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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-09

much alike. But Tab knew them all
every one, and he got every pair for the
right owner.
He carried many Of their other be.
longings to them, and it saved them q
great deal of time and hurrying.
Tab had lived long enough in the
engine house to know that every min
ute counted after the fire alarm had
come in.
Now the men hadn't time to thank
their pet for his cleverness then. And
Tab understood that, too! He was
quite satisfied that he had made no
mistakes. He knew he hadn't, for ev-
cry man had put on the things he had
brought to him.
"How happy and elated and proud
was Tab! He was a real engine house
cat now, he felt sure they'd say so
when they came home from the fire.
"And wasn't he petted when they
did come home? They told everyone
about Tab, the fire cat, and many of
their friends came to see Tab.
HE would do his tricks for the
guests because it pleased his f1remen
masters, for they were the only ones
he cared about.
"And after time he learned all the
alarm bells that came in when fires
broke out. He knew the differences
between them, and always. from the
time when he considered he had be-
come cat, he helped the f1remen hurry
to the fire.
"He never made mistake in giving
each one the right things, and he new
er made mistake In the fire bells.
But one day fire broke out in the
house next door. Tab smelt smoke
he knew the kind of burning smell it
was, for the f1remen always were full
Of it after>they had come home from
the fire.
"He felt sure 1t was next door, but
still he couldn't understand why the
alarm hadn't come in. He went to one
of the firemen who was on duty but
who had not noticed the smell of
smoke.
"Tab shifted and made the firemen
see what he meant. And sure enough.
there was a fire next door. and Tab
was the one who had sent in the alarm.
1.-THE fire was put out before it had
a chance to get very far, and the peo-
pie in the house said, To think OF liv-
ing next to a fire house and to have
the cat save us and our house by send
ing in the alarm And the firemen
were still more proud of their fire cat
Tab"
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-09
SEEK DEATH TO AVOID DRAFT
One Uses Gun and Will Die. While
Another Takes Poison

Trenton, n j., April 9.-Fearing be-
ing called into the army, Frederick
Stmnier. twenty-one years old, and
employed by the Empire Rubber COM
pany, fired a thirty-twO-calibre bullet
into his body near the heart, and is
dying at Mckinley hospital.
The act was committed in bed
room at the home of the victim in the
Eldridge Park section.
Stannier was in the next quota CT con-
to leave soon for the cantonment. He
showed signs of being greatly worried
by. the matter, and brooded continu-
ouSly at home and in the mill.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-09
GENERAL MARKETS

PHILADELPHIA = Firm.
Winter straight, S11@11.50. City mills,
S11.50@12.
RYE FLOUR-Quiet; per barrel,
S14G1j
WHEAT-Firm No. 2 red, S225.
CORN-Firm; No. 2 yellow, noni-
nal.
OATS-Quiet; No. 2 yellow, $1,000
1882.
POULTRY-I.ive, steady; hens, 80
@42c: old ROSTERS, 29Q30c. Dressed,
steady; choice fowls, 36c; old roost-
ers, 32c.
BUTTER fancy creamery,
Ace per Id.
EGGS = Firm: selected, 39@41c |;
nearby, 35c; western. Soc.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-09
BAN GERMAN PREACHING
Younger Members Walk Out of S.
PauPs EvanoeIicaI in READING.

PauPs Evangelical in Reading.
Reading, Pa, April "a split in st.
Pauls United Evangelical church is
in prospect as a result of a walk-out
at a German service following Il re-
cent congregational decision to hold
alternate English and German serv-
ices.
The pastor, Rev. H. H. Kriedler, and
most of the members favor the aboli-
ton of all services in German while
the war lasts, deeming them unpatri-
otic, but a German-speaking minority,
oh efly elderly members, has thus far
been in control. All can speak Eng
liSh.
The members who walked out when
They found the service was to be in
German are trying to force the issue
ana say they will demand satisfactory
action.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-09
MAD MEXICAN SHOT DEAD
Man Who Terrorized Passengers and
Crew on Railroad Train Killed.


