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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1895-11-23
THE PASSING SHOW


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The other day saw an elevator boy
intently perusing a work of literature.
l glanced at 1t and saw that 1t was
Ouida's Under Two Flags" 1 could
remember when I first met that book
and read 1t quite as intently as the ele-
vator boy was doing. and / was IN
clined to be patient with him when
he took me to the wrong floor, for I
knew that he was envying BERTHE Cecil
his beautiful boots or that he was pond
that BERTHE used to throw at the swans
to please his sweetheart and it struck
me that it is rather tragic that one Of
the brightest minds of the last genera
ton should descend to become food for
elevator boys. Sometimes wonder why
God ever trusts talent in the hands
of women, they usually make such an
Internal mess Of 1t. think He must do
II as a sort Of CHASTITY joke. Really, II
q
is in that same Under Two Fags."
and the book contains the rudiments of
a great style, and it also contains some
Of the most dwelling nonsense and
mawkish sentimentality and contempt
ible feminine weakness to be found
anywhere. Preachers have cried out
against the immortality of "Ouida,"
and mammas have forbidden their
daughters to read her, and gentlemen of
the world have pretended to shudder
at her cynicism. Now the truth Of the
matter Is that her greatest sins are
technical errors, as palpable as bad
grammar or bad construction, sins of
form and sense. Adjectives and senti-
mentality ran away with her. as they
do with most women's pens. And then
she lacked all sense Of humor and will
never know how magnificently ridicu-
lous her melancholy heroes and suffer-
ing women are. It's terrible curse to
lack a sense Of humor, for 1t reacts on
one and makes one crafty the humor
Of every other living creature. Ouida
is Nordau's degenerate" incarnate.
And the worst Of it is that the woman
really had great talent. No less a per-
son than John Ruskin advised all his
art students to read "A Village Com
mune" and said it was the saddest and
most perfect picture Of peasant life
in Modern Italy ever made in English
There is poetry enough in 'Pascarei'
for a dozen novels. There Is some won
derful work of mythology and histori-
cal association in "Ariadne." There is
some matchless description in Wanda"
There are great passages in Friend
ship" but in them all there is not one
1 hate to read them. 1 hate to see the
pitiable waste and shameful weakness
es in them. They fill me with the same
sense of disgust that Oscar Wilde's
books do They are one rank morass Of
misguided genius and wasted power.
They are sinful, not for what they do,
but for what they do not do. They
are the work Of brilliant mind that
never matured. Of hectic emotions that
never settled into simplicity and natur-
alness. They are the product Of one
who was too early old. too long young.
OF one who was misled into thinking
that words were life, who was tempted
by the alluring mazes Of melodrama.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01
The Waverley Club.

On Tuesday evening, January 22nd, long
before President Owens gavel fell on the
massive oak desk, calling the meeting to
order exactly at 1880 P. NJ, Norman Hall,
Gaithersburg, was packed like sardines in
box, the ushers were busy and their brain
added to know what to do If any more should
come 10 swell the then crowded room, with a
seating capacity OF three hundred persons.
The President hastily completed the business
meeting, the principle feature of which was
the election of twelve members and the NOM
ination OF seven names tor membership. This
being completed the literary program was
commenced, and after one recitation and
piano solo the train which arrives here AT
O'Clock pulled into the depot, and soon a
number OF ladies and gentlemen from Wash
ington and Rockville, including the Male
Quartelte with their wives and friends, made
their appearance Mt the door, to know where
to put these invited guests was soon arranged
by filling all the aisles with chairs and then
the program, which was one OF the best and
most instructive aud interesting the club
has ever enjoyed, was continued as follows:
A recitation by Miss Helen Crawford, piano
solo by Miss Laura Trenniss, very interest
ing address by Rev. v. F. Myers, OF Darnes-
town, on personal Influence !" the Male
Quartette was then announced and was re-
eeVed amid rounds of applause, which fur
nshed the club and audience the vocal music
of the evening, responding to number Of
calls Miss Katie Garner, of Washington,
graduate OF Martyr Henry College of Elocu-
ton, was announced at this time for rec-
talion and who responded and recited the
beautiful and pathetic "MarbIe Dream"
which was delivered in her usual graceful
style Miss Maude Eagle, of Rockville, favor
ed the au Hence with recitation Mrs II }.
Hogan an original reading, entitled "New
Year - Mr.. Bib Brown read poem. After
the president had thanked those who so favor
bly, impressed the audience with the able man
ner in which they entertained the club aud
audience he announced the club for that
memorable evening adjourned
The Waverley Club is one Of the most i'm
portant organizations in this community,
with a membership Of about one hundred,
fou r,een hundred volumes OF excellent books
and very largely attended meetings, with in7
creasing interest and membership. it is hard
to tell the future Of this organization.
s. W.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01
Fair View Seminary.

