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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
FIRST LINE IN PERSIA
RAILROAD CONSIDERED A WON.
 DER BY THE NATIVES.
American Attache Tells Of the Initial Trip-Horses and Cattle Terror. txed-Expected to Cause Com.
 mercial Development.

Persia's first railroad has been opened to traffic. It runs from Jhulfa, on the frontier of Russia Transcau- casia. to the ancient Persian city of Tabriz, a distance of 93 miles. Speed, apparently, is not it's speciality. Com mercial Attache Henry D. Baker of the American legation at Petrograd, who has the distinction of being the first regular passenger, says that it took F hours for the train to travel from one end to the other of the line. By carriage, however, the trip would have taken three days, he adds.
 Mir. Baker gives this interesting ac- count of the new railroad:
 Thousands of people, including all the foreign consuls and other officials in the city, came to witness the en- trance of the first train into Tabriz, and there was immense excitement as the blowing of whistles announced it's approach. In, front of the locomotive was a huge emblem showing the Per sian Hon with the sword, with the sun in the background. The train con- sisted only of freight cars, the rail- road being at present intended not for carrying passengers, but for military purposes.
 "The great crowds waited to see the train start on its return trip. Through the courtesy of the Russian military ! authorities was permitted to be the htc its return to the international boun- dary, one of the freight cars being | specially furnished for my accommo- dalton. The train left Tabriz about 1 five o'clock in the afternoon, and the distance of 93 miles to Jhulfa, on the Aras river. separating Russian Trans caucasia from Persia, was covered by five o'clock the following morning.
 After the train left Tabriz it was Interesting to watch the excitement oc- [ caaoned among the rural population. In the different villages the people climbed up on the roofs of their mud houses to see this great spectacle; it was probably the first time that most of them had ever seen railroad train. The sheep and cattle and teams of horses along the route were greatly 1 terrified"
 The railroad may possibly be ex- tended to Teheran. the capital of Per [ sia, and thence through Ispahan to Beluchistan, where it would connect with the railroad system of British India.
 It Is expected that the new line will bring an enormous commercial devel- opment to the region of Persia which l 1t traverses, where there are many 1 mines not worked up to now on ac- count of transportation difficulties. The railroad will probably divert traf- fic from the caravan route via the Black sea port of Trebizond to the railroad route via Tif1is in the Cau- casus.
 Tabriz, terminus of the line, is the worlds leading carpet market, and has about 100000 inhabitants.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06

In order to check the growth of vegetation along the tracks Of the Soo line between Whitehall and F1axton, N. 'D., a weed burner has been de- signed which accomplishes the work reasonably quickly, and at an expense that is not prohibitive. Gasoline is used as fuel and supplied from tank mounted at the top of the contriyance, which Is carried on low truck. Burn
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
REC0vERS OIL AND CREASE
English Invention, It Is Claimed, Will
 Save Ninety Per cent of the ls Material Used.

An apparatus has been in use by an English railroad company by which it is claimed that 90 per cent of the oil and grease held in the pores and on the surfaces of waste, rags, and wipers used in keeping machinery clean Is recovered. The arrangement Is a sl1llful adaptation of the steam turbine and the centrifugal, or hydro extractor, as it Is sometimes called. The centrifugal consists of an outer containing fixed cylinder, and an in. ner perforated cylinder. which Is made to revolve at high speed. The ma- terial to be dried is placed in the per forated cylinder. and when the latter Is revolved the material to be dried is carried by centrifugal force against the perforated wall of the cylinder, and fluid which 1t contains being car ried through the perforations into the outer containing cylinder, from which 1t is drawn of. In the apparatus un- der consideration the oily rags. etc., are placed in the revolving cylinder, which Is driven by small steam tur. bine, the exhaust from which Is led into the revolving cylinder of the cen. trifugal, where 1t melts the grease, loosens the oil, and helps them to free themselves from the cloths. The waste wipers are also recovered, either directly after treatment in the centri. fugal or where the cloths are dirty as we'll as oily, after subsequent washing by ordinary laundry machinery. Where clean oil is used only, the waste Is ready for service directly It's oil has been squeezed out.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
 Speed of German Train.

The fastest German train Is said to be the express train (D-Zug 20) be- tween Berlin and Hamburg. It takes 194 minutes to cover 17S.20 miles, and has consequently a speed of 55.15 miles per hour. The express train (D-Zug 3) on the route between Han- over and Prussian Minden takes 43 minutes to cover 39.76 miles. The third fastest train is the Munich Nuremberg express (D-Zug 79), which has a speed of 54.S6 miles per hour. Then come three express trains mak- ing the journey between Berlin and Halle at the rate of 54.S0 miles per hour. e
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
immense Saving Possible.

