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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-07
BATTLE NORTH OF OISE
GROWING MORE VIOLENT:
OUTCOME is IN DOUBT

That the battle between the allies
and the Germans to the north OF the
RIVER Disc is growing more and more
violent Is the only statement that has
been permitted to winnoy throueh
the sieve Of official secrecy concern.
ing the conditions prevailing on that
part OF the long battle line in France
upon which the eyes OF the world are
locused The report of the French
war office makes no mention Of
whether progress is being made by
either side In this zone where for
DAYS the armies have been battling
desperately for supremacy.
The statement is made that the al.
lies have gained little ground on the
northern heights of the Meuse ON
the center of the battle line compara.
tive calm prevails.
- mention was made in the state-
ment concerning the strong forces OF
herman cavalry previously reported
70 De operating in the department OF
Nord. nor was anything said OF the
SITUATION at Antwerp, against which
the Germans are operating. A news
agency dispa-ch said. however. that
tne military governor OF Antwerp had
reported to the turgomaster of Ant.
werp that a bombardment OF the CITY
was imminent. N'''
Both Germany and Russia continue
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Fighting In France Drags on Without Result
MYSTERIOUS CONFERENCE
ON MEXICO AT WHITE HOUSE

WASHINGTON. Oct. s.-President
wilson conferred for two hours to-
night on the Mexican situation with
secretary Bryan and John r. SiIn-
man, who made special trip from
Mexico at his own request to talk
with the president No inkling OF
what was discussed was given out at
the White House after the conference
secretary Bryan refused to make any
Mr. Silliman. who is United States
consul at Saltillo. Mexico, has been
acting as President Wilson's personal
representative in Mexico for some
weeks. A few lays ago he telegraph
ed the state department asking per-
mission TO come TO Washington for n
consultation. lie was told IL was
thought best he should return to
Mexico City. Silliman was not satis-
ned and IL is said his visit was ar
ranged directly with the president.
Buying Ammunition.
FL PASO. Tex. Oct. General
Villas agents in the United States to-
day entered through this port 10. 900
American made rifles. thus taking ad-
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vantage OF the recently raised en-
oargo along the border on munitions
OF war.
The Carranza action also has TAX
en- advantage OF the unhindered entry
OF arms from the American side.
Constitutionalist agents here have
been purchasing all available supplies
which are being rushed TO the assis-
tanee OF General Hill. who is defend
ing Naco. Sonora, against partisans OF
villa.
No reports of fghting between Car
rama and Villa troops, however.
come from other parts OF the republic
Seen at his hotel after the confer.
ence Mr.. Silliman refused to make
any statement as to whaNhis mission
10 Washington contemplated or what
had been discussed at the White
House conference. The fact that he
was accompanied from Mexico by
Richard Cole. who gave out a state
ment at St Louis saying that heAxas
coming TO Washington in behalf of
General Carranza and expected recog-
milton OF Carranza by the United
States would come soon. led to spec
ulation along this line.
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APPROVE COTTON LOAN

WASHINGTON. ID. G.. Oct g.
The Federal reserve board took stems
today 20 give itq approval 20 the plan
proposed by bankers OF the Middle
West to relieve conditions In the cot
ton market through $3.50. .000. 600 loan
fund. Festus y. wade. Of ST. Louis
and other bankers who helped form
the plan were asked 90 come 10 Wash
inFtoN for conference aF soon a.
convenient aud 10 is possible that the
plan VIII receive the approval % the
board before the cloV ~ the present
week
The board appointed Governor Ham
lin Paul NJ WarburE and W =. a..
HARDING members OF n committee to
TAX With the bankers Although the
board members have no knowledge or
the details Of the plan. 10 was believed
to.nieht that In principle 10 was agree.
able and that unless there are nn-
looked Tor obstacles n win be en-
dorscd
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-07
nrsNAHAoEMEHT AVID FRAUD
CHARGED IN APPLICATION

