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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
The Intoxication of Power

If eternal vigilance is the price Of liberty, the
the American people must be jealous of their con-
stitutional rights at this moment. In the storm
and stress Of momentous issues, tyrants and
bsurpers in the past have arrogated the peoples
rights to themselves and left humanity shackled
and enslaved Men in power today differ little
from those in the past
The tendency of vesting unlimited power IN
the hands Of the executive department OF our
government can be seen by any citizen who has
read the newspapers in the last two weeks The
rights Of the legislative branch have been seri-
ousy infringed upon and legislation now pending
in Congress would make the executive depart
ment supreme in many respects. 81.
Congress must keep in mind that the Ameri-
can people know their constitutional rights,
know the dangers that Turk in the usurpation OF
power by the executive department, and will de-
mand the defeat of all legislation that would muz-
zle free speech and free press leaving almost
unlimited and autocratic power in the presidents
hands.
Senator Vardaman in speech against the
censorship clause of the espionage bill reiterated
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14

Indiana you will find DR.: Pierce's Favorite
Prescription. the ever-famous friend to
siiing women, and DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery, proven by years to &c
tho greatest general rcconstructcr. These
herbal medicines are put up in liquid am
tablets. Contain no alcohol or narcotic
Irmcdicats printed on wrapper.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
at her home at Lightcraft on Monday
the fourteenth.

Mrs. Waldo Pierce, of New York,
who owns an aeroplane, wants to or
ganize a women's flying corps for the
army.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14
NEWS OF VALPARAISO.
Valparaiso, Ind.-"I took Dr.. Pierces'

Favorlte Prescrlptlon
and his Golden Med
ical Discovery when q
young Lady and found
they did me more good
than the doctors med
icine,' SO ! can highly
recommend both these
medicines" -MRs.
ALMA Nj. kLAPPER,
eos Valparaiso St.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-14

Senator Vardaman in speech against the
censorship clause of the espionage bill reiterated
the principles of American government. We re-
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-03-23

direct responsibilities of government. Fur
thermore, the machinery of direct legisla-
ton on wide scale had not been invented,
although a very crude approximation Of
the idea was embodied in the State Con-
stitution of Georgia. Today these cond-
tions have changed and the mass of the
people are as wise on the average as our
legislators.
Some conception of truly democratic
government existed in Maryland even in the
beginning. Our very term General Assem-
bly," meant at the time of the formation
OF our Colonial government. the physical
gathering together of all the people, the
theory of representation coming into play
quickly, however, because of the difficulty
of the people assembling together due to
their number, distances from the capital
and condition of roads.
The initiative and referendum have been
on trial in this country for eighteen yea rs,
When the people of Maryland are asked to
adopt the initiative, they are entitled to
know something of its workings in the
States of the Union which have tried it
out and the questions naturally arising
should be met. This | shall endeavOr to
do briefly in another letter.
JACKSON II. RALSTON.
Hyattsville, Md, Mar. 16, 1917.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-03-23
The Library Com IN lssion

The Maryland Public Library Commits
sion was established by Chapter sos. Laws
Of 1910. II was the Uutgrowth OF the State
system Of Travelling Libraries, established
commission consists Of four members. ap-
pointed for period Of two years, by the
Governor, and Of three eX Ofiicio members.
The duties Of the commission are to aid
in the establishment Of libraries in the
small towns. to advise and assist those
already established, and TO provide travel
ing Libraries for any community applying
for them under responsible Endorsement.
Each travelling library contains about 35
volumes Of miscellaneous reading matter,
and may be retained for four months A
registration fee Of so cents is required.
Through the efforts Of the commission. act
ing through its Field Secretary. number
Of public libraries have already been estab-
lished in towns throughout the State.
The commission is composed Of DIR. J.
II. Apple, President Mrs. NJ. A. Newell.
Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. s. johnson
Poe, Miss Mace Estate Librarian), Dr. Bern
ard c. Steiner, DR.. M. Bates Stephens. Miss
Emma W. II. Scott is the Field Secretary
and Library Organizer. and is glad to re-
spond as promptly as possible TO any calls
for assistance. The Office Of the commits
sion is at the Enoch Pratt Free Library
Baltimore.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-03-23
Potomac School Items.

