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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Pitcairn Island

Pitcairn island is a solitary island
in the Pacific ocean, between Australia
and South America, in rs degrees 3
minutes south latitude and 100 de-
grees minutes west longitude. 1t IS
about 2 miles long and ! mile broad
It was discovered by Carteret in 1867
In 1870 it was taken possession of by
nine Of the mutineers of H. NJ. s.
Bounty with six Tahitian men and a
dozen women. the ring leader being
called Christian. OF nine British sail
ors, only one. Adams, was left in 1900.
The island was annexed to Britain in
1889. Nearly 200 of the islanders were
transferred to Norfolk island in 1856,
but number of them afterward re-
turned.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Matte" Is Beverage of
Some Distart co

Matte" is to Chill, Paraguay. Rra-
zlc Uruguay and Argentina what tea
is TO European countries, being drunk
even more than coffee. The tree or
Ousn grows exclusively in the temper.
ATE region, from 1900 to 5000 feet
ABOVE sea level. 1t is from IL to 20
Ieet In height and belongs to the hol-
hes, put is without spinous leaves. In
the state OF Parana alone. 1t covers an
area OF about 100000 square kilo-
meters.
Inc leaves are prepared in two dis
tinct ways. according to a writer in the
indianapolis News: ~ Ground info
powder to be used In the curl for
gonrd) and the decoction. made with
boiling water. is sucked up through a
perforated tube; (2) prepared as a
sort OF tea in fakes, with some fine
Stalks, and taken In cups. The in
1usion is Of a green color. When
Orewed In pot, Brazilian custom is
to put a piece of glowing chrcoal in
II, which turns 1t to a dark, brownish
green, and makes 1t stronger. 1t i'm.
proves also by boiling. Unlike tea. two
brewings may be- made Of the same
handful of leaves, with the scond often
stronger than the first. 1t is said to
nave no aftermath, no injurious infiu-
ence on the digestive organs. It has
been reported that, during Paraguayan
war, soldiers marched and fought for
days with no other sustenance than
matte. Taken in native fashion, with.
out sugar, 1t is said to be a. blood
purifier. III
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Madstones Are Believed
to Prevent Hvdrorhoh;a

Maidstone Is the name of certain oh
Jects believed to have the power Of
drawing poison from wounds made by
mad dogs and venomous snakes. They
are supposed to be especially efficacious
in preventing hydrophobia or rabies
The United States Department of Agri-
culture speaks of them as mythical
stones, and says their alleged virtues
have no scientific foundation, unless
1t Is merely psychological effect.
The bezoar stone, which is a hillary
calculus from the gall-bladder of an
animal, is common form of maidstone,
according to writer in the Indian
apOlis News. Another form Is COM
posed of halloysite, which absorbs mois-
ture with avidity and adheres to a
moist surface until nearly saturated.
Those who believe in the maidstone,
test 1t for genuineness by placing it
against the roof of the mouth. If it
adheres 1t is genuine, they say; If It
drops. it is not.
A pebble of carbonate of lime found
in the stomach of a deer was once
sent to the National museum as a gen.
uine maidstone. On another occasion
two hair balls from buffalo's stomach
were presented with the statement that
one of them had been successfully
used in two cases of dog-bite." To the
same institution was offered a mad.
stone of ''proven efficiency" for the
sum of $1,000. 1t proved to be merely
a polished seed of Kentucky coffee tree.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21

A special May dance was held in
the High School Auditorium here this
evening, Thursday, May Fl, from 8
til / under the aupsices of the Gath
ersburg High School Alumnae Asso-
citation with the following committee
in charge: Albert Clagett, Jr., Chair
man, Marietta Crawford and Mar
garet Bean. A special feature in
cluded floor show and music by the
Hummel Orchestra, of Washington,
ID. C. Seven members of one family
composed the orchestra which in
cluded father, mother, daughter, and
-four sons.
Mrs. Carroll Walker returned home
last week from an extended visit with
her brother-inlaw and sister, DIR. and
Mrs. C. A. Rhodes in Atlanta, Geor-
|gia. III
"Dahlias" was the topic of most
instructive talk by Prof. T. w. Trox-
ell, former principal Of the Gathers
burg High School, before the men,
bers Of the Neighborhood Garden
Club at the Methodist Home, here on
Wednesday. The meeting was proceed
ed by tempting luncheon with Mrs.
John Slower, Mrs. T. w. Troxell and
Mrs.. William = Wiley, as hostesses.
Mrs. w. D. Robertson presided.
Misses Margaret and Agnes Griffith
have returned to their home, here,
after spending the winter months in
Washington, D. G.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
VIXEN Snail Hibernates

when the snail hibernates 1t goes
into its shell house, then covers the
nv ntronce with a thick mucus which
,onmnletely seals it. Only few sur
Two Those which hide under the
,novos of hedgerow, or in the corners
~ Gardens among flower pots and SIM
Tor nlaces, fall prey to birds, but it
nston happens that they find a slab of
S,ote or some other object under which
thew can hide. With the approach OF
.' . days the snail ventures out Of
,,.s nrison and there is nothing 1t likes
hotter than yong, soft vegetables, but
So,,ine these it devours young shoots
- The wild plants.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
With Few Amusements

