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TOO EASILY ASTOUNDED.

Secretary Daniels indignation that
news of the sailing of the American
troops to France reached Germany
before the troops landed and that even
the place where destroyers from the
other side were to meet them was
known to the enemy is interesting, as
if bears on the censorship OF Amer
lean newspapers.
The embarkation of these troops was
closely guarded from the public so far
as newspapers could do it. Not word
was printed of their sailing. But what
puzzles most newspapers is to under
stand in what way publication here
would have been of the slightest ben
eft to Germany Let US suppuse half
dozen troopships set sail from Baltl-
more. There would be days of work
on the waterfront. Troops would be
marching through the city. Hundreds
| of men would be employed. Every
man, woman and child in the city
would know everything about it. Ger
many would not depend on American
newspapers for information of the ex-
/ petition The papers would not reach
/ Germany for at least two weeks. More
over. the information would be in the
hands of German spies here, and of
course she has them here. Does any
body suppose these spies buy an Amer
lean newspaper and send it abroad to
let Germany know what is going on?
AS for the Secretary's surprise that
German submarines attacked the
troopships, would not there be great
en- cause for surprise if they had not
come up with them? Germany knew
troops were to be sent. French and
English newspapers were filled with
the news. The fact could not have been
kept from the enemy. Their U-boats
cruise far out in the Atlantic. They
use the wireless. What was to prevent
them from ascertaining the Wherea-
bouts of such a flotilla and passing on
the news?
What makes the censorship here eV-
en- more anomalous is that, next door
to Germany, French and English pa
pers, are giving publicity to matters
that the press here is requested TO
omit altogether. With this going on,
one is almost prompted to believe that
the best way to keep Germany guess
ing as to what this country is doing IS
to unmuzzle the press entirely. Ii
Washington could then manage to bot
tie I'D things that can and should be
kept secret, there would be so much
speculation in the press here, so many
false rumors atioat, SO many plans put
out, SO many phantom troopships sail
ing that even the best Of German
spies might have difficulty in sift-
ing the true from the false.-From the
Baltimore News.
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WHY FOOD PRICES WILL STAY
HIGH.

The fist big thing that war empha-
sized, of course, was that a hungry
world is likely to pay bigger profits to
the farmer who makes food than to
the farmer who makes anything else.
1t was Bradford Knapp, we believe,
who originated the saying, You can't
patch your breakfast, darn your din
ner, or mend your supper" In other
words, there is hardly a human being
who, if he had to, could not exist d
whole year with the clothes he already
has, whereas a week without food
would mean starvation. So it is that
the worlds first great need is food
And ii extraordinary efforts are not
made, there is not likely 10 be food
enough for the world This is true for
two reasons:
l. A reduced number of food pro-
ducers.-Wlen We say that we know,
namely, that millions OF farm laborers
have now become soldiers, that is on
ly another way CT saying that millions
Who were formerly food-prOduceHs
have become food-consumers. In other
words, greatly reduced number of
men are making a surplus Of food
while an increased number are de-
manding it.
?. Unfavorable crop conditions
Not only has the worlds food supply
suffered for the reason just mentioned
NJ the very elements of nature seem
j.. a conspiracy to starve out a war
Ltd world. If the unfavOrable grain
situation were confined to the United
States, it would not be so bad, but the
shortage is worldwide. According to
the figures from the International In
stitute OF Agriculture, as quoted in
last weeks Progressive Farmer, for
example, the total wheat crop avail
able for international trade this year
will be only II per cent. Of last years
and SO per cent. of ffVe-year aver
age, while the total yield of all cereals
harvested before fall promises to be
only 80 per cent. of last years crops.
In this situation it is not surprising
to find that while from May /, 1916, to
May l, 1917, cotton prices increased
81 per cent, corn prices increased 108
per cent. and wheat prices 139 per
cent. In other words, corn and wheat
prices more than doubled while cotton
prices increased less than two-ttirds
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FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 20, 1917
HARMONY WILL WIN THE ELEC-
TION.

