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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-31
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We make Specially ofall kinds of Merno
Underwear Merino Yndershirls from &c
mp 10 SO 80, with Drawers TO match.
Fine Linen Bosom Dress Shirts ST. 90 n
piece; the best In the world for The price.
Also, an imnieDse stock Of Plain and Fancy
Hose for Childrea aud Ladies'
mr. All goods warranted to he rs repre-
.IaI l. Ilu A..I.-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-31

DEBATE
subect--Resolyed, That women should pos
sess the right ofsuffrage.
,U-,s, w. " Bouic, Jr., VIM. Kilgonr,
AD'"'"'''' Esqrs., and Mr.. II. Ansey, Sr.
~. ! Mr.. b. b. Owens, Rev L. b.
"f9"''''' ( Prettyman and Jos. y. Miller.
Judgment on debate to be rendered By
Ioil-call vote Of members Of the Lyceum.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-31
DIR. McCIoskey Dead.-Dr. John Nj

DIR. McCIoskey Dead.-Dr. John Nc
Closkey, President Of Mount st. Mary's Col.
lege, died VI balf-past eight O'Clock on last
Thursday evening, Gath inst, at Emmitts-
burg Dr. McCloskey succeeded Rev. John
A. Watterson, ID. d., as President on the
latters elevation TO bishopric, having been
previously Vlce-Presdent and Treasurer Of
the institution.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-31
Partial Eclipse OF the Sun.-To-day


the last of the year 1880, there will be par
tial eclipse of the sun, which will be visible
in this locality, if not cloudy 1t is rather a
remarkable fact that both the sun and moon
at date of this observation will be at their
minimum distance from the earth beyond
this curious mathematical point and the CO.
incidence of occurring on the last day of the
year there is nothing to distinguish it from
other like spectacles. In this longitude the
solar orb will be about one-half in shadow
as it rises above the horizon. The phenom-
enon will not be visible west of the Misss-
sippi river. The area of complete visibility
comprises a section Of the North Atlantic,
the west of Europe and the northwest OF
Africa. The eclipse is of no scientific inter-
est, but at the Harvard observatory observa-
tons will be taken as matter of form
The time and duration of the phenomenon
at this institution is calculated as follows:
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-31
New Years Day.-To-night at tw

New Years Day-To-night at twelve
O'Clock we enter upon new year What
of its joys and sorrows are in store for us we
know not, nor would we wish to, even if we
could draw aside the curtain that walls the
mysterious future and look upon the fate
that awaits us. 1t may be fraught with joys
and unbounded pleasure, but alas. we too
often see the pail OF death suddenly fall upon
scenes Of mirth and beauty, and crush with
in its destructive folds the brightest hopes
and fondest expectations With the advent
of 1881 is announced the death of the old
year. Within the past twelve months mighty
acts of individuals and nations have been
wrought, especially in our own land. A
bounteous Creator has blessed our husband
men, success almost Unprecedented has
crowned the efforts of the mechanics and
artisans, and science and worth in every de-
partment Of life has been recognizedband re-
warded. This is. we might say, the bright
side of the year just closed, but Of its dark
phases we desire to say less Let us care
fully throw over its crimes, miseries, wants
and woes the mantle Of charity, and look
with the eye of faith TO the future for success,
and as we cast our anchor of hope in the
placid waters of the 'sweet bye-and-bye,"
let us lend helping hand TO an unfortunate
or Maynard brother as we plod our way
through the brief time allotted us here We
wish all Of our patrons and friends Happy
New Year and many of them.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-31
SEEDS
AND A LARGE SELECTED STOCK Of
GARDEN SEED AND GARDEN
TOOLS
PLOWs, CULTIyATORS, &c.

300 One, Q, aud 3-Horse Minor and Horton
Plows;
300 Farmers Friend Plows;
500 Double aud Single Shovel Plows;
200 Wood and Iron Frame CuIiyators
100 Double and Single Ilarrows;
200 Tons Plow Castings for all patterns OF
Plows;
500 Pairs Trace Chains;
900 Back Bands;
300 Pillow IIamesI
300 Horse and Mule Collars;
1000 Pillow Lines;
900 Sets Double and Single Harness;
200 Kidding Saddles;
800 Plow Brides;
| 700 Cucumber Wood Pumps;
200 Coils assorted sizes) Of Rope;
300 Well Buckets;
1000 Kegs Of Nails;
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-31

