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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-13
By Barbara Craydon

A WOMAN. young and fair, and dressed in the
n last word Of the mode, walks slowly through
4 the corridor Of a great hotel. The silyer-oX
furs about her graceful neck set off all of It's alIur
ing curves. Her gown is Of the sort mat ueou'
tante might wear at Assembly ball. Her bare
arm IS placed, with just that suggestion Of pres
sure that inspires hope, over that of young man
in khaki. The music is playing a dreamy waltz
and they chat with the artless carelessness OF the
really young There is a waltz; maybe kiss, and
the woman disappears in her own car, and the
man sends memory backward to an hour as one
might recall the bouquet Of a wonderful wine.
Two weeks pass and a torpedo hastens along
from a submarine to meet great ship, carrying
its hundreds OF men. and its millions of treasure
Does the mind make its connection between
the two? Hardly.
1t is difficult to reconcile the weapons Of love,
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-03-28
CHAPTER VI.
"Back of the Line"

Our tour In the front-line trench
lasted four days, and then we were
relieved by the - brigade.
Going down the communication
trench we were in merry mood, al
though we were cold and wet, and
every bone in our bodies ached. 1t
makes lot Of difference whether you
are 'going in" or "going out"
At the end Of the communication
trench, limbcrs were waiting on the
road for us. I thought we were going
to ride back to rest bilcts, but soon
found out that the only time an in
fnntrymnn rides is when he is
wounded and Is bound for the base or
Blighty. These limbers carried our
reserve ammunition and rations. Our
march to rest billets was thoroughly
enjoyed by me. 1t seemed as If |
were on furlough, and was leaving be-
mind everything that wns disagree.
able and horrible. Every recruit feels
this way after being relieved from the
trenches.
we marched eight kilos and then
halted in front Of French estaminrt,
Ihe captain gave the order to turn
out on each side Of the road and wait
his return. Pretty soon he came back
and told B company to occupy billc,s
III, 11S and 1l9. Billet 1l7 was an
old stable which had previously been
occupied by cows. About four feet in
front of the entrance was a huge mn.
nurc pile, and the odor from It was
anything but pleasant. Using nv
tlaShight / stumbled through the door.
Just before entering observed
white sign reading: Sitting 80, lying
2O,' but, at the time, its Significance
did not strike me. Next morning
asked the sergeant major what it
meant. He nonchalantly answered:
That's some Of the work of the II.
a. NJ. G. Woyal Army Medical corps).
1t simply means that In case OF an at.
tack, this billet will accommodate
fifty wounded who are able to sit up
and take notice, or twenty stretchcr
cases."
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chuckie from my mate brought me to
my senses, and feebly asked, "For
heavens sake, what was thut?"
lie answered. "Only rat taking n
promenade along the sandbags." 1
felt very shcepish.
About every twenty minutes the SEN
try In the next traverse would fire n
star shell from his flare pistol. The
"plop' would give me n start Of fright
| never got used to this noise during
my service in the trenches.
| would watch the arc described by
the star shell, and then stare into No
Mans Land waiting for it to burst. In
It's lurid light the bnrbcd wire and
stakes would be Silhouetted against it's
light like Il latticcd window. Then
darkness.
Once, out in front Of our wire,
heard Il noise and saw dark forms
moving. Ny rifle was lying across the
ShndbaEged pnrnpct. reached for it,
and was taking aim to fire, when my
mate grasprd my arm and whispered
| "Dont fire" Hc challenged in II low
voice. The reply came back instantly
from the dark forms:
"Shut your blinkin' mouth, YOU
hloomn' idiot; do you want us to click
1t from the B0ches?"
Later we learned that the word, "Nc
challenging or firing, wiring party out
In front" had been given to the sentr,
on our right, but he had failed to pas.
1t down the trench. An officer had over
heard our challenge and the reply, ant
Immediately put the offending sentr,
, under arrest. The sentry clicked
twcnty-onc days on the wheel. that is
ne received twenty-One days field pun
iShment No. ], or "crucifixon," as
Tommy terms ii.
This consists Of being spread eaged
on the wheel Of Timber two hours a
day FOR twcnty-0ne days, regardless of
the weather. During this period, your
rations consist of bully beef, biscuits
and water
a few months later met this sentry
ana he contidrd to me that since being
"crucficd," he had never failed to pass
the word down the trench when so or
dercd. In view Of the ofrenSe, the
above punishment was very light, In
that failing to pass the word down q
trench may mean the loss Of many
lives. and the spelling Of some impor-
tant enterprise in No Mans Land.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-03-28
GIRLS! MAKE A
BEAUTY LOTION
WITH LEMONS
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

