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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-14
Geographical Facts.

There are 100 species Of birds in
South America Of which nearly 800
are peculiar. The turkey and the
mocking bird beloug to the latter
class.
Iceland geographically belongs to
America. but il consider by some as
belonging to Europe because of its
early discovery lin the ninth century
A. ID.
The length Of North America is near
" 5000 miles, its greatest breadth
about 200 miles. and It's area about
one-sixth Of the land surface of the
globe.
Greenland, more than 1,400 miles
long, il probably the largest island IN
the world. Some geographcrs think
il a cluster Of islands frozen together.
The largest and most productive
plain in the United States is the Mis-
sissippi valley. containing nearly two
thirds of the territory of the United
States II is one of the most fertile
tracts In the world, and is supposed
10 be capable Of sustaining popula-
ton Of over 500,00J,0O0.
About the year 1000 A. d. America
appears To have been discovered by
some people from Iceland, under Lief,
son Of Eric, who had discovered Green
land They made settlements upon the
coast, but soon left the country, and
nothing was generally known Of their
adventures.
The falls Of Niagara. which are
partly in New York, form the most
stupeudous cataract in the world.
They are divided BY Goat island into
two divisions, The American side is
about 900 feet wide and the Cana
dian 1900 aud both plunge oyerrocks
to the depth Of l62 feet The shock
causes the earth to tremble for con-
siderable distance around. and a cloud
of vapor rises over the spot which is
sometimes visible for sixty or seventy
miles,
Mammoth cave. the largest in the
world, near Green river. Kentucky,
has been explored ten miles. About
twenty rooms have been discovered,
and here are found subterranean
streams. waterfalls, aud pits of I'M
known depth. Several Of the rooms
are Of great exter' and have received
appropriate names. The haunted
chamber is , miles long, 20 feet high,
aud 10 feet wide, the roof being sup
ported by beautiful pillars. -JoufHaI
or k5RucfffYR
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-14
Losing "A Big Fee.

Ex-Gov. Watts. the newly cleo ted
president of the Albany State Bar as
ISOLATION, is an Albanian who has
helped make history as attorney-gen-
eral of the coufederacv and governor
of the state during the war. He tells
some good stories on himself, saws the
Birmingham (Ala) Chronicle. He
and Col. John A. Emore were the at
tornevs for the southern Express COM
pany against Agent Maroney at Mont
gomory, who stole an express package
containing $4,000 before the war.
They got retaining fees of 500 each.
Ii was hard 10 obtain evidence until a
Pinkerton detective got into Mareuey's
confidence. Maroney agreed to give
him the stolen money, except $500
which he had spent, for safe keeping
On the day Of the trial the detective
walked into the courtroom with Ma
rouey's sacheI containing the money,
Maroney wiIted, pleaded guilty, and
was sent to the penitentiary. The
next day Col. Sandfurd Of the express
company called az the office of Watts
& Emore 10 ascertain their fee. After
a consultation the governor says they
decided 10 ask ST $40 each.
Fifteen hundred doliarst repeated
Sanford
Yes. sin" replied the governor,
''but ii YOU think il is too high we are
open for debate
"Oh. 40. replied Sandfurd. Il had
filed ont and brought checks with me
for $4,000 each.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-14

ap her tail and commenced playing
on the limb above. In few minutes
this marsupial stretched her head ana
then her fore feet out She swung
herself once or twice, grabbed her tail
with her fore paws and climbed up II
to the limb, which she caught with iter
claws UNFINISHED her tail and pulled
up. Hardly had she balanced herself
when the half-dozen young ones climo-
Ell into her pocket and were md from
view. She then climbed down the
tree.
While this was going on more than
seven hundred others had awakened
and were coming down the trees.
Reaching the ground each one made
for the creek, drank and then ran up
tile hill to a pen in which they were TO
be fed
They were of all sizes. Some would
barely weigh a half-pound, while others
would tip the scales at thirty. 4he
uossum, when hungry, utters sound
which is a cross between a new and a
moan. Over seven hundred 'possums
were together so thick that the ground
could not be seen between them, and
tie small ones had been forced upon
the backs of the larger All were ut
terng this peculiar sound, reminding
one of an army Of soldiers moaning
over the death of their general, when
through gate a negro pushed wheel
barrow heaping full of all kinds OF
trash and Stops consisting OF fruit
poelings, vegetables, meats, bones and
bl cad. AS he hove in sight the scene
among the 'possums reminded one OF
feeding time in menagere. The little
u.lv animals screamed and scratched
and bit no one another until the negro
lad scattered the contents of the
waeelbarrow over the ground. Then,
although il was well scattered, all
wanted to eat in one place, just like
hogs, and there was considerable more
scratching and biting. But this did
not last long, for the ratious were
soon consumed by the great drove OF
'uossums, and they commenced to dis
pcrse, seemingly contented, and this
time elm bed the persimman trees.
During the persimmon season the
'possums are not fed at all, for il Is on
TINS fruit they become rolling in. and
ready for the market. Mr.. Throck-
morton will probably ship 500 to east
ern points and the cities throughout
Georgia this winter They will aver
age INN 81 each, and he makes good
thing out Of it, as they are practically
no expense to him. In shipping to
Atlanta and Georgia points they are
generally dressed but the majority 60
to Washington. and are shipped there
alive. Tae large shipments to Wash
iugton are perhaps due to the average
southern congressmau's foudncss for
''baked 'possum aud 'taters, Com
gresham Stewart, who comes from
Griffin. and Congressman Barnes, OF
Augusta, are perhaps the most inyet-
crate 'possum eaters in Congress, aud
it has already leaked out that these
two distinguished Georgians have or
dered two dozen of Mr. Throckmor-
toms finest and couple Of bushels If
sweet potatoes to be sent to them next
Christmas.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-14
A New Emancipation.

