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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17
Bryant Mansion Burned. nala.


tial mansion built by Mr.. 9. o. B. Bryant
who died few days ago, was burned tc
the ground on Monday night last, about s
O'Clock, and no clue to the origin Of the fire
has been yet obtained. No one was at the
time occupying the handsome residence, but
on Monday force of workmen was en-.
gagged in making repairs to the property
The men had stopped work for the day and
were at an adjoining building after eating
supper, when one of them noticed flames
issuing from the top story of the house. 1t
was not long before the whole country for
miles around was brightly Illuminated. The
fire was fierce and the flames so high that
newspaper might have been read by their
light long distance away. The glare from
the burning structure could be seen for
miles, and brought the residents of the coun.
try in large numbers to the rescue.
The structure was recently purchased by
Messrs. #. H. Pickford and John H. Wal.
tiers, OF Washington city. 1t is stated that
the building cost about 100000, and that it
was nearly covered by insurance.
The Bryant mansion, as it is usually
called, was located at Four Corners, this
county, short distance from Silver Spring.
One of the characteristics of Mr.. Bryants
buildings was that he rarely ever finished
any of them, or so frequently made changes
that virtually none was ever completed
This fate attended the mansion burned down
Monday night The front entrance was
never built, and only temporary one in
dictated where he eventually expected a
grand one should be built, and even this
was rarely used.
The house, while completely and luxuri.
ously furnished, was not occupied the last
year of the late owners occupancy of the
farm, because during the winter the heat
ing arrangements were not satisfactory, and
in the summer because a spacious cottage
two or three hundred yards from 1t was so
comfortable that Mr., Bryant thought he
might just as we'll remain in It, Last fall
the heating plant was torn out and new
system, and a very elaborate one, was 10.
PRODUCED to replace it, which, however. was
not completed.
The house had very spacious hall, draw
ing and music rooms, and a beautiful din.
ing room on the main floor, with the kitchen
facilities In the rear. Every room was rich
ly adorned with the best that money could
buy. Fine rugs covered the highly polished
hard wood floors, valuable pictures hung on
the walls, and, in fact, Mr.. Bryant had 80
many choice engravings and oil paintings
that, as big rs his house was, it WAS difficult
usually for him to find room TO display
new purchase. Many of the doors and
other parts of the wood work were bought
in New York from old Broadway mansions,
torn down when business invaded that
and many of these had not
only substantial beauty, but had historic
interest, which made them doubly valuable
TO their owner. The library was the most
valued part of the house in Its owners est.
nation, whose tastes continually led him to
the purchase Of rare old books and any and
everything that would make his collection
of literary treasures E>-a complete. On
top OF the house there was large conserva-
tory.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17
Cure for Headache.

As a remedy for all forms of Headache
Electric Bitters has proved to be the very
best. II effects permanent cure and the
most dreaded habitual sick headaches yield
10 its influence We urge all who are affiict-
ed to procure bottle, and give this remedy
fair trial. ln cases OF habtual constipa-
ton Electric Bitters cures by giving the need.
ed tone to lie bowels and few cases long re-
sst the use OF this medicine. Try it once
Large bottles only soc at Readings Drug
Stnra
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17

Business in the Orphans Court
The following business was transacted in
the Orphans Court:
The last will and testament of Irene A
Llnthicum, deceased, was filed and admitted
10 probate and record
Mary Pearce, Administrative G. T. A. Of
Josiah Pearce, deceased, passed her first and
final account
William p. Stallsmith, administrator OF
W. Scott Stallsmith, deceased, filed inven
Tory Of personal property of said deceased
and was granted authority to sell the same
al public or private sale.
Josiah W. Jones, executor of Josiah w.
Jones, deceased, passed his third and final
account
An additional warrant was issued to ap.
praise the personal estate of Hannah Hun.
Ter, deceased
Caroline M. Magruder, administrative of
Aadok Magruder, deceased, filed final re-
leases Of distributes.
Charles J. Maddox, Jr., was appointed
guardian TO George Pointer, infant son oil
Mlllie Pointer. Bond 5000.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17
At Wilson'S Drug store, op

AI IHbUH DTuB otUIO, UPPU5Ito Iuo
Court House, Ladies will find "ENAbEL
PAINTS" in small cans and jars, In the
varied tints and shades for decorating Flower
Pots, Vases, Chairs, &c "Wooi Stains, +"
in small cans, in oak, cherry, Rosewood and
Mahogany-at low prices. We have the cheap
brushes to use for such work
Paint Brushes-We invite an inspection of
our complete line, which we offer at the low.
eat prices. Whitewash Brushes at all prices.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17
Relief in six Hours.-Distressiup Kid

