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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-15

as basis, the credit resources Of the
United States have become more than
sufficient for home demand, and we have
been able to finance our great domestic
and foreign trade without strain and to
extend vast amounts Of credit to other
nations throughout the world.
THE experience Of the past two years
has brought into strong relief the value OF
the Federal Reserve system. 1t is not too
much to say that our great prosperity could
not exist without it. The usefulness Of the
system has been broadened recently by
the amendatory act Of September Z, 1916
which renders it more attractive to mem
Der banks and increases the scope and
services of the Federal reserve banks.
Due to the transference Of vault and other
reserves to Federal reserve banks. author
lied by the original act and amendatory
act. the resources Of said banks are now
more than $650,000,000. while the total
reserves held are over $400, 000. 900. and,
in addition. more than $230.000.000 is
held by Federal reserve agents as special
security against Federal reserve notes.
About one-fourth Of the country's stock Of
gold is thus modified in the hands Of the
Federal reserve banks and agents.
The increasing strength and efficiency
Of the Federal reserve banks have enabled
them to enlarge their direct service to the
business community through the introduc-
ton Of definite and comprehensive sys-
TEN for the par-clearance Of checks through
out the country.
Rates Of discount at Federal reserve
banks have continued low throughout the
year. and most Of their open-market paper,
consisting largely of acceptances growing
out of foreign trade. has been taken below
1-2 per cent. basis. Rates Of interest
throughout the country have been reduced
and stabilized with great advantage to the
business Of the country.
ut would have been impossible to finance
our vast domestic and foreign trade with
out the facilities provided by the Federal
Reserve system. Not only has it met the
normal and extraordinary needs Of bust
ness. but it has established confidence
securely. Business has been able to 60
forward without apprehension. and the
several crises which the country has faced
in its International relations during the
past two years have been accompanied by
no disturbances and have caused not even a
tremor in the financial world. The crops
Of 1915 and 1915 were financed without
difficulty and to the great advantage of the
farmers, and the industrial troubles which
at one time seemed imminent. because Of
the threatened railway strike last summer
were not accompanied by the slightest
financial uneasiness.
Happily the country has been at peace
and business and enterprise have had the
largest opportunity for favorable develop
ment under the most suspicious condi-
tiuns.
IF we make intelligent use of our great
power and exceptional financial resources
we can cope successfully with any condi-
tons the future may develop"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-15
Increased Production To Cut
Prices Urged.

Efforts to reduce the cost Of living through
increased production and better dstribu-
ton Of the country's foods are detailed in
the annual report of Secretary Houston, of
tbs Department Of Agriculture. just made
public. The report also devotes considera-
BILE attention to the Pure Food law and
urges on Congress the need Of strengthen
ing 1t to permit standardization Of foods
and drugs and inspection of foods and
drugs factories.
Records Of the Department show that.
except for meat and dairy products. the
per capita production Of the leading food
commodities in the United States has re-
NAMED about the same. despite the rapid
growth of population. Statistics cover a
period Of is years. The population has in
creased in that time SO per cent. There
is ground for optimism as to the ability Of
the nation not only to supply itself with
food. but increasingly to meet the needs
Of the world.
One of the principal aims Of the Depart
ment has been to increase meat produc-
ton. The report shows a steady growth
since 1918 In the output Of beef and an
advance in the number Of swine every
year since 1899. More extensive sheep
raising is recommended as source Of
food. II is pointed out that only one farm
In seven in the United States now sup
ports sheep. Fifty million sheep. it i;
said. could be added to the country's
focks.
Stabilizine Of production is recommended
as one Of the greatest agricultural needs
in producing food crops sufficient to meet
demands. This can be accomplished best
through better adapted or improved croI
varieties. more systematic and rationa
crop rotation and improved agricultural
practice generally. In many parts Of the
country more attention to livestock pro-
duction is essential to enduring and eco.
nomical agriculture. the report declares.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-15
Military Duty For All Is Needed,
Says Scott.