The teachers Of the Potomac School were
delightfully."- entertained by the seventh
grade division of the Domestic Science
Department of that school, with Miss Helen
Humphrey as teacher. At IL O'Clock the
teachers were invited TO the Domestic
Science dining room, where they were
served with course breakfast. The MENU
consisting of grape fruit, cream Of wheat,
eggs and bacon. hot biscuits and coffee,
was daintily served by the girls, clad in
their attractive caps and aprons. After
the breakfast the girls and their teacher
were complimented in the presence Of the
general assembly Of the school.
On March 26th luncheon will be served
to the teachers by the eighth Grade of the
Domestic Science Department.
The pupils of the school will on Friday
March 23rd, celebrate Maryland Day
from 2:3O to $50 O'Clock. Patrons and
inends are cordially invited.
The intermediate and advanced grades
oil the school are very much interested in
publishing a weekly paper. giving the cur
rent news of the school and the community
The title Of the paper will be THE Poto-
mac Weekly"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-03-23
Rev. Irl Roger Hicks.

Rev. Irl r. Hicks, noted throughout the
country for his weather predictions, died
at his home, in st. Louis, Mo-. on October
IL. 1915. He was born December 10, 1914,
in Bristol, Tenn, the son of Abraham j.
and Mary Elizabeth Uindamood) Hicks.
His father was a native Tennesseean and
served in the Seminole War and also as a
captain in the Confederate service during
the War between the States.
lrl r. Hicks attended the schools near
his home, then Paris. Tenn, until the out
break of war interrupted his education
In December, 1851. at the age of seventeen.
he enlisted in Company F, of the LIST Con-
federate Cavalry Regiment of Tennessee,
for (and enduung) the war and was en-
Gagged in numerous battles from PerryvilIe
to Chickamauga, where he was taken pris-
oner and sent to job nson's Island. There
he was made distributor of mails. On
May 10, 1865, as the prisoners were ready
to return to their homes, a last meeting of
the Y. M. C, A. was held within the prison
walls, and young Hicks was selected to de-
liver the valedictory. address, which was
in the form of poem, and made great
impression.
A storm on JohnsOns Island while he
was there made deep impression upon
his mind and doubtless turned his thoughts
toward the subject which afterwards en-
Gagged his life. Returning to his home in
Tennessee, he entered Andrew College, al
Trenton, where, in addition to the literary
course. he took up practical course in
philosophy, meteorology, and theology. In
1859 he entered the ministry of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South. and
was ordained by Bishop Kavanaugh. in
1871, at Columbus. Miss just afterwards
he was assigned to the pastorate OF the
Church in st. Louis, Mo. Later he united
with the Congregatio Church and gave
his time to his publishing interests, hav.
ing established journal called Word and
Works, in which his weather prognostica-
tons appeared. He was man of gener-
Gus disposition, and his hand was always
open to the needy.
The eldest son, |. X. Hicks, Jr., will con.
time his fathers work.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-03-23
Real Estate Transfers.

Joseph W. Shade to Sarah +. Ferrar, lot
in Hill Crest $40.
John j. Essex to II. M. Martin, lot in
Chevy Chase $40
Harry M. Martin to Hans Maurer, lot in
Chevy Chase $40.
Harry NJ Martin to John J. Essex, lot in
Chevy Chase; $40.
G. Frank Day to Joseph C. GurIey. lots in
Garrett Park; $40.
Ernest p. Ricketts, to j. Walter Ricketts,.
lot in Jamestown $40.
Charles S. Muir to Hugh Wallis. AZ acres
near Kensington; $40.
Ernest l.. Schmidt to Mary S. Walker.
lot in or near Takoma Park $40.
Rudolph B. Behrend ct al. Trustees, to
Albert b. Willis, 1874 acres near Potomac
$3.50.
Albert b. Willis TO Thomas W. Stubble-
field, 1874 acres near Potomac; $40.
Joanna r. Kyle to Ray d. Lille. lot in
Takoma Park $40.
Theodore Cunningham to Cyrus w. Sher-
man, lots in Kensington $40.
Benjamin F. Leighton and wife to An
celia b. Fisher, lots in Woodside $40.
Willard B. Walters to Wilmot r. CralIe,
lots in TakOma Park $40.
Chevy Chase to Great Falls Land Cor
poraton to James H. Eckersley. about 80
acres near Great Falls $40.
Chevy Chase to Great Falls Land Cor
poration to James II. Eckersley. about
$40 acres near Great Falls $40.
Chevy Chase to Great Falls Land Cor
poraton to James II. Eckersley. about IT
acres near Great Falls; $40
Chevy Chase to Great Falls Land Cor
poraton to James II. Eckersley, about 81
acres near Great Falls $40.
State OF Maryland to William Edward
Swanson. three patents conveying three
separate islands in the Potomac River in
Potomac district.
Thomas l. Fulks to Thomas & Co., lot in
Gaithersburg $40.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-03-23
Attention ! Read This Letter.

