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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-19
PRESIDENT AND WEE
OBSERVE ANNIVERSA PV
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Celebrate by Coin, .,c-" for
First Time: Mann Con-
graduates Them.

WASHINGTON, Dec. is. --- The
president and Mrs. Wilson celebrated
their first wedding anniversary with
a me tor ride, II family dinner party
and visit to the moving pictures
The PRESIDENT and his wiie are very
consistent theatergoors but this was
their first visit to the movies"
Notice OF the anniversary was taken
In the house where Republican Leader
Mann Just before adjournment tonight
aroused hearty applause by making II
the subject of a brief address.
The beauty OF American politics."
said Mr.. Mann. " is that We accept re.
suits and remain friends. Mr. Wilson
recently was reelected president /
did net vote for him. To-day is the
anniversary Of "A very important day
in his life and | wish to felicitate him
and Mrs. wilson on their happy union
Of year and wish TO" them con-
tinuance OF that happiness and long
ana pleasant life"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-19
Hold Rivers Down
ARCHBOLD LEFT 100 MILLION
Widow To Get Onc-Third of Vast
Estate; Rest To Children.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1S.--'rhe will OF
John -. Archbold. president Of the
Standard OH company of New Jersey.
filed for probate here today. divides
an estate roughly estimated at about
100000, 900 among his widow and
children, with the exception of few
minor hequcsts. The widow receives
Mr.. Archbold's Tarrytown home and
n one-third share of the estate. The
children. Mrs Marie A. Van Buier.
Mrs. Annie NJ. Saunderson and John
+. Archbold, receive the remainder In
equal portions.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-19
The War at a Glance

The British prime minister win
reply Tuesday afternoon i'm the
house of commons to the Germ an
peace note.
French troops have rcgaincd
the entire occupancy of the
'hambrottcs farm northeast Of
Ncrdur and about the center of
their advance of last week. pils-
oners taken In the latest French
thrust on ihc Nerdun front now
total more than 1900. in addi-
lion to il5 cannon and l07 ma
chine guns captured or de-
s,royed.
In the region OF Buzeu, Berlin
states, the soldiers OF Field
Marshal Won Mackensen have
been successful In m;aor en-
ragements. Potrograd asserts
that In the region of Filipechti
railroad station, east of Bu2eu,
hostile attacks were arrested.
The Babadagh- -pcciniga line.
about forty miles north Of the
TchcrnaVoda-C -Constauza railway.
has been crossed bv the Tcutonic
troops. who have now taken v'r-
tuallv all the ground they held
during their previous advance in
northern DobrudJa
On the western MoldaVan
frontier the Russians have taken
two ridges of heights. according
10 petroerad. Except for the r--
pulse of Russian attacks by the
AustrO- Germans near Lutsk ana
near Iboroff Is Galicla there has
been little activity on the other
battle frunts.
Berlin annoCnces that a French
battlcship of the Patrie class was
damarcd heavily by torpedo
from "A German submarine In the
Mediterranean sea on December
-. The French admiralty de-
nios the loss of French warship
OF the pairic class.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-19
BRITISH ANSWER
TO COME TODAY
Speech of Lloyd George to Be
Most Important Since Eng
land Entered War.
Mr.. BALF0UR BANISHED?
Foreign Secretary Goes on
Vacation" With Drafting
of German Reply Up.

