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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-15
WASHINGTON REMAINS SILENT.
Pope BE Answered, But Proposals Prob
ably Rejected.

ANY heJecteu.
Washington. Aug. 15.-Administra-
ton Officials today awaited the official
text Of Pope Benedicts peace proposals
before giving any intimation Of the ma
! ture OF the reply to be given the vati-
can. That the peace offer will re-
quire an answer is readily acknowledged
by officials, but II Is believed that the
interests OF the allies will require a re-
lection. 1t is virtually certain that the
proposals cannot be accepted In their
present form.
The communication from Rome prob
ably will be transmitted to the state de-
partment through the papal delegate
here or the Spanish or Swiss legations.
The answer involves delicate task
for the belligerents. because the propos-
ais offer to war-weary world a hope
for the restoration OF peace.
Who Framed Proposal?
There was no disposition 70 ascribe
any but the loftiest motives TO Pope
Benedict in accepting at their face value
peace proposals emanating from Vienna.
but naturally the question was at once
raised as to the proper division OF re-
sponsibility between the central powers
and the pope. II was pointed out that
II is important TO know whether the
proposal came full.hedged from Vienna
or Berlin. or whether the pope himself
framed them In the light Of an under.
standing he may have acquired OF the
minimum demands OF the central DOW.
ers.
The entente diplomats agree that the
peace proposals did not come from any
OF the allied capitals.
Great Britain, II was said. has no In.
tention Of departing from the outlines
disclosed in the public speeches Of Pre-
mier Lloyd George and Foreign Minis.
ter Balfour. The extreme element
among the French socialists have never
contemplated anything short OF the re.
turn to French sovereignty OF Alsace.
Lorraine, while so far as Italy Is con.
cerned il is said here the government
would be overturned by the proposal
II 1t consented TO abate It's demands for
Italia Irredenta," involving the restor.
alton Of the Austrian provinces OF Ital.
ian peoples on the Adriatic to Italy.
Russia's interest in the proposals as
outlined is very limited, outside Of her
general concern for a speedy but hon.
orable peace in conjunction with her
lallies, by reason OF the omission OF anv
reference to the Balkan question out
side OF Serbia and Rumania. leaving ex.
cluded any question OF control OF the
entrance to the Black Sea However.
the proposition to submit the future OF
Poland to peaceful solution attracts
some attention In that quarter. although
In a limited degree because Russia al.
ready has solemnly pledged herself to
completely free Poland.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-15
ArdmOreite Causes Arrest Of
MuskOgee Men Who Offered For
Sale Pamphlet How To Escape Draft"

a long distance telephone message
from the office Of the United States
district attorney. at Muskogee, this
morning, to The Ardmoreite, related
that Ernest Mcdaniel and NJ. c. Harper
operating under the name Harper Pub
fishing company, both residents Of Mus
kogee, are in custody of the federal
marshal there pending investigation
The two men named were taken into
custody on the theory that they were
melting resistance TO the selective draft
and the arrests were made at the in.
stance Of The Ardmoreite.
Several days ago The Ardmoreite re.
ceived from the McDanielMoore Ad.
vertising Agency Muskogee, copy for
an advertisement the substance Of
which was that upon remittance Of 81
a pamphlet would be mailed which
would show How to Escape Draft"
The Ardm0reite believed that circula-
tion Of this pamphlet would be a disloyal
act. 1t therefore notified the district
attorneys office over the telephone and
later forwarded McDaniels letter and
the advertising copy which was signed
Harper Publishing Company, Musko.
gee, Oklahoma" to the federal officer
This morning the following message
was received by The Ardmoreite
"Muskogee, Okla, Aug 15.-McDan.
iel arrested; pamphlet not completed.
parties claim its purpose loyal letter
follows.
"PINSON, Special Assistant"
A long distance call to Mr.. Pinson
brought the information that The Ard
moreites communication was turned
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over TO d. A. Enloe Jr., deputy United
States marshal, who made the arrests.
Mcdaniel and Harper are to be given
an examining trial before A. c. Cochran,
United States commissioner at Musko-
gee. Mr.. Pinson is Paul Pinson, special
assistant United States district attor-
ney also located at Muskogee.
Mr. Plnson said over the telephone
this morning that The Ardmoreite's
communication was the basis of the ar
rest Of Mcdaniel and Harper. No
definite charge had been placed against
the men but the examining trial will
probably develop whether they will be
charged with draft resistance pro-
motion or using the mails for fraudulent
purposes
Mr.. Pinson said that the pamphlet
referred to had not been completed
when the men were taken into custody.
He said that that portion which was
obtainable appeared to be an argument
to show why a man should enter service
rather than why he should seek to
eyade service. Mr.. Pinson also said
that Mcdaniel and Harper stated that
additional matter in the pamphlet would
show how a man could claim exemp-
tion and would contain excerpts from
the government regulations relative to
exemption applications.
At least two other newspapers re.
ceived the same advertising copy as
was sent to The Ardmoreite. One at
Oklahoma City and another at Wichita,
Kansas, returned the copy to Mcdaniel
with scathing and denunciatory replies
but no other paper called the attention
Of the authorities TO the matter.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-15
POLAND BEGINS TO
FORM GOVERNMENT
UNDER GERMAN RULE