Every appeal for worthy cause made
to the people of Rockville has been met by
liberal response. You all remember the
splendid donation you sent to the Christ
mas Ship. to the Belgian fund, and to the
Red Cross Society, so knowing the generous
impulses that prompted those gifts, we
come again with request that we are
sure will make instant appeal to the people
OF Rockville and Montgomery county.
The men of our Navy need certain warm
knitted garments of comfort that the Gov
eminent does not furnish. They are greatly
exposed when engaged in work In small
boats. such as picket duty, mine laying,
submarine service and patrol-boat service.
In time Of war these garments will be dou-
bly, valuable, and we who stay at home
may greatly help the brave men who de-
fend our homes and our country. The
Navy Department has definitely approved
the furnishing of the following articles il
made according to its specifications
Sleeveless jackets, mittens and muffiers.
These specifications will be furnished.
THE Comforts Committee of the Navy
League will assign you, by name. war
ship of the United States Navy for you to
supply. If we obtain enough. you will be
assigned the battleship named after your
State. The requirements range from 500
sets for battleship down to 20 sets for
a submarine. Any smaller number will be
made into sets at Washington"
The Inquiry Club of Rockville has formed
itself into committee to help the Navy
League. We will need and accept all the
assistance anyone can give. Donations Of
money will buy wool. and the men of our
community are appealed to especially to
carry on this part Of the work. The women
are asked to knit. The work is simple. but
we will have knitting class. with in
structors for any who desire to learn. II
a lady is willing to knit and supply her
own wool, that will be great help. The
work must be started promptly. We de-
sire to accomplish much in the next three
months. We especially appeal to the
young girls Of the community. This is a
splendid opportunity to help our country in
its preparedness campaign.
Any member of the Inquiry Club will
take donations and promises for work.
Boxes will be placed in prominent places
for contributions, and anyone willing to
knit may drop her name in the box also.
Any donation will be accepted. so do not
hesitate. Get busy. knit. give US your
money.
Any questions will be answered and full
information given. Let us hear from you.
We hope for quick, generous response
from everybody.
MRS. OHIO TALBOT. Chairman.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-03-23
Circuit Court.

The March Term of the Circuit Court for
this county convened here on Monday last
with Judge Edward C. Peter on the bench.
Robert E. Kanode was selected as fore
man Of the grand jury
The following compose the grand and
petit juries
Grand Jury-RObert E. Kanode, foreman
Charles f. Thompson. Cornelius II. Brown
ing, Benjamin P. Brown. Andrew J. Daily,
ST.. Thomas C. Keys. Presley w. Dorsey,
Vim. f. Brown, Jesse H. Magruder. VIM.
C. Watkins, Richard II. 0ffutt. Hanson M.
CrOnise. Reginald J. Darby, Geo. o. Holland.
Nicholas j. Welsh, Charles E. West, John
S. Atwood. VIM. C. Moulden. VIM. L. 0ffutt
Reuben II. Creamer. Albert T. Mariowe.
Hanson G. Cashell and Mansfield White.
Petit Jury-Henry C. Perry. Samuel B.
Broadhurst John H. Shaw, II. Berkeley
FawIey, Norman M. Gassaway, Garrett W..
Watkins. John A. England. VIM. A. Fidler.
II. Worthington Talbot. Henry M. Hilton.
Charles F. Hanshew. John B. Clark. VIM.
W. Williams. John W. Norris. VIM. II. Hos
kinson. Snowden J. Athey, Chas. S. Butler.
Herbert P. Price, Thomas C. NARROW. Titus
J. Day, Zachariah T. Musgrove. Reuben 7.
Martin. Charles E. Harvey. Nicholas E.
Selby and Thomas j. Roby.
The following cases have been disposed
Of up to the present time
Norman Corbin VS.. W. A. Graham. judg-
ment for defendant for costs
Piedmont. Mt. Airy Guano Co. VS.. Clar
ence E. Mills and Emma J. Mills. jude-
ment for plaintiff for $l2094.
Piedmont, Mt. Airy Guano Co. VS.. Clar-
ence f. Mills. judgment for plaintiff for
$l05n.
Edward P. Beale VS.. Albert johnson
Frank johnson and Jane Schwartzback
judgment for plaintiff for $94.85.
Mercer Jones vs.. VIM. J. Clements. judg-
ment for plaintiff for $279.5I.
Arthur D. Willard, Executor Of John c.
Motter, deceased, VS.. Edwin S. Houck and
Susan b. Houck, judgment for plaintiff for
$i78.70
Appeals.
American Art Works vs. George F. Lin
thicum. verdict for Linthicum.
W. W. WEIGH, trading as Columbia Fund
ing Company. vs. Louis C. Beall. verdict for
Beall.
Graneers Mutual Fire and Storm lnsur-
ance Company of Carroll county VS. VIM,
II. lawson judgment Tor Lawson for costs
| above and below
Same VS.. Marion T.. Moxley. judgment for
Monkey for costs
Same vs.. George w. Cubtt, judgment for
Cubitt for costs.
Same vs.. Samuel F. Wright. Judgment
for insurance company for $32.63.
Same VS.. C. W. Gray and Son. judgment
for insurance company for SAB and costs
! Same VS.. John H. and VIM. b. Trundle
judgment for insurance company for $50
Same vs. Joseph Halter judgment foI
insurance company for $l6.50.
Clay Plummer VS.. c. II. Rabbit. on trial
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-03-23
Endorsement or MIR. Roby.
Burtonsville, Nd, March 10, 1917.

