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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-27
stitutlOn.
Approved April 18th, 1914.

Now. therefore. |. Phillips Lee Colds
borough, Governor Of the State of Mary
land, in pursuance of the direction contained
in Section !, of Article IA of the COnstitu-
ton Of the State of Maryland. do hereby
order and direct, that a copy of each of said
above recited Acts Of the General Assem-
bly, of Maryland Of 1914. be published in at
least two newspapers in each of the cOun-
ties OF the State and in three newspapers
published in the city of Baltimore, one of
which newspapers published in said city
OF Baltimore TO be published in the German
language, once a week for at least three
months next preceding the election to be
held in said State of Maryland on the
Tuesday next after the first Monday in
November. 1915, and at which election the
said proposed amendments and additions
to the Constitution of Maryland, shall be
submitted, in form and manner prescribed
by the General Assembly, to the legal and
qualified voters of the State for their adop-
ton or rejection.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE
GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE.
Done at the City of Annapolis, on this
goth day Of July, in the year of our
Lord, one thousand nine hundred and
fifteen.
PHILLIPS LEE GOLDSBOROUGH.
BY the Governor:
ROBERT P. GRAHAM.
July suite Secretary Of State
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-27
Friday Morning-----August q, 1915.
BANKS IDLE CAPACITY VAST
FINANCIAL ARCH

ComptrolleE Of the Currency Williams
has announced that the present unern-
psoyed banning capacity Of national banks
and reserve banks is sufficient TO finance
the market value Of the entire cotton crop
and half. If not all. Of the tobacco and
wheat crops, and TO conseryatively Justify
an expansion Of credit Of two o. three BIZ
lion dollars.
A statement issued BY the Comptroller
referred 70 the prospect for unusual de-
mands FOX funds. particularly in the event
cotton should be declared contrsband By
the European beIliserents. and declared
survey Of the condition Of the national
and reserve banks vas distinctly encou-
aging Never before. Mr. Williams said.
had the banks been 50 strong and 80 thor
oushly prepared to handle any problem that
might be presented TO them
Just before the statement was issued
the British Embassy had sutborized the
announcement that the allies had agreed
upon the principle that cotton was contra
band
Special requirements which the banks
may have TO meet in the near future were
summarized BY Mr.. Williams as follows:
First The yearly recurring demand for
funds with which to move the crops which
this year, except as to cotton. are unusually
large and commanding full prices
Second. The unusual demand for funds
which may arise to enable cotton growers
to meet any congestion in the movement
or marketing Of the crop. in the event that
cotton should be declared contraband.
Third. The demands which are likely to
be made upon the national banks. both
directly and indirectly. in connection with
the extension Of credit to foreign pur-
chasers Of supplies Of all kinds and TO pay
for the American securities which may be
returned to US By foreign creditors"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-27
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
William A Knott. Plaintiff.
Lillian o. Knott. Defendant
In the Circuit Court fox Montgomery county.
No 31T7 Equity

The object Of this suit Is 10 urocure z
decree granting the plaintiff. William A
knOtt, an absolute divorce from the de-
PENDANT Lillian o. Knott
The Bill alleges IN substance as follows
l. That the plaintiff is a residenr Of the
county Of Montgomery. in the State Of
Maryland, al the village Of C1Op3ey. and
has been resident in said VILLAGE. county
and STATE for more than two years imn1e-
diateiy preceding the filing this suit, and
that the defendant is a nonresident Of
this State. but resides in the city Of New
arb, IN the county Of Essex, State Of New
Jersey.
2 That the plaintiff and defendant we're
manned On the 3lst day Of January, A d.
1910. al the city Of Newark. in the State
Of heS jersey. By Richard F. HopSOod. a
Justice Of that city and STATE. MAJ The
plaintiff and defendant lived together
as husband and wife at said city as vel
as the city Of Washington. in the District
Of Columbia. until On O. about the 2Oth
day Of February. A D. 1911, when the de-
PENDANT without any just cause o. reason
abandoned the plaintiff, and that said aban-
donment and deseftiOn has continued IN
interuptedly for more than three years
RACClAAAE AA4- VI
biH. and IS deliberate and final and the
separation Of the parties is beyond any
reasonable expectation Of reconciliation.
j. That there were no children born as
result Of said marriage.
Ii is tbereupon this 2lst day Of AUGUST.
A d.. 1915, ordered by the Circuit Court
ioI Montgomery County. that the plaintiff,
William A. Knott, by causing a COPY Of
this order 70 be inserted in some news
paper printed and published in MONTGOMERY
County, Nd. once in each Of four successive
weeks before the 18th day Of September,
1918. giving notice TO the defendant. Lillian
0. Knott, Of the object and substance of
this bill. warning her TO appear in this
court In person. O. BY solicitor, on o. before
the 4th day Of October. 1915. to show cause
If any she has. why a decree ought not 20
Be passed as prayed.
PRESTON b. RAY, Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy-Test.
PRESTON B. RAY.
Clerk.
JOHN A. GARRETT,
Solicitor for plaintiff.
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Mr. Laird's IntervieN And Can
didacy.
Editorial in the Baltimore Sun.

