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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-12
OFFICERS GET
B|CSH|PNENT
Of WH|SkEY
FEDERAL AUTHORITIES, ASSIST
ED BY CHIEF OF POLICE, CAP.
TURE TWENTY CASES NEAR
LONE GROVE.

Chief of Police Hutchins seems to
have been in dead earnest when he
announced that there would be
drought in this city for the next two
years, and, in order to make his word
stick, assisted the federal officers.
Hignght and BraZiel, in holding up
big shipment of whiskey near the
bayou west of Lone Grove last night,
and two persons who had the whis-
key in charge, were arrested and
placed in the county Jail to await
the action of the United States com
twenty cases of yellowstone" and
was taken to the federal building and
destroyed
Chief Hutchins stated this morning
thorities to intercept this booze" be-
fore it reached the city and became
too widely distributed, thereby making
it harder to locate. He stated fur
ther that there were no indications
or forecast of any character that
indicated anything but long dry
spell in this city, as long as he re-
mains in office The two men who
were captured with the whiskey were
arraigned before Commissioner Hut
Crimson today, and given an oppor
tuntiy of making bond
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-12
Two Big Battles in Proaress

London May 1.-TWO of the great
est battles of the war are in progress,
one between Arras and the Belgian
coast, and the other in western Cali.
cia.
The battle in northern France and
Flanders might be divided into three
sections. From the coast to Dixmude
the Belgians, supported by French
marines, have taken the offensive and
besides repulsing German counter at
tacks, have gained a footing on the
right bank OF the User canal
Around Ypres, particularly to the
east of that town, the Germans con-
tinue to attack the British lines and
are again using gas and tremendous
amount of artillery, but according to
the British versions without making
impression.
Further to the south, as far as Ar
ras, the French continue their often
sive, and have made material prog
ress, capturing number of Germans
with guns and machine guns
The greatest importance is attached
to the French operations, as it threat
ems the German lines of communica-
tion for the armies of the Disc and the
Disc and the Aisne. The result of this
battle which doubtless will not be de-
cided for days, is awaited with deep
interest According to the French re-
port, the Germans, their railway lines
having been damaged by allied air
men have brought up reinforcements
by motor cars. These have been met
by the concerted force of the French
artillery. In fact. the artillery is be-
coming more and more the determin-
ing factor in the war
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-12
DEBATE ON GIBSON BILL.

Austin, Tex. May 12.-The Gibson
bill to amend the Robertson insur-
ance law came up in the house to-
day. Representative Baker and fifty
Others offered an amendment to
strike out the enacting clause of
the bill Thereupon the debate be-
gan on the merits OF the bill.
The senate today passed finally the
bill appropriating over four million
dollars to the eleemosynary ,nstitu-
tions of the state The venate also
adopted a resolution calling for a
sworn statement Of all prison sys-
TEN finances.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-12

derstood that the United States in
its note which said Germany would be
held to strict accountability for any
attacks on American vessels or lives"
had not admitted any right on the
part of Germany to carry on such
methods of warfare and declares,
moreover that the giving of official no.
tice of an intention to commit an un-
iustifable act, did not justify the act
or make it lawful.
What will follow in event of refusal
by Germany to comply with the wishes
of the note about to be sent, none of
the presidents official family would
predict They said the president was
determined to act firmly and deal with
each situation as it arose. 1t was
pointed out too that in his speech in
Philadelphia in reference to peace,
Mr.. Wilson was expressing merely an
ideal that he wished America could
and would follow.
Persons familiar with the Presi-
dents point Of view, indicated, how
ever, that he was by no means unpre-
pared for or unaware on the possible
eventualities of the present crisis and
knew that circumstances and events
over which the United States might
have no control might make vigorous
action necessary.
The circular from the German gov
ernment to neutral countries, assum-
ing responsibility and promising repa-
ration Tor any damage in the war zone
to neutral vessels will not affect the de-
termined course of the President 1t
was considered by the cabinet today,
but high officials later pointed out that
there is no guarantee in it that the
lives of Americans will be safeguard
ed as submarines can not accommo-
date passengers or crew of the vessels
they attack.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-12
THE REGULAR
MEETING OF
CITY COUNCIL
ROUTINE BUSINESS TRANSACTED
AND A FEW APPOINTMENT
WERE MADE AND CONFIRMED
TWO SPECIAL POLICE.

