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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04
Keep Out Of Debt.

Under society's bebest young man
must dress as well as his fellows, give
suppers as others do, and smoke as good
cigars as his companions To do this
be must borrow-psrhaps forge. by
this awful process hundreds Of thou
sands of mon have been slaughtered for
time and eternity. People don't under
stand the ethics Of debt. II | grow in
debt knowing cannot pay for what |
buy, steal. A sneak thief is not so
bad as II man who contracts debts in
tending not to pay them. Some people
move every May day to escape their
creditors Such people ought to be in
the penitcntiary instead of church. -
What did debt do for Bacon, towering
above the intellect of his ago : II made
him take brides. What did debt do for
Robert Burns ? IL sent him to the mad
dening cup. What did debt do for Lord
Byron aud his mother2 That mother
died 10 fit of rage on reading the up
holsters bill at Newstead. William Pitt
although paid 100000 annually by tho
goyernu ent Of Great Britain, was crush.
ed under debt, and Parliament had 70
vote 5000. 600 to pay his debts after bis
death. --.ReD r. De Wiz Talmaqe.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04
Haven of Poverty.

Much as has been spoken and written
concerning the tendency of population
to exhibit in the great cities and the
large towns an excess Of growth as COM
pared with the rural districts, table Of
the census of 1880 shows the discrepan-
cy to be greater than is generally esti-
mated. In 1870 we had in the United
States 1874 cities with population of ten
thousand and over, and aggregate of
population was 1872, 1913 In 1880
there was 245 such cities, which had
total gain of population in the whole
country during these ten years, of H.
595, lSS, 50 that naarly third of the
increase has been in the cities. This
growth of the cities at the expense Of the
country generally has been constantly
becoming more marked in the past half
century In 1880 our total urban popu-
lation was only about one-sixtcenth of
the whole; in 1850 it had grown to he
one-cighth in 1870 it was one-6fth and
now it is about one-fourth The fact il
all the more remarkable because the rush
of immigration into the United States.
and the opening up of so many tracts of
farming and grazing land in the West,
might reasonably have been supposed 20
cause the larger proportion of increase to
DO outside the municipalities The figures
however do prove that the impulse OF
young men to leave the farms upon which
they were reared and seek their fortune
in the cities, has much to do with the
excessive accumulation of urban popu-
lation. If it is not an evil, we do not
know what to style it, A considerable
fraction of the number of farmers sons
who are tempted by the glittering allure
mcnts of city life to forsake their homes
and try their luck amongst the urban
throngs must inevitably be disappointed.
In all clerical occupations there are at
least two applicants for each vacancy,
and the inordinate competition cuts wages
down to the living point. If more Of
these fortune-seekcrs were educated to
mechanical trade tho cities would be glad
To welcome them M akillod ,ynrLm,n h..
as rule they only add to tho number
of clerks and bookkeepers struggling for
employment. And on the other hand, the
lack of labor on the grain lands Of tho
West and the cotton plantations of the
South has never been SO great as during
the past season The moral is that if
the country boy just verging toward
manhood knows when he is we'll off he
will stay on the farm.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04
st. Louis Slang.

Some of tho now slang is published
in 81. Louis; When girl is "ack" she
is knowing when she is "lency" she
is quite the reverse Of knowing. II
you wish to convey TO your hearts idol
that you adore her traDscendent beauty
just tell her she is Oppressive "a
Johnny boy" is new variety of the
genus hmm who knows how 10 dance like
an angel-supposing that angels wouldso
fer forget themselves ms to dance-who
wears good clothes and is an idiot in
every other respect. The feminine equiv
alent of 1.-THE Johnny boy" il generally
called "Evangoline." If you disapprove
Of place, person or party you may
either refer TO il as 'snide, "gummy,"
or "toppy.' Excessive admiration wrecks
itself upon expressions in such CLOSES az
" balmy," " harmonious" "gulatiyo."
"Gulatiye' seems TO mean a great many
things IL is a sort Of non-committal
word, which can be used to I'll up SEN
tence or express doubtful opinion.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04
q pleasant Story.
THE BURIED SECRET.

