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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1890-04-18
Sentenced to the Legislature.

Years ago. when the Illinois Legis-
lature was not in as high repute as it
now 10, man was convicted Of highway
robbery in that State. The judge, named
Davis, was what DIR. johnson would
have called "a hearty hater" Of thieves.
To passing sentence on the prisoner. he
began by reminding him that though he
was q young man Of natural endow-
ments sufficient to make him a reputa-
BILE member Of society, yet he had been
guilty Of an outrageous crime. In utter
ing this scathing prelude To the sentence.
tho Judge got so warmed up that. whom
he came TO close, he somewhat mixed
the State institutions
"Prisoner at the bar" he said. IL
shall sentence you to seven years in the
Illinois Legislature y
1.-THE penitentiary, your Honor, " sug-
gested the Prosecuting Attorney.
Seven years in the penitentiary,"
said the judge, correcting himself, and
at the same time mutteriug: But for
the life of me | can see but slight diff
ference between the two p
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1890-04-18

| advanced. pistol in hand. opened the
gate and ordered my men tat had
mounted to charge. With wild yolls
they dashed into the ranks of the Union
cavarymen, and tell you it was con-
aict that meant life or death to W. oil.
When | got through the gate. Harry
Hatcher brave and valiant soldier.
dismounted and gave me his horse.
which mounted quickly and rode into
the fray,
Our tactics completely surprised
Captain Flint, who evidently thought
we would remain on the defensive. In
a few seconds the captain was shot dead.
and before his men hardly knew il we
we're among them with the death dealing
revolver. Their swords we're r more
effective than wooden weapons nd in q
few minutes they began to retreat pell-
NELL. When they reached the closed
gate they could not open Il, and many
persisted before 10 was pushed down
"All my men performed wonders. bat I
wish to speak of young artillery officer,
Samuel +. Chapman, who quit the study
of divinity, and, like the Rouudheads Of
old, went into battle singing psalms
He was with mo to 60 on that special
raid and when saw the Union soldiers
closing in upon us that bright April
morning thought that young Sam
would never sing again. except 10 .
heavenly choir Armed with two re-
volvers and sabre DO dashed into the
ranks Of the enemy like q wrathful
Achilles, pistol in each hand, and every
time he fired, either to tho right or left,
saddle was emptied.
''fefqre the enemy bad got back to
the gate, rotreatlng, Sam had emptied
both OF his revolvers and was using his
sabre. He got right in front of inc. in
deed in front of US all and rising in his
stirrups swung his sabre from left to
right, Strengthening in a Wholesale man.
nor. The reverend Sam was not salts
fed with the effective work he did at
the gate, but he continued the chase
three miles. He got separated in the
woods from the rest Of us aud dashed
alone into squad Of Vermont men,
where he received cut from sabre.
How he escaped being killed was
miracle. The Vermonters we're busy
escaping ! presume. and did not take
time to kill Sam carefully aud effscsuaily.
Zone Of my men, Hunter, saw him
doing battle alone, like a hunted tiger
in his lair. and went TO his rcscue.
Now Hunter wps Q braye soldier. and
no dashed up to rescue Sam with tho
confidence that hundred men would
attack one. 1t had the desired effect
anyway, for he caused the squad to re.
treat. leaving Sam bleeding but alive
1t was a scattered, wild chase for three
or four miles, and dead men lined the
roadside. made Sam captain for his
part 10 the battle.
"We issued forth forlorn hope that
morning, only wishing to cut our way
through Capt. FIJI nt's ranks and escape.
but the deadly revolver pitted against
the sabre made victory smile upon
us."-N. y. Herald.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1890-04-18

THE MOON PATH.


The full, clear moon uprose and spread
Her cold, pale splendor DER the sea,
A light strewn path that seemed to lead
Outward into eternity.
Between the darkness and the CLEAN
An old world spell cncommssed mo;
Methought that in godlike dream
trod upon the sea.
Aud loi upon that glmmering road,
In shining companies nninrlcd,
The trains of many primal god,
The monsters Of the elder world;
Strange creatures that, with silver wings,
Scarce touched the oceans thronging fioor,
The phantoms of old tales and things,
Whose shapes are known na more.
Giants and dcmigols who once
Were dwelers of the earth aud sea,
And they who from Deucalions stones
Rose men without an infancy;
Beings on whose majestic lids
Times solemn secrets seemed to dwell,
Tritons and pale limbed Nereids,
And forms of heaven and hell.
Some who were heroes long of yore,
When the great world was hale and young,
And some whose marble lips yet pour
The murmur of an antique tongue;
Sad queens, whose names are ikesoft means,
Whose grief were written up In gold,
And some who on their silver thrones
Were gQddesses Of old.
As if had been dead Indeed,
And come into some after land,
saw them pass me and take heed,
And touch me with each mighty hand
And evermore murmurous stream,
So beautiful they seemed to me-
Not less than in godlikc dream
| trod the shining sea.
-19rLsInH T1,o9l3lUlJ
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1890-04-18
MisCkIlaMenMS.
mOSBY'S BIG RAID.

