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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-01-19
ALASKA HAS MORE WOMEN
Sex Ratio lie Gradually Being Equal
lied In the Far Northwest Pos
session Of America.

Whether modern girls are becoming
more adventurous or Alaska more
tame, statistics recently published by
the Eugenics Research association in
dictate that our northern territory Is
becoming less a nOmadlc land Of single
cussedness and settling down more to
starting the home fires burning. There
has been continually approaching
balance in the number Of males to 100
females. In the total population this
ratio has moved as follows: In 1900,
1883; in 1910, 2479 in 1920 1885.
Enthusiastically, eugenically and So
cially, the great need Of the territory
Is settlers who move into the region
with their families" says the report,
according to the Syracuse Herald.
perhaps the distribution of age
groups with sex ratios indicates APP
preaching sterilization of population.
In 1920 the sex ratios by age groups
were: Forty and more years of age,
3O4.5 males to 100 females; twenty
to thirty-nine years of age, I'LL males
to 100 females; under twenty years Of
age, 1907 males to 100 females"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-01-19
Princess Elizabeth.

Elizabeth, the second Of the Inflated
daughters Of the Inflated Charles I.
was born at st. James palace In 1885.
When she was six years old civil
war broke out in England and the re-
naming nine years of her life were
passed with strangers. She saw her
father only n few times, the last be-
ing on the day before his execution.
Charles took the child on his knee
and gave her such advice as might be
expected from father about to die.
A year and half after his death she,
too, at the age of fifteen, breathed
her last BY some 1t was said Crom-
wen had decided to apprentice her to
buttOnmaker, but historians deny
this. 1t is known the protector pro-
vlded amply for her during her short
and unhappy lifetime. A monument
was erected for her by Que& Victoria
on the occasion of rebuilding the
church mt Newport, where she was
huried.-Chicago Journal.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-01-19
They cazed With scorn.

1t was my first JOHN library. I
was on evening duty, and after hours
I was going to dance. I'll admit my
thoughts were more concentrated on
the dance than on my work.
A crusty old man came In and
asked for a certain book. went back
to the stacks, gazed at the shelves,
but didn't see 1t.
81 am sorry" l said, gllbly. It's
not in"
'He gave me long, suspicious look
my expression must have been par
tcuarly blank-and walked back to
the shelves.
Here's the book" he said, with the
utmost scorn In his voice. at was in
the right place,
Just nj this crucial moment In
walked the chief librarian of whom
/ stand in awe. | shall never forget
my feelings at the concentrated dis
dain with which they gazed at me-
Chicago Tribune.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-01-19
ACCORDING TO THEIR MEANS"
Contributions of Church Members, a
Century Ago, Evidently Meant
More Than They Do Now.

Fresh-laid eggs are frequently de
posted on the contribution plate III
some of the backwOods Episcopal
churches of the South. Which goes to
show that the spirit Of giving hasn't
changed so very much In the 100 years
of the Church Missionary society just
being rounded out. The first report OF
the society, dated May 80, 1923, was
dug up the other day, and while 1t
shows no contribution Of eggs, score
Of other articles Of merchandise seem
to have found their way to the plate
from people who gave according to
their means"
This report, for instance, shows that
back in 1921 David Snethen gave a
basket of groceries for the support OF
the missionaries Stephen North con-
trIbuted medicine chest; William
Royland, cross-cut saw; Joe and
John Needles, two sleeves; s. Masy,
coffee mill. John and 7. Cluly con-
tributed, alas singularly empty gift
"a safe. John Burson came along
with a tub, whether bath or wash Is
not stated. c. Buckley is credited on
the books with Deduction on hat"
$3.50; John McAllister donated a Their
mOmeter.
Among the other miscellanies are
hymn books, states, spades, shoes,
trousers, chairs, soap, brides and
locks. Finally, from one Richard
Markall there is hogshead Of tobacco,
which encourages the hope that some
good missionary of the church In his
lonely station afar off enjoyed COM
Portable smoke-Pittsburgh Chronicle
Telegraph.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-01-19
He "Rana the Bell"

A number of well-knOwn newspa
per men returning the other night
from one of the summer resorts had
just managed to get to the city when
their engine commenced to slow
down, relates the Washington Star.
A hurried examination disclosed the
fact that the gas tank was nearly
empty. Two of them elected to ven
ture forth in search OF an all-night
garage while the other two remained
in the car. The searchers, after trav-
ersing many streets, finally came
across station on which was a
sign "Open all night" No signs Of
life. however were visible. Finally one
of the scrlbes happened to notice a
rope protruding through window Of
the building in which were kept oils,
greases, accessories, etc. Giving the
rope a vigorous pull, he nearly yanked
the custodian of the service station
out of bed, the rope being attached
to the caretender's foot-a rather new
and novel way of ringing the door
bell.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-01-19
MANY ARE ABSENT-MINDED
Great Numbers Of People Just 40
Aberrant as the Famous Professor
of the JokesmIths.

The absent-minded professor, favor
tie of the humorists, Is familiar to
us all. His strange misadventures, his
tumbles into coal holes, his locomo-
tive difficulties as he walks with one
foot In the gutter, his use Of his cane
for an umbrella, and so on-all these
are the raw material Of the joke
smiths, observes the New York Trib-
une.
But real people, however absent
minded, we are told, are never so
aberSant. No? What shall be said
then of Charles Krudak of Port Ken
nedy, Pa, who the other day took his
baby girl on trip to Philadelphia,
and when he got Off the return train
left her aboard? How could he for
get? The child was obviously not do
ing her vocal duty.
Without stopping to explore a pos
slble connection between Mr. Kru-
dak's experience and the fact that he
had just been to Philadelphia, let us
consider the case of Raymond Bent
ley, recently reported from Omaha.
This gentleman was to be married
the other day. To guard against his
weakness he kept saying, wedding,
wedding" to himself as he prepared
for the ceremony. But setting out for
the church he came to another church
where a wedding was In progress.
Mechanically he turned in, took his
place among the guests, waited
through the ceremony, congratulated
the happy couple and then returned
home. 1t Is pleasant to read that his
bride, young woman of firm charac-
ter, instead of fainting, presently ar
rived with a minister, and a second
marriage occurred.
The absent-minded professor Of
fiction surely has his rivals in real
life.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-01-19
MoURNS OVER "oLD TIMES"
Elderly North Carolina Woman Thinks
Present Day People Behind Those
Of Her Generation.

Bright and clipper, Mrs. Lou Thack-
er Of Mount Airy. N. c., celebrated her
one hundred and eleventh birthday
here yesterday at the home Of grand
daughter, Mrs. ]. NJ. Edmundson, says
a dispatch from Greensboro, N. c., to
the New York World.
She worries" Mr.. EdmundsOn be-
cause she insists on helping him feed
his hogs and work in his garden, and
wants Mrs Edmundson to let her wash
the dishes and "red up" the house.
The day before her birthday she rode
uptown in an automobile
The old lady was born near Stone
VILE in Rockingham county, N. c.,
August 20, 1871. Four years ago she
injured her hip in a fall and doctors
told her she would never walk again.
She laughed at them and today is walk
ing with the aid Of stick.
The jazziness of the young today
does not meet with her approval.
Folks amt like they used to be" she
said. Seems like they haven't got as
much religion"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-01-19

The officials of the town Of North
Adams, Mass, are effectively enforc.
ing the antispeed ordinance with an
original road barrier. A policeman
stands at the side Of the road with
red lantern. Speeding drivers are
hailed and cautioned to use dlscre
ton, providing they stop. If they fail
to stop the policeman blows his whis-
tie. and farther along the road a belt
filled with short spikes. is stretched
across the highway. No one has run
past II as yet.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-01-19
Picrlc Acid for Farmers.

That the farmers Of the country
have not been slow to avail them
selves Of the opportunity to obtain a
good agricultural explosive at a low
cost is shown by the fact that In the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1922, 1924
700 pounds of picric acid has been
distributed by the bureau of public
roads, United States Department of
Agriculture.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-01-19
BY WAY Of Inference.

peaches and cream, bacon and
eggs, dry toast and coffee" said the
dinlng-car patron with conspicuous
badge on his coat.
Yes, sir" replied the waiter.
81 want three eggs, mind you, pen
ty of bacon and double order Of
toast"
Eyes, sir" repeated the waiter with
a grin. Boss, I'm not saying the dele
CATION you're travelling with are drink
ing gentlemen. but you're the first
member of the party who's showed up
in the diner this morning with an APP
petite. "-Birmingham Age-Herald.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-01-19
X ely Springfield
Tires.
NEW PRICES.
FABRIC.

