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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-09
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Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
sl0G,0O0,0O0
TO AID BANKERS
Government Rushes Emergency
Currency to New York.
McADOO TO TAKE CHARGE
Country In Excellent Shape and There
Is No Reason For Feeling Any
Alarm, Treasury Chief
Says.

Washington, d. C.-The vast ma
chinery of the Federal Government
was turned toward the perfection OF
plans to fortify the American banking
system so that this nations share in
the financial burden of European war
will be distributed on many shoulders
and its direct effects minimized.
Conferences at the White House and
Treasury Department, at which the
foreign and domestic aspects OF the
situation were discussed, eliminated
in the departure for New York Of Sec
retary McAdoo and Comptroller Of the
Currency Williams These two men
have all the Government authority to
put into operation the plan which Con-
gress designed years ago for such
situations as the present, by which
the national banks of the country can
obtain $500, 100000 in currency under
the Aldrich-Vreeland act with which
to face any condition and meet any
obligations.
Mr.. McAdoo before he left declared
that he considered the country to be
in excellent shape to take care of it
self, and there was not the slightest
reason for any feeling of alarm. Presi-
dent Wilson, who discussed the sttua-
tion at luncheon with Secretary Nc
Adoo, is confident that any condition
which arises can be met without great
difficulty.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
WHAT is coNTRARAND9
Question Arises In View Of Probability
That America Will Have To
Supply FIGHTERS.

Washington, D. CA general wal
in Europe will undoubtedly bring many
benefits to the United States. During
the struggle, some nation, not bel
ligerent, must supply those countries
engaged in war with foodstuffs and
clothing. The United States is the
only country large enough to supply
the demands that will be made.
But in this connection the question
of contraband must be considered
How far can the United States, a
neutral power, go in supplying pro
visions and clothing to the belligerent
nations? Three hundred years ago
Grotius, in discussing contraband,
wrote: 'They are of the party of
the enemy who supply him what is
necessary in war" In The Hague con-
ference of 1907 this principle was laid
down. 1t is also the principle followed
by the United States Supreme Court,
In considering what is contraband
and what is not, three classes Of mer-
chandise arise. The first class con
sists of those articles of supplies use
full in war only. These constitute
actual contraband. The second class
is of those of no use in war. The
third class consists of those articles
both useful in war and in peace.
AS long as the United States re-
mains a neutral nation she Gan ship
whatever she pleases to the belligerent
nations, but ships flying the American
flag will be subject to search and
seizure in some cases.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
WON'T OFFER TO MEDIATE.
President Wilson Not Inclined To Act
AS Peacemaker Without Being
Asked.

Washington, D. C.-From an au-
thoritative source it was learned that
President Wilson was strongly dis.
inclined to take any steps toward
mediation in Europe and in line with
the traditional policy of the United
States would pursue course of abso-
lutte non-interference.
AS American diplomats abroad have
been active on their own initiative
sounding out the various governments
about peace measures, cautionary tele-
grams were sent all legations and en-
bassies requesting that no steps of i'm
portance in this direction be taken
without previous consultation with the
Washington Government.
For. the present the attitude Of the
United States will be that of neutral
observer, and unless it appears that
the contending powers would accept
a tender of good Offices and mediation
no formal effort will be made by the
United States toward pacific settle
ment
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
MORE PAY FOR
RURAL CARRIERS
New Salary Schedule For
Handlers of Mail.
MAXIMUM GOES UP TO 81, 200
Time Required To Cover Mileage
Will Be Considered In the
Future-step To Greater
Efficiency.

