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Montgomery County sentinel., 1918-05-10

An Act to authorize and require the
County Commissioners Of Montgomery cOun-
ty to issue and sell bonds to the amount of
81 500 to repay the town of Takoma Park,
Maryland. for money advanced in building
concrete roadway on Carroll Avenue
from the District line to Sligo Creek, and
to provide for the payment of interest and
redemption OF said bonds by tax levy
on the Thirteenth Election District of
Montgomery county.
Section 1. Be II enacted by the General
Assembly of Maryland, That the County
Commissioners of Montgomery county are
hereby authorized and directed to issue,
upon the faith and credit of said county,
coupon bonds to the amount of $500 in
such denominations as they deem advisa-
Bile, 10 bear interest at per cent. per
annum, payable semi-annually, and to
mature 10 years from the date OF issue.
The said County Commissioners of Mont
gomery county are hereby directed to ad-
vertise such bonds for sale in one news
paper of general circulation published in
Baltimore city, and in one newspaper of
general circulation published within Mont
gomery county, inviting sealed proposals
on day to be named in the advertise
AOi thO putShuuC VI buiu DUIuSs At
the time mentioned in the said advertise
ment, they shall publicly open said pro-
posals and award said bonds to the highest
bidder.
Section 2. And be it further enacted,
That the County Commissioners OF Mont
gomery county shall annually levy against
the Thirteenth Election District Of Mont
g0mery county a sum sufficient to pay
the interest on said bonds and the princi-
pal thereof at maturity
Section 8. And be it further enacted,
That the proceeds of the sale of said
bonds. less the expense of advertising,
shall be paid over by the County Commits
sioners of Montgomery county to the Mayor
and Council Of the town of Takoma Park,
Maryland, which payment shall be in full
for all money advanced by the said town
of Takoma Park, Maryland. in building
the said road.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1918-05-10

An Act to provide for the election of
vestres in the Chevy Chase. Norwood and
Christ Church Parishes Of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, in Montgomery county,
Maryland. prescribing the qualifications Of
electors Of yestrymen for said parishes.
Section l. Be ii enacted by the General
Assembly Of Maryland, That in the Chevy
Chase. Norwood and Christ Church Parishes
OF the Protestant Episcopal Church, in
Montgomery county, Maryland, the vestries
shall be chosen in the following manner,
that is to say. every person above twenty
one years Of age who shall have been en-
tered on the parish books one month at
least preceding the day Of election Of YES
trymen as q member of the Protestant
Episcopal Church and who shall also con-
tribute to the charges of the said parish
in which he offers to vote such sum as
majority Of the vestfy in each parish shall
annually, within 10 days after their cleo
tion, in writing. make known and declare,
not exceeding two dollars. shall have
right Of suffrage in the election Of vestry-
men for such parish and all persons so
qualified shall, on the next ensuing Easter
Monday, assemble in said respective par
ishes, at their parish church. or II there
shall be two ore more Protestant Episcopal
Churches in 'either parish. at the church
first built therein, or II there be in either
parish no such church, then at such other
place as the rector Of the parish, or II
there be no rector, as any three or more
vestrymen, may have publicly notified to
the parishioners and the said persons, so
qualified to vote, when assembled, or such
OF them as may assemble in each parish,
shall proceed. by majority Of votes, TO
elect, by bollot, eight vestrymen, from among
the persons qualified to vote, who, with
tho rector Of the parish for the time being,
shall be deemed and considered the vestry
Of the said parish for the ensuing year.
and the rector Of the parish shall always
be one OF the vestry.
Section 2. And be II further enacted,
That the provisions Of Section | hereof
shall not become operative in said Chevy
Chase. Norwood and Christ Church Par
ishes. Montgomery county. Maryland. until
the same have been submitted to and
approved by the convention Of the Pfotes-
tant Church Of the Diocese Of Washington,
Of which diocese each Of said parishes Is
part.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1918-05-10

