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VOLUNTEER YQUR DOLLARS LEST THEY BE DRAFTED BY THE KAISER. BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS, ALSO THRIFT STAMPS. 1 1HE be daily rrrrr EAB VOLUME XLXl. HOME. UUTI1KIE, OKLAHOMA, WEDNESDAY, APIUE 3, 1018. PRICE 2c. NUMliEK 59 1 11 ALL HUN ATTACKS ARE REPULSED BY ALLIED GUNFIRE Long Range Gun Is Again Dropping Bombs On Paris; Children And WomenVictims Ot Prussian Ruthlesness; Artillery Busy On Somme Field Paris, April 3 The Germans again began to bombard Taris at, 9:50 o'clock ths morning. Ten women and farce children arc re ported killed. The shells arc dropping at intervals of one hour. GERMAN DRIVFS REPULSFD BY FIERCE FRENCH FIRE. Paris, April :i Herman attacks muiiIi of Mm-cuil last ni'-hl, was repulsed by the I'Vciich fire and the enemy was unable to jjuiu a. fooling in any part nf tlic Frem h jinsil imis. the war office an nmuiees, except at one point. The French also broke np a Herman attack near IJollo) ami uainetl "pnnnl north of I'lcmonl. The statemenl follows : "On the front between the Sumnie anil the ( i-,e there was increasing activity on (In- part of the artillery on both sides. South of Morcnil the enemy made a spiri'ed attack against the French positions between Moriscl and Mailly-K'ameval. It was repulsed by the French fire and the enemy was not able to obtain a I'nnliim in tlic French defenses, except at a single point. 'A (icrmaii effort north of Kollol was broken up by the French fire. Fast niht the French carried out a local operation on (lie slopes north of Fie ut, in the course of which our I roups enlarged their position appreciably ami took sixty prisoners. "On March dl and April 1. French aerial squadrons threw down more than Id tons of projectiles on railways and cantonments. Ki'iht German airplanes were broirdit down. Two others were put out, of action." KAISEB S LEGIONS, DEFEATED IN GREAT DIE, IRE London, April iiMilitary opera tions are almost, at a standstill on tin niorti than sixty-mile front from Ar ms to Chauiiy, but it is an ominous nihil. At any huur the storm of battle, quiescent for two days, may again bent madly over the plain ot Picardy. Their grout attack stemmed, and tl.eir countless efforts to find a weak point in tho allied line repulsed with heavy losses, the German leaders probably are preparing for another plunge toward Amiens. Where the lext stroke will come is uncertain but the Alliert-.Montdidier section of the battle line may lie selected unless the Germans, convinced that it is im possible to look for victory on either side of the Somme, attempt to break through at some .point , the line, where, until now, it has been com paratively (ptiet. The cessation of the German on .aaught is welcomed by the liritish and French who are, busy preparing for the next great effort after their victorious defense against the stupen dous enemy drive. Both armies are confident that the German efforts to separate the liritish and French wilt continue to prove fruitless. There is much significance in the announcement that the allied reserve army is still intact. This is the army oi manouver ot which General Foeh lias immediate command and which it was thought might be used in a counter-offensive. Meanwhile more than 100,000 American soldiers, eager for tho fray, are marching to the front. It is announced that American aviation mechanics have been am sisting tho British airmen on the bat tle front. Tuesday the Germans made no at tack cither north or south of the Homme. Near Srre, north of Albert, the British carried out a small opera tion and captured an enemy post. In the south the artillery bombardment was heavy between Montdidier and Noyon, while farther cast German de- .SATISFYING RESULTS ... Mr Thinker, why not act? If you are thinking of investing some money wisely; of seeuriii; another employe; of finding a place to store your furniture, of securing a little helper for th5 your thoughts from your mind to the Want Column and you will never find cause for regret. Want Ad results are satisfying. i t;.t Hments were driven hack from tlic ! oise. $ ! Small attack- have been repulsed . by the French in the Woevre and in j Upper Alsace. n i-Tanders there has .been only the usual artillery activity. German, guns have been bombarding the American sector northwest of Toul heavily. Inclement weather is hinder ing operations on the Italian front, and the artillery activity is slight. si si;.i)s run H. vnoN or ; sr i:i v lists Washington, April 3 Major General Iviarch, acting chief of staff, today di rected that issue of the daily casualty Pst here be suspended pending defin i'e interpretation from Secretary Baker as to whether it is forbidden by his new order providing that Gen eral Pershing's headquarters shall issue all news relating to the troops in France. sthiki: oi;:liu:i oit Hv k. :. r.i ox m:s Kansas City. .Mo, April I!