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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-10-28
A DODGER.

The Hagerstown Mail says: "This man
Dodge, chief Of the whitewashing commits
sion TO investigate Algerism, is self-con
fessed investigation Dodger himself.
general Dodge was, as is well known
chief engineer Of construction of the UnioI
Pacific Railroad, appointed in 1855 AND
serving until 1870, with the exception o.
the time when he was member Of Con
gress. When the investigation Of the Credit
Mobilier scandal was commenced In 1877
by committee of the Forty second Con
gress appointed under q resolution passed
January Q, 1878, General Dodge was re
garded as most important witness. He
was himself affected personally by the testi.
lmony of witnesses who testified before the
committee The committee, in fact, report.
cd that the chief engineer OF the road was
largely interested In the contracts for lie
construction, and further stated that every
effort TO get him before the committee was
q failure His wife, ii was discovered, had
In her possession large block Of Credit
Mobilier stock. How gotten was not ex
planned. The charges against Dodge were
serious.
"'rhis lie the gentleman who is now at the
head OF an investigating committee.
"The committee ls on trial"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-10-28
Proposals for Bonds.

Once County Commissioners.
Rockville, Md.
EALED PROPOSALS will be received by
- the County Commissioners for Montgom-
cry county, Maryland, until IL O'Clock noon,
November 23rd, 1898, for the purchase of all
or any part of Fifty Four Per Cent. Coupon
Bonds, with interest payable sem-annually
on the first day of January and July in each
and every year said bonds 10 be dated and
deliverable January LIST, 1899, and to be issued
in denominations of five hundred dollars
each.
The bonds are issued under authority Of
Chapter 257 Acts of General Assembly Of
Maryland, January Session, 1898, for the
purpose Of building a turnpike road from
Rockville to the District of Columbia.
These bonds are redeemable as follows
Five hundred dollars 10 one year from date
OF issue and thereafter Ave hundred dollars
10 each and every year In their proper serial
number until the whole amount shall have
been paid. Bonds and interest payable at the
Montgomery County National Bank, Rock
vile, Md, and are exempt from taxation.
A certified check Of Q per cent. of amount
of bonds bid for will be required with bid,
and award of bonds will be made within FIVE
days after date of opening. Bids for less than
whole amount shall state the serial number
Of bonds bid for. Taxable basis, $l2, 443,-
900. Bonded debt, 1874, 1000
The right is reserved to reject any aud all
bids.
By order Of Board;
Address W. ". WELSH,
Clerk to County Commissioners,
oct 2l.td Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-10-28
ELECTION NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that an Election
IN will be held in Montgomery county, in
the State Of Maryland, by the qualified voters
thereof, on
TUESDAY, the 9th Of November, 1898,
for one member Of the House Of Representa-
tives for the Sixth Congressional District Of
the State of Maryland.
M-And the places Of said Election in the
several Election Districts and Precincts 10
said Montgomery county, will be as follows :
Laytonsville-E. H. Houck's shop, in Lay
louisville.
Clarksburg-Miles' store, in Clarksburg.
Poolesville-Walter's Wareroom, in Poolea'
VILE
Rockville-First Precinct, Charles W. Og'
den's residence; Second Precinct, Grand Jury
room, In Rockville.
COlesville-W. G. T. U. Hall, in Colesvile
Darnestown-Grfiith's store, in barnes
Bethesda-Keiser's new building, in Be-
thesda.
0lney-Grange Hall, in Olne7.
Gaithersburg-C. F. Duvall's shop, in Cal
thersburg.
Potomac-Stone's Wareroom, in Potomac.
Barnesville-Grange Hall, in GAINESVILLE.
amascus-Mounts shop, In Damascus.
Wheaton-Cissels store, in Wheaton.
The polls for said Election will be opened
in each and every Election District Of said
county, at the above places of holding the
polls, at O'Clock, A. NJ, and will be closed
at 6 o'clock, Pm.
THOS. @. MOVES,
K. q. HOUCK,
GEO. r. RICE,
oct 2l-td Supervisors of Elections.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-10-28

memory, but the public recollection will
revert occasionally to the part he played in
the election Of General Harrison TO the Pres
idency. Mr.. Wannamaker was generous in
his campaign contributions and influential
with other afluent Republicans. He was
not in strong favor with such politicians az
Mr.. Quay and others Of his practical turn
Of mind, for he Is understood to have exer'
cised pestiferous sway over the expendi
ture Of the money he contributed, and, be
ing business man, he insisted on bust
ness like return. He was appointed Post
master General.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-10-28
STILL PERSISTENT.

