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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-11-25
Utopian,

Mr.. Editor We read in your paper OF
last week an effusion on the subject OF chang
ing the method of nominating candidates in
the Democratic party, and though your cor.
respondent is crude In his ideas and rather
ianciful in his dream of political harmony
still there is doubtless some material for re.
Election in the subject upon which he essays
TO educate the public.
That the Democrats lost ground in our
recent election is not disputed, but that the
loss and defeat is attributable TO the system
Of nomination of candidates in the Demo.
cratic party is by no means established as a
fact. On the contrary, it is quite probable
that no method of nomination emanat-
ing from the Utopian fancy of your cor
respondent, Democrat, or from any
other source, could have produced more
eligible ticket than was submitted for the
late campaign. Every gentleman on the
ticket had been the honored servant of the
people in official position, except one or two
and they were widely known and popular
for their intrinsic character.
Ii is entirely beyond the reach of any one
10 discover the true causes of the erratiC
course that politics takes, and in the present
instance we have heard several different
reasons confidently asserted rs the cause of
the partial failure of the Democratic ticket.
Some assert that the trouble resulted from
the fact that some of the candidates were
identified with the "ring." What ring -
Others think that the candidates in some in
stances compromised themselves by making
equivocal declarations ON the whiskey cues
ton. Many assert that the Grange took an
unusual interest in the election on account
OF some of that fraternity being on the Re-
publican ticket, and SO on until finally we
reach the profound conclusion of "Demo.
crat," attributing the disappointment to n
want OF proper method in nominating our
candidates, or literally TO Il want of good
Judgment and capacity in the leaders OF the
Democratic party
IL is wonderful how prone some men are
TO offer suggestions upon subjects with which
they are In no manner conversant Such is
the unfortunate temperament of "Demo-
crat," and II is unusually apparent that he
has gone far beyond his depth In the choice
of Il subject for the ventilation of his fancy.
We struggled through his plan of nominate
ing candidates, and confess that we were
dazzled by the brilliance of the conception,
and were II not for the fact that the success
Of his scheme would bring Utopian peace
gradually over the political world, and our
opinion that so much tranquility would pail
the activity OF the human race we would
endorse his plan.
just let the imagination play in this green
pasture OF political peace We are 10 hay
district meetings, where we are 10 find pure
spirits offering as subjects for our choice as
candidates the pure, unsullied characters of
their respective districts, and from lists Of
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Guiteau Assaulted.

Saturday afternoon an assault was made
upon the life of Guiteau while he was being
conveyed from the Court room to the Jail in
the prison van. A horseman rode behind
the van, located Guiteau, then shot through
the side of the van and then made his es-
cape, although he was pursued by the van
and the two officers in charge. The bal
passed through Guiteau's coat sleeve and
raised the blood to the surface of the skin o
the arm. Later in the evening intelligence
led to the suspicion of VIM. Jones, young
farmer, as the man who made the assault
and he was captured at Mr.. Lords house
on the Bladensburg road, and lodged in jail
at Washington.
The Washington Star giving Guiteaui
account of the affair contains the following
Guiteau was here referring to the inter
view with him printed in the second extra
Star Saturday evening, as follows:
81 wish you would put it in your paper,
he said TO the Star reporter, "thatIthe Lord il
opposed to my being shot"
Twill you tell me how this thing oc
curredg ?" asked the Star:
81 was standing in front of the van, lean
ing with my hands against the grating, and
looking out of the little window. 1 felt very
happy, and was congratulating myself on
the splendid week we had, and how finely
the trial had gone along and the prospects
of successful trial, when, suddenly, heard
a chip, bang and then another report.
thought somebody was firing at the guards
hnrcos OF IN |
posed they were running away. did moi
know for some time that had been shot at
and then found my coat torn. The van
horses ran six or seven squares. When
first heard the firing, | called out of the
window, and said; Ed, are you hurt
Ed. is my police officer. He said, No; are
you shotr said, NO Then | told him tc
go straight to police headquarters, but he
said we had better go at once TO the JAIL
WHO JONES is.
The prisoner Jones is native of Prince
Georges county, Md, Of English decent, and
is about "a years of age. He has two brothers
lone engaged on the farm and one in the
employment of a telegraph company and
one or two sisters He is a farmer by occu-
patton, and has been all his life. Some four
years ago he married Miss Catharine M
Bates. She is the sister of Fred. and VIM
Bates, of this city, and owns the "Pomona"
estate, the old Bates family homestead, be-
sides property in this city Jones is reso-
Lutte man, Of strong impulses and determined
character, and has borne fair character
Jones is known as one of the best horse
men in this section, and has some of the
fastest running horses in the District. Perry
Carson, who is in charge of the van, was on
the rear, and seeing no demonstration on
the part of the man had no right to draw his
weapon, nor did he know the party's inten-
tons until the shot was fired. His place
was on the van and he stuck TO it.
WIN. Jones was admitted to bail at the
Police Court Tuesday morning in $4,000
Messrs 5. Anon and +. G. Wheeler being
his securities. He lett the court with num-
Der of friends
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these spotless creatures we are, in general
convention, to be held, not in Rockville, the
county-seat, but in some other town proba-
bly,, to be chosen by the majority of the
districts, to select ticket the perfection
of which shall cement in solid mass the
Democratic party OH consummation de-
voutly TO be wished
There is nothing said about consulting
these bright lights as to their willingness to
become candidates, and no provision in the
event of their declining to join the magic
circle. But imagination may fill up these
discrepancies.
We commend TO your verdant contribu-
tor course of history prescribed by some
educated person, and the concentration oil
his attention to the subject for awhile, after
which patient perusal Of his late effusion,
then if he is not disguised with himself he
might mend his quill and write something
intelligenty on the subject Of politics.
CONSERVATIVE DEMOCRAT.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-11-25