Jim Robinson is telling . stoH
around Toledo which is worth prinal-
Of course it is about electric stres
railways, bUt that doesn't hurt i !
seems a uorthern company recently
put in ana electric road in NasaFi I,
Tenn. aud an old darky was s1o"'as
q 81 his wife, "Look at it! L9oa Z
lt. he sid Dress the Lord tbs'a
Yankees are great people. Twenty.
aFe geahs ago dey come a2a.
len. anu freed tile uiggah, and a.F
iay come down and tree De mule.
10 edo bl44a.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-14
Miss Cari0gtOn'S Gardener

FllO0 OalllllStUll y uuluuilUii
II AETED-A PRACTICAL dARDENER; 40 ogB
W need apply ualess he has had experience
and Gun bri Testimonials as 10 good charac-
sef aud efficiency. Inquire at Locust terrace
for the next ten days
Horace Bedford laid down the paper
be was reading aud brought his heels
suddenly from the top Of the table to
the floor brought them down with so
much emphasis that jerome his dog,
who was asleep on the rug, bounced
up with a frightened howl and stood
at bay, with fierce eyes on the door,
ready 70 spring upon the first intruder
Don't be frightened, Jerome" said
Mr.. Bedford, reassuriugly; There Is
nothing going to happen worth alarm
ing Yourself for. Oh, no, jerome.
nothing at ALL"
Aud Bedford looked at the dog for
sn answer. for he aud Jerome held
long conversations together every day.
Jerome looked suge aud gave his
tail a very reflective sort of wag, as
much o. 10 say he was very doubtful
shout bis master having a thorough
under standing of The case.
an tell you Just how tits, Jerome
pursued Bedford cbuGdentiully; I'm
In love with Miss Darlington. She
thinks I'm puppy. Not that she's
ever said so ia just so many words,
but She has over aud over again ex-
pressed the opinion in my hearing that
n man who had not the courage to
work for a living was not worthy of
being called a man, Because | am
rich nougb to make it ont Of the
question for me t0 labor she thinks
am d droue. Miss Darlington has
exalted ideas Of the working class
Jerome nodded, and made a futilo
snap at ily which had yentured
dangerously near bis nose.
And now Miss Darlington of Locust
terrace wants a gardener, does she2
Well what is there 10 hinder me from
making application fl. the place,
from obtaining il, from being faith
ful to duty when IT is obtained,
and thereby convincing Miss Caring
ton that / am capable Of doing a mans
work IA tho worldp She wants one
who has had experience IN the business
we'll, ! have had experience. Quite
lengthy one, when ! lIved with Aunt
Betsry on the little farm at Newhury.
and she and | raised cabGH4es aud
celery for a living. Hwmph that was
before good old Uncle Jenkins. who
enriched himself in the tea trade, dted
and left me half e million. Yes, Miss
Darlington. on the whole, think
VII lail ut Locust terrace within the
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1889-11-14

Only 1 per cent If the population Y.
the German empire il unable - Isas
and write.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-06-28