Colonel John S. Mosby, late of the
Confederate army, but known as II par
tisan ranger, but called guerrilla all
the same. talked thus:
ain April, 1868, General j. Il B..
Stuart, the dashing Prince Rupert Of
tho Coufederacy, recommended that
be promoted to tho rank of Major,
which promptly received the endorse
ment of the Secretary of War, j. A.
Seldom In order to signaize my ad-
vancemcnt proposed to 60 on rather a
big raid and bag a small army of Union
cavalry.
about three hundred cavalry wero
at Dranesvillc and had harassed them
so much that they did not put their
picket line a-half mile from camp.
wrote to Gen. Stuart and advised him
to send small force and capture them,
but he was busy watching for Hooker
to cross the Rarpahannock and could
not spare any troops. resolved to
scoop in the three hundred by surprising
them.
"On the 3lst of March | was met ut
Rectors Cross Roads, in Loudoun coun-
ty, by 50 men, the largest force had
ever had under me up to that time.
They were motley crowd, though
somewhat better dressed than Ealstaf' s
famous regiment Some of them had
been wounded and wero unable to do
infantry duty, and others had absented
themselves from their regiment without
leave. But | never investigated man 3
military record when hc fought under
me any more than 1 would his pedigree.
1.-The men got prizes in the way of
booty captured, and somehow they SEEM
ed to like to go on expeditions that
were hazardous and often richly re-
warded them.
Getting near Dranesville 1 learned
that the enemy had broken camp and
gone beyond Difficult Run, several miles
below. Passing through Dranesville
we Travelled to MiskePs farm, which
was in the forks of Goose Creek and the
Potomac River. Snow was on the
ground, although it was the last of
March. and we were glad to rest and
warm ourselves.
"The enemy were canned about fif-
teen miles below and did not think il
nossible that they could hear of my
presence before morning. We fed and
picketed our horses inside the barnyard,
which was surrounded by strong fence.
Sentinels were stationed as guard over
The horses and to arouse us in the event
Of alarm MANY of the men went To
bod in the bavloit while others. includ.
inc myself law down ON the floor In the
rrent room of the dwelie house before
a lilo loo firo
.Jrbnpo werc Tnion camps across the
r;ver Init / had no fear Of them that
n;abt When 7 woke nm next morning
- 81 50 man came in and said the
o onouv vero making signals across The
river I went to The backyard to re.
oonno;,ro when saw one Of NV men
nj Moran rnnn;no across The field
, n b;s Int and calling ont that th,
.vanLeeos arc coming Not third Of
onr houses wore then bridled. I hat
hn.Llod on NV arms coming ont of Tn,
bonse IA soon os got 10 the en-
nioanro wl,o,e our borses were sau III,
o onan,v coming tbronob the cate abou
,mo bnnJred Yards IN Il was too lat
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1890-04-18

A bashful young man escorted an
equally bashful young lady to her home.
As they approached the dwelling of the
damsel, she said entreatingly: "Zekil.
don't tell any one you saw me home. "
"Sary," said he emphatically. ''don't
you mind | am as mach ashamed Of it
as YOU are %
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1890-04-18

That girls in some sections have other
ideas in life besides looking pretty is
shown in the case Of girl in West
Virginia, who has made enough money
trapping muskrats to buy a gold watch.
Her only ambition now will doubtless
be to 90 catch seals enough for seal-
skin sacque
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1890-04-18

To court the favors Of others by
sacrifice of ones self-respect is to lose
more than is gained.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1890-04-18

The mind will discard what has bseo
taught just as fast as it learns by its
own volition.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1890-04-18
r. SYPHERD & CO.,
DEALERS IN REAL ESTATE.
Loans Negotiated. Rents Collected
No. 1907 r street, N. W.,
WASHINGTON, DC.

