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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-18
God Gaze Him Hmdenbug
And LudendoyN, Kaiser Says

Amsterdam, June lS.-The war is
not a matter of strategic cam
paign, but a struggle of two world
views, Wrestling with one another,
Emperor William declared Satur-
day at the deliberation of the annf
versary of his succession.
Either German principles of
right, freedom. honor and miiitar-
ism must be upheld he added, cor
Anglo-Saxon principles with their
idolairy of Mammon must be vic
torious." The Anglo-Saxons, he
asserted, aimed at making the peo-
Piles OF the world work as slaves for
the Anglo Saxon ruling race. and
such a matter could not be decided
in days or weeks, or even in a year.
The emperor emphasized the fact
that from the first he had realized
that the trials of war would be great.
The first outbreak of enthusiasm
had not deceived him. Great Brit
aims intervention had meant a
world struggle whether he desired
IL or not.
People and Army One
He sa;d he was thankful that
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg and
General Lud>ndorff had been
placed a; his side as counselors.
Drinking to the health OF the army
and its leaders. the emperor said:
The German people and army
indeed are now one and the same,
and look up to you with gratitude
Every man out there knows what
he IS fighting Tor. the enemy him
self admits that. and in consequence
We shall gain victory-the victory Of
the German standpoint That is
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-18
Safe Blowers Get $1,000.

Elmo. Kan. June lS-Safe blowers
opened the vault of the Elmo State
Bank here early today and obtained
5000 in money and more than
$1,000 IN Liberty bonds. The rob
berry WIS not discovered until the
bank was was opened this morning.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-18
(Review by Associated Press.)

Austria $ offensive against the
Italian front has been checked for
the moment. if not brought to a
complete failure. Fighting has
ceased in the mountains from Lake
Garda to the Piave. where the allies
broke up the first enemy blows,
Along the Piave the Austrians have
been unable 10 advance from the
western bank OF the river.
Despite months of preparations,
and a stupendous preliminary bonn
bardment, the Austrian attack IN
the north of the Asiago plateau and
between the Brenta and the Piavc
collapsed almost at its inception
before the stout resistance of the
French and Italians.
Although their offensive began
Saturday. the Austrians on Monday
had given up at least temporarily
their efforts TO reach the Venetian
plain to the south. In counter
thrusts the Italians Monday re-
gained several positions in the
mountains.
Around Montello, just below
where the battle line reaches the
Piave, the Italians still hold their
positions, awaiting further efforts
but the enenly made no attacks
there Monday. The enemy com
mand is reorganizing the units
shattered in The attempt to over
come the important height.
Counter-Attacks Hurt Enemy.
Beween Zenson and Fossalta, a
distance of less than three miles.
the Austrians succeeded in crossing
the river after having been defeat
ed in efforts to debouch north and
south OF these points. Zenson is
east Of Treviso and if the Piave
line should break while the north
ern line holds, the Venetian plains
would be opened to the intruders.
Rome, however. in its latest state
ment, reports that all the Austrian
efforts to enlarge the gains on the
wesern bank between Zenson and
Fossalta have been checked by
counter tttacks.
Prisoners taken by the Italians.
French and British now total 5000.
The latest report from Vienna
makes claim of no marked gains
except the capture Of Caposile on
the wes- bank of the Piave river
south OF Fossalta. The number OF
prisoner; is now reported at 1900.
Emperor Charles is reported to
be in the southern Trentino, direct
ing the offensive, and dispatches
from Switzerland say that thou
sands of troops are being sent into
the Trentino. Further Austrian
efforts undoubtedly may be expect
ed.
On Front In France.
Activity on the front in France
continues of minor character.
German efforts TO drive the French
from their new gains around Hau-
tebraye northwest of scissors. were
repulsed by the French. who in
creased their captures to $40 prison
ers.
Small raids lave been carried out
by the Germans against British
positions in P;cardy and Flanders.
American positions northwest OF
Chateau-Thierry are being bonn
barded heavily with gas shells. and
there are indications that the enemy
may again try 70 drive the Ame1i-
cans from Belleau wood and other
territory recently gained. The en-
emy artillery fire also has increased
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-18
Increase Naval Man Power.

