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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-02-23
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR
TRACTOR OWNERS
International Harvester Company
Will Hold Tractor Schools.

Of all the machines a farmer owns,
none is more important than his
tractor. Especially is this true this
year. Tractors must be in condition
to work day and night, if necessary.
to make possible the increased pro-
duction of food we need. There must
be no delays due to unsatisfactory
operation, no loss from misunder-
standing.
To this end the International Har-
vester Company of America proposes
to hold tractor schools in various
parts of the country in order that
their users may get the best possible
service out of their tractors.
One of these schools will be held
at the Court House, Cambridge, Md,
Feb. 26th and 9th. The sessions
will open promptly at 9 a. m. This
school will be absolutely free to all
who care to attend, whether they are
tractor owners or not. Nothing will
be offered for sale at these schools,
and there will be no selling talks. A
course of instruction in how trac-
tor works and how to keep it work
ing will be strictly adhered to.
The instructors are practical trac-
tor and engine men and the course
is laid out on large charts illustrated
with clear diagrams and described in
simple terms. 1t takes up the rea-
sons why an engine operates, what
takes place within the cylinder of
an engine, symptoms that indicate
approaching trouble, how to look for
trouble and not overlook it, how to
get the best possible service from a
tractor or engine, new uses for trac-
tors and many other subjects of spe-
cial interest to men in this locality.
Those who attend the school will
be encouraged to ask questions on
any subject in connection with trac-
tors and engines. These questions
will be answered at the end of each |
school session. There will be dem |
onstrations with engines and trac-
tors themselves.
To be sure that every one who at |
tends the school carries home with |
him every point brought out there, a |
book containing all subjects discuss |
ed at the school will be given to ev-
cry man. Every farmer who owns a !
tractor or engine should attend this
school, but, more important still, he
should bring with him the man who |
operates his tractor. Plan now to be
present at every session of the |
school, for the men who do this will |
get the greatest benefit out of it.
Don't forget the date, and be sure |
to be there-Adv.
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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-02-23

Why do men like to boast of their
weight?
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-02-23

Henry Lloyd, Jr., Solicitor.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-02-23
Washington's Birthday Takes
On New Significance

Never before in the history of our
nation has there been a time when
the citizens of our country consider
ed with more seriousness the state
ment of George Washington, the ia
Their of our country, when he admon-
ished us, I'm time of peace, prepare
for war" We believed as many 9th
er countries believed, that advanced
civilization had eliminated the posi-
bility of a great war in these modern
times, but such is not the case. Not
only are we engaged in the greatest
war the world has ever known, but
our enemies are conducting the most
barbarous warfare the world has
ever known.
We must help. 1t is the duty of
every one to help. If you cannot
fight, make your dollars count. Lend
your money to your Government
through the purchase of these War
Savings and Thrift Stamps.
ALBANUS PHILLIPS,
County Director.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-02-23
Money For You

House cleaning time is here. Don't
let your discarded furniture, cloth
ing. etc., be put aside; it takes up
room. Be wise, and sell it. We need
the goods, you can use the money.
Will buy part or all of your fur
niture, etc. Call Phone 555. Our
buyer will call, and pay cash.
JAMES BROS.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-02-23

A loving word can mdeicine most
erybody would be glad to Sc the
What did the jockey exclaim
when his mount threw him and fell
on top of him? He said, this is
horse on me.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-02-23
Money To Loan.

Money to loan in large and small
sums.-Lloyd Webster. Spring St.
Adv. 8-25-tf. cod.
The evening world., 1918-02-23
FARMERS TO PUT TICKET
UP AT STATE ELECTION
Agrarian Party Plans Laid at Secret
Session of Whitman Foes in
SYraCuSe.

SYRACUSE. y. y, Feb 23.--An in
dependent Agrarian political party
win make its appearance in the state
elections this fall as part Of the gen
eral protest OF farmers throughout
tho State who are dissatisfied with
the way the State administration is
handling agricultural and food pro-
blems This decision was reached af-
ter the meeting OF the New York state
Federation OF Agriculture held here
on Wednesday, II was learned to-day.
Prof Samuel Frazer of Rochester
and Seth J. Bush, author Of the resol-
utions asking for tho resignation OF
Charles IL. Belts from tho Food Com
mission and farms and markets coun-
ell. were leaders at the secret session
The plans CALI for an entire State
ticket from Governor 10 Assemblymen n
i'm every rural district of tho State
None but farmers viii he named,
ALBANY. Feb. 23.-Has Charles F.
Retts resigned as Secretary to the
Council OF Farms and Markets or has
he not? This question is puzEling oapi-
tai circles to-day. According to a well
authenticated report Friday afternoon.
Belts had tiled his resignation TO take
effect at once,
Betts to-day denies this, lie does
admit now that II had been suggested
10 him that he resign.
The evening world., 1918-02-23
GERMAN AMERICAN
ALLIANCE DENOUNCED

WASHINGTON. Feb. 23.-Suggestions
Of possible German slush fund at the
disposal OF the National German Ameri-
can Alliance were made before the SEN
ate Judiciary Committee to-day by Gus
tevus ohlinger, Cleveland lawyer. at a
hearing on Senator Kings bill 10 revoke
the charter Of the alliance.
its expenditures. Ohliuger Sald. OK
ceeded It's legitimate receipts from dues.
Its name IS mIsnomer. tho real object
OF the society being 10 distribute Ger
man propaganda throughout the United
States. Ohlinger conducted a private
investigation into the organizations ac-
tiNities. lie quoted extracts from its
official publication expressing hatred for
all things Anglo-SaNon and a contempt
for the American people. Successful at
tempts OF the society TO have German
taught IN the public schools from the
lowest grades were cited by the speaker.
The evening world., 1918-02-23
FINDS BROTHER, KIDNAPPED
WHEN A BABY, IN TOMBS
Young Naval Officer Almost Sure
Of Observation-Disclosures Read
Of Arrest.
Of Arrest.

A young man clad In the uniform ot a
Petty Naval Oflcer walked into the Of
flee OF Probation oGicer Swami to-day
and made inquiries concerning George
Burke. sixteen years old. who had been
arrested Feb. lS with loaded revolver
In his possession.
my mother read in the newspapers
OF the arrest OF Burke" tho young ON =
ceS told Mr.. Swami. and she has an
idea the prisoner is her son. whom she
has not seen for moro than fifteen
years"
The caller introduced himself as John
r. Burke OF No. i25 Sohmer Street.
Brooklyn. He said his mother had told
him his brother George had been KID
mapped when he was seven months old
by his father.
In the Tombs Warden Hanley Eava
ths naval officer ansopportunity to visit
the prisoner, after which he declared he
was satisfied tho prisoner was his
brother.
According 20 tho prisoner his father
took him to South Boston, where he
placed him In a Catholic institution. Tho
boy made his escape after being there
seven years and then he worked on d
farm for five years. Since then he has
been a derelict. IIe will be arraiEne1
Monday for sentence. Probation oficer
Swami has made arrangements 10 have
the boys mother in court.
The evening world., 1918-02-23
978 BOMBS ARE DROPPED
ON GERMAN WORKS IN WEST
Billets, Railway Sidings and Air
dromeS Attacked by British
Air Raiders.

LONDON Feb. 23--Brltish airmen on
the western front continue their exten.
sive bombing raids and in air hshtino
on Thursday accounted for nine German
airplanes. The official statement ON
activities issued last night follows:
The weather improved Thursday and
more than 300 bombs were dropped ON
the enemy's billets and railway sidlngs
at Courtral and Ledoghom and south-
east OF Douai. In air nghtlng seven hos
tile machines were brought down and
two others were driven down ont of
control. Three Of our machines are
missing.
During the night our airplanes
dropped 67s bombs. of which 800 were ON
tho airdrome southeast OF la Chateau
used by the enemy's night bombing
squadron. The other bonibs wera
dropped on alrdromes In tho neighbor-
hood of Ghent and Journal and on bill.
lets. ono OF our machines did not re.
turn"
The evening world., 1918-02-23
Former Sheriff of Camden County
n. j., TO Serve Until the Elec-
ton in November.