-yenav particular attention to the buy
w inc and selling of Farms and Small
conntrv Homes near, or easy Of access TO
Washington City. We have constant calls
for such properties along the line Of The Me-
tropoli,an Branch X. X.
Parties having such property for sale or
rent will find il TO their advantage to place
il in our hands; ii will be Literally adVer-
Used and prompt and energetic EFFORT made
10 find customers for the same.
sep 9-ts
, 1890-06-11

CHICAGO, June 10.-A Times Boston
special says: The announcement yester-
day that the directors of the Union Paci-
fc railway had secretly determined, in de-
fance OF the law of 1873, to issue Sl2,
500. 900 guarantee Oregon Short Line
bonds, was a surprise to Union Pacific
people here and their friends, as 1t was
supposed to be a state secret. The firm
OF Lee, Hisginson l. Co., bankers, who
have the deal to manage, were astonished
and made a futile effort to have the mat
ter suppressed. but were forced to &C
knowledge that they were about to issue a
circular to Short Line b~ondholders. which
was to have appeared today, and the ex-
posture before their explanation is annoy
ing. Thew will bring out in New York
and Boston, simultaneously with London,
Amsterdam and Germany, sl2, 500. 900
worth of bonds, the same as the Oregon
Short Line and Utah Il Northern per
cent collateral bonds, aud secured By a
like amount of Oregon Railway & Navi-
gation stock deposited with the American
Loan and Trust company in Boston as
trustees. The bonds bear date Sept. ..
1889, and mature in 1919, are gold bonds,
guaranteed by the Union Pacific com
pany. subscriptions to open June 10. and
close June Is. The price will be "a and
bear interest from March /, 1890.
, 1890-06-11

WASHINGTON, June 10 The Repub-
licans of the senate finance committee
this morning further considered the tariff
bill. The wool and silk schedules were
examined and some items agreed to.
Senator Edmunds introduced a bill pro-
viding that all funds or other
property lately belonging to or
in possession or claimed by the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints. shall be devoted to the benefit of
the publick common schools in Utah, the
money to be disposed of by the secretary
of the interior in such a manner as may
seem to him most expedieut. The SUI
preme court of Utah is invested with au-
thority to make all necessary and proper
orders and DEGREES for this purpose. AT
ter the United States supreme court had
rendered the decree annulling the charter
and escbeating to the United States the
property of the Norman church, it with
held the decree in the case through a de-
sire to find the best method of dlsposing
of the confiscated property or finding prl-
vate owners to whom it might be reverted.
The object of Senator Edmunds' bill is
to declare by congressional enactment to
what use the money and property may be
devoted and relieve the court of Its en-
harrassments
, 1890-06-11

WASHINGTON, June lO.-This after,
noon a private bill was pending before
the house for the relief of Hylaud c.
Kirk aud others, which has been vigorous
ly opposed by Springer OF ~Illiuois. The
representative had occasion to pass out of
the hall, and at the doorway was con
tronted by Kirk, who demanded to be In-
sormed why he opposed the bill Springer
replied that he OPPOSED the bill because
he believed 1t to be an improper measure.
Kirk retorted 10 an ~insinuating manner
that he knew the real reason of opposi
ton. He refused to say what it was
SpriIg ger became Indignant and told KIRK
If he lnsinuAteG any improper motives he
would have him brought before the bar
OF the house for contempt. Kirk sub
sided and Springer returned to the house
and helped to defeat the bill.
, 1890-06-11

The bilious are its certain prey. In inter-
mitteht and remittent fever, dumb aguc
and aGue cake, the liver is always affected,
and the blood contaminated with bile.
One OF the chief reasons why Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is such a sure defense
against ohills and fever and every form of
malarial disease, is, that it does away with
liability to the disease, by reforming ir-
regularity of the hillary organ in advance
of the arrival of the season when the dis
ease is prevalent. There is no finer forti-
tying preparative for those about visiting
or emigrating to a locality where the
miasma-taint exists. There is no certain
immunity from disease in an endemic
or epidemic form to be secured by the use
of the average tones and anti spasmodics.
But where quiuine fails the Bitters sue
coed both in preventing and curing.
Moreover, i removes every vestige OF
dyspepsia. an overcomes constipation,
rheumatism, inactivity OF the kidneys and
bladder and tranquillizes and strengthens
the nervous system.
, 1890-06-11
BURIED ALIVE.
John Burke Put in His Grave
Before Life is Extinct.
The U. P. to Issue s12, 500,0 900
Worth of Bonds.
Two Hash SINGERS Fight,
With Fatal Results.
An Awful Discovery.

