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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-26

According TO present indications
more licenses will be issued in Michi-
gan this year than were issued in
1917. when the state department
licensed $4,000 motor vehicles. Ow-
ing to the war IL was believed that
fewer cars would be operated this
year, but already 100000 permits
have been granted 1t is now esti-
mated that the total licenses foR
1913 will exceed 25o,000.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-26
Hlsscs and Other Things.

III anybody IL looking for com
mcnplace stuff. thisses). We may ns
well confess that our show hasn't
"a good an assortment of common
place stuff as the National Acad-
amy. (Checrs and II high pitched
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-26
Nhcnn Oycrlnnd Trip.

charles G ParfoHof Dallas passed
through this state last week on his
way to Michigan and reports his
light-six Mitchell car giving splendid
service. Parr has averaged about
three hundred miles day and has
4 record OF eighteen miles per gal
on ef gasollf'e. The car bad been
driven xix thousand miles before
tarting on this trip, without any
expense except gasoline and oil. and
Is considered tho fastest light-six
In Texas.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-26
MODERN MACHINERY HELPS
SUPPLY LABOR DEMAND
Maxwell Trucks Perform Wonders
In Cities aud the Outiaying
Country Districts.

Since the beEaning OF the great
war scarcity OF labor has compelled
the adoption of tho motor trucks
in many singular capacities in vuri-
Gus purts Of the country. The Bell
Telephone company . has large
truck in operation ifr tho Arizona
desert region that not only hauls
material for building the lines but
they have attached to the front of
the truck device that borcs hole
large and deep enough to receive the
large poles used in that section and
by the aid Of powerful winch be-
hind the drivers seat operated by
the same motor. one man is able to
load "a truck with poles, drive to the
end OF the line, dig the holes. place
the poles, and return in one-tenth
the timo required bv the old method
Even here in Tulsa trucks are in
many and divers uses, but the writer
happened upon the owner of Max
well truck recently who was telling
his friends what his l-ton Maxwell
was doing for him and his family
and the following are few things
this tTlpk ig 1rNpruDliShlusr
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-26

Following the practice established
three months ago, the Maxwell Mo-
tor company has declared It's reg
ular quarterly dividend OF $l,7J per
share on It's first preferred stock In
the form of scrip. Certificates bear
ing 6 per cent Interest are to be
delivered July TO stockholders OF
record June II. Maturity is sot for
July, 1920. and interest is payable
semiannunlly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
NEW GERMAN INTRIGUE.
Latest Effort to OvershadOw Previous
Plots.

Washington, April 1O.-Warning OF
new German policy Of intrigue, far
overshadowing Zimmerman's efforts
to embroil Mexico and Japan with
the United States, and designed to
cause decentralization in the allied
countries similar to that in Russia,
was given to the national conference
of American lecturers here today by
William English Walling OF New
York.
Mr.. Walling vigorously attacked
the Socialists of the allied nations.
He asserted that their purpose is to
bring about peace of their own die
dictation and that unless their efforts
are frustrated the democratically
elected governments of France. Eng
land and America might as well alb
dicatc."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
RUSSIA THREATENS WAR I?
AMERICAN OFFICIALS REALIZE
SITUATION AT VLADIVOSTOK
MUST BE CAREFULLY
HANDLED.
Bolsheviki Premier is Said to Ha,r,
Stated Russia May Oppose japanese
INVASION

Washington, April 9.-It is realized
here that unless the situation at
VladivostOk is handled with the
greatest tact grave and far-reaching
trouble may be expected. There has
been no official report on the state
ment Of Lenine, the Bolsheviki pre-
mier, that Russia might declare war
on Japan because of the landing of
Japanese troops at the Siberian port,
but the news in press dispatches oc-
casioned no surprise. 1t had been as
sumed that German influences were
working increasingly to bring about
an open rupture between the Bolshe-
Wiki and Russia's late allies.
Lenine is believed to be peculiarly
susceptible to German influence.
Assurances already have been given
that the landing of japanese and Brit
ish forces at Vladivostok was merely
for the protection of life and proper
ty.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
MESSINES RIDGE BATTLE.
Masses Of German Troops Thrown
Against Position.

