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Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-10
Intense Excitement in Berlin

BERLIN Feb 5Accoring information obtained from oil c quarters prospect of modification Of the orders to The that the United States had broken off pomac relations with Germany caused intense ex cemen here stated in semoca circles that the govern nen will do all power prevent the rupture from gong further Guards been established about the Amencan e bassv and chief conuates in the country Many of the Americans Germany preparing to leave and Ambassador expected leave
 Germany has acceed demand for the release of the eventytwo taken from ships sunk by raiders
 Atlantic and brought German port aboard the Yaowoae
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-10
HURRIED PREPARATIONS FOR WARFARE
 ARE APPARENT IN MANY DEPARTMENTS

WASHINGTON Feb 9Secretsry of War Baker today sent the Bethlehem steel plant work minor orders and all available mmed atev production of batteries of fournch and thirteen batteries of sxnch for the United States field art These guns will be built from designs completed the result of observ atons military officials the European The Beth steel plant also will immediately to turn out gun the United States which declared will far efficient weapon than the 42entmeter ot tho German army
 Preparing the "Sinews of War" WASHINGTON Feb. 3Senator Thomas of Colorado today introduced the house bill providing for the issuance 100000 in nonnees bearing treasury notes used in putting the nation state Of naval and military
 Gun Equipment Ordered East QUINCY Ill., Feb. 5Oders have been received here by the Illinois naval rush it's entire equipment to the East
 Patriotic Offer of Peace Advocate WASHINGTON, Feb 5.IIenry Ford, the automobile msnu noted advocate announced here today that Tn he would place his factory at the disposal o the government and operate it without profit
 Warships Take on Stores
 SEATTLE 8Thc armored cruisers the Puget Sound yard today ordered to take stores and for full commission of nine months
 A Roosevelt Receives Recognition WASHINGTON, Feb 6-Presdent Wilson today appointed Theodore Roosevelt h major of infantry the othees reserve corps.
 Patriarehal Offer of Teddy OYSTER BAY Feb 4Theodore Roosevelt letter to Sec retay War Baker has offered dV1aon and tenders the himself and four of ho'es
 German Vessels Seized at Manila MANILA Feb 5-Nava authorities here have seized vessels anchored in Manila bay All tho German removed.
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-10
Makes Brief Announcement to Congress

Roars applause greeted President Wilson when he stepped aery congress o'clock this afternoon with the bret the diplomatic relations with Ger many His kindly smile absent he looked worried and and acknowledged the with but nod He left hur riedy after the conclusion of his announcement.
 Bryan Uters First Word of Discord
 The audience at stampeied obtain tickets to hear Will J. Bryan who made protest against the entrance o inc Tinted into the war should shed blood under the banner of any foreign monarch, he said
 Bern.torf Feels Badly
 WASHINGTON Feb alderman Ambassador Won Bernstorh stated to newspaper today that he politics forever He very badly he said considered that his had been failure told his friends that he had been much at fected during his long dir He said with his eyes that he did what became of him
 To Put Country on War Footing
 The White House closed today President Wson Secre- tary of and Secretary of the Navy Daniels con ference hasenng place the United States footing
 Unwelcome Condescension
 LONDON Feb 4The feeling of the English that the government has victory reganng lost prestige with and the allies Lord North cle newspaper publisher that Britain glad o support but that she finish the job unsupported
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-10

