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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-06
Mr.. Bryan's Hair

Mr. Bryan's explanation of why he
obliges the cartoonists by wearing
his hair long appears at first sight
to be complete:
It's my wifes idea. The Lord
made me for utility rather than
beauty, and He gave me ears that
stick out a good deal more than ar
tistic standards require. l had my
hair cropped away back in 1882,
when l was engaged to my wife, and
the result was terrible. | almost lost
her. She has made me wear my hair
long ever since. 1t is what [ call
justiflable camouf1age."
On examining the historical rec
ords, however, one discovers sin
gular hiatus. Included in Mr.. Bry-
ans great work, The First Battle"
there is a biographical sketch writ
ten by his wife, in which she records
that she met him in 1879, in the
parlors of the young ladies' school
which 1 attended in Jacksonville"
She describes her Impressions:
His face was pale and thin; a
pair of keen, dark eyes looked out
from beneath heavy brows; his nose
was prominent--too prominent to
look well, l thought; a broad, thin
Tipped mouth aud a square chin
completed the contour of his face. l
noted particularly his hair and his
smile. The former, black in color,
fine in quality, and parted distress
ingly straight; the latter expensive
and expressive"
1t will be observed that Mrs. Bry-
an says nothing of his ears. She
could not have seen them. The con-
clusion is irresistible that even then
he had resorted to the "justifable
camouf1age" that has concealed his
dreadful secret ever since. Now,
mark Mr. Bryan's own statement; it
was not until 1882 that he appeared
before her without his hirsute dis
guise and shocked her so as almost
to break the entente. For three
long years, a period long enough to
include the Presidential election of
1880, the assassination of Garfield,
and the disruption of the Irish Land
League, Mr.. Bryan had kept his ears
a secret from his future wife; he
had built before them this barrage of
hair, and she suspected nothing.
Then, on one dark day in 1882,while
she was complacently rekling the
latest news about the bombardment
of Alexandria, he abruptly strobe in
to the room with his ears standing
ON end and nothing between them
and his broad, thin-lipped mouth"
but a slender line of hair, "black in
color, fine in quality" but of abso-
lutely no use as a disguise.
We seem to see here the outlines
of what might have been a tragedy.
Fortunately, true love can overlook
even deception, and after the shock
was over, and-with what anguished
protestations of penitence we can
guess-Mr. Bryan had sworn that
she should never behold that sight
again, all was forgiven. Yet we
should think the terrible lesson
would not have been lost on Mr..
Bryan, that he would have learned
the value of perfect frankness, and
that now, thirty-siX years later, we
should not catch him in an effort to
blame his hair on her.-N. Y. Times.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-06
The Future of The Earth

Maurice Materiinck is not only re
ncwned present-day philosopher, but
one of the greatest prophets the
world has ever known.
The Future of the Earth" in the
March Cosmopolitan, is one of the
finest articles he has ever written.
In these days of strife and dark
ness We are all inclined to view the
future of this earth in a most pessi-
mistic light. But with marvellous
philosophic vision, Maeterlinck sees
only the beginning of a better world
world made better by that very
struggle we are engaged in today, by
the anguish and torment of soul that
must naturally attend it. A world
that has so much more before than
il has behind il
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The Hor. et War
(From the WaYerly Starr

(F'rom the Waverly Starr
After driving six miles from north
of town in order to get some snuff,
a MarysVille farmer was thoroughly
disappointed last Monday when he
found that he was unable to buy a
package of snuff anywhere in Wayer-
ly. 1t was fuel conservation day and
according to orders from the Gov
eminent, no tobaccos were to be
sold. The young fellow was startled
to hear at Manners confectionery
that snuff could not be sold on Mon
day; then he tried the other places
and HAD the first information sub
Stimulated, to his great sorrow 1t
was a long drive back to the farm
without the snuff, but what can q
fellow do when Uncle Sam lays down
the rule?
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-06
THE SALESMAN WHO WON.

