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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-12
SEEK APPROVAL
OF CITY BONDS
PARTY OF LOCAL MEN WILL
LEAVE FOR WASHINGTON
TOMORROW AFTERNOON.

Citizens OF Ardmore going to
Washington to try and secure gov
ernment approval for issuing the
bonds voted at the resent election,
will leave at 3:05 O'Clock tomorrow
afternoon. The party will include
James A. Bass, city attorney; !.
T. Nichols, representing the Cham
Der Of Commerce; n. b. Feagin,
Rotary Club; Erret Dunlay, Lions
Club, and Mark Kirkpatrick, In
dustrial Corporation. These men
will go first to Kansas City, Mr..
Bass having been notified that the
subcommittee will give them a
hearing on their arrival there. From
there they will proceed to Wash
ington where the subject will be
taken up with the advisory board
of the national Council of Defense.
When Mr.. Bass appeared before
this advisory board a few weeks
ago there was a tact agreement
that the board would approve the
bond issue for an additional water
supply, the extension of the water
mains, the sanitary sewers and an
incinerating plant.
The men going to Washington
will be provided with all necessary
data, showing the unprecedented
growth of Ardmore in the last two
years, and the creation of condi-
ton that must be remedcd and
which can be done only by the is
suing OF bonds.
The government is opposing all
municipal bond issues at this time,
except in cases OF absolute necessity
and it is only those upon which the
public health depends that have
much chance Of success. Munich
palities are not prohibited from is
suing bonds, but it would. at the
present time, be impossible to sell
on the market any bonds that do
not have the government approval.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-12
LARGE Number American
Troops are Nol0 Sailing;
All are Fully Equipped

Washington, May Although American troops
are going overseas in large numbers the ordnance
department has been able to keep up with the new
program and every soldier who boards transport is
fully equipped with arms the ordnance bureau
nounced today
Artillery and machine guns already are in France
in sufficient quantities, it was sad to meet immediate
demands.
The statement said:
"The army ordnance department has THUS far
met every demand imposed by the new program for
overseas shipment of American troops.
Despite the great acceeraton in the sending of
American forces to France infantryman goes
aboard ship without United States model 1915 rifle
modified Enfeld), bayonet, belt, haversack, pack
carriers, bandoers, bayonet scabbard and full mess
equipment.
Tonnage is today limiting factor in the shipment
of ordnance material seas especially because of
the present necessity of increasing the transport of
infantry regiments.
Sufficient supplies of artillery, French 75-mil-
meter and 155 millimeter, and American heavy rail-
way artillery already in France to meet the pres
ent demand. Sufficient machine guns are also i'm
mediately available for American forces in France"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-12
BANKERS FAVOR NOR E
ELASTIC FEDERAL RESERVE
WANT CONDITIONS EASY
FOR STATE BANKS TO BE-
COME MEMBERS.

Hot Springs. Ark. May 1.-THE
meeting of the executive council of
the American Bankers Association
in session here today, the question
under particular discussion was
the harmonizing of the laws of the
several states. so that the banks
having state charters may join the
federal reserve system il they are
so inclined.
The trend OF the argument was
decidedly in favor of n unification
of the state banking laws. and the
discussion was carried 10 the point
of considering the methods of bank
examinations. While opinion was
not unanimous among the bankers
present, the majority are strongly
inclined TO favor the extension OF
the federal reserve system by max
ing II simple and easy for state
banks 10 join.
At special meeting Of the
bankers from the cotton states. 1t
was decided to call a meeting of
Southern bankers and cotton men
in New Orleans at an early date
for the purpose of considering the
cotton situation as it now exists.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-12
AMERICANS REVOLT
IS GERMAN DOPE
WILD EYED STORIES RE-
GARDING u. S. TROOPS
FED TO HUN PEOPLE.