LONDON, Dec lS.-The speech Of
Premier Lloyd George in the house Of
commons tomorrow is looked forward
to by the press and public as the most
important utteranc" of the kind since
the memorable speeches in which Wis
count Grey discussed whether Great
Britain would come into the war Mr.
Lloyd George has recovered from his
indisposition ana was at work today.
lie will rise to address the commons
tomorrow at about o'clock and prob
ably will speak for an hour and a half.
The prime minister's speech will lie
not only reply to the German peace
note. but also will outline the whole
policy of the new national govern
ment. the trend of which may be
roughly forecast from the fact that
the new ministry is avowcdlv in power
for the definite object 'of carrying on
the war with all the vigor the nation
can command to successful end.
Balfour Takes Rest.
Today's news from government cir
Giles included the announcement OF
the departure of Mr. Balfour the sec
rotary for foreign affairs. for three
weeks vacation. Altho his vacation
tbliltS Ut an important ,luUttllTf, tHt
organization under the direction Of
Lord Robert Cecil and Baron Hard
ingc, the lndersecrctaries. while the
larger questions of general DolicN
doubtless will receive the attention of
the war cabinet over which the prime
minister presdcs. Lords Curzon and
Miner also being members with wide
diplomatic experience.
Power to Premier
II is recalled that Mr.. Balfour's
designation as foreign minister met
with severe criticism from the North
cliffe press and Lord Northcliffe him
self urged Mr. Lloyd George to follow
the precedent of Lord Salisbury in di-
rccting foreign affairs as We'll as as
suming the premiership. While MI.
liafour's absence is said to be due to
indisposition following Illness and
there Is no suggestion of its being pro-
longcd beyond three weeks. yet 1t has
the effect of leaving the shaping OF
the larger policies regarding the Ger
man note and other foreign issues
largely in the hands o. the premier.
Peace Note Delivered.
Ambassador Page delivered the Ger
man peace offer to Lord Robert Cecil,
the representative of the British for
,itn office, today.
IHtrc were HO loiiildltits III Coh-
ncction with the presentation of tn
peace proposals 10y Mr.. Page. The
American ambassador went in an au
tcmobie from the American embassy
ana was received in the foreign se"rc-
tury's room by Lord Robert Cecil who
was acting for the foreign minister,
Mr. Balfour having Just started on a
three weeks vacation.
The two diplomats spent a short
time in conversation. but as one said
1--WE talked about everything but the
contents of the envelope"
The note will be considered bv the
British cabinet tomorrow, ii being re-
cciVed TOO late today to enable the
council to be called.
The next step will he to get into
communication with the allies of
Great Britain so that joint action NAV
be taken. This is expected to take At
least a week.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-19
Rnil strike i'm Cubn

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1S.--In re-
sponso to an appeal from Cuban
union labor officials, the American
Federation of Labor headquarters to-
night telegraphed the heads OF tho
railroad brotherhoods urging them to
do all possible to prevent American
workmen from taking the places OF
railroad strikers in Cuba. Hundreds
of men are said to have gone to Cuba
for the purpose.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-19

PRYOR, Okla. Dee. 1S-The
Maycs County Automobile association
is planning to inaugurate an "Okla-
homa Tour" commencing early In the
spring The Ozark Trails, the Jeffer-
son highway and the Tulsa to Sloan
Springs short line will probably be
among the first to he considered for \
trip schedule "Oklahoma First is
to be the tourists slogan.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-19
RIPPS HELD $4,000 BOND
Alleged Takcr of Carload of Casing
Placed Under Heavy Bond.

Sam Rips who was arrested by
Joe Duran, charged with having stolen
a carload OF oil casing, was released
Monday morning on $4,000 bond.
John Doe and Richard Roe warrants
have been issued for two men that are
charged with completely In the theft.
The casing was recovered by Duran
in the Frisco railway yards
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-19
AirplanCs To Hawaii.

HONOLULU. Dec 1S.-llawaii is to
receive the first squadron Of airplanes
under the new defense act, according
to nm announcement made here to-
night BY Biigadier General Charles ID,
Great, new commander at Schofield
barracks A squadron OF "a machines
l. 10 he~the first allotment.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-19
Empty Stocking CIub

Tomorrow the Empty Stocking
Fund must close.
Tho purchasing OF groceries. fruit.
candy and toys began yesterday. The
rcmpindcr OF the $1,000 that Is to be-
raised viii bc needed badly Each
poor family In Tulsa and all surround
ing towns Will bc given a bushcl
basket full OF staple groceries and
vegetables and every child will get u
Santa Claus sack filled with candy.
nuts, fruit and toys. They will be
substantial toys, too.
Among the letters received 10y the
Empty stocking club yesterday was
one that did not have a donation en-
closed. quite on the contrary, It
asked for assistance. Here Is the ap-
peal 1t contained.
81 am citizen of your prosperous
city and have u family to support. /
ann getting up In years and have been
sick since September 10. Have not
been able to work scarcely any. /
have always tried to act hunorably to
everybody and live up To the golden
rule. | have been a member OF the
Presbyterian church for years. but
misfortune has ovcrtakcn me and now
! would appreciate little help IN the
way of groceries and clothing. !
could use one pair of shoes. 30 s;
one pair boys shoes. No. . coat and
pants for boy. 10 years, very large
for age. one pair of oyerals. size
iO-3i. Please consider my condition
and help me to such things as you
think | deserve. / pray God that u
better day is speedily coming. Bless
this whole community. and especially
the good-hcartcd peoplcof Tulsa
He signs his name and gives his
address as 1lO South Troost street
The family lives in tent.
Help US remember the families like
this one by sending in your contrbu-
tion, however small. without further
delay. A +. Sweeney yesterday do
mated ten small sacks OF Lyons Spe-
cial flour.
Following is the status OF the fund
up to & o'clock last night.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-19
JAIL DELIVERY AT IDABEL
Fight Prisoners Escape: Alleged MUIR
,rciS Refuse To GO.

