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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
Vigilantes Pledge
Cobbler to Loyalty

A section OF the viligancs committee
OF the county council OF defense called
on Felix Lee, owner Of shoe repair
ing shop al Robinson avenue and First
street this morning, and as the result
Of that visit Felix Lee promised the
committeeman he would not do il
again"
Would not do il again" means this
Lee was accused Of having told two
men that any man who would buy a
Thrift stamp ought to be taken out and
hung He also was said to have de-
clared that in a short time agents OF
the government would go to every man
in the country ascertain how much
money he had in the savings bank, take
the money away from the man and give
him a worthless piece OF paper in ex-
change for it. Lee denied he had made
the remarks credited to him by L. {.
Dickeyon, cashier, and Joe MCCune,
waiter, in a restaurant.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
OFFICIAL REPORTS
BRITISH

LONDON, April s.--The text Of
the British official statement today
follows;
Between the Luce river and the
Somme heavy fighting continued
yesterday during the afternoon and
evening till a late hour. The enemy
employed strong forces and de-
liyered repeated assaults on Our po-
sitions. These attacks were beaten
off with loss TO the enemy, but our
troops were pressed back a short
distance to positions east Of Villers-
Brettonneux (about nine miles east
Of Amiens) which they now main
tain.
North Of the Somme the enemys
artillery has been active during the
night in the neighborhood Of Bucqoy
and in the Scarpe valley Hostile
concentrations early this morning
in the neighborhood Of Albert were
engaged by our artillery"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
British Yield at One Point but
Inflict Great Losses on Germans

LONDON, April 5-The British have been pressed back
short distance the front Of Amiens positions o
Vllers Bretonneux the office announces.
The Germans hurled large bodies of troops against tho
British between the Luce and Somme rivers making repeated
assaults For the most part the enemy thrown back with
losses.
Germans Concentrate in Albert Blow. y
The Germans concentrated troops early this morning near
Albert British artillery took them under Its fire. In the nesh-
borhood of Bucquoy and the Scape valley there was acvs
artillery fighting during the night
The Germans this morning attacked the British forces on
wide front from Dernancourt few miles south Of Albert to
Moyenneve north Of the Somme according TO statements
published by the Evening Standard n
British Yield Only at One Point \
The chief points of attack, the newspaper says were
Dernancourt Menn Beaumont Hame Bregry and Moyenne4
vie
The Germans repused with heavy losses except al
Dernancourt, where they made slight gain
There have been attacks south Of the Somme to-
day the statement says.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
New Drive Begun
Before Expected

LONDON, April 4--Today, exactlys
a fortnight after the opening OF the
great German offensive and after lulf
Of several days in heavy fighting, the
enemy has opened renewed offensive
and as was expected fully. his thrust
is again toward Amiens in an attempt
to divide the British and French ariniea
and thus reach the sea.
Hun Guns In Position. !
No news Of the latest thrust is avail
able except the brief reports in the Of
ficial communiques. The fact that tho
attacks we're preceded BY heavy artilS
lery preparation indicates that the Gers
mans have heavy guns in position. The
German attacks today were all repulsed
except at two points on the SommcA
where the enemy gained little ground
in the direction east and west 81
Hamel, and in the angle Of the Awe
and Luce, where he penetrated slightly
into the French front. I,
Earlier Than Expected. 81
Considering the weather and the ccAsd
ditions known to obtain in the tefrltcsNs
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
Oil Conservation
Case Hearing Is
Set for April l6

The date of the supersedeas hearing
on the injunction recently granted I'd
Boyle, state mine Inspector, against Art
Walker and the state corporation com
mission in the matter Of oil and gas in
spection, was set for April 10 this morn
ing before the supreme court.
Shortly after Boyle won his petition
for restraining order against the cor
poration commission before District
Judge John w. Hayson, the case was
appealed, and the supersedeas action
was taken II this is granted, the cor
poration commission will be allowed to
continue the work it was doing when
enjoined by Boyle, until the final hear
ing of the matter by the supreme court
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
Come Saue
Our Dogs,
Reeds Plea
Boys Paint, Shear and Make
Towns CANNES TaiIIeSS,