Washington, May ia German
wireless message saying that grave
insubordination is daily occur
renee in American armN training
camps was made public today by
the state department as an illus
tration of the lengths to which the
German government is going in an
effort to keep up the spirits OF the
civil population.
The message. which was sent out
May O. and which was given cut
BY the state department without
comment. said:
According to information from
Christiania, Norwegians recently
arrived from America say that grave
cases of insubordination occur daily
in American training camps. AT
first breaches of discipline were
punished BY death, but this was
stopped owing to the number of
cases. In a particularly fragrant
instance all the soldiers in a camp
acted collectively and obtained not
only immunity for the mutineers.
but punishment for all officers. Fur
thermore. much damage to works
and material is being done"
German wireless messages are
setn out for circulation in neutral
countries and for the information
of German diplomatic representa-
tives abroad. Officials have no
doubt that the foregoing statement
was given general circulation
throughout Germany as well as
in Austria-Hungary.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-12
PRESIDENT APPEALS FOR
PRAYERS FOR SUCCESS
0F<AMERlCA I'm WAR

mighty God for the safety and
welfare of our cause, His bless
ings on our arms, and speedy
restoration of an honorable and
lasting peace to the nations of
the earth"
And
Whereas it has always been
the reverent habit of the people
of the United States to turn in
humble appeal to Almighty God
for His guidance in the affairs
of their common life;
"Now, therefore, l, Wood
row Wilson, president of the
United States OF America, do
hereby proclaim Thursday, the
thirtieth day Of May, a day al
ready freighted with sacred and
stimulating memories, day OF
public humiliation, prayer and
fasting, and do exhort my fellow
citizens of all faiths and creeds
to assemble on that day in their
several places OF worship, and
there, as we'll as in their homes,
to pray Almighty God that He
may forgive our sins and short
comings as people and purify
our hearts to see and love the
truth;
To accept and defend all
things that are just and right,
and to purpose only those
righteous acts and judgments
which are in conformity with
His will; beseeching Him that
he will give victory to our
armies as they fight for free
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-12
WEATHER FORECAST

Oklahoma Sunday, unsettled
in east fair; in west portion,
cooler; Monday fair, somewhat
warmer.
East Texas: Sunday, showers
in east, fair in west portion;
cooler in north and west por-
tions; Monday fair, somewhat
warmer in north portion.
West Texas. Sunday fair,
cooler in southeast portion, ris
ing temperature in the Pan
handle; Monday fair, warmer in
north and west portions.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-12
BRITAIN s KING
GIVES MESSAGE
TO us. TROOPS
ARRIVING AMERICANS ARE
GIVEN GREETING BY
ROYALTY.
MEN OF NATIONAL ARMY
First View the People OF England
Have Had of the New Force, the
One Other Parade of Americans
Being the Regulars.

London, May l0.-Troops OF the
National army OF the United States
arrived in London this morning for
a parade through the principal
streets of the city There was a
regiment OF three old battalions in
line. The men were brought in
from a nearby camp. Large crowds
checred them in the streets, and
they were reviewed by King George
and Ambassador Page.
Bright sunshine and groups of
cheering people greeted the Ameri-
cans when they arrived early this
morning at The Waterloo station.
Although the presence of American
soldiers in London has long been
a familiar sight, this was only the
second time Americans had ever
been seen in marching order, and it
was London's first opportunity to
view part of the National army.
In few minutes they passed into
the streets, marching over the near
est Thames bridge on the way to
Wellington barracks at Hyde Park,
where they were marshalled for the
parade.
On arriving at the barracks each
American trooper received per-
sonal message from the king. The
envelope bore the royal arms and
these words:
"A message to you from his maj
esty, King George W
The message, on the notepaper OF
Windsor Castle, and written in fac
simile of the kings handwriting, was
as follows:
Soldiers of the United
States: The people OF the Brit
ish Isles welcome you on your
way to take your stand beside
the armies of the many nations
now fighting in the Old World
the great battle for human free
dom. The allies will gain new
heart and spirit in your COM
pany. wish | could shake
hands with each one of YOU
and bid you Godspeed on your
mission
The route OF march through Lon
don was past the British admiralty,
British war office, United States
embassy American navy headquar-
ters, American army headquarters,
American Red Cross and American
nurses home, and Buckingham
Palace, past King George and Cen
eral Biddle, United States army,
commanding the American forces iu
the United Kingdom.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-12
American Aviators Missing.

