Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-28
ROCKVILLE MATTERS.
Political Affairs Are Quiet In Mont
gOmery County just Now.

Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, Aug. q. 1893.
Since the democratic primary elections
and the nomination of a legislative ticket by
the republicans political affairs in this
county appear to have come to a stand
still. This state of affairs is in striking
contrast with the excitement of a few weeks
ago. By some it is attributed to the GER
tainty Of the election of the entire demo-
cratic ticket. but Others apparently well
posted. anticipate different, result. That
the recent victory achieved by the so-cai!ed
managers" in the democratic primaries
has left the party as whole in a much
weakened condition is apparent. to casual
observer, but whether the dissatisfaction at
the manner in which this victory wls ac-
compiished will be so strong as to endnnger
the success of the ticket at the Nov emher
election remains to be seen. While there has
been no open revolt in any part of the
county there is silence which is ominous.
In the republican ranks everything appears
tc be serene. the ticket nominated giving
general satisfaction. Much interest Is mals-
ifested by the members of both parties in
the great struggle for sound moncy Row go
ing on I'm Congress. and the proceedings of
each day are eagerly scanned. The action
of the Maryland members of the House in
coming out f1at-footed in favor Ct SCUM
money Is universally commended, while
some criticism is INDUCED in at the appar-
emily slow and uncertain tactics of the
Senate steering committee" some going so
, Tar as to intimate that gentlemen are Using
pose of attempting to further their political
fortunes and to secure surer hold upon
the patronage of the administration.
During the past week the work OF prepar-
alton for the agricultural fair Oh September
g. Z and has been steadily going on, and
the grounds are being put in frs. class con-
ed, the stock pens have been removed from
their former close proximity to the driving
course, fences and buildings have been re
paired and the whitewash brush In the
hands of local artists has been literally
used in all directions. An additional well
has been dug and the grounds are now sup
piled with an abundance OF pure water
Many good horses now occupy the stables
and each day quite number of persons
assemble on the grounds to witness he
training exercises. Some of the local trot-
tiers have within the past few lays shown
unexpected speed. The contest Of county
horses this year promises to be the hnSst
many additional horses will arrive during
the present week.
Judge John T. Vinson. who ,as been alb.
sent attending court at Frederick city fol
the past week, returned home yesterday.
MIR. Winfield Offutt and family Of Poto-
mac district. who some months ago re-
moved to Oregon, have come back TO theii
! old home. preferring Maryland to the fan
west.
Miss Davidson of Washington is a CUES,
at the residence of DIR. d. F. Owens. hi>
| place.
Rev. Alfred Graham. for several years pas
| tor of the Presbyterian church at this
| place, and now resident of North Caro-
| lima. Is visiting friends here.
Mr. Dorsey Plummer. formerly a promi
nent business man Of Gaiirersburg, thi'
! county, but for some tune resident OF
| Salem. Va. died last week after a shor
| illness.
Among those who recently left the county
| for the worlds fair are Messrs. Edward n
| Bentley, T.. b. Stabler, A. b. Farquhar anf
| Misses Mary Colt and Sarah Needles.
BENJAMIN II. Miller and wife and Mis-.
Sarah I. Moore of Sandy Spring are visit
| ing in Loudoun county. Va
Mrs. Elizabeth w. Briscoe Of Virginis
| died today of heart disease at Washing
| ton Grove campground in the seventy
| eighth year of her age Her funeral VII
! take place on Monday at the Mount Vernon
| cemetery below Alexandria
| The funeral of VIM Small of DIrnestowr
| district. who was fatally INJURED on Thurs
| day evening of last week white moving
steam thresher. took place yesterday ant
was largely attended. deceased leaves
widow and eight young children. 5. A. NJ