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New Britain herald., 1915-12-07
DEMOCRATS WIN.
Carry Both Willimantic and Putnam
 Rockville Goes Republican.

New Haven, Dec. T.-Municipal elections in the north east section of the state yesterday resulted in two democratic and one republican vic- tories. Putnam and Willimhntic in Windham county went democratic. In Willimantic that undefeatable candi- date, Daniel P. Dunn, was elected mayor for the sixth consecutive time. He defeated George +. Taylor the re- publican nominee, by a majority of 125. Four democratic aldermen were also lected, giving the democrats control of the board of aldermen and all the appointments for the next two years
 Putnam elected John J. McGarry, grocer and former mayor, over Archibald Macdonald, republican, by a vote of 495 to 432. The latter is the present mayor and has been for the past six years. Control of the city council was also secured, by a five to four majority.
 Rockville went republican, John P. Cameron was elected mayor over his democratic opponent, Philip w. Sachse. Farley P. Leonard, republi- can, was elected treasurer, and Arr thur T. Dickenson, also republican, city sheriff. The democrats elected John N. Keeney city clerk. He has been city clerk of Rockville for the past ten years. The republicans made gain of enc on the board of alder men.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-07
Fine Healthy Child
 ConVlncin6 Evidence
Simple Inexpensive Remedy Checks Early Tendency
 to COnstipatiOn

About the first thing impressed on the young Mother is the necessity for regularity in her baby, which brings up the question of the most desirable laxative for children's use.
 Mrs. Jesse Richardson. Philpot, ky, says she has used Dr. Caldwells Sy rup Pepsin for the past year and that there is no medicine in the world like it. She writes, My little son, William, Jr., just loved it because it is so pleas ant to take, and everybody talks about his being such a fine healthy boy"
 Dr. CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin is compound of simple laxative herbs, free from any opiate or narcotic drug, and is the standard remedy for con- stipation in thousands of homes throughout the land. Drug Stores everywhere sell it for fifty cents bottle. Get bottle of this excellent remedy and have it in the house. A
New Britain herald., 1915-12-07
OKUMA ADDRESSE
 JAPANESE D
Considers Economic and Final
 Outlook of Japan Propitiol

Tokio, Dec. [. 2:30 D. m.--C
 Okuma, the Japanese premier, ha | recovered from the indispos
 caused by an operation on his led ] gently, addressed the Diet today, | The premier dwelt on the univd ! spirit of loyalty and patriotism nd l Tested by the Japanese people at l coronation of Emperor YoshihitoE basis for further strengthening
 solidity and prosperity Of the impd house and the empire. He ernI, sized the statement that the proI for naval development which was II fled by the council of defense, was first necessity in the present situaq of the world.
 Not day can be lost in carry| out the plan," he declared.
 Outlook PropItious.
 Count Okuma, said that he cond cred the economic and financial o look propitious.
 Baron Ishii, minister of foreign fairs, also addressed the Diet.
 reviewed the Chinese situs tion vii out referring to the question of Cni allying herself with the entente po CTS, as she has been invited to do. to the question of the reestablishms of the monarchy in China, the f, eign minister said that China co templated some delay in the excuti of its plan, but that he was not liberty to give the details of Chin, reply to Japan's request for a pol ponement of the project. Regardi further steps to be taken by Japs Ba ron Ishii said that in discussing t matter with the powers he insist that Japan's advice for postpon ment was actuated solely by the ( sire to safeguard the common inte est of China and the powers and w not a selfish interference in domesl affairs at the expense of China.
 Unity Growing Stronger.
 Referring to the peace pact of, q entente allies, whereby each nati agrees not to make a separate pea, Baron lshii said that Japan joined b ca use her adhesion would demonstr strate to the world that the unity al determination of the entente alli were growing stronger, and would al make more definite the common rel tions of the powers in regard to il of peace. ##.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-07
Boston Store
 TOWELS
MAKE EXCELLENT CHRISTMAS
 GIFTS.