In less than two months the Demo-
Gratis of Carroll county will be called
upon to assemble in primaries for the
purpose of nominating a local ticket
for County Commissioner, County
Treasurer, House of Delegates
and Sheriff. The main effort of
the Democrats should be to get to-
gether and if possible to avoid prl-
nary fight in the county this year, al
though a number have announced
themselves for the offices to be voted
upon this fall. 1t is a noticeable fact
that the Republicans locally as we'll
as in other parts of the State are do
ing their best to keep down party
busy trying to Torment strife within
the lines of Democracy.
Here in Carroll county there is no
reason why there should be any div
ision in the Democratic party, and we
would be very glad to see all past diff
ferences thrown to the wind and an
earnest effort made to bring the Dem
ocrats in all the districts closer to-
gether for the purpose OF making an
oId-time united Democracy in OppO-
sition to Repubicanism. We certainly
do not believe that the intelligent
Democrats Of this county want to turn
over the local affairs into the hands
OF the Republicans.
1t is far more important to see that
our local affairs are properly admin
stored than it is to satisfy the pOliti-
cal ambitions of one or a dozen men,
and therefore, every effort should be
made by Democrats in all different
districts in the county to talk harmony
among their people and to aid in bring
ing about condition of affairs which
would make it possible to nominate a
Democratic ticket in the county this
year without a primary fight, and thus
blaze the way toward a united party
for the fall election.
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CONTROL OF THE AIR.

II the United States wants to do
something right off quick to help end
the war, it should not rest content
with the tardy training of troops to
show up in a year from now. IL should
get busy on the big air fleet that the
war department is calling for.
Aeroplanes are the one part of war
machinery that can be put together on
short notice. The greater number OF
automobile factories provide us COM
plete equipment for airplane manu-
facture. The American people can use
their own old pleasure cars year
longer if necessary, so that big air
fleet can be created.
1t would revolutiOnize conditions on
the French front. With the German
airman overpowered, their artillery
would shoot blindfolded. They would
have to depend on long distance Obser-
walton from the rear, which is out of
date. Fire thus directed can often be
! lodged.
( A big American fleet could Sc
cure control of the air and
there is no limit to the damage
! it could do Conditions behind the lines
could be made as perilous as the tren-
ches, and Fritzy would feel like turn,
ing tail for the Rhine. Give EN- the
money, Congress.
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Faulty Sweet Potato Storage House
Plans

There is no mystery about building
satisfactory storage house for sweet
potatoes. Southern farmers who are
paying large prices for patented plans
and equipment alleged to provide the
only successful way of storing sweet
potatoes, are being defrauded. Spec
ialists of the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture whose attention
recently has been called to instances
in which farmers have paid as high
as $3.50 for sets of plans, do not hest
tate to brand such activities as plain
humbuggery. Plans of houses that in
corporate the simple principles OF
storage and common sense methods
of construction, and which have prov
ed successful by years of careful trial
are furnished free by the Department
Of Agriculture to any farmer who will
ask for them
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Miss Georgia Zepp is visiting hel
cousin Mrs. Carroll Zepp
Mr.. and Mrs. Buckley Morton left
this morning for their home in St
Paul, Va.
Mrs Gertrude Fogle and Mr.. George
Arnold, of Baltimore. spent the week s
end with Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Copper
smith, West Main street.
The Boy Scouts who were camping
on the Monocacy River at Buckeys-
town returned home yesterday.
Mrs. n. H. Clemson, Of Union Bridge
was visiting her son, Charles O. Glenn
son and wife, Court street this week.
Brooke c. Dell, of Indianapolis
Ind, spent a week with his mother
Mrs Sarah Dell and sister, Mrs. VIM
F. Frick, of SmallWood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli G.. Davis entertain
ed on Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Mile
Rynne and Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Zepp,
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Green, Mrs. Annie
Barnes and daughter; Mrs. Julia Bar
thelow and son, Clarence, of Balti-
more.
Mrs. Julia McQuay, of Winfield, en-
tsrtafned on Sunday MT. and Mrs. NJ.
J. Reilly, Of Roland Park; Nr. and
Mrs. Henry Burcher, Masters William
and Herman Burcher and Miss Ber-
tina Burcher, of Baltimore, and Miss
Helen Freyman.
Mrs. Wadsworth Nash, OF Baltimore
is on guest Of her daughter, Mrs. Car
roll LockarG, East Main street. Mr..
Nash was also a guest but he has re-
turned. On Sunday Mrs. Lockard had
as her guests her brother, Mr and
Mrs. William Nash, of Philadelphia.
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Six Reasons For Going Into Dairying

