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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31
CorporaI's Day Of Triumph.

At the battle of Opequon Creek,
where General Sheridan had formed
his line along the north bank of the
creek in front of a Vermont regiment,
there was quite O deep gully. The
banks were thick with blackberry
bushes and the men had hard time
getting over through the bushes. AS
thes came out they found long line
of breastworks in front of them.
They were ordered to lie down. Soon
as the boys had got through big Irish
corporal, that had been called a cow
ard in his company, jumped up and
hollered at the top of his voice: "You
towards, get up and fight like men ;
follow me-"
He started on the run up the hill
with the whole regiment after him and
over the breastworks they went, with
the Irish corporal at the head.
This was the beginning Of the vic
tory Of General Sheridan over General
Early. No one ever called the Irish
corporal a coward after that.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31

that faraway day, but there was deep
meaning in them, and he wouldn't take
them back, much as General Pember-
ton desired that he do So, and that is
why, on that never to be forgotten
Fourth of July, 29,672 Confederate SOL
diers, lieutenant general, several ma
jor generals, and many brigadiers, 3D.
500 stands Of arms, over 200 cannon,
numerous transports, a great quantity
of ammunition, and much other mate
rial were surrendered.
AS our party fixed their eyes upon
the brown cannon we thought Of the
excitement resulting from the victory
"a victory for the civilized world, and
an especial and precious victory for
the South, for from that day all pos
sible chance of her setting up a sepa-
rate government Of even a small de-
gree of permanency vanished forever.
Some of the younger editors, You
mans and Glennon among them, re-
membered, as boys, the wild rejoicing
of the North. I remembered the cheers
of the Army of the Potomac, right af-
ter Gettysburg, when the news Of the
great Vicksburg surrender was read
to the men.
Not far from this cannon monu-
ment the two lines Of works were so
close. together that a loud whisper
could be heard from one side to the
other.
1t was a dust-covered, hungry, rag
ged Confederate who, when the white
flag of surrender was displayed,
sprang to the top of the breastwork
and called out, "Why, dang me If you
uns and we uns didn't en- a most git
right on top Of each other"
And the brave young Johnny was
right about it, strange as it seemed.
When the battle lines get so close
together that both sides can stab SOL
diers with bayonets the warfare be-
comes awfully strenuous. That was
the condition of things at Vicksburg at
number Of places.
'"That is Grant avenue, and yonder
is where his headquarters were
throughout the SIEGE" The location
was within easy range of several Con-
federate batteries, and 1t often oc-
Cured that the commander in chiefs
staff got good shaking up from shell
and shot.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31
CHAPTER Xl-Continued.

"OI, oh, Stever' she cried and, turn
ing to her brother, sobbed Historically
OH his shoulder. "Oh, Steve, what shall
we doT'
Stephen put his arm about her waist.
"It's all right, sis" he said soothingly.
'Don't cry before him! I guess" with
a glance at his uncle, you've said
enough to make even him understand
at last"
Captain Elisha looked gravely at the
pair. II guess you have" he said
slowly. 81 guess you have, Caroline.
Anyhow, I can't think offhand Of any
thing you've left out. I could explain
some things, but what's the use? And"
with a sigh, you may be right in
way. Perhaps I shouldn't have come
here to live If you'd only told me
plain afore just how you felt I'd
maybe I'd-but there! I didn't know
Il didn't know You see, l thought
However, / guess that part Of
your troubles is over. But" he added
firmly, wherever 1 am or wherever /
go you most understand that I'm your
guardian, just the same. l considered
a long spell afore took the place, and
/ never abandoned a ship yet once
took command of her. And I'll stick
to this one! Yes, sir. III stick to it in
spite of the devil-or the Dunns, either.
Till you and your brother are Of age
I'm goin' to look out for you and your
interests and your money, and nothin'
nor nobody shall stop me. AS for fore
in my company on you, though, that
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31
With His Grandson in Khaki.

