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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12
"Aren't They Cum
ning?"

your family lived In this garden? ask
ed Johnny-Jump-up.
The forget-me-not thought a mo-
ment and said: For eleven years or
more, 1t seems to me-"
Gracious, what long time" said
the johnny-jump-up 1--WE have lived
here long time, too, but l don't re-
member just how long. I never get
tired of this garden, though, do you?
Folks admire me when they come and
look around the garden and the people
who live in the big house near the gar
den always say: Aren't they cum
ningT And they mean myself and my
family.
II never get tired of being here,
either" said the forget-me-not,
though l stay out and keep blooming
much longer than l would do if were
anywhere else but in this garden.
II am a June flower, but l stay on
even in September though now 1t
really is time for me to go to bed. You
know believe in the old saying which
goes something like this:
"'Early to bed and early to rise.
makes a man healthy, wealthy and
WISE"
The ohnny-jump-up looked greatly
astonlshed.
"My dear forget-me-not, what Gu
rious saying for YOU to like. In the
first place you are not a man, and
you can't be healthy, wealthy or wise
as a man can"
but l can be healthy, wealthy and
wise as a forget-me-nOt. They might
have put me in that place where the
word man goes, but I would have up
set the rhyme which is a most impOr-
tant part Of verses I believe.
"Yes. I can be a healthy fOrget-me-
not and grow year after year. l can
be wealthy by having lots of lovely
blue blossoms and the more they pick
me the more will l come out That
would be wealth for me and for them
by them mean the people of course.
I have to be picked with scissors or
/ very carefully so my roots aren't torn
/ up. But my idea of wealth is to be
able to give loads and loads of flowers
to people and still keep on blooming.
"Then as far as wisdom is concern
/ edit IS wise for me to grow in this
garden for 1 am loved and appre-
/ ciated here"
But" persisted the johnny -jump-up,
you also spoke backwards. You said
early to bed and early to rise. Now
you rise first and go to bed after
wards. You woke up in the spring.
You're going to bed now"
at depends which way you
look at it," said the fOrget-me-not.
81 am going to bed now-and I'll get
up in the early summer again. You
see-just begin from this end instead
Of the summer end"
81 see." said the johnny-jump-up
smiling.
GAS l said before I never get tired
of blooming in this garden" the for
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12
They Don't Feel Friendly.

"The idea of those Germans seems
to be to kill as many advancing Amer
leans as they can and then shout
'Kamerad'"
Does the plan work?''
Not always. After one or two ex-
periences of that sort is it any wonder
that the Americans seem to be afflicted
with incurable deafness Y-Birming-
ham Age-Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12
An Inquiring Youngster.

Little Memphy (endeavoring to en-
terrain Sister Kate's beau)-When Sis
ter Kate marries you will she become
a widow?
Rates Beau-A widow? Ye gods !
What put such nonsense in your little
head?
Little MISUNDERSTANDING mother tell
sister that you are dead one.-Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12

get-me-nOt con-
tinued. For many
years ago, eleven
years, or maybe
fifteen, a boy
went down to the
river bank not far
from here and
with a trowel he
dug up some for
get-me-nOt plants.
I was q m o n g
them. A n d h e
brought some Of
our earth with
us so it wouldn't
be so hard for us
to grow in the
garden. We be-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12
UPSET STOMACH
PAPE's DIAPEPsINA AT ONCE ENDS
SoURNESS, GAS, AcIDlTY,
INDIGESTION.

