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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1903-09-11

Watering Is an exacting labor, and
yet half Of II is usually unnecessary.
The reasons why II IN unnecessary are
two-the soil is 30 shallowly prepared
that the roots do not strike deep
enough; we waste the moisture by al
lowing the soil to become hard, thereby
setting up capillary connection with
the atmosphere and letting the water
escape.
See how moist the soil Is in spring.
Mulch II 30 that the moisture will not
evaporate. Mulch It with a garden
rake, by keeping the soil loose and dry
on top. This loose, dry soil is the
mulch. There will be the moisture
underneath. Save water rather than
add 1t. Then when you do have to
water tho plants go at 1t as II you
meant It. DO not dribble. Wet the
soil clear through. Wet It at dusk or
In cloudy weather Before the hot sun
strikes 1t renew your mulch or supply
a mulch Of fine litter. More plants are
spoiled by sprinkling than by drought.
Bear in mind that watering 10 only a
special practice; the general practice is
TO 30 fit and maintain the ground that
the plants will not need watering
Country Life In America.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1903-09-11

The little J"1nese acrobat. in his
short robe Of back embroidered with
gold dragons, walked slowly up the
slnnting wire cable to the very roof Of
the circus tent. There he paused mo-
ment, and tben-swish, swish, swish
he slid smoothly and gracefully down
the steep wire to the ground. Elevat-
Ing his voice above the loud applause,
an old circus man said: "That sliding
trick has never been learned by q Eu-
ropean. It's trick that the Japs alone
do. II you watched our little friend you
noticed that he always kept the wire
between his big too and the second toe.
When he slid, the wire was between his
toes. That is the way the japanese
learn to walk the WIRE but we English
and Americans emit learn to walk In
that way because our toes have not the
same suppleness and strength. Our
toes. confined fer generations 10 un.
hygienlc. tight. heavy leather boots.
have no muscle and no mobility. To
slide down wire requires we'll devel-
Oped toes first OF all. We, therefore.
can't match the Japs In this snowy.
telling and difficult feat" - Philadel-
phla Record.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1903-09-11
NO. 81.

made man with sort or pick me up
education. don't suppose I'd know
Gainsborough from Natter II 1 saw
them walking down the street together.
reckon know the points Of cayuse.
and l can tell pay ore when ! see 1t,
but that happens to be my business.
So far as l can make II out there's
Just one point in my favor-there
couldn't any man love you more than
do, dear. I'll have to rest my case on
that. I'd make you happy II 1t were in
me-"
Miss Huntly leaned forward and put
were troubled and her forehead fur
rowed. She looked quite cool. though
her heart thumped madly.
I'm ashamed of myself. always
thought that II girl ought to know her
own heart. have no patience with
myself" she said.
"Do you mean
dox. l like you more than any man
ever met and In a different way. but
I'm not sure that
From farther up the canyon there
came mighty roar. Maddox grew
white beneath the tan. He gave the
girl h's hand and lifted her to her feet.
'''Comc, run for your nfe." he com
manded hoarsely and she, looking In
nis face. wondered at the sudden
change.
They reached the bank and raced for
the sides of the gorge that shut them
in. Up the precipitous cliffs they clam
bered, his arm round her waist, cling
ing to scrub brush or flaming golden
rod. as chance happened. In another
instant the great wall Of water leaped
into sight round the bend In the gorge
and tore hungrily at them. Maddox
felt the almost irresistible suction but
hung desperately to slender quaking
aspen with one hand while the other,
still encircling the girl, clutched at a
| point of rock. The water caught fierce
| ly at them, tore their footing from I'M
der them, beat against them with a
force hardly to be denied. But Mad
dox knew the struggle was for the life
he most valued on earth, for II the cur
rent once swept them away they would
surely be beaten to pieces on the rocks.
81 can't hold on longer" she told
him.
"You must" he babe her sternly.
Just another minute, girl"
How long that minute was he never
knew, but at last the water from the
cloudburst had spent Its force and fall.
en- away from them. Together they
worked slowly up the cliff to great
abutting rock, and on this the girl sat,
almost falnting with fatigue and ex-
element. There was still great fear
In her face. She held her hands out
to Maddox.
Don't let me go. am afraid" she
said. Then again. Thivering, II am
afraid, jim"
His eyes shone. IT'S all right now,
Helen. The danger is past. I'll stand
by you, little woman"
He put his arm around her and kissed
her hair. She, still trembling, snug
gled closer IN his arms.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1903-09-11

