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New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
FEDERAL RESERVE INCREASE.
Thirty-two Per Cent. in Little More
Than Two Years.

Washington, Dec. 28.-The re-
sources of the national banks of the
United States within the last two
years. as shown by the returns from
the bank call issued Nov. IT and just
compiled in the Office of the controller
of the currency, have developed three
times as fast as in any other two-year
period in the history Of our banking
system. The increase in resources
since the federal reserve system went
into operation has been $4,028,0O0,O 600
or over thirty-five per cent, in the
precise period Of two years and sew
enteen days
The resources Of the national banks
on Nov. II were SIS, 500, 100000 This
exceeds by $1,000, 100000 the COM
bined resources of the Bank of Eng
land, the Bank of France, the Bank of
Russia, the German Reichsbank, the
Bank of italy, the Bank of Spain, the
Bank Of the Netherlands, the Bank Of
Denmark, the Swiss National Bank,
and the Imperial Bank of Japan
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
SOCIALISTS EXPEL WHITE.
Accuse Him of Aiding Candidates of
Another Party.

New York, Dec 28.-Bouck White
pastor of the Church of the Social
Revolution, has been expelled from
the Socialist party for violation of the
constitution and bylaws offthe or
ganization. Action was taken against
him by the grievance committee of
the county organization last Thursday
on the technical charge that he ad-
vocated the political support of candi-
dates other than those of the Social
list party at the last elections. White
admitted he charges and offered no
defense. White attained notoriety by
conducting ceremony at which the
flags of all nations were burned and
recently served a sentence on Black
wells Island because of his Socialist
activity.
julius Gerber, executive secretary
of the county committee, said yester-
day that the Socialist party did not
want White in it. White said that he
felt no regret except for the evidence
that the party was drifting away from
the spirit of internationalism, and
was developing into political ma
chine which differed in nothing from
other political machines. The con-
fict abroad, he added, had brought
him a realization that nationalized
Socilism was dangerous both to CIV
iliZation and to humanity.
'Tt is this very Socialism in Ger
many" he said. (which has enabled
her to make such a fight against the
Allies, and the progress Of the or
ganization Of industry and national
activity along Socialistic lines in Eng
land and France is daily making
those countries greater machines for
thhs murder Of their brothers."
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28

The Overseas News agency of Ber-
lin gave out the following:
1.-THE Berne (Switzerland) Tage-
blatt reports that the Scandinavian
governm ents, according to runlor,
will in the Immediate future hold
conference in order to foster peace
negotiations by common propositions.
'Likewise, the Neue Zuricher lei
tung reports from The Hague that
the Netherlands probably will issue
a note similar to that of SWitzrer-
land
Confirmation of the report that
other neutral countries are planning
to follow the action of Switzerland in
support Of President Wilson's peace
movement was obtained in Washing
ton in official quarters. One coun-
try after another will join the neutral
chorus.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
HAS EVIDENCE OF
STOCK news LEAK
Rep. Wood Says He Will Name
Govt. Officials Relative

Washington, Dec. 28.-It is be-
coming manifest that it will require
strong effort to bring out of the
house committee on rules the resolu-
ton OF Representative Wood propos-
ing an investigation into the charge
that persons interested in stock mar
ket operations had advance Informal
tons had advance information of the
administrations notes to the bellig-
erent powers.
Representative Henry, who ex-
pressed desire to hear Thomas W.
Lawson and, to some persons at least
gave the impression that he would in
Nlte Mr.. Lawson to appear and tell
what he knows, now says he will not
call the Boston financier never in
tended to call him, and finally said
he intended to confer with Secretary
Lansing and obtain his point of view
before he brought the subject up in
his committee on rules.
Mr.. Henry, chairman of the rules
committee, has the fate Of the Wood
resolution In his keeping and init
mated he would be governed by what
Secretary Lansing desired. If the state
department thought it advisable to
report the resolution for the investi-
cation it would be reported. Other
wise it would be pigeonholed.
Representative Wood says he has
plenty Of information, but admits he
fears his resolution is to be put to
sleep. Mr.. Woods may have some
thing to say on the floor of the house
after the Democratic leaders have de-
termined their course.
Promises to Give Name
II have information that a relative
of one Of the highest officials in the
administration made a lot of money
in stocks because Of advance Informal
ton he obtained as to the peace note.
He sold short. I am not ready now to
give his name, but when I have con-
firmed the staten ent I will disclose
it. l have also heard that diplomatic
representatives in the United States
who had early access to the Informal
ton made money from short sales.
Also that some Of the representatives
Of our Government abroad made
profits.''
Chairman Henry seemed much an
noyed that the press representatives
sent out information after talking
with him that he would invite Mr..
Lawson to appear. He said it was
determine anf that he could not act
in advance of instructions from the
committee. 1t is evident that some
strong influence is being exerted to
discredit the Lawson charge.
A remarkable story of the leak
came to Mr.. Wood yesterday. A letter
from his home town stated that the
Board of Trade Of Lafayette Ind, re-
ceived information from a, stock ex-
change house in New York five hours
before the note was officially made
public in Washington saying it was
coming.
Mr. Wood has received a lot of sug
gestions that have strengthened him
in the belief that there ought to be an
investigation. He will decide what
use to make Of the information after
the rules committee has discharged
its responsibilities in the matter as it
sees it. The progress Of the matter is
being watched from the senate side
also and it is very likely that If the
resolution is pigeonholed in the house
committee a senator will Immediately
introduce it in the state.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
COTTONSEED RJEPORT,