Washington, D. CA new salary
schedule for rural mail carriers
throughout the country went into ef-
feet by an order promulgated by Post
master-General Burleson in accord
ance with the recent act of Congress
providing $1,000 as the maximum an
nual pay for carriers.
Heretofore the unit of compensation
upon which carriers salaries were
based included only the number of
miles travelled, but under the new
schedule consideration is to be given
of the time required to travel such
mileage and to the amount of service
rendered by the carrier.
New Basis OF Computation.
Under the new schedule the basis
of computation for maximum compen-
sation requires the transportation of
one parcel post package a day or the
maximum weight or it's equivalent OF
other mail matter over the length of
standard route of "a miles. In the
event of failure to do so. however,
the carrier would be entitled to the
limit of compensation if he handled
an average of 400 pieces of mail daily.
The order further provides that on
routes less than the standard length,
where carriers have received less than
the former maximum pay of $1,1OO
year, an increase or decrease of $12
per annum greater or less than the
schedule pay shall be made to or from
the prescribed salary for such routes
for each 1000 pieces, and for each 100
pounds Of mail handled monthly, up
to the maximum of $1,000 per annum.
It also stipulates that an allowance
of $12 per year shall be made for each
closed pouch or sack of mail trans
ported by carriers to rural postof1ces.
Step To Greater Efficiency.
The Postmaster-General declared
that the order was step toward
greater efficiency of the rural mail
service and the elimination to large
extent of the enormous disparity be-
tween receipts and expenditures in
this service.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
$1,000 FOR sTEERAeE TICKET.

Americans In Paris Seem Almost
Panic-Stricken.
Paris.-Every berth on the trans
Atlantic steamers sailing before Sep
tember Is has been sold and many
thousands of Americans travelling here
have become almost panic-stricken.
One of them gave $1,000 for a steer
age ticket. while a Mr. Meyer, of the
Hamburg-American Offices in New
York, who had booked on the I'M
perator, was able to obtain only an
inside berth on the Potsdam, sailing
Sunday.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
GREAT ACTIVITY AT HALIFAX.
Artillery And Infantry To Man Forts,
Is Belief.

Halifax, N. S.-There were indica-
tions here of great activity on the part
of the garrison at Halifax after the
receipt, it is reported, of dispatch
from the War Office in London.
The Royal Canadian Field Artillery
of both companies stationed in the
citadel were taken to the forts on
transports. A special train brought
back the Royal Canadian Rifles sta
toned in Aldershot and it is expected
that infantry will be held in readiness
for any contingency. 1t is reported
that the artillery will Immediately man
the forts in the harbor.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
MOOSE REDUCE AGE LIMIT.
Also Prohibit The Sale Of Liquor In
Dry States.

Milwaukee, Wis.-The convention OF
the Loyal Order of Moose here adopt
ed the following resolutions:
Ordering that liquor cannot be sold
in club houses in dry States.
Providing for discontinuance of the
official paper, Call of the Moose, its
annual cost of 100000 to be devoted
to the tuberculosis fund
Reducing the age limit for benef-
ciary members from 55 to so years.
Raising the fee for life beneficiary
membership from 800 to 5000 and the
fee for non-benefciary life member
ship from $50 to 800.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
MINERS WILL ANAL LeAMATE.

Western Federation Adopts PROPOSE
tion Of United Mineworkers.
Denver, Cola motion to amalga-
mate the Western Federation of
Miners and the United Mineworkers
of America was adopted by the con-
vention of the federation. The motion
provides for the appointment of a
committee of three from the Western
Federation of Miners to meet a like
committee from the United Minework-
ers of America, and that the joint com
mittee shall fix a plan for the merger
of the two and this proposal shall be
submitted to a referendum vote of the
members.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
MILlTANTs RAID PALACE.
one Chains Herself To Railing Around
The Grounds.

London.-Mrs. Dacre Fox and an
other militant suffragette raided Buck
ingham Palace in a further effort to
present petition to King George.
They were both arrested before they
had got far within the precincts Of
the palace. A third women in the
meantime had chained herself to the
ratings around the grounds and was
lp the middle Of a speech when she
was arrested.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
REALISM IN WILD WEST SHOW. ,
Stranded Employees Seize Outfit And
Indians On Warpath.

st. Louis.-Armed with repeating
rifles and firing volleys into the air, Is
former employees of Wild West show
seized the entire equipment of the re-
Gently disbanded company and drove
of train crew which attempted to
take 12 of the show cars out of the
railroad yards at Alton today.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
NEW POSTAL PROBLEMS.

