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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-12-01

Earth's Lowest Land.


On the 18th of July last, with train
of Eve mules and two companions, one
of whom was partially familiar with The
country, I climbed the summit of Ccrro
Gordo. At last we stood upon the lofty
ridge of the Telescope, and beheld be-
low us the fateful valley, which lies $50
feet below the level of the sea and ex-
tends for hundred miles northeast and
south west, with width of from thirty
to forty miles from east to west. Upon no
landscape can one look 50 deeply into
the interior of the earth, for it occupies
the lowest point of dry land upon the
continent, and 80 far as | am informed,
of the earth itself. Before US it lies, n
long, deep, wide, vast basin, its shining
patches disclosing through the distance
It's beds of soda, salt and borax, which
cover thousands of acres aud blaze and
simmer and burn in the steady blaze
Of l;;;sss and heat vhich poprs upon
them from cloudless sky The valleys
deep dcclcnsion grows upon the senses
and becomes more marked as the eye Ii
held steadily upon it, and it is cmpha-
sized by the swift declivity Of the en-
closing mountains. Drear and dcsolatc
it stretches its full length along in u
frame of painted mountains, which de-
fine, in strong and mighty lines, its as
poets Of terror.
Though leaving the summit at 2 p,
M and riding steadily down descending
trails, night settled upon US before We
escaped from tho canyon and reached
the borders of the valley. BY the bril-
liant moonlight We were enabled to trace
tho trail along the rocky washes as W.
: rode on into the night At last, worI
and weary with hours Of riding, WI
reached the centre Of the valley, know
as the "Big Hole" the point OF creates
depression.
!. Though time aud exploration have
:, drawn from out the ancient story mos
n of its fearful threads, this is still Death
Valley and is still and will remain a re
l. zion Of dread Indians familiar wit
It's face from infancy know its treacher
p and cannot be prevailed on to go into !
beyond their timc-worn trails. To tn
is lost omigrant it was "the valley of tn
or shadow of death" The daring pros
hector enters it with fear. lie know
d. It's terrors, and tho bleaching bones
tn many skeleton warn him to bewar'
% Once lost within its embrace, and
I'D mans doom is written. Without wat
er to cool his fcvercd frame, the swelterlr
On air drives him to agony and bcwlde
N. ment. Confused, he wanders witho
,er aim. Reason, unseated by fantasy, CIV
as Imagination rein to play tricks with
re- judgment Beholding heaven at last
' ,rv the hooking waters Of the mirage,
- sinks to die in the flame Of the desert.
ng San francisco Chronicle.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-12-01
Natural History Of the Editor.

''What fcrocious-iooking animal IL
that 7"
That is an editor"
Indeed! Are they very danger
ous?'
"Somotimes When cornered up they
have been known to be quite combative,
and again they have been known 10 60
through n convenient back window -
Generally they are mild aud passive"
when are they the most danger
GUS :"
"When intruded upon by book
agent who wants seventy line local for
a forty cent book, or when intruded
upon by poet with verses about gentle
spring" -,
"Are editors cross to each otter"
"Only when separated bs several
blocks Of buildings"
"Do they often have fearful combatH
with each other y
Occasionally, when they 60 out 10
opposite directions and meet by chance.
"Are editors ever cowhided =
Sometimes the littie ones are OUT
the big ones are rarely molested."
"Do editors eat 7"
"Thcy do. Il was formerly supposed
that they alto at long intervals, but 1t ID
n we'll authenticated fact that they can
cat good deal whenever they can get
it,"
what kind of food do they like
most p
"Thcy arc not very particular. While
they won't refuse quail on toast. fried
crab, or roast turkey about Christmas
time. they have been known to make
hearty ropast on a dish Of cold turnip'
and consumptivo herring"
Can they eat concert tickets =
ave believe not. Some people have
this erroneous impression from falls
: teachings in early life, but no authen,i
cal instance of such thing is on rec
ord" >,
"Do editors go free into tho shows 7
c They do, when they give dolla
g and half local for twenty-five cen
+ ticket"
S "Are all editors baldY'
II "No, only married ones arc bald b.
! let w pass on. the editor does not Tx
" TO DO stared at.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-12-01
"Old Hickory" Wagons.

