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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-13
HE INSISTS ON KNOWING
Senator CrOthers Wants Light on
Useless OffiCehOlders.

Annapolis, March 12.-Under an
order adopted by the Senate today as
a substitute for the order introduced
sometime ago by Senator Crothers,
most of the important State officials
and boards are directed to appear be-
fore the Finance and Ways and
Means Committees tomorrow at IL
O'Clock and explain in detail the
number of persons employed by each
and the amount of tim eeach en-
ploye devotes to his work.
Senator Crothers' order called for
this information in written form.
Even he agreed with the committee,
however, that more satisfactory re-
suits could be obtained by having
the departmental heads appear be-
fore the committees in persons. 1t is
expected that some of the depart
ment heads will be subjected to Sc
we're cross-eXamination by Senator
Crothers and others who are anxious
to get rid of useless employees.
Not long ago one of the big State
boards dropped from its payroll a
man whom it had been carrying for
months and who, it is asserted, rem
dered so little service for the money
that was paid him that the plan to
drop him was put through with but
little, if any, opposition. His ap-
pointment was due to politics solely.
The fact was never disputed.
Another big board is said to be
carrying on its payroll two men with
whose services it could easily and
with considerable profit to the State
dispense. Both come within the list
of highly paid employees. One is
rendering services which, it is as
serted, could be performed by a
much lower salaried man. The 9TH
er doesn't render any services in par
ticular.
Senator Crothers has introduced a
number of bills calling for the reor-
ganization of various State depart
ments and slashing reductions in
the number of employees. 1t was for
the purpose of securing information
to guide him in arguing in support Of
his bills that he put in his order call
ing for reports from various State Of
ficials and boards.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-13
FATAL FRVOLITY.

The red-haired man and his wife
had been having a lovely time in the
architects office, discussing the plans
of their new house
When the battle-smoke cleared
away, and the husband had compro-
missed by adopting all the suggestions
she had made, the architect began
gathering up his penciled sketches.
Il am very glad you have come to
an agreement about the number of
windows. the sleeping porch, the kit
chen and few other Details" he
remarked, flor it will save me mo-
noy. If there had been any more
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-13
REGRET Interference With Nature

Australia is regretting the laws
passed some years ago ordering the
slaughter Of hawks, owls, carbon
crows or other birds that prey on
young animals and birds, says Sgd
ney dispatch to the Cleveland Press.
These have now been almost wiped
a recent writer, that decaying bodies,
numerous on sheep farms, have been
left to be demolished by the larvae of
blowf1ies, which have now increased
to such an appalling extent as to
threaten the sheep on the runs with
destruction, the animals becoming
''fiyblown" and eaten up alive by this
DANGEROUS pest
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

This is to give notice that the sub
scriber, stephen +. w. Camper, hath
obtained from the Orphans Court of
dorchester county, in Maryland, letters
teStamentary nthe personal estate Of
Hester J. Hughes, late of Dorchester
county, deceased.
All persons having claims against
said deceased are hereby warned to eX-
hibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, legally authenticated, to the
subscriber, on or before the End day
of September, next; they may other
wise, by law, be excluded from all ben
eft of said estate. All persons indeb-
ted to said estate are requested to
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-13

Many women are to be found in
the uttermost parts of the world.
When attending a banquet always
try to get between two total alb
stainers. In this way you can get
three cocktails instead of one.
Suggestion creates self-contidence
and self-confidence develops the will
which is more conducive to attain
ment than intellect, emotion and en-
vironment combined.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-13
HORSE FOR SALE.

For sale, cheap, my sound, strong
young horse, also stanhope and har-
ness, in first-class condition.-Miss
Small, 115 Mill street-Adv. 7-5t.
cod
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-13
STEAMER SERVICE, CHOPTANK
RIVER ROUTE

Steam leave Pier Light st. Wharf. wealth e
permitting
6P. NJ. daily, except Sunday for Tilghman ISL,
Easton, oxford. Cambridge and landings to
Windy Hill: P. NJ,
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-13
FRESH FISH.

