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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-08-05
Wants To See Returns.

Claudisn B. Northrop a resident and
property owner Of Chevy Chase, this coun-
ty, has instituted proceedings in the Cir
cult Court here to compel the board of
trustees and the town clerk of Chevy Chase
TO permit him TO inspect the returns Of the
tax assessors of that town and to furnish
him with a copy OF the assessment returns
He is represented by the law firm Of Bar
ton, Wilmer. Amber & Stewart, of Balti-
more.
In his petition, Mr. Northrop states that
upon being notified recently of the amount
at which his property had been assessed,
communicated with the trustees and clerk
asking that he be allowed to inspect the
report Of the assessors, and that he be
furnished with copy Of the report at his
expense; but that he was informed by
VIM. T. s. Curtis, president Of the board of
trustees. that his request could not be
granted. but that the board would sit daily
from July II to July q to hear complaints
regarding valuations Of property
The petition cites an ordinance of Chevy
Chase which provides that the clerk shall
not furnish copy of any record except by
order of the president Of the board of trus-
tees who shall decide whether such copy
should be furnished. and declares that in
giving the president such arbitrary powers
the ordinance is improper and illegal
Judge Henderson has signed an order
fixing August IL as the day for the hearing.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-08-05
The Sale of the Maus Building.

The Masonic Hall and Library Associa-
ton, of Rockville, has purchased the Maus
brick building, standing at the corner OF
Washington and Commerce streets, this
town. for $4,000. At present the first
floor of the building is occupied by Miss
Anthony, who conducts a millinery store,
and the upper part as a Masonic lodge
room. These occupants have been in the
building for number of years. Through
the new ownership the Masons will utilize
the whole Of il. Miss Anthony is unde-
cided whether she will further pursue the
millinery business in this town when her
lease expires. which will take place in the
near future. The difficulty that confronts
her is the obtalnment of a suitable house
to conduct business in.
At meeting of the Masonic Hall and
Library Association, held at the Masonic
Hall, last Monday night, articles Of incOr-
poration were signed and the following
officers were elected: President, Winfred
Beck; Vice-President. Roger Shaw Sec
rotary, George f. Lewis Treasurer, Robert
G. Hilton; Librarian, George l.. Edmunds.
The incorpOrators are: w. Beck. r. 6,
Hilton, Roger Shaw. G. Z. Lewis. Geo. L.
Edmunds, W. X. Humphrey. Jr.. F. Hazel
Cashell, Russell Brewer. W, o. Spates, Viii
son Ward and Joseph Reading.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-08-05
Highland Horse Show.

No lover of good horses should fail to
visit the Highland Howard county, Horse
Show on August 10th. The managers
have been working hard to make this show
surpass last years show as much as last
years surpassed that of the year preced-
ing, and they believe that the only thing
now necessary is fine weather. and they
are fervently praying for that.
Several Improvements have been made
and others are under way. 2,00O-gal-
lon tank has been installed to furnish free
water to the patrons of the show. The
ring will be wider by about forty feet. thus
eliminating to large degree the difficulty
experienced in the last two years in getting
horses around the turns without pulling
them up and breaking their stride. A
grandstand is under process of cOnstruc-
ton. and will add much to the comfort of
those who take seats in it, 1t will seat
nearly four hundred people. 1t will be
located on the west side of the ring and
will be covered, so that its occupants will
have shade practically all day
A beautiful program. with cover printed
in two colOrs, will contain list of the
entries and the exhibitors. interspersed
with some live advertising of people every
one ought to know.
Two steeplechases have been arranged
for, one Immediately preceding lunch, and
one to wind up the days sport, All of the
entries are not yet in. but it is anticipated
that there will be good horses entered in
both events.
IAN the world and his wife" are expected
to be present. and if the weather smiles
the management will have only one worry,
and that will be how to furnish everybody
with just as good place as everybody else
Every man who has a girl will take her.
If you have none. there is lots of time be-
tween now and August 10th. And, horse
show or no horse show. a nice girl is
mighty good thing for man to have.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-08-05
Death of Reuben Riggs.