Officials Say Letters To Europe Will
Be Delivered Eventually.
New York-Letters addressed to
European nations at war or that may
become involved in war are certain to
reach their destination eventually, al
though considerable time may be lost
in transmission. The London Naval
Conference of 19O8-19O9 obligated bel
Hgerent nations to respect frst-class
mail and to forward it with all pos
sible dispatch. even when taken from
a confscated ship. The parcels post
and other classes Of mail are not pro-
tected.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
FOR THREE NEW wARsHrps.
Contracts Signed For Biggest Ships In
United States NAVY.

Washington, D. C.-The contract
plans for the new battleships, to be
named, respectively, the California, the
Mississippi and the Idaho, were signed
by Secretary Daniels. The specifca-
tons and plans will be ready for bid
ders on Saturday, and bids will be
opened on October 6. TIE limit Of the
cost Of the three battleships, whicH
were authorized by Congress on June
80. is s7.SOO,OOO, exclusive of armor
and armament
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
AMERICANS TO AID FRANCE.
Proffer Hospital Accommodations At
School In Paris.

Paris.-The directors of the Ameri-
can Hospital in Paris made an offer
to the French Government to fit up a
wing in a school on the Boulevard
Dinkerman, Neuilly, as hospital to
take care of from $50 to 200 French
wounded. The directors also offered
to provide full staff of American doc
tors and nurses.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
Upton MAY STOP RACE.
Challenger May Not Start If England
Is At War.

London.-Sir Thomas Upton is
seriously considering whether, if
Great Britain is involved in the Eu-
ropean war, he will race his yacht
Shamrock " for the America cup
this year. Sir Thomas inclines to the
opinion there should be no race while
his country is engaged in war
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
mlLI7ANTs WILL STOP AWHILE.
Decide To Suspend Warfare Pending
international Crisis.

London.-The headquarters of the
Women's Social and Political Union,
the militant suffragette organization,
sent proclamation to all its branches
in the United Kingdom ordering the
cessation of all acts of militancy dur
ing the continuance of the interna-
tional crisis.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
KEEPERS STARVING.
Mexican Lighthouse Tenders Without
Food For Months, Is Report.

Mobile, Ala.-Lighthouse keepers
along the Mexican coast are reported
starving, according to vessel captains
reaching here from Mexico. Lighthouse
supply ships of Mexico have not Wis
tied the stations for months, it is de-
clared. Men in charge of the light at
Arenas Reef put off in small boats to
passing boats and begged for food.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
SHE DIES OF FRIGHT.
Miss couIet Riding In Auto When 1t
Catches Fire.

New York.-Miss Claudia Goulet, an
actress, of 81 Sanford street, Boston.
died from fright when an automobile
in which she was riding caught fire.
The police could assign no other rea-
son for her death, since her body was
unmarked, despite the fact she jumped
from the car.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
AMERICAN OFFICERS RECALLED

Naval Men Were On Leave In
Switzerland.
Geneva, Switzerland.-Se Several Amer
ican naval officers on leave in Switzer.
land were recalled on orders from
Washington.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
AUSTRIA TURNS FROM sERvIA.
Army Apparently On the Way To
RepeI Russia.

Nish, Servia, via Salonih.-Austria
appears for the present to have aban-
doned her aggressive campaign against
Servia in order to prepare for possible
Russian attack. The bulk of the
Austrian troops which were concen-
trated at Semlin have been moved to
an unknown destination. The few
troops remaining conduct a desultory
bombardment of Belgrade.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
WILL HELP GET
AMERICANS HOME
United States To Charter Some
of the Big Liners.
EMBASSY CHECKS AS AID
consuIates Will Transfer Remit
tances To Americans LlV-
ing Abroad Per-
manently.

