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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-27
$676,OOO,
Subscribed TO the Austrian War Loan
Up TO neutrality-suspicious.
Gain Ground.

BERLIN. Nov. 26-(By wireless TO
London. 1885 D. ml-"lt " officially
reported from Vienna that the amount
OF the war loan subscribed up TO yes
terday was 1.bOO. .0OO. 900 marks (s375.
OO0) In Austria. and over 100000. 900
marks f2oo .o0ol In Hungary" says a
semi-O1icial statement given out 20
day. The minister of finance has
agreed to extend the period In which
subscriptions may be made. but the
results already achieved demonstrate
the resources OF the dual monarchy.
The Austrian report that ground
has been gained about Wolbrom
(SOuthern Russian PolandD. taken IN
conjunction with the German report
from Czenstochowa. and the region
north of Crac0W. shows that they are
working together on the south wing
10 very rood purpose Wolbrom is IN
a mountainous region. but Successes
have been gained despite difficulties
In the eastern theatre Of the war
the weather generally Ia clear but
frosty. the temperature averaging ten
degrees Centigrade below zero At
Cracow, fog aitcrnates with snow
In Flandcrs. the rain continues
and the temperature b. near the frcez.
ing point low temperature pre-
walls In the Lorraine plateau. In tho
Noagea. tho Crests of the mountains
are covered with about six inches Of
snow"
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GERMANS WIN
Semi-ofheial Announcement at Berlin
States Advance 10 Steadily
Progressing.

BERLIN. Nov. 2s. by wireless 10
Sayville.-"News from the east and
west" says a semi-official announce
ment made here to-day. lis considered
favorable. as tending to show that the
German advance is proceeding stead
lily. though slowly.
The Morgenpost thinks that the
check administered TO the Russian re-
Inducements near Lowicz Is proof that
there are no Russian troops north OF
the Vistula river. This would mean
that the Russians previously In that
territory have ben driven back across
the river by the Germans This again
would mean that the German army Is
now fairly on the flank OF the Rus
SLAMS, with the road to Warsaw open
20 II.
From Galicia comes an official re-
port TO the effect that the Russians
are being driven back through the
Carpathian passes.
while no detailed account concern
ing the operations in the district
around Pilica and Wolbrom has been
received. Il is reported that the Aus.
trians have taken 29 900 prisoners and
~ machine guns in the last few days
This seems to show that their advance
II continuing.
"Advices from Constantinople state
that the Turkish forces have won fur.
ther successes. but that bad weather
IL hindering operations in the Cau-
casus"
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SHOTS WERE TO WARN AMERICAN
LAUNCH THAT HARBOR WAS MINED

WASHINGTON. Nov. 26.-The
launch from the American cruiser
Tennessee which attempted TO enter
the closed harbor Of smyrna was sig.
nailed that she was approaching y
mine held before shots we're fired a.
warning to the little craft accord.
ing 90 the explanation Of the Turk
ish minister Of war 70 American Am.
bassador Morrenthau. This was an.
nounced BY Secretary Bryan tonight
Mr.. Bryan said he had received
from Mr Morrenthau a note address.
ID 20 the latter BY the Turkish minis.
Ter of war recording n previous con.
versation with reference 20 the Ten
neasee incident
The note" said Mr. Bryan. "con.
tains the statement from government
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GOLD AND BLUE LOSES
AFTER BRILLIANT FIGHT
FURNISHED BIGGEST SUR
PRISE OF THE LOCAL FOOT
BALL SEASON.
Bellaire Was Unable to Score
Until Near End of Game
Record Crowd Present.

