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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
Advocates Jubilant

How the resolution will progress
through the various legislative stages
of Congress at this session is profile
matte, but administration leaders
doubt that it will reach the Senate in
time for action at this session. Prohi-
bition advocates are jubilant over the
action of the committee, however, and
predict ultimate adoption of the reso-
luton and reference of the amendment
to the Legislatures of the various
states much sooner than they hereto
fore had hoped. A two-thirds major
ity in both houses is required.
Coincident with the committees ac-
ton on the amendment the prohibi-
ton issue was brought directly to the
attention Of the Senate when> the
Sheppard bill to prohibit the manu-
facture and sale of liquor in the Dis
trict of Columbia became the unfin-
ished business to be kept before the
Senate until disposed Of. AS an
amendment to this bill Senator I'm
derwood has proposed referendum t,
the male voters of the district. Sena-
tor Kern of Indiana has added a pro-
posal that women also should partici-
pate in the referendum.
Vote Expected Soon
Sentiment in the Senate for and
against the referendum appears to be
closely divided, with a vote on the sub
ject expected within day or two.
Discussion of the Sheppard bill af-
forded opportunity for comment on the
proposed amendment. several senator's
among them Sheppard, Vardaman and
Owen. predicting triumph for the cause
of the nationwide prohibition in the
near future.
Hardly anyone doubted tonight that
prohibition will be a dominant legisla-
tive issue before the 65th Congress If
the constitutional amendment does not
reach vote this winter. In the House
before the amendment can be taken up
for consideration a special rule must be
ado pied giving it right Of way. Repre-
sentative Webb chairman Of the judi
early in January and endeavor to press
the resolution to an early vote.
Seven members Of the judiciary COM
mittee voted against reporting the pro-
hibition amendment. They were Gard
of Ohio, Dyer of Missouri, Igoe. Missou-
ri; Graham and Steele of Pennsylvania !;
Walsh of Massachusetts and Danforth
Of New York.
Representatives Elsea Williams of IL
linojs and Carlin of Virginia who were
opposed to the resolution at the last
session voted this time to recommend
its adoption.
liant Hrrp~ e. toIo
by the Rev. Clarence T. Wilson. repre-
senting the Methodist Conference Board.
to use his influence with Congress to
prohibit the use of the mails for the
sending of liquor advertisements by UNI
licensed liquor dealers.
An effor. is being made to have such
a provision included in the current post
office bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
SUFFRAGE REPORT


Washington, Dec. 14.-Woman suf-
frage advocates won partial victory
in their long fight to have the Susan
B. Anthony federal amendment voted
on in Congress today, when the House
committee reported the
measure for consideration without rec
ommendation. A campaign now will be
launched to get special rule to bring
the amendment before the House for
action, probably some time in Janu-
airy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
The New Government

Inc NEW UOVeTUmeNt
The sessions Of both the Lords and
Commons were attended with unusual in
terest as being the first bow Of the new
government, though the absence of Pre-
mier Lloyd George through continued ILL
ness left the initial scene Of the new
regime like Hamlet without the Dane.
Great crowds besieged Westminster for
admittance and both chambers showed
the galleries filled with eager spectators
and the floors animated with newly form.
ed political groups. The House Of Com
mons was the scene Of chef interest as
here five ministers Of the late govern
ment-Reginald McKenna, Walter Run
Gilman, Herbert Samuel, Lewis Harcourt
and H, J. Tennant-ranged themselves on
the front bench of the opposition, while
Andrew Bonar Law, nanked by the min
listers of the new administration. occu-
pied the bench just vacated by the As
uuith ministers across the aisle.
Leaders Absent
Mr. Asnuifh like Mr. lnxd Geor1e was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
Entente Embassies Intimate Teuton
Proposals Will Receive Examination
Will SON IS EXPECTED TO find means TO ExPRESSU.S.
H0PE-DEEP INTEREST IN POSSIBILITY OF ARM|ST|CE

Washington, Dec. 14-Arriv-
al of both the German and Aus
trian peace notes and broad in
timations at the Entente Ally
embassies that the proposals of
the Central Powers would not be
fatty rejected without exami-
nation were the outstanding de-
velopments here today in the
peace move.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
Work of Coast Guard

