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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
Great Buddhist Temple
Deserted and in Ruins

II Is the Chandi Borobudur, at Do
kjkarta. the ancient temple ruin S2l
miles up the hills west of Batavia.
Its carved, gray, volcanic rocks tell
the story of Gautama Slddhartha the
Enlightened, or the Buddha, for whom
the temple bells tinkle in Ceylon and
Burma and the bronze goEgs clash in
10000 lamaseries in Tibet, China and
Mongolia, writes Allan 7. Holcomb, In
the New York Herald Tribune.
Vast In size, magnificent in architec-
tural conception and unbelievable in
its wealth of fantastic bas-relief, the
Borobudur now stands desolate and
solitary in the midst of one of the
worlds most teemingly fertile plains.
A bit of the ashes OF the All Wise
and Enlightened One rests under the
mighty stupa with only an occasional
pilgrim to do reverence as he strug-
giles up the terraces on the elghtfold
path of perfection. Priests Of the yell
low robe and the shaven head no long
er fit through the stupendous gal
leries
Dutch guards keep vigilant watch on
all visitors, especially enterprislng
American tourists, who have been more
than suspected of knocking off and
pocketlng small heads Of the Buddha
and his more interesting disciples.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
Many Good Reasons for
Use of Latin Notices

A writer has raised the question as
to why the notices on coat armor
and public shields, graduation diplo-
mas, ETC., are In Latin and not in
English. There is something in the
point so far as recent creations are
concerned, and II modern private in
dividuals or public bodies want to dis
play some profound truth on shield
there are reasons why 1t should be
done In English; sometimes 1t is. The
reason for so many Latin notices goes
back to the foundations Of civic life
In Great Britain. The elegance of the
Latin tongue apart, 1t was up to three
centuries ago, an instrument of gov
eminent. the language, too. of affairs.
and the recognized means of cOmmu
nication between the educated classes
of Europe. 1t Is not so now, but the
vowel beauty Of the Latin tongue dies
hard. For example, save NumerantOr
Avorum" has both In sound and sight
more Of elegance than the English
fOrm-"I follow long line Of ances-
try" Ancestry is, perhaps, the best
of excuses for retaining the Latin. 1t
is something which, although old, is
not odd.-London Times.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
Tendency to Drop Use
of Solemn Word "Death"

The word translation" in its sense
OF the removal of a person to heaven,
concerns such removal of a mortal
body In life, as the translation" of
Enoch Transition" Is passage from
one place, or condition. or action to
another; as in biology, the change Of
a tadpole to a frog; or in geology, of
one formation into another; or
change from heat to cold. Neither the
word TRANSITION" nor the word "trans-
latiOn" ought to he used In a letter
of coincidence. The correct word to
use is unquestionably passing" which
is defined as "a going away; depart
Ing; hence, dying; from the verb to
pass, Ito go beyond recognition by the
senses; to depart from life," in which
case the verb Is followed by away, as
in the sentence" "All earthly things
must pass away" or "She passed
away last night"
But what word is there that is more
solemn than the word death" itself,
and why should not one make use of
it, Among other words are, decease,
demise, departure, and desolation.-
Literary Digest.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
World Slow to Acclaim
Possessors of Genius

II some OF those long-dead authors
whose works are now universally hon.
ored could come back today they
would conclude either that the worlds
sense Of values have been completely
upset or that they had been disgrace
fully cheated Of their dues.
The Golden Book Magazine discloses
the early history OF some Of the ia
nous manuscripts which recently have
sold for fabulous sums to wealthy
collectors, and the result is a startl-
ing contrast in literary values.
For example, the Manuscript Of Poe's
poem, THE Raven" was sold for
100000. But the poet himself sold 1t
for $40 to the American Whlg Review,
after other publishers had refused 1t.
In fact, the poem was held In so little
regard that more than a year passed
between its writing and publication.
But its appearance made the author
the outstanding poet Of the day.
When Edward Fitzgerald translated
1.-THE Rubaiyat" in the 1865 he could
not find publisher, although one mag
azine held the poem for two years be-
fore rejecting 1t. Fitzgerald then pub
lished 1t himself. But instead Of the
$1.25 copy which he had hoped to
get, the price dropped to two cents
before 1t began to sell. A first edition
was sold in 1929 for 5000.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
Long Controversy Over
Death of Mind-Reader

