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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-19
CHAMP ACNE drive
SHOWS LAPSE IN
GERMANS IDEALS
Not as Great 0bjectiveS Are
Sought in This Maneuver

DIV VI. IL
(Copyright 1918 by the New York Times.
the Chicago Tribune and the Oklahoma
WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES.
Julv H.-Delayed) documents taken
on the battle field and statements made
by prisoners throw an important light
on the aim OF this offensive. Briefly
IT appears TO be 10 seize Chalons, the
great wooden plateau called the Noun
tain OF Rheims. Epcrnay and probably
Mont MraiL The vast stretch OF the
French center when occupied would be
the base for a further and final opera
ton. the nature OF which we only can
guess.
Expected Rheims to FAN.
Rheims is TO he obtained by en-
,elopmcnt, although it is at the head
of a narrow peninsula protruding into
the enemy's lines The ruined city
would be formidable position TO at
tack frontalv The French lines on
either side have been broken. however,
and it must fall Of itself Side thrusts
which were 10 produce this happy re-
suit were directed toward Chalons on
the east, Epcrnay on the southwest
and each was to be broadened the
first toward Reyigny thirty miles
southeast of Chalons and the second
toward Mont Mrail to give room for
the development OF available forces and
Tor subsequent Developments. SO while
the Champagne front was attacked
with especial force about Prunav and
prosnes on the west, and about PcrthcS
and Souain at the center; that IS 10
say. toward the two high roads from
the north into Chalons, forces on both
sides Of the Marue have turned, not
westward toward Paris, but mp the
stream toward Epernay and the noun
tain OF Rheims
Lapse From High Ideals
Such is the first design for the ac-
romplishment OF which the German
grand staff has entrusted the crown
prince the largest mass of mancuver
it could now hope to assemble, and
though the opinion of layman, | will
ycnture to iorctel that this strategy
will be shown by the event and Judged
bv competent soldiers to he an extraor-
dinary lapse from the high level Luden-
dorif and his colleagues have often
reached. In the earlier phases of the
offensive on the Sommc in Flanders.
on the Aisnc and on the Disc they were
visibly pursuing a rapid decision by
the thrusts toward vital objectiyeS be
fore the increase OF the American forces
robs them Of the initiative In the
precent effort il is not too soon to say
they have attempted a great deal more
tina rtheit strength permitted and ye;
II they obtained it all they would not
be any nearer their objective
Ludendorff Is Disillusioned.
The offensive being already a failure.
it would he idle to speculate what the
exterior purpose its success might be
supposed to serve The final attack
westward against Paris or eastward
against Ncrdun Toul and Nancy Doe,
old fox Ludenlorii imagine that he and
his superiority Of numbers and his
initiative are pyerllstlnp2
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-19
The Dramas Trend

Tragedian-You tell me, sirrah, that
] am behind the tines
Manager-YeS You come with me.
I'm going to produce a screen version
OF "Ben-Hur" with motorcycles for the
principals in the chariot race Film
Fun
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-07-19

II was not until his isu Night at the
hospital, In his wheel chair Stephen
lay IN wait in the moonlit courtyard
I'LL Sally fitted past him on her way
home. He put out his hand and caught
her firmly
(To Be Continued)
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-27
]. s. SHIPS
LOST IN STORM
OFF LOWER CAL.

San Diego, Sept. 27.-Two United
States Shipping Board vessels on
their maiden trips were sunk, fleet
of other craft were badly battered,
the City of La Paz was partically
destroyed and the floating equipment
of the United States naval coal de-
pot at Pichilinque damaged to the ex-
tent of thousands of dollars during
a terrific hurricane that ragged off the
Lower California and northwest coast
of Mexico September II. This was
the news brought to this port today
by a long overdue fishing launch.
Several residents Of La Paz were
reported killed, The crews of the
vessels that were sunk were rescued
by passing steamers after being
adrift three days in open boats.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-27
FARMERS WARNED
70 A ARRANGE FOR
LAB0RERS TODAY

