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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-12-10
DISPUTED BOUNDARY.

The survey of the boundary line between
Maryland and West Virginia, under the d.
rection of the United States Court of APP
peals. was completed only few days since.
The survey has been made for the purpose
of settling the long standing dispute over
the possession of the territory lying along
the line between the two States. One of
the engineers on behalf of Maryland said
that the State had made out a strong case
aud that about forty square miles included
In Preston county, w. Va, will go to Mary.
land. The engineers on behalf of West Vir.
ginia will file counter claim, showing
that the result obtained in this survey wa!
brought about because the survey was be
gun at the wrong point.
The dispute over the line dates back t,
the days before the war, when what is nov
West Virginia was part of the Old Do
minon. The line which was established b.
the survey of 1869 has been considered tn
correct one, though occasional dispute
have arisen. By the new survey West Vir
GINA loses strip about two miles wild
and running the entire length of Preston
county The old boundary intersecte'
Mason and Dixon's line at point in Fay
elite county, W. Va, but the new surve,
shifts this almost two miles west. If th
new survey is permitted to stand, man.
West Virginians will be compelled +
transfer their allegiance to Maryland, an
lot OF trouble will ensue over the trans
Ter of titles TO land.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-12-10
CHANGES PROPOSED.

Representative Pearson, OF North Caro-.
lima, on Tuesday introduced and had re-
ierred to the Civil Service Committee, OF
which he is member, bill to amend the
civil service law. 1t makes the following
additions:
I'm all cases to which the regulations Of
this act have been or hereafter may be ex'
tended, the officers and employees in such
branch of the civil service who may be
holding Office or employment without OK
animation shall be required to stand the
same examination as is prescribed for per.
sons applying to enter such service.
Examinations shall be confined to such
subjects as the applicant is obliged TO know
in the actual discharge of the duties
of the service into which he seeks TO
be appointed, and all questions propounded
in any such examination shall be approved
by the head of the department or branch Of
the service into which the applicant Is seek.
ing admission.
"The provisions OF this act shall not be
construed to include any officer or employe,
for whose act or default a superior officer is
responsible on his official bond"
1t is believed that the first of the proposed
amendments will receive the support of the
committee. The third amendment will also
find much favor, as ii removes a now COM
mon cause of complaint, and especially con
Germs deputy internal revenue collectors in
the Snuth
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-12-10
SOME STARTLING FACTS.

The matter of pensioners on the govern
ment rolls is receiving considerable atten-
ton from the press all over the country
and the fact is noted that one person out Of
every seventy of the entire population Of
the country is pensoner on the govern
ment. In addition, there are about two
hundred thousand applications for pensions
pending, the most of which will be allowed
in the next year or two.
AS startling as these facts are, the govern
ment pension roll does not show the mum
Der of dependent people Every Southern
State grants aid to disabled Confederates
adding fully one hundred thousand to the
number OF soldier pensioners. If we ado
10 these the unfortunates in deaf, dumb
blind and lunatic asylums, in the aims
houses all over the country and the out dool
pensioners; those in homes for aged people
those in jails, penitentiaries, and reforma
tory institutions, and we have number
greater than the soldier pensioners. 1t is
safe to assume that there are fully 2,500,00C
people of the 100000 of population who
are supported by public taxation, or BY pri.
vate charity, and one in every twenty-eight
of the population OF the country is depend
ent or receives public or private aid. All
are charges on the public, and 1t matters not
that those in homes for the aged are sup
ported by private charity, the expense is
borne by the people.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-12-10

The substitution of electricity for steam
on short branch lines of railroads seems to
be coming event in rairoading. Expert.
ments have been made in various States
where the conditions favored, and with good
results. On the Mount Holly and East Bur
lington, distance of seven miles, the Penn.
sylyania Railway Company has recently
been experimenting, running heavy passen-
ger cars by electricity with success at high
rate of speed. The trolley system was tried
in competition with steam and the result
was favorable to the former, as respects both
convenience and profits. A speed of seventy
four miles was made, it is said, on some
good stretches of the road named.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-12-10
Friday Morning...."De December 10, 1897.
PARTY HARMONY AND VICTORY

