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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-21
BRITISH CAS- rAX ACcuMULATES.
Six Cents Gallon Which British Have
HnIl AInA Holm DlslrCsscl.

For more than three years there has
been duty on gasoline in the British
Isles equivalent TO 6 cents a gallon,
the full brunt OF which has fallen on
the consumer, and, as for the past
two years the price OF the spirit has
been steadily rising there Is no doubt
that tho expensive nature of gasoline
ras In some measure retarded the de-
velopmcnt OF the motor market par
ucularly as this comes in addition to
tho horscpov er tax.
The petrol tax was introduced into
England by Lloyd Georges famous
budget OF 1910. The funds raised by
II. together with tho money brought
Ia by the motor license duties were
given into the charge OF body known
as the Road Board. Tho funds were
20 he used for tho Improvement or
roads. but not for their maintenance.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-21
Soldiers Wives Have Money Now.

SoIdiers' wives Ind themselves In
many cases In receipt of much more
money than they were when their hus-
bands were at home.
us a. this money for me7" asked
the wife Of Glasgow soldier when
she r1Jeived her first weeks allow
ance.
AYE. a for YOU" responded the
genial pay sergeant.
viii hae this money every
week."
Aye, every week"
"Weel, then" said she, "ye can TAX
my guild man an keep him as long as
ye like. I never had sac muckie
money before."--London Chronicle.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-21
TYPE OF THE OLD SCHOOL,
Tales OF old-Timc Rowdyism on the
Bench.

Those who have read stevenson's
unfinished work. "Welr OF Hcrmls-
ton" will remember the powerful de
lineation OF the hanging judge" Lord
Braxfield The original OF that por-
trait rs described in w. Forbes Gray $
study OF Some Old Scotch Judges" In
a fashion TO bring before us that most
remarkable character among the
forceful and picturesque succession OF
the Scottish bench OF the eighteenth
century.
According 20 this authority, Brax-
field bullied prisoners. witnesses.
young advocates and even his COL
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-21
GIVE HIM YOUR VERY BEST.
lie Eaithful. or You Must Hunt An
other job.

As long as you work for man. give
him your best. III the conditions sur
rounding your position are unpleasant.
keep on the watch for another job. IL
you have definite idea OF the charae-
ter OF the work you like best. 1t would
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-21
Facts to Remember

The Chandler weighs 29S5 lbs.
completely equipped. Averages
16 miles or more per gallon of
gasoline, 700 miles per gallon
of oil and 1000 miles per set of
tires. Speed 3 to 55 miles per
hour on high gear. Climbs every
famous demonstrating hill "
in America on high gear.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-21
Many Miles Of Highway Is
Ruined BY Careless
Driving
AUTOIsT RESPONSIBLE


"uHEc YOU ever stopped 90 think
that YOU Mr. Automobile owner, can
U. a lot t1 help uug the good roads
movement and preserve the surface OF
the highways, without on much as
donating cent towards their up-
h.ap' This question was asked yes
trrday hy "a prominent motor car Of
r.+I
Q do not mean that you are TO be
exempt from doing your share toward
helping solve the problem OF good
roads. for the future great advantage
of t1e gasoline propelled vehicle Will
DE lu the pleasures and business ad-
VautaEcs gained in travelling, from
Go town. city 90 city and state t0 state
] mean the tourist or auto owner who
knows not the meaning uf the word
economy On using country roads or
] might better put it by saying that /
would like 90 call the attention of the
auto owner and truck driver 10 their
wonderful lack Of appreciation Of
good roads.
when an automobile owner or
driver strikes piece Of bad road he
surely realize II and in a mufhed way
az least expresses dissatisfaction. Very
often however he IS responsible for It's
condition why not make a reso-
luton that you will DO your little
share towards preserving the good
roads and helping the bad unes'
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-21

Another thlns-if II is true that all
men are born free and equal, why is
II that fortune smiles on some folks
and laughs at ethers2
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-21

man any more. but husband; he has
become what all husbands become.-
w. l.. George.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-21
AWAKE TO MOTOR IN WAR.
First TO Recognize Importance OF
Gns Driven MAChlnCs.