With the British Army in
France, April 10 (By the Associated
Press).-The Messines Ridge and the
Ploegsteert Wood, which last June
were cleared Of Germans by a spec
tacular coup, again today were fill
ed with sevirling masses Of fiercely
battling troops as the result Of O new
drive launched by the enemy between
Armentieres and Messines this morn
ing. For hours tn German hordes
have been flinging themselves vicious
ly against the defending lines and by
sheer weight of numbers forced their
way forward at several points into
the British position. Today's pro-
gress north of Armentieres was a
continuation of the new phase of the
great offensive which boiled up yes
terday between Givenchy and Armen-
there's.
If the enemy attack of today should
succeed. Armentieres would lie in
deep salient with the Germans well
in in either side of it.
One OF the main features of the
German plans for the offensive as a
whole now becomes obvious. The
kaiser is bent on annihilating the
British army as far as is possible
After an hour of fighting the ene-
my gained possession of the front
lire east Of Fauquisart.
North of Laventie the enemy had
succeeded in crossing the Lys in small
numbers. They got footing in
Estairs, but they were thrown out by
a counterattack.
During the day counterattack
farther north also pushed the enemy
back approximately to the river.
Givenchy was the pivot Of the bat
tie and the most important position
along the line. for the high ground
here dominates the whole Lys valley.
The battle in Givenchy was SAN
culinary. For hours the contending
forces fought at close quarters with
rifles and hand grenades.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
NEW FRONT ATTACKED.
GERMANS TRY TO BREAK BRIT.
ISH LINE NORTH OF SONINfE
SALIENT.
British Rccapture Givcnschy and Take
Prisoners--Bombardmcnt Started
This Morning from Armenticrcs---
Infantry Also I'm Action.

London, April '10.-In new at
tack on the front north of the Somme
battlefield the Germans yesterday
took Givenschy, but the British re-
captured the town. the war office an
nounces. taking seven hundred and
nifty prisoners i'm this area.
Fierce lighting continued last night
on the front north of La Basse ca
nal. The German front OF attack is
extending today Early this morning
a bombardment began on British po-
sitions from the Armentieres region
as far north as the Ypres-Comines
Canal. ON the southern part OF this
front infantry fighting is reported to
have begun.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
CORN CROP SHOWING.
terminating Well I'm South Says Bull
Ictin.

washington, April 10.-The wealth
er and crop bulletin issued today by
the department. of agriculture shows
the corn crop in the South is ger
minating well. In the moro Southern
states the crop is up to Il good stand
ana in the extreme South is being
cultivated. Considerable damage by
cut worms is reported i'm Texas and
Louisiana.
The bulletin also reports that work
IN the cotton fields is progressing sat
isiactorily and planting is going on
1uliy up to the average date. The
early planted is coming up well and
cultivation has begun i'm Florida
Rams during the week. while posi-
bly, delaying work somewhat furnish
ed much needed moisture i'm several
sections.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
HOLDING MESSINES RIDGE.
British Struggle Stubbornly To Re-
tain Command or Flanders Plain.

With the British Army i'm France.
April ii.-Fighting continuing this
morning north OF Armcnticres with
the British still holding the Messines
ridge and Wytschact, which complete
~ changed hands seevral times dur
ing the day. hTe enemy succeeded in
entering positions at Lacrcchc. Nppr
and Hollebek, but vigorous counter at e.
tacks drove them out This morning
the Germans are in possession of
about half the village of Ploegstcer
and Plogsteert Wood.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13

Washington, April 10.-With the
news that American troops are in the
battle zone, the blunt statement Of
David Lloyd George, the British pre-
mier. to parliament as to the situa-
ton in i'icardy came home to Amer
leans today with added force. Army
officers expressed satisfaction that the
reinforcements ordered into the fight
by President Wilson had begun to ar
rive for the British had left no room
for doubt that the need for them is
urgent
Behind that advance guard, other
American forces are moving rapidly
to the front. Figures may not be
disclosed, but it is known definitely.
that the rate of departure Of Amer
lean troops for France now is three
times that of only a short time ago.
The increase of troop movements
makes interest in the submarine sit
uation acute. There were indica-
tions two weeks ago that the Ger
mans had coupled with the assault in
Picardy an effort to increase their
inroads upon allied shipping
While there has been no informa-
ton to indicate any increased men,
ace to the transports the very deeid-
ed falling off in the sinking of Brit
ish ships last week and the present
week was interpreted in some quar-
ters TO mean the diverting OF the a.
boats to the transport lines.
News from the front today was
not encouraging. Officials admittedly
did not understand the purpose of the
Germans in extending the scope of
the battle far to the northward, of
the great wedge driven into the Brit
ish lines in the attack on Amiens.
1t was pointed out. however, that the
struggl. Undoubtedly was entering q
third phase.
On the whole. military opinion
based Oh meagre details shown in to-
days di;, atches, inclined to the be-
lief that the Germans had found even
the 5O-mile front of their drive at
Amiens too confined and too fraught
with danger for their purpose. For
this reason it was assumed that the
new attack was designed to fiatten
out the British lines.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
DIR. POTEAT RESIGNS.
Head OF Furman University Becomes
Platform Speaker for Laymen's
Missionary Movement.

