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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
POLICE TRAP
FOUR BANDITS
Robbers Caught Holding Up
Negro Gamblers,

HOT SPRINGS. Ark, April s.
-Four masked, heavily armed. white
men, giving their names as Harry
Martin, Frank Andersen. Charlie
Holmes and Harry Stern, were arrest
ed last night in the act Of holding. up
a negro gambling game, in which III.
teen or twenty negroes were engaged
A negro who happened to be passing
the scene Of the hold-up heard the
command Of the bandits inside and
hurried down the, street where he met
and notified patrolmen. The officers
ran 10 the house, one covering the
front and the other the rear The
front door was broken in and the Of.
ficers entered, going down into the
basement. where the game had been
in plogress. The r6bbers we're very
stubborn and slow about putting up
their own hands, but wers given no
opportunity 10 shoot as they were kept
closely covered
About 81 500 In cash and some jew
elry had been taken, all OF which was
recovered.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
Smith Congratulated
BY ParoImen ao

Jerry" N. Smith, newly, appointed
ciief Of police, informally took over
the duties OF his office this morning
The big chief hasn't bought hi, uni
form yet nor has he 4 chiefs star, bu,
all these necessary fornzlities will be
observed within the newt few days.
Smiles and handshakes greeted the
new officia when he appeared at po-
lice headquarters this morning and
Jerry had . smile and a a-hear'y grasp
for each Although many iolt that the
political sword OF .Damocles was sus-
pended over his head this feeling was
put aside and Chief Smiths popular
ity was attested by the spontaneiiy OF
the greetings.
Smith had little to say regarding
his policies. He gave no orders tn ].
T. Jenkins, newly appointed captain.
Until he is formally sworn in by the
city commissioners, next Tuesday.
Smith said the respective Captains OF
shifts would bear the burden of au-
thority. Mayor Walton said this
morning that Smith had made bond
and was ready to take the oath OF Of
flee when the commissioners met
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05

WASHINGTON. April S.--The war
department, has decided definitely that
It VII be impfae'icable to parade the
Forty second (Rainbow) division in
Washington as a complete ofganIra-
ton. General March announced today
Genetal Pershing has been so advised
The division will be brough, back
TO Camp Meade and subsequently each
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
GERMANY WON'T
OPPOSE POLISH
army At DANz|c
foCh Arrages Transfer Of
Troops Now in France


PARIS, April Sit was Officially
announced this morning tha, arrange
men,s for landing at Dan1ig Of Pol
ish troops now in France and tieir
transport along other lines proposed
by Germany. had been arranged to
the entire satisfaction OF the allied
powers.
The result was made known with
the giving out Of q con,rp,nicatiorl
received BY the allied governments
from Spa, where Mirshsl Foch, the
allied commander in chief. and his
aides have been in conference with
German representatives.
PARIS. April S-(Havas.)-Mar-
shal Forh has telegraphed the allied
governments that the right oi the
allies to use Danria as the por, for
the return TO Poland OF the Polish
troops in France had been formally
upheld in the conference with Ne
German representatives.
In addition to Danzig, II was de-
cided to use other means OF transpor-
iation for the Polish tr6ops proposed
by the German government. so that
the arrival Of the troops might be &C.
celerated. Marshal Foch's message
added. The use Of the port of Dan.
zig was provided for in the armistice
OF November II. last 4
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05

nation was given Captain Lillard on
the morning Of the 9th, the men In
his battalion P. c. did not know II
until five minutes before the desisnat-
ed time-4:'1 p. m. October n. Ex-
pe,iences At 81. Etienns had i'm
pressed On the men and officers the
extreme valus Of absolpte secrecy.
0srnaas 'LiStss ls.w +
II w~ well understood that the Ger
man WAS 4 past master In the art Of
listening in" Moreover. from 81,
Etienhe 10 the Aisne We had travelled
through . country netted win Ger.
men wires and cables. We established
?, C.s In dusouts and houses but re-.
Gently occupied By him. There was
every reason 10 believe ~every de-.
ciphsrable message or Word going
over our wires also went TO the en-.
tcsnslasst N pass 4. cs,ymn T.,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
MILLION MEN
ONLY IN ALL
FOE ARMIES
Germany Still Has 100000
Troops, March Says,
ALLY POSITIONS ARE SAFE
Central Powers Greatly Out
numbered Everywhere,