All kinds of fresh fish at the foot
of Commerce street. Terms strictly
cash. East Side Packing Co. Phone
534-AdV. LIFT.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-13
make Immediate payment.

tiiNon nnd"r my hand ms 10Th day
of February, 1918.
STEPHEN L. W. CAMPER,
Executor of Hester J. Hughes, deceased
RUSSELL L. SMITH.
True cory. Test: Register of Wills.
Russell T. Smith. 2-27
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-13

heated arguments, would have had
to make my plans on asbestos paper,
you see.'
And just for that, they engaged
another architect.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-13
NO. 24oS
REPORT OF The CONDITION OF The
National Bank Of Cambridge
RESOURCES

AT Cambridge, in the State of Maryland, at
the close of business on March 4, 1918.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-13

T. Murdoch Il. I'll. SOIIdby 1. e. Jones
Gen. Mg~ A. G. p. A. D. p. A.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-13

Lots of men don't have to travel
far when they go to the bad.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-13
B. c. & A. RY. co.
SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE
NOVEMBER 26, 1917

EAST BOUND.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-13
WEST BOUND.

'Daily except Sunday.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
WILSON TO AID
LOAN CAMPAIGN
BY FIRST SPEECH
President Will Open Drive in
Baltimore Speech,

WASHINGTON, April President
Wilson today accepted an invitation to
open the Liberty loan campaign in Bal
hmore, Saturday, the first anniversary
of ,Ametics's, entrance into the war
While in Baltimore the president will
also review 1900 troops from the ma
tional ARMY cantonment at Camp Meade
The occasion of the address is the
Liberty loan "cantonment" being held at
Baltimore to stimulate interest in the
loan drive. Secretary Daniels will
speak at the "cantonmcnt' tomorrow
night and during the next few weeks
the speaking list will include other
cabinet officers and diplomatic repre-
sentatyes OF the allied governments.
The president has becn following
closely the situation on the battle front
and various international political de-
,elopments of recent weeks. Col +. NJ.
House, the presidents adviser. has been
at the White House for the last few
days. The visits often before have
preceded the presidents declarations
concerning foreign affairs.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01

but the operation was so small as TO
be hardly worth considering
There was an unooniirmed report
that a large concentration of Ger
mans in preparation for an attack
on a certain place on the battle front
had been caught in an artillery and
a machine gun barrage and com
pletely knocked out.
The results of the fighting on the
British front south of the Somme
during the past two days have been
satisfactory Heavy German at
tacks on both sides Of the Luce
river Friday forced the British to
fall back somewhat, Friday night
the enemy pushed forward and
penetrated large wood northeast
of Moreuil which reported an un-
comfortable situation for the de-
tenders.
Cavalry Sweeps Through Wood.
Yesterday the British decided TO
attempt to restore the lines and
cavalry was sent out for the pur-
pose OF clearing the wood and re-
establishing the positions north OF
Moreuil. There was not a hitch In
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
OFFICIAL REPORTS
FRENCH.

PARIsy April 1.-The text Of
the French official statement issued
this morning follows:
Yesterday and last night the
battle continued with extreme vio-
lencs north Of Montdidisr. The
enemy directed his efforts In par
ticulsr along the front between
Montdidier and the Peronns-
Amiens road, and threw forward
important forces with the partiou-
lar object Of snlargins his gains
west OF HanEsrd-sn-Santsrre.
Franco-British troops broke up the
sssaulting waves, which were not
able to debouch. A brilliant counter
attack, In which our allies gave
proof Of their valor, enabled the
French TO throw back the enemy
completely and recaptue this viii
hge.
"The fighting further south was
no less violent. Griyesnes was the
object OF powerful attacks which
were renewed necessarily, leading to
hand-to-hand fighting This town
remained In the hands Of the French
who inflicted considerable losses
on the Germans.
Between Montididier and Las
signy there Is nothing TO report"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
Onions and Beans
Camouflaged, in
Chiefs Candy

