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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1921-04-01
HELD IN MOCKERY
Kangaroo Courts" Instituted by
Australian conYicts.
Prisoners at Botany Bay said to Have
Invented Idea 70 Relieve the No
netony Of Their Existence
Spread 70 United States.

Kangaroo court Is an expression
which. however strange # may be TO
the layTnan, Is familiar to most United
States msrshals, post Office inspectors
and the police forces Of large cities,
remarks q writer In the Detroit News
What IL really stands for Is explained
By q post ONCE inspector who has had
much experience with offenders and
criminals
Il appears that In a number Of the
larger prisons In this country the pris-
oners, from time to time, are accus-
toned to hold what they call kangaroo
court. and that every notorious Grim
inal In the United States Is probably
not only familiar with the term. but
has no doubt presided often enough
as Judge or prosecuting attorney In
this relation. or perhaps has been tried
for some Of the numerous mock
charges that are preferred against
those who have the misfortune to be
hailed before such a tribunal
Such q court Is held only in the
great prisons OF the country. being
entirely unknown In the country jails-
The institution Of kangaroo court
seems to date back some 20 years In
the United States
In the days when Australia was q
penal colony the eonvicts at Botany
Bay, by way Of amusing themselves
and relieving the monotony Of prison
life, used to organize a sort Of mock
court at which the shrewdest and oft
en- the worst criminals Of the lot pre-
sided as Judge, while others acted as
jurymen. prosecuting attorneys. ball
IFS, criers and the like
At such trials the prisoners we're
wont to take On recent arrivals from
England on all manner Of mock
charges. such as snoring too loudly,
washing their faces with soap, and 80
on. II 1t was found that among the
batch Of newcomers, convicts just
from the old country. there were sew
eral who possessed money, court was
Immediately convened and the ones
suspected Of having funds were hailed
up on the charge Of having red hair or
wearing b0x-toed shoes.
The trial was held with mock gravi-
ty and decorum, and in the end the
prisoner would be found guilty and
fined whatever amount he was known
TO have on his person for the offense
charged The money thus obtained
would be divided among the old, long
term convicts, who would buy tobacco
and other luxuries with It, while the
victim Of this form Of extortion would
have no recourse except to await the
time when he himself got chance to
preside as Judge or sit on the jury
at the trial Of some new arrival.
1t was called kangaroo court because
in those days the Botany Bay conyicts
spoke Of themselves as kangaroos, an
animal very abundant, as everybody
knows, In Australia.
The institution, as well as the term,
Travelled from Australia to England,
whittier 1t was brought by returning
Botany Bay convicts. whose terms had
expired. 1t had a short life in Eng.
land, however, where 1t was speedily
discovered by the jailers and turnkeys
and broken up; but it was not long
afterward that 1t found its way into
the prisons Of the United States. where
It has remained ever since.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1921-04-01

E>OR SALE.
Il Cleveland Tractor (tank-
type tractor) in excellent condition, almost
new. viii sacrifice to quick purchaser.
For particulars write owner,
N. A. DAVIS,
$40 18th Street, N. w.,
FEB Alt Washington. D. C.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1921-04-01
First Sight Of a Pla.

Along the hard, dry, wind-swept road
in suburb came a drove Of plgs-a
most unusual spectacle in London Of
recent years. From the by-streets the
children Of the poor came hurrying to
see. and 1t was clear from their COM
ments that many Of them had never
seen pig before
Look, Lizeri" cried one of the
smallest among them. Look, there's a
piebald one"
Course there is, stoopld." said Lizer,
who was clearly well versed in natural
history. where else do yer think
they get streaky bacon fromT'-Lon-
don Chronicle.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1921-04-01
ROCKVILLE WITNESSES.
The Names Of Rockville Persons Fa.
miliar TO All.


millar to All.
Who are the witnesses?
They are Rockville people
Residents OF Rockville who have
had kidney backache. kidney iIls,
bladder ills; who have used Doan's
Kidney Pills. These witnesses en-
dorse Doan's.
One Rockville resident who speaks
is E. L. Roger, prop. Montgomery
House. He says: 81 know that
Doan's Kidney Pills are all right.
had pains through my kidneys and
my back ached. My kidneys were
also weak. | used Doan's Kidney
Pills and they gave me relief"
The above statement was given on
May %. 1911, and, on August II. 1916,
Mr.. Rover said: 81 have never had
any kidney trouble since using
Doan's Kidney Pills"
Price Coo. at all dealers. Don't
s!mply I for kidney remedy-get
Deans Kidney Pills--the same that
Nj Rove had Foster MNbarn Co.,
Migrs.. Runalo. N. Y.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1921-04-01
chIna's Industrial Future.

