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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-21

LONDON Nov 2l.--The Hinden.
burg line has been broken to depth
OF four TO five miles, the war Office
announces
The British troops stormsd the first
system Of the Hindenburg line dtfenses
on The. whole front between ST. Quentin
and the Scrspe river distance II
about forty miles
The British infantry and tanks
pressed on and captured tho sec
ond system Of deienses, over . mile
beyond
The attack was begun Yesterday Ivy
the third army There was no artillery
preparation and the Germans were
taken completely by surprise.
Three Villages Taken.
The second system OF German de.
lcnNcs captured by the British is known
as the Hlndenburg support line. The
British captured Benavis. Lameou
wood, La Nacauerie the deienses
known as Welsh Ridge and Ribecourt
village Their operations are con.
tlnulng
Several thousand prisoners have been
taken
The whole German line west OF
the Canal du Nord TO the Bspaume- &
Cambrai road, has been captured.
The British also fought their way
through Cnullct wood Lieut.. Cen.
Sir Julian Byng is in command Of tho
attacking army
They Reach GrAincourt.
The towns Of Hayrincourt, Marcoing,
Nralncourt and Anneux, and Neuf
wood have been captured by the British.
A large number Of tanks moved for-
ward in advance Of the infantry when
the attack was opened. and broks
through successive belts OF German
wire dcicnseS which were OF great
depth and strength
The spell OF fine dull weather which
favored preparations for the attacks,
broke early Yesterday A heavy rata
fell during the night and the weather IS
now stormy
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-21
PALESTINE ARMY
WITHIN 5 MIL ES
OF JERUSALEM
BULLETIN

BULLETIN.
LONDON, Nov. 2l.-The British
forces in Palestine have now ad-
vanced five miles northwest Of Je-
rusalem, the war office announces
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-21
RATHER PLAY
WITH BABY Than
Be GOVERNOR
But Lieutenant Elective Just
Makes Believe for Awhile,
TRAPP JUNIOR HALTS FUN
Ihree-Hour Adjournment Is
Taken So He Can Be Amused,

Governor for day" is the ,ublcl,
OF a sketch which ma, the board, at the
stalcbouSc today and in which Lieu,
Gov NJ +. 1rapp /, playing the ltnd
ing role
The play opened around Q o'clock
this morning when Mis-, Jeanette Col
lar, chlct clerk IN the governors office.
became alarmed because Mr. 1rapp
mad not appeared 10 preside at the cx
cculive desk in the absence OF Gov.
ernor Williams, who is spending da,
IN Texas, She called the lrapp resi-.
dcnce and MIR IraVp answered.
what are you doing" asked Miss
Collar.
Playing with the baby" answered
Mr. Irapp.
Come on, Be Governor"
Tome on ont to the capitol and be-
governor" said Miss Collar.
u don't want to he governor. would
rather play with the baby" he said
Later, however Mr.. Trapp appeared
at the statchouic and enSconced himself
IN the governors private office. he
soon surrounded himself with a cabl-
net in which the principal portfolio,
were dlshed ont to his crslwhlc floor
leader, Senator o. ] Logan, and Joe :.
Morris, secretary oi the state election
board, who will have much to do with
the certlilcatlon OF the results OF the
next election.
Doesn't Like Furniturue.
! DO not like this Quartered oak iur
niture,' said the governor for a .day
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-21
Aimed Al Camhtai