STElGLEMAN BROS. GARAGE,
oct post Gaithersburg. Md.
IL MACDONALD,
IL. Indian Herb Rene
dies for all diseases. Consultation free
1929 Church Street. N. w.,
between P. and Q Streets,
Washington. D. c.
Hours-l0 to 10. Phone, North 9e6S.
nov lott
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-01-19
Land OF Queer Beasta

Australia has long been noted for
the peculiarities of the animal life
found there. Practically all the forms
of mammalia which abound in other
parts of the world are missing. Their
places are taken by large marsupial>
Of numerous varieties, these animals
being nowhere else represented ex
cept by the opOSsums of America.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1923-01-19
False Eyelashes,

False eyelashes are one of the lat
est ways in which science is co-operat-
ing with nature. They are made of
real hair, come in several lengths
and are arranged on a bit of adhesive
silk material which will cling to the
cyelid--or is supposed to.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-16

the city hall, at which time action
will probably be taken in regard to
the mayors veto of the city APP
pointments.
Plenty of action will be seen on
the ST. Mary's court tonight, when
st. Mary's girls stack forces against
the brakes Business College girls
of Perth Amboy. This is the first
engagement between these two
teams, and it is probable that re-
turn game on the Perth Amboy high
school court will be played.
Anna Kaplan of Perth Amboy at
tended the meeting of those inter-
ested in the Americau Legion min
strels last night.
Mrs. Sarah Vail of brooklyn, n. Y,
visited friends on Stevens avenue
yesterday.
Lieutenant John Morris of the
Perth Amboy police department Wis
tied with friends on Church street
yesterday.
William J. O'Toole motored to the
home of friends in Parlin last night
The work on the ferry project has
been progressing very rapidly during
the past week by the Wickburg Con-
struction Company of Perth Amboy
Everything is to be in readiness by
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-16
SOUTH AMBOY

d Mr.. and Mrs. john Casey were
pout- -of-town visitors yesterday after
nvon.
DIR. e. A. Meachaln has purchased
new sedan car.
Robert Waterman has accepted a
position as auto salesman in one OF
Perth Amboy's leading garages.
James FitZmorris anG Francis Nc
Cabe were Newark visitors yes
terday.
THE Kentucky Derby" a motion
picture, featuring Regindal Denny
was presented at the Empire theatre
last night, under the auspices of the
Independent Engine and Hose Com
pany, and was a wonderful success
The proceeds of last nights affair
will go toward the purchasing of a
new truck. The fire company will
present "The Third Alarm" at the
Empire on April 25 and 26.
Joseph Cannon motored to the
home of friends at Matawan.
j. Lorton Berlew, senior clerk at
the local postoffice, has been named
as assistant postmaster.
A business meeting of the COM
NOR council will he held tonight at
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-16
the latter nart of May.

the latter part of May.
James Birmingham was an out-of-
town visitor yesterday afternoon.
The local council of the Jr. o. u.
Il. NJ. have completed their plans
for the card party and entertain
ment, to be held in the X. of P. hall
tonight.
Everything is in readiness for the
dance, under the auspices OF the
Alumnae Association of st. Wary's
school, to be held in that hall to-
morrow night. The proceeds will
go toward the financing of the ath-
letic association cf the high school
Stephen fremont visited with
friends at Sayrevillc yesterday.
Joseph Gereghty and Joseph
Triggs motored to the home of
friends in Keyport last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-16
Pleads Not Guilty

NEW BRUNSWICK, March 16-
In the county court today Annie
Nelson pleaded not guilty to main
tanning a disorderly house in this
city on January 5, and bail avs
fixed at $4,000. George Cherfko en-
tered not guilty plea to an assault
and battery complaint made by Ho-
ratio Clark in connection with an
occurrence at Wood bridge on Feb
ruary II. Bail was fixed at $500.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-16
Changes Plea to Guilty

NEW BRUNSWICK. March 16--
In the county court before Judge
John T. Kirkpatrick this morning,
Theodore Knothe of this city, an
agent for the S. P. c. A. retracted
his former plea of not guilty to an
atrocious assault and battery indict-
ment, and pleaded guilty. The agent
was charged with hitting Benjamin
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-16

Karshmer of this city over the
knuckles with a blackjack in De-
cember 6. Knothe told the court
that Karshmer resisted arrest after
being armed about the care of his
horse, and the blackjack as put
into use. He was ordered to pay
a fine of $25.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-03-16
Tailored Costume

A coat frock of Poiret twill gains
its chic through it's lack of trim
ming. Only bindings of black silk
braid about the collar and pockets
are used,
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-12-20
Woman Teacher
Killed Accidentally
By 8-Year-Old Boy

