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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06
ssAMMlEs FIGHT IN FRANCE
Acquit Themselves Valiant!y When
Under Fire,

&AcquIt themselves Valiant!y When
Under Fire.
With the British Army in France,
sec. 3.-Large numbers of American
army engineers, working on the Brit.
ish railways in the region of Gouz-
%eaucourt, caught in the German turn
ing movement, escaped by lying in
shell holes and prone On the ground
sNhile the British fired over them.
There they remained until the British
were near enough to enable the Amer
leans to join the ranks, when they
fousht yaliantly and played an i'm
portant part in replying to the enemy.
The British commanders refer to
their valiant behavior with the great
est enthusiasm.
Americans elsewhere took a busy
hand in the fighting and were under
hot German shell fire. : Numbers of
them volunteered for patrol work in
She danger zone and all acquitted
themselves finely.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06
10 Bury U. s. slain in france.

Washington, Dec. /. The bodies
Of Americans who die or are killed
In France VIII remain there until the
close Of the war This decision by
war department officials is In line with
a recommendation OF General John J.
P~ershing, commander OF tho Ameri.
can expedit!onary forces. Persons
who lose relatives In the American
forces and request that their bodies
be sent h0rse are being advised by
Secretary OF War ~, u. Baker or Gen.
erai Pershinga recommendation,
which will DO rigtdIy followed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06

Los Angeles, Dec. 3.--"Peaches"
and high steppers' have crowded
the sedate, mature woman Of the
business world out Of 1t. Their Of
ficiency goes begging and their ex-
perience is AZ dross while the "baby
stars" and an "affectionate disposi-
ton" supplant themselves In the re-
qnirementa OF the boss. This, Ia the
opinion OF Mrs Mayan courtridge,
member OF the National Association
OF Correction and Charities. The do
sire for ''ste6parsp and queens han
likewise invaded the public schools.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06
Complete. Failure Is Result Of
the Crown Princes Effort to
NuIIify Byng's Advance.
CASUALTIES ARE GREAT
Dead in Battle Are More in Numbers
Than During Any Similar Period
of Fighting Since the
War Began.

Berlin, Dec. 4.-since Friday the
Germans have captured 5000 British
prisoners in the Cambria region, the
German general staff The
guns taken numbered 100.
London, Dec. 4.-Germany's biggest
push over the open country since the
days of the Marine is still continuing
in fighting of undated ferocity around
Cambria.
The British lines are holding. Field
Marshal Haig's report detailed repulse
of hostile attacks in the n~eighborhood
of Moeuvres in SHARP fighting"
British troops reoccupied a section
Of a trench OF high ground southwest
of Bourbon village, on the Cambria
front. Masnieres, which was ~evacuat.
ed by the British, was shelled by Brit.
tsh artillery.
Hun Encircling Move Fails.
London, Dec. 4.-Complete> failure
is the apparent result of Ba-
varian Grown Prince R%upprecht's
attempt, by an encircling move.
ment, to nullify the brilliant ad.
vance of Gen. Byng toward Cambria.
Although at certain points the Ger.
mans pierced the British lines and
captured positions, men and guns,
they have paid dearly for their enter
prise in casualties-the dead near La
VacQuerie during the course of the IL
hours having been greater in mum,
bers than during any similar period
of fighting since the war began.
Counter Attacks Continued.
With the British Army in France,
Dec. 4.-British continued their coun-
ter offensive operations in the Con
neliue sector, which was overrun by
the Germans in an attempt to wrench
off the salient which the British had
driven in about Bourbon wood. The
hopping up of Gonnelieu, which was
r~ecaptured by Haig's troops, was com
pleted. About 800 prisoners we're
taken in this place. Fifty prisoners
also were brought out of Les Rnes
Vertes, after a British counter attack
and all told the Germans. lost hun.
dreds OF prisoners in Saturdays op
erations.
Tank Captures Foe Guns.
After recapturing Gauche wood, the
British pushed up still further on the
higher ground to the southeast of the
wood. One British tank captured 10
enemy machine guns in the assault in
Gauche wood.
The Germans then began a heavy
shelling of the British entanglements
at the position known as the knoll
just south of Veldhuile, indicating the
possibility of ar impending attack in
that sector.
1t is now possible to state that the
Germans employed a great force-at
least six or seven divisions-for their
attack from Moeuvres to Bourbon
wood, and four or five divisions in the
southern offensive in sthe region OF
Councillor. The Germans fought ii
masses all that day in both sectors
and their losses were exceedingly
heavy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06
Priests May Remain In Mexico.