John Wannamaker is persistent In his DO
iitical warfare In Pennsylvania II he can.
not get Office himself he is determined TO
'ester the other fellow. II he is right or
,ot depends on whether the other fellow Is
Kicked or DOT. Reform is good thing, and
Is perheI all the better when the leading
sfarmer Il without personal ambition. -
4 Wanna .ker Is not without record.
4 space Of at or ten years produces too
coy hinge e be held constantly 10 the
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-10-28

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscrib-
~ er has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county letters of ad-
ministration on the personal estate Of
JAMES W. RICKETTS,,
late Of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are here
by warned to exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on or be-
fore the l4th day of April, 1898; otherwise
they may, by law, be excluded from all ben
eht OF said estate. All persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make imm ed late
payment. Given under my hand this 18th
day Of October, 1898.
EDWARD T. RICKETTS,,
oct l4-4t Administrator,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-10-28
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscrib-
IN or has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county letters of ad-
ministration on the personal estate of
JOHN ED WARD STA YMAKER,
late OF said county, deceased. AllperSons
having claims against said deceased are her 9
by warned to exhibit the same with vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber, on or before the
l4th day of April, 1899; otherwise, they
may, by law, be excluded from all benefit
Of said estate. All persons indebted 10 said
estate are requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this 18th day
Of October, 1898.
SARAH F. SLAYMAKEE,
oct l4-4t Administrative
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-10-28
house AID LOT TOR SALE.

THE undersigned, as Executors of the
Il last will and testament of William | g..
Norris deceased, Offer at private sale House
and Lot, situated at Forest Glen, Moutgom
cry county, Md. This property sdjoins the
st. Johns Church premises. The house is a
frame building Of eight rooms, is in good
repair and has necessary outbuildings, with
water 10 the house. The lot has on IL some
fruit trees. The house will be tor rem, until
sold
Address FLORENCE |. NORRIS,
Became P. o. Nd,
N. T. HARRISS,
jan 2s-u Rockville, Nd, Executors.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-10-28
CABINET-MAKING
AND
n Il r a Trim q,
IN ALL ITS BRANCHES.

THE undersigned, having a suitable shop,
Il is prepared to do the following work In
thoroughly practical manner Making new
parts and otherwise repairing, scrsping, pol
ishing and upholstering all kinds and grades
OF Furniture. Baby Carriages, Trunks, vi.
ohns AID Bows and all kinds Of Musical In.
struments repaired. Gaming Chairs and re-
pairing all kinds Of Cane Furniture. Nat.
tresses made over in sections. Ticks renewed
and new ones made to order. Enameling
IRON or Wood Furniture; Ebonizing, Gid
ing, Bronzing, &c.
Samples of Upholstery goods always on
hand, and cost given before work is dome
Old Mahogany Furniture speciality.
can give best of reference from those for
whom have done work. Satisfaction in all
cases or no charge. Terms moderate
Place OF business, Montgomery Avenue,
Vest End, in building formerly occupied by
NJ. Green, Rockville, Md.
Thankful for past patronage, respectfully
solicit continuance Of the same.
oct l3-ly c. G. GRIFFIN
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1898-10-28
Notice 10 Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the su bscrib-
IN er has obtained from the Orphans
Court OF Montgomery county letters OF ad-
ministrstion on the personal estate OF
CHARLES r. ANDERSON,
late ofssid county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are here
by warned to exhibit the same with the
vouchers thereof, to the su bscriber, on or be-
fore the l4th day of April, 1899 otherwise
they may, by law, be excluded from all
benefit OF said estate. All persons indebted
to said estate are requested to make imme.
date payment. Given under my hand, this
18th day of October, 1898.
THOMAS o. ANDERSON,
oct l4-4t Administrator.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
Mtg OF CHAT AS TO TURF AFFAIRS.