RAM HhA4hO4' 4 ~tA'@~ ~ O~'~
Returning from Europe, ex Secretary
Whitney re-echoed the general Democratic
expression when he said Restoration OF
the Democracy to power depends upon the
party itself. II harmony comes it will win.
| should say that the tendency of Demo-
cratic thought is toward restoration OF
harmony. To that extent the condition OF
the party as political organization is i'm
proved"
II is perhaps the reiteration OF plattude
to say that only by the restoration of har,
mony can Democratic victory be assured,
Every election since and including the
presidential election of 1896 has SO thorough
ly demonstrated this fact that 1t may be re.
garded automatic.
But what is of importance now is that
Democratic harmony has been shown to be
not only needed but practicable. New York
has blazed the way, and it needs only that
the Democracy of the nation should note
how great and how far-reaching are the re-
wards of the prudent course of New York
Democratic leaders TO assure them that a
like course in other States will lead to like
results.
This Is not the time nor the place to set
forth detailed plans for averting future
schisms in the Democracy, or to suggest
salves for healing wounds already open. 1t
is enough to point out that If the ruling
spirit of party leaders be one OF intolerance,
opportunities enough for dissension and
party ruin will be found, while if the con-
trolling desire be to secure harmony, with
out sacrifice of principle, some way will be
discovered to attain it.
Is not the second the wiser course?
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-12-10
CABINET-MAKING
AND
R I P a IRI ~ G.
IN ALL IT'S BRANCHES

'NNHE undersigned, having a suitable shop,
l. is prepared to do the following work in
thoroughly practical manner Making new
parts and otherwise repairing, scraping, pol
isHing and upholstering all kinds and grades
of Furniture Baby Carriages, Trunks, vi
olns and Bows and all kinds OF Musical In
struments repaired Gaming Chairs and re-
pairing all kinds OF Cane Furniture Mat
tresses made over iu sec'i Us Ticks renewed
and new ones made to order. Enameliug
Iron or Wood Furniture; Eboniziug, GIld-
ing Bronzing, &c.
Samples of Upholstery goods always on
hand, aud cost given before work is done
Old Mahogany Furniture u. speciality
can give best of reference from those fol
whom | ha We done work. Satisfaction in al
cases or no charge Terms moderate
Place OF business MOI lgomery Avenue
IVES. End, i'll building tormerl, occupied by
M. Green, Rockville, Nd.
Thankful for past patronage. | respectful,
solicit a continuance OF the same
oct IDLY &C. GRIFFIN
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-12-10
CURRENCY REVISION.

Secretary Cages plan for currency re.
vision is set forth in detail in his annual re-
port to Congress. The Secretary explains
that his recommendations are not submitted
as final measures, but rather as tentative
steps in the direction of an ultimate solu-
ton" Mr.. Gage is an experienced finan.
cier and his suggestions are worthy of con-
sideration. He recognizes the necessity of
diminishing the demand obligations of the
government, and, as first step, proposes the
establishment of a department of the treas
ury to be known as "the Issue and Redemp-
ton Division" Greenbacks, to the amount
of 200,000000, to be gathered into the
treasury, are not to be disbursed except for
gold. An issue of $200,000000 of gold
bonds, bearing low rate OF interest, is rec
commended, to be exchanged for outstand-
ing bonds maturing at various periods with.
in the next twenty-eight years. The bonds,
principal and interest, are to be specifically
payable in gold to remove ambiguity from
our contract obligations and strengthen the
public credit. These bonds, together with
greenbacks, treasury notes and silver certifi-
Gates, will be made the basis of circulation
by national banks, thus preventing any con-
traction of the currency. National banks
may be organized with capital of $25, 900;
the rate of taxation on notes secured by de-
posts of bonds will be reduced to one half
of one per cent, and no notes Of smaller
denomination than $40 will be issued. Pro
vision is also made for an increase of circu.
lating notes based on the assets of banks,
secured by special tax of two per cent. on
circulation constituting safety fund. The
banks are to maintain with the Comptroller
of the Currency redemption fund of ten
per cent. invested in government bonds
The notes are redeemable at designated sub
treasures.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-12-10

