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Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-03-21
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BENEDICITE.
For life, for death, for veal or woe,
They give and take the token;
And nothing now
Can break the vow
Their plighted words have spoken.
lie is for her the man of men,
Her choice divine and human;
And she the'one
For him alone
OF all the world of women!
Each perfect in each others eyes
All noblest gifts possessing.
Oh, JOY oh. gain
That aches to pain
With ovcrcrowd of blessing
Her hear; will never know care
But his will bring the guerdon;
And when he sighs
Her tender eyes
viii charm away the burden.
Diyinest love will have each loss
(For liie must still be troubled y
And through the bliss
OF word and kiss
shall every JOY he doubled.
She yields for him her home, her name,
Her realm, in solfsurrGnder.
lie kneels To own
His heart her throne.
To rule with queenly spondor
Oh, foolish prate of gain or loss.
When each to each has given
Ungrudged the whole
OF heart, life, soul
All-all this side of heaven
- MdjUdret j. prrst0u
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-03-21

The reason some men can't make
both ends meet is because they are too
busily engaged in making one end
drink.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-03-21

There is good deal Of truth in this
"culled." sentiment: People nebber
knows when dey's well of till dey'ra
Worser.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-03-21

1t is generally the man who can't
waltz who declares that dancing is sin
full.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-03-21
j q Il p r | N 7 / N q
sucHA
LARGE POSTERS, HANDBILLs
CIRCULARS,
CARDS, BLANKS,
BILL-HEADS,
Together with every other description OF
PLAIN AND FANCY PRINTING,
Executed with neatness and dispatch.

Yearly advertisers will be allowed to
change four times during the year without
charge. Advertisements should be marked
with time and space they are to occupy.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-03-21

A bank cashier is like revolver.
He's all right as long as doesn't go
of.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-03-21
MOURNING GOODS
U N o Z r w G A r

~ ~ ~ n9 ~ w 3@ ~ ~
is complete and prices low.
The Hosiery and Glove Department is well
stocked.
Smith h Angells celebrated fast black
Hose and IlaIi-hose, all sizes.
The best Kid Glove at dollar 10 be found,
better At ST. 25 and ST. 80.
The celebrated G. p. Corset. with others
from soc TO ~ 80.
Flannes, Blankets, Comforts, Spreads, Ia
BILE Damasks.
Napkins, Towels, Doylies, Turkey Red
Damask
Ginghams, Prints, Sheetings and Domes-
tics.
Gentlemens aud Boys Cassimeres and
heavy Cloths.
Trimmings, Dress Buttons and Notions.
BARGAINS in Handkerchiei's and White
Goods.
EB- With accommodating statesmen, who
will consider it IL pleasure to show you goods,
invite yOur patronage.
Wa will be pleased to see my Monigom-
cry county customers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-02
NEW BILLS IN THE HOUSE.
Some or the Measures introduced or
the OnaninR Day.

Some or the Measures introduced on
the Opening Day.
WASHINGTON, Dec bills for free coin
age Of silver, differing in detail, but alike
in general principle, were INTRODUCED in the
House to-day by Messrs. Bland of Missouri,
Bartina of Nevada, Townsend Of Colorado,
Picker of South Dakota, and Clements of
Ge rgia.
Mr.. Coleman of Louisiana introduced
bill to day appropriatlng S9,000,000 to re-
pair and build levees on the Mississippi river
from the head of the passes to Cairo
Mr.. McCreary of Kentucky introduced a
bill to place tia and tin plate, agricultural
implements and edged tools, worsteds for
meA's and women's clothing, binder twine.
blankets, salt and cotton ties on tne free list.
Mr. Waddill of Virginia introduced bill
to provide for drawback Of 2 cents per
pound on all original and unbroken factory
packages of smoking and manufactured to-
bacco and snuff held by manufacturers and
dealers at the time the reduction of the tax
from to 6 cents took effect, to wit, Oct 6.
last
Mr.. Whesler of Alabama introduced a bill
to repeal the restriction upon the coinage of
the silver dollar
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-02
A FACTORY IN FLAMES.
One Fireman Killed and Three Injured
by Falling Walls.