At the cost Of small jar of ordinary
cold cream one can prepare full quar-
ter pint Of the most wonderful lemon
skin Softener and complexion beautlfier,
by squeezing the juice Of two fresh
lemons into a bottle containing three
ounces Of orchard white. Care should
be taken to strain the juice through a
tine cloth so no lemon pulp gets in,
then this lotion will keep fresh for
months. Every woman knows that lem
on juice Is used to bleach and remove
such blemishes as frccllles. sallowness
and tan and is the ideal skin softener,
SmoOthencr and beautifier.
Just try it! Get three ounces Of
orchard white ut any pharmacy and
two lemons from the grocer and make
up quarter pint of this sweetly frag-
rant lemon lotion and massage it daily
into the face. neck, arms and hands. 1t
should naturally help to whiten, soften.
freshcn and bring out the roses and
beauty Of any skin. 1t is truly marvel
ous to Smooth"n rough. rcd hands. ADV.
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reason. Tommy is great cigarette
smoker. He smokes under all condi.
tlons, except when unconscious or
when he is accommodating in No Mans
Land ut night. Then, for obvious rem
sons, he does not care to have light
ed cigarette in his mouth
Strctcher bearers carry facs for
wounded Tommics. When q strctcher
oearer arrives alongside Of n Tommy
VINO mas been hit the following convcr-
Sa'ioh usually takes place: Stretcher
nearrr-"Want q fng? Where are YOU
III. tommy looks up and answers,
Yes. In the leg"
After dismissal from parade, we re-
turned to our biIlcts .pnd I had to get
o''Sy immediately with the dinner is-
sue Dinner consisted of stew made
from fresh beef couple of spuds,
pnIiy beef. Maconochie rations and wa
''r-plcnty of water. There is great
'"'lp'litioh among the men 10 smear
WIN thrir forks the two lonely pota-
toes.
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"S0ME SORT OF A BISHOP"
Eminent churchman May Safely Leave
the Classification to the Many
Who Know Him.

blShop Greer of New York, who is a
great friend of Bishop Whitehead Of
pittsburgh, entered Il restaurant re-
Gently and sat down opposite another
'ian. After q time he and the man en-
S"sed IN Il casual conversation and the
S'ranSer finally said:
lou look somewhat like Il clergy
man. sir"
wen, 1 am one" said Bishop Greer.
on said the man, sis that so7
episcopal. should imagine?"
Yes nodded the bishop.
Your work is here in New York, l
suppose" the man continued.
Yes" said the bishop.
Just what Is your parish?" asked
the stranger.
ell answered Bishop Greer, "I
really haven't any definite parish. L
er-"
some sort of Il bishop. then. I as
sumo. said the man.
me waiter ut this time bronyht
dShop Greer his check.
fHS, he answered as he rose to
go I'm some sort Of a bishop."
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-03-28
GIVE CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS
AT ONCE IF BILIOUS OR
CONSTIPATEO.

