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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-24
OKLAHOMA A NEWS
IN w WASHIN CT ON
OBy JOHN w FLENNEio

WASIIING~ON, Feb. %. Among
the recon. oklahoma arrivals In
Washington are Attorney w. G.
Franklin. Mdskogce; W. y. DAVIS
Frank Phillips, Frank Brocnc. Earl
oliver. IN Il. - Rood, Clint Moore
of BarucsNllc. David j. Kelly Tulsa'
ludrc j !. shea. Bartlosvtll", NJ, l"
Mott. Tulsa. e. II. Hyde. AlNa. Judge
G. Il. Nmcs oklahoma CttN.
Appontmcnts to the rural mail car
rier force IN oklahoma are an
nouuccd as follows. Bennhgtoh'
route !. William T GossctG p'la-
ware. route / Arthur q. TrcmhlaN.
According tn Cstimitcs of the cen
.us burcau. based upon the increase
as shown hN the federal ccnsuses oi
1900 and 1910. oklahoma on July !
will have 4 population of 2,2o2 ,ONl,
The estimated population of the state
ON January last was 2,l'S,lHi. Nc-
cording To the estimates. oklahoma
now ranks twcuty-first In population
among the various states.
Effective Aprn /. the site of the
postofficc at Madill Okla VIII ne
changed to the north side of lAlc
houlcvafd. between First street and
third avenue hut not within the
cighty-rod limit from the railroad
station.
& II HYDE of Al>a. okla. secro-
tarN of the school Land Lessecs asso-
citation. is in Washugton TO confer
with interior department officials
relative TO tNc state of oklahoma 9c-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-24
Coughs and Colds
arc Dangerous!
One out Of every three people
die Of Lung Diseases--all
started with a Cough.
At First Sign of Cough take
DR.. Kings New Discovery.

Few of US realize the danger of
Coughs and Colds. We consider
them common and harmless all.
mentS. However statistics tell US
every third person dies of lung
ai)ment.
Dangerous Bronchial and Lung
diseases often follow a neglected
cold. AS your body struggles
against cold germs, no better aid
can be had than DR.. Kings New
Discovery. Its merit has been
tested by old and young. In use
over As years. Get a bottle to-day.
Avoid the risk of serious Lung
ailments. All druggists.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-24

WASIINGTON. Feb. II. -- Official
Washington has not yet recovered
from the IN Ick caused by the resig-
nation of Secretary of War Garrison
and hls as''stant. Henry Brcckcn-
idgc.
TWO reasons are given FOR the res
ignation of Mr.. Garrison. one ~ the
failure of the president to support
preparedness program. The other ~
because Mr. Garrison was opposed to
legislation rclinquishng American
control of the lhihppincS.
Mr.. Breckenridge resigned out of
LOYALTY to his chief.
~S~.~-~.--~~~~~~~ -~~-~-~-~
taken here has been constructive
rather than destructive standing
solidlN against all of these obnoxious
measures. and what has been ac-
comp ishcd 10y them has been done
under adverse conditions and circum-
stance, in diligently striving to thwart
the passage of these stringent laws.
Credit is also largely due tn" state
chairman Arthur II. Gcisslcr. FOR he
has worked necessarily N Co-opern-
tiuu with the minority boys lN giving
his entire time tu their assistance
white the body has been in session,
aud with such efforts continued as
has been demonstrated hy this httlo
band conditions IN this state Will last
only until the people are thoroughly
awakened 10 the true conditions. and
when this rs fully realized then the
present reign VIII h" oNcrthrown
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-24
Mimi Too MMrIl.

politics isn't what II used TO he.
remarked senator Sorghum.
Doesn't the crowd listen To YOU
"Ncs. They used to bc satisfied TO
shake hands and listen to brass
band Now they pay SO much atten-
tion to my remarks that I've got TO
he careful what | say. Washington
star.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-24
Rcaulatc Foreign Exchange.

