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Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-09-19
The Choice OF Motives.


One of the strungholds of Christian apolo
gists is the argument from design 1t is es
sential to reverence and alteration that We
should perceive in all the works OF the
Creator proofs Of the spirit of wisdom and
the spirit OF beneyoience. Any exhibition
of power arbitrary in the degree that 1T made
impossible the fulfilment of sternly com
manded and vigorously defended statute ;
any mandate to achieve moral elevation
surprising ability 10 accomplish through
natural weakness ioreknown TO be uncon-
ouerable, would excite hate, not foster love.
For king must be the friend, and not the
enemy, of his people. The equality oil the
divine judgments is demonstrated in limit
ed human freedom. The present degree Of
liberty operates TO mans highest glory;
while license would ensure the ruin Of the
whole race Limitation is the sole ground
of safety for any. Mental confusion is
avoided by distinguishing between the
power TO act and powerlessness 10 control
the consequences OF the action; between
choice, which pertains TO man, and destiny,
which belongs to God. Joseph's brothers
meant their outrageous crime for evil 10 the
innocent; God overruled it for good, even
to the guilty. Under the present cOnstltu-
tion, the highest earthly praise and honor
of a man consists in the decision to do right
in the face of opportunity TO do wrong. 1t
even indirectly contributes to Gods glory
by iustfying the measure OF freedom grant
ed in the quality OF its use. Confessed weak
ness, and the presence Of temptation in
tensly the merit. Conviction here wrestles
with invisible demons.
Yet thoroughly to believe in ones ownself,
So ones ownself be thorough, were to do
Great things.
Here life and eternity's great argument is
realized and triumphs.
As the knowledge of God is not innate,
but the subject of revelation, external and
internal, the sources of human conduct are
largely the result of education. Morallsts,
through excess of zeal for the credit of hu-
manity, are in danger of perverting facts To
the moral injury of the very persons they
seek 10 benefit DIR. Mcdonald certainly
errs in the deduction from his comparison
of the sparrow and the cuckoo. 1t would
be pleasant to believe that, because origi
nally stronger, the clean would cast the un-
clean bird from the nest; that right will
eventually triumph in any nature, though
temporarily overcome by evil, and that by
priority of habitation. But for anteriorly
acquired facts: the wounds, bruises, groans
and tears of persona. experience, the SEEM
ing prophecy of extreme youth would be
beautiful-that vision of innocence, Of un-
suspecion;
AS child
| Feelsequ still toward insect, beast and bird,
Before the Adam in him has foregone
ALI privilege OF Eden.
A wise and pious effort at education pro-
ceeds ON a better knowledge 1t anticipates,
and aims TO be preventive and excitative.
1t exhibits truth in every form, realizing
that the other sciences illuminate theology.
1t lays down principles worthy Of belief and
adoption; points out the real object and aim
Of living; by examples demonstrates the
differing effects of virtuous and vicious prac-
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-09-19
Bone Flour

Tells the story ON the Wheat and Grass Crops
basis tor his fertilizer lays tue Foundation for
the largest yield and the best quality of grain
and obtains the highest market price.
A fter the wheat then comes the bone to aci
on the grasss and to permanently improve tisf
soil. II needs no arguments TO prove these
facts. Look al our Montgomery lands, espe;
cially those farmers who 10 the past have
used bone The, are the ones who raise The
crops and get tho besl results May field 4
Brown, as successorstb the H. l.. Moore Agri.
ricultural Company, of Georgetown, ID g.,
manufacture Pure Raw Bone and use the SAINT
in their fertilizers, hence the popularity oI
their goods
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-09-19
DEATHS


Died, on Sunday, September the 9TH, 1890
Laura A., wife Of Joseph T. White, neal
Boyds.
Although residing in the neighborhood
during only ten months she had endenred
herself to those whose acquaintance she had
formed, and many beside her bereaved hus-
band and relatives mourncd her departure
as they gathered at the house of sorrow on
Monday afternoon to attend the funeral ex-
ercises, after which the body was borne to
Bealsvile Cemetery, where it was inferred
in the family lot.
Since the deceased was not ashamed to
confess Christ before men, those that mourn
do not sorrow rs those without hope That
Christ has confessed her before the angels
of Heaven.
Died, at Bethesda, Md, on August 23rd /,
1890, Helen Dclana, infant daughteroi Jno.
IL, and Mary Gingell, aged months and
IL days.
This loved bud,
So young and fair,
Called here for early doom,
just came to show
How sweet flower
In paradise would bloom.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-09-19
3" CONSOLATION

p. II. Ileskell Jr and Company, the
manufacturers of this Guano, nre in receipt
of stalk of Timothy from Mr.. j j. Reid +,
WoodvjlIe, Culpepper county, Virgina, The
head OF which measures sixteen inches, and
the same is on exhibition at their Office. Mr..
Reid is practical and extensive farmer and
has used "ConsolaIion" Tor the last five years.
He recommends nothing else for Grain and
Grass. Manufactured by ?. II. lleiskell, Jr.,
and Company, Washington, ID. q.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-09-19
B G Bargains.