We are making a wonderful show ing this year in everything desirable in towels, guest, full size and Bath Towels, single and in set, wash cloths to match, put up in Fancy Christ mas boxes.
 GUEST TOWELS, A great assort- ment plain and fancy, all pure linen, some with medallion ends for em- broidery, warranted all linen, 15c TO soc each
 SPECIAL GUEST TOWEL in fine pure linen, fancy huck with Guest" neatly embroidered on the end, makes a dainty gift, soc each.
 BATH TOWELS, an immense var iety, plain and fancy, white and in delicate, pretty colorings in plain, i, striped and bordered, 12 1-2c to ST.. FACE CLOTHS, to match, white and colors, Sc and 1Oc each.
 BATH TOWEL SETS, put up in nice Xmas boxes. Towels and face cloths to match, a fine showing, 75c to $3.5O set.
 BATH MATS, big variety new and pretty designs, soc to $15O
 EMBROIDERED Linen Pillow ,> cases, warranted pure linen, fine quality embroidery variety designs Hemstitched, $2.5O pair
 LINEN TOWELS, Huck and Dam ask, special values, 25c to $15O
 SPECIAL Values in embroidered Hemstitched Towels, 75c to $50
 EMBROIDERED and Scalloped fine linen lunch sets, round and square, put up in fancy boxes. If you are thinking of something nice sn linen for Christmas take a look at these.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-07

mits to sell milk issued, 27; dairies inspected, 31; dairies ordered cleaned, 9; dairies ordered properly drained, 4; dairies re-inspected, 10; cows inspected, 197; COWS condemned, s; milk condemned, qt., 1O; licenses suspended, O.; prosecutions, 0.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-07
Liinoniine IA Great Home
 Remedy for Coughs and Colds

Linonine brings relief, even
 in the most stubborn cases, and
 the world of medicine knows no
 surer curative agent for bron- chial aHlictions than Linonine. When the throat is parched and the lungs sore with severe colds thes. haxseed oil in Linonine promptly relieves this condi- ton, and the other ingredients set to work to remove the in- (f1ammation from membrane and ! tissue. AND TT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT FORM OF COLD YOU HAVE, LINONINE IS WHAT YOU WANT.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-07

CT of the prospective leader of the class will be selected for the place as first assistant. The matter will be definitely settled at the next meeting of the society.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-07
Unity Growing Stronger.

William H. Walsh of the Mohican1 company, who was operated on satur- day at St. Francis hospital, Hartford. by pr. Sullivan, is reported to be rest ing comfortably.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-17
Measure to Be Passed or
Killed Within the Next
Few Days.
NEW MOVES PLANNED
Republicans Will Again
Take Up Their Determ-
ined Opposition.

NTASHINGTON, Feb. l6.-Demo-
w cratic leaders in both houses of
congress agreed tonight that the gov
ernment purchase bill either would be
before President Wilson for his sigma
ture within a few days or dead, so far
as this session is concerned.
The house remained In session until
late in the night to pass the Weeks
Gore BILL as the amended measure is
known and tomorrow the administra-
tion forces will begin a final effort to
get a vote in the senate on the house
over the opposition OF
and revolving Democrats.
Majority leaders spoke confidently
today OF the prospect OF victory and
President Wilson, after conference
with Senator Kern, told callers the bill
would be passed.
On both sides of the capitol belief
was current that, If present plans for
prompt action In the senate fell
through, the ship bill would be aban-
doned and all efforts centered upon
Of appropriation bills to
make unnecessary an extra session.
Program of Leaders.
While the house debated the Weeks
Continued on Page Ten)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-17
GOSPEL TEAM IN
CHARGE TONIGHT
Revival Meetings at Boston
Avenue Church Grow
ing in Interest.

The revival meetings at the Boston
avenue NJ. Il. church are progress
ing in fine shape. The attendance last
night was far in excess to that OF
Monday and the interest and spirit
uality are on the increase The
musical part Of the program was well
rendered under the able direction of
Mr.. Fountain of the First Methodist
church. a few testimonies was called
for and the way the people responded
showed that they are united In the
work and are determined to carry II
on.
The special feature Of the meeting
Of this evening will be the work or
the Sand Springs gospel team from
1880 until 8 o'clock. Rev Henderson
will be I'm charge Of the team. They
are a lively bunch and promise to
make things hum for thirty minutes.
Rev. Barton preached on the story
OF Lazarus and Dives" last night and
in very clever way told OF it's APP
plication TO the present day He
brought out very plainly three points,
namely, Two Lives; Two Deaths
Two Eternal Destinies." In spite OF
the fact that no invitation was given.
a young man came forward after the
benedictlon and dedicated his life to
Christian service.
The second Of the morning services
will be held today at 10 o'clock.
remarkable amount of interest was
shown Tuesday morning and a fine
service was enjoyed. You will miss
something II you fail 10 be present
at single meeting. You are invited.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-17
BANK Is DEFUNCT
Lloyd England, Arkansas City Banker.
Named Receiver; Closed June.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Feb. l6.-
Lloyd England, a local banker and ad-
Jutant general OF the Arkanass militia,
tonight received notice OF his appoint
ment as receiver for the State National
bank OF this city. which has been in
the hands Of llquidating agent since
II was closed by the directors last
June. II was at first thought that
the bank was solvent and that its at
fairs could be wound up without the
appointment Of "A receiver Special
Examiner II. @. Murray Of the federal
treasury department has been. here for
more than a week investigating the
banks affairs. and recently made
report to John Skelton Williams
comptroller Of the treasury at Wash
tngton. The announcement OF the ap-
pointment OF a receiver followed
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-17
Old Cattle Men Organize.