TRENTON. N. J.. Feb 23.-Gov. Edge
to-day announced the appointment OF
David Baird a Republican and former
Sheriff OF Camden County. as United
States Senator from New Jersey. TO sue
ceed temporarily to the vacancy created
by the death OF william Hughes OF Pat
erson, Democrat.
Baird. who will be seventy nine years
old in April. and who has been active
IN politics for more than half q century
will serve until November. when sue
cessor will be elected to serve until the
expiration OF the Hughes term. March 2.
1919. A United states Senator to serve
the full six years term beginning March
I. 1919. will also be elected at the same
time.
Gov. Edge told Baird the people OF
New Jersey insisted the appointee mus:
uphold President Wilson In every move
to win the war and In accepting the
tender Baird pledged himself to that
duty.
The evening world., 1918-02-23
COLT SAYS CONGRESS-
STANDS BY WILSON
Senator Declares Constitution Gives
Wide War Power-No Fear
Of Dictatorship.

PROVIDENCE, Feb. 23.-Congress
will continue to place wide powers and
the resources OF tho Nation In the
hands OF President Wilson. and tho
country need have no fear OF a cic-
tatorship." Senator Colt declared yes.
terday In an address to tho state
General Assembly.
Congress" he said, "inds In the
great war powers conferred by the
Constitution abundant Justification for
clothing our Commander In Chief With
every authority necessary 10 win tho
war. But when tho war ends we nhali
retain on the statute books no moro
OF the present legislation than Is SOM
patiblC with public interest and in Fun
accord with the personal rights OF the
individual under tho Constitution"
The evening world., 1918-02-23
PACKERS CARE FOR
WORKERS HEALTH,
NURSE DECLARES
ArmourS' Former Welfare
Chief Tells of Sick Relief
and Vacation Camp.

CHICAGO. Feb. 23.--liarvey @. FL
lord. chief of the Welfare Depart
mcnt OF Armour & 90 was cross
examined by Attorney Frank 2.
Walsh to- day In the stock yards woga
arbitration proceedings lie denied
that a majority OF the seventy Ave
men on the firms pension list were
strikcbreakers in 1904. Ellerd also
said the majority Of accidents occur
on Mondays.
"Do you wish to give the impress
sion that this is because OF drunken
ness on Sundays?" inquired MIR.
Walsh.
NO. ! am not explaining H."
Miss Catherine Brady, formerly in
charge OF the visiting nurse work in
the Armour and Company Welfare
and Relief Department, said she and
her two assistants made beween l,2OO
and 1.500 nursing calls at homes ot
stock yards workers in 1911 In ad-
ditlon 1900 calls were made to give
advice and financial relief TO poor
families.
II have at my disposal an emer-
gency fund which | use at my dis
cretlon." said the witness. when
an employee Is absent two days from
work we investigate and do every
thing necessary for the persons re-
lief"
The witness said Armour and Com
pany conduct summer vacation
camp at Round Lake, H., for women
employees IL accommodates forty
and each visitor i3 allowed 70 stay
two weeks and given half pay. The
women employees most in need OF
rest are sent to the camp
Miss Mary Mccarthy. in charge OF
the welfare work for Swift and Com
pany, denied the stories of poverty
and suffering told by Mrs. Eva Ma
cienski and Mrs. Katie LysoRarski.
widows OF former employees OF Swift
and Company. who were called as
witnesses for the employers side.
Mrs. Maciensld. the witness said,
received 5000 from Swift and Com
pany's Employees Benefit ASsocia-
tior when her husband died Her
house rent and grocery bill was paid
for eight months. In addition the
witness said the woman received $500
life insurance from an outside source.
Mrs. Lysogarski, the witness said,
received 81. 230 life insurance when
her husband died and Sc a week from
Swift and Company, in addition 10
baskets Of food three times "A week
and shoes for her children for a
period OF several months
Both women are now working for
Swift and Company.
The evening world., 1918-02-23
THREE U. S. SOLDIERS
WOUNDED IN ACTION

