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Served in British Army

Salisbury's start in diplomacy was in 1920. He had just finished serv- | ing two years in the British army as a second lieutenant in the World War when he presented him. self at the State Department in Washington to take the foreign service examination.
 Five months later he was on his way to Kobe, Japan, to act as an interpreter. With the exception of brief detail to the department in Washington and a few months in Paris, he has been in Japan ever since. He is now 37.
 He served at Kobe and Nagasaki before going to the embassy in Tokyo
 When William Castle, Undersec- retary of State went to Tokyo last year to serve as Special Ambassa- dor during the London Naval Con- ference, he met young Salisbury It perhaps was Castle who sug- | SSosIQ lO oCNlCldly olllIlOOll llldU , Salisbury was the man for the job in Manchuria
 Salisbury was in Washington last August. He sailed for Tokyo on September 5 and arrived there just about the time that trouble de- veloped in Manchuria. Secretary Stimson ordered him to hit the trail l immediately.
 | His years in Japan have made him familiar with the language and customs of the Japanese. He speaks Japanese fluently. He is tall, bespectacled and hand some. Hanson, his Manchurian trav- cling companion, is an authority on the Far East, too. He has had much more experience than Sails bury.
 The two diplomats movements in Manchuria are kept pretty much | secret.
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DOUGLAS NEVIS
LEAGUE BAZAAR IS
 FINANCIAL SUCCESS

Satisfactory receipts were real ized by the Ladies' League from their annual bazaar which was held in Eagles Hall last night. While the exact figures were not avail able today, the bazar was, con- sidering the unusual economic con- ditions, success, it was stated.
 The event was featured with favorable displays of needlework, appetizing foodstuffs, and home made candies. The sale was pre- ceded by an entertaining program. A parcel-post booth and fish-pond were also centers of attraction. Re- treatments were served at the con- clusion of the affair.
 Following are those awarded special articles: Mrs. w. A. Fleek, quilt; A. F. Granberg, lamp do- mated by the Alaska Electric Light and Power Co.; Mike Pusich, Mrs. Mills cake; Everett Fleek, large box of candy; Sam Devon, turkey donated by the Sanitary Meat Co.,; J. c. Kirkham, cake, donated by the Peerless Bakery.
 Those in charge of the bazaar wish to thank everyone who helped with and donated to make it a success.
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SAM REPEATS HERSELF

All right" Peak smiled. I'll agree to kee pmy mouth shut, and to follow wherever you lead. Just what is on the program?"
 In her belief that the crisis had passed Sam was animated. She said decisively: "We1l go for a cruise in my little boat. We'll take our lunch and we'll travel long way up the bay to a place l know. You'll like it."
 Of course I'll like it. And in the meantime, may be permitted to assist with the dishes?"
 He was permitted to assist with the dishes. He helped pack large basket with food and cooking uten- sils an dthen carried it down the winding path to the shore. On the Baybird when the mainsail had been raised and the mooring drop ped, he lit his pipe, sprawled his length on the narrow seat under the starboard rail, and relinquished all responsibility to Sam.
 Sam took the tiller, raised her chin to the cool northwest breeze, and drew a long breath. Its a beautiful day, Peak It couldn't be better"
 Peak admitted audibly that the day was beautiful. To himself, as he lay looking up into her face, he admitted that Sam was equally beautiful. He tried to look at the way the wind blew her hair back
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sam's beauty startled and disturbed Peak.

from the white of her forehead; at her eyes. at the softness of her mouth, the line of her chin. Sam's beauty startled and disturbed him even more than on the night of the G1olcomb's party when he had first discovered it. He puffed savagely at his pipe and looked away.
 San saen,d happy and perfectly at ease. For the greater part Of that two-hour sail she said little, sitting quie. with her hand resting lightly on the tiller and her eyes straight ahead She said nothing about her own affairs, or about his. She seemed content to live in the present, and before long Peak dis covered that he, too, was content He relaxed.
 They beached the little sailboat, at last, on a point at the western end of the long bay. There were tall pines on this point which grew down almost to the line thirty feet from the waters edge where the white sand ended. There was a small clearing in the pines directly ahead. It was almost like room with tree trunks fo "a ceiling, and a thick, soft layer of brown pine needles for carpet underneath.
 Peak sat down the basket and settled himself upon the pine needles with a sigh of appreciation He lay flat on his back and con- templated the thick branches over head. No sky was visible through them. I'm yours to command What do I do next?"
 Next you remain exactly as you are until I say the word"
 "Wonderful" He grinned. "As a commander you exhibit nothing short of genius. am to remain ex- actly as I am uHtil further notice Consider it done"
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1. "A A N LIN ( o L N