NTFIIlT 10 INC NUTTW,
fDABEL Okla, Dec 1S.-Eight out
OF "a prisoners confined in the county
iail escaped today hv breaking a rear
door with a wrench they made out Of
a cell bar. VIII For hes. alleged leader
of the delivery. was awaiting removal
to the state pcuitcntiary to begin a
21-ycar sentence. imposed for murder.
l'wo men charged with xii ing Night
Marshal Bryan hero few nights ago
refused to leave with the prisoners.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-19
REPEAL GROSS REVENUE LAW
Board of Equalization Goes on Record
Against Measure.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Dec. 1S.-At a
meeting OF the state board OF equaliza.
tion today resolution was adopted
repeal Of the two per
cent gross revenue tax law. The
action was taken when considering
the tax against telegraph and express
1t was pointed out that
to collect such u tax would subject the
state TO more expense than the income
would amount to.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-19
NEW BUILDING FOR NORMAN
Governor Williams to Recommend a
SI5O.OOO Auditorium.

NVVCIHT 10 nv " VITU1
OKLAHOMA CITY. Dec. lS.-Fol-
lowing conference between Govern
or williams and the members of the
board of affairs and board of cduca-
ton today il was agreed to recon-
mend that the Legislature appropri-
ate sl5O.0OO for an auditorium at the
state university. Recommendation
had been made TO the board of edu-
cation by President Brooks of the
university for approximately half "a
million dollars for new buildings.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-19

tAMBKIDGE, Mass, Dec. ~
brief funeral service for Hugo Nuns
terberg. professor OF psychology at
Harvard university. was held today
from the Munsterberg residence In tn 4
city. The body viii be cremated later
and tho ashes sent later to Germany
.or burlal.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-19
WnuglI-NnllaCe DrnM.

FORT WORTH, Texas. Dec. is
Bobby Waugh of Fort Worth and Otto
Wallace OF Milwaukee fought 10
round draw mere tonight Wallace
claimed a foul I'm the fifteenth round.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-19
DEFICIT THREATENS;
CABINET IS ACTIVE
President and Advisers Con-
slider Ways and Means;
Wilson Against Bonds.

WASHINGTON. Dec 1S.-Prcsl-
dent Wilson and the cabinet already
have begun consideration of ways to
aisc revenues to meet the threatened
deficit on June 80. 1918. The prcsi-
dent let II be known today that he had
reached no conclusion, but in general
was opposed TO bond issues except TO
meet expenditures OF temporary
nature lie probably will address con
gress ON the subject later
In this connection tho possibility OF
the continuance of the patrol OF the
Mexican border into the next fiscal
year is being taken into consideration.
Eyes Appropriation BilIs.
To keep the expenses Of the govern
ment as low as possible the president
will carefully scrutinizc all the ap-
preparation hills.
In = conference with Chairman
Sparkman of the house rivers ana har-
hOrs committee today he urged that
the rivers and h1rbors bill now being
drawn, provide only for urgently
necessary expenditures Mr.. Spark
man took to the " hitc House "A tenta-
tive bill. including appropriations of
S29 ,COO,OOO for old projects and So.
100000 additional for new ones. Tho
latter include improvements In New
York harbor and the deepening Of the
channel in the East river and Hell
Gate.
Another conference will he held be-
fore the bill Is introduced
Hold Rivers Down.
Mr. Sparkman said he had con-
fcrred with members Of the mousse
ways and means committee who arc
considering ways of meeting the gov
crnment's bills for the next fiscal year.
Because of the threatened deficit he
declared the rivers and harhors biz
would he held down To minimum.
Many other new projects have been
favCrably passed upcn but will not be
included in this years bill for
eccnomy's sake.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-19
PROSPERITY TALK

Again The World desires to call
attention OF Tulsans to the Empty
stocking campaign A thousand dol.
lare are needed to m the empty
stockings here Christmas $3.50 haa
been raised, $3.50 is yet to come.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-19
THE WEATHER

