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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24
The Potomac Gun Club Challenge.

Mr.. Editor We regret to intrude our
unworthy volume upon your limited and
invaluable space, but we know you are in
dulgent and in our gratitude we promise to
be brief.
The tenor OF the remarks of your CORE
spondent from this point in reporting re-
ply to our challenge which appeared in your
columns of late issue, would appear to in
dictate Gf anything) first That the said chal-
lenge was out Of propriety on our part.
Secondly, that the act Of such challenge was
unwarranted and nncalled-for in fact, and
that the character of the same was encour-
aged by no precedent in the history of the
Club.
We are not prepared to define the position
of others with reference 10 the proprety OF
the act in question, but will state briefly our
own practical idea We are ready To admit
that such proposal must bolt the lines Of
proprieiy as they relate to the members of n
Bible Society, but fail 10 observe any ex-
travagance in their relation 10 gun club
that has never. refused on constitutional
grounds 10 engage in what has been termed
gambling when the chances Of its success
were not considered Outweighed.
As 10 the second clause Of the implication
il is sufficient 10 gay that the act was pro-
voked by the gas pipe effusions due 10 Ger
tain members of the organization In ques-
ton, and that the character Of the act was
suggested by the positive knowledge of nu-
merous precedents rs before stated Thus
much for the benefit Of your correspondent
and our own vindication.
But we are surprised indeed, that the Club
should have mistaken the application Of
what appeared 10 us very plain PROPOSE
ton. Your correspondent states as the rea-
son why our challenge was not accepted
that the Bylaws Of the Club prohibit their
engaging other than organized clubs. We
did not challenge the Club as an organiza.
ton, but simply addressed til en- in their
collective capacity, as the most convenient
means of limiting the extent of our chal-
enge. II was not necessary that the Prcsi-
dent should call a meeting aud the Secreta.
ry read the minutes In order 10 consider the
same, but appealed 10 them Individually
| From the parliamentary standpoint Of your
correspondent, had we assumed the AFRO.
gance TO address the citizens Of State as
the method Of defining our meaning we
would expect the Executive of that State 10
come out in proclamation declaring our
proposition irrelevant because the challcng-
| ing party did not constitute in itself such
AN organization as the one Of which he Is
captain.
We do not deny them the priv ilegc TO re
| ject in bona tie terms q b0I,n .fde challenge
but we do insist that they do so honestly
with an intelligent understanding Of the
same and not on the grounds Of pretended
anomaly.
ONE OF THE CmALLENGERs.
Potomac, July 20, 1885.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24
Potomac Items.

The doleful cry Of Pharaoh is silent, but
during the short life of the locust much
damage was done the young fruit trees. In
the forest bordering the river the trees have
an appearance Of fire having gone through
them, chestnut trees particularly, and it is
believed that the chestnut crop will be short
as well as peaches and apples.
A large congregation was present at the
and evening The meeting will continue
during this week and Sunday.
Mr.. John E. Lyons, the contractor for the
fishway, has employed some Italian stone
cutters on his work.
Died, IN Washington, June 22d, Reuben
Rouzee Hilton, infant son of Carbury s. and
Lucy f. Hilton, (nee Cady) Among the
many friends TO offer coincidence was Mrs.
Sarah Rouzee, wife of Reuben Rouzee, Esq,
formerly Of this county, and while perform
ing some little Office of mercy she tripped
and fell down flight of stairs, sustaining
serious injuries
A much needed rain is anxiously waited
for.
The dwelling of Mr.. Philip Stone, with
the new annexes and new dressing, is a
marked improvement 10 Potomac.
Mr.. X. b. Cropley and wife, of the Dis
trlct Of Columbia, spent several days with
Mr. Henry Bradley, Esq.
Messrs. Chittenden Bros. are preparing
the last Golfer dam preparatory to finishing
the stone masonry to Conn's Island.
The water in the Potomac is very low.
A person can walk ry-footed from Mary
land TO Virginia.
Some fine bass are being taken.
Boatmen report that they have 10 pay
800 per hundred for new hay along the
canal, which has not been the case since
the war
Among some of the candidates who have
visited our neighborhood was Jno A. Selby
who is working amongst his fellow citizens
for the sheriffalty.
The last few days Of hot weather has
caused some sickness among the employees
at the Great Falls. Many have to stop work
on account Of the extreme heat.
July 81, 1886. LEX SCRIPT.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24

