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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-31

Amsterdam March 3O.-Trains
carrying wounded Germans from
the battle front in France are pro-
ceeding continuously along the from
tier between Germany and Holland,
according to dispatch to the Tele-
graaf from Kerkrade. 1t has been
necessary to replace hospital cars
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-31

London, March 30.-Hopcs that
the German rush has been checked
definitely have been raised by the
defeat which the enemy has suf-
fered in his first attempt to capture
Arras. However, it is realized there
still is a great menace in the situa-
tion south OF the Sommc and that
the fate of Amiens hangs in the bal
ance. Further attacks are looked
for.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-31

Berlin, March 80, via London
Between the Somme and the Avre,
the Germans have driven from parts
of their foremost positions British
and French troops freshly brought
up and have captured Beaucourt
and Mezieres, the German official
war office announces. French at
tacks against Montdidier are said
to have failed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-31

Washington, March 3O-French
reserve forces have stopped the Ger
man advance on the twenty-five mile
front from Moreuil to Lassigny
according to an official dispatch re-
ceived here today from Paris. The
German assaults on this line were
described in previous dispatches as
particularly violent.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-03-31

Continued on Page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
MORHODCE SPEAKS.
IN VALLEY TODAY.
ON WAR WORK S.

Eminent War Speaker to Address Five
Meetings in the Valley Under the
Auspices of the Red CrOss-Has a
Special Message for the People of
This Region.
Escorted by William M. Hush, field
director of the Red Cross. Dr.. Joseph
Morhodge, one of the most prominent
and forceful war speakers in the coun-
try, is making a tour of the Valley,
speaking on the work of the Red
Cross here and abroad.
He spoke at Imperial at 1 p. m.
today and at Holtville at 8 p. m.
Tonight he will address a meeting
Of the people of Ell Centre at the Tu-
lane Theatre at 8 o'clock. Everyone
is invited to hear this great speaker.
DR.. Morhodge will go to Calipatria
tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O to ad-
dres sthe people of that section, and
will finish his valley campaign at 8
p m. tomorrow at Brawley.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
SECURING VALLEY
TO FIND H0PPERS
Beet Leaf Hopper Man Is
Here Trying to Locate the Breeding
Grounds of the Sugar Beet Hopper
Which Is Causing Millions in DAM
age in California and Utah.

H. H. Severn of the University of
California is in the Valley on mis-
sion which may mean much to the
sugar beet growers of the Southwest.
1t is believed by the agricultural
of the University that the
sugar beet leaf hoppers winter in the
irrigated desert regions. Many have
been found wintering and breeding on
the Australian salt grass and in the
desert weeds bordering the irrigated
regions. Whether they are able to
fly from Imperial to the Coast and
to Salt Lake City or not is mat
ter which Mr.. Severn is endeavoring
TO solve.
Professor Severn made a trip to
Carriso canyon, with ]. P. Hertel, as
sistant farm adviser, Saturday, trying
to find evidence of the habitat Of the
bug.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
GERM MANS RE SUME
IA SSED ATTACKS IN
EFFORTS TO REACH
r. r. RUNNING SOUTH
FROM AMIENS.
New Kind of Trench Mortar
Used by the Invaders Has
Little Effect Upon the
Situation, Says a Paris
Dispatch.
(By Associated Press)

With the French Army in France,
Sunday, April THE Germans have
used twenty-five divisions In the last
four days in their efforts to penetrate
ne French line and reach the rail-
road runnings south from Amiens. All
the attacks were checked by the ,SOn-
derful resistance of the French, some
of whom entered the battle as soon
as they arrived.
: The Germans are obtaining only in
significant results in their attempt
TO advance, considering the number
o troops engaged. The German force
is at least three times as great as
that of the French. The cheerfulness
and confidence with which the French
go into action is remarkable. They
feel they are better than the enemy
and make light of the German nu-
merical superiority. The French COM
mand continues 70 work on the prin-
ciple of using the smallest possible
number of French troops opposite the
German rush, thus retaining reserves
for possible attack some place else
Powerful treych mOrtars which have
made their appearance behind the Ger
man infantry, thus far have not in
fluenced the situation to any extent.
In some places guns have been unable
to approach within effective range.
INTENSE HUN BARRAGE.
An enormous number of German
machine guns poured an intense bar
rage into the French lines while at
the same time German infantry at
tempted. under the cover of this fire,
to get close to the French lines in
small group and establish pockets,
from which to leap forward at the
proper moment. The French quickly
neutralized this procedure.
The Germans are now resuminp
massed attacks, coming under the d.
rect fire of French machine guns, ri
fles, grenades and seventy-fives. The
latter cut wide lanes in the enemy
ranks. The enemy commanders ap-
pear to pay little attention to the
slaughter, their aim being to reach
their objective regardless of the cost.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
Go to the Polls
Vote Engine Bonds