Chief Of Police Nichols was the -
cipient Of two large boxes Of candy
especially prepared for him. When the
boSe, were delivered at hi, office, two
young attorneys were seeking leniency
for clients Two reporters and a few
cops were also present. Naturally, he
passed the candy around to the boys"
But quickly the office was cleared,
everyone making a dive for the nearest
water cooler
The ehoeolaie.eoatsd Brazil nuts
proved to be nice, young onions, cam
ouilaged. The peanut candy was
coated all right but the peanuts were
nice, hard beans, which ordinarily
would have TO be boiled four hours be-
fore an impression could be made on
them.
The larger portion Of this candy 7,
still In the chiefs office, awaiting fu-
ture visitors.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
Little British Army of 500 Men Holds 200 Yards Of Front Against

the program. The cavalry swept
through the forest like q wintsr
snowstorm and forced the enemy 70
fall back, not only here bat hrlher
TO the north. ,V
a.. North Of the Luce tho snsny yos-
teriay morning attached Il fores
along the British iias bstwesa 49,.
fusse and Maresicevs. - -.
sauIt was prsesdsd b : vinofo0n
artillery bombardmssl M SaSalSy
again same Into play snd " 70
o'clock the Germans were eouooH6A
to admit dsfsst and retire w hfss
casualtiss. g' M
A little later the eneniy again
put down tremendous haYvage
between Warfusee and the S0m9ns
and after two hours Of terrible euuI-
fire, advanced in mass. They eadse
against more cavalry and nel !
similar fate. the British Iins Fs-
mAining intact &
North Of Aubcrcourt, soukh q
Mafeelcaye. the Bfitish stcrmed M
reesptured important Meh etppnA
to which the Germans clua1 49,
eiouslx
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01

Tenders This morning the British
were holding their entire line with
strength and they had smashed nu-
mcrous heavy German attacks at
various points and had taken the
initiative at several places sue
cessiully.
Man Power Cut Down.
The most intense fighting CON
tinued south OF the Somme in the
zone where the French have been
making such gallant stand The
outstanding feature Of the conflict
on the northern end of the front is
that the British again have killed
a great number Of the enemy which,
despite its harsh sound, is what
will end the war
Today the British initiated a
forward movement about Feuchy
copse, east Of ArTas. They launched
a local attack at 3 o'clock this
morning and pressed It so vigorous
ly that they reclaimed a stretch Of
territory i,S0o yards long aud
averaging about 200 yards in depth.
This success had tactical adyan-
tageS, but they were small com
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
CUNMAN SLAIN
BEFORE TELLING
ON RING LEADER
Harry the Yot'' Was to Re
veal Man Higher Up,

NEW YORK. April l-Seyen hours
before the district attorneys office was
to have been informed by Harry Cohen,
also known as Harry, the Yot" Of ths
name OF the "man higher up" in the
prosecutors ami gambling crusade, Co
hen was shot and killed at $50 o'clock
this morning. District Attorney Swami
Immediately ordered the apprehension OF
Sam Schepps, who was one Of the prose-
cution's star witnesses against Charles
Becker, the police lieutenant who was
executed for the murder OF Herman
Rosenthal, gambler, in 1914
Schepps and two other men who were
with him when the police visited
Schepps jewelry shop in Sixth avenue,
we're taken into custody few hours
after the shooting
The police said that Schepps' place
has recently been under observation
1t was not asserted that Schepps was
near when Cohen was shot, but the po-
lice declare that " is identified as a
friend of a woman, who with two men,
was arrested last week upon information
furnished by Harry the Yot"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01

pared with the fact that the British
were able, after the past ten days
OF gruelling work, to undertake an
offensive operation.
South OF the Somns where there
has been so much hard fighting, the
British appear to have the situation
well in hand and the town hall Of
Moreuih about which sanguinary
struggles have been swaying, was.
at last reports still flying the
British flag defiautly from the
steeple. One of the most costly at
tacks the enemy attempted yester-
day was between Morelancoprt and
the Somme, where a heavy assault
was made against the Australians
shortly after midday.
5000 Killed at Once.
The attackers came forward In
masses and the British threw
themselves against the advancing
lines so fiercely that the Germans
were hurled back, leaving 5000
dead.
The British operation at Las
signy farm, cast OF Hebuterne, be-
tween Albert and ArraS, yester-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01