DIN hthSOhS AVA "OAASS AhUV D~AA AA'c'
After several years experience in
the dairy line, | have reached these
conclusions:
/. There is a certain income, be-
ing independent Of drouth, excessive
rain. cold or heat Crops often fall
but madam cow is faithful as long as
properly fed and used.
,. The business is profitable when
wisely conducted, care being taken TO
know what each COW is doing. Many
farmers will not board a COW that falls
below a profit of SIS per year. Banks
find dairymen safe risks for loans. A
dairy section is q prosperous section
3 1t is good for the land. The COW
takes the crops, gives you milk en-
ough to pay handsomely and manure
as a valuable by-product. | never
saw any farming country improve its
soil except by manure. 1t can be en-
except by manure,
4. 1t is easy work, requiring care,
pains, judgment and patience, but not
muscle. This does not mean that the
lord of the place should push the
work over to his over-taXed wife.
5. There is a strong demand for all
dairy products. People like milk,
cream, butter and cheese.
6. The returns are continuous-not
once a year as with all field crops,
fruits and truck. There are no lean
months on a dairy farm when proper
ly managed.-I. NJ. Hawkins, in The
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WHAT THE FLAG SAYS.

The American flag says: Il stand for
liberty, l proclaim equality, | detest
tyranny, / favor justice and demand it
of the weak and strong alike, | am the
badge Of fair dealing and the enemy
of graft, high and low. AS | offer no
affronts, | tolerate NO insults on land
or sea. I am patient, but intiexible |
cherish honorable peace and accept
war when necessary to maintain
it. To me life Is precious, bal. subject
to the sacred demands of patriotism.
If man is hero for the public well
fare L never ask his nationality. I
know he is for the highest type of ex-
elusive Americanism. A T. Brewer.
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Rapid Promotion I'm the Navy.

Demonstrating the rapid promotion
for enlisted men in the United states
Navy, word has just been received at
the Navy Recruiting Station in Balti-
more that a large number OF young
men enlisted during the recent drive
/ for 500 recruits from Maryland have
been made second and third class pet
! ty officers.
| These men have been placed on the
best ships in the service and letters re-
ceived from them by their relatives
and friends, speak in the highest terms
of praise for the treatment they are
being accorded. One young man told
his mother he expects to be chief
petty officer before he has finished
much more than half of his first en-
| listment.
A great many of the ratings of the
Naval service have now been complet-
ely filled, and enlistments in these
have been temporarily suspended. Ad-
ditional men will only be taken into
these ratings as vacancies occur.
Young men from all over the state
are applying for the Hospital Train
ing Corps-recognized as one OF the
most desirable ratings in the Navy.
There are still large number OF va
cancies, as it is desired to bring this
branch of the service up to the full
strength as soon as possible.
The principal requirement is good,
common school education and an ad-
aptability to this class of work. The
pay in this rating is very good and
promotions are rapid.
Minors applying for enlistment In
the United States Navy must have the
written consent of their parents, or le-
gal guardian. Forms on which this
consent is presented may be obtained
from the postmasters of the cities and
towns of the State.
Full particulars of Navy enlistments
can be obtained from the nearest post
master; directly from the Navy Re-
cruiting Station, Calvert and Lexing-
ton Streets, Baltimore, or from the
Navy Recruiting Sub-stations at Cum
berland and Hagerstown.
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MO. 4o47 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
sitting asa Court Of Equity.
John T. Franklin, Plaintiff, VS.. Maggie Hazel
Crawford and Others Defendants
Ordered by the Circuit Court for Carroll Coun-
ty, sitting Court of Equity, this 18th day of
July, in the year 1917, that the sale of the prop
erty mentioned in these proceedings made and
reported by Jacob Farver, Trustee. appointed by
decree of this Court to make said sale be ratified
and confirmed, unless to the contrary there
of be shown or before the 18th day of August
next; provided copy of this order be inserted in
some weekly newspaper printed in Carroll County.
once in each of three successive weeks before the
18th day of August 1917.
The report states the amount of sale to be
$760.40.
EDWARD o. CASH. Clerk:
True Copy.-TeSt
july cost EDWARD o. CASH, Clerk.
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Candidates Cards

| hereby announce my candidacy for
the nomination CO County Commission
er for Carroll County on the Demo-
cratic ticket and ask my friends for
their support at the coming primaries
j.. September.
JAMES d. HAINES.
Taneytown District.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