seIiaire, IS; Wheeling. 81

eeIiaire, IS; Wheeling, 81
The above. was the final score
Of what was one Of the prettiest
gridiron struggles ever seen in
this city the second annual
Thanksgiving football game be-
tween Wheeling high and 6eIlsire
high school teams, played yester-
day afternoon on the island park.
Joy uneonfned reions In Bel
laire, while Wheeling is cast in
gloom, for with the game, went
the high school championship Of
the Ohio valley. Though followers
OF the Old Gold and Blue naturally
feel somewhat cast down as a re-
suit Of the defeat, yet, they are
eiated over the strong game put
up by their team. And they have
Just cause to be. Never did a
team put up such a strong defense
against big odds as Coach HoI-
den's proteaes, yesterday after
noon.
II Is not necessary to attempt
to prove an aiibi from a Wheeling
standpoint. In the first place,
Bellsire earned their victory, as
Coach Holden said last niaht.
Their claim to the championship
10 eIean-cut one" he said, "and
they are to be congratulated"
However, the play was OF such
a nature that Bellaire cannot az.
ford to "erow" much over the re-
suit There Is no denying the
fact that the locals surprised the
Buckeye boys, though the latter
had tried not TO underestimate the
strength Of the Wheeling team.
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STANSBURY AND MORRISON
RESPONSIBLE FOR VICTORY
METHODISTS STAR PLAYERS
WORKED FORWARD PASS
TO ADVANTAGE.
Hite Was Individual Star for State
old Gold and Blue Line
Held Well.
teY "PEP.D
(Staff Corrcspondent.l

Two forward passes, totaIina e7
yards, yesterday decided the State
championship In foot ball at
South Side Park, Fairmont, when
wesleyan triumphed over West
Virginia In their annual game. by
the score Of II TO 9. The Wes-
ieysn Victory was the direct re-
suit OF two sensational long for
ward filings from Quarterback
Stansbury to Left End Morrison,
who in each case found an open
path to the chalk.
West Virginia exceIled at
straight foot ball, but failed 10
complete single forward pass
out OF as many as twelve at
tempts. Leather~ood, on whom
state supporters had pinned their
hopes, was closely guarded, and
his famous open-fieId work failed
TO naterialize. Time and aqain
the Wesleyan forwards would oct
through and throw the fast State
quarter for a loss. He was given
poor interference, and his end
runs were consequently a failure.
For West Virginia. Hite and
Colebank were the bright SHINING
lights on offense by virtue Of the
way In which they ripped up the
Methodist line. colebank also
starred on the defense, and rare
Iy did Wesleyan back circle his
end, and in the majority OF at
tempts were thrown by the form
er Fairmont Normal boy for a
loss. HIte was a consistent
ground gamer throughout the
game, his off-taekle plunaes be-
Ing spectacular.
For the Wesieyans, the work Of
kellioon on the defense will stand
as record for q thorough, con-
sistent games From whistle 20
whistle the big boy was the whole
wesleyan line, and few holes were
found IN his side. Time and
again he would break through and
throw the runner for a loss.
Davis Kicks goal.
State drew first blood when CAPITAL
'rin Davis. playing his last game {
ollege football. kicked a beautifl
ieid goal from the 42-ysrd line in N
pening quarter. There was no NOR
coring in this period. although IN
all was I'm Wesleyan territory mo-
CoOutinusd on Pags rsn)
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vas declared that villa had sent a
commission 10 confer with General
lapata before Villas troops entered
the city. villa himself supposedly re.
malned ~ Tula with tho vanguard
OF his army. lie was accompanied
~ George G.. Carothers. the American
State Department agent
The permanent committee % the
AEuas calientes convention. headed
by Provisional President Gutierrez.
has left San Luis Potosi and was 81.
pected today a. Querctaro. on ita way
20 Mexico City With u was Leon Ca
nova. American State Department rep.
reseniative. Thc convention oflcials
have been app5lnting local govern.
ment oinciais on their trip.
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ofnciais that the shots were nrcd after
a signal had been given TO prevent the
launch from approaching mines. and
that they were not fred in the direc-
tion Of the launch"
Mr.. Bryan said he could not tell
from the message whether the Turk
ish minister Of war made the formal
explanation In response 20 the repre-
sentations which Mr.. MorKenthau vas
instructed TO make. but he believed
further dispatches would clarity this
point
Washington oniclals are awaiting
further Information before making re-
ply. though q is understood the ex.
PLANTATION a. regarded a. satisfactory
and the incident regarded a. practlc.
ally closed
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AGROUND
BUT IN NO DANGER

WASHINGTON. Nov 2e.-The bat
telship Michigan. which grounded to
day on Cape Henry. is uninjured and
In no danger and probably will be-
hoated a. high tide. according 20 a
message 20 the navy department 10
night from Captain Niblack. command.
Ing The attempt 20 float her will bc
made about a. m. tomorrow.
Captain Niblack's message said the
Michigan had come IN about 2 O'Clock
this morning IN heavy fog and an.
chored IN shoal water. thirty feet deep
She grounsed slightly astern Tugs
from the Norfolk navy yard were
standing by 10 assist In getting the
vessel or
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-27
"BOSS" CROKER
QUIETLY Welded
E<-TAMMANY CHIEF CHANGES
PLANS OF WEDDING AT
LAST MOMENT.
Ceremony Performed at Home, With
But Few Present--6ride Issues
Statement for Press

