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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-05
A SOLID SUBSTANTIAL SENATOR.

be depended that President Wilson appreciates the bust
ability Of Senator John Walter Smith and faithune
with which he standing by the President that he frequently
called into consultation with the President and Cabinet Senator
Smith and floor leader Martin Of the Senate very close friends
and there the whom Martin
spects the opinion Of than that OF Smith Mary
land Neither OF these great but they say
what they want orceu manner and their capacity for
TX is and what they do done we'll that they
ways kept busy work the very the
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-05
DR.. DICK NEEDED AT HOME.

The in the u eopieo Nc that DR. j. McFadden
Dick had offered his services to the United States surgeon
the navy wherever he may be very worthy
act for him perform but the of Dr. Dick well be
dispensed with right here the Peninsula lie Of the
in the State OF Maryland anywhere the East and
his skill many persons their lives In the year two
other people will need his services badly nce
Sam will He deserves all the honor and all praise
Of the Salisbury Hospital that he could obtain the
and would like the State OF Maryland him such
recognition.
There who the front and
splendid satisfaction but the home guard the farm and factory
sula.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-05
GOVERNOR HARRINGTON ALERT

Governor Emerson Harrington Of Maryland no spur
to him take every pecauton that Mary shall be
prepared for the that may the which
the nation embarkng He has planned remedial Legislation
enacted by the Legislature which he will call shortly
laws provide for the support troops
phold the laws Of the State well give aid
Governor Harrington he is ready his country any
way that is demanded Of him Maryland be congratulated
eventful days
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-05
Miss Mae Richardson
Entertained Her Friends

Miss Mae Richardson. Of Atkinson :
District, entertained number Of
friends last Monday evening Those
present were Misses Martha Denston,
ludie White. SUSIE Townsend Doris
Dryden and Virgie Pussy. Messrs viii
liam White. Glen Butler. William
Bishop, Marion Riggin. Clayton Mari.
Townsend Vernon Beauchamp, Bryan.
Carl and Herman penston.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-05
VERY INTERESTING NEWS.
business sense.

hit thousand locomotives laid up Essen the the
orks in Germany. last month They had been rendered
rough Inadequate fabrication This fact was brought
prize hearing London on Monday asst The lack of
Jricating oil Germany Of the powerful material aids
Entente allies The troops the supply Of war
material the front and the distribution oodsu among
population largely problems transportation Germany
railroads under the of requirements
of material the scale required impossible American
newspaper correspondent who from Berlin with
sado Gerard has drawn particular attention the railway
tons the weakest spot the Germany military organization
remarkng that the Imperial would give
locomotives than for all the wheat grown this country
the Mississippi This have been eXaggeraon but
sized fact Of superlative Importance Hajpbo Eeco
lives 4
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-05
Georgetown Couple
Came Here To Wed

Mr. Rodney NJ Wilgus. well known
drug CLERK Of teorgetown and Miss
Ruth Z Wyatt. a popular young lady
Of the same town. were married at the
NJ T Parsonage in Snow Hill Wednes-
day evening Al half after nine clock.
los Rev Howard @. Keen. pastor Of
Bates Memorial NJ + Church After
the ceremony the bride and groom left
by automobile Tor Georgetown
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-05

The war is coming close home to US already
recently been sunk by submarines. on which Mary
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-05
U. S. PLANNING TO SEIZE FOOD SUPPLY.

Chicago May Plans seize least part of the nation
food supply being seriously considered By the United States
Government according 10 District Attorney G. ne who today
SAID that within the last few days District Attorneys from the Miss
supply
What accomplished the conference Mr. Cyne would
say Tie declared that further information be made
known at Washington.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-05
SUGGESTS HANGING FOOD SPECTATORS.

Washington May ! The food situation precpitated another
lively discussion the Senate today during which Senator Thomas
reiterated his opinion that high food prices could be cured lib
ea hanging Of food spectators handy ampposts Senator
Williams suggested that the German corruption fund might have
figured creating food resulted in soaring prices
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-05-05
AMERICAN OIL TANKER VACUUM.

