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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-14

A Vote Of Thanks.-The members Of
the Burden Bearers Circle Of The Kings
Daughters wish TO thank the people OF Rock.
vile and vicinity for the very generous re-
spouse that was given to their appeal for as
sistance on Thanksgiving Day.
Large donations Of groceries and provis.
ions of other kinds, as well as considerable
sum of money, were received and will be
distributed by the ladies in charge among
the needy and suffering OF our community.
Many sad heart will be comforted and
many desolste home cheered by the open
handed lberalty ir which Rockville has
never failed, and for which heartfelt thanks
are returned.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-14

H% Take your prescription to FearOn's
Pharmacy, where IL will have the attention
OF a graduate and experienced druggist.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-14

Fencing, lx6-l6 Cypress; ii will last /;
Johnson, Lumber, Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-14
TO HORSE OWNERS.

For pntting horse in fine healthy con.
dition 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. ri
cents per package. For sale by druggists.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-14

Smoke the "BronzO Matre," best &c cigar
on eeartb /: at Wilson'S Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-14

itch or Mango Cured In 30 Minutes.
Woods Itch and Mango Lotion will cure Itch
in human beings or mango and scratches in
animals 10 thirty minutes. Large bottle,
sold only at Fearon's Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-14

W. Hicks, Rockville, is sales agent for the
Blue Flame Goal Oil Stoves. Call nj bis store
and examine them,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-14

Cure that Cold by using Syrup Of White
Pine and Tar, Only % cents at Wilson'S
Drug Store.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-14

Business In the Orphans Court
The following business was transacted 10
the Orphans Court:
Allen B. Brown, administrator of Lemue
Brown, deceased, filed list of debts, &c, due
and owing said deceased.
Letters of administration were granted to
Mary A. Thrift on the personal estate of
Charles H. Thrift, deceased. Bond $4,000
John W. Hodges and Christopher H
Brashears, administrators Of Sarah Ellen
Brashears, deceased. passed their first and
final account and made distribution.
Isabel B. Jones was appointed guardian
TO Charles F Jones and others. Bond $500
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-14

Died, near Rockville, on Tuesday, De-
,ember 4th, 1900, of typhoid fever, Clarence
}. Henley, beloved son of Edward and
Elizabeth Henley, aged 10 years, 5 months
md 8 days.
A precious one from US has gone,
A voice we loved is stiled,
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled
Home is sad, Oh God, how dreary,
Lonesome, lonesome every spot,
Listening for his voice till weary,
Weary, :or we hear it not.
The trial is hard, the pain is severe,
To part with one We loved so dear;
But in our hearts he will remain
Until meet in heaven again.
Farewell, dear brother, you are at rest,
And shall forever be,
You would not stay with US on earth,
But we can go to thee.
We miss thee from home dear brother,
We miss thee from thy place,
A shadow over lie is cast,
We miss the sunshine OF thy face.
We miss thy kind and willing hand,
Thy fond and earnest care,
Our home is dark without thee,
We miss thee every where.
Oh, we shall meet, yes meet again,
Where free from sorrow, grief and pain
Beyond the river on the shore,
We will meet where parting is no more
BY his Sisters.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-14

The most effective little liver pills made are
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. They never
grippe. R. W. VinSon, Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-14

rhhIahafiain'g Eyo and Skin ointnlont
Is . certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
Granulated Rye Lids Sore Nipples Piles,
Eczema, letter, Salt Rheum and Scald Head,
70 cents per box. For sale by druggists
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-12-14

Now is the time to use the FatLs Heater to
take the dampness out of your room. The
lamp that lights your room will heat il. At
Fearon's Pharmacy
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17
Prevention of Gun Acoidents