NEW YORK, Nov. 26.-Richar.i
Croker. one time leader OF Tammany
Hal. was married IN the home OF
Nathan Straus here today to Misc
Beula Benton Edmondson. the grant
daugater OF Cherokee Indian chief
tain. Mr.. Croker is 73 years old and
his bride. who is a singer. is % years
old. A large crowd assembled in front
OF the Straus home when Il became
known that the announced plans OF a
church wedding had been changed at
the last moment
Mr.. and Mrs. Croker left this afte,-
noon for Palm Beach, Fla. TO spend
their honeymoon al Mr.. Crokers win
ter home. In April they win 90 to
Mr.. Cookers estate in ireland.
Given Away by Uncle.
The bride was given away by her
uncle. w. W Hastings who for 10
years has been attorney for the Cher
okees and who recently was elected TO
congress from Oklahoma. The brides
maids were Miss Frances Fite. a sen
ior at Nassar, who comes from Mus
kogoe. Okla, Miss Ethel Brown Of
Dayton, Ohio. and Miss Willis Town
send. OF Memphis. Tenn. Monslgno or
Henry A. Brann. rector of st. Agnes
church. performed the ceremony. The
groms gift TO the bride was a pearl
collar Croker was attended BY
Thomas =. Smith. who has been sec
retary Of Tammany Hall for years.
A typewritten statement given out
by the bride after the ceremony made
clear good deal of her life history.
which Las been reported in many dls-
ferent ways since knowledge OF acr
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HUGKSYBR MURDERED;
AUTHORITIES BAPFLED

SPECIAL Dispatch 20 the TnteiliRenoer
CI1ARkSBURG. w. Va, Nov. 10
Harrison county authorities are trying
TO unravei the murder this morning of
Jos. Papandrea. an italian huckster OF
Industrial. whose body. riddIed with
SHOTGUN shot and pistol bullets. was
found In a ravine 6ear WiIsonburg.
two hours afterward- The body had
been dragged into the ravine with A
rope tied around the neck. No motive
u know for the crime. Papandrea
vas married and had fve children.
several grown.
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EXCLUDE ALL
WARSHIPS OF
BELLIGERENTS
SOUTH AMERICAN NATIONS
ASK COOPERATION OF
UNITED STATES.
Asa Is b Prevent Friction With
Foreign Powers and Better
Preserve Neutrality.

WASHlNGTON, Nov. 26. - The
United States government has been
asked by the principal nations OF
South America to cooperate with
them In negotiations with the belliger-
ent powers of Europe TO bring about
the exclusion OF all belligerent war
ships from the waters OF the two
Americas and safeguard the trade OF
Pan-American countries with each
other.
Argentine. Chile. Peru and Uruguay
have laid their suggestions before the
Washington government. while the
Brazilian government Is considering
the advisability OF taking a similar
step. Practically all the central and
South American countries have been
circulsrized by some OF the principal
nations. resulting in a series OF dip
lomatic conferences In Washington
and the capitals OF South America
which are now In progress.
While the proposals are different in
character and scope. they all seek the
same end-the restoration OF the trade
between North and South America.
paralyzed by the European war. The
removal of possible causes of serious
friction between the countries OF this
hemisphere and the European bellig-
erents on questions of neutrality.
Already Chile, Ecuador and Colon
bia have had serious difficulties
with the belligerents over the use of
the wireless aud the coaling of fore
ign warships. whose presence in the
Atlantic and Pacific Is growing OBJ
noxious to South American countries.
None OF the nations which have made
suggestions Is committed to any par
ticulariy plan. but all seek the coop
Grafton OF the United States. The i'm
Detus that. will make any plan effect
i've. IL is recognized by the diplomats
OF South America, rests with Pres
ident Wilson.
Plans Submitted.
The various plans thus far formally
communicated to the United States
are as follows:
i. The establishment OF neutral
zones on the Atlantic and Pacific
coasts OF North and South America
within which the belliserents be
asked TO agree not to engage in hosti-
tiles or interfere with Commercial
vessels. meridian would be desig-
mated as the limit in each case.
2. The convocation Of a general
conference Of diplomatic representa-.
uves and commercial delegates of ali
the countries OF this hemisphere with
powers TO vote on steps which can
De taken to protect and restore Pa,
American trade.
q The appointment by the Pan
American union OF a commission 10
recommend steps that would remove
dangers to Pan-American trade.
T. Prohibition by all nations of the
tWo americas OF the privilege hitherto
exercised by belligerents of coaling
In neutral ports. or the Issuance m
only sufhcient quantity of coal TO
enable a belligerent vessel 10 reach
tue nearest port OF another country.
Already some OF the powers OF I'm.
rope have been sounded on these pron-
ositions. and II Is understood that
Great Britain is ready TO DENY her
Wsrsnips entry into Central and South
tcontinusd ON page mns.)
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Wheeling Strong.