The American oil tank Vacuum has been sunk part
OF the and the naval lieutenant and several gnners
missing.
The Vacuum sunk b German submarine Saturday while
She the o the United States.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-10-05
china's "Four Diamonds

There are in China four powerful
men, known as the Four Diamonds,
who are credited with being actively
pro-Japanese, and at the head of the
Chinese pro-Japanese political activi-
ties. These men are Tsao Ju Ling,
former minister Of foreign affairs and
former minister of COMMUNICATIONS !;
Chang Hsiang, former minister of JUS
tice and former minister to Japan from
China, the first cabinet minister ever
sent to Japan In diplomatic capacity
and the leading Japanese scholar of
China; Lu Chung Yu, former minis
ter from China to Japan; and Wang /
Tang, former minister Of the interior
The -Four Diamonds are generally re-
garded as the instruments with which
Japan was working in this most am
bilious plan to impress. the will Of ia
pan on China and create situation
that would allow Japan to intervene
In China, with some show of reason
other, than apparent aggrandizement.--
Samuel G. Blythe in the Saturday Eve
ming Post.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-10-05
CHAPTER xIv.-continued.

Here, pleasev' she said to the lieu
tenant. From the bosom of her gown
she had drawn forth a small gold
medal, which hung upon q ribbon
about her neck.
He looked at it closely, for Lieu
tenant Baum was no man to take un-
necessary risks. Thoroughness was his
middle name.
From the German secret service,
the Wilhelmstrasser' he exclaimed.
when he had satisfied himself. "Your
pardon. madame! 1 did not under
stand" And he bowed deeply.
She acknowledged his apology with
the slightest Of mods. And with an as
sumed calm that she was far from feel
ing, she said TO him in a confidential
manner:
II am here on a confidential mission,
and one thing at once l must know.
Tell me, lieutenant, by which road do
we march to attack the fortress at the
frontierT'
by the left fork, madame" he an
swered without hesitation. That token
from the Wilhelmstrasse obtained
from Streetman-had quite dlsarmed
his suspicious.
Good! Good" Ethel exclaimed. 81
have studied the country hereabouts.
That is the best way. Good
night"
Madame shall not be disturbed fur
thcr," the lieutenant promised 81 will
explain to the major when he returns .
Thank you so much! You have
been so very nice to me!''
Madame Is welcome" he said, with
another low bow.
Smiling happily, Ethel left him. She
congratulated herself, both because she
had escaped detection and because
she had obtained the information that
was so vital to the French.
As he watched her departure, the
young German officer smiled likewise.
1t was good to have a few minutes
talk with lady of his own class, after
the canaille with which he had been
obliged to mingle since the great drive
hogan. And, putting out his chest to
its largest dimensions, he stepped into
the street. In his complacency over
work that he considered we'll done he
had entirely forgotten that there still
remained another suspect to question
the innkecper's American gentleman.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-10-05
Writes With His Knee.

The invention of Portland (Ore.)
doctor, by means Of which one can
write with the knee, offers large possi-
bilities for the person deprived Of the
use Of both hands; for the device af-
fords much more convenient meth
cd Of writing than by holding pencil
with the toes or teeth. says Popular
Mechanics Magazine. The apparatus
consists Of a broad strip of leather fas-
tened over the bent knee by means Of
spring clasps. 1t is provided with two
pencil clips, into which a pencil IL in
serted so that it projects beyond the
knee. A low rack. made like music
rack. holds the writing paper firmly
in convenient position. Ample range
Of motion for the pen is obtained by
resting the foot on the ball. with the
heel appraised.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-10-05
SENDING BACK INFORMATION
FROM PATROLS.