The coal bill of, one railroad in thIs country, and not the largest, for last year was $6,531 1892. One shovelful of coal saved out of each ten, which is not difficult or impossible achieve ment, in view of the existing wasteful methods of firing locomotives, would effect an annual saving of S653, 159. 20 without impairing in any way the effi- ciency of the railroad.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
Natural Expectation.

"Where's your aeroplane. Mir. Smith ? I looked out in the front street and in our backyard, but I couldn't see none."
 'Why, have no aeroplane, my boy. What made you think had:"
 Didn't you tell pa you came here to see him on flying yisit!"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
Fast Mall Train.

A train without a single operator aboard will carry London's mail through the nine-foot tunnel which the city plans to build. The train will travel at the rate of p miles an hour,
 and will stop at little platform sta. tions along the route. .as
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
Engine Treated Master Kindly.

A yard engineer at Van Vert, O., left the cab of the locomotive, while waiting on siding, laid down along the track with his head on the rail and went to sleep. A leaky valve per mitted the engine to move three feet The wheel pushed his head aside but ruined the cap he was wearing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
Thought Whalebones improved Fioure

Patrice-I understand that each whale carries about half a ton of whalebone about him. Patrice-I can't believe it. And why notT'
 "Why, just see what awful figures they have"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-08-06
DROPSY SPECIALIST


 Usually gives quick re lief, have entirely reliev- ed many seemingly hope less cases. Swelling and short breath soon gone. s Often gives entire reliS.. h 15 to z6 days. Triai treatment sent by mail FREE
 DIR. THOMAS E. GREEN Successor to Dr. H. Fl.
 Greens Sons, Box n. Chatsworth. Ca
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23
City ltens

days left for T. w. O'Connor Go. Bankrupt Sale 22O Suits and O'coats left to sell at bargains.-advt
 The confirmation class of St. John,s church will met Friday morning at a o'clock.
 Woman's $50 Pumps now s2.25. Damon's Shoe Sale-advt
 Mrs. Buell. B. Bassett of Ehon7ons Place left today for Syracuse. N. Y.
 Starts Friday night. Trading Post, Turner hall.-advt.
 MT. and Mrs, Philip Bardeck are in Providence, R. l.
 The Misses Grace and Mary Cos tello of East Main street are regis tered at the Hotel Knickerbocker, New York.
 The condition of Mrs. Frank Kent of South Main street remains criti- cal.
 The measles epidemic in this city continues to grow with alarming ra- pidity. Superintendent of Health Reeks reports today that fl new cases have been called to his attention since yesterday.
 Edna M. Andrews has transferred land and buildings at the corner of Elm and Chestnut streets to H. D. Humphrey.
 The Catholic Choral Union will hold a rehearsal at Y M. T. A. & B. hall at 7:30 o'clock tomorrow evening. All members are expected to attend, as a group photograph will be taken
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23

persons must pay taxes on net in- comes of over $4,000. However, re- turns must be made by all persons whose net incomes are $3,000 or over in a year.
 A corporation organized and trans acting no business within the calen- dar years of it's organization must make and file a return on the basis ot the calendar year unless such cor poration shall designate a fiscal year | other than the calendar year in the manner and form as provided for that purpose. The necessity of filing re- l turn must be in the collectors office l on or before March l or the same penalty as is provided for the indi- yidual income tax delinquent will be applied. There is no specific exemp- tion on corporation incomes.
 Withholding agents returns must he filed within the same time, and if
 delinquent, are subject to the same
 penalty.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23
AK STATEMENTS
 ARE DUE MARCH 1
for Failure to Comply With Law Heavy, Says Collector
 James J. Walsh.

Internal Revenue Collector James Walsh issued warning today by Ray of announcement that the indi- Biduaa income tax returns for 1915 Rnust be in the collectors office in
 Hartford on or before March 1, 1916. The penalty for failure to comply avith the requirements of the law is specific penalty ranging from S2O Eo $10,00O and an addition of fifty per bent, of the amount of the tax to be bald. Any person whose income is 3, ,0o0 or more a year must make and lender return to the collector s office on or before March 1. Single persons must pay taxes on net in- bomes of over $3,000 and married
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23
TO CONVENE HERE.
State Letter Carriers Annual Meeting
 Here In 1916.

