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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-13
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-13

ing to get their remaining guns away
from immediate danger 10 )othNr fir-
ing them at the enemy. In a German
artillery position east Of \rras. known
as battery valley, could be seen the
remains of - field pieces today.
Batter the Trenches.
a trip over the newly taken lines
revealed a condition of trenches
closely approXimating those recently
evacuated by the Germans in tn val
ley of the Somme. Many dugOuts
remained with only damaged pprtals.
but the trenches including al conc
mUnication lines. have been uGu er-
cifully battered about.
So successful was the artillery bar
rier set up by the British back of the
German lines that some of the Ger
man prisoners reported that they had
been without food supplies for four
days.
The barbcd-wire entanglementS
protecting the German positions were
obliterated and only stray strands
could be seen here and there on the
first line. The thoroness with which
the wirc-cutting was carried out by
the artillery was a big factor in ac-
celebrating the speed of the infantry
attack.
Bands Play Gay Tunes.
The zest of offensive warfare could
be felt in all parts of the British front
today. Troops were swinging for
ward with bands playing gay tunes.
The Scotch troops, beside their pipers
were particularly picturesque, for not
even the vicissitudcs of war has
caused them to discard their kits.
out over the newly-won ground air
planes were scouting, while beneath
them were tanks at rest. The tanks
had done splendidly thruout. espc-
cially i'm attacking strong wired points
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-13

with which the artillery had not
dealt. Some German anti-tank guns
were captured.
Thousands OF German prisoners
could be seen along the roads today.
Altho the intense cold continues, only
a few had oVercoats. They are a
docile lot ana sometimes surprised
their captors by carefully sorting
themselves into their respective units
before being registered and Temporal
rilN Gagged
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-13
LAWSUIT PROVES
TEST OF NERVES
Lawyers and Principals in
Sharp Case Showing Effects
of Rigorous Struggle.
TRIAL TO LAST SIX WEEKS
One Attorney Has Already
Broken Down and Mental
Strain Shows on Others.

\ legal battle that for intensity is
not surpassed even by the great spring
drive OF the allies ON the Germans is
being wageG in superior court. and its
effect is beginning to tell upon the
attorneys and litigants. The case is
CIT company.
This suit. which involves oil prop
orty in Mexico worth approximately
Si,000,000, has already been on trial
four weeks and there is little prospect
of ii being finished for another two
weeks No dctail of evidence is over
locked Icy either side. Many Of the
witnesses have occupied the witness
stand for two and three days, during
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-13
ARTILLERY FIRE
DAzES GERMANS
Volcanic Blaze of Big Guns
Greatest Aid to British in
Great Drive.
GAY SONGS CHEER ATTACK
Canadians and Scotch Espe-
cially Picturesque; Teuton
Prisoners Docile.
BY STAFF CORRESPONDENT
nI fha Accounted

BRITISH HEADQEAR1Eh | y
FRANCE (Nia Londonl. APRIL I2.--
The speed and power of the British
assault, in what will probably be
known IN history as the battle of
Arras, seem to have thoroly surprised
the Germans. so much so in fact that
their usual retailiatory artillery fire
has been absolutely negligible in he
last two days. This is partly due. of
course. To the number ii guns cap
tured, to which must ne aidcd the
number Knocked out by the British
artillery before the actual assault
began. 1t is also due to the fact that
the Germans have been too busy ny
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-13
More Rcpatriating. Plan.