When he awoke it was with a at her she was gone.
 It was pleasant there in the pines. He stretched into more comfortable position. He closed his eyes.
 When he awoke it was with a start that jerked him into sitting position. Sam Sherrill, in her brown skirt and a sweater, was standing beside him. He groaned and asked the inevitable question: What time is it?"
 She smiled. Its a quarter past two. Have you had a good sleep?"
 Quarter past two!" He scram- bled to his feet, completely awake.
 Do you mean to tell me-" he de- manded indignantly, attempting to smooth his rumpled hair, that I've been asleep more than two hours? What on earth have you found to do with yourself?"
 Plenty, thanks. I've been getting lunch, and it's ready, if you'll deign to eat"
 They ate on the sand, half way between the water and the pines. Peak found that he was ravenously hungry.
 Sam watched Peak as he man. fully set to work Finally she said gently: How do you like it down here, Peak?"
 Like it? Why I could stay in this vicinity for hundred years and never want to novel" I'm glad you feel that way" She picked up a long stick and ab- 'sently poked at the embers of the fire. I'm glad, for I wouldn't want you to stay two weeks or more in a place you didn't like.''
 TWO weeks?" He stared. What on earth do you mean? I can't stay even two or three days"
 "Really?" She looked at him calmly. Whats the great hurry?'
 Business lie said.
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Old papers for starting your fires for sale at The Empire office.
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Johnny Muskrats new book. Tips to Trappers" the only book ofits kind written for trappers, by
 trappers with many photos taken right on the trap-line. Gives modern
 methods of trapping, handling and selling your furs for most profit. Con- tains full details of our
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And you couldn't stay away two or three weeks? Not for any reason at all?"
 T don't see how I could-unless the reason were frightfully inn portant."
 T see.' She turned away from him and looked out across the bay And just what do you consider important? Is honeymoon im- portant, Peak?'
 "A honeymoon?" He repeated the words mechanically. Then he drew a long breath and leaned toward her. Look at me, Sam" he com handed gently. Look at me, and explain what you're trying to say"
 Sam's cheeks were hot as she obeyed, but her eyes met his with out wavering. "It isn't hard to ex- plain" she said slowly, and it isn't hard to understand. I'm proposing to you, Peak I'm ask ing you to marry me-if you will?"
 Oh" He fumbled in his pocket for cigarette, struck match, and puffed deeply. T see"
 Do you?" Her eyes fell. Well, gather that the idea fills you with no wild pleasure. You don't want me, and I can't blame you. Not at all. l just thought I'd try
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Peak makes a confession, Monday, that he tells Sarl will make her despise him.
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WOOLS AND VELVETS
 IN WINTERS VOGUE

PARIS,-Printed wools and vel vets are smart for winter wear. In keeping with the seasons vogue for quiet fabrics, however, the printed patterns are small and sub dued in color Brown velvets stud- ded in dull yellow gold leaves and dark green wools patterned with lighter green figures are indicative of the vogue.
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synopsis: WhilS prepar n g fer her wedding to Peak Ab- bott, Sam Sherrill learns that Peak has anonymously backed her s.epfathor's invention. She breaks the engagement, believ- ing Peaks action an attempt C buy her. Freddy Munson, a former euitor, convincc5 her Chat Peak wanted her to feel free. and she sends for Peak.
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Free Fur Marketing Service

which, since 1925, has en- abled many thousands of trappers to obtain more fur money. Learn now how the Worlds Largest Store can help you-write for Johnny Muskrat's new book todayl
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FIRE ALARM CALLS