-Labor conditions in"Kansas City today slow ly were returning to normal following the ending late last night of the gen eral strike of all union workmen, called one week ago today in sym pathy with striking laundry employes. Tlic street railway, restaurant, baker ies, theaters, laundries, all const ruc tion work, barber shops, breweries and various other industries had felt the effect of the strike, work being completely suspended in some in stances. BURGLAR WHO ESCAPED FROM STATE PEN APPREHENDED Ralph Christy, house burglar, who was sentenced from this county to serve seven years in the stable peni tentiary and who later escaped from that institution, was traced to Omaha, ,eb, by Grant: Ucdnian. deputy sheriff and arrested last week. Christy en tered the I.ora Redman h,ome here about fifteen months ago and robbed it 11," was afterwards caught by Grant Redman with the "goods on" and was convicted. Royal Neighbors to Meet. All members of Rose camp Royal Neighbors are requested to meet at the Masonic temple tomorrow night night in the bandage room at 7:30. TANKS EY s? ' CO D, M. . SERVICE FLAG: 43 STARS An Appropriate Patriotic Service Was Held At the University Chapel This Morning-; Roll Call Impressive A very inspiring service was held at the University this morning when the service flag containing forty- three stars, representing various members of the faculty, alumni aid indent body who 'liavo joined the colors, was unfurled in the chapel in the presence of the student body and visiting friends. Tho following was tho program beautifully remlored: 1 1 y in 11 -iii, "O Beautiful for Spa-l-ous Skies." Devotions ltev A 11 NiclioluM. Chorus, "Robin Adair"-- Buck By University Glee Club. Heading, "The Spires of Oxford'' Letts Miss Alma Houghton. Quartet, "America" McCain: - Misses Hoyt and Lindsay; Messrs Green and Ryder. "The Service Flag," Dr Ilislop. "Tl;e Star Spangled Banner" Key. Tho honor roll as represented on the service flag is as follows: Kmery K Ailing, Russell Ward Mai lard, Charles Henry Haines, Paul V Beck, John C Carlson, Max Cochrell, Hugh Carlin Donahue. Fred A Dunn ing, LeRoy Klder, Dale Fish, Fred erick Glen Forbes, Willis F.niory Cwinn, John Frederick Horn, Orlin D Home, W S Hamilton, Harold Mc Bride, Ola Kverott McKonzie, Ralph McKenzie, Claud W McKinsey, Clar ence Nelson Meador, A J Messer, Fred Miles, Thomas Morris, James Richard Murphey, John Nissley, Hugh Oliver, Willis Pace, Clyde C Reneau, Dr W W Rucks, l'rot Roy R Rutledge, Fd mund J Stevenson, Robert Stewart, Charles Karl Swan, J C Steele, Car! Taggart, Harvey Thaekji", Grady Triplett, Austin Wliitconib, Jess:: Williamson, Joe Williamson, Earl Wyatt, Alba Wiseman, Kenneth Wise man. I NCH; SAM WIIT ihoti;ct nii; ni;i thals Washington, April ,i In endeavor ing to protect neutral European na tions from the consequences of the German ruthless submarine warfare, the United States is preparing to go even further than its original prom ises to keep Switzerland supplied with food, and, if necessary, will allow that country to Vake grain through France. coykitnmi a i takksovkii i;i; tokacco Hani New York, April 3 The government has taken over the entire output of the Bull Durham Cigarette company, manufactured by the American Tobac co company at Durham, North Caro lina, and will devote it to the needs o' the American troops abroad, it was announced here today. It is stated tat the government will pay the same price for the goods as domestic job bers have been paying. BUY "WAR STAMPS" AND 8AVP THE DOZEN READY FOR Vie - - V 1 Hi . C i t. . w. o i,ox(;r.i V (.1 Tllltli; KMI KOAO The recent change, ordered by Ft Smith & Western railroad maiiagi -incut, in train ser ice, has taken $"!. -000 pay roll money from Guthrie. j Three train crews will he moved from it hi:-, point, also the s' np force, car i"' -j piorcrs. engino 'A atcllllien, eoac'i ilraimrs ami mechanics will go !-, where. Tho city olfice, at lln Soulli First will be closed this week and lie j road master's office will be Irans I l'erred to Oklahoma City. In fact do Ft S W is no longer a (tut.'lirie road and merchants will I rout it in that light in the future. SHI Mill; A NO w as shuck m;ao Oliccne, April ;!- Mrs Mollie Ander son, taken to task for some dirilict ion, died: "If what I say is not true I hope God will strike me dead." Sho immediately dropped dead. It. later developed that, tho statement was not t''ue. Mrs Anderson was "S years of age and leaves a husband and two children. U AllOOT, Hi:iH HUCAX, W INS IN WISCONSIN 1 Milwaukee, April 3 Returns today ! on yesterday's senatorial election, ! show Irvine L Lenroot, Republican, maintaining his lead over Joseph E Dfivies, Democrat With fifteen coun ties missing and many others incom plete, Lenroot had a plurality of 10, 547. Berger is running far in the rear as the third man. Wisconsin, in Tuesday's election voted loyally and strongly so. i;.