davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12
BOLD 9-YEAR-0LD BANDIT
Sunshine Steve and Pal Less Than
II. Plotted Desperate Deeds.

PottstOwn, Pa, Aug II ''cXander
Bazuk and Steve Horsak Zach less
than twelve years old, were taken into
custody by the police charged with
offenses that have the flavor of dime
novel adventure.
Horsak, who is barely nine years
old, and is known as Sunshine
Steve" because of his CHEEKY DISPOSE
ton when for many months he was a
terrible sufferer at a local hospital
from a serious burning accident, Is al
legged to have robbed a moving picture
office.
A few weeks ago Steve, at the head
Of his youthful pals, 1t is said, went
to the Reading railway station at San
atOga and, pointing a revolver at the
station agent, demanded funds. The
agent gave the lads some fatherly ad-
vice and they departed
But the most ambitious scheme was
that TO rob the National Bank Of
Pottstown. Horsak had procured O
skeleton key with which, it is alleged
he proposed to do the job, but Bazuk
and Richard Lee, a colored boy who
after being arrested, "squealed," lost
their nerve and the plan was aban-
doned, although Horsak threatened to
pull II off himself
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12
Can't Help But
Admire Babies
Every Woman Casts Loving Glance al
The Nesting cuddled in its Bonnet

It is a joy and comfort to know that
those much talked of pains and other dis
tresses that are said to proceed child-bearing
may be avoided. No woman need fear dis
comfort if she will fortify herself with the
well known and timehonored remedy, Moth
er's Friend.
This is most grateful, penetrating, ex-
ternal application that at once softens and
makes plant the abdominal muscles and liga-
ments. By regular use the muscles expand
without the usual strain when baby is born
and pain and danger at the crisis is con,
Sequently less.
Women everywhere who have used this
famous remedy tell how they entirely avoided
! nervousness, twitching spells, bearing down
and stretching pains, and relate how they
enjoyed entire freedom from the many de-
bilitating and distressing experiences usually
incident to approaching motherhood.
Mothers Friend is recommended only for
the relief and comfort of expectant moth
ers, thousands CT whom have used and
recommended it. 1t is for external use only,
is absolutely and entirely safe and won
| derfully effective.
Write the Bradfeld Regulator Co.,
Lamar Bldg, Atlanta, Ca, for their "Moth.
erhood Cook" SO valuable to expectant moth.
| ers, and in the meantime obtain a bottle of
| Mothers Friend from the druggist to-day and
| thus fortify yourself against pain and dis
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12

"There are some creatures and
things which wouldn't care to be eat
en-" said the mother ear.
"I'm not one of them" the baby ear
answered.
"Cheer up, baby ear" said the moth
er ear, ''if you didn't get the chance
to grow into big. full-size ear of
corn, at least you have had silken
bed. You've been able TO live in a
wonderful siiken home, and that is
more than many folks and creatures
can do"
"What is it to live in clover" asked
the baby ear. "They say, out in the
corn field. that some folks think that
it's fine to live in clover"
''To live in clover" said the mother
ear, "means just the same as TO live
in silken bed. In fact it means any
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12
j. s. CASUALTIES
TOTAL 2O,OI9
The Increase Due to Fighting
on the MaIna,

Washington, Aug 12.-Casualties of
the American army in the fighting
which drove the Germans back from
the Marine were increased to 4731 by
the seventh daily report from the bat
tie carrying 432 names, thirty-one be-
ing those Of Pennsylvanians
The weekly summary of all casual
ties since the army and marine corps
went TO France shows a total of 90
019, an increase Of 1925 in a week
This is the largest weekly increase,
the highwater mark for preceding
weeks having been 1890 The increase
Is due to the fighting which resulted
in the kaiser's offensive being smash
ed at the Marine and his army sent
back in retreat, 1887 casualties having
been reported from this fighting.
In the daily report the army lists
345 names and the marines 81. When
combined they show: Killed in action.
dent and other causes. 4 severely
wounded, IT; slightly wounded. .:
wounded degree undetermined. 14S !:
missing in action, 81.
Killed in ActIon-Army.
William Shoemaker, LehightOn.
George H. Berenbrok. Latrobe.
John G. Bishop. Chambersburg.
Cash s. Lupus, Kane.
James c. McSherry. EnOla.
John s. MacDuff. Cambridge Springs
william Carter. Erie
Aaron Cohen. Dubois.
Patrick G. Cook, Leisenring.
Harold O. Hallberg, Kane
Lincoln Schlott, Lincoln.
Harry F. Kneer, Alburtis.
Henry Phillips, Grave Landing.
Joseph c. Dale, Lansford
Harvey R. Moses, TamaQua.
George J. Silvoy. South Bethlehem
Collins D. Thomas, Smethport
Severely Wounded.
Walter Page, Mount Pleasant Mills.
Wounded, Degree Undetermined.
Frank L. Billiard. Birdsboro.
Missing In Action.
James w. Mccoy, Johnstown.
Vito Bruno, COnshOhocken.
Epifano Cucente, Conshohocken.
Wounded, Degree Undetermined
Navy.
Andrew Panko. Nesquehoning.
Herbert F. Gebhardt, Lancaster.
Charles H. Gladhill. Wayneshoro.
Ellis c. Hockenberry West Manor.
Clifton n. Mcintyre. Indiana
Missing In Action.
Jack Goldworm, New Brunswick, NJ.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12