within your purses reach. A special variety
OF styles and qualities for the holidays
Gift Perfumery, Etc
Genuine All Cologne, Csc, 45c and 9Oc a
bottle
Pinaud's French Extracts-all new scents,
75c a bottle
Pihaud's Aurora French Cologne-in 4-oz
bot,le-50c each
Pinaud's Toilet Water-59c bottle
Best imported Bay Rumble half-pint,
DOC pint, 90c quart
Triple Extracts-all Of the sw eet smelling
essences, 35c an ounce
imported and Domestic Toilet Soaps
Imported and Domestic Atomizers-25c TO
81 so each
Gift Bedwear.
Novelties in Pillows and Cushions-com-
plete assortment, covered with India Silk,
satin, japanese Crepe, Silkalne and Saline.
| al prices that make sensible gifts; Elder
Down Spreads, Wrapper and Bed Blankets,
and Italian Silk Rugs
Gift Linens.
Linen Lunch and Dinner Sets, Spatcbtel
Ceniers Bureau Scarfs, Fancy Towels, Doy-
l,es, Iray-Cloths and Napkins, Linen Pillow
| Shams, Brown Linen and White Cotton Duck
Laundry Bags, Collars and Cuffs and Shoe
Bags.
Gift Jewelry and Silver Novelties.
Paper Cutters, Files and Hooks, with ster
ling silver handles, Soc each
Sterling Silver Umbrella CIasps. 2hc
Nail Poilshers, 39c, CSC to 81 OS
Jeweled Hat Pins, 25c, 39c, soc to S, 90
Lorgnette Chains, sterling silver and rolled
plate, CSC to $4 90
Mems Chains, ST. 40 to SIS 90
iank and Lever CUT Buttons, 2l. TO 80 es
II pair 90
Baby Pins, 25c, zoe, 75c TO So Is a pair.
Gift Stationery.
Full line OF Papeteries, put up in fancy
boxes, loo to ST a box
Mourning Papeteries two widths of borders
2ac box
Dennison's Imported Crepe Tissue Paper.
10 foot rolls all shades, 25c roll
Writing Tablets SC to isc each.
oid English Mills Paper, octave and com.
antfc,ai sizes, i5c pound. Envelopes to
match, &c package.
Fancy Gift Tables, Etc,
Brass Tables. with onyx slabs, So rs to Sls
indian Seats, 81 so each ~'o
Bambo Tabourettes, 75c each
japanese Screens, five feet high and Co,r
folds, SO 40 10 Sc each. "'
Giveable MISCELLANY,
Metal Pin Trays loo to Soc: Metal Rox.,
,or matches, hair pins, safety pins, etc. Soc !.
Metal Jewel boxes, a0c up; Manicure sets IN
trays and boxes, CSC up lnkstands, 25c nm
Rocket Match Safes, 25c up; Smokers, SETS
50c and up; Hand Mirrors csc up stand
MIRRORS, 81 Is up; Knick -Knack boxes I2c
up; Ash Receivers, Ice up; Picture Frames
l9c up Comb, Brush and Mirror sets, So al
Gr Scrap Baskets, 35c up; Fancy Baskets.
II up; Work Baskets, 35c mn. Satin -,
Work Baskets, soc up Leather Purses Ne ~
DOC; Pocket Books Ice to SIS SO; CombinaS
ton Gard Cases and Pocket Books. 2hc To
% 20; Gard Cases, soc to So SO Letter
Gases, soc to SO; Writing Tablets. e8c 10
g, Chatelaine Bags, soc to SO; Shopping
Bags, soc to So Travelling Satchels, ST 40
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-12-10

