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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-30

Boys, I'm sorry, but orders have just
been received cancelling all leave. If
you had been three hours earlier you
would have gotten away. Just stay in
that train, as it is going back. Rations
will be issued to you for your return
Journey to your respective stations.
Beastly rotten, know" Then he left.
A dead silence resulted. Then men
started to curse, threw their rifles on
the floor of the car; others said moth
ing, seemed to be stupefed, while some
had the tears running down their
cheeks. 1t was bitter disappointment
to all.
How we blinded at the engineer of
that train it was all his fault $50 we
reasoned); why hadn't he speeded up
little or been on time, then we would
have gotten off before the order ar
rived? Now it was no Blighty for US.
That return journey was misery to
US; just can't describe it.
When we got back to rest tillets. we
found that our brigade was in the
trenches (another agreeable surprjse)
and that an attack was contemplated.
Seventeen Of the forty-one will never
get another chance to go on leave;
they were killed in the attack. Just
think If that train had been Oil title,
those seventeen would still be alive.
/ hate to tell you how I was kidded
by the boys when got back, but it was
good and plenty.
Our machine gun company took over
their part of the line at seven O'Clock,
the night after I returned from my
near leave.
At 3 80 the following morning three
waves went over and captured the first
and second German trenches. The
machine gunners went over with the
fourth wave to consolidate the cap
tured line or "dig in," as Tommy calls
e.
Crossing No Mans Land without
clicking any casualties we came to
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-30
About Turn.

ABOUT I urn.
The next evening we were relietrd
by the til brigade, and once agaiil
returned to rest billetS. Upon arriving
at these billets we We're given twenty
four hours in which to clean up. | had
just finished getting the mud from my
uniform when the orderly sergeant in
formed me that my name was in orders
to leave, and that | was to report to
the orderly room in the morning for or
ders, transportation and rationS.
i nearly had a fit, hustled about
packing up, filling my pack with sou
venirS such as shell heads. dud bombs,
nose caps, shrapnel balls. and Prus-
sian guardsmanS helmet. In fact, be-
fore turned in that night. had every
thing ready to report at the orderly
room at nine the next morning.
was the envy of the whole section.
swanking around, telling of the good
time was going to have the places |
would visit, and the real, old English
beer l intended to guzzle. Sort of
rubbed it into them, because they all
do it, and now that it was my turn, |
took pains to get my own back.
At nine reported to the captain. re-
ceiving my travel order and pass. He
asked me how much money l wanted
to draw. l glibly answered, Three
hundred francs. sir he just as glibly
handed me one hundred.
Reporting at brigade headquarters,
mi oh ityhi I
with forty others, for the adjutant to
Inspect us. After an hours wait, he
came out must have been sore because
he wasn't going with us.
The quartermaster sergeant issued
US two days rations, in a little white
canvas ration bag, which we tied to
our belts.
Then two motor lorries came along
and we piled in, laughing, joking, and
In the best of spirits. We even loved
the Germans, we were feeling so happy.
Our journey to seven days bliss in
Blighty had commenced.
The ride in the lorry lasted about
two hours by this time we were Gov
cred with fine, white dust from the
road, but didn't mind, even if we We're
nearly choking.
At the railroad station at F. we
reported to an officer, who had white
band around his arm. which read "R.
T. O." (Royal Transportation Officer).
To US this officer was Santa Claus. =
The sergeant in charge showed him
our orders; he glanced through them
and said: Make yourselves comfort
able on the platform and don't leave;
the train is liable to be along in five
minutes-or five hours"
1t came in five hours, a string of
eleven match boxes on big, high
wheels, drawn by a dinky little engine
with the ''con." These match boxes:
were cattle cars, on the sides of which
was painted the old familiar sign,
"Hommes 40, Chevaux s."
The R. T. o. stuck us all into one;
car. We didn't care; it was as good
rs Is 6 6 Pullman nifsfian to- to Us.
Two days we spent on that train,
humping, stopping, jerking ahead, and
sometimes sliding back. At three sta
lions we stopped long enough to make
some tea, but were unable to wash, so
when we arrived at B, where we
were to embark for Blighty, we were
as black as Turcos and, with our I'M
shaven faces, we looked like a lot of
tramps. Though tired out, we were
happy.
We had packed up, preparatory to
detraining, when R. T. o. held up his
hand for US to stop where we were
and came over This is what he said:
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-30

