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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-28
chanaes In TIms,s RECKONING.

SO perfect was the Julian style OF
reckoning that II prevailed generally
among the Christian nations and re-
manned undisturbed TIL the minutes
had amounted In 1882 TO ten complete
days, the vernnl equinox falling on
the 18th instead Of the 21st OF March.
This shifting Of days has caused great
disturbance by unhxlng the times Of
the celebration of Easter, and hence
OF all the movable feasts, and accord
ingly Pope Gregory, with the aid OF
Clavlus, the astronomer ordained that
ten days should BIO deducted from the
year 1882 by calling what would have
been the 9Th Of October according to
the old calendar, the 18th of October.
1852, by the now one. IL was further
ordained that every hundredth year
should not be counted as leap year,
excepting every fourth hundredth be-
ginning with 1900. In this way the
difference between the civil and natu-
raj year Will not amount to day in
5000 years.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-28
DYES FROM MOOR AND HILL
PIants In Scottish Highlands and Ire
land Used to Produce Vast
Variety Of Tlnts.

tints as having been essentially d Ger
man industry, though In reality the
first discovery in that line was made
by an English scientist. when In 1856
Sir w. II. Perkins introduced beauti-
full mauve tint. Further back still
English and Irish Overs depended for
tones Of yellow on the brown or
Qenesto nlant the wbln in Scotland n
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-28
KING OF POLITICAL BOSSES
William M. Tweed Has Had Many
Followers, But None May Be
Considered Hla Equal.

William M. Tweed, the most notori-
GUS boss in the history of New York,
wore, at the height Of his power, the
$1,000 badge Of Tammany, tigers
head with eyes Of ruby, surmounted by
three large diamonds. He died In
Ludlow street Jail, unable to raise bail
for his release.
Tweed was head of the Tammany
"Wigwam." He was state senator
and at the same time street commits
sioner. He had personal and political
following that remained faithful 10
him even In his downfall In July
1871, figures were dug out of the coun-
ty books showing that Tweed and his
associates had been gouging the city
and county for millions of dollars.
One Item alone was OF $5,000,0O0 for
carpets for the county court house
II was found that enough carpets had
been hought--or at least paid for-to
cover eight acres of City Hall park
three layers deep. A mass meeting Of
citizens was held. Tweed was arrest
ed, and released ON $1,000,000 bail
Even after this, he was reelected to
the state senate by $4,000 plurality
He escaped from his house with the
connlvance Of his keepers, but was re-
turned. He was brought to trial in
1873, on charge Of grand larceny aud
forgery, and sentenced to IL years
Imprisonment and heavy fine. The
sentence was reversed In 1875. but
Tweed was unable to furnish bail and
was committed to Jail, He escaped to
Spain later In the same year. was
caught and brought back on warshlp
and again imprisoned In Ludlow street
jail, where he died.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-28
Japanese Wrestlers.

Because Of their enormous stature
and glrth It has often been assumed
by foreigners that japanese wrestlers
are race apart, strange little group
OF native giants handed down from
antiquity. As matter Of fact the
wrestlers, recruited from the fishing,
farming and forester classes, have
splendid physique to begin with, and
become strong and muscular through
their long training and the encour-
agement that Is given 10 their vora-
clous appettes Friends are very
fond Of giving them big banquets and
are amused to see how much they can
eat. One prominent trainer, when In.
vlted by his hackers TO dinner. took
all his students along with him, say.
ing, "All my followers come along
with me who can drink a gallon OF
sake apiece" There IL touch Of the
Rabelalsian in II, especially when one
contrasts II with the usual foreign Inn
preston Of the dainty tea-sipplng,
cherry-feting japanese.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-28
ROCKVILLE MARYLAND. FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH
LIVE FOR WORLD TO COME
Inhabitants Of Monasterles on Mount
Athos Take No Thought Of
Mundane Things.