in clover, Though it happens to be siik,"
said the baby ear. We've been very
happy growing in the corn field. and
now we're happy to think of giving
this family such fine treat for their
lunch. Only, only" and once more
the baby ear seemed little sad.
"Hark!" said the mother ear. They
were being taken out Of their silken
homes.
Look children" said the mother OF
the children, "at this tiny baby ear
along side of big ear. That is a
most unusual sight. Wen let our
youngest one eat this ear" And the
baby ear was delighted that it too was
going to be part of the luncheon treat.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12
ALBIES TAKE $4,000 HUNS
French Cavalry and Tanks Harass
RetreatIno Foe.

French Cavalry and ranks Haraoe
RetreatIno Foe.
Paris Aug. 12.-French troops con-
tinued to follow UP their successes,
pushing for east Of Montdidier and
taking many additional prisoners and
enemy guns.
The retreat Of the Germans has
been disorderly. harassed as they were
by the French cavalry and armored
ears They have been making vain
efforts to disengage themselves from
the French pursuit.
Continued progress was made by
the French on the right flank Of the
allied front along the entire line be-
tween the rivers Avre and Disc, the
war Office announces.
The number Of prisoners taken 90
far In Picarty is estimated at $4,000
including more than 1000 officers.
More than 800 guns have been cap
tured according to the latest advices.
The pivot of the German resistance
at this stage OF the battle, 1t now
appears. is the town Of Noyon. about
midway between Montdidier and Sois
sons. The enemy Is throwing In re-
serves from this base in an e6ort to
prevent. regardless Of cost, the allies
from gaining control of the Noyon-
Ham road, which is choked with ma
terial. guns and troops.
The Germans are expected to make
Nauny,
line to permit the columns which are
retreating In the direction Of Nesle
and Ham to reach safety.
The resistance of the Germans Is
stiffening against the Fourth British
army under General Rawlinson. They
are reacting violently in the region
Of Lihons, which changed hands twice
during the night, but which in the
morning was held firmly by the Brit
ish
Among the prisoners taken are gen
erals, colonies and officers Of all other
grades. Eleven divisions Of Generals
Won Hutier and Won Marw'tz have
been identified by prisono's taken.
All fine bridges across the SnInme.
between Peronne and Ham, stretch
Of about fifteen miles, have been de-
str0yed by allied aviatOrs. The Ger
mans have been attempting to throw
temporary bridges across the stream
and the allied airmen are now syste-
matically bombing these improvised
structures
\The long-range cannon with which
the Germans have intermittently bonn
barded Paris for more than four
months past, have been silent for two
days. This fact may be explained by
the allied advance toward Noyon and
Guiscard, six and a half miles north
OF Noyon, when the recent firing is
said to have been proceeding, as these
localities are now endangered by the
French forward push
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12
INCOME TAX
RETURNS LEAP
Pennsylvania Receipts Increase
Over Two Million.
DUE TO INHERITANCE LEVY