Paris. May ll.-Thomas Buffun,
OF New York City. and Donald f..
Stone, OF Mexico. \. y. both MEM
bers OF the Lafayette flying squad
ron. are missing. Stone probably
is a prisoner in Germany. His ma
chine was seen by infantry observ-
ers to fall behind the German lines
after a fight in which nine French
airplanes and thirteen German ma
chimes were engaged.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-12

dom, wisdom to those who take
counsel on our behalf in these
days of dark Struggle and per-
plexity, and steadfastness to our
people to make sacrifice to the
utmost support of what is just
and true, bringing us at last
to the peace in which means
hearts can be at rest, because
it is founded upon mercy, JUS
tice and good will.
In witness whereof, | have
hereunto set my hand and
caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed.
Done in the District of Co
lumbia this eleventh day of
May, in the year of our Lord
nineteen hundred and eighteen
and of the independence of the
United States the one hundred
and forty-second.
WOODROW WILSON.
by tne PRESIDENT, NODeTt Ian
sing, Secretary of State.
Washington, May ll.-fhe
Federal Council of Churches of
Christ in America, the general
secretary, Charles Mcfarland,
announced, will contribute to
carrying out the presidents
proclamation by preparing
common program for all Prot
estant churches for use on Me
mortal day.
The Roman Catholic churchC
will issue a message to their
parishioners.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-12
Explosion at Nitro Plant.

Wellsburg, W. Va, May 1.-two
men are known to have been killed
and six others are missing as a
result Of an explosion in a nitro
glycerin plant owned by the Louis
Coal company on Cross Creek, five
miles from here. today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-12

tlonal memorial lhurs-
day, May 80, is x.nated by
President Wilson a procla-
nation issued tc & as a day of
public humilia prayer and
fasting. The pie of the ma
tion are asked to gather that day
in their places of worship and
pray for the victory of the
American armies which will
bring a peace founded upon
mercy, justice and good will.
The proclamation, which was
issued in response to resolu
ton by congress, following:
BY THE PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES.
A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas the congress of the
United States on the End day of
April last passed the following
resolution:
Resolved by the senate (the
house of representatives con-
curring) that it being a duty pc
culiarly incumbent in a time of
war humbly and devoutly to ac-
knowledge our dependence on
Almighty God and implore His
aid and protection, the president
of the United States be, and he
is hereby respectfully requested
to recommend day of public
humiliation, prayer and fasting
to be observed by the people OF
the United States with religious
solemnity and the offering OF
fervent supplications to AL
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-12
GEN. MAURICE
is RETIRED BY
ARMY COUNCIL
AS RESULT OF ATTACK ON
CABINET HE GETS GRAND
BOUNCE.
LLOYD GEORGE TR|UMPHS
Brief Statement Issued BY War
Office Says General Goes Be
cause of Breach of Regulations"
Retired on Half Pay.

LEAD War-Generall Maurice
London, May 1.-THE army
council having considered the
explanations rendered by Gen.
Frederick B. Maurice has de-
cided that he shall be- placed
forthwith upon retired pay.
The retirement of General
Maurice was made known to-
night by a brief statement from
the war office. 1t reads as fol-
lows:
"The army council having
considered the explanations
rendered by General Maurice
of breach of regulation COM
mitted by him in writing and
causing to be published a letter
which appeared in the press on
the 7th instant, have decided
that he be placed forthwith on
retired pay"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-12
BALL PLAYER JACKSON IS
EXAMINED FOR SERVICE

Philadelphia. May ll.-Joe Jack
son. left fielder of the Chicago
White SoX, was examined here to-
day for military service. The ex-
aiming physician pronounced him
100 per cent sound.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-12

(Review by Associated Press.)
Another week has passed without
a renewal by the Germans OF the
offensive that they began March 2l,
which was halted before Amiens
early in April and came to definite
pause on its right flank before the
barrier of the Flanders hills, just
as the month Of May was opening.
Ever since the costly defeat OF
General Won Arnim's army in its
desperate assault on the front south
west OF Ypres nearly two weeks
ago, the beginning OF a new ef-
fort by the enemy either here or on
some other front has been looked
for from day to day. Possibly the
Germans have been waiting for
some allied counter blow which
they felt able to Withstand and
therefore hoped would be dealt.
Foch Is Willy Fighter.
If this was the case they must
have been disappointed by the
waiting attitude OF General Foch
whom it is felt now will compel the
enemy to reveal his further progress
with little delay, as time is one Of
the things he cannot afford to
squander with the American forces
now rapidly summing to formidable
numbers.
If, as is considered certain, the
Germans have employed such time
as they have felt impelled to spend
in building up the machinery for a
new attack on probably an even
greater scale than before, it is equal
" sure that the allied armies under
their unified command have not
neglected to employ the interval in
making every preparation possible
to meet the German blow. Every
day gives evidence of the alertness
OF the allied forces.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-12

four times as great as the bank'a
quota.
One OF the latest subscriptions
reported was that OF the Equitable
Lie Insurance Company OF New
York. which purchased bonds to
the amount OF $4,000.
Following are the banks final re-
ports as made to the office of Writ
Franklin. Carter county chairman:
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-12
ITALIANS MAKE RAID.

