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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-11
yatI5 HIS NEW POWER
WILL STOP WARS IN FUTURE
Heads Like "Midsummers NiQht
Dream; Human Voice Can Be
Transmitted 100, 900 Miles

New York, Dec. 10-Nikola Tesla,
scientist and inventor at the Waldorf
last night said that he saw the end
OF war in the application of new prin-
clples of electrical construction he
has discovered and with which he ex-
pects to- reYolutionize many of the
activities of life, which read like a
M1dsummer's Night Dream" Of one
touched with the Maidstone, not the
Philosophers.
Apparatus designed in accordance
with invention, even if it be of small
dimensions, is capable of transform
ing energy of tens of hundreds or
thousands horsepower" said Mr..
Tesla.
The lighting of the ocean is only
one of the less important results to
be achieved by the use of this inven-
ton. have planned many of the
details of a plant which might be
erected at the Azores and which
would be amply sufficient to illum-
mate the entire eeesa so that sach q
disaster as that of the Titanic would
not be repeated. The light would be
soft and of very small intensity, but
quite adequate to the purpose.
"A very timely application could
Just now be made in England where
plant could be provided for illum-
mating London and the country in
general at night to rob an attack by
Zeppelins of its principal terrors 4
have calculated that a plant of $4,000
horsepower would be required for the
Azores, but much less power will do
for the London application.
"One of the even more valuable
uses to which this invention can be
put is the transmission of the human
voice or any kind of pilture or image
from one to any part of the globe,
absolutely irrespective of distance.
"The employment of apparatus in
volving the same principles will give
the power OF man to precipitate rain.
to draw unlimited quantities of water
from the ocean. Lakes and rivers
will be created in this manner, all the
work being performed by the sun,
men simply controlling the process.
Perhaps the greatest results will
Je in the destruction of the atom and
he release of its immense energy.
rhe discovery will make the gun
obsolete The battles of the future
will be fought with electrical waves.
The destructive power under control
will be so prodigious that on this ac-
,ount alone war will become an i'm
ossibility.'
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-11
.OIPHTERIA REPORTED PREVA-
LENT IN CITY AND STATE

Diphtheria is reported to be pre-
yalent over the state. A number OF
cases have been reported in this
county and city. The state health
authorities request that physicians,
county and city health officers aid In
preventing the spread OF the disease
by confining the cases. In some
parts OF the state children with mild
cases Of the disease are permitted TO
attend school. moving pitcure shows
and mingle with children. This
should not be permitted by the doc
.ors in attendance.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-11
STOLEN TEAM IS RECOVERED

The team of horses stolen from
J. B. Arnold, Wednesday night, was
found tied in a c-ump Of bushes near
the roadside 10 miles west of the
city today. The buggy was somewhat
damaged and the horses scratched.
No clue to the thief or thieves has
been found.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-11
LAST OF GERMAN SQUADRON
RUN DOWN.

Buenos Aires. Argentine, Dec. H.
The German cruiser Dresden, the on
ly warship of Admiral Count Won
Specs squadron to escape after the
battle with the British squadron un-
der command of Admiral Sir Freder-
lex Sturdee, has been cornered in the
Straits OF Magellan, according to ad-
vices obtained through well-informed
circles today,
The naval division commanded by
Admiral Sturdee is understood to in
clude nine warships, notably the
British battleship cruisers Lion and
lndefatigable.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-11
INCREASED RATES ON
FRESH MEATS SUSPENDED
(By Associated Press.)

Washington. D. C., Dec. 1.-THE
increased rates, from five to twenty
per cent, on fresh meats, packine
house products and other articles in
poddler cars from Oklahoma to other
states, was today suspended by the
interstate commerce commission un-
til March 30th.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-11
GUTHRIE ELECTRIC
WORKERS At M'LOUO

Mitchell and Cross Of the Mater
Electric company. Guthrie, have just
completed a light and transmission
line at McLoud in Pottawatomie coun
ty. Electricians report the work as
one of the most up to date systems in
the state
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-11
Report From Petrograd Says German
Army in Poland Weakening; Bat
ties Extend Along 800 Mile
Front; Russian Emperor
There in Person

GERMAN RIGHT PUSHED BACK IN FLANDERS.
Paris, Dec 1.-THE official communication issued from the
French office today says that the Germans yesterday in the region
of Yprs reached of the allies first line eaches In Argonne
the allies pushed forward, and captured several trenches
South of Thann, the allies have occupied the railroad station OF
Aspach.
The allies line lpres the steadily pushing back
the right Progress until the last hours been Slow
but has been steady especially about lpe and Dnude spite
of heavy bombardment
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-11

A division of Argentine warships,
composed of the armored cruisers
San Martin, Pueyrredon and Cara
baldi, has been sent to the coast OF
Patagonia.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-11
euy From the Country Women.