the left They olung on for many
hours until the regulars tame I'M
II was last Tuesday afternoon at
a critical moment in the lighting
below the Somme when it was ali.
solutely necessary that moro trotos
should be thrown into the British
line to hold the onrush OF Germans
Brothers Walk TO Front
Another incident, which shows a
spirit of the British soldier with
out parallel, is the story of the
seven brothers. These lads had been
home in England orr leave, and on
landing at a channel port in Irance
could find no transportation 10 the
front.
Did they sit down and wait?
They did not.
They tramped almost every
foot of the way to the battle
lines to take their places beside
their hard-pressed comrades
The last twenty-four hours con
tinued unfavorable to the sggres-
sive Germans along the British Sec
tion of the new battle front and was
a strikingly good period for the de-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
DAYLIGHT SAVING
CHANGE IN Time
WORKS SMOOTHLY
New Hours GO Into Effect
Throughout the City,
GUESTS AT JAIL PAClFlED
County'S BoarderS Find Shift
BleSSing-Not Curse,

Oklahoma City calmly went about its
business thl, morning as II II had been
operating on "dayligh, saving" sched.
vi, for months Here and there a
worker tried to put over" the excuse
tha, he had forgotten to advance hi,
alarm clock but business universally
began an hour earlier than last Mon.
day
Even IN, sinner man" Automatically
adjusted itself to the new schedule for
sharp appetiles greeted the walters in
the early morning restaurants Just an
hour earlier than usual
A few school children were late, but
scarcely any more than are usually
tardy
A fearful "squawk' arose at the
county jail this morning, when Jailer
Enoch Capshaw sent clarion call
ringing down the quiet corridors for
his sixty odd guests to arise and get
their morning Chow" Breakfast In
the county bastile was served piping
not exactly one hour carrier than "
was ever served before
Gfoans, yawns, expletiye', and dozens
OF querulous expressions OF wonder
meni, beginning for the most part with
What the" Immediately caused
a noisy turmoil TO I'LL the Jail Tn,
sleepy occupants were aroused" tC
say the least. But none Of them turned
down their breakfast TO finish theiI
slumbers, and most Of the complaints
ceased when the jailer adroitly pointeS
out the fact that they could 20 TO bet
an hour earlier. and not be tovcsd h
lspend Z long evening A)st ssisllipl
around" y - > lf'
According to L. J. Sartain. clerk o
local exemption board No. |, the bene
(csptInusd on Psss q, Column o.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01

day afternoon, which resulted in
Strengthening the defending line,
was a brilliant success The Ger
mans were pushed back with heavy
casualties and the British troops
returned with 200 prisoners, four
machine guns and trench mortar
South OF Arras the enemy made two
attacks yesterday one was near
Hamelincourt, astride the Arras-
Bapaume railway while the other
was north OF Boisleux ST. Mare.
Both of these efforts we're smashed.
In this operation the Germans ad-
vanced in great numbers after an
intense bombardment Of the Brit
ish lines for two hours. At three
places the enemy succeeded in pene
trating the defcnses and bitter
hand d-to-hand struggle ensued The
British made such strenuous resist
ance that the Germans were thrown
back, leaving numbers Of dead.
Only Slight Gain Made.
Northeast OF Afras the Germans
made a small attack Saturday, after
a heavy bombardment and pushed
forward over a tiny strip OF ground,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
Dy The Associated Press.

BRITISH ARMY HEADQUAR-
TIERS IN FRANCE, Sunday, March
3i.--A little army of about l,SOO
men, composed of assortments OF
TROOPS which were hastily as
sembled, and including the American
engineers who threw aside their
tools TO take up arms for the al
lies defense, held a sector OF ,1UO
yards against which hordes OF Ger
mans were flung, during the hard
est fighting on the Somme last
week.
\ seems almost inconceiyable
that these defenders, brave unto
death though they we're, could have
been able to hold that long sector,
but they held.
Army withstands Cyclone;
The enemy advanced in force,
and hurled themselves time ana
time again against the British line
In this region, but they found no
weak spot. This composite force
stood as CALAMITY, and as well as
their comrades to the right and 10
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
Put Placards on
Fire Engines to
Boost Next Loan

CHICAGO, April Liberty loan
publicity ought to be placed where 1t
will attract the most people, in the
opinion Of Thomas O'Connor, chief OF
the Chicago fire department, and there
fore he recommends that placards,
blazing with red paint, urging people
to buy Liberty bonds when the drive
starts April 6, be attached to every
piece of fire-figlting apparatus in the
land
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
15-Day Reprieve
for Delinquents

