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Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20
THE TELEPHONE CONTROVERSY

Ihb IbLbl HO&FG CON hO L1Ato&. .
More than usual interest is manifested in
this country and Europe over the telephone
controversy now occupying the attention of
Secretary Lamar, and in which the best
legal talent of the country is engaged.
The admitted points in this contest over
the Reiss telephone shows that the idea
which lies at the basis of the present sue
cessful commercial instrument was devel-
oped long before what some of the experts
are pleased to call the supposed electrical
toy was patented under the name of Bells
telephone.
The representatives of the opposition TO
Bell found in German newspaper, about
the year 1868, scientific description of an
invention by Reiss which, it is claimed
would transmit articulate speech.
A German professor in New York was
employed to translate this technical scien-
tific description and an electrical expert and
a mechanical engineer have been employed
TO produce a model which should exactly
answer that description. The two models
have been presented, one with the platinum
point set forth in the Reiss description, and
the other identical with it with the excep.
ton that carbon is used instead of platinum.
There can be no doubt that the Reiss
transmitter, in which the carbon is used, ac-
tually transmits articuate speech. The op.
ponents of Bell maintain that the instrt-
ment with the platinum point also trans.
mits articulate speech. Upon the demon
stration of that fact an important point in
this controversy hangs. AS for the Reiss
telephone with the carbon point, the Bell
lawyers and experts say that is in fact prac
tically identical with the present >Plsks.
transmitter, but that the opponents Of Bell
have no right 10 make use ofa carbon point,
in that the conductive power of carbon was
wholly unknown to Reiss, and was referred
TO in no way in his specifications, and that
an instrument constructed with the use Of
carbon cannot be submitted in this hearing
as the Reiss invention. But the curious fact
in this contest to the laymen is that the only
admitted difference between the German in
vention of 1868, which was never heard Of
in this country until long after the Bell pat
ent was issued and the Blake transmitter
was adopted, is practically identical with
the Blake transmitter, with the single ex-
ception of the use of bit Of carbon.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20
Epidemic OF SUICIDES.

Any one who will glance over a half
dozen leading newspapers on almost any
day will see the reports of number of
suicides. 1t Is fair TO assume that there are
just as many which are not reported to the
press. The suicides in the United States
for one year may be numbered up in the
thousands. Very often we see three or four
reported in one city in one day.
These suicides are from every walk OF life.
Here, one who seems to be able to crafty
every wish tires of the cares that beset him
or her. There, one of the middle class is
disappointed in love, or Is defeated in some
long cherished enterprise. A poor invalid
gives up to despair. A pauper seeks to fly
from want or abuse Often an aged man
puts an end 10 his already short lease of life,
and occasionally one not beyond the years
of childhood voluntarily ends the life just
begun.
There are thousand things that appar.
emily lead people to suicide, yet not one of
them is sufficient TO warrant the deed. II
has been said that no one with sound
mind in sound body was ever known to
take his or her life, but this is hardly true.
Physical suffering, depressed spirits, dis
ordered bsain make people seek TO end
their Ills, or to find rest and peace in the
grave Many seem to realize that 1t Is more
fearful to live than to die.
Philosophers, philanthropists and states
men have devised plans for preventing peo-
pie frota ;zking sheir lives In many coun-
tries laws have been made providi ng for the
exposure OF the bodies Of suicides to the
public, or their submission to other sup
posed punishments or indignities. Those
who make unsuccessful attempts TO take
their lives have been punished or threat
ened with punishment. All Of these meas
ures have been of no avail, and 1t seems that
the suicidal mania Is steadily increasing
II is as much a question as it has ever
been, how shall this mania be treated? 1t
Is impossible to eliminate from life all the
apparent causes of suicides. 1t seems that
the only effectual remedy is 70 teach people
from the pulpit, through the press, in the
schools, and by all available means higher
conceptions of the duties and responsible.
ties OF life. The cowardice, meanness, II you
please, the criminality OF suicides, should
be impressed on ell, especially the young
Parents should teach their children that it
istheir duty to bear up under the sorrows, the
troubles and the edsappointments which are
sure TO overlake them in life. The preacher,
from his sacred desk, should enforce upon
the minds OF his hearers the awful retrbu-
tion which awaits such an act.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20