The Gold Hickory is manufactured nj
Louisville, Kentucky, by the Kentucky wagon
Manufacturing Company.
The quality OF the "Old Hickory" is main
tnined ut any cost.
The "Old Hickory" Is built for strength,
durability, lighiness, and is Of graceful APP
pearance +
The sold Hickory" is as perfect rs II IS
possible for II wagon 10 be built.
The superiority Of the sod Hickory" over
other wagons is due
First--To he adoption Of that form or mod
ell that comprises the largest amount OF strength
with the least supernuOus weight
Second-To the adoption OF that shape,
size, aud adjustment Of skeins, wheels and
gear. and that arrangement Of tongue, evenei
and singletrees that gives the least friction
and easiest draft
Third--To the great advantages the manu-
fac,urers OF the "Old Hickory" have ovel
other wagon makers 10 location, situated al
tEey nre 10 the centre of the finest timber re
pion In the world. The company makes Sc
| Iections from the white oak aud black hickor!
of Kentucky, which are justly celebrated.
Pourth-To the great advantage OF havini
plenty OF the best timber 10 work on, ON.
thoroughly air seasoned timber being used =
| No irresponsible convict or peniieDiiary lnbo
10 employed, but intelligent, skilled mechanic
in every department. The "Old Hickory
made only Of one quality and that strictly !
MOL We have them for sale on both Thin
BILE Skein and Iron Axle running gear, vii
or without bodies, for |, 2, 4 and horses
Every Wagon fully warranted.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-12-01

"You mustn't touch the top OF the
baby's head" said mother TO her little
four.year-old "shel has a soft spot there
that is very tender"
The youngstcr gazed at il curiouSly
for moment, and then asked:
"Do all babies have soft spots on their
heads 7"
"Ycs."
"Did papa have soft spot on the top
of his head when he was baby =
yes" replied the mother, with q
sigh, "and he has got ii yet"
And the old man who had overheard
the conversation from an adjoining room
sang cut:
Eyes, indeed he has, my dear boy. Of
he would be single man to-day"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-12-01

Murder? Your honor, it was sui
eide. You see he wanted to kill himself,
and hadn't tho courage to, so he asked
mo, and suicidcd him." "But why did
YOU then take his watch and pocket
book p why? because no had no
further use for them--thacs whyT
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-12-01

Mother may | get up at daybreak
and 20 out TO look at the comet with
Charley p mo, my daughter. but you
may 90 into the kitchen and peel those
potatoes p. d. q" 1t is in this way that
many youthful and soaring mind Is
condemned TO limit the realm OF i,s
knowledge TO the narrow borders OF our
insignificant planet"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-12-01

Many man who prides himself on
being a inaa Of mcttle is possessed only
Of brass, and brass is not metal
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-12-01

Pleasure may be aptly compared to
many great books, which increase IN real
value in tho proportion MS they are
abridged.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-12-01

It is tho young girl of engaging Aaa.
ners who naturally becomes engaged
hrst.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-12-01

A lawyer proposed TO a client TO IN
dcrtake a case on the following terms |;
III lose. said he. II get nothing. -
If / win, you get nothing"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-12-01

The best index Of what a man is is
what u man does.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-12-01

An extraordinary thing in ladies' boa
nets--a cheap one.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-12-01

Mind the corner where LIES road tsrns'
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-12-01

COLUMN OF
P.H. HEISKHLL, il. SEQ.
PHILPOI,s
l. DISTRIBUTOR !

ftl 81 .tA ~
Drop us a postal card for circular
and price-list Of this WOndcrfui
and Great A4abor-sayiIlg Nsns,
chime.
The want Of this invention has boon
felt by the Farmers of Montgomery ccun-
ty for long time. It has been sup
piled by Farmsr of twenty-five years
experience, and is all we claim for it. viz;
1t is the only machine yet invented that
will pulverize and distribute at the same time
all fertilizers used, OF oil kinds, from the
coarsest barnyard manures TO the finest dust,
and spread the same, either broadcast or in
| drills
| II requires no more labor to load IL with
manure than any other cart or wagon.
II pulverizes coarse manures rs II distrih-
u,es, either broadcast or in drills.
II distributes fertilizers with greater regu'
larity than is possible with hands or any other
machine yet invented. ;,
A boy twelve years old can manage IT, II
is MS durable as a wagon or cart aud will last
as long. Where not needed as II distributor
|, is easily changed into wagon or cart
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-12-01
NURSERY STOCK.

