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The Washington herald., 1918-04-14
u. S. BOYS GIVEMHELL
HOLDING THEIR OWN
AGAINST HUN HORDES
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

mans attempted to trap twenty-nine
Americans in a trench. Seeing their
danger the lieutenant in command or
Cered a charge and rescued his COM
rades from a terrible fate
Many acts Of bravery and self
sacrifice were performed by the Amer
leans in the face Of heavy German
fire.
Capt. Normal Hall, L. s. R., flight
commander Of an American aero
squadron, and first Lieut.. Paul Frank
Baer, U. s. R., a pilot are the first
American aviators to win dis
tinguished service crosses.
They were awarded the decoration
today. The official citations show
that Capt. Hall on March Is while
leading a patrol Of three attacked a
group Of FIVE enemy planes and three
two seaters, destroying one and fore
ing down the others which were very
probably destroyed"
The official report also says that
Baer on March II "alone attacked a
group of seven enemy machines, pur-
sued them and destroyed one, which
crashed to the ground near the
French lines northeast Of Rheims and
on March Is attacked two enemy two
seaters, one falling in flames in the
same region"
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RUSSIAN VESSELS
ESCAPE FROM HUNS

Petrograd. April 1.-two hun
dred vessels of the Russian fleet
at Helsingfors apparently have es-
capped from the menace of capture
by the Germans. The first SQUAD
ron. composed of batleships and
cruisers, has arrived safely at
Kronstadt. the naval base of Petro-
grad. The second squadron, COM
posed of torpedo boats and subma-
rines, is reported off Kronstadt, and
the third. made up OF transports
and vessels OF older types, was ex-
pected to reach Kronstadt soon.
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WHOLE NATION
ENTHUSIASTIC
OVER LOAN DRIVE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

presentation Of two air fighters OF
the allies, Lieuts. Mccormick and
Goodman, once of the Royal British
Flying Corps, discharged after acci-
dents, and fresh from the hospital
Manager Robbins walked these two
young men up to the stage and told
the audience that here was one OF
the reasons to invest in liberty bonds.
Mccormick. a short squat little Irish
man, broke into an ear-to-ear grin,
and the audience shot to its feet. An
uproar ensued.
Reports From Districts.
The first week Of the national
campaign ended with subscriptions
of $573,451,sO officially announced.
These represent. however, only the
reports from Incorporated banks
and trust companies, and are the
aggregate OF the first six days up
to the close Of business last night.
They follow by districts:
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STRONG POSITIONS
HELD BY BRITISH
Gen. McLachlan, Military Attache of British
Embassy, Reviews Results of First Two
Weeks of 'Drive-Germans Pay Dearly for
All Ground Taken. ,st.

The British embassy last night
declared that the German drive in
Flanders has failed of its objec-
tives. In a statement by Maj. Gen.
J. D. McLachlan, military attachee,
the prediction of hard fighting to
come made by Gen. Haig Is re-
echoed. But it is asserted that the
fighting will be an effort by the
Germans to extricate themselves
from an awkward, narrow salient.
pinched on either flank by the
strong positions which the British
still hold. 90.
Germans Have Scored.
The summary of the battle to
date, as made public by Gen. Nc
Lachlan, says:
mo striking developments in the
battle of Armentieres are indicated
by today's news. 1t may therefore
be OF interest to attempt a sum-
mary OF the first days of the battle.
"As things stand the Germans
have scored. but not so heavily as
they would have liked to have done.
They have won no decisive victory
and each hour their advance is de-
layed makes it less likely that they
will. They are in a position not
very different from that which they
occupied at the end of the first,
and what may be called mobile
stage of the preceding battle for
Amiens.
Would Separate Allies.
by their drive at Amiens the Ger
mans hope to separate the British
from the French army. Their attack
between the Ypres Confines Canal and
La Bassee is as clearly meant to d.
vide the British army, roll it up and
penetrate to the coast of the Eng
lish Channel. In the battle for
Amiens their attack was stopped upon
the northern portion of the line be-
tween Arras and Albert. In the pres
ent battle their northern flank. while
sending back the British line has
Similarly failed in its object.
ITO understand what this means 1t
Is necessary to use a map. 1t will
then be seen that the country be-
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u. S. Soldiers Anxious
For Real Close Shave