Cunning accidents have become so
frequent that it might be well to for
mulate IL few rules for the guidance of
those who so forth to STAY. How would
these do?
1. When you hand loaded gun to
your companion always keep the muz-
zle pointing your way. This may save
the fool killer a job.
.. Never go hunting with man who
looks like deer. Don't look like deer
yourself. A man in Pennsylvania was
shot by particular friend because the
tuft of hair on his head resembled a
partridge. When you go hunting have
your head shaved.
3. Don't use a gun that will carry
three or four miles. You may drop an
innocent COW in the next county. Better
stick to granddad's shotgun with the
warped barrel. The children in Wis
cousin country school got a holiday on
account of one of these long distance
guns. Bullet crossed over two town.
ships and hit the schoOlma'am in the
limb.
A. II you have any doubt that the deer
you are going to shoot at may be your
hunting companion don't yell, as that
you, Peter before you fire. 1t might
alarm the deer-if it is deer.
8. If you really want to insure perfect
safety against hunting accidents have
your eyes, your nerve and Your fire
arms thoroughly tested before you start
out-and then stay at home. Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17
Needed the Iutroducttop.

A young man with beetling brow
and a nice new overcoat entered a law
office in one of the big downtown office
buildings and inquired for a member Of
the firm-a Mr.. Younger-whose name
he pronounced with strict regard for
the rules of orthoepy.
rs Mr.. Younger ing he asked of
the young woman stenog. apher, with
whom he seemed to be acquainted.
You mean Mr.. Younger" she re-
piled, pronouncing the g" hard.
.Can it be he pronounces 1t that
way:" asked the caller, feigning sur
prise. "Of course, it's his privilege TO
pronounce it as he chooses; there's no
set rule for pronouncihg proper names.
But you know Younger doesn't spell
Younger, but Younger
NO, didn't know it, She answered
as one who doesn't care. but here he
comes now That's him going into his
private Office"
Excuse me, but that's not him."
mo? Pray, who is it, then?'
Its he
They stared at each other for ten
seconds and then the young man said:
"Will You introduce me to Mr. Young
er:'
"Now she retorted. "Since you seem
to know so much more about him than
do, think you'd better Introduce me-
There was an ominous click in the
rattle of the typewriter as the young
man entered the private Office and pre-
scented his card.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17
poked Hi. Eve with sc:..or..

1t was after the paper was out, and u
crowd of newspaper men, of whom
The Saunterer was one, was sitting in
an all-night restaurant. The door open
ed and young fellow with a -bandage
over one eye entered and came up to
the table.
''Where'd you get it, Billy?' asked
someone
Accident. Girl poked pair of scis-
sors in my eye. Say, what are you
going to do with girl like TINT, any.
hOw?" he added, look of comic de-
spair spreading itself over that portion
of his face left uncovered. He took a
letter out of his pocket ,lnd threw it ON
the table. Il just got it,"
The Saunterer picket it up and read
1t out loud
u am terribly worried, Billy" 1t be-
gan, about your eye. 1t must pain
you so, and while, of course, knew
that you don't think for an instant that
it was intentional, somehow | feel that
you are angry with me for my care
lessness. Now, don't be, Billy, for l
would give anything in the world il 1t
hadn't happened. Last night got the
crazy idea that you might lose your
sight and couldn't sleep for thinking
of It,"
There followed a beautifully-worded
eloquent expression of heartfelt anx-
iety that seemed TO bespeak the deep
est sincerity. And then came the in
evitable postscript, the cause of Billy's
despair:
"P. S.-Do you know, dear, there are
some awfully good shows in town.
Don't you think it would be fun to see
a show with only one eye? The nov
city! could be really at half-past Z
Saturday eyening."-Philadelphia In
urlirer
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17
"'NitaT' he gasped, ais 1T thee-my

aNitaw he gasped, sis 1T thee-my
child?"
"Ay, my father; thy child"
He swayed and closed his eyes.
Say not So" he moaned ut can
not be. My Nina was so beautiful
oh. so beautifulr'
In overwhelming grief he sank upon
the floor and rocked feebly and beat
his breast.
20 santo Dlos! What curse Is this"
Then came another awful thought.
1.-THE Corregidor will never take her
now!" lie cried.
why. my father? Doth lie love me
for my face alone?"
But the father only walled us one
gone mad:
THE Corregidor! The Corregidorl
He will not have her now"
Then came the rider with the notary.
She was SO much child" the ia
Their sobbed. "She played with young
Gitano In the grove. She did not know
the deyil-vlne would eat her beauty.
And yet 1t hath but spoiled her face
and not touched her beauteous heart"
"Rnstlco,' said the great Corregi-
dor, thou hast my earnest sympathy.
Here is purse of gold.'
And with his notary he rode away.
When Gitano with his scalded hands
smoothed Leonita's hair his tears ex-
pressed his heart.
Still thou art beautiful" he said.
Nay, sweet Gitano, even thou canst
not say that"
Hush. my Mia! Thine is the beau
ty of the day. Thy heart.loye is the
siad' warm sunshine and thy glorious
SOU the rainbow of promise to me-
Chicago Times Herald
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17
TAE RETuRN,.