At the regular meeting of the city
commissioners last night, Erret Dun,
lap and Dick Hignight were appointed
as special policemen without pay, and
their appointment was confirmed by
the board w. S. Forrest was ap-
pointed by the mayor as city book.
keeper, and ordered to file his bond
as such at the next regular meeting of
the board.
The city engineer, John Carlock,
submitted plans and estimated cost of
paving b street, S. w, from First
Ave, to Third Ave, and Commission
er Hoard introduced a resolution that
was adopted, creating this an improve
ment district, and this street will be
paved The mayor stated that there
were several ordinances under con
sideration relative to rooming houses,
sanitation, etc, but in the absence of
commissioner London these would be
deferred until the next meeting of
the board.
The mayor stated that he was going
to Oklahoma City last night and con-
fer with the corporation commission
relative to the electric light and gas
plant of this city and would be pre-
pared to report upon his findings
when he returned The commission
ers authorized the construction of
sewer on North Washington street,
near the Cathey property and Com
missioner Hunt was empowered to do
the work. A committee consisting of
Hoard and Dewitt was appointed to
make settlement with delinquent paw
ing tax payers.
The report of the city bookkeeper
and of retiring treasurer J. NJ. Ian
ford, were read and ordered filed. Sew
eral emergency bills against the city
were audited and allowed The ques-
ton of building inspector for the city
was up for discussion and all agreed
that it was the proper thing, but as
there are no funds available to pay
such officer, the commissioners were
advised by the mayor to get together
and discuss the matter before it was
presented at some future meeting.
Fireman Proctor was appointed by
he mayor to act as electrical inspec-
or for the city
Commissioner London is in Oklaho-
ma City, making an investigation of !
he city sanitary ordinances governing |
hat city and will also visit Guthrie be- |
ore he returns and will make a report |
If his investigation at the next meet
ng of the board. The city has an or
finance governing this question, but
n the opinion of the mayor and com
nissioners is not strong enough to
over local conditions and they pro-
'ose to frame one that will, and if nee
ssary appoint a sanitary inspector to
ee that every provision OF it is en-
orced
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-12
WILSON CONP[ [ETESGERMAN NOTE
DRASTIC ACTION IS THREATENED
FIRST NOTE TO GERMANY WILL ONLY SET
FORTH UNITED STATES DEMANDS BUT AC
TlON WILL BE TAKEN TO STOP UNLAWFUL.
SUBMARINE PRACTICES.

Account for Series Americans Rights
War Not Only Finan ut Moral Accounting Being
Demanded-Gsrmany Also Will
Unlawful Practices Her
Exactly TI of Ger
Refusal Nor Will Advisors
Say Step
Diplomatic Relations No
OF
Which
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-12

Rome, May 12.-The war fever in
Italy is growing, troops were called
out last night to disperse great crowds
parading the principal streets, shout.
ing against Austria and against the
Italian peace party. They tried to
storm the residence Of the Italian peace
party leader, Giolatti. Similar demon
strations we're made in the larger
towns throughout Italy
What is considered the last definite
proposal Of Austrian territorial con-
cession to Italy, reached the Italian
government today. The cabinet met
Immediately to consider same.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-12
Williams Would Use Force

Jackson, Miss, May Ex-senator
John Sharpe Williams says: "If were
president, would mobilize a fleet and
demand that Germany not only apollo
gize and give indemnity. but assurance
hat no such incident would be re.
oeated."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-12
ITALIANS C[ANORINC FORVAR
STORM HOME Of PEACE LEADER
WAR FEVER THROUGHOUT ITALY CONTINUES TO
GROW IN FERVOR-CROWDS PARADE THE
STREETS OF ITALIAN CAPITAL, SHOUTING
AGAINST AUSTRIA AND PEACE ADVOC CATES


by Austria to Italy, Reached TODAY and the
Italian Cabinet Immediately same-oeneraI Belief
Throughout Italy Howeved Italy Near to Entry into
War NowTwo being Waqed-one bets.,
Aas and the Belgian
offensive About Arras Captures Many Guns and Ger
man Line of Communication discs and Aisne is o
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-12

London, May ia Lugano, Swift
zerland, dispatch says, a panic is oc-
curing along the Italian border where
several thousand Italians are trying
to return to Italy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-12
More Anti-German Riots

London. May 12.-The anti-German
riots in the east end of London were
renewed today despite the police pro
lection. Whenever German ap
peared. he was attacked.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-12

The merchant who advertises his
goods is the merchant who receives
a little more than his share OF the
business.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1915-05-12

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New Britain herald., 1915-11-08
STRIKERS PARADE
 FACTORY DISTRICT 5000 Silver Workers in Line at Meriden Today
 No Disorder.

Meriden, Nov. S.-Some 5000 strikers of the International Silver Company and Manning Bowman & Company paraded through the fac tory district this morning, but there was no disorder. This was the last day set by the companies on which the strikers were to return to work, the employers having announced previously that if the employees were not back at the work, their places would be filled. Police were sta- toned about the plants today.
 According to the labor leaders not more than one or two strikers went to work.
 The six factories of the companies are idle except for what work is be- ing done in the shipping rooms, it is said by clerical workers, travelling salesmen and foremen.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-08
MONDAY NOVEMBER S. 19TWELVE PAGES
ROB OFFERING BOX
 AT ST. JOSEPH'S
yandaIs Desecrate St. Rita's Altar and Rev. Patrick DaIy and Parish
 toners Are Indignant.

Rev Patrick Daly, pastor of St. Joseph's church, announced at the masses yesterday morning that the snrine of St. Rita in the church hao been desecrated some time during the week and the box in which offerings are placed had been rif1ed.
 Father Daly, as well as his parlsh- toners, was indignant over the act or Vandalism and cautioned his audltors rot to place any more offerings In the box until it had been repaired. Dls- covery of the desecration aroused Father Daly and in concluding hls announcement. he said: May Goa have mercy on the man who did IL.
 It is said there is no clue to the lniscreant although every enorI ,S being made to detect him. Accoru- ing to Father Daily there was n'' much money in the box.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-08
OLD TIME RESIDENT
 DIES AT AGE OF Fl
Mrs. Martin Higgins of 115 Clark Street Passes Away Early To-
 day-Here Over Fifty Years.


 OId-time residents of New Britain will be grieved to learn today of the death of Mrs. Martin E. Higgins of 115 Clark street, which occurred at. o'clock this morning. The funeral will be held "Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock and interment will be in the new Catholic cemetery.
 Mrs. Higgins had been i'll for many years, but despite her great suffering bore up bravely and had the esteem and affection of all who knew her. Her death came as the result of pneumonia, contracted q sh ort time ago.
 Mrs Higgins was one of the oldest residents of this city. She was born in Ireland 71 years ago and came to this country when a young girl, hav- ing lived in New Britain for over 50 years. She was married when 16 years of age and besides her husband is survived by the following chil- dren: Martin D. Higgins Jr., a sales 1 man for the Russell & Erwin com pany; William H. Higgins, of the l Higgins Forwarding company; Thomas F. Higgins, a foreman al l North & Judas; Peter Higgins, em- p1oyed by his brother, William
 John J. Higgins, well known req I,estate man; Mrs. James Meehan and 1 Miss Elizabeth Higgins. She also ileaves two half sisters who are nuns
 ill a Hartford convent.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-08
FORM COMMITTEE 0N
 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
To Continue Work of Feder- al C0mmission-Will Sup
 port Organized Labor.