N PERSONS contemplating the purchase
Il of FRUIT or ORNAM ENTAIL TREES,
for this Falls planting, will find II 10 their adj
vantage 10 communicate with responsible
resident Agent.
All commu nicatons will receive early at
tention. ,.,,,,,,,,
MUNSON HILL NURSERl rs,
Fairfax county, Va.
RUDOLPH WATKINS, Agent,
i,ne 23-u Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-12-01

Z f1,tfitttd ne nttfttf Nft1i4 VIZ e"iiit,' '''
Across lin boug..s d the cotton tree,
So, as the years 81 this lie go by,
Our life shall be-"
As two bright rivers flow to the sea,
Mingled together in one swift tide,
The life of Philip and that of his wife
Went side by side.
But the dark day came, as it will, at last,
And the wife lay cold as the mountain snow
And the wee, frail thing in Philips arms
Was wailing low.
This girl that clings to his brawny hand
And kisses away the tears that start,
Is all that is left of the jewel he wore
Next to his heart.
As calm and cold in Its veil of snow
The mountain stood as 1t stands to-day,
When Philip, the miner, newly wed,
Rode by that way.
-Pitki,,, co.,, Mining Neos.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-12-01
THE
Empire Force Feed
GRAIN DRILL,

Manufactured at Shorisyille, New York. With
Fertilizer Attachment and Improved Force
Feed Grass Seed Sewer.
Go-Thi5 is the most accurate, ligh'est ana
only perfect Force-Feed Drill In the market
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-12-01
gpetital.
A SCRAP OF HISTORY,
ny EsMERALpA BOYLE.

ny EsNERALDA BOYLE.
80
Al calm and cold in its veil of snow,
The mountain stands, as II stood that day,
When Philip, the miner, newly wed,
Rode by that way.
The bluahing dawn, when the sun comes up
Is not more fair in the springs young life
Than thoslips, and checks, and golden haiI
&c Philips wife.
On. into t|,e canon far ahead
'I|NY oa&soA as the sun sank slowly down
f|o I1I|ell Aer hand which was small ant
w
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-12-01
Frank Siddalls Soap.

lust call and get cake Of this Soap II
81 is the greatest invention OF the age,
really believe. Try itand test II. The SAME
SOAR is used for all purposes, toilet, clothes
for the flesh and everything, and DOES NOT
IsIuRg Anything. Do not believe this Sonp
is sold by any one 10 this county bat by
june 10 H. bouIO'
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-07-09

Those of our readers familiar with
the Geographic news have noted the
organization of the Longfellow memoir
ial association under a special enact
ment OF the Massachusetts legislature
for the purpose of commemorating in a
suitable manner n of the purest Of all
good poets. The plan is ito provide
some lasting memorial which shall tes-
tify to future generations the tender
respect in which his contemporaries hold
that pure and gentle life. is the purpose
for which the Longfellow Memorial
association has been formed. From his
early manhood Mr.. Longfellow lived in
Cambridge, Mass, in a house already
famous as, for a time, the home of
Washington.
This venerable house stands facing
the Charles river, (the poets favorite
view) towards which looked the win
dow's of his study and of which he
wrote:
-long years OF mingled feeling,
Halfin rest and half IN strife,
Ihave seen thy waters stealing
Onward. like the stream OF life.
The association hopes to raise enough
money to secure that part of Mr.. Long
fellows grounds which lies between the
house and the river, there to erect al
enduring memorial to Mr.. Longfellow,
and to keep the spot doubly rich in
associations, forever open to the people.
1t is also included within the plans of
the association to provide for the
permanent preservation of the house
should it ever pass out of the possession
of the family of Mr.. Longfellow.
The association has asked for dollar
subscriptions from the people at large,
giving in return certificates of honorary
membership. DIR. A. J. Grey has been
designated by the association to receive
subscriptions in this city, and will dis
tribute the membership certificates.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-07-09
Police Notes.