WASHINGTON April 12.- With
the approval OF Attorney General
Gregory, Chairman Webb of the house
judiciary committee. viii introduce to-
morrow bin To allow the allied gov
ernmcnts to rcpatriatc their citizens
i'm the United States. Chairman Cul-
herson will introduce the same bill in
the senate
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-13
Ohio Awaits Developments.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 1.-THE
board of trustees of Ohio State uni
versity has decided not To interfere
with the university sport program
unless the international situation in
dicates "A need for such action. The
board empowered the faculty to order
the cessation of athletics at any time.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-04-13
BraZil's Break Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, April 1..-Tirst in
formation thru official channels of
Brazirs severance OF diplomatic rela-
tions with Germany came to the
state department today in a dispatch
nom the American charge at Rio
Janeiro who transmitted the govern
ments announcement to the press.
The charge had not been notified Of
ficially OF Rrazils action up to the
time of his dispatch
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-12

Sen. Reed. has cost the loss of 15.-
000.0 fighting men and at the
present time Germany and her al
lies have a preponderance OF fight
ing forces.
Must Make New Levies on Men.
Unless something most fortunate
happens, the time will speedily
come when We must. make new lev
les on our citizens. We should be
gin training of our young men b>-
tween is and II if not 10 send into
the war. at least TO defend our
coasts.
suppose other nations fall like
Russia. like Roumania has gone,
like Serbia has disappeared. II is
not beyond the realms of possibility
that we may need to guard the
coasts of North America"
Sen. Reed declared it was no
time to discuss legis, ton dealing
with future foreign trade.
THE senate is not considering the
bill" said he. Senators are en-
crossed in studying the real prob
lens of the war. / regret that con-
greSs has shifted so man response
bilities to the presiGen- 1t has
been heaping all the burdens on
him. If disaster comes it will be
a poor excuse to say 4 put the re-
sponsibility on the president
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-12
A SOUTH F e ell S
War Worth While
If Peace Is Sound

LONDON, Dec. 12-Former Pre-
mier Asquith. speaking at Birming-
ham Tuesday, declared that if he
had to live over the time again, he
still would take the same position
he had arrived at with regard to
Great Britain's entering the war
He added that he unhesitatingly be-
ieved it had been worth while, pro
vided the war ended in peace
which secured the original purpose
for entering upon it, and contained
the elements OF permanency.
Mr. Asquith said he hought little
more would be heard from the en-
envy on the question Of freedom of
the seas.
Endorses Wilson's Message.
He strongly endorsed Pres't Will
sons message as clearly expressing
the intentions and desires of the
allies
The former premier, continuing,
said he considered the adverse
criticism Of the marquise of Lans-
downe. growing out of the recent
letter of the marquis regarding the
allies war aims, as due TO reading
into the letter unintended mean
ings. Lansdowne's main argument.
ne said, was that while vigorously
pursuing the war, the allies shOul
satisfy the world that their aims
were unselfsh and were devoted TO
securing a peace guaranteed by a
league of nations
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-12
DECLARES GERMAN
THREATS CAM0UFLAGE

AMSTERDAM, Monday. Dec 10
Count Won Reventlow, who some
weeks ago was calling upon the
German government To clear up the
persistent rumors thta it was pre-
pairing 10 give up Belgium when
peace was made, has now written
an article in the Berlin Tages lei
tung in which he credits DR. Won
Euehlmann. the foreign minister,
with planning shortly 10 assert a
claim TO ZeebruEge harbor and is
cnvirons and eventually drop this
demand with a British evacuation
of Calais. as the equivalent.
Count Won Reventlow denounces
the idea as a mere sham combat
conceived with the well considered
intention Of giving "a remuneration
the appearance OF an exchange.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-12
PREDICTS BIC
BURDENS FOR
j. s. IN WAR
Sen. Reed Opposes Any Legis-
lation That Does Not Deal
Directly With War Since
Russia is Out of 1t.

