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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-26
HEAVY FIGHTING
IN QUENTIN AREA
ALLIES ADVANCE DESPITE
HEAVY RESISTANCE FROM
THE ENEMY.
tBv The Associted PressD

In the encircling OF st. Quentin
the allied armies are making further
progress against increased enemy
resistance.
Northwest of st. Quentin, the
British have followed up the allied
success OF Yesterday in which the
British and French made further
gains toward the town from the
west and are pushing forward in the
direction of the northwestern sub
urbs. Heavy fighting is taking
place in the region OF Griscourt
less than three miles north-north-
west, and Selency, two and one-hali
miles northwest. The British are
advancing despite counter attacks
by the Germans, who are repulsed
with severe losses.
On the French sector to the south
only the artillery has been active
Between the Ailette and the Aisne
the French have repulsed German
attacks in important territory about
NOISY farm, at the western end OF
the Chemin-des-Dames.
Aerial and artillery activity has
increased markedly on the Ameri-
can sector southwest OF Metz, but
no infantry engagement has result
ed. Both the American and Ger
man gunners are busy. the artillery
paving special attention to cross
roads and troop formation within
range.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-26
PIPE LINE CON
TRACT REFERRED
TO COM NJ | 7 TEE
CITY COMMISSION HAS LONG
SESSION TO DISCUSS
MATTER

At a regular meeting of the mayor
and city commissioners last night
the contract with the Ardmore Con-
struction Company, for the construc-
ton of the pipelin to Hickory Creek
was read. Its terms are in keeping
with the bid accepted at the last
meeting.
AT the conclusion Of the reading,
Commissioner Gardner asked if the
members of the citizens committee
had looked over this contract.
81 couldn't tell you the mayor
replied e.,
Commissioner Gardner asked il
the mayor did not think it would be
good thing to have them look over
it.
81 have a vote coming in case of a
tie. Do as YOU like about it, the
mayor said.
Commissioner Gardner and Fra
lev then said they would like to
have the members Of the commit
tee look it over.
at suits me-" said the mayor.
:Have them here tomorrow morn
ing to look over it. have never
been afraid to let the world know
what ! am doing"
The Mayors Statement.
They cannot make contract.
the mavor continued Il see The
Ardmoreite reporter is putting down
all say. | hope | will not be ms
quoted. So far as | am concerned
the committee can look over any
contract that's been let. Since we
started in this businuess some pref
tv hard words have been said and
probably | am to blamt. | wanted
to keep the town working together
in harmony for the best interests OF
Ardmore. | made speech, 4 talk,
on two different occasions when
the bond issue was first proposed.
The question arose whether the cit
izens of Ardmore would be protect
ed in the expenditure OF the money.
They didn't want any more Caddo
Greek propositions. At that meet
ing | invited the citizens and the
different clubs, if they wanted to, to
appoint committees to see II the
commissioners spent the money as
it should be spent. | never told
these people that the city commits
sioners would over any part OF 1t
for the public to spend, but did
ask their cooperation in helping
build the town. The commission
ers may think | have had too much
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-26
(Bv The Associated Press.)

London Sept 25.-Marshal Foch, commander-n-chet OF
the allied armies the western front who dislikes interviews
rarely grants received few newspaper men at his
Among those represented the cor
respondent the London Telegraph who thus records the mar
shas brief ueranceS:
"The British is better than ever 1t fights better
All of losses have been made good and 1t is a
more splendid army than it has been before.
"he splendid and wonderfully gallant
field Ten thousand fresh Americans arrive in France
every day.
"The French army the good old army that was
in 1914 No is to be said.
In discussing the general situation, the marshal said
"he enemy is shaken up and shaken down, but still is
holding out. You must not think that shall get to the
Rhine Immediately. We have passed the crest and
going down hill If gather impetus we go, like
rolling ball much the better"
With cordial words the marshal then dismissed his
nteryiewers and resumed work his maps.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-26
ERZBERGER "EXONERATES"
FRANCE FROM PLOT
TO INVADE BELGIUM

Amsterdam, Sept. 24.-In his book
entitled The League of Nations
the Way to Peace Matthias Err
berger, clerical member OF the Ger
man reichstag, completely exoner-
ates France from the idea OF invad-
ing Belgium, according to the Weser
Zeitung.
Not a single solid documentary
proof OF the intention OF France to
cross the frontier can be produced,
says Erzberger. 1T is even estab-
lished from the German side that
the French plans OF mobilization did
not provide for entering Belgium.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-26
Weather Forecast

For Ardmore and Vicinity:
Tonight and Thursdty cloudy.
Oklahoma: Tonight II d
Thursday cloudy; probably rain
in east portion; colder.
East Texas: Tonight and
Thursday cloudy; probably rain
in northeast portion; colder to-
night in extreme northwest por-
ton: colder in interior Thurs
day.
West Texas: Tonight, cold
er: Thursday fair colder in south
east portion.
Local Temperature.
Maximum temperature yester-
dav 81 degrees; minimum last
night 81.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-26
FRENCH AND BRITISH
OFFICERS ARE BESEIGED
BY RUSSIAN REDS
Bulletin

London, Sept. 25.-A number OF
French and British officers have
taken refuge in the American con-
sulate at Moscow, which is under
the protection of Norway, according
to a dispatch from Copenhagen to
the Exchange Telegraph Company.
The bolshevik government has
placed a guard around the building
and has demanded the surrender OF
the officers, and the consulate Off
cials.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-26
MASKED PEACE
PROP PAGANDA PUT
OUT BY KA|SER R
PROGRAM ADOPTED BY So
CIAL- DEMOCRATS INSPIRED
BY GOVERNMENT
SEEKS TO PAC|FY ENTENTE
Resolutions Declare in Hay Way
for Restoration OF Belgium, Ser
bia and Montenegro, and Germany
Ready to Join League of Nations.

London, Sept. 25.-There is good
reason to believe that the program
adopted by the social democratic
faction OF the reichStag at its meet
ing Monday was not only inspired
bv the German government, but &C
tuallv embodies Germanys peace
terms, according to Rotterd am ad-
vices to the Telegraph.
1t is pointed out by the dispatch
that the part of the program refer
ring to international arrangements
as distinct from internal reforms was
discussed soon after the failure OF
the German offensive and when it
became apparent that Germany 5
prospects were hopeless.
The resolutions adopted by the
social democratic party included the
unrestricted endorsement OF the
rechstag peace resolution OF July.
1917. 1t also declared in favor OF
Germany joining league of nations
based on a peaceable settlement OF
all disputes and general disarma-
ment
There were non-committal de-
ClarationS on the restoration OF Bel
GUM, on an understanding regard
ing indemnities and on the restora-
| ton of Serbia and Montenegro, and
declaration that the peace treaties
OF Brest- Litovsk and Bucharest
must not hinder the conclusion OF
peace. 1t was urged that civil ad-
ministration over all occupied terri
tories be given up on the conclusion
OF peace to domestic parliaments,
which are to be established forth
with.
Autonomy for Alsace and Lor-
raine was also provided for in the
resolution, which also declared Tor
universal, secret and direct suffrage
for all the German federal states.
1t is said that the Prussian land
tag will be dissolved if equal suf-
frage does not result without de-
lay" from deliberations OF the com
mittee OF the upper house.
Amsterdam, Sept. 25.-Germany
maintains her readiness for peace,
Notwithstanding repeated reflections
OF peace offers from the central
powers, declared Admiral Won Hint
re, the German foreign secretary, in
addressing the reichstag main COM
mittee.
Speaking on the recent Austrian
peace proposal. Admiral Won Hintze
said that the German government 5
attitude toward peace had been mani
tested to the whole world in repeated
appeals.
We maintain the appeal for peace
our readiness for peace" he con
tinued, despite the partly jeering,
partly sneering reflections which we
have experienced from our enemies.
In this, we are in full accord with
our allies
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-26

London, Sept. "a, s p. m. (TueS-
day)-French cavalry. operating to
the northeas. of Monastir, in Mace
donia, have captured the town OF
Prilep, according to an official state
ment made this evening.
The Anglo-Greek forces in the
Dorian region have effected juno
ton with the Franco-Greek forces
to the west and continue to pursue
the retreating Bulgarians says the
British official statement on Mace
donian operations, issued this morn
ing.
The Anglo Greeks have reached
Cmokvista, making an advance OF
ten miles up the Nardar, and are at
Bazarli three miles north Of Lake
Dorian.
The Serbian troops continue to
cross the River Nardar northeast OF
Monastr and are in contact with
the Bulgarians, says the Serbian Of
fetal statement OF Monday.
(By The Associated Press
Apparently the allleS IN Mace
donia have completed the splitting
apart of the German Bulgarian
forces east and west of the Vardar.
The Serbians are pressing north
westward along the river toward
Veles, which the enemy apparently
will not be able to hold, as other al
lied forces are marching northward
in that direction from Prilep.
Standing on the heights along the
Bulgarian frontier east of the Var
dar south OF Demirkapu pass the
Bulgarians are offering stiff resist
ance to allied attempts to advance.
North Of the pass the enemy is re-
firing on Veles. and it would appear
that thi, column has been cut OFT
from its comrades further south,
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-26
lo NEGROES EXECUTED.

San Antonio. Texas. Sept Is
Ninteen negro enlisted men OF the
Twenty-fourth infantry have paid
the death penalty for participation
in the riot at Houston last year.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-26
BULGAR|ANS AND
GER N A Ms FALL
BACK ON VELES
SERBS CAPTURE MORE GUNS
AND LARGE NUMBER
WAGON TRAINS
.PR|LEP FALLS TO ALLIES
Stubborn Resistance Is Being Main
tained BY One Bulgar Army-Al-
lied Patrols Reach Enemy's From
tier and Cross the Line.

London, Sept. 24.--East of the
Nardar river in Macedonia the Ger
mans and Bulgarian, are falling
back ON Nclcs. 25 mile, southeast
OF Uskub, according to a Serbian
official statement received here.
Along the Prilcp- Gradsko road,
the Serbian, have captured thirteen
guns and 4 great number OF ammu-
milton wagons and other material.
Paris, Sept. 25.-Stubborn resist
ance is being encountered by the
allied army under General Fran
chet 'Espcrey. on the Bulgarian
frontier beyond Demirkapu Pass
and Strumitsa Station where furious
fighting is proceeding on the left
bank OF the River Nardar. The Bull
garians are holding strong positions
on the heights protecting their own
frontier. This is the only place
where they are offering much resist
ance.
After the expected fall of Neles,
it is believed that the next objective
of the allied armies will be Uskub
in order to re-estabish the Saloniki-
Uskuh railway communication.
From Uskub it will be easier to
move into Bulgaria than by attempt
ing to enter through the Strumitza
district, where the natural defenses
are exceptionally strong.
Allied patrols have reached the
Bulgarian frontier and at several
places have penetrated the Bull
garian soil.
The allied artillery is steadily bonn
harding the mountain passes where
the Bulgarians are removing their
heavy material under the protection
Of strong rear guards.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-26

1t is time to think OF the amount OF
Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds

you can pay for We can help you
help yourself and your government.
GUARANTY STATE BANK,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-09-26
TENTHOUSANDA AMERICANS ARRIVE
DAILY IN FRANCE FOCH REPORTS
And Hun Declares His Sui bs
Restricting Rein3orcements
ofMen from the United States "
(By The Associated Press.)

London Sept 25.-Count Hertling the German I'M
pera chancellor addressing the main committee of the
reichstag yesterday declaring that the submarine warfare rs
"slowly but surely" diminishing allied tonnage.
above ALL he said lit restricting the transportation OF
and material from the United States
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-12
TRAINS POLISH CHILDREN
 IN MUSIC AND PATRIOTISM
Rev. Father c. T. Mccann's Work is
 Praised by Manchester Paper.

That a former pastor of Sacred Heart church. Norwich Town, Rev. Christopher T. McCann, now rector of St. Bridgets church, Manchester, is contributing his effective work as jealous priest and useful citizen is in dicated by The Manchester Evening Herald's account of Sundays Ameri- Canization meeting, when over 500 were present, including Italians, Pol ish, Lithuanians and Americans all though the main part of the program was given by Polish and Lithuanian people,
 The Herald says: Rev. Father Nc Cam rose royalty to the occasion by escorting over a young army Of about 70 children who marched all the way from the north end to sing the Polish National hymn and take other parts in the program. Father McCann has gone to great pains to teach these children the National hymns of Po- land, believing that if Poland ever comes to her own. it will be of interest 10 her people to be acquainted with their own music. It was worthy of note that among the 70 O. more chil- dren, 50 or 50 were either Polish or Lithuanian, and when America was sung by the whole audience, the chill dren fairly made the welkin ring with all four verses. The entire company of children also gave the salute to the flag
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-12
LEFINGWELL.
Red Cross Workers Meet With Mrs. William White, Having Basket Lunch on the Lawn.