will offer II few bargains, for cash, and
hold them open until October LIST;
On Ladies' and Gents Watches, gold and
silver, 20 per cent. of. 50 pairs gold plated
Cuff worth from T5c to $l 20 per
pair your choice at Csc; so gold front
Scarf Pins, worth from 75c to 81, each .your
choice ut 48c 3 dozen solid silver Thimbes,
worth 50c each, AT 39c; | dozen black Grape
stone ana JET Breastpins, worth from 81 to
81 10 each, lonr choice for 9sc | dozen do.
Earrings, worth from ~ 10 vi 30 per pair,
your choice for SOC; one dozen slyet-pIated
Butter Knives, worth zoe each, at 28c one
dozen silver-patcd Sugar Spoons, worth soc,
each, III 28c.
H. A. ANSLEY,
Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-09-19
=" Regularity"

eyes" said the Professor, ''when regu-
late my time-pece consult the hest anthof.
ity in town-the watch-maker's chrononefei,
In the same way, when need IL digestive
pill, | invariably take DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets, because they are so accurately grad
uated, SO gentle in their effects, regulating the
in ;estnai action with such nicely that the
system is left nvigorated, the natural func-
tons are resumed, my brain is clear for work,
my spin its serene, and my appetite splendid" :"
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-09-19
Style.

The mos; fashionable color, at present, is
the hue OF health, aud il will never 80 oui oi
style. Its shades and tiuts are various, but
all of them are exceedingly becoming. II is
perfectly astonishing what change is beng
daily wrought by Dr.. Perce's Favorte Pre-
scription in the looks of sickly women. Sut-
ferers from any sort OF ''temale weakness
or rregularity, backache or nervous prostra-
tion should give il u trial. All druggists.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-09-19
Paint and WhiteWash Brushes.

A ill line Of Rennous, Klenle Il Go. 3
Celebrated Brushes at low prices can always
be found at Owens Drug Store, Rockville,
Md These goods are bought direct from the
manufacturers and are sold from 25 to 80 per
cent less than the same class Of goods can
he hnnrhi elanM here.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-09-19
ANNUAL STATEN EMIT
Of
Board of School Commission
ors of Montgomery Co., Md.

In compliance with the Act Of Assembly,
chapter 4, section 4, of Public School Law,
and by order OF the Board of County School
Commissioners, the following Annual State
ment Of the receipts and disbursements OF the
Public School funds of Montgomery county
for the fiscal year ending July 3lst 1890, is
made.
JOHN j HIGGINS,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-09-19

To sunday SchOoIs.-As an appropri-
alton was made to gather the Sunday School
census of the country, and various State
Sunday School Associations have volun-
teered to do the work in the eleventh cen
sus. II. X. Carroll, of Plainfeld, New Jer-
sew, has been selected to do the work for
MARYLAND. Therefore the cooperation oil
pastors, superintendents: :and secretaries oil
Schools, postmasters and others is asked.
If any Sunday School iails to receive blanks,
please send the following information to the
undersigned Name of superintendent, post
office address, denomination, white or col
ored. in or near what town located, number
of officers, teachers and scholars. Please
let us know of any new Sunday School IN
your neighborhood, with name of superin-
tendent and address. 1t ought TO be the
pride of every Sunday School worker TO
have full census of all the Sunday Schools
in Maryland. If any one desires to have a
government blank to make out for his school,
not yet reported, he can get one by writing
10 the undersigned.
Fraternally, WIN. A. BAKER,
State Sup't Maryland 5. 5. Union,
216 North Charles street, Baltimore, Md.
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s 7o7I as
DISBURSEMENTS ::
Briarley Hall Seminary,