WASHINGTON. Dec. Warn
ne that the United State must pre-
pare 70 assume further burdens 20
Win the war was given Tuesday i'm
the senate by Sen Reed In vigor-
ously opposing az "a trust scheme
he Webb export combination bin.
which Pres't Wilson in his recent
address urged congress 10 enact.
Declaring that congress should
concentrate upc,- great war prob
ems and defer considering of such
legislation as the export trade
measure, the Missouri senator said
that with Russia out OF the war
and Roumania also gone" the en-
envy numerically. is now superior in
man power.
L. <. Invasion Possible
Although an opponent Of army
CONSUMPTION, Sen. Reed predicted
that new draft levies probably
would be necessary and urged mill
itary training for youths between
IS and p for coast defense work.
Invasion OF America he asserted.
was not beyond the realms of pos
sibiIity. should other allied powers
fall besides Russia. Roumania and
Serbia
The Webb bill was denounced by
Sen. Reed as destructive of the
Sherman antitrust law at behest of
trusts and monopolies, and a pro-
posed legalizing of Illegal combina-
tions which would encroach on con
sumers abroad and increase domes-
tic prices.
Cummins Also Wraps Bill.
Sen. Cummins OF Iowa, also op-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-12

posed the bill as a virtual -epeaI of
foreign trade combination prOvis-
ions of the Sherman law.
Defending the measure We're Sen.
Pomerene Of Ohio. who has it in
charge. and Sen. Townsend of Mich
igan.
Debate was not concluded and
opposition threatened 20 interfere
with the leaders plans TO pass il
before the holiday recess.
Russia out OF the conflict" said
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-12
HELP WIN THE WAR.

old Clothes are valuable VIII
buy old clothing. furniture and 9TH
~ articles 20 sell for the benefit OF
Red Cross and Y. W. c. a. Call
Mrs. Ella Sholly, ass y. Olive St.
Home 1925. Adv. 277-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-12

COONLEY FAVORITE CREAM,
Softens and beauties the skin. sc
at-Coonley's 346-10 Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-12-12

FOUNTAIN PENS. Guaranteed. soc.
S1o0. s1.50 and $3.50 at-Coon-
ley's. S46-10 Adv.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-02-02

in the United States Senate and
told his conferes and inciden
tally the whole listening world
just what he thought was the
matter with the nation in gen
eral and its government in par
ticular.
THE government of the
United States is the most eXtrav-
agant, inefficient, loosely run
and beaureaucratic government
in the whole world, " he charged.
THE Senate of the United
States is in a Rip Van Wrinkle
sleep Of ineficiency."
Go on with the good WORT,
Senator Robinson. If it takes
an Arkansian to wake 'em up,
Pm believing you are the
dynamite.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-02-02
SENATOR JOE T. ROBINSON JARS THINGS

On Monday u. S. Senator Joe
T. Robinson made a speech in
the Senate that, for real down
'unusualness," heads all that |
have seen lately.
If Senator Robinson keeps up
that kind of speech making
they'll soon be charging him
with lack of Senatorial cour-
tesy. The press dispatches of
Tuesday morning tell it this
way:
Washington, Jan. % Senator
Joseph T. Robinson, Democrat.
of Arkansas, rose from his seat
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-02-02

ALREADY it is beginning to
show that Gov. Brough is there
with the slough" when it comes
to constructive legislation. The
plans as he suggested are being
put into real laws already and it
is matter real pleasure to note
the results of Brough as Cover
nor.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-02-02
Rock Road Conference

At the Elks Hall last night a
conference was held by Repre-
sentative Davis with Tax payers
of this county in reference to the
purpose Monroe County link in
the National Highway.
Robert Summit. Ben Allen,
Alex Moorehead. Willis Camp
bell. Sam Hallum, and J. r. Vine
yard were among the farmers of
the Keevil and Allendale neigh
borhood present while J. G.
Brown and j. c. Doyle of the
Brour Lumber Co., who own
13, 900 acres just west Of Brink
ley in the proposed taxing district
were present.
1t developed that nearly all
present were in favor of perma-
nent roads but were opposed to
the provisions St. Francis county
bill in its present form and
committee composed of Robt.
Summit, Sam Hallum, Wilson
Sharp, Elmo CLANCY and ]. G..
Brown were appointed to draft
amendments necessary to meet
the ideas of the tax payers.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-02-02
Subscription Price $50 Per Year