In northwest Mexico the counting In
all done by the lady. The young people
meet at the feasts, and there the dam
sci who has fixed upon a member OF
tho opposite sex whom she wishes to
become her husband tries to attract his
attention by dancing before him, per-
sistently keeping her back turned to-
ward him. Eventually she may sit
down near him and pull his blanket
and sing TO him In a gentle. low voice.
When she desires to bring matters to q
focus, she begins TO throw pebbles at
the chosen one. II he throws them
back ut her, they are betrothed.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1903-09-11

Cicero says that "the glance Of all
women with the double pupil In the eye
Is noxious, blighting and whitening"
Cadmus tells us that such persons
would not drown. sull others say that
II they did drown the body would new.
err sink, neither would II decay. They
could cure the disease Of the chest
consumption-by rubbing their perspi-
ration on the affected parts Of the indi-
viduaI, and In case the double pupils
we're red instead Of black they could
cure the lepers and the blind.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1903-09-11
THE BEST FENCE.
Gives General Satisfa ction.
FARM FOR SALE.

A FARM Of 30 Acres, one and one-halr
IN miles from the GRithersburg Depot 10
offered for sale. The farm Is In high state
Of cultivation, and 10 improved by good
Frame House, Stable for four horses and
fifteen cows, Hay Barrack, Ice-House and
all other necessary outbuildings. Also fine
young orchard Of apple, pear, ounce aud
damSon trees. The place 10 well waiered and
there Is q hne we'll Of water at the house.
Apply to ALEX. q. CARLISLE,
feb 2T-u Gaithersburg, Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1903-09-11
AT LOWEST CASH PRICES,

We also keep large assortment Of Single
and Double Harness OF all kinds and descrip-
ton, Saddles, Collars, Lap-Robss, Spreads,
Whips, ETC., which we will sell lower than
any other establishments
II will pay you to call and examine the
quality Of our goods and get our prices be-
fore you purchase elsewhere.
JACOB P0SS h SON.
Va The Arm OF Jacob Poss 8 Son will
continue at the old stand the Livery and Sale
Stables which have been conducted by Jacob
Poss for quarter Of century.
Stylish Saddle Horses and fne siugle and
double Buggies and Carriages for hire ct the
lowest prices.
We make a speciality OF furnishing Gar
riages, In charge Of skillful, aaher and polite
drivers, for weddings, receptions and funer-
els.
Every department OF the business has been
extended and improved, and charges for ell
classes Of service reduced by the new 6rm.
JACOB POSS Il SON
mar 17-tf ROCKVILLE, ND.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1903-09-11
10 B Rim 7 IN 6
LARGE POSTERS, HANDBILLS.
CIRCULARS,
CARDS, BLANKS
BILL-HEADs.
Together with every other description Of
PLAIN AND FANCY PRINTING.
Executed with neatness and dispatch.

Yearly advertisers will be allowed 70
change four times during the year without
charge. Advertisements should be marked
with time and space they are to occupy.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1903-09-11

R. ". vinson has niee line Of Rogers
and Wostsnholm's Pocket KNIVES and Ra-
sors. AlSo RAsors Of wade . Butchers make
For sale at low prices.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1903-09-11
CONTEMPLATING
AND
H FL r a I R L N q,
IN ALL ITS BRANCHES.

INHE undersigned, having suitable shop,
Il Is prepared 10 do the following work In
a thoroughly practical manner Making new
parts and otherwise repairing, scrapine, pol
ishing and upholstering all kinds and grades
Of Furniture. Baby Carriages, Trunks, vi
olIns and Bows and all kinds Of Musical In
struments repaired. Gaming Chairs and re-
pairing all kinds OF Cane Furniture. Mat
tresses made over 10 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 lie DONE
Old Mahogany Furniture specially
can give best Of reference from those for
whom have done work. Satisfaction in all
cases or no charge. Terms moderate
Place Of business, W. K. Ricketts, Build
ing, Rockville, Md.
Thankful for past patronage, respectfully
solicit q continuance OF the same.
oct l3-ly @. q. GRIFFIN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09