In spite of the fact that announce
ment was made several days ago by
the Farmers Labor Employment As
|sociation that everything was in read
mess for importing Texas farm la
borers to aid in harvesting the cotton
and corn crops this fall, only few
employers have come forward with
orders for men.
According to Development Agent d.
C. Bitler, who is acting as secretary
of the association. the supply of Ia
borers in western Texas is rapidly
drifting away and those farmers who
plan to pay the transportation of
men and their families from Texas
should make their arrangements now.
Superintendent Boyce of the u. S.
Employment Service has urged me to
send in orders for laborers at once"
said the development agent. at was
explained that although for some time
there has been goodly supply Of la
borers in the drought district of Tex
as, the number is steadily decreasing
and filing Of orders should not be put
off longer if the Imperial Valley
farmers are to avail themselves of
the services of the U. S. Employment
Service in getting help from Texas.
The government service is recruiting
the farm laborers in that district and
it is certainly up to the Imperial VAL
ley farmers to make their wants
known. Upon payment of transpor-
tation, the number of workers desired
will be shipped at once to this coun-
ty under contract to work out the
amount of advancement made. Fur
ther information may be obtained at
my office in the courthouse"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-27
PECULIAR EYE
DISEASE HITS
THRU
VALLEYT0WNS.

An epidemic of smear pinkeye," CIV
en- the designation by the medical fra
ternity of purulent conjunctivitis. is
sweeping through Imperial Valley, lit
ierally painting the towns red.
While no serious results have been
occasioned by the epidemic, it is dec
Grating the optics of scores of per-
sons with pink the color Of flames
at almost white heat. Local physi-
clans, on the basis of the number of
cases they have been called on to
treat, estimate that between SO and
rs persons are afflicted with the all
ment.
Apparently having it's origin in poi
sonOus substances in the air, the dis
ease attacks the lid of the eye. In
flammation follows and the discharge
of secretion until the eye closes from
pain and the presence of matter.
DR.. w. w. Apple, who has been
called on to treat several of these
cases, said today:
"There is nothing alarming about
it, for, so far as my observation goes.
nothing serious will result other than
the inconvenience of bad eve for
several days. 1t is transmitted
through the discharge.
"1t is not 'pinkeye,' but closely akin
to it. The disease probably comes from
the pollen of some week or from fine
dust particles. 1t is impartial in at
tacking both adults and youngsters.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-27
JURY PROBES
OPERA Tf-O N 6
Of UTAH co.

The county grand jury may rem
der an Indictment against the Delta
Land and Water Company and it's
promoters, according to persistent
rumors around the court house to-
day. Although the grand jury has
made no report and it's members de-
cline to make any statement, it was
found that the body had been inves-
tigating the local operations of the
company.
Scores of Imperial Valley ranch
ers are alleged to have been defraud-
ed out of thousands of dollars for
the purchase of near-worthless land,
without water, in the Milford, Utah,
project. Some persons Of moderate
means are said to have lost their. all
by listening to the Establishments of
representatives Of the company.
The grand jury, it is understood, is
considering bringing an indictment
charging fraud against the promot-
ers and officers of the company, who
are said to be prominent members of
the Mormon church.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-27
BERLIN STATEMENT.

Berlin, Sept. 27.-German general
headquarters today announced that
German troops on both sides of the
Argonne had retired to their lines of
defense before the Franco-American
attack Thursday and declared the
"great Franco-American attempt to
break through" failed the first day,
owing to the tenacity of the Germans.
The War Office says that fresh bat
ties are imminent. The Franco-Amer-
leans succeeded in advancing beyond
the foremost German fighting line at
the heights above Tahura and at
Fontaine en- Dormeis. Between the
Argonne and the Meuse the Germans
were forced back as far at Mont
Blainville and as far as the bend in
the Meuse northwest of Mont Eau
con.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-27
FATHERS WIRE
STOPS WEDDING
OF YUMACOUPLE

