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Newport daily independent., 1918-07-16
GRADUATED LAND
 TAX |S ADOPTED
Constitutional Convention Adopts Principle of Tax After A Debate !
 Lasting Two Days.

Special to Independent. 1 Little Rock, July 16.-After. two days debate, the constitutional con- vention yesterday evening declared in favor G; the principle of the grad iuated land tax, by vote of ayes 45, noes 39.
 l It was not disposed of, however, for Delegate w. U. McCabe, of Bax- ter, one of the strong opponents of the measure, gave notice that he would tomorrow move to reconsider the vote by which the amendment was adopted.
 ] In the meantime, there are half a dozen other amendments pending, the first under consideration being an amendment by Delegate John T.. Sifford that no such tax shall be im- posed prior to 1929. He did this that i there might be time for the adjust ment of land holdings so that no in- justice could be worked.
 The adoption of the graduated land tax amendment does not dispose of the controverted section on taxation, as there are still several stumbling blocks in he way before it can be agreed upon, and it is probable that the greater part of the week will be devoted to a discussion of the su
 ject.
 The advocates of the reform, which, it is said, has been adopted in Oklahoma alone, argue that it is for the purpose of preventing landed monopolies.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-16
NOTED COLORED
 MAN WILL SPEAK Charles Stewart, A Member of the Publicity Bureau, Will Deliver
 An Address Tonight.

Charles Stewart, A. M., D. D., of Chicago, Illionis, general missionary of the National Baptist Convention and one of the most noted colored men in America, will deliver pa- triotic address to the colored people at the First Baptist church (colored) tonight. He reached the city this morning and is he guest of Prof. E.. P. Wheeler.
 Stewart is one of the best posted men in the country on the condition of his people. He has travelled all over the United States, and exten- sively through Europe. He is one of the speakers for the War Loan or ganization, and his address to the people tonight will show the negro his relation to the United States and the worldwide war
 He is also head of one of the gov ernment publicity bureaus and is a member of the Associated Press.
 It is to be desired that large crowd hear him.
 BUY w. s. S. You can at least be in the second line of defense-be war saver.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-16
(By The Associated Press.)

x With the American Army on the Marne, July 16.-Reports this morn ling from the battle front east of
 sheims show the allied defense not konly is still holding up German at Etempts to advance, but it appears to have broken the enemy's spirit.
 Additional German prisoners talk 'en today say they are convinced their commanders are beaten. At Coucy pigeon shot down today was carry ing a message from German Divis- ional headquarters, east of Chateau Thierry saying "the situation is se- rious.' A
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-16
Allied Resistance Checks Enemy
Associated Press Summary.)

Associated Press Summary.) The superb resistance by Ameri- can, French and Italian troops is holding intact the fighting zone be- hind the line along the entire sixty five mile front, against which the Germans are throwing the weight of between seven hundred and eight hundred thousand men in the fifth offensive of the present great battle of the year
 The Germans are fighting with desperation both east and west of Rheims, but they have been held to minimum gains. 3
 The Americans, besides checking the German attempts to cross the Marne near Fossoy, have captured between one thousand and fifteen hundred prisoners, including an el1- tire brigade staff. The Germans suc- ceeded in crossing the Marne at Hend river, but their positions are now dominated by American artillery and machine guns.
 The greatest German gain yester- day was against French and Italian troops between the Marne md Rheims, where they advanced to depth of two and one-haf miles ors front of twenty-two miles. Desper- ate fighting continues. East of Rheims the Germans were smashed completely.
 The allied capitals now feel that the German effort has been baked in it's inception.
 Fighting activity is not great olA the remander of the western front, nor in Macedonian theatre and Italy.
 BUY w. s. <!
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-16
(By The Associated Press.)

With the American Army on the Marne, July 16.-- Counter attacking fate yesterday, the Americans drove out the Germans from the salient es- eablishld east of Rheims. The Amer jeans in this section, after taking up positions at the rear of the first lines, allowed the Germans to come through, but when the enemy tried to cross the field moved them down with machine gun fire.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-16
AUSTRIA READY
 TO TALK PEACE
(By The Associated Press.)