Mexico City, Dec. by order OF
the Department of the Interior three
foreign priests, arrested and ordered
~deported. have been released and per.
mitted to remain In Mexico as q re.
suit Of efforts OF the part OF French
Italian and Spanish representatives
here. Az an net OF courtesy to these
countries and TO satisfy their DE-
mands, at least In part, the govern,
ment will permit Spanish n ltal,
ian and one French priest to remain.
But foreign priests must not hold ~,
ligious services IN churches,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06
cannon Urges War Money supply.

Washington, Dec. adequate ap.
preparation by congress for further
prosecution OF the war were predicted
by former Speaker J. G. Cannon upon
yEris return for the new session. "Sen.
etiment AS far az I can observe" he
;said. lis for a vigorous prosecution of
the war, TO bring 1t to q successful
end as early as possible. The financial
needs VIII be great. both OF ourselves
i and our allies, OF course. we can't
,sproyfsa for the whole shooting match,
bur congress win respond adequately
70 tho moods sof the situation
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06
1BAD MEN' ESCAPE

Saw Steel Doors-Reat Guards Into
Inconsistencies.
Joliet, Ill, Dec. 4.-Posses are pur-
suing ID convicts who escaped from
the Joliet penitentiary.
The men, in solitary confinement
because Of creating disturbances in
the cell houses last week, broke out
of the cells and sawed through three
steel doors.
Albert Chanelli, guard, and John
Carlson, captain Of the night guard
who were encountered in the CORR.
dor, We're beaten into unconscious.
ness.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06
KINGS AGREE ON NEUTRALITY

Scandinavian Countries to "observs
Utmost Neutrality"
Thristiania, Dec. 3.-Norway, Swe-
den and Denmark have entered a new
agreement to preserve 'the utmost
neutrality" An official statement
announced this result of the confer
ence of the Scandinavian kings and
statesmen which has been in progress
here.
TThe conference, according to an
announcement, agreed on Scandinavian
iEharmony and mutual confidence, re-
:.gardless of the length of the war, each
nation to observe the utmost neutral
aty and all to assist each other by
exchange of merchandise"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06
IS Escape From Joliet Prison.

Joliet, Ill, Dec. 3.-Thirteen con-
syacts escaped from the state peniten-
akiary here by saving the bars of their
cells and escaping v the walls.
The guards fired at them and the
~convicts were almost surrounded, but
put UP a fight, knocking down some
sof the guards. Several automobiles
were requisitioned and the latest re-
ports are that the conyicts are still
at large with the guards in hot pur-
suit.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06
TO Wipe Out FOE IN East Africa.

London, Dec. 4.-The British forces
in German East Africa are preparing
to make their final drive at the single
remaining German force In that col,
ony which Is estimated to number
ahaAt 1000 rifles. For this purpose.
says tho official statement on the
East Africa operations. which sum.
niarizes the November campaign, Gen,
cral Northey's troops are cohcantrat.
Ing 10 the west OF the Mehesi valley.
They will cooperate In the measures
being taken IN dealing with this last
remaining German column
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06
TO Offer Bone Dry Bill.
Prices Deprive Babies Of MIX.

Washington. DC. 4.--According to
q statement made public by the fed
eral children's bureau war prices are
depriving babies Of milk. DR.. Grace
/. Meigs. director OF the bureaus
child hygiene division, said that milk
Ia the n food that all young chill.
dren must have II they are to bo
strong and healthy. Since the price
OF milk went up to IA cents a quart
In New York city. ten end coffee have
been substituted for milk by mora
than half OF the 1900 famiIies~vjn.
GShded in the study. /
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06
NEED "soMETHING TO READ"
sanmies SEND Plea to People Back
Home.

Rome.
With the American Army in France,
Dec. 3.-Oficers of the American sol.
dier units in training here have asked
the Associated Press to inform the
American people that the soldiers lack
reading material. They said that the
comparatively small quantity Of mag
azines and newspapers which have
been arriving have eagerly been read
by the men. Some of the publications
passed through dozens of readers
hands until the pages actually were in
fragments and were thus read by 9TH
ers..
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06
COAL SHORTAGE is GREAT
Government Issues List of Preferred
Consumers.

government ,lSSOCS Lot OF FTC1STISQ
Consumers.
Washington, Dec. 3.-The govern.
ment's first move toward c~urtailing.
non-essential industries during the
wal was made when the fuel admins
tration sent to coal producers a pre-
ferred list Of consumers to serve as a
guide in filling orders. The list es-
tablishes preferential shipment for
government orders, railway fuel,
household requirements, public utili.
ties, steel plants, coke ovens and mu.
milton plants.
Although no direct order was issued
requiring operators to give the list
preference, a definite request was
made and fuel administration officials
believe it will be followed. The pri-
ority is asked for a period Of 30 days.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06
Sends Message to MIkado.