WASHINGTON, April 5-figure,
on the latest status OF the military
forces IN Europe, General March an.
nounced today, show that the armies
Of the central powers a. now or
ganized, constitute about Is percent
OF their strength when the atmis,ioe
was signed. while the allied forces
still organized comprise Is percent OF
their total strength OIL November II.
Foe Strength i.I2sO00 Men.
Official dispatches show the sggrc.
gate strength of the central power,
now is l,l2SOO men, zgainst their
combined strength in November last
OF 10000. The allied armies in
November totalled 100000. OF
which only rs percent have been de-
mobliied
The German army estimated Off
cially a, 10000 on November II,
has been reduced to Sl0.0O; the Bul
garan army has dropped from Soo,-
100 to lD0O; the Austrian from 3
2O!G0O to abou, o0.0m. and the Turk
ish from 10000 to less hsn 1900
U. S. Army Now Two Million.
Decentralization OF the American
army including incomplete reports 10
April s, has reached total OF l.o24,-
IN, OF whom 9l,o74 were Offices,
the war department announced today.
Total troops ordered Tor demobili1a-
ton are l.8h.@
The strength OF the American atmy
on April was estimated At 20S9.-
7i8. This represents. General March
said today. a demobilirstion Of ~ pes
cent Of the enlisted and @8 percent OF
the commissioned personnel
Sailings from France since Nov. 1,
1918. General March said, numbered
|tN,Sl9. During April to date 10000
m-n have embarked for home
The chief of staff added that he was
aiming at a monthly return Of $4,000
men, against the maximum reached in
shipments overseas OF 10000.
Few Volunteers To Date.
lie said the dcmobilization machin-
cry was amply sufficient to take care
OF the maximum number of men pos
sible TO return from abroad.
Reserve commissions have been is.
sued to 1906 officers and applica
tions for commissions in the regular
establishment have been received from
l5,l0l officers.
Enlistment under the call for 5000
volunteers for overseas duty so far
reported from the regular enlistmen,
officers total less than 5000, General
March pointed out, however, that this
represented only half a months work
since the enlistment machinery has
just been organized. He expressed
confidence that the plan would be sue.
cessful.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
SCHOOL LEVY CASE
HEARD NEXT MONDAY

Both sides Of the question Of de-
ierrins making . special tax levy In
Oklahoma City TO take care Of the
81 100000 school bonds recently voted
will be heard Monday by Attorney
General Freeing. Bond buyers and
representatives Of the board Of educa-
tion want to be heard on the question!
The school board has asked II Il
10 legal to defer the levy until after
existing bond obligations have been
cancelled. General Freeing said to-
day that he will give an opinion on
the question Monday.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
MYRTLE GETS AWAY
FROM HOSPITAL BED

Apparently Myrtle Caldwell, Who
was injured while attempting to ~
cape from the city jail early 80,
morning this week, was not hurt qsile
as badly as attendants al the Emes-
geney hospital thought. The Caldwell
girl escaped from the institution about
! 10 o'clock last night while attead-
ants we're otherwise busted.
The fugitive was arrested two
weeks ago in the vice drive. In en-
attempt to escape from the city jsi@
she ieIl from second story window.
II was thought that her ankle was
fractured The police have found no
trace OF the missing girl.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
TONIC SWALLOWED:
MAN TO HOSPITAL

The police received a report last
night that George W. Sou,hard a res
ident Of Capitol Hill, had attempted
to eoMmit suicide by swallowing poi.
son. He was taken TO the Wesley
hospital for treatment. Later the po-
lice received a report that he had es-
capped from the institution. They or
sanired a searching party and found
him wandering along the street in his
night clothes ia the 1900 block on
North Broadway. Southard was re-
turned TO the hospital. Hospital at
tendants said this afternoon that his
condition was not serious and that he
apparently had swallowed . brand OF
nerve tonic.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
YANKS LEAVE
RUSSIA NEXT
JUNE, PLAN
Force in Northern Sector
May Be Withdrawn,
ALLIES ARE IN NO PERIL
Gen, March Denies RUmorS
Of impending Disaster