(iiNi; is in nt ii:i, in rr n; loyal A Santa. Fe locomotive, which passes Gutbrio daily, is named "Deutcher." The engineer's name is German and the fireman's name is Kaiser. It is said the men are loyal. That's put ting Germany through tho country at a rapid pace. PLEASED TLVO FULL HOUSES DID "FOLLIES MILII1E" The advance sale of seats for tho Follies Millitaire to be presented at tho Guthrie fhoaf.ro tonight under the auspices of the Rotary Club is highly gratifying. The house will be packed The Follies company is meeting with ovations all along the line and tho memhers are being showered with at tentions and hospitalities. Tho Leader received the following self-explanatory telegram today: Oklahoma City, April 3 "Fol lies Militaire" showed in our city Monday and Tuesday nights, un der the auspices of our chamber of commerce. Both engagements were played to full houses. We heartily endorse Follies Militaire as wortlir, patriotic production as well as a splendid entertain ment. Chaster of Commerce." THE BOCHE ' f ,1- Will Become Pastor of Salina, Kan, M E Church; Trot' E G Green Acting Chancellor rending Selection At a meeting of the hoard of (run tees of the. Alelhodist Fniversily of Oklahoma held in the Fir,-. I .Methodist church, Oklal ia City, yesterday, tin resignation of Chancellor I'M ward ll!s lop was acted upon and according to his request he was released from tlio management of the institution. Tin trustees extended their appreciation in a series of kindly worded resolu tions ami wit bed 'him God speed as hi; goes to his new field. Chancellor Ilislop has been invited to become tho pastor of the First Methodist Epis copal church of Salina, Kansas. Tho ppointmenl. will bo mado this wc1i when the Northwest Kansas Confer ence, in session at Downs, Kansas, completes its work and Bishop W (J Sbepard reads tho appointments. The plant at Salina is ono of the most up to date, thoroughly modem church buildings in tho entire stato. Tho building was dedicated last June and everything is in readiness for the new pastor to take up aggressive work. A committeo was appointed liy (no board of trustees to tako up thQ mat ter of securing a now chancellor for the Methodist University. in tho interim Professor K G Green of tin University was elected acting chan cellor to havo chargo of the affair-i of the institution. Professor Green has not as yet boon officially notified of his election and of course has not signified just what his reply may h" regarding the appointment. It Is be lieved, however, that he will accept and as acting head of the institution will push its interests in tho city and Throughout tin slate. ProJessor Green Is very popular with the stu dent, body, the members of tho facul ty and tho citizens of Guthrie. Mis administration ought to meet with the approval and co-operation of every cue interested in tho school. Arrangements were mado for en gaging a contpleto faculty for tho coming year and by courtesy of t.icj city officials of Guthrio tho University is to continue ila work in Convention hall for at, leasi another year. Tho closing year has been ono of the best in fhe history of tho school. Tho financial situation is much hotter than if has ever been bofore. lis old debt has almost entirely vanished and I ho resources of the school aro doublo what they wero four years ago. Tho attendance at the, present timo s 212, nearly thirty moro students than tho same date last year. A vigorous campaign will be put on this minim or for an increase in student attendance. All indications point to a greuter and more successful institution in the coming years. CONDUCTOR KILLED. Springfield, Mo, April 3 Clmrlos VV Salmon of Sapulpa, Okla, a con ductor on the St Louis & San Fran cisco railroad, was killed and threo others received serious injuries when two Frisco work trains collided last night near Granby, Mo. GEl MANS SHOW NO FINEST DESIRE FOR JUST PEACE President Wilson Stands Adamant To "Win The War" And Tells Churchma That Foe Is Not Sincere In Peace Overtures; His Letter To Be Read Sunday. Washing-ton, April 3--Measures to speed up tho draft program arc in contemplation and an official announcement is expected soon. The intention is to meet the emergency in France. For this reason the 800,000 to be called this year will be called more rapidly than was previously planned, Witr de;'irtment officials said no arrfingemonts were in sight looking to calling out more than tho 800,000 men. it, was nlarmeil to take into the service. "HUN LIP SERVICE." Washington, April ;t --Having con VMiced himself that the Prussian war h rds are ben! upon dictating a vieloi-'s peace ami are unwilling to accept lis ' -roj osals of a democratic peaee, President Wilson has reiterated his e oiioimeenient that the German pow er must be crushed and his deter mination lo prosecute tho war to v'c lory, Bishop Theodore S Henderson of Hie Metliiodisl. Fpl copal church wrote to the president in behalf of li0,fio.i,0im American .Methodists asking whether the present purpose of the executlvt may still bo exposed In Hie follow ing passages from Mr Wilson's mes sages: "The German power, a