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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-12-14
AN IDEAL CHRISTMAS PRESENT

Many persons puzzled o. the ever
recurring problem ~ what To give
will happil' settle the problem By
siving war Savings Stamps rs Christ
mas gifts
A var Savings Stamp purchased
IS December costs s423. and oa tha
day Of is maturity. January I 1928 IL
will be- worth s. Oh Thus. not only
wiii the stamp last for four years. tut
II ~ill be- worth more than # is now.
which eau scarcely b" said ~ any
present that could be purchased for
"a 20 The owner can then purchase
whatever he of she may Wtsh TO get
Resides the financial advantage q
War Savings Stamp Is a patriotic pres
eat, as il represents money loaned
10 Uncle Sam to help him finish Amerb
cas- great task
Another inviting feature Of " s
v as Christmas Elfts Is that they are
suitable as presents to NEE. women a.
children alike They are practical
patriotic and preferred
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-12-14
FuAL FAMILY MEMBERSHIP

Tie Christmas Roll Call, which
make is appeal during next week
p has, as The goal Of It's efforts
tageesal Membership that Is I Is
desired ia enroll every man. woman
anH child In the United states a. a
member ia the american branch Of
Iaa greatest Of all humanitarian OF
Hf.oas the Red Cross Every Gle
tHan What it has already done Ia the
Hwld sar. all must Row be made q
a.8Eze tLat the tasks OF the Red Cruss
atfa Hyt ended when the great armH
U,a vas signed bat that Il then oA
rurd upuU a new phase IF duty and
blessing 10 bind up wounded and
broken hearts even rs it had bound
up pH1 zeal wounds to make nen lha
waste places 10 meet every form NJ
Emar HaHt and suffering
Every one. with the right feeling
ANTS A share Ia this great work, aud
81 surely each one assistance Is need
st if mly by the dollar membership
Iap
To- this end rhc True Democra eng
rasta wIl family membership as The
taal Tor eadeatur, that IS. let Il net
b. sufficient for the husband and wife
ur other head Of each household "a
harowa g. member or renew member
-Hb. bu a should be- sought Ia enroll
e.eH member If the family. ali over
fifteen years Of age paying the full f"o
aa. COLLAR AN under that age. %
cents SO that every family may be- q
ge8 Cross family even inemdiue the
servants ,A last years roll call this
pHs dome hf some families Let Il auV
be- doue rs al. So that fall family mem
h#rsblp sill be- the rule In West Fell
ctaHa
To encourage this movement The
Iur Democrat wants the names oi
an mlfIscs Ia which every on Ia.
rIuauz the cook and the yard boy. IL
Red Cross member
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-12-14
SHOULD RECEIVE ATTENTION


Baton Rouge stateTtme
The service which the Ii a s.
road js giving the public In 'a zee
ton should receive some attention fUm
the Railroad Commission aud Hr
Edenbou should BE- forced 10 rsm.aH
n If Il is within the power of ~ Rah
road Commission 80 fore" HmrjE
The trains are seldom uH aH fHe
they are seldom heated aHd Era4aft
improperly lightet a uieht
Oh Saturday the afternoon aa# sa
Nea Orleans which g#s dur hrn. I
/ O'Clock ia the Afternoon reached D..
sunday morning ur Z ~ oc'gra Tfe
tram ap from Nov Orleans
morning due here "A s s. o.tlafk cam.
la at 30 o'clock SUNDAY afteuog
These are not two ISOLATED Guei8taH
Il is the way these trains base brH
running for weeks Aud instead uf get
tins better this service apparently
getting worse
Those who ride over This read @
that frequently the trains are not prop
perlH heated and that passengers -Hf
fer severely from cold OHr lone ru8I
is frequently used To fight lhr amrtga
compartment Of the early morning
coming down
And while the road is Haas as
cn-siou something should be- said
about the mail clerks vbo arc report
ed as hot oH the train tor mf taaas
tBayau Sara and - ifaHr0es tlaI B
all This is en- Of the most annoying
.rt the many annoying conditions a.
present day service on This road
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-12-14
UkcLEAai uNcLEkNi