SAN ANTONIO. Feb. 16.-"The
Old-Tlme Cattle Trail Mems associa-
tlon" was organized here today with
the election OF the following officers:
j. Il. Blocker president: George w.
Saunders. vice president; Luther A.
Lawhon, secretary and g. r. Hum
phrey treasurer
The membership Is 10 include only
ranchmen and cowboys who took cat
tie on the northward trail between
1853 and 1885 and were residents OF
Texas. Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mex
leo and Kansas
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-17
THREE COUNTRIES
TO ENTER PROTEST

COPENfIAGEN, via London. Feb.
lb.-(ll:lO p. M The Danish, Nor
wegian and Swedish governments
have agreed. following negotiations
with Stockholm, to make representa-
lions to the British and German gov
ernments-to the former on the dan
gers threatening Scandinavian ship
ping through the use OF neutral flags
by British shops, and to Germany on
the dangers that Will result from the
enforcement OF her military zone
around the British isles.
The notes Of the three governments
will be Identical.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-17
INCOME TAX LAW
ON THE FARMER
When Products Are Held for Favor
able Markets No Reduction
Is To BE Allowed.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16. - Income
from farm products and crop share
rentals must be included in tax re-
turns Of income for the year in which
they are sold for money or a money
equivalent. according to a decision
made public today by Commissioner Of
Internal Revenue Osborn.
When farm products are held for
favorable markets, the decision says.
no deduction on account of shrinkage
will be allowed. Cost OF stock pur-
chased for resale is an allowable de-
duction. but that OF stock for breed
ing purposes Is regarded as capital in
vested and not as an allowable de-
duction. except when such stock dies
OF disease or is destroyed without re-
paratlon by order of state or federal
authorities. Cost of tools may be de-
Quoted, but not that OF farm machin-
cry.
A reasonable allowance for depre-
ciatioR' will be allowed on farm
buildings, other than the owners
dwelling, on farm machinery and
other physical property.
"A person cultlvating or operating
a farm for recreation or pleasure on
a basis other than the recognized
principles of commercial farming. the
result of which Is a continual loss
from year TO year." the decision adds,
'ls not regarded as a farmer. In sucn
cases IL the expenses incurred in con
nection with the farm are in excess of
the receipts therefrom, the entire re-
ceipts from sale or products may be
ignored in rendering a return OF in
come: and the expenses incurred nc
ing regarded as personal expenses will
not constitute allowable deductions IN
the return Of income derived from
other sources"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-17
Semi-Official Newspapers
Are Printing Anti-Amer-
lean Editorials.
DEVELOPMENTS SLOW
IN SHIP PROGRAM
L. S. May Supervise Distri-
button Of Foodstuffs
to Belligerents.

WAsHINGToN, Feb 16. - offl-
w cials Of the United States
government made no further move
today I'm the diplomatic controversy
with Great Britain and Germany over
the use Of neutral flags, the submar-
Inc campaign on merchantmen and
the shipment of foodstuffs to Ger
many. They awaited formal replies
from Great Britain and Germany to
the recent American notes on the
subject.
In such dispatches as Ambassador
Page at London and Ambassador
Gerard at Berlin sent to the state de-
partment telling OF their Informal
conferences with the high officials
Of Great Britain and Germany. re-
spectlyely, there was no Indication
that the former intended to alter it's
policy on shipments OF conditional
contraband to civilians or that the
latter would recede from its an
nounced intention OF wagng sub
marine war on enemy merchant
ships
That the newspapers in Germany.
even those OF a semi official charac-
ter, are printing anti-American edi-
torials has been reported by Ambas-
sador Gerard, who, however. finds the
officials friendly and disposed to take
into consideration the embarrass-
ments of the United States and other
neutrals in the situation.
New Plan Advanced.
While awaiting answers to the va
rious American communications,
high officials here admitting the
gravity Of the diplomatic situation.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-17
Gross Production to Be Lev
led Upon Wright-Pink-
ham Bill Passes.
THE BILL is AMENDED
Half Of Revenue Derived
Goes to Schools in County
Where Collected.
BY GLENN CONDOR
(Staff Correspondent

NKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. ia
" two per cent gross production
tax on oil and gas, one-half of which
is to go to the state and the remain
der revert to the county where it
was collected to be used for school
purposes, is provided for in the gem
eral revenue and taxation bill which
was advanced to engrossment and
final passage In the house of repre-
sentatives today.
The two per cent tax is to be in
lieu Of all other taxes that might be
collected upon an ad valorem basis
upon oil and gas property "and the
appurtenances thereunto belonging" "
This bill is designed as a substi-
tute for a similar measure passed by
the 1913 legislature but which was
CONTINUED on Page Ten,J
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-17
GOOD DAYS WORK
by GLENN CONDOR.
tStaff COrTcspOndentD

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. l6.-
The legislature buckled down to
business today. The senate
passed finally l3 bills and ad-
vanced four others to cngross-
meut Some two en- bills
were disposed OF by house.
Fourteen bills and resou-
tiOns were introduced ne house
held three sessions, ening at
$3.50 o'clock this fC oon and
adjourning at 1890 lock to-
night The senate h two ses-
siOus.
Revenue bills can & be con-
sidered during the ld i've days
OF the session and cquently
these measures are I Z rushed
through this week.
The house adopted : concur
rcnt resolution by III = Harri-
son setting March : The date
for the legislature to adjourn
sine die Senate leaders say the
resolution will be killed when 1t
reaches the upper house. March
/ 8 Is the adjournment date set by
legislative leaders, who ought to
know. After March 8 the mem
bers will receive but 81 per day.
Speaker McCrory today ap-
pointed the house members OF
the joint committee that is to
Investigate the Norman insane
asylum, in accordance with a
resolution by Representative
Amos Ewing He appointed Rep
resentatives Kelly Brown, Paul
Nesbltt and Henry Headley The
latter is a Republican. The sem
ate members are Carpenter and
Wilson.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-17
COMBATING PLAGUE
Three Cases Have Been Fatal IN
unYnnn. Say Official Reports.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-Surgeon
General Blue of the public health
service today approved measures for
hghting a bubonic plague outbreak In
Havana. suggested by cable by Sur
Eeon Giegorio Guiteras, sent from Key
West to investigate.
There have been three human cases
of the plague reported, all ending IA
tally. according to the dispatch. Sur
geon Guiteras added:
Local sanitary measures are being
pushed actively. Recommend follow
ing measures in addition to those now
i'm force:
"'All vessels for American ports to
be disinfected prior to departure. pro-
vided regular lines. If operating In
open bav or from a ratproot wharf,
and all antl-rat precautions taken, will
he fumigated once a month. Freight
cars should be inspected before being
loaded on ferry
The public health service ordered
Doctor Guiteras to put the suggested
into effect and to employ
six inspectors. An expert freight in
spector also will be sent from New
Orleans to help. All freight cars for
the United States will be labeled and
sealed after inspection.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-17
CLAIM MEN WOULD
ABUSE PRIVILEGE
Claim Allowing Overtime Would BE
an Indictment "a. Trcspass on
Rights OF Railroads.

CHICAGO, Feb. While discuss
ing punitive overtime as proposed in
the western railroad wage arbitration,
A. W. Trenholm. general manager OF
the Chicago, st. Paul. Minneapolis q
Omaha railroad, expressed the Opin-
ion that time and a half for overtime
would not result In the elimination OF
overtime, as alleged by the men, and
asserted his confidence I'm his own en-
ployes.
1T would be a temptation 10 the
men-to some Of the men-and |
would not accuse them OF any weak
nesses which might be made against
me. TO make extra pay" said the wit
ness Most Of the men would be
fair / am sure, but some, am
afraid, would stretch IA point to get
the money"
Timothy Shea. an officer Of the fire
mems brotherhood and member OF the
board OF arbitration, here asked
About how many men on your
road. Mr.. Trenholm, do you think
would prove weak when the test
Gamer"
None" said the witness. promptly.
What None? Did you say ?"
asked Mr.. Shea.
Yes. / said none OF the men on
my road"
We'll" went on Shea, I'VE may as
sumo that the men are about OF cali
ber on the different roads, and then
there would be none OF this cheating
isn't that so7"
know the men on my line. I've
brought up most OF them through 35
years and we know each other.
The burden Of Mr.. Trenholm's tes-
tlmony was that such an lnfinitude OF
detail. based on purely local condi-
tions. entered into the handling OF
railroad trains that Standardization
OF hours and pay threatened effects
which could not be guessed at
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-17
Prussian Positions Along
Belgian Coast Damaged
BY English.
BATTERIES BOMBED;
FRENCH GIVE HELP
None Of the British Airmen
Were Captured; Forty
Machines in Attack.