In 1913, regardless of the great
world war and unsettled internal polit-
ical conditions, Chlna's foreign trade
Increased. keeping the grand total well
above the billion-dollar mark. Observ.
Ing commercial investigators agree
that. industrially. and as a manufnc.
turing center, China has a great fu
'ure.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1921-04-01

Farm Of 1886 acres located on the
public road leading from the Frederick
pike to the Jamestown road and about
one-tnird OF mile from the Frederick
pike. l-2 miles from Gaithersburs and 4
miles from Rockville. adjoining the farms
Of Mrs. John A. Selby. Leo Elder and John
Howes. Practically all the land in hieh
state OF cultivation and is improved by
1-room frame dwelling. barn. two wagon
sheds. corn house and granary. chicken
house and other buildings.
The property is offered for sale to settle
estate OF the late George W. Gather. who
died seized Of the same.
TERMS or SALE:-One-third cash, one
third in one year and one-third in two
years with interest. or all cash. at option
OF purchaser
Possession can be given Immediately.
Private sale.
ALBERT NJ. BOUIC. Trustee.
ieo Aim Rockville. Nd.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1921-04-01
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Office Board County Commissioners.
Rockville. Nd. Oct. IL, 1920.
Ordered this day by the Board Of County
Commissioners Of Montgomery county that
the road from Hunting Hill to Travilah be
and the same Is hereby closed to public
travel until further notice. The object Of
closing this road is to reconstruct the same,
and all persons are hereby warned that
they travel this road at their own risk.
By order OF the board
JOHN r. LEWIS. Pres't.
BERRY E. CLARK. Clerk.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1921-04-01
NOTICE.

Office Board County Commissioners,
Rockville. Md. May II, 1920.
Ordered this day by the Board OF County
Commissioners for Montgomery county that
the River Road. in Potomac district. from
Tom Branch to Campbell's Corner be and
the same is hereby closed TO public travel
until further notice. The object Of closing
this road is TO repair bridge over Cabin
John Creek. on said road. and all persons
are hereby warned that they travel the
same at their own risk.
BY order of the Board
l1 JOHN r. LEWIS. Pres't.
BERRY z. CLARK, Clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
REAL. ESTATE FOR SALE H0ffSFS TOR SALE
ENSLEY

l the beautiful residence II fstrict of Industrial Ems q By, where values are ever lenhancing, we have some
 attractive offers for pros apective home-owners. It twill pay you to inquire if ! you contemplate building or buying, for these homes cannot be duplicated for the present price.
 2023 Calera Ave-, new g. room bungalow, all con- veniences; $4,500; easy terms.
 2603 18th court, new, we'll located Groom bungalow, well arranged and con- venient; $6,OO0; terms. 17OS Jefferson Ave, r room, 2-story house, exclu- sive neighborhood; a good sbuy; $6,250; terms.
 And last, the aristocrat of Terrell Blvd; this house is a dream ; price $11,500. . Call MT. Sheppard or Mr. Otis.
 JEMISON AND
 COMPANY, INC.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
WEST OF 2oTH ST.

A beautiful 1o-room home, modern except furnace, arranged for apartments, baths and separate entrances. House is located on the most beautiful lot in the city. has a 1oo-foot front and runs back so5 feet over an acre of ground; more than s1.5oo worth of shrubbery. This place is being offered at the absurdiy low price of ss,75o. on terms This is the best bargain in the city of Birminghsm--one look will convince the most skeptical. A small Groom. semibungalo cot tage type, in good repair. on the car line; owner wants quick sale and will take S2,1bo on terms; 1850 cash and balance monthly. Small mortgage to assume at per cent. rents for s27.6o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
NORWOOD SECTION

f you have looked and looked until you have almost lost hope of finding really desirable home at the right price. cheer up, for here is good opportunity for someone who is in the market and de- mand their. moneys worth (which is en- en- tireiy right1. Now, there are some details with respect to any home that are strictly a matter of individual taste and require rnent in which you must be suited. such as number. of rooms plan, construction, Ss there in every instance (which Is also right). I do not expect anyone to buy anything from me unless they are satis- fled in every respect, and bearing this fact in mind you are invited to see this home, which is on an elevated corner lot, has 6 rooms, reception hall back hall Cor nur- sery) 2 baths, erates and furnace heat, etc:;1 block NoFwood car; price only sa,ooo to swing 1t; balance any reason April 1; do not hesitate to ask me to show you this attrsetivs home, which I will gladly do with mo obligation on your part to buy; remember. here. is home worth every cent asked for it.. and will stand up in compa rison with higher priced places. See Victor H. Smith, The Real Estate Man, with M. A. Hines, 116 N. Fist St. Main 1913.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
FOR SALE