The Presidents attitude tow ards
Germany is absolutely correct When
appraised Of movement Ia ask HIN 50
visit Germany during his STAY abroad
Mr. Wilson Is reported as saying
Only by Ions years of repentance
can Germany atone Tor her crimes and
show sincerity Ne true American
could think o' Waiting Germany unless
forced to do 50 by strictly official ob.
legations
''Tha, is to say. decliRe u advance
10 consider any suggestion of The
hind
II Ia n piece Of supreme erroHterY
oh the part Of the present rulers OF
Germany and Bavaria 90 suRgeat thai
the President ~ the United State
should visit In social capacity a
country and people stiIl reekng viii
innocent blood incidentally Il reveal
tina, tha German people as a Whole
have 40 conception ~ the crimes
against humanity Of which they
through their rulers md armies have
been sutIty They do not realize that
,hese erimes have put them uutsIaa The
social pale Even ~ their foldiery ahileI
coneeailng 4 bomb In their hand caaI
ery "kamerad and expect the olaI
10 be accepted so they imagine Tint
simply by inviting car President IuI
break bread Nth them their he'rous
Offences wll be lost sight Of
A. usual, the President expresses IN
Q few words What should be the gene
raj attitude towards Germany Omg
BY long years of repentance and right
living should Germany b. able IA prove
Der ftsht TO eomradeshis v ith civilized
nations, and b, many righteous acts
atone tnI the LusitauIa and belgium |
The stream Of trade aud ffaseII
should be steadily turned from Ger |
nsny for should Il be- renewed A. for /
merry with her ser, evident mental
shd moral ubtuseness she viii fan pI
see wherein she has erred and lhel
sears OF her repentance atH ba da
lsyed According 10 the old Hehfalr
Iaw lepefs were required to- live aa,uI
from others and On tie approach Of
any one to cry, "l'neleau I'ncltau
II may be- doubted IL Germany is VttI
ready to sitgmatiEe herself thus q M |
clean but until she cures herself n
the moral ieprosy Nth which size Is
80 obviously anlfted others should nag |
hesitate TO employ tbe timely warn
Ing against her, "t'ncleau. uuslean'' i,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-12-14
CHRISTMAS CHECKS RUSHED
TO SOLDIERS FAMILIES

Machinery Of the treasury a isk
bureau has been speeded up 60 hasten
the distribution # allotment and aIIu4
aueo checks "a soldiers aud Ia
families By Christmas It was aaaaaHr
81 today An arms of clerks uae r.
turning eui check AZ the rate of $40
ooa day Nor. than i5a a0a ara ~
be mailed this month
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-12-14
DANIEL REQUIRES $50 coo
TO MAN NAVY ~ YEAR

Threa hundred and tjru lhan
men sill be- needed Ia man tHa ssEE
during the coming year iH stN.He
this estimate tadat Secretary Daniels
said there are 81 present nearly O.
ooo men 10 the navy leaving e m
plus OF lIl000 to be released Is lah
LAT
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-12-14

Note The neat way ~ which the
President gives a gauge by when IA
measure future visitors 10 Germany
s. hen he says No true America
eaald bHIuk Of whiting Germany an.
.n-- forced to do 80 by strictly official
obligations II viii be- interesting 20
Lar TIE explanations made by Amert
eaus "a OF their reasons Cor going
- Germany In future
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-12-14

A sensational feport Is thBt Wf.t#m
former Kaiser. made an af'eHp' d
suicide II be did so il vas frustrated
ambition and not Temuras that inspired
bin lie should lIye 10 sre like hrlas
TX OF france. his victims pass bega"
hin ~ endless procession
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-12-14

gboU asking auyones permission
g" aa aptmst brother, and look
rteg eu the bright eide Of editorial
fife
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-12-14
Parlor Sets

oH F.Ha. H#8s is buat strongly. finished
81. sa. afa Hea original and cor.
..a.
sting af Fumod oaR chair. Rocker
los Jas .....r-.......a. s 1850
.d ............... s 1000
a.#9. HaeArf chair and setlee. Hey.
.""a H..a 'aE ".h ...........S So 90
81" HE" extraordinary saIues in parlor Suits Of
Various Mood. aaa Finishes ranging as high as
$4,000 |#sa a#H remarkably low for the
...H. a#sf0a
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-12-14
Chairs

WrH.lHae gets so much or 81
" ar ".a.N ours 9Te strong and dura
Don't these prices Interest
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-12-14

~" @ ##E moly aHd sure 10 please
#aa. Mahogany c.rcaasan Walnut
#a #a aaH mrd oaa aiih prices ranE
.# sTzH
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-12-14
Our gurntt0rt will make
ress|ut. sensible presents.
To Our Customers


