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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1884-08-08
Just Like John.

A woman clad in deep mourning went
through tho menagerie, stopping to ad-
mire each Of the animals in turn, and
every now and then applying her hand
kerchief assiduously to her eyes, says the
Burlington Free Press. When she
came to the camel, it was evident she
had come to stay. She ga. down on one
of the posts that held the rope, and be-
gan to catechise the attendant.
''This is the camel, amt itr"
''Ycs'm, and the finest specimen in
this menagorie or in any monagerie in
the country"
"Do tell How that reminds me of
John John was always at tho head Of
the heap Now do tell some of the pc
culiarities of the camel--won't you p
Eyes, ma'am. He has long neck.
"Just like John! He had the long
est neck you ever saw on man. Ora
cious wish you could have seen the
standing collars he used to wear. Come,
now, tell mo something more"
"rhe camel has the largest natural
hump of any animal in existence F"
"Just like John You never saw
man that could hump himself ms John
could, when he had mind to-"
"rho camel is also great traveller"
"Just like John never could keep
him at home nights"
"He is called the ship of the desert. !"
"Just like John He could get more
pie aboard than any other man in YER
mont"
just then the lions began to roar, and
the woman started on the dead trot to
see how much meat they could cat at
one meal.
SAY" cried the attendant Of the
camel. There's one thing | hain't told
you about this animal--the most im-
portant Of all"
Whats thatY' asked tho woman,
turning around in her tracks.
He can go for weeks without drink
ing drop of water"
Just like John p exclaimed the ex-
cited female. "You never saw man
So"
But the lions began to roar so loud
that her voice was lost to the attendant
Of the camel, and he forgot all about
the little incident until later in the day,
whom he saw female in black in front
of tho monkeys cage, and heard her
exclaim, by way of comment on some
remark of the keeper:
"Just like John |"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1884-08-08

A Judge in Toledo, Ohio, has little
boy aged four years. One day, when
company was present the little lad wanted
seat at the table, but his father sent
him away, saying your whiskers are
not long enough to sit with the gentle
men" The boy took his seat at table
in the kitchen and ate his dinner. While
be was eating tho old cat came purring
around him. 30, 20 of. cat" he ex-
claimed, loud enough to be heard in the
dining room, "your whiskors are big
enough for you to cat at the other table"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1884-08-08

In an action Of breach Of promise. the
other day, in England. the defendants
counsel asked the fair plaintiff: "Did
my client enter into positive agree
ment to marry your" "Well, not ex-
actly," she replied, but he courtod me
a good deal, aud told my sister he in
toDded to marry into our family"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1884-08-08

In recent walking match of school
girls at Atlanta the result is thus re-
ported Miss Freeman. ten miles.
twelve laps; Miss Hammond, nine miles,
eight laps" and so on. A schoolgirl
with twelve "laps' offers luxurious ut
fractions to weary bcaux, though she
would seem better fitted for nursery
than walking match.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1884-08-08
FALL OPEN IN G |
Important N office.
EXTENSIVE Improvements.


MIR WASH Ii. WILLIAMS, deal
lVl er in Fashionable Furniture, Carpets
and Upholstery Goods, in occupying his new
Carpet Department, running through from d
street to Louisiana Avenue (entrance on Sew
enth street, has determined to place before
his customers and the public one of the Glest
collections Of Carpets and Upholstery Goods
ever brought to Washington TO select from.
The Carpet and Upholstery departments have
been crowded since the opening and the ami
versal ex ression is that Of admiration and
delight, and we cannot sec how it could be
otherwise for the the assortment embraces
every variety Of
Body and Tapestry Brussels,
Roxbury Carpets, Lowell Ex-
ira Super and Extra Cotton
Chain Ingram, Venetian
Hall and Stair Carpets,
Smyrna Rugs and Mats, Velvet
and Body Brussels Rugs and
Mats, Druggets and Cocoa
Mats, Oil-Cloths Linole-
ums, Napier and Cocoa
Mattings,
And a Chance to Make Home Beautiful
One OF the best, il not the best collection OF
rich and costly Parlor, Chamber and Dining
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1884-08-08
WE HAVE RECENTLY OPENED A
Black, Black and White
--AND--
WGll1fg DRESS GOODS
DEPARTMENT,