To set an ordinary column of
type requires 10000 pieces of
type. There are seven positions
in which each letter may be
placed. and there are over 70, 900
chances to make transpositions.
In the sentence. ITO be or not
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-02-02

to be-" by transposition alone,
it is possible to make $3.50, 022
errors. After reading the above
statement from a printers maya
zine, do you wonder why you
sometimes see an error in a news
paper?
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-02-02
To Cure'a Cold in One Day

Take LAXATIVE BRoMO Quinine. 1t stops the
Cough and Headache and works off the Cold
Druggists refund money If il fails to cure.
Il. W. GROVES siSaa IRE on h box. Csc
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-02-02
THE BRINKLEY ARGUS

PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY
VIM. B. AND ii. M. FOLSOM
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-02-02

WILLIAM B. FOLSOM. Editor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
TO CONTROL FOOD SITUATION.
Administration ssWar Measures" tc
Be Brought Before Congress.

Administration war measures" OF
great importance to the food-consum-
ing public will be introduced in the
House of Representatives this week by
Chairman Lever of the House commit
tee of agriculture. The measures have
been approved by the President and
by Secretary Houston of the Depart
ment of Agriculture, and are written
with the design of controlling the food
situation.
Stimulation of production and con-
troll of distribution in such a manner
as to prevent the making Of exorbitant
prices by spectators are expected tc
be provided for In the measures.
The legislation contemplated prob
ably will involve fixing Of prices, close
regulation of cold storage plants
warehouses and packing establishments
and possibly for the government TAX
ing over those institutions. If neces-
sary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22

following Tuesday evening win - ~
voted to rife practice. alternating each
week with the drills. Every member
OF the legion is an experienced military
man. who has served either in the ranks
or as an officer.
Included in the Organization are some
OF the best drill masters and rifle ex-
perts in the country. The services Of
these men have been offered to the Dis
trict Commissioners in connection with
the Home Defense League and they
also will serve civic or military or
CARNATIONS desiring their services in
either line. Citizens desiring to be-
come trained along military lines are
invited by the legion to attend these
drills and participate in the work
Several of the expert drill masters
will be selected by Col Simms and
given details next Tuesday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22

LOO tons displacement. This 10 q new
type. but all Of the companies represent
ed at the conference yesterday have IA
cihtes to duplicate quickly the 7bo-ton.
thirty-knot type similar to those now in
commission Many navy officials are i'm
pressed by the importance OF securing
great numbers Of these smaller ships as
quickly al possible for scouts and patrol
work against submarines.
The submarine chasers recently ordered
are not OF SUFFICIENT size for duty OF this
kind far at sea. or, II necessary, on the
other side Of the Atlantic.
The battle cruisers. in any event, could
not be finished within three years. 1t is
regarded as unlikely that they could play
any part in the present war. and for that
reason. delay In their completion is be-
ing seriously considered II 1t will result in
the rapid production Of large numbers OF
small destroyers which might get into
action
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
NORTH CAROLINA SOCIETY
STANDS WITH PRESIDENT
Pledges Support at Patriotic Meet
ing-Gov. Folk Makes an
Address.