Attorney General S. ?. Freezing re-
ceiyed a request today from Reed, Okla,
to interfere there in behalf of the towns
canine population which is being har-
ried by small boys who have no COM
junction against torturing dogs.
There are boys here who are painting
dogs all eolors OF the rainbow, who cut
off the tails of some dogs and tie cans
to the tails Of others and II there is any
law on which you can proceed want
you to interfere" the letter read
Mr.. Freezing said he would refer the
matter to the county attorney Of Greer
county at once.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
Texas DeIuged
With Record Rain

DALLAS, Texas, April S.--The heav-
lest rain in a year fell in Dallas last
night, with a good precipitation over
North Texas. The rainfall at Dallas
measured 1.98 inches Forth Worth, liz
inches; Sherman, lao inches; Paris,
10 inches, and Mckinney one inch.
Del Rio, in the western portion OF the
,tate, reported .0S inches, .his hcing the
only spot in the drouth section receiving
rain.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
Russians Destroy
Large Warships,
Fearing Capture
BY the Associated Press.

PETROGRAD, April S. Several
Russian warships, including four sub
marines in the harbor OF Hango, were
blown up by their commanders who
feared capture by the Germans.
The mayor of Sukhum-Kale reports
that the Black Sea fleet torpedo boats
are bombarding and looting towns along
the coast.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
Associated Press War Review.

The French lines have held below Amlens and the Ger.
have been defeated with great losses what probably
constituted their most desperate effort effort to break IN
and cut off the communications Of this important base from the
south.
Similarly to the east Of Amiens the British have main.
their steaas defense and prevented the Germans from
making any important headway here.
This battle which ragged yesterday and virtually oil last
night fought along line Of approximately thirty miles
south of the somme Today the Germans switched their attack
the north Of the river and engaged the British along front
Of seventeen miles, but again unable TO make
progress except slight advance near the river.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
HEAVY RAINFALL
THROUGH STATE
HELPS FARMERS
Weather Bureau Records ,96
Of an Inch in City,
FALL AT CHANDLER 2.08
Southwest and Central West
Get No Rain,

Crops in every part Of Oklahoma
benefited from a rainfall in the last
twenty-iour hours except the extreme
central western and southwestern parts
Of the state. This dry area also extends
down into the Texas Panhandle for it
had no rain at all so the weather bureau
at Amarillo reported
The towns which got the most rain
were Chandler with 20S inches and
Carnegie which got an inch Of rain.
Oklahoma City Jared as well as the
average for she got within four -tenths
OF an inch Of rain The weather bureau
calls this a seaSonable April rain which
has not only shed its blessings on most
OF Oklahoma, but Kansas also had some
rain and the territory in and around
Dallas.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
French as Stone Wall Against Huns
Powerful Blows; Some Ground Retaken

PARIS April 5.--German forces continued their attacks
during the night says the official statement issued today By
the office Despite the superiority Of the German sffses
ves which the statement says spent rscksy the Tsu.
tons unable 10 reach their objective which As sa
wsy from Amishs TO Clermont
French Hold Line In Eatirsty.
The French regiments by their resistance and countsrat.
tacks maintained the line In s entirety the office
nounced.
The French troops conquered the greater part of Epnsts
wood north Of the Of 0rversSore All German efforts
TO dsodge the Frenchmen were In vain.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
Cloudy and Warmer
Weather Forecast

LOCAL FoREcAsT-cloudy and un.
settled weather tonight and Saturday
warmer Saturday.
STATE FORECAsT-Tonlpht and Sat
urday, cloudy warmer Saturday
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05

AMSTERDAM, April S.-An Of
ficiai announcement made in vi
emma today reiterates the assertion
Of Foreign Minister Czernin, which
was denied yesterday by Premier
Clemenceau of France, that con-
versation concerning peace has
been held between Austria Hungary
and France.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
HUNS SUPER-bL0W CHECKED
.aig Hit Hard on Wide
Front at Albert, While
French Gain Slightly

Petain Pushes Apex of Salient Farther
North in Lassigny Sector, Taking
Strategic Positions; Kaiser's Greatest
Blow Aimed at British on Long Line,
Where Front Stands Like Stone Wall.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
Farm Near Crivssnss Captured

The French captured ST. Afghan farm, southeast Of
Grvesnes and held 1t against all assaults In the north the
French withdrew their positions to the west Of Case They
threw back the Germans from Arrierecour wood west
Mailly Rameva
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
LIBERTY LOAN CAMpAICNERS
WILL START SALES TOMORROW
TO BIG LEAGUE BALL PLAYERS
Oklahoma City Women Sell
First Bond and Elk City
Hspur,s advance SUtscrip-
ton More Than Double Her
Quota,