! he British drive covers a part OF tho
field Of last years offensive on the
Somme and the section OF the Arras
battle front south OF Arras. The Brit
lSh center in this thrust is nearly OBJ.
poSltc Cambria the important German
base and railway center, from which
the British line on the Rapaume Cam
hral road was about nine miles dis
tWt as that had stood for several
months naSt The main force push Just
launched is apparently aimed at CAM
hral along this road
Supposedly lmptegnahls
What is known as the HndenburV
line was established by the German
command last spring when the famous
Strategic retreat on the Summe front
was carried ont. Il was supposedly
impregnable barrier, which had been
in careful preparation
The British and French, how
ever, showed in the Artas battle
last spring and in the French drive
on the Aisne front that the line
was by no means bar to their
progress and serious threads were
made upon il in various attacks on
both these onts
No definite break however, suifi.
cicnt 10 permit the penetration of
large force from which could debouch
for large field Operations had ever
been effected.
Most Ambitious Yet. 4
The British movement in It's phases,
give, the appearance Of being the u,osl
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-28
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ragged handkerchiefs to save them as
sacred souvenirs.
The Decentralization took place in
the most orderly manner. There was
not the slightest hitch. Ship after
ship slipped into her berth, discharg-
ing men and equipment. Confusion
seemed an unknown quantity to these
kllaki-clad youths and their officers.
From the piers the American troops
swung off through the streets OF this
port, where the whole populace had
turned out to give them a tremendous
oy alton. The crowds showered flow
ers, fruits, cigarettes and dainties up
on the marchers.
"Vive L'Amerique" was an unendfne
cry. And as proof that but one con.
fident thought was in the hearts OF
those cheering thousands this shout
was repeated over and over again:
you'll chase the Germans out Of
cur country"
Eve will" came the tnunderous
chorus from the boys
Their reception and progress
through the city were one great
triumphal march. The French on
lockers remarked time and again upor
tile youth and physique of the Ameri
cans. s.>
For France this was the proudest
the happiest day since the victory al
the Marine.
The harbor is dottde with conveys
and great numbers of trucks are
transporting immense supplies to the
camp
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-28

and that these committees are author
ICED in their decision to assent to
such maximum prices for coal F. O. B.
cars at mines in the various districts
as may be named by the secretary Of
the interior, the federal trade commits
sion and the committee on coal pro-
duction of the Council of National De-
Tense"
Adopted Unanimously.
The resolution was unanimously
adopted.
1t was a revision Of former resolu.
ton recalled because of fear that
questions might be raised as to the
legality of the operators agreeing on
the price even though at the instance
of the government Attorney General
Gregory having sent word that r. Col
ton Lewis, special assistant attorney
general who had been comforting with
the operators had no right or authority
to outline what the government policy
might be.
Saving Will Be Enormous.
About 600,000.000 tons of coal were
mined in this country last year and
Secretary Lane who has earnestly
urged a reduction believes that the
saving to the American people will be
enormous.
After hearing of the operators act
ion he wrote the following letter to F.
s. Peabody, chairman Of the coal pro-
duction committee who has been in
constant conference with the opera
tors.
Il have just learned of the action of
the coal operators and l wish to ex.
press my appreciation of the generous
and prompt and patriotic manner in
which they acted"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-28
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through the safe arrival of the expedi-
tionary force was the touching warmth
OF their reception here. Not an inkling
OF the arrival had become known be-
forehand. There had been no prepare
lions, no programs with speeches and
songs, no reception committee or the
like.
Not until the transports had safely
arrived off this port, ready for the men
to disembark. did the momentous
news become known. Then the peo-
pie here simply went wild"
The. first transport stuck her gray
nose into the harbor in the early
morning. The piers were swarming
with thousands of persons. OF. men
there were few, of course, only aged
and wounded; the others are at the
front. The radiation that these new
corners are shortly to fight side by
side with the men of this port. who are
already in the thick of Uatffe. drove
the women frantic with joy and graft
tIde.
The American troops answered the
cheers by throwing small silver coins
ashore. A roaring scramble among
the street u~chins followed. They did
not spend the coins for candy. They
wrapped them up carefully in their
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-28
COMMISSION
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CONTINUED From Page One.J
sponsibility as to the legality as to the
fixing of the prices was put on the
government and not on the operators
under the terms of the resolution.
The resolution, after pointing out
that a great national emergency now
exists in the coal supply and that the
coal operators and miners desire close.
ly to operate with the government
recommends:
Text Of Resolution.
Resolved, That it Is the sense Of
the meeting that a committee Of seven
from each coal producing state and
an additional committee Of seven ap-
pointed by the representatives Of the
anthracite industries be appointed by
the representative Of each state now
attending this convention to confer
with the secretary OF the interior, the
Federal Trade commission and the
committee on coal production Of the
Council Of National Defense to the end
that production be stimulated and
plans be perfected to supply adequate
means of distribution and further, that
these committees report forthwith to
the secretary of the interior. the fed
eral trade committee and the commit
tee on coal production Of the Council
OF National Defense. costs Of and con.
ditions surrounding the production and
the distribution OF coal In each district
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-28
ELLIOTT WILL
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ton a rebuke to President Wilson but
a triumph for his administration. 1t
says:
1T is most earnestly to be hoped
that wherever the story of this by
election goes, there also will the lesson
of its meaning be carried; for it is of
the highest importance to have it fully
understood how the Republicans won
this fight by their decision to stand
by the government in war time and by
their policy of attacking their Demo
cratic opponent for his pacifist and
undergraduates record.
1T is pitiful thing that President
Wilson weakly yielded to solicitations
and gave out letter in Gray's favor.
He might far better have given let
ter to Elliott and then he might truth
fully have claimed a victory now out
of a result which is personal rebuke
to him, though triumph for the gov
eminent and even for his administra.
ton.
eIames Use Of Money
The Newcastle Times, owned by w
Is. Chambers, Democratic district
chairman, says: THE result Of the
special election has no significance
one way of another, excepting to show
what organization can accomplish
There was no excuse for the
Republicans not carrying the district
by 5000 with all the money and solid
state organization behind the cam
paign. There is nothing in this
campaign to discourage any Democrat
as it was simply question Of which
party had the most stay-at-home
voters
The indianapolis News applauds the
voters of the district for again re
pudiating Gray. This paper remarks
1.-The people of the Sixth distric
yesterday chose Richard N. Elliott a:
their representative in congress by
plurality of more than $500, as agains
one of IT'S for Judge Comstock las
November The people were wise II
preferring Mr.. Elliott to former Con
gresham Finly Gray Indeed, tn.
| nomination of Gray by the Democrat
was almost equivalent to confession
| of defeat in advance. 1t was foolisl
| to suppose that man who could no
win in a presidential year, when part.
lines were strictly drawn, could viii
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-28

