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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-30

was opposed BY overpowering forces
OF Six days later the La
hore division OF the Indian army was
sent to support the second corps.
On October is Sir Henry Rawlinson
who had covered the retreat OF the
belgian army from Antwerp with two
English cavalry divisions and two d.
visions of French infantry was sta
TONED on tbs line IA Of Ypres un-
der orders TO operate over a wide
'front.' and to keep possession OF all
ground held by the allies until the
nrst army corps could reach Ypres.
General Rawlinson was opposed by
superior forces and was unable TO
prevent the Germans from getting
large reinforcements. With four army
corps holding a much longer territory
tina their size justified. General
French says he faced a stubborn stu
alton. The enemy was massed from
the Ypres and there was imperative
need for a strengthened line.
However. General French decided to
send the first corps north OF Ypres to
stop the German achievements which
might enable them TO flank the allies.
The shattered Belgian army and the
worn French troops ~endeayors to
check h German reinforcements
were powerless. so General French
sent fresh troops 10 prevent the enemy
executing movements which would
nave given him access TO channel
ports.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-30

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Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17
Ammons Wants
Constabulary to
Put Down Strife

DENVER, Colo. Dec. i6--Governor p
NJ. Ammons. on the stand before the
federal commission on Industrial rela-
lions In the Colorado coal miners strike
investigation today, said he favored the
establishment of n state constrabulary
10 put down civil strife. He declared he
intended TO fight for the introduction OF
such q system In Colorado.
The governor said he did not believe
he could have handled the strike situa-
ton otherwise than he did. He said that
because the strike agitation had come
from outside the state he had no apollo
gles 10 make for calling upon the fed
eral government to aid in keeping order.
Governor Ammons was followed on the
stand by Attorney General Fred FLrrar.
John r. Lawson. Colorado member Of
the executive board OF the United Mine
Workers OF America, was excused from
testifying because he IL under indictments
charging nineteen criminal charges. He
read a statement In which he said he had
desired 20 testify. but that his attorney
had advised against that course.
Lawson's statement contained a plea to
President Wilson that he send Seth Low
OF the Cancellation board recently ap-
pointed by the president. to John d.
Rockefellow. ST., to urge that the coal
operators accept the federal mediation
plan endorsed by the president and al
ready accepted BY the miners.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

barracks are situated. which IN times OF
peace are used chiefly as training
grounds An excellent race course makes
the site especially good for cavalry
maneuvers
Il has been pointed out that the shallow
harbor there. which makes the entrance
Of large ships impossible at low tide,
would. however. be no obstacle against
small draft barges or transports. such as
Il Is believed the Germans might use.
From information in possession OF the
Navy department II also would seem that
Scarborough Is not fortified or defended.
The port Of Hartlepool, however is among
the list OF defended harbors and conse-
quently is subject to attack by a hostile
force without notice Of bombsrdment and
without violation Of The Hague conven-
ton.
Harbors Under Martial Law.
The British prlvy council last August
issued, in the form OF an army order for
the benefit OF merchant vessels. a list OF
all the hsrbors on the British coast that
had been placed under martial law and
which consequently were 20 be regarded
as in q state Of defense. The list fol-
lows:
"cromarty. Aberdeen. Tay. Forth.
Tyne. Tees and Hartlepool. Humber.
Thames. Midway. Harwlch, Dover, New
Haven. Portsmouth, Portland, Plymouth,
Falmouth. Milfordhaven, Swansea, Car
diff and Barry. Mersey. Barrow. Clyde.
Tough swiftly. Belfast, Queenstown. Bere
Haven. Dublin, the orkneys and tho
shetlands"
Naval officers here were little sur
prised 70 hear OF the appearance OF Ger
man warships on the English coast
They had not only expected some such
demonstration. but have been puzzled 90
know why some such attempt had not
been made before. Notwithstanding the.
strength of the British fleet which has
been blockading the German coast. naval
officers here have thought the line of
investment could not be made absolutely
tight because OF the stormy weather at
this season, with dense fogs The Brit
ish ships also have been obliged to lilo
many miles off the German coast 20 es-
cape the fire OF shore batteries. and par
ticularly to avoid the mine fields, which
lie thickly sown within soundinRs
They have considered Il a hazardous but
possible undertaking for a daring com
mandor 10 run his vessels through the
line by night. II might be possible
though more difficult. for him 60 bring
his ships back to port.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17
Austrians Lose Two
Entire Army Corps
in Servian Battles