New York, April 13-A strike which
started in the plant of the American
Ever Ready Company, Queens Boule-
ward, Long Island City, has been fol-
lowed by an appeal to the govern
ment by the firm and another to Rep
resentative Charles Pope Caldwell, by
the strikers. The firm said II the
strike continued 1t would interfere
with important work for the govern
ment.
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LOCAL ATHLETE
DIES In FRANCE,
MOTHER LEARNS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

athlete. He was one of .the or
Ganizers of the Mohawk Club, Of
which he was elected and reelected
treasurer for the first three years
Of its existence. AS a coach and
manager he was greatly in demand.
and was instrumental in bringing
victory to several local teams.
Belt was % years of age. Before
his latest enlistment he was con-
nected with the real estate firm of
J. c. Weed & Company. A few
months ago he married Miss Re-
becca Herman Of this city.
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Rheims in Flames.
Admits He Is Alien Enemy.

Chester. Pa. April 13-Gustavc
Lerch. of Lester, Pa. arrested for
drunkenness, when hailed before Mag
istrate Berry. admitted that he was
the enemy alien, of that pane, who
was being sought.
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HAIG'S ORDER TONIC
TO BRITISH TROOPS
WHO LEAP FORWARD
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE
however. the Germans have been
held throughout the last twenty-four
hours. South Of Bailleul the Ger
mans were making frantic efforts late
today to push northward.
Throughout the northern battle
the defense OF the British right
along the LaBassee canal has been
an inspiring spectacle. and Haig's
troops there won new laurels today
and last night.
They threw the foe back again
and again from the line between
north OF Givenchy and LOGON (three
miles northwest OF Festubert). At
this latter place the Germans have
been valnly trying to break through
anthward to Bethune, only three
miles away.
Foe Checked at AmIens.
Meanwhile things have begun to
stir again on the Amiens battle
field. At -Santerre, ten
miles southeast OF Amiens, on the
left side of the German spearhead
threatening that base. the Germans
suddenly assumed the offensive.
The result for them was a bloody
local reverse.
Their first assault landed them
almost in the heart of this she'll
torn village south of the Luce riv-
ulet, but then the Franco-Britsh
forces-the allied lines now join in
this sector-came back in a gallant
charge and drove the Teutons out,
keeping seventy-five as prisoners.
The cemetery and the whole of the
village were in allied hands at the
end of the day.
The German guns have been
active before Amiens. especially
north of the Somme. and a resump-
tion OF the drive Is expected to
develop at any moment. On the
twepty-mle front between Mont
didier and Noyon. the left of the
Germans. where they are faced by
the French, gun duels are raging
without pause.
Rheims I'm Flames.
German raids on the Aisne were
checked by the French. Rheims is
officially reported by Paris to be part
ly in flames. The French, under a
heavy bombardment are trying to
check the confiagration caused by the
German fire. A direct hit has also
been scored by German gun fire on
the Amiens cathedral.
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100000 FOR FURS.

New York. April 13.-The 666, 5000
skins sold at the fur auction here
today. brought approximately a
million dollars, raising the total for
the five days to 33,500.0oo.
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Big Loan Celebration.

Philadelphia, Pa. April 13.-Four
infantry regiments and a band from
Camp Dix. n. J.. will take part in
the big liberty loan demonstration
here on April q.
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II is believed that more than a
thousand communities have already
subscribed or exceeded there quotas
and are entitled to fly the honor
flag. The San Francisco district
leads all, as It has been awarded 173
flags and also has the distinction
Of having one State, Oregon. which
was the first to go over the top.
To Double CIty's Quota.
The drive to double washington's
quota will be featured today by two
big mass meetings at which ad-
dresses will be made by prominent
speakers, and a program of patriotic
songs will be given by Nine.
Schumann-Heink.. the famous con-
tralto.
The first meeting is to be held in
the Billy Sunday Tabernacle at 3:3O
this afternoon, when Huston Thomp-
son, Assistant Attorney General, and
Sergt. Verne Marshall. are to be the
speakers. The second meeting Is to
be held at o'clock. in the Central
High School Auditorium, when Ser IT.
Marshall and Representative Frank
lin +. Ellsworth, of Minnesota, are
to speak. Mime. Schumann-Heink will
sing at both meetings. John Poole,
chairman of the liberty loan commit
tee OF the District, will preside.
Sergt. Marshall was formerly editor
Of daily newspaper in Cedar Rapid
Iowa. He went to France in 1916 as
an ambulance driver, and saw serv-
ice in the thick of the heaviest fight
ing around Verdun.
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Rallies at Tabernacle.

