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ADJUSTMENTS All advance notices furnished by
 Theatres.
IltIBEK THEATER.

The bill at the Ilauber theater which begins today will be very
 enjoyable ono and vaudeville fans will appreciate the talent offered.
 Billy, the Bouncer, will present one Of the most unique acts ever seen here, in which boys from the audience take part. The act, which originated in England, is a riot from start to finish and will amuse all who see it.
 "Who Owns the Flat" as presented by Phillip De Voc players, four in number is a 16-cylinder, 10O-laugh- powerracing skit, built for laughing purposes. and as such has proved a most remarkable success. Who Owns the Flat" is a farce that tells a story of a young married man ad- dictcd to the poker-playing habit, who, losing $500, explains the loss of same 10 his wife by stating he had bought a furnished flat. His chunl, meeting him later, tells him he and his wife had an argument and she was leaving him and going to her mother. He 2rasps the opportunity and hees his ohum to loan his flat, explaining the reasons. The chum willingly ar ranges to do so and then Inc real trouble starts. The wife of the chum changes her mind, woman like and on the arrival of the wife, whose has- band ostensibly bought the flat. Com plcations ensue in the miX-up of the two young couples in the same apart ment, with the wives strangers to zach other and the husbands trying to conceal various kinds of evidence themselves
 Tiller Sisters, two young ladies with natural ability as comediennes, good singers and charming personalities, present an offering which they bill under the title of "More Power to En-" consisting of a line of descrip- tive songs and comedy talk.
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SCOTT TO SPEAK
 AT SHOPS MEETING

Rev. Walter Scott will conduct the noon meeting at the Cotton Belt shops Friday Rev Mir. Scott was sched- uled to speak at the meeting last week, but on account of the inclem- ency of the weather the services were postponed
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BREWSTER PASSES EXAM,

Cadet W1n. Wroe Brewster Of the United States Military academy at West Point was among those of his class to pass the semi-term examina- tions, recently held, according to news received here yesterday by Prof. J. R. Allen. principal of the Pine Bluff High school, of which Mr. Brewster is a graduate. Out of clas sof 359 at the academy 50 failed Among those who failed were many college men, one being graduate of Yale. Seven members of the class were from Ar kansas, but only three. including Brewster. successfully stood the tests which determine whether the cadets are continued at the school. Cadet Brewster is son of Mir. and Mrs Edgar Brewster of Pine Bluff.
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COLDS AND GRIPPE YIELD TO CALOTABS OVERNIGHT

To break up cold over night or to cut short an attack of grippe, phy- sicians and druggists are now recom- mending Calotabs, the new nausealess calomel, that is purified from all dan gerous and sickening effects. Those who have tried it say that it acts like magic, by far more effective and ce1- tain than the old style calomel, here tofore recommended by all physicians
 On Calotab on the tongue at bed time with swallow of water,-that's s all. No salts, no nausea nor the slightest interference with eating, work or pleasures. Next morning your cold has vanished and your whole system feels refreshed and purified.
 Calotabs is sold only in original sealed packages, price thirty-five cents. Recommended and guaranteed by all druggists. Your money back if you are not lighted.-Advt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-17

It is said test case is to be brought in an effort to knock out the Cali fornia anti-boXing law.
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NOTICE.

You wouldn't dare attend party without clothes nicely cleaned and pressed. Then why should you go to your business without looking "spic and span?" Is not your business life worthy of this "personal" appearance equation? Think it over, and call Sneed's Dry Cleaning Plant, Sig Ny man, proprietor. Phone 2216. 109 Main.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-17

An American roller polo league team is to be installed in Boston in an effort to revive interest in the sport in that city. In other New England cities roller polo has flourished for several years.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-17

Charley Rose, who used to train Freddie Welsh, Johnny Coulon and other boxers, and who is now in ser vice in France, writes that he has it from Georges Carpenter himself that the French champion has no present intention of visiting America.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-17

Colds Cause Headache and Grip LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE tablets remove the cause. There is Only One -BROMO QUININE". Look for the signature of E. w. Grove on each box. Price Soc.
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LISTEN FOLKS.