New York, Nov. S.-Frank H. Walsh, former chairman of the ex tinct federal industrial relations com mission, met here today, with eleven associates active in industrial reform projects and organized the Commit tee on Industrial Relations, the object of which, it was stated, is to continue the work of the federal commission and urge upon congress the recom- mendations contained in the official reports of the federal commission which were compiled by MT. Walsh and by Basil M. Manly.
 Besides MT. Walsh the member ship of the new committee comprises John B. Lennon, James O'Connell and Austin B. Garretson, prominent labor leaders, who were members of the federal commissions; Amos R. E. Pinchot, Frederic c. Howe, immigra- tion commissioner at New York; Bishop c. D. Williams of the Epis- copal diocese of Detroit; Dante Bar ton, a Kansas City newspaper man; John F. White, president of the United Mine Workers; John Fitz- patrick, president of the Chicago Federation of Labor; Helen Marot, of the Women's Trade Union League of New York and Agnes Nestor, or the Women's trade Union League or Chicago.
 MT. Manley and George P. West, who were connected with the Work of the federal com mission, Will oc- cupy similar places with the new committee. Otto F. Bradley who has been in charge of an anti-tubercu- losis campaign in Wisconsin, also will have a place.
 The announcement of organization says headquarters will be opened at Washington to carry on an active campaign and that the committees primary object will be to support organized labor. It will have no official connection with the govern ment, as did the federal commission.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-08
KITCHENER WANTS
 SLANEY FOR ARMY
Englishman Visiting Here Has Had Many Experiences on Land and
 Sea Since War Broke Out.

Frank Slaney of England, for sixteen years secretary to ex-Am- bassador Leischman of the United States to Germany, France and Tur- key and minister to Switzerland, is visiting with local friends for the next few days. MT. Slaney has just returned from a trip through South America in which he visited most of the important places in that contin- ent
 He also spent two weeks on the island made famous by the Robin son Crusoe'' stories of Daniel Defoe. He visited Peru and later while en route to Portugal, the ship was seiz- ed by His Majesty's cruiser High fiier, and the cargo, consisting of gold and coffee, was taken to Ply mouth, Eng. From that port MT Slaney sailed for the states.
 He is now in possession of a com mission from Lord Kitchener offering him a place in one of the crack Illus sars companies, to go to the front, and he has the matter under consid- eration. MT. Slaney plans to visit friends in Pittsburg, Pa., before he returns to England. He was ten dered a banquet yesterday by the Central Bowling club at the Bunga- low near Plainville.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-08
WILL DECLINE REELECTION.
Two Offices of Red Cross Society Will
 Retire Next Monday.

When the New Britain branch of the Red Cross society holds its an- nual meeting next Monday two off, cers will be found to have declined reelection. They are Rev. H. w, Mair, president, and pr. T. E. Reeks are members of nominating com- mittee and they will not bring in their own names. The former ten- dered his resignation several months ago but he was persuaded to con- tinue in office until the end of his term. which will occur Monday pr. Reeks believes he has sufficient oc- cupation as head of the health de- partment and does not intend to stand for reelection. It is confident lv believed that President A. J.. Sloper of the First National bank will be reelected.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-08
FIRE ABOARD FRENCH
 SHIP ROCHAMBEAU
Flames Discovered in Reserve Coal Bunker-Captain Says Vessel
 Is in no Danger.

New York, Nov. 8.-The French line steamship Rochambeau has a fire in the reserve coal bunker accord ing to message received at the French line today.
 The message from the captain stated that the Rochambeau is not in danger, but has turned toward HaH- fax, and that the fire is being fought with all facilities.
 The message received at the French line here read: Fire in reserve coal bunker amidships. Fighting fire and have turned toward Halifax. Hope to put it out. Am in no danger at all.
 Paul Faguet, general agent of the line here, said that if it were found necessary to take the ship into Hall- fax she should reach there late to- night tomorrow. "It may not be. necessary, however, MT. Faguet said, flor her to proceed 1 to Halifax. She would go there onty 1 if the fire could not be readily eX- l tinguished."
New Britain herald., 1915-11-08
REGRET WHITLOCK IS
 LEAVING BELGIUM
German Authorities Deny His De- parture is Due to Objections
 From Their Government.