Attorney General Whyte has given his
opinion as to the legality Of an issue of re-
pair bonds by the President and Directors
of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Com
pany, in accordance with the resolutions
adopted by tire Stockholders at the meeting
June -. The following opinion hus been
sent to Gov. Jackson;
To tie GogeraOy--Dear i9h--My opinion
has been requested as TO the power of the Pres
ident and Directors of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal Company To issue repair bonds.
for the purpose OF putting the canal in order
for transportation, IN pursuance of the sug
gestions contained in the resolutions adopt
ed at II meeting OF the stockholders, held nj
Annapolis on the 18th instant, and which
resolutions have been submitted to me-
am OF opinion that such repair bonds
can be legally issued, and the tolls and reve
nues OF the canal pledged for their pigment
and for the interest accrulng thereon, rs was
done under the lcsal advice Of Hon. George
X. Richardson, then attorney genera, con
tanned in his written opinion gwen to the gov
ernOr on the 18th OF June, l949, and which
legal view was sustained by the Court OF
Appeals in the case Of Virginia vs. Chesa
peuke and Ohio Company, 81 Md, $50,
where this language of the court appears
at is true, IL any emergency shall arise for
another loan for The same purpose oi repair,
the power To effect it can be exercised, and,
upon the construction which we have given
10 the law, the debt thus created will have
priority over all other liens" This decision,
however, was made in 1870, and since then
bonds have been issued under chapter So OF
the acts of 1878, To the extent of $500 900, to
secure the payment Of which, principal and
interest, the body Of the canal, as well as
the tolls and revenues, have been mortgaged
by authority Of that act; and, by its very
terms, it declares that the bonds and the
mortgage made to secure their payment,
shall be liens in preference ito any rights
or liens, which the State of Maryland may
have in or upon said property, tolls and
revenues Of the said Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company" until paid, and "also in
preference to any other claims or leins upon
the said Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Com
pany, or its works or property, and in pref
erence TO any bonds which may be subse-
quenty issued by the said Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal Company"
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
WIN. PINKNEY WHITE,
Attorney General.
RaItio,,ro Iuna 90 1890
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-06-28
The Waverly Club.
june 2S-3m

The stable progress OF this body has ex-
ceeded the hopes gifts most sanguine friends.
Three months since, six chairs only were
hlled at its meetings; last night. 1t required
seventy 10 seat the audience. The interest
grows constantly, and every meeting brings
new members. An attendant at the first
meeting marks continual advancement in
those in any way participating. The Wao
erty Progress, club paper, rarely appears with
out supplement, and every issue receives
profound attention, and ELECTS hearty praise.
Every member OF the club, and many per-
sons throughout the county, heartily thank
the Sentinel for repubishing its editorials
The programme last evening was specially
interesting. Following the reading OF the
paper, Mrs. Helen j. Hogan read beauti.
fully tender selection, which went to the
hearts OF all. After recess, Mr.. Sterrick
read humorous piece, which threatened To
suiiocate the heavens with laughter Mr.
j. L. DeSellum followed with grave matter,
a speech OF Chatham against the proposed
chastisement Of the American Colonies.
The literary exercises were concluded with
a recitation by Miss Kate Garner, whose
performances are uniailingy received with
rapturous applause. A teacher of elocu-
ton, she is herself a splendid illustration
and example of that fine art. Such singu-
lar ability, charmingly mingled with grace
and modesty, are rarely in combination, and
make this accomplished young lady most
highly priced member.
At the next meeting, July 2nd, Col. VIM.
kilgour is announced for an address on
theme intensely interesting to young and
old, The reputation of this brilliant orator
will bring out u large attendance. Rockville
will be asked to lend other OF its c0nspicu-
Gus gifts, and will, we believe, be glad in
this way to help forward so phianthropic
work, with which good men everywhere
heartily sympathize. WAvERLY.
Gaithersburg, Md, June 10, 1889.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-06-28
ROAD PETITION.
To the Honorable, the County Commits
sioners of Montgomery County.