Tne hen that pays is the hen that lays. Shamrock Hen Feed gets re- suits, Try it and be convinced. City Feed Co.,, phone 214. 1-13-24t
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07
LONG DEBATE IS
CERMANY'S AIM,
LODGE ASSERTS
Acceptance UnthinkabIe, |,
View Of Hitchcock,

WASHINGTON. Oct 7.--Di,eus,ins
Germany's peace offer in the senate to-
day Senator, Hitchcock. Of Nebrasla
chairman Of the foreign relations com.
miisee. declared, absolutely athorrent'
even q thought Of suspension Of hostili-
ties now and recommended addition, 10
the principles previously laid down b,
the president as q basis for peace. one
providing that the allies would deal
only with real representatives Of the
German people.
Senator McCumber OF North Dakota
introduced . resolution which was re-
ferred TO the foreign relations commit
tee providing that before the United
States agrees TO any armistice Germany
must disband her army. surrender her
navy, arms and munitions and aaree 10
pay for damages to cities and country
devastated, restore Alsaee-L Lorraine to
France, together with the penalty ex-
acted from France In 1870.
Republican Leader Lodge, ranking
minority member Of the foreign rcIa-
tions committee, declared that an ar
mistiee would mean the los, Of the
war and al we have fought for" Ger
any, he said, now merely proposes q
long debate on the basis OF peace.
The only future course Senator Lodge
7nphssieally declared, Is to secure a
tcsrslnvss On psss q ce,um. A.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07

Germans from the forest of the Krein.
hid hne and gathering their forces for
an assault on that powerful. position
From the region OF Lille, southwark
to Cambrai. the German retreat begun
when Lens and Armentieres we're aban-
doned last week. is continuing with
what appears TO he precipitation. There
IS every reason to believe that the city
OF Lille will be evacuated by the enemy
within a few days and that his retire.
ment will extend far down the front
to the St. Quentin ,etcor, where both
the French and British are reported 10
be clear through the Hindenburg line.
Foes Hinge May Be Broken.
So far the German line from ST,
Quentin south 10 the Ailette and thence
eastward to Berry-au-Bac is standing
quite firmly and evidently thi, part cl
the enemy's position is being used As
a pivot as his armies, 10 the north and
east swing back 10 new positions. ItsI.
ian forces, however, have struck AZ The
German lines in front OF Laop and
early reports OF progress made there
would appear to Justify the belief that
the hinge Of the foes lines may be
broken.
German detachmenis which have been
lighting with the Bulgarian army in
Macedonia are being withdrawn. ac-
eording TO an announcement made al
Berlin. Serbian and French forces are
reported to have inflicted a defeat on
German and Austrian units near the
city Of Vranje. Y
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07

WITH THE FRENCH ARMY ON THE CHAMPAGNE
FRONT, Oct Over wide extent of territory outlined BY
burning villages the Germans retreang rapidly before
General Gouraud troops They crowded by General Ber.
theots forces from the west and danger being off by
the Americans who have crossed the Arnes river
Laon the stronghold to which the enemy been cngins
the kepont his line the southwest apparently has
been set are by the Germans The town reported abazs
yesterday and fires were still burning there today
PARIS Oct French troops have crossed the Suippe river
eastward Of Granville and have reached the outskirts OF Bazsn
court and BousurSuppe after fighting Officially
announced At elemental Anes heavy losses been inflicted
upon the Germans who retired in disorder Sundays fighting
completed the deiverance of Rheims
The battle north Of St Quentin continued day and Rerau-
court Toy farm and several fortified woods were captured the
The enemy resisted fuouy but was unable
check the French who captured several hundred prisoners
French troops last night captured the town Of St. Masmss
northeast of Rheims and penetrated the town Of Hauvine
farther to the east and north Of the Aes river the French
war office announced. today l--1-ls
Northeast Of st. Quentin the Germans attacked several
times In an effort to reake the positions conquered BY the
French All the attacks except in the region Of Toy farm
were repulsed Fighting in that region continues
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07
Fifty Negroes
In Loan CampaiQn