MT. and Mrs A. G. Rose spent Sun day in Fitchville guests of MT. and Mrs. Warren Thompson.
 Mrs. E. W. Chase and Theodore Kel- sey of Norwich were guests Sunday of Mrs. A. G. Johnson
 Miss Lillian Boynton and Miss Vic toria Malmar of Norwich were recent guests of Mrs. William Risley at the parsonage.
 Private Clarence H. Devens, of Camp Devers, spent four days fur tough at his home this week.
 Mrs. Frank Smith of Norwich and EI'sart L. Johnson of New London were guests this week at the home of Mrs. A. J. Johnson.
 Mrs Emma Champlin of Worcester is spending the summer with her niece, Mrs. E, E. Reynolds.
 Busy Red Cross Workers.
 Eleven were at the Red Cross meet ing Wednesday, held with Mrs Will jam White. Twenty triangular band ages and three pajama suits were made. The offering was $1. A basket lunch was enjoyed on the lawn.
 At the Baptist church, Sunday morning, the pastor. Rev Arthur D Mathewson, will preach on Advan. tages and Disadvantages of Routine Miss Alice NJ. Leffingwell is the lead CT for the evening service at 7.30 anC will use the assigned topic: Les sons from Favorite Parables. Marl AIS, 26-32
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-12
CAPITAL STOCK TAX.
Collector James J. Walsh Announces
 New Rules.

James J. Walsh. collector of in ternal revenue, has announced the following bearing on capital stock taxes:
 porting capital stock due under Section 4O7 of the act of September 8. 1916, have been revised. New rules and regulations relative to. ad- ministering this section of law will soon be in print. The forms and regulations will be ready for de- livery about July 20, 1918. Revised forms will be used in making re- turns for the taxable period ending June 30, 1919. These returns should be filed in the month of July, 1913, covering the period ending June 30 1919. but as the revised forms will not be ready for use at a date which will allow taxpayers reasonable time for completing and filing such returns on or befgore July 31, 1918 the final filing date is hereby ex- tended as follows:
 For returns to be filed with the collector of internal revenue in the continental United States, August 31. 1918.
 For returns to be filed with the collector of internal revenue al Honolulu, Hawaii, September 30 191S."
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-12

var, it is evident from his letter. but 'ie says I've all have the old fighting spirit and we're bound to show them omething before we get through" 'rivate Kelley asks in his letter to be remembered to all his friends back lome.
 West Side Men in Draft.
 In addition to the men who 20 to amp from this district July 25, Dan elson will lose several men from the Vest Side. which is in the 18th Con- lectlcut district, with heaG quarters at Nillimantic. This is because Brook Nn includes the West Side and Brook yn is in the Wiilimantic district.
 Miss James to Teach.
 Miss Caroline James, who has re- celved the degree of A. NJ. from Rad cliffe college, is at her home for the summer. Miss James expects to en- sage in teaching English in the fall.
 Borough News Notes.
 James A, Dennison Of Marlboro vis- ted with friends in Danielson Thurs day.
 Cards received here from some Dan- ,eison young men who are in the ser- vice indicate that they are now en
 
 Thursday brought a return of real July weather and afternoon tempera lures were well above the 80 mark.
 Ralph C. Young will he in Hartford ever the weekend, in connection with his duties as state automobile inspec- tor
 The regulations relative to glarinn headlights on motor vehicles is to he rigidly enforced. it was stated here or Thursday. This will apply to cars from Rhode Island, New York ant Massachusetts as well as to cars reg. istered within this state
 Christopher Andrews. who has beer in Baltimore during the winter an{ spring, has returned to Danielson where he will be employed.
 Employees of the A T. and T. com. pany are stationed here while en gagged on line work between this plac, and Providence
 More Pay For Patrelnnen.
 Beginning next Monday the pay O the patrolmen in Danielson, day ant night is to be increased to s25 De week, this for a week of seven days or nights, and is not regarded by off cials as at all excessive, comparec with what is being earned by men il many other lines of endeavor.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-12
the January session. if it be possible to accomplish such an aim.
 MOTH SCOUTS WORK To Be Inspected Today by State Au-
 thorities.
coUTs' WORK