Coast guardsmen shot a line across
the bow Of the H-3 as darkness set
and watchers on shore saw the subma-
rine become more steady in the roll Of
the surf as the line was made fast.
Then breeches buoy was rugged and
five Of the trapped crew were rescued
in dense fog the H-3 struck a sand
spit early today while cruising down
, Continued on Page 5, ccIumna2)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
SEN. SALISBURY
PRESIDENT PRO
TEMP0RE SENATE

Washington, Dec. Ex-senator Will
lard Salisbury, Democrat, of Delaware
vas elected president pro tempore OF
the Senate today, receiving Al votes to
% for Senator Gallinger, Republican
and five for Senator Clapp of Mime
sofa, the candidate of the Progressive
Republicans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

Washington, Dec. 14.-The legislative
budget system Of Maryland. the only
state with such g scheme of financial
control. was given general approval to-
day in discussion at the nln'h alii,u-
al Governors conference. us provis-
ions were outlined by Gov. harrington
of Maryland and DR.. Frank ). Good
now. president Of Johns Hopkins UNI
VerSity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

Count Tarnowski is the newly ap-
pointed ambassador from Austria.
Hungary to the United States. He Is
Pole and his home Is In GaIicia.
About fifteen years ago he was sec.
rotary of the Austrian embassy in
Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
C. ". CROKER
CONTENDS B & N
VALUATION WAS
UNDER-STATED
Counsel for Minority
Stockholders Asserts
Roads Books Not in
Accord with Apprais-
ais
Takes up Valuation of w. N. &
r. and Other Subsidiary
Lines Purchased

physical valuation of the Boston &,
Maine Railroad to be in excess of the
amount entered on the roads books
were made in the federal district
court today by Conrad w. Croker
counsel for the minority stockholders,
who are contesting the move for a
permanent receivership of the road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
Grew Of u Rescued
from U.S.. Submarine on
|Shoals off California
by Using Brooches Buoy

Eureka, Cal, Dec. 14-Twenty-seven
members Of the crew OF the United
States submarine H-3 imprisoned since
dawn today in the submersible. which
went ashore on a shoal near the en-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
Bank Appraisal Ruled Out

Mr.. Croker presented another ap-
praisal made by the National Shaw
NUT Bank of this city in 1918, estimat-
ing the value of the road at $3O0,000,-
900, but this was ruled out by the
court.
In support of his contention that the
physical valuation Of the Boston & Maine
! system was underestimated, Mr.. Croker
EDITED the Worcester. Nashua & Rochester
Railroad, which. he said. was purchased
by the Boston & Maine in 1884 for approx
inately $9.OOO 900. This road, he contin-
ued, has 81 miles Of track and had beer
improved by the Boston & Maine under
lease agreements to the extent of 5000,
0D before the purchase was affected. The
bonded Indebtedness assumed was s1,ooo,
= 900. Mr.. Croker asserted.
VicA President William ]. Hobbs of the
Boston & Maine testified that the pur'
chase referred to by Mr.. Croker was g
stock transa ction as no cash payment
was made He testified further that the
ledger item which purported to show the
{. cost could not be said to represent the
actual cost of construction as calculated
at the present day.
Subsidiary lines were purchased ir
many Instances at from g to 50 per cent
: above construction costs, according tc
Vice President Hobbs. Many of the pur
chases, he explained, were made on d
transfer of stock at par although muc.
Of the stock involved was selling at pre-
MUM.
Continuing Mr. Hobbs testified that the
lines acquired since 1884 through stool
transactions had about 9S5 miles Of
, tracks. In answer to Mr.. Crooker's ques
lions he testified that 1t would have cost
more to reproduce the roads at the time
they were taken into the Boston & Maine
system than It originally cost to con-
struct them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15

, trance to Humbolt bay, were rescued
tonight.
Five of the crew were brought ashore
on breeches buoy at o'clock. Within
an hour the remaining 20 men Of the
crew and the tx officers were rescued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
THE WEATHER
SNOW

Forecast for Boston and vicinity: Fri
dav unsettled; snow at night and Satur-
d.v. moderate variable winds becoming
easterly and increasing by Friday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
Text Not Changed