Pittsburgh. Pa, April 9.-Carmino
Carlo, Mexican, was Shot and kill
ed in the Pennsylvania station by a
railroad policeman.
The man had terrOrized passengers
on the Chicago & Pittsburgh express
train over the Panhandle road.
Carlo was a passenger in day
coach out of Chicago. He attracted no
particular attention until after the
train passed Steubenville, Ohio.
He then sprang from his seat, BRAN
diShed long knife and ran through
the train. Passengers and trainmen
who attempted to stop him were
thrust to one side. When the sleeping
cars were reached, Carlo slaShed
right and left with his knife, cutting
curtains and driving half-dressed per-
lns~r from their berths.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-09
Three Russian BattIeships Sunk.

Washington, April 9.-The Russian
warships sunk by their commanders
off the southern coast of Finland to
keen them out of the hands of the
Germans. as reported several days
ago. were blown up after German
warshipS had opened fire on them.
This is stated in Il despatch TO the
state department from Stockholm.
Three oi he Russian vessels were bat
tlesh;p%.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-09
Some Good Advice.

Don't think too much of your
own methods. Watch other people S
ways and learn from them" This is
good advice, especially when bilious
or constipated. You will find many
people who use Chamberlain Tab
lets for these ailments with the best
results, and will do well to follow
their eXample.-Adv
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-09
Nature Cures, TIL eDOctOr Takes the
Fee.

There is an old saying that "Na-
ture cures, the doctor takes the
fee," but as everyone knows you can
help Nature very much and thereby
enable it to effect cure in much
less time than is usually required.
This is particularly true of colds.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy re-
lieves the lungs, hquifies the tough
mucus and aids in its expectoration.
allays the cough and aids Nature in
restoring the system to healthy
condition.-Ady.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-09
Youth Takes Poison.

Mahanoy City, Pa, April 9.-Fear
of being called "over there" for mill
tary service towether with grief over
the death of niece, caused Michael
Smulligan, twenty-four years old, to
attempt suicide by drinking vial of
carbolic acid. Physicians saved his
life.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-09
$4,000 Fine For lynching.

Washington. April "a bill to pre-
vent lynchingS by imposing a fine of
$4,000 TO $4,000 on counties in which
they take place was introduced by
Representative Dyer, Republican. Mis-
souri,.
The bill provides drastic penalties
for county or municipal officers who
fail to make efforts To prevent lynch
ings and for prosecutors who fail ts
push lynchings cases.
ae-fathfi AIDE. mar, Inn Inn Inn r
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-09
GLAssBORO VOTES DRY
First Notable Test of New Local Op
ton Law in South Jersey.

Glassboro, n j., April BY poll
of 2.JJ to 1919 the citizens of GlaSsbOrO,
ut ii special election, voted the liquor
business out of the borough.
Ii was the first notable local option
election i'll South Jersey under the
new state law.
Although Glassboro now has only
one licensed bar, that at the Franklin
Inn, the state dry forces count the
result an important victory. The town
is an industrial center with large glass
factories, and the vote is taken as
pruof of dry" sentiment i'll such com
muui,.ts Under The law the Frank
lin Inns license will run for the term
for which ii was granted.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-09
Military Authorities Grant Reprieve.

Paris, April 9.-ShOrtly following
the action of President POincare in
refusing clemency to Bolo Pasha, 1t
was announced the military authorl-
ties had granted BolO a reprieve.
Their action was based on the rep
resentation of his attorney, Albert
SALES, that the convicted man had
revelations to make to the authori-
lies
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-09
Saved From Electric Chair.

Bellefonte, Pa, April AN elev-
enth hour respite saved William War
rem. colored, of Chester county, frofm
the electric chair Warren was to
have been put to death in the Rock
view penitentiary with Mike Optic, OF
WeStmoreland county.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-09
Filler Falls to Death.

Fort Worth, Tex, April 9.-M. w.
Kirwen, Royal Flying corps cadet, was
killed on the eve of his squadron's de-
parture for Toronto. His home was in
Nova Scotia. He was twenty-one years
old. kirwen was flying alone. No one
SAW the accident.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-09
Names Hospital Trustee.