An Act to repeal Section 347 Of Chap
| ter 100 Of the Acts of the General Assem-
bly, Of Maryland of 1912, and to re-enact
the same with amendments; providing for
the time and manner of holding the NUM-
cipal election In the town of Kensington,
Montgomery county. Maryland.
Section |. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly OF Maryland. That Section BAT
OF Chapter 100 Of the Acts Of the General
Assembly Of Maryland OF 1912 be and the
same is hereby repealed and re-enacted
so as to read as follows:
Section SAT. They shall annually, on or
before the first Monday in April, appoint
three judges Of election, who shall appoint a
clerk, and the said judges shall conduct an
election by ballot, In accordance with the
provisions of Section 344 of this Act the
polls to be opened at O'Clock, P. NJ, and
closed at p. M. and the judges and clerk
shall make their returns to the council.
but said judges and clerk shall receive no
compensation for their services. Not more
than two of said judges of election shall
be of the same political party.
Section 2. And be 1t further enacted,
That this Act Is hereby declared to be an
emergency law, necessary for the imme-
diate preservation of the public safety,
and shall take effect from the date Of its
passage.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1918-05-10
Local Laws.

An Act authorizing and directing the
Board of Election Supervisors of Montgom-
cry county to create four voting precincts
in the Thirteenth Election District OF Mont
gomery county and fix the boundaries
thereof; designating the voting place in
said precincts; and providing for the ap-
pointment of officers of registration of
voters. as well also as all other necessary
election officials as now provided for by
law.
Section l. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly of Maryland, That the Board of
Election Supervisors of Montgomery county
be and they are hereby authorized and
directed to create four voting precincts in
the Thirteenth Election District of Mont
gomery county and to fix by proclamation
the boundaries thereof:
Section 2. And be it further enacted.
That the voting place, or polls, in one OF
said precints, as so established, shall be
In the town of Kensington; that the voting
place in another Of said precincts, as so
established, shall be at Wheaton; that
the voting place, or polls, in another of
said precincts. as so established shall be
at Silver Spring; that the voting place. or
polls, in the other said precinct, as so es-
tablished, shall be in the town of Takoma
Park, Maryland.
Section 8. And be it further enacted.
That the Board Of Election Supervisors for
Montgomery county be and they are hereby
authorized and directed to appoint for
said new election precincts, in said Thir-
teenth Election District of Montgomery
county, all officers Of registration of voters,
judges, clerks, doorkeepers, for election pur-
poses, as they may be authorized by law
to appoint for each voting precinct in said
county of Montgomery. and also to do
whatever else within the scope of their
authority it may be necessary to be done
to carry out the objects and purposes Of
this Act.
Section 4. And be it further enacted,
That the registration officers of said cleo
tion precincts shall make out and prepare
new lists of voters for said precincts, enter
the same on books for that purpose, and
publish said list. in the manner now pre-
scribed by law, and shall sit, in the manner
prescribed by law, for the purpose, from
time to time thereafter, to add to, or strike
of, the names Of voters from said list as
first prepared by them.
Section S. And be it further enacted,
That the provisions Of this Act shall first
apply to the registration of voters for the
election in November. 1918. and for said
election.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1918-05-10
BauGhman's Report Out.