The negro advisory committee OF the
county council OF defense, OF which
Roscoe Dungee is chairman, DR.. A. b
Whitby, secretary. and 7 X. Wiseman,
treasurer, is making a thorough canvass
OF the city today in an effort to stimu-
late interest among the negro people
for the fourth Liberty loan. Many
prominent negro citizens are lending
their aid, and devoting their time this
week TO this worthy cause.
Fifty workers have been enrolled who
are making a thorough canvas Of the
city today, and expect to cover the en-
tire city by streets and districts. Fifteen
automobiles have been pressed into
service, and huge banners are placed
on each car bearing the inscription
Buy Liberty Bonds and Help to Burst
the Bonds from Liberty" The negro
woman's branch OF the county council
Of defense, also is assisting in the work
and has three automobiles out today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07
FORGET PEACE
FOR the LOAN
M'ADoo APPEALS
Now Is Time to Fight Harder
Secretary Asserts.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 7.--ln an ap.
peal to the people to not let victories on
the battlefield and peace overtures from
the enemy interfere with the fourth
Liberty loan, Secretary McAdoo said
today: Our boys in the trenches are
not going to stop fighting because the
enemy is on the run. Now is the time
to fight harder and keep moving until
the victory is clinched.'
The secretary made this statement:
Our victories on the battlefield and
peace overtures from our enemies serve
only TO emphasize the supreme import
ance Of making the fourth Liberty loan
a suoee. in order to keep up the fight
ing pressure.
Nov y the time above all others.
not to reply but to intensity efior, that
the goal Tor which we are fighting aud
for which we have already made such
great sacrifices, inevitably shall be won.
"Out boys in the trenches arc no, go
ing to stop fighting because the enemy
Is on the run Now is the time to figh,
harder and TO keep moving. until the
victory Is elinched. There is more rea-
son than ever to put the fourth Liberty
loan over the ton"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07
CITY Death # Toll iIiI
FROM INFLUENZA
IS Three TO-DAY

Three deaths from Spanish influenza
have been reported to the health depart
ment within the past twenty four
hours. Frank Short, barn boss Of the
health department, living at All West
Grand avenue, died this morning after
a very shor, attack OF influenza. The
other deaths were Charles Milienes, AZ
East Second street, and Joseph T. Mad
dox, at the Baptist hospital.
Thirtyssix new cases were reported
TO the board Of health office today.
None are Of serious nature Physi-
clans unoffieially report several hun
dred cases, one doctor declaring that not
less than 1000 persons are now con-
fined to the homes in the city with the
disease. The wave may have passed,
but the number Of new cases continues
to be high, according to statements
made by practitioners,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07
STATE TO SEND
2,75o TO GIMP
LATE IN MONTH
0klahomanS win Be Sent 10
Camp Deming, N, N,

A all was received this morning {,
Major Kerr OF the adiutant generals de.
partment from Provost Marshal General
Crowdet for the entrainment Of 2,75O
white men qualified for general Mill
tary service during the five-day period,
beginning October n. The men will be
sent TO Camp Cody, Deming. N. M.
Entrainment Of 2.A0O men for this
camp which was to have started October
2 has been postponed on account OF the
Flu epidemie in army camps and can
tonments.
Call was also received for ten negro
men, qualified only for limited service.
to snirain on october Y Charleston,
s.. C.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07
Further Progress
Made bv British

LONDON, Oct. 7--Further progress
was made by the British last night on
the front between Lens ahd Sambrai.
Field Marshal Haig announced today
that posts have been established on
crossings Of the Seheldt canal north Of
Aubencheul-au- Bac and east Of Oppy.
The British also have pushed in
slightly further toward Lille on the
west and southwest capturing a German
post east OF Berelau and progressing
north OF Wez Macuuart
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07

WASHINGTON. Oct. Upon the
governments motion. the supreme
court y to BE- asked to postpone con-
sideratcn At the present term OF all
pending antitrust suits becsuse Of the
var. Attorney Gepefal Gregory AN
nouneed today that shotions 10 this e.
feet woald be formally flied In the
court tomorrow. 81
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07