The trial of the assassin Guiteau has now
almost reached the close Of the second week.
The prisoner is still playing the role OF an
insane man. His rawlings, his speeches, his
written addresses to the public, his bearing
towards his counsel, form certainly the most
remarkable series Of performances ever wit
messed in court Of justice. The prosecu-
ton closed its case on Monday and Mr. SEQ
vile commenced his opening speech for the
defense, occupying two days. On Wednes'
day the examination of witnesses for the de-
Tense was commenced. Mr.. Robinson, ow'
ing to some disagreement with Mr.. Scoville
has withdrawn from the case.
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a CARD.

take pleasure in notifying my friends and
patrons in Montgomery county that am now
at the Agricultural Warehouse of
JOHN A. BAKER,
WASHINGTON, d. c.,
Where, with increased facilities aud large and
varied stock of all articles used 10 farming
operations, can give them better service than
heretofore
respectfully ask tina, they continue their
iavors to me in the future as in the past. All
orders will be filled at the lowest prices and
receive my prompt and careful attention.
l.. G. ORNDORFF,
at John A. Bakers Agricnlrl Warehouse,
noy.ll-4t WASHINGTON, d. C,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-11-25

The authorities of the Orphans Court for
this county give notice in another column to
administrators, executors and guardians who
have not performed their duties within the
directions of the law to do so at once. We
suppose there are hundreds of estates remain
ing in that Court unsettled. We know posi-
lively of few such cases. Those heirs who
would be benefited by prompt settlement
within the lawfully prescribed time of set
Element actually need the proceeds from the
estate and most naturally expect to receive
them But in many instances the need has
no sympathy and the expectation meets dis
appointment by the tardy effort to reach an
adjustment of the estate by some admins
traitors, &c. The Judges of that Court are
sworn to protect the widows and orphans
and they should deal more rigidly with ad-
illustrators, &c, in this Court regardless OF
fear or favor.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-11-25

Judge Hammond last Saturday dismissed
the case against ex-senator Michael Bannon
charged with completely in the murder Of
DR. Maddux, at the polls in Anne Arundel
county, on election day. The court held
that there was no evidence to sustain the
charge, and Mr. Bannon was exonerated
The only basis for the charge rested in the
fact that Bannon was seen to whisper to
Wheeler, who it is alleged fired the fatal
shot, few minutes before the deed was
committed
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-11-25