The Liquor License Fees Are the Only
Item Showing Decrease From Last
Year.
Harrisburg. Pa. Aug. IA net in.
crease of 50 Do .31a 81 in II tax col
lectionS made by c.uEtv nt.i-crs and
turned into The : Il e treasury during
the first eight months Of the fiscal
year of 1918, over & sim lar period
In 1917, is shown IN Il report made
public by the state treasurer.
OF the total nei increase Sl.5S2.-
503.04 is due 20 the direct .nheri ance
tax, which appears on the books this
year for the first time
Under mercantile licensing. which
includes the licenses Of wholesalers
and retailers. billiard and POOL par
lors, brokers, amusement places auc-
tioneers. peddlers and eating houses.
the total collections for 1918 amounted
to $l,702. $3.50 81, an increase of $3.50
1918 over 1917 4.
Liquor license fees in 1918 showed
decrease of S232449G. In 1918 the
collections amounted to S1.4S .3S7 90
while In 1917 they were $l,510. $50 SO.
During the eight months Of the pres
ent fiscal year hunters licenses to-
tailed SIS. 1700J, a nincrease Of S1S.-
a25.03 over the previous year. despite
the fact that hundreds of men have
gone from the state.
The state tax on writs and inheri-
tance this year thus far amount TO
So 1S1. 107. 81. The tax on wriIs alone
this year was S1513f041: in 1917.
S16hO1616 10: on collateral inheritanceS
In 1918, S2,0S4 264. "a; in 1917. $780,
696 80: direct inheritances in 1918, ST.
5S2,502.04: in 1907. nothing
The total collections for this year
thus far amount to s7,0S6, 332.51.
Checks received at the state treas
ury had a very wide range during the
week Just closing One came for
twenty-siX cents. being duly certified
with as much care as for million,
representing state tax on gross re-
ceipts of a rural telephone company.
The same day one came for S136 900
from Register of Wills James B. Shee-
han. Of Philadelphia The federal gov
eminent paid $4,000 as an INSTALL
ment Of the S1S8,7s6 allowed the state
for vocational education. The state
appropriating an equal amount. This
will include an allowance for agricul-
tural education.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12
FIERCE fICHTINe |
ALONG S0MME
Germans Resist Desperately to
CeyeT Evacuation.
FRENCH HARASS ENEMY
The ALLIES Have Taken SO, 600 Prison
srs In Fighting in Picardy, 1000 OF
Which Are Officers.

London, Aug. 12.-The situation
south Of the Somme was becoming
more stabilized.
There has been no important allied
advance in the last twelve hours, and
ut some places a slight retirement has
been necessary.
The fighting has been desperate and
Of ding dong character, and for the
moment any big advance on this front
Is not expected.
The enemy apparently Is calling
upon his reserves TO help him save all
material possible.
Strong German attacks delivered
with fresh reserves against the Brit
ish at Lihons and north and south OF
that village, were repulsed and in the
lighting the Germans suffered great
losses, according TO the British on
eiaI communication received from
Field Marshal Haig The allied line
ID as follows, starting from the north ::
West Of Meaulte, which Is still in Ger
man hands; thence to Etinehem, Fra
merville and L!hons, which are still
German Hallu station (the Germans
hold Hallu) Parvillers, L'Echelle and
Armancourt, both Of the latter still
being German, and thence through
F1llcloy park and through the station
Of oye-Sur- Natz to Mareuil- Lamotte
TO Samson and Machemont. from
which 1t joins the line on the Disc.
r. he hnforn VoyrI-fl1ars Tho
enemy has been supported by heavy
artillery, but further southwestward
the French first and third armies have
advanced slightly. and in this neigh
borhood the Germans do not appear
to be too we'll supplied with artillery.
Large fires and long transport col
umns in the enemy's back areas tend
to strengthen the belief that his heavy
counter attacks against the British
are intended TO afford him time to
evacuate his stores.
The allied casualties in the first two
days Of fighting were comparatively
light, because the allies virtually ran
through the German positions. but
since Saturday the lighting has been
Of q more severe character
Interest csntsrs around the strug-
Eie for the Lassigny massif which Is
high ground In difficult country and
Affords a considerable view Of the sur
rounding neighborhood. Its southern
edge is In French hands, but con-
siderable advance must be registered
before the allies can cross the Guy
Noyon road.
All accounts agree that the attacks
u the third French army on the mas
sit are making satisfactory progress
and that an advance Of from three to
ave miles has been made since Satur
day morning. The roads for the enc
ny's retirement are by no means good,
and 1t is believed not improbable that
sooner or later he will be compelled
to retire to the line Of Peronne, Vesle
and Noyon.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS as
they cannot reach The sea; of the dis
ease. Catarrh is a local disease,
greatly Influenced by constitutional
conditions ana in order to cur. it
you must take an internal remedy
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken in
ternally and acS thru the blood on
the mucous SUI faces of the system.
Halls Catarrh Medicine was pre-
scribed by one of the best physicians
in this country for years. 1t is COM
rosed of some of the best toHics
known, combined with some Of the
lest blood purifiers. The perfect
combination of the ingredients in
Halls Catarrh Medicine is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in ca
tarrhal conditions. Send ioc tcsti-
NJ onials, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props.
Toledo, o.
All Druggists, Use.
Halls Family Pills for constipa-
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12
THE RUSSIAN
UPRISING CROWS
lenIne and TrOtsky Ready to
Flee to Germany.
ARE BEING OVERTHROW
The German Embassy is Forced to
Quit Moscow as the People of Rus
sia Rise