Automobile Commissioner E. Austin
Baughman has given out his report to
Governor Harrington for the fiscal year
ended April 80. The report shows re-
markable increase in the receipts Of the
Office, which 90, after the expenses are
paid. to the maintenance Of the State roads
system. The report also shows the work
done by Mr.. Baughman and others in bring
ing up to date the motor laws of the State.
The gross receipts for the year were
$l.080. .878.08. Last year they were $773,-
09l.10. The increase was SO $40 per
cent. From the gross receipts for the year
there were deducted $l3 ,275 81. the amount
of license money refunded. and $10l,2
05. the total of expenses. leaving bal
ance of $3.50. .320.82. which was remitted
to the State Treasury for the maintenance
account Of the Roads Commission. The
net sum so remitted at the close of the
preceding fiscal year was 705.093.02.
Mr.. Baushman states in his report that
because Of the increase in the volume Of
work he had been compelled to employ ad-
ditional Office force, and that it also had
been necessary, because Of increase costs
OF living and competition for clerical help.
to raise the salaries Of some OF the en-
ployes. The total expenses of his office.
therefore, were considerably higher than
in the preceding year. In the preceding
year the disbursements were $54.985.94,
and in the year before that $44185.41.
Attention Is called to three measures
passed by the special session OF the Leg
islature in 1917 at the instance Of the Com
missioner and others interested In motor
regulation. One. prepared by Mr.. Baugh-
man and the Automobile Club, was the
Headlight law. which Is regarded as an
excellent step in the direction Of safety.
Another increase. from 5000 to SIC, 900,
the appropriation for motorcycle deputies,
to enforce the traffic laws. The other per-
mitted the licensing as drivers OF persons
between IS and IS years OF age. under re-
strictions. which authority. Mr.. Bauahman
states. he has used sparingly.
Attention also is called to the new Traf-
fic law. passed by the last session. This
was prepared by Attorney General Ritchie's
office. at the request Of Mr.. Bnughman.
and is. In effect. complete revision Of the
Traffic laws 1t increases the Automobile
Commissioners powers in the enforcement
Of the laws and lays heavier penalties for
violations. 1t also provides for the Traffic
Court in Baltimore. which will 90 into OPP
GRAFTON June |. and is expected to aid
materially in bringing about prompt and
effective application Of penalties.
Commissioner Baughman speaks Of the
law passed by the last session increasing
the license CHARGES and says that the first
month under these charges show no falling
off In business. He also speaks OF having
appointed four men to conduct the COM
pulsory examinations Of all applicants for
chauffeurs and operators licenses. which
are required by the new law. and Of having
established bureau of complaints. under
charge Of deputy and three clerks.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1918-05-10
Contributions To Social Service
League.

Following is a list Of contributions to
the Social Service League for April:
The Olney Thimble Club So. The Y P.
B. Oakdale So, Roger B. Farquhar 81, DR..
j. W. Bird $l0.S3. DIR. F. M, Elbrey $40,
Miss Gladys Brooke 81, Miss S. G. Riggs 81,
Miss Annie Riggs 81. Mrs. Milton H. Ban
croft $40. Charles F. Brooke 81, Mrs. Charles
F. Brooke So, Miss Margaret Brooke So,
Miss Sallie Brooke SIS, Frank D. Leizear 81.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1918-05-10
FOR SALE,
AT NEELsvILLE. MARYLAND.

Ten acres Of land, more or less, In good
cultivation. One acre is In wood The
tract is improved by all kinds OF fruit, a
stable for 7 head of stock. corn house and
wagon shed and other necessary outbuild-
ings, a two and a-half story dwelling, with
7 good, comfortable rooms nicely papered.
and painted inside and out, and a fine
we'll Of water at back porch. II Is situated
on the road leading from Neelsvlle to
GAINESVILLE and adjoins the land Of Mrs.
James Neel. Five minutes drive to the
State pike. Convenient TO churches, mills
and stores and in a prosperous neighbor-
hood.
EVERETTE AND MAURICE ANDREWS.
apr sat" Neelsville, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1918-05-10

We are in receipt Of the eighth annual
report Of the Bank Commissioner Of Mary
land. j. Dukes Downes, to whom we extend
our thanks for the same. Addressing Coy.
Harrington. the Commissioner says:
II have the honor to submit the Eighth
Annual Report Of the Bank Commissioner
Of Maryland, which is made in accordance
with Section 10 Of Article XII of the Ammo
tated Code Of Maryland, the same cover
ing the operations Of his Office for the
year ending February I. 1918.
THE report shows in detail i
"(D The condition Of one hundred and
fifty-four State Banks and Trust Compa-
nies. including twenty branches, chartered
under the laws OF Maryland, and operating
in this State. as reported by them in re-
Montgomery County sentinel., 1918-05-10
EOR SALE,