o the little old town that left one day,
Because it was quiet, still
Has the name that it had when went
away,
And stands on the same old hill;
But the ones that were dear in the little
old town,
With its one wide street running up and
down,
Have ceased to sit oil the porches where
The roses were trained to climb;
They have ceased to sew and to white
there,
I AS they did in the dear old time.
The little old church with its wooden
sheds
Still stands as It stood of yore;
But the ones who knelt and who bowed
their heads
Are worshiping there no more!
And the little old school where carved
my name
On the homemade desk stands just the
same
But the boys who are batting the ball
to-day
And the little minds, fair and flee,
Are not the children who. used to play
On the common there with me!
The little old house, so dear, so dear,
Stands just where 1t used to stand;
But not for many aud many year
Has the latch oteyed her hand
The hand in which ipy hand was laid
When my first few faltering steps were
made
And in the little old parlor there,
Overlooking the little lawn.
Another sits in her cnsy chair
And hears the clock tick on.
% the little old town that ! left one day,
Because it was quiet, still
Has the name that it had when went
away.
And stands on the same old hill;
But the friends that I've travelled back
home to see
Are gone or else are but strangers to me.
And over the doors of the little old stores
Are names that 1 never knew.
And the dream that was dear of the "old
home" here
Can never, alas. come true.
Chicago Times-H Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17
A Model Witness,

During the investigation of the Maine
disaster an old seaman was called be-
fore the Court Of Inquiry to tell what
he knew about it. He was solemnly
sworn to tell the truth and nothing but
the truth; Furthermore, he was eau
toned not to repeat hearsay; his per-
sonal experience was the only testi-
mony that would answer the law.
"And now tell us what you know
about the explosion of the Maine," said
one of the officers.
"Well, sir" said tile old bluejacket,
"I was a-corking 1t off in me 'ammick
(hammock), and card a noise and
walked up in the 'orspital. That's all
know about it, SIR"
The court maintained its gravity,
states the Chicago Record, from which
this story is taken, and dismissed the
witness.
.Corking," 1t may be added, is sailor
slang for sleeping. When they lie down
upon the deck, as they often do for a
nap. tiguratively speaking they are
calking the deck.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17
THE JUDGES TURKISH Bath.

II Was Very Vigorous, and He Found
Out Why.
The Judge had never taken n Turkish
bath, but he was not feeling his best
that morning, and it suddenly occurred
to him to test its vivifying effects, SO
enthusiastically descanted ,pon by his
young friends.
II seemed to othe Judge that the rub
Der was terribly rough, bat fearing to
expose his inexperience and subject
himself to rldicule by objecting to the
regular treatment, he patiently endured
being punched, pummeled, slapped,
spanked. whacked and poked until he
could not stand the torture II moment
longer.
"Is-it-qui-te-neces -sary-to-make
-me--bla-ack-and = blue all - oy-
ver? painted tue Judge. us h.regularly
as the rubber dug his fists in more or
less vigorously.
Never YOU mind; I'm fixin' you," re-
isponded the rubber. redoubling his as
saults and grinning diabolically-at
least so 1t seemed to the Judge.
WHO slap, groan) are thud. groan)
you!' gasped the Judge. horrible sus-
picion dawnins in his mind. Your
(whack. groan) face (thump. groan
does twhack, groan look slap, groan
ia - thud.. sroaD miliar'' (swish,
groan).
4"Oh, you remember me, do your
growled the rubber sarcastically.
We'll, lash yer old hide. mebbe you'd
like to send me up for six months again
for priae-tightin'w- Harpers. MAJ azlne.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17
Always tho way.