where we VIII ut all times Keep a choice
stock of the following goods:
Black Silks, Black Surah,
Louisno, Satin Luxor, Rhadzimer, Satin
DeFlora, Mcrveilleux, Real India Pom
gee, Black and White Summer Silks,
All-Silk Grenadines, Plain and Broc-
AIDED Canton Grape, Grape doChine, &c
Lupin's Celebrated Black Cashmeres,
Nuns Veilings. Drap D'Ete, Albatros,
Crrmelte and Camels Hair Grenadine.
I'M WHITE GOODS
India Linens, Persian and Real Linen
Lawns, Nainsook, plain and plaid; Ma
salia, Real Swisses, Organizes and India
Lawns. Also, Percales, Satines, French
Batiste and Pacific Lawns.
Our Notion, Trimming and Embroid-
cry Department
Will be kept up to high standard.
Stock of Sun Umbrellas, Parasols and
Coachings was never larger.
Complete line of Ladies and Child
rcn's Underwear now ready.
Ey-All goods sold guaranteed as rep
resented, and the LOWEST CASH
PRICES may be relied upon in all cases
No Trouble to Show Goods.
Il. G.. DAVIS,
719 Market Space, cor. 9Th street,
may 9-3m Washington, D. G.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1884-08-08

Yes said an old sailor, who had
married well along in life, and was the
father Of an interesting family, they
call it the sea of matrimony, because
they who sail upon it usually encounter
so many squalls"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1884-08-08

II Christians must contend, let il be
like the olive and the vino, which shall
bear the most and best fruit; not like
the aspen and the elm, which shall make
the most noise in the wind
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1884-08-08

A Colorado miner has been arrested
for bigamy. His second wife is the
mother Of his first.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-10
GENERAL NEWS.