We respectfully extend a cordial invitation to eal at our
saesoom at -}I3-3I5 and 81 Nam Street Baton Rouge
La and inspect the splendid assortment Of furniture which we
offering
Before puces advanced we bought heavy and bought often
and is our pleasure 10 give the trade the benefit Of eur
early buying
A VISIT to our store will prove profitable to YOU and
pleasure to though you yet prepared to do
your buying.
Business Great.peope are buying things fast, but our
stock amply large or you to make the night selection Try Ua
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-21
TO LEAVE HOSPITAL

Mrs. Harry Grimes, of East South
street, who was operated on at the
Kings Daughters Hospital, will be
able to return to her home today.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-21

AT ten O'Clock we started out, armed
with three bombs, bayonet and re-
volver. After getting into NO Mans
Land we separated. Crawling four or
five feet at time, ducking star shells,
with strays cracking overhead, l
reached their wire. / secuted along
this inch by inch, scarcely breathing,
/ could hear them talking in their
trench, my heart was pounding against
my ribs. One false move or the least
noise from me meant discovery and
almost certain death.
After covering my sector quietly
crawled back. / had gotten about half
way when ! noticed that my revolver
was missing. Ii was pitch dark. ]
turned about to see IL i could find II ;
IL couldn't be far away, because about
three or four minutes previously had
felt the butt in the holster. / crawled
around in circles and at last found 1t,
then started on my way back to our
trenches, as thought.
Pretty soon l reached barbed wire,
and was just going to give the pass
word when something told me not to.
| put out my hand and touched one of
the barbed wire stakes. 1t was iron.
The British are of wood, while the
German are iron. My heart stopped
beating; by mistake l had crawled
back to the German lines.
turned slowly about and my tunic
caught on the wire and made a loud
ripping noise.
A sharp challenge rang out. ]
sprang to my feet, ducking low, anc
ran madly back toward our lines. The
Germans started firing. The bullets
were biting all around me, when bang
/ ran smash into our wire. and a sharp
challenge, "'Alt, who comes thereT'
rang out. | gasped out the password,
and, cropping my way through the lane
In the wire. tearing my hands and
uniform, tumbled into our trench and
was safe, but / was nervous wreck
for an hour, until drink of rum
brought me round.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-21
VICTORY BREAD OR
CLOSE DOWN BAKERY

Washington. March 21.-All bak'
ers who are not using the required
20 per cent of wheat flour substitute
in bread and rolls must cease bak
ing those products from now on, and
will not be permitted 10 resume oper'
ations until they are prepared to use
the substitutes as required upon pain
OF the revocation of their license
This decision was reached by com
mittee of federal food administrators
with the baking division OF tho
food administration who determined
To make the slogan Victory bread OF
close" effective after that date. Where
a surplus Of potatoes exists bakers
are being urged to make use Of them
as substitutes to the limit OF their
ability Four pounds OF potatoes are
required in the place Of one pound OF
any other substitute.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-21
CHAPTER XVIII.
Staged Under Fire.

staged Under FIRE.
Three days after the incident just re-
lated our company was relieved from
the front line and carried. We stayed
in reserve billets for about two weeks
when we received the welcome news
that our division would go back of the
line ito rest billets." We would re-
main In these blllets for at least two
months, this in order to be restored to
our full strength by drafts Of recruits
from Blighty.
Everyone was happy and contented
at these tidings; all yon could hear
around the billets was whistling and
singing. The day after the receipt of
the order we liked for five days, maxi
ing an average of about twelve kilos
per day until we arrived at the small
town of o..
1t took us about three days to get
settled, and from then on our cushy
time started. We would parade from
s As in the morning until IL noon.
Then except for an occasional billet
or brigade guard we were on our own.
For the first four or five afternoons l
spent my time In bringing up to date
my neglected correspondence.
Tommy loves to be amused, and be-
ing a Yank, they turned to me for
something new in this line. l taught
them how to pitch horseshoes, and this
game made a great hit for about ten
dous Thor, Tnfnuav turned 10 Amer
lea for a new diversion. / was up In
the air until happy thought came to
me. Why not write sketch and break
Tommy in as an actor?
One evening after sights out" when
you are not supposed to talk, impart-
ed my scheme In whispers to the SECT
ton. They eagerly accepted the idea
Of forming stock company and
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-21
ASKS ALL CITIZENS
TO REPORT WARRANTS
Prosecuting Attorney NoIl Calls
On Public To Assist.