While this is the last day for filing
state income tax returns, delnquents
will obtain fifteen-day reprieyc
through the press of work in the audi
tors office due to the rush of late fl
ings. f. b. Howard, state auditor, said
today that agents could not be sent out
to round up the delinquents for fifteen
days and that in the meantime penalties
would not be assessed against those
who file their reports before the agents
begin work.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
Houston Man to
Wed "Magdalene"
of Passion Play

CHICAGO, April IA marriage
license was issued here today to Lothar
Brecker, 30 years old Of Houston,
Texas, and Marie Mayer, 81 years old,
who played the part Of Mary Mag
dalene in the Passion play at Oberam-
mergau in 1910. They are to he mar
ried here tomorrow.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
BRITISH M e I.
PUT q = ri eoon

LONDON, April i.-- unanimous ap>
proval is given the appoiulmest d Con-
eral Foch as genersiisimo OF ~ ~
lied forces In France, BY the mornina
newspapers, including those which hav1
been loudest in their cpSoaision v such
a move. Efa i4,N
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
COUNTER BLOW TWO WEEKS AWAY
BULLETIN

The following Telegram was re.
ceiyed this afternoon by Frank J.
Wikoii from William R. Rowe,
executive secretary Of the Liberty
loan campaign committee In Kan,a,
CiW Secretary MeAdoo plans
arrive in Oklahoma City April 70
ato;Nh. m. and leave same day a,
2N p. M. This is tentative but
probably will stand"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
Cloudy and Cooler
Weather Forecast

LOCAL FoREcAsT-Partly cloudy 70.
cooler Tuesday.
STATE FORECAST - TonIoht and
Tuesday, fair and cooler except In south.
eAatNrn portion. =
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-01
UTTER FAILURE 4
seen IN FIRST |.
sTAEoF B|IIv1
FoCh May Wait Until Second
Act Before Striking, N
BRITISH HOLD AL LINES
Battle Ragss VIII padmln-
Ished vIolenes n I LasslO,y. (

mSst q resb - ~ oee ~
man esss vss 'sssNee ~ Aissr-
neeu. 49, F
LONDON, April LIT wss ssnsrslly
agreed In military elvelss lo6sy that siss
first stage Of N gfsal 0srnsAn oflsns
,Ivs In the wsst had oe(ysd N ugter
failure, a. nom d ~ lecuves ~
been sehleved. sst Hlpoe esefs ~
Of man power \ iss greater shsa ~
pectsd NJ.
Because the aiIlss were 10 sus6qs1)nl
In scanning the tIsst snd n,oel g)cyoH1
wave m ~ attack, II h beiisSe4 ~
sosns circles here that Gsnstal yeeh
wifi not direct the allied cessat6s attack
to start until possibly aiter the ~.
ond German lunss % ovsr, which WIZ
probably be In two weels.
Assesistsd psess VA 1evlev.
'Germany'a great drive latp " eIliod
lines In northsrn Francs eeoppl gonoAy
at q. Msndstill today. H9 NJ ~
onrush appssrs b have ~ O y
with laras galns d tsfrltoRS ~ -
but with fInsl wfcsy - 6>J> u
sight and ksr rssosrcss ID msa ~ -
teriai dsVtstsd. VIZ f'1 i.'eff.'
French and British trocpA hest ooe4
the enemy list MINT Ia" NJ 6oo1ooo1
efforts 10 advsnee TOWARD 49, ~
| 10 push out from the. y4oo14 ~ ~ ~
| SIrht proeresS IN ~ lEiye ~ hu)ou6
sione Inc Luce snd Am " \ ~
only forward uoveepel ro4ov to o1
| NM slsos ~ lla4 6 ~
! jn63esank 4ie11o(e VT
| point N iesl9 iie 49, ~ IlII.
back. 81, Is N Z,
| AnetAas village Tskss.
The most determined ssssulla h III
effort seem 10 have been In tie nei6kt
borhood Of Hanssrd .en- Ssnteffe, wk1G
Franco. British troops met The sasss1t4
ing waves. A British counter attAet
paved the way for an allied victory
after the combined forces hsd broksn
I'm The German attack. Tho veeSeh