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The Ardmoreite's Second Annual Home Economics School Week April 19th, Robison Opera House 4 V IT ITr nil Wll A ill III 111 1H fA II III III IIMII II III K VOLUME TWENTY-ONE GERMANS ABANDON OFFENSIVE IN FRANCE-STRENGTH TO EAST ANNOUNCEMENT IS TAKEN TO MEAN THAT GERMAN HOPE OF FURTHER PENETRATION OF FRANCE HAS BEEN PUT ASIDE BY GER MAN GENERAL STAFF. Geneva, Dispatches Indicate that Germany Has Decided to Transfer Heavy Austrian Artillery Now Before Verdun, to Poland, and Send to Cra cow and West Galicia, the Hungarian Cavalry, wn.cn is wow on me Western Front Marked Changes in Official Communications to the pulse of British Attacks Along .1.- c.nrh Attacks. While Official Paris Statemer flIOU I p - - Captured Two Hundred Yards of Despite Counter Attacks. Aviator Rome, April 19. The abandonment by the German general staff of the plans for a general offensive in France and of their intention to remain on the defensive there is inferred by dis patches receiver here. It is believed this decision ins indi cated by official communications to the Italian cabinet, as well as by state ments of Germans in official circles and are taken to mean that the Ger man hope of further penetration into France has been put aside. Geneva dispatches give the impres sion that the Germans have decided to transfer the Austrian heavy artillery now before Verdun, 'to Poland, and to send back to Cracow and West Galicia, the Hungarian cavalry now on the western front. British Troops Repulsed. Berlin, April 19. It is officially an nounced that south of Ypres yesterday the British were ejected from the minor German positions which they held. The British attacks along the railroad from Ypres to Comines broke down with heavy losses to them. The French attacks at Combres and in the Vosges failed. Between the Meuse and Moselle, there was only artillery fighting. The British and French re ports concerning victories on the west ernn front are all inventions. Then eastern front is unchanged. British-French Gains Claimed Paris, April 19. An official state ment says the British yesterday in Belgium near Zwartalen captured two sundred yards of German trenches and held them despite the counter at tacks. The French were successful on the banks of the River Fecht, in Alsace and are pressing the advance on the north bank, southwest of Colmar where they made impotant progress. Two German aeroplanes droppec bombs on Belfort, but there were no casualties. Roland Garros Captured Berlin. April 19. It Is officially an nounced today that Roland Garros, the famous aviator, was captured at Ingel muenster, Belgium. Made Flights in America Dalla. April 19. Roland Garros, the aviator, captured by the Germans, has made flights here and in other Texas cities. Austrian Attack Subsides Petroprad, April 19. The Austrian attacks on the heights of Mesolaboroz. district of Hungary, appear to have definitely subsided. Spain Leans to Allies Madrid, April 19. Count de Roman ces, former Spanish minister, deliver ing an address Sunday, uged r that Spain declae herself in sympathy with one side or the other in the present war, and said that Spain should be friendly toward the allies. British Submarine Lost. London, April 19. The British as an offset to their success in destroying a Turkish torpedo boat which at- uauaaanaaaaaacaa a a a a a a a a K a a a a a WEATHER FORECAST New Orleans, La., April 19. The weather forecast for Okla homa for tonight and Tuesday Is unsettled with showers in the eastern portion. 3 j HOME EDITION in Plans of th'ermans li Italian Cabin Q' Cla Indicated laims Re- Railroad from Ypre and ent y. ish ,r . German Trenches and Ht . b Garros Taken by Germans. tacked the transport Manitou off Chois Saturday, lost the submarine K-1S, which, while carrying out a difficult reconnaissance in the Darda nelles mine field, ran aground on Ke pliez point, the crew being made ;t;s oners. According to the Turkish report, seven of the crew are miss ing. In Kgypt British airmen have been dropping bombs on the Turkish en campment near the border while a French cruiser, the fire of which was directed by a seaplane, has been throwing shells on the Turks near El Arish, where the army for the in vasion of Egypt has its headquarters. These operations were undertaken presumably to harass the Turks, as the Turks have not shown any inten tion of attacking the British since their last repulse along the canal. In the Carpathians there has been fighting, but no battle to compare w ith those which the arrival of spring brought to a close. The Austrians officially report that