Mr.. Reuben Riggs. aged 20 years, died
suddenly about clock last Monday after
noon at his home near Goshen, this county.
He was stricken while walking in the field
adjoining his home and died almost in
stantly. Death was due to heart failure
Surviving him are his wife, who was Miss
Emma Jones. and the following children
by former marriage; Capt. Saml Riggs,
% the Maryland National Guard, and a
clerk In the office Of the Commissioners Of
the District of Columbia; Vim. c. Riggs. of
Washington, and Mrs. Richard II. Follis, Of
Baltimore He also leaves two brothers
and a sister-Samuel Riggs and Elisha
Riggs. of this county, and Mrs. Charles J..
Wood. of Baltimore.
Mr.. Riggs was one Of the best-knOwn
citizens of the county. where he lived his
entire life For many years he was sue
cessfully engaged in farming He served
in the Confederate army as a member Of
the First Maryland Cavalry, and at the time
of his death was a member Of Ridgeley
Brown Camp of Confederate Veterans. of
this county. He was the eldest son Of the
late Samuel Riggs. for many years promi-
nent figure in Democratic politics Of this
county.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-08-05
Resolutions of Respect.


The following resolutions we're adopted
by the Ladies' Aid Society Of Bethesda
Methodist Episcopal Church, Brownings-
vile. at their last meeting, Monday. August
/, 1910
Whereas. God in His infinite wisdom has
removed from our midst one of our best be-
loved membersin the person Of Mrs. Rachel
Browning Walker. and in remembrance Of
her kindness. generosity, fearlessness for
right and ready helpfulness in all depart
ments Of church work, therefore be II
Resolved, That in the going Of this dear
Mother in Israel" our society has sustain
ed great loss, since we found her always
anxious to assist in all good work.
Resolved That we extend TO the family
and friends our deepest sympathy. and
while feeling that she Is still with US, we
ask our tender Father 10 grant US His
gracious comfort. knowing that earth has
no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
Resolved That copies Of these resolu-
tons be sent 10 the family. to the county
papers for publication and placed upon the
minutes OF the society.
JEANNE II. PURDUM, Committee.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-08-05
Three Badly Hurt.

Three carpenters employed on a new
building near Chevy Chase Lake, in this
county, were hurled to the ground and
badly injured shortly before noon on Thurs
days Of last week. when a scaffold on
which they were standing slipped its
mornings.
The injured men are George Dickinson,
James McArdle and John M. Kemether,
all Of Washington city. The three men
were on the scaffold, working near the
roof Of the building when il began to slip.
Before they had an opportunity to check
the descending scaffold they lost their
footing and fell to the ground.
Dickinson was the most seriously injured.
When his fellow workmen reached his side
they found him suffering excruciating pain.
1t was discovered at the Emergency Hos
pital, Washington, that several ribs had
been broken and that his back was badly
bruised.
McArdles face was badly cut and he
suffered several severe Commissions of the
body while Kemether's left hip was badly
hurt and his body bruised.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-08-05

DR.. Arthur Herring, secretary of the State
Board of Lunacy, was in Rockville last week
to inspect the aims house to see if there
were any insane inmates. The law requires
this officer to visit every aims house in the
State at frequent intervals. DR.. Herring
expressed much satisfaction at the clean
condition of the house and tidy, contented
appearance of the inmates.
Mr.. Wilbur s. Day assistant postmaster
of this town, has purchased the house and
lot, situated in the eastern section of Rock
vile, formerly belonging to Mrs. Ruth
Adamson, of Judge James B. Henderson.
The price paid for the property is $1,000.
Mr.. Days intention is to remove the pres
ent building back from its location on the
street and erect four large adjoining rooms
in front of it and install up-to- date conven-
fences. When the work of improvement is
completed Mr.. Day will occupy the property
as his home
Mr.. Frank Higgins with his party of
young lady and gentlemen friends returned
home here on Monday last mighty delighted
with their two weeks camp on the Poto-
mac river, near Seneca. While in camp
the hours were passed fishing, boating and
playing outdoor games. Those composing
the party were: Anita Ellison, Florence
Veirs, Louise Alexander, Mildred Higgins,
Roberta Higgins, Charlotte Barksdale, Roy
Warfeld, Val Wilson, Frank H. Higgins,
Bache Albert, Jesse Higgins. VIM. Holmes,
Edmund Jones. Theron Smith, Lawrence
Higgins, Ralph Smith and Frank Higgins.
The Newcomb Club held a meeting last
week at the home of DR.. and Mrs. C. F.
Weber, of Alta Vista, this county. in honor
of Mr.. and Mrs. M. L. Croxall, who antici-
pated making northern visit. Mr. and
Mrs Croxall left for Boston by sea on the
4th instant, thence to Gloucester Mass :;
and from the latter place to Mrs. Croxall's
cottage on Six Mile Island, Lake Winnepe-
saukee, thence to the White Mountains
On the return trip. they will visit New York,
West Point and other places, ending their
journey with week at Atlantic City. They
will be absent from their home in Bethesda
district for the month of August.
Mrs Catherine Jane Reed So years of
age, wife of Mr.. Philip Reed. died at her
residence in this town, on Monday last,
from an acute attack of bright's disease,
after about ten days Illness Surviving her
are her husband and the following sons
and daughters: Philip. Grafton. Lewis and
Edgar Reed, and Misses Eva. Geneva and
Catherine Reed. She also leaves stepson,
Rufus Reed, Of Washington Junction. who
is married. and the following brothers and
sisters, Messrs. Lewis Thompson and Oliver
W. Thompson, of Washington. D. c.. and
Mrs. Lewis Reed, of Jamestown in this
county. The deceased was a lifelong
resident of Montgomery county, and was
before her marriage Miss Thompson, daugh-
ter of the late Martin Thompson. of Oar
nestown. Her remains were inferred on
Wednesday in the Rockville cemetery.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-08-05
Auto Law Is Attacked.