German government Intentionally etanng Ambassador in Berlin Such was authorized given today by Secretary of State Lansing dispatch from Berlin states that Gerard probably will depart tomorrow.
 Official Announcement Confirms Report COPENHAGEN Feb ' Berlin is holding Ambassador Gerard hostage having officially announced that she will permit 10 until the government satisfied that Benstord has proper by the American
 Erroneous Report of His Departure WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-The arrival of United States Am Gerard Berne Switzerland announced dispatch him Ambassador Willard in Madrid who forwarded 1t without further information to the state department From European outside Germany the has learned that the German government actually did Gerard prsc tcaly hostage until the arrival of advcs from Washington Ambassador Bernstorf.
 Safe Conduct for Bernstorf
 WASHINGTON Feb. 8:The British government has granted conduct Ambassador Bensto stpuang that he must touch Halifax and have his examined France also has given of safe for the German diplomat
 Bernstor9 Is Decorated
 AMSTERDAM Feb 6Kaer Wilhelm has conferred the Iron with the white ribbon Count Johann Heinrich Bern sorf late ambassador to the United States. ACTIONS OF OTHER NEUTRAL NATIONS
 AWAITED IN WASHINGTON WITH INTEREST WASHINGTON, Feb That no neutral European nation will follow of the United States breaking od dpo mac relations with Germany made today by infor reaching the department from its foreign agents abroad.
 Switzerland Makes Response
 WASHINGTON, Feb 6.-Inormatlon that Switzerland will not adopt Wilson's suggestion that she break of dpo nac relations with Germany received here today This the first response.
 Denmark Also Remains Aloof
 COPENHAGEN, Feb 7The Danish government has decided that follow the example of the United States breaking of relations with Germany.
 Brazil Sends Note of Protest
 RIO JANEIRO Feb. 5A note of protest which Brazil will Gspatch her declaration of unrestricted warfare has been completed and will be sent after an exchange of views between the American governments
 Uneasness on Dutch Frontier
 AMSTERDAM Feb 7.German orthcatons at towns on the Dutch frontier filled with soldiers, and nhabit frontier villages have packed their most valuable pos sessions and ready for possible sudden flight Unean IS
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-10
EFFECTS OF GERMANY'S POLICY OF "FRIGHTFULNESS" :"

hereg destroyed by 6and That would of of every
 PASSENGERS ON AMERICAN SHIPS Of Amencan
  dmto which sails Sunday for Bordeaux
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-10
American Ambassador Gerard Said to Be Held as Hostage by German Government to Insure
 Safe Conduct for Bernstorf

WASHINGTON Feb 9."I very loath to believe that the Intentionally detaining Ambassador Gerard
 Berlin Such the authorized statement out today by Secretary Lansing dispatch from Berlin that Gerard probably will depart
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-10
American Liner Torpedoed

LONDON Feb The American liner Housaanlc which sailed from with wheat January G. has been sunk off the Sciy ses thirty miles off the south coast of England It is reported sunk without warning which would con tue an act of Twenty five American Tn the 
 Later reports the American consul Plymouth state that the furnish for the steamer WE" warned and taken off lowed miles by the mans who sent up before leaving them which attracted A,ssa from British MarShlp
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-10
Uneasiness on Dutch Frontier

AMSTERDAM Feb 7.Geman forthcatlons at towns on the Dutch frontier been filled with soldiers and inhab ants villages have packed up their valuable sessions ready for possible sudden flight Uneaness
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-10
Inalienable Rights Emphasized

has been reached as to the atutude ol the American merchant ships sailing for the European regarded highly improbable m oca circles conveying by warhps will be The state has been careful the minds o1 those rbppers who have requested advice to what course to pursue right of Americans travel on the lgh seas out care taken take action which could be re- garded instructions.
 American Killed When Steamship Is Sheled LONDON Feb 6The British steamship Eavestone has been sheled and by German submarine Rlchsrd alace an American of Baltimore among those killed
 Causes Increased Tension
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 6Increased tension has been caused by reason of the Eavestone which Conu Frost at today cabd that the vessel which was pro sionai collier sunk by shell fire by German submarine in the vicinity of Fastnet yesterday Richard Wallace an Amer can negro able of Baltimore killed during the sheng of the boats just after they had left the Eavestone
 Location of American Vessels Secret
 Today is expected develop whether the steamship Cal ornia will constitute Germany first overt act such as VIII move the President to ask congress to declare
 The secretary the has ordered that wireless
 Order Modified
 SEATTLE Feb 9The order respecting wireless reports has oen modified so as to permit the reporting of merchant vessels
 No Overt Act by Germany Yet
 WASHINGTON Feb 8.-The breach with Germany is grow ing wider hourly hope that holes be avoided has heen almost swept away Gmany ruthless submarine campaign is developing with fury However the basis of reports received
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-10
Brazil Sends Note of Protest

RIO JANEIRO. Feb 5.-A note of protest which Bl dispatch Germany in to her declaration ot unr submarine warfare has been completed and will be sent exchange of views between the American governments
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-10
Denmark Also Remains Aloof