ROME, Dec. 16.-Particulars received
here from Nish regarding the fighting
In Servta, emphasize what is termed the
enormous defeat inflicted by the Servians
on the Austrian army. More than two
entire army corps are said TO have been
lost in dead wounded and prisoners.
The soldiers captured include 5000 Aus
trian soldiers OF Italian nationality. whom
Servia IL reported to be ready to send
to Italy IL the latter wishes. Almost all
these prisoners belong to infantry regi-
ments recruited from the district of
Pola.
Descriptions of the hardships suffered
by tho Austrians now in the hands of
the Servians are heartrending When
taken prisoners most Of them. It is said,
had been without food for from forty
eight to seventy-two hours. They say
that several of their comrades died Of ex-
haustion and cold. ~ ~ e7i0t
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17
OYER 100 MEXTCANS
ARE PUT TO DEATH
Scores Upon Scores Secretly Ex-
eouted in Capital, Many Vic
Tins Being Officials.
WASHINGTON IS DISAPPOINTED
United states win DO Nothing to
Protest Against Wholesale Butch-
cry, but High Officials Are
Very Much Grieved.

WASHINGTON. Dec. f. Between 100
and $50 Mexicans. many Of them once
prominent officials, have been secretly
executed in Mexico City within re last
few days. according TO an official report
which reached tho United States govern
ment today from one OF its agents there.
Just VINO ordered ne executions has not
been disclosed. nc are any of the names
OF those put to death known.
Except for the executions, which are
understood, according 20 the report to
be happening daily, conditions in the
city itself are quiet and Provisional
President Gutierrez with the allied Villa
and Zapata forces Is maintaining order.
No foreigners have been injured or in
undated and business conditions are de-
scrlbed as improving in the capital.
AS the American government has taken
the position that II will not interfere in
the disputes among the Mexicans them
selves, IL was not believed here that there
will be any remembrance from Washing
ton about the wholesale executions of
political prisoners unless foreigners are
annoyed. The reports, however, were
said to have deeply disappointed high of.
ficlals, who had expected that general
confiscation. and arrests would cease with
the entry Of the Gutierrez government
Further demonstration was made by
the government today of its determine
ton not to tolerate continued firing by
the Mexican factions at Naco, Sonora,
| into American territory.
! President Wilson after brief discus
sion with his cabinet instructed secre-
tary Garrison to comply with the request
OF Brigadler General Tasker II. Bliss at
Naco. Ariz.. for reinforcements to handle
possible emergency situation. Three
regiments of infantry and three batteries
OF artillery were ordered to Naco.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17
Russia Denies Report
Austria is Seeking
a Separate Peace

PErRoGRAD. Dec 1s.-Cvia London)--
Rumors which have been in circulation
for some time TO the effect that Austria
was seeking to conclude a separate peace
agreement with Russia without The con-
sent OF Germany. met with emphatic de-
malls in official circles here. A person in
a position TO speak authoritatively on this
subject gave too basic reasons why In
his opinion such an arrangement would
be impossible.
The dual monarchy is bound TO Ger
many BY indlssoluble ties. and has as
sumed such obligations that Il Is help
less until released by Germany, said this
authority.
Furthermore the Russian attitude az
announced at the beginning OF the war
was that all Slave must be freed from the
German yoke. Therefore, Russia's de-
mands are such that II the dual mon
archy should accede 10 them its action
would be auicidsl. Austro- Hungary 4
consent 10 separate peace is not at ali
likely until II reaches the point OF utter
exhaustion"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17
RUSSIA EXPLAINS
TWO MOVEMENTS
Retidement from Vicinity Of LODI
and Cracow Part Of It's strate-
gio Plan.
DEFENSE LINE STRENGTHENED
scheme f. 60 Conserve Army 60 Off
set the German plan Of FNRk
Movement 90 Wear Out
the Russians.