Anv trainer who cannot tell whether or not his
horses can run in the mud should lose his license
Tb.,e has been so much rain that trainers have
bean forced 10 work their horses IN heaVy gong
IIence excuses on account Of the mud are not he'y
N he accepted with good grace by racegoers
Owners OF two-year-olds who talk about making
MATCHES are now told 10 get reputation lor their
horse. before their offers are considered Jean
peraud Is entered in the most valuable two-yeai
oid s-akes 10 be run this year. In the laIi uio
horses in tho G!deon-Daly stable Will De soio at
auction 10 make room for the twenty-lour year
ungs which are now a, Holmdel IN .v :.
lanes IT Sloan injured his wrist py ran en-, a
hcycle ba rely esca ping serious accoens' arnn,
has GIVEN up bicycle riding for gooo as ne ca,
a~nrS m "a Ike chances Of tecpardiZlns eovv 20.
Snr re Measure of riding hour every Jay VI" "'
eoid-niated diamond studded wheel 49,. c.ron
the nrblic appear 10 know more hpout pa'.'t 4.
son's siahle OF warships than the raheis
reouired In the West indies Is some Dewey 10 an y
viz M Instructions from a distance anu ,.ras
odds.on mat Uncle sam will win the NaNai "'"n'
The Boar1 OF Strategsts requires a censor, Tor
ny. Goodwin intends 10 sail next week ao'
$500 wbcre he proposes 20 make long stey
He viii ship his horses and carriages iiatea m
BELONGINGS 10 London MI Goodwin penese VIZ Ma
he can win his expenses by petuhs Q' 'n0 ~
;can horses that are racing in England. . Gull
William x Vanderbilt is likely 10 pecO sera ~
fedged American turfman In the near ~ N e;r
sor,e ~ The wealthy who nave Hlaue IL. ~,
homes in France every summer DO as tley soii
viii here will be many additions 10 inc iS' -
American owners Of thoroughbreos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
4 pRLYlTE WEDDED AT CITY HALL.

James Hancock. private OF the 6sth Regiment
was married at the City Hall yesterday morning 10
Mrs Mary Barry. widow. OF No % Nandewater'
at A leave OF absence for twenty -four hours was
granted TO Hancock at Camp Black on FRIDAY. out
he began the celebration OF his expected "eoane
~ g.ttIng 700 full OF liquor and when the couple
appeared at church the priest declined to perform
the ceremony Hancock wanted TO get back TO his
regiment, having already overstayed his furloush.
and the widow did want to let him go until
after they were married. - 49,, 49,,
''The priest was too slow, he SAID ana mary
said that. though we were good Catnoh , We
had halter 90 to the City Hall and have civil cere
mony performed. The religious ceremony cou!o
walt | must take the first train BACK 10 camp
Black" ,,, -. r,-.r.h Arrr,
Hancock said ne had Joined the fIencn Army ny
when he was seventeen years old, ana served nve
monfhs during the Franco Prussian War without
getting into battle lie is now f9rtyiogr Years ed.
fvne OF a soldier Both Hancock and MS bride
Here born in County Armagh, Ireland They had
10 walt a long time In the Marriage bureau toS
Alderman 10 perform the ceremony.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
THE WORLDS SUPPLY OF WHEAT.
SOME INTERESTING FIGURES GIVEN BY THE
BIREAu OF STATISTICS

WASHINGTON May 1.-THE monthly statement or
finance and commerce issued By the Bureau OF
Statistics today contains a series or tapies OF
the worlds wheat production. supply and distrio-
ution They show the wheat crop OF the word iast
wear at only 2l3e $40 6s bushels. against ztSoTIW
in 1896 1884 in 1925 and 26665lOOo IN 1881 the
worlds crop OF 1897 being smaller than that OF any
wear since 1890 while the 1897 crop In the United
states is reported as larger than In any year since
1871 A table showing farm prices or wheat IN
the United States during term OF years gives the
average farm price Of wheat In 1897 as the hignest
with three exceptions. since 1853. the exceptional
wears being 1855 1890 and 1891
4 table OF freight rates on wheat shows tnat the
average rate by rail from Chicago TO New-fork
has fallen from l65 cents bushel in 1895 10 l2S2
cents In 1891, and that the rates by lake ana cana
fsl in the same period and between the same points
nom Il cents a hUshcl 10 i55 cents oushel
while I'm the same period the rate from 81 Louis
70 New-Orleans In bulk by barges fell from 90
cents a b. .hel 70 ass cents
The import duties OF various countries on wheat
are shown T. be. Austria Hungary, 1873 cents a
bushel United States. % cents, Germany ~ cents
with treaty countries and 1872 cents with other
countries. France SIS cents, Italy, 36s cents and
Portugal s. : cents bushel Tables quoted from
The report OF the Department or Agriculture esti,
mate the wheat In farmers hands In the tinted
states on March 1895, az l2l9205o tushe against
So ia OT2 bushels for the corresponding date last
year md q 800 30 March !. 1888.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
RACING AT MORRIS PARK.
wELIrKNOwN HORSES DOWN TO RUN.
THE MUD MAY CAUSE MANY SCRATCHES.