COPENHAGEN Feb 7.-The Danish government has that cannot follow the example of the United States in b off relations with Germany
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-10
Official Announcement Confirms Report

COPENHAGEN, Feb Berlin IS holding Ambassador Gerard hostage having officially announced that she will not permit him leave until the government satisfied that Bernor ha been accorded by the American
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-10

WASHINGTON Feb. 6.-lnformation that s1 not adopt President Wilson's suggestion that she bI n.atic relations with Germany received here tt tba 6rcfr
Iditarod pioneer., 1917-02-10
ACTIONS OF OTHER NEUTRAL NATIONS
 AWAITED IN WASHINGTON WITH INTEREST

WASHINGTON, Feb. That no neutral will follow the lead of the United States in br' matic relations with Germany was made certain nation reaching the state department from 1t: abroal
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-05
POLICE DEPARTMENT
MAKES YEARS REPORT
September Was the Busy
Month for the Blue Coats
and Arms Fell ON ia.

september set record Tor arrests
BOO Tulsa. says 90 report from the police
department. with 134 having fallen
under the strong arm OF the law dur
ing thii month. During that month
the books at the city han show the
revenue was $6,619 or almost Sl,UOO
more than during the month Of June.
when fines collected amounted 10
S",tal.,o and 622 arrests were made.
The report ass shown by review
of the hlottor az the police station,
Indicates that there were jl2 arrests
made during the month Of January,
asa during the following month ana
ON thruout the year bv months as
follows. March 4f9, Aprl $40. May
i53. luno 622 July 6O5 August $50.
september ,3i. october G3G, NoVcm-
bcr COS ANA December jO5.
March IN the matter of fines col
lcctcd, was perhaps the snallots
month of 1916 when the money de
rived from the municipal court
amounted to $33G3.
The year of 1916 opened up with
fines of $4.i32.S5 and closed with even
"a smaller amount $34O325. April
showed an increase over March and
January with Nncs of s4.73545, the
last eight months showing the follow
ing amount of fines received: May
tj,3 $50, June $5,75l70. July Si.70G.
August sl,332 so. September S6.67'.
october S3.75O.5O, November $3.1lr.5O
ana December $34O326
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-05
COT|CURA HEALS
ECZEMAONL|M
Sore, InRamed, SCaIy. Itch
ing Nearly Drove Her Crazy.

81 had been suffering for some time
with skin dilment on my lower limb
which resulted from a bruiSe, and later
took the form of something like eczema.
1t became sore, inhamed and scaly and
began to itch and burn SO that some
times thought il would drive me crazy.
Often at night could not bear the
weight OF the bcdclotheS on ii.
This lasted for about three months
and after trying many different rene
dies l'sent for free sample OF Cuticura
Soap and Ointment After using the
free sample purchased both and when
| had used two boxes of Cuticura Oint-
ment and four cakes Of Cuticurl Soap
| was completely healed. CSigned
Mrs Robert Pennington, 1913 Hanover
St, Baltimore, Md, July 5, 1910
With an apparent tendency to skin
troubles you should use these fragrant
super-creamy emollicnts for all toilet
purposes. They prevent as well as
preserve, purify and beautify.
Sample Each Free by Mail
With SIP. Skin Book ON request Ad-
dress postcard: "Cuticura, Dept. II,
Boston," Sold throughout the world.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-05
NEW BILLS Nv
LEGISLATURE

special 10 The World
OKLAHOMA CITY. Jan. T. Sew
bills.
Senate.
Resolution 80. /. by Thomas
authorizing the printing Of senate
journal.
Joint resolution No. 3, by Davis. pro.
vdiug for an amendment to the con-
stltutiuu creating a tax commission.
Joint resolution No. /. 10y Thomas
providing for the transfer of certain
funds in the game wardcn's depart
mout.
Senate bin No. 6. 10y O'Ncil appro-
.priating 100000 for building and
cQuipping "a dormitory at the okla
homd college for women at chick
ashI,
senate hill 80 Z, by Burns. pro
NidinE for IN amendment to the ses-
,tion laws Of l9O7-S relating to tho
sale of merchandise in bulk
Senate hill No. s. by Burns. provid-
INK for an amendment of the session
laws Of 1878 relating to credit
rating
Senate hill \o. g. 10y Leach. provid-
INK for an amendment tu the session
laws relating to compensation of clcc-
ton officers and declaring au
emergency.
senate bll 30. TO- 10y Knlam. pro
viding for an amendment Of the laws
relating 10 the sale of real estate.
Senate bin No II. 10y cline. pro-
Niding for recovery Of money misup-
prupriatcd 10y municipalities and
authorizing the attorney y-Ecucral TO
bring action for twice the sum mis-
appropriated.
senate hu No 10. by Rider. a bin
entitled am act providing that no we'll
cam hc drilled for oil until u plat OF
the section iu which the drilling is pro.
posed IL filed with the office of the
minc and mineral commission.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-05
0LDFIELD WILL. HEAR
ELECTION LAW CASE
Arguments on Republicans
Petition for Mandamus to
Be Made Tuesday.
Special to The World.