Washington, Dec. 28.-The
bureaus report today on colt
products for the quarter endir
81, is as follows: Received at
2,297,233 tons; crushed SIX
tons; on hand at mills, Oct. 2
227,,712 tons; crude oil pre-
1,250,23S pounds; on hand,
305 pounds; linters obtained,
bales (of 500 pounds); on hand
263 bales: hull fibre obtained,
bales; refined oil produced, ID
17S pounds; on hand at mills, 1
283 pounds; imports of oil. :,
pounds; exports of oil, &c,
pounds; exports of lnters unblI
45,929 running bales; bleached
9S5. ~ ~ 81 ~ sa#
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28

have been received from the various
governments.
Spain is expected to be one of the
first neutrals to send a note to the
belligerent powers asking them to
accept Mr.. Wilson's proposals and
offering her services. In fact, the
belief was expressed that if such a
note had not already been dispatched
; it was certainly in process of prepar-
alton.
No. in the pictures is King Chris
tian, of Denmark; No. 2, left to right
Kings Christian Of Denmark, Gustaf
of Sweden and Haakon of Norway;
No. 3, King Alfonso of Spain; No. 4,
King Gustaf; No. 5. Queen Wilhel-
NINA of the Netherlands; No. 6, King
Haakon; No 7. the recently elected
president of Switzerland. Edmund
Schulthess.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
TO ENTERTAIN LADIES.
Jehuda HaIevi Lodge, I. o. B. b., Will
Have Social This Evening.

Jehuda Halevi lodge, I. O. B. B.,
will observe ldies night in Holmes
and Hoffman's hall this evening. Dr.
B. L. Protass and Lawyer M. D. SAKE
are the committee in charge. Dane
ing will be enjoyed and refreshments
served.
An entertainm will also be a
part of the evenings program. The
Thomasoni family will give a musical
recital, Max Weisman Of Waterbury
will sing and Miss Agnes Kaufman,
a Boston elocutionist, will also be
heard.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
TO MAKE CAR WHEELS.

YOUNGSTOWN, Dec 2S.-Several mill
lion Will be expended by the Cambria
Steel company here in the erection
or two new blast furnaces and
new plant to manufacture car wheels,
according to an announcement by Of
Ec1als Of the company.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
I ~ HOME n: cRP7UREO: -GERMAN .DUSOUT

When the German soldiers built
the dugout shelter shown in the pic
ture and placed above it the sign,
"Durchgang Verboten' emo thor
would be captured by party of Eng
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28

lshmen, who took part in the Som
me battle. Three Of the Britishers
making themselves at home in the
captured dugout are seen in the pic
ture. The shelter was we'll built, and
the roof was reinforced with old rail
road rails.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
BAY STATE TRANSFORM

Springfield, Dec. 2S.-Transp
in relation to the industries of,
chusetts were discussed in
meeting here today under the d
of the Massachusetts board OF
A special train brought a lars
cation from the eastern part
state. Governor Mccall p]
Mayor E. E. Stacy weIcomd
gathering.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
WOMAN DIES OF BURNS.