Copenhagen, Aug. 12.-The anti
BolShevik movement i'll Russia is
growing rapidly. The 20 sievik Soviet
organization has virtually gone to
pieces, and Mikolai Lenine. the pre-
mier, and Leon TrotSky his war min
lster intend to flee to Germany should
the situation become too Serious &c
cording To recent Russian newspa-
pers.
The German embassy at Moscow
will remove Immediately to Pskov, ow-
Ing To conditions iii Moscow. accord
ing To adviceS from Berlin. Pskov
is 1872 miles southwest of Petrograd
direct west of Moscow
Owing TO the traffic conditions, 1t
is stated, the embassy will be compell-
ed to travel by way of Petrograd. Hell
singfOrs, Finland, and thence to Reval,
on the Esthonian coast, and 70 its
destination.
The Petrograd newspaper Isvestia
Is quoted by the correspondent as
stating that at several points "in that
part of Russia not occupied by the
enemy" counter revolutionary move
ments have broken out in a number
Of towns. The Bolshevik Soviets have
been overthrow in these places and
replaced by councils consisting of rep
resentatives Of the Mensheviki or
moderates.
In the city Of Kazan, the newspaper
adds the widely known Bolshevik lead
er Olschinsky has been killed, while
there has been great bloodshed among
the Bolsheviki in the Novgorod and
RiaZan districts
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12

home Of beautiful corn silk, covered
by nice green husks.
ut will be great surprise, won't
1t, mother corn?" asked a baby ear.
ut will indeed" said the mother
corn.
"What do you suppose they will do
with me?" asked the baby ear. Am
too small? Will be thrown away?'
II don't think you will be thrown
away" said the mother ear.
II hope not" said the baby ear, as
1t nestled in its silken bed.
"What beautiful beds we have,
mother" the baby ear said. ITS so
wonderful to live In silk !"
This was the first corn of the sea-
son and the family were very much
excited that they were going TO have
1t for lunch.
'Lunch will be a great treat today"
the children said.
It'll get the butter" said one child.
"And I'll see that the salt is on the
table"
"How delicious is corn with butter
and SALT" said another child. "And
we always have it so piping hot too"
The corn in the kitchen stayed quite
still of course, but the baby ear of corr
whispered to the mother ear, We'll
be piping hot, and the big people ans'
children will eat us. They enjoy US,
we'll be treat. How nice it is to be
an ear Of corn, only, only" and the
little ear would have wept. but as it
hadn't any eyes and was simply an ear
1t couldn't weep very well.
TITS too bad corn hasn't the means
Of crying real tears" said the baby
ear.
'tOh dear me-" said the mother ear,
''tears aren't nice at all. People only
cry when they are sad. Children cry
If they have been hurt or if someone
has teased them, and there are some
children, I've heard with my corn ear.
who will cry for nothing at all. These
children are called cry-babies, but
there aren't many of them, I'm thank
ful to say.
AT any rate, tears aren't nice. and
they mean something unpleasant and
s0rrowful"
"But I am a little sorrowful," said
the baby ear.
"You mustn't be-" said the mother
ear.
II am so afraid I won't be eaten"
aaid the bahv cor
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12
HEAVEN, HELL OR HOBOKEN
Jersey Soldiers lover There" Expect
One Of Three by Christmas.

Jersey Soldiers lover There Expect
One Of Three by Christmas.
Clayton, N. J., Aug 12.-"Heaven,
hell or Hoboken by Christmas" Is the
latest slogan Of New Jersey soldiers
in France. according to a letter re-
ceived by the parents Of Homer
Evans, Of Clayton. who was with one
of the first contingents Of drafted
men from Gloucester county to 90
overseas.
The optimistic note Of young
Evans letter runs through other mes
sages which have reached towns in
this region from the soldiers now
fighting In France and who say they
expect to speedily finish up their
sob" and get home again.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12
Watch Your Blood Supply,
Don't Let Impurities Creep In

medicine, that is purely vegetable.
Many druggists have seen wonderful
results accomplished among their
customers by this great old medicine,
and they know that S. S. S. is one of
the most reliable blood purifiers ever
made. Keep your blood free of i'm
purities by the use of this honest old
medicine, and if you want medical
advice, you can obtain same without
cost by writing to Medical Director,
Swift Specific Co., % Swift Labora.
torv. Atlanta. Ga.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12
GASOLINE ExPLODES
Man Hurled in Air When 10000 Cat
Ions Go Up In Smoke