Representatives of the state ento- mological department will come to this city today and will make an official inspection of the work that is being done in towns in this corner of Wind ham county toward the end of eiim- mating the gypsy and browntail moths.
 Northeastern Windham county is the sector of the Connecticut battle line where the real fight against these pests is being waged. The state has spent thousands of dollars in Putnam, Thompson, Killingly, Pomfret, Wood stock and other towns in an effort to eradicate this pest, and the fight has not been an easy one for the men who have participated in it.
 Through the hot days of summer and the Arctic cold of winter the scouting squads have been at work and they have worked very efficiently to stay the inroads of the moths and to hold up the danger of devastation that follows In the insects trail. The war his disrupted the moth hunters organization, since for the most part they are young men and have the true American spirit Numbers have given up work to go into service What the young men have accomplished will be inspected today, however, by Dr Britton. head of the chronological de- partment in Connecticut, and he vii be accompanied here by other promi, nent men interested in the work They will be shown about this territory bS John Ashworth. an expert moth man formerly in the employ of the fedora government, and who has succeeded W. Davis. enlisted, in charge of the work in this district
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-12
LIBERTY HILL
Sewing Circle Re-eIeets Officers
 Vonquardsen- Moffitt Marriage.

The c. E. meeting Sunday evening was led by the president, Charles E. Goodrich.
 The Ladies' Sewing circle held the annual meeting Friday afternoon and reelected these officers: President, Mrs. John James; vice president, Mrs. J. George Clark; secretary and treas urer Mrs. John Clarke. The members expect to. hold their annual fair in September.
 Mrs Saul Wachtell is entertaining for several weeks her sister and two youngest sons from New York
 Mrs. George A. Trotter of Newton Mass, is visiting her mother, Mrs. E. O. Noyes..
 Vonquardsen-Mo offtt.
 Miss Myra E. Mofitt and Paul Von- quardsen of Hartford were married at the brides home Tuesday at p. m Miss Mof1itt formerly lived at Village Hill. Lebanon, and taught five years in the town. being a very successful teacher
 The C. E, society is to hold. social this (Friday) evening. MT. and Mrs. R. L. Moffitt and daughter of Hartford have returned home after visiting Mrs. Mofhtt's par ents, MT. and Mrs O. W. Gurley. $ Ruth Cleland of Canterbury is vis- iting her aunt, Mrs. John Kinnard
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-12
JAMS AND TASTES SAVE
 CRUSHED AND BROKEN FRUIT By United States Department of Agri culture.
may be used instead of the fresh.)
 Raspberry and Currant Jam.

Use twice as many raspberries as entrants. Remove stems, leaves and decayed berries. Rinse in the pre- serving kettle, crush, asd for each pound of fruit add A pound of sugar. Cook until thick, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. Put into jelly glasses or pint jars which have been freshly sterilized and are still hot and seal. Store as directed above,
 Fruit pastes may be prepared from the same materials as just given for jams, using the same proportions. Cook to as thick a consistency as pos sible without scorching, and then spread upon platters or greased paper and dry in an open oven or fruit and vegetable dryer until the paste can be lifted in a thin layer. Store in mois- ture- proof containers.
 These pastes are sometimes made from the fruit pulp left after the clear juice has been extracted for jelly making. The pulp should be put | through a sieve. combined pound fol i pound with powdered sugar and wei boiled down before drying.
 Apples, and also tomatoes. may be | profitably handled by making then l into pastes. No sugar need be used and the paste may be used for making
 pies, sauces, soups, etc, by merely
 adding water sufficient to give tht
 original volume.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-12
NO BRITISH sLAcKERs.
Under New Regulations All of Draft
 Ace Must Fight.

The local exemption board has re- 7eived copies of the American British 'onvention setting forth the terms un- Ter which local draft boards will have jurisdiction over British subjects up o 45 years of age, insofar as military 7ervice is concerned The local board records will show practically a com nlete list Of British subjects up to 31 ears of age. and all of these are ex- aected to come forward and offer to 10 their bit. Failure to do this will cave only one alternative-to go get em, for they have a duty to perform the name of humanity and liberty, md there is no evading it.
 Liquor Dealers Read Handwriting on
 the Wall.
 Thursdays press despatches tolling If the senate's vote on the prohibition 'roposition was a matter of more than 7asslng interest to the licensed liquor dealers of this city. It was taken as m indication by them that they must fight in Putnam this fall. at the polls, to maintain their present official standing in the eyes of the law, and hat they must carefully scrutinize the canc datet for representatives from his town. for the dry" forces are making no secret of the fact that they purpose to put a prohibition amend nent through the state legislature in