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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-29
(By The Associated Press.)

Paris, March 29.-Gcncral Perish
ing called on General Foch at thu
French headquarters yesterday ac-
cording to Information, and placed
at his disposal the whole resources
of the American army for employ
ment in the battle now in progress.
81 come Information quotes
General Pershing as saying, ito say
to YOU that the American people
would hold it a great honor for our
troops were they engaged in the
present battle ask it of you in
my name and that OF the American
people.
There is at this moment no other
question than that OF fighting, In
fantry artillery aviation-all that
we have are yours to dispose of them
as you will. Others are coming
which are as numerous as will be
necessary. | have come to say to
you that the American people would
be proud to be engaged in the great
est battle in history"
General Foch placed General
Pershings offer before the council
at the front Information says
The council includes Premier Glenn
enceau, Commander-in-C Chief Petaiu
and Louis Loucheur, minister oi
munitions.
There have been several reports
recently that General Foch, one OF
the most brilliant strategiSts of the
day, who was largely responsible
for the French victory in the battle
OF the Marine, would be placed il
supreme command on the western
front. The Daily Chronicle OF
London yesterday said an announce
ment bearing on the coordination
OF British and French military eNer
tions might be expected almost i'm
mediately, and that an Influential
role might be assig' ed to Genera
Foch.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-29
ARDMORE GIVEN
PLACE IN NEW
SOONER REGIMENT

A telegram came to the Chamber
of Commerce this morning from Col.
II. w. Pentecost, reading:
"Ardmore will be given infantry
company in new regiment now or
ganizing. Have committee appoint
ed and get busy
The new regiment allowed for the
state will consist of $3.50 men, each
company to have a roster of $50.
1t has been very generally accept
ed that all the men now in the Car
ter County Home Guard company
will enlist in this hompany; that is,
all who are within the age limit of
enlistment, IS to 40 years, and are
physically fit.
There is a complete company of
the Home Guard in the county,
about fifty of the number residing in
Ardmore. Capt. L. S. Raines is in
command and Otis M. Smith is first
lieutenant.
Paul B Smith, Of the Chamber OF
Commerce, said on receipt Of the
telegram this forenoon that he
would refer it at once to J. Robert
Gillian, chairman of the Carter
County Council of Defense.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-29
PERSHING WOULD SEND AMERICAN
ARMY INTO BATTLE AND PUTS ALL
FORCES At DISPOSAL OF FRENCH

With the American Army in
France, Thursday, March Is
While there is no false optimism
regarding events in northern France
in the American eNpeditionary force,
all ranks, although realizing the sit
uation is tense, are confident that
allied arms eventually will be vic
toriouS Every man is intensely in
terested in the outcome.
Newspapers containing the official
statements and descriptions from
newspaper correspondents are Gag
erly read by all the Americans, from
generals to privates, and from the
base ports to the front line trenches.
Not the slightest doubt is ex-
pressed but that the British and
French will not only halt the enemy,
but defeat him.
Envy the Engineers.
Ali the American troops are anH-
ious to get into the fight and are
envious OF the role played by the
handful of American railroad engi-
neers who are believed to have been
caught in the German advance. As
the days have gone on and it ap-
peared that the men would not get
chance to participate directly in the
fighting there have been some Slight
"growls,' but the men in the ranks
are confident that whatever is be
ing done by the commanders is for
the best.
Some OF the Americans far back
OF the lines have insisted that they
hear the rumble of the guns in the
zone OF fighting, but this is not
probable owing to the distance of
the American sector from the battle
front.
To the American troops training
in northern France, the great battla
in Picardy has had the effect of max.
ing them speed up their work, for
they feel that eventualities might
make ii necessary for them to take
! part in the fighting.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-29
FRENCH EXPECTING TO
LAUNCH BIG OFFENSIVE
Enemy Is Hurled Back at Many
Points With Losses Heavy
Everywhere.
lAssociated Press Reyiew.)

(ASSOClated Press KeNleW,)
The German purpose, now the
thrust TO the southwest, has been
checked, apparently is to close in
within the angle formed by the riv-
ers Avre and Somme, with its point
at Aimens. 1t is in this triangle,
therefore, that further fighting OF
the most intensive nature is to be
looked for in the immediate future.
North of the Somme, the British
front has not only been stiffly main
tainedw, but has been advanced at
places. Today's statement from the
London war office emphasizes the
success of the British in foiling the
German effort to embarrass the al
lied defense by establishing a NOV
able line in the Arras region through
a great assault.
The German reserves, thrown III
after the penetration of the outpost
lines, were crumpled up in the bat
tie zone by the devastating fire OF
Field Marshal Haig's artillery and
machine guns, and thrown back
with great losses.
The gigantic conflict over the
ground between the Scarpe and Disc
rivers has entered into a new phase.
Repulsed in their efforts to break
through in the center, the Germans
have turned their attention to the
wings of the salient in the allied
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-29

lines, but heavy fighting continues
on most of the 55-mile front.
On the northern flank, which has
been extended slightly across the
Scarpe, Field Marshal Haig, al
thought giving some ground, has
repulsed attack after attack, and has
held most of his positions intact, es-
pecially between BoisleuX and Al
bert. On the southern flank, the
German gains around Mont Didier
have been offset by a French Of
fensive movement south OF Noyon
and the repulse of heavy enemy at
tacks along the Disc.
French May Soon Counter.
Attention is divided between the
German attack along the Scarpe to-
ward Arras and the probability that
the French movement in the south
is the beginning of a countr often
sive on a large scale. The wings OF
the German salient were its weak
points, when the allied troops check
ed the onrush and held it to small
gains at great cost, as they have
done for two days, the enemy had
to change his tactics.
Arras is one of the strongest
points in the British line, and is
guarded on the north by Vimy
ridge and on the south by Wailly
ridge, while there are strong hill
positions to the east. From these
positions the British artillery could
lombard the rear OF the German
lines toward the Somme and prevent
the enemy from widening the salient
toward the north, while at the same
Continued on page s.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-29
Southwest Thrust of Enemys Wedge Into the Allied Line Blocked
WEATHER FORECAST

For Ardmore and Vicinity:
Tonight, generally fair; colder.
Saturday, fair.
Oklahoma: Tonight, general
ly fair; colder; freezing temper
ature in northwest; near freezing
in southwestern portion. Satur-
day, fair.
East Texas; Tonight, gener-
ally fair, except showers in
southeast and extreme east por-
tions; cooler. Saturday, gener-
ally fair; cooler in east and south
portions.
West Texas: Tonight, fair;
colder; freezing in Panhandle.
Saturday, fair; colder in south
east portion.
Local Temperature.
HaXimum temperture yeSter-
day, 80 degrees; minimum last
night, S..
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-29
Haig S Artillery And
Machine Guns Decimate
Solid Ranks Of the Foe
PETAIN'S MEN STAND FIRM
(Review by The Associated Press.)

The sOuthwesterly thrust of the German wedge
into the allied lines has been stopped short at Mont
Dedier. The enemy seems definitely held there, 81
miles from Paris by the inclOsure of the town within
pocket formed by series Of villages valianty cap
tured and held by French troops.
Despite continuous counter attacks last night, the
Germans were not able to dsIOdge Petains men from
these hamIetS on the hills about the town.
Between Mont Didier and the SOmme the Germans
seem to have obtained some ground since yesterday
in their westward push toward Amiens, the great al
lied supply base but Paris declares the AnglO-rench
forces are holding the enemy firmly along a wel-de-
fined line which at no point is less than II miles from
this objective
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-29
WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS
RETICENT OVER MATTER
Will Neither Confirm Nor DENY
That President Intervenes.

Washington, March 29-The only
comment White House officials to-
day on President Wilson's telegram
to Governor Stephens asking him
to extend executive clemency in the
Mooney case, was that they would
neither affirm nor deny such a tele-
gram had been sent.
The Presidents action, which has
few precedents in American judicial
history comes as the climax of
much effort by agencies OF the fed
eral government to have the convic-
ton of Mooney reversed and to get
for him a new trial.
When President Wilson sent his
labor mediation commission west
several months ago, it was specially
charged to look into the Mooney
case. The committee reported con-
clusions that the Mooney case had
become so involved with the issue
of bitter contest between capital and
labor in San Francisco that he
should have a new trial.
"The feeling of disquietude arous-
ed by the case must be needed" the
commission reported to the Presi-
dent, for if unchecked it impairs
the faith that our democracy pro-
tects the lowliest and even the un-
worthy against false accusations.
War is fought with moral as we'll as
material resources
1t is well known that practically
all the prominent labor leaders upon
whom the President has been call
ing for labor's cooperation in the
war have been asking the President
! to intervent for relief OF Mooney
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-29
TWO AVIATORS KILLED
ON FORT WORTH FIELD

Fort Worth, Texas, March 29.-
f. J. Dwyer and J. Scott Rowan,
both members of the Royal Flying
Corps, were killed in aviation acci-
dents today, Rowan came here
from Scotland. Dwyer's nearest Of
kin lives in Montreal, Canada. His
name is +. O. Bowen.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-29
AMERICANS TAKE PRISONny
(Rv the Associated Press.l

With the American Army in
France, March 29.-Four prisoners
were captured by the Americans on
the front northwest of Toul some
time during last night or early this
morning, according to reports filter
ing back from the line. 1t is not
known whether the prisoners were
engaged in an attempt to raid the
American positions or whether they
were brought in by an American
raiding party
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-29
American Aviator Killed.

Paris, March 29.-Phelps Collins,
of Detroit, Michigan, member OF
the La Fayette flying corps, was
killed in nair fight on the French
front on March Is, it was announc-
ed today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-29

Paris March 29--The great battle is raging over
front of than 70 miles This extension of the line has IN
creased the number of German engaged.
Although thus far decisive success has been obtained
anywhere there increased confidence in Paris The impress
in emofca circles that the allies have not only held
off the Germans but longer compelled to permit
the enemy by his to shape the which the
battle shall take.
The general feeling that for Germany the battle is vr
uay lost that for the allies the battle is about to begin
Ii may be said that the French armies in reserve have
into position and the numerical superiority which the
Germans enjoyed in their first rush is decreasing.
The operations thus far accepted confirming the
theory that Paris the main objective of the German
offensive but that the plan of the enemy to break the
necon beween the French and British armies in which he
as failed His main direct attack westward toward the
sea- The Germans seek Amiens because this town is i'm
porant railway center of communication with England The
loss of Amiens would be inconvenent, but not vital
Semba former minister of public works, writes
in LHeure:
"The situation is improving for rapidly The German
attack in the Mont Dder region likely prove formidable
failure.
Toward Amiens which is the real objective of the Ger
mans their attacks meeting with stubborn defense They
must the attempt enveopng movement Moth
ing will be spared to defend Amiens to the last"
The eighth day of the battle brought change in the
weather. if conditions at the front the in Paris
The wind shifted from the northwest to the southwest which
will prevent the Germans from using gas Rain is falling,
which will make it difficult for the Germans to bring up their
artillery the ground they have acquired.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-29
HUN En.er.GS
II METHODS
IN HIS ATTACK
MOVES IN WAVES UNDER
SMOKE CLOUD CAMOU-
FLAGE, IS REPORT.
.CLEMENCEAU CONFIDENT
Increasing Reaction of Allies and
Also Checking OF Eneny's Great
Drive North of Arras Causes Joy
in All France.

Paris, March 29.-Reports of yes
terday's operations are encouraging
in two particulars, reinforcing the
calm confidence which is ielt here,
First was the plainly marked check
with which the Germans met in
their attempt to extend the battle
north of Arras. The second feature
is the effective and increasing reac-
tion on the part Of the allies, result
ing in important successes, particu-
Iarly in the region OF Mont Didier.
The more cheerful feeling was no
where more evident than in the lob
by OF the chamber of deputies. Pre-
mier Clemenceau looked in there for
a few minutes between two trips to
the front,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-29
BOMBARD PARIS AGAIN.
Bulletin.