Christmas-whateyer il may have been
elsewhere was Of no interest 10 any one in
Rockville. In other towns and cities the
festivities Of the day gave undoubted pleas
grc 10 old anG young, and in which the
prattling child and those bending beneath
the weight Of years alike mingled in the
merry sports, and everything was "merry as
u marriage bell" Here nothing Of the kind
occurred, and whyy 1t may be because the
young men here lack the vim, the thorough
going disposition Of those Of other places;
il may be that the notion, based upon the
false and tickle idea Of "blood" had some.
thing TO do with it. If the latter, for good.
ness sake tell IL not in Gath" Aside from
few very ordinary DRINKS, half a dozen
sleigh rides, two or three games Of "pigeon
hole" and--thats all Of the Christmas day
Of 1880 in this place.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-31
The Luray Cave and Hotel

The Luray Cave and HOteI.-A short
time since we mentioned the fact that nego-
tiations were pending for the purchase ofthe
Luray Cave between its owner and the Shen-
andoah Valley Construction company. Since
then the sale has been made and Hon. Mark
Bird, Judge OF the Eighteenth Judicial Cir
cult of Virginia, granted charter o. incor-
poraton to Robert II. Carson and others, 10
be- known as "'rhe Luray Cave and Hotel
Company" for the purpose Of acquiring,
owning and holding in fee-simple the cave
known as the "Luray (Va.) Cavern" and
constructing all buildings necessary for con
Quoting the business Of hotel keeping. The
capital stock of the company is 10 be $780,
900. The amount Of real estate proposed TO
be held by the said company is one thou
send acres Of land. The President Of the
company is +. J. Kimbgll, President Of the
Shenandoah Valley Construction Company,
and the Directors are officers Of that com
pany and the Shenandoah Valley Railroad
Company.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-31
H.ARDW.ARE!

Which was purchased before the late
advance in prices. And all ] ask is to
look at my stock and not to buy unless
you find it to your advantage to do so.
| can and do sell cheaper than any other
House this side If New York See below
a partial list Of my immense stock in
store:
200 Tons Peruvian Guano. 10 dry condi-
lion;
100 Tons Turner'S Excelsior;
100 Tons Z" Ammonialed Bone;
800 Tons Fresh Ground Plaster;
100 Tons Pure Bone Dust;
100 Tons Pure Bone Flour
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-31

Agent for Montgomery county.
Office in SENTINEL Building, Rockville, Md
e. Il STON EsTREET, NJ. d.,
Medical Examiner.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-31

AT the point of centrality the sun will be
about seven-tenths in shadow and the dura-
ton several hours.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-31

am nom prepared to duplicate any
ortter purchased IN baltimore, Washing.
ton. or eise'ohere. Delivered on Board
free.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-31

The Lyceum Program-The' follow
ing is the revised program for this evening
of the public entertainment TO be given by
Rockville Lyceum:
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-12-31
E1- am Agent for the
ROWLAND CHILLED PLOW |!

This plow has gained such great repuia-
ton 10 so short time that all ! ask Is trial.
The Plow is guaranteed 10 do good work or
money returned,
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18

To illustrate the wonderful accom-
plishments of electric telegraphy of the
present day, a recent Paris paper pre-
sents the following interesting schedule
of times and places:
A. telegraphic dispatch sent from
Paris will reach Alexandria, Egypt, in
S hours, Berlin in hour 30 minutes,
Basile, in hour 10 minutes, Bucharest
in hours, Constantinople in 5 hours,
Copenhagen in hours, Cuba in 10
hours, Edinburgh in 8 hours so minutes,
Dublin in hours, Frankfort-o the
Main in hour 90 minutes, Geneva in
! hour 10 minntes, Hong Kong in 1a
hours, Hamburg in / hour 80 minutes,
Jerusalem in 8 hours, Liverpool in
hours, London in 1 hour Is minutes,
Madrid in hours 30 minutes, Mancles-
ter in hours 80 minutes, New York in
4 hours, New Orleans in hours, Rio
Janeiro in hours, Rome in hour 30
minutes, San Francisco in II hours, st.
Petersburg in hours, Saigon II hours,
Southampton in hours, Sydney, Aus
tralia, in 15 hours, Valparaiso in 10
hours, Vienna hour 45 minutes, Wash
ington in 6 hours, Yokohama in IA
hours, and Zanzibar iu T hours.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18
Special Report of the Grand Jury en-
the Assessment.