PHILADELPHIA, PA. Dec. THE largo
manufacturing establishment of the a.
Campbell Manufacturing Company cotton
yarns), located on the canal bank at the
foot Of Robeson street, Manayunk, was
damaged by fire this afternoon to the
extent of $3.50 900. One fireman was killed
and three Others were injured by falling
walls.
The three upper floors of tho building
were occupied by Albert Crenshaw. man
ufacturer of fannels aud dress goods. His
entire stock was valued at 100000, about
one-half of which is an entire loss.
The balance of the mill was occupied by
the Campbell Manufacturing Compa y, the
building and machinery being valued at
100000 and the stock on hand at s100, 900.
About one-half Of these amounts will cover
the losses, making the total losses $500, 600.
Mr.. Crenshaw employed 300 hands and
the manufacturing company gave employ
meut to 200 mo- 9, all Of whom escaped from
the mill in safety when the tire broke out.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-02
In tha Sonata.

There was an unusually large attendance
OF senator's present at the opening of to-day s
session. The seats on both sides of the
chamber were nearly all occupied, and the
galleries were filed with spectators. The
most conspicuous OBJECT in the chamber was
large bed of roses, surm1 united by dome
like pedestal, on which strutted, in the flush
and pride of victory, u rooster.
emblematic of the democratic success in
the recent elections. This decorated the
desk Of Mr. Voorhees,, whose name, with
that Of Indiana" and the date 1880"
were wrought into tie pedestal with flowers
of contrasting colors. There was a card
attached to IL with the names Of the admir-
ing gentlemen who presented it. Vice Pres
ident Morton and several senators were also
the recipients Of handsome floral tributes.
CoRDIALITY OF THE GREETINGS.
The utmost cordiality seemed to prevail
between the senators OF the two parties,
who greeted each other as the best Of
friends, whom no political successes or re-
verses could estrange. Immediately after
the chaplain's prayer the credentials of the
two senators-elect from the new state of
Wyoming, Messrs. Carey and Warren, were
presented and read. and those gentlemen
were sworn in. In drawing lots the long
term, ending IN 1895, fell TO Mr. Carey, and
the short term, ending in 1885, to Mr.. War
rem.
The hour of daily meeting was fixed at
noon. The usual resolutions were adonted
notifying the House and the President that
the Senate was ready for business, and the
Senate took q recess until 80 O'clock.
Immediately after re-assembling the Prnsi-
deat's message was read by Secretary Nc
Cook. When the reading Of the message
was finished the Senate, at 2:45 o'clock y.
m, adjourned until tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-02
DAwsoN's SLAYER ON TRIAL.
The Mayor of the City One OF the Wit
nesses Called.