Washington, June lS-Permanent
increase of the enlisted personnel
from 81 1870 to l3l ,4S5. as provided
in the naval appropriation bill as
it passed the senate, was approved
today by the house.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-18
j. s. CONF|SCATES
BUSCH MILLIONS
WIDOW ALSO HELD AS SHE
RETURNS FROM GER
MANY,

Washington, June l8.-All
the property in this country OF
Mrs. Adolphus Busch of St.
Louis, valued at many millions
OF dollars, was ordered seized
yesterday by Alien Property Gus
todian Palmer. Mrs. Busch has
recently been in Germany and
is now in Cuba en- route to the
United States.
The property consists large
" Of breweries in St. Louis and
other cities throughout the
country.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-18
1t is said Mrs. Busch has been
financing hospitals in Germany
for wounded Huns.


Washington, June 1S.-Mrs.
Adolphus Busch, of St. Louis, re-
turning from a long stay in Ger.
many, is held temporarily at Key
West, Fla, for examination by i'm
migration authorities and agents OF
the department OF justice. She is
chief owner of the great brewery
and other properties ordered taken
over yesterday by the alien property
custodian.
Various questions are to be asked
Mrs. Busch, concerning chiefly her
American citizenship, her move
ments while abroad and what il any
means she now has of communicat-
ing with persons in Germany.
Deportation is not contemplated,
officials said today, and the woman S
release in 4 day or two is expected.
The government has kept in touch
with the return journey of Mrs.
Busch from the time she left Ger
many about six months ago, after
a stay Of several years. She came
by way of Switzerland, Spain and
Cuba. She has two children in Ger
many, one of whom is married to 4
captain in the German army, and
the other to d German business man.
The alien property custodian's Of
flee was not disposed today to dis
cuss the case. That there will be a
stubborn fight made to regain the
property taken over by the govern
ment is generally understood.
Harry Hawes of St. Louis, coun-
sci, went TO Switzerland to confer
with Mrs. Busch when the govern
ment took its first steps in the case
last November, and he has since
announced that as soon as he re-
turns the representations will be
made to the government. The prop
erty funds are in the hands of a
st. Louis trust company as deposit
tary for the alien custodian.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-18
AMERICAN TORPEDO
ENDS CAREER Of
ENEMY U-BOAT
U. S. SUBMARINE EITHFP
SINKS OR DAMAGES
KAISER'S CRAFT

An Atlantic Port, June ia
German submarine and its entire
crew was destroyed BY an American
submersible off the Virginia coast
several days ago, according to a re-
port brought here today by pas
SengerS aboard an American
steamer.
Officers OF the vessel claimed 70
have been told fhe story of the sub
marine combat by members of the
victorious American undersea boats
crew.
The American liner had put into
the mouth Of Chesapeake Bay for
shelter in response TO submarine
warnings and there anchored near
an American submarine tender.
alongside which was moored the
undersea craft which was taking on
provisions and fuel, officers of the
vessel stated. An interchange OF
wireless messages followed in which
the submarine crew is reported to
have told of its victory.
The U-boat was sighted while the
American craft was patrolling with
only her periscope visible, the
American commander said. When
within range a torpedo was released.
and twenty second later micro
pones recorded a terrific explosion.
he was quoted as saying. Rising to
the surface. the American submarine
circled about on the lockout for
survivors. but oil coming to the sur
face WAS the only trace found Of
the vanquished raider narTafors
said they were told.
An Atlantic Port, Jane 49,
Members OF the crew of an Ameri-
can steamship arriving here today
reported an engagement with Ger
man submarine of the Virginia
capes yesterday il which the ships
naval gunners made clean hit and
either sunk the undersea craft or
disabled her. The American vessel
was not damaged +,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-18
BUSINESS MEN
ON BOOSTER TRIP
FIFTEEN CARLOADS OF ARD
MORE PEOPLE LEFT THIS
FORENOON.
At SULPHUR TON | GIL 7
After Half-Hour Stops at Manns-
vile and Madill, Dinner Was
Served at Tishomingo and Mill
Creek and Davis Visited This Aft
ernoon.