Middletown, Dec. 2S.-Mrs. Thomas
Cooper of Philadelphia died during
the night at a local hospital Of burns
received Christmas night at the home
Of a, sister here. Her clothing took
fire from a gas radiator before which
She was standing. She is survived by
her husband, who was making the
holiday visit with her.
New Britain herald., 1916-12-28
BRAZIL-URUGUAY PACT,

Rio Janeiro, Dec. 28.-A general
arbitration treaty between Brazil and
Uruguay was signed today by DR..
Lauro Muller, Brazilian foreign min
lister, and a special am bassador sent
here by Montevideo
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-23
LEAGUE OBTAINS INJUNCTION To
STOP VOTE ON DRY AMENDMENT
Mississippi Secretary Of State Restrained From Calling Elec
ton on Shipment and Anti Advertising Measures; Vets
Seek to Repeal These Laws; Drys Not Afraid.

dunn and recall amendment from
5000 to 1900 voters may take this
power. out Of their hands, or at least
review what they have done and keep
the state in eternal turmoil. There
arr some 10000 voters in the State
There are also 10000 negro taxpay-
ers who might easily qualify as
voters. Six thousand of these would
be sufficient to cause a RENEWAL OF
the actions of any State Legislature
and might by the aid of other NAL
contents overthrow the best laws
thus not only hampering the good
intentions Of the constitution, but
ompletelv multiplying its provisions
Letter from Liquor House.
Attached to the petition for fntunc-
ton. as an exhibit, IS letter from
a Memphis wholesale liquor house.
sent ont to those who are pushing
the election for a recall of the laws
This letter tells those to whom 1t
was sent that the filing Of the petit
tons would bring to them the resto-
ration Of three privileges, that par
ties could get their supply Of liquor
as usual. go fishing as usual and
while having good time with their
liquor and fish. the fortytwo news
papers of the State which print liquor
advertisements could go ahead maxi
parenthes is added, IF there are any
expenses incurred in the getting up
Of these petitions we VIII take pleas
ure in paying them
Dr. Bailey head Of the Anti-Sa-
loon League and a leader among
those fighting the petitions against
the whiskey laws stated 10 a reporter
OF this paper that there were two
reasons for the Injunction. First to
tnt
running the state until after the cleo
tlon can be held, Second to clear
away all OF the legal rubbish so that
the people would know the law since
the referendum act seems to be in
doubt in the minds of SO many OF the
states legal authorities
Dr. Bailey stated that the Anti
Saloon League was perfectly willing
for the people "a vote on the whiskev
law and did not feel a hit uneasy at
the outcome, and that they were in
hearty sympathy with the idea Of al
lowing the people Of the state to vote
on all questions that vitality affected
them. lie said that after the courts
/ had cleared away the many doubts
as to the referendum, then the people
could understand what they. were
voting on and the effect Of their vote.
/ The league is beginning to marshal
It's forces for square and clean fight
to the finish before the people
4 He further stated that the patriot
+ Ism Of Mississippi was unwilling to
+ lie still until the November election
and allow the whiskey interests out
side Of the state 10 come in and win
3 money which they proposed TO fur
nish. Interfere with our local mat
j ters. When everything Is clear they
are more than willing to submit the
matter to the nenDle and 90 into ra~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-23
IN RACE AS WET


Springfield. III, July 22.-Mayor f,
y. Woodruff Of Peoria. has filed his
petition as a candidate for the Re
! publican nomination for Governor
! II II announced that he is backed
with plenty Of money and in the race
to a finish Senator John Daily, of
/ Peoria, is to be his campaign man
ager
As viewed At the state Capital
! Mayor Woodruffs entrance at this
( time Is the answer Of the liberal ele-
ment In the Republican party and the
vets generally to the attempt in Chi
cage to pull the wet and dry issue
into the Republican State campaign
The Peoria Mayor. according to
The Information that reaches Spring
field, WAS advised in Chicago Satur-
day night that he may count on tho
answering support of the organized
liberal interests in the State If any
one Of the Republican candidates for
Governor. other than Mayor Bennett.
NJ Rockford, who has not filed and
probably will not do 80, announces
himself as dry candidate and county
op,on and kindred propositions be-
como the big talkir point of the
Republican fight
IT is learned also that the wet and
dry issue Is TO be shot into the con-
gressional contests wherever possible
The list OF congressional candidates
announced by Secretary of State
Lewis G. Stevenson contains many
names that are unknown in politics
The leaders of the wet and dry forces
are scrutinizing the list carefully
seeking q line upon the aspiraDts, the
being that each side has
slammed candidates ali oyer the stats.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-23
WHY Johnnie Left the Farm.