Don't stay upset! When meals don't
fit and you belch gas acids and undi-
gested food. When you feel Jumps Of
indigestion pain, f1atulence, heartburn
or headache you can get instant relief.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12

Maybe y0u have an acid stomach
and don't know 1t! There are millions OF
such people-weak, ailing, tired. worn
out and 'all in" before the day is half
gone-listless and Indifferent to their sur
roundings-often with aches and pains
all over the body-woefully lacking in
physical power and mental vigor-pale,
emaciated-just dragging out a weary
existence. Nine out of every ten of
these people are unconscious victims OF
acid-stomach.
Thousands upon thousands OF people
who are subject TO attacks Of indigestion
and biliOusness; who are nervous, mel
ancholy, mentally depressed; who suffer
from rheumatism. lumbago or sciatica
yes, even many Of those who have
catarrh. ulcer or cancer of the stomach
If the trouble is traced to its source. 1t
will often be found to be just acld-stOm
ach. For these are only some of the all
ments that are caused by what the doc
tors call superacidity, which is another
name for sour or acid-stomach.
What you want to know above all
else is how to quickly rid yourself Of ex-
cess acid. wonderful modern remedy
called EATONIC literally wipes II out.
1t does the work easily. speedily and
naturally. 1t makes the stomach pure,
sweet. cool and comfortable. 1t helps
you get full strength out of every mouth
full of good you eat; and unless you DO
get full strength from your food you
cannot enjoy robust, vigorous health
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12
DAYS of Lavishness.

"When 1 was a boy we used to cut
up pumpkins to make Jack-o'-lan-
terms"
"Yes. You wouldn't dare treat a
perfectly edible pumpkin in that way
now"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12
His ADVANTAGE,

"What on earth can host do with
a man who uses such choppy talk?"
'He can use him to break the Ice"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12
Debts to Uncle Sam,

do you realize what you owe your
country?'
Eyes. And I'm thankful that some
Of it is for Liberty bonds"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12
Unkind.

Ella-My face Is my fortune.
Stella-Somebody shortchanged you.
Chicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12
With the Grid Fans.

Bessie has lumbago.
Bob-How bad? Full-back, half
back or quarterback?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12

Indigestion produces disagreeable and
sometimes alarming symptoms Wrights
Indian Vegetable Pills stimulate the diges-
tive processes to function naturally. Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12

No waitingl Pape's Diapepsin will
put you on your feet. AS soon as you
eat one Of these pleasant, harmless
tablets all the indigestion, gases, acid
ity and stomach distress ends Your
druggist sells them. Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12

When Baby Is Teething
GROVES BABY BOWEL MEDICINE will correct
the Stomach and Bowel troubles Perfectly harm
less. See directions on the bottle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12

The mistake some young fellows
make Is in thinking the wild boys
have more fun than the decent ones.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12

GRADUATED Eyelids. Sites Infiamed Eyes
relieved night by Roman Eye Balsam.
One trial proves its merit. Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12
ChiIdlike Complaint.

Small Girl (sobbing)-Oh, mamma,
want some more pie and I'm so full
that can't crowd down another mouth
full.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets put an end to
sick apd bilious headaches, constipation, dizzi-
ness and indigestion. "Clean house" Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12

DR.. Frederick Pridham Of Johns
Hopkins university announces discov-
cry of a specific for rheumatism.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12

California dehydrated vegetable
plants are increasing.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12

lllc IOl Stl-HlC-DOIs
81 must" said
the forget-me-nOt,
turning its blue
eyes upon the
johnny-ju mp-up.
Now the john
ny-jump-up look
ed like a very
tiny pansy and
his family had
been in the pretty
garden all sum-
mer long, since
the early spring.
In fact, his fam
lily had been in
the garden for
years and years.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12

In noble hearts the feeling of graft
tude has all the ardor of passion
POincelot.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12
The Idea.

"How are the charges from war bal.
Ions fired?"
II suppose from the parachutes."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12

Pennsylvania workers last year lost
S16.500,000 through illness.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12
| ADCNSg[N|NG]
| FAIRY TALE
FoRGET-ME-NoT's STORY.
81 MACY @AHAl1BQyER

"Don't go yet" said the little garden
violet, known as JOhnny-Jump-Up, to
tho fOrppt-ma-nof
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12

A lot of people live and die and
never know what the inside of court.
room looks like.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12
Acid Stomach Victims
Sick|y, Weak, Unfit,
Depressed

You eat to LIVE. Your life depends on
the strength you get from your food.
There is no other way.
EATONIC is in pleasant tasting tab
let form-just like a bit of candy. We
urge you-no matter what you have tried
take Eatonic just one week and find
out for yourself how wonderfully i'm
proved you will feel. See how quickly
EATONIC banishes the immediate eff
fects of acid-stomach - bloat. heartburn,
belching, foodrepeating. sour, gassy
stomach. Indigestion. etc. See too, how
quickly your general health improves
how much more you relish your food
how much more easily it is digested-how
soundly you sleep-hOw nervousness and
irritability disappear. And all simply
because by taking EATONIC you ha
rid your stomach Of lot of excess acid
that has been holding you back and max
ing your life miserable.
EATONIC is absolutely harmless. 1t
can be taken by the most delicate. Tens
of thousands of people who have used IL
are enthusiastic in its praise.
EATONIC Is absolutely guaranteed, so
get big SOC box from your druggist. If
il does not help you your money will be
refunded. II your druggist does not keep
EATONIC, send your name and address to
the Eatonic Remedy Company. 1918 s.
Wabash Ave, Chicago, ILL.,, and they will
at once mail you a SOC box and you can
send them the money for IL after you re-
ceive 1t.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12
lmportant TO Mofhara
Matchlnu the Thouuht.

"On what lines do trains of thought
run?"
II suppose, largely on headlines"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-12-12
Good Hearted,

HE is very generous; he is always
giving away cigars" Yes; he seems
to have a tobacco heart"
New Britain herald., 1918-08-20
American Ship Rams U-Boat.

Washington Aug. 2O.-The navy de- partment announced today that the captain of an American steamer had reported his vessel rammed and prob ably sank a submarine about 9:3O D. m. on August : near Winter Quarter ShOal off the northern Virginia. coast The captain stated the submarine was struck on her port bow, bringing her alongside.
 The submarine crew hailed in strong German accents saying they were friends, the captain said but he re- piled they were no friends of his. He kept on his course, he said The steamer now is in port with a badly damaged bow and a quantity Of wa ter in her hold. The captain thinks he sank the submarine.
 In making the announcement the department did not name the ship. Be- cause of the American shippers cir rumstantial report and the tangible evidence furnished by the damaged bow. the story is given credence not accorded most of the accounts of sub marine Instructions reaching the navy.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-20
WITHDRAWAL REMOVES
 MENACE ID CALAIS
Believed Germans Have Aba ndoned Hope of
 Reaching Channel.
Have

With the British Army in France, Aug. 20, (By the Associated Press )- By withdrawing their forces in the Merville sector of the Lys salient the Germans definitely have given up one of the points from which d drive for Calais logically would be launched This is taken to indicate the German high command has, at least for the time being, abandoned hope of reach ing the coast and now, perhaps, is chiefly concerned with getting the German lines back to a place of greater security.
 The withdrawal here had been ex- pected for some time and it con- tinued last night and today even on a slighter broader front than that oI yesterday. The retirement marked the conclusion and failure of the eff fort which Germany launched early in the spring to finish off the British army by driving through to the sea.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-20
PETROGRAD RIOTERS CRY DOWN WITH HUN:
Hundreds Killed and Wounded in Street Battle Following Pro-
 cessiOn of NOrLmen

London, Aug. 20.-Hundreds of peo- pie were killed and wounded in a reg ular battle between Lettish guards and rioters during food disorders in Petro- grad. says an Amsterdam dispatch to the Exchange Telegraph Go.
 The dispatch, which quotes Petro- grad advices by way of Berlin, sgys that after the city had been without food for two days d procession of workmen marched through the streets shouting Down with the Germans; down with the Kremlin." The battle between the rioters and the Lettish guards occurred before the Smolny institute. Martial law was proclaimed in Petrograd the same evening.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-20
GROCERS IN SESSION
paign Among Trade to Restrict De- Hvcries and Extension of Credits

A committee of local grOcers met yesterday afternoon, in the chamber of commerce rooms to take further action toward carrying out measures proposed by the State Council of De- fense governing the delivery of goods, the credit system, etc. The commit tee numbers 20, but only nine were present. It was voted yesterday that each of the 20 members of this cOm- mittee select II names from the list of 230 grocers and mark etmCn in the city and call on them after window cards have been printed, asking them to sign the set of resolutions recom- mended last week. Each grocer will be given two cards bearing the terms of the agreement, one to be placed in the window and the other in a con- spicuous place in the store.
 Another meeting of the committee will be held the latter part of this week when it is expected more definite action will be taken. The committee hopes to have the window cards ready by that time, and each member will be supplied with a sufficient number to accommodate his needs in carrying out the work The cards will measure 24 by A inches and will bear copy of the resolutions.
 The plan of the grocers is that de- liveries on all purchases less than s will be done away with and only one delivery day allowed in cases Wherc the purchases amount to $1 or over. This plan is being worked out in Hartford and other large cities with success.
 The main object Is to release 5000 men who are now working In grocery stores and meat markets in order that thoy may t,1rn their attentions to more essential employment. It was stated this morning by member of the com lnittee that those who fail to comply with the provisions of this system are placing themselves under obligations. to the government
New Britain herald., 1918-08-20
300 Germans Rounded Up Before 9 o'Clock-Raid On Americans In T'0ul- British Stand Firm.

London, Aug. 20, 1 p. m.-The this morning on a front of ten miles between the Disc and the Aisne and reached a maximum depth of two miles, says a dispatch from the battle front.
 The advance of the French troops endangers the whole German position at Soissons and on the river Aisne.
 It is possible that the Germans now will withdraw to the Chemin dcs Danes.
 Before o'clock this morning the French had captured 500 Germans in the sector attacked.
 North of Rove the French have taken the BracquemOnt and Fendu woods and have occupied the greater part of Beuvraignes, according to ad- vices. It also is reported they have made progress to the southeast of Beuvraignes
 The attack of the French yesterday between the Matz and the Disc was on a front of 12 miles and although the Germans offered a stubborn resistance the French made an advance of about a mile.
 At o'clock last evening the battle line ran as follows:
 La Pravim farm, which is north west of Fresnieres, Arbe-de- -Canny, the western outskirts of Lassigny, La Rue des Boucandes the southern outskirts of OrVal, Le HameI, the southern out skirts of Dreslincourt and Pimprez.
 Though the advance was a small one, it is regarded as important as it carried the French line farther down the slopes of Lassigny massif.
 The Fench also moved up the val ley of the Disc, the line being between five and six miles from Noyon.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-20
MORRISON OPPOSES
 WORK OR FIGHT RULE
Secretary of \. F. of T.. Considers it Reflection On Patriotism of
 American WOrkn9man.

Washington, Aug. 2O.-Organized labor's emphatic opposition to the work or fight amendment to the new man power bill extending the draft ages was presented to the house mil itary committee today by Frank Morrison, secretary of the American Fedora ton of Labor.
 Supporting the recent protest of Samuel Gompers, MT. Morrison de- clared the provision inserted bv the senate committee authorizing with drawal of deferred classification of men absent from work without cause was an attack upon the loyalty of American Workmen, and q ''conscrip- ton of labor in a covert" way, which would be resented in every corser of the country. He suggested special in- terests were secretly pressing anti- labor legislation.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-20
NEW BRITAIN HAS EVERY REASON TO BE PROUD OF MEN, DECLARES
 LIEUT.. GRIFFIN, ON VISIT HOME