The conference of Democrats OF all shades
of opinion which the Gazette has advocated
should be held in this city in the coming
month 1t would matter very little whether
such conference should be in response to
formal call or a mere informal gathering,
the essential point being that they should
come together in friendly spirit 10 carry
out objects upon which all agree there should
be concerted action. The fact that the Re-
publican press Of this State is using all its
powers OF persuasion, argument and sarcasm
to prevent the assembling of such a confer
ence is a confession that such confer
ence would be an end To all their hopes of a
split in our party. The disaffected elements
of the Democracy are Of two classes-iirst,
those who are actuated by desire for
change of policy in certain respects; and
second, those disappointed leaders who are
for anything for change" that may bring
them into Office. The first class are entitled
TO all respect; they should be listened 10
with respect upon any question of policy
that concerns the well-being of the State or
of the party. When the dissatisfied of this
class meet the regulars in friendly Assem-.
blage they will find that there is very little
difference Of opinion. The reforms that
they desire all Democrats desire, and their
assistance is invoked TO make these reforms
as thorough and complete as possible
When the is work done IL should he radi-
cally and thoroughly done. No true Demo.
Graf, whatever may be his affiliations, can
refuse 10 go into such a conference. To re.
fuse is menace Of split In the party, such
as may bring the Republicans into power.
In no event eau dissatisfied faction of the
Democracy win; the utmost that il can do is
to pat the Republicans into power. The
Republicans know this, and that is why
their organs are making such frantic efforts
TO stir up dscord In the ranks of the De.
mocracy. They are even counting up how
many men elected as Democrats will coop
crate with the Republicans TO antagonize
what they call "the ring" But this is idle
counting No man elected as Democrat, or
by Democratic votes, is going TO face the in.
fanny Of playing the Billy Malone In the
Maryland Legislature and selling out 10 the
Radicalss-BaitO. Gasette Of Tuesday.
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THE SEN I'll N f |.
ROCKVILLE. MD.
Friday Morning November Is, 1881

The official vote of Calvert county in the
late election has just been received at An
napolis, giving Gorsuch small majority
Keating's majority throughout the State is
1888 against $4,000 in 1879.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-11-25

Largest double white wool Blankets, 81 90,
3, a, 8, 6, I, s per pair.
Largest size Bed Comforts, 81, / 20, | so,
rs, 2, at T0WS0N'S, 636 Pennsyl vania
avenue, south side
Cloaks new styles, SIS, 6, Z, 8, 8, 10.
Ulster and Cloaking Cloths at Towson's, 63G
Pennsylvania avenue, south side.
Lupins fine all-wool Black Cashmeres, soc,
62c Toe, Soc, 81, ut Towson's $50 Penn
sylvania avenue, south side.
Red Twilled Flannels, 25c, 3lc, 37c, SOC.
Medicated Red Twill aud Shaker Flannels at
Towson's, 636 Pa avenue, south side
Novelties in Dress Trimmings, plaids, stripes
and Damasse Dress Goods; Black Silks,
best make, 81, 20, ! 90, 10, 2, at Tow
sons, 636, Pa. avenue, south side.
Ladies al-wool Flannel Suiiing, in navy
blue, myrtle green, olive and gray, both
single and double widths, al Towson's, 636
Pennsylvania avenue, south side.
Cloths for men and boys wear, winter styles,
37c, SOC, &c, 75c, 81, at Towson's, 636
Pennsy lvania avenue, south side
Ladies' gents and children's wool Under
wear, Hosiery, Gloves, Silk Handkerchief,
etc, at TowsOu's, $50 Pa. av., south side
New Dress Goods, IL lie, l5c, lsc zoe, 25c,
3Oc, SIC; Colored Silks, Silk Plush, Velvet
and Velveteens, nj Towson's, 636 Pennsyl /
wanna avenue, south side.
Broche and India Shawls, Cloth skirts, Piano
Covers, Table Linens, Towels, Napk ms,
White Counlerpanes and Sheeting Coltous,
ut Towson's, 636 Pa, avenue, south side.
Black Silk Damasses, new patterns, all silk
81 %, al Towson's, 636 Pa. av. , south side.
Bes, fealher-proof Bed Ticking, 25c per yard;
Nottingham Curtain Laces, 25c, SIC, soc,
62c, Use, AT Towson's 636 Pa. avenue, south
side
Sss- Receiving new goods daily. Largest
assortment to select from. Bottom prices a,
.. M. TowSoN'S
636 Penn. Avenue, near 18th street,
(S0UTH SlDE.)
WASHINGTON, ID. g.
November 20, 1870
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Important Order by the Or
phans' Court of Montgom-
ery County,