An addresssby former Cow Joseph w.
Folk of Missouri and patriotic songs
were features of patriotic meeting OF
| the North Carolina Society OF WASH
ington last evening in the Powhatan
Hotel. A resolution providing that the
association stand who1eheartedly De-
hind the government in all 1t may do to
vindicate our national honor. to avenge
international lawlessness and to de-
stroy Prussian autocracy. which we de-
nounce as the greatest evil OF modern
civilization" was adopted.
The man in the White House," said
| Mr.. Folk. who is guiding the destinies
of this republic with such a clear head
and steady hand in these troublous
| times. should be upheld by all. regard
less of previous differences of opinion:
No President in our history has hao
| the American people so solidly behind
him as the American people seem to be
| behind President Wilson today. The
Americans of every section are united
in a common aspiration and common
destiny. Supporting the President and
giving him inspiration are the mighty
hosts of America willing to serve and
to sacrifice in order to hasten the com
ing of the day throughout the world
when each mans good shall be all
mems aim.
The entrance of the United States
into the world wide war has had a
greater effect in stimulating the allies
and discouraging the central powers
and in making them realize the hope
lessness of their struggle against the
highest ideals of mankind than an
army of a million men otherwise could
have brought about. Before single
regiment of Americans has had an OPP
portunity to cross the seas the ideals
of America are fighting upon every
battlefield of Europe and welding a
tremendous influence in the tide OF
battle.
when this war is over the world will
be all autocratio or all democratic The
greatest issue of the worlds history
the issue of autocracy and democracy
in human government, is being fought
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
THE SUNDAY STAR WASHINGTON c. APRIL g. 1s17-PARr

out to what IL hoped by every lover OF
liberty viii be the end Of the former.
Any man or woman unwilling to render
any service he or she may be called
upon to give in this great crisis 10 un-
worthy to be called an American citi-
zen"
The Armenian Prosecutions was the
subject OF an address by DR.. M. M
Dolmage. Musical selections were given
by Earl Carbauh. Mrs Ethel Holtzclaw
Gawier and the quartet from the Mount
Pleasant Congregational Church, Prof
Claude Robson, director. Robert H
McNeill. president OF the society. pre-
sided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
Advocates District Delegate.

The federation delegates burst into
applause when the Speaker declared
himself in favor of District delegate
in the House and again when he said
that he favored the giving of local
offices to bona fide residents of the Dis
trict He said it would be a relief to
everybody when the District is given
delegate and that better service to the
people of the District will be the re-
suit He expressed the hope that Con-
gress would act in the matter during
it's present session.
Mr.. Clark diverged frequently to sub
jects not connected with present-day
problems and appeared to derive as
much pleasure from the meeting as
the delegates He recited some unpub-
lished accounts of how the Constitution
of the United States was adopted. and
said that every boy and girl should
learn by heart the Declaration of indie
pendence and the Contitution. He talk
| ed about the Baconian theory concern
| ing the Shakespeare plays, paid a COM
| pliment to Henry Watterson, and also
| made a reference or two to politics. The
Speaker said that, instead of there
being too many politicians in this coun-
| try, there are too few, as everybody
should study the political problems of
| the nation. He advocated every boy
and girl learning a practical trade or
occupation while in school.
Praise From Commissioner.
| Commissioner Brownlow also ad-
dressed the federation. Speaking for
the board of Commissioners, he said
that the federation had been a great
help to it in developing public opinion
regarding local matters, and that its
usefulness will be increased If it sue
ceeds in erasing the conflicting bound
airy lines of the individual associations.
The Commissioners, he said. look upon
the federation as the representative,
though unofficial, municipal council of
Washington, and that they are glad
! to have it meet in the District build
! ing.
| Preceding and following the addresses
routine business was transacted at the
meeting, which was presided over by
Charles S. Shreve. president OF the
federation. The Conduit Road Citizens
Association was admitted to member
ship and. on motion of William NICK.
Clayton. there was passed a resolution
urging Congress to direct the proper
government agencies to establish maxi
mum food prices during the war.
Clyde D. Garrett. chairman of the
committee on finance and legislation,
brought in a report from the commit
tee favoring the purchase of klingle
valley for park purposes, which was
adopted
Report on Insurance Rates.
He said that the committee has drafted
a tentative report on the increased fire
insurance rates in the District and will
conduct hearing on the report about
the middle OF next month. at which the
case of the insurance companies will be
presented by Charles p. Benns. repre-
senting the local board of fire underwrit-
ers On motion of Jesse C. Suter the
federation appropriated $25 for the pur-
chase of an American flag which will be
placed in the board room of the District
building.