The metallic click of a telegraph
key, carrying the angry message of
an irate father, yesterday put a
temporary finis to the full blooming
romance of Lee Allen Lantz and Ida
Lou Hamblen of Yuma, who came
to Ell Centro to be married.
When they appeared at the coun-
ty clerks office for their license they
were refused on the authority of a
message from the girls father, Joe
Hamblen. wealthy rancher, who
gave no reason for his actions. On
his request, the couple were techni-
cally placed in the custody of the
sheriff.
1t also developed that Lantz was
not quite of age, although the pros
pective bride claims she is 18. AS
his birthday is Saturday, Lantz de-
cided he would remain here, obtain
a license at midnight Saturday and
be married the minute it was issued.
Relatives of the girl, who were
summoned here from Brawley by her
troubles, declared that she had mis-
represented her age and that she is
only II County officials have taken
the case in hand and will attempt to
obtain a reconciliation with the par
ents, so that he wedding may pro-
ceed.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-27
NEXT: GREAT
MANPOWER
LOTTERY To
Be SEPT. 80
Order Numbers for Regis
trants of Sept. IL Will Be
Drawn on That Date-Af-
fects 100000 Men.
(By ASS ociated Press)

Washington. Sept. 27.-The provost
marshal general has set September
80 as the date of the national draft
lottery to determine the order, in the
classes to which they will be assigned,
of the 100000 men registered Sep
tember II. 1t will be held publicly in
bers will be given to the press and
the country by district draft boards
as quickly as the list can be printed
and delivered to the boards by mail.
1t will be necessary to draw 1900
capsules containing the series num-
bers, which will require about twenty
six hours.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-27

gress.
1t is probable that the British at
tack is intended to drive wedge be-
tween Douai and Cambria.
The French between Suippe and
the Argonne forest brilliantly carried
formidable German positions for a
depth of three miles over the entire
front of attack. More than 1000
were taken. The French captured
moisTahurea, Ripont, Cerny en- Dor
mois, Servon and Mupzicourt. The
attack was resumed today despite un-
favorable weather and is progressing
satisfactorily.
Secretary Baker witnessed the be-
ginning of the American drive from
northwest of Verdun. Spadrons of
tanks formed an effective part of the
attacking force. American airplanes
maintained an aerial barrier over the
line, preventing enemy observation of
troop movements.
The British have advanced to with
in three miles of Cambria and have
captured between 5000 and 600 Ger
mans and some guns, including COM
plete battery.
The French and Americans have
captured more than 10000 Germans,
according to Paris.
The British appear to have crossed
the Canal Du Nord OH front of
more than three miles and to have
advanced to a maximum depth Of a
mile and a quarter. The British were
reported as approaching Bourbon Spur
at midday. his reported the Cana
dians early reached point about a
mile west of Bourbon Wood, which was
the chief obstacle of Byng's Cambria
drive last fall.
Enemy artillery fire against the
Americans has increased, but the
Germans have been unable to force
back the Americans. Rain has made
the roads virtually impossible for
artillery.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-27
BULGARIA ASKS PEACE CONFEREN
Press To Open
Society Dept.

Watch The Press from next Mon
day.
That is just little tip to the un-
wise for, beginning on that date, this
paper, furthering its policy of ex-
pansion and giving to it's readers all
the news that's fit to print, will in
augurate a society department.
This department will be in the ca
pable hands Of Mrs. Violette Camp
bell, probably the best known news
paper writer of her sex in this Sec
ton of the Southwest. Mrs. Camp
bell has been in newspaper work for
years and, through long residence
in the Valley, has wide circle of
friends.
Also do not forget that The Press
carries the best features, bringing
Up Father" "The Duffs," the most
news, the Associated Press wire serv-
ice-in short, that it is the best pa
per in the Imperial Valley.
Watch Us Grow.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-27
BOARD TO
OPEN BRAN CHES
IN OTHER CITIES

To relieve the congestion at the 10.
cal headquarters for the filling oul
of the draft questionnaires, the legal
advisory committee to the Ell Centre
Exemption Board has opened two new
county branches after dividing the
territory into three sections.
For the North End, Brawley W
be the headquarters, j. Stewart r
to be in charge of the corps of
yers who will meet registered ~,nt
the City Hall. For the South
the City Hall at CaleXico will +
headquarters, Phil ID. Swing bel,
charge.
The Red Cross rooms, with j.
Cole in charge, will still look {,
the interests of the men in FL Ce
and the middle section of the coun'
The new branches will be opened
morrow morning. They will be op.
daily from 8 to 5, except Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-27