The report that Mgr. Dominicus ManueyD
vicar apostolic OF Brownsville, Texas, has
been created Bishop of Mobile, Alabama IL
now formally confirmed.
The auction sale OF pews In the Plymcuth
church, Brooklyn, for the coming year was
held Tuesday night. The amount realised
was S22, OIL. which with rentals makes 40 ag-
gregats Of S35 sSi4. tt Is shows a falling Of Of
about $4,000 as against last years figures.
The int Democratic caucus TO nominate .
United States Senator met Tuesday night as
Frankfort aud adj Iurned until n.xI Monday
night by vote in the Senate of II to Is, and
In the House OF As to 3S. The negative vote is
REGARDED as representing Mr.. Williams POSI-
tive strength.
II. Fl. Fairbanks, highly esteemed rail-
road machinist, was shot and killed last niEht
near Jacksonville, Fla, by G. G. Seeba, .
young man from Walhalla, s @. The murder
Was without cause. Seeba was arrested.
The losses by fire in this country the pase
year amount to the enormous sum OF Sl03 000,-
OOO. This does not include the smaller Losses
OF sum under 500. The last two or three
months the average losses have been about
S1O,OO0,0o0 per month.
There is much excitement over the attempt
ed murder aud robbery OF James @. Townsend
and wife Of Oyster Bay Long Island. William
Appleford has been arrested on suspicion.
Thers was rumor on Wall street Yesterday
that j lhn Sherman was offered tae presidency
OF the Northern Pacific railroad but he refn.ad
becAu's his resignation rs Senstlr wonld i've
the ID mocrats control OF tho Senate.
A Kansas City, No., despaIch saVa all rail.
ra lcoads yesterday made reduotion Of "a 4.
mrs. class tickets to New York and So In
fectsd as yet ''' "'s
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-10
The Connection. LEGISLATURE.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, Jan. S.-Both houses of
the legislature met this morning and organized
The Senate chose Snitor Loring A. Cooke
president pro tenn, aud Donald G Perkins of
Norwich, clerk. The House chose Heury B.
Harrison OF New Haven, Speaker, and A. w.
Paige. OF Danbury, clerk, and William P.
Downs, assistant clerk.
At noon Gov Waller was escorted to the
State Capital BY the Horse Guard and Foot
Guard. Both houses met in joiut convention
at o'clock to hear the message of the COVER
nor. He disapproves of the proposed amend
ment to the Constitution providing for bienui-
al sessions. He says that short sessions yearly
are better. The State debt ia S4,272 100, a de-
crease OF S3l8 500 during the year. The gov
ernor Is IN favor of the tax commissioner revis-
ing the tax laws of the State. He advises
against letting savings banks buy unsecured
notes. These banks have now $92, ,679, ,063 OF
assets. He advocates transferring lhe school
management from the district 10 the town Utfi-
Gers, end i tting women participate in school
affairs. He favors the re-arrangement of the
terms OF court. aud having supreme judges re-
lieved Of circuit duty. He closes by Iecom-
mending the improvement of the State cleo
tion laws.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-10
ALABAMA CLAIMS.
Judgements Announced Yesterday.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-Iu the court of Cons
missloners OF Alabama Claims today, jadg-
ments were announced as follows:
No 1s50-,James E. Pierce, Charles h. Gordon,
James II. HotfUcker, :, trustees of tho estate Of
Henry w. Bartram, deceased and Elizabeth b.
McComb executrix of the estate OF Henry q. Me-
Como; No. 4034, Harrison Brown; No. 9o2 Joseph
l.. Townsend; No. 1881, Jesse h. Townsend and
Daniel Townsend, admin strators of the estate Of D.
townsend GeceaseI, No. 1851, clarence II. hazel
tin; No. 1881, Efmira hulse, administrator OF the
estate. OF James y. Townsend, deceased-Judg-
No. 1854 The udor Ice Company $65, ,05S with
interest from March 20, 1853.
No. 6O5-Ju,gment Cher. tofore announced) No.
rectifed SO as to include items on foI eign bot
toDs 5 las, DIST ibuted to Dowles, Corner u Co.,
Sl39 and to James Corner Il Sons S6.
Hatchkis; No. b5G6, Sarah Il, Green, widow of II.
Allen aud min stIatrix Of his estate judgment for
the United STATES.
No. 3693-Cynthis S. Cummings, executrix of the
estate OF BENZ Cumming, deceased, ~, ,1v7 with in
terest from Ap il =. 1870.
No 4626-Ia olina 3. Cowell administratrix of
the estate Of VIM G. Cowell deceased, judgment FIR
the United states.
No 52y-Llewellyn j. Morse, Hiram Poliver and
Morse % s B. aScsiHs amnstrssTa u
from Nov. 3, 1864.
No. h31-Francs H. Jarvis $50; Carolina a.
Jarvis S270, with interest from July 80 1868.
No. 532 Jacob Mcclellan Sl804, with interest
from Feb. 20, 1864
terest from Jan. z, 1864.
No o34-ts tac |. Cumi nngs and Augustus Cum
mugs, administrators of the estate of Ma han Cum
mings, deceased, S1o63; A. Cummings $l063;
Stephen Il. Cummings S1063, with interest from
July 8, ISo4.
NJ. 6ss samuel Hcrrick $500 with interest
from Aug z, 1864,
No. 63o-Marshall Cram, administrator of the
estate OF Rensselaer, Cram, deceased, S1O6 with in
lerest fro April 1, 1867.
No, b9o-Lewis Bean s75, with interest from
March 90 1865.
No. 542-Sioses Chase executor Of the estate of
Jonathan d: Clifford. deceased, S7l, with ioterest
No. 83r-Clark Nichols s12s with interest from
Oct. II, lS65
N. ss2 Lewis NJ. Partridge, administrator OF
the esta e of Crawford S. Fletcher, deceased S225
with in crest from april i3, 1876.
No. SS5-Joseph Titeomb S io7; Joseph Titcomb,
administrator of the estate of Abigail litcomb de-
ceased, 10; Lucy W. Stone So; Joseph Dane S53;
Edward w. Morton $i2 stephen Perkins "a; +.
Z. Hail $40; Oliver b. Stone, administrator # the
es ate OF Edward Stone, decease L. SS2; Joseph
Titcomb, administrator Of the estate If George w
1854.
No es6-Joseph Titcomb s53: Joseph Titcomb,
administrator of the estate Abigail ritco NIB de-
ceased, S3 Lucy w. Stons S z; Joseph Titcomb
and Christopher Lttlefeld, executors OF ths estate
OF Hannah P. Durr II, deceased. SIT; Joseph Tit
COMB, guardian of Henry v. Z. Durfsil 3l7 with
interest from Sept. l9. 1852.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-10
NEW YORK.
The search for MIR. Deimonico.

NEW YORK, Jan. 9.-Yesterday Mr. Crist,
nephew of MIR. Charles Delnonico, received
word that man had seen his uncle, Sunday
morning at 2 o'clock, on the road bet v. en-
hailed the man and asked where he was going
"To jersey" replied the latter. How far
eff is that?" asked MIR. Delmonico. Eight
miles," Mr.. Delmopico then said it was too
far for him, and turned off in a different direc-
tion. He did not act like an insane person.
On receiving this information, MIR. Crist noti-
fed the detectives At late hour Mr.. Crist
had not heard from the detectives, but ex-
pressed himself as more hopeful that the right
clue had been found.
New Telegraph Cspsganies Incerpsvstsed:
Certificates of operation were filed here
In court today, of three different telegraph
companies-Lowell District Telegraph Compa-
ny, Manchester District Telegraph Company,
and Lawrence District Telegraph Company.
The lines of each company are to run from
this city across Connecticut to Massachusetts,
aud thence TO Lowell, Mass, Manchester N
H., aud Lawrence, Mass, respectively Each
company is organized with capital stock of
$4,000
snis Against Carl schurz.
G. D. Gilmore, lawyer of Washington has
begun suit In the Federal Court of this dis
tr Ct against Hon. Carl Schurz, FIR recovery
OF damages for disbaIrpg him from practice be-
fore his department. Mr.. Gilmore lays DANA
ges at $330,000.
A NHilliOnaire's Will.
NEW YORK, Jan. The will of the mil
lion Aire broker aud banker, julius Hall Gar
ten, who died recently in Switzerland was
filed to-day in the Surrogate's office. His es-
tate is valued az over $2,000000 the bulk of
which is to go to the testator's son Albert now
an lnian', when he reaches his 18th year In
Case he oies before this time, the will provides
that the share which would pass to him be lii
vidtd MO twelve equal parts among as many
charltaole, education al public institutions,
among which are respecltisd Yale College, Har-
ward College, Columbia College, Williams
College and Cornell University. Over $780,
OOO are given to charities. Among tue bensh-
ela'ies is Dartmouth College, $4,000.
saloon Keeper Probably Murdered.
KINGsToN N. Y, Jan. 9-Y est.rday It as
noticed that the saloon OF KellAnd Brothtr rs
was closed. Some person went no 1T iirs and
found Edwin Kelland in bed, unconscious and
In dying coudlton with his skull beaten in
aud cuts about the face. A heavy beer bsreel
faucet was lsiug at the bedside, covered with
hair and blood. An examination of the room
showed that $50 aud an overcoat had been
stolen. A young man employed by the Kel-
l4Ods, and who bearded with them, is mi ssiue
Last evening the iulured man repeated audi
Dly, 'On, don't, Charley" Charley is tie
name of tie young man who is missing) 1t is
hardly possible that Kelland Can survive.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-10
FAIR HARVARD.
The Annual Reports Strong Words Re
lating 60 EnssrcoiIegiate sportx.