Pension Commissioner Black has issued
circular letter containing information that
the rules of the office prohibit clerks from
answering correspondence relating To pen.
sion claims, etc. II states that all commu.
nications will be promptly replied 10, but
they must be sent 10 the commissioner in
the regular course Of business.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20

Louis David Riel was hanged at Regina.
Northwest Territory. at twenty three min
utes past 8 O'Clock, A. NJ, on Monday last
lie met his fate like stout hearted man.
speaking calmly and gently To those about
him at the extreme moment, and manifest.
ing neither bravado nor desire to pose AS n
martyr. He was informed at 0 O'Clock ON
Sunday evening that the special messenger
bearing his death warrant had arrived, and
he manifested relief at the announcement
He spent almost the entire night in prayer.
When summoned 10 the scatfold his step
was firm and his features were composed -
He spoke frequently ~ the Sheriff and the
priest with occasionally quaint pictur
esqueness OF expression breaking into French
wheu his feelings were most stirred. II WAS
feared that Ar attempt ut rescue might be
made, and pickets were posted as far away
as 3 mile from the barracks where the exc.
cution took place. But up 10 the last mo-
ment his friends a2parently entertain ned
hopes of reprieve, and the news of his
death, Though IL was known long before that
the warrant of execution was ON the way
seems 10 have come To the French people OF
the Dominion like an unexpected shock.-
The excitement, especially In the province
OF Quebec, Is Intense. but has 30 far led 10
no breach OF the peace.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20
Ladies' Collars.
Two Special Lots.

LOT I-12 dozen all-linen Collars,
white and white and colored stripes,
AT 10c EACH.
LOT IG-50 dozen Embroidered Col
lars, pure linen,
AT 13c EACH.
The above goods have never before
been offered at less than 25c apiece, and,
having bought the manufacturer en-
tire stock, we got the lot at our own
price, hence the low quotation.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20
OUR ALASKA PURCHASE

II is gratifying to be assured by one WIN
may be supposed 10 know that the big farm
purchased from Russia by the late VIM. II.
Seward is capable of producing something
besides ice and seals. The present Governor
reports 10 the government at Washington
that the territory produces natives who are
not Indians, who are members of the Greek
Presbyterian and Catholic churches, and
who, in south eastern Alaska, number seven
thousand.
He also reports that Alaska possesses great
natural advantages and resources, and Wig
orously "pitches into" those government
officials who have reported that the climate
was too severe 10 admit of the cultivation
OF crops OF the keeping of domestic animals.
he declares that from the lakes 10 the Gulf
of Mexico he has nowhere seen u more lux
urant vegetation than 10 south. eastern
Alaska. The "hardier vegetables all grow
10 maturity and TO enormous size, and the
cattle are all sleek and in the best possible
condition, Alaska is u good place 10 go
fishing, too. Most of all, however, Alaska
is good for its gold. and the Governor thin ks
that the mines on Douglas Island "promise
to figure more largely in the mining history
of the world than any other on record"
This last piece of information, we are in
clined to think, will he a cheering piece Of
news, as good deal has been said of late
about u gold famine. Grave fears have been
expressed that the mines would be exhaust.
ed before long. that no more would be dis.
covered, and that consequently the nations
of the earth would have to adopt some other
material for money. II Is most gratifying,
therefore, Ia be assured by the Governor
that Alaska seeming gallantty to the rescue
in the need Of more gold. 1t is gratifying
also to know that the late Mr. Stewards
judgment as real estate spcculator is thor.
oughly vindicated.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20

Todd, Democrat, has declined w recount
the vote between himself and Wood, Re.
publican, for q seat in the Legislature from
Frederick county, because he has learned
that the constitution prohibits bis Reverend
presence there. Wood was declared elected
by four votes
Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20

War has broken out in the East between
Servia and Bulgaria, and heavy fighting has
been going for the past week. The result
of the several battles has been in favor of
the Servians, and they now appear to have
a clear road to the Bulgarian capital. The
Turkish government has sent to the other
powers formal protest against the invasion
of Bulgaria, and reserves the right to take
military action in the matter. From pres
ent Appearances it looks as if the several gov
ernments of Europe may become involved
in the matter.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20

A misplaced switch caused terrible ne
eident Dn The b. & o. Railroad ON Thurs.
day of last week, near Connellsville. Pa, by
which twenty.one persons were injured.
The company claims that the switch was
Intentionally misplaced. A thorough in.
yesiigation should Of course. he made aud
the responsibility for the accident placed on
the proper person.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20