Greenville. April 10.-Dr. Edwin
McNeal Poteat, for II years president
or Furman University. has rendered
MS resignation, TO become effective in
June. lie will become platform
speaker of the Laymen's Missionary
Movement which contains some of
the most eminent men in the country
and Will tour the United States and
canada. DR.. Poteat will make his
nome somewhere near New York.
During his presidency he has done
notable WORK for Furman.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
AMERICANS BEAT GERMANS.
Raid on Positions North OF Toul Com.
I,letely Repulsed.

With American Army i'm France,
Wednesday, April 1O.-The Germans
attempted an attack against Ameri-
can positions northwest of Toul early
this morning but were completely re-
pulsed. Two German prisoners said
the enemy planned an attack with q
force of eight hundred, but that it
was stopped in it's full strength by
the effectire fire of the American ar
tillery. The Americans lost no pris-
oners.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
!, APRIL 13, 1918.
L BASE ESTABLISHED.
OF PORTUGAL
DRES ARE BEING FOR
TIFTED.
ne Used as a Base for American
narines and Air Craft and To
tcct Southern Route to Eu-

shingtOn. April 11.-For the
|DctiOn of the Atlantic trade route
uthern Europe, the United States
1.-THE consent of Portugal, has es-
bhed a naval base in the Azores
<As. Guns have been landed and
Qualifications of the station have
4 begun. In addition to it's use as
be for American submarines, de-
Vers and other small craft, it will
|&serve as an important homing
&Qn for American airp!anes, a
Der Of which have been assem-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
AMERICANS TO FRONT.
FURTHER REINFORCENfENT
NOT FAR BEHIND.
Many Troops Moving-Rate OF De.
parture for France Three Times
That Of Short Time Ago.

With the British Armies in
France. April 10 (By the Associated
Press) The first of the American
fighting troops have arrived on the
British front and have been greeted
with intense enthusiasm. The over
seas pioneers were a battalion of in
fantry, which came swinging along
the road into a certain sector after
an all night march that began on the
anniversary Of Americas declaration
Of war. The dusty uniforms and un-
shaven faces of the Americans show
ed that they had been long, on the
road
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
DRASTIC pRICE.F|X|KG.
ESSITIES MUST BE HELD
WITHIN REACH.
"a Men Gather i'm Conference
pectcd 60 BE Followed by Meet
of WOOlen and Leather Indus