The delegates from the local letter carriers association to the state con- vention which was held in Meriden cess in securing the next convention of the state association for this city next year. The event will be held on WashingtOn's Birthday.
 The members of the association who attended the affair yesterday are pleased with the reception rendered them by the Meriden association. The banquet held last evening was a very successful affair, having for it's climax a stirring address by ex-Congressman Thomas l.. Reilly, who, during his
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23
MARCH 22 SET FOR
 ANNAPOLIS EXAM,
Physical Examination Advised for Those Who Wish to Seek Admis-
 sion to Naval Academy.
Especial to the Herald !

Especial to the HeraId)
 Washington, Feb. 23.-The United otates CIVIL service commission has set Wednesday, March 22, at a. m. as the date and time for the competitive eHamlnatlon in the Federal building at Hartford, which will be held to ehaole Congressman P. Davis Oakley to designate a principal and three all ternates for appointment to the United States Naval academy at An rapolls. The appointees after this competition will be examined for ad- nilsson to the academy on April S. The SupJects of the comDetitive ex- amlnatlon will be algebra, geometry ard grammar, for which three hours are allotted, and, after an intermis- sion of one hour, geography. United states history and arithmetic, for Whlch three hours are allotted.
 The candidates would do well to take physical examination before entering the competition, as no one will be admitted to the Naval Aca- df my who is not physically perfect. Iney should also send their names TO Congressman Oakley at Washing ten at once, as the names of all can d:dates must be submitted to the civil service commission ten days be- fore the date of the examination in Hartford. Only bona fide residents of the First Congressional district will be eligible to compete
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23
PRISON FOR THREE YEARS.
Waterbury Negro Charged With At
 tempt to Kill.

Waterbury, Feb. 23.-"A black man and a razor are a pretty bad com bination," remarked Judge Case in the criminal branch of the superior court this morning when John Harris was arraigned for sentence, after jury had found him guilty of assault with intent to kill Martin Whalen, a young restaurant manager.
 Harris was sentenced to state prison for from two to three years. He was a chef in the restaurant where the cutting took place. Whalen, the manager, will be disfigured for life.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23

Co.,, who quit work Monday morning.
 returned in a body this morning. They accepted the company's concessions gladly, and say they are satisfied with conditions now. More of the strik- ing weavers at the American Mills company's factory returned to work this morning. Out of the original 12O strikers there are now only sixty out.
 These are expected back within few days.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23

Each case stamped 14
 12 size, open face, 4 kt., jewel Waltham, reg. $16.50 sale .-... 12 size, open face, IA kt., jewel WaItham, reg. $27.50, sale .... 12 size, open face, 14 kt., 15 jewel Wa1tham, reg. $29.50, sale .... 12 size, open face, IA kt., IT jewel Wa1thams reg. $31.50, sale ... 16 size, open face, IA kt., IT jewel Wa1tham, reg. $31.50, sale 16 size, open face IA kit, z jewel Waltham, reg. s26.50, sale .... 16 size, open face 14 kt. 16 jewel Waltham, reg. $29.50, sale ....
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23

FURNISHED ROOMS-Two front rooms. furnished for light house.
 keeping, electric light, heat gas range Corner Arch and Walnut streets. 2-22-2dX
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23

16 size, open face, 14 kt., jewel Waltham, reg. $26.5O, sale .. 16 size, open face, 14 kt., 17 jewel Waltham, reg. $315O sale 6 size, open face, IA kt., Is jewel Waltham, reg. s29.5O, sale O. size, open face, IA kt., jewel Waltham, reg. $13.50, sale O. size, open face, "A kt., jewel Waltham, reg. $500, sale O. size, Hunting Case, 15 jewel Waltham, reg. $21.5O, sale
 Engraving Free On All Gold
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23

TED-Experienced man on SCOT ing machine. Apply New Britain Paper Box Co.,, 22 Walnut St.
 2-23-3d
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23

TO RENT-Three furnished roums for light housekeeping. Electric
 light, gas, steam heat bath, all
 modern and phone. Address Box 19 XX Herald 2-18-tf
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23
ALL advertisements for the classified column must he in the Herald office by 1:30 p. m. on the day of issue.
WANTED.