WASHINGTON. Feb, 23.-Gen. Per-
ching to-day. reported ono American
soldier severely wounded and two
slightly wounded in action Feb. 10.
Private Fred Kopanski was severely
wounded. His sister. Mrs. J. NJ. Franz,
lives In Chicago.
Corpls. william Bowers Of West
vile, Okla. and william Riley Of
Switzer. Ky, were slightly wounded.
The following deaths were reported
Priyates Walter 4. Reynolds, Beaver
Falls. Pa. gunshot wounds. James
Roul.rd, New Britain. Conn. frac,
tured skull: Lawrence A. Wither.
spoon, Portland, Ore, pneumonia.
Edward Barton. Cooleyvillc, o.. pneu.
monia.
The evening world., 1918-02-23
MANY IN PETROGRAD
WOULD WELCOME THE
COMING OF GERMANS
Properly Owners Fear an Outbreak
aof Anarchy, Riot and
Murder.

LONDON. Feb. 23.--InhabItantS OF
Petrograd await coming events with
an outward calm. according TO the
latest dispatches received here and
continue TO pursue their ordinary
business life seemingly unconccrned
over the great interests at stake.
Tho Daily Mails Petrograd CORE
epondent in n despatch sehs last
Thursday repeats a statement that
the majority would welcome the mr.
rival OF the Germans, fearing an out
break OF anarchy with riot and muir
der.
The bulk OF the population, the
correspondent SAYS. Il tired OF revo-
luton. tired OF hunger and disorder,
and tired of tho uncertainty perpetu-
ally ovcrhanging them, declaring that
they are experiencing all OF the dis
advantages OF the Cars regime
without any OF its advantages.
The evening world., 1918-02-23
100000 RIFLES
PRODUCED MUS.
IN TEN MONTHS
Record SurpaSSeS Any Other
Nations Ordnance Bureau,
Figures Reveal.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2s.-seyer
hundred thousand army rifles have
been produced in the United States
since this country entered the war.
according TO statement made public
to-day by the Ordnance Bureau of
the War Department. During the
week ending Feb. 3 the daily produc-
tion was 1906 Enhelds and 1,I42
Springhelds, a total OF 9.247 service
rifles added to the stock every day.
In addition. the Government received
1915 Russian Army rlfles during tho
week, making a total weekly rife
output OF 72,15o weapons OF this class.
Figures on the American weapons
fell off slightly the week ending Feb.
10, while the output Of Russian rifies
increased. the total output for the
week of all types being 71,192.
This production. the statement
says. is the greatest ever achieved
by any country In similar period OF
ten months. II is four times greater
than the British output after ten
months Of war and twice as large az
the British output after two and
half years Of war.
We have to-day" the statement
says, "a total OF 100000 service
rifles. Only about 90 per cent. OF
the troops carry rifles. We have in
addition 10000 Krags, 100. 900 Russian
rifles and some 10000 Ross rifles, or
total Of about 2SOO00 training
rifles"
Rifle cartridge production is on
similar scale, the statement showing
that total OF 100000 was the daily
average output In January.
Summarizing the work on rifles, It
is shown that s4OO.OoO,OOO is being
spent for that arm alone and that
200 army offlccrH, $4,000 men and TO-
600 women are employed on the man
utacture OF rifles and cartridges.
There are two Government and three
private plants making rifles and ono
Government and nine private making
cartridges.
II is pointed out that the modified
Enfield rifle has been fully tested
and more than justifics the claims
that have been made for IT," As to
It's accuracy OF fire. II is noted that
a regiment OF CnlOrcI trOCps made
~ out OF possible 90 score with this
weapon at short range. although
many of the men had never fred n
military rifle before.
The evening world., 1918-02-23