\Dy lhC 1AocOSldcCN ! iSoII
 Amsterdam, July 16.- We are prepared to discuss everything ex- cept our own territory" Baron Bu- rian, Austro Hungarian foreign min- ister is quoted in a Vienna dispatch as having said Burian asserted, however, that the enemy's obstinacy regarding the territorial demand con corning Alsace Lorraine, Triest Tren- tio and German colonies appears to be insurmountable.
 BUY w. s. s..
 When you buy War Savings Stamps you do not give your money, you loan it at per cent. compounded quarter ly. You help your government, but ou help yourself even more.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-16
(By The Associated Press.)

(By The Associated Press.)
 Paris, July 16.-The battle con- tinues violently, especially south of the Marne and in the region of Chat illon. Except for one sector south of the Marne, the situation is un- changed {
 American and French troops are counter-attacking magnificently, and the German loss of prisoners is ex-
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-16
AMERICAN RED
 CROSS BOMBED
(By The Associated Press.)

(By The Associated Press.) { Paris, July 16.-An American Red Cross hospital at lucy was bombed by German aviators. Two enlisted men were killed and nine persons wounded.
 BUY w. s. s..
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-16
CHEMICAL PLANT
 |S BURNED TO-DAY
(By The Associated Press.)

(By The ASsOc1ated PreSs.J Jacksonville, July 16-Fire caused by an explosion of nitrate destroyed the fertilizer plant of the American Agricultural Chemical Company near here today with loss of $1,250, ,000.
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Newport daily independent., 1918-07-16
(By The Associated Press.)

By The ASSOclated FfeSS.J
 With the American Forces on the Marne, 11:10 a. m.-Reports from one end of the battle line to the other say that except for a few minor To- calities, the German offensive so far is complete failure.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-16
(By The Associated Press)

(By The Associated PreSs).
 Washington, July 16.-"The gener- al situation this morning is regarded as satisfactory" says the war office announcement. Warning is given, however, that a pressure of reserves is probably to yet come.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-16
Casually List

(By The Associated Press.) Washington, July 16.-Among the army casualties is Private Ellis E..
 Beard, of Rector, Ark, who is report
 missing in action.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-16
(By the Associated Press.

London, July 16.-The Americans have recaptured the towns of Fossoy and Crezancy, which were taken by the Germans when they crossed the Marne river yesterday.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-16
(By The Associated Press

(By The ASSoclated Press.
 Paris, July 16.-The war office an nounces the battle is continuing vio- lently, with American and French troops counter-attacking magnifi- gently.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-16
(By The Associated Press.)

(By The Associated Press.)
 Washington, July 16.-Army cas- ualties show killed in action, four teen; died of wounds, eight; dis ease, three; accident and other causes, one; wounded severely, fif- ty-three; missing, twenty-two; pris- oners, one.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-16
(By The Associated Press.)

(By The ASSOclated PreSS.J
 London, July 16.-- Advices from France say Generals Von Buelow and Von Bohn are directing the opera ton of the German attacking forces.
 BUY w. s. s..
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-16
GERMAN SPIRIT APPARENTLY BROKEN

tremely heavy, says today's war of flee announcement.
 On the front east of Rheims the enemy has been unable to pene- trate the French zone of defense, de- spite terrific fighting.
 South of the Marne the Germans were unable to advance their line byond Stagnan and La Chapelle.
 North of the Marne the enemy has been held up in the outskirts of Chat illon.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-16
GRAVEL PLACED ON x STREETS OF NEWPORT
 PROVES SPLENDID HELP.

Several of the principal streets of Newport have been treated with m application of gravel brought hero from the pit of the Good Roads Gra- vel Company at Newark. Wherever the gravel has been placed and pack-'' ed down a splend driveway has de- veloped.
 Now that the benefits of gravel have been demonstrated it is hoped city officials will not stop until quantities are placed on every street. of the city where needed. BUY w. s. Subscribe for the Independent.
Newport daily independent., 1918-07-16
(Bv The Associated Press.)