WASHINGTON. April s s--Declar-
ing iha, the Archangel situation IRON
military view was well ~ hand.
General March TO-DAY sad i, was "iu.
credible tina, the allied forces there
ran be driven into the sea by any.
body" He announced that the war
departments plan was 20 have the
American forces out OF that portion OF
Russia by the end OF June
The chiSf Of staifs statement was
made IN connection with reports from
England tha, the allied and American
forces combating tho bolsheviki were
IN a serious situation.
Several months ago, when the plan
for sending a contingent OF rallroad
engineers to reinforce the force in
northern Russia, was first announced,
Secretary Baker said the duty Of the
engineers would he to prepare for the
withdrawal OF the American forces
lin the spring.. General March's
statement today is the most definite
announcement Of the government pur-
pose .
There has been no sta,emen, OF tho
conditions under which the American,
will Withdraw, nor any announcement
to indicate that they will be accom-
panied by all the allied forces now
operating il cooperation with the
anti -bolsheviki north Russian ARMIES
LONDON. April S-Leon Trotlky,
tSe bolsbeviki minister Of war and
uariue, has ordered the Russian Bal
tie fleet 10 put 10 sea and attack the
allies, threatening to have all the
crews shot II they disobey the orde'.
say; the Mail q
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
Indians Used to Transmit
Messages in Own Tongues
To Fool Listening Boches

EDITORS NOTE: This ID the si,,h
and last Of ssriss Of storiss written BY
Col. 4. W, Bloor. comHbandsr of the
lend Infantry, respecting its opsrs.
lions In France The itsnd 10 composed
partly Of Oklahoma National guards
men. This lnstalmsnt tells Of the At
tack by the i(2nd on Forest farml
During the morning Of the 9Th, Of
iicers Of the participating troops i'm
parted al this information to their
men. and 70 thoroughly was the work
done that every man in the line knew
hours In advance exsctly his part In
the coming attack. They knew. Just
where the attached engiteere would
open the wire. where tie sassny was
and where to stop. hopping w par.
ties were given their routes and d.:
ties and a swetch 70. 10 BY. yhe one
thing they didn't know was ID" day
and III hou. Although this infos.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
WORLDS RECORD
FOR CONTINUOUS
CAR RUN MADE
Overland Fractures 4,24l-
Mile Record at Los Angeles,
BULLE TIN.
At i:A5 o'clock this afternoon tho
Overland car had passed the I,2+2-
mile mark. establishing q new worlds
record for continuous road run tests.


lhis IS a big day on automobile
row. all on account OF the performance
OF one httle touring car. all Overland
stock car, model ", which is on the
last day OF a Seyen-day continuous
nonstop run The chances OF its
bringing to OKLAHOMA City a world'j
record are excellent
Finish at 7 oCloek.
Tn. "a, b,, h.., running co,,;ru.
ou.ly since o o'clock last Saturday
night ard will have completed IL.
seven DAYS and nights cycle at J
o'clock tonight. when /, pulls up a,
the clerks desk in the lobby of the
-Huckins hotel and registers in
Al II o'clock TODAY the car had
gone I.l6ls miles. The world, rec.
ord i, 424l miles. established IN
March this year near Los Anpcles
The f,ur driver, who have handled
the car for the pas, loo hours are Z
Linn Ma,hewson. Cecil Smith Bob
Freed and Virgil Henshaw The log
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05

ment IS anxious. he added. ,ha, the
country should see as much as pos
sible 81 this Extraordinary unit
The proposed parade Of the Seventy.
seventh New York; division. is still
a matter OF adjustment, thee chief Of
staff said. bur the department, is not
disposed to hold the division together
to the prelsdice OF the general de
mobilization scheme.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
Finnish Troops
Nav Desert Allies

LONDON. April S-lmportant de-
vslcpment on the Muruansk front III
nofthen Russia may be expected in
a few days owing to . threatened de-
fection OF Finnish troops, according
TO the Mail. II 10 said that Il was TO
meet this danger that American de-
tachments were sent on two Ameri-
can cruisers which will reach Muir
mansk early next week.
President Wilson Is reported to
have ordered the sailors OF the two
cruisers to land with the troops, II
necessary. British relief forces have
gone on board Of two especially con-
structed ice.breaking transports with
which they expect 10 get through the
ice two weeks earlier tban they could
on any other type Of vessel.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
FUND WASTE
ALLEGED BY
OEFEAT|STS
Wilson'S Tour Costly Charge
Of Loan Enemies,
HELMETS TO Be GIVEN
Washington Denies Truth Of
Malicious Statements, !,