Harrisburg, Pa, April Ex-Governor
Brumbaugh named William A. Adam
son, Pottsville, to be a trustee of the
State hospital at Asland, and Royal G.
Irving TO be justice of the peace for
Union township, Tioga county.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-09
live Stock Ouofafions

s1 GHIeAG9 7ssi, s17 %f71 9 milk
ed, S16.SO01L65; heavy, $16@17.40
rough, $16@16.30; pigs, $12.75@1670
CATTLE Unsettled; native steers
S1010015.5O; stockers and feeders,
SS.30@12; cows and heifers, $3.50
1890; calves, SHOT.
SHEEP = Weak; sheep, $12.500
100; lambs, S16@2O.60
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-09
DUTCH ENVOY WILL
RETURN TO H0LLAf D
Departure on Leave Due Sole
y to Illness.

WashiG gton, April 9-August Phil
fps, minister from the Netherlands
has asked for and obtained Il leave
of absence from his government.
He will sail for Holland shortly.
Lack of health, it was explained, caus-
ed him to ask for relief
The minister came to Washington
In February, succeeding Chevaler
Van Rappard. During his absence
the legation will be in charge of W.
III. DuBeaufort, the counsellor, as
charge d'affairS.
DR.. Philips departure, it was said at
the legation, is for no other reason
than lack of health and has nothing to
do with the requisitioning of Dutch
ships by the American and British
governments. The minister, it was
explained, was i'll when he came here.
His condition was aggravated, ii was
said, by the strain he underwent in
conducting negotiations over the ships.
During the Dutch minister's brief
stay the shipping negotiations came
to a crisis. This government and Brit
ian finally decided to take over all
Dutch shipping in their harborS under
conditions safeguarding the owners
rights, both as to charter rates and
restoration of property after the war
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-09
Ask S5o, ooo, 900 For Concrete shir

Washington, April 9.-Fifty million
dollars will be asked of congress by
E. n. Hurley, chairman of the ship
ping board, for development of con-
crete shipbuilding. The plan is to es-
tablish at once five government yards,
two on the Pacific and three in the
south.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-09
Rheumatic Pains Relieved.

Il have used Chamberlain's Lini-
ment for pains in the chest and
lameness of the shoulders due to
rheumatism, and am pleased to say
that it has never failed to givee me
prompt relief" writes Mrs. S. N.
Finch Batavia n Y-AdV
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-09
On 4 Rio Shelf.

Little Nettie Tin berth of steamer) -
Mamma, want to 60 to bed.
Mamma-Why, you are In bed, dear.
Little Nettie-No, I'm not, mamma.
I'm on big shelf.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-04-09
BOLO GRANTED A RESPITE
Has Revelations to Make to Authori-
ties. His Counsel Says.

London, April 9.-PreSident Poin-
care has refused to pardon Bolo Pa
sha, convicted of treason.
An Exchange Telegraph company
despatch gives this information.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-02-16
CATHOLIC WOMEN's LEAGUE.

The Catholic Women s League
of Minneapolis has announced
that it will inaugurate a campaign
for membership, beginning next
Tuesday. The Importance Of this
announcement is manifest from a
brief consideration Of the various
activities which engage the atten-
ton of the League. Unlike sim
liar organizations to be found
elsewhere, the Minneapolis League
Of Catholic women expands its
energies in the most fruitful fields
Of practical endeayor. Various
departments minister to the needs
Of others in the most efficient
manner. These departments are :
st. Mary's Hall, a boarding home
for girls; The Margaret Barry
Settlement House; a cafeteria; a
relief department which cooper
ates with parish societies Of the
same kind; a juvenile department,
whose work has been so effective
that in a crowded district not one
Catholic child has been brought
before the Juvenile Court for de-
linquency since last September
a Travellers Aid department,
which directs the strange girl ar
irving in the city. Besides this
work, the League co-operates
jointly with a committee from the
Guild Of Catholic Women of st.
Paul, in maintaining a Catholic In
FAINT Home in St. Paul.
The amount Of good which this
great organization can accomplish
is limited only by the means at it's
command. The need along these
different lines is widespread and
pronounced. The ability Of the
directors is unquestimed. Tt re-
mains, therefore, that all those
who are interested in each or any
Of the above forms Of charitable
work signify their practical adj
herence to this great charity by
becoming members Of the League.
Every person of sound heart
and generous impulse sets aside a
certain amount Of money for char
| ity each year. Hence, it is an
easy matter to contribute your
assistance to some form Of the
above mentioned charities by be-
coming a member Of the Mime
apolis League of Catholic women
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-02-16