The long peninsula tapering south
ward from the busy city of SalonilSl
ends In three irregular prongs like n
misused trident Of Neptune. On the
end of the easternmost of these prongs,
almost surrounded by the sea, stands
the Holy mountain, or Mount Athos. II
Is given to men whose thoughts and
doings are all directed with sole
thought of the world to come, so that
the war agony which convulsed this
earth hardly caused a ripple in their
quiet existence. The slopes Of Mount
Athos are covered with monasteries,
large and small.
1t is little world In itself, this bit
of ancient Greece. It lives to quiet
ordered tempo in an atmosphere where
noise and strife are almost unknown,
where all the little dolngs Of the day
move to acknowledgement ritual.
There are men here who have not wan
dered mile from their clolster In
twenty years, willing prisoners of their
own convictions. 1t is a place of kind
ly, dreamy life, free from heartburn
ings and Jealousles, where each man Is
the equal of his fellow, despite the
castles and ranks of the order-equal
In a common Infinite littleness before
the majesty of divine omnipotence and
eternity.
No woman Is permitted to visit the
sacred ground Of the mountain, not
NhAA h.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-28
Mere Incident In Cate Life.

You're not obliged to believe the fol
lowing story, nor even strain your
imagination over It. The Bath (Maine)
Times tell II. About four years ago n
Bath man went smelt fishing Off II
wharf on the riverside and when he
returned leaned up his pole on which
was his fishing line In corner Of the
kitchen. Attached TO the hook was n
minnow for live bait and this was
wrlggling on the hook, when the mans
pet black coon cat espied the fish
and made for II. Before the owner
could prevent, the cat had swallowed
the fish and the hook. 1t was lmpos-
slble for the man to pull out the hook
without killing his pet so he cut the
line, leaving the bait and the hook and
a small portion Of the line within the
coony. The cat seems to have as;
simulated the hook, for she never has
shown any symptoms Of discomfort
from her strange meal and is still
alive and in apparent good health.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-28
TOR Said.

Any one desiring a small place, | have
for sale a tract Of nearly IS acres Of
splendid land. ten acres now in COW peas,
balance In potatoes and small truck.
1t is improved by good six-room house,
garage. two large poultry houses and out
buildings.
This property is in a splendid farming
community. three-fourths OF a mile from
MIX truck line running to Washington
every day: This property must be seen TO
be appreciated, Possession given about
October LIST.
Price and terms reasonable.
j. W. WALKER,
aug 23-u Rockville. Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-28
Choose Carefully.

It Is impossible to read every book
you see. You must choose. The i'm
portant question IL, What decides
your cholce1 Are you reading certain
book because you happened 10 find II
on the table at your elbow when you
dropped into tho easy chair after your
days work. Or are you reading II be-
cause II Is advertised as zone OF the
six best sellers" or because you hap
pened 10 like the frontlsplecel
The choice Of books means great
deal today. No matter how much time
you spend on reading, there is much
that must be left unread. BE sure you
choose wisely since you haven't time
for all
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-28
FARM WANTED

Large farm on which man could make
a living. Send full description, including
size, quality Of soil, number Of acres in
cultivation, number Of acres of pasture or
meadow. fencing, roads. exact location.
Party wants TO rent with privilege of buy
ing on terms.
! have number Of houses in Wash
lneton and Takoma Park that could be
exchanged for small farms. Send me
descriptions Of your farms If for exchange.
One party has half-acre lot in the town
Of Takoma Park, Md. unmortgaged. price
$500, will give as part payment on a small
farm
! would be glad to send you my complete
list OF properties for sale or exchange.
J. S. FRASER,
Takoma Park, Md.
Ph0ne-Col 4368w
sep S-3m
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-28
READY FOR DELIVERY

Fruit trees, berry plants, California privet
and other hedging plants. roses and other
nursery stock.
Quality the very best and prices riaht.
Before you place your order, write TO
ROCK CREEK NURSERY,
Rockville, Md.
r. F. d. No. 3.
oct 20-tf
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-28
FOR SALE.

have for sale Lot No. IT, Section No. 2,
containing $3.50 square feet (on Darnes-
town road, Just outside Of Rockville), and
Lot 8, in Section 8, containing 10000 50.
f., in West End Park, Just west Of Rock
vile, Md. Offers are wanted for these lots.
J. ABBY HENDERSON.
aug 24-lm Rockville. Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-28
The ONLY EXCLAMATION

"Your husband tells me he has quit
betting on horsesp
"Oh, dearW exclaimed young Mrs.
Torkins "Charleys broke ngnlnw
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-28
FARM FOR SALE

Containing 1877 acres, improved by new
dwelling and barn and other 0utbuiidinqs;
about miles from Germantown Station,
in MONTGOMERY county, Md, and about the
same distance from Gaithersburg one
half mile from pike. Apply 10
BOWIE r. WATERS, Attorney,
June Aid Rochelle Md
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-28

"There must be some tender recollec-
lions about that lock Of hair"
There must be or would not have
kept 1t all these years But who gave
II 10 meT--Loulsyllle COurier-JOurnal.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-28
It's Dark.

