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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Trees Grow Without
Soil in Cuban Swamp

Huge trees growing without any
visible means of support are a strik'
ing feature Of the great Zapata
swamp of southern Cuba. This swamp,
nearly 1900 square miles in extent
includes an area of limestone that is
filled with holes and covered with
variety Of tropical trees. Silk-cotton
trees four feet In diameter, big ma
hoganies, and many other kinds are
found growing on this limestone area,
where not so much as single spoon
of soil could be gathered from an
acre. The trees make their start In
small pockets and holes in the lime
stone, where collections Of leaves and
slight accumuations Of disintegrated
rock furnish them with cover for
growth. The roots stray about over
the surface Of the rock in search Of
food, finally plunging through holes
to find sustenance In soil hidden deep
ly In the cavernous recesses of the
coral stone.-Kansas City Stars Sci
ence Service.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
King Ate Caterpillar

In the biography Of the duchess of
York by Lady Cynthia Asqulth is re-
lated a story Of the king of England
eating caterpillar.
The genial King Edward was lunch
ing with his son and daughter-in-law
when his grandson, little Prince Al
bert, tRiec rather excltedly to attract
the kings attention. The king, who
was talking, merely interrupted him
self to tell the child to contain him
self until the conversation came to
stop. The little duke said no more.
Later the king turned to him and
asked what it was he wanted to say
at doesn't matter now. grandpa" was
the answer. II was only going to tell
you there was caterpillar in your
salad. but you've eaten 1t now"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Secret of Silk Was
Long Kept in China

Although sllkworms are now cult
waited in many parts Of the world in
order 10 obtain the lovely product
which they make, at one time the Sc
cret of producing this cloth was known
only in China. where II was jealousy
guarded.
Raising sllkworms was great In
dustry in China as many as 1900
years before the Christian era. Try
de they might, other nations were I'M
able to learn the secret Of making the
fine cloth. But, according to the story,
q faithless Chinese princess finally
betrayed her country by carrying with
her to India some of the eggs Of the
silk-moth and the seeds of the null
berry tree upon which 1t fed, con
cealed In her headdress. From India
the secret gradually spread to the
west, although 1t did not reach Eu-
rope until the Sixth century.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Ordination of Term "old Glory"

The origin of the term "Old Glory"
is contained in a letter written by
Robert S. Rantoul, president Of the
Essex institute, Salem, Mass, where
the flag about which 1t was said is
still kept. According to report, Cap
tain Driver of Salem in 1881 COM
manded the brig Charles Doggett,
which sailed on its famous voyage
which resulted in the rescue of the
mutineers of the British ship Bounty.
A letter acknowledging this service
contains Drivers autograph, dated
November 10, 1880, and bears the
words "My ship, my country and my
flag, Old Glory" 1t may be fairly as
sumed, therefore, that the phrase "Old
Glory" originated with Captain Driver.
The flag which was so designated by
him was presented to, him by a friend
before starting on this voyage.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Picturesque Old Wine
Carts of Rome Passing

The picturesque old wine carts of
Rome are giving way to the onward
march Of progress, and soon the plOd-
ding horses are expected to retire al
together In favor Of the fast-mOving
motor truck. Speed and traffic regu
. latiOns have much to do with the pass
ing Of the wagons piled high with
their casks of beverages.
1t has been the custom from time
immemorial for the drivers of the
wine carts, who start for Rome at
midnight, to sleep on their seats,
while the faithful, well trained old
horses find their way into the city
and to the wine shop for which they
are headed.
New traffic rules, however, call for
vehicles to keep to the right instead
Of the left, as formerly, and accidents
have been numerous, as the horses,
ambling along around turns on their
left-hand side Of the road, have met
autos keeping to the right
Severe penalties have added to the
problems Of the drivers following
these accidents and gradually the old
er men are following In the footsteps
Of the younger, and are turning to
the use Of the auto truck for trans
porting their products.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Thumb Index to Mentality