CtELECT HOME BOARDING SCHOOL
= for young ladies and little girls, will re-
open lis eighteenth annual session September
,1tb, 1890 This school offers great advan
tages for a thorough education 10 The English
branches, mathematics and the languages
Vocal and instr1mrntai music, drawing
painting aud crayon are taught. Special aiien-
tion given to h0ws training Prices very
moderate FOR lGii particulars, address
Mrs. ". 4 GASSAWAY,
Principal
Poolesyille, Montgomery eoauty, Md.
aug e-3m
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-09-19

Henry 4. IeiGle's celebrated Cuban
hand made, Long Filler Cigars are only ID
be found at Owens Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-09-19
WANTED,

w By u gentleman who has
been connected with the public schools Of
Maryland, for Montgomery county, sixteen
wears, situation as 'fPriVate Teacher" lie
will, in connection " In the English branch
es, teach the rudimenis Of the Latin, Greek
and French languages.
For particulars, address TEACHER" Rock
Vile, Md. References if required.
sep I2-3t
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s44,e42 o.

CoLoRED SCHOOLS
Statement Of Receipts and Disbursements Of
The CoIored Public School fnnd OF Mont
gomery county for the fiscal wear ending
July 3Ist, 1890;
RECEIPTS;
Balance sept. 80, 1899 9."........""$ 1924 II
mount rec d from State Treasurer 5.759 o.
N. f. Insurance Co. damage To No.
BE d. 6 6........o.........,,......, lS 30
Montgomery County sentinel., 1890-09-19

IAITTIH1EtA A@E5 Md.
HAVING ENLARGED HIS FACILITIES FOR THE MANUFACTURES
bis line prepared offer TO the citizens Mngom
aud the public generally, full line of
Saddles Harness, Collars, lap Robes Whips, Fly Nets
hcte the Sddy All kinds Of BROAD
STOCK o. dmnde BUTT BREAST
AIMS SPREADERS. TRACES. Re, "a
anything line embrace the
BEST FREDERICK LEATHER
USED SATISFACTION GUARANTEED in all
all oders JOHN III. NICHOLAS
Gaiherburg Md
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-23
MossBACK CORRESPONDENTS.
An Open Letter to the Young Man Who
is Contemplating Matrimony.
nt.f.

My DEAR YOUNG FRIEND Don't
marry a girl who tells you that she is
only 10. when the old family Bible de-
clares that she was born in 1863. You
W II not always have family Bible
by which to verify her misstatementS.
and YOU want a wife whose word you
can believe.
Don't marry n girl who keeps on a
Soilcd dress all day, and her hair in curl
papers. simply because no one will see
her but "pa and ma Remember that.
one of these days, you will be just as
much of "back number" to her as pa
and ma" are now. and you will then have
to endure the SOilcd dress and the curl
papers.
Don't marry girl who cuffs her little
brother over the ears. and flies into
passion with the servant, and sulkS and
fretS over her daily task. The demon
of Immature is not exercised by the mar
riage ceremony, and, rather than be
tied up for life with Spittire and a
Shrcw. would put off my wedding day
for another year if were You.
Don't marry a goddess woman. do
not say that she must necessarily be-
long to your church, though | sincerely
hope she will; but there is something
horrible and monStrous about an utterly
goddess woman. ! can scarcely think of
her as wife and mother without
Shuddcr. and. rather than have her for
my wife. | would not only wait a year,
but | would be a bachelor all my days.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-23

Il suppose / must humOr you, al
though l am in desperate hurry.
Bring me the mare with the white star
in the forehead
''All right. l reckon l am the most
particular man about boss you ever
seed. / may 90 long warm of a dirty
shirt an my ha'r mout not be none too
well combcd, but when it comes to my
boss, Wv he's Jest got to be fixed up in
style or thar amt no enjoyment for me.
An always must have the best boss,
il don't make no difference if | Amt
goin' more'n mile away from home
an bcin Of liberal turn of mind | al
ways reckon that other folks air the
same way, so wouldn't You leetlc
ruthcr have a black horse with gray
fctlockS?"
Yes, give me him. Quick, please. ="
You mean the black horse with gray
fetlockS?"
YES. yes; hurry up
.sThen You don't want the bay mar
with the white star in the forehead?'
No, get the black horse.
AN not the one with the white
stockin' fect?'
Great Caesar, no. Get me the black
horse"
wall, now. you air jest as welcome
TO any of the others"
Look here" said the applicant, en-
deavoring to be calm, what sort of a
man are you?'
"Wall. native of ole North kliny,
of tolerable far complexion, an waigh
about hundred an eighty when my
debts air paid, an I'm feelin' right
good"
''Now, sir, am going to tell you in
as few words as possible why | am in
such a a hurry. l am after man who
has committed an infraction against the
law
The trinin' rascal"
And unless | reach the railway sta
ton before ne does he will escape me.
Ny horse broke down about quarter
Of mile back yonder and l must have
another one at once"
you ride purity good stock when you
do ride. / reckon
Look here. are you going to let me
have horse or shall be compelled to
take onc?'
why don't you tell me which one
You want? \ man that is as accommo-
datin' as l am always insists on Teller
takin' of his choice
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-23