In southeastern Poland, Polish Call
cha, lies a little town called liable
among the Carpathian mountains.
There live woodchoppers and shep-
herds who tend their fiocks on alpine
pastures. The Huzuls, as the natives
are called, are obliged to come down
from the hills in gay holiday attire to
attend church. The principal social
event for these hospitable Huzuls is
the Sunday gathering in the church
yard.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
oh;o's Early sait WEN.

The first salt works of the white
settlers of Ohio was established in
1913 at an Indian source of salt, the
springs on the banks of Salt creek, a
tributary of the Scioto river, in Jack
son county. The settlers, to increase
the supply, sank wells to depth Of
so feet, and for many years the fires
burned beneath the salt kettles at this
location. These salt springs had been
Indicated on maps as early as 1855,
and before the settlement of the re-
gion the Indians used to come from
long distances to make salt there. Dan
lei Boone as an Indian prisoner, spent
some time at the salt works.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Gaithersburg News And
Social Items

DR.. and Mrs. C. A. Rhodes of At
lanta, Georgia, are house guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Walker.
Miss Nancy Diamond entertained
forty of her friends at dance at her
home near Gaithersburg last week.
Assisting her were Misses Ellie and
Ruth Ramsdell and Miss Elizabeth
GUIDE.
The Montgomery County Council of
Home Makers Clubs held their Annual
Spring meeting in Epworth Hall,
Methodist Home, Gaithersburg, on
Monday afternoon with an approx
mate attendance of two-hundred men,
bers. Mrs. William Ward, Of Travil-
lah, the County President, who pre-
esided, welcomed the guests and in
troduced the speakers.
Among the honored guests who
spoke was Miss Cimmern, Secretary
Ito Associated Country Women of the
World from London, England. Mrs.
Walter Armstrong of Cabin John gave
"a most interesting book review of
Potomac Landings which was followed
by clothing skit and a demonstra-
ton in clothing achievement work in
the form of playlet. Special group
songs by the Burtonsville Club and
a trio from the Woodfield Grange also
featured.
With the church artistically decor
ated with cut flowers and lighted
tapers, beautiful "Tom Thumb We'd
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
The West Indies

The Wes Indies are loose chain
of tropical Islands expanding in great
curve from Florida south and east to
South America. They are otherwise
known as the Greater Antilles and
Lesser Antilles and include among the
larger islands. Cuba. Haiti, Porto Rico,
Jamaica and many others. They were
called West Indies by the Spaniards
who thought them to lie off the coast
of India
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Brookeville M. P. Church

Brookeville Children's Day Service
will be held in Salem Brookeville
Church, May "a, 8 P. M. The public is
cordially invited.
On May %, on the lawn of Salem
Brookeville Church a cold plate sup
per consisting of chicken salad, potato
chips, slaw, homemade rolls, and
iced tea, will be served.
A strawberry festival will be held
the same evening on the church lawn
from $40 P. M. .sv
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Third Of Life Passed Asleep

The person VINO lives to be seventy
wears old passes % years asleep. That
Is the estimate Of scientific commit
tee set at Mice. France, to inquire
how persons occupy their lives. Apart
from sleep, the committees report says.
the average person talks for 10 years.
eats for six years, passes % years In
Measure and washes for Is months
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21

1o,nur. the "Pink City" Of India, Is
thoroughly oriental place where the
houses are painted delicate shade Of
r,nr and everyone tries to surpass his
pei0bbor in the brilliance Of his attire.
a nights Journey beyond is Delhi, capt.
20, Of India, eight times rebuilt under
various rulers. The remains Of many
sncient buildings survive in Delhi. some
,etaining much of their original strik-
ing beauty.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21

Lakes abound in the Bahamas but
the only streams found in the numer-
Gus islands are those Of Andes island.
The water supply is obtained from
wells. 1t is said that the aborigines
of the Bahamas bred dogs that did not
bark-but these have all passed into
history.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
infringement

Infringement is the unauthorized
making, using or selling for practical
use, or for profit, of an invention COW
cred by valid claim Of patent dur
ing the life of the patent. 1t may in
volve anyone or all of the acts Of max
ing, using and selling. 1t Is therefore
an infringement for an unauthorized
person to make patented machine for
use or for sale, though in fact 1t is
neither used nor sold.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
tn. Ke.wiek Movement