Ashington. April 1O.-Stabilizing
OF rtces on domestic necessities in.
cl ng cotton goods, woolens, man
ul ures, clothing, shoes and hats
w discussed today by President
W pm, and his war cabinet. IT is
az fstood that the presidents coun-
sel rs believe that drastic action
WI have to be taken soon or the av-
4r e citizen will find many Of the
tn IS ne needs out of his reach.
hiley the war cabinet met, the
IN move in what is declared to be
o eeping price fixing or stabilizine
Sc me being worked out, by the war
IN stries board was made at con-
ffT Ice between more than SO leading
co n manufacturers Of the country
an the board price fixing committee
Aknfen. Represent only, the cot
ton textile industry but meetings with
delegations representing the woolen
and leather industries are scheduled
to follow upon the completion of the
present conference.
Today's meeting was under the aus
pices of tile National Council of
Cotton Manufacturers, who
came here to discuss it's present and
prospective relations with the gov
ernment, in regard to prices and pro
duction.
The result Of the first session was
the appointment Of q war production
committe headed by Garrish e. Milli-
ken of New York to present the coun-
ciPs view to the price fixing commit
tee. The other members of the COM
mittee are:
Arthur j. Draper, vice chairman; j.
w. Cannon, julius Cone, d. Y. Coop
er and Stewart w. Cramer, all of
North Carolina; w. ID. Anderson and
A. F. Johnson. Georgia; B. B. Conner
and g. H. Lanier, Alabama; j. H.
Ledyard, Mississippi ]. D. Hammett,
Victor Montgomery and Ellison A.
omyth, South Carolina; II. r. Fitz-
gerald, Virginia, and 13 others from
Northern States.
The councils committee which
VIII hold it's first meeting in New
York at the conclusion of the con-
ference here, will seek TO determine
upon prices that will be fair to the
industry and to the government.
Heavy demands of the army and
navy are using up go per cent. of the
output OF the wooden mills and if is
Shd that the war industries board
VIII consider this industry imme-
after the cotton goods situa-
ton is cleared up.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
GERMANS TAKE ARMENT|ERS.
british DRIVEN OUT OF IMPOR-
TANT POSITION ON NORTH
ERN FRONT.
New Offensive Has Not Been Checked
and Desperate Fighting Continues
Day and Night.

London, April 1.-THE British have
withdrawn from Armentieres on the
northern battle front. the war office
announced this morning. Violent
lighting continues along the front
from La Basse to theYpres- Confines
canal. North of Armentieres heavy
fighting continued late last night.
There was little change in British po-
sitions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
French Lose Two.

Paris, April 10.-Only two French
merchantmen, both over 1000 tons
were 3unk by submarines during the
week ending April 6, according to the
official announcement tonight.
Last weeks admiralty statement
announced the sinking of six mer-
chantmen of more than 1000 tons
and five fishing vessels. The previous
week 2S merchantmen were sunk. 16
being of more than 1000 tons bur.
den.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
SUBMARINES CROSSED
OCEAN.
In Face of Bitter Winter Gales Little
Craft Reached England Safely.

Washington, April 9.-In the face
of bitter wintry gales, American SUBJ
marines primarily designed for oper-
atoms eff the home coasts. have cross
ed the Atlantic 10 England in the COM
mon fight against German U-boats.
They are aiding Allied naval forces
as are American destroyers and
American naval airmen, and they
nave been in the war zone for some
months.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
PENALTIES FOR SABOTAGE.
Scnate Calls for Conference Repor,
ON Bill.

washington. April 1.-THE senate
today requested conference report
or the bill providing severe penalties
Tor the destruction or interference
with the production of essential war
materials. and containing clause
giving workmen the right to strike
ior better wages and working condi-
toms.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13

London. April 1O.---"On the Mes
sines front the enemy attack today
was repulsed. The enemy obtained
no footing on high ground anywhere" :"
Major Gen. Maurice announced ut the
war Office this afternoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
WINNING IN PALESTINL,.
British Troops Continue Advance
North OF Jerusalem.

London, April 1.-THE British
troops on April 9th advanced on a
line north Of Jerusalem to depths of
one and a-half miles along q front of
i've miles, the war Office announced
today. Notwithstanding stubborn re-
sistance by the Turks the British
captured the villages Of Rafat and
Elltefer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
BitSSNEABIA JOINS ROI'NA.
MA.
Another fussian Province Brcaks
Away From Old Country.

Basel, Switzerland. April IL
The Bessarabian diet, according TO a
telegram from Bucharest. has decid-
ed in favor of the union of Res
sarabla with Roumania. which IL bor-
ders on the east.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
ON FIRIN0LINE.
American Troops Appear on British
Battle Front.

London. April 10.--American REIN
forcements have appeared i'm the Brit
ish battle zone. says dispatch from
headquarters to Reuters Press Asso-
citation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
BRITISH MEET ATTACK.
Germans Throw Infantry I'm Dense
Masses Against Arras Sector.

London. April 10.-The battle
which began yesterday morning is
continuing today with unabated vio-
ience. The artillery duel extended
southward to Arras. The enemy
brought into action a tremendous con-
centration OF artillery. and infantry
In dense masses was used They
are plainly making efforts to break
through the British lines. the writer
declares.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
LIBERTY loan SUBSCRIPTIONS
flnc Progress Made I'm First Three
Days of Campaign.