they have re pulsed Russian' attacks to the south east of Lupkow pass, inflicting heavy losses on their adversaries, but else where comparative calm prevails. The French have again been active in the Vosges, capturing an important height near Metzeral. The British, too, have attacked the Germans in the neighborhood of Ypres, where fighting was still in progress when the last report was dispatched. It is again stated that the German efforts to bring about an accord be tween Austria and Italy have failed, a report- which, if confirmed, is likely to magnify in the eyes of the Italians the frontier incident which occurred yesterday. According to the latest reports, the Austrians, who were pass ing over Italian territory actually fired upon the Italian troops, who repulsed them and in return penetrated into Austrian territory. The sinking of the Greek steamer Kllispontos by a submarine off the Dutch coast is likely to bring about some friction between the Greek and German governments. The Kllispon tos was destroyed while on a voyage from Ymuiden, Holland, to Monte video in ballast. BENEVOLENT SOCIETY NEEDS ALL THE ASSISTANCE THE PUBLIC CAN GIVE SEND IN YOUR BUNDLES. Th benevolent society wishes to remind the general public that to morrow is Bundle day with them, and that any article of wearing ap parel or a substantial check will be appreciated and placed to good use. j The work of the Benevolent society ! this year has been greater than for any year in the past, and they have done a lot of good work among the poor of the city. They have many charges on their hands at the present time, many of them are sick, and it requires substantial assistance from the citizens of the city to keep the work going. Telephone Mrs. Curtis or Mrs. Kahn and they will send for your bundle if you are unable to bring it to the court house. m t TIM ARDMORE, OK LA., MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1915. naannanonnonnoon a LADIES: Yon are most cordially Invit ed to attend the lecture demon strations at the Ardmoreite Free Home Kconoinics School in Robison Opera House every afternoon, this week, except Saturday, at 2:30. THIC ARDMORKITK TOE P.O. SITE HE REPRESENTATIVES OF TWO FIRMS WERE IN CITY TODAY LOOKING OVER LOT AND MAK ING PLANS TO BID. Callahan-Mandel Contracting com pany of Chicago, and a Mr. Shaw of Salina, Kan., were in the city today looking over the postoffice site with a view of making a bid for the erec tion of the building. One of the contractors remarked that without doubt within sixty days from the time the bids were opened tile work would begin. He stated that It took as least that long for the preliminary work before the contract ors could begin the actual construc tion. "When asked when he thought the building would be ready to turn over to the government, he stated that it would be within this year. The bids for the erection of the building will be opened April 2S. E TO BEAUTIPf SEVERAL PUBLIC SPIRITED CIT IZENS HAVE AGREED TO CON TRIBUTE. WILL NOT REQUIRE MUCH TO DO THE WORK. Harry B. Harts and several other public spirited citizens living in the neighborhood of Central Park have planned to raise money, purchase rose bushes and other shrubbery and beau tify the plot. It is estimated that twenty dollars will do the work, this amount, when raisesd, will be turned over to the high school mothers club who have taken such active interest in the work tills spring, and the park made a beauty spot. Mr. Harts stated that the city had no money witli which to do this work, and it was up to the citizens witli civic pride to loosen up a little and let the mothers' club have the casli witli which to do the work. BROADWAY METHODIST CHURCH; Rousing gospel sermons and stirring! Dnvnul urintra n)n ra ,'t orivprt the Ser- I vices at Broadway Methodist church yesterday. At no time has Or. Butler preached with more power and Influ ence, and he preached to a crowded house botli morning and evening. There were two more conversions at the evening service, a number joined the church, and one baby was bap tised at the morning service. Dr. But ler announced he would preach this evening onthe "Second Coming Christ." of Those who have heard him know something of his power as a gospel preacner, ana wuen ne centralizes ma thought and force upon some special subject, he always comes up to the expectation of the most critical You will enjoy the thirty minute evangelistic song service under the di- rection of Rev. Mr. Philips. His heart! to heart talks are inspiring, and his solos are sweet and devotional. Services this evening at 7:45, and tomorrow at 10 a. m. All are