Copenhagen. Aug. l5.--Administration
OF Justice In the kingdom Of Poland will
be handed over to the Polish authorities
September l. when the council OF state
VIII establish a ministry OF Justice and
hierarchy OF courts.
These are the first acutal powers
placed in the hands OF the council of
state.
The council is unable to accept the ed.
ucational plan submitted by the German
authorities and hence declines to under.
take the school administration.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-15
WEATHER FORECAST.

For Ardmore and vicinity; Tonight
and Thursday partly cloudy to cloudy.
oklahoma; Tonight and Thursday,
partly cloudy TO cloudy.
East Texas; Tonight and Thursday,
partly cloudy.
West Texas Tonight and Thursday
partly cloudy, probably showers In the
extreme west portion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-15
HOGS SELL At
$3.50 HUNDRED

ST. Louis, Aug. -Specal-Hogs on
the ST. Louis market today touched an.
other new high record when good heavy
hogs on foot sold for $3.50 per hun.
dredweight
This figure led all American markets
for the day. Chicago quoted mixed and
heavy at Sl795 and Kansas City went
70 SIS for heavies.
Receipts OF hogs today at ST. Louis
were 5000, at Kansas City 5000, and
at Chicago, 1900.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-15
GRAIN CONTROLLERS APPOINTED.
Food Administration Names Group of
Men to Rule Wheat.

Washington, Aug. l5.-Nlth the ap-
proval of President Wilson, the food
administration today announced forma-
ton OF a corporation to take over con-
troll Of the country's grain supply. The
following executive officers have been
!, ned:
'0cl.. Nert c. Hoover chairman; julius
Il Duluth, Mimi, president;
Gate u Garrah, New York, treas
urer; F. ell. Kansas City. vice.
president; l. I'd Chambers, Chicago,
transportation director; Curtis H. Lind
ley, San Francisco, counsel; j. w.
Shorthill, York. Nebraska, secretary
The grain corporation will have a
capital of 100000 900 and will be organ
ized along the lines of the shipping
board emergency fleet corporation. 1t
will be managed by the grain division
Of the food administration which will
have the same officers as the corpora
ton. All the stock will be held and
owned by the United States government
Personnel of Price Fixers.
The personnel of the wheat price.fix.
ing commission was announced today
as follows:
Henry A. Garfield, president of VIII
lams college. chairman.
Charles j. Barrett, Union City. Ca,
president OF the Farmers Union.
William n. Doak, Roanoke, Va, vice
president Of the Brotherhood of Railroad
Trainmen.
Eugene f. Funk. Bloomington. I'LL
nois, president Of the National Corn as
sociation.
Edward f. Ladd, Fargo, n. d., presi-
dent Of the North Dakota Agricultural
college.
r. Goddwyn Rhett. Charleston, S. c..
president Of the Chamber Of Commerce
OF the United States.
]. W. shorthill. York, Neb.. secretary
Of the National Council OF Farmers co.
operative association.
James w. Sullivan. Brooklyn. n. Y. Of
the American Federation OF Labor
L. ]. Tabor, Barnesville, Ohio, OF the
Ohio State Grange.
Milling People TO Cooperate.
Milling interests named a committee
to cooperate with the food administra.
tion in negotiating voluntary regulation
of the milling industry The commit.
tee comprises the following:
James f. Bell, Minneapolis, chairman:
A. p, Husband. Chicago. secretary; Al.
bert c. Loring. Minneapolis. represent.
ing the northwest: Andrew J. Hunt, AR.
kansas. representing southwest; +. NJ.
Kelly, Nashville, southeast: Mark NJ.
Mennel. Toledo, Ohio, Ohio valley; Theo.
dore b. Wilcox, Portland. Oregon. pa.
cific coast; Samuel Plant, St Louis. for
St Louis and state OF Illinois: Bernard
\. Eckhart, Chicago. cities OF Chicago
and Milwaukee.
Managers nj Grain Terminals.
Twelve men were named by the food
administration TO represent the grain
division, at the various terminals. They
are:
Edward NJ. Flesh st. Louis. NJ X.
Houser, Portland. oregon; c. h. Fox.
New Orleans; Il. b. Irwin. Philadelphia:
p. II. Giner. Duluth; Flank l.. Carey.
Minneapolis; George s jackson. Balti.
more; II. b. Jackson, Chicago: Charles
Kennedy Buffalo; r.. A. Levin San
Francisco ID. +. Piazzek, Kansas City;
Charles T. Neal, omaha.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-15
HOOVER NAMES
SUGAR DICTATOR
GENERAL MANAGER CALIFORNIA.
HAWAIIAN SUGAR REFINING
co. MAN DESIGNATED
GRAIN IN j. S, CONTROL
Wheat Business of the Entire Country
to BE Managed From Central Office
in New York City with Branches
Over the Western Grain Belt.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 15.-Geo. NJ.
Rolph general manager Of the Califor-
MIA Hawaiian Sugar Refining company,
was last night appointed by Food Adj
mlnistrator Herbert c. Hoover as exec
utive head of the government bureau
that will control the distribution and
fix the price of sugar, according to ad-
vice received here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-15
FORTY FRENCHNEN
IN WONDER FEAT.
HANDFUL OF DRAGONS HOLD
OFF WAVES OF ENEMY AND
KILL TWO COMPANIES.
CBy the Associated Press