Tomorrow afternoon before the De
trolt Americans and Cincinnati Ma.
tionals start the first ball game Okla
homa City has seen in 1918 a special
committee of Liberty Bond campaign
workers hastily recruited today by Dick
Carhart will introduce themselves to
the pastimerS and start getting each
man in the squad. some forty players
in all, TO subscribe for third Liberty
loan bonds. A Pathe motion picture
camera will be grinding away on sew
eral hundred feet OF film. This pic
ture will he released as one thing more
to put Oklahoma City on the map. II
there is no game on account Of bad
weather tomorrow Carhart and his
committee will be at the park Sunday
afternoon.
Autos Needed for Band.
Judge AmeS tomorrow will issue a
call for persons having autos they arc
willing to give the use of for part OF
the time next week Saturday, TO mail
or telephone their names TO the Cham
Der of Commerce as soon as possible.
Next week Saturday a section OF
Lieut.. John Philip Sousa's Jackies band
will arrive here in the morning and re-
main all day and for the evening, not
going to Fl Reno until Sunday A
tcontlnued on Page a, Column ~
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
FIRST Increment
OF new DRAFT TO
Be CALLED SOON
About 100000 viii GO to
Camps During April,

WASHINGTON, April 5.-Ordsrs
for the mobilization Of the first large
number Of men of the second draft will
go out 70 the governors Of the states
very soon.
Fifteen thousand men of the second
draft are now mobilizing and the April
call, about TO go out, will represent
probably more than the normal propor-
tion of the 100000 men who it previ-
ously has been advised will be called
during the remaining nine months Of
the year To call the 100000 men in
equal monthly increments would mob
ili1e them at about a rate of 10000 a
month
Pershings Needs Considered.
However, there is no assurance that
this will be a fixed figure because the
flow of men will be determined by the
needs of the army in France As Cen
lral Pershing may call for specially
qualified troops, an average Of 10000 a
month may be much exceeded or much
decreased
II has been announced that the men
Eill be drawn as gradually and in as
small numbers as possible, so as not to
dsIocate industry and particularly
agriculture.
Need Men For Defense.
So far as possible this plan will be
'ollowed The immediate need of in
:reasing the American forces in
france however, TO meet the German
lrive in the west is likely to result in
alling the men faster For that reason
he April quota undoubtedly will ex-
leed its normal average and il the need
S pressing the entire 10000 might be
ialled in much less than the nine
months originally planned,
-wss.-------
WASHINGTON, April 5.-A call for
OO photographers registered in the
raft to mobilize at Madison barracks.
Sacketts Harbor, N. Y, April was sent
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05

WASHINGTON, April S.-A
meeting Of representatives. of the
cotton industry and the price fixing
committee Of the war industries
board was called to-day for Wednes-
day to take up the quention of sta
billing prices.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
Autos Needed for Band.


LONDON, April S.-The Irish
convention which has been discuss
ing the question of home rule for
several months concluded Its de-
liberstions today, says the Central
News agency.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05

WASHINGTON, April 5.-A call for
pO photographers registered in the
raft to mobilize at Madison barracks.
sackett's Harbor, N. Y, April was sent
out to fifteen states today by Provost
Marshal General Crowder, They will
be put in the air service.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
Miscellaneous Activities.

Established first War Savings in the United States through
Rotary club and Carnegie library
Collected $4,000 books and magazines for soldiers contributions
through unofficial greatly this number.
Organized first School Chdns Patriotic which has $4,000
Oklahoma City schools spread other parts of
United States.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05

News agency.
KANSAS CITY, April 5.-That
the fire which last night destroyed
about three square blocks in the
Wholesale and manufacturing dis
tnct In the western section Of the
city, entsiling a heavy financial
loss, was Of incendiary origin, was
the theory advanced at noon today
by James X. Marvin, fire warden.
SPOKANE, Wash, April s.--Po-
lice today raided the headquarters
of the lumber workers and sgricul-
tutal workers unions OF the Indus
trial Workerst-sf the World here,
took fifty men to police hesdquar-
ters and seized all books and liter
ature in the rooms.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-05
Record of Oklahoma City
In the First Year of War
Army and Navy.

government Funds Raised.
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25

Capt. Goodney, Capt Piper, Messrs.
Nagelberg, Skinner and Roy Jacka
motored to Crystal Falls last We'd
nesday night and attended the war
meeting and lecture by Corporal Will
lard in the city hall auditorium.
Mr.. odgers, the Y. NJ. c. A. man,
visited the Porter school last Thurs
day afternoon.
The boys in the True Blues and
the girls agriculture club had their
pictures taken last Thursday after
noon.
Preparations are well along for the
annual commencement exercises in
the Porter school. A more detailed
account will appear in a later issue
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25
LIEUT.. EARL BRACEGIRDLE.

Mrs. Nels p. Flodin. sos N. Front
street, received telegram yesterday
from her son, Earl Bracegirdle, which
stated that he had received a commits
sion as second lieutenant after being
at the officers training school at
Camp Lee, Va, for only two weeks.
Lieutenant Bracegirdle was among
the selects from Detroit last fall who
went 10 Camp Custer. After attend
ing the non-commisioned officers
school for some time. he was appoint
ed top sergeant.
Since Lieutenant Bracegirdle is an
officer OF an engineering corps, 1t Is
thought that his work in the non-com-
mission school qualified him for i'm
mediate advancement without further
training Marquette Chronicle.
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25
CAR SHORTAGE RELIEVED.

As result OF the protest by lum.
bermen and other business interests
OF the upper peninsula, a commission
order has been issued TRANSFERRING
200 empties for their use, 1000 10
the 500 line and the balance 10 the
South Shore. These cars have been
coming across the straits al n lively
rate during the past few days and the
lumbermen arc now reporting a great
Improvement in the service they are
receiving.
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25
ENTERTAINMENT SUCCESS.

The entertainment given by the
Commercial club In the Porter school
last Thursday evening was well at
tended and success In every way
Everyone who took part In the enter
tainment acquitted themselves very
creditably and came in for much
praise from the large audience in at
tendance. AS usual, the proceeds OF
this affair will go to fund which
will be used for supplies for boys at
the front.
For making the entertainment such
a success the Commercial Club wish
to personally thank Miss Darling, Miss
Judish. Miss Uren, Miss Penglase,
the Misses Wright, Miss Richards,
Mrs. Kazilek and Mrs. Bishop, and
Mr.. Compe OF Marinette, for their
participation In the program.
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25

Dave Mendelson went to Crystal
Falls last Wednesday night to attend
a party given in honor of the Jewish
selects who leave Crystal Falls to-
night for training for the national
army Dave expects to be called in
the next contingent. He was present
ed with a wrist watch by a number
OF his friends in Crystal Falls.
Prof. Bishop left last night for
Bates where he went to act as one Of
the judges in declamatory contest
which was held in the Rogers mine
school. Messrs. Armstrong and Clark
OF Stambaugh, were the other judges
Mrs. Robert Peterson visited at the
home OF her parents here Sunday.
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25
A lp h a Departm e n t

Miss Evelyn Gremore left last even
ing for Chicago where she will spend
a week or so visiting relatives and
friends.
A bright baby boy arrived at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs Alfred Annear
last Monday.
We are informed that wedding bells
will ring out in Alpha next Tuesday
when the marriage OF Miss Rebecca
Beaudoin to Mr.. Spoke OF Florence,
will be solemnized.
The Alpha Commercial club will give
another OF their pleasant dances in
the Alpha pavilion on the evening of
Saturday, June i.
The dance given by the base ball
boys last Saturday night was very
well attended. The boys came out
fine financially and good ball team
is assured for Alpha this year.
Mrs. Frank Bailey OF the Caspian 10
cation visited Alpha friends last Sun
day.
George Rollin of Crystal Falls, was
an Alpha business caller last Tues
day.
Roy McFee, the piano man of Me
nominee, was in Alpha several days
this week.
Paul Anderson purchased a fine
Buick runabout from the Webb garage
this week.
Harry Anderson moved into his
new home yesterday.
Captain Roy Whitehead was called
to Vulcan last Sunday night by mes
sage telling OF the critical illness OF
his mother. Word received from there
yesterday conveys the news that she
passed away early Thursday morn
ing. The funeral will be held today
and the remains will be inferred In
the cemetery at Quinnesec
G.. E. Bishop, superintendent OF the
schools at Alpha, spoke last Sunday
afternoon in the M. Il. church in aid
OF the Methodist million-dollar war
drive. His address was well received
by the large audience present and
Quinnesec's full quota was subscrib-
ed. Another case where little Quin-
nesec goes over the top in war activi-
ties.--Iron Mt. Press.
President Edwards has notified all
business places in Alpha to close their
places OF business between the hours
Of and Z p. m. to do honor to the
Alpha selects who leave tonight for
Camp Wheeler. Ga. The business
men have also been requested to dec
crate their buildings.
The Alpha band was hit hard by
the last draft call Five OF its mem
bers have been called and will leave
to join the colors tonight. The bal
ance of the members are hoping TO
be able to get men to fill the vacan-
cies so as to keep the band up.
The annual meeting OF the stock
holders OF the Alpha telephone com
pany will be held in the village hall
on Saturday afternoon, June /, at
2:30 o'clock.
Harold Gill OF the Balkan mine,
Will visit friends in the Copper Coun-
try during the week end.
Roy Weeks is enjoying a visit from
his sister and little child OF Montana
this week.
The Alpha ball team will go by |
auto TO Amasa tomorrow to play Q
game of ball with team of that place.
--O
PISCATORIAL.
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25