Washington, April 11.--Iibcrty loan
subscriptions officially reported from
eight OF the twelve Federal Reserve
Districts for the first three days OF
the campaign amounted To TIVE We
million. five hundred thousand. two
hundred and fifty dollars. The dis.
tricts not reporting are Minneapolis
Richmond, Philadelphia and ATTAIN
Ia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
REMOVED FROM ARRAs.
Civilian Population Have Abandoned
Beleaguered CITY.

Paris, April 10.-The Civilian pop
ulation OF the city OF Arras has been
removed. For more than three years
the city has held out under almost
continuous bombardments by the en-
emy's big guns.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
GERMANS PUSHING ON.
Reported Five Miles West OF Armen.
there's Today.

London. April 1.-THE Germans
pushed yesterday from Criex-Dudac,
southwest of Armentiers Parties OF
theih nave been reported in the
neighborhood Give miles west of Ar
mcn'icres). the Reuters correspond
cnt at headquarters reported TODAY.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
PERSHING'S CASUALTY LIST.
Hundred Twcnty-fOur Names Report.
cd Today,

Washington, April 11.-Today's
casualty list gives one hundred and
twenty-four names. Ii shows one
killed in action. two died of wounds,
five died OF accidents, thirteen died
of disease, sixty-nine severly wound
ed. thirty slightly wounded. and four
reported missing
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13

Rome, Wednesday, April 1O.-One
Italian steamer of over 1900 tons
was sunk by an enemy submarine last
week. Three small sailing vessels
were also sunk
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-04-13
BRITISH HARD PRESSED.
LINE RECEIVES THE,
FULL FORCE OF GERMAN
DRIVE
Americans Now Reinforcing British
Line I'm Northern France-Great
Desperation Shown BY Germans.

American troops are now reinforc-
ing the British line in France along
the greater portion of which the
Germans are keeping up their strong
attacks with hordes of men and great
concentration of artillery in assaults
that now apparently have their OBJ
jective i'm the pentrating of the battle
front i'm northern France and Bel
gium. 1t was a happy lot of men
that swung into the sector chosen
for them.
From the south Of Ypres in Bel
gium the region Of La Basse, in
France the new offensive of the Ger
mans is being carried out with great
desperation, with thousands of men
under cover of unprecedented bonn
bardments of the allied rear lines.
endeavoring to pierce the bravely de-
feaded fronts held by the British and
Portuguese-and now also at some
unnamed point by Americans.
On several sectors of the new 20
mile battle line a few deep salients
have been driven by the enemy, but
in the process the Germans nowhere
have been able to break through, the
line merely bending back under the
great pressure. Particularly deep
are the wedges northwest ofArmen-
there's and northwest Of La Basse-
salients which seem to make certain
the evacuation of the British Of Ar
mentieres.
British positions southwest Of Ar
mentieres. lying between the River
Lys and Doube, north OF Armentieres
along the five mile front between the
Proegsteert Wood and the Wyts-
chatete- Messines Ridge have been
pressed back by the Germans. East
OF La Basse, Givenchy Hill, the key
to Bethune, has been tenaciously held
by the British and the town of Gil
venchy retaken, while to the north in
the region of Ypres the enemy's at
tacks have been dcisively repulsed.
The British in recapturing Givenchy
made nearly a thousand German pris-
oners. The latest German official
statement asserts that between Ar
mentieres and Estaries the Germans
have crossed the Lys River and that
north of Armentieres the British lines
on both sides OF Waasten- -Warenton
have been penetrated Six thousand
prisoners and 100 guns are claimed
to have been taken by the Germans
in the fighting between Armentieres
and La Basse Canal.
The famous Vimy Ridge, won C.
year ago by the Canadians, Is receiv-
ing n prodigious visitation of shells
rom German batteries.
While the battle i'm the north has
been in progress the lighting south
OF the Somme, where the British arc
aligned against the Germans, has been
rather subdued. Not so, however. on
the sectors where the French and Ger
mans are disputing the occupancy OF
the terrain. Furious assaults and
counterassaults have been going on
around Hangard- -SanteIe, the viii
lage changing hands many times. AT
last accounts the French not alone
heId the village. but also the nearby
cemetery.