VIENNA Feb. 2S- (Ni1 Berlin
and LondonI.-- -Austrll-lluugarN has
initiated measures contrali2iug and
regulating foreign exchange opera
tions on the same lines as those
adopted bv Germany Ranks are re-
Quired to place all incoming exchange
at the disposal ot the central insu-
tuition. which requests for foreign
drafts are only granted on proof that
their purchase is necessary and adj
t. the general interest.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-24
Harlow Dry Goods Co.
Third and Boston
THE HOME or THE piCkWICK
BRAND.
HENDRICKS
C.. O. d. Grocery
and Market
Phone -3G9-5856.
Opposite Hotel
GRl.E AEIINI'RN

Why paw s3.40 per cwt. for flour
when we are selling the best high
patent L. $. flour, guaranteed. at SO
per cwt. which we bought before the
advance IN wheat?
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-24

Lost anything Put Want Ad In
Tho World and get IN touch with the
finder. Call 260l--aftcr $50 p. m.
1000.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-02-24
Republican Rally
viii Be Tonight

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New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
Expedition Checked.

Marathon, Tex, May 15-The ex- petition in search of the bandits who raided Glenn Springs has checked it's dash into Mexico and is now awaiting achievements before the pushing on according to reports received here today. A message has been sent to Major General Funston by Col. S1b ley, commanding, the expedition, it was learned today for aid.
 Military observers here point out that Major Langhorne and his flying squadron of the Eighth Cavalry are now 200 miles beyond their base without sufficient troops to protect their line of communication. Mara thon, the base, is 90 miles from Boouillas over broken country.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
British Attacks Futile.

Berlin, May 15, by wireless to Say vllle-The British have been attacking the German lines pear Hulluch, in northern France, in an effort to re- capture the trenches recently taken by the Germans there, but all their at tempts have been repulsed, according to today's statement by the war office.
 In the Verdun region, the French failed in attacks near Dead Man Hill and near the Caillette wood.
 The text of tOday's headquarters statement is as follows:
 'Western theater: The artillery and patrols on both sides have been active in many sections.
 ''The enemy attempted to recapture the positions taken by the Germans near Hulluch. All his attempts either broke down under the German ar tillery fire were repulsed in hand to hand fighting.
 "Fench attacks in the Mouse district on the west slope of Dead Man Hill and near the CuillCttc wood were easi- ly repulsed.'
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
More Raids Planned.

San Antonio, Tex, May 15-lnfor- nation indicating a plan for the re- sumption of raids across the inter national line near Brownsville, Tex, has reached army headquarters here and will it is expected cause coE- siderable strengthening of the force now patrolling that district.
 Major General Funston and his staff today studied in detail the pro- posed reorganization of the entire border patrol, and 1t was indicated that the Thirtieth Infantry coming from New York state. would be sent to Rio .Grande City for service be- tween there and Brownsville, the district so frequently raided a year ago.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
BIG MUSIC FESTIVAL
 IS PLANNED FOR TT
Extensive Repertoires With Promi- nent Artists From New York, Is
 Project of Local Promoters.

So successful was the Catholic Choral Union at it's annual concert last evening at the Russwin Lyceum that already plans are being made for next years event, which will be on a far greater scale if the intentions of those behind the scheme are con- summated. It is intended to have a big three days musical festival in New Britain and those who are in terested in music are of the firm be- lief that such a project would be highly successful.
 Music festivals of several days in length are held in many cities in the east, notable among them being Springfield, where the event is held every May. Prominent artists male and female, connected with the Metropolitan Grand Opera company and other famous organizations may be brought to New Britain as they are taken to other cities, and they will appear in the principal roles, supported by the chorus, which will be composed of local talent.
 Subscriptions will be sought and perhaps a permanent organization may be effected, ensuring a grand musical treat every year for New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
EIGHT REPORTED KILLED
Five Buildings Demolished By ENplO- sion of Nitrate At Du POnt Plant Near GibStown, N. y.

Gibstown, N. J., May l5.-Eight men are reported killed and dozen injured by an explosion at the Re pauno plant of the Du POnt Powder Co.,, near here. Among the dead are believed to be the superintendent and his assistant.
 Employees of the company said they would be unable to give the exact number killed and injured until the men had been checked up.
 Five buildings were demolished by the explosion So far as can he learned the blast occurred in a build- ing where nitrate was being manu- factured. Dynamite and other high explosives used for commercial pur- poses are manufactured at the Ra- pauno plant.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
ACQUIT AMERICANS
 OF BURNING SHIP
United States Officials Secure Quick Trial for Men Under Suspicion
 in Mexico.