One block of Five Points, one of the best built homes fin Birmingham, consisting of very large reception, living, library and dining rooms also hall and kitchen. latticed back porch on first floor. and I delight ful airy bedrooms. small room and bath on second floor also large back porch with back stairway; stairway to attic; hot water heat and six large grates, with ash ha rdsome oak trimmings and floors, with beautiful oak stairway: large lot with servants house and ga- <. rage, ideal location for home or small select boarding house; price, only S12,500 this Is the first and last ad to be run on this. CaIf at 42s Brown-Marx Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
WEST END

Six-room bungalow, nearing compile ton; will be thoroughly modern in every respect: large corner lot, 50x 1s0. all street Improvements; block from car line: price $500; terms $1,ooo cash, balance easy. Five-room bungalow, brand new, composition roof; lot 5ox200; price s4,250: terms $500 cash and bal ance $40 monthly. Bargain.
 Six-room bungalow, Cotton Ave-; owner leaving town; well worth $6. 900; will take s5,0oo for quick sale; terms s1.o0o cash and balance easy. Large. high lot. Five-roo bungalow on Tuscaloosa Ave-; price $s,s00; terms can be ar ranged; owner leaving town.
 Beautiful new bung allow in Airing ton section; Arcola heat and thor oughly modern; price and terms upon request; location not given over phone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE H0GSES F6R S6IE il
WOOD BROS. Real Estate Agents 206-7 First National Bank Bldg.
 Main 613
BARGAINS OFFERED

BARGAINS OFFERED S14,o00--A beautiful. modern. brick veneer home on Norwood Blvd, has rooms. tile roof. tile bath, oak floors throughout and tile porch; furnace heated; servants quarters and garage.
 NORwOoD sI0.50S--Beautiful mod ern, brick veneer home; has 8 rooms and sleeping porch tile bath. oak floors throughout. eastern exposure, convenient to bus. This is real bargain; terms can be arranged. near Boulevard; has living room. dining room. breakfast room and kitchen, bedrooms. tile bath, glass enclosed sleeping porch. This Is beautiful bungalow and in a fine neighborhood; terms &,5oO cash and easy monthly payments. se.50o--South Highlands. modern. 5- room bungalow and bath, furnace heated, hardwood floors; situated on a corner lot convenient to 18th st. car. terms reasonable; possession April l.
 s7 500--South Highlands, modern G. room bungalow and bath. hardwood floors throughout, furnace heated, convenient to South Highlands car and South Highlands school dis trict and east of 18th St. This place is a bargain.
 s14.boo-East of soth St., near Lakeview school, beautiful, modern. s-room home. situated on a lot 100x10o; has beautiful hardwood floors, handsome electric fixtures, front drive to garage; possession at once.
 s4,45O--West End cottage, con venient to car, eastern exposure. on nice lot 50xI50: has garage; this house has rooms in perfect state of repair; newly painted and deco rated; possession at once.
 We have beautiful homes in all sec tions of the city, and some good vacant lots, well located, that we can sell or exchange for other prop erty. See us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
CALERA, ALA.

A few town lots in Calera for sale on easy terms; prices range from S2so to s3.oo0. Investigate Calera. the "center City" Only B miles from Birmingham, on the Mont gomery highway; has , railroads. fine farms and main state high ways. Caiera has . future; invest in Calera future and you will never regret. For information about Caiera. write Calera Chamber of Commerce, any resident or busi- ness man of Calera, Ala Catch the L. { N. to Calera today. Train leaves at 9:ss a. m.; train back thls afternoon.
 cALHRA lo-AcRE FARMS FOR BALE n.y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
WOODLAWN
 HIGHLANDS

Eine-room home in Woodlawn Highlands, hardwood floors. furnace heat, buiit-in laundry. large lot. glassed-in sleeping porch. solid stone foundation; house could not be built for less than $12,ooo. Owner building smaller house; will sell for s7,soo, on terms; a bar gain. Investigate this.
 Ten-room bungalow. needs little repairing. but in livable condition; composition roof and furnace heat; priced easy at $4,5oo; terms $35o cash and balance monthly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
CALERA FARMS

