Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1894-10-05

OF law for some time at this Bar, has removed
to Washington, d. c., where he has opened
a law office in connection with the U s.
District Attorney at 400 9th street north.
west. Mr.. Peter met with phenomenal sue.
cess in his study of law at the U University
where he graduated, and though his many
friends will feel regret at his departure we
have no doubt that the larger field presented
in Washington will give him greater oppor-
tunity of. earning success commensurate
with his ability.
Paul Jones bought o ticket over the Bal,
timore and Ohio Railroad TO Gaithersburg
several months ago and boarded the wrong
train. When it was moving out of the depot
came along, and, telling him OF his mistake,
advised him to get off He jumped from
the train, broke his arm, and later sued for
damages, which the Circuit Court jury re,
fused him. Mr. Jones carried his case to
the Court of Appeals, where an opinion was
delivered yesterday by Chief Astice Alvey,
informing him that he cannot recover
Wash. Post Of Tuesday.
The Maryland State Sunday School Con
vention will be held in Frederick City, on
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Octo-
Der Both and 31st and November LIST. The
indications are favorable to a large repre-
sentation from the schools of the State. An
interesting program has been arranged.
Those schools which have not sent in their
statistical reports for the present year will
please do so at once. Send name of super
intendent with his address, number of teach.
ers, number of scholars, average attendance,
&c. Address State Sup't, W. A. Baker, ZIG
N. Charles street, Baltimore, Md.
On Thursday evening Of last week Mr.
William M. Carlisle died at his home in Ga
thersburg of typhoid fever. The funeral
and interment took place at the Methodist
Church South, that place, on Sunday De.
ceased was son of Mr. and Mrs David G..
Carlisle, who but few weeks ago lost their
only drughter, Miss Katie, 4 general favor
lite in that community. Typhoid fever was
also the cause of her death Ten days ago
Mrs. Mamie Carlisle, wife of the deceased,
was Frustrated, due to the constant atten
ton at the bedside of her husband, and is
now in serious condition at the residence
of her father in law, suffering with nervous
prostration.
Col. and Mrs A T. Britton celebrated
their silver wedding September 80, at their
beautiful country seat, "Wildwood," near
Bethesda The occasion was made interest
ing by large family reunion. The day
was ideal, making it one long to be remem
OF the old colonial home. Flowers were
used abundantly and effectively throughout
the house and veranda. At o'clock all ~.
sembled at a bountifu repast, when each
bride and groom. The table decorations
were in green an white, the dates 1869
1894 being formed of lilies of the valley and
brides roses set in maiden hair fern. Each
guest took away as souvenir Il silver spoon
engraved with these dates.
As the pending Congressional elections
are the first to be held since the Federal
election law was repealed by Congress, and
as the elections this year are Of more than
usual Importance, the effect of the total
absence of Federal interference will be
watched with special interest. 1t has been
the impression of many persons that only
the more odious features of the Federal
election law had been wiped out, such as
Davenportism and its train of officious 81 =
pervisors, etc. They will be surprised to
learn that Uncle Sam cannot now lay one
little finger on Congressional elections. -
Among other powers, that of prosecuting
for illegal registration, has been taken away.
There is really no occasion COR surprise,
however, as it was the intention of the Dem
ocrats in Congress to destroy every vestige
of Federal interference, whether particular
ly obnoxious or not, and throw back upon
the States the entire power and also re-
sponsibiity Of controlling elections
Business i'll the Orphans Court
The following business was transacted In
the Orphans Court: