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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-14
Negotiations Halted Once
But Are Resumed, Declares
Danish Parliament Member
Philip SCheidemann, Leader Of
Socialists in ReiChStag, Is
Also Reported on Way to
PetrOgrad for Conference,

COPENHAGEN, April "a - Peace
w,,hin two mopthS and half IS pre-
dic,od by the Copenhagen correspont-
ent of the Danish socialist press, which
confirms the reports OF unofficial ne
gotlations between Russian and Ger
man socialists, as against the diplomatic
denials in the socialist newspapers here
and in Berlin.
The first negotiations. says the cor
respondent, who is socialist member
OF the Danish parliament, were broken
of, enabling two papers TO launch de
NAL that they were in progress, but they
were Immediately resumed and are he
ing prosecuted vigorously The cores
pondcnt enters into a discussion OF
peace terms in which he appears to take
German socialist expectations and
hopes Tor the governments policy
Il am assured from absolutely trust
worthy sources" he says, that Ger
many is ready to restore Belgium ant
Serbia. evacuate France and with Tur.
key, arrange an agreement with Russia
over the free navigation of the Dar
danelles An agreement is also possible
on the Polish question"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-14
Shell Bids Show
Enormous Capacity
of u. S. Factories

WASHINGTON. April ll-rhe navy
department made public today bids re
ceiyed from twenty-five munitions
makers on an order for l.S7S0OO she'll,
of all caliberS, the figures bringing out
sharply the enormous capacity OF
American plants.
Eleven bidders each offered to alb
sorb the entire order for 10000 one
FOUNDER ptoleo,ileS and within few
weeks to begin deliveries at the rate
OF from 10000 to 10000 shells a
month.
There were six separate proposals
covering the entire order for lWl
fourteen inch shells The bids show
also capacity 10 produce 5000 six
inch shells. 800 fourteen inch and
about the same number OF ,welve.nch
shells month after the machinery is
set IN motion
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-14
u. S. Will Avoid
Allies Mistakes
! by War Council

WASHINGTON, April IA The
United States government hopes to
avoid such mistakes as the entente
allies made early in war, officials ex-
planned today. by obtaining iniorma-
tion on wide variety OF subjects
from the British and French commits
sions, which will arrive here within
week for \ war council Close
study will he given the means for
avoiding duplication OF effort by the
United States and the allies. Rear
Admiral Wimmial II. Sims, presiden,
OF the naval war college at Newport
X. J., who has reached London as a
representative Of the American navy
will keep the department, here ad.
yised concerning war problems which
the navy must meet
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-14
FOOD PRICE LAW
MAY Be SOUGHT
FROM CONGRESS
Houston Discusses Regulation
With Leaders,

WASHINGTON, April l4-Ae,ivi-
ties Of the government in iurthetance
Of its campaign to stimulate food pro-
duetion in the United States during
the war continued unabated today.
Chief among these activities were:
Secretary Houston of the department
OF agriculture, conferred with congres
sional leaders regarding proposed lex
islation authorizing the government, to
regulate and fix food prices II neces-
sary and TO license large distributing
agencies
President Wilson had under consid-
Grafton a suggestion approved by Sec
retary Houston that he issues = pro-
olamation calling the publc's attention
to the need for increased production
and economy in the use Of ioods,uiis
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-14
HOUSE CERTAIN
TOPASS REVENUE
MEASURE TODAY
Almost Unanimous Vote Indl-
Gated for Bill,

WASHINGTON April l4.-Passage
before night of the S,Ooo.O0O,Oo0 war
revenue bill by the house by an almost
unanaimuoS vote was assured today.
The measure was taken up IN the
house at II o'clock this morning under
an agreement to begin discussion of
amendments under the five minute rule.
General debate closed last nigh, No,-
ing on the bill itself was to begin early
this afternoon.
An amendment will be AIDED TO limit
specifically distribution OF the proposed
SWNOOm foreign loan, which the
bill would authorize to countries ac-
tually at war with Germany and only
daring hos,ili,ies.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-14
LOCAL PASTORS
, TO MAKE APPEAL
FOR RECRUITING
Patriotism viii Mark Church
Services, Sunday,
FLAGS TO BE DISPLAYED
Rev, 7, Frank Roach Will
Speak Of S!aCkers,,