The state liberty loan committee has
ALREADY met with opposition in the
form OF ,Iolou, and treacherous.
propaganda. Persistent rumors have
teen circulated IN Ardmdre and in
other Oklahoma cities to the effect
tina, President Wilson's visits to
Europe have already cost the govern
men, S20,UWW0 and, advancing the
argument that people should not sub
scribe for liberty bonds i'll the face
OF such waste.
Reports Untrue.
William r Lsmpe, publicity man.
ager Tor the state campaign telegrahed
the Washington headquarters of thu
council OF national defense last night
reporting the circumstances aud re-
eeiyed an answer this morning to the
effect that this story was absolutely
untrue and ridiculous
Lambe says that the runor has
already caused some trouble and that
every effort viii be taken to stamp il
out and to inform the public OF its true
source lgd origin.
One thousand German helmets will
be Shipped to the state soon, TO be dis.
,tibuted among the best victory bond
sale Smen. Instructions were sent 10
the Tenth federal reserve bank head
quarters this morning, by n. X. Gra-
ham. state Chairman. instruciing the
eonfmi,,ee in charge OF distribution Of
The helmets 10 take the mstcr up with
the county chairman directly.
Hun Helre., to State.
Oklahoma will receive one fourth OF
the entire number OF helmets allotted
to the Tenth district. The distribution
within the counties will be made
largely on the basis OF population but,
in the cases OF the smaller coaaties.
the number allotted vii. he slightly
over the urmb.r called Tor by the
population.
Neal O'Suli,an has been appointed
,lisuic, manager lor the Third district.
Sullyan j, an old man at the job
having ?c'ed \, field manager for
tle, Third ii net in the fourth bond
campaign The Third district com.
ptse5 Oki@homa and some eight sur.
ro"rdine coun;Icj n
You need have no fear for the Third
district sullivan said this morning Z
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
LIQUOR CONVICTION
AFFIRMED By DOYLE

Conviction OF Joe Tagsar and Dick
Tasgsrt in the county court OF Okla
homa county on . charge Of violating
the prohibi,ory laws was affirmed thi,
morning by the criminal court Of ap-
peal' in an opinion by Presiding Judge
Doyle Both the Tasgarts were fined
$50 and sentenced to serve ninety
days in tic county Iail.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
Situation Bad In
Southern Russia

LONDON, Arril s.-The situation
in southern Russia has recently be.
come distinctly worse from an allied
viewpoint. mainly owing to short
age Of food, according to dispatches
10 the press association. II IS no,
feared that military reasons will
compel the allies 10 evacuate Odes a,
but there is a possibility, It is said
that the city will become so short OF
food that il will be unable 10 support
an occupying force.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
MARY HUTCHINSON IS
WAlT0M'S SECRETARY

Mayor Walton this morning (ssn-
nounccd the appointment OF Miss
Mary Hutchinson as his private seere-
tary for the next four Gears. For
the last two years Miss Hutchinson
has been secretary TO Mr., Walton as
commissioner Of public works. She
tsturned TO his office recently after
= months illness.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05

uni, OF the division will be sent TO
Us home camp for rehabilitation.
Regiments and smaller wlts will be
paraded in the principal cities OF their
home states II this can be arranged.
The entire tory-second division
should be in this country before the
last OF April. General March said,
under the presen, plan The depart.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
Argsntiss Port Row Unsettled.

BUENOS AIRES. Friday, April 4.
An investigation Of the port con.
,fIiet. which remains unsettled despite
efforts BY President lrieoyen 10 end
the trouble. was urged today BY the
radical elements in congress- Owners
Of coast wise vessels semain firm In
their refusal Of work their ships under
the presidential decree issued last
week. which they declare to be con-
fiscatory.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
BERLIN SOCIALISTS TO
CONTROL FOOD RELIEF

BERLIN, Friday. April 4-The city
authorities have unanimously adopted
4 socialist resolution providing for the
distribution Of incoming food supplies
from the entente nations under the
central authorities. This action win
exclude middlemen, prevent profiteer-
ing and enable the poorer classes to
obtain food. the pinch OF hunger aud
consequent mortality having been
more severe there than. elsewhere.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
GERMAN ASSEMBLY 4
OPPOSES STATE CHURCH

PARIS, April S-(Havas.)--The
commission on education Of the Ger.
man national assembly has adopted
clause stipula,ing that there shalt
he no state church, dispatch from
Welmar says. Sunday is maintained
as legal holiday.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
American Food
Stolen at Hamburg

LONDON, April 5,---A Reuters
dispatch from Berlin says that the do
,ribution Of the first American flVur
to arrive in Germany began at Ham.
burg on Thursday. Hslfpound rations
were sold at 2l4 marks. The die.
,ribution will be continued for four
weeks. i, Is said. There are r{posts
that a large quantity Of flour wss
stolen while American ships were oe.
ing unloaded at Hamburg and thet
forty persons have been arrested.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
Bavaria Proclain1s
Soviet Republic

SPA. Beigium, April s.--A soviet
republic hSs been proclaimed In
Munich, Bavaria, according 10 4
wireless message received here by
Matthias Ersberosr, hesd Of the Ger
man armistice commission.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
Yeevvnea Costiated il Service.