"DO you wish me to tell you about
your future husbnndT
II do not ! want to know about the
past Of my present husbnnd."-Car-
tOOns.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-03-28

Plenty of Lumber Here!
BY Fair and Square Dealing with the Govern
ment this Old Reliable Lumber Firm has been
able through Government Regulations to re-stOck
it's large lumber yards and sheds with complete
supplies of Lumber. MiIWOrk, Shingles, Laths
Wall Boards and ROOfings.
NEW CARLOADS FLORIDA CYPRESS
SHINGLES.
These shingles will cost you 5000 per square,
sufficient to cover 100 square feet either inches
or inches wide.
No. Flooring same old price, $3.50
100 square feet.
Clear Flooring, SIS and $3.50 100 square feet.
PRANK LEBBEH s. CO.,
Lumber and Mill Work,
9th st. & N. Y. Ave,
WMSNissgtO9s, I'D. &.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-26
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
AT EDWARDS CHAPEL

Edwards Chapel Sunday school cele-
brated its Christmas entertainment
last night at the hall near Camp
Parole. The auditorium was crowded
with relatives and friends of the chill
dren, as well as their parents.
A well arranged program had been
prepared. and many of the children
were the happy participants. The
numbers on the program, which con-
sisted Of vocal and instrumental music,
readings and recitations, were an
nounced by the superintendent, Joseph
o. II. Fowler Mr. Fowler made an
address to the children. and the pastor,
Rev. ]. L. Walsh, also made happily
expressed little speech.
A feature of the program was a
vocal solo by Miss Eva Carr, sung in
excellent voice During the program
an offering was taken for the Armen-
ian Relief. which amounted to $21.40,
an excellent showing for the children
and their friends.
Following the program there was q
social evening and the distribution o.
bags of candy and oranges to the chill
dren of the Sunday school.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-26
D. A. r. FLOWERS GIFT
OF MRS. II. K. GORSUCH

The handsome bouquets of roses and
orchids. which were presented Mrs
Harrington. wife of the Governor, and
Mrs. Lily Tyson Elliott. State Regent
Of the d. A r.. at the unveiling cere-
monies OF the Americans Greed" az
the State House on Tuesday afternoon
were the gift Of Mrs Harry Kepler
Gorsuch, the donor of the tablet. and
with whom the idea of placing If in the
State House had its inception, aad not
the gift Of the Peggy Stewart Tea
Party CHAPTER d. A 4, as incorrec "
paf lished in the account Of the eXer-
cises.
The local chapter, d. A. K. present
ea The wreath Of beautiful foliage, tied
with the y. A 4. colors, blae ana
white, when was hung above the tab
let and was revealed at the drawing Of
tho flag that veiled it.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-26
A WHITE CHRISTMAS
CAVE TRUE SPIRIT
Yesterdays Weather Ideal For
Celebration OF Yuletide
Season
EVERYBODY CHEERFUL

Had the weather man made the
weather TO order. yesterdays brand Of
Christmas weather couli not have
been more nearly ideal Ii was a
white" Christmas. in the sense that
the snow that had fallen some days
previous. still remained on rhe ground
and roofs OF houses. The sun shone
brightly all day. and there was just
enough snap and freshness to the air
to make it seasonable and enjoy able
and imbue all with the re@l Christmas
spirit
Christmas celebrations began at
midnS with the Midnight Mass al
s; Iary's Crowds OF worshippers
filled The church. The music was OF a
high order and the decorations ana
lights gave that deep religious glow
that enhance the impgessiyeness of the
occasion. The service was inspiring
aud was attended by many from ether
churches
The early morning service at ne
First Methodist Episcopal. Maryland
Avenue Methodist Episcopal and the
colored Methodist Episcopal Churches,
were ali well attended at 5 and s
O'Clock. The service at Trinity Meth
odist Episcopal Church, South, was
held at o'clock Service at ST. Anne's
was more llrgeiy attended than for
many years past The music By the
vested choir was of 4 high order. and
the service very solemn and impl es-
siye. There were several hundred
commandments The eleven o'clock
service was also largely attended and
there were many more at the second
Celebration Of the Holy Communion.
The dag was more than ever obsery-
ed as an "at home" day. Christmas
seems to be the one day when families
prefer to remain at their own fireside.
and it is the day in the year OF family
reunions
Many visited the cemeteries yester-
day, and the scene was beautiful one,
though not a little pathetic Over the
snow-clad graves lay red crosses,
wreatLes, and punches OF red flowers,
the bright red being in striking con-
trast with the pure whiteness OF the
snow Scarcely a grave tnat was not
decorated for Christmas by loving
hands OF relative or friend Of those
mot lost. but gone before
Never has there been such exchange
OF gifts as yesterday, and the prevail
ing spirit OF hCiTstmas was that OF
Peace on Earth to Men OF Good VIII"
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-26
Fire On Calvert Street