Acapulco, Mex, May 14, by radio to San Pedro, Callf., May 15-Ac- struction by fire here of the Ameri- can power schooner General Maris- cal Alfred Brown, Will Wig, George La Viollette and Frank Horn, of the vessel left for San Pedro today on the American steamer Mayfair.
 American Consul Edwards and Capt M E. Trench of the United States cruiser Denver, secured the men a prompt trial which was con- cluded late yesterday.
 There is no anti-American feeling apparent here. All is quiet on tho Mexican west coast.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
c. O. F. SECRETARY
 TAKES OFF HIS COAT
Secretary of National Committee Ar riyes in Chicago and Prepares for
 Big Convention.

Chicago, May 15-James B. Key holds, secretary of the republican na- tional committee, arrived today and opened committee headquarters in the Coliseum where the republican national convention will convene June '. First attention was directed to getting the contests over delegations in shape for presentation to the whole committee, which meets here June 1. Fewer than fifty contests are on ,file in contrast to the many which were brought before the party's con- vention four years ago. Nearly all involve fractional disputes.
 Among the problems which faced the secretary was the distribution of seats. In the press section there are accommodations for 528, whereas r. 500 applications for seats have been received.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
Constant Roar Continues as Ger
 mans BOmbard French Lines BRITISH ARE BEATEN BACK
Make Attempt to Recapture Trenches Taken By TcutOns But Are Unsuc- Heavily on Monte San Michele.

Paris, May IS, 11:45 a. m.-The bonn bardment in the region of the Avocourt wood and Hill BOA in the Verdun section still continues, accord ing to an official statement issued to- day by the French war office. In a small engagement west of Mount Tetu in Champagne, the French captured fifteen prisoners. Calm is reported on the rest of the front.
 The text of the statement follows:
 ITO the south of the Somme, near VermandOvillers, we delivered a coup de main which permitted us to clear the enemy from a first line trench.
 'In Champagne there was great ar tillery activity on both sides in the sec tors of Maisons De Champagne and the Butte Du Mesnile. An invasion of a German work west of Mount Tetu, permitted us to capture fifteen pris- Onens.
 'In the Verdun region there were bOmbardmentS in the sector of the woods of AVocOurt and Hill 304.
 Calm is reported on the rest of the front
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
SHOOTS AT THIEF
 TAKING ASPARAGUS
Man Caught RObbing Garden Begged Owner Not to Fire, Offering to
 Make Payment.

Thompsonville, May 15.-Joseph Manning, who shot Louis Costoldl while the latter was stealing aspara- gus in the garden of Manning's father, charged with assault with dangerous weapon, in the town court, today, pleaded not guilty and was held for the June term of the superior court
 COstoldi, the only witness, said that a bullet went through his neck and another entered the right arm. Both wounds were superficial.
 Prior to the assault case hearing Costoldi pleaded guilty to stealing as- paragus and was fined $10 and costs. He said that he asked Manning not to shoot him, offering to pay for the as- paraguS.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
LITTLE DOG STOPS TRAIN.

A playful little dog and a kind hearted engineer combined to stop the Boston express at II o'clock this crossing. The little dog was running of the west bound dinkey snapping at the wheels when the ex- press came laundering in from the other direction. The engineer saw the dog blew the whistle and stopped the train in time to let the animal ScOOt out of the way.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
BANKRUPT, LIABILITIES
 AMOUNT TO $2,OOo,OOo
Mills & Gibbs Solvent But Concern Is Financially
 Embarrassed.

tary petition in bankruptcy was filed
 by creditors in the federal court to- day against Mills and Gibb, one of the largest white goods importing and jObbing firms in the country. The liabilities are stated as upwards of $2,00O,000. The assets are not given.
 for the firm in a creditors equity action last week. It was asserted in the complaint that the company was solvent but financially embarrassed, that the current business was lex tremely good," and that it was thought that through the receiver ship it could be profitably continued.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
BUILDING TIED UP.

New Haven, May 15.-The strike of bod carriers and construction laborers here today seemed to be partially ef- feCtiVe in tieing up work on many new buildings, although the threaten ing weather may have kept many men away of their own accord without regard to the issue involved The or ganizationS of both classes of labor demand increased wages One esti- mate is that 200 men come under the strike order, and especially with the masons the interruption of work may become serious.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
HUSBAND SEEKS DIVORCE.
Augustus Bennett of Highland Street
 Brings Action Against Wife.