thing with out, conscience, honor, or capacity foi covenanted peace, must bo crushed. "Our present, and immediate task is to win tho war, and nothing chall turn mi asiil" until It la neeompuiMh ed." Mr Wilson's Ftoply. In reply lo lllshop Henderson the president wrote on March 25: "In reply to your letter of March may I not r,ay that you are per fictly safe in lining the words which you quote from my message as ex pressing my unaltered thought and unbroken purpose? It is always oui duly to find out what tho expression of a desire for peace from our op. ponents really means, but unless it means a complete and convincing pro gram of justice, upon whlchi a lasting 'peace can really rest, (and we have as yet no evidence that it means any thing of that kind) II. inesim noth ing." Read Letter in All Churches. The president's letter will be read f 'Din all Met hodist pulpits In the country on April 7, and the National Uar Council announces that all Meth odist ministers have been urged to use it. as "a basis of new and hearty backing of (he president. In the war ami for tho choking out, of all pa cifists." The letter of t ho pro.-udent, Is his first, utterance oh the peace topic since Count, von Herding, the Ger man chancellor, made his unsatisl'ac tery reply to Mr Wilson's speech of Fell The chancellor gave lip ser vice to I ho president's proposals of a democratic peace, hut his whole speech was shot through witli insin cerity mid evasion. Battle Halt "Debate." At the same tlnn Gorman aims wero forcing Russia and Rumania to ai STflONG GENU iniffi flEfif WOUX REPULSED"" Bf ITISl ID TAKE PRISONERS MID GUNS Willi liritish Army in France, April "At. dawn yesterday a determined attack made by a strong party of the enemy against our positions in the neighborhood of Fatupoux was re pulsed lifter sharp fighting. A num ber of German dead and a few pris oners were left in our hands. A successful local operation was un dertaken by us lust night in the ne ighborhood of Ayette, which is now in our possession. Over one hnndrod prisoners and three machine guns were captured by us, the official statement says. We secured a few prisoners yesterday through tho enterprise in the neigh borhood Cf Serre, already reported. Lincolnshire troops raided enemy's humiliating surrender and exacting jibe annexation of conquered territory ; to the kaiser's empire. Relieved of 'nil menace in the east, st rengt heind in military and economic, resourcon, Germany then turned upon tin alll'" on tin? western front in the effort to 'complete Hie conquests Hint constl ; Into her supreme ambition, j In view of these developments noil bet extreme pacifists and vlslonarlei bad the temerity to suggest that tha president, should continue h's I0113 range discussion with tho htateniii nf die central powers. Great Brit ain and Franco and the supremo war council ni Versailles early declared ai.iiinst furt Iter parleying and fro elalmed the determination of tho oIUcb to seek peace by force of arm. i only. Supports Allied Views. In his 1 1 1 1 r lo Bishop Henderson Mr Wilson, for (ho fir.H time, hn.i gone 011 record as aeqio'-'dng In thesu v'.uws ot the allies on the tutlllty of further peace discussions at Ihl tlnn. The president Indicator that In his kng range debate with Count von 1orlllng and Count Czernln, tho Aim-tro-Iliingarian promlor, ho was Pek ing to determine whether tin central powers in professing to desire poarn wero ready to accept his principles of a peace based 011 renunciation of con quered territory and self-detcrmlnu-t.on of sovereignty and nationality. Ho tested them and they were found wanting. Tin president's conclusion Is that so long as the German power lias not been siil'l'lclenly chastened to accept 1, democratic peaco the (irormau pow' er must be torced iulo submission to the will of the remainder of tho world now arrayed In arms against. It. It is expected that tho preldcnt. will give further expression to hi views on these matters when hi spesKs at I lie r.aiumoro i.iicny loan massineeing next Saturday. 10 I)i;i)k;aii; hank W ill! I MOJ I, SHOW A unique show will be pulled off S-'-i 1 11 ritn v ftftpriinnti mi lodornt ann.ire the new savings hank will be dedi ¬ cated, tho Liberty loan campaign 01 enod, and the war stamp tales given Impetus by an auction snle, In which merchants havo donated goodi to In sold to the highest bidder. Tho pur chaser not. only receives goods, but a'Ho leeches savings stamps for ihf amount they pay. The occasion promises to bo highly diverting Ironc'lms northeast of Loos yesterday morning and captured 31 prisoner and a machine gun. Another Biieeesi f il raid in which wo captured 0 few men, was carried out by us last, nlijht northeast of I'oelcappellc. Tho town of Ayette (about fight miles southwest of Arras) Is again lu British possession, tho statement an nounces. New Orleans, April 3 Tonight cloudy in southern, rain or snow in northern Oklahoma; colder, freezing in northern Oklahoma; Thursday fair.