PETRoGRAD Cvia London. Dec. To-
An ex-minister Of the Russian cabinet,
explaining the military situation. in an
interview stated that public opinion solidly
endorsed the decision Of the Russian gen
eral staff recently announced regarding
the discontinuance Of the Russian attacks
in the region OF the Austrian fortress OF
Cracow and the yielding of LODI 70 the
Germans. The ex-minlster said:
ut lie now apparent that the Austro-
German aim is not the taking or hold
ing OF certain towns, but by a continu-
Gus harasslng OF the Russian TANKS and
by means OF their extensive railroad sys-
tenn. to throw troops at various points
here and there in an attempt to weaken
and tire out our army
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17

by means OF their extensive railroad sys-
tenn, to throw troops at various points
here and there in an attempt to weaken
and tire out our army.
Plan to Conserve Army.
Hence the Russians decided to
straighten the line, abandoning all
places outside OF that line. no matter how
important or how populous. The Russian
plan IL to conserve the Russian forces,
rather than TO. hold geographical points.
This explains why. despite the new
Austrian offensive from the Carpathians
and the German attempt between the Wis
tula river and Lowicz, great life-sacrific-
ing battles were not reported"
The Army Messenger publishes a series
OF communications from the front as fol-
lows:
ION the front OF Lowioz and How vio-
lent German attacks have had no success.
Our troops have repulsed the Germans,
causing them to suffer great losses.
South OF Cracow the enemy attempted
between the 18th and 18th OF December to
oppose our offensive by strengthening his
positions. on the 18th the enemy de-
bouched in large numbers from the pass
OF Dukla and attempted to descend the
slopes on the north side of the Carpa-
thians. Our troops. after n strong re-
sistance, repulsed the enemy"
CEar Leaves Caucasus.
Official announcement is made that En-
peror Nicholas. having finished his tour
of inspection of the Russian army fronts
In the Caucasus. left that region on De-
oember 10.
A communication from the staff OF the
army In the Caucasus. dated December
Is says that recent engagements of the
Russian forces have been insignificant,
Inhabitants Flee from CracOw.
| WARSAW, Russian Poland, Dec. TO-
Arrivals hero from Cracow report thai
the civil authorities of the Austrian fort
ress have gone to Vienna and that the
middle class population Is fleeing into
Hungary.
Gangs Of workmen and soldiers are said
to ba busy preparing entertainments and
barbados OF ali descriptions. Art treas.
ures have been taken to places Of safety
and the museums and schools have beer
converted into hospitals,
The newspapers of Cracow have sus
pended publication and the absence o
news A. reported TO be increasing tn
alarm OF the Inhabitants.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17
German Warships
Attack the Forts
Along Tees Bay

REDCAR. York. England. Dec. 16.-(Via
London.)-Heavy firing was heard off the
coast here between s and $50 a. m. today.
The forms OF three cruisers could be
discerned looming out of the haze and the
flashes Of artillery fire could be easily
observed from the Redcar promenade.
The people of Redcar sought the water
front. but they were driven back from
the promenade by the military authorities
to point beyond the zone of danger.
It appeared from here as IL the hostile
warships were attacking the forts on Tees
bay.
The cannonading was kept up for more
than half an hour, when the booming OF
guns gradually grew less.
During the height of the bombardment
as many as half a dozen flashes OF guns
wero counted within the space OF two
minutes.
Redcar Is a seaside resort in the North
Riding Of Yorkshire, ten miles to the
south of Hartlepool. II has a population
OF about 5000.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17
Americansin Turkey
Are Not in Danger

BOSTON, Mass. Dec. 16.-The following
telegram from Secretary Bryan was re-
ceived today by the American board of
commissioners for foreign missions, in
reply to an inquiry regarding the safety
OF American missionaries in Turkey:
THE latest reports from Constantinople
indicate that American institutions, and
American citizens are not in danger. At
present conditions are somewhat dis
turbed In, the interior. So far np report
has been received OF violence toward
American citizens."
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17
ALLIES MOVE TO
CLEAR BELGIUM
Campaign Planned for Spring is
Opened Now in Hope Of Striking
Decisive Blow.
CHANGE IN STRATEGY KNOWN
London Aware of the Altered Plans
and f. now watching Move
ment Of Troops that Com
menced Yesterday.