Old Jasper Flint had been stricken
with paralysis, and was now lying at the
point of death. From his troubled ex-
preston it was evident that he most
earnestly desired to communicate some
thing to his children before he died
Laura, the eldest, was seventeen. while
the other two, Maggie and Tommy, were
of the respective ages Of thirteen and
nine.
For thirty years Jasper Flint had
been dealer in secondhand clothing,
and although very penurious and tricky,
and driving an extensive trade in cast
off garments, he protested to be very,
very poor-always crying up poverty
to the last lie had never employed
servant or housekeeper, for the ostsn.
sible reason that he was very poor, 50
that Laura, from the age of twelve, had
been a perfect little family drudge.
Everybody said that old Jasper was
miser. He was near fifty years of age
before he ever thought of marrying
and with his disposition and habits, it
was wonderful that he ever thought of
it at all
The wife be married was twenty years
younger than himself; but he starved
and broke her heart by his meanness in
ten years time. She was delicate,
sensitive, and refined woman, and could
not adapt herself to his miserly manner
of thinking and acting. She died. as
we have said, in ten years after this i'll
assorted marriage, leaving three pretty
children with Il fair prospect of starving
after her.
A careful investigation into the old
clothier's affairs showed but few pounds
of ready money--scarcely more than
enough to defray funeral expenses and
what rendered matters still worse was,
his stock in trade was destroyed by fire
three days after; and having been too
stiDgy in his lifetime to pay for an in
surancc policy, the poor children lost
everything excepting the roof that shell
tered them But Laura was resolute.
self-reliant young girl, and proved her
self, in every respect, equal to the equivo-
cal situation.
She put out a small signboard, and
took in washing and ironing. Maggie,
who was stout and healthy. assisted her
in her labors; and Tommy, at her sug-
gestioD, though he was but nine years
old, launched out manfully as news
boy.
With all hands thus occupied the
miser's children were soon living fac
more comfortably than they had evei
done while their father was alive. The,
were able to supply themselves witt
more wholesome food, and ia suficcn
quantity to appease their hunger; t
clotho themselves better. aud to appea :
better and more well-to-do generally.
Laura was very pretty aud neat and
aGabIe, aud this secured her plenty 0
work Of the lightest aad most desirabl
description, and the young clerks an
gentlemen of leisure, who chiefly emf
ploycd her, declared that they could se
their faces in their shiribosoms after the
had passed through the artistic ordeal o
her polishing irons.
She was subject, of course, to a gooc
deal Of annoyance from her genteel pa'
irons in the way of haitery and compli
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04

THE DREAM OF LIFE.
BY GEORGE D. PRENTICE.

Tvs but bubble--yet it was bright,
And gaily danced along the stream
OF life's wild torrents in its light
OF sunbeams sparkling-like dream
OF heavens own bliss for lovelness-
For fleetness like passing thought;
And ever of such dreams of thee
The tissue of my life is wrought.
For | have dreamed ofpleasurea when
The sun of young existence smiled
Upon my hayward path and then
Her promised sweets my heart bcguIled;
But when came those sweets to sip,
They turned to gall upon my lip,
And have dreamed of friendship, too
For friendship thought was made
10 be mans solace in the shade
And glad him in the light, and so
| fondly thought to find friend
Whose mind with mine would sweety
blend,
And as two placid streams unite,
And roll their waters in one bright
ana tranquil current 10 tne sea,
So might our happy spirits be
Borne onward to eternity,
But he betrayed me and with pain
Iwoke-to sleep and dream again.
And then ] dreamed Of love, and all
The clustered visions of the past
Seemed airy nothing to that last
Bright dream. Itthrew magical
Enchantment DER existence--cast
A glory on my path so bright,
| seemed to breathe and feel its light;
But now that blissful dream is DER
And have walked to dream no more,
Beyond the farthest glimmering star
That wrinkles in the arch above
There is IA world of truth and love
Which earth's vile passions never mar.
Oh, could snatch the eagles plumes
And soar to that bright world away,
Which Cons own holy light illumes
With glories Of eternal day
How gladly every lingering tic
That binds me down to earth I'd sever,
And leave for that blest home on high,
This hollow hearted world forever!
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04
ROCKVILLE MARYLAND FRIDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 4,