ORPHANS COURT, October Term, 1881.
nRDERED by the Orphans Court of Mont
" gomery county, and the authority there
OF, this 10th day of November, 1881, that the
Register Of Wills of said county issue a sum
mons or citation to each and every Executor,
Administrator and Guardian who has not
passed an account or accounts within the
lime limited by law, and put the same in the
hands of the Sheriff of said county, in such
numbers and at such times that the parties
against whom they are issued may be con-
veniently served Herewith to The term of the
sad Court next ensuing the issuing thereof;
and il is further ordered that copy of this
order he inserted for three successive weeks
in each OF the newspapers published at Rock
willie, Maryland.
+. W. OWEN,
X. &. DORSEY,
Judges of the Orphans Court.
True copy-Test:
nov 25-3t ROB. W. CARTER, Reg.
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1t is authoritively stated that Hon. A. p.
German will resign the Presidency of the
Chesapeake g. Ohio canal during the early
mart of next wear
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o r . { r Ms 81.
George II. Peter vs.. Charles A. BalluT.
IN tie Circuit Court for Montgomery County
sitting as Court Of Equity.

nRDERED this go day of November, A,
" d. 1881, that the sale made and report.
ed by George Peter, Trustee for the sale of the
Real Estate described and mentioned in the
proceedings in the above cause, be ratified and
confirmed unless cause to the contrary thereof
be shown on or before the 18th day of Deem.
Der next Provided copy of this order be
inserted in some newspaper printed at Rock
vile, once in each of three successive weeks
before said 9th day of December.
The Report states the amount of the sale to
be S97O.l2.
E. b. PRETTYMAN, Cpk
Circuit Court tor Montgomery county.
True copy-Tesl:
nov 25-3t Il. Il. PRETTYMAN. Cpk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-11-25

Total population. 3S,55S,371 50,155,773
The increase of population since 1870 ap-
pears TO have been about thirty per cent.
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WHITE BLANKETS, So PER PAIR

| w $3.50 - @<@<~AAs@AkA ~ w 4 A14h L IA IL,
These are bargains, and we keep large
stock of fine Blankets OF all grades. Grey
Blankets, 81 so, Bed Comforts 90c.
Double Bush "ToWN TALK" Corsets, SOC.
These are genuine bargains, fully finished and
substantially made TO wear we'll
Gents Unlaundried DRESS SHIRTS, 6Oc.
These are entirely flushed, and we have bet.
ter shirts at rs cents, and the best at ST 90.
POUND CALICOES, 20 CENTS.
Our sales OF Pound Calicoes are greater now
than ever before Everybody who comes to
town buys Pound Calicoes from MlLLER'S s.
New Winter CaieOes at and 6 Ia cents
per yard.
Ladies' Cloakings, ST. 20 per yard. These
are double-width, light woolly goods.
SPLENDID CASSIMERES, so cents.
We keep large stock of Jeans, Cassimeres
kerseys, Cloths, &c. Goods from 10 cents to
so cents and 81.
LADIES' CL0AKS.
We now sell more Cloaks than ever before
Black Cloth Cloaks al 81, So, &c. These are
iron celebrated New York makers
WHITE FLANNELS at 12Jc
A large stock Of White Flaunels, IL. 10,
20, 25c up. Red Flannels, indicated, at 25c
! up. Good Red do. 81 l-2 and soc.
CANTON FLANNELS 6 l-4c.
A large stock OF Canton Flannels, bought
last Summer, and now sold cheap at 81, s,
Toe, &c.
LADIES' SHA WIS, S1.OO.
Come and look ut our splendid stock of
Shawls in all new colors, patterns and quail
tiles. Ladies Skirts at 80, 75c aud 81.
BUTTONS, DC. BUTTONS. Sc.
large stock OF Fancy Dress Buttons and
Vegetable Ivory Buttons Ut &c per dozen.
Ladies' aud Mems MERlNU VESTS, 25c
We have also large stock at 40, 80 and 75c.
CARPETS at rs. 40 and SOC Oil Cloths,
80, 35, 40 and SOC.
A large stock OF NOTIONS.
Bed Tickings, 10 10 Zoe. Plaid Ginghams,
Z, 8 and loo. Cheviol Sutings, and loo.
White and Brown Cotlons, SC up. Table
Linens, 25c up.
We Beat Everything in Selling Low.
E1- We do cash business and are not
afraid 10 advertise our prices.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-11-25