official organ. says the reopening OF
The negotiations with the Russians
cannot be expected for some time.
DIR. Won kuehlmann. the German
Foreign Secretary, says the news
paper, will employ tNc interval In
conducting negotiations with Rou-
mania, for which purpose he left Tor
Bucharest Thursday The RoumanIan
delegates already have a-..vcd there.
A despatch to the Exchange Tele-
graph from Petrograd. dated Thurs
day. says:
"I,etiremcnt Of the Northern ARMY
h complicated Dy the fact that the
Fifth Army Is barring the road. en-
oumbering It In disorderly retreat.
To save the situation the BolsheviN
are sending Red Guard detacnments
from units which are not entirely dis
organized
pending the German reply to
Trotzky's peace offer. the commando
or OF the western front has ordered
the retiring armies to avoid fighting
with the enemy and to destroy their
Ammunition"
A despatch 20 the Express from
Petrograd says that Trotzky started
wednesday for Dvinsk ITO take
measures TO liquldate the new hostll-
tiles"
II Is stated In military circles that
the Commander In Chief Of the Ger
man invaders Is the Grand Duke OF
Hesse. brother OF the former Russian
Empress. says the newspaper.
The Koelnischo Zeitung repor's
that most OF the large towns and
railway centres In UkrLlne are now
in the hands OF the BolsheNh.
An Exchange Telegraph despatch
from Pctrograd says the evacuation
OF Finland has been ordered by tho
Commissioners.
The evening world., 1918-02-23
RUSSIAN TROOPS NOW
JOIN INVADERS ARMY

BERLIN, Feb. :5.--German forces
are still advancing on the northern
front toward Petrograd and also on
the southern front. The official state
ment says;
Army Group OF Gen. Won Eich-
horn.-ln Esthonla Zone OF 1.-THE Baltic
provinces) Hapsal has been captured.
The First Bsthonian Regiment has
placed itself at the disposal OF the
German command.
"In Livonia our column pressed on
beyond Ronneburg. wolmar and
SpRn6an. Our troops marched into
Rezhitsa U2j miles southeast OF RiEa
and So miles northwest OF Dv,nsk)
amid the rejolcings OF the inhabitants,
Thence they pushed on TO Leuzin.
Minsk has been occupied.
Army Group OF Gen. Won Linslngen
Progress has been made In ashstins 4
Ukraine in her struggle for freedom
At Novograd-V VolhynslI we came into
touch with Ukrninian detachment'
and other columns marching or
Dubno. (Dubno 10 one OF the fort
resses In the famous Volhynia tri'
angle. Rovno and Lnutsk, the Other
two. have been taken by the Ger
mAns)
Emperor william replied 10 a mes
sage from the Lubbock Senate, ap-
pealing To him to help the Esthonians
a. follows.
"Your words have found a lively
echo in my heart. Tho dcspalrinR
crv OF distress which II ever moIC
urgently reaching our ears from the
Baltic country shall not ~ unhsard
Effective measures must bo taken e
safeguard the tortured populptior
froii toe hlrning and plLuderinr ul
robn-r hUrisJ and end ths state OI
ComL,cte Law !essncss."
The Russian commander of tht
north front reports tho enemy ad.
vanclng IN dctachments ot from 100
10 200 men, taken from different regi-
tinputs, Shown, that they are Volun
tsers and not regular units,
The evening world., 1918-02-23
BORDEN AND lAURIER
BOTH GOING TO LONDON
Canadian Premier ani Rival Leader
to Attend the Coming I'M
perial Conference.