Gas Driven Machines.
England began 10 recognize ths
value OF IA. tors to It's armies in 1908.
Lord I4pnsdownc, then secretary OF
state WIS one OF the first To sup
port army trials. The British gov
eminent. too, in 1912, at thc hands
OF special commit go ot the war
department. over whicn lord Derby
then Lord Stanley. presided. was the
first to examine proposals for the
subsidlzing OF commercial motors.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-21

Something 10 bC Away, NCmrmDCrrd
There is one thing that should be
always remembered by the motorlst
whether he Is on the open country
road or IN the congested portions Of
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-21

In addition to the extraordinary mileage and freedom
from trouble that you get in Diamond Squeegee
Tread Tires, you now buy them at the following
"FAIR-LIST" PRICES;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-15
The Majestic

There's enough war on the European continent,' said Carl Hoblitzell "so my return to Birmingham doesn't mean a theatrical war as some one under stood me to say. That is not my idea of business, nor Is 1t my idea in re- opening the Majestic theatre here. For sometime the Majestic theatre has been operated by other interests. Owing to many features in the theatrical line Of calculations I found this did not make as much money for my company as our management direct did, nor did it keep certain expenses incidental thereto from increasing, so I resumed the direction for my company This was done simply because of good business reasons and l deprecate any gossip about unfri sodly relations, or antagonistic plans of any kind
 Edward Raymond, who will have charge of the local house, is a capable and popular manager with wide eA- perience, and the Majestic is being re- modelled for him. We expect the house to quickly regain it's prestige and will give the people of Birmingham finer vaudeville for less money in apprecia- tion thereof"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-15

Las. August the exports of the United aims exports fell off 45 per cent. In the same month Austrian exports de- creased from $4S50o, 600, the figures for 1913, to s6,O0C,O00, while her imports were 65 per cent lower French imports and exports were cut 50 per cent, Italian imports were reduced s14,oo0O0O and exports s22, OOO00O The foreign trade of Argentina, Brazil and Chile fell off an average of 50 per cent. The value of American ex- ports to Germany in August was only seS,737 In the same month the year before it had been s21. .301, 274. Trade when the the great war was practically paralyzed. For 90 40 days the world of finance was stunned by the tremendous upheaval that had taken place and the prospect of worse complications to follow. A strik- ing change was soon apparent in the commerce of the United States. Sales abroad increas sed while purchases abroad contracted As a result in December exports were S110,O0O,OO0 in excess of inn ports. In August exports were s10S 19s, 900 and in December they were double that figure For the first time in the history of this country it now has an enormous trade balance in it's favor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-15
Plea for National Conservatory

Andreas Dippel, the well known opera manager, delivered an address recently before the Drama League of Washington, D. C., in which he re- newed some of his suggestions made on a former occasion for the ad- vancement of musical art in this country, the chief of which was in the nature of plea for the estab- lishment of a national conservatory of music endowed by the government. He called attention to the fact that the United States was almost alone among civilized nations in refusing aid to the fine arts, although it ex- pended millions upon the development of material things"
 Several years ago MT. Dippel started movement for the on couragement of national opera by seeking to create in each city an or chestra and chorus to support travel ing operatic stars. Nothing came oi it, however, although the idea was appealing to all music lovers. MT Dippel, in his Washington address, re newed the suggestion, and as ever! city of considerable size has goot chorus and many of them good or chestras, plan such as that .propose' may in the not far off future, b. worked out successfully.
 But the national conservatory ides is not practicable. If there were sucl . thing as . national university en dowed by the government then a con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-15

servatory of music similarly en- dowed would logically follow, for music is coming to be more and more appreciated as an important branch of education. But we have no national institution of learning and never will have Every state does much for edu- cation. Some states have a distinct part in university supervision and make large appropriations toward university maintenance. But the fed eral government has established no precedent for nationalizing education, and in the nature of things could hard ly be expected to take up such policy in the years to come.
 There are several excellent con servatories in the United States, and every year sees an advance Tn musical education. In the course of time larger contributions to musical institutions will be made by individuals, and these benefactions will create adequate en- dowments. The best that can be done along the line of MT. DippePs plea IS for those persons of wealth who are interested in music join in movement to erect a great conservatory at the
 | 4 national capital. Some prestige might be gained if the government would recognize the institution semi-officlal- ly by allowing cabinet officers to serve on an advisory board ex-officio.
 MT. Dippel is an enthusiastic and re- sourceful leader in the operatic world and the opera-loving public would be ready to cooperate with him no doubt in any enterprise he might undertake to further the cause of music, but government-ai college of music can never get beyond the suggestion stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-15
THE MARsEILLAISE