Germany'S note, SUBSTANTIALLY Tic
same as the published texts, arrived oy
cable in the early hours Of the morn
ing. and Just as the state department
was closing for the day. Austria's note
arrived. Secretary Lansing said it was
Identical with Germany's and that
neither contained any change in mean
ing from the semi-official versions.
Presidents Predicament
II was stated officially that neither
Germany's nor Austria's note would
be forwarded before tomorrow. If in
deed then, and there was no outward
indication that the President had
made up his mind what action, II any,
he would take in transmitting the Cen
trail Powers proposals to the Entente
belligerents. When with the announce
ment of the German proposals two
days ago it appeared that the Entente
allies were inclined to reject the offer
fatty, it appeared very doubtful If
President Wilson could find a way to
add a word of mediation in transmit
ting the notes. With the apparent
moderating of that first attitude as re-
flected in the British newspapers and
among the Entente ally diplomats
here, the way seems easier for the
President to express in some way the
hope of the United States that the
proposal for a discussion of peace will
not be rejected without consideration.
In such a step there is likelihood Of
the United States being supported by
some of the European neutrals. The
minister of one of them today asked
his government to authorize him to
assure the President Of endorsement in
such move and it is believed others
are considering the same phase of the
situation.
Conferences
The Spanish ambassador and the
Swiss minister, both conferred today
with Secretary Lansing. Their govern
ments also are acting as Intermediates
in transmitting the proposals. Whether
they discussed the prospect Of neu-
trail concert was not disclosed, but the
impression prevailed that in the alb
sence of a decision by President Will
son the subject was scarcely more
than touched upon.
The change in the attitude Of the En-
tente embassies, however was regarded
as the most interesting development
pointing to the probable position Of the
Allies. 1t was indicated that to avoid
being placed in the position of fatty re-
jecting peace overtures without knowing
what it proposed it was not improbable
that after mature deliberation among
themselves, the Allies would make reply,
inquiring upon what basis discussion
was suggested. Such an action by the
Allies. it was pointed out, would not bind
them to conference.
The Teuton View
The German view of the next probable
step is that meeting of representatives
Of all the belligerents should be proposed
Continued on Page 5, Column y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
House Of Governors
Gives General Approval
to the Budget System
MARYLAND PROVIS IONS DISCUSSED
AT THURSDAYS WA SHINGTON MEETING

Executives Are Dinner Guests at White House
Governor Elect Milliken and Former Gov
ernor Haines Attending
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
1914 Appraisal

An appraisal of the road made in
1914 by H. I. Miller, an expert. was
introduced In evidence. This gave the
construction and equipment costs with
other assets $131, S0s,S02. The value
placed upon the road in the last an
nual report was $126,S0s,000. Mr.
Crccker said. The investment in the
Boston & Maine proper as distinguish
cd from it's leased lines, he explained
was placed at $60,571.22 but he as
serted that this amount was lower
than the actual construction cost and
that many items which should properly
be charged to construction were not
included.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
The Teuton View

The Teuton View
The German view of the next probable
step is that a meeting Of representatives
Of all the belligerents should be proposed
Continued on Page S, Column y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
THE WEATHER: Snow
A Gift Suggestion

a subscription to the Journal
will be a welcome present and
will give lasting pleasure. Put
It on tho Gift list.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-15
THE WEATHER: Snow

The Journal reaches the buyers
in City and on r. F. DIT pays
to advertise in the paper that
goes home.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
CHURCH SHOULD BE
 WITH SOCIALISTS
That Is Opinion Expressed by Hon. | Carl D. Thompson