Editorial ia the Baltimore Sun.
In an interview published in The Sun
today Mr.. Philip d. Laird. Of Montgomery
county. strongly and forcef1lly advocates
the appointment Of commission By the
Democratic State Convention 10 deal With
the subject Of useless State Offices and ex-
travaeant use Of the public money. These
subjects have been brought to public notice
By the series Of articles published in
The Sun. and Mr.. Laird believes public
interest has been 20 aroused that the stu
alton IL one which the convention win
have to face and that the subject matter
Of the articles win arouse discussion in the
convention As he justly says. the sub
jet il too intricate and large TO be dis
posed Of in the single day to which State
convention Is usually limited. II the mat
ter is left for the Legislature without sue-
sestions. that body will be lacking in ac-
curate information and ill-adyised measures
might be introduced and passed. To avoid
this and to obtain intelligent reform. a
commission Of citizens Of ability and high
character should make careful inquiry and
report to the Legislature early in the coming
session.
When such report comes in IL is to be
hoped that Mr.. Laird himself will be in
the House Of Delegates to give to the peo-
pie Of the State the benefit OF his sound
and ripe judgment and long experience in
public affairs. In point of fact. Mr. Laird
has consented to become candidate for
the Democratic nomination TO the House
In Montgomery county. He offers himself
TO his party and his people on condition that
he will not be required to make any can
vass for votes and with the statement that
he win use no money to secure the nomi-
nation and that he represents no faction
in his party. There can be only one object
In view by Mr.. Laird in thus offering him
self. That object is a sincere desire to
serve his State at time when 1t needs his
service. Election to the Legislature cannot
add TO his honor. for he already has served
eight years In the House and several years
as Public Service Commissioner. as well as
In other important Offices. This experience
with the unremittine study Of public ques-
tons which Mr.. Laird has pursued through
many years. eminently qualities him to
deal with matters affecting public finance
and other important affairs that will come
before the Legislature. In the House Of
Delegates. when he was member. Mr.
Laird always stood for what he deemed
to be honest and for the public interest
He Is a man clean and honorable and OF
exalted character. The State needs him
at Annapolis. and it is to be hoped that
the good people Of Montgomery county will
send HIM there.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-27

practice, S7.l77: foE small arms arnmuni-
ton. S6,s7l; for supplies. $1s.32s-
The money is divided among the States
for actual fed service and rife xsctice.
OF the $4,000 900 foS supplies and anmu-
milton S40O. 900 is reserved for emergency
cases The Maryland allotment IS about
the same as it was Last year
Secretary Of War Garrison divided the
funds for supplies and ammunition under
a new system this year. He did not dis
tribute aceordins to the paper strength Of
the organized militia. but used the actual
strength Ct the State troops as shown in
the annual inspection BY the War Depart
meni as the basis
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-27

the legal and qualified voters Of Maryland
fog Their adoption o. reiecti0a in pursuance
Of the directions contained in Article Il o..
the Constitution Of this State. and at the
said election the vote On said proposed
amendment 70 the Constitution shall be
BY ballot and upon each baIhOt there shall
Be written o. printed the words For the
Constitutional Amendment and Against
the Constitutional Amendment as nov
provided BY law. and Immediately after
said election due returns shall Be made 10
the Governor Of the vote for and against
said proposed amendment, as directed BY
said Article II Of the Constitution
Approved April 10Th. 1914
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-27
THURSDAY. tho 9th day of
September, A n. 1915.