Big Vim" the siren on No. 2 In
dependent Fire Company. sounded the
alarm yesterday afternoon and there
was rush of yolanteer firemen to
the scene OF the fire on Calvert street,
near the corner OF North west.
The fire was in the houses Of a col
arci family and was caused by de-
fec>ive iiue. The chimney was soon
ii l&ze. but quick action on the part
of the tiremen prevented It's spread
The fire for a time caused an un-
rleasan interruption TO Christmas
festivities and broke up family gath
erinos.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-26
STATE TEACHERS
MEET NEXT WEEK
Session On Monday, Tuesday
And Wednesday, In
Baltimore
EXPECT LARGE NUMBER

! Plans have been completed for hold
ing the fifty-second annual meeting OF
the Maryland State Teachers Associa-
ton in Baltimore on Monday. Tuesday
and Wednesday of next week Indica-
tions point TO a large attendance on
the part OF both city and State educa-
tors, including teachers. principals
and members o fthe city and State
| boards OF education The meetings
due to the great number of depart
mental sections, will lie held at the
Western and Eastern High Schools
the Teachers Training School and the
Baltimore City College. Officers of the
association are: David f. Weglein
president; Nicholas 0rem, of East0n
and DR.. Henry 5. West. of the State
Normal School. presidents: DR. X.
Bergman, of Baltimore, treasurer. and
Hugh w. Caldwell, OF Elkton, secre-
tary.
The convention will open at the
Western High School, Baltimore. at
p. m. on Monday with general meet
ing of all school interests OF the state.
There will also be several interesting
addresses during the session. At night
there will be a concert and reception
at Eastern High School On Tuesday
morning at 10 O'Clock there will be no
less than eight departmental meetings
embodying every phase of the educa-
n .
noon there will be a meeting of the
State and county officials at the West
ern High School; at the same time and
place the High School Teachers As
sociation will hold forth A meeting in
the interest of the Modern Health
Crusade will be held at the City Col
lege auditorium at . o'clock on Tuesday
afternoon and another general meet
ing will be held at night at the West
ern High School. On Wednesday
morning an open session Will be, held
at Western High School with depart
mental meeting in the afternoon.
Among the speakers at the various
sessions will be fraternal delegates
from other State associations, and
other men and women high up in the
teaching profession DR.. Arthur ID.
Dean, of Columbia University, Will
speak at the Tuesday evening session,
as will also Prof Charles II. Judd, Of
Chicago University. Among the
speakers for the various other meet
ings will be: Hon. p p ClaXton. Rev
Dr Harris f Kirk. Miss Florence E
Banberger. DR.. Agnes l.. Rogers, H. F.
Cotterman. Theodore Hanford Pond
and Theodore Wheeler.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-26
EIGHT MEN ARE DEAD
FROM DRINKING LIQUOR
THOUGHT TO Be WHISKY
Ry the : ssoeiated prsssl

Hartford, Conn., Dec. Is. Eight
are dead here from drinking a liquor.
which they though was whisRey Four
others were arrested in connection
with the deaths.
Twelve barrels of liquid, presum-
cd to lie palatabie. but requiring wa
ter to lessen its strength, were bought
OF a New York firm for twelve thou
sand. according TO a statement made
to the police The police opinion is
that the liquid has wood alcohol
base and colorng added to make
1t look like whiskey.
The liquid was served over the bar
Of saloon, the owner OF which is
under arrest. The state authorities
also are trying TO trace other ship
ments brought TO this city and to
Holyoke, Mass.
The city police are attempting to
warn persons who bought the liquid
in bottles in the saloon for holiday
use.
The first death came yesterday fore
noon. Another in the afternoon. and
then. with the third in the evening,
police attention was called to the
liquid which caused the deaths. Five
others occurred during the night.
Those who died were all OF foreign
birth
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-26
SYRACUSE DAY AT
THE NAVAL ACADEMY