A woman. with freshly blackened
eye and traces of recent tears on her
face. came hurriedly into a police mag
istrate's office one morning. and asked
for the arrest of her husband on a
charge of beating her.
The brutal husband was arrested md
brought before the magistrate. He
was hard-looking citizen, large of
frame, repulsive in appearance, and
about three-fourths drunk. The wife,
on the contrary, was slight and deli
cate, and her hands were wrinkled and
knotted with hard work.
The trial was short. "Bill," as she
called him. made no defense. He was
apparently too lazy to take the trouble.
The wife had cooled down consider
ably, and gave her testimony with ex-
IRENE reluctance, as Is the custom in
such cases; but the guilt of the pris-
oner was clearly established, and the
magistrate, after lecturing him sharply
and Indignantly on his brutality, was
about to prescribe the necessary pun
ishment. when the pale-faced victim
spoke up.
Make the fine as light as you can,
your honor" she said, anxiously. "I'll
I have to pay it."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17
Blo,ssr. OF historic value.

A Philadelphia man owns a most
unique assortment of pieces of blotting
paper, collected by his father, who was
long an official of the White House,
each Of which bears, reversed, the sig
nature Of President, from General
Harrison, who died month after his
election in 1S41, to Garfield. On one
sheet, the most highly priced of the
lot the last official letter signed by
President Lincoln was blotted before
he was assassinated by Booth.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17
Two Loving Girls.

Maude-Mr. De Jones asked me to
sing for him the other evening after
we had been introduced.
Clara-And what did you sing?
Maude-Why, how do You know that
I sang at all!
Clara-Well, noticed that he didn't
ask you to sing tonight.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17
Why He Went.

death is sad thing" said the
stranger to the man who stood weeping
beside a grave.
1T is indeed" sobbed the other.
Are you Borrowing over the loss OF a
very dear frlend?" asked a stranger
Il am Borrowing over the grave of a
man never knew" replied the mourn
r. "He was my wife's first husband -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17

Mrs. Stubb-John, wouldn't jury of
women be grand?
Mr.. Stubb-Well, Maria, If It wasn't
grand jury in the first place all women
in creation couldn't make it So"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17

Hell wonder il you really love me.
She-I g-guess so. dream Of you
nearly every night.
What do you dream, dearest?
She-That see you in jewelry store
looking at diamond rings.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17

Hattle-ls Mr.. De Jones as attentive
to you as ever?
Ella-Yes; but he's perfect riddle.
Hattie-Well, If you give him up give
me chance to guess.-Chicago News.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17
How Diamond. Ara Cnt

Diamonds are cut in three different
forms-the rose, the brilliant and the
table, of which the second is the pretti-
est. 1t is a double pyramid or cone.
of which the top is cut off to form q
large plane, and at the bottom directly
opposite to small plane.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17

Dillingham-Mrs Ouue's affairs re-
mind me OF this South African war.
Cuttinghurst-How's that?
Dillingham-Trlumph of the bores.-
Philadelphia North American.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17

why do you think postage stamp
sellers ought to pay a license"
Because they are in the Ticker bust.
ness."-Philadelphia Bulletin. =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17

serusalem's Population Increasing,
The population of Jerusalem has
been rapidly increasing of late and Ia
now about $4,000; of these $4,000 are
Hebrews.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17

He lin an argument,-Well, thant1
goodness, I'm Lot two-faced. 81
You ought to be thankful. Or
uke yours IL enouRh.-Ex.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17
Consumptive Convicts.

1t is said by an Alabama newspaper
that one-half Of the pardons issued in
that State are based on the fact that
the convict is suffering from consump.
ton.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17
A Con gres.man,s Mother.