the slightest rise in the terrain, the
patrol proceeded.
From the American lines the patrol
members were seen to forge their way
through the enemy wire and, one by
one, disappear into the German front
trench.
During the next four hours the men
In the trenches waited anxiOusly, hear.
ing nothing from the patrol, who dur
ing that time were inspecting six hun
dred yards of the German trenches.
1t was noon when first the head Of
an American was observed above an
enemy parapet. The watchers in the
American lines breathed easier, but al
this moment the Germans discovered
the patrol, and rifle bullets began to
smack against the trench sides and
bottom.
Discovered, the six Americans Is.
20 time in moving out. Unscathed,
they returned to our lines, bringing
all the information they had sought.
U. S. Airman May Still Be Alive.
Paris, March Authorization just
perceived indicates there is a doubt
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-30
PATROL "GoES OVER"
IN BROAD DAYLIGHT
Six U. S. Soldiers Spend -Four
Hours in Foes Trenches.

With the American Army in France,
March 30.-Four prisoners were cap
tured by the Americans on the front
northwest of Toul, according TO re-
ports filterng back from the line.
1t WAS not known whether the priS-
oners were engaged in an attempt to
raid the American positions or wheth-
er they were brought in by an Ameri-
can raiding party.
The artillery fire was heavier dur
ing the night, the Germans putting
down Il barrage on the American posi-
lions
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-30
HUNS KILL AMERICAN FLIER
Detroit Boy Downs One of Foe Ma

Detroit Boy Downs One of Foe Ma
chimes Before He Falls.
Paris, March 36.-Phelps Collins. Of
Detroit, Mich, a member of the Lafa-
yette Flying corps was killed in an
air fight on the French front on March
13, it was announced.
While on patrol duty Collins was at
tackled by -numberaf GsS<seta ma
chimes. He drove one adversary down
and then was himself hit, falling IN
side the German lines.
Collins had been at the front for
alAut five months and had shot down
tGo German machines. He was con-
.sdered one of the best air men.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-30
Threaten New Hun Blow.

Ans erdam, March 30.-The Ger
man supreme command is about to de-
liver Il new and mighty blow on an
other part of the front which will
tear II new hole in the already pierre
ed enemy ring" The VossiSche Zei-
tung of Berlin so declared.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-30

as to whether Wallace Winter, mem
Der of the Lafayette Flying squadron,
he fell within the German lines. Win
ter is a son of w. c. Winter, of New
York and Chicago On March 10 he
was reported killed.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-30

Phelps Collins was one of twenty.
four Americans who were commission
ed in the aviation reserves of the
American army in France, on recon-
mendation of General Pershing last
December. lie was given the rank Of
captain.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-30
General Wood Passes Tests.

a~hingion. March 3O.--Major Gem
-rarI Wood has passed his
physical examination for active serv-
&C., ia front AID will be returned
- Command his niviSion at Camp
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-30
Why She Was afraid.

A little girl remarked to her mamma
on going to bed, 81 am not afraid of
the dark"
mo. of course not" replied her
mamma.
Il was little afraid ones whenpI
went into ire pantry 10 get cake"
What were you afraid OFF,"
Il was afraid couldn't find the
cake"
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-30
Two Royal Filters Killed.

Forth Worth, March 30.-F Il
Dwyer and J. Scott Rowan, both 1nenS
hers. - Ere al z corps -
killed in aviation accidents yas
came from Scotland. Dryers nearS
est of kin lives IN Montreal. Es n-ias:
is e. O. Bowen
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-30
"Over the Top
By An American Soldier
Who Went
ARTHUR GUY EMPEY
Mochins Gunner Seroisg in France
CHAPTER XXI

1917. by Arthur Guy gup"vI
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-30

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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-03
LONG. SLIM cH1c WE'RE Gowns M GoTHAnFs PEACE
Rv RETT BROWN.