Washington, Dec. 3.-President Will
son has sent to Emperor Yoshihito Of
Japan his appreciation of the visit of
Viscoynt Fshii and saying that its, r e
suit would be as happy and as perma-
nent as the enduring friendship Of
the peoples Of the two countries
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06
WILL SAIL FOR HOME SOON
U. S. War Mission Winding Up At
fairs in Europe.

TaIrs IN Europe.
Paris, Dec. members Of the
American war mission have begun
winding up their affairs preparatory
to leaving for America.
They are busy compiling reports
and clearing up minor details in con-
ference with French and British as
sociate.
1t is officially announced that no
plenary meeting of the conference
will be held and that Americans will
take no further part in meetings OF
the supreme war council until the
mission has returned home and made
It's report.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06
MRS. DE sAULLEs ACQUITTED
Slayer Of Husband Quickly Freed by
jury.

Mineola, N. Y, Dec. 3.-It required
but / hour and 43 minutes for a jury
in the supreme court here to reach a
verdict of not guilty in the trial of
Mrs. Blanca de Saulles for the MUIR
der of her divorced husband, John l..
de Saulles, former Yale football star
and clubman, at his home near West
bury, L. Lathe night of Aug. 3.
In the verdict no reference what
ever was made to insanity. 1t was a
plea Of temporary loss of accounta-
bility which formed the basis of the
defendants case.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06
DEMAND 40 PER CENT RAISE
Railroad Men Make Formal Applica-
ton for More Pay.

Chicago, Dec. 3.-An increase of 80
per cent in wages is the request made
by the Brotherhood of Railway Train
men and Order of Railriad Conductors
on almost every railroad in the United
States. Vice President of the Brother
hood James Murdoch admitted the In
crease had been asked for.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-06
MOB BURNS NEGRO AT STAKE
Take Him From Sheriff in Tennessee
Town.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. "a dis.
patch from Dyerssburg Tenn, says that.
Lyon Scott, a negro alleged to have
attacked a white woman Nov. %, was
burned at the stake in the public
square there. The negro was arrested
in jackson. Tenn, and was being
taken to Dyersburg in an automobile
by the sheriff and his deputies when
a mob met the officers and relieved:
them of their prisoner. Scott is said.
to have confessed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-11-30

Singing, The Star Spangled Banner;
recitation, THE Brighter Day." Ger
trude Adkins; reading, Current
Events, Howard Wink; Victrola mu-
sic; remarks by Prof. Seata, explain
ing the hope of the scholars and teach
ers to purchase piano for the school
and asking the cooperation OF the
parents and friends. 1t was decided
to purchase a Sterling piano from Mr..
Marks, of York, Pa. Mrs. II. S. Mus
selman, Mrs. <. w. Gregory and Mrs.
Jacob Sherman were appointed a com
mittee to secure the necessary funds
by subscriptions. Miss Miller, teach
or from Locust Point, gave TAX ON
the practical work of the schools. A
parents association was then organ
lied. Mrs. T. S. Land, president;
Prof. Seata, vice president, and MISS
Julia Roeder, secretary. Refreshments
OF cake and coffee were served by the
domestic science girls. 1t was a very
ENJOYABLE meeting and deserves the
patronage of all the patrons OF the
school.
The supper held in the Firemen' s
Hall Saturday evening by the Ladies
1 Aid, was we'll patronized, $71.6O were
the receipts, expenditures $11.42, leaV-
| ing a balance of $6O.18 to be added TO
their credit.
$4,000 was received from the
churches for the Y. M. c. A. fund.
Mrs. Cornelius Miller, of Baltimore
spent the weeks end with her friend,
Miss Carrie Baker.
| The teachers of the town attended
! the State teachers meeting IN Balu-
more.
Mrs. Frank Brilliant spent Thanks
giving in Baltimore at the home OF
her son.
The annual barrel packing at the
home Of Miss Lizzie Trump for the
Orphanage, was literally remember
ed and a big barrel Of good things
was sent to make happy the children
at Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Aaron Hoffman suffered a
stroke of paralysis OF her right side
Monday morning.
Morris Wolf, son Of Mr.. Amos Wolf,
who was operated upon for append1-
citis, was brought home Saturday. he
is improving rapidly.
Mrs. Meta Ruby was called to Bal
timore hurriedly Sunday, November
25th, by the illness of her daughter,
Julia. She found her suffering from ap-
pendicitis. She was removed to St.
Joseph's hospital and operated upon.
Mr.. Irwin Strevig, who was operated
upon for appendicitis, has returned
home.
Santa Clause has arrived with his
trees and toys, the old as well as the
children enjoy the Yule Tide, deco
rations and toys.
Several of our soldier boys will be
home for Xmas.
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TANEYTOWN.