Patriotism will mark services in
Oklahoma City churches tomorrow
Twelve local ministers will make spe
cific reference to the conditions now
being faced by the country and prac-
tically every church in the city will
be decorated with flags and will in
cludc patriotic EIhsic on its programs.
Many ministers will make appeals for
enlistments in the army and navy,
To Talk of Shckers.
Rev, |. Frank Roach, pastor of the
First Methodist Episcopal church, will
devote his sermon tomorrow night al
most exclusively TO the war He will
condemn the "slackers" who seek to
evade bearing the responsibilities put
upon every American III the impend-
ing conflict, and will impress upon
his hearers the fact that the struggle
involves vital principles which the
American people cannot suffer de-
stroyed.
While Rev. f. r. Surface, pastor Of
the haywood Presbyterian church, will
not pay great attention to the war IN
his services tomorrow, hc~announced
this morning that the following Sun
day he will preach on THE Traitor.
Many other ministers who have al
ready developed their sermons will use
patriotic themes next week
Rev N. II. Rover. pastot Of the
English Lutheran church, is one of the
pastors who will mention the necessity
of Young mems Joining the army and
navy. Rev l., H. Otto, pastor OF the
haywood Christian church, will also
make mention of the same subject.
Revival in Progress.
Rev C. II. McGhee will be unable to
deliver patriotic sermon tomorrow
because of the fact tina, a revival is in
progress in his church. the Second
tCentinucd on Page Twol
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-14
Special Session
for Texas Solons

AUSTIN. Tex. April li-Govetnor
Ferguson today issued his proclamation
calling the legislature TO meet in spe
eial session on Wednesday, April ls
The two subjects contained in the proc
lamatiou arc. the consideration OF the
general appropriation bills and the
special consideration Of the matter oi
the adoption oi a uniform system OF
text books to be used IN the public
school, Of the state after the contract
ior the ptesent adoption has expired
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-14
Money for New York Farmer,

NEW YORK, April li-rhe farmers
of New York state can borrow money
To france the planting, harvesting and
marketing Of crops at AZ peroen, inter
est on their personal notes without in
dorsement Twenty million dollars for
this purpose has been pledged BY pa,ri-
otic bankers of New York. and $500
900 in cash which has been Deposited in
New York bank as guarantee. The
money is to be loaned through local
committee.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-14
Free Land for Fmployes

CHARLESTON, W. Va, April IA
Thousands OF acres will he placed a,
the disposal Of employees Of West Viz
ginia coal and lumber companies, ae.
cording TO replies to a suggestion made
by the secretary OF agriculture OF ,hi,
state that the lands laying idle be
turned over to employees OF their com
panies for cultivation on accoun, Of the
high COS, OF food stuff. The compa
nies in many instances are furnishing
seeds at cost.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-14
H|NDENbURC line
OVER -FOUR MILE
|. FRONT IS BROKEN
important Positions Near Ar
raS Are Taken,
TEUTONS HARD PRESSED
Fires and Explosions Observed
in Their Rear,

LONDON, April l4-The British
have taken bulldog grip on the whole
German line from Loos to north OF S..
Quentin and refuse to be shaken off.
Front Shaken If Not Broken.
Under what the newspaper call the
"Haig plan" first one section OF the
Hindenburg line and then anothershls
been subjected to violent bombardment.
followed by infantry attacks, which
have badly shaken, il they have not
seriously broken the front on which the
Germans have depended for the defense
OF the industrial districts OF France.
which have been in their hands for
more than two years.
The coal mining area around Lens is
being closely invested and the German
hold on II is becoming more precarious
Several more villages and positions
southwest OF the gnwn fell into British
hands last nigth together with four 8.
inch howityers and the line here has
been likencd up with the positions taI;.
en- from the Germans III the battle OF
looS.
81. Quein Threatened.
The Germans stay IN St. Quentin 10
likewise additionally threatened
through the capture by the British OF
the village OF Fayet, bare mile
northwest OF the town. from which
point the British guns command the
German lines OF communication north
ward Again the British have adj
vanccd further toward the Cambrai-
St Quentin road while southeast OF
Arras they are approaching Queant.
which is the northern extremity Of the
new German line defending Cambrai
General Horne, who is considered
the greatest artillery expert in the
British army and who assisted General
Nivelle IN the successful attack by the
French north OF Nerdun IN December
last. commands the British forces
around Lens, where, owing TO the nat
ural dcienSes composed OF waste dumps
around the mines. the artillery must
largely be depended upon General
/ Horne has on his righ, the army under
Major General T. II II. Allenby. who
has also gained new laurelS IN this
war.
Greater Things Expected.
The generals and their colleague,
under Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig
have accomplished since Wednesday a
work which many military writers be-
licved would occupy a great part uf
the summer. hut thus far there has
been no flag waving nor celebration
IN Great Britain
The impression prevails that greater
events will soon follow and that with
the fall oi Lens the relief OF Lille
will no, he long delayed.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-14
ENJOYS Are Believed
on Way to Petrograd