All the Notwithstanding the Fash
ION World-put on its best bib and
tucker and paTaded On Fifth aTenne
on Peace Day.
AS II to herald the approach Of the
fashion boom which IS 70 follow the
return OF unrestricted glory Of design
and material when dear Paris" and
''Old London" are once more on the
calling list Of American buyers, New
York designers sent forth their smart
est E1naofkiDS IN their newest erea-
tons.
The fashion centers OF the old world
would do wonders Il they rtValled the
originality and charm OF these
achievements OF American costumerS.
The American designer has JUST
fed the faith OF the American woman
In his ability to create q type Of gown
precisely suited to her tail, slender
dignity and grace. Partisan women,
who are smart rather than handGom0
have adopted this present season q
costume OF such e1ccedfaE 6hortneSS
End dghtneeo 6S 70 appear tupossd-
Bile in the eyes OF their tau, hand
some sisters OF America. According
~ our own creators have successfully
designed winter frocl1S which accept
the slender outline, but temper It with
becoming drapings, and greater
length than our skirts have been &C
custoned to exhibit
Two OF these Made-fn-Amerfca
6rocks are photographed abOve-just
as they appeared In New York's Peace
Promenade on the avenue Of the Al
lies.
At the left IS handsome afternoon
gown in copper colored velveteen, eff
fecttvely draped as to skirt, and with
a new note in the extreme ttght-fit-
ting lines OF bodice and sleeves. Its
smartness needs no aid except the
rhinestone buckle and the bone but
tons from waist to collar. A hat OF
the same velvet with a brown wing,
and red fox furs complete a stunning
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-03

go through the form OF being swfully
cut up. iii did come and marry you
right aawy. but that really she'd be
delighted. She always said she
couldn't go through the strain OF a
regular wedding.
"And so-here am have been
studying stenography this winter. I
didn't tell you, but really wanted 70
60 some sort OF war work. II was
Just because ! was peeved because
you'd never asked me before that I
said what did"
BY dtnt OF much persuasion Brad
ford found accommodations FOR Molly
for the night IN the little hotel, and
the next afternoon after his days
work at the Office was over he took
unto himself the bride OF his heart
and acquired q stenographeT.
Molly never knew that at 9 that
Monday morning he met Maud CASTOR
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-03

This Is the only solid emulsion made
and so palatable that it Is eaten with
a spoon like ice cream A truly won
derful medicine toT weak, sickly chill
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-03
NINETY-sEcoNo
CHAPTER.

However in the world did you get
back to the Hotel Victory to lind your
precious bag?' fastened to inquire.
than Hction?" Mary asked In her
turn. my dear. romance is tame
compared TO what has actually hap
pened to me lately"
"Well. I'm mighty glad you've had
some Joy in the situation: said
''The thing looks awfully dangerous
to mel"
"Tm not out Of the danger zone
get" admitted Mary. "But to go back
to the Inn: That gang kept me in the
room with the girl all afternoon. They
threatened torture-even death-un-
less l produced the goods they were
after. I had about decided to give up
to tell them It was in my bag
when they took me out to dinner with
them. The room was fairly well filled
with motoring crowd. noticed four
very dull place in spite OF a little mu-
sic. It's dullness, however, helped me
to plan my escape.
"T can dance said, as the violins
struck up a popular step. "'1ll wake
up this crowd Dit. so around me
room I twirled, nearer and nearer to
the main entrance, but as came
close, saw one Of my captorS lean
ing against a pillar outside, smoking
carelessIy. Before I could whIrl to
the opposite door the other man saun-
tered through it.
"'Those dandy soldier boys-they'l
help me- I said to myself. And end
ed my dance with my most fascinating
bow as an honor to their table.
Boys I said below the applause.
Then was startled into shyness and
silence as they all came to their feet
with as much courtesy as they would
ever show = colonel's lady. looked
from one smiling face to another
A Dranatizatfon OF "'The Confessions
Matinee and Night. T.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-03
Her RELATIVES DIED
OF CONSUMPTION
Mabel Barnett Tells How She Con-
quered Her Cough and Re-
gained Her Strength.