Through Attorney Albert A. Green bere. Augustus A. Bennett of 26 Highland street has brought suit for absolute divorce from his wife, Mrs. Frances I. Bennett. The writ is re- turnable before the June term of the superior court. At the present time Mrs. Bennett is residing in Lee, Mass.
 In his complaint MT. Bennett sets forth that he was married in June, 1912. and during the following October his wife deserted him, fol- lowing a disagreement Since that Gay he has not seen her, he claims.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
WIFE KEPT FROM FUNERAL
Police Feared Wrath of Her Slain
 Husbands Friends.

Bridgeport, May 15-For fear of a demonstration of hostility on the part of the slain mans friends, the police refused to allow Mrs. Mary Papp to attend the funeral serv1ces this morn ing of her husbnd, whom she shot to death last Thursday.
 Coroner Phelan resumed his inquest this afternoon. Mrs. Papp insists that she would not have killed her husband if she had not expected to succeed in taking her own life at the same mo- ment She says she feared he planned to desert her.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
RAID PLOT REPORTS REACH
 ARMY MEN AT SAN ANTONIO
Plan Crossing Near Browns vile, Texas, and Plans Will Be Made to Give Them Warm Recep- tion-Central and South Americas Make No Suggestions Regarding Intervention by U. $.

Washington, May 15-Major Gen eral Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff of the army, returned today from his border conference with General Ob- regon, hopeful for the situation, de- spite the fact that the conferences re- suited in no formal agreement for cooperative action.
 The chief of staff conferred with Secretary Baker, but made no formal report. Secretary Baker said General scott stated he thought a favorable situation had been created by the conference. General Scott will see Secretary Lansing tomorrow and meanwhile no steps will be taken to reopen diplomatic negotiations for formal agreement with General Car ranza. Secretary Baker indicated, however, that General Scott thought there would be no great delay in arriving at an understanding and formulating a protocol.
 Pending the ratification of an agreement, Carranza troops are being moved northward into the bandit ridden portions of Mexico. The Amer ican expeditionary force under Gen eral Pershing is being withdrawn into strong groups on the line of com- munlcat1On where IL Will await the outcome of General Obregons efforts to cleanup the territory to the south. General Funston has mapped out a co-ordinated scheme for bor- der patrol with the 5000 men he will soon have available for that purpose exclusive of the 14,000 or so in General Pershing's column
 No Suggestions From Other Americas
 It was said officially at the state department that no suggestions either formal or informal, had been made by the South and Central American diplomats in the conference which preceded the recognition of the Car ranza government by the United States, that their government would view with approval intervention in Mexico by the United States. The conference voted unanim ously for the recognition of General Carranza, it was added, although the action was not binding upon any of the govern ments represented.
 American oil operators at Tampico have asked the state department for further protection.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
TAFT DEFENDER OF INDICTED BANKER Tells Court Character Of Riggs
 President Is Excellent SIDELIGHTS ON POLITICS
Ex-Prcsident Creates Laugh By Des- cTibing the Rise and Fall of Bank of Office.

Washington, May 15.-Former President Taft was first today on the witness list in the perjury trial of three officers of the Riggs National Bank called as a character witness to testify in behalf of the banks president c. c. Glover, one of the indicted men. The case of the prose- cution has not been made, but it agreed to a counsel for the defense to allow one witness to testify Ut this time.
 MT. Taft said he had known Clever for 26 years and considered his repu- tation for honesty, standing and char acter excellent. MT. Taft related how his father and George w. Riggs, founder of the bank, were classmates at Yale.
 Have you carried an account in the Riggs Bank?" asked MT. Stanchfield.
 "Such as I had" was the answer. ''It grew as I got into the presidential portion" said MT. Taft; and then as an after thought he continued with a broad smile that made the judge and most of the spectators laugh with him, Tt diminished after losing the presidential portion'
 Bankers Reputation Excellent.
 MT. Stanchfield, counsel for the bankers asked Are are acquainted with the reputation, standing and character for honesty of MT. Glover in Washington"
 "Yes, sir, I am," replied the for mer president.
 United States Attorney Laskey said he believed the question too broad but Justice Siddons ruled thar MT Taft might answer.
 What is it?" said MT. Stanchfield good bad?"
 Excellent" answered MT, Taft.
 MT. Taft left the court room as soon as he finished his testim ony. The prosecution did not cross examine
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
POSTPONE IGEL CASE
Former Secretary to Won Papen Will Not Plead Until Wednesday Pend ing Action on Seized Papers.