Burtonsville, Nd. March 10, 1917.
The Sentinel, Rockville, Md.
At regular meeting of the Burtonsville,
Laurel and Sandy Spring Improvement
Association. which is composed of Mont
gomery county citizens of all political in
cllnations. resolution was passed unani-
ni6usly endorsing the administration of
our fellow-citizen. o. W. Roby, as County
Commissioner. and the discussion showed
that the people represented would work as
unit to secure his denomination and
election to serve another term in this office,
because he has proven himself honest and
faithful. capable and willing at all times
to serve the best interests of the people Of
the county.
We trust you will give this news item
space in your valuable paper,
Very truly yours,
(Signed) SNOWDEN j. ATHEY. Prest.
C. BRASHEARS. Secy and Treas.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-03-23
Religious Notices.

There will be preaching at Mt. Zion Bap-
list Church next Sunday at 3 O'Clock. P. M.
The Rev. Charles r. Warner will preach
in Christ Church. Rockville. on Friday
evening, March 23rd Service at O'Clock.
At the Rockville Baptist Church next
Sunday. March 25th, the pastor will use
the subjects Prayer and Success, and
Assurance of Salvation.
Services at Hunting Hill M. L. Church
Sunday, March 25th. as follows Sunday
School at 2 p. NJ. sermon by the pastor,
Rev. E. C. Powers. at 3 P. NJ; Epworth
League at 7:30 P. NJ. A cordial welcome
extended to all.
Services for Goshen Charge are as fol-
lows Goshen. preaching at 1880 A. M
subject. Ruth or The Power OF Love
Emory, Sunday School at 2 p. M. and
preaching at 3 p. M. Derwood. Sunday
School at 2:3O P. NJ. and preaching at 8
pm.
Until further notice the morning services
at Ascension Church. Gaithersburg. will be
discontinued There will be services every
Sunday afternoon at O'Clock. Willard F
Minnick, Rector.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-03-23
Rural Carrier Examination.

The United States Civil Service Commits
sion has announced an examination for
'he county Of Montgomery. Md, to be held
April ID. 1917. at Rockville to Ali the posi-
uon OF rural carrier at Gaithersbure and
vacancies that may occur on rural routes
from other postoffices in the above-named
county. The examination will be open
only to male citizens who are actually
uomlciled in the territory Of postoffice in
'ne county and who meet the other re-
qulrements set forth in Form No. 1877.
ms form and application blanks may be
ootalned from the Offices mentioned above
VI from the United States Civil Service
commission at Washington. d. C. Appli-
cations should be forwarded to the Com
mission at Washington at the earliest
practicable date.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-03-23
uH! MY BACK!
The Expression Of Many a Kidney
Sufferer.
March Ii. 1917.