CHICAGO. June l0.-An afternoon pa
per prints the following: Last Saturday
the funeral of John Burke, who died
suddenly. was held at the residence.
Friends remarked the lifel'ke appearance,
but a doctor pronounced the man dead.
When the cortege reached the cemetery
some one suggested that the coffin be
opened, but this was voted down notwith-
standing a tapping from the inside of the
coffin indicated that there was life there.
As the body was being lowered into the
grave the tapping became more pronounced
but the burial proceeded. Yesterday the
grave was opened. the coffin removed and
an examination made. Burke's body
was twisted. the features distorted, the
tongue bitten nearly in two and the ing-
ers nearly imbedded in the flesh There
was every indication that a horrible strug-
gle had taken place.
, 1890-06-11
Summer Home of the Clevelands.

MARION Mass, June 9.-Ex- President
Cleveland is expected here tomorrow to
Join his wife, who came Yesterday ac-
compauied by Richard Watson Glider and
Mrs. Schuyler Van Rensselaer,, OF New
York. The house which the Clevelands
will occupy thus summer is the Kelly
mansion, situated In Marion lower village,
about a mile and a quarter from the rail
road station. 1t is neither old nor new,
nor has it any architectural feature ofnote.
1t Is shingled all over in the prevailing
style at Marion and is guiltless of any
stain or paint. From the wide veranda a
ine view of the inner harbor is obtainable.
A small private bath house stands on the
low blltf, and this is where Mrs Cleye.
lane Will take her morning din
, 1890-06-11

New York. June lO.-The disposition
in the stock market on all sides is to await
definite action by the senate on silver
legislation before entering into new ven
lures, and the market has sunk into regu-
lar midsummer d~ullness for the time be-
ing. The market showed great lack of
interest today, and only In Wizards
trusts and a few others was there any life
shown Final changes tonight are irregu-
lar, but generally in the direction of
higher figures, though in all but a few
cases for small fractions only. Sugar is
up 81.
Governments steady.
Money on call easy at 2(G5 per cent.
Petroleum opened stroDg-Spot at 9I1
and July at 81. After advancing the
market broke to 97j for spot and eO5 for
July, but rallied later, closing steady.
Following are closing prices OF stocks.
Pacific 6s. ID; American Express, IA;
Canada Pacific, s2l; Canada Southern,
COS; Central Pacific. 35f; Burlington,
lot; Delaware, Lackawanna l. Western,
465; Denver l. Rio Grande, 1871; Erie.
2St; Kansas & Texas. IS; Lake Shore,
l3s; Louisville 4 Nashville, 9O4; Michi,
gan Central, 81; Fargo Express, As:
Western Union, $50; Missouri Pacific, lot;
Northern Pacific, 80; preferred, s5f,
Northwestern, ll2i; preferred, a;
New York Central llO!; Oregon I'm.
provement, 4s!; Oregon NaviRa-
ton, s.. Oregon Short Line, 4s1;
Transcontineutal, 5Is: Pacifo Mail.
AIT; Reading, 47S; Rock Island,
943; Milwaukee L st. Paul, ut; Texas
Pacific, 22s; Union Pacific, Got; United
States Express, ia American cotton
oil 3ls.
CHICAGO. June observation-disclosures,
5000. Market slow. closing 5C9lOc lower.
Beeves, 81 8095 90; steers, SO 5O(64.7 10;
stockers and feeders. 81 4O(93 go; Texas
steers, 81 100000.
Sheep-Receipts. 900. Market steady.
Natives. 10; westerns, 81 SOFA
S.. 80; Texas SO. 25(94.SO.
Wheat-Firm. Cash, s9s@s9i; July,
90s@9Oi.
C~orn-Steady. Cash, "a; July, S4s@
21A
, 1890-06-11

NEW YORK, June l0.-The Times
saws: The conference of railroad men
held in this city a few days ago resulted
in an agreement by which the Northern
Pacific obtains control of the Seattle, Lake
Shore 4 Eastern when completed and a
road projected from Seattle to Spokane
Falls, Washington, by assuming the obi
CATION of its bonds. Nine hundred miles
are already built The contract is signed
by II. o. Seymour, Gen Thomas NJ.
Logan and Edward D. Chester. repre-
senting the Seattle road. This deal
practically shuts out the Great Northern
from connection at Puget Sound. 1t is
authoritatively stated that Willard had Sc
cured most of the land bordering on Lake
Washington, aud the line will run around
the lake
, 1890-06-11