Fifteen automobiles filled with
Ardmore business men, their wives
and friends, left this morning at
$50 O'Clock on the first leg of the
Business Mems Credit Association S
War Savings Stamp Booster Drive.
The trip will occupy three days and
the party will reach Ardmore Thurs
day night at o:30 o'clock.
Andy Hutchins, driver of the
pilot car, was accompanied by Wal
ter 5. Gilbert, who has been active
in making arrangements for the
drive. For more than an hour the
boosters had been gathering at the
corner of Main and Washington
streets. Delays were occasioned in
various ways and the motorcadc
eft an hour and half behind its
schedule.
Three cars carried members OF
the Chamber of Commerce Band,
under the direction of George d..
Barnard, which will furnish music
for the trip.
Several thousand copies Of the
Booster Edition of The Ardmoreitc
were carried to be distributed in the
various towns reached in order to
spread the gospel of war savings
and the advantages of Ardmore as
A business center.
A service car was provided which
will render first aid" to units Of
he motorcade.
The Itinerary.
The first days leg of the trip
covers 90 miles. with half-hour stops
at Mannsville and Madill this fore
noon and dinner at Tishomingo.
Half-hour stops will be made at Mill
Creek and Davis this afternoon and
Sulphur will be the night control
Tomorrow's drive covers llo miles.
Half-hour stops will be made at
Wynnewood, Elmore and Pauls
Valley, with dinner at Maysville.
Tomorrow afternoon half-hour stops
will be made at Lindsay and Mar
low and Duncan will be the night
control. The party will leave Dun
can Thursday morning on a llS-
mile drive to Ardmore. Stops will
be made at Comanche. Walters,
Temple and Hastings with the din
aer stor at Waurika. The last leg
Of the journey will include stops at
Ringing. Writ. Healdton and Will
son and the Boosters are due to
reach Ardmore Thursday night at
O'Clock.
The following rules of the road
we're adopted:
No car will pass the pilot car un-
der any circumstances.
\ libsral schedule has been al
lowed and the following signals will
be used:
One blast of the whistle. get
ready to leave; two blasts of the
whistle. pilot car leaving; three
minutes will be allowed between
The first and second signals OF de-
parture.
An effort will be made TO main
tain the schedule. All cars are ex-
pected TO be on time ready for de-
parture at exact time stipulated.
In case of accident, pull to one
side and await service car.
No racing allowed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-18
TROOPS FROM j. s.
F|GHI N AISACE
AMERICAN OFFICIALLY RE-
PORTED AS BATTLING ON
GERMAN SOIL.

Washington, June l8.-The war
department authorized formally to-
day the announcement of the fact
that the Thirty-second division ina
tional guard Is now fighting in Al
SAGE, on German territory. Since
the division has been in action, its
presence has been identified by the
Germans, permitting the fact to be
disclosed.
The Thirty-sccond division is
composed of Michigan and Wiscon-
sin troops which left this country
commanded by Maj. Gen. William
G. Ham, under whom it was train
ed at Camp Mac Arthur Texas.
(By The Associated Press.)
With the American Army in
France, June 1.-THE American
forces along the south bank of the
Marne are constantly crossing to the
north side where the enemy is en-
trenched in wooded lowlands, re-
turning safely.
Most of the American patrols
have crossed by boat; others, sin
gly or in small numbers swim the
stream, which is about $50 feet wide.
Twice recently the larger patrols
encountered the enemy. Some of
Germany's best troops are facing the
Americans here.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-18
Sustaining
GELOSSES AS ALLIED
ARMIES IN ITALY DRIVE
AFTER THREE DAYS Of FIGHTING
HUN HORDES HAVE GAINED NOTHING
(By The Associated Press. }