WANTED-Bright boy to learn shoe business. Sample Shoe Store, 119
 Main street. 2-23-d1
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23

WANTED-Girls to work in packing room. Russell & Erwin Mfg. Co.
 2-1S-6d
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23

WANTED-To buy second hand mo- torcycle, also sewing machine. Frank Fade, 2l5 Elm street.
 2-23-4dX
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23

FOR SALE-Columb Grafonola, mahogany finish, used very little, with records. $3O.00, cost $50.G0 new. $500 monthly buys it. Box 8
 w. Herald. 2-15-tf
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23

FOR SALE-TWo incubators and two breeders. Inquire 117 Jubilee St.,
 2-22-d3x
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23

WANTED-Energeti young man to
 work in wholesale warehouse. Apply Miner, Read & Tullock, East Man street. 2-21-3d
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Household furniture, "A
 Prospect St. 2-22-tt
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23
FURNISHED ROOMS.

LARGE, comfortable front room, with bath, suitable for two people. With or without board. 86 Lake St.,
 Tel. 353-2. 2-22-tf
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23

term at Washington, was of much as- sistance in securing many of the pres ent beneficial postal laws.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23
AT GoLD 44 Special Offer in IA Kt. Watches
 N For Men and Women

kt. with different weight
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-01
RECEPTION FOR FIFTIETH AMI
VERSARY.

Yesterday was the fiftieth birthday
anniversary of Rev. Karl Mis-
son of the First Swedish Lutheran
church. A social and reception was
given by the members of the church
In honor of the occasion. The evening
was TO have been spent on the lawn
but the sudden showers forced the
guests TO go inside. There was a short
informal program opened by scripture
and prayer by Louis Vessel. A con-
gratulatory address was given to the
pastor by Alfred Pealstrom after
which the guests presented Rev
erend Nilsson with bank book
of considerable sum of money rep
resented. The pastor responded with
q message of thanks. Refreshments
were passed by members of the Ladies'
Aid society. Rev. and Mrs. Nilsson
have resided here since 1913, when the
pastor was ordained and came here.
Best wishes will be extended 10 both
on the occasion of the anniversary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-01
SOCIETY HOLDS ANNUAL ELEC-
TIDN

Members Of the Queen Bee review
No 1870 of Womens Benefit associa-
ton of Maccabees have held their an
nual election Of officers in Odd Eel
low hall. The result OF voting is as
follows:
Commander-M Inez Anderson.
Lieutenant commandments. Eliza
beth Butt.
Past Communicates. Kate Bur
singer.
Chaplain-Mrs. Hattie Billings.
Record keeper - Miss Clara B.
Hampton.
Finance auditor Mrs. Jenny Allen,
ergeant-Mrs. Elizabeth SeIdlitz.
Lady-at-arms-M Ada wynn.
SentfneI-Mrs. Irene Flynn.
Picket-Mrs. Hattie Abbott.
The installation will be held the
first part of October A union meet
ing Of Silvis, Moline and Rock Island
will be held Sept. . al Odd Fellow
hall here at 1880 in the evening The
state deputy, Mrs. Emma R. Wilkin-
son OF Chicago, will be present at the
meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-01
If Too Fat Get
More Fresh Air
Be Moderate in Your Diet and Reduce
Your Weight. Take Oil OF
knrpin.

Lack of fresh air it is said weakens
the oxygen carrying power of the
blood. the liver becomes sluggish. fat
accumulates and the action OF many of
the vital organs are hindered thereby.
The heart action becomes weak, work
is an effort and the beauty of the figure
is destroyed.
Fat put on by indoor life is I'M
healthy and if nature is not assisted in
throwing it off d serious case OF obesity
may result.
When you feel that you are getting
too stout, take the matter in a.nd at
once. Don't wait until your figure has
become a joke and your health ruined
through carrying around a burden of
unsightly and unhealthy fat.
Spend as much time as you possibly
can in the open air; breathe deeply,
and get from John ]. Foley tHarper
House pharmacy or any druggist a
box of oil of korein capsules; take one
after each meal and one before retir-
ing a night.
Weigh yourself every few days and
keep up the treatment until you are
down 10 normal. OH or kOreIn Is abso-
lutely harmless, is peasant 10 take,
helps the digestion and even few
days treatment has been reported to
Show a noticeable reduction in weight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-01
LICENSED TO WED
CONFESSION GIVES
OWNER OF LAND $500