There also will be big liberty loan
rallies in the Tabernacle tomorrow
evening and Tuesday evening, when
Gypsy Smith, the famous evangelist,
is to be the principal speaker. Mr..
Smith is touring the country to stimu-
late interest in the Y. NJ. C. A. war
work and Is coming to washington on
The Washington herald., 1918-04-14
STAG HOTEL
6c4-6O6-6Os 9Th Street
Take Elevator

Best ROOMS In city. Parquet hoog;
steel ceihng3; shower hath. toilet and
laFatoEys telephones; French windows;
grions tables; metal loekers; shors
snined uhils you sleep, etc. EVery-
tang sanitary. Special weekly rates.
Look EN- over.
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House & Hermann
Seventh and Eye Streets.

HE great test Of store lis reeordnot the Offering Of
any specific ine-but the character Of the continuous
service render, day in and day out after year. We
are able to claim mwsyins policy that has made the best
houefunhnss available at all times at lowest pee And
sticking to that poey-resarea Of changing conditions.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-18

FOk ~ALE or TRADE seven pnssen
ger Studcnaher 1917 model cnr. in KolI
condition; $500 cash, or win trade for ih
following oil stocks. 500 Oklahoma OF
X Refining Co. or 500 American on n
Refining Co stock, or, 100 Bhck Pnnthr
stock. or 900 Globe 1l stock, AdlJes
W RaCklcy. Dustin, Okla.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-18

l''N FORD touring CHr in fine shape Ey-
irn good engine and practically new
tres l'1 l"r springs Apply l7I-f3a
Nnst End
FOR. SNLf.'9'5 Dodge roadster. owner
leaving city. sec car et Temple garage
'26 W 3rd Maple 3l0G
AUTO SALVAGE AND WRECKiNG 80
~ West Grand Ave
tires c'thurctcrs trnnsm -slons, aYlea.
,tirs. 0ll parts for all motors
WE SAVE You 10 PERCENT
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SEEDS, PLANTS AND TREES.
POTATOES FOR SALE.

Potatoes for salo In carload lots Dry
lCud Early Ohio and Red Triumph
screened gnu rruu'd according 10 United
states food administration. Quality and
flavor uncN,tllcd Price, hulk 81 50 per
cwt. Sacked lH5 per cwt + b cars.
Rushyille Wire or write, your order VIII
receive prompt attention. T. c. koholt
u.hrilr Ngh
SEND 81 and we will send YOU 10 Con
cord grapcvlnes. yonrs, postpaid
catalog free, plant now. Welch Nursery
Shenandoah, Iowa
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llli | 'A,-lll,u ". NV. u7cu hllu IeDult.
SAFES AND OFFICE FURNITURE
New and second hand. Right prices
WESTERN BANK SUPPLY Co.
al7 West Mnin ST. Phone Wnlnuli57
FOR SALE Brand new $3.50 Dalton ndl.
lug, listing and calculating ma. me
md stand Bargain 400 Terminal Bldg
FOR SALE-Sill desk aud chair nt Il
harraln no West Grand Walnut ~
FOR SALE Almost new column comp.
tometer. Bargain quick sale. J-5S. OK.
hhOmtu a
FOR SALE.-N0nr column Burroughs nd
ding machine good condition. iNj quick
sale J-3a. Okluhuman
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HOUSEHOLD GOODS.

LEAVING STATE-The furniture OF M,
seycn-roOm home for sale; good grad.
and good condition In mahogany. fumc.
oak and golden oak. 9xl2 rugs brass
N,rnls Martin and iron beds gas heater
and cabinet range: beautiful dome lghl
shade; must sell at once. Walnut $500
MS ~ Central
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE,
TRIPLE RRMD WEATHEhihooP

COPPER WIRE.
Two miles each. eight and ten ganse,
fun lengths. excellent condition, WI per
pounds Miller Lumber CO..
Millerton. M,Curtuln Co, Okla
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

SPECIAL SALU USED PHONO-
GRAPHS THIS WEEK SOME RARE
lthhlNNE FEDlEIcksDN-KRO
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OFFICES AND SIOREROOMS
FOR RENT.