left the barrier with Memories quickly and
was In front beforezAhe-first furlong pole
was reached. August Belmont.e Fine Art
was the runner up. less than half length
back to the last sixteenth, where he hung.
Then Higgins went after Memories with
Marmee. 20 to 1, who Incidentally passed
Fred Gebhards Golden Drop, 80 to L, but
in smashing drive Memories won by a
head In LOS, a new record for the stake,
with Marmee a length and a half in front
OF Golden Drop, who beat Graceful a head.
Fine Art. Little EN-, Tepee. Palette and
Ocean Tide followed in q compact bunch,
as named.
q. R. Thomas ST. Valentine. by Himyar-
Bracelet. got out of the maiden two-year-
old class by winning the first event at six
Iuriongs, Futurity course. after long,
hard drive through the last quarter of q
mile from w. C. Whitney's Armenia by
half a length st. Valentine was a luke
warm favorite at to 2. Armenia being
well supported at 4 to 1. Eight lengths
back the Oneck stables Rob Roy. 10 to 1,
took third money by a head from J. B.
Haggins' October Flower. who was the
same distance in front Of J. E. Madden's
Cedar Rapids. backed down to skies. The
time was LIZ, second slower than Con-
Jurers track record.
E. e. Smathers' mare Irene Lindsey q
hot fayorite at to 5. won the second race
at six and half furlongs on the main
track. She got an energetic ride from
Fuller and caught Toscan, 80 to 1, the
pacemaker, at the head of the stretch, the
mare winning decisively in the last dozen
strides by length and a half Toscan
had similar advantage over Stuyve, Sec
ond choice, who was the victim of crowding
at the start. The Time ]. 10 2-5, was a fifth
or second slower than the best figures
for the track made, by Glennellie in 1901
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
MODEL BALL PLAYER.
Crawford Slated to Last Twenty Five
Years at the Game.


From the Philadelphia Bulletin.
eff he keeps his health and does not die
or get killed, predict that Sam Crawford,
formerly of the Reds, and now with the
Detroits, will establish a new record for a
player remaining in fast company" de-
clared Ed. Poole, the Cincinnati pitcher,
during the recent series in Chicago, when
Kelley's men and the Detroit aggregation
were guests at the same hotel for two days.
Crawford Is a marvel in many ways" con-
tinued Poole. There Is not a man play
ing base ball today who has so few vices
as the big fellow from Nebraska. He does
not drink smoke; he keeps the best of
hours, always getting his full quota Of
sleep; he does not eat with his knife, so
his chances of cutting his throat are ex-
tremely remote; the birds know nothing Of
him. for on no occasion has he ever been
known to throw money to them-in fact
he is model ball player. No manager
ever has to figure on what Crawford Is do
ing at any hour of the day or night He
can always rest assured that the big fellow
is doing nothing that will in the least i'm
pair his value or ability as a player And
all these qualities combined are going to
keep Crawford In the game perhaps longer
than any player ever connected with base
ball. Why. 1t would not surprise me to see
him playing in fast company twenty-five
years from now. provided he cares to con-
tinue in the game that long. Crawford is
less than twenty-five years Of age, and with
his constitution and the excellent care he
takes Of himself all the time he should be a
good athlete up to the time he is fifty.
Arson lasted to that age; McPhee, thinner.
Mcclure and several others almost reached
the half century mark, and predict that
Crawford. with better habits and Just as
good a constitution as any Of the men men
toned will outlast them ALL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
SENSITIVE PLAYERS.
Climatic Conditions Have Effect on
Ball Tossers.

From the Gin ,innati Times Star.
There are some base ball players who
can stand to play in any city in any circuit
In the country, while others must have GER
tain climates in which to perform before
they can show what they really can do
Tom Corcoran, the Reds captain, was
asked the other day how it was that some
players could not make good in certain
cities. while in others they played like stars.
1T is all owing to climatic conditions"
said Corcoran. Take Tom Daily, for in
stance. He is playing as fine a game at
second as any man in the National League
today. Yet when he was with the Chicago
Americans he was not fielding up to his
standard. nor was he hitting much. The
climate of Chicago did not agree with him,
and 1t required a change to bring him
around right again. There are number of
players in the business who invariably fall
down when they strike ST. Louis, for the
reason that they cannot stand the heat
there. Others find the salt air dampness Of
Brooklyn and Boston disastrous to their
abilities, while with others the smoky con-
dlt1on of Pittsburg works a handicap that
makes them look like minor leaguers when
ever they play there. One hears frequently
of star being praised by men who see
then some other chap will step up and de-
clare that he could never see where this
particular player came in, as he never
plays good ball in our town There are
many such players in the big leagues who
hate to visit certain cities, because they
cannot do themselves justice there, because
of the climatic conditions, and many a good
man has been ruined by being compelled to
remain in a city where the climate did not
agree with him."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09