ingrains, Tapestry Brussels and Body
Brussels.
Atwood Ingram Carpets, choice styles, Csc.
Ingram Carpets, 30c, 37c, soc.
Druggets, all Sizes choice styles.
Best Brussels made, beautiful styles, 95 cts 4,
usual price, $l.lO.
Best two-ply Carpets made, SOC per yard
Brussels Carpet, Is cents.
Floor Oil Cloths, all widths, SIC, soc, 50. yd
Rugs, Moquette, Smyrna, Velvet, Persian and
Tapestry.
Carpet Llning, &c. Carpets made and laid, Sc,
Nottingham Laces, 25c, 37c, soc.
Blankets, Bed Comforts, German Coverlids.
Save money by buying your Carpetsa al
c. NJ. TOWS0N'S,
636 Pa. Av. South Side, near Center Market.
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FOR SALE OR RENT.

TIME SToRE-HoUSE and DWELLING at
Il Mechanicsville, in this county, property
OF the late Jonathan d. Barnesley, deceased,
is offered for sale or rent
The Store-Room is one OF the largest and
best equipped 10 the county and the Dwelling
contains fifteen rooms.
For terms apply TO
J. W. JONES, 0lney 2. o., or
WARWICK Z. MILLER,
oct 2l-tf Spenceryille, Nd.
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DRY GOODS, DRY GOODS, !
DRY GOODS!!!
Our Bargains are the Best
QIAEK CACuMEpEc NAL 40

0HAOh VhO11HEINEUi al WUUI, fUC'
These goods are double width and fine shades
Send for II sample. We keep large stock Of
all kinds of Black Cashmeres, Black Silks
Satins, Trimming Plaids, Stripes, &C.
COLORED CASHMERES at 125 cts
These are single width and in all the new aut
rich Winter colors. Send for samples
A great variety of New Dress Goods in al
the styles and colors, at 10, ~ l-2, Is, 25.
ALL-WOOL, MONTE CI 9TH at Ono
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-11-25

Gen. Malone and his friend, Capt. ii. ii.
Riddleberger, were in New York Saturday.
In an interview with New York Times
reporter, Gen. Malone expressed the belief
that Capt Riddeberger will be elected as
his colleague in the Senate, his only Read
juster opponent being Capt John S. Wise,
who, the General says, twill make good
fight until he is beaten, and then gracefully
acquiesce in the result" The next thing
the Legislature will do, Gen. Malone says,
will be to pass the Riddleberger bill for the
settlement of the State debt indeed, he re-
CARDS the bill as good as already passed, as
the people, he says, Enthusiastically endorsed
it at the late election. Then the capitation
tax is to be repealed, the Judiciary reorgan-
lied by the election of Readjuster Judges,
and, says, Gen. Malone, "it's our expecta-
ton that before spring the Bourbon party in
Virginia won't have leg to stand on"
Gen. Malone says he has no expectation of
going into President Arthur's cabinet.
The report Of the Grand Jury will be
found in another column. II evinces lib
eralty SURPRISING that of any predecessor
and its recommendations meet our entire
approval. But fear presents itself TO us
that from the large number of improvements
recommended none of them will be accom-
plished. If though from the number any
one is undertaken we hope it will be that of
S the building of a much needed new Court
House. The jury suggests the embracing
of the present prosperous moment to do this
work, as we do not know when we may be
visited by misfortune. This is only one of
the many reasons why We should have
new building. Among other reasons are the
inconvenience and danger of the old build
ing, and the spirit of enterprise and the i'm.
provement of all property throughout the
county by the adornment of the county's
property at the county seat which are made
prominent by the erection of new building.
Whether this work will he done or not at
present there is one thing accomplished, and
that is, that another Grand Jury composed
of elegant men have shown willingness to
erect new building. Letsucceeding juries
make similar recommendations upon this
subject and before many years a majority of
the county will be pledged to the erection of
a new building, then the work will be begun,
if not before. Each effort lends an influ,
ence to the subject
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CtARPETINGs! CARPETINGs
GARpETINGS

part of next year.