epics of history decline for the most
part to give up their parade, the fea-
ture of Memorial day. They are de-
termined to show the younger genera
ton that if their bodies suffered from
the ravages of campaigns and Of time,
the high luster of their courage and
their devotion has not been tarnished
by the years.
1t is fitting that the heroes in blue
should give to the soldiers in olive
drab this demonstration of their en-
durance of body and of soul. It is
well that the soldiers in olive drab, on
the eve of their own great adventure,
should salute the heroes in blue whose
spiritual descendants they are.
For the cause which the men of the
Grand Army Of Republic upheld is the
same as the cause which the young
men of today have rallied to uphold.
1t is the cause Of America, in the six
ties as now, the champion Of justice
end freedom.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31
CHAPTER XII.
q Surprise For Pearson,

CTEPHEN, the man of the family, y
was the only member Of the
household, servants excepted,
who slept soundly that night. Con-
sotous of having done his duty in the
affair with Pearson and his guardian
and somewhat fatigued by the dis
agreeable task of soothing his hyster-
zeal sister, he was Slumbering peace
fully at 8 the next morning when
awakened by series of raps on his
bedroom door.
"Ahl What? Well, what is it?" he
demanded, testify opening his eyes.
Edwards, is that you? What the devil
do you mean by making such row.?
The voice which answered was not
the buffers, but Caroline's.
Steve. Oh. Stever' she cried. do
get up and come out! Come, quick!
Something has happened"
Happened? What is it?"
Il can't tell you here. Please dress
and come to me as quick as you can
Stephen found his sister standing by
the library window, a letter i'll her
hand. She looked troubled and anx-
iOus.
"Oh, Steve" she exclaimed, hes
conel'
"souaf Who2'
Captain Wn--u. ife's goue."
Gone? Gone wherei Eero. you don't
IN he's-dead?"
SO; he's gone-gonn and left u.s."
I1er brothers exprrst.UI changed to
iiscredulous joy.
"What?" he shouted You mean he's
ouit, cleared out left here for good?''
Yes"
"Hurrah. Excuse Inc while l glo&t
Hurrah We got it through his skull
at last. Is it possible? But-but hold
OH. Perhaps it's too good 10 be true.
Are you sure? How dr you know"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31
Memorial dan takes on for

Memorial day takes on for
all of US a new significance in
this gear Of grace. In past
gears ne have laid oar fowers
on the graves of the dead in
loving and patriotic apprecia-
ton Of the fact that they saw
their duty and did 1t. Today
the fowers sviU be laid as
usual, but they WiU be but
withered blossoms of the soul
unless We lay vith them the
determination to do our duty
IN the crisis that confronts
our country, euen as these did
theirs. 1t is q day for search
ing Of ones soul, for q purg-
ing of all slotb and unwiIing-
ness to do oar part, of noble
shame at our failure hereto
fore to HUe up to the great
ness of the opportunity Which
erists for every real american.
1t is q day for memory and
manhood.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31
No Malice for Conquered Foe.

Lees surrender at Appomattox
April 9, 1865, ended the Civil war.
but in November of that year there
was a great review Of the Union vet
Grams at the national capital. Penn
sylvania avenue was the scene Of a
stirring parade, and the men who wore
the blue were greeted as heroes of
the most stupendous war in the his
tory of America. But considering the
occasion, the review was character
lied by remarkable decorum. It was
without those eXultant features that
might have been expected in a con-
quering army. General Grant was in
command and his kindly influence and
his magnanimous attitude toward the
valiant defenders Of the Lost Cause
accounted in large for the orderliness
Of the demonstration.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31
INSPIRATION To
BOYS IN KHAKI
Country's Defenders To-
day Learn Lesson From
Thin Blue Line.
"HE veterans of the Grand Army
of the Republic furnish always

"HE veterans of the Grand Army
of the Republic furnish always
an inspiring spectacle to the in
tervening generations. These young
men, who so many years ago marched
southwark to the call of Abraham Lin
coin, march again today. Their line is
thin. The feet which advanced Wig
orously to battlefields for the republic
are uncertain. The weight of the
years drags them down. Backs are
bent by the burdens of war and Of life.
The eyes which once flashed to the
call of duty gaze dimly upon sunlit
world.
But the hearts Of these heroes In
blue-these men who offered the last
measure Of sacrifice to their country
more than half a century ago-are as
sound as they had been in the remote
period Of their youth. They beat as
high to the inspiration Of the crisis
through which the country and the
world are living. These men who
played manly part in one Of the
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31
"Rriaru Pine Really White Heath.