A public sale Of the surplus and young
trotting, thoroughbred and Arabian stock of
the Montebello stud, belonging to the estate
Of the late Mr.. John w. Garrett, took place
In Baltimore on Monday last There was a
large attendance on the sale, including home
and ontoftown horse buyers In all 50
animals were sold, and the aggregate sum
realiz,d approxiinated $4,000.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20
Interesting to Shoppers!
The BO2s .Wlya.clbe.
316-3lS Seventh Street N. w.,
WASHINGTON, D, G.

We have just received some SPECIAL LOTS OF GO DDS
which we feel will interest you at the prices we
have marked them.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20
Organization of the Next Assembly.

The recent elections in Maryland settled
at least two things besides those directly
voted on, viz. the United States Senatorship
in favor of Mr.. German and the Governship
in favor Mr.. Henry Lloyd If the fusion
had been successful in Baltimore City there
would have been In the General Assembly
determined opposition to Mr. Germans re-
election,-as it is, there will be no one To
object except few Republicans. The large
Democratic majority given by Dorchester
county this year doubtless fixes things in
favor of the election of Gov. Lloyd by the
General Assembly Had Dorchester gone
Republican he would have had, probably,
serious opposition.
The organization of the Legislature is al
ready being discussed. There are nine Dem
Rusk and Hays, of Baltimore City; War
field, of Howard; Bowlus, of Frederick /;
Jackson, of Wicomico; Slingluff, of Balti-
timore; Shriver, of Carroll; Lane, of Wash
ington Turpin, of Queen Anne's. From
these the President of the Senate will most
likely be taken. The friends of Messrs. War
field, Rusk and Hays, respectively, are at
work The contest will narrow down be-
tween Warheld and Hays, probably, as
things now look.
Gen. Joseph b. Seth, of Talbot, and Gen.
Andrew G. Chapman, of Charles, are both
prominently named for Speaker Of the House
of Delegates, but Of course only one can be
made Speaker. General Seth has the pecu-
liar traits of disposition and manner, which
added to his extensive Legislative expert
ence already obtained, thoroughly equip
him for the office Of Speaker and his friends
hope this honor will be awarded him.
There are fourteen offices to fill in the
Senate and twenty Democratic Senators. In
the House there are thirty-five places, in
cludlng Chief Cerk-made vacant by the
death Of Thomas II. Moore,-an Reading
Clerk, made vacant by the election of DR..
VIM. Ii. Cole to Congress. There are now
SO many Democratic counties, and the DEM
ocratic majority is so large il will not be
easy to adjust the matters of legislative or
ganization satisfactorily to all concerned
and all who claim to be nterested-EaSt0n
Le,I0er
Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20

Our opinion is, these Scarfs would be
considered bargain at 75c, but should
like to bear your opinion about them
hence we say, call aud examine th lem.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20
HOUSEHOLD & KITCHEN FURNITURE

Embracing Beds, Bedsteads and liedcloihes,
2 Extension Tables, Chairs, Sofa, whatNot,
Washstands, Mirrors, Carpets, Dining and
Tea Sets, Glassware, Tin aud Earthen ware
S.day Clock, Cooking aud House Stoves, Pots,
Woodenware, Knives and Forks, Window
Curtains, Sideboard, the usual Kitchen Fur.
niiure, aud many other articles too tedious
10 enumerate.
TERMS OF SALE.--A credit Of months
will he given on all sums of Ten Dollars and
over, the purchaser giving note with approved
security, bearing interest from the day OF sale;
all sums under Ten Dollars, cash. No prop
erly to be removed until the terms of sale are
complied with.
SAMUEL JONES,
nov aO-ts Agent for Cathariue U. Jones,
Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20
LADIES'
Muslin Underwear.
Two Special Lots.