The notes from Germany and Aus
tr,a asking for an immediate armistice
aud diseussion OF peace on conditions
previously laid down by President vii
.,son we're placed in the presidents
hands today after he had spent the
ynofning in his study with versions OF
The communications as cabled in press
dispatches.
Formal comment was withheld every
where in official quarters pending the
presidents decision as 10 what shall be
Americas reply There was no differ
snce Of opinion, however, exec on one
point -tiIat there will be no stSpension
Of hostilities in the event negotiations
o' any kind are uiered into. The only
question among officials and diplomst,
seemed 10 be whether President Wilson
would Be williua 10 ask the allies 10
eonsidev nesotiAtions even with The
! lighting eoutmpins. -,
LanssS Gets Durias Nets
Minister Ekeneren Of Sweden pre-
eented the note from Baron Burian, the
Ausiro- Hunsarisn fcreisn minister, to
Secretary lansing At 10 30 o'clock He
was u the state department only .
few minutes.
| 8 Two Notes Alike.
The Austrian communication Is sub
,stantially similar to that from Ger
many and both ask President Wilson
% arrange an srmistiee and for peace
aeaotiation on, conditions previously
laid down by the president Il Is said
4. neither Of the official texts differs
materially from the version published
n press dispatches. q
No neunl fabls Talk.
Official announcement OF the attitude
bf the United States government still
were being withheld, but there was no
abatement Of the indication that II
Germany Geek q negotiation" leading
- round table conferences and diplo-
mstie quibblings, the offer will fall
elat.
Must Withdsav Troops.
II she actually accepts without quail
ieation the principles Of peace a. re-
peatedIy laid down BY President VIII
sen and accepted BY ell. the eo-bellie-
efents the way 10 open 10 peace, with
ire withdrawal Of al German troops
from invsaed ssrritsry ss the first re-
quirement.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07
Would Finish In wssk.
BOND MANAGERS
| Face HUGE TASK

WASHINGTON. Oct. with the
opening Of the second week OF the
fourth Liberty loan campaign, the
managers face tremendous task From
now until the close Of the campaign,
October l9. daily subscription, must sv.
erage 4lo0000W II the entire s6,000.-
m0o Is to be disposed Of during this
period. This statement Is based on
sales reported by banks and trust com
panies.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07

ATHENS. Oct 7.--Premisr venire-
los, IN visiting Seres, Macedonia which
hss been occupied BY Greek troops.
lcsnd that Of the 1900 Inhabitants,
500 had died Of starvation, 1000 had
been deported and 1000 had been forced
@ work on military road, during the
Bulgarian occupation.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07

PARIS, Oct. 7.--Austria Hungary re-
Gently again insisted that the vatican
un6eftske steps toward peace, Il IL re-.
Ported IN Rene according 10 . Havas
dl1pe1rh iron that city. The vatican, II
b pd6ed, rejected the demand.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07
A..oei.ted Pr,m war SUMMARY.

Outioueht by the French and Ameri-
cans. the Germans are retreating on a
wide front in the Champagne sector
between Rheims and the Argonne for
est The enemy has been caught be-
tween General Berthelot's army on the
west and General Gouraud's force on
the east. and is retiring northward to-
ward the Retourne river
II may be possible for him to stand
back OF that stream. but il seems i'm
probable that there will be much Of a
halt In the retreat until the Germans
reach the Aisne. General Berthelot's
advance in the Rheims region ha,
gravely menaeed the enemy forces
south OF the Retourne. and, although
the retrouad< movement Is being eU.
cred by rear guards. weIl supplied with
machine guns, II appears to be going
on rapidly. The French seem 10 have
reached the Suippe ever . wide front
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07
Wilson's Answer to
Peace Plea Will Be
Prompt and Decisive
Actual Acceptance of Presidents Princi-
pies and Foe Withdrawal From All Oc-
cupied Territory First Requirements
to Open Way to Peace, Is Washington
View.

LONDC,., Oct. mo armstice will De created
the central before the complete evacuation by
them Of allied territory, with q cessation of the de-
struction and burning Of allied cities This 10 the per
son.l opinion Of foreign dplomatists of the highest
rank here who have been questionsd concerning the
peace speech Of the German imperial chancellor,
Prince Max Of Baden.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07
Must Withdrav rroops.


BERNR, Switzerland. Oct 7.--Tbe
German Gowrnmeut took ih lsiest
lDsee stsp uDou the advice and with
- spprossl cf the high command Of
= army, says the Stuttgart Neues
Iagsblatt. Germany. the Newspaper
edds. has decided to consent to very
Navy se<fiiicss
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07
BLOW in M.e.doni. Pl.nn.a.

ATHENS, Sunday. Oct. 6.--Gresk
and allied troops, says the newspaper
Embro. will YET strike into esstern
Macedonia toward the Rhodope noun.
tains and beyond the Nestos river.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07
DuIgar pixisiea Quiss.