Because of lack of publicity regarding the city cleo
ton held today the bonding credit of the city be dealt
blow from which may be unable to for many
cast at noon.
Go to the polls and cast your ballot for the $4,000
fire engine bonds. The polls open until o'clock this
evening The Press strained effort to get out early
today in order to give the people of the city Oppor
nifty to realize their responsibility and before it is
too late.
If weak vote is pOled for the bOnds they will be
hard to SELL and bond houses will look with suspicion
all future issues
No mention found yesterday in the official city
paper regarding the election Needless say The Press
to do its utmost to correct the deporabe lack of publicity
about this election.
Go to the polls and vote
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
DEDICATION ST.
MARY'S CHURCH
Rt. Rev. Bishop Cantwell Makes First
Visit to Imperial Valley to Give to
God the Church of st. Mary's and
Also to Confirm Large Class To-
morrow.

With the arrival of Rt. Rev. Bishop
Cantwell and other prominent cler-
gyment who are due in Ell Centro to-
morrow morning on the 7:45 train, the
festivities connected with the dedica-
tion Of st. Mary's Catholic Church
will be on.
Bishop Cantwell will be inthe val
ley four days and his plans include
the further upbuilding of the Cath
olic church in this section, of which
he entertains the mots sangine hopes.
While in Ell Centre the bishop will
be the guest of Rev. M. H. Benso,
rector of st. Mary's church.
The dedicatory services of St.Marys
church will take place tomorrow
morning at 10 a. m, and at 7:3O
tomorrow evening the bishop will ad-
minister the sacrament of confirma-
ton. An exceptionally good program
of music will be rendered on this oc-
casion. The public is cordially invited
to witness the ceremonies.
An informal reception will be held
after the services, and the public will
be afforded an opportunity to be-
come acquainted with Bishop Can't
well.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
WILSON SOUNDS
doom HUN POWER
(By Associated Press)

London, April S.-The Morning
Post says President Wilson's speech
Saturday at Baltimore pronounced the
doom of military power in Germany.
The British made a small advance
last night on the southern bank of
the SOmme.
Intense artillery work has been pro-
ceeding at various points along the
British battle front throughout the
night and morning. North of the Riv-
er Scarpe and south of the Somme
German divisions are conducting an
unusually heavy bombardment, such
as heretofore has been an indication
of attack, but no infantry action has
been reported up to s o'clock today.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
40 HEAD Of STOCK
GIVEN MEL0LAND
Results of the Activity of
the Women of the MelOland Red
Cross on Behalf of the Auction, Ber-
becue and Fair to Be Held at the
Wright Ranch Next Saturday.

More than forty head of ranch
stock, to say nothing of dozens of
chickens, have been donated to the
auction sale to be held by the women
of the Meloland Red Cross, for the
big ction-barbecue-fair benefit to
be held at the Harold Bell Wright
ranch next Saturday.
Mrs. A. l.. Christian, chairman of
the auction committee, reports that
the following have given calves
Messrs. Olmstead, Cook, Cromeans
(2), Herdman, G. Grewell, Newton,
Maketo (2), Sugiwa, Carey, Grum-
bles, Barnes (2), Consoles Dhannon,
Gasser, Bucket Bros, Mcconnell
Bros, Mike Zenos, Pampien, Saley,
Swerdfeger.
Mr.. Stickler donated one 2-qear-old
steer and Mr.. Hodges a registered
bull.
Mr.. Richards gave a horse and Mr.
Riddle horse, while Mr.. Withers anC
Mr.. Cannon donated a colt apiece. Mr.
Stewart gave mule.
Those donating pigs were j. R
Kennard, Phil Brooks, J. V. King anC
o. V Cox.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
$4,000