Buy a Calera 1o-acre farm; price only $500. on easy terms; as low as s1o cash and s1o monthly, with no interest and no taxes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
EAST LAKE

A dandy 4-room cottage and large lots, to settle estate; a sacri- flee at $3.ooo; terms $l,ooo cash and balance easy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
SOUTH HIGHLANDS

Beautiful s-room, 2-story home; it's the best buy on the market; has reception hall. living room, dining room, kitchen, buffers pantry downstairs; three large bed 1 rooms, open sleeping porch, trunk room and tile bath upstairs: oak floors. beautiful fireplace in living and upstairs bedroom; dandy fur nace; cement basement. 3oxs6; side drive lot 60x176 and level; price, s7.o00; s1,ooo cash.
 MIR. STARK
 Norment, Poe & Chichester Main ssso-s174. Steiner Bids.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE K HOUSES FOR SALE i0t
SOUTH HIGHLANDS

I am offering for sale one of the most attractive homes on the Highlands, south of and close to High land Ave-; close to Country club. I have recently in- spected homes recently built that cost considerably more than price of this home, wich were much less attractive and less intrinsi- cally valuable, and in my judgment less desirable. The lot is worth more than 5000. The house would cost to build around $20,000. It is offered for $17,000 and early posses sion can be had.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27

SOUTH HIGHLANDS - Splendid 2-story, modern residence; block 18th st. line; furnace; hardwood good terms; consider lot or auto with some cash part payment; pos session promptly or have offer from responsible tenant who VIII pay $1O0 month rent. E. Y. Eborn, 315 Empire Bldg. Main SITS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
BARGAINS IN HOMES
 BUY NOW
Stop Kicking About High
 Rents Buy You a Home and Let the Other Fellow Kick
SOUTH HIGHLANDS
EAST OF 2oTH ST.

A beautiful brick veneer bungalow. hardwood floors, furnace heat. tile bath. servants house and garage; rooms. The prettiest designed bungalow in Birmingham. Terfns cheaper than rent. Price reason able.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
IRoNDALE

A dandy 5-room, cottage on large corner lot; price s2,25o; terms $2so cash and balance $25 monthly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
SUBURBAN FARMS

Four acres and dandy Groom house miles from courthouse. just off pike road; fine level land and barns; priced easy at .$S,soo; terms or trade.
 Five acres sh miles from court house, practically no house; prics $3,ooo; terms or trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
EAST OF 2oTH ST.

Forest Park, Bungalow Beauti- full" Situated in this pretty addi- ton surrounded by beautiful homes and we'll kept grounds; entering the spacious living room with It's huge fire place, then the dining room connecting with cozy breakfast room. with built-in effects: you will agree that this Is truly the home that you have long desiredi then there is 2 bedrooms, with sleeping porch; the house has hardwood, floors throughout tile porches, bath and kitchen; modern to the miHute; hardly expresses this dainty little home; immediate pos session can be given and If you really want a truly bungalow we will gladly show the premises.
 SHEPHERD-SLOSS
 REALTY co.
 Steiner Bldg. Main ssso.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
WooDLAwN

Five rooms. bath. lights and water. brand new. large lot. high and level; price s4,ooo; terms $500 cash. Five rooms, furnace heat. compc- sition roof. fieldrock front; bar gain at @4,ooo, terms $l.ooo cash. balance easy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27

ExTRAORDINARY-I have corner lot. 144x50, in good renting location: contrac- tor says he will build three Groom houses, complete for $2.40o; houses will rent readily for from $60 to SIS per month; can sell lot for $1,000. terms: ought to pay 25 per cent. Smith, 401 Far ley Bldg. Main 57b0.
 ENSLEY HIGHLANDS-Lot 1, block 1T. Birmingham- Ensley survey; beautiful corner lot that owner is forced to sell: your chance for bargain. John K. Ad- ans, 111O American Trust Bldg. Main 6057. FOR SALE OR ExCHANGE--Two build ing lots North Highlands. convenient to Acipco car; will trade for equity iA good house consider auto in good con- dition. Main 5759-W.
 LOT i10x2O0, fronting beautiful paved street in Norwood. If sold before April 1, price $5000; after that you can't buy it. Nelson Drug Co., 223l 5th Ave. FOR sALIS--Wiil sacrifice equity in double frontage lot on thoroughfare, 18th St. and Huntsville Ave. Call Main 172l.
 REAL ESTATE WANTED l0o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-02-27
WEST END HOUSE
 ONLY S5 GOO
JAS. B. DRAKE