List Of Patents granted u citizens OF
Maryland for the week ending Tuesday
July the 2lst, 1885, compiled from the OH
clal Records Of the United States Patent
Ofice, expressly for the SENTINEL, by Ship
ley Brashears, Patent Attorney, Solicitor
and Expert, No. 637 F Street, N. w., Wash
ington, OF whom copies and information
may be had
w. t. Cowden, Cumberland, gearing fol
shafts. f. Dorsey, Hagerstown, wheat scour
ing machine. w. II. Marcus, Baltimore, fill
ing for comforts. b. Marshall, Vienna, ami
NAL trap. r. NJ. Reilly, Baltimore, bung 70
ale. w. +. Shorey, Baltimore, device fol
operating switches. G. f. Stonesiler, Boons
boro', tooth securers for machines.
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To Kill Cabbage worms.-A cor

To Kill Cabbage WOrms.-A CORE.
spondent of the Rural World recommends
the following remedy to kill the cabbage
worm, and as it is very simple and harm.
less, we think it is worth the trial: al have
read so many receipts in different papers 10
kill the cabbage worm, that | think one
more will be read, too For four years |
had not raised any cabbage on account OF
the worms eating it up, so concluded to
give up cabbage raising; but seeing some
very fine cabbage on farm about six miles
away, ventured to ask what they had done
to keep the worms away, and was told bran,
simply bran. tried it last year and raised
nice cabbage some of which l have in my
cellar now. When the worms first APP
peared, took a bucketful of bran and
sprinkled handful on every head when
the dew was on in the morning. / only
sprinkled them once. Two'of my neigh
bors did the same, and they got rid of their
worms and raised fine cabbages."
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Death Of a Good Man.-our

Death OF a Good Man.-Our readers
will learn with deep regret of the death of
DIR. Nathan Smith White, which occurred
at his late home near Jacksonville, on Tues
day evening last, in the 45th year of his age
As physician Dr. White stood in the
front rank of his profession and held one of
the largest practices in the county. AS n
private citizen he was noted for his manly
qualities of mind and heart, and he held the
esteem and confidence of every one with
whom he was thrown in contact. Perhaps
no gentleman in the county was more large.
ly connected and known, and whose opin.
ions upon matters touching public interest
were more respected, whilst his charities
were many and silent.
DIR. White leaves large number OF inn
mediate family relatives and connections 10
mourn his loss, but upon no one will the
blow fall as heavily as on his young widow
The bridal wreath has hardly withered, the
joyous ripples of the golden period of life
have scarcely subsidized, when she is called
TO realize sorrow which is almost too heavy
to be borne. In this sad hour of her be-
reavement, and to his many other surviving
relatives and friends we tender our sincere
sympathy.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24

The Leading shoe House, Young
4O2 7th street, Washington, d. G., l.. He'll.
brun, Manager.
Entire new stock-low prices-Men's Call
Boots, ~ to So; Solid Lace Shoes and Cal
tiers, $1.25 TO 81; Ladies and Gents Hand.
sewed Caters, 81; Kid, Goat and Foxed
Button, 81 10 $3.50; Lasting Congress and
Lace Caters. rs cents; Boys and Misses
School Shoes, so cents up; Slippers and
Ties, 20 cents 10 81; Electric Shoes $3.50
Electric Soles, 80 cents. Look for the Old
Woman In Window.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24

Festival.-'rhe Festival and Temper
ance meeting, which was held at the Mount
Zion Baptist church on last Friday evening
18th instant, was success in every partic.
ular. There was large crowd present
who paid particular attention to the table,
which was loaded with everything tempt
ing toa dainty appetite. 1t was known
that the proceeds were to be expended in
identifying the cemetery, hence the crowd
was very liberal, which is characteristic OF
the Mount Zion congregation.
The Temperance meeting was called TO
order at 8 O'Clock, p. NJ, by Mr. J. A. Clark
Chief of Pioneer Council, Sons of iona.
dab. DIR. Joseph Walker offered prayer
after which Gen. John Tyler, Jr, son of ex
President Tyler, of Virginia, and Mr.. j. A
Clark delivered able addresses.
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DawsOnyiIle Items.

Vegetation here is parched and withered
with no prospect as yet Of rain.
The Jacksonville base ball nine played
against picked nine from Pooesville last
Saturday, winning in seven innings by a
score Of "a 10 10.
Mr.. J: A. Crown, after long absence, has
returned TO his old stand here and resumed
the active duties Of his occupation. BY
special contract the Jacksonville base ball
club has received from Mr.. Crown a supply
Of belts which adds much 10 their appear.
ance.
July 20, 1885. OCCASIONAL.
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ANDREW SMALL ACADEMY.

rT,HE ANDREW SMALL ACADEMY, sit
Il uated at DARNEST0WN, Montgomery
county, Nd, under the management OF Rev.
D. l.. RATHBUN, Principal, and Board Of
Trustees, will begin It's annual session on Sep
TENDER LIST, 1885.
Gs- Attention OF those seeking school
for sons, daughters and wards is invited to
this well-known institution.
~ For particulars, address the
July l7-Gm PRINCIPAL.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24

Base BalI.-A holly contested game Of
ball was played at Wheaton, between the
Wheaton and Burnt Mills clubs, on We'd
nesday Of last week, the score standing rs TO
20 in favor Of the Burnt Mills nine. The
playing Of Fowler and brother, pitcher and
catcher, and Barnes, LIST base, for Burnt
Mills club, Callahan and Linkins, battery,
and Rccleston, short-stop for Wheaton, were
the ATTRACTIVE features of the game. The
batting Of Linkins, Callahan, Eccleston, Il.
.Keyes and Clark. for Wheaton, H. Hardes-
dy, A, Hardesiy ana the Fowlers, for Burnt
Mills, was especially Hns. Mr. L. G. Stubs
acted as umpire.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24

New VOlume.-With the last issue of
the Montgomery County Sentinel volume thir-
ty-llrst was opened. The Sentinel is one OF
success and prosperity which have attended
it through these many years is enjoyed in
proportion TO its worth TO the good people
OF Montgomery county. Our personal &C
quaintance with the publishers and famil-
iarity with their ability and business zeal
lend sincerity to the hope that the future of
the Sentinel may be even more useful and
fruitful than in the past.-IElgersto'0n Duly
Globe.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24

Acting upon the advice OF my friends, ask
n nomination to II seat in the House of Dele.
gates from the voters at the Democratic Prl.
mary Election.
As our Primary Election system requires an
aspirant to make this request in person, II
will serve also as my excuse for stating my
personal platform, which 10:
LIST. To secure the success of the Democrat
ic party by all fair aud honorable means.
I'd. To secure the immediate and positive
reduction Of taxa,ion in all right and posi-.
BILE ways.
Sd. To secure legislation to place farmers
on an equal footing with other businesses and
interests, and give them special protection
where it may be needed
HOBART HUTTON.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24
Norheck, July IA. 1885.

To the Democratic Voters:
am candidate for seat In the House Of
Delegates of the next General Assembly OF
Maryland, subject to your approval at the
primary. If honored with youi confidence,
whatever of experience | may have acquired,
or any ability may possess, will be given in
the direction of that character of legislation
which will develop the happiness and material
prosperity of the State and county, elevate
and protect labor and add TO the dignity,
harmony and efficiency OF the Democ ratio
party.
WIN. KILGOUR.
Potomac District, July o, 1885.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24

hereby announce myself n candidate for
County Commissioners for the Fourth Collec-
ton District, subject TO The decision of the
Democratic Primaries.
july 3-3lP HENRY BRADLEY.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24

TOFF FEE n Pure Roasted Rio Coffee,
~ "Star Brand, ut l2l cents per pound,
10 bulk; Enterprise" BarkIey's standard
brand Of Roasted Coffee, ia pound packages,
nj 10 cents per pound Santos" at lG cents
per pound also other brands Of roasted and
green Cofees always kept on hand vt the
store OF
july " S. d. HIGGINS Il son.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24
DEMOCRATIC
PRIMARY TICKET.

For the House Of Delegates.
HOBART HUTTON,
j. D. YOUNG,
JOHN A. CLEMENTS,
WILLIAM KILGOUR,
CHARLES r. MURPHEY,
A. l.. GRAEVES,
PHILIP d. LAIRD,
G. w. CRAWFORD,
JOHN Il. BURDETTE.
For Clerk Of the Circuit Court.
JAMES ANDERSON,
JOHN H. WILLIAMS,
WASHINGTON BOWIE,
z. d. WATERS,
b. s. WHITE.
For Register of Wills.
ROB. w. CARTER,
RUDOLPH WATKINS.
For County Commissioner.
HENRY BRADLEY,
THOMAS G.. HARDESTY,
GEORGE G. DAWSON,
L. A. DARBY,
CHAS. H. GRIFFITH,
WIN. H. MANNAKEE,
JAMES N. BENTON,
}. d. GARDNER,
NATHAN SHAW,
WILLIAM T. LEWIS.
For Sheriff.
WILLIAM b. MILLER,
JOHN A. SELBY,
WILLIAM ii. CARR,
WASHINGTON w. WHITE,
MARTIN Il. WHALEN,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24

The Only Strictly One-Price Hat
and Gents Furnishing Store in Washing
ton. Prices cheaper than the cheapest
Persons not understanding the art of bar
gaining will find it to their advantage to
buy at Francs One-Prce, corner 9TH and d
streets. Warren X. Norris, Salesman.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24

In response 10 a number OF calls An the
county press, | announce myself as q candi-
date for the Democratic nomination for Clerk
of the Circuit Court subject TO the decision
of the Democratic Primaries.
june 26-3t WASHINGTON BOWIE.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS,

announce myself as candidate for the
office of County Clerk, subject to the decis-
ion of the Democratic Primaries.
July l7-3t JOHN II. WILLIAMS.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24

After due consideration, and at the request
of number of my friends, have consented
to become candidate for the House of Dele.
getes, subject to the decision of the Demo-
cratic Primary.
I'D. YOUNG.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24

hereby announce myself a candidate tor
the Office of Clerk OF the Circuit Court fol
this county, subject to the decision OF the
Democratic Primary Election.
july 1874 JAMES ANDERSON.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24

hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the House of Delegate, subject 10 the de-
cision of the Democratic Primaries.
june 26-3t CIV. CRAWFORD.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24
Partnership Notice.

I,BE partnership existing between US will
i expire by limitation on December 3lst,
1856. After that date the railroad business
will be conducted by Y. B. and B. v. White,
and the Canal Business by u. Wootton.
Y. v. WHITE.
T. wO0TT0N.
July 6, 1885. Ijnly l0-3t
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24

At the solicitation OF my friends, hereby
announce myself as ca ndidaie for County
Commissioner for the Fifth Collection Dis.
trict, subject to the decision of the Demo.
cratic Primaries.
june 26-3t THOS. G. HARDESTY.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24

At the solicitation OF many voters, an-
nounce myself candidate for County Com
missioner for the Fourth Collection District,
subject 10 the decision of the Democratic
Primaries.
june 26-3t GEORGE G. DAWSON.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24

respectfully submit my name to the Dem
ocratic Primaries rs a candidate for nomina-
ton for the House of Delegates in the next
General Assembly of Maryland.
june 26-3tP PHILIP ID. LAIRD.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24

A Pleasant OccasiOn.-The afternoon
of the 10th instant, in grove near Goshen
was one of rare interest and pleasure to a
large number of persons who assembled Ia
hear joint discussion between the repre-
sentatives of two of our rival literary de-
batting societies.
The subject for discussion, "ResOlued, That
the statesman is of greater benefit to his
country than the poet" was one which was
well calculated to awaken the fire and elo-
quence of the gifted participants, arouse the
anxiety and provoke the applause of an ad :
miring audience. If inspiration was need
ed other than that which the wide range of
which so inexhaustible question called
forth, it was to be gathered from the sur
rounding scene The youth, beauty and
galantry, with sprinkling of the "matured
leaf" of large section Of the county hon
ored the occasion, and gave force, animation
and coloring to the panoramic scene which
nature had thrown out with seemingly
prodigal hand. The services of the Lay
louisville Band had been called into requi-
stion, and the strains OF music which it
from time TO time gave seemed to flush the
evening with additional charm. 1t may
here be remarked that this Band, which has
been organized but eighteen months, and is
under the expert tutelage of Prot. Glen
Poole, holds an envlable efficiency for the
harmony and melody of the execution of
its music.
The order of the exercises of the after
noon was opened at o'clock, with Mr..
5. 0. Jones, of Goshen, Chairman; Judges,
Samuel Gloyd, Harry Griffith and George
L. Waters. Polemics, from Gathersburg,
W. l.. Linthicum, w. Hinckley and c. +.
Linthicum, on the negative; T. r. Riggs,
II. II. Kinsey and A. G. Merrlwether, of
Goshen, on the affirmative. The discus sion
consumed three hours and half, in which
each polemic was allowed an opening speech
and reply, all of which ELECTED the closest
attention. Of every one present After
short consultation the judges decided with
the poet, which was gracefully received
After the congratulations of friends the as.
semblage dispersed to their respective homes,
evidently we'll pleased with the programme
OF the afternoons entertainment.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24
Canned Meats.-In warm weather