This excellent school for women and girls
has had trying experience, in the ii rst
month of its very successful conduct at
Gaithersburg, in the destruction, by fire, on
Sabbath night, January 9th, OF its fine
building. But DR.. Charles Ii. Waters, its
President, displayed his characteristic en-
ergy in resumng the work of the Seminary
on Tuesday morning in the Inc hall of our
most generous citizen, John A. Belt 1t is
hoped and believed that a suitable building
will be erected with as little delay as possi
BILE DR.. Waters is a preacher of rare abili-
ties, physician Of skill and reputation, and
an instructor of high standing. With the
morale inseparable from such combination
of qualities, this institution is unreservedy
commended to those who desire for their
daughters and young boys that kind of edu-
cation whose value cannot be expressed in
terms of currency. Our best citizens are
warmly supporting the Doctor and his
helpers; and it is hoped that practical sym
pathy and appreciation will have unlimited
extension.
J. L. LODGE.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01
0hitllarV.


Departed this life on January Gath, 1895
Harriet Ann Day, daughter of the late Jacob
Day, and sister of Washington Day, resid :
ing near Rockville, aged 65 years, 6 months
and 90 days
1t is with profound regret that we record
the death of our departed friend, and fee !
sure the same feeling is entertained BY al
who knew her. A popular, useful and kind
hearted lady has passed away from earth
and will be missed very much, especially by
those of her home and immediate vicinity,
where she was ever ready to administer acts
of kindness and To deny herself for the sake
of kindness towards others. We have the
consolation of dear Redeemer who has
said "Come to Me all we that labor and are
heavy burdened and will refresh you,
Shortly before her death she received the
last rites of the church.
Funeral took place at st. Mary's church,
Rockville, conducted by the Rev, u y.
Rosensteel, on Saturday, January 26th, at
1890 A. NJ FRIEND.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01
Da WsO nville Items.

Married, on January 24th, n the Happy
Creek Baptist Church, at Front Royal, Va,
by DR.. Charles H. Waters, Mr.. Nathan
Smith Alnutt and Miss Myra Compton,
only daughter of Mr. and Mrs William A.
Compton, of that place. On Saturday even
ing reception was given the happy couple
by Mr.. and Mrs Nathan w. Alnutt, parents
Of the groom. The parlor was beautifully
decorated for the occasion and many con
gratuations were heaped upon the bride and
groom by their many friends The presents
were both numerous and costly. large
table, which fairly groaned with the weight
of all the delicacies of the season, stood In
the dining room, and each guest in turn did
ample justice to the viands. Among those
present were Mr.. Lawrence White and vile,
George d. Jones, Edward j. Chiswell and
wife, Wales White, Captain Henshaw, Ar
thur Williams and wife, Mansfield White
and wife, L A. Darby aud wife, Mrs. Ben
oni Alnutt, BENJAMIN Allnutt and vile, I'D
win r. Allnutt and wife, Richard Saunders
and wife, Mrs. James II. Jones, Mrs VIM
+. DdWsOui MIS-. JOHu ID byiuJ 'o"SP" ~
Allnutt and wife, Mrs. Lou Dawson, Misses
Aletha and May Brewer, Susie, Grace, Mary
and Louise Darby, Jennie Dawson, Nellie,
Nan, Julia, Margaret and Estele Ailnutt,
Katie Bledso of Missouri, Edna Mannakee
of Kensington, Katie and Tillie Dyson,
Maggie Rawlins, Mamie White and Mary
Lee Waters Of Gaithersburg, Alice Thorn as
of Buckeystown, MoIlie Dawson, Bette and
| Clara Byrd, Edith and Mary Chiswell, Mrs.
Joshua RawIins, Mrs: Frank Pyles, Mrs. Il
+. Coomes Messrs Joseph Dyson, Edwin
Will and Frank Pyles, Joseph Dyson, Jr.
Edward and Thomas Chiswell, Thomas, Ed
ward, Lawrence, Roger, Milton, Harry and
Thomas d. Darby, Samuel Byrd, Louis
Shoemaker, Warren K. Norris, Robert, Law
renee, Charles, Fred, Albert, Henry, Rich'd
Lawrence A and Benoni Allnutt, b Duvall
Chambers, Nathan Colt and DIR. Haddox.
The meat house Of Mr.. s. b. Balch was
entered by thieves one night last week and
q considerable amount of meat taken.
Misses Nellie and Alice Schaeffer Of Buck
eystown are visiting Miss Annie Byrd.
Miss Nan Alluutt is visiting Miss Aaude
Trundle in Frederick city. d.
January 30, 1895. ID.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01
DarnestOwn District Items.

