Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-05-22
Potomac Items.


Wheat only eight inches high and near
heading-cattle looking for grass-no corn
coming up yet-millers wanting water to
grind-dudes say its grand, no mud and
pretty flowers.
Work on the dam is progressing favor
ably and is being pushed rapidly. Low
water favors the work.
The Potomac Gun Club met at the Great
Falls, on Friday, the 18th instant The fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensuin 6
term: Henry Bradley, President; L. NJ. Of
futt, Vice-President; r. L. Saunders, Treas
urer; o. s. Maus, Secretary. The gold badge
was won by H. A. Fawcett. 1t then being a
tie between J. W. Carroll and him, was shot
of, Carroll winning it. The badge for 1885
will be shot for in two weeks at Potomac.
A member must win it three times before ne
is entitled to it. Resolutions of coincidence
relative to the death of Thomas E. Perry,
former member, were adopted. This was
the first meeting Of the club since his death.
Some little excitement has been caused
by the charges against Mr. Thos. Sullivan,
the gate-keeper ofthe Washington Aqueduct
at the Great Falls. Mr.. f. +. Fisher and II.
II. Collier, both worthy gentleman, are APP
picants, as the position is lucrative one,
and are backed by their many friends. Mr..
Sullivan is charged with using his office to
further the interest of certain political
party. The charges have hcnn laid before
the Secretary of War.
The bodies Of the four colored men, VIM.
and Jesse Gray and Robert II. Howard, of
Sharpsburg, Nd, and George Washington,
of Herndon, Va, vino were drowned at the
Great Falls on the 9th instant, were recov-
cred on Friday last. Three of the bodies
were found above and one below the Falls.
After the bodies were found they were I'M
mediately turned over to their friends by
the Coroner, J. G. Davidson, he deeming an
inquest unnecessary. Collins were pro-
cured, and on Saturday the three from this
State were buried, the body of Washington
being sent to his home in Virginia The
religious services at the funeral were con-
Quoted by a colored minister, and it was
attended by all the workmen on the govern
ment dam, where the deceased had been
employed.
The particulars of the accident, rs given
by David Herbert, the survivor, were as fol-
lows: He in company with the other four
had been engaged in unloading a coal boat
at Great Falls on the night of May 9Th and
finished about 2. o'clock the next morni ng,
when they started for the Virginia shore in
boat. After they had passed the island
and were in the Virginia channel they were
drawn into the swift current and the boat
dashed against a rock. Herbert was the
only one of the party who succeeded in
cinging to the rock, the others sinking in
the current and being drowned
May 10, 1885. LEX SCRIPT
The Union Turnpike Company
Among the proceedings of the Board Of Di-
rectors OF the Union Turnpike Company,
at its meeting on the 18th instant, were the
following:
Mr.. Bready nominated Mr. Hazel b. CASH
ell for President, when Mr.. John A. Baker
said he was authorized to state that owing
TO the infirmities inseparable from advanc-
ing years, Mr.. Cashell declined reelection.
Mr.. Charles Albert then arose and in a
feeling manner alluded to Mr.. Cashelps long
and faithful services, not only TO the road
but to the community. He had placed be-
fore the young men an example Of industry
and patient perseverance that had been
crowned with success. In his relations with
his fellow men he had been courteous and
upright, and the speaker earnestly hoped
that the years which yet remained to him
would be peaceful and pleasant.
Mr. ii. G. Hallowcll said he was glad Mr..
Albert hal given expression to what he
knew was the feeling of all present, viz
the kindly estimate in which the retiring
President was held by every member of the
Board. He had administered the affairs of
the Company in accordance with what he
believed to be right The speaker alluded
10 personal kindnesses shown TO him when
child by Mr.. Cashell, marking his good
ness Of heart, and expressed qualification
that he was 10 continue as member of the
| Board. He also alluded to the admirable
| condition in which Mr.. Cashell handed the
road over to the incoming President While
unable for some years past to attend to the
repairs himself, he had employed the Sec
rotary and Treasurer, Col. Washington
| Bowie, to superiDtend the necessary work
| and as a whole the road had never been in
a better condition.
Col Washington Bowie stated that in his
official capacity, as Secretary and Treasurer
he had naturally been very closely connect.
ed with President Cashcll, and II gave him
much pleasure to say that their intercourse
had always been most cordial. Although
| Mr.. Cashell may have al times differed with
the other members of the directory, he knew
that his sole aim had been for the best inter-
ests Of the company.
Nr. Boniiant then nominated Mr. John
Broadly. who was elected President The
following gentlemen were elected Directors
for the ensuing year: Mcssrs. John Broadly
Hazel Is. Cashell, John A. Baker, George
Boniiant, A. J. Cashell, James y. Barnsey
Charles Albert, w. b. Chichester and II. G
Hallowell The reports of the officers show
that the road is in a fionrishing condition.
Hands on Senator German, when in
formed that certain Maryland politicians
were highly provoked because Mr.. Allison
had been selected az assistant postmaster
said "Mr. Allison was selected because o.
his superior business qualifications, and biz
appointment gives entire satisfaction 10 the
business community of Baltimore. In loca
politics he may have differed with SOM
gentlemen, but On national issues his De
mocracy cannot and has never been ques
toned. We are dating this thing from TN
election of Cleveland, and not the last cen