Patrol work calls for the exercise of
more faculties perhaps than any other
form of duty. Not only the young SOL
dler's muscles, but his head also must
be exceedingly active. He has many
things to remember, much to watch out
for, and must be able to transmit such
pieces Of information as he gains. The
country must be carefully observed.
When hill is to be passed over, the
region beyond should first be observed
by one mnn; in the same way, houses
or Enclosures should be approached by
a single man or avoided entirely. This
for the reason that one man is dis
tinctiy less likely to be seen than the
patrol as whole, but what is more to
the point, the guard, encountering dan
ger, would be able to warn the main
body before it fell into trap. Woods
should generally be reeonnoitered in a
thin skirmish line. This serves as a
big rake, Of which each man Is q
tooth, for combing the thicket.
Patrol leaders, and the men as well,
should know the uniforms, guidons and
other insignia of the enemy. This will
help in determining the class of troops
sighted when no other means are avail
able.
Patrol leaders should send back i'm
portant information as soon as 1t Is
gained unless the patrol itself is to re-
turn at once. In any case, 1t is the
duty of the leader to send reports to
his commander with sufficient fire.
quency to keep the commander in
formed as to his whereabouts and what
he is accomplishing.
The information, II written, should
be signed by the leader, and should
state the place, date, hour and minute
Of Its dispatch. If this does not seem
requisite to the young soldier, it must
at all times be borne In mind that the
commander is continually receiving in
formation from other sources-other
patrols, probably, and that he assem-
bles and pieces together all that he OBJ
tains. The hour and minute when the
Information was gained may furnish
the commander with clue to a whole
series of other fncts which have been
reported before, but which he was I'M
able to interpret.
A. simple Illustration of the peces-
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-10-05

sity Of the time eiemeay, 1t will be
seen that IL troop Of cavalry Is re-
ported at certain spot at certain
hour by one patrol and troop three
miles up the road is reported by an
other patrol moving In the same d.
rection. the only way In which the
commander might know whether or not
1t was the same troop is by the time.
IL the reports of the two troops are
timed, say, half an hour apart, the
commander concludes that 1t is the
same troop; IL they are timed within
ten minutes Of each other. he naturally
concludes that two distinct troops are
approaching.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-10-05
SYNOPSIS.

The chief characters are Ethel VIII.
loughby, Henry Streetman and Capt
Larry Redmond. The minor characters
are Sir George wagstaff of the British
admiralty and Charles Brown. q New
York newspaper correspondent Ethel
a resident OF Sir Georges household.
secretly married to Streetman, a German
spy. though she did not know him as
such. Captain Redmond. her old lover,
returns to England after long absence.
From him she learns the truth about
Streetman: furthermore, that he has
betrayed her simply to learn naval Sc
crets. The European war breaks out.
Ethel prepares to accompany Streetman
get revenge and serve Ensisnd. Captain
Redmond. Ethel and Charlie Brown turn
up at a Belgian inn. as the German army
comes She is Madame De Lorde. She
begins to work with a French spy. The
Germans appear at the inn.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-10-05

Mr. Browns newspaper instincts
crowded to the front again.
by Jove! You're German. You're
in the army-you speak English! .
It's too good chance to missl Say,
can interview you"
Major Won Brenig regarded him Gu
riously for a moment. He seemed to
consider that the American would be
satisfactory person to talk to, for
he said presently:
"Yes-for l should like America to
understand, to realize what Germany
is fighting for"
'Finer' Charlie exulted. "Can Ger
many winY' he demanded, looking up
at Major Won Brenig in his most pro-
fessional manner.
''It is inevitable--there is no chance
to fall" the officer replied.
'And what Is Germany going to gain
from the war--if she wins?"
'When she wins. you mean" the ma
jor corrected him stiffiy.
swell, when she wins" Charlie con-
ceded.
''She will be the greatest power in
the worldp
Except the United Statesw Charlie
interposed.
do not let us discuss your coun-
try, sir! You are my guest"
Charlie rose and bowed to the Ger
man.
Il get you" he said. "Oh, just 5
minute" he added, since the major
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-10-05
CHAPTER XIV.
Mr.. Brown EInds His War.