Buy your Sunday food supplies OF
the country women at the old Wal
lace Wallpaper store on First street
tomorrow. You will get the very
best at reasonable prices and help
establish a successful market ex-
change for Guthrie.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-11
suENos AYREs CLAD IT'S OVER

Buenos, Ayres. Argentina, Dec. H.
The papers Of Buenos Aires express
,Igratification over the British naval
victory off the Falkland Island. for
the reason that It frees commerce in
the South Atlantic from the danger
OF capture and normalizes navigation.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-11
OFF TO NURSE HER COUNT.

New York. Dec. 11.-Nnss Marie
Henkel Of Chicago. sailed on the
Royal Italian mail liner America to-
day on her way TO Austria. where
she viii nurse her fianoe. Count
Willy Feodor Heincz. an officer in the
Austrian army. who was wounded Ia
battle.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-11

CBv Associated Press.)
View Orleans. la. Dec. Ito
i.at nd Saturday. increasing cloudi-
ness ng temperature.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1914-12-11

In Meanwhile Tell Visitors
Of Hercules Wsser and tho
Municipal Bath House.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28
No Money to Indians
Who Buy Booze With
1t, Orders Cato Sells

WASHINGTON. Nov. G.-Gross viola.
lions Of the laws against selling liquoi
to Indians or taking liquor onto an In
dian reservation caused Cato Sells. com
missioner of Indian affairs today TO re
sort to drastic measures TO stop what h
believes has become a practice on the
Usage reservation in oklahoma.
Commissioner Sells has invoked the Law
which empowers him to suspend pay.
ments to the Indians when he Is con
WINGED intoxicating liquors are within con.
venient reach OF them. and has directed
the superintendent OF the Usage reserva-
ton TO suspend the December payment
of several hundred thousand dollars
unless he is satisfactorily assured BY
the chiefs and headmen of the tribe anC
the county and town officers. and also
the leading citizens OF Powhuska, thai
the law against selling liquor to Indian,
or introducing It into Indian country IL
strictly enforced.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28
Bowes Calls In the
Reserves When He
Tears His Pants

Why II. II. Bowes. the attorney, wore
an overcoat during an entire morning in
county court although the room was
comfortably warm, Is a sad story which
Is exciting the sympathy OF his friends.
Torn trousers, damaged when he got
out of an automobile. figure largely In
the story. Had MIR. Bowes not kept on
his overcoat he would have been in the
position of the warning armies. which
dare not retreat. The tear was large
one.
Continuing the military figure, Mr..
Bowes kept censorship on his reasons
for wearing the overcoat equalled only
by modern military leaders.
He was. however. compelled to call by
telephone his aid, Mrs. Bowes, in order
to ask that reserves. consisting OF an
other pair of trousers, be sent up His
story was overheard by county court en-
pioyeS.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28
Foley Cathnrric Tablets.

Are wholesome. thoroughly cleansing,
and have a stimulating effect on the
stomach, liver and bowels. Regulate
you with no gripping and no unpleasant
after effects. Stout people find they give
immense relief and comfort. Anti-billous
Warren Spofford. Green Bay. Wis
writes: "Foley's Cathartic Tablets are
the best laxative have ever used. They
do the work promptly and with no bad
after effects" Try them. For sale by
all dealers ere-Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28
HAMMOND SEEKS RELEASE
Former Internal Revenue Collector
Asks Relief from Bond.
Is STILL HELD RESPONSIBLE
Even Though He Quit the Job Last
June He Is sim Obliged 70 An
swer Tor Financial At
fairs of the office.

Ross Hammond desires TO free himself
from the responsibilities of the internal
revenue colleetorship of Nebraska, since
he no longer holds the job or draws tho
salary. He told Senator Gilbert NJ
Hitchcock so yesterday In an inter
view he came all the way from Fremont
TO hold with the senator.
Mr. Hammond resigned his position as
collector Of internal revenue June 81.
when he decided to enter the state pri-
mary for the republican nomination for
governor. His chief deputy, Ed North,
was at once made acting collector. That
did not relieve Hammond of his bond.
however. He is bonded, to the govern
ment in the sum of sls5.0Oo. and is re-
sponsible 10 the government for the
proper conduct of all the affairs OF the
office
Case IL RidicuIous.
ut is ridiculous" said Hammond Here
am responsible for the office and am
not connected with It. have severed
my connection with the office in name
and in salary The only connection now
have is that am still under a bond of
$4,000, and If anything should go wrong
! am the goat. Now 1 don't anticipate
any trouble, of course but in case any
thing should happen you can see where
1 am. 1 certainly want this matter of
the appointment of a successor settled
as soon as possible so that 1 may get
this load off my mind. / would not even
have cared so much had It not been for
the appointment of q set of new men to
aid In the collection of the special war
tax. Here are four new men appointed
recently for this purpose. and 1 never
saw them. They are men that 1 have
had nothing to do with. men about whom
] know nothing. Doubtless they are ali
right, but as straight business PROPOSE
ton 1t is ridiculous that should be I'M
der bond for the proper conduct of men
in responsible positions when had moth
ing TO do with the selection Of those
men and when In fact never saw them. -
Hitchcock Surprised.
Senator Hitchcock expressed surprise at
this interview. That is news to me-
said the senator. He did not know that
Hammond was still under bond. He knew.
of course, that he had resigned his po-
sition last June to become q candidate for
governor but he supposed that ended his
connection with the federal position as
collector Of revenue in Nebraska. He
promised to see what he could do about
it as soon as he gets back to Washing
ton.
THE only thing to do" said Hammond,
is for those democrats to get together
and agree on an appointment and quit
playing horse"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28
SIOUX CITY PROTESTS ON
SOME RATES FROM OMAHA