nesses Called.
COLUMBUS, GA, Dec. 1..--Tae trial ofthe
Howard brothers and James Bickerstaff
was begun this moraing at o o'clock. 1t
lasted all day and was continued until to-
morrow. The court room was crowded and
good order was preserved. A bout twenty
ladies were present and were given the most
comfortable portion OF the room.
The prisoners took their seats near the
fireplace and gazed upon the vast crowd,
showing no emotion whatever. justices
Williams, Bowes and Redd conducted tae
trial.
The attorneys for the defense were Hon.
w. a. Little, ex-Cocgressman T. w.
Grimes, Hon. L. +. Garrard and Col. James
II. Worrill; and those Of the prosecution
were Solicitor General Carson, Col Carey,
j. Thornton and Hon. w. J. Sanford.
SIXTY WITNESSES.
The total number Of witnesses on both
sides was about sixty. The first witness ex-
held Mr.. Dawson while he was dying aud
when Bickerstaff shot him. Mr.. Dozer
testified: ''I went to the expositiol grounds
about l O'clock in the day on Nov. II. I
went down on the dummy train with q
large number of people, who, / presume,
were gong to the races. l know Robert
and Richard Howard. They were both
on the train with me | know
James Bickerstaff. don't know whether
he was on the train. l saw the Howards
for the first time as they were going into
the grounds | don't know where they
went after they got inside. l went to the
Judges stand. which is Just north Of the
grand stand. A great many people had
gathered to witness the races. was stand
ing near the grand stand facing east.
THE SHOOTING.
heard pistol shot back of me- Before
/ could turn round heard another shot.
don't know by whom they we're fired As
turned ] saw one man running. He was
being fred at by three others, whom
recognized as Robert and Rich
ard Howard and James Bickerstaff.
/ attempted to reach Richard Howard and
disarm him. Before | reached him l came
across Mr.. Bickerstaff, who was shooting at
the man who was in retreat and VINO
afterward recognized as Mr.. Dawson.
commanded Mr. Bickersraf not to shoot.
He fired once more aud was then arrested.
saw MIR. Dawson shoot twice. / saw him
draw his pistol as he was retreating acrois
the bicycle track. By his movements
i saw hat he must have been shot, and my
impression was that he had been paralyzed
by a bullet. He seemed to shoot with some
difficulty. as if he didn't have perfect use of
his hand"
The testimony of Chief Beard and of
Officer Pinkston was about the same as that
of Mr.. Dezier
Mr. Dawson's father is here and will re-
ma in during the trial.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-02
CHANGERS OUT OF POLITICS.

Leader Contrasts His Order With
the Farmers Alliance
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-William Saun-
ders of the national grange is just back
from Georgia. He said to-day: THE south
Is moving forward as rapidly as the west
ever did. The grange and the farmers
alliance are entirely distinct in every way.
The alliance Is giving its time to political
work, but the graugers are raising crops
and prospering thereby. By and by the
alliance will be doing the same thing aud
wondering what it did with sill the valuable
time that has been lost. The graugers are
not dipping into politics as body, but they
are paying little attention to matters Of
political economy"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-02
NOT a BLIND POOL.
a Move to Investigate the Silver

a Move TO Investigate the Silver
Speculation OF congressman.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-Representative
Dockery of Missouri offered for reference
in the House to-day & resolution reclting
that it is alleged that twelve senators and
fifteen representatives, pending the passage
of the 'silver" bill were admitted to part
nershio in various 'silver pool" by which
they realized 81. 900, 600 profits in the advance
of the price OF silver after the passage Of
the act; and directing the committee on
coinage, weights and measures to inquire
nected with the alleged purchase and sale Of
silver. The committee is given leave to re-
port at any time, and send for persons and
papers,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-02
wIKE MAKES WAR ON ROBBERY.
Re Proposes that Congress Nullify the
Mckinley Law.


WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-Representativ
Wike Of Illinois to-day introduced in the
House a preamble and resolution on the
subject Of the tariff. The preamble recites
that it is manifest that the people of this
country have ct the recent election most
emphatically repudiated the policy and
priaciples of taxation aud projection em-
braced in the Mckinley law, and have by
an overwhelming majority at such election
unmlstakaoly demanded lower taxes aud
cheaper necessities Of life.
WANTS THE LAW SULLrFIED.
The resolution therefore instructs the
TO repeal any and all Increases in toe rates Of
tariff duties occasioued by that enactment;
aud to place upon the free list wool, lumber,
salt coal, ores OF ali kinds, dive stufTs. tin
plates, agricultural and manufacturing
machinery, binding twiue and materials out
of which it is manufactured, hagging,
cotton ties, aid such other articles of
raw material as the committee may deem
of like importance TO tho manufacturers or
people, such bill to provide carefully for
carrying the reductions occasioned by put
ting such articles upon the free list into and
thr ugh the various manufactures into
which sucn materials may enter, to
the end that the ultimate consum-
ers, and not the manufacturers alone,
may get the benefit OF such reduc iJns.
The resolutions further instruct the COM
mttee to report bill to provide all the
additional revenue that may be necessary
for the requirements Of the treasury by a
graduated tax upon the incomes of all
persons. corporations, trusts, aud associs-
tions in excess Of IS. 1000.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-02
NEW YORK AND THE CENSUS.
Bills in the Interest Of q Recount In
troduced in the House