Paris, March 29.-The long range
bombardment of Paris was resumed
shortly after 3 O'Clock this after
noon.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-29
He Sleeps Well.

q slept last night, and slept well, -
said the premier. Il had not done
that for some time
Louis Locheur, minister OF muni-
tions, who also came back from the
front spoke OF the situation in the
most hopeful way.
The Germans are employing 4 new
method of attack the most conspic-
uous feature of which is smoke cloud
camou1age, under cover of which
successive waves Of attacking forces
advance in echelons.
After a short and intense artillery
preparation the first wave, armed
with automatic rifles, machine guns,
and new cannon mounted in low car
riages for short range fire, is sent
forward, firing at range OF 1000
yards.
Would Increase Surprise.
1t is ordered to fire on the re-
serves, regardless of the opposing
forces right at hand, which the sue
ceeding waves must account for.
The task of the leading troops is
to increase the advantage of sur
prise by preventing paralyzing coun-
ter attacks on the part OF the re-
serves.
The result of these tactics usually
is that the first wave is almost en-
tirely wiped out. The second wave
then passed ahead, to be followed by
the third, and so on.
Thus, the on-coming waves have
succeeded one another during the
eight days of the great conflict.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-29

Amsterdam, March 29-The German supreme COM
mand is about to deliver and mighty blow on an
other part of the front which will tear new hole in the
already pierced enemy ring" te Vossiche Zetg Of Ber
lin declares.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-29

Continued on page s.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06

YALE MIsFIT CLOTHING CO., pays
highest prices for gents second hand
clothing. Send postal. will call, 68S
Main st. L9 str
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06
BEGS LABOR MEN
TO CONTINUE IN
SUPPORT OF WAR

London, Feb. &C. N. Barnes, labor
member of the War Cabinet, in a
message to his fellow workers in the
cause of Labor begs them to con-
tinue their steady support in the
prosecution of the war for democ-
racy."
Democracy" he says, sis at one
and the same time on its trial and
in the cIUcible. If this war is lost
by the Allies the cause of democracy
is under eclipse for generations to
come, and we leave to our children
a heritage of trouble.
Might ask labor throughout the
country to be steady for the final
phases Of the war? I ask it not to
be confused by lying statements. 1t
was said for instance that there had
been meetings of financiers abroad
while. the government was refusing
to allow labor to confer with enemy
subjects workmen. The statement
twas absolutely false. Another equally
false statement was that we had re-
fused to define our aims with our
Allies and particularly with the revo-
Iutionary government Of Russia"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06
What IS Concrete?

Concrete-a manufac-
tured stone-is made by
mixing together Port
land Cement, sand and
stone (or gravel,) Var
ious proportions Of each
are used, depending upon
TIE use to which the con-
crete is put. About half
an hour after. mixing
these materials together,
the. mass begin to stiffen,
until, in from half-a-day
to a day, it becomes so
hard that you cannot
dent it with the hand. By
a month the mass is hard
like stOne-indeed, hard
er than most stones.
We have many book
lets relating to concrete
and cement work which
we would be pleased to
send you.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06
HOUSES FOR SALE.

STAFFORD Just finished five at
tractive cottages. Prices right, es-
pecially to purchasers with $500 or
more. Tel. B. SGT or 1893. A rs dS*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06

HAIR MAKER-Switches transfer
nations, psyches and puffs made
from combings; combings bought;
switches for sale; reasonable prices
Mrs. George Patrick. 271 State St
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06

LIST HOUSES AND STORES to rent
with us. we have numerous appli-
cants all the time. Fred c. Jennings,
Room 405 Warner building. SO Fair
field Ave Phone Barnu. $3.50.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06

WATCH YOUR WATCH! When it
stops bring it to US. We guarantee
satisfaction. Henry C. Reid & Son,
Room 210 Conn. Nat. Bank Bldg.
1924 Main St. H30 ALL
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06
HAT MANUFACTURER

MEMS Soft and Stiff Hats at factory
special price s1.OO. Hats to order
specially. All kinds. Ladies ana
mems hats renovated, latest style
Meath's Hat Shop, 100 Bank St, be-
tween Main and Broad. upstairs.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06
INVENTORS

ED-INVENTORS to send for
one of my booklets on U. S. and
Foreign patent Mercer D. Blondel,
Patent Solicitor. Conn. National
Bank Building. BIT *tf.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06

Time for the soldiers to take out
war insurance has been extended be-
cause many have not been reached
vet.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06
REAL ESTATE WANTED.