The thumb Is said to be an excel
lent Indicator of character. Those who
are In full possession Of all their facul
ties make good use of their thumbs
Wherever there is tendency to In
sanity this generally useful and active
member falls out Of work. A physl
clan In charge of a lunatic asylum
states positively that If you see a per
son whose thumb remains inactive
standing at right angles and taking
no part in the act of writing, saluta
ton, or manual exercise generally
you may be sure that he has dis
eased mind He may talk intelligently
and appear sane In every respect, but
undoubtedly tinge Of madness is
lurking within his brain.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Limitless Variety of
Nature Seen at Doorway

We are up and away nowadays
speeding fast for change; yet In
meadows near my own doorway ]
have learned more of the limitless va
riety of nature than have learned
in following maryels very far. The
trees that | know best are never
cwice the same, because of the way
Of the wind with their leaves, of the
gun upon them, of their MONDAY shin
ing and their evening shadow. Can
the sea with Its waves give more OF
change than a June meadow of long
grass, where the wind has its way
through long afternoon? Where can
you find beauty that will surpass
these green waves, rising, falling,
breaking, stEewn with blossoms Of
buttercup, daisy, and red clover? The
salt ocean has no such fragrance as
that which comes from hay and clover
and swest grass newly shorn. Have
you ever watched the winds and tides
in fields of wheat and rye, the long
golden waves, the swift shadow Of
bird wings across them, and. just
above, against the sky, slow-saiing
white clouds that drift and drift In
summer seas of dim blue haze?-Mar.
garet Sherwood, in familiar Ways"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Making ROYAL Purple

Royal purple, once the envy of the
many and the privilege Of the few, is
now available to even the most hum.
BILE of men. The dyestuff used to OBJ
tain this color, once so rare, is made
alphabetically now, and the cost no
longer excludes all but the wealthiest
from decking themselves In this noble
shade.
Prof. q. A. Schuette of the Univer-
slty Of Wisconsin, in discussing the
history of royal purple, declared that
the first chemist to make purple syn
thetically used 10000 snalls of the
same species in order to obtain a gram
and a half of the dye. This perhaps
explains why purple was SO rare in
the days before the chemist.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
An Odd Letter Box

A quaint letter box is to be found
on one of the front doors of Con-
naught place, London. 1t is in the
form of n mans head, through the
vertically elongated mouth Of which
the letters are put. The mouth is so
very widely opened that 1t almost
makes ones jaws ache in laughing
sympathy.
The bell ian old-fashioned wire
pulling one) is still more quaint
Again a mans face Is the model, and,
in order to ring the bell, you must
catch hold of his protruding tongue,
and pull 1t well out!
In Stratford-on-Avon they have been
making use of William Shakespeare
as a door knocker for very many
years, though not with such liberty as
this existing in London.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
One Birthday Present
Bobby Surely Needed

"Next Thursday Is my birthday.
daddy" Bobby announced one eve
ming.
"Uh-huh," grunted dad, without
looking up from his paper.
But Bobby was not to be put off
that easily. he came over and
climbed up on dads lap.
II say, daddy, next Thursday Is my
birthday"
swell, well; so 1t is" dad agreed.
"And how old will my little pal be%
"Slx," Bobby answered Importantly.
ask years old" unused dad. quite
a lad, aren't you? And what would
you like to have for a birthday pres
entp
There's lots Of things I'd like to
have"
"But you can't have lot Of things,
Bobby. Tell me just one that you'd
like to have most of ALL"
Bobby studied desperately. This
was an important occasion.
"Well, dad" he decided, Il believe
I'd like to have new bank that
mamma can't get nickels out Of with
hairpin."
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Seek Sound Devices
as Reliable as Ear

In spite of constant attempts to de.
wise a sound recording instrument
there has as yet appeared no appar
atus as sensitive and reliable as the
human ear. Something of the diff
Guilty in meeting such problem is
evident from statement by Alexan-
der Wood In lecture delivered to the
Institute of Electrical Engineers at
the Royal institution.
IF an alternating pressure amount
ing only to 1,000-1,000,00 Of the pres
sure of the atmosphere Is produced
in the ear passage, 1t may be detected
as a sound" says Mr.. Wood. "This
corresponds to a to-and-fro movement
Of the air through distance of about
one-tenth of the diameter of mole
cule"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Maine Islanders Coins