STATE OF LOUISIANA, !
Parish Of st. Landry.
In the name and by the authority Of the State
of Louisiana the Grand Jurors of the State of
Louisiana, duly impanneled, sworn aud charged
to inquire within and for the body OF the parish
Of st. Landry, State aforesaid beg leave to
submit the following report:
Whereas. the District Attorney has brought
to the knowledge Of this jury the fact that on
the assessment roll, under the heading of
"money in possession, money loaned" &c,
there appears only the trifng capital OF five
thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars given
i'll assessment by the following persons, to-wt =:
DR.. VIM. A. Robertson, three thousand dollars
Mrs. Saunders twelve hundred dollars. and the
balance by Messrs. Robin, and whereas an ex-
animation of the Recorders Office of the parish
of st. Landry would show a capital of over one
hundred thousand dollars which is not given
on the assessment roll. We therefore recon-
mend that the assessor, whom we hold entirely
blameless in this matter, proceed to make an
additional assessment of said capital, thus es-
tablishing in the parish of st. Landry a taxation
that shall be equal and uniform on all taxable
property. Respectfully submitted,
r. S. WILKINS.
Foreman Of Grand Sury.
FERREOL PERRODTE,
District Attorney.
Filed Nov. 6th, 1880: o. VOORHEES,.
Dy. Clerk.
true copy: B. F. NEGINLEY,
Dy. Clerk
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18

ADVANTAGES OF ADvERTIsING.-A
month or two ago we made mention of
the fact that an article sold all over the
South and West, and especially in some
portions of this State, was not adver-
tised in this part of Kinds county, nor
sold to any great extent here. The
paper containing the allusion fell into
the hands of the manufacturers, whose
mills are situated in Massachusetts,.
They clipped out the paragraph and
sent it to their agents in New Orleans,
from whence it was forwarded to the
agent at Raymond, who now advertises
it extensively, and is making good
sales.-[Raymond Gazette.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18
OPELOUSAS, La, SATURDAY. DECEMBER 49, $780,
Special Report of the Grand Jury Reln'
tive to Banking Games and
Gambling Houses.

STATE OF LOUISIANA, !
Parish OF st. Landry. 5
The Grand Jurors Of the State of Louisi ana
duly sworn, lnpanneled ana charged to inquire
within and for the body of the parish OF St
Landry, beg leave to submit the following
report:
Whereas, it has been customary in this parish
for parties, at all race tracks public sales. and
other places OF public gathering to carry on
games where money or other objects repre-
senting money is bet and haZartled, sucl rs
keno, roulette, wheel OF fortune, ehuckerluck,
twenty-one, poker, aud other games, which
games are in direct violation OF our Statutes.
We hereby earnestly request the executive
officers to Immediately close up all banking
houses and all establishments where banking
games are carried OH, and to seize all games,
money and furniture used for the carrying on
OF said games, and to arrest and prosecute, to
the fullest extent Of the law. all parties viola
ting the Statutes, relative to banking houses
and banking games.
Respectfully submitted,
II. s. WILKINS,
Foreman OF Grand Jury.
FERREOL PERRODIN,
District Attorney.
Filed Nov. 9Th, 1880: o. VOORHEES,.
by. Clerk.
A true copy 3. F. MEGTSLEY,
Dy. Clerk
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18
Johnny Tadsbury's Essay.
BY BUCK SAW.
IN. O. Times.

fA$. ". LILIES.
Johnny Tadsbury although not a IA.
VorIte with his teacher, took the prize
at school last week for the best original
essay.
The following are his remarks con.
corning
THE MEwL:
-Ihe mewl is an anermul which wus
born after Moor built the ark. The ri.
noserus wus in the ark bnt there o;nis
no account Of the mewl being there ans
! guess he wasn't, cos he would've
bruised around in it an made tronble.
Noer landed on Mount Arerat. but If
the mewl had been in the ark there ain't
no telling where Noer woulI have
landed. The chances are he wouldsve
bin Kilt by the mewl, COS q mevl don,t
like to be c0oped up; it amt in his ma
tur, Mount Arerat is big hill in the
Holy Land and there Noer turned loose
the unerkorn an tho lamb an the Inns
roared. It amt wrong Mount Arerat
wus the place where the profit Elliger
few up In a blaze Of fire. Sum boys
VINO 20 craW fis'lin' on Sunday call the
He is brindle bull dog and won't hacI
down for circnler saw. Dad bonehf
him from Jim Jones unkle. Jim Jones,
grandma is hipshot an wears plum
colofed glass eye an shouts at eamn
meetin's. Dad bought the dog to Keen
the niggers outen the watermelon match
an its wrong to call the profit Lige'
Bad boys amt got no respect for the
profits no how. Pm the head in INV
Sunday school class. Deakun Smith
owned a big roam mewl, an he had a
wart on his leg an roman nose. a
man named Wilkins who loafed around
tryin' to. get on knrriners juries tole
Deaken Smith to pull a hair outen the
NEVIS tail, and tie it around the wart,
an it would come off in two days. Dea-
kun Smith pulled the hair outen the
nevis tail. Doctor Jimson ses that;
Deakun Smith won't be able to pass
the contribushin box fur two weeks.
He wus kicked through bord fence ia
the stnmmick an fell in a was nest
bigger'n door mat. Dad tole Widder
Spriggs that ne would rather work in a
powder facktery than fool with nevis
tail. Dad has handled nevis, He ses
that mewl an savings bank WON'T
do to trust no way you can fix it, that q
meWl will let you ride him thirty years
just to git a chance to fall off a bridge
With you; Never let mewl with lots
OF white In his eye point his tail at your
head: Dad ses it amt safe, an won't
mss Its aim once in a thousand. The
best way to hitch mewl in wagon is
to hire nigger A mewl has to eit m
an dust to git away with a nigger.
They are kin somehow. The Missnrv
mewl is an American institushun. but
the Spanish mewl kin telerskope his
hine legs an is O perferg tornador when
he gifts mad. You kin tame the mild
Bengoil tiger but keep away from the
Spanish mewl. The cote is next to the
nemI 7. WI. tor meanness, an TIE mewl cal't
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18


STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Parish OF st. Landry.
In the name and by the authority of the
State OF Louisiana, the Grand Jurors of the
State OF Louisiana, duly impanneIled sworn
and charged to inquire within and for the
parish OF St. Landry, State AFORESAID, especially
eharged to inquire into the condition of the
public roads and bridges in the parish of St
Landry, have after diligent inquiry from the
different parts OF the parish, have come to the
unanimous conclusion that all the public roads
and bridges within the parish of Landry are in
work on said roads and bridges has been sadly
neglected by the officers in charge thereof.
They would recommend that the small bridges
over bitches and small coulies intersectlng the
public highways be made wider, for they are at
present so narrow that the crossing of them is
sometimes dangerous. And whereas it is some
times impossible for some of the road oyerseers
to procure the necessary tools for the working
OF pubic roads, they would recommend to the
police jury OF the parish OF st. Landry to amend
the road ordinance in this: THAT the parish
furnish the tools absolutely necessary for the
working of the public roads.) In every other
respect they Recommend a strict and rigid
enforcement of all laws and ordinances relative
to public roads and bridges
Respectfully submitted,
r. s.. WILKINS,
Foreman of Grand Jury
FERREOL PERRODIS,
District Attorney
Filed New. 9Th, 1880: 0. VOORHEES,,
by. Clerk
true copy: B. f. MEGINLEY.
Dy. Clerk
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18
The Cause of Decay.

DR.. Custer says that the increase OF
nervous diseases, decaying teeth, pre-
mature badness and general lack OF
bone strength, are generally due to the
impoverished quality of -four now
in nse, the gluten icing thrown away
to make the flour white. He urges
the use of unbolted -four, and of eggs
milk and butter. He denies that fish
is brain food, or that Agassiz ever said
that it was, and claims that butter
being nearly all fat, is q better kind oi
brain food than any other.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18
NOTICE..

II AND Office at New Orleans. La, October
- 18th, 1880. Notice is hereby given that the
following named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support of his
claim, and secure final entry thereof said proof
ut Opelousas, St Landry parish, La, on the eth
day of December. 1880. viz: Elenor Richard.
widow of Pierre Richard, who made homestead
application No. 1898 for the W of N W Sec 4
and E N E Sec T II S 2 W Louisiana Melid-
ian, and names the following as his witness,
viz Andrew Henry, Louis Henry, A. Dupuis
and TEcoville Leblanc, all of st. Landry parish.
La, GEO. BALDEY,
Nov est Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18
Report Of the Grand j ury on the Parish
Jail.

STATE Or LOUISIANA, I
Parish OF ST. Landry.
In the name and by the authority of the State
of Louisiana, the Grand Jurors OF the State of
Louisiana, duly impanneled, sworn and charged
to inquire within and for the body OF the parish
OF St. Landry, State aforesaid. especially
charged to inquire into the condition OF the
parish Jail. After a careful examination of
said building, all Of its rooms and cells we sub
init the following report: We UNANIMOUSLY
agree with the preceding grand iuries in con-
demning said Jail as being entirely unfit in
every respect and unsafe for the keeping of
prisoners therein. That with NIL tho humanity v
and kindness which the officers in charge OF
said Jail may have or hcstOw on its inmates it
Is Of absolute impossibility for said officers to
give to the prisoners the care and comfort to
which they are entitled under the law. In
other respects we find that the prisoners are
as well provided for and as kindly treated as
can be expected under existing circumstances.
Wherefore they recommend the building of a
new Jail as matter of urgent and absolute
necessity. Respectfully submitted
r s. WILKINS,
Foreman of Grand Jury
FERREOL PERRODIN,
District Attorney.
Filed Nov. 6th, 1880: 0. VOORHEES,,
Dy. Clerk
wy by. Clerk
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18