To the Editor of the Evening Jour
nal
l desire to call the attention of the
public to the "Idleness and Vagran-
cy Act passed by our last legislature
/ am satisfied under existing condi
TOMS vigorous enforcement of this
law in Berkeley county is most de-
sirable. The statutue is a good one
and if enforced must produce good
results. l have no means of knowing
to what extent it is being violated al
though several violations of the law
have been called to my attention and
arrests made
/ can only enforce the law upon
information furnished TO me by some
one, unless | happen to have personal
knowledge. Although it has always
been my rule where complaints are
made to require the accusor to face
the defendant, | have decided with
reference to the enforcement of the
above act that / will treat as conf.
Dental any information or evidence
which may be furnished to me of
the violation of the foregoing statute
The only information | need is the
name of the party whether he is an
able-bodied male resident of this
county between the ages of sixteen
and sixty, and is not working at
least thiIty-six hours per week, re-
CARELESS of whether he is rich or
poor will investigate evey case re.
ported TO me. | shall pay no attention
to autonomous letters,
The cooperation of all good eiti,
zens in the enforcement of this act
is solicited.
u you will print this letter will
greatly appreciate it,
Very truly yours,
Allen B. Noll, Prosecuting Attorney
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-21
MISS Drunk BRIDE
WEEDS BALTIC. GROOM

A very pretty wedding took place
at the United Brethren parsonage,
Berkeley Springs, on Saturday, when
Miss Leona Elizabeth Brunk. daugh-
ter Of Rev DIR. and Mrs j. H. Brunk
became the bride of Mr. Raymond
Winslow Stewart, of Baltimore. DIR.
Brunk, father of the bride, perform.
ed the ceremony, the impressive ring
service beng used. Miss Viola WEd-
meyer of Berkeley Springs, presided
at the piano The happy couple left
over the Baltimore and Ohio for their
future home. 1929 West Layette ave.
nue., Baltimore.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-21
WITNESS AFTER WITNESS
IN MARTINSBURG
Such Evidence Our Readers Cannot
Dispute.

Such Evidence Our Readers Cannot
Dispute.
As we take up the journal week
by week. we are struck by the hear
ty, unmistakable way in which wit
ness after witness speaks out as MIR.
Brantner does here. If these people
were strangers living miles away, we
might take little notice OF them But
they are not They are our neigh
bors. living among us, Their word is
TOO easily proven to admit OF any
ioubt They speak out in the hope
that their experience may be guide
20 others.
F. 7. Brantner, retired railroad en-
gineer. Sis n. Queen ST.. Martins
burg, says; ct suffered from con-
slant pains through the small of my
back At night they kept me awake
and | felt very tired when | got up
in the morning. The kidney secre-
lions passed too often and were pain
ful This trouble continued for some
lime and ! seemed to be getting
worse until | began using Doan's
Kidney Pills. 1t wasn't long before
hey restored my kidneys to a nor
NAL condition and put a stop to the
pains. / can now sleep well and fell
All right when | get mp in the morn
ing"
MIR. Brantner is only one of many
Martinsburg people who have CRATE
fully endorsed Doan's Kidney Pills.
If your back aches--if your kidneys
bother you, don't simply ask for a
kidney remedy-ask distinctly for
DOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS, the same
that Mr., Brantner had-the remedy
backed by home testimony. so cents
At all stores. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y. sWhen Your
Back is Uame-iRemember the Name.
Mon Wed Fri
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-21
HAS CHEESE FACTORY

West Virginia now boasts cheese
factory which it situated on Its
Reyman memoial farms at Wardens-
Vile, which were recently donated
to the state. About one ton is being
produced each month and the pro
duct is being marketed in various
cities of the state. l.. +. Sutton, a
member of the horticultural depart
ment of West Virginia University the
last five years is superintendent OF
the farms, including the cheese rae
tO1sy
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-21
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
Its Easy-If You Know DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret of keeping young is to feel
young to do this you must watch your
liver and bowels - there's no need of
having sallow complexion - dark rings
under your eyes - pimples - q bilious
look in your face - dull eyes with. no
sparkle. Your doctor will tell you ninety
per cent of all sickness comes from in
active bowels and liver.
DR.. Edwards, a well-known physician
in Ohio, perfected vegetable COM
pound mixed with olive oil to act on
the liver and bowels, which ne gave to
his patients fer years.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the substi-
tute for calonel, are gentle in their action
yet always effective. They bring about
that exuberance of spirit that natural
buoyancy which should be enjoyed by
everyone, by toning up the liver and clear
ing the system of impurities.
You will know DIR. Edwards Olive Tab
lets by their olive color. l0c and Csc per
box. All druggists.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-21