THE MUD MAY CAUSE MANY SCRATCHES.
xooh should come back 10 earth and build a sec
"a ark right here In this Empire State. So much
.., has fallen this spring and there have been so
wv rainy days. that New-Ycrkers fear the sky
.r this part of the globe has sprung permanent
,.ak Huge quantities OF water have descended on
wo,us Park since the racing OF las; Saturday.
s,a at the time when this article is written II
:. probable that the track Will be muddy to-day.
Bu, every racehorse ought TO be carefully schooled
rorksd and trained in mud Horses which founder
about in mud are uncertain cattle Of no great
value Good racers should be able to run on any
SORT of a track and in any weather.
The fields in the races of this afternoon are, as
rule. of fair size Blu, many trainers turn pale and
and hasten 10 scratch their horses Hence there
eialy among the horses which asked 10 take up
more than 10 pounds in any Of the contests.
Every one interested in racing should bear In
mind that the Westchester Racing Association VIII
give an extra day on Friday OF this week for the
be hoped that the attendance will be ENORMOUS and
that Inc net receipts for the Red Cross Will be ex-
tremey large ~ , ,-
YORK City have Just issued No III for this year or
Goodwin's "Official Turf Guide which Is OF re-
markable value and usefulness 10 everybody who
wishes to know anything about the performances
Of running horses
Here are the lists Of entries;
FIRST RACE-Three- year-ods and upward: the weight
10 re carried TO pounds under the scale
winners al any time year Of s4Oo TO carry seven
pounds extra ana other penalties for winners 'hs
year OF lesser sums 500. Tho last six ana
half furongs Of the Wi,hers mile
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
wu1sTLER AND THE AMBASSADOR.

A., article in the Chap Book about Whistler.
-. famous artist. tells of an adventure of his
1,,h IN. Russian Minister when he was living
" U,sshington in poverty. Having invited the
~.s.sn 10 dinner he took him to the attic
mere he lived got out a gas stove and the
whssorv saucepars and proceeded TO cook a
neeos in The presence of the astonished dign-
on'. uhono he all the while amused with his
ta.;, remarks The story has its moral in
VIZ: ~ Whistler's character and it also has its
spsesstiveness for those who are compelled, like
su u m CONSUL, convenience and economy in
nun nun cusine What the gas stove was to him IL
NV wv. s,nce become to thousands--the readiest and
n nsas.nsst means of cooking food over a single
s e..rnar whole dinner of three courses can be
v.sunrsa AT an expense so trifng as scarcely TO
eoornaekoned And the best Of ii is that the sys-
uv * so wonderfully flexible and adjustable.
&c" .n the way from snSle-burner stove up to the
hnge ranges on which meals for regiment can
n"sSooked this use of gas has been demonstrated
uc hs AZ once feasible. effective. and cheaper
han any other fuel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
THE LORELET STATUE ACCEPTED.
AFTER MANY vICissITUDEs 1T WILL STAND At
MOTT-AvE AND ONE-HUNDRED- AND SIXTY
FIEsT-sT.. IN TIE BRONx

After MANY reflections the statue called The
Loreei" originally designed 10 adorn public
square in the city OF Dusseldorf tho birthplace OF
the poet Henc. has nj length passed the gantlet
OF the Municipal Art Commission OF New-York and
viii be set Up nj Mott-ave. and One-hundred- and
sixty-nrst-st. in the Borough os The Bronx The
riatue was not good enough FOR Dusseldorf. nor
for Alayenre nor FOR Boston nor Tor Brooklyn. and
II was rejected by the Municipal Art Commission
under the Strong administration; but the present
Municipal Art Commission on May voted TO ALLOW
the city TO accept IT,
Charles r Barney, president, OF the Commission.
said yesterday that the Commission had three meet
ings 10 consider the acceptance OF the Hene
statue wh!ch IL 10 90 duty fountain also. At
the 1rst two meetings the Commission was unable
10 arrive at n decision owing 10 the lack OF proper
photographs OF the statue, but at the third meet
ing a number OF large photographs. taken from
various points OF view, were submitted to the
Commission. and Mr. Barney says that that body
voted unanimously TO allow its acceptance
Mr. Barney said that every member OF the Mu-
nicipal Art Coma mission voted in favor OF accepting
the statue excepting A. Augustus Healy. who was
abroad President Haffen OF the Borough OF The
Bronx was instrumental IN the steps taken TO
bring the monument 10 The consideration OF the
Board 0. Improvements Of The Bronx, and that
Board pat itself on record IN favor OF accepting
the statue. The Municipal Board OF improvements
also considered the matter, ana II Is understood
that It VIII not oPes! Y BS SaSyg fad d,v tn a9
rived lie did not know just where T. was, and none
OF 5os the ecepanee Of The statue on the
outstanding that st should be set up at Mott-ave
and One-hundred and-sxty -frst-str and nowhere
else .
Emil Herter modelled the statue. and 1t mar
roWy escaped being accepted by the city once be-
fore The act establishing the Municipal Art Com
mission became a law only two or three days before
he o Aldermen voted to accept The
Lorelei" and the Commissioners promptly refused
10 approve the action OF the Aldermen. The statue
has three figures representing lyric poetry. mer-
maid and World Sorrow" The Heinebund presents
iectons have been caused because OF the belief OF
the various authorities who vetoed It's reception
sion Is composed Of the Mayer eS ofie l
John La Fargo Daniel c. French. c. F.. Mckim and
A.. A. Healy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
NETWORK AIR BRAKE srocK Icr,vr
JUDGE wALLAcE's DECISION IN THE COMPANIES
FAVOR LIKELY TO INCREASE IT'S p,,s,Nvss