No" said the irritated business
man, we're saving everywhere we
can, and we don want any more en-
velopes. Why, We don't even use
scratch pads any more-we split the
envelopes and use those for notes
Got the idea from one of the others
with whom we have dealings"
Exactly" said the insistent sales
man. And our envelopes are the
best little splitters on the market to-
day
He got the order.
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home. When the matron told her
that her bed was free, she broke
down and cried and cried.
- did not know there was so
much pity left in the world she
sobbed.
She stayed till her boys cold was
better. Then she went back to her
seventeen washings and her mem
cries"
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

This is to give notice that the sub
scriber, stephen l.. 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
make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this Goth day
of February, 1918.
STEPHEN E. w. CAMPER,
Executor of Hester ]. Hughes, deceased
RUSSELL P. SMITH,
True copy. Test: Register of Wills.
Russell p. Smith. 2-27.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-06
PATRIOTIC RALLY AT
THE ARCADE THEATRE
Will be Held on Tuesday, March II,
At 7.3O O'Clock p. m.-Salisbury
Selected as The Central Point on
Meeting-Othe. Towns Will be
Presented

A campaign of education through
the churches to quicken the spirit of
America in support of the Presidents
unnk6roseeut,ng the war for
international Justice and
League of Nations, will be held in
Salisbury on Tuesday, March Il.
The campaign is undertaken in con
junction with the Speaking Division
of the Committee on Public Infor-
nation appointed by President Will
son.
1t is primarily a campaign of edu-
cation, through the churches and re-
ligious organizations of the United
States, to concentrate attention up
on the supreme issues of the war as
interpreted by President Wilson in
his message to Congress.
1t is undertaken by the Church
Peace Union and the League to En-
force Peace, and is in charge OF a
committee of twelve, of which num-
Der the Hon. William Howard Taft,
President of the League to Enforce
Peace, is a member. The especial
aim will be to point out that the fun
damental purpose OF the war Is per
manent peace based upon justice and
flRnC relations between udIlOlLS duu
guaranteed by a League of Nations.
Salisbury has been honored in be
ing chosen as the place for this i'm
portant meeting, and particularly in
the speakers our people are to be
privileged to hear. The Rev. Fred
erick Lynch, D. D., the noted author
and secretary of the Church Peace
Union, President Powell, of Hobart
College, the noted educator, tboth of
these men have but recently return
ed from France, and Bishop Theo-
dore S. Henderson, of Detroit
The women of Salisbury have Civ
en- themselves in wonderful devotion
to every good work to win the war.
A great rally for the women of Wi
comico and of the surrounding coun-
try will also be held on Tuesday aft
ernoon. Speakers particularly III
touch with the work of women in
the war-lands will be present. This
promises to be one of the greatest
meetings ever held in this city.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-06
Notice To
Delinquent Taxpayers
FOR STATE AND COUNTY TAXES,
1917 LEVY.

Your 1917 taxes are long past due.
The law compels me to collect these
taxes, and in order to save cost to
yourself, and possibly sale of prop
erty, l advise you to settle at once.
THOS. E. KERR,
Treasurer and Collector.
ADV. 2-23-2w. r. 2-25-3w.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-06
Subscribe for The Banner.

Good second hand cars for sale.
Phillips Hdw. Co.-Adv. set. R6-3t
..Plows, harrows, cultivators.
Phillips Hdw Co.-Adv.. SGT. R.6-3t
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-06

Big stock automobile tires and
tubes. Phillips Hdw. Co.-Adv.5-6t
R. 6-3t.
Base ball goods. Phillips Hdw.
Co.-Adv. 5-6t R. 6-3t.
Automobiles, tires, at right
prices. Phillips Hdw. Co.-Adv. SGT
R.6-3t.
Stoves and ranges. Phillips
HdW Co=AdX 516t r. CIT
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-06
B. c. & A. RY. co.
SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE
NOVEMBER 20, 1917
STEAMER SERVICE, CHOPTANK
RIVER ROUTE

Steam leave Pier 4 Light st. Wharf, weather
permitting
P. NJ. daily, except Sunday for Tilghman ISL.
ston. Oxford. Cambridge and landings to
indy Hill:.6 P. NJ
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-06
Queen Womanhood