Special to The World
OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 4-Hear-
ing on law points raised 10y a demur-
rer from the attorney general repre-
sentirg Secretary of State j. l.. Lyon
in a mandamus action brought by X.
l.. Robertson to compel the secretary
of state to issue him commission
as member of the state election board
will be heard on Tuesday of next week
before District Judge +. u. Oldfeld
of oklahoma county.
Robertson was appointed as Repub-
lican member of the state election
board provided under the "fair cleo
ton law" which he claims to have
been adopted by the people at the
last election. In answering the ap-
plication of Robertson the secretary
OF state denies every allegation and
contends that the application is not
sufficient to constitute cause of ac-
ton. 1t is alleged In the answer of
the secretary Of state that the new
election law was not adopted by the
people according 10 returns to the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-05

Vick's Vap-O-Rub. Used it for colds
in the head. also headache and foI
colds on the lungs with excellent re.
suits
Mrs. c. P. Gof, 18th and Oakley
Ave, writes-"We found Vap-ORub
a valuable medicine for catarrh of the
head, and in clearing and opening up
the head"
A Lincoln Avenue lady. whose name
we withhold by request, writes-"We
tried Vap-O-Rub when our baby had
a severe croupy spell. We just rubbed
his throat and chest, and he was re.
lieved in less than five minutes. II
proved much more successful than any
other remedy we have tried, and we
can recommend 1t highly to others"
All mothers, particularly those with
small children, will find Vap-O. O.Rub T.
boon indeed. II is entirely external,
and does not injure the delicate little
stomachs OF children. 1t can be used
freely with perfect safety on the
youngest member Of the family-the
full formula is on every wrapper.
Three sizes, 25c, soc or $1.00. A trial
package free on request. The Wick
Chemical Company. Greensboro. N. q
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-05

to the chauffeur. after escorting the
sisters home, directed him to drive 20
Fifteenth and Poplar streets where
the apartments of Miss Colbert were
located. Lewis disappeared around
the corner and Powell is unable to
say whether he entered the house. lie
neglected to settle n taxi bill Of Sl9,
Powell said altho the Kyle girls as
serted Lewis was abundantly supplied
with money.
Had No Evidence.
we have no evidence against Lewis,
hut we must find him to learn whether
he did enter Maizie Colbert's apart
ment." said Captain Tate OF the de-
tective bureau.
Lewis was 80 years old, married and
n graduate of Yale university. His
father on learning that a warrant for
his sons arrest had been issued said
that he knew nothing of his where
abouts MS he had not seen his son for
month. Young Lewis, he said, left
Pittsburgh To engage in business,
ostcnsibly in New York.
Lost Luggage.
The Kyle sisters informed the police
that Lewis told them during n theatcr
and supper party last Thursday night
that he had lost luggage between New
York and this city. In Maize Colbert 5
apartment at the time of the discovery
Of the murder was mans blood
stained shirt and collars both appar-
entity new and without laundry marks.
The funeral of the slain girl was
held today from an undertaking
este blishment. Her parents and other
relatives attended.
Surveillance OF the wealthy Pennsyl-
vania brewer. an admirer OF Miss Col
bort and who is said to have presented
her with an expensive diamond ring
which is missing, is being maintained
at hotel here pending Developments.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-05
Face Fashions
This Year
Demand That the Complexion Bc
Made tlcdr and Clean aud Moth
ing lids ii3r skin Like
StuaIt's Calcium Waters.