Miss Virginia Ruth Garrett, dau
ghter of Mr.. and Mrs. George Gar
rett, OF Kentucky avenue, this city,
and Mr. James Bernard Lemaster, a
wei Unknown young farmer of the
Hedgesville district, were married
here "Wednesday afternoon at four
o'clock. The ceremony was perform
ed by Rev Roy l.. Schumacher at the
Winchester Avenue Christian parson-
age MIR. and Mrs. Lemaster-left for
weeks trip TO points in Maryland,
and upon their return will reside
near Hedgesville.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-21
CUMBERLAND ELECTS
MAYOR KO0N AGAIN

DR. Thomas w. Koon for two terms
mayor of Cumberland, was re-elect
ed Tuesday for third term over his
opponent, Harry Irvine. The cleo
ton was holly contested, and many
votes were lost by Mayor Koon on
account OF his running fof q third
term. Even with this Mayor Koon
was elected by big majority for the
third time. which is something that
has never happened in the history OF
Ctenberland For commissioners: c
Frank Keyser, Charles c. Deetst
Harry L. Smith and Theodore A. X
Hummelshine, we're elected.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-21
RECEIVERS FROM GAS

A letter was received by Mr. Rob
ert@M. Ward, in Winchester IRON
Charles l. Worthington son Of Bruce
Worthlngton who for nearly q year
has been prisoner If war N n Ger.
man camp. The letter dated January
l6, 1918, stated that nc had nearly
recovered from the effects of gas,
which had seriously affacted him FOR
some time and which was the cause
of his capture.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-21
CUT THIS OUTFIT is WORTH
MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip. enclose with five cents to Foley
& CO., 1885 Sheffield Ave, Chicago
Ill, writing your name and address
clearly. You will receive in return a
trial package containing Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs
colds and Group, Foley Kidney Pills
and Foley Cathartic Tablets.
Sold Everywhere. I'm
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-21
s CHAPTER XIX. N
NEMs

On ffi4 UWTks - - 1z7sJ
or course Tommy cannot always b
producing plays under fire but While
In rest biIlets he has numerous oths4
ways of amusing himself. He 10 &
greet gambler. but never plays fcz
large stakes. Generally in each eornf
fpany. you will find n regular Canfsid}
This man banks nearly all the games
of chance and is an undisputed Aushcr4
ity on the rules OF gambling. When%
ever there Is an argument among the
TOmmies about some uncertain pofus
as to whether Houghton 10 entitled Ia
Watkins sixpencs, the matter 10 taken
to the recognized authority and his de-
cision Is final.
The two most popular games are
"Crown and Anchor and House"
The paraphernaIia used In ''CrOwR
and Anchor" consists OF piece OF cam
vas two feet by three feet. This H.
divided into six equal squares. In these
squares are painted club, diamond,
heart, spade, crown, and an anchor.
one device to a square. There are
three dice used, each dice marked the
same as the canvas. The banker sets
up his gambling outfit in the corner OF
billet and starts bally-hoolng until
crowd Of Tommies gathers ar0und
then the game starts.
ITO be continued Eomorrowl
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-03-21
@ 70 FARMING

Messrs. w. II. Couchman and Viii
liam Peery have moved from their
homes in Rosemont to the farm they
recently purchased from the Houck
brothers on the Opequon.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-09-05
THIS BATTLE
is DECISIVE
SAYS KAISER

Amsterdam, Sept. 5.-Emperor
William has. telegraphed the
municipality of Munich mes
sage in which he alludes to the
fighting now in progress as the
present decisive battles" and de-
clares the German people will
unitedlys stand with all their
strength in defense Of the father
land. The ;emperor's message
reads:
German people under
stand the, difficulty Of the present
decisive battles against an enemy
filled with hatred, jealousy and
the will to destruction, but has
unanimously decided to devote all
its strength to defend against<its
enemies assaults its sacred soil
and its kultur which it had won
in peaceful work.