(By The Associated Press.)
Italian Headquarters, June 49,
Bitter fighting is in progress along
the PiAve River.
The Austrians are sustaining
large losses from the connectrated
fire Of Italian batteries.
Repeated counter-attacks are be-
ing made by Italian infantry, In
hicting heavy casualties on the
enemy.
Paris, June lS.-CHavas Agency.
THAT the Austrians, after three
days of furious fighting, have not
gained any really important success
confirms the newspapers in the
opinion that the offensive has failed.
L'Homme Libre says that the
Italian resistance to every attack
encouraged the best hopes, and it is
convinced that an Italian victory is
assured, owing to the excellent
spirits of the Italian troops.
Rome, Monday, June l7.-"With
soldiers like the Italians 50 heroic
ally bearing the brunt of the enc
my's hordes and with an organiza-
ton as powerful as that OF Ameri-
cas-, the victory of civilization
against mlitarism is within our
grasp" said Captain Congressman
+. II. La Guardia of New York, at
mass meeting here today. His
statement caused a frantic demon
stration in favor OF the United
States.
Paris, June lS.-Ninety-two Aus
trian divisions, consisting of eighty
divisions of infantry and twelve OF
cavalry, have been hurled into the
greatest battle that Italy has yet
fought. according to an official an
nouncement at Rome, received here
through the Havas Agency. Sew
enty-one OF these divisions have al
ready have been identified.
The forces engaged comprise
three -fourths Of the whole Austrian
army and the choicest troops under
the command OF Field Marshal Bo
roevic. The number OF men in an
Austrian. division is not exactly
known, but the number OF divisions
engaged would indicate that ap-
proximately one million Austrian
soldiers have been thrown into the
battle.
Can't Make Their Objectives.
Papers found on officers show
that after forcing the passage OF the
Piave, the first days objective was
the Treviso- Montebelluna railroad.
In two days OF fighting the enemy
columns had succeeded only in real
izing the minimum assigned for the
first day, according to the official
note issued at Rome.
But one single allied aviator has
been lost during the Austrian of
fensive, while A enemy machines
have been brought down.
an artillery and airplanes Austria
is using all her available resources,
said the official report. Not less
than $500 cannon OF all calibers
have been brought into action.
Three Autsro- Hungarian armies
under the command of Field Mar
shall Boroevic arc engaged in fight
ing desperately with enormous mill
tary means.
"Ordered to advance at any cost,
without thought OF blood sacrifices,
the Austro-Hungarian regiments
readil yobey. Thousands OF corpses
strew the battle field overlooking
the mountainous Italian sector, and
dead bodies accumulate along the
Piave, but the obJectives which the
enemy was to reach are yet far
a,uav"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-06-18

Continued on page s.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02
FIVE DIRECTORS OF Y. M. c. A. ARE ELECTED
At the Annual Meeting Held Wednes- day Evening-Reports of Officers Gratifying.


 The annual meeting of the Willi- mantic Y. M. c. A. was held at the association parlor Wednesday even ing The minutes of-~the last annual meeting were. read and accepted. The following nomination committee was then elected to nominate five directors of the association. W. N. Potter, W. P Bafstow, W. Higgins and J. D. Elmendorf. They submitted the fol- lowing names, which were accepted and elected: w. F. Barstow J. B. Fullerton, J. W. Hillhouse, George H. Hall and Jay M. Shepard. All except Mr. Shepard were reelected from last year.
 General Secretary J. D, Elmendorf then gave verbal report for the year. He emphasized the need of looking forward not backward and called upon the entire membership to back up the local '"N.' He claimed that every member from the oldest to the young est should take part in the associa- ton, make himself a stockholder. If all should work together the efficiency and service of the organization to the membership and to the community would be increased. A discussion fol- lowed on the feasibility of having meetings of the adult male members of the association every other month The officers for the Y. M. c. A. were 1 not elected last night but will be elected at future meeting of the l board of directors.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02
COLCHESTER
Annual Borough EIection-Tax of 5 Mills Laid-Address by Sergeant Arthur Gibbons.

The annual election of the borough was held Tuesday. The polls were open at a. m. and closed at 3 p. n There was a small vote cast. The following were elected:
 Warden, Frederick E. Baker; bur- gesses, Harry Elgart, Myron R. Abe1l, David Shea, William H. BIacker, J. M. Klein, M D., T. Swan Rathbun; clerS Daniel T. Williams, treasurer, Edward T. Bunyan: assessors, T. Swan Rathbun, Samuel Getlert, Dennis ". pigelew. collector of taxes, MYron R. Abeil; baiiiff, john Higgins; chief ensineeF. John Higgins. street inspen- tars. David Shea and n, T., Williams; wood inspector. teiin Gandren, and James P, Purcell,
 Three NH Ia. Voted,
 .Fte annual borough meeting was heia at t#a e'eiecis. H: P. Buell., med- crater. fine Fenert ef the treasurer was read and accepted. 1t was vafed te lay a thRee ,miH taE fer the ensuing year, eeiiaetaaia July ].
 Address by aarsaans eihAeas. FheRe Has a 5uI Reusa st tha F. $; 4; and British War hiRa shaEH iR Fin Top hall Tuesday afteFReeR and evening: Eargea9t ArfhNF aibbeHs ct the eaaadia9 5afaatFF Wha' Wss J wounded and taken pFlseaeF gaFe a
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02
MAY EFFECT REDUCTION
 IN THE COST OF SHOES
Maximum Price Has Been Fixed for
 Packed and Country Hides.