Scoring the first touchdown of the
game in the last few minutes OF the
second quarter. Wheeling held their
opponents scoreIess until near the end
of the third period. when a safety was
registered to Beilaire's credit. netting
two points Even then II looked as
though victory would rest upon
Wheeling's shoulders. as II was not
until the final period OF play was
more than half over that a Bellaire
player. Houston. was able 10 plant the
ball behind the Old Gold and Blue
goal line ON the next play. Duffey.
the speedy Bellaire quarter back.
made run Of 50 yards. which nettcd
(oontinusd on Pags str,
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NO DETAILS
Of VICTORY
ARE GIVEN
RUSSIAN GENERAL STAFF
WITHHOLDS NEWS OF GER
MAN DEFEAT.
Russians Advancing ON Cracow-
Battle in France Remains af
Standstill.

LONDON. Nov. 2s-(s:36 D. m.)--
The Russian general stan In withhold
ing The details OF the victory which all
other dispatches from Petrograd say
the Russians have won over the Ger
man forces which penetrated Poland.
Tonight's official report simply says
the battle continues to develop to the
advantage of the Russians and that
the Germans are trying to extricate
themselves from a position very ua-
favorable to them. The Germans, ON
the other hand. claim TO have inflicted
heavy losses on the Russians between
Lodz and Lowicz.
The military authorities In Petro-
grad. assuming that the unofficial re-
ports OF a victory are true, express
astonishment that the Germans should
have attacked Lodz. for they say de-
feat there was inevitable. The Ger.
mans who advanced from the north
and south. the military observers add.
doubtless intended to seize the railway
between Skierniewice and Piotrkow
and interrupt communication between
the northern and southern Russian
armies. but that Grand Duke Nicholas
with the enormous number OF men at
his command, was able to sandwich
them and direct his attacks from al
points except due west. The reported
failure OF the German crown princes
army TO advance on the Cracov-
ICzenstochowa front Is considered ~
these military critics as contributing
to the checking of the Germans.
Germans Enveioped.
"It is said in Petrograd that one IL
not two German corps are almost com
pieteiy enevloped and that they arc
making a desperate effort TO fight their
way out OF the north. Already a large
number OF prisoners are reported 20
have passed through Warsaw. This
Is considered in London to confirm the
unofficial reports and the statement OF
Lord Kitchener In the house OF Lords
today that the reinforced Russian
troops in this neighborhood have been
able 10 check and defeat the Germans
with. believe. heavier losses than
they ever sustained before"
The Russians are said to be continu-
ing their advances through the Carpa-
thians. in western Gaiicia and against
Cracow. and Prof. BERNARD Pares, the
British governments Representatives
(conttnusd on Page rxinsD
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CARRANZA ARRIVES AT VERA CRUZ
AND Is GIVEN A BIG OVATION

VERA CRUZ. Nov General
vsuustian0 Carranza reached here
late today from Cordoba. His arrival
brought thousands Of enthusiastic cit
izcns into the streets and when he
spoke from the balcony OF the muniCi-
pal palace be was greeted with loud
cheering. Tomorrow the general wlIl
take up his Official duties and
rom this city a. HE temporary capl.
cal. hs viii direct the eampaign
against Generals villa and zapata.
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THE wnArHEn

WAgHrNoToN. rov. as-Forsoastf
N@tsrn Pennsylvania, Ohio-Fatr On
probahiy rain
W., vlrriais-Probssiy rain ruday
end Saturday.
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Setlna Win csusio,

IL PAsO. TEXAS. Nov. 26-Reports
received today IN Juarez said that
ne villa forces we're acting with eau.
lion before sntsring Merico City. "
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BULWARK SUNK
BY EXPLOSION
WHILE LOADING AMMUNITION ex
PLosIoN OCCURS AND ship
GOES DOWN.
Broke In Two and Disappesred In Less
Than Fvie Minutes All
Aboard Lost.