Most of the freight traffic men of the
Burlington and Northwestern are in
Sioux City, giving testimony before an
Interstate Commerce commission exam
liner, who is hearing the case wherein the
Sioux City Commercial club is protesting
the rate made on freight from Omaha to
Nebraska points The Nebraska State
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

took the matter before the Interstate
Commerce commission, alleging that the
action OF the Nebraska commission IL DIS
criminatory. On the other hand, the Ne
braskR commission took the position that
they were not, as the body had nothing
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

Railway commission several months ago
reduced the Nebraska rates trow Omaha
to stations on the railroad lines into the
state. Distances considered. these rates
are Is to 20 per cent lower than from
Sioux City TO the same points. Sioux City
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

Tho Want Ad Columns OF the Rec Arc
Read Daily by People In Search OF Ad-
vertised Opportunities.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28
The Best Pain KiIler.

Bucklen's Arnica Salve when applied to
cut. bruise. burn. scald, etc, removes
the pain. Get box. 25c. All druggists.
advertisement.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-11-28

to do with rates from points outside the
sta 70.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22

by different bureaus of the Health De
partment but IN different centres Tin
new idea Is 10 have ID carried Oh In one
building which thus would serve the en-.
tire n"iGhhurhoud. In the beginning o.,
patients would probably bc treated %
their homes instead OF coming to Or.
health centre. for the proposed centre
is designed as an experiment to deter.
mine whether or not the city should At.
tempt To give home treatment, whether
cases can be classified rs those which
should or should not go into hospital for
treatment, and whether carefully tsbu-
lated information as To living and WorL.
ing conditions in that district would aid
in the prevention and treatment Of slck-
ness.
These are not all of the things H..
social welfare committee has cut ou'
for Itself to handle. They merely ind.
cate few OF the possibilities. There
the matter of sea beaches for the peopls
TO use freely. for example Then M
playground problem in the crowded c.tv
Will come In for a large share OF atten.
zion, perhaps involving a detailed suY.
vey OF one section after another OF the
city. to ascertain just where more play.
grounds are needed and to suggest
practical plans for obtaining them. TIE
wider use of the public school bu.ldnG,
is now being carefully considered
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22
Planned bv McAnenA

the work hts own department was
doing.
Now, what may be expected To hap
pen through this new COMMITTEES on
social welfare? Why. when a commits
sioner appears before the board and
says that he needs funds in such and
such amounts the board will have
among it's own members several men
who have personal knowledge OF
that department. its actual operating
cost. the extent OF its field, the neces-
sity for increasing its plant or work
Ing force, in fact, a personal knowledge
Of the entire subject. The board will
not have TO depend wholly upon
the Commissioners opinion, and on his
part the Commissioner will not have
to set himself at the task OF convinc-
ing q board. very reluctant to spend
money unwisely, that he really does
| need the amotint asked for
Now. in addition to such work we
expect to recommend and perhaps
carry through constructive measures
that ought to mean much to the people
at large. The urgency for such things
has been increasing year by year. as
New York constantly increased in size
and In density OF population.
Years ago il was not so important
| NJ II Is now for the city TO make SUE
that the people had sufficient ventia-
ton and light in their homes, fo' then
there was more room for the Individual
dwelling place. But with the steady
| growth In pouiation, with consequent
| overcrowding in the tenements among
people too poor to make effective pro-
test. 1t becomes a duty OF the city itself
to see that every man, woman
and child witt In its borders has living
conditions that are not inimical to
health or vitality. This applies also
to working conditions In factories shops,
stores and elsewhere,
~ AXE the case Of hundreds OF thou
sands OF children who have no place
but the streets to play in when school
~ dismissed for the day. / have no
impracticable. utopian dream about the
matter, but ] do feel most strongly
that boys and girls in New York
should have place for games and
sports which would develop them phys
| ically. where they could enjoy fresh
air and sunlight, and build up in early
years a foundation of health SUFFICIENT
to carry them through life as hard
working successful men and women.
This principle applies also to young
men and young women who earn their
livelihood within doors, and who GER
tainly need opportunity after working
hours for recreation in the fresh air.
And 1t applies to older people as well
n speak particularly regarding the
children. for ! am sure that my assoc
ciates on the committee as well a. my.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22
Widespread Civic Betterment P