French Front. July 19.-(By MaiD.-
Forty FRENCH cavalrymen were the
heroes OF one OF the most brilliant feats
of arms. which stands out by itself
among the innumerable stories of he
roic deeds Of this war, during the Ger.
man attack on June 20 on the French
positions around the Mort Homme, to
the northwest of Verdun. These few
men were in charge Of sharp salient
whose point stuck far into the German
position. They not only held out against
half battalion of the famous German
shock troops supported by flame pro-
jectors, grenades and machine guns. as
well as by one OF the most intense ar.
tillery bombardments ever experienced.
but beat them back after infiicting
heavy losses.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-15
Paving Appraisals Approved.

Reports OF boards of appraisers, ap-
pointed to appraise five different paving
projects in the city were approved and
accepted last night. The projects APP
praised follow: | street. southwest, be-
tween Bixby and Rock Island railroad;
% street. southwest. between McLish
and Ledbetter; Park street. northwest,
between Ninth and Tenth avenues; l
street. southwest between McLish and
Broadway; Q street, southwest, between
McLish and Bixby.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-15
SIXTY KILLED AND lsO g.
HURT IN RUSSIAN WRECK

Petrograd Aug. l5.-Sixty persons
were killed and $50 injured in a wreck
on the railroad between Petrograd and
Moscow. Four coaches were crushed
TO pieces whom passenger train ran
into a freight train.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-15
Realizes German Flavor.

LondoH Aug i5.-fThese so-called
peace terms have a distinct German fla
vor." This reply was given In an au.
thoritative quarter In London In reply
to a question by the Associated Press
in regard TO the vatican proposals. The
opinion was expressed that inspiration
for the peace move probably emanated
from Austria, and was in the nature OF
a trial balloon. as a prelude to more
definite preparations.
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Continued on page eight
CAR AND FAMILY
SENT TO SIBERIA?

Petrograd, Aug. l5.-The semiofflcial
Russian news agency announced tonight
that former Emperor Nicholas and his
family were removed today from the
pa'ace at Tsars,oe-Solo and that Il was
reported they were being transported to
ToholslS. Siberia
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-15

Ardmore has new city bookkeeper
and collector. Following the resigna-
tion of Coley Wallace. who has served
since the new administration took office,
Montcharles c. Lynch was appointed.
His bond in the sum Of $1,000. was APP
proved last night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-15