The Expression Of Many a Kidney
Sufferer.
A stubborn backache Ia cause to
suspect kidney trouble. When the
kidneys are inflamed and swollen,
STOPPING brings a sharp twinge In the
small Of the back that almost takes
the breath away. Doan's Kidney
Pills revive sluggish kldneys-relieye
aching backs. Here's convincing
proof OF merit.
j. W. Case, Gaithersburg, Md, says :
about twelve years ago, had bad
case OF kidney trouble. My back
hurt me and the kidney secretlons
were irregular In passage. heard
Of Doan's Kidney Pills and tried
them. They helped me greatly.
recommend them to other kidney sur
ferers."
Price soc, at all dealers Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy--get
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that
Mr.. Case had. Foster.Milburn Co,
Props, Buffalo. N. Y.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-03-23
Come to SOuthside Virginia,
you FARMERS,

Where you buy good farm lands $2
W
cattle weighing 400
looking for and poultry farming public
national
that anything $25 $3 These
II that rented and cultivated aig
combination
alfalfa
Il.
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80
Write for folder n by
L. YANCEY.
GAINESVILLE
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-03-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Being urged by many taxpayers to stand
for reelection as County Commissioner
from the First District. and feeling my ex-
perience in the past will be of service to
the county, l hereby announce my candi-
dacy, subject to the decision Of the Demo-
cratic primaries.
CRITTENDEN II. WALKER.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-03-23

Rockville Christian Church. o. C. Barnes
minister, services Sunday. Bible School
10 A. NJ; preaching at II A. M. and 8 p.
M; Christian Endeavor at 7 Pm. Preach
ing every fourth Sunday at Hyattstown at
II A. M. and 8 p. NJ
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-03-23
Death or Charles II. Griffith.

Charles II. Griffith, one Of our most
prominent and influential citizens, died
on Thursday Of last week at his home at
Laytonsville. aged IT years. His death
was due to a complication Of diseases and
followed long illness. He is survived by
the following childen. all OF this county :
Mrs. Edward Kimball. Mrs VIM. 7. War
field, Mrs. Victor Presson and Greenbury
Dorsey. Charles and Worthington Griffith.
Mr.. Griffith was a son Of the late Elisha
K. Griffith, of this county. and. excepting
about one year spent in Howard county.
had always lived in Montgomery county
He was a lifelong Democrat. and for many
wears prominent in the councils OF that
marty and for several years was a member
Of the Democratic State Central Committee
for this county. For two years he was
tax collector, for four years County Com
missioner and for eight years Judge Of
the Orphans Court. At the session OF 1906
he represented Montgomery county in the
House Of Delegates. and was postmaster
Of the Maryland State Senate at the SEES
sion Of 1904.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-03-23
Mrs. Talbot Nominated.

Delegates representing the several chap
tiers of the Daughters of the American
Revolution in Maryland met in annual
convention at Annapolis on Thursday of
last week. The session was continued
through Friday. The first day was de-
voted to routine business and reception
was enjoyed given to the delegates by
Governor Harrington. On the second day
nomination took place for a vice presi-
dent general from the State of Maryland,
whose name will be submitted for cleo
ton to the national convention Of the d.
A. K. to be held at Washington city next
April. The nomination was made amidst
much excitement upon the part of the
delegates present. The report from An
napolis states that
by the narrow margin Of 80 votes to
20, Mrs. William II. Talbot. of Rockville.
Montgomery county. won the support of
the Maryland Daughters Of the American
Revolution for vice president general over
Mrs. j. Charles Linthicum. of Baltimore.
While rivalry was keen. there could be no
fair criticism Of the manner of conducting
the election. and Mrs. Linthicum at once
sought out Mrs. Talbot. whom she had
not met. and congratulated her on her
selection.
THE conference at once did the hand
some thing by Mrs. Linthicum by indotslng
her for corresponding secretary general, and
the delegates from Maryland to the next
national gathering will support both loyalty.
There could be no doubt Of the interest
which Mrs. William Cumming Story the
president general took in the candidacy
Of Mrs. Linthcum. All through the morn
inc Mrs. Lnthicum and her friends were
in earnest consultation with the different
delegates. and Mrs. Story was almost al
ways the center Of the group. There can
be no doubt that Mrs. Story could cast d
powerful influence at the national confer.
ence for the selection OF Mrs Lnthicun to
the Office for which she was indorsed
There are ten vice presidents general. and,
of course. Maryland might be left out in
the selections. Still Mrs. Linthicum will
have the unanimous backing Of the Mary
land conference for corresponding secretary
general, and her powerful friends in the
national body may secure her election
This is a side which Mrs. Tabott's friends
did not quite realize at the time. but are
beginning to consider now"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-03-23

Mr.. j. Dawson Williams Announce-
inent.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-03-23

Box 1872.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-03-23

SET ASIDE fixed every week SIS 00-$O OO-whateveI
without missing It. Charge II to expense, clerk hire
Put 1t In our Savings Department on interest
This fund will be SURPLUS day you'll be mighty