Ia Third and Franklin. IA Frcnt and Franklin. 1-5 Front, near Ferry Way. 1-6 Front, near Gross. AptG 1-7 Front, opp. City Wharf. Ia Front. near Saw Mi1l. 1-9 Front at A. J. Office. 2-l Willoughby at Totem Qro-
 cery.
 2-3 Willoughby, opp. Cash Coles
 Barn.
 2-4 Front and Seward. 2-5 Front and Main. 2-6 Second and Main. 2-7 Fifth and Seward. 2-9 Fire Hall.
 3-2 Gastineau and Rawn Way, 3-4 Second and Gold. 3-5 Fourth and Harris. 3-6 Fifth and Gold. 3-7 Fifth and East. 3-8 Seventh and Gold. 3-s Fifth and Kennedy. Al Ninth. back of power house. 4-2 Calhoun. opp. Seaview Apts. 4-3 Distin Ave. and Indian 6ts. As Ninth and Calhoun. 4-6 Seventh and Main. 4-7 Twelfth. B. P. R. garage. 4-e Home Grocery. 5-1 Seater Tract.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-05-08
Last Trial by Battle"
Under Old English Law

The case that resulted in the dis
England was the murder of Mary
Ashford by Abraham Thornton, May
y, 1917. The defendant using the
statute of Gloucester, pleaded not
guilty and was acquitted. English law
permitted the next friend of the de-
ceased to bring a second suit within a
year and day, and this was done by
the brother of the girl, who was most
brutally murdered. The defendant at
this second trial again pleaded not
guilty and threw down his glove de-
handing trial by combat, which the
Judge (Chief Justice Ellenborough)
decided was according to English law
in the following statement: "The gen
eral law of the land is in favor of the
wager Of battle and 1t is our duty to
pronounce the law as 1t Is and not as
we may wish it to be. Whatever
prejudices therefore may justly exist
against the mode of trial, still as 1t is
the law of the land the court must
pronounce judgment for it." The
brother Of the girl, William Ashford,
was weak and frail and, following the
procedure of the law, was permitted
to cry craven and recede from the
trial. This resulted In practically an
acquittal for Thornton, who disap-
peared and is said to have gone to
America. This trial resulted in an act
of parliament passed June %, 1919,
which received the royal assent
abelishing trials by battle"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-05-08
Hindus Eager TO Hr9 -
Chariot of Jggge:na s

=
The carriage of the great -uI ~
gernaut now rurqhles thrnugh tie
streets Of Puri. lndia trii!. fls'rr
than usual. This is due 10 The large
number of policemen on hand wiO
hurry up the festival as one - Ike
many precautions taken Ia rr'.rnf
suicides. Juggernaut's chart has
thirty-two wheels. wide of ria scyrH
feet in diameter, and II IL under these
that impulslve devotees as part ~ the
centuries-old ceremony have ri'si them
selves. The Puri festival Is one of the
most celebrated In the Hindu calendar
and annually attracts thousands IT
pilgrims. Great ceremony attends
preparations for the Journey ~ Jug.
gernaut, lord of the universe. aud his
temple, where the three gods pass Il
week. Hindus believe that when God
comes to the earth he incarnItpS him
self in one of ten forms and thlt CD
the day Of the festival God inrnrlata3
himself as a "Vaman" or dwarf and
appears in Juggernaut's car Those
who are fortunate enough to see him.
they contend, attain salvation The
orthodox Hindus believe. too. there Il
much virtue in aiding to drag The car
about mile, from one end o. the
town to the other, which accounts
largely for the eager rush to Puri each
year.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-05-08
Developing Powers of
Observation in Child

Teach a child to be observanl ~
everything around him, and you give
him one of the soundest starts In life.
for observations are very rarely
wasted.
The japanese are a race who ap-
preciate to the full the value of OBJ
servation, and their babies are taught
II unconsciously almost from their
cradles. They learn it as a game. The
japanese mother will give her child
tray Of objects to look at for few
minutes, then the tray Is taken away
and the child tells her all about its
contents. It Is quite thrilling game
when there are lots of things to re
member, and children take to it very
quickly.
To be able to observe swiftly and
accurately will often help one very
substantially In life To take In ones
surroundings quickly, and to he able
to sum up characters fairly accurately,
are two very useful assets and each
derived to a certain extent from OBJ
servation.
When there are decisions to be
made, 1t is possibly the man or wo-
man who has been taught to observe
from childhood who stands the best
chance of making happy ones.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-05-08
When Eggs Were Cheap