invited. Mr. Phillips, who is conducting the singing, is doing most efficient work, and is to be complimented on the re sults he U securing. CONTRACTORS LOOKING OVER I CENTRAL L E UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT TODAY DECIDED AGAINST AT LANTA MAN. COURTS GIVE JUSTICE Justice Pitney in Delivering Court's Opinion Declared That Condemned Man Received Fullest Right and Opportunity to Be Heard. Washington, April 19. The su preme court of the United States to day decided against Leo M. Frank who was convicted of the murder of Mary l'hagan, the Atlanta factory gill Justice Pitney in delivering the opinion of the court, concluded by saying: "In all the proceedings in the courts of Georgia, the fullest right and op nortunity to be heard, according to the established modes, of procedure have been accorded Frank." Frank sought a habeas corpus which the federal district court of Georgia had denied him. 'It is be lieved now that the only thing to pre vent th,. hanging of Frank will be a pardon by the governor of Georgia. Two justices, Holmes and Hughes, dissented today. Leo M. Frank's legal fight for life ha staken a place among the cele brated murder cases of recent years. Seven times since his conviction in August, 1913, the lower and supreme coinrvf the state of Georgia refused to grant Frank a new trial or to set aside the verdict; three times tht sentence of death was passed upon him and twice appeals were made to the I'nifed States supreme court, the first being unsuccessful and the sec ond resulting in the decision today. The murder of fourteen-year-old Mary Phagan, a factory employe, of Atlanta, Ga., which at first appeared to be a crime of only local importance eventually developed into a case of nation-wide interest. This was due in large part to the efforts of Frank and his friends to obtain for him a new trial or annulment of the verdict. Added interest in Atlanta was given the case because of its having been brought into a municipal political controversy which involved attacks on that city's police and detective departments and wrangles among fac tions in the city administration. Soon after the trial ended, the case came in for agitation which spread all over the country. Mary Phagan was murdered April 2G, 1913, on a southern holiday in observance of Confederate Memorial day. shortly after noon of that (lay she was seen to enter the pencil fac tory, in Atlanta, wl'ere she had bee employed, and where she went to ob tain wages due her. Her body was found next morning in the basement of the factory, w'th a cord tied around her neck. Leo M. Frank, a young Jew, a co' lege graduate and married, whose home had bwii in Brooklyn, N V., was superintendent of the pencil fac tory. Three days after the murder, Frank was arres'eft on suspicion and on May 8, Frank and a negro watch man at the factory, Newt Lee, were held by the coroner for the grand jury's action. Sixhteen days later "Jim" Conley. a negro sweepe- at the factory, made a confession to U e police in which he accused Fr.nir: of having killed the Phagan girl, and declared he had helped dispose of the body. Con'ey w ho w as one of the chief wi'.ieises for the s'.ate at Frank's triai. was convicted us an accessory afte- the murder i.i Febru ary, 1914, and sentenced to one year's imprisonment. He began last July. his Frank Is Disappointed Atlanta. April 19. "I'm much disap- pointed, but I'll keep up the fight. said Leo Frank when told of the de cision of the I'nlted States supreme court against him today. The Flagstaff, Arizona observatory has discovered that Saturn is lop sided. Perhaps Mars hit him one below the belt. LAST CHANG 4:00 P.M. aaaaaauaaaaaanaa a a a a j: a a a Dont fail to attend the Tuesday evening session of the Ard moreite Home Kconomics School 8 o'clock in Robison Opera House Miss Peet will BAKE Ice cream a u a a :::::: :t a a SCOUTMASTER JOHN H. COFFEE WILL MEET BOYS AND TALK OVER THE MATTER OF REOR GANIZATION. A year or so ago, under the leader ship or Rev. Keicher, the Ardmore troop of Boy Scouts was a healthy, thriving organization, and many boys received lasting benefit from the work. Since the departure of their former scoutmaster no progress has bten made, and the troop has prac tically disbanded. Now comes the announcement that Scoutmaster John 11. Coffee, who has been doing such good work witli the Sulphur troop, is going to take an in terest in the work here in Ardmore, and desiies to inform all the boy that he will meet them at the hand stand at Whittington park-next Friday evening at 7:. '10 o'clock for the pur pose of talking Scoutcraft, and de-' termining