Washington Irving Bishop died in
coma following a cataleptic trance
soon after giving strenuous demon
stration Of mind-reading at the Lambs
club, New York, May 10, 1889. An
autopsy was performed by several doc
tors less than four hours after the
death had been pronounced and with
out the consent Of relatives. His rela-
tives stated that on his person he
carried papers at all times prohibiting
an autopsy or the use Of electricity to
revive him should he be thrown into
trance. Electricity was used. A second
autopsy was ordered and later an in
quest was held, due to the statement
of his mother and others that the first
autopsy had been performed while he
was still alive. The jury's verdict, how.
ever, was that the death was due to
coma and had occurred before the au.
topsy. Later the grand jury indicted
the doctors for violation of the sani-
tary code. A book was published by
his mother, giving his biography, and
also her view Of the case.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28

Although, generally. it has swift
current with many rapids, the River
Jordan is shallow in parts and ford
able, while at its lowest reaches its
valley widens out into the once lux
uriant plain of Jordan, where stood
the famous city Of Jericho. and south
of 1t the destroyed cities of Sodom
and Gomorrah.
Just below the sea of Galilee the
Romans built stone bridge, the ruins
Of which are still in existence. Further
south is a substantial bridge called
the Jisr-Mejamia, probably also Of
Roman foundation repaired by the
Saracens some centuries later. Where
the Jabbok flows into the Jordan are
traces of another bridge, long since
allowed by Turkish Indifference to fall
in ruins. This or another bridge lower
down was destroyed by the Turks in
the World war and replaced by the
substantial stone and iron Allenby
bridge.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
Satan's Ideas Of Having
Punishment Fit Crime

Satan was showing some tourists
about the place.
"This Is the first level" he said.
1.-THE temperature averages 200 de-
grees Fahrenheit. Down here you'll
find practical jokers. bridge kibitzers
and ticket spectators"
The party descended another thou
sand feet in the new steam elevators
recently installed In hades.
Satan smiled proudly. Second
level" he announced. Temperature IL
about 400 degrees. A charming spot,
isn't it, Among the residents are mo-
tor car drivers who honk their horns
in traffic jams, back seat drivers, peo-
pie who say "that's that" and other
miserable miscreants."
Down another 5000 feet dropped
the elevators to Gehenna's torrld zone.
my hottest level" grlnned MephistO-
pheles. 1.-Two thousand degrees Fab
renheit. Reserved exclusively for NOR
ons who send you chain letters warn
ing you to send copies to nine friends
or suffer a spell Of bad luck. KAN
sas City Star.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
Modern Timekeepinp

One of the greatest clocks that have
ever been made was that of Glaston-
bury (Eng.) abbey, which ran for five
hundred years Today electric devices
are used for keeping clocks properly
wound up, and also to record accu-
rate timing. AT Greenwich observa-
tory a ball drops at one o'clock ex-
actly by means of electric mechanism,
and Greenwich is responsible for the
control of Big Ben. Wireless time sig
nails have, made accurate timekeeping
simpler task throughout the world,
and are especially useful to those at
sea.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
All Happiness Ended
for Betrayer of Trust

One of the most beautiful things in
the world is the trust that some one
places in us. OF course, there are
varying kinds of trust.
If we are trusted in our business
affairs, how we thrill at the oppor-
tunity of proving that the trust is
entirely justified! Perhaps there steals
into us, at some untoward moment,
the still, small, and cunning voice
Of evil-and we forget. Then our world
tumbles around us. We have failed;
and the iron of disappointment enters
into our soul. ~ M
1t happens, too, sometimes, in our
private life. We are loved, dearly,
and with sacrifice. We feel that We
shall never fall before the specious
temptations that jostle US as we go
a-wandering. Alas it is the pride in
us that lets down the drawbridge for
the tempter to enter our castle.
We must watch our trust valiantly !;
aye, and ruthlessly, or else !
G.. Fl. G., in London Tit-Bits.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
His as" Dor