Consumption runs IN our family.
Ny father, mother, sister and brother
died from it.
'In 1909. began having hemor-
rhages. They gradually grew more ire
Quent until I had Two within three
days. For nine months had terrible
cough. People could hear me all over
the netghborEood. It grew worse I'M
til couldn't sleep 1 had no appe-
tite, everything turned my stomach.
have little boy three years old, and
wanted to get well for his sake, but
I grew so Respondent felt like tax
'"one day I decided to try Mflks
Emulsion. didn't tell my husband,
but he soon noticed big change in
me. The first bottle brought back
my appetite After taking two bot
ties my cough almost left me. Now
I have color in my cheeks and have
lost that scared haggard look. I do
my own washing and ironing and all
my housework and enjoy It l sleep
now like baby. had given up but
now to think can do my own work
so to church and feel so well, makes
me very happy."-Mabel Barbnett, 406
No, Walnut ST., Wichita, Kans.
When this sort Of a case is brought
through successfully, who shall say
what is hoepless? This much is GER
tain, Milks Emulsion costs nothing to
try It is sure to be Of some help. and
It may do what seems impossible, as
it has for others.
Milks Emulsion is pleasant, nUtri-
tive food and corrective medicine.
It restores healthy, natural bowel &C
ton, doing away with all need Of pills
and physics. 1t promotes appetite and
quickly puts the digestive organs in
shape to aSsimilate food. AS build
ar Of flesh and strength, Milks Emul-
sion is strongly recommended to run
down nervous people, and it has pro-
duced amazing results in many cases
OF asthma, chronic bronchitis and tu-
berculosis OF the lungs Chronic stom-
ach trouble and constipation are
promptly relieved-usually in one
day.
This Is the only solid emulsion made
and so palatable that it Is eaten with
a spoon like ice cream A truly won
dertul medicine for weak, sickly chill
No matter how severe your case.
you are urged to try Milks Emulsion
under this guarantee-Take six bot
ties home with you, use it according
to directions, and II not satisfied with
the results, your money will be
promptly refunded. Price soc and
$40 per bottle. The Milks Emulsion
Co, Terre Haute, Ind. Sold and guar
anteed by W. R. Crane Drug Co.
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and then-guess whom saw"
My heart sank to my toes. could
only think OF Jimmy. the boy OF the
wonderful manners and good heart /
could only say impatiently:
"Oh, never can guess!"
81 saw the red cur1s and the blue
eyes, and the freckles Of the Montana
giant! You must remember him! You
made me throw kiss to him the day
we gave sidewalk dinner to the 1orry
drivers out at Bridgeport"
''And that man fell in love with you
at first sight, II ever saw case Of
the disease! I remember perfectly
WELL And sighed, as girl always
does when a genuine love affair IS re-
vealed to her.
''And he's still in love-much more
than overt" And Mary sighed wtst-
"But to go back to the Inn" sug-
gested.
"Eelp met said to the soldiers.
which made explanations unnecessary.
Get we out Of this crowd! Take mt
back to the Hotel Victory at once
could picture it all. Four army
men would never want gayer adven-
'.And OF course Tiny has been a sort
Of body guard for me ever SINCE" said
Mary, as II the story were concluded.
"'Tiny'?" I repeated.
Martin Goff-he's six feet three
so naturally the boys call him Tiny
for short"
'And how did Tiny ever wander up
Bear Mountain" asked.
That's not cheerful tale. He was
gassed. months ago. He and his
friends were sent home to get we'll
IL they can. It's part OF their treat
ment TO tramp hours every day. Late
y, I've been walking with Tiny a lot."
~ can guess that all right said /,
land can guess something more!"
Of War Bride" comes to the Grand
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and told her What he fat was the best
advice he could give her. He said
that she would never cease regrett1ng
having left her uncle that the war
would soon be over and then inflated
salaries in Hilton would be thing
of the past, and that she would be
very sweet, sensible girl If she hur-
ried back to the home town on the
next train
whereupou Maud sighed with relief.
''I was afraid you'd found a Job for
me-" she said, and I'm homesisk al
ready Suppose you never tell any
one about meeting meg"
And having exacted a similar prom
lse from Maud, Bradford hurried on
his way.
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Matinee and Night. Tuesday i -eernber s.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-03

Consumption runs IN our family.
Ny father, mother, sister and brother
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-03

Preston County Bnckwheat Home
style for breakfast each morning
Boyer's Restaurant. Adv.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-03

Candy has been scarce. but there
will be plenty Of it at the Presbyter-
ian Bazaar. ADV.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-12-03