LONDON. Nov. 26.-5:47 D. m.-The
loss of the battleship Bulwark, accord
ing to a Central News Dispatch re-
cetved this evening from Chatham, was
due to an accidental explosion, while
ammunition was being loaded on the
warship.
An eyewitness. who was on a shin
short distance from the Inflated Bull
wark. said:
Il was at breakfast at about ten
minutes to o'clock this morning
when I heard an explosion and went
on deck. My first impression was that
the report was produced by the firing
OF a salute by one of the ships, but
the noise was quite exceptional.
When ] got on deck. / soon saw
that something awful had happened.
The water and the sky we're obscured
by dense volumes of smoke. We were
ordered at once to the scene of the
disaster to render wnat assistance we
could.
AT first we could see nothing. but
when the smoke cleared We were hor-
rihed TO find that the Battleship Bull
wark had gone. She seemed 10 have
entirely vanished from sight. but a
little later. we detected a portion of
e"ea'ohAR ohOWAAS ADOQl IOuT
feet above water.
we kept a vigilant lookout for the
unfortunate crew. but saw only two
men. ! don't know whether the other
boats rescued anyone. One man we
saw was dead. The disaster was the
result OF an accident"
Another eye witness said that when
the explosion occurred a great volume
OF flame and smoke shot into the afr
The ship seemed to split in two and
then reeled and sank. She disappeared
in less than Ave minutes.
SHEERNEss. Eng. via London.
/ Nov. rs, 1890 D. m.-The British bat.
ueship Bulwark was destroyed BY a
terrific explosion as she lay on here
this morning. There are only IA sur
Vivors from the crew of 700 or 500
men who were aboard. The explosion
Il believed 10 have occurred in her
forward magazine. Whether n was
caused BY accident or design IL a
question to be determined by the com
mission which has been appointed TO
| investigate
In the opinion OF naval men. u was
an internal explosion that put an end
TO the battleship which for i2 years
Ccontinusd on Pag. HinsJ
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-07-31

Fruit Of Evil Associations.
Go with mean people and you think
the world Is nnean.-EmerS1n.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-07-31

The very ease with which he had
passed US on was evidence enough OF
lax discipline, and small conception
Of the danger of the command. There
was plain track through the snow
which led to camp fire blazing cheer
lily in a grove of trees, with maybe a
dozen men clustered about 1t. No one
appeared to notice us as we drew near
Which is Colonel oldham"
asked, glancing about the group. One
stood up, smooth-faced, ruddy-
checked man of fifty, with iron-gray
hair. and eyes that looked as if they
laughed easily. l liked him at first
glance.
THAT is my NAME" he said shortly
What is it? st. Denis, mani" as his
glance swept over me, you look as
if you had been far from the settle.
ments and had hard trip"
Il have, sir; come from the Maui
NEE. l am an officer of regulars with
news of importance for st. Clair"
Every eye was on me now and Old
Hdm tOOk step nearer.
THE Maumee!" he exclaimed. cay
that is a journey. News for st. Clair,
you say-what news? There was a
rumor down below that the Indians
of the northwest were mastering
Know you anything of that?"
They have already mustered, sir.
l was at their rendezvous. Even now
they are at my heels-the whole of
them, Shawnees, Miamis, Delawares,
Wyan6ots and, for all know, as many
more. There are white renegades with
them, and English officers l suspect
l saw Hamilton myself on the Maui
NEE, and he evidently was managing
affairs"
There was muttering of voices,
and Oldham let out an oath.
We'll, sir, believe it, but I'll be
hanged If you can make st. Clair. The
arrogant old fool may listen to you,
but doubt even that. He thinks this
is pleasure party we are on. What
do you think he did week ago?"
looked at him accomplishing,
stunned by such mutinous words open.
ly spoken.
Sent back whole regiment of reg
ulars on wild-goose chase after de-
serters, and we within fifty miles of
the Miami towns"
What force have you here?"
LESS than fourteen hundred-all
militia but one regiment. From the
Maumee, ensign? And did you come
through alone with that sQuaw7"