BTOREROON 2.G w 2rl. 2fxl0o. t-nrl,
age, No. / location wholesale or retail
John Nhrrnnihy Walnut gTU
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WANTED 1917 or 1918 model Detroit
electric at reasonable price CAN Wal
nut gO5
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roadster. Red Seal Continental motor
been driven le'H thnh 5000 miles: good
casing9 bumper and motormetcr. Thi
car cost Slj25 without extras. suai
for 81 go. would take Ford ln trade II
interested write p. q. Box $751; NAysynlc
Oh.t
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-18

FOR SALE-Cheryolct 6-passcngcr car
I'm good running condition. tires all
good, bumper and scat covers Phone
Maple 4lsl
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-18

FOR SALE-Two new Racine cord tires,
32N3ig can Walnut 2U3
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FOR SALE-lll1 Ford touring completely
oyDrhluled. Sji5 oklahoma Auto EN-
change. 71g North Broadway Maple ljlI
FOR SAlE-FUrd touring ear nearly now,
$500 can at JOG West Main street
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-18

FOR SALE OR TRADE-lgly Twin Unr
ley Davidson been nun short distance
0n perfect condition, q. G.. Leach. Hin
tom okla.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-18

To Nly 1913 Ford coup. glyr loves
uprc Orlthomlu
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-18

BARGAIN HUNTERS An SL-i Overland
passenger Equipped with new T.. &
cord tires, sale cheap. Cottage iOlGh ".
Ath e.
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DIR WARNER. u a., eycsIrht specialist
eyes examined glasses nurd office
DAYS FIldINs and SATURDAYS 2l2 Amer
Properly httc1 gl1sscs guaranteed.
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PROFESSIONAL.
PERSONAL

VIRGINIA BELLE BAKER. nurse. eos
w. an. Walnut 1896
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TYPEWRITER AND OFFICE
EQUIPMENT.

OKLAHOMA TYPEWRITER co.
300 n Robinson. Walnut $50
Typewrltets bought and sold. rented
ond repaired. new used and rebuilt.
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AUTOS, VEHICLES AND
ACCESSORIES

HERE'S the best bargain have ever Of
fercd A-Cylindcr Buick touring, fine
shape, good casing all around, fl96 cash
takes IT. Oklahoma Auto Exchange, 100
n broadway Maple 1874
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STOLEN AUTOMOBILES.

SToLEN-Ncw 6.p1wcuFer Ford viii
steering wheel lock- license not tuker
out motor No 212Gil6 SIS reward Mrg
Bniley 2l2S y Military. Walnu
i2li-R or notify sheriff
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-18
AUTOS, VEHICLES AND
ACCESSORIES.
Buy Your Used Car
From a Reliable


Dodge, 5-pnEscngcr. This car is In good
shape, bargain ........... $3.50
oakland Light Six. kpasscnger Just
painted and oyerhaulCd ............ $500
SIdsmohlle; 5-pnssenger. 4-cylindor. You
know what an Oldsmohile Is ...... 300
koamer t-pnssengcr. green sport car
THIS Is beauty .lOO
Davis 1918 model. 6-passcnger. Cont
mental motor In dandy condition g 600
ihIs' J-passcngcr, i-cylInicr All I'm
nHhdy condition ..,,.............,. 500
painted aUh Oy'rluWar .......... $3.50
EnNw wh0t an Oldsmobile is....... $500
l.li overland "f' Rcd Seal Continental
Motor. "ood nF new ...... ......... $3.50
0''smonilc Eight, 1918. 7-passcnger
damonstrntor Has Hartford shock nb-
snrhcrs, extra tire and bumper License
paid Sells for s. zoo. get il for 81 $50
REQ roadster. Just painted and over
hauled A dandy Hight roadster $3.50
Mitchell 5-pnsse0Enr. Just PAINTED and
.ovcrhoulcd New tires This Is a
snap .................... 500
Nit he'll, 'passeuger Almost new
Good tires, bargain .......... 81 900
O'dsmoh,le 1918 Light Sis. 5-nassengcri
White wire wheels tires don't show
any vcnr This Is n snap for some
"h' ..r...t.. ..-.t..... ........... 81 300
Terms 60 responsible uaftips
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-09-10
Spain S Challenge to the Hun.