At Ill times be trusted to labor Tor his
country's good.
The Newcastle Courier has the fol-
lowing to say:
National Democratic leaders made
q strenuous effort to carry the DIS
trict for Gray. and sent soma OF their
heaviest artillery into Indiana TO
speak for the Democratic ticket. But
the people Of the district were fooled
last fall by that kept Us out OF war"
stun and they didn't propose to stand
for 1t again. They are loyal and
patriotic folks, but their votes OF
Tuesday clearly and strongly indicate
that they are not in hearty accord
with all that is going on down In
Washington"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-28
RED CROSS TOTAL
IN WAYNE COUNTY
BY $4,000 MARK

Wayne county's subscriptions to the
Red Cross total $32,o75.s5. This is
the sum. in cash or pledges. announc-
ed Thursday noon by the auditing
committee Of the central once. OF
this $16,631.29 is in cash and SIS. ia
O6 in pledges.
Jackson, Center and Abingdon are
the three townships reporting since
Wednesday. Arlington exceeded her
quota, subscribing $372.S5 with a
quota of $3.50. jackson gave as a
final figure s2,so3.so. and Center.
1856 80.
not been worked out yet. but will be
announced soon. Places where pledges
may be paid will be named in the an
nouncement
Small subscriptions continue to come
in, and are expected for several days.
These will not change the total much,
however.
Praises Wayne County
George E. Seidel. finance chairman
of the Richmond Chapter of the Amer.
lean Red Cross, has received letter
from Harold Braddock. Washington.
secretary of the American Red Cross
War Council, expressing appreciation
for the work done in Richmond In the
campaign to raise the war fund for
the organization. The letter follows
MY dear Mr.. Seidel:
The call of America for q Red
Cross War Fund in her greatest
crisis has been answered. Men and
women of every nationality and sta
ton in life have contributed alike to
its success. The War Council cannot
directly express appreciation to every
person who has rendered service to
this great movement, but the success
Of the campaign would be incomplete
were we to fail to convey personally
our regard for the splendid service
rendered by the men and women Of
Richmond.
The tangible results accruing from
this campaign, great as they are, will
be less than the intangible benefits
just as material gifts are small in
comparison with the giving of self.
1t is the spirit Of an army that wins
battles, and the spirit of our citizens
Is what will determine our countrys
future"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-28
DEMOCRACY CAN
WAGE WAR, SAYS
Navy SECRETARY
Daniels Tells Annapolis
Graduates America is
Solidly Behind Nation.

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June Is
America is demonstrating to the world
that a democracy Of hundred million
persons can wage war efficiently and
with unity Of spirit. Secretary Daniels
declared in a commencement address
to nearly 200 members OF the naval
academy third year class. whose grad.
uation was advanced by a year to
provide officers for fighting ships
Those who prophesied that Amer
lea would not go intellectually into
this war have been discredited, said
the secretary 1.-THE only divided
councils have been as to the best
method to be employed, and when the
President and congress have spoken
their decision has been accepted.
Riots Failed to Appear.
Our traditional policy has been
against any but voluntary military
service. When conditions demanded
the selective draft 1t was written into
law There were those who told us
men OF military age would not enroll
and riots would mark the day Of regis
tration. Instead, 1t was day OF con-
secration and the enrolment was
larger than the census figures indi.
Gated.
Congress authorized the issue OF
two billions Of bonds for war prepare
tons. The bond issue will be fail
ure,' croaked a few pessimists. Their
croaking was drowned by the multi.
tude Of voices offering hard won-sav'
ings as freely as surplus wealth.
More Was Given.
Upon the heels of this unprece.
dented investment the Red Cross So
ciety launched a campaign to raise an
hundred million dollars for that bene'
ficent world wide work of mercy. 1T
Is impossible was the comment OF a
few. The faith Of the noble men and
women with vision was more than JUST.
fled when more was given than had
been asked.
Congress Is now engaged In writing
o tax bill There is no division In con-
gress except as to the sources OF tax
alton, and the people will pay without
protest whatever 1t may cost to carry
this war to successful conclusion.
Plenty Of Men.
"In the navy and in the marine
corps, the chief problem has not been
to secure the man power needed but
rather have the navy's resources been
taxed to uniform and equip thousands
who flocked to the standard at the
Presidents first call and the army Is
securing all the men who can be
trained.
1--WE are going to war without pass
ion. without hatred, without lust fol-
land, without trace Of disgrace. We
do not tell the people we are fighting
we hate them. only the autocracy
which harnesses them to the jugger
naut. ~
Victory will not only make the
world safe for democracy. will not only
s,-e--thn, self-government and end
the fiction Of divine right but 1t viii
also hr'-~ 70 the German people a
rev trcrth IF liberty and hone for the
dav when they will govern themselves
and be no longer the pawns Of mill
tarism.'
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-28
CoppoCK DISPLEASEO
At WAYNE'S RECORD

II am surprised at the lack Of re-
Spouse to the recruiting campaign in
Wayne and Union counties" said Cap
tain Edward Coppock, head Of the re-
cruiting department of the state,
Thursday.
Captain Coppock is on trip OF in
spection through this district, and will
be in Richmond until Friday.
Boy scouts, the Ohio L ,ilitiamen on
duty here, and fife and drum corps
will again endeavor to stir the patri-
otto spirit among Richmond young
men Thursday evening. Any fratern-
al organization that wishes to help
will be welcomed by Sergeant Warner.
Two more men were sent to the CEN
trail station at Indianapolis today. They
were Leroy Richardson and Raleigh
?. Doner. The weeks total is now six
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-28