I ONDON, Feb. 16.-(11:50 p. m.)
IL The air wing Of the British
navy today made another massed at
tack on the German positions along
the Belgian coast in an effort to de-
stroy or damage the submarine base
at Zeebrugge, the guns at Ostend and
Middelkerke and the aerodrome at
Ghistelle
According to the official reports
good results were attained. Forty ma
machines were utilized today, as COM
pared with thrty-four in last week S
attack
While the British airmen were drop
ping their bombs on the gun positions
and the supply trains and barges and
the trawlers used in mine laying and
mine sweeping operations, eight
French airmen attacked the Ghistelle
aerodrome, thus preventing the Ger
man airmen from making an attempt
to cut off the British machines.
The official statement concerning
the air raid says:
"The air operations Of the naval
wing against the Bruges, Ostend and
Zeebrugge district were continued this
afternoon. Forty aeroplanes and sea-
kerke, Ghlstelles and Zeebrugge.
Bombs were dropped on the heavy
batteries situated on the east and west
side of Ostend, on gun positions at
Middelkerke, on transport wagons on
the Ostend- Ghistelles road, on the
mole at Zeebrugge to widen the
breach damaged in former attacks, on
the locks at Zeebrugge, on barges
outside Blankenberghe and on traW-
Iers outside Zeebrugge.
French Airmcn Aid.
Eight French aeroplanes assisted
the naval machines by making Wig
orous attacks on the Ghistelles aero
drome, thus effectively preventing
German aircraft from cutting off our
machines. 1t is reported that good re-
suits were obtained
instructions are always issued TO
confine attacks to points Of military
Importance and every effort Is .pade
by the flying officers to avoid drop
ping bombs no any residential por-
tions of towns"
The official report makes no men
tion OF the airmen engaged, so II ls
presumed that they all returned safeiy.
The day was bright and clear, condl-
tions being more favorable than last
week for raid.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-17
ALL BRITISH NAVAL LOSSES.
Eight Thousand Eight Hundred and
Sixty Men Are Killed.

LONDON, Feb. 16.-(6:45 p. m)-
Replying in the house Of commons to-
day to a request for details regarding
the total British naval casualties since
the outbreak Of the war. Winston
Spencer Churchill, first lord Of the ad-
miralty. gave these figures:
Killed: 34S officers and 5,S12 men.
Wounded: 40 officers and 352 men.
Missing: 8 officers and men.
To this list Mr.. Churchill said
should be added casualties Of the first
royal naval division, which partici-
pated in the defense OF Antwerp,
which were;
Killed: officers and 36 men.
Wounded: officers and 1874 men.
Missing; officers and S6S men.
Interned: 39 officers and 1924 men.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-17
FOUR PERSONS ARE
KILLED BY POISON

ANSON, Tex, Feb. 16.-Arsenic,
administered by an unkNown person,
caused the death'near here last week
of William Murray and the three sons
of J. T. Garrison. a farmer living
near here. according to the verdict OF
ar inquest made public here today.
At first it was believed milk served
from a rusted can caused the deaths.
Mr.. and Mrs Garrison and their two
daughters were made seriously i'll, but
apparently are recovering. Murray
lived with the Garrison family. NO
cause is known for the poisoning.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-02-17
Fourteen "AlIen snsn.cts.

HALIFAX. n. IS. Feb. 16.-Four-
teen men who enlisted with the first
Canadian contingent for service with
the British army have been brought
bO~S In irons as allen suspects" IL
was learned to-day. All are OF foreign
parentage. but some have lived In
Canada FOR more than "a quarter OF a
century.
The party was disembarked under
a strong guard. on the march TO the
citadel each man was handcuffed to
soldier.