The Lafayettes and Pulaskis, the
Rochambeaus and the Kosciuskos,
responding to a new impulse, raj
lied round the indomitable, pray
erful Washington. The spirits OF
the poor sufferers at Valley Forge
caught the warmth of the new
flame that was enkindled. France
made her power felt, the English
were hurled back on every hand.
Lord CORVALLIS surrendered his
sword and his army at Yorktown.
Liberty was henceforth assured
for the new world. The agoniz-
ing prayer, uttered in the solemn
stiffness of the primeval wilds by
the Father OF his Country, was
fully, completely, overwhelming
ly answered by the Great Father
above.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-02-16

a siX-foot Guardsman; then the acoly.
ties, who were soldiers of the Ameri-
can Army, the incense bearer, the
master of ceremonies; then the body
of chaplains in their khaki and, last
ly, the sub-deacon, deacon, and cele-
brant, wearing cloth of gold vest
ments. We had most inspiring SER
mon by Father Bowling, G. F., of Lon
don. At the conclusion of the Mass
all sang the hymn, Holy God, We
Praise Thy Name" accompanied by
the military band. 1t was a fitting
conclusion to a remarkable ceremony.
The church will be a boon to all our
men here. We can easily seat 100,
and can get in on great occasions 100
more. The two side chapels, making
the church crucifOrm, are dedicated
that on the Gospel side to Our Lady
of Victories, and that on the Epistle
to the Holy Souls
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-02-16

the aged is ever the mark of a
vulgar, inferior soul, whatsoever
accomplishments such a person
may possess. As a writer well
remarks:
DO not let the memory Of the
old folks perish; keep it green !;
tell your children now and then
something about your old-fash-
toned father and mother, or your
grandfather or grandmother. 1t
will do no harm to keep the new
generation in touch with the gem
eratiOns that have gone before,
lest the new might get the notion
that all it is, it became through
it's own tranScendent merit !;
whereas the truth is that it
marched on to progress over the
backs OF those who went before.
The old-fashioned fathers and
mothers were d wonderful race OF
men and women whose virtues
outnumbered their faults. May
our own and future generations
be able to say as much, each for
itself"
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-02-16
FAITHFUL AND BRAVE
BIG BLAZE FAILS TO KEEP FIRE
MAN FROM COMMUNION.

He was a fireman and for hours he
with his heroic comrades, unmindful
of the snowstorm, had been fighting
quarter of million dollar blaze
which destroyed a five-story factory
building in Philadelphia. early last
Sunday morning From helmet to
boots he was covered with ice and
mud. The smell of smoke followed
him as he approached the Church of
the Immaculate Conception, nearby.
Entering the sacristy he asked one
of the priests if he might not receive
Holy Communion there. He politely
declined the request to go into the
church on account of the ice, now
melting and running in rivulets on
the floor.
On Saturday night the fireman had
gone to confession, and although
called from his cot to the blaze at
4:30 a. M, he had maintained his fast
until about o'clock, when superior
granted permission for him to receive
his Eucharistic Lord. He then went
to the fire.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-02-16
Singer is Indians Guest
cHUMANN-HEINk SINGS ON HIS
ToRIC SPOT.