The Keswick movement originated
IN England in 1874 when Canon Har-
Sord. Battersly experienced a deep
anIritual awakening and, returning to
.hIs parish church at Keswick, London,
called the Keswick convention in 1875.
The movement was organized for the
inromotion of practical holiness.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Alternating Current

: The idea Of alternating current which
lights the nation was, strangely enough,
opposed by Thomas Edison, who built
ahe first power house in 1881 in New
York. The adoption Of this alternating
current was brought about by George
WESTINGHOUSE.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Conspirators

In the first half century Of our his
tory. before labor was organized, the
courts almost invariably convicted
striking workmen brought before them
on the ground of conspiracy in seeking
10 raise wages more than the law Of
supply and demand would otherwise
allOW
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
'Noz. Rick Ike Aot4zs
~sW%ss.<tskM cat
HUDSON


This isn't a "chip-on-the-shoulder"
challenge, but friendly invitation.
Make this test with a Hudson ;.
over any route you pick. Make it
with any other Eight, regardless of
price. And let the best car win!
l00K!-Let the style of this 1896
Hudson speak for itself.
STRETCH!-You1l have to 60 $40
above Hudson's price to equal Hud-
son in size (wheelbases up to LII in.)
and all-around roominess.
STEERI- Something brand newhere
Tru-Line Steering and Radial
Safety Control patent applied for.
Both exclusive on Hudson.
RlDE!-WeIl back Hudson's Rhyth-
mic Ride against the ride in any other
Eight.
COL You can't match Hudson's
werfornearlydo double Hudson price
%. or Hudson smoOfhness at any price.
STOPPING other Eight gives You
finest hydraulics sOith a separate safety
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Vanilla Extract

Vanilla extract is made from the
fruit of robust, high-climbing orchid
which grows wild from Mexico to
Peru and which is cultivated in many
tropical countries. The slender beam
like pods contain a sweet oily pulp
and small black seeds.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
IL, Your Low. Re Shown

Do not keep the alabaster boxes of
your love and tenderness sealed up
until your friends are dead. Fill their
lives with sweetness. Speak approx
ing, cheering words while their ears
can hear them and their hearts be
thrilled by them.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21

Mauritius, a British island to the
east of Madagascar, was the home of
the now extinct dodo, large pigeon
with rudimentary wings. The passing
of the bird led to the popular saying
'as dead as the dodo."
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Paste Stone. Backed

Paste stones, set in rings and
brooches, are generally backed by frag-
ments of tinfoil, which reflects the
light from their facets, thus produc-
ing artificial brilliance. In jewelry
containing genuine stones the back is
invariably left open for the light to
play upon their natural brilliance.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Cats Yowl Battle Crv

A cat, when fighting, usually let's
out blood-curdling yowls. They are not
cries for help. These so-called yowls
are the battle cry which help their
morale along. A beaten cat never cries
though it will spit in retreat.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Breeding PenRuins

Both penguin parents share incuba-
ton responsibilities. Laying only one
egg, the father and mother take turns
in keeping It warm, supporting 1t on
the upper surface of their feet and
covering it with their warm bodies.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Wher. Scotland Yard Got Name

Scotland Yard, famous all over the
world as the headquarters for the Lon
don police, takes its name from a pal
ace which once stood on the site, built
for the reception of the kings of Scot
land.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Climate of Porto Rico

The climate of Porto Rico is ideal,
the average temperature being 70 de-
grees. The reason for this low aver
age lies in the fact that the cool trade
winds sweep constantly over the whole
island.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Cervantes, Inns

The inns in Spain where Cervantes
Is supposed to have stopped are as
numerous as the New England beds
In which George Washington is sup
posed to have slept.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Silence Is Golden

The kindness of silence is great
when 1t withholds the angry speech in
reply to vexing words, the bit of cur
rent scandal in regard to neighbor,
or when it ends the discussion Of an
unwholesome topic.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Eir.t Trunk OIL Pirs Line

The first trunk oil pipe line was
built in the United States in 1870. 1t
ran from the oil fields of Pennsylvania
across the mountains to the Atlantic
coast refineries.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Advice That Dom, coun.

"Givn' a man advice" said Uncle
Eben, generally don't amount to nuf-
I'm but worryin' him wifi talk about
troubles dat he knows a heap mo-
about dan you does"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
The Pcecident's Plan

The Presidents flag consists Of the
Presidents seal in bronze, upon a blue
background, with a large white star IN
each corner.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Insects Chief Competitors

insects are as a group the most dan.
serous of all small living things. They
are, In fact, mans chief competitors
Tor the supremacy of the EARTH" &C
cording to entomologists.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
pi.eu,,ion In.tead Of Action

1t is easy to let discussion become a
substitute for action, to be content
with reaching fine conclusions, and to
neglect to carry them into practice.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
First Snld;.-., Ro.n.