Not long ago. Junior, like TIE real
boy he is, accumulated a stray dog.
There was much discussion In the
household ms to the adopted orphans
permanency of residence. Tie neigh
bors observed the newcomer. and. matt
urally, inquired MS to his pedigree.
"What Kind Of dog Is he?' one
asked.
81 don't know" Junior replied. but
II begins with s."
'Se;tcr?"
"No"
"Spaniel?"
"NO"
"SOOner"
"Yeah. Sooner. that's il. Mnih'r
says he would sooner eat Mt our house
than he bothered with robbin' garbage
cans"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
YES, A GOOD &c
CIGAR AT LAST
1t Knocks Out All Previous
Ideas You Ever Had

Men, forget the many times you've
lit a five-center, taken a few puffs
and thrown It away. Try one more
brand: HaGGA, Ribbon. You sure
Will hold on 10 this one!
HGuaaa Ribbon is a five-cent cigar
in one respect only: Price. By every
other standard of comparison. II be-
longs to a considerably higher-priced
class. And the reason is-Its ripo
Tobacco! Many fve-cent cigars con-
tain the poorer leaves of the tobacco
plant-under-ripe top leaves (usu-
ally bitter) or over-ripe bottom
leaves (usuail. flat-tasting) Ha-
pdnd Ribbon ntains only choice
tully-ripe mid leaves. Imagine
getting, for five cents, all the fra
grant, mellow mild, fine favored
goodness Of tobacco at its best
You can prove it in two minutes.
Just plank down one jitney at the
next cigar counter and ask for
Hapana Ribbon. Also sold in Prac-
tiedI Pocket Packages Of five cigars.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
Gorilla's Growth

A young male gorilla grows more
slowly than a boy Of the same age.
So reports Dr. G. V. Noback. of the
New York chronological society, who
has made a detailed study of youth
full gorilla received at the New York
ZOO some time ago. The rate of growth
during the first three years of life
was measured In terms of adult
weight. Possibly correlated with this
slower growth is the fact that the
bones and teeth Of the gorilla mature
more rapidly than those of human
child. The animal reported in Doctor
Noback's study had its full set of milk
teeth at approximately eighteen
months, and began to acquire per-
manent teeth at two and One-half
years. nE
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
Irony Proved Boomerang

Lord Bowen. in his early lays at
the bar. prosecuted prisoner who
had been caught in house at mid
night crawling downstairs with his
boots off, laden with plumber, relates
a columnist In the Manchester (Eng
land) Guardian. The evidence was so
Overwhelming that Bowen indulged In
little irony, reinarking on the
thoughtfIlness Of the prisoner In r.
moving his boots. so MS not to dis
turb the slumbers Of the family. The
jury WAS so impressed with this ex-
tenuating circumstance that they re-
turned verdict Of not guilty.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
Debated

His favorite aunt long had been
possessed of that meaty accumulation
so personally adverse to the wishes
of all neutrality-suspicious.. But
the youngster liked 1.-THE chose her
to be fat! ...
One day announcement was made
that auntie had gone to the hospital
for an operation, all of which was
very mystifying to the youngster. In
due time she returned and to his hor-
ror the rotund relative had become
as slender as Anita Page.
Jaw, don't like her that way" the
youngster proclaimed in aggrieyed tone.
"Why, what's the matter?" he was
asked.
snow she won't bounce so good!"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28

Soon after the CIVIL war there was
great public interest in perpetual mo
ton. that is, a machine which would
keep perpetually in motion without
outside energy. Scientific bodies took
up the question and pointed out for
the benefit of investors and others that
such motion was an impossibility. It
was llkened to a man lifting himself
by his own bootstraps. Judging ihr
interest of the people by the nun 'r
of patent applications on such mt
chimes, the conclusion that none of
them will work, or can work, seems
not to be generally accepted.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
Ancient Roman Raeketeer

DR.. william Stearns Davis, the late
historian, dug up from the records Of
ancient Rome man whose ideas were
dozens Of centuries ahead Of his time.
He was Crassus, wealthy real es-
tate operator. His racket was this
He drilled a score or so Of his
slaves as fire fighters. Then, picking
out handsome villa, he would have
one of his mob set fire to 1t. As the
flames mounted Crassus would appear
and make a small offer for what
looked like total loss. At the own
er's word Sold" Crassus' visiting fire.
men would rush out of the shrubbery
and save the property.-New York
Herald Tribune.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
Spiriti

