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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-09-25
NOTICE.
Office Board County Commissioners,
Rockville. Md. June 30. 1914

Office Board County Commissioners,
Rockville. Md, June 30. 1914.
Section 1T P-l of Article 16 of the Code
Of Public Local Laws. The owner or Occu-
pant of land abutting on any public road
in Montgomery county shall during the
month of August Of each year cut and re-
move all brush, briers ard weeds growing
in or upon such portion of such public road
as his or her lands abut. and in case such
owner or occupant shall fail to perform the
duty imposed hereby, the Board of County
Commissioners shall cause such work to be
done and the owner of such lands shall
pay the expense thereof. with cost, to be
recovered in an action upon contract be-
fore any Justice Of the Peace of Mont
gomery county. at the suit of the said
Board of County Commissioners of said
county.
Published by order of the Board of County
Commissioners of Montgomery county.
RICHARD T. WHITE. JR.. Pres't.
BERRY +. CLARK, Clerk
July 10-td
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-09-25
MONEY TO LEND.

MONEY TO LEND.
1Vl have the following
sums. $1,000, $4,000, $500. $3.50
$1,000, to lend for individuals on first
mortgage, farm property In Montgomery
county. Interest q per cent. semi-annual
Usual commission.
ROBERT G. HILTON, President
Farmers Banking and Trust Co..
apr 25-lm Rockville, Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-09-25
Notice to taxpayers

NOTICE is hereby given by the under
signed. Treasurer of Montgomery county
and Collector of State and county taxes for
the said county as required by Section G
of Chapter III of the Acts of the General
Assembly of Maryland of 1906, to all per-
sons to whom State and county taxes are
assessed in said county. that the annual
levy has been made and placed in the
hands of the undersigned for collection.
All such taxes bear interest from Sep
TENDER list, 1914, at the rate of per cen
tum per annum.
All Taxpayers are hereby warned that
unless such taxes as are assessed against
them be paid on or before the first day of
January. 1915. their names will be pub
lshed. in accordance with said Act of
Assembly, in the list of delinquent tax
payers, and that il said taxes, with inter
est and proportional part of cost Of adver-
Using, remain unpaid until the second
Monday in April 1915. the property as
sessed to such delinquent taxpayers, or so
much thereof as may be deemed neces-
sary. will, on said last mentioned date, be
exposed for sale to pay such taxes interest
and expenses.
BERRY f. CLARK,
Treasurer of Montgomery county.
july ltd
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-09-25
- II q P!
SCHOOL SUPPLIES.

~ lhe attention Of Tehchcra, Schol.
OF fresh goods. '"'' 'lhe
TABLETS, for Pen and Pencil In v,,,.,u.
Copy, Composition mud Exercise Roohs, 10y
Lead, slate and Colored Crayon Pcncils
Inks, ~ a sizes and colors; '
Wards, Writings, Craps,f mud u,,a,
""p correspondence Paper and Envelopes;
Legal FoolBcap and Bill Paper:
Blank Books In variety,
on,o.,, a! WILSON'S DRUG STORE,
IVY o." kncKVn.e Nd
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-09-25

TWO HOUSES, one Of SIX rooms and one
Of seven rooms also q STORE AND
DWELLING In the business part Of the
town. Store contains two large rooms, with
Ave rooms over H.
For particulars apply to
JOSEPH READING,
SOP I6-lm Rockville, Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-09-25
NOTICE.
Office Board County Commissioners,
Rockville, Md, Jan. 81, 1914.