Get a Buster Brown suit for your
boy at the Presbyterian Bazaar. ADV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-18

undertone early today and made new
high records for the season. First prices
were 8 to IS points net higher, after
which May sold up from 32.O7 to, 1926
and July from 31.51 to $3.50, with the
level of prices toward the end of the
first hour about 40 points above the
close of Saturday. An absence of rain
in Texas encouraged rather active buy
ing OF the new crop positions. especi-
ally by Liverpool.
Futures opened steady, March, 32s5;
May. 32.1O; July. 31.55; October, 3047
and December 3025.
Later the market advanced to 32.40
for May and 31.s3 for July on cover
ing. largely by Wall street interests, and
buying of the summer months by spot
firms. While occasional reactions, due
to southern hedge selling. occurred, the
undertone of the market remained very
firm and at midday prices were within
few points of the highest.
Trade was rather light in the early aft.
ernoon, with prices about 10 points un.
der the top, rejecting rather favorable cror
reports from Texas, which said that much
cotton was up to good stand in the south.
ern part of the state. May sold around
$3.50 and July 31.76, or IS to SO points
net higher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-18
WEATHER.

District of Columbia. fair tonight
and tomorrow: little change in tenn
perature; gentle shifting winds. be-
coming sout3erly.
Maryland fair tonight; tomorrow
fair; warmer in vest portion; gentle
shifting winds, becoming southerly.
Virginia, fair tonight; tomorrow
fair; warmer in south portion; gentle
winds, becoming southerly.
West Virginia, fair tonight; warmer
in west portion; tomorrow fair, warmer.
Tide Tables.
Compiled by United States coast and
geodetic survey
Today-Low tide, GAG am. and 7:2'
pm; high tide. 12:lo am. and 12:37 pm
Tomorrow-Low tide, 7:46 am. and
81 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-sun rose GIG am; sun sets
Tomorrow-Sun rises 6:15 am; sun
sets 6:1S pm.
Moon rises 1901 am sets 1924 am
Automobile lamps to be lighted one
half hour after sunset.
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of
the thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for the twenty-four
hours beginning al pm. yesterday
Thermometer-Yes terday. PM. 81 !;
pm. %; II midnight, 81; today,
am, As: 8 am, 40; IL noon, so: 2 pm,
65 Maximum, G5, at PM; minimum,
43. at 6:15 am.
Temperature same date last year
Maximum, "A minimum, 81.
Baromete--Yesterda pm, 1892;
8 pm. 2994; l. midnight. 29.97: today.
am, 5000: s am. 1910; IL noon,
BOIL: pm, 5000.
r..:. ~:..~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-18
STOCK MARKET QUIET;
SMALL PRICE CHANGES

NEW YORK, March 1S.-Business
was extremely dull on the stock ex-
change during the first three hours of
the last two hours will not witness
any change of Importance one way or
the other.
1t is a market that looks tired. Many
bullish predictions are made. the story
of considerable short interest out
standing is repeated with each passing
day. but, if the tale is true, the shorts
seem to be showing less worry and
anxiety over their accounts than the
bulls themselves.
Dragging Slow Market.
To a close observer of market con-
ditions it does not seem plausible that
any strong advancing movement Should
be inaugurated on the eve OF the open
ing of the third liberty loan campaign:
The part of wisdom does not suggest
it, Moreover. 6 per cent money is gen
orally considered an effective impedl-
ment, hard to overcome. douDiY SC
when no time money is available LOT
the Wall street clientele.
Naturally the position of the market
may be such that it would respond
quickly and in important net gains 10
any very great war news favorable TO
our cause, but no such news is expected
in the immediate future. Hence it Is
that we are more than likely to have a
continuation of the present dragging,
slow market. with occasionally nurr1eS
here and there until something does
happen to give the list definite trend.
Prices Yield Gradually.
Prices yielded gradually soon after
the opening on a minimum of business.
Reactions ranging from fractions to a
point were made by Reading, Stude-
baker. Bethlehem Steel. Baldwin Loco
motive, Anaconda Copper and Erie first
preferred, but the movement in rails
was nominal.
United States Steel held within ex-
tremeIy narrow limits and specialties
reflected the subsistence of speculative
activity.
At noon the list strengthened again on
a moderate advance in equipments.
Liberty az S sold at $40 to 97.52: first
As at 96.16 to 1926 and second As. at
1886 to So.