Hon. Carl D. Thompson of Chicago adelvered an able address on Christ Band the Workingman," in Calumet 3hall Saturday evening before far &sized audience. MT. Thompson is a 8Congregationalist minister Ca gradu- Rate of three universities) and in his 8opening remarks said that having &studied very thoroughly the ancient Languages, also working conditions for Sthe past twenty years or more, he #considered he could speak as one in Sauthority. He said:
 Jesus was, in the first place, rkingman-likewise his parents, ! and He lived in the environment of < Hworkers. His followers were of the working class. It is not customary flor most religious workers to think of religion as being in any way con- knecfed with the struggles of labor 2but rightness is religious. and that It my religion.
 Moses Walking Delegate. Moses was a labor leader and went into Egypt on a distinctly economic
 
 working in the mines near the Red Sea. and those making canals to the Sea. were Iaboring under most in- toIerabIe conditions. Moses was, So to speak, the walking delegate for the unions of his day. And as the king had Nothing to arbitrate,' 6oo.- 900 people walked out, taking with them their tools-a feat that would ha i'm nossible today Jesus concerned himself about the physical needs of the people-He feo the hungry and clothed them. And after all, the test is Whether or not you have ministered to the needs of the people,
 1" We have come that you may have life more abundantly,' said Jesus. Are Sge having it? The average income today is from five to six hundred kao1lars a year and the best authori- ties say it costs from eight to nine X hundred a year to live decently. The #high cost of living makes it necessary for children to leave school and enter the mills at very tender age. When the hour of sickness comes few are able to meet it properly. Under the existing syst em-being unable to buy all we produce-it is necessary for Big Business to find foreign markets to dispose of the surplus goods To
 Aprotect this foreign trade a big navy
 seems to be required. These condi- tions result in international complica-
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
COOLEY MAY GO
Councilman McDonough May Be ths
 Next City Electrician.

It is rumored that City Electrician George Cooley may lose his official title when the fiscal year comes to an end and that Councilman Francis T. McDonough may be chosen in his place. The only objection that might be raised to MT. McDonough, should he seek the place, is that he is a demo crat and therefore is not entitled to an office which pays a salary
 Electrician Cooley voiced his sentio ments regarding the old safety board several weeks ago and 1t is said the commissioners would not have re-ap- pointed him had they remained in office.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14

FOR SALE-Webster Upright Piano. Cost $350. This piano is in excel lent condition and has fine quality of tone. Price $80. Sedgewick & Casey, 139 Asylum St., Hartford, Ct.
 2-7-10d
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
The conditions

tions and finally war. The conditions in Europe before the war began were exactly the same
 "Now, in this great struggle for bet ter living conditions which side is the church to be on, I would he ashamed to be on any side but that of the socialists. Jesus taught a great social idea. TO get right with God, get right with your fellow men, ;"
 MT. Thompson was at one time city clerk of Milwaukee, Wisconsin He also served in the legislature of that state.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
BOUT CALLED OFF

Columbus, O., Feb. 14-The twelve round bout scheduled between Willie Beecher of New York and Milburn Saylor of Indianapolis for this city to- night has been called off at the re- quest of Joe Greenbaum, Beecher's manager. A message from Green baum to the boxing commission late last night said blood poison had de- Veloped in wound in Beecher's lip and he would be unable to work.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
To the Board of County Commission

To the Board of County Commission CTS for Hartford County.
 I hereby apply for a transfer of Hiding sNelsOn's license to sell spirit uous and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer, rhine wine, and cider at 172 and 174 Arch street, town of New Britain. My place of business is not located within two hundred feet in a direct line from any church edifice, or public or parochial school, or the premises pertaining thereto, or any post office, public library, or cemetery. Dated at New Britain, this 11th day of Feb. A. D. 1916
 JOE OLSON,
 Applicant. We, the undersigned, are electors and taxpayers, owning real estate, of the town of New Britain, and hereby sign and endorse the fore- going application of Joe Olson for license, and hereby certify that said applicant is a suitable person to be licensed pursuant to said application. Dated at New Britain, this 11th day of Feb A. D. 1916.
 Aaron w. Carlson, Aaron Daniel son, H. E. Morton. John A. Andrews, Hyman Horvitz.
 I hereby certify that the above named signers and endorserS are electors and taxpayers, owning real estate in the town of New Britain. Dated at New Britain, this l 1th day of February, A. D. 1916.
 ALFRED L. THOMSON,
 Town Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
TO RENT.