Relief In SIX HOurs.-Distressing Kid
ney and Bladder diseases relieved in six
hours by tho "NeW Great South American
Kidney Cure This new remedy is a great
surprise on account OF Its exceeding prompts
ness in relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys,
back and every part Of the urinary passages
in male and female. 1t relieves retention Of
water and pain in passing II almost immedi-
stely. Iryou want quick relief and cure this
is your remedy. Sold by Jos. Reading, drug
gist Rockville, Maryland.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17

TT. Anthony, Ex-Posimaster Of Primrose
CITY, Iowa, says al bought one bottle OF
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism, and two doses
of il did me more good than any medicine |
ever took.'' Sold by Joseph Reading, Drug
gest Rockville Nd
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17

The "Bicy clist's Best Friend" is a familiar
name for DeWitt's Witch Hazel SalVe, always
ready for emergencies. While specific for
piles, it also instantly relieves and cures cuts,
bruises, salt rheum, eczema aud all affections
OF the skin. Il never fails. r. W Vinson,
Rockville; ". r. Rudy, Mt. Airy.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17

Certainly you don't want 10 suffer with
dyspepsia, constipation, sick headache, sal
low skin and loss of appetite You have
never tried DeWitrs Little Early Risers for
these complaints or you would have been
cured, They are small pills but great regn-
lators. R.W. Vinson, Rockville; W. R. Rudy,
Mt AiHu
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17

Running sores, indolent ulcers and similar
troubles, even though of many years' stand,
ing, may be cured BY using DeWitrs Witch
Hazel Salve. 1t soothes, strengthens and
heals. 1t is the great pile cure. r. W. Vim
SON Rock vile; w. z. Rudy, VT. Airy.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17

English SPAWN Liniment removes a III Hard i,
OOH or Calloused Lumps and Blemishes from
norSea' Blood Spavins, Curbs, splints, Ring
"one' Stiles, Sprains, all Swollen Throats,
coughs, etc. Save $50 by use OF one bottle.
warranted the most wonderful blemish cure
ever known. Sold by Jos. Reading, Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17

If you have ever seen little child in a par
OXYGEN of whooping cough, or II you have
been annoyed by constant tickling in the
throat, you can appreciate the value of One
Minute Cough Cure, which gives quick re-
lief R. W. Vinson, Rockville; W. r. Rudy,
MI Airy.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17

No man or woman can enjoy life or accom-
plsh much in this world while suffering from
torpid liver. DeWitts Little Early Risers,
the pills that cleanse that organ quickly. r.
W. Vinson, Rockville; W Il. Rudy, Mt. Airy.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17

Moments are useless il trfed away, and
thew are dangerously wasted if consumed by
DELAY 10 cases where One Minute Cough Cure
would bring Immediate relief. W. Vinson,
Rockville; W. K. Rudy, Mt. Airy.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17

To heal the broken and diseased tissues, to
soothe the irrilated surfaces, to instantly re-
lieve and to permanently cure 10 the mission
of DeWiti's Witch Hazel Salve. r. W. Vim
son. Rockville; W. K. Rudy, Nj. Airy.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17

Death Dust" for removing and kill
ing ants, reaches, bedbugs, moths, cent?
pedes croton bugs, spiders, aeas, flies, lice
on animals, insects and their eggs on plants,
&c. At Wilson'S Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17

chant ella ~ rye and Skin Ointment
Is i certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes
Granulsted 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, 1897-09-17

Trusses-Persons Suffering from Hernia,
and using a badl y-ftting Truss, can have one
properly adjusted that will prove comfort.
Satisfaction guaranteed. At Wilson'S Drug
Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17

Itch or Mango Cured In 80 Minutes.
Woods Itch and Mango Lotion will cure itch
in human beings or mango and scratches in
animals ia thirty minutes. Large bottle,
sold only at Readings Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17

r. W. Vinson has nice line of Rogers
and Wostenholm's Pocket Knives and Ra-
zors Also Rszors of Wade & Butchers make
For sale at low prices
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17

Small precautions oiteu prevent great mis-
chiefs DeWitt's Little EARLY Risers are very
small pills in size, but are most effective in
preventing the most serious forms of liver
and stomach troubles. They cure constips-
ton and headache and regulate the bowels.
R. W. Vinsou, Rockville; W. R. Rudy, Mt.
AirV
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17

Just received large assortment Of Channels
Skins, suitable for making gloves. Cheap al
VinsOu's Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17

Persons desiring loans on first mortgage
can secure the same In sums from 81 900 to
5000 by calling on Anderson Il Riggs.
Rockville, Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17

Smoke the "Bronzo Matre," best sc cigar
on eearth at Wilson'S Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17

Stonebraker's, Foutz's, SchmidFs, Kendalls,
Flints, Erbs, Barker's, Bells, and Pratts
Chicken PoTders, at Wilson'S Drug stora.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17