Inc first soldiers bonus was the
granting of 800 in 1910 for each sol
S,et VINO had enlisted early In the Rev
CULINARY war.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Women Are "Postmasters"

The Post Office department says
that in its correspondence with women
who are serving as postmasters 1t uses
the word postmaster rather than post
mistress,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Feather Bed Prohibited

FEATHER beds are prohibited by law
IN tne Province Of Quebec's hotels and
!Ooging houses. Single beds must have
TWO pillows; double beds, four.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
A Wonderful Combination

Simplicity, sincerity and common
sense make a wonderful combination
for usefulness, and can be attained by
most honest seekers.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Named for Indian

Aaach Chunk. Pennsylvania town,
nerves its name from the Indian
Aachk Tschunk." meaning Bear
mountain.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
I.Iands Held Sacred

A number of islands in the center
of Lake Titicaca are held sacred by the
modern Incas of Peru.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Moth. Do Not E.. Hole.

It Isn't the moths themselves that
sat holes in clothes. The moths lay
melr eggs In the cloth and from these
egs grubs hatch out. 1t is they who
at the material.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21

When One "Has the Floor"
a member Of an organization "has
ue moor" when the presiding officer
grants him the privilege Of speaking
TO the members.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Work. Of Art in Italy

Florence, Italy, Ii said to have more
works Of art than any other similar
area.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
When Getting Old

You're getting old when all that you
ask Of the world is that 1t go its way
and leave you alone.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Sepia Source

me dark brown pigment known as
.A pa Is obtained from the inksacs Of
tne cuttlehsh.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Perfeetabilitv

,.,' erlectability exists only in the lm-
"atOn Of imperfect man.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21

China, Celestial Empire
Onina is called the celestial empire
. Seeause Its first emperors were con-
Sldered divinities.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Length of Grand Canyon

The Grand canyon of the COLORADO
extends $50 miles.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21
Take a DISCOVERY DRIVE"
with the ELECTRIC HAND

Flick Q finger .. and fears shift The
sen way to drive easier, safer. With
q clear floor in front. real foot-and- leg
comfort for three front-seat passengersi
The Electric Hand 10 an optional extra
sos available % ssu ether EIehs.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21

Naming Berlin, Pa.
nerhh Pa.) was named for Ger
a"ys capital by German settlers.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21

bral1ing system operating from the
same brake pedal if ever needed. Plus
third braking system from the easy
handling parking brake.
CHECK EcoNoMY!- Hudson
beat all other Fights in the Los Anee-
les-Yosemite Economy Run, averae.
ing 22.54 miles per gallon, no coasfins.
CHECK sAFETY!- No other
Eight within $40 of Hudson's price
gives you body all of steel, with
solid, seamless steel roof.
CHECK LONG uFEI-WelI show
you total mileages that will open your
eyes -. owner records of 10000,
100000 miles and up. Ask other Fights
to match themi
Come in today for a Discovery
Drive" Judge Hudson by your
0tvn test, on any route, against any
other Eight.
Hudson Deal
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1936-05-21

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Evening star., 1936-07-09
0CC0QUAN WORK
BEGINS THIS WEEK
$4,000 Made Available for 10
Buildings of Womens Re.
formatory.
81 eciaI Dispatch to The Star.

Sr eciaI Dispatch to The Star
OCCOQUAN. Va, July with
the s45,0oo appropriated by Congress
for erecting new buildings to house the
Women's Department of the District
Reformatory here made available July
/. Capt. M. M. Barnard, general super
intendent, states that work will be
commenced this week.
The buildings will include six dormi-
tories, building to house both dining
room and kitchen; administration
building, recreation hall and work
building.
Barnard added that the ALLEGATION
allowed by Congress will not meet the
cost Of the entire project but that ap-
proximately half the buildings can be
constructed with the funds available
Mrs. Lillian Holland is in charge
If the Womens Department, with nine
matrons assisting in the work. At the
present time there are about SO pris-
oners in this department.
Due to the crowded conditions of
the frame structures which comprise
the present women's department unit
which have been in use since 1908
comparatively little educational work
among the prisoners has been feasible
Barnard hopes to put in effect an
educational program as soon as quar-
ters are available.
In spite of handicaps many useful
activities are carried on by the in
mates Of this department. They laun-
der their own clothing: do all the
cooking and housework; manufacture
sheets and pillowcases for the work.
house mems department; raise their
own vegetables; make baby layettes
for distribution in the Child Welfare
work, emergency relief and other
divisions in the District. They also
make all of their own clothing with
the exception of hosiery and under
wear, which are manufactured at the
Reformatory plant. Rag rugs are
woven both by hand and by loom to
be used in various places at the Work
house and Reformatory.