Washington, Nov. 8.-Secretary Lansing announced today that the German military authorities in Bel gium had expressed to American Min ister Brand Whitlock their regrets that published reports should have made it appear he was leaving Bel gium as a result of objections from the German government.
 Minister Whitlock was assured that the German authorities regretted his departure.
 Secretary La-sing added that 70 official communications of any sort had passed between the Berlin and Washington governments respecting MT. Whitlocks status. MT. Whitlock will sail from Amsterdam on We'd nesday of this week for a vacation due to ill health.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-08
German Cruiser Sunk.

s 6Berlin, Nov. 8, via London, 3:25 tp. m.-The small German cruiser,
 Bhdine, has been torpedoed and sunk by submarine off the SWe- sfish coast, it was officially announc-
 ed today.
 "The small cruiser Undlne, says
 the official announcement, was
 sunk by two torpedoes from sub sarine on the afternoon of Nov. 7 while patrolling the south Swedish coast Nearly the entire crew was saved.
 The Undine was protected cru1- sen of 2,672 tons displacement, BPS (.feet long and 15.S feet depth. Her Rrpament consisted of ten Al inch guns and two 1S-inch torpedo tubes E She was built in 1901 at Howaldt.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-08
FORGED OUT OF WORK.

Most of the employees of the New Britain Machine company were tenn porarily forced out of employment this morning when the new heating system refused to work The system was installed over the weekend. All the shop was given an unexpected hol- iday with the exception of those em- ploNed in the planer room and the screw machine room.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-08
French Occupy Towns.

. Saloniki, Nov. 7, via London, Nov. B. -1O:4O A. M.-The French offensive
 against the Bulgarians is proceeding
 surely but slowly, because of the diff faculties of the terrain in the sector ,n ortheast of Strumitsa Kachaly and sMeimisly were occupied on the fifth and Colombo was stormed yesterday,
 1t is reported here. The French ad- vance toward the north is said to be continuing uninterruptedly today, with
 the British contingent on the right Ewing.
 The Serbs are reported to have re-
 pulsed heavy Bulgarian attacks in tho K riyolak sector, where the French also have materially extended their |line which reaches northwest beyond EGradsko and west beyond the Thema |sriver to the vakadar region.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-08
: PANIC IN SCHOOL
Cry of Fire at Peabody, Mass, Causes Wild Scramble for All Exits-One Boy Injured.

Pea body, Mass, Nov. S.-A cry of fire" that rang through the old high school building here, where 2oo pu- pills of St. Johns Parochial school, recently destroyed by fire, had aS- sembled for their studies, today caused panic and a wild scramble for all of the exits. There were no fatalities, although boy who jump ed through a window was picked up with a broken arm, and many lacer- ations.
 The pupils evidently were still nervous from their recollection of the fire on Oct.28 which resulted in the loss of twenty-one lives. The sight of steam escaping from radiator frightened one of the pupils, and his shrill cry was instantly followed by a stampede.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-08
RUMANIA WILL REMAIN
 NEUTRAL FOR PRESENT
Parliament Members Believe Governments Course 50
 Far Is Correct.

Milan, Italy, Nov. z, via Paris, Nov. 8, 6:15 a. m.-There is no longer any probability of a ministerial cri- sis in Rumania, says the Bucharest correspondent of the Corriere Della Sera. Even the intervention oppo- sition. he asserts, agrees with the government that military action must depend upon the strategic situation in the Balkans.
 A majority of the people of the nation seem to believe that inasmuch as Rumania now is virtually sur rounded by fighting forces her entry into the war would mean the useless sacrifice of a reserve of men upon which the entente might count when the sea route, the only sure road for military supplies, again is open.
 One of the chiefs of the. intenven- tionists is credited with having said that everything indicates Rumania' S military aid will decide the Balkan war and that this help will be offered at the most propitious moment. Paris Nov. 8, 10:2O a. m.-Pre- mier Bratiano of Rumania, desirious of obtaining the views of members of parliament upon the international situation before the opening of the coming session, is holding individual conferences with them says a Havas dispatch from Bucharest. All the members seen thus far by the prime minister, it is reported, have agreed with him that the government is fol- lowing the wisest course in maintain ing neutrality, for the present at least.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-08
DUTCH STEAMER REACHED.

Amsterdam, Nov. ', Via. London, 10 p. m.-The Dutch steamship Mon nikendam, from Newport News, Oct. Is for Amsterdam, struck the break water on entering Muiden and sprang leak. She was beached.
New Britain herald., 1915-11-08
JAPANESE STEAMER SUNK.

Tokio, Nov. S.-The Japanese steamer Yasahuni Maru was on it's way to Saloniki when it was sunk by q German submarine near Gibraltar Wednesday,. It had been chartered by the British government.