tered singles during the entire nine innings
struck out thirteen batsmen and gave no
bases on balls. He. with Thornett, the
clever shortstop of the w. & LIS, are fast
becoming stars in their respective positions.
The pitching Of Brown was also an up-to-
date article, and which would ordinarily
have won. as number of the hits credited
against him were made after chances had
been offered to retire the side. Both teams
were handicapped by the absence of their
star players, and were obliged to substitute
outsiders, who did fairly we'll, Harvey and
Langley excelling. both fielding their posi-
tons well and batting in good form. The
bulk of the work however, with the excep-
ton of the battery work Of the two teams,
was done by the "old regulars" Thornett,
Allison, Gertman and Kelly. they each field
ing their positions without error, and secur-
ing nine of the thirteen hits made by their
team. The game was intensely exciting and
pleasing to watch. and the large crowd
present was amply paid for Its trip to the
park.
The Woodward & Lothrop team will con-
ciude most successful season on the 10th
instant, when they play the Marines. AS
this team also has lost but small per-
centage of its games played, and anxious to
stop the victorious flight of the Commercial
League cup winners an exciting contest
may be expected To further increase inter-
est in the outcome of this contest a hand
some prize will be given to the victors by
local organization of veterans. The lineup
fol
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09

to foot ball. Those interested in foot ball
at Georgetown University will hold a con-
ference tomorrow. when the plans already
under consideration VIII be definitely de-
cided upon.
The initial game Of the season. according
to the program mapped out by Manager
Van Hall Beary. win be played with the
Maryland Agricultural College team on
the Georgetown campus the 26th instant.
The local team will have a game with the
Princeton team October 3 at Princeton.
The schedule of the Georgetown team for
the season follows:
September 26-Maryland Agricultural Col
lege, at Washington.
September 30-University Of Western
Maryland probably, at Washington.
October 3-Princeton. at Princeton.
October 10-Open.
October 17-Virginia Military Institute
probably, at Richmond, Va.
October A-University of North Carolina,
at Norfolk. Va.
October 2s-Naval Cadets, at Annapolis.
October 31-Columbian University proba-
bly,. at Washington.
November 7-Carlisle Indians, at Wash
ington.
November 14-Open.
November 21-Gallaudet College at Wash
ington.
November 26-Lehigh University, at
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
WOMEN GOLFERS.
Miss Carpenter Leads a Big Field in
Exmoor TOURNEY.

With clever 49, Miss J. Anna CARPENTER
of Westward-Ho led the field of fifty-five
starters in the first women's championship
to be held under the control of the Women's
Western Golf Association on the Exmoor
links, near Chicago, yesterday morning.
Miss Bessie Anthony, the champion, who
has far the greatest number of qualifying
medals to her credit, was fourth, with an
even 100.
Conditions were conducive to high-class
golf. the links being at their best and a
brisk southerly wind tempering the other
wise sultry atmosphere. Miss Frances
everett of the home club was second, with
W, and Miss Mabel Higgins of Midlothian,
third, SO. The class of golf was excellent
when the fact that such good players as
Mrs. De Wolf. Mrs. Beidler and Mrs Nell
ya1ne failed to get into the first sixteen
Miss Carrie Nicely failed to get into the
mis- campaign has put her golf back a
notch or two.
The field of sixteen qualifers for the
Alexander cup emblematic Of the cham
pionship gives promise of successful
tournament, and the winner will have
earned her honors. The eight following
the sixteen qualified for the Exmoor cup
and the fourth eight for third cup called
the Womens cup.
This afternoon at 2:30 there are to be
driving, approaching and putting competi-
lions.
Miss Carpenters card and summary of
the others qualifying follow:
Miss j. Anna CARPENTER Westyard-Ho-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09