in a special election In which large
opportunity. was offered for indepepd-
emit voting. Besides, Mr.. Gray had
made q record In the congress which
not even the Enforcement Of Presi-
dent Wilson-whjch ought not, in our
opinion, to have been given-could
gid In, the three terms that he serv-
ed, Mr.. Gray made no impression on
IDENTIFY little on the people of the dis
trict.
Says Wilson Erred.
The Muncie Press In curt editorial
declares President Wilson made a
mistake in indorsing Gray.
1.-THE sixth district political leaders
who insisted on President Wilson
writing a party campaign letter as a
feature of the special congressional
campaign did the chief executive no
favor" says the Press.
"The election here clearly demon
strated that the Democrats them
selves did not want Finly Gray back
in congress-" declares the Rushville
Republican.
The Connersviile News says the
effect of President Wilson's bits for
Gray is illustrated by the result Of the
election. THE reason it had no ef-
feet was twofold," the News adds.
'Mr. Gray's record In congress was
in many instances against the presi-
dent policies.
Elliott is Patriot
"But the chief reason was that the
Republicans in congress are working
20
dents war policies than his own party
members, ard those who know Mr..
Elliott know he is a patriot and can
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-28
BOSTON FOLKS TO
ORGANIZE CHAPTER

Boston will organize Red Cross
branch soon. Instructions In supervis-
ing the work will be given at the head
quarters here.
Work at Red Cross headquarters is
progressing nicely. Bed garments and
pajamas are being made, In addition
to the surgical dressings. A number OF
church organizations are assisting.
Six boxes will be shipped to France
soon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-28
FOREST FIRES DESTROY
TIMBER IN ARIZONA

DOUGLAS, Ariz.. June 2S.-Forest
fires in the Chiricahua forests reserva-
tion during the last week have destroy
ed much valuable timber and today
they we're not under control.
Two hundred soldiers on the reser-
walton are making efforts to save from
destruction the large tracts of timber
in Mormon and Rucker Canyons
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12

greater calamity, by reason Of the
food It would have provided the Ger
mans. Their need is much greater
than Americas or her allies. 1t
would be too much to hope for so
exceptional a thing as a season of
abundance here and Of poor crops in
Germany. America is pinched so that
Germany may be crushed.
As for the lack of wheat in pros
peet, it has already been discounted
to a very great extent, 50 far as
prices are concerned. The country
had warning in the initial failure Of
the winter wheat and used its chance
to reeoup by extra planting of po-
tatoes and other garden crops. De-
spite the June 1 crop. report, which
was to be expected, the country is
better of for food outlook than 1t
was two months ago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12
Bonds or Bondage

Three days remain for closing the
subscription lists for the Liberty
bonds. The amount SHOULD be largely
oversubscribed for the moral effect
upon our own country as well as
upon the enemy. 1t is unthinkable
that the bonds should not be all taken
up and the Government not granted
the sinews of war for which it asks.
Money and men are the two great
needs-money to equip the men.
Money and men will both fight for
freedom and for humanity. II by
our neglect Germany should win this
war, then we shall hand down to an
other generation the task Of making
the world safe for democracy, that
was given to US. It may not be bonds
or bondage for US in America in this
generation. But by failing to do
every one his bit now we are surely
forging the letters by which our
children will be held in bondage until
they make themselves free.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12

OF the horses sent, as the average
price OF those exported 10 that coun-
try was S23T. to Great Britain S2lS,
and to Canada S14s per head. The
Department Of Agriculture In its re-
port on the number and value OF
farm animals shows the average
value of all horses on farms January
1, 1917, at S103 per head, against S109
per head on January /. 1914. The loss
of nearly . million OF the best horses
Of the country, however, had . per-
ceptible effect upon the total value
Of farm horses in the country, since
the Department OF Agriculture esti-
mates of the value OF all farm horses
in the country fell from 81. 2e2. 00O, 900
In 1914 to s2,1Tb, 0o0, 900 In 1917.
The fact that this IL mot . cavalry
war" and that automobiles, motor
cycles, flying machines, and observa-
tion balloons are performing much
OF the service formerly required OF
the horse in war time, does not seem
to have checked the demand for
American saddle and draft animals.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-06-12
Wheat Prospects

The land is likely to yield about
100000 bushels more of wheat this
year than were harvested In the
meager year 1916. Nevertheless the
crop threatens to fall much further
below the five-year average than It
will surpass the 1915 crop. II viii
lack 160,0O0,000 bushels Of reaching
that average. The improvement on
last years deficiency is only about
per cent. This means that, added to
the shortage Of last year, the country
and countries dependent on it must
now prepare to face a second short
age almost equally great
So much for the worst The great
palliative is the realization that q
sOod season would have been =