Rome. May ll.-ltalian troops
stormed Monte Corno and took
about 100 prisoners. two guns and
four machine guns. Thursday night
according to an official statement
issued by the war office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-12
Woman Filler Carries Mail

Chicago, May ll.-Miss Rather
inc Stinson, aviatrix, was sworn in
today as postal clerk and Monday
morning will start for New York in
her airplane carrying mail.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-12
Carter County Liberty Loan
Sales Reached 81, I,I81,Z5O

Carter county subscribed for
third Liberty loan bonds amount
ing to Sl.lSl75O. This is S541 800
in excess OF her quota. S63o,90O.
Every bank in the county reached
its quota. many sold double the
amount allotted them and in some
instances the sales ran to figures
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-12
RUNAWAY BALLOON
COMES TO EARTH
TWO YOUNG AERONAUTS
ESCAPE DEATH-THEY AR
RIVE IN SAN ANTONIO.

San Antonio, Texas, May H.
Two cadet observers who were in
captive army balloon which broke
away at a balloon field near here
today, reached the field tonight by
automobile. The camp adjutant, in
the absence of Major A. b. Lam
bert, commander, declined to give
the names of the cadets or state
how they effected landing
All observers in captive balloons
wear folded parachute, which, in
event they should fall from the
basket, opens automatically. The
balloon came to earth near Austin
this afternoon but the cadets were
not in 1t or seen when 1t landed.
San Antonio, Texas, May H.
Officials at the army balloon field
near here tonight were searching
throughout the country between
San Antonio and Austin for two
men who were in the basket of
large army balloon, which tore
away from its anchorage at noon
and escaped northward. The bal
loon came to the earth thirteen
miles north OF Austin an hour later
without the occupants.
Officials at the balloon school de
clared they believed the men escap-
ed by descending in the parachute
with which the balloon was equip
ped. The balloon escaped when
it was being hauled down for the
noon hour, breaking away with
about fifty feet of cable. 1t ascend
ed quickly to a great height and
began drifting northard. An air
squadron from Kelly field was call
ed upon and gave pursuit.
In descending, the balloon bounc-
ed along the ground for several
miles before settling, and the gas
bag was considerably torn by barb
ed wire fences over which it had
been dragged.
Nothing was found in the basket.
except a small piece OF Equipment.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-12
HAMON FAILS
To GET SEAT IN
STATE MEETING
CARTER COUNTY REPUBLI
CANS ASSERT HE rs NOT
CITIZEN OF OKLAHOMA.