Two special Lots. rr-
Before mentioning our special lots we
wish to state that our Underwear is man
ufactured exclusively for us, the material
used being of the very best quality, the
shapes of the most approved patterns.
Speaking of the workmanship, we simply
say. look at our Underwear aud we are
satisfied we gain you as customer.
LOT I-Our Mother Hubbard Night
.Gastks. .exeellent quality muslin, rows
of tucks and embroidered insertions,
AT SO CENTS.
They are really worth IS cents.
LOT II-Ladies' Drawers, good mus
lin, clusters of fine tucks, embroidered
insertion and Hamburg rufies,
AT so CENTS.
Would be good value at S5c.
One Special Lot Of Cloth Skirts.
so dozen Skirts, Melton Cloth, wide
box plaits, silk piping,
AT S5c; WORTH $1.OO.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20
FARMS FOR SALE.

1 HAVE FOR SALE in this county num-
Il her of FARMS, large and small, ranging
in price from $40 TO $50 per acre. Parties
wishing to purchase apply to or address
A. MAURICE TALBOT,
Attorney-at-Law,
mar l4-tf Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20
Jerseys from 81 to SO each.

underwear, IN Wnite anu scarlet, all
sizes and qualities, and at lowest prices.
Jerseys from 81 to SO each.
A splendid assortment of Ladies' Col
ored Skirts from Doc to $3. Handker-.
chiefs in great variety, Cotton, Linen,
and Silk, from DC up.
GLOVES-Ladies', Childrcn's and
Gentlcmen's Dogskin, Castor Beaver.
Kid. Cloth, Cashmere and Jersey Gloves.
A good 4-Button Kid at 81. Princess
Of Wales Real Kid Gloves, 3.buttous,
81 30, 4-buttons, 81 So
H0S4ERY-For Ladies', Gentlemen
and Children. Merino, Cotton and Cash
mere. in all sizes and qualities, Plain,
Ribbed, Solid Colors and Fancy Stripes.
Housekeeping Good.
Linen and Cotton Sheetings, of all
widths Bleached, Cream aud Turkey
Red Damasks. Towels and Napkins at
special bargains. Bed Comforts and
Blankets, from 81 to $l2 Cloths aud
Cassimeres in great variety. Flannel, all
colors and qualities, from II l-2 to 75c
a yard. Bleached and Brown sCottons,
CHEAP EF.n
Gingham. Alpaca and Silk Umbrel-
las The Celebrated Diamond Shirt,
best made We have other good Un-
laundried Shirts at so and 65c.
Floor and Table Oilcloths Roberts
Scissors
Va. We can confidently ssy 10 our custom-
ers that from our long experience in buying
from the largest and most reliable houses In
the country, that we can always give them
the BEST Tor the PRICE, aud feel satisfied
that comparison will prove IL.
Naive invite IA call from our Montgomery
friends and customers. Goods sent to any
part OF the city or the depo,s.
j. III. SMOOT & son,
No 3l44 NJ Street N. W,
oct 30-lm West Washington. ID. @.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20
Thanksgiving Proclamation.
STATE OF MARYLAND,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
n faDr

Annapolis, Md, Nov. u, 1885.
INllE manifold blessings aud merces of
Il Kind Prov yidence, always ready 20 give
more than we desire or deserve, appeal to
the people Of this State to unite in heartfelt
aud grateful praise and thanksgiving for the
good things Of the past year. Neither war,
pestilence nor famine has invaded our land,
but prosperity in every guise has been vouch-
saied TO us by Almighty God. ln following
the example OF our illustrious and God-fear-
ing President, MS well as the custom OF years,
|, HENRY LLOYD, Governor of the Stale OF
Maryland, In this my proclamation TO tho
people thereof, do set apart and declare
THU RSDAY, the 26th day of the present
month oi November, asa Day Of Thanksgiv-
ing, and earnestly advise people not only
truly grateful for mercies past, out with
faithful reliance on Divine Providence for
their future welfare, TO abstain from all secn-
lar pursuits and apply themselves 10 services
and duiiea worthy OF the occasion.
HENRY LLOYD, Governor.
GEORGE b. MlLLlGAN,
nov colt Secretary Of State.
The subscriber has for
sale one one good WORK HORSE, warranted
sound aud irue; bay color, good spirit and
good temper Price moderate.
r. WATKINS,
nos 2O.sI Derwood, Nd
Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20
sCARFs TOR HAT TRIMMING.
Three Special Lots.

LOT $50 Scarfs at 4Sc; equal to
those we formerly sold at 75c aud 81.
LOT lI--75 Scarfs at Use the same
quality has been retailed at $l.3S.
LOT III--54 Scarfs at $llS; for
mer price, $1.75.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20
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CRHPHS.