New York, May 15-The pleading of Wolfe Won Igel, former secretary to Captain Franz Won Papen, to in dictments charging conspiracy to blow up the Welland Canal and vio- lations of the United States customs laws was postponed until Wednesday in the federal court today on applica- tion of Assistant District Attorney Roger B. Wood pending the deter imitation by the state department of the status of the papers seized in Won IgeIs office at the time of his arrest.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
". ]. BURNS HERE?
Famous Detective Said To Be Tn JEid- ing in New Britain Pending Alleged Wire-Tapping Investigation

William J. Burns, the modern "Sher- looks like him. One individual with this city temporarily pending an in Vestigation of alleged wire-tappirg n Brooklyn, N. Y.
 trip around the hotels has failed to disclose MT. Burns or anyone who lOoqs like him. One individual With cerise Whiskers, blue glasses, a limp and pOlicemen's feet is undersuspicion It is said Detective Burns knows some thing of the alleged wire tapping and is attempting to evade questions.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
PROTEST TO BRITAIN
United States Can No Longer Count cnancc Seizure of Mails Particular 1y Those Concerning NeutraIs.

Washington, May 15-The Ameri- can government is preparing a pro- test characterized by officials as "very vigorous against the interference with mails to and from the United States by Great Britain.
 A note to be sent forward In the near future will take the position that the United States can no longer countenance seizure and detention of mails to and from the United States particularly those concerning neu- trals.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
POLICE GUARD WORKERS.

New London, May 15.-With big force of special policemen on duty this morning the city resumed the col lection of garbage on the principal streets which has been heldup for week by the laborers strike Four sweepers reported for duty and sev- eral drivers of carts without assistants Thus far there has been no disturb ance on the part of the strikers.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
GOMPERS ASSURES SUPPORT.

New York May 15.-Samucl Com pers, president of the American Fed eratiOn of Labor, in a telegram re- ceived here today by Benjamin Schles- singer leader of the 60,000 striking garment workers, assured the strik- CTS of the full and active support of the federation of labor. President Gompers in his message scored the attitude of the manufacturers as "oVerWeening greed and tyranny" ON.'
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
Austrian Statement.

Berlin, May 15, by wireless to Say ville.-The following is the official Austrian report of May 13:
 "Italian front: Our troops repulsed several attacks on the northern slope of Monte San Michele. The Italians suffered heavy losses.
 Russian and Balkan fronts: The situation is unchanged.'
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15

London, May 15, 2:05 D. m.-Pre- mier Asquith's visit to Belfast seems to give color to the reports that he is trying to arrange a coalition be- tween the two Irish factions for q temporary war government of Ire- land.
 There has been no rebellious move ment in Belfast and apparently the premier's consultations with promin- ent men of this city will deal with broader questions than rebellion in other parts of Ireland
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
Heavy Firing at Macedonia.

Paris, May 15, 1 p. m.-Heavy ar tillery firing along the Macedonian frontier is reported by the HaVas cor respondent at Saloniki telegraphing yesterday.
 The Bulgarian camp at Xanthi has been bombarded by French aero planes.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
ORPET TRIAL OPENS.

Waukegan, H., May 15.--The trial junior at the University of Wisconsin, charged with the murder of Marian Frances Lambert, a high school girl of Lake Forest, began here today. The girl was found dead of poison in the woods near her home last Febru- ary.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
WEATHER.

Hartford. May 15.-E'or Hartford and vicinity: Show CTS with raising temperature tonight and probably on Tucs- day.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15
SIR ROGER EASEMENTS HEAR||
 0N CHARGE OF TREASON OPH
WAR GOVERNMENT FOR
 ERIN, ASQUITH'S PLAN
Leaves Dublin for Belfast to Arrange Coalition of
 Factions.

Dublin, May Is. via London, 1:30 p. m-Premier Asquith who has been in Dublin for several days, departed this morning for Belfast to confer with prominent men in the north.
New Britain herald., 1916-05-15

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