and he looked down at me and SAID
Well. young Teller, might aswell beat
Won rs any one, for I'm beatin my way
ON this ere trip, anyhow And he dis
appeared
Johnnie Walsh, who stands away up
nj the top of the dome, said; There
was party of Virginians up there tins
morning and the old father of the family
was explaining everything to his wife
and children. When he came TO that
beautiful representation of Science ana
Art by Brumidi, he pointed to the cleo
trio bottles and wires there portrayed
and said TO his wife: Liza Jane, there :
q picture of the man who invented the
soda water fountain l had notion to
throw him over the railing. l have lots
of fun with bridal couples who climb
the dome. Nearly every day l go to the
other side Of the immense arched paint
ing. which is a perfect whisper gallery
and hear them spooning. When they
get too affcctiOnate l turn my back,
look up at the painting and say: This
is no place for love making My voice
goes over to them in Sepulchral tones
and they take away with them vivid
assurance of ghoStly watchers in the
dome"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-23

well well, hurry up and give me
the black one"
The one with the gray fetlocks?'
Yes"
AN not the one with the white
stockin' fect?'
No" roared the officer of the law,
get the black one
NO difference if he is leetlc lance
"Confound it. you didn't tell me that
he was lame Get me one Of the others,
it makes no difference which one.
Quick. or I shall be left in an embar-
RAISING lurch.'
Then I reckon you want the bay
mare with the white star in her fore
head?n
Yes, she will do"
NO matter if she has got habit of
Stumblin' an fallin' down"
You Internal rascal, you didn't say
anything about that. Get me one OF
the others, quick
"Oh. now that ! come TO think about
| it. how would blooded colt suit you?'
The very thing. Get him at once.
You Internal rascal, l am half IN
clined TO jump over there and wallow
Won. Here | have been fooling with
YOU until that fellow will beat me TO the
station l will go and make my own
selection. Where is your stable?'
Even if he has never been rid.
"Aint got none"
What you have all those horses and
/ no Stable?n
All what horSeS?"
why the horses we have been talk
ing about
i amt got no bosses. l had an old
nag last year but he died with the bolts.
didn't say that had any bosses, an
you didn't ask me if I had any. You
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-23
ELECTRICAL FISH
DENIZENS OF THE DEEP SEA WHO SHOOT
SPARKS.
P1Uadipdia Times.

The city man I'm the country is an OBJ
icct of curiosity. awe or contempt, As
the ease may be. In his unfamiliarity
with things provincial the farmer sees
something 10 laugh at. and i'm seaport
towns the verdant youth from the city
is often a source OF much amusement 10
the fun-loving fishermen.
Some years ago "a young man, i'm all
the glory of his first knickerbockcrS.
found himself I'M q small fishing village
ON the New England coast, and liking
the location determined to spend the
season there. The morning following
his arrival he ran down 20 the beach.
where ne found a crowd of rcd-Shirtcd
men gathered around Hat fish about
three feet I'm length. We're tryin' TO
get some one TO hcft it, said an old sea-
dog i'm answer 20 a question. Lift it.
why. child could do that. remarked
the Young man from the city.
"P'raps ne could" replied the fisher
man: but if you kin lug the fish from
here to the dory over yonder you kin
earn s..
You're fine lot of men. said the
city youth. with a laugh: cant lift q
fish of that size! Why, I'll wager the
same amount that can throw it that
far"
The fishermen were very anxious to
take the wager, and finally the young
man approached. thrust his fingers into
the eyes of the fish. and-if il had been
any other fish we might have said pre-
pared 10 throw. but as 10 was. the mo-
mcnt his hands touched the fish "a
strange look Of surprise came over his
face and those near by might have seen
a certain rigidity Of the muscles. He
retained the same position for several
moments. then, with many grimace.
asked To be relieved, and amid rOars Of
laughter the fish was pulled from his
hands. When the young man had re-
covered his equinimity, he confessed
that il was the heaviest fish he ever at
tempted 10 lift.
The fish was the ray. known popu-
larly as the torpedo torpedo marmora-
tus. j. and one Of the most powerful Of
the marine electricians. The moment
il was touched the shock was so severe
as TO completely disarm the victim.
These rays are often struck by fisher
men bv mistake. and the shock is i'm
mediately felt. passing up the handle or
line Of the spear. An acquaintance OF
the writer was disabled several days by
a shock received I'm this way, which VIII
convey some idea Of the power OF these
fishes.
The torpedo is not like many electric
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-23
4 Modest Man.