That Imperial countys quota for
the Third Liberty Loan will be com
pleted this week if everyone does his
duty, is the declaration of the loan
drive managers today.
County Chairman M. O. King ap-
peals to the individual to help swell
the loan figures and down the Hun.
His sogan is "a Bond in Every
Home" and tomorrow the various
committees will take up the plan Of
canvassing every house and business
place.
Four-minute men speaking on the
necessary for buying bonds will ap-
pear at each Farm Center meeting
this week. J. Stanley Brown will speak
at Acacia tonight, at Heber tomorrow
night, at McCabe on Thursday night
and at Mt Signal Friday night.
The Ell Centre women's committee
are very active in the sale of bonds.
This committee alone reported over
$4,000 as result of today's work.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
ROSE IS NOT.
81 T|SF|EO;
COMING HOME
HEAD OF IMPERIAL-LAGUNA A
WATER CO. WIRES THAT TEN
TATIVE CON RACT SAYS
NOTHING ABOUT ALL-AMERI-
CAN CANAL.
Leroy Holt Expected Home Tomorrow,
and Phil Swing, Wednesday, With a
Copy of DOcument-District Plan
ming Now for Installation of Weir
in the River.

&C. NJ. Berry, Ell Centro: Received
wire. Swing telegram misleading. In
sist on people having chance to study
contract. It's purely Mexican. Leave
Chicago sos tonight by tourist.
"ROSE."
The above telegram apparently con-
firms the rumor mere today that the
tentative contract for a Laguna dam
union does not contain any reference
to an all-American canal, except that
in the event it is built by the District,
the power will revert to the District,
and that the District is empowered
to build such canal. The Rose .ele-
gram also forecasts opposition on the
part of the. Mesa irrigation project to
the tentative contracts.
Leroy Holt was expected home to-
day, but did not arrive.
Phil Swing is due here Wednesday
with copy of the proposed contract.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
IMPERIAL COUNTY is
AGAIN ASKED FOR A
HE AVY DR. A FIT OF
SOLDIERS FOR THE
LIBERTY ARMY.
All Men Actually Engaged in
Agriculture Will Be Ex-
cused from service in this
CallENOne But Class l
Men Go.

Adjutant General Boree today sent
the Imperial county draft board no
tice that this county must furnish SO
men for the Liberty Army to be sent
to camp on or about April 26.
The draft for this county is made
under the old unjust quota, as the
provost marshal general has not yet
been able to change the quotas by act
of Congress. The orders from Boree
are as follows:
During the fifteen-day period be-
ginning April 26 you will complete
the entrainment of 26 men for Camp
Lewis. They must be white, and ply
sical.y qualified for general military
service, in Class |, drawn in sequence
of order numbers. Delay mobility of
men actually engaged in agriculture"
Sacramento, April S.-The quota
each local exemption board will be
required to furnish to supply the 1863
men for the second special draft
movement from California, ordered
to begin April 26, was made public
Saturday night by Adjutant General
J. j. Borree. The quotas follow:
Alameda-No. 1, "a; No. 2, "a; No.
3, 10.
Apline, none.
Amador county 10.
Butte county, 81.
Calaveras county, II.
Colusa county IA.
Contra Costa-No. 1, Sc; No. 2, 46.
Del Note county, 4.
Eldorado county, II
Fresno county-No. 1 81; No. 2,
SO.
Glen county, 13.
Humboldt county, "a.
Imperial county, SO.
Inyo county, 13.
Kern county-No. 81; No. 2, 81.
Kings county, "a.
Lake county 6.
Lassen county, II.
Los Angeles county-No. l, 43;
No. 2, 81; No. 3, Al; No. A, %; No.
., 81; No. 81; No 20; No. 8, 4.
MADEIRA county Is.
Marin county, 32.
Mariposa county, 8.
Mendocino county, 81
Merced county, SO.
!, Modoc county, 9.
Mono county, 3.
(Cont;nued on Page Fou2
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
(By Associated Press)

Fabens, Tex, April 8.-Reports that
filibustering expedition would cross
the border to Mexico near here caused
the Mexican commander in Guadalupe
to strengthen his patrols. This caused
reports that large band of Villa
followers had appeared from the
south. An American patrol outpost
fired on four Mexicans who tried 20
cross the line The MeXicans turned
back without returning the fire.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08

IN ENCOUNTER
(By Associated Press)

Washington, April 8.-The Ameri-
can consul at Vladivostok has notified
the State Department that fifty sail
ors from British cruiser landed aft
er japanese party entered the city.
The sailors were sent to guard the
British consulate. Japanese forces re-
sisted.
Russian warships were sunk by
their commanders off Finland to pre-
vent the Germans from getting them.
They were blown up after German
warships had opened fire, according to
State Department advices. Three of
the Russian vessels were battleships.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
VILLA: BANDITS
AGAIN ACTIVE
FEDERALS RETIRE
Rebel Chieftain Comes Out of Re-
tirement and Makes an Attack on
San Antonio, South of Ojinaga--
Americans Kill Mexican Bandits at
Fabens and Fire on Others.
(By Associated Press)