Mrs. Turner, mother of the young
Democratic member from Kentucky,
became separated at the capitol from
her son, who had her ticket for the
members gallery in his pocket. The
rules were strictly enforced and al
though she gained admittance to the
gallery the jealous doorkeeper threat
ened that If she did not produce her
ticket he would be compelled to ask her
TO step out.
"No," said Mrs. Turner, 81 shall not
move a step. ! came here to see my
baby sworn in as a member of the
House, and am going to see him
sworn in. have lost him and have
no ticket, but l shall not move step
from here until see him take the
OATH"
The doorkeeper, being a wise man,
said nothing further and Mrs. Turner
had the happy privilege Of seeing her
SON sworn into oftice.-New York Trib-
une
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17

Our grand business in life is not to
see what lies dimly at a distance. but
to do what lies clearly at hand.-C
lyle
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17

At2 cents a mile trip TO the sun
would cost $1,S2S,6O4.40. We under
stand there will be no cut-rate excur-
sions this season.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17
Largest Public Debt.

The public debt of France is the larg
est in the world, and amounts t.
Il, 6o0, 100000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17
A Possible Explanation,

Harold-I think Algy's engagement
with Miss Van swelle must be broken
off. l never see them together any
more.
Pcrcy-Perhaps they are married.
New York Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17
A Murderer's BLACK Cap.

When John Carroll was hanged re-
Gently at Atlanta for the murder of a
woman, he wore the black cap which
he had made for the occasion by his
mother.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17

1t Is to live twice when you can en-
Joy the recollection of your former life.
Martial.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17
Purchase of More Ground.

When the present Capitol was built 1t was
believed to he as commOdious us the needs
now been occupied sixteen years, and sew
eral of the Dependencies are seriously con.
gested. An arsenal is needed for the nc
commodation of the Adjutant Generals de-
partment. Storage of Quartermaster sup
plies is now provided In n building rented
for the purpose 1t was found necessary
rooms back of the Senate chamber, which
cannot well be spared from their designed
use during the session of the General As
proper distribution and reshipment Of sup SUP.
piles for the various Institutions under the
management Of the Board Of Control. Is
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17

Public Schools.
The public school System of Iowa has
had many encomiums pronounced upon
it, and needs none from me. TO say that
1t was never better, or that no State in
the Union has ever pursued wiser pol
icy, is not equivalent to saying that ours
cannot be improved. To say that it has
accomplished great things for the people
of our State does not imply that it can
not be made more efficient. Within the
memory of persons now living, women
were denied college education. A revo-
luton has been wrought in these matters;
and, while no one would return to former
conditions, vet Il system which results in
the graduation of ], $3.50 young ladies from
the high schools of Iowa the current
year, and only 954 young gentlemen, is
weak at a vital point. These gradual
lions are from town and city schools. for
rural districts do not generally afford
high school privileges.
That town and city schools are superior
to those in rural districts will be readily
observed as soon as the policy pursued
by each is compared. In several coun-
ties of the State the experiment has
been tried of maintaining central town
ship graded school, to and from which
the pupils are conveyed in carriages, at
public expense. Wherever this plan has
been adopted the results have been most
satisfactory. The enrolment has been
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-01-17

On the 9th and 18th of April, 1862, tire.
mendous battle was fought near the Ten.
nessee River, at a log church that was
called the Shiloh meeting house. AT that
time Iowa had fifteen infantry regiments al
the front. eleven of these participated In
this battle; and 1t is generally conceded that
the Iowa troops. by their heroic stand at
What, the rebels called The Hornets
structlon and overthrow. The Government
has purchased this battlefield for national
military park; and officially appointed rep
resentatives of the several Iowa Organiza-
lions that took part In the engagement have
located the position of their respective regl-
ments. The Government has, also, estab-
llshed a national military park and Gene.
terry on the grounds where the important
battle of Chattanooga was fought, In which
ten Iowa regiments took an active part, anu
where nearly 400 members of these organi-
cations were either killed or wounded.
Other States have erected. or have In proc
ess of construction. appropriate monuments
both at Shiloh, and Chattanooga, comment
orative of the bravery and herolsm Of their
sodlery. Iowa should speedily do the same.
In these heroic times the sentiment Of the
State will, think, lndorse liberal appro-
priations as have been made by Other
las