At the battle of Germantown on Oc-
tober 4. lIIT, round shot from the
British artillery passed through the
horse ridden by General Nash of North
Carolina, SCATTERING the generals
thigh. The fall of the animal threw
Its rider to the ground with consid-
cradle force.
With great courage, General Nash,
covering his wound with both hands,
gayly called to his men: "Never mind
me; I've had devil of tumble. Rush
on. my bOys-rush on the enemy I'll
he after you presently" A few days
later he died. .. ....t
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
Mike Had the Last Word

Mulligan was proud Of his newly
granted American citizenship; but sew
eral of his friends liked to boast they
were better Americans than he be-
cause they were native born. Multi
gan couldn't see 1t, and one day be.
came thoroughly exasperated with his
friends.
9Th dlvil take the lot O. yez!" he
declared holly. "olm betther Amer.
lean than any o. We. At Taste oil had
me pants on. and tin dollars In tn
pocket o. thin whIn OF got hereT-
Capper's Weekly.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
COMEDY" and Tragedy"

Drama Is a composition in prose
or in poetry, usually intended to he
acted upon the stage, presenting n
story by means Of characters. speaking
and acting in situations contrivrd to
develop a plot, with such accessories
ms scenery. etc. Tragedy Is that fnrm
OF drama or of dramatic com""siti"n
In which the theme is solemn. lofty or
pathetic, being great action or Sc '"s
Of acts. Comedy is that branch of dra-
matte art that portrays laughable incl
dents or characters, or the ludicrous,
the satiricid. or the gay. In familiar
or humorous style. It is opposed to
tragedy or ceremonial drama.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
Airplane Tyres

The monoplane type of airplane,
with a single span, produces more lift
for the same wing area than the BIZ
plane or two-wing type. A monoplane
may not have quite the same wing
area as biplane, yet the lift might
be equal. For this reason the mono
plane is considered to be more eff
cient. With its single wing span the
monoplane gets all the lift possible
from the air. The wings Of the BIZ
plane, on the other hand, interfere
with each other This is also true of
machines with three or more sets of
wings, such as the triplane and the
quadruplane. .-.r... -.. ...
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
Major and Minor PROPHETS

The major prophets, according to
Jewish belief, received direct instruc-
tions from God, and were given polit-
ical authority transcending that Of
kings or military rulers. The minor
prophets did not have the power to
command obedience as did the major
prophets. The major prophets includ-
ed Abraham, Moses, Samuel, Elijah,
Elisha, Isaiah and Jeremiah; the mi
nor prophets included Hosea, Joel,
Amos, Obadiah, Jonas, Zephanian,
Zacharias, Nahum, Habakkuk, Soph-
onias, Haggai and Malachi.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
NobeI's Good Work

One Of the most wonderful wills In
history was that Of Alfred Nobel, the
Swedish inventor, who left his en0r-
nous fortune in trust 50 that each year
five pres valued at rather more than
SECOND each should he given to The
persons who have made the most i'm
portant inventions or discoveries in
physics, chemistry, physiology or medl-
cine, or have done most for literature
or the cause OF peace. Many OF these
awards have been made to poor men
who have been enabled to carry on
good work by their aid.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
Aneien. Egyptian Writing.

The reeds of the Nile were the raw
material from which the ancient Egyp-
tians made their papyrus, or paper,
some Of which preserved In mummy
cases has come into modern hands,
and It's messages have been deciphered
by our scientists. For modern wisdom.
helped by the Rosetta stone and other
INSCRIPTIONS. has given us the key to
the most ancient Egyptian writings.
So that we are now able to complete
o,tr fathers partial view of The history
Of Egypt as Manetho, a priest Of the
nrlla az, G. 2S1r?i7) wrote 1t in Greek,
hut lrpurathrd 10 our generations
only fra, innts OF his work.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
Defined

The conversation ut the village inn
was about the newcomer, who had
rented n cottage for the summer
"What he his business?" asked one
of the company.
AN ocullst." was the reply.
"And what may that be-" persisted
the lnquiring one. @ H.sr
"Oh. well. an eye dentist."-London
Answers.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
Medieval pef.n,.