SPANS boldly avowed purpose to seize an in
termed German ship for every one of her own YES
sells sunk by U-boats brings the Huns face to face
with serious dilemma. For Berlin to bow to this
proposition would be to invite similar reprisals
from the other European neutrals all whom having
any maritime interests have suffered grievously at
German hands Yet, a harsh retort would almost
certainly send Spain into the Allied ranks.
She apparently wants but little more provocation
to take that step with a vim Submarine outragcs
against her shipping are only of divers wrongs
for which she can justly demand redress She has
and most brutal forms--in the bribery of
fomenting of labor troubles in the most audacious
violations of Spanish neutrality and the most ruff
fan sabotage against Spanish industries. Popular
sentiment the kingdom over seems united in re-
sentiment, and even that clique of the court and
the army which hitherto has championed the
Hohenzolern cause has veered significantly Since
the Allied offensive in the West got VIGOROUSLY
under way. Close observers of the situation
port that any Ministry which now declared
upon Germany would be assured of the sustained
support of the great majority of the Spanish peo-
pie, a condition indeed in that land OF
fused and changeful politics
As a belligerent Spain's contribution to the
worlds common cause against the Huns would be
notable cen though she should LOT soad soldier
to the front. Her ports and railroads alone, if
placed freely at the Allies disposal would be high
ly useful in expediting the Western campaign. But
of course she would not be content with a passive
role if she entered the war. Her army would play
an active nd a potent part.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-09-10

UvASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 6.-Nowhere is the
wv poyglot nature of our population more
clearly shown than in the wartime cor
reEpondence of the United States government.
Letters in every language of Importance from the
widely spoken French to Finnish Tago, and Chi
nese bring the problems and questions of the alien
to Uncle Sam. In order to read and its
ever-increasing foreign language mail, the govern
ment has found it necessary to install translation
divisions in number of its departments, of
which the war risk bureau has probably the most
interesting.
Most of the foreigners who write to the govern
ment in their native tongue are in difficulty as to
the meaning of federal institutions and regulations.
Some in search of help in private affairs others
offer their services to the country, and still others
write only to express their feeling towards America
and her part in the
few extracts from the last named type of letter
received by the risk insurance bureau will best
illustrate the universal admiration for America
pressed by her foreign-speakng correspondents:
Bohemian have already given the life of
one son to help America, and l ready to give
my other son, because it is only in the United
States that we have found the true liberty,
precious thing which other peoples do not possess.
Italian-"America is the nation chosen by
Divine Providence to alleviate the evils of the
world"
Frequently used in Greek letters-"America.
the nourisher of starving peoples
French-'I you that the American SOL
dier is the best soldier in the world. He is not
afraid of anything, and is as brave lion
. Nearly all the foreign language mail of the
risk bureau deals with money, which is to the
families of soldiers most important subject. The
American soldier with mis- $50 month is the best
paid soldier in the world. With this amount con-
trast the pay of the European soldier which ranges
from four to eighty-nine dollars year. Further
more, the American fighter receives the benefits of
allotment and allowance system scale not
duplicated in any other fighting country. To the
people living in the zone the generosity of the
United States in providing money for the relatives
of her fighting men is matter of wonder of which
they never tire of writing. The most enthusiastic
letters come from Italy, Greece and Slavic
tries. In these war-strcken thirty dollars
a month is to family of money to be spoken
Of in awe-struck tones with delighted speculation
to the necessities which be bought with the
fortune.
The varegated character of the American army
is Interestingly brought out in the letters from the
soldiers relatives From Iceland, Tunis, Persia and
Egypt come appeals for financial aid on the
grounds of boy in the United States forces.
Practically the only civilized localities not included
those in the hands of the Central Powers
Letters in German, from aliens in this country
often reach the government. The striking thing
about these is the apology expressed for of the