Washington, D. C.-All- the re-
sources of the United States Govern
ment will be brought into action to
convey home the 100000 to 100000
Americans from the European coun-
tries now menaced by war. Steps will
be taken by the American Govern
ment, it is understood, to lease the big
liners of the European steamship com
panies for this work. The Stars and
Stripes will be hauled up on the steam
ships while they are engaged in the
task of transporting home the Ameri-
can tourists.
The first movement in this direction
was taken Monday when President
Wilson asked Congress for an imme-
date appropriation to bring home the
American refugees in Europe. Con-
gress appropriated 100000 to remove
the American refugees from Mexico
when that country was adame with
anti-American feeling and torn by civil
war. The big liners which can be
leased will be augmented by a few
AlAC11SdA JAdhSpOA % anu "a N@N~-S -
available for this work.
At the present time there are only
few transports which can be called
upon to help remove the Americans
from Europe, and it is on account OF
this condition that steps are being
considered to lease big transatlantic
liners.
No Fear For Tourists Safety.
No feeling of apprehension is felt
in administration circles for the per-
sonal safety of any Americans who
are now abroad All the officials
here urge in this connection is that
the tourists and others lose no time
in placing themselves under the pro-
lection of the nearest American diplo-
matte or consular Office. Means may
not be Immediately at hand with which
either to relieve the Americans who
are stranded or to send them home,
but sooner OF later the facilities will
be found to do both.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
DENY INCREASE
IN TRAFFIC CENTER
No Advances East From Buffalo
and Pittsburg.
COMMISSION IS DIVIDED
Railroads West From Buffalo and
Pittsburgh Only Ones Afforded
Relief In Long Deferred
Decision Of Commission.

Washington, D. C.-After devoting
more than a year to an investigation
into the revenue needs of the railroads
in the Eastern classification territory,
the Interstate Commerce Commission
announced its decision in the 5 per
cent rate case.
This decision was by a divided COM
mission and is compromise. The
lines in what is described as the Cen
trail Freight Association territory,
those operating from st. Louis and
Chicago on the West and Buffalo and
Pittsburgh on the East, have received
approximately a per cent. increase
in all class and some commodity rates.
The lines in what are described as
the Grand Trunk and New England
territories are awarded no increases
except in so far as they may operate
in the Central Association area. Some
incidental advantages will accrue to
them.
Economies are urged which will, in
the opinion of the commission, go far
toward conserving the revenue derived
from the present level of rates.
No arbitrary sum is fixed by the
commission which the railroads may
receive from the advance in rates, but
this will range from $15,0OO,00O to
S25, 900, 900, according to the volume of
traffic handled under the new scale.
From economies, the carriers may
have the benefit of $25,0OOOOO or even
more.
Points To Mismanagement.
1t is pointed out by the commission
that low freight rates are not re-
sponsible for the financial condition of
many of the lines involved in the pres
ent case. Mismanagement is the
cause of many of the burdens under
which various roads now operate.
The commission severely criticizes
the " propaganda" carried on either by
the railroads or their sympathizers in
an effort to influence the body
through the newspapers and otherwise
in favor of granting the fat per cent.
advance asked for in the original petit
ton, and added that there was no
doubt it had seriously aggravated the
present commercial depression.
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08

Two French scientists have built the
worlds most powerful eleetro-magnet
Middletown transcript., 1914-08-08
TWO LESS TO FIGHT sERwA.