All styles of dress this year make
II necessary that every woman ic-
move pimpl,s. blot,hos. etc This con
dition is brought about hy reason pf
the fact that the colurs used and stv,"
Of hair dress throw the face IA po-
stion of prominence that viii make
pimples, etc, very hldcous II t.ey
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-05
You Just Apply Vap-O-Rub Externally.
Relieves by inhalation and Absorp-
ton. Colds Usually Go over Night
Group in Fifteen Minutes.


Group In Fifteen Minutes.
Vick's Vap.O-Rub Salve is the in
vention OF North Carolina druggist,
and in the South is universally used.
in place of internal medicines. for all
forms of cold troubles-fr head
colds, asthmatlc and catarrhal trou-
bles, down to deep chest colds, bron-
chitis or incipient pneumonia. VapO-
Rub comes in salve form. and Is so
made that the body heat releases the
ingredients in the form of vapors.
These vapors, inhaled with each
breath all night long, carry the medi-
cation direct to the affected parts.
In addition, Vap-O.Rub is absorbed
through and stimulates the skin, like
a poultice or a plaster, taking out the
tightness and soreness.
Mrs. J. E. Castle, 1921 Clay St., re-
ports-"I have tried Vap-O.Rub for
q severe cold in the chest. head and
throat. and found 1t very satisfactory.
I have also tried It for Group with
good results"
B. F. Owen received his first pack.
age from Kellys Pharmacy. and re-
ports-"Am very much pleased with
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-05
The Central al MAT National Bank
Topeka Folks Try ''0utside'
Method Of Treating Colds

Lat Winter When Vck Rub Ssve Was Being introduced
Here From North Carolina the Local Druggists Presented Few
Of Their Customers With Complimentary Jars Requesting That
They Give This Preparation Thorough Test and Report the
Topeka People Below.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-05
Chaurrcur's Statement.

Elwood Powell. the chuffour. made
an affidavit before magistrate that
Lewis was the man he drove to the
apartment house where Miss Colbert
lived Lewis name was furnished the
police by Mis- Ethel Kyle and Miss
Mabel Kyle, after the detectives had
been working on clue that the slayer
OF Miss Colbert was mysterious young
man evidently OF refinement and
wealth whom Powell said he drove to
the Colbert apartment after trip
from enc of the hotels Of the city 20
Germantown, n suburb. whore the
Kyle sisters reside. Lewis. according
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-05
RATHER DIE THAN KILL DOG
Massachusetts BOY Took Poison He
Was ordered TO Give Puppy.

LAWRENCE. Mass, Jan. A.
Rather than kin his pet puppy
Charles Leroy Jennings Word took
the poison he had been ordered to
give the dog
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-05
EMPLOYERS MAP
OUT LEGISLATION

'ONilN Ed fkOM PAGE ONE
without thoro discussion and exhaus-
tive inquiry into It's effect upou gen
cral conditions" Mr.. Black stated
I'VE do not believe there is AN init
nation of unfairncs in amy proposition
We have set out but are convinced
that Hll are equitable and will rebound
to bklahoma's unbuildmg and pros
peritN, not 10 any individual class but
TO all the people and to all Oklahoma
Industry
Capital Driven AWAY.
I'VE favor reduction of the gross
production. or receipts tax upon oi,
for several reasons. chief among them
being that II is driving many Of our
Woalthlest and most entcrprlsing citi-|
lcns out OF the state, which thereby
/ loses millions i'm revenue and million \
/ in Investment and permanent con-
structiuu. per cent tax would
under present conditions that are
likely To- exist many, many months.
/ bring sufficient revenue into thcI
states treasury To operate an it's de
partmonts. that the present taN i- a
burden upon the smaller and inde-
pendent producer who invariably is q !
persistent developer of the states re
sources
Double TaNatiun.
The ad valorcm taN upon an oil in
storage January /. the committee
found To hc double taxation hccausc
that same oil was already taxed when
It was marketed by the producer
under the gross production tax The
committee therefore. recommended
that the adNulorem tax ON storage oil
/ he abolished lnsofarc as 10 effected oil
stored during the first - months. this
being relief measure Of a sort that.
doubtless would bc helpful 10 the