Maria, Tex, April 8.-Mexican fed
eral troops have reached Malato, oppo-
site REQ Ford, Tex, and report a bat
tie fought with Villa forces at San
Antonio so miles southeast of DIN
aga. The federals were forced to re-
tire because of shortage of ammu-
milton. The federal commander said he
was approaching San Antonio with his
main command.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
ITALIANS GREET j. s.
ENTRY ON WEST FRONT
(By Associated Press)

Italian Headquarters in Northern
Italy, Sunday, April 7.-General Diaz,
Italian commander in chief, issued an
order today to the Italian army gret-
ing the entry of the American troops
on the western fighting front and re-
ferring to the recent visit of Secre-
tary Baker as another evidence of
solidarity among the Allied nations.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
APPEALS
|. To THE FARMERS
Great Stockman, Well Known in the
Imperial Valley, Says the Irrigated
Farmers, Above All Others, Should


Imperial Valley, Says the Irrigated
Farmers, Above All Others, Should
Hearken to the Cry for the Sinews
of War in Liberty Bond Campaign.
A special plea to the irrigation
farmers of the seven staes comprising
the Twelfth Federal Reserve District,
and especially to the irrigation men
of California, to pledge their allegi-
ance to the United States government
anew by purchasing Liberty Bonds of
the third issue, was made today by
d. 0. Lively, director of the Agri-
cultural division of the Twelfth Fed
eral District.
"The irrigation farmer, above all
other men of the soil, is in a posi-
tion to buy Liberty Bonds" said Mr.
Lively "His crops are assured. He
can closely estimate his returns and
is in a position to provide in his budget
for the purchase of bonds"
Mr.. Lively will attempt to reach
each irrigationist directly by lists
furnished through the University of
California, but in the event he does
not succeed in reaching any individual
he makes this plea-that the farmer
go to his bank and do his duty by
buying bonds just as he would go to
the polls and do his uty by voting on
election day. lMEH
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
JUDGE F. C.. FARR
FOUND DEAD

F. G. Farr, register Of the
U. S. Land Office, and one
of the most prominent pio-
neers Of Imperial Valley,
dropped dead, presumably
through heart feature, on
his ranch near Imperial, at
2:45 this afternoon. His
body was found by John D.
Reavis of Brawley, near an
irrigation ditch.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
100000 GERMANS KILLED.
(BY Associated Pressl

NDy ASSUCIdCtU TTCSSJ
With the American Army in France,
April S.-The Americans repulsed two
German raids Friday night, northwest
OF Toul. In the second raid American
infantrymen chased the Germans from
the first line into their support
trenches. An American officer just
returned from northern France, where
he has been nearly all the time since
the beginning of the German often
sive, estimates the Teutons' loss at
over 100000, wounded and missing.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
(By Associated Press)

Marathon, Tex, April S.-Texas
rangers today killed two Mexican BAN
dts in an engagement, wounded sew
eral and chased others into the hills,
the captain of the rangers telegraphed
from San Helena.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
REVOKE COMMISSIONS
IN MEDICAL CORPS
(By Associated Press)

Washington, April 8.-The elimina-
tion from the Army medical reserve
corps of all men not qualified for ac-
tive service has been undertaken by
the surgeon general 1t is estimated
that 1900 commissions will be revoked.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
HEROIC FRENCH HOLD RAIL WAY;
80, 600 HUNS DIE EACH DAY
RESERVES POUR INTO AMIENS
(ByAssociated Press)

Washington, April 8.-Every day
finds the Allies in better position
to resist the German offensive with
defeni,e success, according to an Of
ficial review of the situation by Brit
ish military attaches. French, Brit
ish and American reserves are pouring
into Amiens daily to help check the
drive, the review said.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
NEARLY BUMPED, MEN
THROW GLASS ON HIGHWAY

Albert Lamb, aged 20, and George
Wilson, aged 22, were arrested by
deputy sheriffs this morning after the
officers had heard reports that brOk-
en- glass had been scattered on the
concrete highway. The officers stat
ed the young men confessed, and said
they did it because they were nearly
run into by an auto last night near
the Brawley Main crossing.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
NETHERLANDS MINISTER
LEAVES WASHINGTON
(By Associated Press)