Lieutenant Baum had been gone but
short time when Sergeant Schmidt
appeared, bringing Brown with him
The German 'noncom" looked about In
vain for his lieutenant, who had or.
dered him to fetch the American. But
only two of his mates, Otto and Hans
remained in the room, standing guard
at the street door.
Sergeant Schmidt was nonplused. II
was not like Lieutenant Baum to fail
one like that. And he gurgled few
throaty German words In his surprise
There seemed nothing to do then but
assume the task himself-the duty OF
examining his prisoner, for so he re
garded the interested Mr.. Brown, who
was already making mental notes OF
the proceedings, which he intended to
nse for the establishment Of the sto-
ries he would send his paper later.
Charlie had paused just inside the
door through which he had entered the
room. And now the sergeant beck
oned to him violently.
"Komm HERR he commanded.
At that peremptory command Mr..
Brown regarded him with mild sur
prise and total lack of comprehen-
sion. But the sign language was plain
enough. So Charlie drew near to that
formida ble-looking automaton.
WAS thust du hierT Sergeant
Schmidt demanded fiercely.
Mr.. Brown appeared to consider him
huge joke. At least he glanced past
his frowning interrogation at Hans and
Otto and laughed outright
81 don't get you. Why don't you
speak EnglishY' he replied.
But the sergeant stolidly repeated
his question.
.'Oh. shut upw Mr.. Brown said i'm
patiently.
"Du bist elm Englaender," Schmidt
announced with a malevolent glare at
his captive.
mo, I'm an American" he explained.
"Amerikanerr the sergeant repeat
ed obviously.
"Yes. Americane" Charlie mimIcked
him, congratuiating himself that the
German language offered fewer diff
cultics than the French. He even be-
gan to pride himself on being a natural
linguist. And in order to convince this
fellow beyond a possibility of doubt,
he reached hand toward his hip
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-10-05
CHAPTER XVI.
interviewing the Major.

The sergeant saluted, clicked his
spurs together, moved majesticaIly to
a position in front of the cigar case.
and clicked his heels again. Judging
by his movements, one might almost
have supposed him to be some great
mechanical doll. But Charlie Brown
was quite certain that he, for one.
had no desire to play with him.
II feel much better now" he told the
major.
II can imagine" the other said.
You speak very good English" the
American remarked generously.
why not?" the officer asked. II
spent three years at Columbia"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-10-05
THE OUTPOST.


Patrols are by no means sufficient to
guarantee the security Of force in
hostile territory. or in the proximity
OF an enemy In friendly territory.
Every camp or bivouac should be pro-
tected by covering detachments known
as outposts. although 1t is true that an
outpost may also exercise the functions
OF patrol and become an outpost pa
| troll.
The size and disposition Of an out
post will depend upon a number of fac
tors, including the size of the whole
command, the proximity Of the enemy,
the particular situation with respect to
the enemy, and the nature Of the tee.
rain.
Outposts may vary In strength from
very small fraction to one-third of
the entire force. The principle to be
kept In mind Is that outposts, like pa
trolls, should be no stronger than is es-
sential to the work in hand; but they
should at least always be sufficiently
large to insure reasonable security. A
few sentinels and patrols will usually
answer for single company, but for a
large command, more elaborate sys-
tenn of outposts must be established.
The supreme duty Of an outpost is to
prevent surprise and prevent an attack
upon the camp before the troops are
prepared to resist. For camp to be
Jumped" in the colloquial language
of the army, is an offense on the part
of the commander which Is neither to
be explained nor extenuated. This does
not mean that camp or bivouac may
not be overwhelmed with sudden at
tack by an enemy force, but at least
the command should have sufficient
warning from it's outposts to make an
organized show of resistance.
The outpost patrol is used to keep
in close contact with the enemy, and
this has been found to be the most
economical form of protection, since, If
the commander is kept constantly ad-
vised of the whereabouts of the enemy,
1t will be unnecessary for him to make
use Of as elaborate system of out
posts to guard against surprise. Never
thSAVSSs hC chOuiu uiWdyo CIT Oh Tile
side of caution in the matter of the
protection of his camp.
Outposts should be composed Of COM
plete organizations. Discipline aad
morale can be better maintained In a
full squad, for example, and one which
is accustomed to drilling together, than
with detachment, say, of six or ten
men. If more than one squad is re-
quired at any point, two squads are
preferable to one squad and half.
Troops on outposts keep themselves
concealed as much as is consistent
with the performance Of their duties.
Especially, they avoid appearing on the
skyline, for this would render to the
enemy clear silhouette of their move
ments. The skyline, indeed, is back
ground which brings out figure more
distinctly than any other--even the
olive drab uniform does not escape the
eye, since it Is the outline and not the
color which Is distinguishable.
Troops on outposts do not render
honors. 1t Is assumed that their at
tention is completely occupied In keep
ing upon the lookout.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-10-05