TO RENT-Heated, six-room flat, all improvements, at 71S Stanley street.
 2-14-4d
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
MARRIED 25 YEARS.
NIT. and Mrs. George E. Branm Ob- serve Event at Home on Hart St.

serve Event at Home on Hart St. celebrated the twenty fifth anniver- sary of their marriage yesterday at their home at IA Hart street. Friends and relatives were present from this and other nearby cities.
 MT. and Mrs. Brann were married in Thomaston, formerly Mrs. Brann's home, but have lived in this city for the past ten years. They have one son, Herbert A.. a draughtsman at the New Britain Machine company. MT. Brann is employed at the Corbi., Screw corporation
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
ALL advertisements for the classified column must he in the Herald office by 1:30 p. m. on the day of issue.
FOR SALE,

FOR SALE-Columb Grafonola, en- closed type, very latest style. with assortm ent of records. Used only short time. $25. Will take $1.0O weekly. Address Box 32 Herald.
 2-8-tf.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
COLLEGE REOPENED.

Storrs, Feb. 14.-The Connecticut Agricultural college which had been closed since January IS because of a scarlet fever epidemic, reopened to- day. The victims of the fever have practically recovered and the other students who had gone to their homes have nearly all returned.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14

FOR SALE-Stock hay. Inquire Miss
 E. H. Brown, Warrington Ridge,
 Berlin Tel. 672-14. 2-1O-6dX
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14
City Advertisement CITY ESTIMATE.
Prepared for the Common Council by the Board of Finance and Tax
 alton. February II. 1916.

RESOLVED: That this board es- innate that the school board will re- quire the sum of S25,000 for ho purchase of land for a new school building, and we recommend to the common council that instead of law ing a tax, the city issue it's bonds for $25,oO0, dated February 1, 1916, pay able August l, 1929, with interest at the rate of IA per cent
 BOARD OF FINANCE
 AND TAXATION.
 H. l.. Curtis Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-14

FOR SALE - Autopiano S8-note Player Piano. Although a few months used is practically new. Cost $650. Can be bought now for $400, with S15 worth of rolls, bench and scarf, Sedgewick & Casey, 139 Asylum St., Hartford, Conn.
 2-7-10d
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-17
Introducing ''Po||y Prim''

Polly is our new self-feeding Pol
ish Mop. She is practical helper
in any home, being made with good
strong strands and adjustable handle
that will break from mop; all metal
parts are covered so that she cannot
scratch the floor or furniture
The tin container comes over the
handle, making it easy to keep mop
in can when not in use.
Polly's partner is Polly Prim pol
ishing oil, q scientific compound for
polishing floors, furniture, pianos, oil
paintings, interior woodwork and au-
tomobiles.
To introduce Polly and her part
ner We will sell at $3.50 O'CLOCK ON
SATURDAY, l QUART can Polly
Prim polish at regular price Of $500
and give you a $1.25 Polly Prim Mop
free. One to family. Phone or
ders not accepted. We cannot hold
these; you must be here to get yours.
One dozen mops to so at this sale.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-17

Farmers from ten villages were
present. I Guess they know a real
poet!-you cant fool EN- with fell
lers like LIE Gallienne, who sing Of
Spring-and have Fall crops a-bloom-
ing in June.
Tho Ladies' Auxiliary gave a sup
per in his honor.
ICY Rosen introduced the guest OF
the evening with some attempted
humor. Said: John D. Rockefeller
has Billion and lives on soft boiled
eggs and soup an John D. Wells is :,
poet (meaning no money! an he just
ate double helping of everything at
a church dinner
Then John D. read aloud to the.n,
go Ask Your Maw,-Or Doc
Falinsbee,-The Man Who Used To
Know You When You Didn't have a
Cent-Go Wash Your Neck and Ears
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-11-17

Falkland SO
on for two hours to plain folks who
understood every word, who Just
wanted more-and more. When twas
over they climbed up to him and
loved him.
John D. Wells has q tremendous
following now, a larger following
probably than had Riley when he con-
tributed to the Indianapolis paper.
And among real Americans-those
who work for a living! l nave no
doubt that within a year or so Wells
viii be discovered by the Literati,
when it won't really matter and
when he won't care a whooperup!
Eyes, l think Wells will take Jim
2iley's place in the Hearts of Ameri-
can People. He writes that kind of
Poetry we all agree is 'rotten!'-
just like we said Riley's stuff was
:otter:- and then we go and read
it and cry over it,"