Bills in the Interest Of Recount In
troduced in the House
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2L--Representative
Flower of New York offered in the House
to-day for reference to the census commit
tee, preamble and resolution reciting the
points at issue between the city OF New
York and the census bureau regarding the
recent enumeration Of the populati N OF
that city. aud directing the Secretary Of
the Interior to cause another enumeration
to be made as early as practicable and re-
port the results to Congress.
Mr. Cummings of New York also intro
duced similar joint resolution reciting
that the police census shovel that the fed
eral onumerators failed to obtain the names
of nearly 2O0,000 inhabitants of New York,
and directing the Secretary of the Interior
to order retaking OF the census of the city
before the completion of the official returns.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-02
Court Week at pensaco,a.

PENSACOLA. FLA, Dec. 1.-The circuit
court convened here to-day. Judge w. d.
Barnes presiding. The grand jury was i'm
paneled and charged, and out of respect to
the memory Of the late Judge Mcclellan.
court adjourned until Tomorrow. This is
the first time Judge Barnes has presided in
this city since his appointment, aud he in
troduces quite an innovation by opening
court with PRAYER
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-02
A Mining settlanant Dsserted.

SHAMoKrN, PA, Dec. 1.-Work was sus-
pended in the Cameron colliery, owned by
the Pennsylvania railroad. this evening.
The mining settlement OF Hickory Ridge Is
deserted. During the past few days most
OF its population of 500 have left for the
Pittsbu-g bituminous region.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-02
sAvANNAH's NEW BUILDING.
The Prospects for an Increased APP
preparation Not Bright.

preparation Not Bright.
WAsHrNGToN, Dec. l.-Congressman
Lester will probably be unable to get Sa-
vannah's new public building bill through
congress this session. though he will, of
course, endeavor to do s.. The treasury
department will not recommend to congress
any more appropriations for the Savannah
building. The only recommendations for
buildings in the southeast in the book Of
estimates submitted to congress to-day are
the foil wing: Macon sewer, $4,000;
Sapelo Sound, wharf az quarantine,
SIG 900; jacksonville, Sl2j,000; Charles
ton, S12i 900. and also the river aad harbor
estimates already published.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-02
A Nearess shot.

PENSACOLA. FLA. Dec. Maria Rohiu-
son was shot and MORALLY wounded Satur-
day by Andrew jackson. Both parties are
colorcd, ard reside at Mislview, about nins
miles from this place There were no eye
witnesses 70 the shooting, which Is claimed
hy Jackson 70 be accidental
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-02
Pensacola's car Coupler.

PENSACOLA, FLA, Dec. 1.-At meeting
OF the Moomaw Automatic Car Coupler
Company, to-day, Hon. w. a. Biount and
Thomas c. Watson were elected president
and vice president re pectiyely, and John
G. Witt secretary and treasurer for the en-
suing year. The company has q capital
stock Of $4,000 ard viii at once proceed to
business on a larxe scale.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-02
Purchases OF Silver.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-The treasury de-
partment to-day resumed the purchase Of
silver. The amount offered was S9l 600
ounces, q d the amount pnrcha,ed 56S 900
ounces, at prices ranging from 81 064 to
81 U71I
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-02
Ten business Eouses Burned.