Mr. Stephen b. Balch had quantity of
meat stolen from his meat house one night
OF last week. Several colored men have
been arrested on suspicion of the theft.
MIR. G. r. Harriss lost u valuable horse
last Friday morning,
Miss Ethel Wall, of Buck Lodge, is spend
ing a few days with her friend, Miss Helen
Nsurse, at this place,
The Young peoples League will meet at
the Presbyterian church next Sunday even
ing at 7:30 o'clock.
Misses Leila and Maggie 5chaeffer spent
several days with the Misses Clagett,
The meeting of the Literary Society at the
home of DR. and Mrs. q. II. Nourse on Sat
urday evening was a most enjoyable affair.
The program, as follows, was well rendered
Piano solo, Harps of the Fairyland, Lula
Windsor; Reading, Membrauous Group,
Prof. Nelson Piano solo, Chanson des
Alpes Ethel Wall Reading, Uncle Moses
Counting Eggs, Bonnie Kelley; Song, A
Dream OF Love, Made Fisher; Piano solo,
Polka Brillante, Byrd Scott; Song Till the
Breaking of the Day, Margaret Schaeffer
Duet, piano and violin, Grande Valse, Helen
and Upton Nourse; Piano solo, Grande
Valse Isabelle, Miss Allnutt Reading,
Mrs. Nourse Duet, Youthful Days, song,
Bertha Vinson and Alice Windsor Read
ing, How Bre'r Bar Lost His Tail, DR..
Nourse; Quartette, Grand Medley, Grace
and Rose Clagett Fred Clagett and Joseph
Walters; "The Taller" the Society paper,
was read by the editress, Mrs. Hugh Read
ing. The Society adjourned to meet at the
home Of Miss Lulu Windsor, on Friday,
February 9Th
Besides the regular program at the next
meeting there will he biographical sketch
oi Dickens by Miss Lizzie Lewis, and Sc
lection from his work by Miss Mary Elgin,
and quotation by each member; also the
following questions to be answered
Please explain how day is lost or gained
i'll going around the world, by Prof. Nelson,
Is marriage failure, by Dr. Nourse A
short account OF the Elizabethan age of
English Literature, by Miss Grace Clagett.
The true nwardness of the trouble between
China and Japan, by Brook Jones Explain
the cause of the rainbow, by Fred Clagett.
Jamestown, Jan. 20, 95 Rox.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01
Elmer Items.

The many friends Of Mr.. John Aldridge,
of Mount Gilead, Loudoun county, Va, will
be panied to hear Of his death, which &C.
Cured at his home ten days ago.
Commissioner Jas. 7. Trundle has moved
into his new dwelling, where he will be
pleased to see his friends.
The post.office at Edwards Ferry has
been discontinued by order of the Postoffice
Department, to take effect February 1st,
Miss Hattie Elgin, of Edwards Ferry, is
visiting friends at Bethesda
Miss Lillian Hyatt is visiting the family
of Dr. Frank Biser, at Savage, Md.
On Tuesday Of last week Mr.. Richard
Spates, Messrs Hyatt, Ricketts, and White
met at Elmer for chase. A cold trail was
struck at Remsburg Hollow, which led
across open land into the heavy timber on
Marble Quarry. The hunters following las
best they could over hills, fences and ditches)
scaled Oxley's hill just in time to know that
a "hot foot" had been struck. The fox, after
running three or four miles in circles, broke
cover at the foot of our elevated position
and started across the country for his start
ing point Just here las Major Smith, an
old fox hunter, would say au interregnum
took place. A large cur from the farm house
near by broke in on the chase and severely
biting the two leading dogs came near break
ing up the run. The rear dogs coming up,
however, passed on uamolested and again
full cry rang along the hills. In a half-hour
Reynard returned over the same open ground
and was himself set upon by the cur, which
frightened him so that he went to earth
few minutes afterward, Again we repaired
to the hills and in few minutes the best
run OF the season was begun. The hunters,
sitting quietly astride their steeds, were sur-
prised to see fox coming directly TO them,
which proved to be huge gray slyly look
ing at them from about the distance of
twenty five yards He took a slight turn
and the pack coming up minute afterward
ner in sight and dozen times was he not
one hundred yards ahead, yet for four hours
he baffled the best dogs in the county and
set at naught the efforts of Mr.. E. Oxley to
catch him Pushed from thicket to thicket,
from brush to wood, he was finally pulled
down and proved to be the largest fox OF the
kind ever seen in this district, and the race
was said to be one of the hardest ever run
in this county.
January &c. 1895. MORE ANON.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01