And while tradesmen are ridicu-
lousy advertising costly furs, jewels,
limousines, wraps, shoes, suits as
the exclusive wear" for ''milady,"
the real American lady has got into
plain, serviceable garments and gone
into the factories that are making
garments for our wounded men in
France, or is working for hours ev
cry day at the Red Gross, or in some
other way helping her country and
forgetting herself. deaf to these men
ty-senty, would-be romantic and fas-
cinating appeals. They don't feel
like dancing at all to the tune of a
bridesmaids siXpence while their
sons are pouring out their lifeblood
for the great cause of all hearts in
France. Theirs is good Christian,
sound, sane, true mother and wife
womanhood.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-06
The Object Lesson
Tire We of fighting and bloodsheC

Tire We of fighting and bloodshed?
Seek We a speedy release?
Gaze on the ruin Of Russia
Learn of a German peace!
See how the mighty have fallen!
Shall we reproach or upbraid?
Nay, we view only with pity
Russia the twice-betrayed.
Who signs a pact with the Prussian,
Clasping his hand that drips red,
Seals then the doom of the living
Mocks at the valorous dead.
Still art thou weary of striving?
Yearn We that fighting should
cease?
View then the ruin of Russia
Learn of a German peace!
BEATRICE BARRY.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-06

See our one and quarter ton
truck; greatest value ever offered
for money. Phillips Hdw. Co.-Adv.
SGT. R. est.
Alabastine, japalac, chi-namel.
Phillips Hdw. Co.-Adv. SGT. R.6-3t
Garden tools of all kinds. Phil
lips Hdw. Co.-Adv SGT. r. 6-3t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-06
HORSES AND MILES.

Have Just returned from Balti-
more with a lot of splendid horses
and mules. See us before buying
Edward S. Phillips. Ait.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-03-06
HORSES AND MILES.

All kinds CT horses and mules,
country used. See Herman Stevens
or Lonnie Slacum, at stable by the
jail.-Adv. 4-3t.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06

months just ended. These figures COM
pare with lO.ISI defaults for Sl4l.950.-
OBS in the corresponding period OF 1917.
when tho exhibit was also highly fav-
orablc, and with 1920 suspensions for
Sl5i.5S6.107 in tho first nine months of
of lI"SS reverses of the same months
of 1913. the numerical reduction eX-
ccedS 50 per cent. while from tho top
mark OF S2T1.9lS.O2l Of the first nine
months OF 1914 the falling Off in the
indebtedness is nearly SIS per cent.
Going further back over the record.
il can he seen that this years insolv-
encies are the liShtcst in number since
1906, when 7.9l2 were reported. and
the sum of money involved is less than
IN all previous years since 1909. when
is more the number of September fail
ures only GA, is tic smallest of all
months to October. 1899. when clio
were shown. and on but four other
occasions since monthly statistics were
first compiled in 1894 have SO few re-
verses been noted owing TO several
manufacturing defaults Of unusual
observation-disclosures sharp
increase over recent preceding months
this year and are S5.500.0 or &c per
cent larger than those of September
1917. On the other hand. the returns
for the third quarter. besides max i'm g,
the best exhibit of the present year.
show an Indebtedness lighter by S12.-
100000 than in the same period of 1917.
and the number of re"crscs is 1869
demonstrate that the many changes in
trade and industry necesSitated by war
conditions have been accomplished
with minimum of unset Element al
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06

though the vast governmental cxpen-
ditures and the highest commodity
prices OF modern times have naturally
tended to lower the couutry's CONNER
ctnl mortality.
While il is true that the reports
show the South Atlantic States, with
whteh Virginia is grouped. to have
Jared little better than any OF the
other seven groups. il is also shown
That without exception, fewer failures
than last year appear in all OF >the
eight geographical divisions. and only
In the Central Western and Western
States are tho liabilities larger. The
increase in the Central West is some
thing over $i,600,0O0 and in the West
ern states S5650e0, but these changes
are far more than offset by the reduc-
tons elsewhere. which range from
about 100000 In New England to So
100000 on, the Pacific Coast. The least
significant numerical decrease is five In
the Western States! in New England,
the falling off in number is seventeen;
in the Middle Atlantic section, SOS;
IN the South Atlantic States. ISL: in the
South. Central section! 563: in the Cen
trail East. 259: in the Central West, $50,
and on the Pacific Slope the NUM- her
is 500 less than in the first nine months
of 1917.
Taken by and large the reports
on commercial failures for the past
nine months may be regarded as one
of tho most cheering and encouraging
signs of the times.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06
COMMERCIAL FAILURES
FEWER SINCE WAR CAME
They Were False Prophets Who Saw
Business Disaster in tho Wake
t OF World Conflict.
CHEERING FACTS AND FIGURES
Virginia and Other South Atlantic
States Report Decided Shortage in
Business BreakdownS = Returns
All Oyer Country. Encouraging.