MEMPHIS, TEsS.. Dec Fire at New
Albany, Miss, last night burned ten busi-
ness houses, leaving only one standing on
the east side Of the principal street OF the
town.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-02
A WAREHOUSE BURN ed.
The Fire the Largest in the History
Of Newman.

The Fire the Largest in the History
Of Newman.
NEWMAN, GA, Dec. 1.-The largest fire
ever known in Newman occurred to-day.
The warehouse known as the Alliance ware
house was discovered on fire to-day at 3
O'Clock Ia the northeastern corner Of the
building. The origin Of the fire is unknown.
but it is supposed TO have been caused by a
cigar in the hands Of a negro enpIoye who
was passing through the warehouse. At
the time the alarm y as given the building,
covering several acres of ground, was
wrapped in flames, and it Yves impossible to
check the confsgration. Seventy-fve or
one hundred bales Of cotton were saved.
THE LOSERS.
The loss and insurance csnuot now be
obtained. Most Of it, however, falls on the
farmers in the country districts VINO failed
TO provide themselves with the proper in
surance The loss will aggregate about
$50 900. The insurance is about ole-haif Of
that amount. The loss principally falls
upon the farmers, as the regular cotton
men are generally well insured. w. p.
Campbell. cotton shipper Of Inman a. Co.,
worked hard to save sone Of the cotton. A
bale fell on him, breaking one Of the bones
of his foot.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-02
BRAzIL's NAVAL OFFICERS.
They Visit Annapolis and are Received
With Honore.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-The Brazilian
visitors to-day visited the naval academy
at Annapolis, where they We're received
with all the honors due their rank and the
exceptional character Of their errand here
and tonight they were entertained at din
ner by Secretary Tracy. Among the guests
were Secretary Blaine, Gen. Schotield and
the Brazilian minister.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-02

Robert White.aw, from the Fourteenth
Mlssouri district. qualified as represent
tlves, notwithstanding that they did not
have their credentials.
MIR. Parker laid before the House the ere
dentals of David a. Harvey as delegate
from the territory of Oklahoma, and upon
molon Of MIR. Perkins Of Kansas the oath
OF Office was administered TO HIM.
The House then took recess till 1880
O'Clock.
RUSHING IN THE FLOWERS.
During the recess the nimble-fo0ted pazes
were kept busy carrying into the chamber
handsome floral designs, and many desks
were completely hidden beneath their per
TUNED burdens. An immense symbol of
faith and hope was the central piece in a
small garden of flowers which extended
over several desks. 1t was a tribute TO
Clifton 4. Breckinrdge. Other members
who were kindly remembered by
their friends were MeSsrs. Oates.
Burrows. O'Neill and Ray Of Pennsyl-
vania; Morse and Taylor cf Illinois.
AT the expiration Of the recess the noti-
hcation committee reported the discharge
of their duty.
THE MESSAGE RECEIVED.
A few moments later Mr Pruden, one OF
the Presldent's secretaries was announced
1he Presidents annual message was re-
ceived aud it was immediately read bv the
clerk. The reading of the document con
sumed an hour and half, and at the con.
ciusion of the reading the republicans
warmly applauded its sentiments.
On motion Of Mr. Mckinley, the message
was referred to the committee Of the whole.
Mr. Morrow Of California reported from
the committee on appropriations the pen
sion appropriation bill, and it was referred
to the committee Of the whole. 1t calls for
an aggregate APPROPRIATION Of S135. .099, 7S5.
The House then, at 305 O'Clock, adj djourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-12-02

CHICAGO, Dec. Lit is estimated that the
collections at he two Irish meetings Ia this
city Saturday night will foot up between
5000 and 0,O0J, although toe final result
will not be known for several days yet.
Mr.. OConnor said that New Ycrk gave $50, :
GOO, but that there were not such trernend-
remark that their manifesto would make
interesting reading, be said; interesting,
perhaps, but sa6. However interesting Il
may 30 70 tho newspepers. II Is sad, unfort-
unate work Tor Us, /"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-16
PETERSBURG POINTS.
Interesting Items In and About the Cock
ade City.