Fat Is fuel for fighters. Bacon is
badly needed In the allied armies and
navies. The allied needs in pork prod
ncts are 150,000000 pounds monthly,
three times as much as before the war.
Anotherwastee ellminator on the North
Dakota Is the potato peeler, shown In
the lower photo. Nothing is lost ex-
cept the actual potato skin.
There is a sufficient quantity OF po-
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25
For Sale. Chean.

Five guaranteed sewing machines,
at our own price. Eight Rocking
chairs, Ne w. at less than half val
ue. Five Baby Buggies; also Beds,
Cupboards. Chairs, Dining Tables,
etc. CITY REPAIR SHOP,
L. a. Arnold, Proprietor.
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25

FOR SALE-Two lots on Crystal
avenue facing south, $500. Two 9th
er lots at 5000 and one lot facing
Crystal avenue, with 2Sx30 founda-
ton, barn and garage. $1,000. John
Halliday.
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25
SlhCnod dAc0n Ax6MHfsHze

.CKIES In the Ameri-
can navy are classed
as the best fed body
of men in the world.
In the ships galleys
every effort is made to
eliminate waste.
In the upper photo
one OF the cooks on the
North Dakota is oper-
ating a meat slicer that
cuts bacon with the
least possible wastage.
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25
EVERYONE MUST HELP.


financial demand Nation.
Of
the Of the country country
do
aardnG pazanh forgetting sensh
Of right
Ideals the safety
and splendid work which oed has called upon US to
W.. a. MeADoo
Secretary Of the Treasury.
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25

FOR sALE-clty property. or ex-
change. Melcher Bros. Mchf6-6mos
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PISCATORIAL.

"H'lo. Jones. Hear you've been
fishing?"
yep"
"When'd you go?"
"Four-thlrty a. m train out"
ANY luck?"
"Yep; great"
"What'd you catch?"
"Slx-thirty p. m. train in."New
York Globe.
The diamond drill., 1918-05-25

1T PAYS TO ADVERTISE.
The Washington times., 1918-01-17
SHIPPERS WANT
ENVOY PUT ON
M'ADOO COUNCIL

Shippers OF the United States have
inaugurated Bolshevil6 movement,
end arc vigorously claiming represen-
tGtion of the advisory council of Dl-
rectory General McAdoo. On the plea
that the shippers furnish the money
10 run the railroads. they are claim
ing that the Government thus far has
been unfair to their interests by
placing the control OF the railroads
In the hands OF railroad men. Mr..
McAdOo's advisory council, they point
out, Is composed wholly of railroad
men, and they declare that these rail
road officials are taking advantage
OF their opportunity to regulate the
shipping public.
Their FIRST concrete demand is for
the appointment OF "A shippers repre-
sentative on Mr.. McAdoo's council.
Guy NJ. Freer. OF Cincinnati, president
Of the National Industrial Traffic
League, Is the candidate most favored
by the shippers, and his appointment
to a chair next 10 Director General
McAdoo is strongly urged by the
shippers.
The shippers declare that the new
short time demurrsge rule, which Mr.
McAdOo has ordered into effect, is I'M