Rockville, Md, Jan. II, 1914.
In conformity with provisions of the Acts
of the General Assembly of Maryland,
Chapter III of Article 16, notice is hereby
given that taxes on dogs in Montgomery
county are now due and must be paid on
or before April 1, 1914.
This Act requires that the owners of all
male dogs born before January list in each
year shall pay an annual tax of 81,
and owners of each female dog shall pay
an annual tax of So, otherwise the con-
stables are authorized to kill all dogs on
which said taxes are not paid, and any
person in any way hindering any consta-
BILE in the performance of his duty shall
be fined an amount not to exceed 500
nor less than $40 and costs upon convic-
tiOn and shall stand committed to the
county Jail until the fine and costs are
paid.
By order of the Board:
RICHARD T. WHITE, JR, President
BERRY f. CLARK, Clerk.
jan soft
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-09-25
Notice to Creditors,

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county, Md, letters
of administration C. /. n. on the personal
estate of
EDWARD +. ABNER,
late of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with
the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber, on
or before the list day of March, 1915
otherwise they may. by law. be excluded
from all benefit of said estate. All per-
sons indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment. Given under
my hand this list day of September, 1914.
MATHILDE ABNER,
sep Alt Administrative C. T. A.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-09-25
EDWARD Z. ARNER.
Notice 10 Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county, Md, letters
of administration on the personal estate of
HENRY W. CHICK,
late of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are
hereby warned to exhibit the same, with
the vouchers thereof, to the subscriber on
or before the 18th day Of February, 1915 ;
otherwise they may, by law. be excluded
from all benefit of said estate All per-
SONS indebted to said estate are requested
to make immediate payment Given under
my hand this 18th day Of August, 1914.
EDWIN W. CHICK,
aug 21-4t Administrator.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-09-25
WINDOW GLASS,
ALL SIZES

The public are respectfully informed
that have added to my stock full
line of WINDOW GLASS.
Il W NINSON.
Directly opposite Court House.
dec Ii Rockville M
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-09-25
MONEY TO LOAN

EROM $500 to 5000 on improved real
II estate In Montgomery county.
BoUIO g. BOUIC,
an 1911 Rockville Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-09-25
T. . R . a. L H.

Thirteen acres of land. with good
buildings. orchard and fine spring. on 7th
Street pike. about 3 i-2 miles from District
line. Electric railroad in construction along
pike. Price. $4,000.
One hundred and eighteen and three
fOurths acres of land. with good buildings.
on River Road, about 2 1-2 miles from
Travilah. Price, $6,500.
J. ABBY HENDERSON, Attorney,
sep 26-tf Rockville, Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1914-09-25
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Office Board County Commissioners,
Rockville. Nd. April 7, 1914.
Ordered this day by the Board of County
Commissioners that the Falls Road, from
Rockville to Potomac. be closed to public
travel until further notice. The object Of
closing this road is to reconstruct same,
and all persons are hereby warned that
they travel this road at their own risk.
RICHARD 7. WHITE, JR., Pres't.
BERRY f. CLARK. Clerk.
apr loft
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-06

choice between the cold, correct,
handsome lawyer to whom she is en-
gagged, and the schOolboy chum who
returns suddenly from abroad and
sweeps her into the midstream of
romance with an awakening kiss,
calls upon everybody in the play to
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-06
koLA GREELEY-SMITH

BY NIXOLA GREELEY-SMITH
New York.-What is Love?
That is what everybody in New
York is asking everybody else, as the
result of the production of George
ScarbOrOugh's play bearing that title.
A young girl hesitating in her
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-29
TRUSTEES
PASS SEVERAL
RESOLUTIONS