!" We are nearly all,n said Blue Jeans
Williams once, at an orphans anniver-
sary meeting, very willing to be hus-
bands to the widows, but very few of us
are ready to be fathers to the fatherless, y
His remark brought down the house,
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18

An old widower says, when You pop
the question to lady, do it with kind
OF laugh, as if you were joking. If she
accepts you, very good if she does not,
you can say you were only in fun
[Life's Lessons.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18
The Ticket for Southern
People.
lGonycrs tGa., Weekly. !

IGonycrs tGa., Weekly
For president-Cotton.
For e-president-Corn.
Cabinet otficers-Secretary of the
treasury, Hog; secretary Of State,
Horse secretary of the interior, Cow ;
secretary Of war, Sheep postmaster
general, Mills, Gins, Factories, Facto-
ries and Factories.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18

The undersigned, who has had an experience
of five years in the business, respectfully offers
his services to the ladies OF Opelousas and
vicinity for the repairing of all kinds of sewing
machines. Prices moderate Orders left at
the Courier Office will be promptly attended
to- VIM. L. GIL.
Nov. 6-tf
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18

WANTED-A ton of cotton seed, for which
the same price will be paid as is given in New
Orleans. Apply at this office. nov G. tt
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18
Sheep.
Cotton Seed.

WANTED-Fifty or one hundred head of
sheep. Apply at this Office. nov 6-tf
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18
Town Of OpeiOusaS
MISCELLANEOUS.
Fire i! Fire =!

1tTV TEFR -
All who desire to have their residences,
etc. insured against fire. shnnid caii on the
undersigned, who will furnish them with poll
cies of insurance in the best companies.
j. W. JACKSON,
nov 6-tf Opelousas, La.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18
List Letters

Remaining in the Post Office at Opelousas, La.
October 18th, 1880, and il not taken out before
November, 1880, will be sent to the Dead
Letter Office at Washin xfnu d C.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18
Mourning Goods,

We have fun stock OF black goods Of CAST
meres, all wool, 4l4 wide, from 40 cents to $500
yard, Tainise all wool, wide, from 40 cents
to s1.5o yard, Black Alpacas, from Is cents to
$1.0o, Albatross, Etemere Bombazines, etc.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18
For Sale,

For SNle,
CHI E p FOR G A SH.
good pair gentle creole work horses, large
size. Apply to
G. W. HUDSPETH
Nov. 6-tf Opelousas.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18
An AtrOciOus Crime,

AND A RETE1BCTION SWIFT AND TER
RlBLE.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18
j. A. s. j. /.
Take Notice.!

This is the or;y Lottery ever voted
on by the pe...-,le Of State, and under a
late decision Oh the Z. S. Supreme
Court at Washington, is the only Legal
Lottery now in the United States, all
other charters having been repealed or
having no existence.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18
Lost or .WSszNia :.
Fos. SGse.

A dwelling and necessary oathouses-kitchen,
stable. crib. etc, all new and in good condition.
In Opelousas. Apply at this office. nov 6-sm
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18

The splendid property Gate residence OF T.
Valadel situated opposite the Catholic church,
Opelousas consisting of two lots, an excellent
dwelling house, kitchen, carriage house, barn,
stable, vegetable and flower garden and or
chari- in perfect order.
Apply to JULES PERRODIN,
OCT, 2-tf QpclQusas.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18
HOSIERY.

Ladies white and Unbleached, from 10 cents
to 90 cents pair.
Ladies Solid Color and Fancy Stripes, from
20 cents to g. 90.
Childrens White and Unbleached, from 10
to 80 cents pair.
Childrens Solid Co0rs and Fancy Stripes,
from Is to 60 cents pair.
Gents Hose White and Unbleached, from 124
to 80 cents n pair.
Gents Fancy Hose from % to 60 cents pair.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18

Report Of the Grand Jury ON Puhlie
Roads.
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18

Johnny Tadsbury although NOT a "a.
vorite with his teacher, took the nr;ae
at school last week for the best oripinai
essay.
The following are his remarks con.
cerning 'on'
St. Landry democrat., 1880-12-18

Tho world owes us living, but >, ths ne
only way to collect the dept rs, - 10 pporId;s poiI AZ
our coats and take it out OF the "or'o !"
hide.