AMSTERDAM, April IA Vienna
dispatch says tina, the Austrian parlia-
ment will be summoned to meet in the
middle of May.
The German newspapers say tina, not
only is Philip Scheidemann, leader OF
the majority socialists on his way TO
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-14
Navy Draws 1900
on Friday, 18th

WASHINGTON, April la-Friday
the thirteenth, produced net gain OF
abou, 100 men in' the navy Should
that rate OF recruiting be maintained
naval officers said they were conf
dent thirteen more days would attain
the maximum for the navy of 5000.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-14
Pig Iron Prices
Highest in Year

PITTSBURGH, Pa, April la-pk
Iron prices in the Pittsburgh district
were today announced as the highest in
more than forty years, basic being
firmly established at $40 ton as a
minimum. which compares with $3.50
two ycars ago In some quarters this
il really held 10 be the highest since
The days oi CHARCOAL iron In 1857.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-14

WASHINGTON, April l4-The re-
call of Russian Ambassador George
Bakhmeteii is imminent, it was stated
today. While no official notice, OF the
RECALL had been received at the embas-
sy, The ambassador does not expect TO
remain in Washington as the reptesen-
taiive OF the new Russian government.
Some years ago when the people
OF Russia were not thinking OF revolt
ing and before the duma had been or
gained, new minister. George Bak-
hemeteff, was sent from ST. Peters
burg to Belgrade. One OF his frs,
official acts was the dismissal OF a
professor of history in the University
OF Serbia, Paul n Milukoii by name.
Today Paul n Milukoii is foreign
minister OF Russia and George Bakem-
eteif is Russian minister 10 the United
States. Bakheme,cif believes Milukoii
is possessed of good memory.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-14
Texan Offers Home
as Naval Hospital

HOUSTON, Texas. April lI.-A II.
Nelms. former president of the Hans
ton Cotton exchange, has offered to the
government and has been cond,ionally
accepted, his summer home on Ray
Ridge. near this city, as naval hos.
pital. Mr Nelms has also offered out
right 10 the government his yacht
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-14
M.stlew Day for Society Leader,

WNSIIINGTON, AptiI IA group
OF prominent Washington society WON
en- have responded TO the appeal Of Mrs
Wilson, wife OF the president, and wives
of other high officials, for rigid econ
omy during the war by obtaining signed
pledges from hundreds of their asso-
ciates to follow this program Simple
ity in dress and entertainment: meals
TO not exceed three courses one mea,
less day week.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-14
Gardening Manual Prepared.

WNSHINUTUN, ApriI II - As a
stimulus to movemen, for more in,en-
sive gardening to feed the country dur
ing the war, the department OF agricul.
ture has prepared Tor free distribution
a complete manual for the guidance Of
gardeners Thousands Of copies have
been printed and as many more a. the
demand requires will he turned Oh,
later The department, will mail a copy
to any person requesting IT,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-14
CREW ABANDONS
|. j. S. SHIP UNDER
FIRE OF U-B0A1
Schooner Attacked in Mediter-
ranean Sea,

WASHINGTON. April Il. The
American schooner Edwin r Hunt Of
New York Was abandoned by her crew
under she'll fire from 4 submarine neat
Cape Gata, spain. 10 the Medi,erra-
mean April T. according 10 a dispatch
to IN, state department from Consul
oassst at Malaga
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-14
Where to Enlist

United States Navy-nl Culber,-
son building, Grand avenue and
Broadway
United States Army--loib West
Main street Oklahoman building,
Fourth and broadway.
Oklahoma National Guard-Adiu-
,ant generals office, Is West Grand
avenue.
United States Marine Corps
Second floor pos,oifice building
Womens American leasue--l0l
North Harvey street
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-14
Feod Preparedness
Potatoes on Armour's Lawn.