The trustees Of the common school
boards Of Cameron county Wednesday
held 4 very lengthy meeting In Browns
willie and one nj which many matters Of
routine business were. taken up. The
most important matters TO come before
the board was the passing of several
resolutions for the bptterment OF the
school proper and for the enlightment
Of the many teachers in the county.
Al this meeting the board passed the
following resolutions: F~irst-Allow-
ing one day with full pay 10 zach teach
cd during the school years Of 1914 and
1915 for the purpose Of visiting other
should give consideration 10 the hygienic
each teacher nm opportunity 10 gain ex
perience from the operations ~ other
schools.
Second III Recommended that each
school should have two contests by chal
longing the nearest school 10 n contest
on spelling. reading, arithmetic and
athletics. and in this contest the Judges
should give consideration to the hygenic
conditions Of the school room and the
Identification Of the school yards one
contest to take place prior TO the Christ
mas holidays and the other at the end
Of the s~hool term.
Third-Provided that each teacher
shonldta interest in adjoining the
school grounds by the planting Of trees
and flowers and giving authority e.
make The pupils do this work a. porr
Of the school discipline.
Fourth Requiring the superintend-
cnt to grade each teacher in the common
school district with regard 10 ~cnicien
cy In school work. general discipline in
school. hyeienic conditions Of the school
house and the adornment Of the school
yard. the grade 10 be ON a basis Of 100
per cent perfect and these grades 10 be-
published in newspapers in the county
for the general information Of the par.
ties interested. the object being to give
the teachers an incentive 10 increase
their efficiency in their profession.
These were the four main resolutions
passed by the board.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-29
IS
RELIED UPON
FOR VICTORY
French BeIiev This Branch OF the Army
Is Superior 10 Germany's-Prefer Their
Own Creus0t TO the German krupp Gun.
Also Use American Guns.
Secret OF the Creusot Gun Is Guarded Care
fully-When One is LET ton the Field q
Key Is Removed, Thus Destroying the
Usefulness Of Gun.

Paris. August 29.-The French are
depending ON their artillery more than
any other arm Of the service 10 over
throw the Germans. They believe the
CruSot l. immensely superior 10 the
Krupp gun. a duplicate Of which j. used
in the United States army.
In speed If fire the difference j. i'm
preSSivc. The crenSot will throw 30
shells a minute 10 the krupp'S H.. This
- because the German Shell H. thrust
into the brrech 10y hand an. the French
operation j. almost entirely mechani-
cpl. The CrenSot shell j. laid in a wide
steel slide behind the brccch and. after
firing. the %ciector throws the shell well
of the gun
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-29

From the Philadelphia Rccord.l
A bachelor wanted Il man-servant. u
nc inserted Am advertisement In q 10.
cal weekly. One Of the applicants who
answered was an freshman.
What ! want explained the bache.
Tor. ~ a useful man-one who can cook.
drive a motorcer, look after n pair OF
horses. clean shoes INC windows. feed
poultry, milk the cow and do a little
painting and paper hanging
Excuse me. sor.F said Murphy. nhut
what kind ~ soil have We heree~
Soil" snapped the bachelor. What's
that cot 10 DO with itg~
Well. thought II n was clay I might
make brick In me spare time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-29
D|Az AND
ASSOCIATES IN
SAN ANTONIO

San Antonio. Texas. August a9.-Fed
eral officials are keeping a close watch
On the movements ~ a number NJ prom
inent Mcxicans who are soiourning here
Ia order To nip ia the bud any plans
that may be hatchcd for the starting Of
another Mexican revolution. Twice has
this city been the scene of activity IN
the fostering Of Mexican revolutions. aud
the United States authorities are deter.
mined Ia prevent another revolution, if
possible
II was. here that the late President
Francisco 4. Madero set on foot the
revolution which resulted in the over.
throw of the Diaz government. and lat.
cr General Bernardo Reeves came here to
start a revolt against Madero which
resulted IN Reyes death.
The reported presence here OF Felix
Diaz and other Huertistas has alarmed
the federal officials here and they arr
prepared a. act promptly in enforcing
the neutrality laws nj the first inklinr
that steps toward organisation are be
ing taken.
While il is not the purpose Of the Uni
ted States 10 deny these eminent person
ages OF the sister republic the privilee,
of coming here Ia quest OF a haven Of
rest, the federal authorities have made
Their meaning clear. that they would
prefer MOI 10 see such a number Of them
here NJ the same time.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-29
LENGTHY PROGRAM
BY MATAMOROS
BAND SUNDAY