Look at the tongue, motherl II
coated, 1T is sure sign that your lit.
tie ones stomach, liver and bowels
needs q gentle, thorough cleansing at
once.
When peevish, cross, listless, pale,
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu.
rally' or Is feverish, stomach sour,
breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore
throat, diarrh9a, full Of cold, give a
teaspoonful Of "California Syrup Of
Figs" and in few hours oil the foul.
constipatcd waste, undigested food
and sour bile gently moves out of the
little bowels without gripping, and YOU
nave well, playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless "fruit laxative;"
they love it's delicious taste, and It
always makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for bottle Of
california Syrup of Figs" which has
directions for babies, children Of all
ages and for grown-ups plainly on the
bottle. Beware Of countcrfcits sold
here. TO be sure YOU get the genuine,
ask to see that it is made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Refuse
any other kind With contempt.--Ady.
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It was not long after this that was
one Of the "20 lying"
soon hit the hay and was fast
asleep, even my friends the "cOoties"
failed to disturb me.
The next morning at about six
o'clock I was awakened by the lance
corporal of our section, informing me
that T had been detailed as mess or
derly, and to report to the cook and
give him n hand helped him make
the fire, carry water from an old well,
and fry the bacon. Lids of dixies are
used to cook the bacon in. After
breakfast was cooked, carried a dixie
Of hot tea and the lid full of bacon to
our section, and told the corporal that
breakfast was ready. He looked at me
in contempt, and then shouted, Break
fast up, come and get it!" I immcdl-
ately got wise to the trench parlance,
and never again Informed that "Break-
fast was served"
1t didn't take long for the Tommies
90 answer this call. Half dressed,
they lined up with their canteens and
diShed out the tea. Each Tommy
carried in his hand thick slice Of
bread which had been issued with the
rations the night before. Then I had
the pleasure of seeing them dig into
the bacon with their dirty fingers. The
allowance was one slice per man. Tho
late ones received very small slices.
AS each Tommy got his share he i'm
mediately disappeared into the billet.
Pretty soon about fifteen of hem made
a rush to the cookhouse, each carrying
n huge slice Of bread. These slices
they dipped into the bacon grease
which was stewing over the fire. The
last man invariably lost out / was
the last man.
After breakfast our section carried
their equipment into a field adjoining
the billet and got busy removing the
trench mud therefrom, because ut 8 :45
a. H., they had to fall in for inspection
and parade, and woe betide the man
who was unShaven, or had mud on his
uniform. Cleanliness Is next to godli-
ness in the British army, and Old Pep
per must have been personally ac-
qunintcd with ST. Peter.
Our drill consisted Of close order
lollilatlou, "llcn luS(eu until noon.
During this time we had two tcn-min-
ute breaks for rest, and no sooner the
word, "Fall out for ten minutes" was
given than each Tommy got out fog
and lighted it.
Fags are issued every Sunday morn
ing, and you generally get between
twenty and forty. The brand gen
orally issued is the "Woodbine." Some
times we are lucky and get Gold
flakes" players" or "Rcd Hussars."
Occasionally an issue Of Life Rays"
comes along. Then the older Tommies
Immediately get busy on the recruits
and trade these for "Woodbines" or
"Goldfakes." A recruit only has to
be stuck once in this manner, and then
he ceases to be recruit. There is a
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Back on the front line, after a
stay in rest biIIets, Empey gets a
shock when German bullet cuts
dowr his first friend of tho
trenches. He tells the story in
the next instaIlment.
tTO BE CONTINUEDl
Make Light Of Heavy Loads.

me streets Of Jerusalem within the
"aiiS are as narrow and crowded that
it ls impossible to drive wagon
through them, and many of them are
ouilt of series of steps upon the hill.
sac, SO that 1T Is task to lead camels
or donkcys through them after sunrise.
therefore most OF the carrying and
portcring Is done by men. They cnrry
lhc most surprising loads. am told
Lhat they will step along briskly With
"OO pounds on their backs. with stout
ropes holding the bundles to their fore
heads.-Exchange.
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A Precaution.

SAY, is there any way Of getting out
Il blanket injunction:"
what for?"
you see. my wife persists in using
ours this mild weather for fear Of
sudden cold spell"
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the first law that Col gave unto
man was the law of pure obediencn-
1or as much as to obey is the proper
0fllce of rational soul .-Montaigne.
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1T Is only when tOmorrOws bur
dch Is added TO the burden of today
that the weight is more than we can
hear."
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-03-28

Injections or innammattons OF the Eyes
whether from external or internoi conse.
are promptly healed BY tho use OF Roman
rye Balsam at night upon retiring Adv
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-03-28

An inconsistent Christian Is no evil
ience that the Bible Is not true.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-03-28

Christian on his knees can got q
cl"arpr vision of heaven than sin.
ner can with telescope.
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Busy Enough.

"'|'i,at is his hobby"
"i'rivin. his car. His life work is
n;t"rln.: Under it,"
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Gone Stale.

What is this, wuitcr?"
"War bread. sir"
Hang it! It's too old entirely for
active Scrvicc."--Life.
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Onr idea of society man is one
who ncglcctS to say anything when he
speaks.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1918-03-28

He who keeps close to God will not
bo close with God.
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LESSON FOR MARCH 81
JESUS OUR EXAMPLE IN SERVICE.

GOLDEN TEXT-Let this mind be In
you. which was also in Christ jesus
Phil. 2:5.
PRIMARY ToPIC-Jesus our example
In helping others
MEMORY VERSE-Follow me.-Matt.
go
EASTER LESSON.
LESSON TEXT Cor. 15:5O-5S
GOLDEN TE%T-Thanks be unto God
who gtveth us the victory through our
Lord Jesus Christi Cor. 1855.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-23
R. Suits, N. H. Landes and Crack L.