CHICAGO. April l4.-Plans were an
nounced today whereby the closely
clipped lawns about ! Ogden Armour's
Michigan avenue town house will be
spaded and planted with potatoes The
packer also is planting potatoes on his
farm near Lake Forest, III.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-14
Probably Rain
Tonight, Forecast

LOCAL roR6cAsr-oloudy and un.
settled weather tonight and Sunday,
with probably ralni somewhat warmer
sunday,
sTXTe FORECAST - ronloh, and
sunday generally cloudy weather, warm.
er sunday.
kk.A,NsAs.,Rsin aud continued cold.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-14
Explosions and Fires Noted.
st. Quentin Near FalL

The fall Of 81. Quentin al,o ssems
imminent London reports the cap.
ture by British forces cf the village
of Fsye,. one mile northwest Of -
Quentin The French are close TO ~
important fortified posiusa " -
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-04-14
Front Is Smashed
for Four Miles
Associated Press War SummaI

ANsoclateu ffcS WAL summary.
British assaults have broken ious
miles more Of the German 'ront IN
an important sector OF the Arras bat
tlelicld
The Hindenburg line has been rid
died on It's northern end Lens is fast
being hemmed in. and General Haigs
forces are sweeping back the Germans
from the Loos sector
Explosions and Fires Noted.
Correspondents report every indica.
ton OF continuation OF the German
retirement The reutons are being
hard pressed and explosions and fires
ate observed in their rear.
GrAS importance Is attached " the
success OF the British in the fighting
north OF Vimy They have carried
there several important positions, en-
abling General Haig TO link up the
ground won in the engagement, won
early this week in Arrss with ths
positions gained long ago in the costly
battle Of Loos. This movement 10 aida
ing in the operations against Lens.
with its valuable coal fields.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-30
WEAKNESS SHOWN
BY RAIL ISSUES
New Haven and St. Paul Are
Quoted at Lowest Point
Since 1915.

NEW YORK. Jan. go - There
We're many important movements
in the stock market in both direc-
lions i'm the early trading today.
United states Steel on expectation
OF dividend declarations. rose a 20
rs. Bethlehem opened points
higher at 435. Utah Copper was
up a point at 1852
Some OF the railway issues showed
pronounced weakness. with New
Haven selling at a new low record
Of 417s. The previous low was AZ.
made in 1915. -. Paul was also
weak and dropped a point TO SS'4.
the lowest touched since 1915.
American Smelling. Mexican Pc
troleum and Kennicott made frac-
tional gains. Central Leather rose
= 10 s6is and the same amount of
gain was scored by cuba Sugar
which sold at 4Sts
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-30
SALVATION ARMY TO
JOIN IN CAMPAIGN
Platform For Services VIII be
Erected at jefferson Blvd.
and Michigan st.

Series of afternoon services to be
held on the corner of Jefferson and
Michigan SITS, have been arranged
by the Salvation Army in conjunc-
ton with the simultaneous revival
campaign which begins Sunday with
services in thirty South Bend and
Mishawaka churches.
a platform will be erected for the
use of the Salvation Army workers.
while a portable organ has been do
mated through the courtesy OF the
Y. VI. c. A. Special music, bob vo-
sal and instrumental will be on the
program. Captain A. Spreng of
Mishawaka. is TO assist i'm the out
door services. 1t is expected TO con-
tinue the meetings throughout the
duration of the revival campaign
unless inclement weather interferes.
One Of the features of the stimuli
taneOus campaign. is the series of
cottage prayer meetings TO be held
on Thursday and Friday Of each
week. Last year meetings of this
character were held although they
were union in nature, being ar
ranged by a general committee The
meetings this year are primarily for
the members Of each individual
church. attendance being as large as
last year
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-30
CAR HITS AUTO;
TWO MEN HURT
Victims of Crossing Accident
Near 0SCeoIa Taken to
MiShaWaka Hospital.