This ls to give notice that the subscriber has
obtained from the Orphans Court of Carroll
county in Maryland. letters of Administration on
the Personal Estate of
FRANCIS J. ALBAUGH
late ct Carroll county. deceased All persons
having claims against the deceased are hereby
warned 10 exhibit the same. with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated, to the subscribers
on or before the Goth day of February 1918; they
may otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit
of said estate
Given under my hand this 18th day of July,
1917.
DOROTHY A. MORTON.
july 20 4-4t Adnoiniatratrix
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Grace Lutheran Church.

Sunday school 9.15 a. m. Preach
ing 1890 a. m, subject, "A Time OF
Testing" Christian Endeavor 6.45 p
m. Preaching 7.45 p. m. The offering
for the Red Cross will not be lifted
until Sunday, July 20. VIM. FL. Het'
rick. pastor.
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NJ o. 4o75 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Milton M. MoEaIock Mortgavee w Ernest AZ
Hull and M. Aaude e. Hull, his wife Mortgagors.
Ordered this Goth day of July. A. D.. 1917.
that the account of the Auditor filed in this cause
De finally ratified and confirmed, unless cause to
tne contrary thereof be shown on or before the
otn Gay or August next; provided copy of this
oroa De inserted for two successive weeks before
tne last named day in some newspaper published
in Carroll county.
EDWARD Q. CASH. Clerk.
True Copy,-Test:
july 20-2t EDWARD O CASH Clerk
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WoOdbine Charge, Lutheran.

Messiah Church-Sunday school at
9.45 a. m. Communion service at 1O.45
a. m. Calvary Church., Woodbine-
Sunday school at $50 a. m. Preaching
service at 7.3O p. m. G. w. Baughman,
pastor.
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WE CAN ALL WORK THE FUEL
QUESTION OUT TOGETHER. The
Government, the manufacturer, the
merchant, the house holder and the
goldman. linn the first place Lets have
confidence i'm each other, that each
Will do his for the good Of all Let
Smith G. Reifsnider put your Coal
finn before the rush.
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Money did not win the war of I6
men did it-yOu're needed now for
this war, volunteer in the regular
army today.
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Dress Ginghams Toe yd.

We have about 400 yards of good,
fast color dress ginghams left, that
we have been selling at 1212 cents
yard. For this little lot we make
the price 10c yard.
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FIRED! Yes, Well Fired, III you
get u supply of Smith az Reifsnider's
Coal i'm during July and August. Coal
wont be amy cheaper. Coal Is going
to be scarcer MS we approach winter,
better order now.
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Pledge your money to the cause,
but don't forget to pledge yourself
enlist in the regular army today.
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Y IST OF UNCLAIMED NATTER
- remaining in the P0stoffice. West
minister, Md, July IA, 1917.
Adams, Miss Buelah II. Parrish Mrs. Amanda
Little, Miss Ethel j. Wross, MIR. P. nj.
Monford. Mrs S.
Persons Calling for the matter fh
above list will please say 1t was ad-
vertised r.. J. COONAN,
Postmaster.
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soc Nidht Gowns 39c

Women's slip-on style gowns,
made of soft muslin or long cloth,
and prettily trimmed with torchon
lace, every one worth SOC. For this
lot to close out, only 39c
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BUY SOME COAL FROM SOME.