Business in the Orphans Court
The following business was transacted in
the Orphans Court:
Katherine f. Sweeney was appointed
guardian to Albert and Mildred Sweeney,
infant children of John b. Sweeney, late OF
Cambria, Pa, deceased. Bond $500 in each.
z, Maccubbin Waters, administrator Of
James M. Waters, filed inventories of per-
sonal and real estate Of deceased and was
granted authority to sell the personal estate
at public or private sale.
Nathan J. Walker, administrator OF VIM.
M. Carlisle, deceased, filed a report of the
estimate of annual rental value of real estate
of said deceased and was granted authority
to rent the same
Gerard b. Mason, executor of Lucy G.
Stephenson, deceased, was granted author
ity to deposit trunk, found, in the savings
bank at Rockville. pending au Investment.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well known
and popular as 10 need no special mention.
All who have used Electric Bitters sing the
same song Of praise. A purer medicine does
not exist and it is guaranteed to do all that
is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all
disc ases of the Liver and Kidneys, will re-
move PimpIes, Boils, Salt Rheum aud other
affections caused by impure blood. will
drive Malaria from the system and prevent
as we'll as cure all Malarial fevers. For cure
of Headache, Constipation aud Indigestion
try Electric Bitters. Entire satisfaction guar
auteed, or money refunded. Price 30 cents
and 81 per bottle at D. F. Owens Drug Store
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs Phoebe Thomas, of Junction City,
H., was told by her doctors she had Con
sumption and that there was no hope for her,
but Two bottles OF DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry completely cured her and she says II saved
her life. Mr.. Thomas aggers, 1879 Florida
street. San Francisco, suffered from II dread
full cold, approaching Consumption, tried
without result everything else then bought
one bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery and
in two weeks was cured. He is naturally
thankful. II is such results of which these
are samples, that prove the wonderful efficacy
OF his medicine in Coughs and Colds. Free
trial bottles at d. f. Owens Drug Store
Regular size, SOC and s. 90
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01

1t Has NO Equal.-U. S. Horse ant
Cattle Food Condiment will purify the bloot
and give them appetite-will destroy Worms
Used and endorsed by the following horse.
men and stables: Col. Guy Henry, 7lh Regi
ment, U. S. Cavalry, Fort Meyer, Va. WIN
Willis, Manager U. S. Presidents stables
The Adams, United States and Knox Express
Companies, Metropolitan and Belt Line Car
Stables, Wheatley Bros, and many other
leading citizens Of the country. For sale
only by the agent, Il. W. Vinson, Druggist,
Rockville, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01

Tweed's Famous Horse LiniMent--
tor cuts, caulka, bruises, scratches, mud fever,
h eel or shoulder lameness, lame back or stiAe,
sore throat, wind-galls, SPAWN, curb, ring
bone, thrush, thoroughpin, sore cords, rheu-
matism, swelling Of any kind, For sale only
at YnsOn's Drug Store
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01
Buckiens ArniCa Salve

Buckien's AFnica Saive The best
Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores,
Ulcers Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chapped Hands, Chiblains, Corns, and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Pyles, OF
no pay required. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
25 cts. per box. For sale by d. F. Owens,
Druppist Rock vile, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01