The voluntary military system again
has proved itself failure and should be
releeated to the past, declares Major Gen.
eral Hugh L. Scott, chief Of staff Of the
army in his annual report, made public
recently. Basine his conclusions on the
showing of the Federalized National Guard
when modified for border duty. and the
fact that strenuous recruiting campaigns fol
both the regulars and euardsmen have
produced negligible results. General Scott
ssys:
in my judgment the country will
never be prepared for defense unless we
do as other great nations do that have
large interests to guard. like Germany
Japan and France, where everybody is
ready and does perform military ser
vice in time of peace as he would pay
every other tax. and is willing to make
sacrifices for the protection he gets and
the country gets in return.
There is no reason why one woman s
son should 60 out and defend or be trained
to defend another woman and her son who
refuse to take training or give service.
The only democratic method is for every
man in his youth to become trained in
order that he may render efficient service
il called upon in war;"
Taking up the question Of the National
Guard in its Federal status, General Scott
declares the training period Of rs days in
three years provided by the new National
Defense act is wholly inadequate. in
my judgment" he says. lit precludes this
force from being made fit for war service
until it has received at least six months
additional training in time of war"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-15
Notice to TaX-Payers

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 1S1 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, 1916, at the rate of 6 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, 1917, their names will be pub
lished, in accordance with said Act OF
Assembly, in the list of delinquent tax
payers. and that if said taxes, with inter-
est and proportional part of cost of adver-
Using, remain unpaid until the second
Monday in April. 1917 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 E. CLARK,
Treasurer Of Montgomery county.
july 14-td
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-15
Prosperity Is with Us And Is
Likely To Stay.

Secretary McAdoos annual report Of the
Governments finances, presented to Con-
sress on the 9Th instant. estimates that
the fiscal year ending June 80. 1917. will
show balance Of $1l5.000.000 in the
general fund, but that the figures year
later. June 80, 1918. will show deficit in
the general fund Of SiS5,000,000.
Preliminary estimates place the cost of
conducting the Government for the coming
fiscal year 1918. exclusive Of the postal
service. which is expected to be self-sus-
tanning. and other deductions, at $l,27S.-
O2i.00O. The ordinary receipts for the fiscal
year 1918 he estimates at S995. $4,000
which is $282,471.000 less than the esti-
mated expense. Estimates Of large ex-
penditures for national defense carry the
estimated outlay beyond the estimated
income.
For the fiscal year 1915. now drawing to
a close. the Secretary reports great pros
perity and expresses the greatest conf
dence in the future. During the past year" "
tuC OCNANNdhy says TIC ptOopCttAy NhhSh
set in so strongly during the fiscal year
1915 has grown in strength and volume
and 10 now widely diffused throughout the
United States. Fundamental economic
conditions have never been more sound,
In all lines Of industry efficiency Of organi-
cation and production have reached the
highest point in the country's history.
General confidence in the future, healthful
enterprise and development have been
marked characteristics Of the year.
The financial strength Of the United
Ststes-the greatest in our history-gives
US a commanding position in world finance
We have been transformed from debtor
into creditor nation. On November 1.
1915. the stock Of gold coin and bullion in
the United States was estimated at ST.
700. i36.976, an increase Of $7i4.597. 804
in'i8 months. This is the largest stock Of
gold ever held in the United States or in
any other country in the world. Through
The operations Of the Federal Reserve Sys-
lem and without abundant supply Of gold |
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-15
Germany Proffers Peace.