R. Suits, N. H. Landes and Crack L. Smith.
 Chairman Hubby announced that he had been approached by repre- sentative of the National Editorial Association, which meets in annual session in Little Rock in May, and had been requested to compile data concerning Newport and Jackson county to be used in publication be- ing prepared for issue in conjunction with the association meet in Little Rock. The board of directors was in- structed to take up the matter and make appointment of some person to compile this information, which would find circulation throughout the United States and be of incalculable worth to the city and county as an adver- Using medium.
 The chairman also stated that it will be planned to secure visit from the national newspaper men to New port, saying they could be secured or couple of hours. This suggestion will be acted upon in the hope of se-
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-23
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Isl
 NOW REALITY
ORGANIZATION WAS COMPLETED
 LAST NIGHT.
Bylaws and Constitution Are Adopt ed and Filed With Clerk and Board of Eleven Directors Are
 Elected At Meeting.
NATIONAL EDITORS MAY COME

With the adoption of the bylaws and constitution and the filing of a petition with the circuit clerk as a step toward securing a charter, and the election of board of eleven di- rectors, the work of completing the organization of a Chamber of Com merce in Newport was carried to a harmonious and successful conclusion at the county court house last night. The directors will now proceed with the election of a president and other officers and enter into other detail work necessary to place the new or der on a working basis.
 The meeting was called to order by Chairman A. T. Hubby, who stated that pledges for the support of the Chamber of Commerce had reached the amount of $5,046, with several others to be approached on the mat ter. The chairman read the consti- tuition and bylaws which were drawn up by the organization committee at a meeting last Monday night, and after a brief discussion those present voted to adopt the articles, following which the papers, together with a petition, were filed with Circuit Clerk R. w. Randy as an application to the circuit court of Jackson county for charter. There are some members of the Chamber of Commerce who have not had opportunity to sign the pe- tition, but may do so by calling at the clerks office.
 The election of a board of directors followed. A slate was presented by John E. Williams containing the names of persons selected by the or ganization committee, and upon vote these men were elected to serve for one year. They are Chas. G. Hen ry, Tom w. Johnson, Joe l.. Bevens, o. M. Bowen, w. T. Parish, A. T. Hu- bly,, M. A. Stevens, Harry Grimes, F.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-23
NOTICE OF MEETING.

A meeting of the executive commit tee of the women workers of the Jackson county chapter of Red Cross, together with the chairmen of the various working units,, heads of de- partments and all others interested in chapter activities, is called for to- morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the county court house.
 Mrs. w. A. Billingsley,
 Chairman of Women's Work.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-23
ATTEMPT MADE
 ID RAID PARIS
German Airmen Are Met By French and Prevented Them From Reach
 ing the Capital City.

Associated Press Dispatch. Paris, Friday-A group of enemy airplanes crossed the lines last night and bombs were dropped on Com peigne and different towns in that re zion.
 Apparently the Germans intended to make raid on Paris, but were met by French airmen, who rose to meet the oncomers. None reached the capital.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-23
curing the presence of the newspaper

curing the presence of the newspaper men.
 Before adjournment Chairman Hu- bly, made short talk which carried expression of encouragement and pre- dicted great success for the Cham Der of Commerce. He announced that the organization already has 147 members, and expressed the belief that this number will grow within a short time to 200.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-23

The second shipment from the sur gical dressing room was made March 20 and consisted of 2,965 dressings. We must send out more than this from our working rooms and in ord,r to do this we must have workers.
 For Rent-Rooms for light house. keeping, 519 Walnut St. 268dtf.
 The L. o. Umsted Auto Company have sold to J. M. and A. c. Hubbard of Kenyon each five passenger Chevrolet car and to Cary Borders of Auvergne five passenger Over land.
 We are pleased to announce to our customers that we now have a supply of country smoked jowls at 3Oc. a pound; country smoked meat at 40 cents a pound and nice pork sausage. Telephone us and let us take your or der.-W. A. Fike & Sons. 91d3t
 M. s. Littleton, Misses Maude and Jessie Littleton expect to leave in about a week for Alexandria, La, to visit Harry Littleton at Camp Beau regard They expect to make the trip in their car.
 Meat Special Red Snapper, Cod Fish, Crappie, Smelts, Buffalo and Cat Fish. Fresh and cured meats of all kinds and Fresh Vegetables. Call phone 97.-Henderson's Cash Gro- cery and Meat Market. 292d2t.
 MT. Evans, district chairman of Men and Millions movement, is on his way to Little Rock to attend the state conference, and will be at the Chris tian church tomorrow evening to ad- dress the congregation upon that sub- ject. He will address the meeting af- ter the regular service.
 For Rent-My home property son Walnut street. House is two-story building in splendid condition. Will rent furnished or unfurnished. Large family not objectionable. Would lease by the year.-Mrs. Lena Harris, 513 Walnut street. 292dtf.
 A. J. Garner, candidate for county superintendent from Swifton, was
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-23
WEATHER FORECAST