Canned Meats.-ln warm weather more
especially, but really at all times, it is advis-
able after opening u can Of canned meat to
remove the contents from the can, and if not
all consumed at one meal not to replace the
meat in the can, but 10 place it in the ice
box, or at least take AS much care of it as of
fresh or cooked butcher meat So long as
the can is air tight it matters not whether il
be left for years at the poles or the tropics :;
but after the contents are once exposed to
the air they must not be treated with any
less care than would he bestowed on ordi.
nary fresh or cooked meat. 1t is the failure
to observe these simple precautions that leads
10 sickness or poisoning.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24

hereby announce myself n candidate for
the House OF Delegates, subject to the Demo-
cratic Primary Election.
july 3-3t A.. l.. GRAVES.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24

At the solicitation of many friends in diff
fereni parts OF the county, hereby announce
myself a candidate for the House of Delegates,
subject to the decision Of the Democratic
Primary.
july l0-3t @. r. MURPHEY.
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Wilson VS.. wilson,-Tbe testimony be.

Whsoh Vs. w hsOn-l ne testimony De-
fore VIM. A. Hammond, Commissioner, in
the case of Margaret A. Wilson against VIM.
F. Wilson ct al, OF Montgomery county, has
been completed. The suit is for decree to
sell certain real estate in Howard county,
formerly owned by the deceased husband
of Margaret A. Wilson. The complainant
charges that she is the creditor of her late
husband to the amount of 5000, with inter-
est from the date of her marriage, in 1851,
which claim is resisted by the heirs-at-law
of the husband. Messrs. Peter & Hender-
son, of Rockville, and Jas. Mackubin repre-
sent the complainant, and Henry E. Woot-
ton the defendants.-EHicot City Times, 18Th
instant.
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sudden Death.-on saturday morning

Sudden Death.-On Saturday morning
last Mr.. Philemon Griffith died suddenly at
the farm of Mr.. Horner, near this place,
where he had been employed for some time
past He had recently been in feeble health,
but was able to come to town on Friday to
consult physician, and returned home that
evening. On Saturday morning he arose
and came down stairs, but showing evident
signs of great weakness the family attempt
ed to assist him back to his room, but before
this could be accomplished he was dead. =
Deceased was a son of the late Philemon NJ.
Griffith, and was in the 10th year of his age,
Heleaves two children son and daughter,
his wife, daughter of the late DR.. John
w. Anderson, having died some years ago.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24

Complimentary.-The following COM
plment to one of our candidates for the Leg
islature is taken from the Mountain Demo.
crut, published at Oakland, and speaks for
itself:
"Wm. Kilgour, Esq, announces himself
a candidate for the Legislature from Mont.
gomery county. MI. Kilgour is well-known
in this section of the State as an imprisoned
speaker, gentleman of most courteous adj
dress and thorough Democrat. He has had
legislative experience which should particu-
larly fit him for efficient service to his con
stltuents and the State in the position to
which he aspires. He once represented AL
legany county in the Legislature and was
for term, we believe, Secretary of the Sen
ate. His many friends in this section will
be pleased to hear of his success"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24

NAYS HORSE AND CATTLE pow
~ DERS, Imported Sardines, Colman's
Mustard and Armouf's Lard, in 3, and 10
pound buckets, for sale by
may % SD. HIGGINS Il SON.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1885-07-24

f. O T. R Q N &,
A FINE GRAZING AND GRAIN FARM
N in Virginia, twenty miles west Of Wash
ingion and Alexandria--sbout 900 Acres
cleared, i7J 10 wood.
Has sufficient and comfortable buildings /;
we'll waiered aud fenced.
For further particulars apply TO
JAMES p. MACHEN,
Centreville, p. o..
July l0-4t Fairfax county, Va.
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Damascus, July IA, 1885.
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Potomac District, July o, 1885.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-07-16

A Merchants Opinion of the East
 Sides Need of Police Protection
 A Game of Quoits-Other Matters of WnfAr0mE.