The first definite step to end the wal
which for more than two years has held
the world in its spell was made on Tues
day last by Germany and her allies. With
the Austrian. Turkish and Bulgarian Gov
ernments taking similar action toward the
restoration Of peace. Chancellor Won Beth
mann-Hollwee summoned the diplomatic
representatives Of the United States, Spain
and Switzerland, the nations protecting Ger
man interests in hostile foreign countries
transmitted note to them and asked them
to bring it to the knowledge Of the hostile
Governments. The same proposals also
have been submitted to the Vatican.
Further results are awaited.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-15
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
ALEXANDER LACEY.
late OF said Montgomery county. deceased.
All persons having claims against the
SAID deceased are hereby warned to ex-
hibit the same. with vouchers thereof, to
the subscriber on or before the Sth day
OF May, 1917; otherwise they may, by
law, be excluded from all benefit of said
estate. All persons indebted to said estate
are requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this Sth day
Of November. 1916.
FRANK HIGGINS,
nov lO-4t Administrator
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-15

In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county,
as Court Of Equity. No. 1925 Equity.
THE OBJECT Of this suit is to procure
a divorce vinculo matrimonii by Virginia
Lee Moore from James Robert Moore.
The Bill states as follows:
First. That the parties are citizens Of
the United States that the complainant,
Virginia Lee Moore. now resides in Mont
gomery county. State OF Maryland, and
has so resided for at least eight years
next preceding the filing Of the petition
that the place of residence of the defend
ant, James Robert Moore, and his where
abouts are unknown to the complainant.
Second. That the complainant and de-
PENDANT were married on the End day Of
April, 1902, at Wanenton. in the State OF
Virginia. by the Reverend Walter Robin
son, pastor Of the Presbyterian Church at
Warrenton. in said State Of Virginia.
Third. That within a few weeks after
the complainant and the defendant were
married the defendant abandoned and de.
serted the complainant without just cause
that said abandonment has continued un-
| interruptedly for at least three years, /:
deliberate and final, and the separation Of
the parties is beyond any reasonable ex
pectation of reconciliation.
Fourth. That one child, Herman William
Moore, has been born to said parties.
The bill prays that the parties may bt
divorced a vinculo matrimonii that the
complainant may have her maiden name
of Virginia Lee Fletchall restored to her
that she may be given the custody Of hel
minor child; and for general relief.
1t is thereupon this 10th day Of November
| 1918. ordered by the Circuit Court for Mont.
gomery county. in Equity, that the com
plainant, by causing copy Of this order
to be inserted in some newspaper. pub
lished in said Montgomery county, ono,
in each Of four successive weeks be
fore the 18th day Of December. 1915, Civ,
notice to the said absent defendant, Jamel
Robert Moore. Of the object and substanc,
Of this bill, warning him to appear in thi
Court in person. or by solicitor, on or be
fore the 3rd day of January, 1917. next. Il
show cause. if any he has. why a deere,
ought not to be passed as prayed.
PRESTON B. RAY, Clerk
Circuit Court for MONTGOMERY county.
True copy-Test:
PRESTON B. RAY,
Clerk
j. DAWSON WILLIAMS,
Solicitor for complainant
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-15
n office to Tax PAYERS