The initial step to test the constitution
atty of the new Maryland Automobile law,
was taken at Hyattsville on Thursday after
noon of last week.
Mr.. John T. Hendrick, of Washington,
general manager of the Manhattan Life
Insurance Company for Virginia and the
District Of Columbia, and a member of the
Washington Stock Exchange, was arrested
by Constable Charles W. Barr on two war
rants, charging him with operating an au-
tomobile on the Washington and Baltimore
turnpike without having procured license
from the Maryland Automobile Commits
sioner. as required by Section 1877, of the
Motor Vehicle Law of Maryland. and with
out having secured certificate of regis
tration, as required by Section 1873. of that
law. The case was tried before Justice of
Peace W. Brooke Hunter.
The arrest of Mr.. Hendrick was made at
the instance Of the National Automobile
Association, with headquarters in Boston,
that body having determined to test the
law.
Attorneys Ralston, Siddons and Bouve
were retained as counsel by the associa-
ton.
When the warrants were read Attorney
Ralston moved to quashOn the ground that
the law is contrary to the Constitution of
the United States in that il constitutes an
unlawful attempt on the part of Maryland
to regulate commerce between the States,
and imposes a direct burden on such COM
merce and intercourse between citizens of
the United States.
Also that the law obstructs and pro-
hibits the right of free ingress upon pas
sage through and egress from the States of
the Union in general, and the State of
Maryland in particular and to passage to
and from the national capital; that it con-
stitutes an unlawful discrimination against
the residents of the District of Columbia
that the law is not a proper use of the
police power Of the State; that the law is
not proper exercise Of the revenue pow
ers of the State and that If a charge for
the use of the roads of the State were con-
templated, it is not based upon the value
of such use to the person to whom 1t is
given, or the detriment to the road arising
from such use, but is unequal. unfair and
is class legislation. granting such use ac-
cording to differing scales of payment.
Justice Hunter Overruled the motion to
quash. The defendant pleaded guilty to
the two charges and was fined $25 and
costs on the charge of operating without
license and SIS and costs on that of be-
ing without a certificate of registration,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-08-05

The College has a close association with
ington. College students are permitted TO
visit the Experiment Farms at Arlington
and Beltsville and thus secure an addi-
tional equipment for their professional
career.
The demand Of the age Is for trained
men for life's activities. Positions assured
TO those who have worked with will.
Each department supplied with the most
modern and approved apparatus. Prac-
teal work emphasized In all departments
Graduates qualified TO enter at once upon
lifes work. Boarding department supplied
with all modern improvements Bath
rooms. steam heat and electric lights.
Location unsurpassed for health.
Tuition, books. heat, light, laundry. board.
medical attention. annual deposit, chemical
and athletic fees all included In the annual
charge Of $50 per quarter. payable in adj
vance
Sanitarium for isolation OF contagious
disease, resident physician and trained
nurse In attendance.
Catalog giving full particulars on appli-
cation.
Attention is called to the Two-Years
Courses in Agriculture and Horticulture.
Failure 10 report promptly means loss Of
opportunity TO student
Early application necessary for admit
lance. Write for particulars
r. w. Sylvester, President,
july 29-st College Park, Md,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-08-05
To The Democratic Voters OF Mont
gOmery County,