WANT 1. 2 or 3 family houses If
price and location suit will buy i'm
mediately for cash. Home Title, 1.
N. S. and Trust Co. 100 Wall St.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06
GLOVES CLEANED

6c-GLOVEs CLEANED-5c Cleaning
and dyeing all kinds. American Dye.
ing and Cleaning Co. Tel. 1884
Office 60 Cannon St. T24 all"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06

The German submarines are facing
a critical shortage of torpedoes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06
Is Words 15c Times Classified Ads Phone 1908
WATCH REPAE.ING

FOR SATISFACTION in watch and
clock repairing go.to Henry c. Reid
and Son. Watchmakers, Room 210,
Conn. National Bank Bldg. 1924
Main St - H23 *tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06
HAND LAUNDRY

NO SoILED or damaged goods by our
work. Specially in ladies WasnIns'
Dyeing and cleaning, French-AneT.,
lean Hand Laundry. 243 Falrtie4o
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06

WANTED TO BUY all kinds of second
hand furniture. Geo. F. Totams,
Redfield's old stand, 43 Harrison ST
Phone 1852. DBL %tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06
WANTED TO LUY.

NEW AND SECOND HAND FURNI-
TURE bought and sold. Drop postal
or phone Charles Oppenheim, 14S4
Main St. Barnum 4142-2.. TIA all
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE

LET US exchange something you want
for something you don't want. Mil
ford Realty Co., Room 207 Conn.
National Bank Building. Phone Bar
mum 1895. HIS *tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06
DREssMAKING SCHOOL.

Make your own garments; expert de-
signs; instructor will open private
classes; ladies each; subject, Cut
ting, Fitting, Practical Dressmaking
at your residence; lesson 75c. Call
46 Cannon street. Dressmaking
School. I IA as
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06
LADIES' CUSTOM TAILOR

GORDON, Ladies and mems tailor.
Ladies' suits to order. Also clean
ing, pressing. dyeing. repairing. $50
STAFFORD Avenue, corner Beardsley
Lane Us dS*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

GOOD POSITIONS for competent and
well recommended housemaids for
priyatef antilles only. Berg's En-
ployment Agency, 656 State ST.
Barnum 1898 r 22 alIS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06
WINDOW SHADES.

WINDOW SHADES of every descrip-
ton. Estimates cheerfully given.
Neuss & Vaughn. Corner Broad and
State Streets.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06

The Maryland Senate passed the
Federal prohibition amendment
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06
LADIES HAT REJOICING

E. E. STONE, 61S State Street will be
prepared on or about Feb. to re-
model your hats in the very newest
spring styles. B II all"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06
HAIR DRESSING

HAIR .DRESSING+Hair goods, Mari
nello Creams and Powders, Sham
pooling, ETC., Sarah Raycroft, SO
Fairfield Ave, 206 Warner Bldg
Phone Bar. $50. H24 eff
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PATENT

FRED H. BOWERSOCK, B. C. E., LII.
B. Attorney and Counsellor at Law
in Patent and Trademark Cases. So
licitor of Patents. 925 Main ST.,
Suite 20. Phone 112 Barnum. Il
years practice in New York city.
New York office, No. Rector St.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06
LOCASMTTH
MACHINE WORK

H. A. BOUDREAU. general machine
work. Manufacturers metal goods,
dies, tools, gauges. 81 Golden Hill.
Barnum 4975. A 10 ais
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

REAL, EsTATE-Frank Della & Son,
SGT Washington Ave. Property
bought and sold; rents collected
Italian interpreter Tor all occasions
Barnum 1654-3. be IL
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06
MANICURING

MRS. E. NJ. SEXTON, Manicuring. IA
cial massage, shampooing scalp
treatment, marcel waving. Graduate
of Francois Marcel, 9Th Ave, N. Y.
Room 40, Security Building. Phone
Barnum GIG. A aIIs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06
JEWELRY

BUY YOUR WIFE or best girl their
jewelry, watches, diamond, rings
of Parker, the Jeweler. P. o. Ar
cade. T IL all"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06

SEE THE BRIDGEPORT GLASS co.
Glaciers for French and American
window, mirror, picture and show
case glass. 81 Middle st. Phone 4656
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06
MISCELLANEOUS

WITH EGGS NEARING THE !:
MARK. Look to your hens. Park &
Pollards world renown dry mash
and scratch feed will make your
hens lay. Standard Feed Co., Bulls
Head, will fill your order. GS1 ALL
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-06

IF IT IS JUNK sell it to Jacob Bros.
55 Kossuth St. Tel. Barnum 236-237
H22 stf