EOR SALE,
r Pure-bred Barred Rock
Esgs-$6.00 per 100: $l.25 per sitting.
MRS. II. L. DIAMOND.
mar 0-2mH Gaithersburg, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1918-05-10
Western Maryland College,
WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND,
REV. T. II LEWIS, d. L. D, PRESIDENT

FOR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN DEPARTMENTS
LOCATION unexed 1000
Pure air charming Only
EQUIPMENT complete buildings
living accommodations
CURRICULUM TO date Classical Scientific Historical
leading
PREPARATORY SCHOOL for those ready for college,
Send for Catalogue Of
The Washington times., 1918-02-12
Save Generously on Housefurnishings Tomorrow
Gas Irons, S1.9S

Medium weight, good
nickel plated finish: cold
wood handles. 6 feet Of tub
ing included.
The Washington times., 1918-02-12

PaIaIH ROynI-FOurth Floor.
The Washington times., 1918-02-12
Little Household Helps

Imitation Leather Chair
Seats, all sizes and shapes,
Sc and &c.
&c Swift's BoraX Laundry
Soap, large cakes; special,
J cakes for lie.
The Washington times., 1918-02-12

Spotless Cleanser. limit
3 to customer. 3 fer 12c.
Clear Thin Blown Water
Glasses, 6 fer 2oc.
Good Corn BrUOms, only
. to a customer, 09c.
The Washington times., 1918-02-12

Genuine Tennessee Cedar Chests,
positively moth and dust proof. sam
ples-but all perfect Closing out at
one-quarter off the marked prices.
Upholstery Department-SeeOnd Floor.
The Washington times., 1918-02-12
Arrnchairs
SeHees
Upholstered Chairs and
Rockers

These chairs are large, roomy and
very comfortable, OF tapestry leather
and Spanish leatherette.
The Washington times., 1918-02-12

steel Butcher and Bread
Knives. up to 2JC values;
special, Be.
Small Kitchen Garbage
Cans, galvanized iron; spe-
Cial, soc.
Ills ROyRI-FOurth Floor.
The Washington times., 1918-02-12
Women's Desks
Tea Wagons

Tea Wagons OF fumed oak, golden
OAK. American walnut and mahogany
finish. Plain design William and Mary
md Oueen Anne natfnrns
The Washington times., 1918-02-12

Nottingham Lace Cur
tains, "a and 3 yards
long, in various new pat
terms. Special at S1.S5
pair.
The Washington times., 1918-02-12
All Library
Furniture
20Co OFF Regular Prices

About go fumed-oak Arm Chairs.
Rockers, and Settees, all at 20 per cent of
regular price.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-09-16
GERMANS ALARMED BY EFFICIENCY OF YANKEE SOL
O|ERs; HARD O-H|TTERs, PERSISTENT WHEN THEY START

Nancy France Sept l6n closing the - Nhe salient the
Americans undoubtedly of The aud swiftest
victories of the hewcred by the swift
of the attack.
The German high command, informed, is alarmed at the
ability carry operation 10 tins KIND
position know who the whole tng
illustrative OF efficiency applied to II figured
that the lick the Germans this highly important saeni
was nut ends Of the pnccr which they
did The swiftly that they welded by
Friday
he best American fought at both ends and
everything before them Both encountered resistance which
would caused delay till the evacuated
the salient but this The plunged in the
fac oe everything swept machine of their They
drew their artillery up the very front.
Meantime troops the bottom of the salient quiet not
hurrvnu Next they rushed and caught
the Huns supplies along muddy roads and scamic
ing over the Many surrendered and many
killed
There touching picture when Generals Pehing and
Petain entered Mhie The civilians embraced hailed
General Pcrshng their bea'or They always loved
General Petain Marshal Foch the hero of France
Many guns quantity of supplies have been captured
in the salient.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-09-16
LITTLE DEPENDENCE PLACED IN HUN PEACE PROPOSAL;
ALLIES WARY Or FOE, Who SEEKS BREATHING SPELL