 Washington, May 1.-The price fix ing committee of the war industries board today fixed the maximum price of the present stocks of packed and country hides at that prevailing April "A this year. By thus stabilizing the raw material market, officials think 9 reduction in the cost of shoes will be effected
 The complete schedule of hide and skin prices fixed by the committee to- day contains some fifteen hundred diff feFent prices. They are for the kiE of May, June and July While somewhat higher than their differential value of present stock and present market prices, the prices are declared by the committee to be reasonable. Full con trol by the government over all inn ported hides and skins, through it's import license system, caused the committee to fix the prices for import ed hides the same as for the domestic hides.
 Tanners will be called by the price fixing committee at once, with a view of establishing fair and equitable prices on leather.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02
Roard of Directors, Meetinn.

A special meeting of the board of directors of the Willimantic Chamber of Commerce was held Tuesday even-
 ing. Several matters were discussed
 which will be brought before the next regular meeting of the Chamber of
 Commerce. It was voted to aid the
 city government in an investigation
 of the local water mains. A communi-
 cation from the Windham County
 Farmers association asking that the
 Chamber of Commerce help increase
 the number of members of the associa-
 ton in this city was received and a committee consisting of W. P. Jordan l Charles F. Risedorf and Daniel Hol- hTeoll appointed to comply with the request
 Following the meeting of the board of directors, special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held and changes in the by laws of the organ | ization were discussed and adopted.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02
street sinns Placed.

Members of Engine company No. 1 placed signs at the corner of Bank and Main street and at the corner of Bank and Meadow streets Wednesday evening which notify horse and auto mobile drivers that the parking time limit on the street is ten minutes be- cause of the firehouse near by. The face of the sign is white with red let ters and will be illuminated with Ian terms at night.
 At recent board of aldern1Gn meet ing it was voted. to purchase signs to place at street intersections in the business section of the city which will lessen the possibilities of accidents at the corners by making the. drivers slow down and take a Dir conner, and when they all blow their horns at the corners it is hoped that the accidents will be nearly stopped.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02
TWO PAY COSTS.
Willimanfic and Norwich Men Violat-
 ed Automobile Regulations.

Harry Tatem of this city and Morris Sussman of Norwich were before the police court Wednesday morning to answer charges of violating the auto mobile laws by not blowing their horns when they came to d street intersec- tion.
 Both men pleaded guilty but said that it was unintentional Prosecuting Attorney Samuel B. Harvey said that the law should be enforced and that the mot intentionaT' reason was the only defense.
 Judge F. H. Foss nolled the cases on the payment of the costs, amounting to $500 in each case. Judge Floss stated that future cases of this sort will be dealt with severely.
 Stanley Senvisky, g, and Joseph Zurowski, 8, pleaded guilty through their guardian to breaking and enter ing with intent to steal Their par ents said that the boys had been in- duced to take part in the escapade by the boys who were in court Monday morning The boys were sentenced te the state school in Meriden with a sus- pension of judgment, and placed on probation for three months. The costs amounting to .ss.3G in each case, were paid by their parents.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Newtown.-Newtown has doubled it's Liberty loan quota.
 Bristol. - The Scandinavian Sick Benefit society of this city has voted to buy a $500 Liberty loan bond.
 ,Essex.-The usual Saturday half holiday went into effect at Pratt, Reed & companys factory commencing April 27.
 Hartford.-Dairy and Food Commis- sioner Thomas Holt is distributing cards giving advice on the handling of milk and cream.
 panhury-Danhury1 lodge, I. o. B. A, the local Hebrew organization, voted at a recent meeting to buy S100 bond of the third Liberty loan.
 New HaYen.=-frvihg D. Hurlburt, an artist, died at Elm City hospital fol- lowing two operations performed to give him relief from ear trouble.
 WallIHgfeFa,-R. H. Faber has been aHHeiRted superintendent of Factory L af the 9nternatienaf Silver company i8 eiaaa ef W. H. Browning, who re- tired last week,
 MeEidsn.-GeeFge fIeiRrieh, sen of Mfr: sad Mrs. Jeha HeipEieh. has been graduated frem the Harvard radio sehaei and EeeelVea a second class rating as FadIe electrician: He has