$3.50 N'' "' ""'S'"Ay PaOp"O" pawn
age of papers and placed thom in her
lovers hands.
Fred gazed at them for q moment in
bewilderment, and then exclaimed OK
citedly, Good heavens, Laura, what
does this mean? They are government
bonds. Where did you get them? There
are thousands, too"
"Are you sure of that Can there be
no mistaken" demanded Laura ,excitcdly.
"No mistake in the world, my darling
They are genuine government securities
But where in the name Of all that is
wonderful did you get them 2"
"You remember the old desk with one
broken leg in the room which my father
used to occupy? Well, l got short of
kindling wood, and thinking it no longer
an object either of utility or ornament,
I ordered Tommy to take it to the wood
shed and cut it up. He went out with
it, and began to cut it. In few minutes
he come running in, bringing a hand
full of these bonds with him. / guessed
from their appearance that they must be
valuable, and so | sent Tommy directly
for you thinking you might be able,
with your knowledge of business, to see
into this matter more closely than |. I
was almost sure that such Important
looking documents could not be worthless
paper
mo, my sweet Laura, you were right
there" cried Fred gleefully; for he
saw that with this unexpected mine of
wealth in her possession, she could not
rsa. onahly withhold her consent longer to
become his bride--not if she really loved
him, as she had SO often assured him in
their tender moments, There is no
better paper in the country to-day, or in
the world, than these same bonds"
In word, the miser's children, who
had been struggling so hard the last
year and a-half for bare subsistence,
while there was an ample provision for
them hidden away in the house, now
found themselves Independent.
"And this was what so troubled nv
father after his attack paralysis" sug-
guessed Laura. "He could neither speak
nor write, in any way make himself I'M
derstood. Poor father he must have
suffered terribly, not to be able to reveal
his secret to his children. But no was
very odd, and when we'll would admit no
one into his confidence"
"As you say, he must have suffered in
tence agony in the end" returned Fred,
thoughtfully. "But now, dear Laura,
you have grown rich, you will hardly
remember your promises to a poor fellow
like me-"
She looked at him reproachfulIy.
Can you think so meanly of me,
dear, darling Fred, after all the proofs
of affection | have given you, you
naughty, ungrateful boy?
Forgive me forgive me, dearest
Laura But now there is no longer the
obstacle in the way, will you not be mer-
ciful enough to end this long suspense,
and name the happy day y
at is now the middle of November :"
said Laura, archly. "Let us say at
Christmas.
lyon are a darling angel" cried
Fred, rapturously, and they we're mar
ried at the appointed time.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04
SiLKSn StftNSn YELyEISs

Black Silks, roar MONOPOLY Brand, y ranging
from 81 to So so, celebrated for SUPERIOR
ITY in Color, Finish and Durability. Bon
net and Tapisser Black Silks, Black and Col
ored Satin de Lyon, Black and Colored Surah
Silks, Surah Satins, Brocaded Sa,ins, Colored
Silks at 75c, 81, l.25, l.5O; Black Satins from
81 10 50, Colored Satins, all shades and prices,
Black Velvels from 81 rs TO Sl2. Colored
Velvets, all the NEW C0L0RS. Brocsded
Velvets, Striped Velvets, silk Pushes for
Trimming, Fancy Hosiery, Merino Underwear,
Perinot and lie Royal Kid Gloves, Paris and
Berlin Cloaks and listers, Camels-Hair and
Rrochie Shawls
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04

Eugene, Esgenio, will you still in
sist on wearing the hair of another
woman upon your head "AlphOnse,
AlphOnso, do you still insist upon wear
ing the skin of another calf upon your
feet 2"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04

Father Charlie. see no inproye-
ment in your marks" Charlie-"I
papa, it is nigh time you had a serious
talk with the teacher. or else he will keep
me on that way forever
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04

A few years since, at the celebration
Of our national anniversary, a poor ped
der who was present being called upon
for toast offered the following: Here
is health to poverty ii sticks to a man
when all his friends forsake him"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04

One of our citizens was going home
at late hour recently when he was sud-
denly confronted by footpad. who,
with pistol pointed at his head, demand
ed his money. The citizen assured the
fellow that he had no money, that he
had "been to . fair" Before be could
say moro the rascal dropped his piss
tol, put il in his pocket, and presently
took out bis wallet; and crushing some
thing into the citizens hand, said in
griefrbroken accents, as he turned on
bis heel, Been 10 fair : Poor fellow /!
take that wish il was more" lie
was soon lost 10 the night, Upon APP
proaching street lamp the citizen found
that the Ioiscreant had given him a. ten
dollar bill Verify, ono ;ovch Of nature
makes the whole world kin.
smile an the fuos. IL .vorth loo Il, d,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04

in Ladies' all-Linen Hemstitched Handker-
chiefs at IL l-2c apiece and Ladies' unbleached
Balbriggan Hose at 25c pair.
White and Scarlet Shaker Flannels, Mar
settles Quilts Carriage Rugs, our celebrated
"D0LLAR SHIRTS" made OF best Wamsuiia
Cotton with thTee-ply all-linen bosoms, open
either front or back. Richardson's Shifting
and Pillow Linens
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04
House furnishings.