ROME, Ga, Dec. 19.-Mrs Beulah
Branton, s., country school teacher,
was shot and instantly killed last
night by Rufus Nichols, years old,
with a pistol his father had bought
for Mrs. Branton as a Christmas
present.
Mrs. Branton was attending a
Christmas party at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. l.. j. Nichols, in Spring
Creek. The school teacher lived with
her little sister and Mr.. Nichols had
bought he pistol for her to use for
protection. He explained it's work
ings and then laid the weapon aside.
Later in the evening the boy en-
tered the room where Mrs. Branton
was seated, playfully pointed the
pistol at her at close range and
fired. He did not know the pistol
was loaded.
Mrs. Branton lost ner husband and
two-year-old daughter within the
same week about two wears ago.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-12-20
JOHNSON To ENTER
DAKOTA PRIMARIES
AGAINST COOLIDGE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-Papers
to place the name of Senator Hiram
johnson before the Republicans of
South Dakota as a candidate for the
Republican presidential nomination
are to be filed today in the senator's
behalf with the South Dakota secre-
tary of state at Pierre. A power of
attorney has been forwarded to
Pierre by Senator Johnson together
with a formal application for place
on the primary ballot.
The California senator believes
that injunction proceedings which
have been begun to keep minority
nominations off the South Dakota
ballot will not interfere with the
filing of his papers
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-12-20
NEWS OF THE WORLD
TOLD IN BRIEF

| TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras.-Mar.
| tial law declared throughout repub-
| lie, with view to fOreStalling posi-
bic revolution.
WASHINGTON. - Total value of
last year, department Of agriculture
announces, with total value being
placed at $500, 695,OOO.
ROME.-Premier Mussolini writes
Minister of Public Works Carnozza
that, in reference to holding new
elections, he has not decided to con-
suit the country.
NEW Surgeon sues Doris
keane, actress, for $20,0S5, declar-
ing she changed her mind about
operation after he went to Paris
10 do the work.
ST. PAUL.-Andrew J. Eolstead,
at st. Paul, says that American
people have grown weary of making
home brew and never will permit
the lawful return of liquor.
PIERRE, S. d. = William Gibbs
McAdOo, in telegram to South Da-
kota Democratic chairman, formally
announces candidacy for Democratic
presidential nomination.
Observation-Disclosures last year
killed SO,93S people in the United
States registration area, according to
actual figures and census bureau
estimates that cancer deaths for the
whole country were $4,000.
NEW YORK,-Edwin F. Cay,
president of The New York Evening
Post, admits that negotiation for
sale of publication to Cyrus H. X.
Curtis, of Philadelphia, are under
way.
MOSCOW.-Moscow government is
hopeful of reply from President Cool
idge to Foreign Minister Tchitcher-
ms note asking resumption of friend
ly relations between Russia and
America.
NEW YORK.-Descenda of Jay
Gould begin final phase of legal fight
which will ultimately determine what
is to become of $S2,000000 estate.
There are eight mail sacks of docu-
ments to be read into record.
FREDONIA, N. Y. - No person
Twentieth Century Limited wreck
on New York Central railroad at
Forsyth, n. Y, December 8, Coroner
George E. Blood announces.
WASHINGTON Samuel Gompers
praises Mr.. Hughes reply to Rus
sian overtures and declares that the
soviet organization in Russia is a
machine which must re-
main at war with free peoples as
long as it lives"
PIERRE, S. D. Hiram Johnson
declares that he will run as indie
pendent Republican in South Dakota
primary when he learns that SUI
preme court of that state has for
hidden the filing of his name on the
Republican minority ticket.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-12-20