Two men. whose names could not
be learned. were seriously injured
when the speeding westbound car
struck the machine in which they
were riding at the crossing at sta
ton Is. the first station east Of Os-
ceola. The car was limited due in
South Bend al 1:4J o'clock.
Both of the men were brought 10
Mishawaka i'm the interurban car
and rushed Immediately TO St. Jo-
seph's hospital where they were be-
ing given medical attention Three
doctors were working over the men
and no reports as to their condition
or possible chance for recovery
were given out.
The crossing at this station is not
considered especially dangerous.
1T was a miraculous escape from
instant DEATH said one passenger,
who was on the interurban car The
car was stalled on the tracks and
the men were both i'm the front
seat. When the interurban hit it
completely demolished the automo-
bile, new Auburn. and showed it 10
one side. The two men were found
buried in the debris. Passengers
declare that the motorman blew his
whistle several times at the cross
ing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-30
GRANGER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel McComb
were called TO WalkertOn Monday,
owing to the illness of their daugh-
ter.
Mrs. Claude Longley and children
left Saturday for a visit with her
grandmother at Lima, @.
Mrs. Albert Remley is i'll with
grip.
Mr.. Mccain of Elkhart visited his
daughter. Mrs Haas. over Sunday.
Charles Smith returned home
from Ohio Tuesday morning.
The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid So
ciety held an all day meeting We'd
nesday with Mrs. Bert KownOver.
Harry Shemabarger and family
returned Wednesday from a visit
with his mother at Valparaiso.
Mrs. Calvin Ehearer is visiting her
daughter in OsceOla.
Charles Peterson left this morn
ing for Chicago. He expects to re-
main over Sunday
Mrs Guy zimmerman OF Niles
spent Wednesday with Mrs. f. NJ.
Remley.
Mrs Wilbur IIealy spent Mon
day AT the home Of her parents on
her return home Monday evening.
Her father accompanied her.
BOSS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-30
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN
DEATHS
GEORGE FREDERICK WIEDMAN

George Frederick Wiedman. So
years old. 129 r. Elder St, died Mon
day afternoon at 3:15 O'Clock at his
residence following a two weeks i'll
ness.
lie is survived by the following
children samuel Wiedman. Miss
Sarah Wiedman and Mrs. Charles
- Poyuter all Of south Bend: Jacob
WiedmJu of Benton HarDOr. Mich.
and Mrs Flora Schafer OF Berrien
Springs. Mich Mr. Wiedman was
born i'm Schweiehausen Alsace. Ger
many Aug. 10. 1894. and had lived
here for the past 30 years. coming
from Portage Prairie. He was mar
Tied 90 Louisa Traub i'm 1858 at Port
age Prairie Mr. Wiedmau was "A
member Of company h, So regi-
ment, ohio volunteer infantry
The body may he viewed Thurs
Gay morning al 10 O'Clock until that
at afternoon at o'clock. The
funeral will be held Thursday after
noon at o'clock at the First IVAN
gelical church, Rev W. RI. Freshley
officiating Burial viii take place i'm
Bowman cemetery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-30
WILLOW GREEN

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Barnes and
children of Mishawaka visited with
Mr.. and Mrs. John +. Mcknight
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. J. Egar OF north
OF South Bend were guests Thursday
OF Mrs. \. J. Egar Of Hillside.
Joseph Mcdonald and family Of
South Bend We're entertained sun
dav at the Shanour home.
Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Wammer Wis
tied Sunday with Alr. and Mrs. c. J.
Egar of north OF south Bend
Mr. and Mrs. Harry WOrthingtOn
were guests Of Mishawaka friends
Sunday.
Nr and Mrs. o. Bassett OF South
Bend We're entertained Saturday and
sunday 10y Mr.. and Mrs. +. Bassett
Rev Lundy OF Elkhart was enter
tanned al dinner sunday by Mr. and
Mrs Robert Mcknight
Miss Garnet Emerson visited this
week with Mr. and Mrs. a. J. Egar.