Tonight generally fair, cooler; Sun- day generally fair.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-23

WEATHER FORECAST
 Tonight generally fair, cooler; Sun- day generally fair.
 HERE AND THERE
 Knox mends shoes cheap. Ill Walnut street. dtf.
 Rev. H. F. Vermillion, of Mountain Home, was at the Columbia hotel last night, returning from Little Rock.
 For Sale-A small cash register.- w. E. Bevens, Bevens' Drug Store.
 The choir of the Presbyterian church will meet at 7:30 this evening for practice.
 See our window display-Newport Novelty co. 21d3t
 Beginning Monday, March 25th, the surgical dressing room will only be open in the afternoons from LOO to 5:0O, until further notice.
 Drayage of all kinds handled promptly. Phone No. 10. Ches- ter Robinson. 13-dtf.
 Miss Elsie Walker of Grand GTa1ze was among the out of town teachers, who took the examination here Thursday and Friday.
 Come in and see our display of to- bacco and fine pipes. = Newport Novelty Co.,, w. H. Dyer, Mgr. 91d3
 Meatless Day Special All kinds of fresh and salt fish and mutton Henderson's Cash Grocery and Meat Market. Phone 297. 292d2t.
 Shades that will roll up; cut to fit with special machine. Hayden Holloway Furniture Go. 28 dtf.
 Mrs. Angie Wilson of Su1phlr Rock, is spending the day with her two sons, George R. and Clyde Will son, of our city.
 Your shades will be hung right if bought at Hayden-Holloway Furni- ture Company. 2SSdtf Jim and Herbert Reamey, who vis- ited their sister, Mrs. Earl Best, on Walnut street for a few days, left this morning for Camp Beauregard.
 To advertise your goods is to get the attention of the man or woman who might otherwise never have known it at all.
 Miss Vonnie Bevens, of Sulphur Rock, will arrive this evening to visit over Sunday with her sister, Mrs. J. F. Rice.
 Kauga garden hose guaranteed for 2 years, only 1715c foot.-Bowen's Cash Store. 291d1mo
 Cul Knoles arrived Thursday night from Camp Beauregard to make his homefolks visit. He is with the Headquarters department, likes his work and is enjoying the best of health. f#s H&
 The Arkansas Building and Loan Association of Little Rock has placed a local branch in Newport and is now prepared to make loans on city property on easy monthly payments at a low rate of interest. See Geo. R. Wilson, local secretary. S6d26
 Major A. R. Campbell left last night for Memphis to meet his wife and children, who are coming from Toronto, Canada, to make their future home here. They returned over the Rock Island this afternoon and are at home, at Miss Lucy Brandenburg's on Third street. Newport welcomes these excellent people. s:9.azi. -l..ss.l.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-23

 nounce the following persons as can- didates for public office, subject to the action of the democratic party:
 FOR CONGRESSMAN Wm. A. Hodges w. D. Davenport w. A. Oldfield
 FOR CHANCELLOR
 (Eighth District.) Lyman F. Reeder
 FOR REPRESENTATIVE R. T. Simmons Fred R. Suits
 FOR COUNTY JUDGE John A. Melville R. F. Tyer W. M. Tims W. A. Mink FOR SHERIFF AND COLLECTOR. Terry Guin J. M. Ivy COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT J. M. Balch Garland E. Land A. J. Garner z. D. Barber N Lehman Thomas
 COUNTY TREASURER W. D. McLain Coo IVY ru.nt ar
 FOR COUNTY CLERK J. F. Parish Grover C.. Nance 0
 FOR ASSESSOR D. J. Nance
 FOR CIRCUIT CLERK R. W. Randy @
 FOR SURVEYOR E. H. Bowman
 FOR CORONER T. J. Mooney
 FOR CONSTABLE (Union Township c. M. Ivy 7sd Ben Sandmon ~
 FOR ROAD OVERSEER
 (Richwoods Township Mark Cole (Bird Township, Eastern District) R. A. Wilson (Western District, Bird Township Walter Cole
 (Jefferson Township J. D. Wyatt
 FOR JUSTICE OF PEACE
 (Union Township.) Frank F0ushee. .lAa ss1EE EW
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-23

A. J. Garner, candidate for count. superintendent from Swifton, wa with his many friends il town this morning.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-23
Political Announcements

The Independent is authorized to an nounce the following persons as can- didates for public office, subject to the action of the democratic party: