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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-06-19

Smoot-Beuter.
The following is a copy OF cards re-
ceived in the city yesterday.
MI and Mrs Wax Ueuter
request the pleasure OF your company
at the marriage o. their daughter
Amelia
TO
Mr.. Charles Ben amin Smoot
Saturday morning. June tWenty-seypn
nineteen hundred and fourteen
at nine q clock
st. Ioseph's Cathedral
Wheeling. West Virginia.
For Newleyweds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy MCMILLAN on
tertained n crowd OF Young people
with lawn party al their home on
Ftfth street. Martins Ferry. Wednes-
day in honor OF their son Francis and
his bride. who have just returned
from their honeymoon
The Newleyweds are very popular
and have been much feted since thu
announcement Of their engagement
was made.
The early hours OF the evening were
spent on the beautiful lawn adioin-
ing the home and. after partaking OF
delicious refreshments. dancing and
music was enjoyed until a late hour.
Those present were.
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
Rival Warships of Coast.

San Francisco Aug. 14.-AccordinG
to the captain of the German cruiser
Leipsig. now off this port, eight war
vessels flying the flags of belligerent
nations are on the Pacific coast, each
daily expecting conflict with one or
more OF it's adversaries.
That he is optimistic concerning
the outcome of engagements i'm which
his command may be involved, may be
shown by his remark to Acting Con-
sui for Germany. Baron Won Schaak,
who visited the Leipsig. accompanied
by newspaper men.
1T would not take us long," he
said. Il believe we could dispose of
them at the rate of one day"
Aid for Sick Sailors.
The trip to the vessel was arranged
by a San Francisco newspaper in the
interest of two sailors aboard the
Leipsig reported in need of hospital
attention. An endeavor to reach May
or Rolph to invoke. by wireless, the
extra courtesy of the port to land the
sick men, proved fruitless, but Capt.
James Hayes of the pilot boat Adven-
tures5 informed the officers of the
Leipsig of the approach of the acting
German consul aboard the launch
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
ITALY PREPARES
FOR AN ACTIVE
PART IN WAR
Possibility of Being Drawn into
Conflict Is Increasing

Rome, Aug. 1i.-With the pinch of
the war pressing daily moro heavily
upon tho italian people, the possibility
that Italy will be drawn into the strug-
gle on the side of the triple entente
and against Austria and Germany is
steadily increasing.
Although formal announcement has
not yet bcen made Of the fact, it is be-
!ievcd. on good authority, that the Ital-
ian government has demanded an ex-
planation from Austria of the bonn
bardment of Antivari.
The Tribuna, the recosnized govern
ment organ hints at a decided stand,
saying that the Adratic and Mediter-
ranean need Watching, and that Ital-
ans today must prove themselves
neither French, English, nor Germans,
but Italians.
The Musselman Albanians are said
to he tired of the attempts of Prince
William OF Wied To establish a gov
ernment with an empty treasury. Re-
ports from DurazZo Indicate that the
princes situation is precarious. He
has absolutely no money and the mis-
cries OF the entire country have in
creased the popular resentment
against Kim.
Train service all over Italy is being
curtailed to the last possible degree
because of the scarcity OF coal. The
mayor OF Rome has issued n list Of
maximum prices which may be charg-
ed for food.
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
STEAMSHIP IS
BLOWN UP BY
Mine; $50 DEAD

London, Aug. IA telegram from
Triest to Reuters agency says the
Austrian-Lloy steamship, Baron
Gautch was blown up by a mine off
the Island Of Lusin on the coast of
Dalmatia.
one hundred and fifty passengers of
the steamer were killed or drowned
when the vessels was blown up.
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
italy to Ask Explanation.
RELIEF IS EXTENDED TO
AMERICANS IN BERLIN

Washington, Aug. 14.-Volunteers
who co-operated with Ambassador
Gerard made it possible for the en-
bassy to restore normal conditions
among the Americans in Germany.
From funds subscribed by the Amer
lean colony i'm Berlin, and a large con-
tribution by a Mr.. Ruddock of Chica-
go, specie has been sent to many AM
erican consuls i'm Germany for the
cashng OF checks.
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
MEANS OF RESTORING
TRADE ARE DISCUSSED

Washington. Aug. IA. Il, Nor
gan. James J. Hill and other promi-
nent figures i'm the nations business
life. today discussed with the presi-
dent and Secretary McAdoo means of
restoring Americas trans Atlantic
trade and the financial situation. 1t
was generally agreed the government
must provide war risks for both ships
and cargoes as already has been done
by France and England.
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
WIRELESS AT
PORT ARTHUR
IS WRECKED
Government Station Badly Dam
aged by Unknown Men

Port Arthur, Ont, Aug. 1.-THE
Canadian governments wireless sta
tion near here was wrecked early this
morning. When the crash of the sup
ports was heard the staff inside the
station and adjoining buildings rushed
out, but shots fired by two men run
ming from the station halted them.
The damage is serious, but large
staff Immediately began rushing re-
pairs.
No Immediate Censorship.
Washington, Aug. 14.-No immedi-
ate action will be taken by the ad-
ministration on the proposed censor
ship OF cables and wireless stations
in the United States. The subject is
full OF complications and must be con-
sidered slowly" said high official.
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
GERMANS WIN
NAVAL FIGHT IN
TIE FAR EAST
Two Badly Damaged English OF
French Cruisers at Hong Kong

Shanghai, Aug. 1.-Two warships,
badly damaged, carrying maay wound :
cd, entered the harDor at Hong Kong
yesterday.
They are believed to be either the
British armored cruisers, Mnotau and
Hampshire, or the French armored
cruisers Duplex and Montcalm.
They arc reported To have had an
engagement with the German armored
cruisers Schranhorst and Gncisenau.
a dispatch from Hong Kong, re-
ceived by the Exchange Telegraph
Co. i'm London last night, said it was
reported that the British fleet i'm the
Far East had cornered the German
eastern squadron. The correspondent
added that weight was given To the
report by the fact that shipping along
the coast was being resumed on a nor
NAL basis.
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
WOULD DESTROY FORTS
AS THE LAST RESORT

Brussels. via Paris, > p. m, Aug. Il.
1t is officially announced that none
of the Liege forts has capitulated. II
is declared the defenders have been in
structed To blow up the forts rather
than surrender. The rumor that an at
tempt was made on the life of King
Albert was based on a slight accident
To the royal automobile.
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
INVESTIGATION INTO
FOOD PRICES STARTED

Washington, Aug. 14.-Field agents
of the department of commerce in
New York, Boston, Chicago. Seattle,
Atlanta and New orleans began work
today as part of the investigation or
dered by President Wilson TO deter
mine If food prices in the country were
articfiially raised because of the Eur
opean war
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
GERMAN ADVANCE BECOMES
PRONOUNCED LATE TO-DAY

lierlemont, Belgium, via London,
evening. Aug. 14.-The German ad-
vance became more pronounced and
general late today. Their infantry is
advancing in the direction Of Tonsres
and st. Trond, and another attack is
expected in the direction of Dies and
Aeerschot, northwest of Brussels, by
several army corps.
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
FIELD MARSHAL FRENCH
JOINS GENERAL JOFFRE

Paris, Aug. 1.-THE Havas agency
announces that Field Marshal Sir
John French. commander in -chief of
the English field army. Joined General
Joffre, the French commander-in-ch chief
at headquarters today. The locality is
not mentioned.
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
CLIFFORD pINcHoT TO WE'D.

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. 14.-In n
telegram to Fremont Older of this city.
Clifford Pinchot. the Progressive lead
Cornelia Bryce. daughter of Gen.
Lloyd Bryce of Flushing. l.. l., former
ly minister TO The Netherlands.
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
TO RESUME PASSENGER
SERVICE ON ATLANTIC

london, Aug. f4.-The British adj
miralty today gave assurance that the
ocean routes are well patrolled and
guarantees the quick resumption of
Atlantic passenger service.
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
ARE ROBBED OF $4,000.

Roanoke. Va. Aug. 1.-two guards
bearing $4,000 to pay miners at Glen
alum, w. Va, were shot to death and
robbed near there today by band Of
highway men.
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
cARRANzA ENTERS CAPITAL.

Laredo, Tex. Aug. 14.-Neuvo Iarc-
do. opposite here, received an official
dispatch that General Carranza enter
ed Mexico City at noon today.
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
ENTENTE.
PLANS TO BRING
TURKEY TO Time
Reported Purchase of Two Ger.
man Craft Arouses Powers

London, Aug. 14.-Great Britain
France and Russia sent a sharp de-
mand to Turkey today for the immedi-
ate repatriation of the officers and
crews of the German cruisers Goeber
and Bresleau.
Will Bring Turkey To Time.
Paris, Aug. 14.-The triple entente
has agreed to bring Turkey to a real
ization of its obligations as n neutral
power in connection with her pur-
chase of the German cruisers Goeben
and Breslau.
Italy to Ask Explanation.
London, Aug. IA Rome dispatch
says Italy probably will demand an
explanation from Turkey as to the
future use OF the cruisers Goeben and
Breslau, as Italy is determined to pre-
vent complications.
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14

Dinant and runs down To Longwy and
the junction OF the Belgian, French
and Luxemburg borders. 1t then con-
tinues in a similar direction to Thion-
vile, Metz. Strassburg and on down
to Neu Breisach, the last three points
I'm Alsace-Lorraine.
The French army which has in
vaded these lost provinces faces
the southern part of this long Ger
man line.
To Mask Southern Attack?
1t is stated that the Germans are
using a horde of peasants to open
the routes southwark from Liege
toward Luxemburg. The French are
massing in great strength before them
and il has been suggested that the at
tack now i'm progress by the Germans
upon the main Belgian center is de-
signed as a mask for German ad-
vance through Luxemburg to French
territory.
Large masses Of German troops are
concentrated i'm the neighborhood of
Thionville either for the purpose OF
an advance into France while the allies
are engaged i'm Belgium or perhaps Tor
n great thanking movement iurther
south.
There is every indication that the
Austrian troops have entered Alsace
and the French and Germans have
been in continuous contact In consid-
erable force from Colmar to point
south and west Of Mulhausen
German Casualties Heavy.
London, Aug. 1.-THE Times Brus-
sells correspondent says that victor
Duras. American vice consul at Liege'
was an eyewitness of the hrst two
continued on 2nd Page, 4th Column
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
koMoVements Of Importance,
COrding TO Official French
Belgian AdViCes
SCOUTS BUSY
Destruction ofThTee German Aer-
oplaneS Reported by BEL
GUM Authorities

Today all is reported quiet
along the front, according to
official statements from France
and Belgium.
Aviators are taking prom
inent part in the scouting for
the armies in the field, and are
suffering severely, according
to reports. The Belgian au-
thorities report the destruction
Of three German aeroplanes
and the death of two of their
pilots and terrible injuries to
a third, while the French re-
count the narrow escape of
French aerial scout from Ger
man flying machines which
hunted him.
Greece has suspended the
use of wireless telegraph on
ships in her territorial waters.
Greece is perturbed by the re-
ported purchase by Turkey of
the German cruisers Breslau
and Goeben, which she consid-
ers will upset the equilibrium
Of power.
The Belgian staff believes
the German movement. at Haze
len was an attempt to reach
Brussels, which today was re-
ported "no longer in danger.
London, Aug. 14.-No move
ments of Importance have tax
en- place since Wednesdays
serious engagements between
the German and Belgian
troops, according to an official
announcement at Brussels,
which adds:
"The situation at the Bel
gian forts remains favorable" F"
NO IMPORTANT NEWS.
Paris, Aug. 14.-An official
report today says:
"No act of striking import
ance took place in the theater
of operations yesterday. There
were, however, several skir-
between German and
French troops, and encounters
between outposts, notably at
Chaumbrey, German Lorraine,
where two companies of Ba-
varian infantry were surprised
by the French and driven off,
leaving numerous dead and
wounded"
FRENCH REPEL ATTACKS
London, Aug. 14.-A state
ment issued by the minister
of war at Paris at midnight
says:
French troops held their
position in the Nosges noun
tains five days, despite vigor-
Gus attacks of the Germans
who were numerically super
ior. At one point German re-
serves were brought up, but
were unable to resist the
French attack and were oblig-
ed to lay down their arms. The
division surrendered. The
French troops hold the valley
Of the Bruche. !"
Prominent German Executed
London, Aug. II. 3:20 a. m.-The
Daily Citizen. organ Of the labor par
ty. says IL has learned from reliable
that DR.. Karl Liebknecht. the
German social democratic leader, has
been shot for refusing military service.
The Daily Citizen says that the
story was brought To London by
German refugee who reported that
Berlin. owing to the shortage OF food,
was in virtual state of revolution.
DR. Liebknecht was an officer of the
reserves and was called up for service.
He refused TO respond on conscien-
tous grounds. whereupon, according
to the story a detachment of soldiers
was sent To his residence. He was
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
KAISER SEEKS SUPPORT.

Rome, Aug. 14.-The kaiser
is making a supreme effort in
the courts of Greece, Bulgaria
and Roumania to have these
nations side with Germany
and Austria in the present war.
This is admitted in official cir
cles here, where the negotia-
tions of the kaiser's represen-
tatives are being closely fol
lowed.
That the Balkans must in
evitably be drawn into the war
Continued on 2nd Pace, 2nd Column.
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
BULLETINS

Aug 14-Presdent Wilson has issued neu
gary.
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14

LONDON, Aug 1-The Prince OF Wales relief fund for di
ressed families of British soldiers and sailors has reache
five million dollars.
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14

Rome. via Paris. Aug. 14.-Italians
coming from countries at wa' con-
tirue to pour into Italy by the thou
sands Most of them are in distress.
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14

LONDON Ont Aug 14-An attempt made early today
burn the store building of the Canadian ordinance
near the Wolesly barracks and Private Allen who scov
cred the blaze shot in the hand by the ncendiary
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14

LONDON Aug IA dispatch to the Chronicle from Wes
Hartlepool says the captain of Danish steamer declares
ne passed seven sunken German ships, fifteen miles of
Spurnhead northeast of the entrance the Humber On
y the mass visible above the water but the captain
believes they German ships
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
LOOK FOR NEW MOVE.

London, Aug. IA dis
patch from Brussels says the
following official announce
mont was issued at noon:
"The Germans are planning
a new movement against us,
but all dispositions have been
made to repel it, like the pre-
ceding one. Reports show the
situation continues favorable
to us and the allies, while the
news from Lorraine is highly
favorable to the French. The
general staff has heard moth
ing of the reduction of the
forts at Liege. The rumors
therefore are false
King Albert is moving con
stantly from point to point in
side the Belgian lines. His
high powered automobile has
proven of incalculable benefit,
as he is thus enabled to keep
in touch with the field forces
as well as with the general
Staff
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14

PARIS Aug 14It is officially announced that number
German spies are operating among the French troops
Asace The postmaster and mayor of Thann northwest
OF Muehausen detected in the of spying
In the operations around Liege the Belgans 1000
prisoners while the French the frontier took than
1900.
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
100000 on German-Austrian
BOrder;;5OO, 200 on Turkish
ROuManian Line
100000 IN RESERVE
Russia, to Guardianship Of the
Poles, Guarantees Protection
to NOn-LOyaIiStS

London, Aug. IA Rome
dispatch says that according
to reliable information from
ST. Petersburg, Russia has
mobiliZcd two million men on
the German and Austrian from
tiers and half a million on the
Turkish-R -Roumanian frontiers,
while three millions are held
in reserve.
WILL PROTECT POLES.
st. Petersburg, via London,
Aug. 14.-With a view to re-
moving the apprehensions of
Poles in Russia, Germany and
Austria-HIungary, and gaining
their friendship, in the last two
mentioned countries, Grand
Duke Micholaivitch, command
er-in-chief of the Russian ar
my issued an order that all
Poles severing their loyalty to
the Slav cause will be special
ly protected by the Russian ar
my and government. Any at
tempt to interfere with the per-
sonal and material rights Of
the Poles not guilty of hostility
to Russia will be punished by
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
VIEWS OF EXPERTS.

Brussels, Aug. 14.-MilHary
observers believe that the Ger
man army is seeking to reach
the French border through the
northern part Of the Belgian
province of Brabant, crossing
where the plain of Waterloo is
situated and forcing the Bel
gian army to retreat upon Ant
werp. Prince William of Lip
pc, who fell at Liege, is re-
ported to have had in his he'll
met ten thousand marks in
German banknotes.
FRENCH ENTER BELGIUM
Paris, Aug. 14.-It is Off
cially announced that large
number of French troops have
entered Belgium and are pro
ceeding from Chareroi to Gem
bleous, ten miles northwest of
Namur.
GERMAN TROOPS ON WAY
London, Aug. 14.-An Am
stordam dispatch says the
mayor of AK la Chappelle,
Germany, has issued "A pro
clamation, announcing that
great masses of German troops
are to pass through the town
Saturday.
Great German Line.
London. Aug. 1.-THE great Ger
man line, taking in the three armies
which are cooperating against France,
begins to the north OF Liege, circles To
the rear of the forts of that city. and
on the southern bank of the Meusc ap-
proaches near To Namur
From Namur IL turns south, follow
ing the course of the Meuse. then
turns to the southeast, then east of
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
Construction Of pontoOn Bridges
Over Meuse River Leads TO
This Impression
PLAN new. MOVEMENT
DeIgians Declare They Are Pre-.
pared 10 RepeI Any Attack
by Invaders

Brussels, Aug. 14.-Tho
cashier OF a Liege bank, who
arrived here on a bicycle to OBJ
tain funds, says he had little
difficulty getting out of Liege
He said the Germans continue
preparations for defense in the
event of the Belgians taking
the offensive, but the impress
sion i'm Liege is that the Ger
mans are preparing to leave
the vicinity as they are hurry
ing the construction of pom
toon bridges over the Meuse.
The cashier says the treat
ment of the inhabitants of
Liege by the Germans gives no
special cause for alarm.
German casualties in the en-
gagement at Haelen yesterday
were 5000 dead and wounded.
The Germans apparently sac
riiiced their men without any
n a .
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14

OTTAWA Aug 4The number of volunteers enlisted for
service IN the oversee contingent to be from Canada
to the war is so large the 5000 required be pick
ed from three of the nine military divisions in the Do
minion This was announced in Col Samuel Hughes min
lister OF militia Recruiting for the contingent closed all
over the country
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14

Aug 14-The Red Cross announced that
services available medium for the transmission
aid to the Red Cross societies of the countries involved
the to all natives of such countries resident the
United States and to all Ausro Hungarians Begians
British, French German, Russian and Servan associa-
tons IN the United States The Red Cross ship will carry
large quantities hospital supplies aid the foreign
cetes and donors may designate the country which
their contributions to 60 The central office issued
notice pointing out that it is unlawful to make of the
Red Cross emblem for commercial purposes
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14
German Casualties Heavy.

London. Aug. 14-The Times Brus-
sells correspondent says that victor
Duras. American vice consul at Liege'
was an eyewitness of the trst TWO
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14

Continued on 2nd Page, 4th Column.
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14

London, Aug. 14.-No move
ments of Importance have tax
on place since Wednesdays
serious engagements between
the German and Belgian
troops, according to an official
announcement at Brussels,
which adds:
"The situation at the Bel
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14

II HE WEATHER. Fair tonight
1 and Saturday. Moderate west
erly winds becoming variable.
The Calumet news., 1914-08-14

ZEN q Err OF THE
lN ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALL ToDAY'S NEWS TODAY
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-17

white taffeta vest and long
ting sleeves gave it rather
effect, but this was softe
saucy little hat of white S
med with aigrettes and lace
The design is one of Lac
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-17

Just as at the appointed hour the
next morning, the signal was given
for the grand rush for land location,
there fioated up gracefully into the
air the circus balloon. There were
only two aboard-Nina and Dale.
1t mattered not how a pre-empter
reached a location, so that the restric-
tons of starting were followed and
evidences of first occupation were ap-
parent. 1t was an exhilarating air
journey for Nina. They reached their
destination far ahead of other con-
testants.
eve shall be neighbors-I am so
glad, am so thankful to you for en-
abling us to secure this splendid loca-
tom" said Nina.
Neighbors, indeed! then close
friends, and then man and wife, and
the two farms merged into one, be-
came the home of four happy, happy
human beings.
Copyright by W. G. Chapman.)
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-17
BY AND ABOUT WOMEN

Kansas City women have opened a
crest room" for homeless and mis-
treated animals. Animals that can
not be placed in homes will be hu-
namely killed. Mrs Daniel Stokes is
in charge of the ''rest room" and sew
eral club women are interested in the
project.
Mrs. Marion Schaeffer, a graduate
cook, has been appointed by the Ma
tional Bank of Commerce, New York,
to provide balanced meals" for it's
400 employees. The bank restaurant
occupies the entire top floor of the
building. 1t was established because
the bank officers discovered there
was a close relationship between food
and business efficiency.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-07-17

dangerously CIOst 20 LHe SeHSdIIOH@
al line was the black and white strip
ed gown in which one of the Newport
married bellies" appeared at the cas-
inc on a cool morning recently.
The gown itself is white taffeta
heavily striped with black velvet. A
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-07-29
ANNOUNCE NEEGNT

The Rabun Gap Industrial School
will receive applications from bright
and ambitious boys and girls, four
teen years of age and upwards, to
make up the colony of students for
the year beginning on the first Mon
day i'm August, 1914.
The Institution is home, school
and farm where country boys and
girls work their way by doing such
work as family does at home, with
the advantages of trained teachers
and improved equipment.
Those of limited means and such
as want n chance to get an education
by their own efforts are the kind the
Institution is for. Candidates for
admission must be apt to learn, will
ing to work, and must be of good
character and good health.
Application should he made now.
The printed form will be furnished
on request. For further information
address,
ANDREW J. RITCHIE, President,
RABUN GAP, GA.
June 3, 1914. 22-3O