MONTREAL, Quebec. Feb. 23-slr
Robert Borden. Canadian Premier. and
Sir Wilfrd Laurler. Opposition leader
in the House Of Commons, Will attend
an imperial conference in London next
month. presided over by King George,
La Patrie. the leading French paper
here, announced to-day
The conference has been callnd 50 that
the overseas dominions can be consult
ed In connection with the Allied spring
drive
The evening world., 1918-02-23
TREATY TO MAKE
RUSSIA A GERMAN
TRADE PROVINCE
Petrograd Expects Such a De
mand and Cant Refuse"
if Peace Is Made.
Copphfh' lois hy The Pros. ruidLhlnH Co
THE New York Eteuina World

ffhs New York Etenina woridl
PETROGRAD. Feb. 20 (via Lon
don, FEB. 23).-The Germans are
coming along the line OF railroad
leading from DvinslS through Pskorf
to Pctrograd. 1t is reported that
they are meeting with some opposl-
tion. and the newspapers speak OF a
defense 20 be made at Pskorr. but
this latter report carries no convic-
tion.
The wording OF the German mes
sage requesting tho BoAhevlk Gov
ernment to put into writing tho
statement expressing Willingness to
accept the German terms does not
reveal whether the Germans them
selves are willing to sign. The Boil
shevik leaders. who Immediately
compiled with the German demand
and transmitted their message in
writing to Dvinsk. express the con-
victlon. however. that tho Germans
will sign n peace on tho terms Of
fered at the Brest- Lltovsk confer
ence.
Tho Russians admit at the same
time that a commercial treaty bind.
ina Russia for many years. making ID
in fact a German commercial prov
moe. would be difficult 10 refuse.
The Commissnries aro not unanimous
on the advlsability OF taking such q
step.
Regret at sending tho telegram To
the Germans Is resulting 10 o-nlKht In
an attempt within the Central EXecu-
tive Committee OF the Soviets 10
cause the Left Social RevolutioDtBts
to bolt IL this happens, II may lead
10 q new set OF Commissaries or may
throw tho Social Revolutionists Jack
into the body OF the party. But polt-
icai changes now can change nothing
effectively.
One thing 10 certain. The Germans
will either siun . peace that plsases
them or enter Petroarsd, perhaps
both.
IL Ls . shock TO zee the delight OF
the Petrograd bourgeois at the pros
pect OF the Germans coming. an the
bourgeois think, to roseore property
TO its owners. They are repeating
gieefulIy tales of Dvinsk citizens
meeting tho Germans with rands.
These reports are probably not' true,
but they show the spirit of this city.
Many people are abroad this evo-
ming. going to the theatres, &c. for
the first time In weeks. as II tho ap-
proach OF the Germans were protoc.
ton against the highwaymen who
have been infesting every quarter VI
the city.
Tho Pravda, the leading Bolshevik
organ, prints a leading article on the
advisabllity of building q crematory
in Petrograd "a a civil Advancement
on burials. The Pravda also gives
prominence on the project Of building
a statue 10 Karl Marx.
The evening world., 1918-02-23
SCHOOLBOY WHO ROBBED
KAISER'S CASTLE IN PRISON
Youth OF Seventeen Confessed He
Stole $4,000 Worth Of Nalu-
sbles ami Sold Whole for sos.

AMSTERDAM. Jan. 80 tby mail 10
Associated Press) Karl Wilke. a sew
enteen-yesr- old schoolboy who bursIsr-
ICED the German Emperor's castle At
WilhelmshOhe last November. has been
sentenced TO nine months imprisonment
by the German courts.
At the trial he stated that he needed
money to pay A $50 restaurant bin M
Cuusd in Ceiehra Ting his birthday. lie
thereupon comnitted seven successive
lmrgiafl"s - the ,mperisi castle. Obtain
irg OPP -' r'T a"d other .aIutbas
worth 12j0C0 which he took from the
l..t--- 49,. tt4tats OF the Emperor ard
EmpresE,. The waole lot was sold ~ an
ANTIQUE dealer for Se5.