LAYERS. Bennett H., Ardmore.
Walker, s. f.
Tarwell,s Asgood, Healdton.
Gibson Roy Shirley. Newport
Baptist Sammy, Brock.
Powell, c. E., Tatums.
Kapp, f. f., Writ.
Ellis, Bob. Liverpool. England
Simpson, ]. f., Writ.
McMurray, Jack, Ardmore.
Dixon, Clarence, Ardmore.
Webb, S. W. Ardmore.
Knoff. Leo Ardmore.
Stephenson, Amos. Milo.
Adams, Allen, Healdton
Fisher Levi, Ardmore.
Lepley, r. d.. Ardmore.
Fields. WILDER. Ardmore.
Hunter. H.. Ardmore.
Landrum, ]. p, Ardmore.
Nero. Levi Woodford.
Crockett. Jesse L.. Ardmore.
Stone. d.. Ardmore.
Hooks. Robert, Tatums.
Nolen, f. L.. Healdton.
Dorsey John Wesley. Wichita Falls.
Bonds, Herbert H., Berwyn.
Tompkins, William r.. Healdton.
Cravens. James Leroy. Healdton.
Knight, Ignore. Healdton.
Weiger. Max. Ardmore.
Lee, Otis, Writ
Flanagan, George. Henrietta, Texas.
Treadwell. W. d., Healdton.
Roberts. W. H., Provence.
Markham. T. f.. Healdton.
Nall. p. H., Provence.
Gibson, Lafayette, Ardmore.
Cummings, G.. c.. Lone Grove.
Bagby John. Ardmore
Lewis. Webb. Ardmore.
Stephenson. E. T.. Healdton.
Bankston. Tom. Writ.
Thompson. David. Ardmore.
Maness, NJ. T.. Writ.
Goodwin. Grover. Milo.
Morgan, A. L.. Alma
Parker. G.. A.. Sulphur.
Cochran, Augusta Lowery, Ft. Worth
Texas.
Smltn, J.lF., Writ,
Wren, Elmer Writ.
Gunsport Hosie. Ardmore.
Hoffman. Clyde o.. Ardmore.
Brown, Leonard Preston. Ardmore.
Shaw, Jack, Ardmore.
Fulcher, James. Ardmore.
Cullinan. Ernest. Berwyn.
Ratliff. James Franklin. Legate.
Cohen, Perry Springer
Young, Ben Roy Ardmore.
Johnson, Manley Berwyn.
Adams, Pink, Ardmore.
Lee, Walter Ardmore.
Catham, Noah, oil City.
Roberts. Grove. Milo.
Childs. Willie, Ardmore.
Nelson. Lee. Graham.
Pruitt, Frederick. Lone Grove.
sharpe Joe s, Ardmore.
Howard, c. T., Writ.
Hamon, II. H., Ardmore.
Bridges, Albert Ardmore.
Provine. Rex o., Ardmore.
Pruitt, j. b., Fox.
Cox. Jas Ernest. Ardmore.
Free, Pink. Writ.
Edwards, William Lon. Writ.
Smith. Ezra. Ardmore.
Jones. George. Writ.
Smith, Edd, Hennepin.
Cobb. Ionic. Springer.
Clark, Arthur Eugene, Wilson.
Lueb. Alphonso. Ardmore.
Prater Jess. Ardmore.
Simpson. Leroy. woodford.
Keith, Il. f., Ardmore.
Setliff, w. c.. Healdton.
Houston. orlie N. Healdton.
Gray. w r.. Tussy.
Apple. II. c.. Writ.
Snelson, Jno. w. Heldton.
Evans. Jas. T., Newport
Bow, Leo T., Writ.
Caruthers. Bob. Ardmore.
James. Grant. Berwyn.
Twyford. Lawrence. Ardmore.
Clay, st. Paul, Glenn.
Porter. 7. j.. Ardmore.
Wilson II. T., Oklahoma City.
Beddo. Earl. Healdton.
Rowes, Willie. Ardmore.
Stonsifer, II. NJ. Ardmore.
Treece, Wright. Mulkey.
Strelow. Fred. Chelsea.
Exempted.
Morrow. sam T.. Hewitt
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-15

London, Aug. 1.-THE political cor
respondent Of the Daily Telegraph says
if the labor conference adheres to its
resolution to send delegates to the
Stockholm conference Premier Lloyd
George will instantly advise a general
election.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-15

Bids for removal OF two pumps. one
steam and one electrical outfit from
the old pumping station at city lake
to the new station, were opened last
night. Dyer Brothers were awarded the
contract, on bid OF 1855. Only one
other bid was submitted. by George Ad.
ans, Offering TO do the work for t375.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-15
Bombardment Precedes Attack.