First Lieut.. Ashley J Griffin, who led Company E. First Connecticut in fantry, on the first stage of it's journey to Berlin, Germany, arrived in this city this morning, having re- turned from France on Sunday. Lieut.. Griffin took part in the big push against the Huns in the present of fensivc. For six days Lieut.. Griffin and the New Britain boys were con stantly driving the retreating Huns in the direction of Berlin. The third Battalion of the 102d. United States Infantry made an advance of 25 l1ilometers, which is the equivalent of IT miles.
 "Our drive began on July 20, and from then until the 26th., we were constantly going forward said Lieut.. Griffin There was no Jet up. The fighting was constant. For the part New Britain soldiers took in that drive d number will be recommended for distinguished services crosses" Who the soldiers are who will be thus recognized Lieut.. Griffin declined to say New Britain has every reason to be proud of it's soldiers in France" said MT Griffin.
 we had number of casualties" said Lieut.. Griffin, but he declined to mention any specific instances or give any estimates of the number. "Our battalion captured 300 prisoners in one day. The soldiers were ill eX- cellcnt condition and their spirit is fine.
 'I-ieut. Chamerlain was in the hospital when l left. He had slight injury to his knee caused by a fall when going over the top in the big offensive. l am unable to state just what the particular accomplishment was which won for him his distin- gushcd service cross.
 "Captain Griswold, so far as I know has not joined the regimental staff. I think he will be returning to this country soon.
 \ 'Sergeant Albin W. Backiel of Company F, has been sent to an off, cer's training school to qualify for a commission. Edward Ogren of Com pany I, attended the training school and has been commissioned as a sec ond lieutenant"
 Leut. Griffin has been sent home to become an instructor at Camp Dix. At the conclusion of his seven days leave of absence which will be spent for the greater part in this city visit ing relatives of soldiers to deliver per sOnal messages, he will go to the camp. He appears in excellent physi- cal condition and agrees that he never felt better in his life. He gained weight fighting the Huns Having gone across last September he was en- titled to wear the foreign service in sgnia. Soon after arriving in Franc Lieut. Griffin was transferred to Com pany l., and since March he has been the battalion adjutant
 Previous to atta,t hing himself to Company F, Lieut. Griffin served sev- eral years in the United States regu- lar army. He was employed at the
New Britain herald., 1918-08-20
60 PRUSSIANS TOO
 GLAD TO SURRENDE
Await Coming of Americans and Accommodated By Yankees SeeI
 ing Machine Gun Nest.

With the American Army on 1 Nesle Front Aug. 20, (By the As. ciated Press)- s)-SiXty Prussians Ing been taken prisoner by the America near Fismette, north of Fismes, wi out either side firing a shot. T Prussians were machine gunners 2 all that remained of company whi had been in line less than a month
 American detachments went out few nights ago, the location of i machine gun positions having be reported by a prisoner. According. the Americans, the PruSsianS w, waiting to be taken prisoner. The telligence officer who questioned 1 Prussians said nearly all had agre to surrender if the slightest opportl ity arose.
 The Americans who took the pr oners do not claim any credit for | capture, declaring the Prussians V tually deserted their posts.
 A German prisoner taken Sund told an intelligence officer he beliey that if the line gets back to Cierma proper the fighting spirit of the c, man soldiers will be greatly stin1 lated.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-20

Stanley Works at that time.
 T am glad to be back, said Lieu tenant Griffin He added that he eX- poets to be returned overseas later.
 Lieut.. Bennett of B Company, 1O1st Machine Gun Battalion, landed in this country yesterday and was the guest last evening of Mr. and Mrs. Parker of Vine street, whose son.. Luther Parker, is top sergeant in the same company. He brought good news for all of the New Britain boys in the battalion which he left on August ,, having been detailed to Camp Dix to train the soldiers in machine gun warfare. Lieut. Bennett reported that the general morale and health of the boys were splendid that Gardner Weld who was wounded on July 22nd, was get ing along well and would probably be able to rejoin the company soon and that Gordon Robinson wrote from the hospital to the company that he was rapidly recovering from shell-shock. He said the rest of the boys, How Bruemmer, "Bill' Hart, Russell Nel- son, Louis ReIcknagle Leon Bradley and Al Schade were all well and hap py. He had also seen Thomas Wilbor of this city, He described going over the toro". when, on one eXpedi- ton, they picked up a German man. dolin on German territory which he and 'Bill' Hart later enjoyed playing. B company has also as a souvenir. one of the shells of the long range gun
 which shelled Paris. The shell is about four or five feet long and inches in diameter. The battalion, when advancing, passed the emplace- ment of the gun itself. Lieut.. Bennett said also that the battalion felt that the biggest proof of the splendid spirit of the home folks was the new division of soldiers which had lately arrived