copyright. 1914, by Press Publishing Col
LONDON, Dec. 16.-tSpecial
Cabiegram TO the New York World
and Omaha Bee. All along the
battle line from Flanders 70 the
voseee, the allies began today to
move forward. with the immediate
object Of driving the Germans out OF
Belgium.
The present onslaught against the
German intrenchments is heavier
than any offensive assumed by the
French, British and Belgian forces
since General Won Kluck was turned
on the Aisne.
II Is the result of a complete
change Of plan by Generals Joffre and
French, and means that the cam
paign which was to have begun in the
,pring is now under way.
SprtnE plan 81 Advanced.
According to information that
reached the World correspondent
from a highly placed parsonage in
touch with the war offices, the
kaiser's troops, IL this new movement
be successful, would be thrown back
on their second line in Belgium from
Bruges 20 Courtrai, a distance oil
twenty miles, within three weeks.
Move ts only Hinted AZ.
No word OF this momentuous fastening
OF the allies advance has been spoken IN
official communicates and In the an
nouncement issued this evening by the
London Press Bureau there h only the
barest hint Of the magnitude OF opera
tons syst begun. This announcement
reads:
After a period. Of comparative quiet
fighting in northern France has recon-
menced. A combined attack by the allies
was made yesterday on the line from
Hollebelse 10 wyteschaete. Several Ger
man trenches and q number Of prisoners
were captured and substantial progress
has been made"
Result of s'souRding Out."
The authority to whom the Wort 10 tn
debted for itn information concerning
this mos. important development pointed
out that the attack thus briefly described
IS probably only one Of the last feeling
out movements begun by General Joffre
about ten days ago. From the sea to
the swiss frontier the allied troops have
been sounding out the German strength
by small attaeks at various points Evil
IDENTITY the result Of this process has been
highly satisfactory.
May shorten the War.
The, commanders In the field figure
that by their present ssTatesy either Bel
GUM may be freed OF the invaders b,
spring or the Germans will DO forced
70 withdraw % many men from the east
ern theater Of war that pressure on ths
Russians win be relieved 70 such an ex
tent that their advance into Germany
viii be made practically certain.
They also believe, according to tn,
Worlds information. that tho duration o
the war will be shortened by fully thre'
months unless some Unforeseen obstacll
oyerthrows their present plan
Omaha daily bee., 1914-12-17
RAID PROBABLY
STRATEGIC MOVE
tconiInnsd from PsEe oneA

Continued from Psse ons9
also have been across the North Sea
against the cities OF the north coast OF
England. although Napoleon's projected
invasion was 20 have been from Bou-
logne and Calais against Folkestone
and points along the southern coast.
Against such movements British sea
power has been counted on a. the chief
defense.
Probably Strategic Maneuper.
IN the best posted naval circles here
today's mombardment IL regarded a. a
strategic maneuvre, which may have Tar
reaching consequences. The first pur-.
pose. as explained by one OF the foremost
naval strHteEists. ~ TO create a SCARE"
which viii lead to hurried concentration
and change OF movement OF the main
British battle fleet and expose those
ships 20 attack from unexpected quarters.
An examination OF the latest naval data
shows. this expert says, that the bonn
barded ports are without doekyards or
defenses and are therefore Of no MILL
tnry value. foe purposes OF capture or
occupation. For that reason he holds
that the chief purpose OF the lombard
Thenf was stFategic-first TO produce n
condition OF excitement and panic among
the Engiish people and second 10 serve
~ a bait BY which the four German
crulsers making the attack viii At once
draw = large force Of British ships away
from their established lines OF defense.
The four German cruisers could not
themselves. this expert holds. be a serious
mensce 70 the British coast. ~
May stimulate Recrzitias.
Discussion Of the raid among diplo-
masists. friendly 40 The allies. led 20 ths
expression OF opinions that the first
direct attack on British soil would in al
probability develop advantages 10 Eng.
land by bringing tho English people FAC,
tOtface with actual war ana would per.
hsps stimulate recruiting Those n
touch with the development OF IN,
marine situation 90 far in the war wer,
Of the opinion that ths raid was rathel
a piece OF naval strategy than an at
tempt 70 land troops on British soil
AZ the British embassy here today
was said that Scarborough was In n,
sense a fortified town. bat In the al
sence o. admiralty reports OF the Germa
naval raid embassy officials ala not car
70 comment on the attack. Scarborough
military observers say. might logical
be the objective OF landing force bseaus
Of It's position on the two railways LEAD
ing 70 Edinburg and Hun.
ToNEn Partly Fortified.
In anticipation OF such an event Sea-
borough. iihe many other English Goa.
towns has been protected BY barbed win
entanglements along all the roads leadlE
from the coast Inland. The famous FOR
shore roadway" which formed n
promenade Of the summer resort alon
the waters edge, has been protected b
sandbag entrenchments.
On The North cliff overlooking the sea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13
GEOLOGICAL GROTESOUES
THE sTAR CATCHER oF THE FEATHERED LEAGUE.