The German attack. preceded by a
bombardment in which more than 500
cannon rained shells on the French po-
sitions along a front Of only about 1900
yards, was led by the model battalion OF
German shock troops headed by Captain
Roehr himself, the inventor OF the new
system OF selecting special troops to
make sudden strong rushes on the op.
posing positions. These shock troops,
while their comrades were attacking
the other part OF the French line, came
forward with an impetuous rush on to
the little salient held by the forty dra.
goons, since II was most important for
the Germans to take that point If their
attack was to be completely successful.
Enemy Approaches Rapidly.
The dragons comprised two ser.
geants, four corporals and thirty.four
.privates. They could see the enemy ap.
preaching rapidly. Three squads OF
pioneers led the way, each equipped
with flame projectors. Behind them
followed three squads OF hand grenade
throwers and still further back a wave
OF ordinary infantry, carrying besides
rifles with fixed bayonets, spades for
organizing the French position after
capturing it. Other lines could be seen
dimly in the distance carrying sand
bags and ammunition supplies.
This overwhelming force did not AZ.
feet the nerves OF dragons, who were
OF the determined Breton race-thelr
regiment. the oath, is recruited in Brit.
tany--and had all participated IN the
cavalry fighting OF the beginning OF the
war as well as many battle IN the
trenches. A sergeant took command.
Their rifles spoke out with rapid fire
and their portable machine guns work.
ed increasingly.
Germans Soon Falling.
Soon, Germans were falling every.
where and the frontal attack on the
salient wnted away. The Germans.
however, Immediately organized a flank
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-15
IMPOSSIBLE. SAY BRITONs.

Declare IL Is Effort Of Germany to
Escape America.
London, Aug. i5.-Some OF the morn.
ing newspapers refrain from comment.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-15
stove for Convention Hall.

Ardmore is going to buy a stove.--a
real. honest.togoodness cooking stove.
Commissioner WIN Gardner has been
commissioned to see that the purchase
is properly made, and said last night
that he would do his best to see that the
city's needs I'm this direction were prop.
erly supplied. The stove will be Of the
gas range variety, one Of the best OBJ.
tainable. and will be installed immedi.
ately In the city's Convention Hall. In
a communication received from the
contractors, II was stated that the
building would be ready FOR occupancy
about September l.
Members OF Company b, Engineers,
Oklahoma National Guard, who are en-.
camped at Wilmington Park, are both.
cred greatly by mosquitoes, who thrive
In the weeds and long grass in the
park Commissioner Tom Carter an
nounced that he would send a man, with
team and mower. to the park Thurs.
day to cut the surplus vegetation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-15

In the future, when any driver of a
vehicle is discovered driving on a street
which is being paved. and on which
notice is posted that such street is
closed to traffic, he Will be brought be.
fore Mayor w. Il. Roberts and assessed
a fine OF s25. This action follows sew
eral complaints filed recently regarding
such practices. one man last night de-
clarng that such violations Of the law
had resulted in demolition Of part Of his
terraces, and the death OF one OF his
shade trees. Ben II. Mason, secretary
and general manager OF the Ardmore
Construction company, stated that when
he posted his barricades at street in
tersections. showing that the streets
were closed, he had done his duty, and
that IT was up to the city officials and
property owners to see that trespassers
were properly punished.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-15
FUTURES" TRADING CURTAn4ED.

Chicago Board of Trade Discontlnues
Deals In September.
Chicago August i5.-Tpding In fu.
;prcs ON the Chicago board OF trade
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CONTINUED on Page Four
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Germans Soon Falling.

Soon, Germans were falling every.
where and the frontal attack on the
salient wnted away. The Germans.
however. Immediately organized flank
attack. but the French sergeant placed
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-15

An ordinance assessing the various
lots and tracts Of land on Park street,
northwest, between Ninth and Tenth
avenues, Tor paving and other improve
ments. was passed last night.
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Continued on page eight
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CONTINUED on page q.
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EXEAP T|ON BOARD
MAKING PROGRESS
ACTION UPON APPLICATIONS FOR
RELIEF FROM SERVICE MAY
BE FINISHED TODAY.
WORKING OVERTIME.
Session Last Night Gave Opportunity
to See Bottom Of Big Pile of Re
quests for Exemption-Disposal of
Cases Reviewed.

An unusual number Of names have
been disposed Of by the Carter county
exemption board since yesterday fore
noon with the result that only a few
names are now under consideration
Many of these had been previously con-
sidered but We're not finally disposed
of until additional information was
available
In addition to long sessions held yes
terday afternoon and this morning, a
night meeting was held last night
Following is the disposal Of the cases
acted upon last night and this fore
noon:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-08-15

Paris, Aug. 15.-Reasons why the
French socialists believe 1t advisable
to attend the Stockholm conference are
given in a speech of Albert Thomas. so
cialist member Of the French war coun.
Gil, to his constituents on Sunday, the
full text Of which has just been pub.
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