at the hour of 4:3O O'Clock, PM.
the real estate described in said deed Of
trust, tO-wit: VI
Lots Nos. Nine 80 to Thiry.fye fa5,
both inclusive, in Block No. One az in he
SUBDIVISION known as Hill Crest. as per
plat recorded in Plat Book No. 2. folio No
lao, one Of the Land Records of Montsom.
cry county. Maryland
TERMS OF SALE:-Fifteen bnndr.d
dollars cash, balance in one year. seemed
oy mortgage upon the property, or ali cash
at the option Of the purchaser. Terms oi
SAFE TO be complied with within thirty davs
OF date OF sale, otherwise the propertv viii
De resold at the risk and cost of the 10
iauItine purchaser. Conveyancine. record.
ing. etc. at purchasers cost Taxes no bo
adjusted to day Of sale. Interest On The
purchase price from date Of sale A de-
post OF $3.50, which will be credited an ,be
above named $500, will be required ~ ,he
time Of sale. Ut 'iie
so HERMAN E. GASCH. Trustee.
1876 New York Ave, Washington n r
FREDERICK l. SIDDONS. Trps,ee
U. 5. Court House. Washington DC
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To Maryland Militia.

Maryland viii get $53.9l2 OF the $4.-
100000 appropriated by Congress to aid
State militia. which has been sppotioned
by Secretary Of War Garrison. The money
is to be used TO increase the efficiency Of
the Maryland State militia.
The funds are to be used as follows :
For arms. equipment and camping pur-
poses. $2l.533; for promotion Of rife
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-27
House and Lot For Sale

A dwelling house and lot. situated In
the town Of Damascus, Montgomery coun-
~, Md, is offered at private sale. The
house has seven rooms and the lot con-
tains two acres Of good land. upon il there
are all necessary outbuildines and a laree
number Of apple trees in full bearing.
Apply to
MckENDREE WALKER.
aug 2O-5t' Gaithersbure. Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-27
MONDAY. the 30th day of
August, A. d. 1915,

at the hour OF 4 O'Clock. P. NJ,
all the property mentioned in said deed of
trust IT being the north forty-fye feet
'front.' by the full depth thereof of Lot No
=, IN Block No. 3, in Section 3 of the sinh
division made by the Chevy Chase Land
Company Of Montgomery county Mary
land. and being as per plat No. n, recorded
November Bird, A. D. 1905. in Plat ROOM
No ]. one of the Land Records of Mont
eomery county, Maryland.
ms property has a frontage of forty
I'VE ieet on the west side of Connecticut
avenue and is situated about three hun
urea yards north of Bradley Lane. II is
improved by n 70
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-27

There viii Be a competitive examination
at the Office Of the Board Of School Com
missioners- Rockville. Nd. On Thursday.
September End. at 8 O'Clock. A. NJ. for
male scholarship appointment to Western
Maryland College.
". B. BURDETTE,
aug gifts Secretary
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-27
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Board Of County School Conmis-
sioners viii meet in their Office. in Rockville
Monday. Angus, Both. 1915. at loan
BY order Of the Board
WILLS B. BURDETTE.
aug If-td Secretary.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-27
Notice TO Creditors.

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court Of Montgomery county. Nd. letters
Of administration C. L a. on the personal
estate Of
MORTIMER W. DORSEY.
late Of said county. deceased. All persons
having claims against said deceased are
hereby warned 10 exhibit the same. with
the vouchers thereof. 10 the subscriber. on
O. before the 18th day Of February, 1916 !;
otherwise they may. BY law, be excluded
from all benefit Of said estate All per-
sons indebted 10 said estate are requested
70 make immediate payment. Given under
my hand this 18th day Of August, 1915.
LILLE DIGGS.
aug N-41 Administratrix g. II A
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-27
NOTICE.

ofhce Board County Commissioners.
Rockville, Md, May 25, 1915.
y ordered this day by the Board of County
commissioners that the Buck Lodge road
from Buck Lodge Station to Lees corner
oe closed TO public travel until further
notlee. The object Of closing this road is
70 reconstruct the same, and ali persons
are hereby warned that they travel this
road at their own risk. 1--we 'i'''
RICHARD 7. WHITE, JR.. Prest
BERRY f. CLARK, Clerk.
may 2S-tf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-27
.HeU -4dUerfrxPD1entS
Prof. Moore's Peaches Almost
Given Away.