The Treasurer or his assistant will be at
the following places to receive taxes, as
required by Section H. Chapter III, Acts
of 1906:
Laytonsville. j. C. Higgins store, II A.
M. to 8 P. M. Friday, November "a; Thurs
day. December z.
Clarksburg, Levi Price & Co. s store, II
A. M. to 3 P. M. Friday, November II; Fri
day. December is.
Poolesville, Poolesville National Bank.
10 A. M. to IL M. Saturday. November / 1 !;
Saturday. December 8.
Colesville, T. R. Cissell's store, II A. M.
to P. N. Wednesday, November %. We'd
nesday, December 49,
Jamestown, E. P. Ricketts, store, II A.
M. to 3 P. M. Thursday, November % !;
Thursday. December IA.
Bethesda. A. Wilson's store. $50 P. M.
TO P. M. Friday, November TO- Friday,
December 8.
Sandy Spring, First National Bank, 10 A.
M. to IL M. Saturday. November rs Satur-
day. December %.
Gaithersburg. First National Bank, II A..
NJ to P. M. Monday, November 10 Mon
day. December II.
GAINESVILLE, S. Brill's store, 1890 A. M.
to ESQ P. M ROsenberg's store, Barnes
vile Station. 2:30 to S P. M. Wednesday,
November is; Monday, December 10.
Potomac, Stones store. 4 A. M. to 8 P.
M. Monday, November 20 +: Wednesday,
December 6.
Damascus F. E. Beall's store. II A. M.
to P. M. Saturday. November IS: Satur-
day, December 16.
Silver Spring, Silver Spring National
Bank. II A. M. to IL M. Thursday. Novem-
Der IS; Thursday, December 81.
The Poolesville National Bank will re-
ceive taxes every day during banking
hours from persons presenting the proper
bills.
The Silver Spring National Bank will
receive taxes every day during banking
hours from persons presenting the proper
bills.
The Kensington Bank will receive taxes
during banking hours from persons pre-
sentine proper bills.
The Sandy Spring National Bank will
receive taxes every day during banking
hours from persons presenting the proper
bills.
State and county taxes bear interest at
the rate Of 6 per cent. per annum after
September 1, 1915.
These will be the last visits for the COL
lection of taxes and all bills not paid at
this time will have to be paid at the Office
Of the treasurer in the Court House. at
Rockville, on or before January |, 1917, or
the same will be advertised as delinquent,
as required by law
Persons who have not received their bills
will please write at once for same.
BERRY E. CLARK, Treasurer,
nov 3-u Rockville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-15
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
William Arthur Hughes, Complainant.
vs.
Rose G. Hughes, Defendant.
In the Circuit Court for Montgomery county
as Court of Equity No. 1891 Equity.

as Court Of Equity. No. 1891 Equity.
The object of this suit is TO procure a
divorce a vinculo matrimonii by William
Arthur Hughes from Rose G. Hughes.
The bill states as follows:
First That the parties are citizens Of
the United States that the complainant,
William Arthur Hughes, now resides at
Silver Spring. Montgomery county. State
Of Maryland, and has so resided for at
least three years next preceding the filing
Of the petition; that the defendant. Rose
G. Hughes, resides in the city OF Washing
ton. District of Columbia. at number 1900
S street. northwest.
Second. That the complainant and de-
PENDANT were married on the 5th day Of
September. 1888. by the Rev. B. w. Bond.
pastor Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, at Pleasant Hill. Montgomery county,
State Of Maryland.
Third. That during the month of Sep
TENDER, 1918. the complainant was aban-
doned and deserted by the defendant with
out just cause; that said abandonment
has continued uninterrupted for at least
three years, is deliberate and final, and the
separation Of the parties beyond any rea-
sonable expectation of reconciliation.
Fourth. That two children have been
born from said marriage. both are married.
and have for some years been Of full age.
The bill prays that the parties may be
divorced vinculo matrimonii, and for gen.
eral relief
II is thereupon this 18th day of Decem-
Der. 1915, ordered by the Circuit Court for
Montgomery county. in Equity, that the
complainant. by causing a copy of this
order to be inserted in some newspaper
published in said Montgomery county, once
in each Of four successive weeks before the
18th day Of January. 1917. give notice to
the said absent defendant, Rose G. Hughes,
Of the object and substance Of this bill.
warning her to appear in this Court in per-
son. or by a solicitor. on or before the
31st day Of January. 1917. to show cause,
if any she has. why decree ought not to
be passed as prayed.
PRESTON B. RAY, Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county
True copy-Test:
PRESTON B. RAY, Clerk.
j. DAWSON WILLIAMS,
Solicitor for complainant
dec 15-td
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-15

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scrlbers have obtained from the Orphans
Court OF Montgomery county. Md, letters
testamentary on the personal estate of
ELLA M. RAY,
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 May, 1917
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
our hands this Slst day Of October, 1915
ANTHONY M. RAY,
ELMA r. SAUL,
nov Sat Executors.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-15
THT
eAlTAERSBURG GARAGE