Inc bulgarian cOiilIiidIuer HAS Ie-
ouested suspension of hostilities for
4S hours to permit the arrival of two
authorized delegates. Minister of FL
nance Liaptcheff and General Lukoff,
commanding the Bulgarian Second ar
my, are en- route to French headquar-
ters to arrange the conditions.
The British government has re-
ceived the Bulgarian armistice appli-
cation from authorized official sour
ces. An Amsterdam dispatch says
that Germany intends to solemnly
protest against an armistice.
Allied troops in Macedonia have
captured more than 10000 prisoners
and over 200 guns, the Paris war Of
flee announced today.
1t is reported that the Serbians
have captured Kochana, about four
teen miles from the Bulgarian bor-
, der. u
London regards the application for
an armistice as serious movement
and, contrary to reports from Ger
man sources, there is. no suggestion
that the action of the premier was
taken on his own initiative.
1t is understood that no instruc-
tions regarding an armistice will be
given the military commanders until
after the Allies confer. Military op-
erations will continue.
The British have captured Strumit-
"a, Bulgaria. American military men
believe that the capture of Strumitza
removes the last serious obstacle to
an Allied march into Bulgaria.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-27
Luz,
| CHANGES nHnoo

f. o. McColloch, president of the
McColloch Drug Company, today
completed details for the sale of the
McColloch Drug Store here to Thom-
as Neville, who for the past year has
been active manager of the store.
Mr.. Neville has been in the druy
business for the past twenty-one
years and before coming here he was
proprietor of the Neville Drug Stora
in Monrovia. He came here a wear
ago to relieve Porter McColloch, now
in France. During the past twelve
months he has made many new
friends, which, together with
strong impression of the opportuni-
ties offered here for the drug busi-
ness, resulted in the announcement
today of the change of ownership.
Mr.. McColloch will be in town for
a few days yet, to conclude business
affairs. Mr.. Neville takes Immediate
charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-27
Wounded Hero
Writes Father

Three months of heartbreaking
suspense. during which they fruit
lessly waited day after day for the
word that did not come, was broken
today for Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Green
leaf when they received a letter from
their son Charles D. Greenleaf, a hero
who was wounded in the fierce fight
ing of June 16 "over there"
Just three months ago yesterday
the Greenleafs received the official
wire that their son had been severe
ly wounded. Since that time no fur
ther word came to them, although
they suffered untold mental agony
over the possible fate of their boy.
But today the silver lining came in
the black cloud with the receipt of
a cheering letter from the soldier,
written on the 21st of this month from
the debarkation hospital at Ellis ISL
and, N. Y.
Inc young HldIl Hdu Deell Ill
French hospital since he received his
wounds and was landed at New York
just two days before he penned the
letter to his parents. While he gives
no description of his injuries, he says
'his hand and arm are still giving
him some trouble"
Mr.. Greenleaf entered the engineer
ing corps from Santa Barbara last
year and arrived in France in April
of this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-27

between the Argonne and the Meuse
have reached Malancourt, Mont Fau-
son, Cuisy, DannevouX and other
towns along that line. The example
of intrepedity set by the Pennsylva-
mia, Kansas and Missouri troops has
been followed by the men of other
American units. The opposition at
Mont Faucen, DannevOuX and other
points indicated strengthening Ger
man resistance. 1t was apparent the
enemy had had time to place in posi-
ton some artillery withdrawn earlier
in the day. Increased German aerial
activity indicated determination to
check was had developed in sweep
ing advance. Because of bOggy ter
rain the tanks were unable to display
their fullest abilities, but their work
was praised by staff officers.
Reports up to 11:30 today indicate
that the Franco-American attacks are
progressing favorably under most IA
vorable conditions. The French
Fourth army has resumed it's attacks
from positions in Champagne cap
tured from the Germans yesterday.
The French attained all their objec-
tives. The prisoners captured today
have not yet been counted.
The American advance continued
last night on the front on which the
/ offensive was launched yesterday.
American patrols are maintaing con-
tact with the enemy and stout ma
chine gun resistance has been quick
ly overcome with tanks and artillery.
The weather is thick, rain obscuring
observation today. Late information
indicates that German heavy artillery
caught withdrawing has been unable
to reply satisfactorily, but it is I'M
known whether any enemy big guns
have been captured.
| The British attacked on a wide
front south of the River Sensee and
first reports indicate satisfactory pro-
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-27
(By Associated Press)