Announcement il made today in Mat.
amoros that the usual Sunday afternoon
and evening musical program will he
rendered BY the municipal hand ~ TWEEN
~ pieces. from ) o'clock until : o'clock
In the afternoon -and from SGD 10 N
o'clock in the evening.
The program:
AFTERNOON.
4. Adjutant SirlcS' March.
>. ROYAL Purple.
=. 4 Waltz Dream.
4. The Dollar Princess.
> The Merry Widow.
u ~Recmedero~ del 'Centario.
y III Rev dc lo> Mares.
= III Models.
EVENING.
!. In Nuclo dr Ia Fantasia.
=. Rosa.
=. ~Snnorcnre.
A. Dieha Eealizada.
& Ain Sifra.
q Al Centad0.
=. III 10th Noyebes.
:. The Champion.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-29

p>T-Snmday morning main road be
tween La Feria and Brownsville. ONE
|all. black walrus skin suitcase. Had no
Ene on il. Contained lady'S wearing APP
"a and toilet articles. "inTcr win re-
W. $40 reward IL returned to q. II.
rhee. La FERN, Texas % at
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-29
Rio Grande Railway Company.

Tine Table No. III, between Brownsville
|nd Point Isabel. Effective Saturday.
kngnst 1. 1914.
D>ys Other Than Saturday or Sunday.
Brownsville Point isabel
Leave 8 80 n. w. Arrive. 10 90 n. m.
o 900 p. m. Leave. 4:30 p. m.
Saturday.
l. i g 80 am. Arrive. 10 90 p. m.
At.sves 4 80 p. m. ave q y. m
| ..a stAt g 90 d. m. Arrive. 7 30 D. n.
Sunday.
Arrive. 7s30 a. m. Leave. 600 n. m.
. 90 a. n. Arrive. 1880 a. IN.
7:5O p. m. Leave. GOO p. m.
ID. A. OBRlEN,
Vice President and General Manager.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-29
THE TIME TO SAVE
YOUR HAIR IS NOW

Newbro's HeffAeih~ IL the cne remedy
on your druggists shelves which maS al
' 80 DC depended uI~An
instead Of complaining to your friends
n.d mourning uaef your loss Of hair. call
- On YOUR local druggist and purchase q
battle uf Newhs ofs Herpicide.
IA ~ the irst and original remedy, guar
anie.d 10 kiu dAndrun. stop itehing ana
chess falling hair.
You can save the hair you have much
easier than you can grow new. The si'ne
70 save your hair " now. The remedy
Tor DOING n Ia Nswbro's Herpicide
Newbro's Herpleide In sc and Nm slres
A. guaranteed 20 40 all that II claimed.
you are nor satisfied ycur money VIII
tkrefunded
re sane opportunity never comes but
App1ications Al good barber shops
BROWNSVILLE DRUG STORE.
Special Agents.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-29

BIZ SALE Gentle mare. works single
Or double: i'm good condition. Will
He'll cheap. Phone 3ai. Inquire els
a. Sl39 tfa
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-29

KRIPP Gun -CNPOINTS' ITSELF.
However. the Crcmsot. ~ nm. does
not 'nnpoini" itself even when worked
~ high speed. The Krupp pivots on a
center directly over the axle. The line
If the train and rccoiI are different. ex-
ccpt when shooting straight ahead. 50
after six rounds the Krupp must be re-
sighted.
The Creusot pivots on the spade
that part Of the trail which touches the
ground. and rcSighting IL unnecessary.
The gun burieS itself more firmly ~ il
j. fired.
The Krupp gun is brought back to its
original position after recOil by "A
spring and this spring gradually wears
ont. Ii takes QUA men 20 minutes 10
replace il. The Crcus0t works by com
pressed air and experience in Morocco
and by the Servians and Greeks i'm the
Balkans shows no record Of the appar-
atuS getting out Of order.
Then. too. the French fire indirectly.
projected By a hill, for instance. The
German gunners see the object they are
aiming ~ and are exposed themselves.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-29

BIZ S~ALE-Three lots, block 16; six lots
block 20, West Brownsville. Cheap If
4 at once. Mrs. Mary Collins. Browns
NJ. Sl2Oll2t
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-29
MALE HELP.