The islands few miles Off the
Maine coast, where for generations
fishermen and their families have
dwelt are slowly becoming depopulat.
ed. While the old folks may be con-
tent to remain in the isolated environ
ment. the younger generation will not
stay. The lure of the mainland with
its automobiles, good roads, theaters,
schools and other advantages, is too
strong. Then, too, since fast motor
boats have replaced the slow sailing
craft. many fishermen find they can
cover so many more miles In day
that they can operate just as well
from the mainland, as from points
few miles away.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Birds EndanRer Airplanes

The United States War department
once more has called attention to the
night flying airplnnes. In recent mn
neuvering in the dark a formation Of
observation machines encountered a
flock of wild ducks. One bird hit the
wheel of Capt. Ross G. Hoyt, spinning
1t violently. Had one or more OF the
birds struck n propeller the cOnse-
Quences might have been serious
Worlds Work.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Lighting the Trains Exterior

After some tests and experimental
ton, the Indian government Is about
to make use of system by which the
trains are lighted on the exterior for
the purpose of intensifying the illuml-
nation at country stations as a safe
guard against trespassers. Several
lights are placed on either side of
each car and these are automatically
switched on when the train is running
below certain speed and or again
when the prescribed limit is exceeded.
Thus the lights are on as the train
slows down to enter or pass a station,
but on the road the presence of the
lights is not essential.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
London Mayor Busy Man

The lord mayor of London presides
over one square mile of territory, for
that is the extent of the "city" With
In its boundaries are situated the bank
Of England and oher great financial
institutions. There are some 1900 pc
licemen detailed to guard the district,
so criminals give II wide berth. The
lord mayor receives as much pay as
the President of the United States and
is the highest -salaried magistrate In
the world. In one year he attended
1870 public dinners. 81 receptions, 81
meetings and delivered | 100 speeches
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Wood Turns to Agate

Next time you come across petri-
fed tree 1t may interest you to know
, that In a few centuries more II viii
become agate from which the jewelry
and marbles of another age may be
made. Up to few centuries ago,
notes The Farm Journal, this wood.
stone was highly priced as magic
charm, and was believed. to be able
to do everything from stopping the
flow of blood to calming a hurricane.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Appreciation

A group of American tourists were
being taken through the National gal
lery in London. In one alcove was
giant-sized picture Of one of the saints
suffering the agonies Of martyrdom.
A reverential hush fell over the group
as they stood before the painting.
Then one Of them, with loud checked
suit and derby hat cooked over one
ear, remarked:
Gee. don't that guy look miser-
able"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Insects DESTROY Trees

There are 100000 known kinds of
tree-attacklng insects, and their at
tacks upon the trees are going on all
the time. II is estimated, says the
American Tree association, these pests
cause loss Of S100,000000 every
year Some experts are Of the opin.
ion the loss due to the ravages OF In
sects is far grenter than losses due
to forest fires.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Preparations

Mrs. Jones Mother writes that she
will be here tomorrow for II long visit
Mr.. Jones Ito young s0nl Tommy.
didn't you nsk me the other day to
buy you nm nh gun, trumpet and
a drum?
Tommy dad.
Mr. Jones-Wcll. | shall bring them
tonight. Tit Fits.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
A Wet Watch Spring

A certain Frenchman was describing
an unfortunate occurrence in his life:
my watch had dropped into the sea.
We were in Greenland at the time.
dove down and recovered my watch,
but the ice had closed up again. I'm
possible to get through; to go round
would have taken too longl shouted
with the voice Of Stentor: "Throw
me a saw" They threw me one.
sawed my way out through the ice, but
the sawdust dropped into my eyes and
I persisted"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Craspins the Opportu nifty

ats fierce how my memory is
weakening; it's getting worse every
day. Tomorrow morning won't he
able to remember what I've been do
ing today"
ais that so? It's really too bad.
Say, listen, can you let me have 20
bucks for about Ave days?'
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Constitutionalist