The briar pipe is probably more
commonly used because its wide va
ration in price puts it within the
reach of all. 1t is made from the root
of the white heath, plant indigenous
to the south of France, the slopes OF
the Italian Alps and the islands OF
Corsica. AS soon as dug the roots are
cleaned, sawed into rough blocks and
packed in jute sacks ready for ship
ment. Upon reaching the manufacture
er they are thoroughly dried, pro-
cess requiring about five weeks. and
are then turned over to the selectors
for grading. The pipes are practically
machine made throughout.
Although many efforts have been
made to discover a substitute in this
country for the imported briar none
has as yet been found.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31
Cap'n Warren'S Wards
By JOSEPH c. LINCOLN

DO you? I'm much obliged. l
didn't know but after last night, after
the scrape l got you into, you might
enough of me-"
The young man smiled bitterly. 1T
wasn't your fault" he said. "It was
mine entirely. I'm quite old enough
to decide matters for myself, and !
should have decided as my reason and
not my inclinations told me. You
weren't to blame"
Eyes, I was. If you're old enough
I'm too old cal'late. But did think
however, there's no use goin over
that. l don't want you to think that
I've hove overheard that responsible
ty' 1 was so easy and fresh about TAX
in on my shoulders. It's there yet,
and I'll see you squared with Caroline
afore this wage is over if l live"
His friend frowned.
You needn't mind,' he said. 81 pre-
fer that you drop the whole miserable
business"
"Well, maybe. But, Jim, you've TAX
en- hold of these electric batteries that
doctors have sometimes? It's awful
easy to grab the handles of one Of
those contraptions, but when you want
to drop 'em you can't. They don't
drop easy. I took hold Of the handles
of Bijes affairs, and though it might be
pleasanter to drop 'em I cantor
won't"
'Then you're leaving your nephew
and niece doesn't mean that you've
given up the guardianship"
Captain Elisha's jaw set squarely.
81 don't remember sayin' that it did"
he answered, with decision. Then, his
good nature returning, he added: "Well,
Jim, there's just one thing more. Have
disgraced you a good deal bein'
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31
THE CAPTAIN REFUSES TO GIVE UP THE TRUST THAT HAS
CAUSED HIM so MUCH TROUBLE

South Dens
to a terrific
by accident and
Warren
that eighteen has died
children Caroline
Stephen will
whether will
their arsocratic friends The
makes with then he conSultS with
his
calls is surprised for he had known the
young Caroline aid
The
the injury and makes him
The plans birthday
the latter who with Steve had
father upbra
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31

some by express, and some by wound
ed men sent North. Bits of that tree
can be found in thousands of homes
souvenirs of high value. Soon after
the war the government erected a
plain monument to mark the place Of
surrender. 1t was in a fair way to
60 as the old tree had gone when it
was transferred to slightly point in
the National cemetery. When it was
at the place Of surrender hundreds Of
visitors Clipped off chunks of marble
to carry home. Men and women,
strange as it may seem, armed them
selves with small hammers for use in
battering off souvenirs. But it is safe
In the cemetery, where the superin-
tendent keeps 1t in mind and view
when the crowds come. Its four white
corners resemble big-toothed saw In
an old-time lumber mill.
General Grant said but few words
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31
DAYS of Heavy EATING.

About 300 years ago a law was en-
acted in central Europe forbidding
common folk to sit at table more than
five hours each day for dinner. Those
were good old days so far as gusta-
torial enjoyment is concerned and we
who have grown accustomed to the
light diet of modern civilization read
with astonishment the menus Of the
meals that our ancestors successfully
ate three centuries ago. You remem-
ber that Anne Boleyn, the most beaG-
tiful of Henry Wits many wives.
drank ale and ate roast meats for
breakfast and so no doubt did all the
other beauties of history who lived be-
fore breakfast foods. chocolate, tea
and coffee were known in Europe.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31
American Girls Who Marry Younq.