NoTICE is hereby given that thirty days
IN after the publication of this notice the
undersigned will petition the County Com
mssioners of Montgomery county Tor II pub
lie read commencing at the mouth of the lane
coming out from John Ileeter's house To the
public road leading from Gailhersbslrg to
what is known as the Darnestown road, near
Hunting Hill, then entering said lane and
following the came on the lands of John Ilee-
ter to the end Of the same, and then through
the lands OF said John Ileolcr until il reaches
the lands Of Harriet England, Charles H.
England and lmogene England then through
their lands on the bed OF the road as now
used until il reaches the public road connect
ing the public roads known rs the Frederick
and Jamestown rOads at II point between
Henry h. Seby's and John Selby's residences,
on or near said road; then crossing said road !;
thence through the lands of Louisa Selby
wife of Allen Seby; thence on the lands OF
the heirs of Richard H. Ricketts,, deceased
following IA lane to the lands of Matilda KEEL
lev wife Of Thomas Kelley and the lands of
the heirs Of kchard II Ricketts,, on tho di-
yiding limo between the same until il reaches
point where said lands of Mrs. Kelley cor
ner with the lands of William H. Rabbit !;
then on the lands Of Mrs. Mary Watkins until
II nearly reaches near her dairy or SPRING
house; then veering slightly To the south and
on aud through the lands OF Mrs Rebecca n .
Fields II short distance so M TO leave the said
spring house or dairy north OF the road petit
toned for then returning on To and through
the lands OF the snid Mary Watkins until II
reaches II point on the Frederick road just
north OF the dividing fence between said Mrs.
Watkins aud Mrs Rebecca q Fields so Ms to
place the entire road on the lands of Mrs.
Mary Watkins after II again enters upon her
lands near the aforesaid spring house.
y. b. LYDDANE,
q. b. JONES,
w. Il. LYDDANE,
june Tot And thirty-iour others.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-06-28
Eupepsy.

This is what you ought to have, in fact you
must have IT, to fully enjoy life. Thousands
are searching for it daily, and mourning be-
cause they find it not. Thousands upon
thousands of dollars are spent annually by
our people in the hope that they may attain
this boon And yet it may be had by ALL
We guarantee that Electric Bitters, il used
according to directions and the use persisted
in, will bring you Good Digestion and Dust
the demon Dyspepsia and install instead Eu-
pepsy We recommend Electric Bitters for
Dyspepsia ard all diseases of Liver, Stomach
and Kidneys. Sold at soc and 81 per bottle
by d F. Owens, Druggist.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-06-28
Medley's Items.


A huge carp Was found upon the banks
of Broad Run just below the Poolesvllle and
Edwards Ferry road, u few days ago. When
found it was dead. 1t is supposed TO have
missed the channel Of the stream durng the
flood and, when the water receded, stranded
1t measured over three feet in length, ana
its body Was rs large rs II four year old
child. Its weight was thought 10 be from
80 TO 40 pounds
Many of our farmers along the river whose
wheat fields were flooded do not intend cut
ting at all, rs the germ was entirely killed
by the water
Mr.. E. Pyles, our druggist at Poolesvile,
is, we are glad To see, at his place OF bnsi-
ness after long and dangerous Illness.
The commencement exercises of the Robin
Hill school, taught by Miss Fannie Ayler,
was an Interesting occasion. The house
was handsomely and tasteiully decorated.
The programme for the evening was an ex
celent one, and the schoinrs performed their
parts most creditAbly. AT o'clock the bell
tapped Tor the pupils to form in line Tor
their march to the grove, where sunptu
GUS and bountiiul rercshment table stood
loaded with the delicacies OF the season, con
ssting OF ice cream cake, bananas, Lemonade,
&c. After ample justice had been done 10
the good things, the programme at the
school house was resumed as follows:
Hurrah for Robin Hill, "A song and chorus
by the school, accompanied on the organ
by the teacher; The Sick Doll by trio oil
young ladies; Miss Simmons New Bonnet,
Miss Hersperger; Utterly Utter, Mamie
Willard; Guess what's in my pocket, Addie
Sparrough Good advice, George Conner ;
Not afraid of ghosts, Stephen Willard, as
sisted by two young ladies Selections from
Shakespeare, AWE Offutt and Mamie Will
lard United workingmen, Malcolm Spar
rough Who made the speech, Annie Died
erick; Base ball, M Sparrough and Others
The rainbow, several girls showing colors
l of bow; Hannahs dream, Julia Hersperger
kThe rehearsal Miss Willard and others; The
Station agents story, AWE Offutt; Sweet
Evilina, solo by Miss Willard, assisted in
chorus by the school; Papa's letter, recl-
tation. Addie Sparrough; The fairies, Mas
ter Howard Spates, assisted by trio of young
ladies; Good night, song by school, accom-
panied by organ. closed the programme and
we repaired into the darkness. The enter
tainment speaks well for the qualifications
OF the teacher and the ability OF its scholars
| A large audience was present and every one
seemed delighted.
Mrs. Susie Fowler and her mother, Mrs
Beaten, of Washington, are enjoying the
country air in our vicinity.
G. w. H. Smith has returned home from
visit to his relatives at Berkeley Springs
w. Va.
We understand that the mail route from
Whites Ferry to Martinsburg will be dis
continued when the new contractor, Mr.
John Talbot. takes possession of the Dicker-
son route.
June "a. 1880 MORE ANON.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-06-28
Distinguished Men.