The fresh egg, that succulent arti-
Gle which frequently graces the break
fast table, is not usually associated
with bridge building, says an article
in the Edinburgh Journal. Nevertheless
the upper North Water bridge which
spans the river North Esk near Mont
rose, contains this strange ingredient
in its fabric. The bridge was con
structed about 1880. and at that peri
cd eggs were costing about one penny
per dozen of IA. but were not then re-
garded as of any special food value
Hundreds of dozens were brought from
the village of Fettercairn and the
surrounding district to the scene OF
the work and mixed into the mortar,
thereby increasing its tenacity and as
surfing durable Workmanship when the
bridge was completed.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-05-08
Early Alarm Clock

Devices for telling time are as old
as history itself. The Greeks, points
out Modern Mechanics Magazine, had
the water clock, the Aztecs the cal
endar stone, the SaXons Of England
the handle clock, and other peoples
the hour glass and sundial.
The first alarm clock was developed
soon after gunpowder was invented.
A sundial was placed over minia-
ture gun. When the sun came to
certain hour position the rays, focused
on the fuse port by the burning glass,
ignited the powder. The chief differ
ences in the ancient and modern
timepieces lie in the mechanism.
Where the ancients put nature to use
to indicate time, modern man uses
machinery.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-05-08
Cobra Worshipers Hold
Deadly Reptile Sacred

Every year the dreaded cobra is re.
sponslble for the death of many
thousands of persons in India, but so
sacred Is the snake considered that It
is difficult to get the Hindu to assist In
killing one.
In many Hindu houses these deadly
reptiles have regular homes, and are
daily fed with milk, and solemnly wor-
SHIPPED morning and evening.
At place known as Subramanyaim,
cobras are to be found In practically
every house, and on certain festival
occasions special services are held In
their honor in the temple, thousands
gathering from long distances to par
ticipate.
Although at any moment some men,
Der Of the households harbOrlng the
snakes might accidentally be bitten
which means certain death no one
dare destroy the cobra on account of
Its sanctity.
Even where the living snake Is not
worshiped images of the cobra, carved
in stone, are common, and in the early
morning one can frequently see men
and women offering gifts before these
SNAKE shrlnes"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-05-08
Quality In Marble

Marble which may he grained with
beautiful shadlngs, while 1t is beauti.
full in appearance. in reality Is not
pure marble. The colored marble is
that which at some time has been
fractured and during the period OF
consolidation following coloring mat
ter has made its way into the frac-
ture and brought about the grain that
is so desirable in certain classes of
marble installations.
Black and grayish shades are due
to the presence of carbonaceous mat
ter, usually flake graphite. Red, pink
or reddish-brown shades indicate the
presence of manganese oxides. Hyd'
rous oxide Of iron accounts for the
yellow-brown, yellow and creamy
shades, while other colors, such as
the blush tlnts, are so far Of unde'
termlned sources.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-05-08
Health Associated With
cI;Yr,aa.a and nj

The old advice, "Lau-h aud grow
fnt." Is out of date Not many vars
ago fairness was regarded ~ Il STA -
robust health, but we k""" uoT Diet
1t is undesirable even IN h hes ~
young children.
DIR. Lechmere Anderson ii,c li"'l ~
ficer for Doncaster, England claims
that the phrase should be Laugh and
grow healthy" Laughter" he avs.
as essentially associated with gnoi
health, but adipose tissue, II ut ~ rn-
due, cannot be regarded as Il faNn thla
condition. Leanness Of body * 81
more likely to be associated with
strength and energy"
The fat person, he explains. HIS 70
make his heart and his muscles wh.k
far harder than they were ,!r ign"i 10
do, since they are called upon to G".;l
with an extra load Of from one to
many pounds. For those who wish to
become slim and healthy Doctor An
derson recommends the taking Of lit
tie sugar, bread, or starchy foods
and laughter.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-05-08
Quaint Rental Payment
for English Freeholds

The ancient ceremony of rendering
quit-rent services by the city Of
London took place before the kings
remembrance, Sir G. A. Bonner, at
the Law Courts building recently. One
of the services is in respect Of a piece
of land-the location Of which cannot
today be identified - called "The
Moors," near Bridgnorth, Shropshire.
The other is by 'the tenants and oc-
cupiers of a tenement called 1.-THE
Forge ON a piece Of land once
used by the Knights Templar for their
tournaments and now covered by the
Law Courts building. The ceremony
dates back more than 700 years, when
rents were paid in kind instead Of in
cash. The city solicitor rendered SER
vice in respect of "The Moors" by cut
ting two small bundles Of faggots with
a Ratchet and bill-hook. Thereafter,
he counted out, one by one, six horse
shoes and 81 nails In respect Of "The
Forge"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-05-08
Single Copies Scorned
by This Book Borrower