An example of very speedy justice is an.
nounced from Greensboro, N. G. In that
city, Saturday evening last, Sonly Ryan, who
had been separated from his wife for sew.
eral months, went to her home and demand
ed small sum OF money which she had
laid aside, after supporting her children, by
keeping boarders. Being refused, Ryan
without warning shot his wife through the
neck with pistol, causing instant DEATH
He attempted to escape, but was quickly
captured and put in Jail. There was in
tense excitement and threats of lynching
were INDUCED in, but cooler counsels pre-
vailed. On Monday, within the space o
fifteen minutes. Ryan was indicted, tried
convicted and sentenced to be hanged. HI
pleaded guilty of murder in the first degree
and is to be hanged December H. Thus
foul murder will be speedily avenged, anc
In much more impressive manner than b.
| lVnchinp
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-12-10

The failure of the Georgia Legislature to
pass the bill reforming the convict lease sys,
tenn will entail lasting disgrace on the State
as there is everything to call for such 9
measure and absolutely nothing but selfish
interests to oppose it Georgia can i'll afford
to let this stain remain upon her, and be &
mark among her sister States for her perpet
uation of system degrading and brutal
izing in itself, and destined to retard hel
general progress.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-12-10

Owing to the heavy expenses incurred in
prosecuting criminal cases in this county, a
move is on foot to have the legislature pass a
law creating the position OF Police Justice.
That is to give one Justice the right try all
minor criminal cases, for him to hold court
at Rockville at stated intervals, when great
portion of the business that now consumes
the time of the Circuit Court may be dis
pOsad of
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-12-10

Dresden handles, ST. so
26inch Union Taffea Silk Umbrellas, ST so
26 and 28-inch Umbrellas, with novelty
handles, So to Sl2
GIFT HANDKERCHIEFS
Ladies Embroidered Handkerchief, l24c
to IS
Ladies' Pure Luen Initial Haudkerchiefs,
l24c, 25c and SOC
Mems Pure Liuen Initial Handkerchiefs,
l2R TO soc each
Ladies' japanese Silk Initial Handltercbiefs,
l29 and 25c each
Mems Japanese Silk Initial Handkerchiefs,
25c, soc, 75c and ST.
Ladies' Embroidered Silk Handkerchiefs,
l24c to 81 rs
Silk Muffiers-lots of patterns and colors
Children's Handkerchiefs-in fancy boxes
25c 10 SOC box
Children's all linen hemstitchei and EN-
broidered handkerchiefs, l25c aud 25c each
Ladies' Pure linen hemstitched handker-
chiefs, trimmed with valenciennes lace inset
ting and footing 25c, SOC, 75c and $1
MEMS GIFT FURNISHINGS
Fancy and Embroidered Suspenders-
pair in box-$l 20 10 s. 80
Mems Halt-Hose, he to 81 pair
Latest style Linen Collars Toe, and Link
Cuffs &c a pair
Mems Neck wear--newest styles -25c to
50 so
Mems Underwear, soc 10 SIS each piece
GIFT GLOVES.
A full and complete assortment of the besl
makes and fashionable shades in Kid Gloves
Silk and Wooden Gloves, SILK Mitens, for
men, women aud children, soc to So a pair
GIFT DRESS GOODS.
II
all wool and silk and wooI-$3 so, So and
SIS each.
3s-inch All Wool Pla;ds, bright coors, SOC
a yard
80 inch Silk and Wool Plaids-latest eff.
fects-75c yard
GIFT SILKS.
Black and Colored Silk Dress Patterns
soc, csc, 75c, ST, 81 25. 81 80 aud SEA yard
Gift Domestics.
Christmas Calicoes~-( 10 yards in each pat
tern l-65c
Cotton Toy Patterns-Monkeys, Dolls. Dogs
Elephants Cats, Santa Claus ETC., SOC eacf
Persian Cashmere--(l0 yards in II ptttern,
ST.
Holiday Chinlzes, 10 yards in a pattern. 81
Sea island Percales in the new patterns
l34 yard
Black Liberty Silh Ties, Capes and Boas
at special prices for the holidays.
Real Valenciennes and Duchess Lace Hand
kerchiets, SOC TO $2S each
Gift Hosiery.
Silk Elastic Garters-with buckles and rib.
bon hows-in fancy boxes soc, 75c. 81.
81 as, 5 40 and So a pair
Black and Colored Silk Hosery-in fancy
boxes-Sl 10 So so pair
Gifts in Ready.M Garments
Our stock of Ladies' and Misses C,oaks
Suits, Furs, Waists, Skirts, Shawls, Corse,s
Wrappers and Aprons, will suggest num-
Der OF suitable gifts, and our prices put them
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-12-10