BODY DURING JULY AND AUGUST
Yea, and get it delivered also. We
don't care whom you buy it from,
but you will help yourself and the
general situation it you will take what
you can thsi month or next. Buy some
coal from Smith e. ReifSnider and
have ID delivered now.
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Give yourself as we'll as your mon
ey-mOney won't win the war-enlist
voluntarily in the regular army today
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9x12 Fiber Ruqs S4.95

An extra good quality of all fiber
rug, in pretty stenciled designs of
green and brown; their real worth
is s9.00-we have just rugs to sell
at $4.95.
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Domestic scientists tell us that
twelve peanuts contain as much nour-
ishment as beefsteak Pass the steak
g. -lset
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Spreads for ChiIdren's Beds
75c-reaI value is SIPS

An elegant quality crochet bed
spread, 45X54 inches, in pretty
raised effect designs, just what you
need for the little ones" bed
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Soc Ndinsook Underwear Csc.

Mems Athletic shirts and knee
drawers, made of bleached check
nainsook, regular soc quality, all
sizes, at3 sc or 3 for 500.
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Apron Ginqham Zoe Vd.

Every yard is worth 1914 cents,
but we own a few at the odd price"
and for July sale we offer them
at lOc yard. be wise and buy some
of them while they last.
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Dress Ginqhams 12Hc

We have one case of about 1900
yards, of our regular 15c dress
glnghams, fresh new styles, in
lengths of 10 to 20 yards, all per-
feet. This is an opportunity to
save on your ginghams for school
dresses.
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Englar & Sponseller-
June .. 1917
IN MEMORIAM.

In loving remembrance of Melville A. Shauck
who died June q, 1917.
One sad and lonely month has passed, dear Mel
VILE
Since we were forced to part
You in your cold, cold grave.
While | am left with sad and aching heart
Dear is the grave where dear Melville lies.
Sweet is the memory which never shall fade;
Roses may wther. leaves fade and die,
Others may forget you, but never will |.
WIFE, MABEL A. c. SHAUCk.
We miss thy kind and willing hand
Thy fond and earnest care.
Our home is dark without thee now,
We miss thee everywhere.
Farewell Melville. may your slumber
Be as gentle your love-
And when God will call us homeWard.
May we meet in Heaven above.
FATHER AND MOTHER-IN-LAW, MR.. AND MRS. H
L. SHIPLEY.
Cut off in life no warning given, "A
Death struck the fatal blow. ~
His soul released and gone to heavenly
And left this world OF woe.
Sleep my boy. and take your rest
God knew it all and thought it best.
Ny dear son. you were called away so sudden,
Not time to say good-by,
You only left US for while ~ U411
In strangers hands to die. - -a
BY FATHER AND MOTHER.
One month has passed. my heart still sore.
As time flies on miss you more
God called you home, it was his will,
But in my heart love you still.
The one love in missing.
The voice love is still;
place is vacant in my heart,
Which never can be filled.
I cannot forget you, dear Melville.
Though long may seem the day,
And oft on the lonely hours
| wipe away my tears.
o God, what weight of sorrow
Must /. the lonely one, bear,
The silent room, the empty bed,
The lonely vacant chair.
A bitter grief, shock severe,
TO part with one love so dear;
My loss is great, I'll not complain
But trust in God to meet my brother again.
By SISTERS, MINNIE AND BEULAH.
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COAL WONT BE ANY CHEAPER.

COAL WONT BE ANY CHEAPER.
TAKE YOURS WHILE YOU CAN
GET IT. Go to some dealer in whom
you have confidence and say. SI'm
not fussy nor i'm a hurry but do the
best you can for me-" This will be
your best move this year. Smith G.
Reifsnfder advise having Coal deliv-
cred while you can get it. do not
wait for cold weather.
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Window Shades 39c

These are the good water color
shades in the regular 3x6 size, on
spring rollers. The price in about
80 days from now Will surely be
45c or more.
Better look around your home
and see how many you need at 39c
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REDUCTIONS ON SEA.
SONABLE SILKS
SIPS TO $3.50 Values Now
98c

This has been a wonderful silk
selling season; now for a genuine
clean up Of what remains. In the
lot will be found messalines, tafratas
and poplins, in plain colors, stripes
and figures; waist lengths, skirt
lengths and some have enough for
dresses. Not a yard in the lot is
worth less than $1.25 and some
sold for as much as $500 yard.
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ALI Kinds OH Printing Done
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$3.50 Crepe-de-ehine Waists
1923

These are some of our best quail
ity of waists and the styles are all
new. In this lot there are only q
few shades and not every size.