As general rule, book publishers
in this country depend mainly on lend
ing libraries for their sales. In Den
mark publishers are taking more dras-
tic steps. One firm there is trying to
prevent libraries from lending its
books unless they pay double the or
binary price for them. Here, as condi-
lions are at the moment, the libraries
are the publishers best friends. There
are very few people who want TO buy
books and large numbers who want
to borrow them. The greatest book
borrower in history, however, lived at
a time when people who wanted books
had usually to buy them. He was the
duke of Somerset, who was lord pro-
tector in the reign Of Edward vi. He
borrowed the whole of the books in
the London Guildhall library, loading
them onto carts and taking them
away to read at his leisure. And he
never returned a single one. Three
years ago a manuscript belonging to
this collection was found. 1t is the
only survivor.--London Mail.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-05-08
Indian Tribe in Which
Women "RuIe the Roost"

It's masculine hand that rocks the
cradle among the TZapotec Indians on
the isthmus of Tehuantepec in Mexico.
"You can go there today and find
women sitting in the market place
trading in vegetables and pottery
while the men are at home minding
the children and running errands,'
writes Grace Robinson in Liberty
Magazine.
''If any clash arises between Next
can authorities and the tribe, the po-
lice go to the women, not the men, for
adjustment. Likewise the priest in
spiritual matters carries on his bust
ness with the women.
''rhe women are tall, with regal car
rage, due to the practice OF carry
Ing bundles on their heads, and their
bodies are strong The men are runts
by comparison. The women are alert /;
the men stupid and slow.
"In many primitive societies, woman
has been the dominant sex In all civil
departments of life. Racial histories
show that the dominant sex always
delegated to the subordinate sex
housewOrk and care of the children"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-05-08
Here's Job That Might
Really Be Termed Soft

As life becomes more complex, new
and unusual professions are created
overnight. And there is always some
one ready to step in and fill the post,
even if no previous training is avail
able.
For instance, there is the "profes-
slonal hospitality critic" One New
York hotel has such an official on its
staff, and those who labor over desks
or in manual lines will envy him. His
duties, as explained by the manager,
are as follows:
Ellis job is to sleep, eat, dance, get
shined, pressed and shampooed at the
houses expense, provided he renders
a critical report Of what takes place.
For year ut least he must periodical
ly play the part of guest, with the
eye of one who knows hospitality at
its hest BY this arrangement the
hotel has first call on new ideas and
services discovered in the profession
of eating and sleeping"
And he probably gets paid for It'll
New York Sun.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1931-05-08
Authorizes Differ on
Soldiers Mercy Appeal

Several theories have been advanced
to account for the military phrase to
"give quarter" meaning to spare the
life of an enemy in ones power. A
French writer named De Brieux as
serted In 1872 that the phrase to give
quarter" arose from an agreement be-
tween the Dutch and Spanish whereby
the ransom of soldier was to be a
quarter of his wages. Thus, accord
ing to this theory, where a captured
soldier begged for quarter he offered
his captor quarter Of his pay to
spare his life; IL the captor turned
down the offer he refused to grant
quarter. This theory, as the Oxford
dictionary points out, is at variance
with both the spirit and sense of the
phrases to give and receive quarter.
Since quarter" is applied to a place,
and the tents or barracks where
soldiers are lodged are called their
quarters, 1t is more probable that
"give quarter originally referred to
the sending of captured troops to an
assigned quarter or place In the camp
or fort to be held until liberated, ran
somed or condemned to slavery.
Therefore, IL this theory is correct,
giving a soldier quarter at first meant
sending him to the quarters Of the
captors, while to refuse him quarter
meant to dispatch him without mercy.
Another theory deserves mention. One
of the meanings of quarter" is friend
ship, amity, or peace. 1t has been
suggested that to beg quarter erigi-
nally employed the term in this sense
and meant to ask for peace.-Path-
finder Magazine.