TULSA, Dec. I7.-Maximum 80,
OKLAHOMA Monday
fair and colder. Tuesday. fair and
warmer
The Detroit times., 1916-02-07
STRIKE WILL
NOT AFFECT
BUSINESS
,cop,iauea from Page One,

cents per hour, only last November.
according to the stateuent Of Chief
Clerk Barrett, speaking for Super
iniendent A. +. Helms of the De-
troit division OF the Wabash road.
I'VE have contract With the
Brotherhood OF Railway Trainmen 10
furnish US all the men We need
said Mr. Barrett. ''and they are do
ing that for there was a lot Of old
gwitchmen oEt OF work You
wouldn't know strike was in prog
ress. for nothing is being held up,
and we have more men at our dis
posal than we know what 20 do with.
"lt Is simply a fight between un-
ions for recognition from the rail-
roads. There are three distinct un-
ions to which a switchmsn may be-
long-the Brotherhood OF Railway
TraInmen, the Order nj Railway Con
ductors, and the Svitchmen's Union
OF North America. Our contract for
the switchmen ls with the Brother
hood cf Trainmen.
II do not believe that more than
35 men are out on the Detroit divi-
sion. although ! would not say how
many men were out on other divi.
sions. All our freight IL moving. and
nothing is being tied up"
The Detroit times., 1916-02-07
WORTHWHILE

Leo DesAutels was home from the
NJ. A. G. for the weekend
Mrs Charles " Hinnan Will spend
Sunday and Monday in the home OF
her sister. Mrs. Aoram Brown al
The funeral of r. n. Eatherly. who
died IN his Detroit home THURSDAY
afternoon will be held Monday ar
ternooa at 2:so.
o., Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. II. r. Bogart was called TO De-
troit Friday on account OF the serious
illness OF her sister. Mrs. Otho DALEY.
No; ls4 Louise-ayeS HlShiand fark
home Of Miss Hazel Perkins. Monday
The ladies' Aid society OF the
Methodist church will give . slipper
in the church pariors Tuesday after
The local order OF Foresters held
q dance and social evening In CATER
mole's hall. Friday evening.
A special concIave Of Worthwhile
Sommandsry, ma, s No; ss knights Mn2. Temp.
hall Tuesday evening. A banquet
Rev. Z. X. Dewitt. a former mis-
sionary TO Persia, gave an address
In the First Presbyterian church on
Owing to the new cement road
which will be laid on the Wilsey-
Five Pointx-rd.. the Worthwhile dfvis-
ion OF the Michigan State Telephone
60. has been compelled to reset three
miles Of telephone poles III feet
further away from the center OF the
road. The other divisions Of the COM
pany viii be compelled To change
their poles along the entire road.
Clyde Van Alta. of LeadvilIe. Col.
10 spending a short visit with reia-
tives here.
Miss Virginia Edwards il a new
clerk In the office OF the McKahn
Sruef 4 Ice ca.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-07

Of manual training and domestic
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Coleman. oi
south Huron-rd.. will entertain the
Denton Music club, Friday evening;
The Normal college basket ban
team will play the University OF De-
troit team. Friday, in Detroit;
John Graves VIII go 10 Wills: Hri-
day. where ne is - sing at the Wash
Mrs. n. T. Green has been appoint
ed chairman OF a committee from the
w. C. n. L. 10 circulate petitions
through the city In the interest OF
the national prohibition issue. The
petition papers when nlled VIII be
forwarded 10 President Wilson.
Miss Isabel L,okie, OF the Normal.
will give n dramatic reading entitled
'.The dawn OF tomorrow in the Lit
erary club house. Wednesday after
noon. Feb. Is.
The Detroit Times, spoke sunday IN
the CONGREGATIONAL church here On
The soul of a city"
He pictured the ideal city as place
where the morals OF every girl and
boy are safe and where laws and or
dinances are obeyed Mr.. Schermer-
horn declared that young Americans
should be Impressed with the neces-
sity for safeguarding spiritual well
fare In their communities no less
than material
Seth Pew, assd so. died Sunday af-
ternoon following a three weeks al,
ness. He is survived by his VIE ane
one son and one daugheer. Earl OF
this city. and Reah- a teacher in Port
land. ore. The funeral Will take place
Tuezday afternaOn
The Detroit times., 1916-02-07
WASHINGTON.