WASHINGTON. April s.--Women
stenogrsphers and clerks who were
enrolled - ysowomsn In the national
reserve force during the war will be
continued IN active service in their
present rating as long rs their serv-
ices are required
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
Gr..L Gssersl TO csss..rsi,spA.

SALONIKi. FridsApsii A,-Gen.
ersl Paraskssohoulos. commsntsf 10
chief Of the allie dtrocps In Msess
donia. left for nstantincpIe iodsy n
confer with Gen. Frsnchel TSseessy
concerning the fvtsfs activities 81 ~
Greek armies. General. SSspssey h
commander Of The allied ssniss II IT,
near east
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05

LOCAL poNgcAtr--osnsrsIy sslr
sSSss eyWSsy.
svAvI PeAscAsf - re1,shs In.
psryleni Sunday elsvsy. cooler,
kANoAe-esstly cloudy and cselss
tenlSht eWd sunday,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
Bolshevik Morale
Low, Prisoner Says

my The Associated PreAs.)
ARCHAMCEL, Thursday, April J.,
The situation in all sectors Of north
Russian front was again compare
lively quiet yesterday and thi,
unosninA.
! A, bolshevik prisoner, Questioned
shout the morale OF the enemy forces,
declared today: THE soldiers Of our
saSlments are mobilised peasants and
lhe officers are volunteer communists,
ths spirit Of the soldiers Is low and
everybody is fed up with the CON-
nunish."
"a LONDON, April s.-The British
authorities do no, rssyrd the situation
q Archangel % critical because u Is
possible 10 send troops from Muir.
aansk 10 the western White sea ports.
II 10 learned, however. that the sl.
lies may evscuate Odessa.
Official bolshsvlst claims set forth
q Russian wireless messages from
Moscow recently have been 10 the ef.
leet that the boishevik forces on the
Black Sea near Odessa were gaining
stsadiiy.
Dy Jay Jsrsns Williams,
(ljNivssvsi esrvses staff Cevrssponden')
WASHINGTON. April S.-More
American troops may be sent TO
Nosther Russia. H. reports that al.
. = b. T.
. tcssslasse psss 7. Column .,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-04-05
100 U. S. WARSHIPS
END BATTLE PRACTICE

WASHINGTON, April s,-One
hundred warships OF Admiral Mayo's
Atlantic fleet. which have been at
battle practice at Guantanamo Bay.
Cuba. are due to sail today for New
York to remain from April IS to u
before putting to sea for maneuvers
along the Atlantic coast and exercises
at the naval bases at Hampton Roads
aad Yorktown.
Eighteen bat,lesbips, forty nine de-
suc,ers, sixteen submarines and a
sore Of auxiliaries make up the
force.
NEW YORK, April S.-The van
guard Of Admiral Mayos fleet A..
rived here today when the destroyers
Amfen. Beale. Burrows, Drayton,
Paulding and Terry. from southern
waters. passed in at Quarantine.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-13

Charles I. Young of Norman was
visiting friends in the city last
evening.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-02-13
REMODEL DIXIE
STORE; MOVE IN
ABOUT MARCH |

A large corps of worKmen is now
engaged in remodeling, cleaning and
renovating the Dugan building on
Chickasha avenue, which is to be
occupied by the Dixie store.
The building will probably be
ready for occupancy within the next
two weeks and Immediately there
after, according to Chas Miller,
member of the firm, $65,OOO stock
of dry goods, ladies' ready-to-wear,
shoes, etc, will be moved into the
building. The store will be fur
nished with the best and most up
to-date fixtures on the market of the
United States, Mr. Miller says, and
the goods with which the store will
be stocked are the best that could
be obtained in the eastern markets.
Mr.. Miller, of the firm of Miller &
Levine, owners of the Dixie stores
at Cordell and Sentinel, and who
are establishing the Dixie here, is
now in the city making arrange
ments to open their store here some
time between March Isl and 10th.