The examination of Wannamaker
for borrowing surreptitiously, certain
articles of clothing, was adjourned until
tomorrow, in Justice Slaughter's court.
Flint, for obtaining his board and
certain money under false p~rentenses,
was found guilty in Justice Beams
court and fined 1875 and costs or 30
days in the county Jail. From the force
of necessity he chose the latter.
Speaking Of Flint in connection with
his little game described in yesterdays
issue, recalls to mind another chapter
in the story, 1t seems that Flint has
not been Flint always. Simple Flint
when at the Simmons house, but when
he first struck town he was Lewis,
travelling for a San Francisco house,
stopped at the Inter Ocean, and
he drank heavily and his practice
at the bar was peremptorily limited by
orders from the proprietor.
Lewis called at the saddlery estab-
lishment Of j. S. Collins, representing
that he was travelling for a certain San
Francisco jobbing house, from which
Collins frequently made purchases, and
urged Mr.. Morrison to give him an
order. The order was made out at
prices surprisingly low and in a man
ner s%uspiciously slack; and mailed.
Then Lewis asked a loan of $40, say
ing he had run short but would meet
funds at Denver. The affair was
suspicious on the face of it, and the Y
was not forthcoming.
Just about this time the clerk Of the
Inter Ocean came In to make inquiries
and Lewis went out. Then in came a
negro attache to one of the city fancy
houses with an order on Mr.. Morrison,
drawn by Lewis, for $40, which of
course Mr.. NJ. did not pay, and then
the next incident was described in yes
terday's reports. Thus it is seen that
Lewis alias Flint has been impartial in
the choice of victims to victimize and a
letter received by MI. Morrison stamps
the fellow q with his game.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-07-09
a suCCEssFUL FIRM.
a short sundsy Morning story OF n
Growing Business.

The LEADER has had frequent occa-
sion to call the attention of it's readers
to the enterprises of Kent & Arnold,
since they opened their business in the
Carey block Oh Ferguson street. Now
fully established in their new and
larger quarters in their own building
adjoining Stebbins and Posts bank,
they are better able than before to
attend to the various wants Of their
customers in real estate brokerage,
fire insurance and banking business.
These gentlemen are both ''old
timers" in Cheyenne and successful
business men, the best recommend that
can be given a man engaged in bust
ness for himself or others. Their bust
ness history is a part of the commercial
history of the town and a good criter-
ion by which to Judge their future
success,
During the short time the firm has
been doing business, it has negotiated
a number of very important sales be-
sides innumerable minor transactions
very important in the aggregate.
They have now a large amount of
desirable property about town, for sale
and Will be glad to have those desiring
to purchase or to sell, to call and talk
business with them.
The Cheyenne Savings bank is fitted
with all the requisites for an extensive
banking business, including burglar
proof vaults, safety boxes, ETC., ETC., all
Of which add materially to the convent
ences of the extensive and growing
business of the reliable and enterpris-
ing firm of Kent & Arnold.
And so, if you want to buy or sell; il
you want a house and lot or a building
los alone; IL you want a herd of cattle
or a ranch and outfit; if you want to
insure your life or your house, or both;
If you want to borrow money or have 1t
to loan; any or all of these, call upon
Kent q Arnold and see what they can
do for you.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-07-09

EMMET.-One week from last night
Fritz is placed upon the opera house
stage for the first time and the sale of
seats will begin tomorrow at Hollis
bookstore. We might fill Jul columns
with press notices complimentary to
Emmett and his playing, but who has
not heard of him and Fritz? Eulogies
are useless.
OPEN AIR CoNCEHT.-At Fort Rus
sell by the 4th infantry band this
evening at 6 O'Clock. The following
program to follow the dress parade:
l March, "Military.PriZe" Henicke
2 Song, Farewell to the Past"
blenuelSOun
0 Medley, Modern Times, 49,. Boyer
A Waltz, ''Spring Flowers" Bourgnet
5 Song, "The Vale of Eest"
.MendelsOnn
6 GalOp, "Arlequin'.. .Wadsworth
JOSEPH NEvoTTI,
Chief Musician.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-07-09

Several boxes containing a very
handsome set of standard weights and
measures have just been received by
Governor JohnW. Hoyt from the super
intendent of the coast survey, who is
ex-oflcio superintendent of weights and
measures. They consist of a number
Of brass yardsticks and other instru-
ments for measuring length, together
with pint, quart, gallon and half
bushel measures Of heavy brass. The
weights range from a grain of platinum
to a brass fifty pound cylinder. At'the
request Of the governor, and in accord
ance with a resolution passed by the
Legislature last fall, these weights and
measures have been forwarded by the
general government to the territory
gratuitously. The weights and meas
ures law, passed by the recent legisla-
ture, chapter 106, session laws, 1882,
make these the standard for the terri
tory, but unfortunately in the haste of
the closing hours of the session, by some
oversight in enrolling, section 10 of the
bill, the only section which provides
compensation for the county sealers of
weights and measures, was omitted and
the law is practically useless without
further legislation.
The governor has placed the weights
and measures in the Territorial library,
in the custody Of the librarian.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-07-09
THE LORDS DAY.
The Various services To-Day at the
severa Churches.