Are you constitutional lnwyeri
II am" answered Senator Sorghum
"You thoroughly understand that
noble document"
~ won't say | precisely comprehend
all Its details But the parts | don't
understand | am perfectly willing to
lend my assistance in rewriting"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26

annual toll In lumber, says the Amer.
lean Tree association. This Is the
termite, or white ant. These insects
penetrate into the wood of hOOrngs
and walls and foundations They eat
their way through the wood honey.
cOmbing It, and weakening IT,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Breaking the News

wife-Anne certainly was lucky to-
day at bridge.
Husband-Did she VIM
Wife-She won $50
Husband-My goodness! I'll say she
was lucky.
Wife-And, honey
Husband-Yes?
Wife, was the only one who lost.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Einis

Geigers-They say Billy Speedmore
drives his new flivver seventy miles an
hour.
SimpsOn-Don't say drives" say
drove" The pape" this mornlr said
his funeral will be tomorrow Path.
finder
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Told in Confidence

"You have always appeared as a
great leader
~ have" answered Senator Sor-
ghum, but I'll tell you privately,
have sometimes felt like the drum
major who had to step mighty fast In
order to keep ahead Of his own brass
band"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
No Uae for IL

The SalesIady-rhat's pretty little
thing you're looking at. It's an en-
gagement book to keep track OF your
engagements.
Miss Flyter-l don't need It. I'm
really engaged to only ore man The
others don't matter much.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Children Missed Out

"rimC> have changed" remarked
the thought full guy.
YES" replied the wise one, "ln for
mer times child never had chance
to attend two or three weddings at
which its mother was the bride"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Lo al Color

"There are most terrible rum0rs
afioat about you. Edna"
"Tell me what they ure-l wnnl 20
write my memoirs"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Heard at n PARTY

S - eS
Josephine is going to Paris for her
gowns"
II thought she must have left her
clothes somewhere"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
FARM

FOR SALE. RENT OR EXCHANGE
BY owner, with percentage to any one
assisting me with the disposal of this 200
acre farm 1865 acres in cultivation, in
Guiding 5-acre orchard in full bearing: in
good state Of cultivation; we'll fenced
and watered, with plenty of timber and
wood abundance Of convenient buildings
convenient to churches, schools, stores, etc,
at Laytonsville. Brookeville, etc. "a Of
a mile from improved roads and 8 to rail-
road. Address,
J. W. BENSON.
Rockville. Maryland.
jan lift Phone l05-w
CELL FRUIT
~ Trees and ornamentals
We have an opening in this section for
full or part time representative. Cash
commission paid weekly.
TITUS NURSERY CO..
july l5-3t Wanesboro. Va.
FOR SALE /, . ..,.,so. ..,,, . .,,.,.
house and one acre of land adjoining.
located on the Rockville Travilah pike.
near the latter town.
VERNON McCROSSlN.
mar 29-lm' Travilah, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
Plying His Trade

Magistrate Ito prisoner arrested for
gambling) What trade do you follow?
Prisoner-I'm locksmith. your
worship.
Magistrate-What were you doing
when Constable Jones entered the
room?
Prisoner-Making a bolt for the
door, Jour worship Montreal Star.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
NoRs BECK GARAGE.

AUTHORIZED FORD SERVICE STATION
using genuine Ford parts,
automobile repairing. tires, tubes and
accessories.
Auto and stationary electric plants service
- rostoffice address. Rockville, Md, R. F,
Phone Sandy Spring 116 F IA; resi-
dence, Sandy Spring ll6 F 81.
c. E. FORD. Proprietor.
Successor to Donald Bowie.
left
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26

FARMERS BANKING.AND TRUST CO.
OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND
Capital, $55,2OO Surplus. SIS, 5000
Undivided Profits, $4,000
Resources, $1,4OOOOO
Transacts a General Banking and Trust Business
AOz paid savings Credited
T/O January and July 1. Compounded thereafter
ACTS Executor Administrator Guardian and Trustee
application.
WILLS naming this Company Executor Trustee will be
written and safely kept free of charge.
LOANS made approved endorsements collateral real
estate.
Robert G. Hilton, President and Secretary
Bouic1 st Vice am E. Treasur
and Counsel F. Bache Albert,
ohm W. j..
Horace D. Waters Thomas D. Darby
James E. Thomas W.
John W. Walker Alton C. Bell
William W. Darby Eugene
Albert M.
Robert G. Hilton 1. Billiard
We invite you to open account with
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1929-04-26
BiS Reduction Ia
Clothing.