Antique and Nottingham Lace Curtains,
Raw Silks, Lappet Muslins, Raw Silk Table
and Piano Covers, Furniture Grapes and Gre
tonnes, Table Linens and Napkins, Huck and
Damask Towels, Turkey Red Lunch Cloths
and Doylies, Atwood Blankets.
Immense stock Lupin's celebrated BLACK
GOODS, Courtauld's English Grapes and
Wells.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04

These timber thieves must be check.
cd in.thcir outrages 2" exclaimed mem
Der Of Congress. yes" murmursd a
number Of the lobby, "or who knows
how soon they may pounco down here
and carry on lot Of woodenheaded
Congressman -
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04

There is said to be great similarity
between vain young lady and con
iirmed drunkard, in that neither Of them
can get enough Of the glass
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04
JAMES w. ANDERSON,

y ATTORNEY-AT-LAW,
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND,
Will practicein 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. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04
TAs. DAWSON,


WASHINGTON, DC
VIII practice in the Circuit Court of Mont
gomery, and in the Courts of the District Of
Columbia.
OFFICES, 4s8 Louisiana Ave, Washing
ton, D. G., and Court House Yard, Rock
Vile. liun 4-ly.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04
DOMESTICS.

All Shifting aud Sheeting Cottons NJ the
Low EST PRICES. Calicoes, Percales, Mo-
mic Cloths and Ginghams, nc.
Our stock Is now very large aud complete
in all depart ments, aud we'll worthy the atien-
ton of al persons 10 search Of the
Latest Fall and Winter Novelties,
which are marked 10 "Plain Figures and at
the LOWEST CASH PRICES.
Wa All orders receive prompt and careful
attention.
One Pr1Ce On ",
Marked 10 Plain Figures.
PERRY & BROTHER,
Pennsylva. Avenue and Ninth Street,
WASHINGTON. d. G.
oct s--tfn
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04

H. ATTORNEY AND CoUssELLoR AT LAW,
WASHINGTON, DC.
OFFICE, No. 3 Observation-Disclosures.
Jep Lift Residence, No. 4I3 F street.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04
DETER n HEN DERsoN,

III ATTORNEYS At LAW,
ROCKVILLE, MD.
witt practice in the Circuit Court for Mont
gomery county, apd 10 the Court Of Appeals
Of Maryland.
Special attention given to examination OF
title Of Lands, Collection Of Debts, &c.
sep i-if
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04
uATTERsLY w. TALBOT,

II ATTORNEY At LAW,
ROCKVILLE, MD.
Strict attention given to all business en-
trusted TO him.
OFFICE, on Perry Street, directly opposite
Fast Wing Of Court House.
Jan SIT
ana prrKa tAa n uNxoRaaoH
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04

A smile on the face is worth two in a
lumber
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04
JAMES w. BOSWELL,
eN LICENSED AIfCTIONEEU

81 LICENSED AGCTIONEER,
ROCKVILLE, MD.
Will attend TO sales In any part Of the
ounty, and his terms will be such as cannot
.ailto please. All orders addressed TO him,
Rockville, Darnestown, or Pooiesville, will
promptly attended to. sep LIFT
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04

"a nIIOnp o.n LIN "
AND SOLICITORS OF PATENTS,
400 Louisiana Avenue,
WASHINGTON, d. G.
NR- Will practice in the Courts Of Mont
gomery county, Md. Iapr Icy
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04

VI We have n large line
OF Gents, LAdics aud Misses BERLIN
GLOVES, gtVFry low prices.
Jvm IA Sd HIGGINS A son
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04
WIN, NJ. DAVIS Il SON,
House, Sign and Ornamental
PAINTERS.

