ing causes an increased longevity. From
1878 10 1873 the decrease In the London
death rate, a. compared with the preceding
six years, was four per cent
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
E- I am Agent for the
ROWLAND CHILLED PL0W |!

This Pow has gained such great reputa-
ton 10 so short time that all ask is a trial.
The Plow is guaranteed to do good work or
money returned
I am moao prepared to duplicate any
order purchased IN Baltimore. Washing
ton, or elsewhere. Delivered on Board
free.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
Silks SATINSy VELVETS,

Black Silks, all the best makes, from rs cents
to SIS; Colored Silks, all the new shades, from
81 to $50, Black Satin de Lyon at So, $50,
and 800; Colored Satin de Lyon at So sc;
Black Satins at ST., l.25, so, 200 and ats;
Celored Satins, all shades and prices; Black
Brocade Satins from ST. rs to S.; Colored Bro
cade and Damasse Silks, all prices; Polka
Dotan Figured Foulard Silks, Summer Silks,
in Stripe, Check and Jasper styles, 623c, Toe
and 81 -ffftF
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
WIN. NJ. DAVIS & SON,
House, Sign and Ornamental
PAINTERS.

WTBwoald respectfully inform The citizens
wv OF ROCKVILLE and the public gen
miaing, Gildlns, Draining, Glazing, Paper
Hanging. Furniture Painting aad Vanishing.
~ Orders respectfully solicited and at
tended to promptly.
nn-Place Of business adjoining 1oseph ".
Haney's Carpenters Shop. ROCKVILLE,
july s8-tf
CTEEL PLOw sH0vELS,
- All sizes, just received BY
mar ~ ID. u. B0UiC.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28

The last man b correct mistake IL the
man who commits H.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
IN A N N !"
rs NOW READY FOR THE SPRING
OF 1880!
With a large stock of Agri-
cultural Implements.
Fertilizers, Seed, and
H.ARDW.ARE!

Which was purchased before the late
advance in prices. And all I ask is to
look at my stock and not to buy unless
you find it to your advantage to do so.
I can and do sell cheaper than any other
House this1side of New York. See below
a partial lust Of my immense stock in
store:
200 Tons Peruvian Gnano, in, dry condi-
ton;
100 Tons Turner's Excelsior;
100 Tons !" Ammoniated Bone;
300 Tons Fresh Ground Plaster;
100 Tons Pure Bone Dust;
100 Tons Pure Bone Flour.
~ e o. VA
Sd - , SEEDS 3 =
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
OLDFIELD'S

Al snort notice.
Always on hand all kinds Of Pump Fir
lures, OF the very best quality.
Common Wooden Pumps made on he prem.
Uses where they are TO be placed, when de-
sired, at 80 cents foot.
All Pumps constructed by the subscriber
are warranted for one year. After the first
year, they will be kept in order by him, for
ten years, for the moderate sum OFFS per
year.
All Pumps pnt In and not proving salts
factory, Will be taken out and the money
refunded.
Orders by mail or In person, attended to
with prom ptness, and Mt moderate prices.
es- For any further information, apply
TO Mr.. !. BYERs, Montgomery House, Rock
vile, Maryland.
WIN. OLDFIELD, - 4
PuHP MAKER,
ap1o-iy Fountain Green, HarfordC,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
White Goods
Lupin's Black Goods.

Black Bombazines and Henrietta Cloths, Blk
Tamise, Black Grenadines, Black Bengaline,
Byzantine and Florentiue, Black Grape Gren-
adine snd Tamartine, Courtauld's English
Grapes and Wells, Black Canton Grape and
Cra no do China
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
Great Bar&ains.

NShtc V"Su VI pi.oV PCT uONcu.
Great Bargains.
25 dozen Ladies' Balbriggan Hose Al Csc q
pair or So per dozen, excellent value; Ladies'
Gents and Childrens Hose in all colors and
styles. The celebrated Perinot Kid Gloves,
every pair warranted; LeRoyal Kid Gloves in
all the new shades.
CELEBRA TED DOLLAR SHIR rs.
Made of Wamsutta Cotton with 3-ply all lin
en- bosoms, open either front or back, all fn-
ished and perfect fitting.
Linens, Linens.
Barnsley Table Linens from rs cents to So so,
Barnsley Napkins from 81 to SIS per dozen,
Barnsley Linen Sheetings, all widths; Rich
ardson's Pillow and Shifting Linens, Huck,
Damask and Bath Towels, so dozen Devon
shire Huck Towels at So per dozen.
BARGAINS.
Ladies', Gent and Children's Medium and
Gauze Merino Underwear, all sizes and prices,
Gauze, Domet aud Ballardvale Flannels, Cot
tons in all widths and at the lowest prices;
Calicoes, best makes, at 8 and loo, Cassimeres
and Cordurovs for men and boys.
UPHOLSTERY GOODS.
Raw Silks, Wool ferries, Jute Cloths, Crepe
Cloths, Seraes and CretoBes, Nottingham Lace
Curtains, Lappet Muslins, Raw Silk Table
Covers, Piano Covers in Cloth and Raw Silk
Our stock is now very large and complete
in all departments, and well worthy the at
,enton of all persons in search of good wear
ing fabrics al low prices.
All orders receive prompt and careful at
teption
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
Dress Goods and Buntings.