'''Soh' the Tailor of Gaitbarsb, r
~ "e street from the potoffce offers = Ri. d -.
o "ooi suits selling SIG 70 so1 m
Boys Boys pure wool from IS n 90 o0'
'"''' nice looking. from 2toS
ns dyeine and repairing Guarantee INV ,-.
.n Frlce per suit, ST. ~ my WORK.
ANU ram Beach cleaned and possod
Open from 7 A. NJ until P. Open on Satudors ,, o . 80
All work do' on my plant at very relsoalbe pi.s,
j. WOIfsOn,
p on
GATHERS 3J2iA
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-12

by the British liquor treaty, which
specifically authorized British ships
to bring in such liquor.
But in another part of the de-
cision it is stated that what the
amendment says shows it is confined
to the physical territory of the
United States"
The statement sometimes made
that a merchant ship is a part of
the territory whose flag she flies is
only a metaphor" the court stated.
Senator Wesley Jones, author Of
the Jones law, in a statement oppoS-
ing the United States Lines plan
Of serving liquor indicated he held
another view.
Other drys including the Metho-
dist Episcopal Board of Temperance,
Prohibition and Public Morals, eX-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-12

however, indicated no concerted
movement was likely in this direc-
ton. One dry leader pointed out a
drunk on ship board couldn't kill
anyone with an automobile, most Of
his possible damage being confined
to himself.
Some lawyers believe that in the
face of the supreme courts con-
struction of the eighteenth amend
ment itself, it would not be pos
sible for congress constitutionally to
prohibit liquor on American ships
on the high seas.
Others, including Anti-Saloon
League leaders, believe enforcement
of prohibition on American ships on
the high seas is possible if case
can be brought before the supreme
court in the proper form.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-12
DRY KICKS ON
WET SHIPS ARE
CALLED FUTILE
Supreme Court Has Ruled
Liquor Can't Be Banned
on Ocean.
BY HERBERT LITTLE.
United Press stan Core pendent

WASHINGTON. April l2.-Pro-
tests Of prohibitionists against serv-
ing liquor on the Leviathan and the
nine other American ships Of the
United States Lines apparently will
be unavailirg.
Supreme court records disclose a
decision fatty asserting the eight
zenith amendments prohibition of
liquor in the territory of the United
States. does not apply to American
ships on the high seas, which were
said to be American territory only
IN q metaphOrical or fictional sense.
The decision, announced in 1923.
was handed down in the so-caIIed
CUnard cases in which foreign
steamships were forbidden to bring
in sea stores" of beverage liquor to
be consumed on the outward
journey.
This provision has been changed
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-12
JObIeSs Ex-Py9SidentS
Unidentified Says FeSS
RHrni,ed Prcss

By
WASHINGTON something should done
w Simon
Cep today adoption constitutional
United
at
mdgnifed to have to
said today ALSO
their extraordinary experience
tiona affairs"
proposed salary Of expresdena senators atarge should
year comfortably properly
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-04-12

I pressed disapproval Of the plan
to make the American ship wet.
Anti-SaIoon League sources today,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-11-02
HORTON Smith
LEADS GOLFERS

PORTLAND. ORE, Nov. 2-tF-
With a midwest golfer six strokes
ahead Of his nearest rival, the third
and final round Of the $1,000 Ore
gon open golf championship remain
ed before the contenders at the
Columbia Country club course here
today. Eighteen holes were to be
played by the 81 contestants in the
morning and Is after noon.
Horton Smith. professional from
Joplin. Mo. Is the shot maker who
has found the hazards and traps of
the Columbia course most to his
liking. In two brilliant perfor-
mances Smith circled the lengthen-
ed championship course in CTS.
lettering par by five strokes on each
occasion 10 turn In the lowest quail
flying score. 1874.
Next TO Smith In low scores were
Mortie Dutra. Tacoma. ami Walter
Hagen. British open champion. with
40. Dutra shot a 90 on the first
round Thursday and II yesterday.
while "the Haig" bagged a II and
a SO.
Lighthouse" Harry Cooper. Buff
falo. ". VI. was two under DIN