| large crowd attended the illustrated lee
| ture, Christ in Art" by Mrs. H. E. Mon
| roe, who for a number of years was the
| representative in foreign lands for the edu-
! cationa1 department of the government
| No admission was charged. but a popular
| subscription was raised that amounted to
over one hundred dollars. which was do
mated to the church fund to relieve tho
debt on the new church.
meeting Of democrats Is 20 be held later
on In September at Mount Airy. just eight
| miles from Damascus. this county, which
will be the opening campaign of the demo-
Gratis by Edwin Warfield, after the state
convention meets in Baltimore on Thurs
day, September 16. An enthusiastic meet
ing was held at Mount Airy Saturday and
one hundred and fifty members were en-
rolled in the Warfield Democratic Club.
A large number of citizens of this section
will attend the big tournament and picnic
that will be held at Cabin John on Thurs
day next, 1t being the intention of the pro-
prietors of the resort there to make 1t
big demonstration. and the attendance
from the county, should 1t be a fair day,
Mr.. Stanley Wall, son of Mr. and Mrs
VIM. E. Wall Of Buck Lodge, left today
for Lexington, Va. where he goes to attend
the Virginia Military Institute again this
winter.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Stanley Dunbar Embick
are at Walldene visiting Mrs. Embick's
mother, Mrs. Mary c. Wall.
The condition of Simon r. Nichols, son
Of Mr. and Mrs. Camden Nichols, who was
brought home from Garfield Hospital, m
Washington, after a severe illness of ty-
phoid fever, is much better.
Mrs. Harry c. King of Rockville is visit
ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Gan
ley. Her daughter accompanies her.
Luther Voorhees,. a brakeman, in the
yards at Brunswick. was struck by a train
there a few days ago in the yards and very
badly injured. He was taken to Baltimore
for treatment.
]. Tilden Burch of this place has received
an appointment as clerk In the machinist
department under Master Machinist T. l..
Brantner of the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road.
Engineer William Sartain was badly IN
jured about the knee on his engine at
Brunswick. requiring four stitches to close
the gaping wound. Another engineer had
to take his engine to Washington. Sartaln
is very popular and runs on the Boyd's and
Washington local and every other day to
Brunswick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-09
RACING AT sHEEPsHEAD
The Picket Takes Africander's Measure
in Impressive Style.

The east and west clashed on the turf
again yesterday, when the great three-year-
olds Africander, winner Of more than
| so, 600 in stakes this season, and the Amer
Jean Derby winner, The Picket, came to-
gether at even weights in the September
stakes for three-year-olds at a mile and
three furlongs, run over a fast track at
Sheepshead Bay. 1t was practically a.
match race the only other starter was
James Galways Beverly, who was far in
the rear at the finish. Africander was the
favorite, at A to 5, the majority of the
crowd backing him with confidence, but the
smart set in the club house, including the
western contingent, took all the to in
sight against The Picket No sooner had
the start been effected than O'Neill went to
the front with The Picket, who came past
the judges stand for the first time under
double wraps, with his mouth wide open
The American Derby winner then and
there impressed the crowd with his superb
action. He travelled with a long. easy
stride, and maintained his advantage an
parently without effort. It was at the end
of the backstretch that Fuller began to
make his move on Africander, who had
been second all this time, couple of
lengths back, and the followers Of the Star
Ruby colt shouted encouragement But
ONeill let out link, and Just as Afri-
cander began to gain The Picket drew
away. At the head Of the stretch Fuller
cander responded with the pluck of a bull
dog, but that was all. The Picket held
his own and won the race handily NV
length and a half in 22O3-5 Had there
been any pace and had he been pushed at
the end the western colt would probably
have lowered the track record of 2l9, made
by Africander in the Advance stakes LAST
June. But, as 1t was. The Picket hung I'm
a new record for the race and made his fol-
lowers delirously happy. With McChesnev
and The Picket disposing Of Hermis and
Africander. respectively. In two successive
days the west appears to have a right TO
celebrate.
There was marked decrease in the at
tendance yesterday, due to the great out
pouring on Labor day. But those who made
up the crowd of 5000 saw some interesting
sport. Outside of the struggle between The
Picket and Africander the Bellies stakes.
for two-year-old FLIES. at five and q half
furlongs. Futurity course. attracted the
most attention. A large field went to the
post. with Senator McCarren's Ocean Tide
to favorite. w. Lakeland's Little I'm
played down to threes and woodford Gays
Memories. by Sir Dixon-lAerdin. reduced to
TOURS. The start was q beauty. Fuller