PETERSBURG, VA, Aug. To- Special. r.
Alexander Wilson, aged sixteen years, met
with "A terrible accident at Ragsdale saw
mill in Dinwiddic county. few days ago.
| lie was not employed at the mill. but his
| brother was employed there a. fireman.
| Wilson. 40 moving about the mill near Inc
machinery, was struck by the saw. which
was running at a rapid rate. ana both OF
his aims were cut of, lie ulcd fOih hls III
iuries the next day.
ono or two freight cars ON the Norfolk and
Western railroad jumped the track near
suffolk this morning, and. a. consequence,
= the wc.t-bOund passenger Train was de-
layed for several hours. \ wreckiDg-tran
with trucks. etc, was sent from here to re-
move the wreck.
II will be remembered that about year
AGO quite "a phenomenon occurred on ihe
farm Of Mr.. GatlIng, IN Prince George
county. when the earth for some distance
cayed IN 10 considerable depih. Inc oc-
curreuce was such a remarkable one that II
sttracicd largc crowds from Richmond and
Petersburg. 10 Is learned from Mr.. Cat
lines son. who was in the city today, that
dnring the past few days there has been
another sinking IN Of the earth IN the same
vicinity. but not 10 as great AN extent as
the one year ago.
Sora in considerable numbers nave made
their appearance in the marshes on lhe
river. A gentleman went out this morning
and in a short time had killed thirteen.
These birds generally come about the latter
part of this month.
4 profracted meeting will commence ON
sunday next AT Mt. Gilead church, in Ches-
tcrticld county, to bee conducted by Rev.
Mr. Stith, who Will be- assisted by other
ministers. -. l..
Mrs. Mary Jones, Of Manchester, who Is
,ere ON "A visit 10 friends, was struck by The
tongue Of "A wagon on west WASHINGTON
Street last evening and knOckedd down. She
had her leg baQken by the fall.
Mrs. NJ. ". Sterne and daughter Carrie
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-08-16

and Miss Oracle ID. Eanes are visiting
Mrs. John W. Staples in Dinwiddie county.
Misses Nav Ellen Whyte, Susie Whyte,
SANITY Jackson. and Sallie Hamilton left
this morning for Lawrenceyille on visit TO
friends.
Miss Hattie Choate, Of Portsmouth, is
visiting Mrs. :. II. Nugent.
Mr.. Benjamin Robenett and wife, of
Crewe. are visiting Mrs. Mary Robenett.
Mr.. Edward II. Hinton, OF Duluth, son Of
Captain +. .. Hinton, is in the city.
Miss IOttie Nugent, who has been visit
ing Mrs. Captain John Wood, Of Ports
mouth, has returned home.
MASONIC IMpOSrER.
This morning W0rshipnIl Master George
Potts had white man named Joseph
Leithcr arrested on the charge OF being an
imposter. Leither came here on the negro
excursion from Raleigh, which passed
through Petersburg two or three evenings
ago COR Richmond, and has been here ever
since, imposing on the credulliy of the Ma
sonic fraternity Of this place. He repre-
scntcd himself as being a member OF Man
haitian Lodge. 4S9. 4. I. and A. NJ, of New
York city, and claimed 10 be resident OF
jacksonville, Fla. lie also said that be was
well acquainted with Mr.. Samuel Jones,
senior warden Of Solomon lodge. No. 20, OF
Jacks0nyille. Fla. Worshipful Master
Potts, after putting the stranger through a
Masonic test, found him 10 be an imp0ster.
and had him arrested. He was taken to the
statiou-hOusc where ne was kept until late
this evening. wheE he was escorted 10 the
corporate limits by police officer and Or
dercd H. leave the city. Leither got some
small change from different members Of the
Masonic fraternity here, who believed the
story he told