FOr heapins half bashel baskets 30.
40. so and 60 cents. depending on size
and quality.
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FRAME BUNGALOW.

containing eight rooms, with two baths
ana cellar; 1t has all the modern improve
ments and is heated by hot water.
TERMS OF SALE:-Cash, upon the rati-
hcation of the sale. WV ''''-
a deposit of three hundred dollars will
be required when the property il KNOCKED
down. COnveyancing at the cost NJ ,be
purchaser " 'ie
THOMAS BRADLEY,
ROBERT b. PETER,
"S Trustees
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-27
ROCKVILLE ACADEMY

Before selecting next sessions school for
your son or daughter. investigate.
THE ROCKVILLE ACADEMY.
Thorough individual instruction. Terms
moderate.
LEWIS X. WATSON.
june 4-3m Principal.
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WEDNESDAY, the 9th day of
September, A. d. 1915.

at the hour Of 4 O'Clock. P. NJ.
the real estate described in said deed Of
trust, tO-wit:
All Of lot numbered Seven % the east
twenty (20) feet Of lot numbered Six (B)
by the full depth thereof and the west
twenty (20) feet Of lot numbered Eight
(S) by the full depth thereof in Block
numbered Forty-three (43). in Section Two
10 OF subdivision made by the Chevy
Chase Land Company Of Montgomery
County. Maryland. as per plat recorded in
Liber j. A., No. 36. folio 81. Of the Land
Records OF Montgomery county, Maryland
The Improvements consist of a modern
twO-stOfy
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-27
THOS. j OWEN & SON. AUCTIONEERs
Trustees Sale
OF
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
AT CHEVY CHASE, sd,
IMPROVED BY a MODERN EIGHT
ROOM BUNGALOW. NO. 6sl5
CONNECTICUT AVENUE.

81 VlRIuE of power of sale contained
N deed of trust from Harry V. Bonic and
Iva K Bouic. his wife. to Thomas Bradley
and Robert b. Peter, dated the thirteenth
day OF December, in the year nineteen
hundred and twelve, and which Is dnIv
recorded among the Land Records of Mont
eomery county. Maryland. in Liber No. 232
iollos 5O3. etc. the undersigned will offer
AZ public auction to the highest bidder. on
the premises, on
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-27
Frame Dwelling.

etc. on w. Melrose street. in the village of
Chevy Chase. This property is convenient
TO electric railway service and is an ideal
suburban home
TERMS OF SALE One third cash. bal
ance in one and two years at 6 per cent,
or all cash at option Of the purchaser. A
deposit Of five hundred dollars will be re-
quired at the time Of sale Terms of sale
to be complied with within thirty DAYS
from the date Of sale, otherwise the prop
erty will be sold at the risk and cost of
the defaulting purchaser. Taxes, interest
and other fixed charges adjusted to date
OF ratification Of sale. Cost Of convey
ancing. revenue stamps. recording. etc, TO
he paid by the purchaser.
HARRY S. WEIGH.
Surviving Trustee.
7OS l4th Street. N. w.. Washington, ID. C.
TH0S. J. OWEN & SON. Auctioneers.
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-27

Under and by virtue Of a certain deed
OF trust dated April Ii. 1911 and recorded
IN Liber No 220, folio No. 3S7, one of the
Montgomery County Land Records, default
having occurred in the payment of the in.
debtedness secured thereby. the under
signed. trustees therein. will offer for sale At
public auction, in front of the premises on
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-27
J. DAWSON WILLIAMS. SOLICITOR.

Under and by virtue Of a certain deed
OF trust dated June II. 1906. and recorded
10 Liber No. 1888. at folio 264. one Of the
Land Records Of Montgomery county. State
Of Maryland, default having occurred in
the payment Of the indebtedness secured
by said deed Of trust. the undersigned as
surviving trustee named in said deed Of
trust. will offer for sale at public auction,
in front Of the premises, on
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-27
WANTED,

w Trustworthy, white country
boy. who can milk. II TO l6 years old.
Good. permanent home. Box %. Gathers
burg. Md
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FARMING IMPLEMENTS