Some OF the prophets of two and
moro years ago predicted that the
world war now on would so upset bust
ness that before it was half over there
would be floods of failures in all parts
of the business world and IN all
branches OF trade. They urged that
the changing TO new conditions sud,
denly brought about by war would
necessarily lead to financial! crashes
here and there because the changes
would be rushed along so fast and so
unexpectedly that thousands OF bust
ness men, especially the smaller ones
could not keep up with thcm-could
not adjust themselves 10 them fast
enough 10 avoid crashes.
agencies show that these forccasters
Of evil were all off. Instead of an in
crease in business failures for the nine
months OF this year. there has been:
according to these reports marked
decrease, both in the number and N
the amount OF liabilities.
SPLENDID SHOWING FOR
VIRGINIA AND THE SOUTH
This gratifying exhibi, is especially
noticeable IN this part OF the Ioun-
Try, Virginia IS grouped with Mary
ginia. North Carolina. South Carolina,
Georgia and Florida AS one OF the
South Atlantic states. In this group
this year, ending with September We're
aiS, against l.l2i for the same
period OF last year and li9o for the
l
amounted 10 s6,2T9.SSi as against Sill
32i.slS in 1917. showing that the fail
ures generally We're of smaller con-
Germs than last year. Even at this
the liabilities We're enlarged beyond
the usual average by two large de-
faults IN Georgia, making ;he SUM OF
the liabilities in that state Sl.6o2.ig5
for tighty-oue failures. whereas in
Maryland. for instance. there were
ninetytwo failures with total liabili-
ties put down al only Ss07.0ol.
In Virginia for the nine months
period there were reported ninety-nine
failures as against 1872 for the same
period OF last year. and rs for the
first nine months of 1916. The defaults
in these ninety-nine Virginia failures
amounted 10 S99e,0io. or AN average Of
about $4,000 In North Carolina there
were ninetytour failures against 1875
last year and l'S the year before. The
total liabilities this Year were S927,
c54. And so il was with all Of the
South Atlantic States. each showing
fewer business brcakdownS and less
Liabilities than for the first nine
months OF any year in the last ten.
GOOD RECORD MADE
ALL OVER THE COUNTRY
The commercial failures in the en-
tire United States. as reported by Duns
agency numbered S:ose, supplying liza
bilities of sl22.975,02i in the nine
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06
drivers of locomotives In particular to

drivers Of locomotives In particular to
do all in their power 70 keep loco
motives and other railroad equipment
In serviceable condition. The point
pershing needs many locomotives IN
France. and the only place he can get
them from Is America. and TO make II
possible For him TO get them from here
Is for the home railroads TO take fewer
locomotives from the builders. The
way TO have the railways at home, TO
cut down their orders is to- take the
best care of tho engines how In use
on the roads, Every railroud me-
chapic. especially the engineers and
their helpers can thus help directly
To nchieNc victory. Ovcr there.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06

When you need storage battery, remember
there two vital things to be consdered-he quality
of the battery and the service behind it.
The PrestO-Iite Battery is rugged and substantial
in OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES to withstand the jars and
jolts to which battery is constantly subjected We
stand back of PrestOLite Batteries with character
of service which motorists have never heretofore had
the privilege of enjoying More power to operate your
starter and lights-more service to insure your COM
plete satisfaction.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06
RAILWAY MEN CAN HELP

An Overlooked Appeal 10 Locomotive
Drivers md other Men In
Railroad Workshops.
n very important message has gone
out from the office of Director-Gcu-
eral McAdoo. of the United states rail-
road administration, which In the hurry
OF things may have been overlooked
TO some extent. 1t is a special appea.
TO railway mechanics in general and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06
Chair Factory Mt silver city.