Austrians Probably Fatally Injured In
Clash At Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, Cal.-Two Austrians
were probably fatally injured in a
fight with Servians at the street corner
where natives of the warning coun-
tries clashed in riot. According to
accounts given the police, several Aus
trians walking along the street were
attacked by the Servians, the leaders
crying I'VE will kill all Austrians be-
fore they go back to fight us!"
The Washington times., 1914-08-20
TODAY'SSPORTORIAL
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

possible that the the American League
the falling off attendance this During
spring. when Detroit St. Louis Washington and Chicago all
the running these cities named faithful
thought after all this
to come through grab bunting All
First St Louis
cage followed together with Jungaeers
fell of the attendance The Mackmen have killed
Ban Johnson circuit they have killed interest
among Philadelphia fans It's like much of thing
newspaper
sitting
home the
had a
cnshed AND LESS THAN
offs themr ample
the fans like winner
the In
running the honors. it all off,
shall receive the involved
oil
justly
reward But the Federal VIII De- sitting night on the fence
ba continue to fill the sport pages all winter
it
He
"a smile"
advertising going certainly
bunking the public
The Washington times., 1914-08-20
TREASURY LEADS IN
AMATEUR SK|RM|SH
Gets Drop on Eastern A. C.
When Those Teams Play
First Intersection Game.

Another step will be accomplished in
the process of establishing a District
amateur baseball championship when
Eastern and Ninth engage in baseball
warfare at First ana NJ streets at Sis
o'clock. Eastern dropped their first game
of the finals to Treasury by 4 to s,
when Buck Becker, the acknowledged
mainstay of the Eastern pitching corps.
was driven from the firing line in
the sixth skirmish.
Eastern is overanxious to retrieve
yesterdays unexpected defeat at the
hands of the Treasury. outfit and to
that end will probably send Becker right
back after today's laurels. Should the
Potomac Beasuers drop todays con-
test, they will practically be lost from
the running. as the series goes but six
games and the contest Is to be 50 close
that one game Is all that any pennant
aspirant can afford to pass Up.
Throughout the Eastern-Treasury CON-
fiict, Dovney was monarch OF all he
surveyed as he sent his benders hurl-
ing from the mound which he occupied.
1t is Downey's strong left arm which
has guided the Treasury OUTFIT 30 sue
cessfully through the present campaign
and he will be held in readiness to rush
to the rescue of his team whenever
his services are required. He is indeed
the ace in the hole, Of the Treasury
team. With the exception Of a nlomen-
tary relapse by Robinson, Downey re-
ceived perfect support from his team
mates.
Neither Becker, nor Kelly. who re-
lieved him were in form yesterday and
the exhibition Of the Fasteners Is to-
day declared to be a disappointment
Ninth Street Christian Church, which
opposes Eastern today, crept into the
championship class by shutting out
Union Station to 0, In yesterdays
game to untile the Section B standing.
1t was a no-score contest until the
eighth inning. when Forrest Thompson
aeroplaned himself while Cheney re-
mained on terra firma. It was in the
eighth that all of Ninth's runs were
scored.
The Washington times., 1914-08-20
New Rube Waddell Is
Found in WilkeSbarre

Major league scouts are moving on
Wilkesbarre to inspect phenomenon
who broke loose yesterday with one
OF the most brilliant pitching per-
formances Of the season For that
city Monday Meyers pitched both sec
tions Of a douLIe-header against Utica
and scored two shut-outs Ho beat
the visitors by to , in the opening
contest Of nine innings. and blanked
them. . to 0. in a seven-inning wind
up Meyers allowed six scattered hits
in the first game and only four in the
second Just three men got as far as
the midway all the afternoon. two in
the first game and one in the second.
AS the drafting season will open the
likely to receive some hattering offers
for Meyers from major league clubs
in need of pitchers.
The Washington times., 1914-08-20
Plan Red Cross Day.

NEW YORK, Aug. s0.-The National
Learue Of Professional Baseball Clubs
today departed from precedent of
many years standing by arranging to
designate one day of it's championship
playing schedule as Red Cross Day,
when a percentage of tho gate receipts
throughout the circuit will be turned
ever to the Red Cross for its relief
work in the European war. According
to Secretary John A. Heydler's an
nouncenent. ii is expected that all
leagues in organized baseball will take
similar action. The date Of Rcd Cross
Day Is yet to be selected