Washington, April S.-Minister
Philips from the Netherlands has OBJ
tanned leave of absence from his
government and will sail soon for Hol-
land. III health is the reason given.
Consellor De Baufort will be in charge
of the embassy during his absence.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
Won HlNDENBURG'S EXCUSE.
(By Associated Press)

NDy NSSOCIdCtU TTESS
Amsterdam, April 8.-The Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger quotes Won Hinden-
burg as saying to the Kaiser:
1--WE must wait. The battle is q
living thing. We must allow time for
everything to mature. Our plans have
been devised on great scale and our
work, to be effective, requires only
time"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
HUGE GUN RESEMBLES
A BIG GRAY CRANE

The Berlin Lokal Anzeiger corre-
spondent says the gun resembles an
enormous gray crane. 1t can throw a
shell S6.1 miles. Firing a shorter dis
tance on March 21, it required 1873
seconds for the shell to reach paris.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
.BOL0 PASHA MUST
HANG, SAYS P0|NCA|R
(By Associated Press)

Paris April S.-The execution Of
Bolo Pasha, recently convicted of trea-
son in acting as agent of German
uganda, is expected to, occur shortly,
although no date has been set.
President Poincare has refused to
extend clemency.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
CHOSE TO KISS FLAG
INSTEAD OF HANGING
(By Associated press)

Reno, New, April 8.-W. Merriman,
an alleged Industrial Worker of the
World when given his choice by a
Sparks citizens committee of kissing
the flag or hanging, chose to kiss the
flag, after which he was escorted from
town.
1t is alleged that he made disloyal
utterances.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08
NEARLY HALF
LOAN QUOTA
SUBSCRIBED
COUNTY PLACES 100000 IN THE
SCALES AGAINST HUN AFTER
TWO DAYS CAMPAIGN-EVERY
PERSON IN VALLEY WITH IN
COME SHOULD BUY A BOND.
CalexicO Leading the County With
$1O1, 900, Ell Centre Being Second
With $85, 5,OO0-Election Interferes
With the Work in All Cities-WOm-
en- Hustle for Bonds.

Following are the totals Of subscrip-
tons to the Third Liberty Loan in I'm
perial county at 3 o'clock this after
Imperial Valley press., 1918-04-08

PRESS WANT ADS BRING
QUICK RESULTS.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-05-18
AMERICAN

American Army French Front, May I-An American outpost caught dog with a pouch about hs neck containing message that the German retalatory fire was falling short and that many of the shells were landing in Cantgny.
 Casualties reported today 69 including 12 killed or died of wounds.
 American Army in France. May 13.-Today casual. ties are reported 96, including 19 killed and died ot wounds, 31 wounded
 Tuesdays (May 14) casualties were Fl killed and died of wounds, and 21 wounded
 One hundred and twenty casualties today (May lol, including six killed and died of wounds, and 54 wounded Ninety.t casualties reported today, May l6, including 12 killed and died of wounds, and o9 wounded With American Army in France, May 17-Troops of the new American army have arrived within the sec ton of the British forces in Northern France and have now completed their training in the area occupied by the troops which blocking the path of the leutons to the British channel ports
 One hundred and sixty casualties reported today m cudng 21 killed and died of WOunds and v wounded Washington May 1The ~ferred to as the New American Army dispatch today reported e arrival some British position France aad fresh bgades which are being trained the British probably the Flanders battlefront They troops detached from Gen. Pern3s present forces but of the new movement o troops forecasted by Lloyd George time
 FRENCH
 Paris May 17-The announcement that American troops had arrived in Northern France Tn the secuon now occupied by British, was made today The an-
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-05-18
HONOR FLAG
 ON THE WAY

R. C. Butten, chairman of the Lib- erty Loan for this district, is in re- ceipt of the following telegram:
 San Francisco, May 6, 1918. Chairman Liberty Loan, Care of M. & M. Bank,
 Iditarod, Alaska
 Heartisst congratulations on magnlh- cent work in winning an Honor Flag The flag was mailed you today.
 (Signsd) LYNCH, Governor:
 Chairman Twelfth District.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-05-18
BERNST0RFF DID
 APPRECIATE THIS

Tulsa. Okla, May l4.-W. E. Mich els, physician, and A. Marshall, & dentist, of this city, are under arrest on a charge of furnishing drafted men with a drug that affected their eyes, causing rejection.
 Federal officers say extended opera tions, along the same lines, in other parts of the country, have been discov' cred.
 Among the papers taken from Mar shall were found letters from Count Bernstorf1, thanking him for his serv' ices.