! OTTAWA.-Canada exports near
ly nine million more bushels of
wheat in November, 1928, than same
month a year ago, 64,196,963 bushels.
DETROIT.-F'ishe Body corpora
ton announces purchase of 100000
acres Of timberland in southern
| states to assure uninterrupted sup
ply of raw materials.
VERA CRUZ.-Rebel reinforce
ments have compelled Obregon
troops to withdraw from San Mar
cos, according to unofficial reports
reaching Vera Cruz.
OKLAHOMA CITY. - Hotel pro-
prietor at NARROW, Okla, is shot and
killed instantly when he seeks to
protect negro porter from unmasked
band that would lynch him.
CLEVELAND. - Hiram Johnson
intends to make Ohio one of the
vital battle fields in the pre-conven-
ton campaign and Frank HI. Hitch
cock lays preliminary lines for the
campaign.
BERLIN-Formerk kaiser wins YER
dict against editor of General
Anzeiger, a newspaper that printed
a story blaming William for suicide
of young German naval officer in
1895.
PARIS. - Germany's request for
authority to pledge resources of
Reich as guarantee for loan of from
$50000,000 10 $7000O,000 to buy fats
and grain abroad, is delivered to the
reparation commission.
Ell PASO. - Wealthy Americans
interested in mining in state Of Du-
range, Mexico, are financing organi-
cation Of defense units to oppose rev.
olution, according to kilograms re-
ceived here.
Observation-Disclosures RYAN.
Canadian bandit, admits that he has
held up two jewelry stores in Liver
pool, England, and bank in Flint,
Mich, in addition to the other
crimes he is said to have committed
CHICAGO.-Co gress Hotel.
opened in 1893 and battle ground of
a host of national conventions, is to
be replaced by $22, 100000, thirty-t two
story structure, which will make it
one of the largest hostelries in
world, it is announced.
WASHINGTON - Representative
Garner, Texas, ranking Democrat on
house ways and means committee,
declares that $4,000 large income
surtaX payers will profit most from
Mr.. MELONS tax reduction plan.
Rev. DR.. Karl Reiland, rector of
st. Georges church. New York city,
says that Protestant Episcopal fun
damentalists will not dare to bring
to trial either Rev. DIR. Leighton
Parks or Bishop Lawrence, and also
asserts that liberal churchmen will
refuse help to raise funds for the
Cathedral of st. John The Divine
IAN aspect of the discussion that will
cut deep in the New York diocese"
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-12-20
Santa Claus Arrested
As He Trades Presents
For Christmas Whisky

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Dec. 10
Lloyd Mason was a backslder in
the ranks of Santa Claus.
Mason hired to deliver dolls for
a department store. Santa admitted
stealing four dolls and three car
riages which he was supposed to
deliver to good little girls. He was
arrested while trading the stolen
goods for a quart of whisky and
fined $50
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-12-20
Harris Would Outlaw
Wooden Passenger Coaches

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-A bill
to require the use of steel passenger
cars in interstate commerce was in
troduced today by Senator Harris,
Democrat, Georgia. Senator Harris
also introduced bill to prevent the
use of wooden cars in front of or be-
tween steel cars in passenger trains.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-12-20
The Weather
FORECAST FOR THURSDAY

FORECAST FOR THURSDAY
Virginia: Cloudy and warmer,
probably followed by rain.
North Carolina: Unsettled and
warmer, probably rain.
Georgia: Rain; little change in
temperature.
Florida: Mostly cloudy; probably
local rains in north portion.
Extreme northwest Florida, Ala
bama and Mississippi: Local rains.
Tennessee: Rain.
Kentucky: Rain; mild tempera-
ture.
Louisiana: Probably local rains.
Oklahoma: Unsettled, probably To-
cal rains
East Texas: Unsettled and
slightly warmer; probably local
rains.
West Texas: Mostly cloudy; prob
ably rains in north and east por.
tons.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-12-20
DeKaIb Officers Take
Thirteen Whisky Cars

Thirteen automobiles and ever 500
gallons Of liquor have failed into the
hands of the DeKalk county officers
as the result OF a special Christmas
drive on bootleggers and whisky
runners during the past nine days,
the officers announced Tuesday
Several arrests lave been made in
connection with the drive
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-12-20
Plenty to Talk About

BUDAPEST-A fellow has to be
at least 20 to get into Budapest's
newest and most exclusive" club.
Several score septuagenarians, octo-
genarians and nongenarians already
are enrolled. Weekly meetings are
held for discussion of the good old
DAYS"
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-12-20
World Cotton Survey
Proposed in Harris Bill

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1S-An an.
nual world survey of cotton by the
department of commerce is proposed
in bill introduced today by Senator
Harris, Democrat, Georgia. 1t is
similar to a measure passed by the
senate at the last session but which
failed in the house during the clos
ing days.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-12-20
Dress Goods &c a Yard

Remarkable offer on 5-yard rem
nants of serges, tricotines and suit
ings being made by Textile Mills
Co, Dept. $40. Kansas City, Mo.
Write them today for free informa-
ton ADVERTISEMENT
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1923-12-20
10000 Air PASSENGERS

CROYDON, EngIand.-Since 1913
more than $4,000 passengers have
been carried by airplane between
England and the continent.