Whi,ewash and Paint Brushes-complete
stock at low prices, AT Wilson'S Drug Store,
directly opposite the Court House.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17

WilliamsOn's Sarsaparilla, the hest medi
cine in the world to purify the blood. For
sale only at Wilson'S Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17


take passengers tor Frederick stop on signal to Conductor
Trains
Washington
SUNDAY TRAINS RUNNING wEsre Washington follows No 80
p. MT .
P
49, Mate 80 and all stations boyds No. 90 NJ and stops at all
aud Washington Junction. No H. p NJ at az
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17

A full line OF Hawkes. Celebrated Specta.
Giles and Eye Glasses, received at Readings
Drug Store
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-09-17

Paint brushes, all sizes and grades, at low
est prices, 81 Wilson'S Drug Store.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-29
POPULAR SCIENCE.

The greatest length Of England and
icosland, north to south. is about sos
miles
Exposure 10 sunlight is one Of the
best ,i.siafectants for clothing known.
The light passing through glass viii
not do it,
II IS recommended that every life
boat carried by ships should be provid-
ed with bottle Of citrlc acid. which
precipitates chloride of sodium. apd it
is now claimed, converts sea water into
paiatable drink.
The mountains OF the moon are I'm
mensely larger in proportion than those
Of the earth. The moon is but one-for-
ty-ninth the size Of the earth. but its
mountain peaks are nearly as high;
twenty-five are higher than Mt. Blanc.
which is within a few feat of three
miles high. The highest is p little more
than four mi'es and a half.
In temperate regions the conditions
under which ponds and laEes freeze
over AT the beginning of winter are all
favorable to the forming Of smooth ice.
The cold is most intense in the perfect
~ still nights of that season when ice
IS first formed Again, the water
freezes at higher temperature when
smooth than wher disturbed. The
consequence is that the ice on our lakes
s smooth. Such Is not everywhere the
case. In Siberia the first freezing cold
often comes attended by violent winds.
It is well known that female birds
are everywhere (as a general rule) of
dingy and inconspicuous hue con-
trasted with rhe brilliant-colored orna-
mentation OF their mates. The reason
seems TO be pretty clear. The female
bird is forced by It's maternal solicit
tude to spend a considerable portion of
Its time on the nest, engaged in the i'm
portant duties of rearing the young.
1t is practically helpless during this
period. and were it conspicuous by its
color and readily distinguished from
the nest and IT'S surroundings. would
fall an easy prey to e4ftlles The best
proof of this Is that where tie male
sits on the nest and attends to the
nursery it is he who is dingy of hue
and inconsplcuous, and the female who
Is brightly coiored. Even the gorgeous
~ tinted L ale wild duck turns dingy,
decayed reed color at one season of the
year. But this is precisely the time
when he needs protection, namely.
when unable to fly on account of cast
Ing his pinion feathers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-29
Legend of the strawberrv.

Did you ever, being hungry, try to
satisfy your appetite with strawber-
ries alone, unaccompanied by sugar,
cream or any of the usual adjuncts. II
so, you discovered that it was impossi-
ole, for there is no nourlshment in the
trawbery itself
The Germans explain this by a pious
legend which we will give In substance:
A little child had strayed off into the
fields. He came upon a place where
natures floor was enameled with
bright, scarlet berries.
He sat down on the ground and be-
gan eating greedlly.
The berries were large and juicy and
sweet. The child was eating thus when
the Virgin Mary called to him.
He ate on and would not stop to
make answer. The virgin called out
TO him again and again, but the greedy
child Toasted on and answered never
a word
Then the virgin emerged from her
hiding place and confronted him.
What are you doing?" she asked.
Eating" he answered CURLY.
What are you eating?"
Nothing" he answered, to make the
story short
so let it be then" replied the irate
virgin. Strawberries shall henceforth
be as nothing to him who seeks to sat
isfy the cravings of his stomach.
That is why you may eat and eat, and
strawberries viii never satisfy your
hunger Through the greed Of a child
the luscious strawberry was cursed
with emptiness
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-29
ODDS AND ENDS.

The Derby has once been run in a
'nowstorm. This was in the yeaE 1867
1t is computed that there are about
100000 consumptiye persons in Great
Britain
In 1886 there We're sixty-eight cycle
factories in England. Now there are
nearly 700.
Scientists predict that 100 years hence
there will be no such thing as an In
surable disease
The twelve famous viollns owned by
the late r. u. Hawley. of Hartford.
have been sold to California man for
$4,000
A Jersey City alderman recently in
vented safety catch for diamond pins.
but that didn't prevent his being rob-
bed of his own diamond pin while rid
ing in a trolley car the other day.
Marriage License Clerk Salmonson,
OF Chicago, issued license No. 100000
the other day. which indicates the mar
riage of half n million of Chicagoans
during period of twenty-five years.
Jack Turner. an octogenarian, who
has been married five timee, and is the
father Of forty-six children, was mar
ried on Saturday at Jonesyille, Va. to
Nellie Van Bebber, of Harlan County,
aged IA
The Massachusetts Legislature has
appropriated 100000 for good roads.
The farmers of the State have watch
"a the road building operations of the
last two or taree years and have con-
Guided that there is money in going
ahead with the work
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-29
Cherry stone Incense.