Johnnie bought a little pig with
money he had earned.
He named her Nell and fed her we'll
and lots OF tricks she learned.
But Nellie grew to be a SOW. had pig
Eies quite n few
Then father up and sold them. and
kept the money. too.
Johnnie took a little calf as pay for
hoeiug corn.
lie loved that calf and the calf loved
him as sure as you're born.
But Calfie grew to he a cow, as all
good cAfes do,
Then father up and sold her. and
kept the money. too.
Now Johnnie loved his little pets,
but father loved the pelf.
SO Johnnie left his fathers farm
and struck out for himself
Said Johnnies pa one summer day,
Il often wonder why
Boys don't like life on the farm,
The CITY Is their cry
1T always will be stranrs to me"
continued Johnnie's pa,
1t only goes 10 prove though.
how unErateful children are"
When Johnnie heard what father
said he gave bitter laugh.
And thought Of his empty childhood
and his lttls pig and calf
Farm and Ranch,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-23

Only an unknown man. Nobody
knows him The coroner passes on
him. His poor body IS put in ar un-
marked grave in po'ter's fed. Yes
he might have been booze artist "
Or he IT zht have been some poor
soul. tired Of life who sought death.
Only an unknown man. but some
where mother may he longing. and
waiting and praying for the return OF
son, Somewhere & VIE may he
heart-broken with waiting Tor q word
from one whose hand cannot he raised
or his tongue speak that his fate be
made known 70 her.
Only an unknown man. bat some
babe may be nsp,ng Daddy" for one
whose eye will never open again on
his dear ones.
Yet year after year, almost month
by month. that human death-trap
known as the Richmond poeE Is per
1nitted to claim it's unwary victims
Men who have beer made drunk in
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-23

Its5y {
IT..
~, =. "y 'o' eta,o
-,
""'0Fei o' the Pe"''"''S "9N'iS
referendum vote on the law limit
inf the sbipuents of uotor into the
,-..,ut.
state ana ne ah''-lqH'' o'
law the law creating the fish ana
rarne commission being left out Of
- t-..
i''J uiio''"'''
chancellor Taylor VIII ne gone iot
ten days and argument Of the injunc-
tion cannot no hoard ,Inta5his return.
-,
w '''''fSi ms u'' '~.'H 'N"'
hearing the arguments an appeal
Will he taken thar tn Supreme Court
r.,a,. .or5o, ao.,t.f,s ,,,,o,, Tho corqtf-
tu'onahty OF the aFnehd'he'I 70 'he
constitution known as the initiative,
referendum, and racan
~, ,....,... -...... =. w
'l'e HJuhN''"h was 1u'SN Ivy '"
{. Wells William Hemln way ana
Eugene Moore on the complaint Of
Captain ". T. Ratlfrf president Of the
poa'o OF trustees OK MISSISSIPPI S"'-
lege, and DR.. J. NJ, Sullivan. dean Of
the faculty If NilIsans College. and
- g. +hair ,.o,4a, en-. 49,. ,,-o.o
:, '''''' ''' az = my "S'o
instructed by the compliments, not
- delay matters, bat to endeavor to
nave everything IN readiness for final
ACTON by the supreme Court in oc-
toner 80 that II It's decision shall be
aNerSe- +" the views Of tho petition
ers, the contention may be settled
IN the November election
Auacks Number OF Votes.
Among the grounds on which the
cohstltutlonality or the amendment
is attacked is that Il did not receive
majority OF all the votes cast at
the election on November 3 l9l4, to
winch IT was submitted. 1t did re-
celVe a majority Of t4e votes upon
Ilat one proposition, put the law
governing the adoption OF constitu-
il"HaI amendments plainly says they
must receive a majority OF all the
votes cast at the election at which
theF are submitted, and tina this
afnehdment ola nef do 90, There
Were 4e.oto votes cast and the
/ aIhehdheht IN question received
IS,lls
Another objection Is that 81 the
/ lSl4 election, Wntn the initiative.
referendum and recall amendment
was voted upon, that the manner in
which the matter was placed before
the voters. submitted two PROPOSE
/ lions at once, and that the voter
could not register his choice sepa-
rateIN
IT mistaken IN these contentious.
IN" complalnants Will contend that
the amendment z not self-enacting
ana Jhat no legislation has been pro
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-23
LAYNEN'S CONFERENCE
POSTPONED FORTNIGHT
Owing to flood Conditions Great
Meeting AT Lake JunaluSka
set for August -.