Arabian Wool Suitings at rs and soc; Bpk
and colored Buntngs, (single and double
width Chudda Cloths, Monte Cloths, CASH
mere Foule, Debeges, &C.; Toll d'Alsace,
Scotch Zephyr Cloths, Cambridge Cheviots,
Madras Ginghams, Pacific Lawns and Per-
Gales at l23c, printed ali linen Lawns.
White Goods
in great variety Figured and Polka Dot
Swiss Muslins, Piques, Mssalia, Persian Lawn,
plain, striped and plaid Nainsooks, India
Null. Renting Linen French Nainsoeks. &c
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28

AND A LARGE SELECTED STOCK OF
GARDEN SEED AND GARDEN
TOOLS
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-05-28
DRY GOODS !!
DRESS GOODS.

GEORGETOwN, D.
, 1880-07-10

by Lord Granville to Mr.. Goschen; and in
our Paris correspondence viii be found the
text of the identical note which has just
been presented to the Porte at CONSTANT
nople. ~ These documents, but especially
Lord. Granville's despatch, expose with
clearness and decision the failures and
evasions of which the Porte has hitherto
been guilty in respect to the points in
question. Lord Granville's letter to MI.
Goschen repeats in somewhat more guard
ed language the outspOken complaints OF
an important despatch addressed TO him
y.Sir Henry Layard, giving a summary.
Ofhis efforts to secure the OF
the promised reforms into Turkey, anu OF
his complete failure. It shows that the
British Ambassador did all that words
could do to convince the Sultan OF the aDso-
lutte necessity of fulfilling his pledges to
England, and shows not less concluslvely
thatsOmething more than words is necessary
if the obstinacy Of the Turkish Govern
ment is to be overcome. Sir Henry
Layard a that 1snot one Of the engage.
- ments entered into by the Porte with
"England for the introduction OF reforms
g into the Turkish Asiatic provinces has
q been.fulflled0 He declares that he has
exhausted every diplomatic resource In
.1 ~endeavouring to bring the sultan ana
" bis advisers to a sense of the danger to
(which the Empire is exposed" n to
no effect. It appears from Lord Gran
ville's despatch that the mission of Mr..
Goschen will be to make a last attempt to
effect the same object in which Sir Henry
Layard, in spite of praiseworthy efforts, has
failed. Mr.. Goschen will abstain from
menaces; but he twill not fail to make
"the Sultan and his ministers understand
" that the present careful abstinence from
"menace does not imply any want OF ear
" nestness or determination as to the course
g of policy which the British Government
desires to see pursued. In a word, the
Sultan is to be told that the patience OF
Europe is at length exhausted, and that
q period of action is at hand.
, 1880-07-10

Berlin, and with the suggestions Of tesftQ
rial change contained 10 the 18th. PROTOCOL
of the Congress to which that momantoas
document owes its existence. Indeed,
though furnished with abundance Of maps
and traciDgs. the Conference to-day did
not incur the risk of ~bewildering itself by
engaging to any extent Whatever in the
comparative method Of investigators.
may mention, however, that each member
was furnished with q new and elaborate
map by Professor Kiepert, the. celebrated
geogrspher here, showiog the various
frontier lines proposed (the watershed
route excepted), though the Foreign
Office had stipulated with the publisher
thGt outsiders should not possess q copy
until after the first meeting of the Confer
ence "a precaution of which it is NOT SO
easy to understand the aim. There are
seven border lines in all thus indicated 80
1. That proposed by the Congress, and
taking as its base the rivers CaIamas and
Salamyrias. &. The Turkish proposal Of
March, 1879, very vaguely drawn. and
without continuation towards the west
8. That of Englsnd, advanced 10 June.
1879 though the middle part OF the line
between the Eastern frontier OF the Sand
jak of Janina and the lower part of the
Peneus is not indicated. 4. The Greek
proposal Of October, 1879. s, The
modified Turkish disto of November OF the
same year. y. The modified Greek one of
December, 1879. 4. The French scheme
of the same date.
SeparatingIabout half.past 3, the Ambas-
sailors again assembled at 5, along with
their technical colleagues, around the din.
ner table of Prince Bismarck, who was in
very good spirits, despite the peryerse
course of Prussian legislation, and to-
morrow they will be similarly honoured
by the Emperor.
His Majesty leaves for Ems on Friday,
but the Chancellor, though much in van
of change and repose, lis resolved to stay
on here still a while and fight it out with
the Clericals.