HE DISPLAY OF HOLIDAY GOODS Is READY
Ito oso-fo
only absolute osing
rstmas
is
o pay An
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willie
commissions But ~
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-12-10
OAKMONT SCHOOL

FokN u II LIS
NTiLL open Sept 90 1897 Primary, Pre-.
w psraiory and Academic course French
and German taught after an adaptation of The
Sauveur method Piano according to hes
Conser vatory instruction Art classes unde
direction of a Washington artist Speca
classes also in Vocal Music, Elocution suG
Physical Culture, Stenography and Type
writing Adults invited TO join.
Parents wishing TO enter daughters. ant
those desiring TO join special classes, are re
ques,ed to apply at once
Limited number OF small boys received
Terms moderate. For further information
address
MISS ALOE TALBOT,
aug 9O-2mR Washington Grove, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-12-10
NJ O IT q Ell
ADJOURNED MEETING.
5000 Reward.

TNHE County Commissioners for Moutgom
l. cry county, Maryland, will pay the SUI
of $500 for the arrest ard conviction of th,
party or parties who stole the ballot boxes o.
the LIST precinct, 4th election district, aud
the 18th election district, from the Courl
House, between the evening OF November {
and the morning of November 9, 1891
By order of the Board:
dec lott W. W. WELSH, Cfk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-12-10

The Interstate Commerce Commission has
decided 10 extend for two years the period
within which railroads must be equipped
with safety appliances.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-12-10
HERE IS OUR PART OF THE GIVING.

We VIII put every pair Of Gloves costing 81 IS over fancy h
lpu in aucybo xf
in
ySuspende box
a
dUmbre OF u-re
ca lite me
10 list
W he none
~ You SaG come to town give
~"NNi
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-12-10
TO CREDITORS
Elias +. Delashmutt, &c, vs.. John II. Trnn-
die and VIM b. Trundle
Insolvents, in the Circuit Court for Mont
gOmery county.

NOTICE is hereby given 10 all the cred.
IN itors, endorsers, sureties or persona
claiming to be such OF John H. Trundle and
WIN. Trundle, that the Circuit Court for
Montgomery county has fixed upon the 10th
day OF January, 1913, as the day for the aud il
OF all claims against said insolvents, and that
they are required to file their claims in the
Clerks Office OF said Court, with the vonch-
ers thereof duly verified BY affidavit, before
the said 10th day of January, 1898, or else
they may be excluded from oil distribution
in the proceeds of sale
EDWARD WOOTTON.
dec 3-5t Permanent Trustee.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-12-10
GIFT UMBRELLAS.

26-inch Silk Gloria Umbrellas, with seel
rods and mounted on natural handles, ST
26-nch Union and Silk Gloria Umbrellas.
with steel rods and mounted on natural and
Dresden handles, ST. so
26inch Union Taffeta Silk Umbrellas, ST SO
26 and 2s-inch Umbrellas, with novelty
handles s. TO Sl2
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1897-12-10
T. q n n @ m t..