Ten days loss of time on account Of sick
ness and doctor bin TO pay is anything but
pleasant for a man Of family to contemplate,
whether he ia a laborer, mechanic, merchant
or publisher. James o. Jone publisher OF
the Leader, Mexia, Texas, was sick in bed for
ten days with the grip during is prevalence
a year or Two ago. Later in the season he
had II second attack. lie says ain the latter
case used Chamberlains Cough Remedy
with considerable success, think, only be-
ing in bed a little over two days. The second
attack am satisfied would have been equally
edy." II should be borne ia mind that the
grip is much the same rs very severe cold
and requires precisely the same treatment
When you wish to cure n cold quickly and
efectually give this remedy Il trial. % and
SO cent bottles for sale at D. F. Owens Drug
Store, Rock Vile, Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01
Rheumatism Cured In a Day.

tic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
radically cures in one to three days. ls ac-
ton upon the system is remarkable and mys-
terious. II removes at once the cause and
the disease Immediately disappears. The first
dose greatly benefits IS cents. Sold by D..
r. Owens, Druggist, Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01

Mrs Emily Thorne who resides at Toledo,
Washington says abe has never been able to
procure any medicine for rheumatism that
relieves the pain so quickly and eiiectually as
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and that she has
also used it for lame back with great success.
For sale al D. r. Owens Drug Store, Rock
Vile Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01
Layhill Items.

This little place is not asleep, quite to the
contrary, the matrimonial epidemic was rag
ing last week.
Mr., Frank W. Watkins has organized
vocal class, and if the young people Of Lay
Hill dot net improve in sound it will be no
fault OF their instructor.
On Friday, February LIST, at 1870 p. NJ, a
box social and musicale will be held in the
hall. A hearty invitation is extended to all.
Jan "a 1896 H.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01

1ition try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss Of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over worked horse. 2s
cents per package. For sale by druggists
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01

Trusses. suffering from Hernia,
aud using a badly-ftting Truss, can have one
,roperly adjusted that will prove comfort
/, ltisfaction guaranteed. At Wilson's Drug
Stora
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01

Horse and Cattle Powders ,-Pratt's,
Stonebraker's, Foutz's, Schmidts, Kendalrs,
Flint's, Erbs Barkers, Bells, and Pratt's
,hickeu Powders, at Wilson'S Drug Store,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01

Itch or Mango Cured In 80 Minutes.
Woods Itch and Mango Lotion will cure itch
in human beings or mango and scratches in
animals in thirty minutes. Large bottle,
sold only at Owens Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01

ohanberIain's Eye and Skin Ointment
Is certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
Granulated Eye Lids, Sore Nipples, Piles,
Eczema, letter, Salt Rheum and Scald Head,
Is cents per box. For sale by druggists.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01

All Farmers who send their name and post
office address during the month of February
10 Mayfeld 4 Brown, Georgetown, D. c.,
will receive by return mail an ARKANSAW
MULE. Send fer one.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01

Money TO LOan.-$2O0, $500 and $1,000
to loan on ample first mortgage security -
Apply to Bowie F. Waters, Attorney at Law,
Rockville Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01

To save fuel, try Weahert stripping which
keeps out rain aud snow as we'll as cold, for
sale at the Lumber Yard.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01

Two car. loads of Genuine Oliver Chilled
Plows have Just been received bV Mayfeld Il
Brown, General Agents for Montgomery Co.
Prices on these popular plows have been re-
ducrd
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01

o. W. y. Hardman, Sheriff OF Tyler Co.,
w. Va, appreciates good thing and does not
hesitate to say so. He was almost Frustrated
with cold when he procured bottle Of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He says: at
gave me prompt relief. find ii to be an in
valuable remedy for coughs and colds. For
sale at D. +. Owens Drug Store, Rockville,
MA
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01

nual meeting of The ltidgely Brown Camp
Of Confederate Veterans will be held in
Rockville, on Saturday, February u, 1895,
at 10 A. M. All members are earnestly re-
quested to attend as very important matters
will be presented. BY order
EEMUND l.. AMIss, AdJt
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01
Paints, Oils. Yarnishes, &c.-ro thos.

needing anything in this line | am offering
Inducements. | have Lewis white lead
mixed paints in any quantity, Household
paints in l-pound cans, hard-ol finish,
lard oil, machine oil, neatsfoot oil, tur2en-
tine, &c.
Paint brushes, all sizes and grades, at low
est prices, at Vinson's Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1895-02-01

Fresh Country Sage, at Wilson'S Drug
Store,