The census bureau finds that hum
dreds of American girls in every twelve
months are married at fifteen. Thou
sands annually are married at sixteen.
Out of every 100 women in this coun-
try eleven have married before pass
ing nineteen. In New England (ac-
cording to the census data) only one
woman in fifteen gets an acceptable
proposal before she is twenty. In the
south, the desirable man offers himself
to one out of five or one out of six
girls of nineteen or under. 1t is shown
by the census that a young womans
chance of offers is decidedly better In
a rural community than anywhere
else.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31
Fighting for Whole World.

Memorial day, 1918 -fraught with
new. strange thoughts! Established
in 1868 after the bitterness and blood
Of civil conflict, the day has come to
be one of memories, sweetening as the
years sreed on. But now, on this fifty
first Memorial day, the American
people go forth to another war, not to
create a nation, not to unity nation
but to make the whole world safe for
ALL the nations.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31

~ admire a liar" said a clubman,
"even when his prevarications strain
my credulity.
"a friend of mine, who objects to
efforts to pry into his personal affairs
recently limped into my place.
"'What's the matter with your 4eet? 2?
I asked, more to be polite than be-
cause ! cared what was the trouble.
''Then he gained my admiration by
a display of nerve l never saw
equaled.
"'Aa eel stepped on them he AAid<
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31
Same Old Canteen.

The Gettysburg battle-ground COM
mission has kept intact all the de-
fense, however slight, thrown up by
the forces, and so carefully are they
preserved that at the dedication Of
the monument to the One Hundred
and Fifty-ffth on Round Top, one of
the men present stated that when they
moved from Round Top he had left his
canteen up in space among the bowl
ders piled up in his front and, going
to the spot, brought it out, rusted with
time. but still the old canteen.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31
The Grand Review.

Fifty-three years ago last May the
triumphant armies Of the Potomac, Of
the Tennessee and of Georgia, the
fighting forces of the two great gen
erals, Grant and Sherman, assembled
In Washington and passed in review
before President Johnson, who had but
lately succeeded the martyred Lincoln,
surrounded by high officials of the gov
ernment, valiant officers of the army
and navy, by the war governors Of
many states, the foreign ENJOYS to this
country and other distinguished guests
without number.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31
Quite an Idea,

Cooking school teacher-"Did your
husband like the doughnuts you made
him?" Mrs. Youngbride-"Yes; he re-
marked that If could only make them
large enough he could save on his au-
tomobile tire bills."-Boston Tran
script.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31
The captain gets hint that
there are more rocks ahead.
Read about this development
In the next instaIIment.
CTO BE CONTINUED9

to the two types of vessels. 1t Is abso-
Iutely impossible to give rules for the
relation of these terms, as the condi-
tions vary too greatly. Generally speak
ing, the gross tonnage of q ship is from
so to 100 per cent greater than the net
tonnage
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31
Brouoht FIaus to Spain.

Waving flags are said to have been
first brought to Spain by the Saracens.
The present Spanish colors, red and
yellow, came from the old shields Of
CASTLE and Aragon.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31
ON F lEl,D9f
Vl(KSBUR(
&Lie>k:Co1. 81 90
4 J:AWa}ro>as.USA
Y THILE in every rod Of the Fed
~ eral and Confederate lines,
from the extreme right to the

from the extreme rlgnC 10 lHe
left, there is a spot of historical inter-
est on the battlefield of Vicksburg,
where the chiefest of the nations mill
tary parks is located, only a few can
be given special mention just now.
"Take a good look at the upright
siege gum" said Captain Rigby, presi-
dent of the national commission hav-
ing in charge the making Of the Vicks-
burg Military park, who was our guide
during the two days along the two
lines Of battle-the Federal and Con-
federate-and a better could not have
been given US, for he lives in Vicks-
burg and has been on duty there from
the beginning Of the park. ''There, on
the ground occupied by the foundation
for that cannon monument, Generals
Grant and Pemberton stood July 3,
1863, when they talked over the terms
of surrender offered by the Union COM
mander."
At that time a considerable tree
stood near the spot. Very soon after
ward the tree, its limbs, bark and
roots were cut into small pieces and
on their way North. some by letter,
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1918-05-31