Governor John Ireland, of Texas Simon
P. Hughes, OF Arkansas; s. D. McEnery,
Governor of Louisiana; Il. b, Turner, Judge
u. s. Court Ex-Gov. Hubbard, Minister to
Japan Marion Martin, ex-Lieut. Governor OF
Texas; W. X. Miller, Ex.Gov. OF Arkansas !;
Il. A. Perry, Gov. of Florida W. d. Blox-
ham, ex-Gov. of Florida John b. Gordon,
Governor of Georgia; Alex. Gregg, Bishop
of the Episcopal Church and Chancellor OF
the University Of the South, and hundreds OF
other distinguished men of the United States
in all professions and IN every department Of
science have had their sight restored by the
use of Hawkes. Crystalized Lenses
All eyes fitted and the fl guaranteed at the
Drug Store Of d. r. Owens, Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-06-28
Teachers Association.

The Teachers Association of this county
will hold its next meeting on Friday, July
9th, in The public school building of Rock
vile. AS this is The closing session Of the
year let us make it day Of pleasure and
profit to all Let us have II Iull Attendance,
u free interchange of views, and Il cheerful
performance of every duty Order Of exer-
cisrs
J. Roll call al 10 A. VI.
2 Reading the minutes.
3 Regular aud new bpsiness.
4, Reading; lIdw Ia leach IT, Teachers
please give US your views upon this i'm
pOrtant subject.
5. Recitation by Miss Mollie Greene.
g. Defamation, Andrew Small.
W. HINKLEY, Pres.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-06-28
death OF a venerable Lady.-Mrs.
MORE ANON.

Death OF Venerable Lady.-Mrs.
catharine w. Bowie died at O'Clock on
Friday afternoon last at the residence Of her
son, Col. Washington Bowie, No. 9l4 North
Calvert street, Baltimore. aged 80 years
She was the wife of the late Thomas j.
Bowie, of this county, and sister OF Mr..
Allen Bowie Davis, who died short time
ago She was lady Of fine intelligence
and attractive character, and had retained
to remarkable degree her mental faculties.
Mrs. Bowie leaves two sons, Mr.. Thos. }.
ID. Bowie and Col Wash. Bowie, chief clerk
to the surveyor Of the port Of Baltimore.
The funeral OF Mrs. Bowie took place from
ST. Johns church, olney, on Sunday after
noon lat at 3 O'Clock.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-06-28
suckIeu'. Arnica saIve.-The best

BuckIen's AFnica Salve.--The best
Salye in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores,
Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chopped Hands. ChiIblsins, CorRs, and all
Skin Eruptiops and positively cures Pyles, or
no pay required It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
IS cts. per box For sale By D. F. Owens
Druggist, Rockville, Nd,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-06-28

The rwins-Firsl is that all-steel wide
tread Mower--simple ia all its parls-easily
handled-culs high or low. Runs easily on
the hillside as well as in the valley. The
only machine that can cut rs well in back
ing as in going forward. This is n valuable
feature only to be found in Whitely's Mower,
only three bearings in the whole machine.
THE OTHER TWIN This one, like the Now
er, is all steel, and is Whiely's pet and the
Farmers Favorle Binder To say that il
excels all others is not saying enough of this
great machine. It only needs TO be seen, and
Its simplicity, great strength, and ease with
which il handles the shorter wheat and taller
rye is marvel The platform can be raised
and lowered AT the MASTER wheel by n simple
and strong device Lots of gearing that is
necessary on other Binders has been done
away with. These two machines are for sale
by The F. l.. Moore Agricultural Company,
Georgetown, D. G.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-06-28

Lameness In Horses --Lameness Of ev-
cry kind and wounds of every description
are carefully treated in DIR. Woods new
book. Francis Wood, V. s., Washington:
D. G., pOst.office box Ga.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-06-28
DWELLING HOUSE,

Is enclosed by good fence and has upon II
Il number of fruit trees
TERMS OF SALE, as prescribed by the
Mortgage-Cash.
Conveyancing at the cost OF the purchaser.
IGNATIUS 7. FULKS,
june l4-is Mortgage.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1889-06-28
Al the Town HalI-Our citizens wi

At the Town Hall Our citizens will
doubtless enjoy II rare musical and dramatic
treat ut the Town Hall, on Saturday night,
1t being the first appearance here of the
National Concert Company This troupe
is composed of talented artists, who will no
doubt be able to give entire satisfaction to
all present. See card in another column