TExARKANA, Ark, June l0.-1he
west bound Cotton Belt train which left
here at midnight left the track at a spur
switch two miles from town. An un-
known man stealing a ride on the baggage
car was instantly killed and the passen-
gers and trainmen badly shaken. The
engineer and fireman had scarcely recov-
cred from the shock when six shooters
and Winchesters were rammed in their
faces and they were ordered to lead the
van in the march upon express car.
They entered the express car, and after
IA short resistance from Messenger Nesbitt
went through the safe, securing, it is
claimed, less han 5000. After they had
gone through this car The robbers march
ed the engineer. fireman and messenger
about 100 yards from the track, seated
them on a log and told them to stay there
with their ewes shut for one hour. When
the bandits had zone a distance OF about
fifty yards they turned and fired a volley
at the men on the log. The messenger
was shot through the left hand and an
other bullet pierced his ear. rhe robbers
then disappeared.
, 1890-06-11

PARIS, June lO.-In the chamber of
deputies today RIbot, minister OF foreign
affairs, read frances note to Egypt.
France contends that the time has arrived
when England, in accordance with many
declarations and the sclf-cougratulations
of her ministers and for the prosperity
and security of Egypt, ought to evacuate
the country. The note expresses surprise
that the powers do not agree In recogniz-
ing that the profits of conversion ought
to be applied to Increasing Egypt's mill
tary forces in order to enable her to dis
pense with British troops. Believing,
however, that all parties interested are
disposed to give the subject frank consid
Grafton, France assents to the conversion
scheme. reserving the question OF evacua-
ton for future negotiation. NJ Ribot
declared that France desired cordial rela-
tons with England, but would lose no
opportunity TO protest against England
establishing herself in Egypt.
, 1890-06-11

WASHINGTON, June l0.-Tbe speaker
laid before the house the senate bill
amendatory OF the internal revenue laws
passed. 1t authorizes the commissioner
OF internal revenue to formulate rules and
regulations by which beer may be carried
direct from the watts to the bottling de
partment without passing through the
intermediate process of being drawn into
kegs.
The senate bill passed changing the
present system OF drawback on ex-
ported beer and fermeDted liquors, and
permitting expectation in bond. in the
same manner as distilled spirits are now
handled,
, 1890-06-11

WASHINGTON, June 10. Bids for over
IS, 600, 900 worth of new naval vessels
were opened at the navy department at
noon. There was considerable excitement
about the contest between rival ship build
ers. The largest of the three vessels, in
fact the largest vessel ever designed for
the United States navy, is known officially
as armored cruiser No. 2, and popularity
as a 100 ton vessel. She belongs to the
class OF swift cruisers and is very close to
a battle ship in that she is provided with
a moderately heavy armor belt, besides
a protective deck. The armor will be
about four inches thick and cur yed; the
protective deck six inches thick. She will
be armed with six eight-inch and twelve
four-inch breech- loading rifles. develop
800 indicated horsepower and a speed
of twenty knots. Dimensions, length $50
feet, extreme breadth sixty-four feet two
and a half inches. depth In hold forty-one
feet three inches.
The other large vessel, designated
cruiser No. 6, is to have a displacement
Of 5, 500 tons, has no armor but is pro-
vided with a protective deck four and
three fourths inches thick. The main
batteries consist of two eight-inch and
ten four-inch breech loader rifles. and is
to make twenty knots an hour, with
1850 horse power. Dimensions, length
$50 feet. extreme breadth ffty-three
feet, depth thirty-three feet.
The third vessel is a practice cruiser of
800 IONS and is a miniature man OF war
for training cadets at the naval academy.
1t is generally expected that the builder
who is awarded the contract for this YES
sci will lose money, as there is just as
much material in it as in some of the
larger cruisers. The appropriation limits
for the three vessels are: ArmGred cruis
er, SO, 500, 900; protected cruiser, 81, $780,
900; practice ship, $3.50. 900.
The bids for armored cruiser No. 2
were first considered as follows: For the
vessel. according to plans and specifca-
tons prepared by the navy department,
Union Iron Works OF San Francisco. So
loo, 900; William Cramp & Sons of Phila-
delphia, So $50. 900; Risdon Iron and
Locomotive Works of San francisco. So
$50. 900, The Union works and Cramp
4 Sons also submitted bids for the vessel
according to their own plans and specif.
cations The formers bid was SO, 000,-
600, and the %latter's 81, 9S5, 900.
Bids for protective cruiser No. 6 we're
next opened. There were but two and
each from the Union Iron Works of San
Francisco. They proposed to construct
the vessel according to the departments
plans and specifications for 81, 796, 900;
according to their own plans and specif-
cations for |, 100. 700.
Two bids only were received for the
practice vessel. as follows: F. w. Wheeler
OF West Bay City. Mich, S245, 900; s. l..
Moore & Co. of Eliz4bethport. N. j.,
$3.50, 900. These were both in accordance
with the departments plans. There will
be no awards for several weeks.