The portcullls of medieval times
was hung so as TO slide up and down
in groves with colnterbalances. They
were made of strengthened grating
of oaks. the lower points shOd with
iron. Sometimes they were made en-
tirely of metal The drawbridge was
raised by chains and CONFERENCE.-The
attached to levers projecting from the
wall at a proper distance above II.
The levers were elevated by heavy
weights attached to their inner ex
tremities, the wall forming the full
crum.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28

"A ANTED,
w Man or woman. with ambition
and industry. to introduce and supply the
demand for Rawleigh's Household Products
TO steady users. Fine openings near YOU,
We train and help you RawleiRh dealers
can make up TO 500 week or more. No
experience necessary. Pleasant. profitable
dieniRed work. Write to-day.
W. 7. RAWLEIGH 90,
Dept. MD-A4SS,
seb l4-4t' Freepoft, H.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
Dwelling House, Lot And
FURNITURE AT PRIVATE SALE.

The house has rooms, front and back
porches, large dry cellar, a never-failing
well Of water close IN the rear, all in ex-
cellent repair. The lot comprises two acres,
divided into spacious fertile garden and
an orchard of apple. peach. pear and cherry
trees. The apple trees number about 40
and like the others bear delicious fruit.
This property is located Immediately on
the Avery road, about one mile northeast
Of Rockville.
The undersigned owner will be at home
after July 10th and gladly show and price
the above named property to all inquirers
Terms, cash.
MRS. FRANK CUTTINGS.
july Aim Rockville. Md.
For SALE
Parks pediereed bred 10 laV' aaSain-
GOOD healthS stock-SS50 20 IS each.
HAtehing eggs in season. ti
MRS. Ebert 7. eLAGBTT.
Route Z.
ROck VILE. Nc.
sep 27-2m Registered permit. 7s ,.
GA ro RIA.
B.sntAs Hl@ Kind You Haze lAas SSughi
'''; ct &1H4Z1EI
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
Auto Hospital on whesl.

Stranded aul"iSiS In l'rnrr are 10
ing given first MD by an aulo hospital
on wheels which travels the highways
The car is equipped with tools to re
pair disabled ears. To carry ont . e
Idea the top of tie car Is dr 'nrs,t, |
with the hrad ana tiowiig vr;l nf n
nurse. TIE fs. - d" for ..'i'.s. Is
decorated y a . ,">,.s+. 10 Adler
tie his 49, :.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
No Contrast

The Rltzup hotel was chosen by the
Van VOLTS for their second honey
moon trip to New York. Thirty years
before they had stopped at the As
tor. and ever since had been discours-
ing on the meals served there.
Two days of Rltzup dining prompted
this remark from Mrs. Van Wolff:
ellen" he meals at this hotel are
Just 81 awful"
We answered the lesser half,
"and We left home for n change too"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
Cured

His pockets buging with money at
the end OF the cantaloupe season, an
Imperial valley rancher came up to
Los Angeles and presented himself at
rather ornate downtown Office.
BE this the woman's exchangel"
ne asked doubtfully. .
at Is" replied the woman In charge
BE you the womanf"
81 am"
SWELL harn@l II don't keep Sally n
srjullSscd the rancher making a hasty
exit.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
JOHN Z. 0XLEY,
AFToRNEY-AT-LAw,
Office over Wilson's Drug Store.
aug 21-y ROCKVILLE, MD.

aug Sly MUM NlLlsE., MI. q
E0R RENT OR SALE,
Il One double hOuse
on Bridge street. Rockville. Water In IN
Kitchen ana upstairs. toilet. electric lishts
porches front and back. Apply to
W. ERNEST OFFUTT.
July lz-lm Rockville, Md. +
ERUIT TREES.
Do you want the bos,
fruit trees, flowers. shrubs. and sarder
seedsl Drop me q card. | represen,
Starks, Louisiana, Missouri.
TH0S, B. WORKMAN
r. F.Dl,
Jan sim Rockville, Nd.
MISS DOREE GERMAINE HOLMAN.
Teacher Of Pieno,
1927 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda. Md
Bradley SOC.
Rockville. Md.
Fall term starts September Let, 1880
aug 29-2t
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1930-11-28
co-operation in Work

The labOrer Is worthy of his hire,
we are told. But this is only half the
story. The wage is also worthy of the
worker. Equal emphasis to both sides
OF this prOverb results in that coop
Grafton OF capital and labor which
doubly insures prosperity for all.-
Grit.