"What2" he shouted. "You mean he's
quit7"
well, that's different I cal'late you
won't have to worry any more. Good
night"
He thrust his hands into his pockets
and walked slowly from the library.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-19

material damage to crafts has been
reported.
The state as a whole has been suf-
fering from the drouth, which un.
doubtedly has been pretty generally
broken by this storm. In st. Mary
the dry period has not been so pro
nounced. But water could be used
to good advantage, and local planters
report it was welcome. The rain
gauge at the Avoca office of ]. N.
Pharr & Sons registered fall of l
and 1-20 inches. They report the
rain was very general at least in this
parish. No reports had been received
Of any damage to their crops from
the high wind.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-19
Rain Was Welcome

Most of Morgan City was awak'
ened from their sleep las might by a
terrific rainstorm, which reached the
city about 2 o'clock this morning.
The downpour was accompanied by q
very strong wind, which at times
reached the proportions of a hurri-
cane. The wind did not abate for
fully thirty minutes after the rain
began to fall, consequently the few
who slept through it all must have
found considerable water on the
floors of their homes when they
awakened. Some anxiety was ex-
perienced by owners of boats tied
up at the docks here, but so far no
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-19

it unwise however at this time
to increase the grade of this
school.
Mr.. H. L. Jolley called the at
tention of the Board to the
request Of citizens for the es-
tablishment of a colored school
at Klingsville. He stated the
building would be furnished to
the school board free as long
as the school was maintained.
The Board ruled this matter be
tabled until the time for the es-
tablishment of colored schools.
1t was unanimously decided
by the Board that the second
class agricultural school at
Centreville be rated first class
in order it may receive the
appropriation from the Smith
Hughes funds. It was also or
dered that a principal be en-
ployed at $4,000 for a period of
twelve months and a shop as
sistant.
The Board arranged for a
transfer to carry children from
The plantations of Riverside
and Glenwild. to either the Ber-
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-19

lee, Alfredo Golden, Hazel
Smyly.
Ramos-Ella Mcclellan, prin-
cipal; Edna Aucoin.
Berwick-E. A. Lee, princi-
pal; Marion Bourgeois, REM
Mayer, Frances Carr, Lizzie
Gashia, Beulah Lynch, Henri
eta Brown.
Centreville-E. W. West,
principal; vacant, shop and as
sistant; Bette Beacham, do
mestic science; Lorena O'Neil,
Helen Klos; two vacancies.
Patterson-P. c. Rogers, prin-
cipal; vacant, first assistant
Margaret Smith, music and
school; Margaret Garret ;
Maude Martel, Aureia Bobrow-
olski. Esther Renthrop. Sadie
Celestia, Rita Buras, Frances
Rochelle, Marie Seehers, Ma
bel Collette.
Supt. Chas. Gott stated that
on account Of the increased en-
rollment at the Berwick school,
he would recommend the sal
ary Of the principal be placed
at 1880 per year. He thought
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-19
n Thousand Huns Are Re-
: ported To Have Been Cap
tured By Americans In Coun-
ter-AHack
4 French They Execute Brilliant Offensive
l.a Front Of Twenty-Five Miles Across
|spd Enemy Positions

observers. 1t is blow aimed at tar-
ritory vital to the Germans. Its cap
ture would force the retirement Of
an entire German salient extending
from Scissors to Rheims through
Chateau Thierry, which Is believed
to be composed of the kaiser's best
soldiers. The capture Of these men
would make a considerable dent in
the Hun army.
1t is believed the advance has pro
gressed much further than was ex-
pected with only one days fighting.
Six miles seems to be the deepest
penetration made by the two armies.
This is at Buzanny, south Of Chateau
Thierry, which they captured and
passed through eastward. Gains Of
four and five miles were made at
other sectors Only one mile sepa-
rates the allied fighters from Sois-
sons. A total Of twenty villages have
thus far been recaptured.
An outstanding feature of this
latest battle is that it was almost
altogether open warfare with all the
attending excitement. When gaps
were made by the American artillery
the French cavalry dashed through,
moving down everything in their
path