Bret Hsrte's "Tennessee's Pard-
nor" mas been picturized. and with
Fannie Ward as Tennessee is being
presented this week, in the Wash
ington theater.
The drama is one OF the strong
tales OF the days OF 40 in the gold
camps oi California. and is filled
with romance. intrigue. stage coach
nold-ups and -hrills OF every descrip-
tion.
The scenic effects, as might be ex-
pected. with The Sierrss as back
ground. as unusually beautiful. and
a truly wonderful series OF pano-
ramic views are revealed To the
spectator. which holds attention and
compels admiration aside from the
highly dramatic movement OF the
story.
Fannie Ward handles the role OF
Tennessee with considerable charm.
and the requisite touches CT com
edy. coouetry and emotional acting.
An exceptionally good caste sup
ports Miss Ward in the various
roles. Including Jack Dean. to whom
Miss Ward was recently married.
An amusing comedy. a colored
trayelugue. a news weekly, Joan
Young, contralto. in popular songs,
and selections by the orchestra and
on the. pipe orgaI., complete rhe
NashiRsien's Offering.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-07
IYCEuM

Me. Him and T." sparkling mu.
sical comedy OF the burlesque type.
opened Sunday afternoon in the I.y-
ceum theater for weeks run. The
production aboupds with clever mel
odies, shapeIy girls and several new
dance numbers. Primrose Seamon.
a singer and danseuse OF talent. IL
the soubrette. and is gi-'en ample
opportunity to demonstrate her abil'
ity.
One OF the best things about the
show IL the chorus. the members oil
which can both sing and dance com
which Is an unusual quail
ity in choruses. During one OF the
song numbers the principals and
chorus march singing through the
audience. Those In the audience ex
cept the most Puritanical probably
overlooked the fact that the sou
brette wore nothing on her neither
limbs but powder. The chorus II
exceptionally we'll gowned and drill
ed.
Meyer Harris. Charles Van Osten
and Thornton Barton are In the com
edy roles Of a German, an irishman
and a tramp. These parts were pop
ularized when the "Me, Him and =
company FIRST went on the road, sew
eraI years ago. By the weilknown
trio of Bickei, Watson and roth
IDdeins from fhe applause. Sunday
The Detroit times., 1916-02-07
MAJESTIC.

"No Greater Love- witt Regina
Badet. a PaFisIan actress and dane
er. provided pleasurable entertain
ment for many thousands In the Ma
jestic theater, Sunday This pic
ture drama by William le Queux
contains thrills in plenty. weil-con-
nected love tale and striking scenes.
and is interpreted in manner above
the usual picture standard. Miss
Badet is handsome woman OF
striking figure. She presents Orien-
tai dances OF type unknown In
America previously.
mo Greater Love" concerns the
love of mother for child. Miss Ba'
det assumes the role Of Sadunan,
a dancer, idol of the French, who
ls determined TO protect her daugh-
ter from the life she herself mas
been compelled to lead. She mar
ries a rich man 10 surround her
child with the best, forces this man
10 commit a crime when his fortune
is endangered, and then sacrifices
herself TO prevent harm coming TO
her loved one. There is action In
every scene and the whole tale
moves rapidly forward to a logical
conclusion. Supporting cast, cos
tuning and scenic features also
make the play worthy OF more than
passing notice.
Movements the eye misses" one
of the series OF pictures depicting
human and animal movements. ex-
cites more than ordinary interest. A
Pathe travelogue on Java, comedy
and the topical review. songs by
Henry Santrey and organ and or
chestra selections make the whole
entertainment well-balanced.
The Detroit times., 1916-02-07
DIDN'T LIKE
TASTE OF ACID

KANSAS CITY. Feb. when
Edward G. Smith. aged 25. OF No.
65s North Jefferson-ave., decided to
commit suicide. but quickly changed
his mind after he had tasted a
small quantity OF carbolic acid.
The customary fateful note, In
which he attributed HIS dependency
to q quarrel with his wife, was
found In his pocket.
Smith staged his attempt Mt sui.
eide in a drug store at Illinois and
Wash pgton-sts. After the clerk
had sold him the acid he turned
around and held the upturned
bottle to his lips. A moment later
he gave out a shrek, threw the
bottle and remaining bit of acid at
the clerk and then fell against the
counter. An ambulance took him
to the city hospital.
Physicians at the hospital said
that Smiths tongue was slightly
burned. but that he had not swal.
lowed any Of the acid.