AS you are all aware, am candidate for
the nomination for Congress. as a Demo-
crat, for the Sixth Congressional District
Because our counties are neighbors and
their interests in many ways the same,
feel that on my own behalf and on behalf
Of my people, in view of the fact that you
have thus far no av0wed candidate of your
own, that can ask you for your support
at the coming Primary Election on August
30th, next Twenty-four years have passed
since Congressional nomination has come
to Frederick County In all fairness, do
you not think that she is entitled to your
favorable consideration, now that she ap-
peals to you to help her Allegany County
has had the Representative in Congress for
the last eighteen years, and, in that time.
she has had at least five Democratic nomi-
nations. Are not the six thousand loyal
Democrats of old Frederick, who have al
ways done their best for you when you
asked it, entitled to some recognition after
so long time ? To many of you am tied
by the ties of relationship. and many Of
you | have long personally known. My
record for twenty years as Democrat is
open, and upon it am willing to submit
my claims Help to give me this nomina-
ton, and promise you that in November
! will do what no other Congressional can
didate of our party has done since 1892,
and that is, that will carry my county.
viii you not therefore give me your sup
port want to say one other thing. !
married a Montgomery County wife vote
for me, is a vote for her With confidence,
leave my case
#. Very cordially yours,
II DORCEV FTCHJcnN
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-08-05
Grange Meeting.

The meeting of the Montgomery County
Grange. held at Liberty Grove on July 20.
appointed Reuben Brigham, c. K. Harris
horne, Howard NARROW, Alexander GUIDE
and S. w. Beall to keep the matter Of Par
GELS Post before the public. and especially
before candidates for Congress-.
A recent convention between the United
States and Austria-lIungary allows resi-
dent of San Francisco to post package
weighing II pounds to a resident of Buda-
pest at a cost Of $l32. while from Trenton
to Philadelphia the same thing would have
to be put in separate packages and cost
S178. And yet Congress- adjourned with
out even considering fair Parcels Post
bill for the United States "A matter that
vitality concerns our rural population.
Prof. j. b. S. Norton, State Botanist, gave
very interesting address on Poisonous
Plants.
Next meeting at Beltsville, in October.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-08-05
Religious Notices.

Services at Ascension Church. Gathers
burg, every Sunday at $50 A. M.
Rev. W. D. Keene will preach in Rock
vile NJ. f. Church South next Sunday
morning and evening. All invited.
Services at the Christian Church. Rock
Vile. next Sunday morning and evening.
Sunday School at 10 A. NJ. You are cor
daily invited to all services.
GAINESVILLE Baptist Church, Rev. Frank
B. Cowel pastor, Sunday School at 10 A. M.
worship with sermon by the pastor at II
A. NJ.
Rev. Vim. L. Smith will preach at Po-
tomac NJ E. Church South next Sunday at
II A. NJ; Jamestown at $50 P. NJ. and
Germantown at 7:45 P. M.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-08-05
Festivals and Pic.Nics.