! Misses Stella and Matte Rooms, OF
Keymar, spent Friday last with their
brother, M. A. Rooms and wife.
Miss Pauline Brining spent Thurs
day and Friday last with her parents,
Benton Brining and family.
Mrs. Halbert Poole, of near Sykes
VILE, spent the weeks end with her
sister Mrs. Roy Baker.
Mrs. Margaret Angel, Of York, is
visiting friends here.
C. F. Daley and wife, of Gettysburg
spent Sunday with aunt, Martha
Fringer.
Verl E. c. Snyder, of Camp Meade,
spent Sunday with his home folks.
E. o. Garner, who has been on the
sick list the past week, is slightly i'm
proved.
Misses Josephine Evans and Anna
Chenowith, of Western Maryland coll
eye, spent the weeks end here.
Miss Leila Elliot, of Atlantic City,
spent several days the last of the week
with her uncle, P. B. Englar and fam
, lily. -
| Mrs. G. O. Fuss spent last week in
Baltimore with her daughter, Mrs.
Jacob Wolf.
Mrs. Augusta Bankard, of Westmin-
ster, spent the weeks end with her
daughter, Mrs Oscar d. Sell. Little
Miss Marianne Sell accompanied her
home to spend the week.
| Miss Merritt, and Prof. II. Carroll
Lester, two of our High School Teach
ers, have resigned, Prof. Lester to
accept the Principalship of Manchester
High School.
! Mr.. Paxon, Mr.. Moltz, Mr.. Keedy,
Miss Edna Stickley, and Mrs. VIM. T..
Evans and three daughters, of Bruins
wick, spent Sunday with Mrs. Evan
sister, Mrs. Lavina Fringer.
! Mrs. E. F. Smith and son, Lawrence,
left on Monday for Washington, ID. e.,
to spend the Thanksgiving holidays
with her son, Charles Smith and fam
lily.
! Chas. A. Shoemaker, who has held
the position of clerk in S. G. Otis Gro
Gerry store for II years, resigned on
Saturday night, to accept like posi-
ton in Bowers store, in LttlestoWn'
entering upon his new duties on Mon
day.
Lloyd Ridinger, of Mannheim, Pa, is
the guest of his father, Chas. Rdlnger'
The c. z. Society of the Presbyterian
church celebrated their 25th annlver-
sary ON Sunday evening, special
program was rendered. Miss Amelia
Birnie read the history of the Society
from its birth until the present time,
which was quite interesting and credl-
table, addresses were made by the pas
tor, Rev. Seth Russell Downie, Rev. l..
B. Hafer, and Rev. Guy P. Bready
Special music was rendered. The
societies of the Lutheran and Reform
cd Churches were also present.
DETOUR.
! Hilda Evans and John Magee, OF
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Carrollton, visited II. H. Boyer and
daughter on Sunday.
Instead OF closing Franklin Aca-
DENY, near town, later reports say
Miss Jennie Weybright will take, Miss
Lutz's place.
Butchering season is here again.
Mrs. Faust and children, of Reading,
Pa, visited relatives here during the
week.
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Saxon auto broke near town. Two
young men, the occupants left the
machine and returned home. They
came for the machine Tuesday and
taffefi%' several hours working were
starting away only to hear another
click" Well the work had to be done
over, but we hope they arrived home
for supper.
DR.. R. R. Diller spent Tuesday in
Frederick =.~
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SYKESVILLE.