Paris, Sept. 27.-The French commander in Mace
dona officially reports that the Bugaans have asked for
meeting to arrange conditions of armistice and even
tual peace The French commander replied refusing to
suspend operations but saying ne would receive duly quail
flied delegates of the Bulgarian government.
A Copenhagen dispatch quotes Berlin message as
saying that Premier Manoff of Bulgaria made an ar
mstce offer to the Allies without support Of either cab
met or king and that it has created great dissatisfaction
Strong military have been taken to support the
Bulgarian front and statements from Sofia via Jassy said
counter against the action of the premier had
been set afoot This would to indicate that revo
luton was in progress.
Meanwhile the Allies have continued their drive. The
Sebans have entered Ishtib and captured other import
ant points, taking great numbers of additional Bulgar
ian and German prisoners and quantities of
materials The Serbian cavalry has reached point fifty
five miles north of the line from which the offensive
started. ,..
The Serbans west of the 1shtib-Vees road
They have captured the heights of Sovets south of
the road North of Demirkapu in the direction of the
Bulgarian border the Serbs have captured the ridge of
Belize Kamen Serbian cavalry has entered Kochana 20
miles northeast of Ishtb and IA from the Bulgarian bor
der at the southwest head of the Kustehdilx trail.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-27

An appreciation" service to dem
onstrate to Rev. c. Rankin Barnes,
pastor of st. Paul's Episcopal church,
the high esteem in which he is held in
Ell, Centre is scheduled for Sunday
morning. Backed by prominent bus
mess men, movement to pack the
church at the Sunday morning serv-
ice is meeting with success.
The service will be the farewell of
the popular minister to Ell Centre, as
he leaves next week for Pasadena,
where he will take up a new pastor
ate.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-27
KAISER HIDES IN
CELLAR As ALLY
AV|AT0RS RAID
(By Associated Press)

Geneva, Thursday, Sept. 26.-Em-
peror William, Field Marshal Duke
Albrecht of Wurttemburg and Prin-
cess Stephanie were in Mannheim
last week when the city was raided
by British airmen. The emperor and
his staff took refuge in the cellar of
the royal palace, according to the
Democratic of Geneva and remained
there for twenty minutes. The pal
ace was not hit, but bombs fell in
the vicinity.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-27

missing in action" was the Off
cial message received yesterday by
B. H. Lien, receiver at the U. S.
Land Office, concerning the fate of
his son, Private Harold V. U. Lien,
Forty-seventh infantry. He has
been missing since August Z. Young
Lien left Ell Centre on October 13 for
Camp Lewis and had been overseas
since May of this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-27
VILLA BUSY AGAIN.

Ell Paso, Tex, Sept. 27.-Advices
received at Juarez today said that
Villa has returned to attack Jimenez,
Chihuahua, yesterday, after being
driven from town Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-27
(By Associated Press)

With the Americans on the Verdun
Front, Thursday, Sept. 26-The Amer
leans took the Germans somewhat by
surprise by the speed Of their attack
and pushed the enemy steadily north
ward without giving him an opportu-
nifty to recuperate. The Americans
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-27
CHILE MOVES.
(By Associated Fress)

Santiago, Sept. 27.--Chile has or
dered armed naval forces to occupy
all interned German ships.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-27
COMMANDER DEFEATED
bULGAR ARMY, BACKED
BY PREMIER, ASKS FOR
ARM|ST|CE AND PEACE

French General the Macedonian Front Reports Official
Offer to His Government, but Refuses to Meet Any
But Accredited Representatives-Berin Dispatches
Indicate Revolution in Sofia
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-27

the the