Vice President Montgomery R. E. & 1. Co. 210 N. 21st St. Main SOIL.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-10-15
1t Opened His Ears

1t was at the theatre, and the young
man had seer the play before. He let
everybody for four seats around know
that, and he kept saying what was
coming, and just how funny it would
be when it did come.
He had a pretty girl with him, and
he was trying to amuse her. Al
length he said:
Did you ever try listening to a play
with your eyes shut? You've no idea
how queer it seems?"
A m%iddle-aged man with a red face
sat just in front. He twisted himself
in his seat and glared at the young
man.
Young man." said he, did you ever
try listening to a play with your
mouth shut?"
And the silence was almost painful,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-10-15
The State of Ballybunion.

Miss Mollie Carroll, the actress who
| flew over the British Embassy drop
ping leaflets of protest about Ireland
| said at a Washington dinner party the
other day:
Poor Ireland! l know an Irish boy
named Mike Shane who immigrated
into America last month. When he
reached here the immigration officer
started to question him.
"'Where do you come FROM? he
says.
at come from Ballybunion," says
Mike.
'Ballybunion,' says the immigra-
ton officer, and what State is Bally-
bunion inn
Faith, sorf,' says Mike, she's in
a horrible state. That's why l immi-
grated"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-10-15
Deadly Dull.

The physical culture teacher of a
small Indiana college was giving a les
son to his class and happened to give
a neck exercise which consisted of
bending the neck until the head al
most touched the shoulder. But some
of his students did not bend far
enough to suit him.
Get some pep into you." he ex-
claimed. This is a simple exercise,
just to put your head on your own
shoulder"
Several of the students giggled and
the teacher looked surprised. Then
one exclaimed:
Yes, it's easy enough, professor, but
decidedly uninteresting-to put your
own head on your own shoulder
The Indianapolis News.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-10-15

Scattered through the cities and
states are hundreds Of former resi-
dents of this community whose hearts
are still with us. Their interests and
their homes are in the far-away spot
but the fond recollections are OF
Pleasantville and Atlantic County.
Does mother, does father live in the
next state, or the next, or perhaps
away out there on the Pacific Coast!
What so easy for them to meet with
the friends of old-the folks they
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-10-15
REMEMBER HER WHO STILL DREAMS OF THE "oLD HOME TOWN"

people and joys of childhood. the bet
ter things of life. No young man OF
young woman in the city will go far
wrong who is a regular reader of the
news from the home community.
Come in and subscribe for the men
and women and the boys and girls who
have gone away from us, only tenn
porarily, we hope.
If you cannot subscribe; if you
think they would rather subscribe
themselves, send them a copy of The
P%leasantville Press with this editorial
marked.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-10-15
For a Big Navy.

Former Secretary Daniels was talk
ing to a group of reporters at the
army and navy air race at Mineola,
1T is hard, boys" he said, ito keep
selfshness out of politics and political
questions. You find the selfish point
of view dominating nearly everywhere,
DO you think one Washington woman
asked another, that we ought to have
more battleships"
81 certainly do the second woman
answered. I've attended all the re-
cent naval balls, and there are nothing
like enough battleships to furnish
lieutenonts for the women who want
to dance. '-Pittsburgh Chronicle-Tele'
graph.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-10-15

know best and love most-as to take
the home paper regularly? Not a copy
now and then, but a welcome visitor
every week? In your next letter, give
them the benefit of this suggestion;
or, if you like, send in a subscription
for them as a pre-Thanksgiving gift.
Is Bill, or Joe or Mildred off there
in the crowded city where every n
is for himself and old Nick take the
hindmost? The paper from home
REGULARLY EVERY WEEK will be
a friend to him or her. 1t will call to
his mind the fireplace, the scenes of
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-10-15
Science Plans Model Homestead


Ncbraska's College of Agriculture
has constructed a model farmstead
tor that state. In the picture
model, which is herewith printed by
special arrangements with Popular
Science Monthly, the various build
ings have been laid out, so that the
farmer walks around the circle in
doing his chores. Many farmers, it
Us said, think of wasted motion
only in relation to their machinery,
never in relation to their own
movements.
In this plan.. the barns and yards
are located SO that the prevailing
wind will carry offensive odors
away. from the house. All the
buildings also are placed so as to
act as w%indbreaks to garden and