NDy IIIo -A0N00Ie1Voe1 1 o'''7'7 Washington, July 16.- Marine corps casualties show killed in action, forty-two; died of wounds, ten; wounded severely, seventeen; miss ing, eighteen.
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Newport daily independent., 1918-07-16

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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-03
The University Corner

spirited one, as it Is the final clash
between the best two debating teams
developed during the year.
Another new contest added this year
is the current events study contest.
under the direction Of the extension
division. The winners in the nine dis.
.ficts win compete in the final contest
to be held in the auditorium Thursday
evening April 25, following the final
debate Of the Oklahoma High School
| Debating League
An exhibition program composed Of
selections inmusic and public speaking
PRESENTED by the winners Of first place
/ IN the musical, dramatic reading and
oratorical contests, will be given at the
auditorium on Friday evening, April
! &c, at O'Clock. After this program
IAN prizes in non-athlstic events which
have been decided upon to this time
will be presented to the winners by
The heads of those departments of the
university which have conducted the
contests Winners Of first place will
receive their medals at this time.
During the three days of the meet,
work submitted in the manual train.
! ing contest for schools will be on exhi.
| pition in the Engineering, building. Ex.
3ibtion plates submitted in the me.
chanical drawing contest will be on dis
| play throughout the meet, and the com.
petition plates on Saturday, in the En-.
g.neering building.
A conference Of all students and 9th.
crs interested in high school publica.
tons will be conducted by the School
Of Journalism in Room 303, Park Row.
on Saturday morning. In conjunction
with the publication conference will he
held the spring meeting of the Okla.
homa Interscholastic Press Association,
a. organization composed of the pub.
iioations of the high schools Of the
state.
There will also be a stenography con.
-est. At the time of the interscholastic
meet, students who are planning to
come to the university next year and
who want to make part of their eX.
lenses by doing stenographic or office
work will be given an opportunity to
show their proficiency. Those who make
the best records in these tests will be
lsed as far as possible in filling any
vacancies that may occur for student
lstenographers and student office assist
ants at the university. These tests
will consist of shorthand and type
writing, and there will be a series OF
tests to determine the mental character
istics of the various applicants. stu
dents may take the shorthand, type
writing and general tests or they may
take the typewriting and general tests
or they may take just the general tests
Those who expect to do office work, but
who have no proficiency in stenography
may take the general tests alone. These
general tests are education and psychol
ogy tests, and there is no need to make
any preparation for them. These test.
will be held on Friday April &c
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-03
OKLAHOMA MELON GROWERS
FACE DIFFICULT PROFILE

Oklahcma City, t'eb. 2.-Melon grow.
ors OF the southwestern part Of the state
are somewhat in a quandary as to what
~ do, as indicated in correspondence
received at the state department of
agriculture. Raising watermelons is a
considerable industry in that section
If the state. Last year there was
IN unusually big crop Of melons and
they brought good prices. Transports
ion facilities, however, form the prin-
oipal consideration in the industry. The
question confronting them, according
to some letters received, is whether or
OF they are going to be able to get
cars. Under present conditions they
see where it would be almost impossible
10 get transportation for the crop. and
melons must be hauled to market just
when they are ready or there is no
use to take them at ALL Local demand
would not justify a crop Of any pro
portions.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-03

Oklahoma City, Feb This is the
pledge which it is expected will be
signed by every loyal man and woman
in Oklahoma, which will show that Ok.
lahoma is 100 per cent loyal and patri-
otic which will make it possible for
every ounce of energy, every resource
of state to be concentrated on the one
great object of winning the war.
And to make this possible, to bring
this home TO everybody, a council Of
defense is to be formed in every school
district in the entire state of Oklahoma.
IT IS d big undertaking. Oklahoma
does big things 1t will bring home
the real, grim facts of this war, the
necessity for intensive cooperation to
every man and woman in the state.
School District Councils.
meeting for the purpose Of or
ganizing these school district coun-
ellis Of defense will be held in every
county seat in the entire state. These
meetings will be under the general aus,
pices of the state council of defense and
under the immediate direction Of the
county council 1t is urged that no;
only members of the county councils
but every patriotic man and woman
who possibly can do 50, attend this
meeting. These meetings were planned
at a general meeting of representatives,
from practically every county council
of defense in the state which was held
in Oklahoma City on Jan. lG. At that
meeting the idea Of an organization
which should reach directly to every
man and woman in Oklahoma received
enthusiastic endorsement.
Purposes of Organizations.
The organization Of these school dis.
trict councils has the approval Of Presi-
dent Wilson and of the national admin.
istration. The purpose of this organi-
Zation is to work under the state and
county councils of defense in cooper
ating to help win the war. Those who
join pledge themselves to follow out to
the best of their ability the instructions
from county and state councils and
to abide by their rules and decisions.
Any patriotic resident of any school
district in the state may become a
member Of the district organization by
signing the pledge card with the loyalty
pledge given above. On signing this
pledge card, he or she becomes a mem.
Der of the school district branch Of the
county council Of defense.
Widespread Distribution.
Under the direction Of the state coun.
ell of defense 1900 copies of the con.
stitution for these school district coun,
ellis have been printed and are ready
for distribution over 200 600 pledge
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-03
MY LOYALTY PLEDGE.