AIonp The balIe lhr NnraH Hr'lon 'tFfFtF tlrfY ~
where e Amerraus under fire fFum the
fortress Metz dtp aprarntis making ready Fnt drive
against kfcmhl line which hu Germans withdrew their
shattered columns Mhicl sAteu Apuv This
American tnrvrs the threshold VI HprmHnys
The victory II Henera PerhnE has had than merrly
local line. the southeast have heen weakened BY
the terrific huw sn along the heights " the Neae while ~ t
northwest aapt themselves the
menace the " their
. the OF yefdun
Slowly hc British creeping nearer the lIutenhurg nc n
AAl~seuly teun has hevu taken uu
Germans AlNn forced nt, Waal further
south
The German retirement the tsudrs area Il sl going on
pressing the heel. p hr hF
his forces from the preus saen no which e rushed ast
April
East ~ the Aee and south ~ The Asue eiose cuntar with
dho heiue maintained hy the alseN.
Nknlai tne the llalAheyk premier ut Russia has
pelnles and thai The
toshtyk government helpless ad that defensive
anl offensive nlianc, With aauiher power"
O the passengers te rith liner GHNas aalle. sunk By
Thursday l3 missing The number ~
passengers IN instead ~ 300 first
supposed
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-09-16
SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT
IS UP TO GOVERNOR
Secretary Of State Claims That
Submission OF Amendments
Is Not Within His OF
ficial Duties

oklahoma City Sept is-~Actual
work OF submitting proposed ednsti-
tutional amendment by the legislature
lies with the governor and the state
election board Is the claim Of J J.
Lyon. secretary OF state. in a letter
10 the secretary OF the state election
board Special reference ~ made to
The proposed amendment for woman
suffrage to be voted on AZ the coming
November election. Lyon takes issue
with a statement purporting TO come
from member Of the board that the
secretary Of state was not doing his
duty in the matter OF arranging the
measure for submission.
Mr. Lyon claims that the legislature
has not made II incrnnbent upon him
to prepare for submission copstitu-
tional amendments passed by the
legislature: that the law provides
clearly for submission Of medsners
initiated by the people. which Is
through his office. but that all he Is
required TO do with amendments OF
the legislature is 10 certify them 10
the state election board. and that
body must complete the work.
The secretary OF state claImq that
he has certified the amendment 10 the
state election board. and that h re his
duty ends. He says he hopes tho gov
ernor and the state election board will
90 ahead and properly submit n
measure. as he believes II worthy ,
recognition. and that the voters or IN
state are entitled TO an opportunity t
express their wishes ON II.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-09-16
BOOZE IN COFFIN: A
NEW GAME Or "W[Ts"
But In This Case II Proved To BE
Costly Experiment, $50
For Each OF the
Mourners

Detroit. Sept is-~The dus, of a
little funeral coriege rose alowly IN
the dead slelnt air of the countryside.
The black hearse rumbIcd along ~
grim releniIcasnees and tho f,owern
that covered the coffin jerked their
heads in answer, 10 the sway and ioli
Behind the hearse were two motor
acrs, he seats filled with sllent. sad
faced men.
As the parade reached the Detroit
city limits aud took the road toward
Elmwood Cemetery small cat
swinging IN from a aide street halted
and the driver stared ai the funeral
car with a puzzled look Then b.
turned and followed 4 Approarhlnp
the first car he called out
Say. excuse nae. I'm a deputy GU,
physician Have you folks rot Z
death certificate and burial cerificat'
70 bring that body info Detroi'f' r
Tho men looked alarmed Th'
physician suddenly became Suspicious
Il want 20 see that body. the of
ficial said
Tho mourners protested " wa
wrong. sacrileglous, lnfamy fus IA
deputy opened the hearsc prahe'
aside the ia OF the coffin and
Gazed with triumphant eyes o
twenty four quarts OF whisky AT
nothing more.
Deputy sheriffs wSrq called and th
hearse. coffin. mourners and all wer
taken hack 10 Monroe, where fine 9
$50 each we're imposed All the me
were former Detroit saloon keeper
and all paid.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-09-16
VALLEY FAIR OPENS
WITH BIG GUTHRIE DAY
Committees Report Everything
Ready For Opening Day, and
Weather Permitting, Pre-
dict a Record Breaker