The municipal commission held a
special meeting yesterday afternoon
and awarded a claim of $500 to Will
liam Redecker, through whose land
water from the reservoir passes. Mr.
Redecker owns a tract of land on
Eighteenth avenue and Twenty-fourth
street. There was pond on the prop
ertv and water from the reservoir
drained into it. Mr.. Redecker in
stalled some tile and drained the
land off. Now waste water from the
reservoir passes through his drain.
He presented a bill to the commits
sion for $500, but city authorities al
lowed him only $500. This is not sat
isfaetory to Mr.. Redecker and he in
tends submitting an itemiZed account
of the cost. The commission will take
the matter up again. The owner of
the land is willing to stand for part
of the cost of thing, but is of the opin-
ion that the city should pay $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-01

speak on The Three Dis" DR.. John
stevenson. who has SO ably filled
Broadway's pulpit for the past month
will conduct the devotional service i'll
the morning.
The program at $50 will include the
following topics: Meetings, commit
tees, prayer, bible reading, singing.
fellowship. worthwhile citizenship.
missions, work with pastors, young
people, membership, and unions. There
will also be special music by the jun
iors and Miss Anna Marie Van Duzer
of the intermediate department.
At 1880 the following program will
be given:
Praise service-E, NJ. Stone.
Devotional seryice-Miss Beryl Tit
lexington.
Prayer-W. NJ. Stewart.
MuSic-Quartet.
Youth, the Worth While Capital OF
the Modern Church: Their Greatest
Danger; Their Only Hope; Organized
for Strength; Trained for Service !;
Commissioned for Conquest"
Solo-E. r. Herlocker.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-01
WEDDING IN STUDIO.

The j. NJ. LEM studio parlors. Dav-
export were the scene of a quiet but
very pretty wedding Wednesday al
ternOon when Miss Alkaline NJ. Peter
son and Clearance H. knaack were
united in marriage by Rev. o. c. Gels
Ter, pastor of the Holy Cross Germa l
Lutheran church. The attendants were
Miss Leila c. Koch and George Hass.
The bride was in a dainty gown Of
white taffeta trimmed in pearl bead
ing. The bridesmaid wore gown Of
pale blue silk crepe.
Mr. and Mrs. Knaack returned to
the home of the bride in Walcott after
the ceremony for the wedding recep
ton and dinner of the evening and
they leave on a wedding trip today.
They will make their home in Wal
colt.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. p. r. Peterson of Walcott.
and Mr.. knaack is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. e f. Moeller of near Stockton,
Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-01
THE TABLE.

Peerless Spice Cake - Two cups
brown sugar, one-half cup butter,
two eggs, beaten separately, one tea
spoon each of cinnamon and allspice,
onehalf teaspoon ground cloves;
any desired fiavoring, one cup of
very cold water; two and two-thirds
cups -four measure before sifting)
two teaspoons baking powder. Bake
in two layers. Put together with
tart jelly and one-half cup seeded
raisins; put raisins on back of stove
with a little boiling water to soften,
then mix with jelly and put between
layers of cake. Frost cake on top:
also sides and let stand a day or two
before using. good frosting for
this cake is: One cup brown sugar,
one teaspoon butter, one-half cup
milk, one-half teaspoon vanilla; cook
until very thick; remove from fire
and stir until creamy.
Chilli Sauce-One-half bushel ripe
tomatoes, one-half peck onions,
IL green peppers, two punches celery
Peel tomatoes and slice; chop onions,
peppers and celery fine; add toma-
toes, put on fire with one-half gallon
cider vinegar. one pound brown sugar,
one cup salt; one ounce each of
ground cinnamon, pepper (black), all
spice, cloves, ginger and nutmeg. CTie
spices in cheese cloth bag). Cook slow
ly for two hours or until you have the
desired thickness, stirring constantly:
put in glass jars.
English Pork Pie is very popu-
lar dish in that country. Mix three
quarter cup boiling water with scant
cup lard or drippings. Sift one
quarter teaspoon salt with two and
one-half cups -four and beat into hot
mixture. Chill. roll out one-quarter
inch thick. Set a two-quart fruit lar
bottom end up and shape the pastry
over il. Set in refrigerator. Chop
fine the meat from two pounds lean
pork chops. Fry slowly in one table
spoon butter. Boil the bones In one
quart water and one tablespoon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-01
HINTS

lemon juice until meat falls from
bones. Pour the liquid over the
meat. Carefully remove the jar
from the pastry and fill the crust
with meat. Roll out cover for the
pie" and bake slowly three-quarter
hour.
Owing TO It's richness one slice
makes a generous serving. Serve
cold with cress garnish.
Virginia Spoon Bread - One cup
cooked homlny, four tablespoons
lard, one cup milk, three eggs, two
cups cornmeal four teaspoons bak-
ing powder, one tablespoon melted
butter, half teaspoon salt. Mix lard
with hot hominy. When cold, add
milk, eggs, well beaten, cornmeal
mixed and sifted with baking powder,
melted butter and salt. Bake in but
tered pans thirty TO forty minutes.