how many of the boy9 are really Interested in the work and would like to see the troop reor ganized. All boys who were in the organiza tion before, and all other boys of the city who would like to know more of the beauties of the great outdoors, and become proficient in all the things pertaining to Scoutcraft, are urged to be present at this meeting and take active patr in the work. TILING FEES IN ACT OF LEGISLATURE NOT FUL FILLED BY OPINION OF ATTOR NEY GENERAL IN RULING IN HICKMAN WILLIS CASE. That the new schedule of filing fees for cases in the supreme court does not apply to criminal cases is an nounced by the clerk of the supreme court in a communication to Brown, Brown & Brown, attorneys for Hick man Willis. The appeal of Hickman Willis had been filed in the criminal court of appeals, and upder the new schedule of fees provided for under the law recently passed by the legis lature the filing fee was set at $10. Clerk Franklin states that he had submitted the question to the attor ney general with the result as above stated, Attorney General Freeling holding that this schedule of fees did not apply to criminal cases. This comes as a distiact surprise, as it was the general belief that the new law included both civil and criminal cases, and it is known to have been the tentent of the legislature that it should apply to both classes. Represenatlve Kelly Brown, who was one of the authors of the bill, states that no one thought but that boh civil and criminal cases would be placed on the same basis as to the filing fee. INDIANA MEN AT PEN Mayor Roberts and Other Terre Haute Men Arrive at Leavenworth Leavenworth, Kan., April 19. Mayor Roberts and fourteen others convicted In the Terre Haute election fraud, en tered the federal penitentiary here today. W SCOOTS TORE-ORGANIZE IN ARDMORE UESTION OF CRIMINAL CASE NUMBER 166. SELECT JURY KELTS II I li BOTH SIDES ASKING TALESMEN IF "POLITICAL PROMINENCE" OF THEIR POLITICIAN WOULD INFLUENCE THEM. Syracuse, N. Y., April 19. A jury is being chosen today for the trial of the William Barnes $.".0,000 libel suit against Theodore Roosevelt. Both sides asked the talesmen if the "political prominence" of either Roosevelt or Barnes would influence them. MANAGER OF REUTER S DEAD. Pistol Found Near Body Indicates Suicide. London, April 19. Baron Herbert de Renter, managing director of Reu ter's Telegram company, was found dead yesterday in a surrey at his home. A discharged revolver was found nearby. It is believed he sui cided. He had been prostrated since the death of his wife last Thursday. E 1 I PRESIDENT MOVEMENT STARTED IN OKLA HOMA CITY SEEMS TO HAVE STRUCK POPULAR CHORD GOOD MAN FOR PLACE. Oklahoma City, April IS. A sug gestion, made by somebody other than ex-Governor Cruce, that the ex-governor would be a good man for pres ident of the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical college, has been cir culating about this state. It took on new force when Governor Cruce visited this city this week on his re turn from McAlester to Ardmore. It has been pointed out by persons interested in the Agricultural and Mechanical college that Governor Cruce would be a highly desirable person to head that institution be cause of his scholarly attainments and his deep interest in educational work. They point to the zeal that was shown by him throughout his term as governor In behalf of the state educational institutions and his. unfaltering efforts for their improve ment. The example of ex-President Taft in going back to educational work is noted in this connection by persons who would like to see ex Governor Cruce head the A. & M. The precedent is there, and the ar guments that otherwise concern a situation of this sort are also pres ent. Governor Cruce has probably not heard of the movement, and his at titude toward such a plan is unknown. The board of agriculture, which has the selection of a head for the A. & M., has not yet been appointed by Govtrnor Williams. The old board is short two members, owing to resig nations, there being but three men now on the board, including Presi dent Gault. That the present board does not intend to make any move ment toward filling the vacancy of about a year in the presidency of the college at Stillwater is generally believed. Almost one inch of rain fell here Saturday night and last night. The rainfall Saturday night was .28 and .60 last night, making a total of .S3. aaanaaaaaaaaaaaa a a a a a a a a NO THAW DECISION. New York, April 19. Su preme court Justice Hendrick reserves a decision on the Thaw application for trial to determine his sanity. aaaaaaaaaaooaaaa BARNES A