NEW BRICK STORE,
IN EX, ELLENT STAND,
Furnace, Electricity and water supply in
building
Inquire of !. R. MATS,
oct 29-H Rockville, Md.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11
A FAMOUS WOMAN OF OLD

Palmyra. or Tadmore-one the
Greek and Roman, the other the Syr-
Ian, name for THE City Of the Palms"
lis fallen, is fallen. Like Babylon, its
greatness is no MORE and where, six
teen hundred years ago, great palaces
reared their massive columns, to-day,
In the shadow of some tottering and
disintegrated wall, turks the mud hut
OF some wild Bedouin of the desert.
Built by Solomon, it was city of mer-
chants dealing in the rich products of
India and Arabs, reaping a rich har-
vest from their customers of the West.
Later, on becoming a Roman colony, il
rapidly increased in wealth and pros
perity. While nominally subject to
Rome, it was self-governed, its laws
being administered by senate elected
by its people. The Hetman, or chief
of these, Odenathus, husband to the
beautiful and virtuous Zenobia, rem
dered such services to Rome that, in
A. ID. 264. he was made practically SOW
ereign Of Palmyra, owing scarce a nom
inal allegiance to Rome; but his brief
though brilliant reign was cut short
by the hand of an assassin, his nephew,
within three years, and the ruling pow
er devolved up his beautiful widow.
This queen was esteemed the most
lovely and heroic of her sex. A de-
scendant of Cleopatra, she inherited
her beauty without her faults, combin-
ing with a masculine fortitude and
courage the wisdom and insight of a
sage and the delicate instinct and sub
tie perception of a woman. Widely
educated, mistress of several tongues,
it was to her prudence and fore
thought that many OF her husbands
victories were attributed. Scoring eff
feminacy, she was an enthusiastic
huntress, pursuing with ardOr the
chase of the wild beasts of the desert
lions, tigers and bears. She often ap-
peared in martial costume, mounted on
horseback, at the head Of the troops,
and at other times would lead them
on foot, marching for miles at time
Upon the death of Odenathus the au-
thority that had been vested in him as
a personal distinction in recognition of
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11
The Ameer OF Afghnnistan.

'rhe Amer of Alghanistan, who was
naturally suspected Of completely in the
attacks on the Indian frontier, some
Of which originated on Afghan terri
tory, has twice denied the charges, in
reply 10 questions from tho Indian gov
eminent. The present dmeer, Abdur
Rahman, is grandson of the famous
ameer, Dost Mohammed. Like his
grandfather, he has great courage, and
is capable military leader He has
done much to to consolidate his empire
and to subdue semi-independent tribes
He has expressed his theory Of gov
eminent in the phrase, Zone must be
a lion If one would govern wolves"
Before he came to the throne he was
regarded as a protege OF Russia, in
which country he had lived in exile
AS ameer he has lived on good terms
with both Of his powerful neighbors. He
receives a subsidy from the govern
ment of India.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-11

There are two other places in this
country where pearls have been taken
in considerable numbers. One Of
these is the Wisconsin lake region,
where the stones have been found for
several years past. In these lakes and
streams the water is perfectly clear,
and the shells are obtained by wading
and diving Several New York dealers
say that they have had stones Of con-
siderable value from the Wisconsin
fields and some thousands Of dollars
have been taken out of the lakes and
streams Of this region within the past
few years, though there is no system
affixed effort to carry on the work such
as is to be made in Arkansas.
The other field where pearls have
been found recently is in the Grasse
river, in northern New York. Three
years ago an Adirondack guide eEhib-
iLcd u NsE Yorker for whom he was
working half-dozen smooth white
stones that he had taken from CLAIMS
which he dug up for bait. The New
York man was convinced that they
were pearls and took them back to the
city with him. A few weeks later the
guide was considerably startled to re-
eeive 5000 for what he had considered
worthless find. Since then the ma
tives along the Grasse have spent their
spare time in hunting clans and have
found a large number OF gems. Ore