Jake l.. Hamon, who about two
week ago, figured prominently III
sensational scene i'll the meeting
of the state Republican committee,
when he accused the chairman OF
the organization of being of pro-
German procliyity, failed of cleo
tion as delegate yesterday after
noon, when the Republicans of Car
ter county selected representatives,
to the preferential primary at Ok
lahoma City Wednesday. A called
meeting of Republicans, held at the
courthouse, was presided over by
II. w. McGill, and Bob Hutchins
acting as secretary.
Mr.. Hamon'S name was rejected
on the ground that Mr. Hamon is
not a resident of this county or
state, having his residence in Chi
cago, LII. Unoficially, sentiment
Of doubt as to lannon's loyalty to
the party was expressed at the meet
ing,
The Delegates.
II. w. McGill, Sam II. Butler and
Bob Hutchins were named as a
committee to select delegates and
alternates to attend the preferential
primary. Following is the list OF
delegates and alternates:
Delegates: II. W. McGill. Bob
Hutchins. Pat Boyle, Whit Carol,
Joe Arnold, Roy NJ. Johnson, /. $.
Dolman, Bob Simpson, II. B. Harts.
Alternates: Mike German, ]. II.
Poulter, w. s. Wolverton, James
Barron, w. B johnson, Sam II.
Butler, George Ahern. Sam Weeks,
w. H. Berry, s. A. Douglas.
On motion OF Col. Z. l.. Gregory,
the Carter county delegation was in
structed to place in nomination for
state senator the name OF W. b.
Johnson OF Ardmore.
Resolution Adopted.
The following resolution was OF
fered by Sam II. Butler and made a
part of the record OF the conven-
tion:
Whereas. the Republican party
was conceived in the cradle OF lib
erty, and has at all times stood for
freedom and for true democracy. but
not for Democratic policies as now
in vogue, and
Whereas, the world is now en-
gagged in the most terrific war ever
waged since history began, and
Whereas. the Republican party
has proven its loyalty in upholding
the hands OF the president of the
United States in the present crisis:
Therefore. be it resolved by the
Republicans OF Carter county. Okla
homa. in mass convention now as
sembled. tina. we hereby renew our
pledge of loyalty to the United
States, and its flag whether in
France or elsewhere, and direct the
delegates to the state convention in
Oklahoma City wednesday to exc
cute the spirit OF this resolution by
voting for and adopting such meas
ures as will insure the speedy, force
full and just conclusion of the pres
ent war. and uphold the principles
of liberty and freedom for ourselves. !
our children and our posterity.
whether in the United States or any
where in the world"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-05-12

NA' -------
County Quota ExcesA Ss4I.s0e.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-02-15
COUNCIL TO HOLD SOCIAL VEL
FARE MEETING.

An event of unusual interest to the
Jewish community will be the first eve
ming meeting of the Council Of Jewish
Women, Tuesday evening, February
10Th, at 8:15 P NJ at the Temple House,
Emerson and 24th street. A program of
social welfare topics will be given. The
following speakers will address the au-
dience: Prof A. J. Todd, Dept. of So
GEOLOGY, University of Minnesota, "Con-
structive Patriotism"; Judge E. F. Waite
of the Juvenile Court, "The Child, the
Future Citizen; Miss Julia I. Felsenthal,
Sec. Associated Jewish Charities, Some
Local Problems"
1t is hoped that the meeting will be
attended by all the members, husbands,
and friends, as problems of interest to
every member of the community will be
presented by these speakers, who are
specialists in their subjects.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-02-15
DIR. MOSSINSOHN TO ADDRESS
UNIVERSITY ZIONISTS

Dr.. Ben Zion Mossinsohn, who is now
in San Francisco while on a lecture tour
for the intercollegiate Zionist Organi-
zation is expected here about the first
week of March to address the Univer-
sitv of Minnesota Zionist Organization.
Dr. Mossinsohn was for several years
principal of the Jewish Gymnasium at
Jaffa and came to this country when the
war broke out. He is now doing propa-
ganda work for the Zionist Organization
and is considered one of the most elo-
quent speakers in the Zionistic field.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-02-15
FORMER MINNEAPOLITAN WINS
CROSS OF HONOR

Arthur Mitchell, first lieutenant, Amer
lean Expeditionary Forces, son of Harry
Mitchell, whose face haunted pedestri-
ans from all billboards advertising his
tailoring business, here five years ago,
is now in France experiencing life of
thrills.
A few of his experiences of the last
few weeks include:
His recovery from wound received
while fighting German plane in the
air.
Receipt of the Croix de Guerre from
the French government.
Being redecorated twice for bravery.
Being kissed by high French officer.
Flying almost daily and meeting Ger
man planes about as often
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mitchell are now
living in Chicago. Lieutenant Mitchell
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-02-15
MEMORIAL TO CELEBRATE AT
POST-EXAM JUBILEE.

Members of the Menorah Society will
celebrate the end of the examination
week by Post-Exam Jubilee Dance to
take place at the Mems Union, Thurs
day evening, Feb. 21st Invitations to
the members and alumni have already
been sent. The following chaperones
will assist: DR.. and Mrs. H. Slobin; DR..
and Mrs. Tobias Birnberg; DR.. and Mrs.
S. N. Deinard; DR.. and Mrs. G. Click;
DIR. and Mrs. c. D. Matt.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-02-15
AT THE TEMPLE.

"Priests and Prophets" will be the sub
ject of Dr. S. N Demands address this
evening at the Temple services held at
the Temple House, Emerson avenue and
24th street south