Picnic at Chopper, Md, Thursday, August
18th. 1910. 4
St. Peters Church, Olney, will hold its
annual picnic on Thursday. August 18th.
The annual picnic of Upper Seneca Bap-
fist Church will be held in the grove at the
church,on Thursday. August nth, at 8 P, M.
The Layhill M. E. Church South will hold
its annual picnic on the afternoon and
evening of Tuesday, August 9th. Base
ball between two good teams.
The Mite Society and Ladies' Auxiliary
of St. Johns Church, Olney. will hold
silver tea on Friday, August 5th. from A
to 6 P. NJ at "The Cedars," the residence
of the Misses Hutton, near Brookeville.
There will be big picnic held in C. F.
Purdum's grove, Damascus. on August IS,
1910. A number of excellent speakers will
be on hand. Two games of base ball will
be played Music furnished by Kings
Cornet Band HS
The Sandy Spring W. C. 7. U. will hold
lawn fete at "Earnshane," the residenceo of
Mrs. F. NJ. Wetherald, on Friday, August
18th, from z to 10 P. M. Entertainment,
ice-cream. cake and candy. Admission,
10 cents.
The ladies of Travilah M. f, Church will
hold festival on the lawn adjoining the
church on Saturday evening. August 18th.
Supper, ice-cream and cake will be served.
Proceeds for the benefit of the parsonage.
Come one, come all. ''iEf tE'sf'
The Junior c. f. and Womans Mission
airy Society of the Jamestown Presbyterian
Church will hold their annual lawn fete,
on the church lawn, on Friday, August
18th, beginning at 4 P. M. Supper, ice
cream. cake and candy will be for sale,
and also fancy articles.
The ladies of St. Mary's Chapel will hold
their annual picnic in the church grove,
at Aspen, on Wednesday, August II, 1910.
A game of base ball between strong and
well-matched mines will be played at $50
O'Clock. A fine chicken supper will be
served from to 8 o'clock, p. M. Dancing
and refreshments.
The ladies' of the M f. Church South, of
Germantown, will hold their annual picnic
in the grove adjoining the school grounds
at old Germantown on the afternoon and
evening of August 10Th. Supper, ice-cream,
cake and other refreshments will he served
A game of base ball is expected to be
played between the married men and the
boys of the town. If rainy, next evening.
A welcome to ALL Committee
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-08-05
August |. 1910.

TERGIE.

At a meeting of the Bethesda Citizens
Association held on Monday last resolu-
ton was adopted approving the action of
Hon Blair Lee and the County Commits
sioners in bringing action of mandamus
against the State Commission to compel
an allotment of the State road funds for
the use of Montgomery county. II seems
that there must be some dereliction in Off
cial duty or some grave mistake made in
connection with these funds. from the
information received that there is only
$4,000 available for this year and only
$4,000 for next year, which to the aver
age citizen is inexplicable
From information received that drinking
and gambling joints we're in operation on
the Conduit Road above the District line,
the authorities were requested to look into
the matter and see that the law is en-
forced against vendors.
A resolution of approval was adopted OF
the action Of the County Commissioners
anu tiC pooC VI
compliance with the law regulating the
operation of automobiles on the roads
leading from Rockville to Washington, as
the reckless driving Of these machines has
been quite frequent Of late in this vicinity.
The action Of the County Commissioners
taken for the purpose of opening the Laird
Lane road from Rockville pike over to Con
necticut avenue was approved, and petit
ton of the residents along the line of the
road for the speedy completion Of this work
through the golf grounds to Connecticut
avenue was also approved.
The committee on the subject Of fedora
ton of citizens associations in the county
reported progress.
Bethesda, Md August 2. 1910. n
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-08-05
In MemOrlam.

Died, on July IS, 1910. Marvin, son Of C
D. and M. M. Long, aged years, II months
and % days.
Go, little pilgrim. to thy home,
On yonder bllssful shore.
We miss thee here, but soon will come
Where thou hast gone before.
Thy place Is empty now.
The little clothes laid by,
A mothers hope, fathers Joy
In deaths cold arms doth lie.
Mama and Papa.
Dear little Marvin. thou hast left US
We thy loss most deeply feel,
But IL is God who hath bereft us,
And He can all our soTows heal
Grandma.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-08-05
Moving Pictures of the Last Days
of POmpeii."

One Of the most magnificent moving
pictures ever made is the INSTALLATION Of
the famous story Of the Last Days Of Pom
peii" and will be shown at the Masonic
Hall, Rockville. on Saturday night. August
9th, from to 10 O'Clock. The picture ad-
heres closely to the style Of the Blind Girl
of Nydia and the pomp and glory Of an
Gent times, leading further to the earth
quake and the destruction Of the lost city
and its thousands Of inhabitants, the latter
scene being most wonderfully reproduced.
In addition there will be shown two extra
good films,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1910-08-05
On Motorists Trails.

The County Commissioners have appoint
ed a committee of Rockville lawyers
W. Prettyman. Robert b. Peter, John A.
Garrett. W. 0uterbridge Spates and Bowie
F. Waters to prepare an ordinance regu-
lating the speed Of automobiles, etc, on
whatever roads Of the county the commit
tee regards as requiring better safeguards
than provided by the automobile law.
The ordinance will be passed by the
County Commissioners, the authority to do
so being given them by the automobile
law passed by the last Legislature.