BOSTON, Jau. 9.-The annual report of the
president OF Harvard College shows a consider
able decrease in students from New England
ard remarkable increase in attendance
from the Middle States intercollegiate con-
tests in athletic sports demand, says the presi-
dent, further regulation by agreement betwe
colleges whose students lake part in them
They are degrading both to the players and
spectators IL conducted with brutility or IN a
tricky or lockeying spirit, aud they become
absurd II some of the competitors employ
I'll lainers and play with professional PLAYERS
while others do not The authorities of Har-
yard are in favor of forbidding college clubs
and crews to employ trainers TO play or row
with professionals" or 10 compete with clubs
or crews who adopt either OF these practices.
They are so opposed to all money making at
Intercollegiate contests, and to the accep,ance
of money or gratutous service from railroads
or hotels, and therefore to all exhibitions or
contests which ara deliberately planned so as
to attract multitude aud thereby increase
gate money. La short they believe that COL
lege sports should be conducted as amusements
of amateurs and not as business OF profess
sional players. Tie trsssurer's report show
general investment of say $4 625, 900, giving an
income of $24S00O Subscriptions to found
new funds or to increase old ones have been
made to tho amount of nearly say 100000
while gifts have been received of say $63, 3,000
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-10
WASHINGTON.
Ths National RanIss.

WASHINGTON, JAN 9-The banking and cur
reDcy committee of the House of Representa-
tives met and organized this morning. The
general question of legislation to prevent the
contraction of the national bank currency was
discussed.
Messrs. Potter Hunt and Ermentroul, the
Democratic members of the COMMITTEES. ex-
pressed themselves as decidedly in favor of
such legislation and as friends of the national
banking system. MIR. Potter gave notice tha,
be proposed TO introduce a bill providing fer
exchange of existing bonds for tweut, year
2 per cent. bond, end providing that circula-
tlon Issued on such bond shall not be subject to
the per cent tax.
The Chaimers-EIanning Case.
At meeting of the House committee on
elections this morning, 1t was determined that
the Chal ers-Manuing case should be consid-
cred on its prima facie right on Monday next.
Nomination by the President.
The President sent the following nomina-
tions to the Senate to-day:
Jos E Jones. to bs assistant appraiser for
the district of Boston and Cbarestowp, Mass,
senator HaIe's Bill.
At meeting of the Sena committee on
naval sSairs this morning, Senator Hale's bill
Tor the construction of naval cruisers was
reached, but its consideration postponed unit
next week. when the Secretary of the navy is
expected TO be present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-10
MORE MEN SLAUGHTERED.
A Party Engaged in tearing a Railroad
Track of Snow Run Into by Train
Several KILLED nnd Many Badly Hurt.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Jan. 9-While twenty men
we're clearing the tracks of snow in 8 cut near
Brinton station, on the Pennsylvania Railroad
tonight. passenger train suddenly dashed
through them. The train vas quickly stopped
and backed to the scene of the accident, where
terrible sight met the gszs of the passengers.
The dead and dying we're scattered along the
track for fifty yards. The bodies of two men
vera found badly mangled and life alre ady ex
tinct. Five others were bady injured, one Of
whom has since died in the hospital.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-10
AN lNCoRRlalBLE LAD.
Confesses TO Poisoning His Mother, Aunt
and Many Other misdeeds.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-Mr. Bingham, a col
ored nau who lives ilst outside tho city sp-
cared before the court today within is nephew
Elphonso Kell, q 15-yesr-old lad, and asked
that the boy be- committed for incoriigibility
He told tbs court the boy had made several
attempts to poison members of the family by
placing vermin poison in the milk and water
that they drank. He had poisoned cattle and
attempted to set the house on fire. Also Just
before Christmas he attempted to cut the
throat of one of the children while she slept
They acknowledged the truth Of bis uncle's
story, and confessed that while living
in Baltimore he had administered
poison TO his mother and his aunt
who had both died from its effects; that he
had attempted to poison other people and CAT
tie while in Baltimore and had set his mothers
house on fire. The boy was committed for ex-
animation as to his mental condition.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-10
Gov. Critfenden of Missouri Arrested fer
Contempt of Court.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 9.-Duripg the trial yester
day of the case OF Warren McChesney on the
charge of forging the resignation OF Police
Commissioner Alexander KiBkead and sending
it to the Governor an attachment was issued
for Gov. Crttenden, who is a witness, but who
did not respond when his name was called.
Gov. Crittenden was arrested at the Southern
Hotel. When he was brought before the court
he said: "Your honor, was somewhat incliu-
ed to believe that there had been, to say the
least, little undue rapidly in the issuing OF
the a tachment, when II was known was in
the city, and had come $50 miles to answer the
subpoena. When found however, that 1 was
associated with distinguished law breakers like
DIR. Lewis and DR.. Vinci. was ready to bow
my bead to the decree of this court / think I
have shown my faith by my works in coming
such distance on such day as yesterday"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-10
TERRIBLE FATE.
A Family of Six Persons Perish in Their
Burning H0me