WE would respectfully inform the citizens
wv Of ROCKVILLE and the public gen
orally that we are now prepared 10 do Kslso-
mining, Gliding Draining, Glazing, Paper
Hanging. Furniture Painting and Vanishing.
~ Orders respectfully solicited and at
tended TO promptly.
wallace Of business adjoining Joseph N.
Haney's Carpenters Shop, Rockville,
july 1871
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04
CHARLES W. PRETTYMAN,

ATTORNEY AT LAW
ROCKVILLE, MD.
Prompt attention given to all business en-
asted to his care.
OFFICE, on Perry Street, directly opposite
Cast wing OF the Court House, formerly oc-
cupied by Hon. Spencer G. Jones. nov ID
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1881-02-04
IIORART HUTTON.

III COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
Office hours-Rockvile, Tuesdays, from
10 A. NJ, to4P NJ, at the Office of Brewer
& Brewer.
Post Ofice--Brookville.
may 24-ly
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-12-24
@riainal Aoetrg.
For the Democratic Adrocate.
The Blonde and the Brunette
BY II. vANDERFoRD


The earth is full of beauty. Generic /.
Man. of all created things most beautiful
Bearing impress of his great Creator,
Walks the earth alone stately and upright,
All things, save him. are grovelling and prone
All forms of grace and beauty are buttypes
Ofhim and woman natures peerless queen.
The glory of the morn. Aurora's tnts
Outrivaling the rose; the gorgeous sun,
Dispelling darkness and diffusing light
The glittering dewdrop, in the suns slant beams;
The garish midday glory; the sunset rays
With gold and purple gliding the heecy clouds;
The witching beauty of the twilight hours;
The moon and stars and all the heavenly hosts;
And the weird beauty ofthe cloudless night;
The fair broad landscapes ever changing view
OF hill and vale, and field and forest wild,
OF copse and cascade, river, lake and rill,
And mountain solitude, and cozy gorge and glen,
And gorgeous summer Clouds with light illumeo'
Whose wonders iridine enchant the soul;
The ravishing beauty of the floral world,
Hoar frost and snow and mysteries multifor1n
OF the weird aurora Of the borean realm
All these are forms of beauty which enthrall
The sense of man and captivate the soul;
But these all pale before the light that beams
From woman's eyes, They are but types of beauty
Woman is beauty's self personif1ed.
But which shall wear preferments chaplet bright,
The fairy blonde or wildering brunette.
The world has neer decided and ne'er will.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-12-24

Halls residence. He was introduced to
Mr.. Hall, and learning that he was of the
same profession as himself, extended most
cordial invitation to him to call at his office
as soon as his health would permit. Health
returned rapidly under the combined intiu,
ence of an encouraged heart and well
nourished body. Mr.. Morton, most sue
ccssful and busy lawyer himself, soon per-
ceived the rare qualities of scholarship, ac-
curacy and literary culture in the modest
gentleman with whom he had thus strangely
become acquainted. When the next Christ,
mas came around, if any stranger had asked
to be directed to the best law firm in the
city, the answer would have BEEN
1.-The most prosperous and successful law
firm in the city is that of Morton & Hall.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-12-24

NEURALGIA AS A "WARNING. The
great prevalence of neuralgia-or what
commonly goes by that name-should be
regarded as warning indicative of a low
condition of health, which must necessarily
render its subjects peculiarly susceptible to
the invasion of diseases of an aggressive
type. 1t is always essential that the vital
forces should be vigorous, and the nerve
power, in especial, in full development; but
neuralgia indicates low or depressed state
of vitality, a poor and weak state, and
should be promptly placed under treatment
London Lancet
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-12-24
WHAT IS MEANT BY AN INCH OF RAIN

WHAT is MEANT BY AN INCH OF RAIN.
Few people can form definite idea of
what is in the expression-an inch of rain
It may aid such to follow this calculation.
An acre is equal to 6,272,64O square
inches; an inch deep of water on this area
win be as many cubic inches of water,
which at 277, ,274 to the gallon is 22,622.5
gallons. This quantity weighs 226, ,225
pounds, or 1OO.93 tons. One hundredth
Of an inch (0O1) of rain is equal to one
ton per acre
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-12-24

Baron Rothschild left s4OO,OOO,OOO,
That is the trouble with riches, they have
to be left. And yet how the world works
and quarrels and fights for possessions
which make millionaire to-day of the
man who tomorrow may be invited to a
journey and country in which neither
gold nor bonds are legal tender.