FARMING IMPLEMENTS:
Twentieth Century manure spreader,
8-foot Mccormick binder, 6-horse Shutter
wagon with combination body. 6-horse
Thorn Hill wagon with bed. 4-horse Stu
debaker wagon. 2-horse Auburn wagon
with bed. lOw-down iron-wheel wagon,
Shoe Pennsylvania low-down drill, disc
Superior corn planter, Deering grass mower,
2 Brown walking cultivators. Buckeye rid
ing cultivator. 3-horse Syracuse plows.
2-horse Syracuse pillow. double and single
shovel plows. 4-horse Syracuse harrow,
3-horse Osborne harrow. smoothing har-
row. corn shelter. Ontario lime spreader.
hay rake, Dain corn cutter. pair Of Jones
platform scales. corn barrel, corn forks,
3 corn replanters. digging irons, shovels,
lot Of single and doubletrees, woven wire
stretcher and barb wire stretcher.
Also 2-horse carriage. nearly as good as
new; 2 buggies. Dayton wagon. speeding
cart, cutter sleigh and lot Of blacksmith
tools.
LIGHT AND HEAVY HARNESS:
Set Of double carriage harness. 2 sets Of
buggy harness, riding saddle and bride,
wagon harness, such as sets Of breech-
ing. sets Of lead harness, S sets Of pillow
harness. collars. brides and housings
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
Lot Of household furniture. such as beds.
stoves. tables. and many other articles too
numerous TO mention.
TERMS OF SALE An sums Of $40 and
under. cash on all sums over $40 credit
Of months will be given. purchasers Civ
ing their notes. with approved security.
bearing interest from the day Of sale,
and payable at the Montgomery County
National Bank OF Rockville, Nd. No prop
erty to be removed until the terms Of sale
are complied with.
ESTELLE A. HARRISS.
VERNON OWEN. Auctioneer.
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Western Maryland College,
WEST MINSTER, MARYLAND.
REV H. LEWIS D. D, Ii. D. PRESIDENT

foK YOUNG MEN AND YOUNG WOMEN IN DEPARTMENTS
unexceed 1000 tn
fGre charming hous Balinore
complete
Vng laboratories library
uuM up to date Classical Scientific Pedae6ea
A. b. degree Music, EOuiOn
fKEfARAlOR1 SCHOOL for o ready COLLEGE ''
Send for Catalogue o
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-27

BY VIRTUE Of the power and authority
contained in a mortgage from VIRGIL
Stevens and Lillian r. Stevens, his wife.
10 Charles v. AoTfison, dated the twenty
second dsy Of September. A. D. 1908, and
recorded among the Land Records Of Mont
eomery county. Maryland. in Lber No. POI.
folios 3S9. ct seq. the subscriber will, on
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-27
Trustees Sale
Valuable Unimproved Real
Estate

AT Hin CREST. TAKOaA PARK, MONTGOMERY
COUNTY, MARYLAND. BEING TwENTY-sEvES
DESIRABLE BUILDING Ions Fronting OK
PARK AVENUE IN SAID SUBDIVISION.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-27
SATURDAY, the 18th day of
September, A. D. 1915.

at the hour Of 1890 O'Clock. A. NJ.
in front Of the dwelling house on the here
matter described premises. offer for sale at
public auction. TO the highest bidder, all
the land mentioned and described in said
mortgage.
This nrouaFfv ennSfafs ~
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This property consists Of
3 LOO ACRES OF LAND,

containing about rooms necessary out
buildings, good well Of waler in yard. and
a young orchaPd. n
This property is located at Hunting Hill,
about 3 milesifrotn Rockville, and faces on
the pike from Rockville to Travilah. and
about two hundred yards from the Rock
ville-DamestOwn pike.
TERMS OF SALE Cash, upon ratif-
cation Of sale by the Court. Two hundred
dollars will be required when the property
is knocked down. COnveyancing and reve-
nue. stamps at the cost Of the purchaser
or purchasers.
W. OUTERBRIDGE SPATES,
Attorney named in said mortgage to make
sale.
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6 GOOD WORK HORSES.

from S to II years old
| heavy draft colt. years old in the
spring colt. years old in the spring.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-08-27
Public Safe

will offer for sale on my premises. / mile
from Travilah, Montgomery county. Md.
on the Rockville pike. on
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Scholarship Examination

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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-10-15
GiUeS Prisoners Pint
OF Whisky; Is Sent To
Prison For IS Months

Clovis, y NJ, oct. 15.-Judge John T.
Mcclure in the district court here last
evening sentenced Ben in T. Davis to
not less than one year nor more than
IS months in the state penitentiary at
Santa Fe for giving a half pint bottle
Of whisky to prisoners confined in the
county jail
Davis went to the jail TO see an &C
quaintance confined there on a minor
charge, and soon after his departure
bottle Of whisky was discovered among
the prisoners. Davis was arrested
Tuesday a1d he was taken before the
court Tuesday evening. less than p
hours after his visit to the jail, and
sentenced.
The judge stated that he was inclined
TO show leniency owing to the fact that
the defendant had entered a plea of
guilty and thus saved the county the
expense of a trial
Five years is the maximum sentence
which might have been imposed