Miss Grace Depp and Miss Girth, OF
Washington, are visiting Miss Depp's
brother, Rev. Walter Nj. Depp.
MRS. Charles Adams entertained
Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Ander-
son, OF Towson; Miss Lula OW1ngs,
of Ellicott City; Mr.. and Mrs. Newton
DeVries and MIR. and Mrs. Thos. And
erson.
Rev. Claude Leyfeld and wife, of
Baltimore, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
John Harris.
Roy Schwartz of the United States
Navy, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. VIM.
Barnett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos Anderson enter
tanned Thanksgiving Mrs. Mary Will
son and son, Charles, Mr.. and Mrs
T.. F. Anderson, Mrs. John Wright
Mrs. Charles Adams and Thos. Ander-
son.
Miss Ida Davis, of Gainesville, was
the Sunday guest of her sister, Mrs
Marion Harris
Miss E. NJ. Thompson is visiting in
Baltimore.
Miss Carolyn Bevard is visiting Miss
Annie Getty, of York, Pa.
The public school of Sykesville and
all the schools around here have been
closed this week. The teachers, Prof
Burdette, Miss Ada Carter, Miss Louise
Lacy and Miss Anna Brown, Miss FL
sic Jones and Mrs. Edna Bennett are
attending the State Convention OF
teachers in Baltimore.
Miss Elenor Gather is visiting her
grandmother, Mrs. VIM. Hobbs, OF
Cooksville.
Alice and Nellie Bennett have been
spending this week with their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs John Bennett.
MIR. Harry Fairbanks, of Woodstock
has been the recent guest OF his son.
Mr.. William Fairbanks.
Rev. Harry Deale and wife, Of Bal
timore, visited Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mel
Vile this week.
Miss Florence Gross has been spend
ing several days in Baltimore.
DIR. John Kohrner has moved into
his new home in Springfield Heights
and MIR. and Mrs. Charles Thompson
have moved into the house they va
Gated.
Miss Eloise Dyson, of Baden, Charles
county, has been visiting Misses Ruth
and Elizabeth Bennett.
Miss Mildred Shipley spent several
days last week with her aunt, Mrs.
Harry DeVries.
The Btork visited the home OF MT.
Joshua Barnes Thursday morning
and left a. fine baby boy.
NJ. and Mrs. Frank Merceron and
children will spend Thanksgiving with
Dr. and Mrs. John Morris.
Miss Mary Morris, who is student
at Hannah More Academy, is home
with her parents for the Thanksgiving
Holidays.
Mrs. Oscar Streaker died Sunday
morning at St Agnes Hospital, Balt1-
more, after a brief illness. She was
a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Har-
den, OF Howard county. Her funeral
took place Tuesday at 2 o'clock at
Springfield Church. Mrs. Streaker was
much loved by all who knew her, and
the sympathy of the community goes
out to her bereaved husband.
A good big laugh and a good time
at the I4yceum, Sykesville, on the ev-
enings of December 9Th and 7th, be-
ginning at 8 o'clock, when the talent
OF Sykesville will surpass all its past
triumphs in the very entertaining
farce, why Smith Left Home" which
was a big success at the Naval Acaa-
envy in Annapolis, last winter. All
seats are reserved and tickets will be
on sale at II. l.. SWANS Drug Store on
Saturday morning, December LIST. The
proceeds will be for the benefit of the
community room Of st. Pauls church.
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Of Local Interest

Some People We Know, and We Will
Profit by Hearing About Them.
This is a purely local event.
1t took place in Westminster.
Not in some faraWay place.
You are asked to investigate it.
Asked to believe a citizens word;
To confirm a citizens statement.
ANY article that is endorsed at home
Is more worthy OF confidence
Than one you know nothing about,
Endorsed by unknown people.
G. L. Bowers, retired sergeant L. S.
Army, Is Liberty ST., Westminster,
says; Nearly every spring and fall
I have a slight attack of kidney
trouble. A cold usually settles on
my kidneys and | have pains through
the small of my back which are SO
bad cannot bend over. Many times
during the night / have to get up
to pass the kidney secretions and at
times they are scanty and then again
profuse Whenever these spells come
ON, use Doan's Kidney Pills and am
Immediately relieved"
Price Coo, at all dealers. Foster
Milburn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, ". Y.
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DETOURp
Hilda Evans and John Magee, OF
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-11-30

The entire store has been transformed in
the spirit of Christmas. Gift suggestions abount
ster's Best Christmas Store for Gifts.
Putnam patriot., 1917-06-29

the local Red Cross Chapter By Mrs. L..
T. Jones, ehaifman Of The comfort bag
com mlttee from the local grange.
During the lecturers hour there was
eeneral discussion how TO make our
grange mean more, and things % be
done for its prosperity during 1917
The meeting closed with a reading
bg Mrs. IS j. Bartlett, entitled The
Flag On The Farm After The meet
ing Hfs. a - NcInsyfe, chairman Of
the 4omanls work committee, invited
the members 0at % one of lHer.9cnl
c8uieellaHefe stores where Zee cfesm
W+s served + honor 81 tbs birthday II
tae Worthy Masters wife, Mrs arthur
ToaHeHeIte
TIE next meeting vii be held July
3lh. when tbe first and second degrees
WIIl - conferred.