bill, takes the best of care of it. and buries 1t snugly in his feathers before going to sleep.
 The bill, ungainly as it looks is very light in weight and while useful as a noise producer it makes eating a serious business. After getting a firm grip upon some article of food a nut an insect or, perhaps, a lizard or bird--he can get it into his sys- tenn only by throwing it in the air and catching it with bill wide open so that the food can reach the swallowing apparatus.
 Toucans dwell in large fiocks, spend ing much of their time on the branches of trees uttering harsh sounds and nodding to each other as though en- gagged in heated argument. The na- tives call them preacher birds. but the French term tout-bec Gall bilD seems more appropriate.
 One of the peculiaritles of the tou- can is a slender tongue, almost as long as the bill, which has feather trimmings along the sides. The most common species is a gaudy bird in scarlet and yellow plumage. The legs of the toucan are short and strong and terminate in four toes, two for ward and two aft, which are admir- ably adapted for keeping the bird top side upwards and for getting a firm grip on it's roost.
 4 favorable amusement of the tou- can Is to clutch tree branch with his strong bill and swing slowly back and forth, uttering at the same time the most discordant noise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13

worked an hour or more in their vege- table gardens for the sake of exercise and it was this that first aroused his interest
 So when he came to Hilldale to live in the early spring and found his Uncle John already planting seeds, he asked if he, too, could not have "a garden" on his fathers back lot. Uncle John said it would be good for the boy, agreed to direct him, and Philips father sent for the farmer to plough and harrow the ground. Uncle John bought the seeds and gave them to Philip package by package. helped him in person little at the start, and thereafter directed and advised him from distance.
 And so, in the afternoons when re- leased from school, Philip dug his trenches, mixed in a little phosphate, and planted his seeds-covering the small ones very lightly and the large ones more deeply. First, early peas, raddishes and lettuce, then string beans, beets, carrots, chard okra and green peppers. Then came the set ting out" and watering of tomato plants with later on Lima beans, Emerald Gem cantaloupes, and three
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13

swimming hole. Boy-like. he did lose interest in and neglect his garden at times.
 But on the whole he was remark ably faithful. considering how young he was and that the task was a purely voluntary one. He perservered in spite of the calls to play and the temptation to sit about reading a fascinating story. After school closed he found plenty of time for both work and play and he made his garden at least moderately successful
 By the middle of June it yielded raddish'es and lettuce and peas, and by the middle of July tomatoes. green corn, etc, and by the first of August he was proudly bringing to the house some very fine cantaloupes.
 'I never knew how good melons and vegetables tasted before,' said Philip, but 1 believe the best part of all is to watch the little baby plants grow when they first come up. They are as cute as little young animals"
 Philip says he intends to do bet ter' with his garden next year. and his parents and his uncle are agreed that he couldn't be more wholesomely employed after school closes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13

HERE are no errors. no fumhles,
 no passed balls scored against Big Bill Toucan, the top-notch
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-09-13
What Old Mir. Sand Crab Thought

A ooos Come and look Jack, ,"
 Jamie cried, jumping up and
 down on the beach.
 W. 'Oooo." Jack exclaimed, too. Why it's an old sand crabn, he sad very importantly. for of course not every hoy knows a sand crab when he sees one.
 Let's get the shovel and dig him out" Jack suggested. My. wouldn't nurse be scared if l put it on her"
 "Oh. you wouldn't do that" Jamie begged. for there were little wrisgly chills going up and down her back when she thought of the sand crab crawling on anyone, and she knew exactly how nurse would feel
 Well, anyway, let's put him in the bucket" Jack decided.
 Jamie held the bucket while Jack tried to lift the sand crab on his shovel
 Now all this time Old Mir Crab had been asleep. but when the sand began to move and ioggle him, he decided that it must surely be an earthquake. With his funny little legs he jumped very high, just as Jack was ready to put him into the bucket. Then, as sand crabs do, he began to make little tunnel under the beach as quickly as ever he could
 Of course even in September this was warm work for even a sand crab so after running about ten sand-crab miles he climbed out on top of the beach to rest. And where do you suppose he was? Right by Jack $ foot. He had been running in cir ele, so of course he was back at the place where he had started.