A thin. carcworn-looking man, having
a pencil and tablet in his hand, called
at house ON I'd avenue the other day
and said to the lady as she opened the
door:
Madam. l am canvassmg for sub
scriptonS for poor family. viii You
put your name down for small sum-
lis it worthy family?"
YES. indeed
do you know them personality"
Il do. ma ram
And they are really in need?'
"Thcy certainly are"
Very well-I'll give you q quarter. -
She put her name down and handed
him the money, and he had reached the
gate when she called him back and said:
1T has just occurred to me that this
might be your own family"
Exactly, ma'am 1t is my family,
but modesty forbade me to say so. am
not one who seeks to push himself for
ward, though I would doubtless get
along better if l was. Thank you,
ma'am. know the family, and assure
you its all right-all right"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-23

come along an lowed that you must
have boss. an was jest askin' what
sort of horse you would IKE 10 nave
If YOU had asked me if could let you
have boss. wy as a man that never
lodges p'ont. | woulder told you no.
But YOU didn't do that. You jest said
that Won had to have a boss. In this
neighborhood. when man wants any
thing he don't come TO you an say ne
must have it. but first asks II you We
got it. but reckon customs air differ
ent in different parts OF the country an
| wont hold you responsible iur some
thing you amt used TO.
The officer looked up and down the
road, and then, bending a severe gaze
upon the old fellow, said:
Il would be diScharging duty, ana
would be serving justice, to get over
there and whip you within an inch oil
your life"
That mout be, but I'd ruther you
wouldn't do it. fur I've got to chop down
a coon tree an split hundred rails al
ter while. an if you was to take me
through sich a rough course of sprouts
| mout not feel like dom it, but if you
must have little exercise for yO' health.
wy reckon l can accommodate you. |
amt got no science in the matter Of
boxin'-with me it is all knock down an
drag out-but reckon you will excuse
the ignorance of oleman who hain't had
many opportunities. You can jest
climb over here, or Of you amt feelin'
right pcart I'll let down the fence for
you.
Il won't fight you, old man, however
much may be disposed to do so-will not
fight You, although you have caused a
criminal to escape, for now plainly see
that you are not of sound mind. Good
morning"
so long. Wish did have all them
nags we was talkin' about. You bet we'd
git on 'cm an have a ride shO nuff.'
At the railway station the officer
learned that the criminal had boarded
the train and made his escape.
This is enough to provoke a saint,
said he. Il have not only lost thouS-
and dollars reward. but have allowed Il
dangerous forgcr to escape justice. He
is well known in this community, sup
r,oee
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-23
ADRICK'S METHOD.
HOW THE OLD MAN MADE GOOD HIS SONS
ESCAPE.
He Talks Horse to the Officer and Delays Hin
This illustrates the Mistake Man MekeS
in Not Coming 70 the Point at Once
copYRIHGr 1890.

An old fellow, living in a remote dis
trict of Tennessee, was standing in his
yard, lazily leaning against the fence
when man, greatly excited, ran up
and exclaimed:
Il must have horse at once.
.Must be goin' to travel" the old fell
low answered.
yes. and | am in Il terrific hurry.
Come. get me a horse at once, and VIII
make it all right with you"
Want fast boss, l reckon?'
Eyes, hurry up
How would a bay boss with white
stockin' feet suit you?"
Hell do, Get him him at once,
please"
..Wan. want to do the best kin,
an nachually have to feel around lit
tie. so | would like to know if a bay
mar with white star in the forehead
wouldn't come leetle nearer the
mark?"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-03-23

"Who. that fellow John Adrick?"
some one asked.
YES; and I'll be ashamed to show my
face when / get back to town, and all on
account of an old imbccile l met back
yonder. He held me half hour, talk
ing about horses
WAS he a peculiar old fellow with
squint eyes and long yellow whiskerS?'
Yes
Live in a doublc-log house to the
left of the road?'
YES, he is the man"
"Well. but he is not the fool in this
case. You see ne is the father Of the
forger and held you until the boy got
AWAY" OPIE i. READ.