1t was this experience that led Mr.
McAneny to urge that the present Board
of Estimate authorize a Committee on
Social Welfare. with scope far broader
than the old committee possessed, and
with constructive powers in addition.
In his opinion II was time for New York
to enter upon a positive plan for wide-
spread civic betterment in many direc-
tons. He proposed his plan so cleverly
that the board granted his request, Gre
ated the Committee on Social Welfare.
ana gave II full power to keep informed
as to the management and efficiency
Of the Departments Of Health, Public
Charities. Correction, Tenements, and
Bellevue and Allied Hospitals, as we.
as to study the entire subject OF public
recreations. In which several municipal
bodies have par.
1T should be understood at the outset
that the new committee will not inter.
fere in any way with commissioners ot
the departments" said Mr.. McAneny
yesterday while discussing the matter
for the benefit Of readers Of The sun
DAT Sun. ION the contrary We believe
It will be OF very considerable assist
ance to the commissioners. for It will bt
connecting link between them and
the Board Of Estimate. Under condi-
lions prevailing up to the present tine.
when a commissioner needed funds for
carrying out his department work, or
for any unexpected. development In Il.
the usual method was for him to 20
before the board, state his case as
strongly az possible and persuade the
board to grant the money II he could
do 20.
1T was impossible for the various
members OF the Board OF Estimate Ia
have personal knowlndse OF .i.r e~. eral
departments. intiG.N'e knowledge. ]
mean. for they have had no official au-
thoritv heretofore for obtaining It to
an adequate degree. You see at once
how Handicapped the commissioner was
who requested money under sLcb Con-
ditions.
HE had to convince a group Of men
hrst OF ell, that there was actual ne.
department needed It more than any
other department II that particular
time; that u he did not get the appro-
prlation the city would suffer because
Of iessened efiiciency on the part Of his
department. and so OIL. And the Board
OF Estimate likewise was handicapped
| As . general rule It had to take the
commissioners word as to the necessity
he put forth for money; II had 20 other
source Of Information regarding the sit
uation. End sometimes II may have
thoutht that one commissioner or an
othsr upcousciously exsSgsrstsd the
needs. because no Sslt the Importance Of
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22
n interesting experiment In munic-
iph government In New York Is
involved in the appointment OF


involved in the appointment Of
an official committee on social
welfare headed by the President Of the
Board Of Aldermen. In other words.
ates, Mayor Mitchell and President
Mathewson Of The Bronx. have OBJ.
tanned authority under the Board Of
Estimate TO carry out q series Of in
quiries into the methods and manage
mept Of various city departments and
to do independent constructive work In
directions that may mean much for the
added safety, comfort. health and gen.
eral we'll being Of the several millions
who inhabit this big town.
Nothing like It has ever been under
taken by officials in New York. It Is
the beginning Of q new chapter Of
municipal history. at least In these lati-
tudes, and 1t will be carefully watched
by those interested In all forms Of phil
anthropy, social settlements, play.
grounds and recreation centres. chart.
ties and conservation Of the public
health.
Although the creation Of this commit
tee is recent, plans looking toward II
have been revolving in Mr.. Nc
Aneny's mind for several years. While
he was still young in the Office of Bor-
ought President he put through the
board a resolution from which resulted
the Committee q Inquiry Into the De-
partments of Health, Public Charities
and Bellevue and Allied Hospitals
Despite the handicap Of its fifteen
Jointed name. this committee did an
enormous amount Of work. 1t had to
any committee has to that IL hitched to
chairman named George Me.Aneny.
Among the tasks II carried through
was an exhaustive study OF childhood In
New York. including child hygiene IT.
the public schools, opportunities for
play and physical development. the ef-
ficiency OF milk stations. conditions In
children's hospitals: In fact. everything
relating to child life whore Il comes In
contact with public affairs and institu-
lions. The committee also made an ex-
animation OF the character and extent OF
tuberculosis IN tho city and how pa
tients were treated In their homes "a
well as In hospitals and ssnitsrtums,
and obtained expert advice ~ to further
steps which the municipal government
could take In order to better conditions.
The proper employment of inmates In
alinshouses was made the subject Of In
vestigstion; the creation Of public
health centres all over town was an.
othse matter taken up