Man Hurled in Air When 10000 das-
Ions Go UP In Smoke.
Pittsburgh, Pa, Aug. 12-Whils
examining a tank car containing TO-
900 gallons of gasoline on siding
near the plant of the Gulf Refining
company, James Conniss, an eng 'neer
employed by the company, was blown
q distance of thirty feet when fumes
from the gasoline exploded from an
unknown cause.
Conniss was severely burned about
the face and body and was taken to q
hospital, where his condition ia said
to be serious.
Immediately following the explo-
sion the gasoline caught FIRE and
DANES shot several hundred 2eet into
the air. Firemen called to extingulsh
the blaze were powerless and the IRE
burned until all of the gasoline had
been consumed. Company officials
climate the loss at $4,000
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12
Call 400 From Group C.

Harrisburg, Pa, Aug 12.-Fourtsen
hundred white men were called from
Pennsylvania to go to Camp Greene,
Charlotte, n. c., for special military
training The call, received by state
draft headquarters, summons men
from Glass l, group c. and they are
to be entrained in the two-day period
will be apportioned all over the state.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12
Drafted Man Takes Poison,

Harrisburg, Pa, Aug. 12.-Elmer
Miller Newberry. York county.
draftee, is in jail here and probably
will have to face a court-martial at
Camp Wadsworth. Miller, while pass
ing through the city with York county
draftees took a dose of poison. He
was taken TO the hospital and the
stomach pump was used with good
results Army officials then ordered
hiS ronorye1 To tho jajI
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12
Passes Bill to Prevent Tins

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 12-The house
bill making 1t illegal to tip attend
ents in public places. including hotels.
restaurants, barber shops and railroad
trains, was passed by the Georgia sen
ate. The bill, which provides q pen.
atty Of $25 fine or ten days .rfNr :.
ment, or both, now goes to the gov
amor.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12

thing that is nice.
People may live
In clover and not
be near a clover
field. because they
may live so hap
PLY and in such
c o m f or t a b | e.
CHEEKY, pleasant
homes that it's a
perfect kind of
life. Clover does
not always need
to mean clover. 1t
may just mean
happiness.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12
Powder Flash Burns Two.

Altoona, Pa, Aug. 12-When q
quantity of powder exploded from
some unknown cause in the wheel mill
Of the Standard Powder company's
plant at Horrell. Eli Mcintyre, fifty
Ave years old. and his son, Perry, six
teen, were burned about the face and
body. Their condition is critical.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12
HutIer Considered a Rensoads

Paris, Aug. 12.-The discontinue
Of General Won Hutier's army and the
probability Of it even being surround
ed aroused a great deal of interest
here There is a feeling in France
that Won Hutier Is a renegade French
man. His father emigrated from
France TO Germany and served In the
war against France in 1870.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12
BROWNS UNSEEN BY CHUMS
Man Slips From Rock in Midstream
to Death Unnoticed,

Spring Mount, Pa, Aug. 12.-Slip-
ping from rock on which he was
standing in midstream, Oscar Huns
berger, thirty-two years old, dropped
INTO deep water and was drowned here
within sight of dozens of bathers, none
of whom appeared TO notice his plight
Hunsberger, who could not swim,
had been left on the rock by friends,
who rowed him out in a boat His
disappearance was hardly noticed by
the other bathers until his friends,
who knew his inability to swim miss
ed him. The body was recovered.
Hunsberger was a road officer employ
ed by the Lehigh Valley Transit COM
pany. His home was at Souderton A
-idow and two children survive.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12
Prayed For Rain.

Pottsville, Pa, Aug 12.-Many
towns in this region are running en-
tirely short Of water and prayers for
rain were offered in the churches. At
Schuylkill Haven the dams were emp
tied and only the water now coming
in is available. The pressure was re-
duced to twenty pounds. Other towns
are but little better of.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12
Pure Blood Means Perfect
Health.

The average druggist has handled
hundreds of medicines in his day,
some of which have long since been
forgotten.
But there is one that has been sold
by the druggists throughout this
country, for more than fifty years,
and that is S. S. S., the reliable blood
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-08-12
Buster Brown injured.

New York, Aug. 12.-Richard =.
Outcault. Jr., the original Buster
Brown" son Of the cartoonts-. was
injured in an airplane accident in
France a few weeks ago. according
to letters received by friends Of the
family here. Young Outcault is q
member Of the 213th Aero squadron.
Il is said his machine collided with
two other planes when several nun
sNed feet In the air.