TTATION WANTED:-By man as
|esmhs or any responsible position.
|'ephoc 5l2. Sf25 Gt*
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-29

DESEA una domestica para que c%ocine.
saga hmpieza H. casa, y lave y blanche
casa dc tres senoritaA maeStraS de- Ia
euela Presbiteriana. Poo a s~eryicio s.
zee comida, cnario. Y oeho pesos. GRO.
\ mes Dirieirsc q u EScnela Presbiie-
a. Plaza. de Armas, II. Matamorcs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-29

Washington- Cleveland, dosibleheader.
postponed account rain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-29
SENDS SHOWER OF BrLLETs.

SENDS SHOWER OF BULLETS.
The French officer in charge of the
handling n gun. six in number for
the - mIn, takes his place with his field
glasses. on "A hill or other high place
and locates the enemy. lie calls out the
direction and distance.
Just before The shell reaches the
brecch preparatory TO firing. the eorre-t
distance j. punched through figures
stamped on the rim. The marks cauSc
the mechanism automatically a. aim
the gun. The gun fire does not strike in
the ranks of the enemy. but j. aimed
above them. The shell i timed so that
II bursts a. feet from the ground and
releases a shower Of small bullets which
plunge downward. 80 rapidly are the
shells sent that the enemy cannot re-.
treat or diSpcrSe. The gun in conducted
- that ia firing. il moves Sidewise auto
matically % the right or left a little
after each shot. thus covering possibly
a quarter 81 a mile OF an tnemys front
aye. There are tOO0 of these terrible
weapons "a a million French troops.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-29


classified ADS
WHOLESALE FRUITS. ETC.
kEYER PRODUCE CO.-WhoIesale and
retail traits and produce. Free delivery.
one 501. ~ and Levee streets. X
MISCELLANEOUS
|ANISH LESSONS-Miss Francisco Be-
ado. 62l Elizabeth street.-8ll7ll5ts
RI WANTED-Home girl and cook.
me who speaks English preferred.
Apply at 4ls Leyee -. si25tf.
PENSiONS-Army and Navy. Every
soldier disabled ia the Army or Navy.
Regular Army or Naval Service, by dis
base, injuries, or wounds received ia line
81 duty is pensioned. Write for infor-
nation. This Agency established in
ISL. We will keep You posted. The
fitzgerald Pension Claim Attorneys, In
dianapo5T. Ind 42l Law Bldg 72lltf
ANTED. Competent holiSekccper.
ninst be reliable and Trustworthy,
PERMANENT position. good salary.
References required. Address T.. =. &
&0x 700 Brownsville. Texas.
FOR BENT.
)k RENT.-Neatly furnished front
room. With or without board. I'll
ashingt0n street. S-1-tfc
pm RENT:-Cool. clean rooms, 500
per week. Southern hotel, Corner Sth
and 81. Charles SITS. 7l2ltf.
.EASANT room for rent. 1904 Wash-
|ngton strect.-7i3ltf
DIR RENT:-Large rool furnished
front room. All conyeniences Tele-
pne PIT. 1916 Washington street.
PR RENT ERooms for light housekeep-
ny at 4Ol, 9th street.-1l3tf.
Dir RENT-Six room house: bath, elec-
richly; cool. Fine cistern water: garage.
ge gallery. One year lease TO right par
Cor would SELF ut right price. ASK
Eore care County Clcrk.-723tf.
pR REM or FOR SALE. my home in
shicngo Gardcns, 3 ~ miles southeast
f Brownsville. Call or address Mrs.
Nellie Smith, III Washington 1t. X
FOR SALE.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-29