SILVER CITY, n. c.. October 5.-The
Rex Chair Company has been ncorpo-
rated here with 100000 capital stock
by j. II. Johnson and associates The
for imnnfacturing chairs thai viii H c
ply 15e men and women. 1T is under
stood that work is to he commenced
at once on the factory building.,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06
Sarco Welding, Machine
And Repair Service

So completely equipped we for handling repair
work pleasure cars auto trucks and tractors that
it is not necessary to send out of Richmond for any
parts-we can make any part of an Automobile Truck
or Tractor right here in plant Especially equipped
to make and caseharden gears and to do machine work
of every description. Oxy Carbide Welding of broken
parts.
Tile in Richmond. 1t will be well worth your time.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06
NIot-O-Lcnr Now Product.

Mot O-Lene manufactured by Tho
beli misunderstanding Co. is one Of tho
latest products offered Richmond auto
mobilfsts. 1t is a liquid. Il proved pro-
quot when properly mixed With gaSo-
ihe eliminates many engine troubles.
besides increasing mileage and rcduc.
ing the cost of fuel
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06
l,hc I,n,,crn,nker.

The Powermaker represented by the
Ialman Auto Supply Company is de-
Sisncd to solve many OF the labor trou-
bies for the farmer. 1t IL Il device that
can be attached to any automobile and
can be used for much OF the work done
OH the farm.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06

The Capital Motor Corporation has
recently taken on the Gramm Bern
stein trucks. This truck represents the
most advanced ideas of practical COM
merCial car design and COnstruCtiO ion.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06
Positive Relief
From Ignition Troubles

Dependability and economy of upkeep two
prime factors to be considered when choosing ignition
equipment. An Eisemann magnetic will give you posi-
tive relief from ignition troubles rapid acceera-
ton greater fuel economy increased power speed and
hill climbing ability; greater fexibilty and freedom
from vibration and simpler wiring Compact, acces-
sible and mechanically correct. l,..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06

days. The factory building Is being
overhauled and now machinery Is be-
Ing Installed; Tho spinning door has
been enlarged. The product OF tho fac
tory Will be cotton yarns.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06

ana lays Its own track like tho giant
tanks. which have shown such mar
peious pcrforfhanccs on the battle fields
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06
Cleveland Ir. tor,

In the Cleveland tractor is embodied
the many, years of successful expert
ence OF Rollin II. White. the famous
designed OF motor cars and motor
Trucks. The Cleveland tractor carries
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-06

Idle Cotton Factory Resumes Business.
MAIDEN. n. c.. October 5.vThe
Pro violence Cotton Mills, of this place.
which have been idle for more than Il
year will resume operations in n few
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-04-12
RedCrOSS Notes

Last Tuesday the Idaho Springs
Red Cross shipped its quota of
garments for the Belgians-twen
ty-hve dresses and twenty four
shawls.
The American Red Cross sends
supplies to three thousand hos
pitals in France This demands
an enormous amount of work or
those who are fighting our battles
for us must suffer. Are we all
doing our share as Americans
More workers are needed in both
rooms, Join in and help win the
war. The Red Cross is not con
Quoted for the glory and honor of
a few, but there is work-much
work-glorious work-for many
ladies who have done but little,
It's all right to Keep the Home
Fires Burning" but it is also very
essential that the 1900 hospitals
of France are kept fully supplied
with essentials of proper main
tenance. There is work for all
for you, dear reader. Join in.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-04-12
Trade Pointers

Supply your wants with Table
Oil Cloth at present prices. This
article is very scarce and hard p
obtain. and prices will advance far
beyond what they are today.
The present supply of broom
corn is about exhausted and you
need not look for decline in
prices before late in the fall, if
then. Other crops have eclipsed
the broom corn industry for the
time being.
To the industrious women who
wish to employ their spare time in
doing fancy work, crochet and en-
broidery, the outlook is gloomy in
deed. High prices for cotton re.
duced the yardage and increased
the price on all crochet thread, as
we'll as on piece goods, Common
sewing needles have doubled in
price and dealers who have sup
piled themselves recently, have to
charge 1Oc per package.
Knitting Needles, the kind used
by the Red Gross, are on the de-
cline and can soon be bought at a
reasonable price.
Investigate prices at The &c, 1Oc
d 2oc store.
A. THAMES, Proprietor.