By Rouget De Lisle. Ye sons of France, awake to glory, Hary, hark, what myriads bid you rise, Your children, wives and grandsires
 hoary,
 Behold their tears and hear their cries! Shall hateful tyrants, mischief breeding, With hire4ng hosts, ruffian band, Alright and desolate the land While peace and liberty lie bleeding? To arms To arms, ye brave!
 The averaging sword unsheath! March on, march on, all hearts resolved
 On victory or death. Now, now the dangerous storm is scowl- Which treacherous kings, confederate. raise;
 The dogs of war, let loose are howling, And To! our fields and cities blaze, And shall we basely view the ruin,
 While lawless force, with guilty stride, Spreads desolation far and wide, With crimes and blood and hands ems To arms! To arms, etc. With luxury and pride surrounded,
 The vile, insatiate despots dare, Their thirst of power and gold unboundeds To mete and vend the light and air; Like beasts of burden would they load us,
 Like gods would bid their slave1 adores But man is man, and who is more? Then shall they longer lash and goad us1 Tc arms! To arms. etc. M o Liberty! Can man resign thee!
 Once having felt thy generoue hame! Can dungeon, bolts and bars confine thee Or whip thy noble spirit tame? Too long the world has wept, bewailing That falaehood's daRger tyranf6 Wield:
 But freedom is our sword and shield, And all their arts are unavailing.
 To. armsl To armss etc. ias
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-15
Death of Distinguished Virginian


 John Langbourne Williams, who died at his home in Richmond last week in the 84th year of his age, was the senior member of the banking house of John L. Williams & Sons, widely known throughout the south. He was the father of John Skelton Williams, comptroller of the currency. He was born in Richmond and grad uated in 1851 from the University of Virginia with the degree of master of arts.
 The banking firm with which he was connected before the war became the fiscal agent of the Confederate gov ernment, and through their Notation of bonds provided the money for the Confectionery.
 MT. Williams was among the fore most upbuilders of the new Richmond after the reconstruction period, and during the last 30 years the Williams banking house has been great leader in railroad financing. His high in tegrity and his large grasp of finan- cial problems won for him an exalted reputation in the business world and served as a foundation for notable achievements.
 Mir. Williams was not only a gen. tleman of ripe scholarship, but despite his exacting duties as banker he found time to contribute extensively to the press-magazines and news papers. He was one of the few busi- ness men who kept up his classical reading and to the last he would have been competent to teach Latin and Greek. He was a devoted mem- Der of the Episcopal church and while keeping abreast of current literature his faith was absolutely unshaken in the agnostic discussions of the day The Richmond Times-Dispatch, in a sketch of MT. Williams reproduced an extract from a letter in which the de- ceased had declared:
 "Without our holy religion, life is not worth living. The bases of oul civilization are the Old Testament with the great seal of the Ten Com mandments, and the new, with the seal of the Lords Prayer. Our Sa !, vior, in His divine manhood, the de sire of all nations and the deep craving : of humanity, is the only solution O l the terrific and overwhelming prob , lems of life"
 The Times-Dispatch then added: "I ! was according to the principles ex jpressed in this letter that Mr. William lived, and it was in accordance witt them and with an absolute trust il
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-15
. IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Demand for Small Farms

There has been considerable inquiry this winter for small farms within 10 or 50 miles of Birmingham" said B. r.. Eborn.
 Before Alabama was we'll adver- tised as a good truck farming state many home seekers bought small acre. age and settled hereabouts. Most of them were truckers and so far as I know they have succeeded. Now that Alabama as great agricultural state is widely known the tide of home seek. CTS increases steadily. There is sure to be a great demand for 40 and 50 acre farms during the next five years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-15
IVY ASHINGToN. February IA
 W tSpecial)-The National Press W eItfl, is u,,,,.;...x e.. c. ...-,.

N M February IA.
 M tSpecial.)-The National Press
 club is winning fame for itself as an institution devoted to the enter tainment of its members and guests. Ladies night. every month on the second Thursday. is a recent attraction offered by the club, which has struck a popular chord. On such occasions the wives of the hard working newspaper men have an opportunity which had formerly been de- nied them of spending an evening in the vicinity of their husbands, which has in many instances lead to mutual admiration and renewals of acquaintances, and a re- vi,al of memories of the past to which there were attached more or less senti- ment.
 Or such occasions the programme Is never complete unless it includes an ad- dress by the clubs popular president, the Hon. Frank B. Lord. MT Lord was not elected president of the National Press club because he is an orator. but in spite of it. MT. Lord has by persistent eff fort and an iron will earned a reputa tion as humorist. The membership of the National Press club unanimously-more or less-agree that their president is as funny as the toothache; 1t was therefore with genuine delight they welcomed MT. Lord when he made his appearance last Thurs day night and made brief address of two hours, holdinga his audience spell bound and helpless before him. there be- ing absolutely no way to get out
 In spite of the fact that the programme was all cluttered up with such more or less prominent lights as George Fitch, Adam Bede. "Chimmy Fadden," a sextet of alleged singers from the House of Representatives, J. Thomas Heflin and a grand opera star or two of the 'steenth magnitude, MT Lord continued to play upon the feelings of his apprecia tive audi ence in exactly the same manner, and with the same technique that he employs on playing a pianola hand at auction bridge. Under his magnetic touch not a sou; in the vast crowd expressed impa- tience at the delay, but slept right on to the bitter end.
 MT. Lords address was devoted in the most part to an introduction of the mas ter of ceremonies, and his peroration in- cluded the statement that as the master of ceremonies was a permanent function ary, this would be the last time it would be necessary for him to introduce him in public. This statement was greeted with generous, not to say, vociferous applause MT. Lord then presented MT. Fred Emery the well-known writer without whom the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-15
Maxim Defends the Silencer