PARIS. Oct THE general In con
mand Of the Eleventh Bulgarian divi.
sion has surrendered he force 10 ~
allied troops m MACEDONIA The a.
vision was composed Of two bsisa6ee
and with Il large Quantity OF wsf -.
terial fell into the hands n ths siRs&
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07

Arnsriacn forces have been battling
brilliantly with Gusfaud's army and
have aided materially IN expeiiins the
enemy from the Champagne sector.
Further east the Americans. fighting
between the Arsonns forest and shs
heuse river are slowly clearing the
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07
Great Hun Retreat
Unavoidable, Field
Marshal Tells Chiel
Germans Apply Torch to Long Front of
Villages in Champagne Where Foch's
Pincers Forced Wholesale Retirement
Battle Near St. Quentin Continues.

LONDON, Oct. field Marshal Won linden
burg has resigned chief Of the German general
staff after heated interview with the emperor in
which the field marshal declared that retreat on a
large scale impossible to avoid, according to a
Central News dispatch from Amsterdam today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07
CITY CANvASSED
BY ALMOST 1000
FOR LOAN DRIVE
Small Subscribers Are Re-
spending Well,
WOMEN TAKE IN s123,3OO
Officials Warn Against Over
Optimism,

1oday's official reports on the
Liberty loan campaign in Okiaho-
ms county are:
General Beariy reports today
Si77A0 from SIS subscribers.
General Dean reports today si7o,-
500 from $40 subscribers.
General Scott reports today slsI,-
800 from 756 subscribers.
General vespsr reports today
slo3Sso from i47 subscribers.
Mrs. Hugh johnson reports si73,-
300
Total reported today, ss44,ooo
from ,1s3 subscribers.
With almost a million dollars raised
during the first half day Of the Libery
loan campaign in Oklahoma county, 800
men and women who are canvassinp
residences and business houses wen,
back to their work this afternoon op-
timistic. But officials point out tina,
Il will not do TO slscken work for the
total reported at noon today, $4,000
represents much in advance subscrip.
tions.
Small Subscribers Do Well.
The small subscribers arc respond.
ing wonderfully to the appeal for thu
Liberty loan and in many eases ex.
ceedisg -their esotss .by from fifty q
100 percent and more" said Genera
Besrly following the report Of the morn.
ing's efforts made At a noon luncheor
at the Chamber OF Commerce today
In one case 1t was. reported that a gro
cerymsn on West California street who
was assessed 500, shook his head quiet
y saying he was glad to subscribe q
little more than that. He handed q
thousand dollars in cash TO the solicitor
DR.. Englehart's team met with sim
liar experience with a dry goods mer-
chant IN It's district. when he handed
the solicitor a check for $1,000 wher
his quots called for but $3.50.
Only One Suspect.
The reports show that the worker,
are meeting with ready response in al
most every case, and those who refuse
(continusd on Pses =, Column ~
Hay More lssaas---
Would Finish In week.
KANSAS CITY, Oct. 7.-Aher a
Week Of intensive publicity during
which no Liberty loan subscriptions
have been taken other than informal
pledges, the Tenth federal reserve dis
trict today launched an intensive drive
intended to complete the districts quota
in one week.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07

WASHINGTON, Oct IA prompt and decisive reply 10
In Washington today
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07

The Rhadope mountains separate
eastern Macedonia and Thraee from
eastern Rournelis. Bulssria.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07

PARIS, Oct. z.--Ths tova of D0R
on the Black Drinss Jivss. sn1 lossS
miles northeast n E1beeaa, A1kAol4
has been cceupisd BY SVbiaa po6pk
according 70 : Fresrh clsItisf' se1ns
ruent issued last Aifht \ =. \.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07

: LONDON, Oct 7.-.SeFkIo1 ffa11
are snerseticsIly pursuise ~ fH11
Germans north Of vrenjk, =. - 6
tion Of Nish. secosdnN9 - &
official statepwnt IN ~ 49, +
ready havv taken 80 jPi1b& Z /,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-07
lUTF0 0A0E uI|DCRS
nokn TIE SENATE

!. WASHINGTON, Oct u Members
{ the wolasn's party Transferred their
oltentions lsom lhe White House to the
Spltel tc61v and attempted 10 Stage q
ncnstrsl|1A thers h protect against
failure q Re senate 70 approve he
1aefaI sl(ssW amendment FouF
peusen wlA tlauers Who rslussd u
I've the - tslors ne senate wing,
xsss arre2o4 6goelvsd u thsir ban