The clmarron Valley faif opena 'pf
fur days. bcginains vii' tomorfow
Indications point 10 sueeensfal meet
irg and tiu ofiiesla have added ne"
attractions and features that Wis
please the visitor Esert day vii bs
a feature day. bsginninK ~i1h 0a'hris
nay for Tuesday patriotic pay for
Wednesday Derby DaY Tor Thursday
aud Automobile dag Tor Friday
Tomorro~. culhfie Dat sill b.
made particularly attractive and eur
tain raiser Tor four daya ot pleasure
aud profil 20 the inhahtauis y Loxan
county The stores ot this city All
c.o.e during yhe afternoon 80 that 81
may attend. aud good program %
lsrneaw aud running ncea viii b
given space has been reserved By ihs
merchants Tor w1papalAs aispsa,
and especial ~ l16 .been put tor'h
to start the d 6sf .asses
wednead 1'F been a"aleaied @
rstriotisru ~ Ne exerelses zoe Ihai
day wilt a 6Iy take on sha aspect
Appropria,s tossams alasr this Ilns
viii be Ia s,ldtnse ali lhs aadiene'
viii be agaiq cor vuisd 10 elt eaus'
N loyalty an invssoy hofe.
rharsday wpIAyfnkhy nv. sel
the PROGRAM pfs me- sili be n har.
nony with this liss Those who Dc,
Light in running races Will BE- esprci
ally Interested IN lhs biz program q
be- pul on. and The entries assure sue
cess
Friday. Automobile Iny will be de.
voted TO program In which Will b.
displayed Logan couniy's devotion Il
this popular method Of travel. Asd sev.
cral races Will be on the card
On Thursday the Red Cross will sci
TO the highest bidder the thoroughbred
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-09-16
EO u NIiMA< nOtS ~
SERVICE ANOTHER IAIIItg

" and Mrs " n MeLlmaa ~ '.
pais. lhis eliy. hasa four aons u
army already ana another ono il
coming draft Recently thry rrVr
wufd that one n their noidiaF set
Who haa heeu 10 the thick ns sH
ilghting on tbs west front 10 Fran
was wounded ans Il being lnt .lsfea
hArk 10 this country 10 rseapsrafe
The Information aid moi state how
seriously the hoy bad been injured
Mrs Mctdman "a now IN l"eai hos
plsal recovering srem sickness
The AeIllmans archie most patrI-
otIe p.opls IN our part of town. al
ways fhearfsI and ready aHd slllInx
70 40 anytAipK 20 help win tas wnr.
and believe they have contributed
mors to the army than any eshar
family in the county" said a neiahbor
to-day
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-09-16
NOHOPE FOR KAISER TOPUT OVER PEACE MOVE
NOW ALLIED VICTORY IS TOO APPARENT

While preparing her note to the heeeren nalon
proposnr formal discussion of terms IN
neutral aonrt making ready 10 make another otter
separate Belgium II announced that the l'egian
approached with proposal that she w
remain neutral during of the Germany ready
to withdraw that violated IN August 1914
II Berlin that the Austrian government acted
on ITS initiative proposals. but the offer OF tier
many Belgium points what be sali TO be more tan
coneiden probably desperate peacc offensive now well
qnder way.
IL official sentiment reflected by comment Of the
capitals efforts Of the central powers 70 reach peace
h negotiation are failure IN London and Paris ihc
offer of Austria eody received while at Washington IS
ponted United States will not entertain any peace
tentativcs that only temporary respite from
hostties and Germany aud Austria free 10 break the
peace of the world any future date