After the killing of four members of the Auerbach family in New York with a rifle equipped with Maxim slencer there was a renewal of agita- tion against this device by people who believe that it will increase the ac tivity of gunmen in the metropolis. Herman Auerbach, formerly wealthy real estate dealer, Respondent over financial reverses, killed his wife, joining room. This tragedy created by his son who was asleep in an ad poining room. This tragedy created so much comment unfavorable to the Maxim siencer that the inventor ap- piled for permission to demonstrate to city officials that his device is not an aid to criminals.
 The tests took place in the de- departmental shooting gallery at police headquarters, while several per sons listened outside. Shots were fired both with and without silencer at distances ranging from ten to fifty yards in the gallery, which is long, narrow vaulted passage, lined with cement and lighted at the target end by electricity. It was found that the silencer reduced the detonation one half and entirely changed the nature of the report but MT. Maxim insisted that the effect of silencers on rifles had been greatly exaggerated.
 The chief point the inventor made in favor of his device was that it cannot be used on pistols. Criminals almost invariably use pistols, because they are more easily handled and can be more readily concealed than larger weapons. The silencer used on an au- tomatic pistol produces back fire and is impracticable on any sort of pistol MT. Maxim told Police Commissioner Woods, who has been considering the advisability of having a law passed to prohibit the sale of silencers, that they make indoor rifle practice much less annoying and in that way help to carry out the traditional policy of this country to teach it's citizens how to shoot
 Until a silencer is so perfected that it will make pistol as noiseless as a knife, 1t will not be much sought after by criminals. In its present form it is useless for their purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-15
THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB
Dy BILL YIN B0

Associated Press would slide into total oblivion with a dull thud. Mf. Emery al once took the crowd into his confidence and put them at their ease by declaring that he was mo orator.. After he had been speaking for 10 minutes there was not doubtng Thomas in the building. Everyone there was prepared to believe any statement that Mir. Emery might make. It was apparent that MT. Emery. who has frank and open countenance. like an Ingersol watch, was incapable of deception. One after the other then the special features elaborately prepared for the occasion were presented to the audi ence by Mir. Emery in few well chosen sentences containing high browed express sions, some of which he understood him self.
 Then followed one of the most enter taining evenings ever experienced at the press club, famous as it is for enter tainments of the highest order. Several musical numbers were effectively rem dered by some young ladies in costume also in the assembly room. Then a gen. tleman, announced by MT. Emery as "an artist.' came out and annoyed cello
 
 gIoans, protests and minority reports, all of which the crowd stood for without whimper.
 But the hit of the evening" if We may with propriety single out number among so many of the first magnitude, was the sextet from the House of Representatives Some political enemies of this sextet de- clared that their performance sounded like "a cat concert" This is a base islander designed to injure these gentlemen in their political futures. Their efforts did not to any extent resemble cat con cert-that is to say, the ordinary person whose ear was trained in such matters would not have been deceived, even if they had not been able to see the per- formers they would have known that it was a body of people gathered together trying to emit harmonious sounds, and We stoutly maintain that for a body of con- gressmen they produced about as much harmony as could be expected
 Space forbids us to further describe events which have made lasting impress sion upon us, but we can only add with all sincerity that visitor to the national capital who can by hook or crook ob- tain an invitation to the National Press club, and particularly on one of the ladies' nights, who fails to do so is guilty of criminal negligence. Not only will he be highly entertained. but he will also have the privilege of meeting a bunch of the very best fellows in the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-15
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

From the Chicago News.
 The best thing out is being out of debt.
 When a woman loses her temper she shows her age.
 Men come to grief by meeting trouble half way.
 Vanity makes a cheap chromo feel like an oil painting.
 Girls who make fools of men usually nsake impressions that last
 So-called friends are plentiful-as long as your money holds out. Perhaps 1t is true that all the world may love lover, but the proof is miss ing. Every old woman knows a lot of sensi- ble things that are not to be found in books. When a girl breaks off an engagement she is a1fully disappointed if the young man in fhe case doesn't make . fuss about i4