(FORMERLY HILL TOP).
Open for business August 18th, with a
full line of tires, tubes and accessories.
Our repair department is in charge OF
competent mechanics.
Vulcanizing Of tires and cases by steam
process.
Prompt and courteous service.
Buick and Oakland agency and service
station.
C. C. WATERS & SON.
aug lift
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-15
Notice to Creditors

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scribers have obtained from the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county. Md. letters
testamentary on the personal estate of
CLEVELAND Able,
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 subscribers on
or before the 2Sth day of May. 1917
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
our hands this 2Sth day of November, 1916.
MARGARET 4. P. Able,
WILLIAM Able,
dec lat Executors.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-15
NOTICE.

Office Board County Commissioners,
Rockville. Nd. Sept. 10. 1916.
Ordered this day that the Glenmont-
Colesville road be closed to public travel
until further notice. The object Of closing
this road is to reconstruct same, and ali
persons are hereby warned that they travel
said road at their own risk.
JOHN r. LEWIS, Prest.
BERRY f. CLARK, Clerk.
sep 29-tf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-15

The object of this Bill is to procure
divorce vinculo matrimonii by the plain.
tiff. Ella K. Merchant, from the defendant,
Harry E. Merchant. and the custody of
their infant child. Dorothy X. Merchant.
The bill states that the parties were
married in Frederick. Md. by Rev. John
Paul Tyler on July 18th, 1909 that the
plaintiff Is resident Of MONTGOMERY coun-
ty, Md, and has been such for more than
four years past that the defendant, Harry
Z. Merchant, is nonresident of the State
OF Maryland; that there were two children
born to said parties as the result of said
marriage, namely. Winfred Merchant, aged
five years, and Dorothy X. Merchant, aged
four years next March; that said defen-
dant, Harry E. Merchant. committed adul-
terry with certain Annie Hurl in the city
Of Washington. d. c., some time in Au-
gust, 1916; that he lived with said Annie
Hurl as man and wife, in said city of
Washington, from August. 1916, until
about the 18th day Of October 1916 that
said defendant committed adultery with
other women, at other places and times :
and that the plaintiff has not lived with
or cohabited with the said defendant since
learning Of said adulteries.
II is thereupon this 18th day of Novem-
Der, A. ID. 1916, by the Circuit Court for
Montgomery county. in Equity. ordered that
the plaintiff give notice to the said defen-
dant, Harry E. Merchant. who is a nom
resident OF the State Of Maryland, Of the
object and substance Of said bill by caus-
ing a copy Of this order to be inserted
in some newspaper published in Mont
gomery county. Maryland. once a week for
four successive weeks prior to the 18th day
Of December. A. d. 1915. warning him to
be and appear in said Court. in person or
by solicitor. on or before the End day of
January, A. d. 1917. and show cause, II
any he has, why a decree ought not to
pass as prayed.
PRESTON B. RAY, Clerk
Circuit Court for Montgomery county.
True copy-Test:
PRESTON B. RAY.
W. oUTERBRIDGE sPATES. Solicitor.
nov l7-td
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-15
Notice to Creditors

NOTICE is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Montgomery county, Md, letters
testamentary on the personal estate of
DAVID M. ROBERTSON.
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 May, 1917 /;
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 Slst day of October. 1916.
BESSIE V. ROBERTSON,
nov sat Executrix.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1916-12-15
SCHOOL PLANS.

Tentative plans and specifications sub
mitted by architects for the construction
of school buildings at Kensington and
Chevy Chase. respectively. will be consid-
cred at the Office of the Board of Educa-
ton for Montgomery county, Rockville,
Maryland, December 28th. at 10 A. M.
Information as TO cost and requirements
may be had from the office of the board.
The board reserves the right to reject
any or all plans without any obligation for
cost Of same
By order of the board.
W. B. BURDETTE.
dec 15-td Secretary.