BAND OF HoPE.-A meeting of the
children's band of hope will be held at
the Baptist church this afternoon al
half past 3. All are cordially invited,
ST. MARKS EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Corner of Ferguson. and Eighteenth
streets, Rev. G. II. Seymour, rector
Services conducted by the pastor at II
o'clock a. M, and 8 O'Clock p. m,
Sabbath school at noon
AFRICAN n. E. CHUICH.-CorneI
Of Eighteenth and Themes streets, Rev,
A. W. Ramsey pastor. Morning scr
vices at IL O'Clock; subject, Luke u 80,
Services in the evening at 8 O'Clock
subject, Jer. GIG, "Ask for the old
paths. Sabbath school as usual.
ST. JOHNS CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Corner Of Ferguson and Nineteenth
streets, Rev. Father Hays. Rev.
Father Boylan, recently in this country
from ireland will oficiate at the II
O'Clock mass and preach on that
occasion. Other services as usual.
BAPTIST CHURcH.-Corner of Fergu'
son and Eighteenth streets, Rev. A. B.
Banks pastor. In the absence of the
pastor there will be no morning service
in this church. Rev. G. NJ. Sanders
will occupy the pulpit in the evening.
Sabbath school win be held at noon as
usual.
PREsBYTERIAN CHURCH, Library
hall, opera house,, Rev. J. Y. Cowhick,
pastor. On account of the absence of
the pastor the morning and evening
services will be dispensed with. Sab
bath school will be held at noon and
Judge Peck will lecture before his
class. All are cordially invited.
NJ. E. CHURcH.--Eighteenth street,
Rev. N. A. Chamberlain pastor. Ser
vices to-day as usual. Preaching at IL
O'Clock a. IN. and 9O'clock, p. M. con-
Quoted by the pastor. The subject for
the morning sermon will be Prayer in
close places. Evening subject, ''God
and the ministry" Sabbath school
at noon. A cordial welcome for all
who may attend.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-Corner
of Nineteenth and Hill streets, Rev. G.
M. Sanders pastor. Services at IL
O'Clock in the morning; sermon by the
pastor. In the absence of Rev. A. b.
Banks of the Baptist church, Rev.
Sanders will occupy the Baptist pulpit
with the evening service beginning at
8 O'Clock. Members of both congrega-
lions are cordially invited to both
of these services. Congregational Sab
bath school at noon. Young peoples
meeting at half past 6 in the church.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1882-07-09

SHEEP.-The sheep raising interest
has increased wonderfully during the
past year even, extending all along the
line of the U. P. railroad upon ranges
where cattle would find a scanty living
for lack of water, etc. In fact this in
terest is pushing the cattle more than
otherwise, from these southern ranges.
In conversation with a. gentleman
largely interested in wool buying and
from his travels over the ranges, well
posted upon the subject, we were told
that in Weld county, Colorado, the ia
crease in the number of sheep had been
fully 100 per cent. above the number
grazed last year. In other sheep ear
ing portions of Colorado the increase in
tiocks is proportionate. On the line Of
the U. p. railroad from Sidney to the
same distance west of Laramie City, he
said the number of sheep in Wyoming
6ocks had increased fully 60 per cent.
The drive from the west last fall was
unusually heavy and will be equally so
this fall. This years clip is much bet
ter in quality than the average in this
section. Owing to the mild open winter
through which the sheep passed finely,
the wool is longer, finer and much more
clean than heretofore. Yet the prices
are from one to two cents less. This is
explained by the general labor difficult
ties in the east, the delay and putter-
ing upon the knit goods bill in con-
gress and An air of uncertainty which
hence hangs over this particular INDUS
try; than which there is none other so
sensitive to the slight uncertainties of
the markets.
BRoNsoN's CATrLE.-These cattle
sold in Chicago Friday, were in good
condition and brought prices ranging
from 81 go to 1925. The Texans av-
eraged 800 pounds.
CATTLE SHIPHETs. --Bosler Bros.
shipped 848 head from 0galalla Friday,
Mr.. Allen shipped 100 head at the
same time. Yesterday Paxton & Ware
shipped 800 head.