RALEIGH, n. c.. Jan. 9.-An entire family
OF negroes, VIM. Groom and wife, and six chill
dren, were burned to death Saturday night on
the plantation of W. G. Taylor in Lsnojrs
county. 1t is supposed that large fire was
made before The family retired, and the house
caught fire from the blazing brands rolling on
fr.the floor. No news of the catastrophe
reac%s e - she neighbors until Sunday, when
nsish hor .ss place, aud found only the
ashes of the bonse and the charred remains OF
the eight human victims. skeletons OF
the father and mother were found nes..t neer togeth-
or with that of an infant, between where tne
bed had stood and the door, md those OF the
others were in their usual places of rest It is
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-10
TEXAS COMMUNISM.
special Session of the Legislature-An At.
tempt 10 Stop Fence Guftisg.


AUSTIN, Tex, Jan. 9.-Yesterday the city
was crowded with senators, repres, natives
and stockmen brought together by the special
meeting OF the Legislature which convened
here. 1t was called for the suppression Of
feuce cutting, otherwise known as "Texas
Communism" 1t is impossible to oyeresti-
mate the interest of all parties in Texas as to
the action Of the Legislature on this grave
question. The Governor will submit to both
Houses a special message.
1t is estimated that fence cutting has In the
last few mouths damaged property to the
amount of S70,000,000. Ths question now re-
dnces itself to This: shall organized lawless-
ness oppose the property OF the State. or
shall the cor tuition be upheld even at the
expense of calling out the military force of the
State?
The leading press of the State are represent
ed here, and 800 stockmen are attending their
State convention, which met yesterday, to de-
mand OF the Legislature protection 10 their
vested rights and security from fence cutting.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-01-10
Marine Enxis.er.. Convention.

P1rrsBURa, Jan. 0.-The ninth annual coz.
vention OF the National Marine Engineers
Beneficial Association met here Tuesday, and
will continue its sessions for several days. Del
egates are present from all parts of the coun-
trv. This mornings session was occupied in
effeciiDg an Organization. aud the afternoon
was devoted to sightseeing in the city.
An element in the association will endeavor
to have the constitution amended, to bring with
of wages; bRt this will be strongly opDo cd.
Decided action will bs taken on the alien pilot
bill, now before Congress. Its passage will be
strongly recommended, IS pilots generally fa-
vor the idea of all pilots becoming naturalized
citlzens.