AIhACEs DECISION IN THE COMPANIES
FAVOR LIKELY TO INCREASE ITS BUSINESS
1Scn activity has developed this week IN tho
1900, u 'he New-Yofk Air Brake Company owing
uou'"ess' 10 the decision rendered last Monday ny
'ucse wallace In the suit for infringement on trnlc
N"'Ves brought by the WESTINGHOUSE AIR Rrake
company. The suit. which had been bending for
s'"i years, was decided in favor Of the New
, Ar Brake Company. Experts are inclined 70
." '"at the decision will have a far-reaching ef-
upon the air-brake field, and that In future the
e'' VIII De opened much more widely 10 compet-
Do" as result Of Judge Walace's decision than
ever mas been before. 1t is Furthermore believed
al sumo quarters that the New-York Air Brake
company viii be enabled TO make inroads upon the
BUSINESS that has been previously absolutely con-
"oiied by the Westinghouse company. and they
point out as significant facts in support OF this
ne' 'he smaller capitalization OF the New-York Air
"nch II can conduct its operations in the field
Whlch II has chosen In 1898 the New-York COM
pany paid per cent dividends hut since that yea r
tnat was then begun and which has Just been de-
clued The resumption OF dividends is expected as
a result OF the decision.
Ofhcals of the New-York Air Brake Company say
ceiVed great many orders which had previously
reen held from fear OF the responsibility OF infringe
ment IN case the Westinghouse company should win
Us SUIT, and that the works of the company at
Nateltowh. y. y, are running night and day.
prominent capitalists are largely interested In the
rev hands has heretofore operated with other
causes TO prevent much activity in the stock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
IT, STARR MILLER'S MEAT BILL

william Starr Miller was sued In the City Court
Yesterday to recover sI70 the balance alleged 70
10 dua on a butchers bill Of sl o. due TO Koelfer.
n,.or g. Co. of No li6 Clinton Place. Mr. Miller
lives at No 90 Fifth-ave.. with his wife and eight
,,ear-on daughter. In April. 1856 according TO the
Y,oin,,fs's testimony yesterday. Mr.. Miller opened
an account with the company. and In thrty-eieht
80, Tho hill had reached over 500. Tho bill was
Gay sar;ed and Mr.. Miller refusing TO pay more
shsn sisa the company brought sui suit ;,r ,o orsreo
=, ocnunt he specifically told OF the members
Of the that he would not be re e ar f3T
MOI . rdnrs ~ his cook that amount. When the
me rs presented he found that the average pur-
D w. yere over SIG day. The jury returned a
.vnrdict for the defendant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-17
PAY FOR MAroR srRoyG'S CONTRACTORS
CONTROLLER COIER NOW CONVINCED THAT THE
BoNps AUTHORIZED FOR THAT PrR-
POSE ARE LEGAL.

officials at the city Hall said yesterday that tho
contractors FOR city work who received contracts
under Mayor Strong's administration. and have
partly completed the work under the contracts.
would not have 20 wait much LONGER for their pay
Although payments all such contracts wcre
stopped by the Controller when Corporation Coun-
sci Whaien gave his first opinion contract In
debtedness and the citys debt limit. the more
opinion Of the Corporation Counsel that lie bill
ties FER park and street openings need not la
sidercd affecting the ri.ys debt limit has
WINGED the Controller that INC issues OF bonds au-
thor!zcd 20 pay contracts awarded by Mayor
Sirongs administration were legal. II is expected
that The Board 81 Estimate and Apporiionment
viii order issues of bonds soon
Controller Coler has begun TO pay some OF tbs
contractors Who have completed school buildings
under the contracts About EH0n had been paid
10 those contractors yesterday The letter OF Pres
ident Hubbeli Of the Board Of Education 70 the
Mayor. presenting IN forcble way the need for
moro school facilities. probably viii have weight
with the officials and hasten the payment Of con-
tractors who are erecting the school buildings.