l hereby pledge renewed allie
glance to my flag and to the re-
public for which it stands. l
pledge myself as a true, loyal
American to be active in the sup
port of my government in all its
plans and efforts.
l recognize the danger that
arises from the Stacker who op
poses the country. | realize that
every breeder Of sedition is as
great a menace TO our homes and
freedom as are our armed enemies
across the sea. | therefore pledge
myself to report TO the chairman
Of my school district council Of
defense or to my county defense
chairman any dislOyM act or ut
tyrance that l may know or
! win help stamp out the enc.
mics at home, whose every act or
word means more American
graves in France.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-03
May Call on You to
Sign Loyalty Pledge

cards have been prepared. More viii
soon be ready. 1t is aimed to reach all.
This is not Frances war, nor Engands,
nor Canada's. 1t is Oklahoma's war.
a War of Nations"
This is not war of armies, but a
war of nations declared President VIII
son soon after Americas entry into the
contest.
The grim truth of this has become
apparent. When the United States de-
clared war, many thought that our part
would be a comparatively minor one.
We would contribute our navy. supplies,
money and perhaps a few regular troops.
That would probably be about all, was
the popular belief
Then Russia had millions under arms
and it vas supposed the revolution
would act As an intensive inspiration;
the submarine WAS more Of AN annoy
ance than a great menace; from the
scene Of her triumphs on the Corzo
Italy could look down on Trieste, which
She hoped soon would be her prize :,
France and England were preparing
for greater drive than that of the
Somme. 1t seemed as if only the moral
and financial support Of America was
necessary to turn the balance.
Now we knows better Russia is no
longer factor in the war; no one can
foretcll definitely what the next sub
marine report may be- Italy desperately
wounded and at bay is fighting for ex
istence, not for triumph; while on the
western front the English and French
| watch 1pprehensivelv German prepara
tions for the greatest drive Of the war
and wonder if they can hold out until
| Americas millions arrive. Now we know
that every resource, every energy of
America must be thrown into the con
| test-or we viii be beaten
1t IS to bring home this knowledge
| the appreciation Of this terrible ma
tlonal emergency, to every man and
woman in Oklahoma that these school
district councils will be organized.
DO your part.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-03
COTTON GROWERS ORGANIZE
TO IMPROVE SEED QUALITY

oklahoma City, Feb. 2.-Growing OF
standard cotton is the purpose of the
jackson County Cotton Growers Asso-
citation, which has been organized at
Altus Securing uniform premium
for the graded classes is an Incentive
in growing such a grade of cotton,
which in turn gets the big money. Hear
ings were recently held in the south.
western part of the state by the cor
poration commission and the attorney
general relative tp the price paid for
cotton seed. In this many phases of
the cotton industry We're presented. The
condition OF the cotton, also the seed,
and other things showing the differ
ence between good ana poor material
were shown,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-03

10 be subject to inspection at any time.
This provision was made by the Terri
torial legislature Of 1895 and was for
the purpose Of assisting the Anti.Uorse
Thief Association in detecting cattle
thieves. A number Of inquiries as to
whether or not this order was stir in
torce have come to the attorney gen
,rals office. II was the impression
that the act of the 1871 legislature
repealed the law, which exempted the
big packing plants from the rule. After
Investigation the attorney general finds
that the law was not repealed as to the
smaller butchers. such "A provision was
a great help in the early days and
when there were many range cattle in
detecting and apprehending cattle
Chieyes. There may not be that de-
uand for it now, but it stnl is in force.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-03
MEXICAN MURDERER is
SLAIN WITH DYNAMITE
criminal Kills -Four Persons, Wounds
Two Before Taken.