appeared to consider the interview al
an end. "And what about England p
he asked, dropping into the chair once
more.
That question was one that the Ger
man officer was only too ready to take
up.
'What army has England?' And
straightway he gave the answer:
None! In only one thing is England
our superior-in lies and intrigues!
There she has always been our master;
but she will not fight. That is for
France and Russia to do. But If the
war lasts they will grow weary of be-
ing the catspaw. England is
fine example of your happy Ameri-
can phrase. Let George do itr"
"And the French?' Charlie persisted.
"The French! For forty years they
have been thinking of what some day
they would do to Germany; and while
they thought, we have planned, we
have worked--and now today we are
ready-and they are not.'
"You seem very confident" Charlie
fold him.
why not? =. For forty years
our men OF brains have been planning
a systematic most marvellous system
In the world."
"What a pity 1t isn't devoted to
peace instead OF war" the American
said somewhat pensiyely. All the while.
as they talked, the boom OF field guns
In the distance punctuated their gen.
fences.
I'm the end 1t will be for peace"
Major Won Brenig said gravely, "thc
peace OF the world. For this is just
war-and justice must triumph"
sBut what OF these poor people
these noncombatants--who streamed
through here q little while ago."
at is the habit of an invaded coun-
try to proclaim the invaders az bar
barians," the Teuton replied warmly.
But we Germans are not harbarians.
We are simple people Fighting only
for our fatherland."
"And, the ruined towns--,lestroye
homes-and civilians shot?'
But Major Won Brenig had always
an answer ready. He was an honest
man; and he was convinced of the
justice of the German cause
'If We are fighting soldiers we treat
them as soldiers" lie pointed out Put
IL men or women Turk behind closed
shutters or on houseiops 10 shoot our
men we shall burn the house they live
In and IL there Is resistance we shall
kill all those who resist. It IS regret
table, but we must stop guerrilla war
fare. We must fight under the laws OF
civilization"
Another roar as OF distant thunder
interrupted Charlie Browns next qucs-
ton.
"And you call that clvilixa tionr' he
demanded. while the windows Of The
Lion dor ratified under the shock OF
the distant cannonading.
II DOR
II am your guest" Charlie said. So
far as he was concerned, he had heard
enough. In fact. he had heard almost
too much for his own peace OF mind.
81 think we'd better not continue tbs
discussion or we might get into an ar
gument--and that wouldn't be diplo-
matte"
ITO RI c0xrENIrED.,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1917-10-05

the trio Of formidable soldiers. And
then the sergeant ordered them to load
Charlie observed the operation with
increasing alarm.
Good God. you're not going to shoot
mew he cried. I'm not English. I'm
not a spy" And remembering all at
once that the girl whom he had first
met at the house of Sir George Wag-
star In London could speak German,
he yelled at the top of his voice, MA
dame de Lordel Madame de Lordew
The two privates were aiming at
him now. And he faced them indig-
nantly. His anger was already begin
ming to get the better of his fear.
"Say--if you shoot me there are