Syracuse Day will be observed at
the Naval Academy on May s, the
midshipmen meeting representatives
OF that institution in five branches OF
sports The varsity and freshmen
crews will be sent to meet like crews
OF the academy, and the teams of the
two in lacross. field and track, rife
shooting and tennis will also meet
An effort was also made TO arrange
a baseball game, but the midshipmen
were already dated up with another
team.
Never before have so many teams
from one institution opposed the mid
shipmen on the same day.
Alumni of Syracuse in this section
will be asked to spend the day al
Annapolis, and it is likely that other
institutions will he asked TO send
teams in different branches on some
of the Saturdays in April and May.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-26
OFFICIAL NAVY PICTURE
AT PALACE MONDAY

A Navy recruiting rally will be held
at the Palace theatre next Monday
night. Seven official Navy reels will
be shown and at the conclusion of the
program Navy Victory buttons will be
issued. 70 obtain button il is neces-
sary for men to present their Navy
discharges
The program is being arranged by
Lieut.-Commander p. V. H. Weems,
Recruiting Officer for Maryland,
through the courtesy of the Palace
theatre management. The complete
program will be about as follows:
Three reels Navy Put EN- Across. -
Address by Lieut.-Com. Weems.
One reel, Crossing the Line" show
ing the ceremonies aboard the u. s. S.
Idaho when she crossed the equator.
Poem by James B. Mccarthy, Chief
Boatswain's Mate, u s. ~. (retired)
who was the oldest man to go across in
the late war.
Three reels, Dear Mother, This is
the Navy"
Navy's foremost prestidigitator
Commander c. c. Slayton, U. S. Navy
Distribution OF Victory buttons
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-26
Skating On The Creeks

The intense cold weather Of the past
over. and number of skaters ven
tured out on both Spa creeks and Col
lege creek yesterday, both morning
and afternoon
The sight of the men and women
boys and girls, skinaming over the les
enjoying this healthful sport, added tl
the Christmas spirit.
1t is q very unusual thing in this
part of the country to have skating or
Christmas. as the creeks are seldom
frozen sufficient to bear skaters befor,
the middle of January or February.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-26
ELKS' NEW YEARS TREAT
TO ALL THE CHILDREN

Following a custom OF years An
napolis Lodge, No. G22. Benevolent
and Protective Order of Elks, will
give it's annual New Years treat to
all children OF Annapolis and Anne
Arundel County on next Thursday
New Years afternoon. from $50 to
430 at the Elks' Home, State Circle.
An abundant supply OF good things
has been ordered for the event, and
and candy. nuts. apples and oranges
vii be distributed to the children by
the generous hand OF Elks.
1t will be a right royal New Years
Day treat for all the little ones who
visit the Elks' Home
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-26
TWO BROTHERS
RE-ENLIST IN NAVY

After taking into consideration the
substantial advantages offered by the
Navy, two ex-Navy men, Edward
Griffin, and his brother, August, who
live at 2032 Ellsworth ST.. Baltimore
enlisted in the Navy Wednesday at
the Navy Recruiting Station, 125 E.
Baltimore street
While the total number Of recruits
decreased for several weeks, the per-
centage of re-enlistments have in
creased. AS the Navy is getting
plenty of seamen and firemen, the in
creased numbers of ex-service men
re-enlisting is most gratifying to the
Navy Department.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1919-12-26

Uaasual local interest is manifested
@ ne coming navy probe by Con-
grc.s into charges made by Admiral
SAe 81 signs OF favoritism in naval
awards ana distinctions for service
Guag the world conflict
IS The close OF Congress for the
Christmas holidays there was every in
deaaou of 4 sweeping investigation
tof only Of the controversy over the
aeg refusal OF Secretary Daniels
Is t,ilow n their entirety the recon-
me lgon OF Admiral William S.
SIMS president OF the Naval War Col
tSe n awarding naval war decora-
hul of the whole policy of the
aersrWcn in making awards to
aos WHO served the Navy during the
vayd v.r
Members OF both of the naval COM
muees are determined to conduct
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