RI WANTED-Home girl and cook.
me who speaks English preferred.
apply at 4lS Leyee -. Si25tf.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-08-29

pR REM or FOR SALE. my home In
shicngo Gardens, 3 ~ miles southeast
n Brownsville. Call or address Mrs.
Nellie Smith, III Washington 1t. X
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-20
CROWDS PAY HIGH
FOR BATHS AT CONEY
Prices Soar and Valuables Are
StOlen-100 Children
Lost on Beach.

tOucy Islands $4,000 Sundal ...-
itors furnished few unusual itaus
yesterday Miss Anna Dixon. Of ls7i
10Th st., Brooklyn, put about 500 worth
Cf valuables IN the toe Ol one Of her
shoes while she went IN for swim.
When she returned % her bathhJusc
the toe had been visited and her val
tables we're missing.
High prices were the rule ~ all
LathhOuscs, and seven men Who mad
been unable 10 get n place 20 change
their clothes attrac'cd the sympathy o.
Lyman Ga skOwitz, ~hO "as sitting or
me porch o. his home az Park Pace
and West I'd 90.
lie ict them uudrc.- Iu Lis house
and ~hen they returned from the water
their clothes had been rhed. Gas,o-
UItz went along with them 70 complain
20 the police. He said he had been
in the house all the time his guest.
had been ~ the water
The line AZ the municipal baths was
reyer less than half a mile long until
very late in the dag.
The Brighton Beach Development
Company raised the price oi sitting
room on its beach from T. % % cents
and did bu.iucss.
1br lost children 'O'ai exceeded 100
and all day 'ncic was "a trcam o.
han'ic parcnts entering 'h" Cou"y
leland police station. few we're ditap
volnted. for the police, b. long ctpcr-
encc. havc mastered the problem 0f
TIE child ztrays. Concy Island llorpi-
tai surgeons attended hfty-two bathcrs
vbo had minor cuts and bruiscs re-
cciycd from broken glass on the shore
or particles of debris IN the water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-20
PEER OF SCOTLAND,
SELF-EXILED, DIES
Earl of CaithneSS. Unknown as
Such 10 NeighbOrS, Buried
in California.

Los Angeles July ia simple mon
ument, arranged for py himself, was
reared to-day over the grave Of John
Sutherland Sinclair, who was buried
beneath the pepper trees at Hollywood
a few days ago. II bore the inscrip-
tiou, John Sutherland Sinclair Earl
of Caithness."
The stone covers the body Of the
seventeenth Earl of Caithness. head Of
one Of the greatest and oldest houses
Of Scotland. For three years the Earl
had lived here nj the Hotel Balboa.
and ony two persons besides himself
knew o. his title. For years he lived
as a farmer in North Dakota and al
ways he passed as plain John Suthcr-
land Sinclair.
The earl, who was ffty-seven years
old, succeeded 70 The title on the death
lie came and settled in the West. lie
never married and exiled himself com
pletely from his native land In Scot
land il has always been believed some
romance lay behind his strange act.
John Sutherland Sinclair never told
tho reason. j. any here know. the So
cret. perhaps, is known 10 Corridan IT,.
Putram and Mr., Putnam. the dead
earl, friends here Possibly also It
may De known TO Jorn ". Forbes. Tho
cars cousin. who was here when he
died Mr.. Forbcs left to-day or his
return 20 Scotland.
The Earl's family dates back TO the
year o75. 1t has had the earldom eince
1865. Until the :f,centh earl the
house had vast estates in the north Cf
Scotland and for fifteen generations
the title and estates descended from
father TO son. The fifteenth earl did
not marry and. not liking his heir, left
every stick he could 20 his friends.
The title now goes TO John Suther-
land Sinclair's brother, the Hon. Nor
man Macleod Sinclair Buchan. who is
wealthy. on inheriting the big estates
Of his grest-unclq in Abcrdecnshrc.
three years age the present Earl
changed mis- name 20 Buchan. He has
three daughters but no son. Two of
the children were twins. There are
two other brothers. one clergyman
and the other a LAWYER