One of the most interesting Incl
dents of Madame Schumann-Heink' S
career occurred on her recent visit to
California, when she sang to hundreds
of Indians of the southern California
tribes at the foot of Grossmont, where
stands one of the oldest Catholic mis-
sions in the United States-at least,
the mission site is there, but the build
ing was recently burned to the ground.
An altar was erected between two
giant pines. On the. edge of the plat
form supporting the altar was sus-
pended the old mission bell, now
cracked and corroded. Whites as we'll
as Indians from hundreds of miles
around gathered for the solemn cele-
bration of the Mass, during which the
famous songstress, who is a Catholic,
rendered an Ave Maria
The Indian does not often show his
emotions, but the eyes of the Indian
men and women in that group never
left the face of Schumann-Heink
while her glorious voice scared
through the limitless woodland spaces.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-02-16
A WAR CHURCH
DEDICATION OF CHAPEL NEAR
THE FRONT-CEREMONIES
ARE IMPRESSIVE.

The Rev. Austin McCabe, C. SIS. R.
Chaplain to the British Forces, tells
an interesting story of the opening
of Catholic church erected for the
soldiers behind the fighting lines.
1T was a most successful function in
every way" says Father McCabe,
''the church was crowded to its ut
most capacity. Many officers, nom
Catholic as we'll as Catholic, were
present. The American Colonel Of
this hospital was there, together with
many of his officers; several Angli-
can >chaplains, and great body of
our faithful Tommies. We had a
splendid military band, which played
all the music of the Mass in a most
inspiring manner. All the chaplains
of the district. about twelve in num-
Der, were present and did the sing
ing. 4t..
h At 4:00 a. m. the osolemn process
sion started from the, old church, tent
of many happy memories. The pro-
cessional cross came first, carried by
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-02-16

"This is a wonderful day,
wherein one sees the end Of pref
udice and intolerance in our
land" writes the editor of The
Hudson, n. j., Observer, and con-
tinues, "While there is no tend
ency toward amalgamation or con,
soidation Of the sects, there is a
healthful inclination toward the
live and let live spirit. The
most forceful example of the OBJ,
liberation of exclusive religious
boundaries lies, perhaps, in the
war activities Of the Y. NJ. c. A.
and Knights of Columbus. When
the former sought to raise funds
for the welfare of the soldiers and
sailors it had the support of Cath.
olics and Hebrews as we'll as Prot
estants. Likewise, now that the
COlumbians are campaigning fO1
funds for similar purposes, Prot
estant clergymen have come forth
to volunteer their services ano
prominent Hebrews are enrolled
in their campaign committees
This same spirit is exemplifed in
comforting the benefits accruine
from these moneys indiscriminate
ly upon Catholics, Protestant OF
Hebrew soldiers and sailors.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-02-16
ti-Papaf Secret Clause
RoLsHEVlKI EXPOSURE TO KEEP
POPE OUT OF PEACE NEGoTiA.
TIoNS GENUINE SAYS NEW
YORK PAPER.

The New York Evening Post in an
issue of last week published in full
a translation of the much discussed
treaty, subscribed to by England,
France and Russia, by which Italy
was induced to enter the war Ac-
cording to Clause XIV, the Pope and
the Holy See were to be precluded
from the exercising of any influence
which might tend to effecting peace.
The plain, bald fact is, says the
Post, that Catholic soldiers in the Al
lied armies are so much more numer-
Gus than their Protestant comrades
that it can fairly be said that largely
upon Catholic bayonets today rests
the cause of civilization. Let those
who vilify the Pope or try to minim-
ize the great work he is doing for civ.
ilization get down to plain common
sense; their aptitude for acting the
fool has been demonstrated sufficient.
ly.
The Pope was excluded from the
first Hague Convention assembled
twenty years ago. The present world
war simply shows that the conven
ton was little more than farce. AS
will be all such future conventions
unless included thereat is the Vicar
of Him Who is the Prince of Peace
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1918-02-16

The official report of the draft
has been compiled by Maj. Gen.
Enoch II. Crowder, Provost Mar
shall General of the United States,
and these official figures are now
on record at Washington. A
"slacker" tale is filed in the ex-
hibits and Georgia, the home OF
bigotry, leads all of the Southern
States in the number Of "slack-
erS,' those who failed to appear
for the draft. Just 1904 failed to
appear in Georgia's quota. In the
last religious census Of Georgia,
Baptists comprised 566,631 out of
church-going population of
1907, POS. Methodists being sec
ond with $4,000, while Catholics
were at the bottom with only 49,
900 in the whole state of Georgia.