CR1P1S-
None but Courtauld's Celebrated First
Crepes are kept by us. The prices range as
follows:
$l,Sl.25, SI.5o, 81, and $3.50 per yard, ,
according TO quality.
Ga Yelling Crepes at So. so and So per yd
Conrtauld's Genuine Roll Crepes at S4. so,
S. and SC per yard.
Nuns Yelling, OF best quality, at 81 81
and 81. 8 per yard.
Special Lot Of 19-Inch Velvets. (.
20 pieces of l9-inch vslvets at 81 %; equal
to The one sold formerly at $I.4s
Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20
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Fall and Winter
DIR GOODS!
MOURNING GOODS.

We keep all of the best makes Of Mourn
ing Goods, and pay special attention to
the selection of the shades. Courtauld's
Wells and Grape for Wells and Trimming.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20
Black SILKS.

Guinet and other good makes of Silks,
in Black and Colors, from 75c to 81 SO.
Black and Colored Satins, 75c, 81 and
l 25. Surahs. Rhadames, Rhadzama,
1hn To G1 7h
Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20

Such MS Two.llorse Ambulance, / Two
Horse Wagon, Hay Rake, | Harrow, |
Wheat Fan, ! Corn Shelter, | Hay Carriage
together with Pows, double and single,
Scyihes, Cradles, Brides, Harness, and all
other articles usually used in farming.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1885-11-20
UNDERWEAR.

Ladies', Childrcn's aud Gentlcmen's
Underwear, in white and scarlet, all
sizes and qualities, and at lowest prices.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-12-24
COLORED CONFEDERATE SOL
DIERS.
Their Heroic Deeds-Their Goodness in
the Hour of Supreme Danger.
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Their Heroic Deeds-Their Goodness in
the Hour of Supreme Danger.
From the Washington Republican.
There was colOred man John Downs,
believe, his name was) who was cook to
one Of the companies Of the Seventeenth
Virginia Regiment, just before the bri-
gade was ordered into the fight and they
were almost starved, he came to the front
while the men were hugging the ground
preparatory to a forward movement with
two big pots Of soup swinging from his
shoulders by bar.
He had scarcely reached the line when
round shot struck one of his cans and
smashed it into pieces. With comical
look he took off his hat and said to the
Captain Of the company in whose service
he was: 81 suppose you'll have to go on
half rations again. These Yankees don't
want up to eat nothing. That's the best
soup that ever was split" Now, although
this man was under heavy fire at the
time-bullets Whistling all around him
he stopped and told the bops what nice
mess of SOUP he had made for them, and
how he had managed TO get the onions,
vegetable ETC., which went into its COM
pOnent parts. He seemed utterly Oblivi-
GUS of the danger he was in, except to
look toward the Federal batteries and
shake his INST at them for knocking over
his soup pot. You may be sure that John
was a lion in the regiment.
Another instance. We used to have a
colored man who rejOiced in the cogno-
men of Clip" He was generally liked
throughout the regiment for his courteous
bearing and his ready wit. He was
servant of one Of the officers, but at this
date l forget which. At the battle of
Antietam, when the fight was at its
worst for the Confederate side. Zip
crept up to the battle line, above the stone
bridge where Burnside's corps charged
over, and he found one OF the Seventeenth
Regiment prOpped against tree and fast
bleeding TO death from a wound in the
femOral artery. He did his best to stop
the flow of blood; and when Cen. A. 2.
HIPS men came TO the rescue II was
found that be was still holding the band
age TO the wqund OF the dead man and
that he had himself been wounded i'm two
places. You may be sure that that fellow
never wanted for anything either in the
hospital or when he rei0ined us that was
possible for us 70 give him.
Another case. There was a young
colored man whOf0llOwed his master from
South Carolina. At the battle OF Cold
Harbor. after the Wilderness fight, where
his master was ensign OF his regiment,
when the fight was the heaviest and
thickest, the ensign fell, and the colored
man, who had been lying on his face in
the rear of the fighting line, as soon as be
saw the flag fall rushed forward and
snatched it from the hands Of the color
guard, whose duty &c was next to bear it
alOtt, and he was permitted to hold 1t up
as he stood behind the eaTthw0rk with one
foot on either side OF hiselesd master.
r-p.J. MURRAY.