Special 70 Tho Richmond NirRSnan)
Knoxville, Tenn. luIy 22.--Au i'm
portaut conference was held al Hotel
Atln, Knoxville. Yesterday between
prominent officials Of the Mission
Board Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. South Southern Assembly at
Lake Juualuska, representatives OF the
Southern Hallway. Mr.. John r Pep
per. president OF the BOARD Of Mis-
stems, Or vs.. " Fenson. general sec
rotary Dr. f. II Rawlings general
secretary or the Laymen's Missionary
Movement
pr. James Cannon. Jr.. general SUI
rermjendent OF the Southern Assem-
hIy. ana Or George r Stuart. one
Of the commissioners Of the Southern
Assembly. we're present with the
Southern Railway representatives
The purpose Of the conference was 70
consider the adytsRblity Of postpon-
ing the conference Of laymen sched-
uled TO meet at Lake Junaluska on
August ] because the food condition
rendered II uncertain whether the
railroads could handle thc traffic sat
| stactorlly at the appointed time
The conclusion req ched was that
Il would he Impossible for the rail
hroads leading 70 Lake JunaIuaka to
handle the travel satisfactorily at the
appointed time ana it was unanimous
~ decided 10 postpone the great con
ference tin Tuesday, August IS, 'ex-
tending through sunday August 20.
While reErettlng the necessity for this
action. the widespread desire OF all
20 attend the conference made the rep
resent auves present feet that those de -
string to attend should not he pre-
vented by food conditions, and so II
was postponed for two weeks
The preparations for the con feronce
win continue with undated vteor and
the program will he carried out as
originally planned.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-23

-AaaL Leave the world of dreams be-
hind.
feel relieved from all my tolls
And think of things both great and
fine
Then, my love, look for YOU.
Whom ell things seem so hard to do
And / am weary and tired Of life.
There comes to me like the morning
dew
The tun Of love. buried in strife.
Then, my love, / long for you.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-23

e.4s4 report that they give their EN-
pioyes regular yearly vacation
while 72S stnte that they do not give
their employees a regular vacation.
National banks in tho reserve and
central reserve cities reported that
there we're only ten OF their employees
who had had no vacation during the
past five Years, while the country
oauk4 reported that they had 90l en-
ployes who had been continuously at
their desks without vacation for five
years or longer"
In the interest Of the public, we be-
lieve every bank should give Its en-
ployes regular vacations. 1t adds to
their efficiency. Furthermore, we
move that law be passed requiring
all newspapers TO give their editors
and reporters a months vacation
every year, with railroad transporta-
non 10 any spot they want to visit on
the continent. This reform is really
more important to US, than the yaca-
ton for tho bankers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-23

tEy Floyd f. Fowlkes}
When tine tolls Of the day are done
And Mother Earth seems 10 bc ~
Test.
There comes. Ike the rays Of the sun,
Sweet joy. for I'have done nay best
Then. nay love. l think Of you
When the stars shine overhead
And the moon shines III the deep
There l lay upon my bed
And doze off into wonderoua sleep.
Then, my love, / dream OF you
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-23

II we go 70 the mountains on our
sAarks--the saltwater kind.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-23

No salina, the army worm is not
a new term for the preparedness ad-
,oGate.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-09
SSTIRe 4tEa Degree Oath of the
knights OF Columbus

T O meet the bluff and the falsehoods Of
those Americans who have foresworn
loyal principles, and have become oath bound
subjects of foreign power, | have carefully
prepared the above-named pamphlet.
The men who take that oath are traitors
to our Government, and spies in our camp.
They are armed and drilled. as military
men, and kept in readiness to use their steel
swords and their up-to-date rifles against
their fellow citizens.
Get my pamphlet, and study the facts for
yourselves Priced ten cents.
This question of Popery is the most impor-
tant question now facing the people of
America.