French women often collect all the
fruit stones that come in their way
during the summer-cherry. plum,
peach. and apricot stones. They are
washed and boiled in clean water. dried
In the sun and put into chintz or print
ed linen bags When hot applications
are required for tooth or earache %
rheumatic pains one of these bags is
made thoroughly hot in the oven and
laid on the affected part. \ bag of frult
stones thus heated is good for cold feet
The stones give pleasant, spicy scent
and retain the caiozic for a long time
Tor0ntu Mail
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-29
Bryan. slistnken Policy.

Aren't BRYAN and his friends making
a great mistake by continuing the dis
cussion of the silver question at this
time? it is nearly four years until the
next presidential election. and the peo-
pie can learn a whole lot about silver
and the effect of cheap money upon
wages and savings in four years. They
learned much that Bryan didn't want
them to know during the four short
months OF the last campaign. It is no.
ticeable that in the states where the
question was most discussed the ma
jorities against Bryan were heavy or
his majorities were unexpectedly
small.
If the silverites will think of the
great amount of work done in the
states west of Pennsylvania, east of Col
orado and north of Tennessee and re-
fleet upon the result Of the election,
they will. if they are wise and want to
win in 1900, conclude to drop educa-
tional work and to proceed on some less
dangerous line. If Bryan and his
friends would stop talking about sill
yer for three years. it would be difficult
for the "goldbugs" 10 get people to lis
ten to their convincing arguments.
If our hard times should unfortunately
continue. Bryan might step out few
days before the 1900 election and say:
II told you so" and a majority of the
voters, without having given the mat
ter much thought, might conclude that
perhaps the "crime of 1873" was re-
sponsible for the lack of prosperity.
But if they study the question for four
whole years they will be certain that
neither silver nor any kind of cheap
money ever brought prosperity to any
country, though they have often
brought hard times. The wage earn
ers will understand that sixteen to one
is an undetermined scheme to lower
wages and the farmers that they can
not, by juggling with cheap money, get
any advantage of the rest of the world
in the matter of prices of farm prod
ucts.
This educational work must be
stopped short, or the cause of free sill
yer is lost.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-29
Only a Few Escape.

Most persons who ascend mountains
suffer more or less from mountain sick
ness. A man who climbed to the sum
nit of the Matterhorn last summer WIS
attacked by this peculiar illness ar a
HEIGHT of 1900 feet, and from tina.
point 70 the summit he continued to ex-
perlence the nausea, headache and las
situde characteristic of the malady. On
descending the trouble disappeared, and
no after effects were noticed.
careful investigation has recently
been made in Switzerland of the condi-
tons under which mountain sickness
occurs. 1t WAS found that above 10000
feet all persons are liable to be attacked
by it II they make any considera BILE
muscular eXertion. But when carried
up without exerlion on their part they
can attain m elevation as great as 49,
600 feet without discomfort
The primary cause of this malady is
the thinness and lightness of the air at
great attitudes. 1t has been noticed
that mountain sickness is usually less
severe on isolated peaks, but the reason
for this peculiarly is not clear.
BY long practice 1t is possible to be
come accustomed to the effects of the
high mountain air, and accordingly tho
Alpine guides seldom suffer from this
sickness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1897-07-29
An Argument thnt Won.

Gentlemen of the jury" said the at
torney for the young man who had
been sued for breach of promise, my
learned brother who represents the
fair plaintiff in this case Is trying to
work upon your sympathies. and to do
II has gone outside the facts He has
talked at length about his client s
broken heart. in spite of the fact that
no evidence has been introduced to
show that her heart is broken or ever
has been broken
Gentlemen" continued the lawyer.
impressiyely, after pause. - don't De-
lieye her heart is broken. and although
on such short notice l am unable 10
produce any evidence OF its exact con-
dItion | think | can convince you that
| am right. 10 you suppose that my
learned brother would have let mat
ter that would 80 seriously affect the
measure of the damages stand upon
a mere statement If her heart was real
~ broken? You know he would not.
That might have been permissible be-
fore the days Of \ rays but it is nor
now. IL her heart is broken. why does
he not produce a photograph OF it and
prove his statement? Gentlemen. he
dare not He knows that the cathode
rays would show a healthy and unin-
tured heart
And the jurors gave verdict for the
young man without leaving their seats.