I1l Paso, Texas, Feb. after with.
standing a siege by more than 100 city
and military policemen, Felipe Alvar.
re2, who late last night shot and dan.
gerously wounded Mrs. Trinidad I.u.
cero, killed her two small children and
Killed policeman and civilian who
sought to capture him, was dislodged
from his refuge in an clubhouse in the
densely populated Mexican quarter at
o'clock this morning by charge of
dynamite.
-Four charges Of dynamite were ex.
ploded before the building was wrecked
and Alvarez body hurled high into the
air. Examination of the body dis.
closed that he had received six bullet
wounds from the policemen and sol
diers who exchanged hundreds Of shots
with the fugitive.
Alvarez victims We're:
Killed: Juan Garcia. deputy city tax
collector Octaviano Perea, policeman;
Salvador Lucero, aged 3; Alfredo Lu.
cero, aged ..
Dangerously wounded: Mrs. Trinidad
Lucero.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-03
OKLAHOMA CATTLE SUFFER
LITTLE LOSS FROM BILLIARDS.

Oklahoma City Feb. Cattle on
The ranges i'm Beaver and Texas coun-
ties and other places in the northwest
srn part OF the state weathered the
storms Of the last few weeks well, ac-
cording to reports received at the de-
partment of agriculture. While the
ground was covered with snow farmers
fed their stock and some feed has been
gwen all along, but with a clear spell
between the storms the snow would
90 away and leave the grass in a fair
condition for picking. Unless there is
weather more severe than in the past
cattle Will not suffer seriously, it is
said.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-03
YOTNG AERONAUTS LOST.

Macon. Ga, Feb. -Four students
of the balloon school at Camp Wheeler,
who ascended Friday morning at
o'clock have not been heard from since.
The balloon travelled in a southeasterly
direction after ascending. The theory
is advanced at the school that the men
may be marooned in a swamp Names
of the students were withheld by the
tnilitary authorities.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-03

This week has been a trying one, as
examinations were held. Only seniors
are excused from final examinations
during their last semester in the univer-
Sity. But these are soon gone and
forgotten, for also with examinations
has been registration for the coming
semester. The new semester starts
Monday, and all start anew with a
clean sheet. A large number of new
students both from other schools and
from the high schools of the state, are
expected. Students may enter at this
time and take up regular work as a
large number Of the freshman subjects
ere given the second semester.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-03
BULGARIA WANTS PEACE
AND piece" OF OTHER
COUNTRIES IN EUROPE

Amsterdam, Feb. Premier Radoslo-
voff, defining in the sobranje Bulgaria's
war aims, says a telegram from Sofia,
pointed out that all people, including
the Bulgarians ardently desired peace,
although they wished for an honorable
peace which would consecrate their ma.
tioual unity.
This unity, the premier continued,
constituted the sole war aim of the
Gulgarians, and meant reunion of the
province of Dobrudia, the Morava dis
t.ict and land in Macedonia to their
mother country" Bulgaria.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-03
BUTCHERS MUST KEEP RECORD
OF CATTLE THEY SLAUGHTER

Oklahoma city, Feb 2-Butchers in
The smaller cities ana towns of Okla
boma must continue TO keep a record
of the hides. horns and marks or brands
Vi cattle killed by them. these records
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-03
BESAM STOCKHOLDERS.

The Besaw Tire and Rubber Company
has on hand limited stock Of all sizes Of
tires at their Office Orders to stock.
holders filled Immediately. 31-4
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-02-03
RESAM STOCKHOLDERS.

The Besaw Tire and Rubber Company
has on hand limited stock Of all sizes OF
tires at their office. Orders to stock.
holders filled Immediately. ST.