TRENTON ~ D. oct q Chancellor
Mnlter to-day heard thf application nf
llNnrf W Huil. reuree rufluH fhs dissent
iNF HIuf HnuIurra. Tor tnr uuuulutnuanf nI
r. rrrrifDr Tor fnc International Power
'Dmpunt Fraud and gross nieruauafe.
m"nf Hfr charge made against tnr di.
fnrinrH. IN D. alleged that fhr uIfffun.
tiDntl Power COMPANY. which la hold.
ina com uHuN Tor numb uf auIs-i.
diaries engaged iu operating electric
hFnf aud trolley aVaffuIa o. fnrrfrrnf
lnd that if hae earned only ff0G fur the
flfef nlN months ~ the present Vaar and
ihaf fI Naa outstanding notes CO. tho
tun ~ ffHstn which are secured hV
collateral of doubtful Vaius
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FEDERAL COURT OPENS

spsccisi udspatch 90 the fnteulrancer
CLARkSBURG. W Va. oct C.
Judge Dayton opened the regular Octo
hcr term 81 Federal District Court here
today and impanelied and instructed
a Grand Jury awaiting the action Of
which there are hfteen prisoners IN
the county Jail The term will likely
last not more than week
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-10-07
BACK TO PARIS

LONDON. Oct Z. "a 90 ". mJ-The
French govern0rnment will return fo
Paris Wednesday or Thursdav. ac.
cording 10 the Paris correspondent Of
the Express who makes this an.
nuuncemeut on high authority The
visit ~ President puincare tn army
headquarters ls considered good
omen.
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SIXTY VESSELS
Have Been Admitted 20 American
Registry and Now Fly the
American Fiau

WASHINGTON. oct Sixty for
eign built vessels with an aggregate
Of 233 7R1 gross tons have been 70.
moved from danger % capture by the
European powers Involved In the
present war by admission TO Amerl-
can register. according 10 an official
announcement tonight BY the depart
ment of commerce. Great Britain has
suffered most az 81 OF the vessels
have sailed under the British nar
-Four German vessels and two BELGIAN
complete the list
an analysis ~ the list shows 81 N
the vessels operating In Atlantic wa
ters. the remaining three being paci-
nc liners
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FATALLY STABBED

Fpe.cia- Ihenntch 10 ne fnfcillrenrer.
CLARKSBuRG ". Va. oct 8 -
When John kemney and Lorenzo Gar
cia fought over tools this morning a,
the Owens Eastern Bottle Company
plant where both are employed. KEN
eny was perhaps fatally stabbed Hs
ia IN DYING condition In a hospital
and Garcia ls In Jail
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WILSON ENDORSED

NEW YORK. Oct. GA resolution
endorsing President Wilson and the
policies Of his administration offered
by Charles r. Murphy Of Tammany
Hail AZ a meeting OF the Democratic
committee Of New York county to-
night was adopted unanimously.
The meeting was held 10 organize
for the coming year.
The committee in the resolution
pledged its support TO the election OF
Martin II. Glynn as governor.
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STARVATION
Faces the Entire West Coast Of Mex
ieo-Rear Admiral Howard Re-
ports on Conditions.

WASHINGTON. ID. C., Oct. C.
Rear Admiral Howard. commanding
the American naval forces of the Pa
cihc coast of Mexico, reported to the
Navy Department to-day that there
was shortage of food all along the
west coast. and that the populace of
Acapulco faced starvation. Foodstuffs
were not available at any price. he
said. Transportation. both by land
and water. virtually Is at a standstill
along the Pacific coast. and inasmuch
as the revolutionary activities of the
past three years have engaged the
great masses of the people. only mea.
ger crops have been grown.
Admiral Howard says II is absolute
ly necessary that corn and rice be
provided promptly for Acapulco.
Desultory firing about Acapulco Is
mentioned in the message. but this is
not understood by oficials here TO in
volve the present issues under discus.
sion between the envoys OF Villa and
Carranza. They say there is turmoil
throughout the entire State of Guer-
zero. Of which Acapulco is the prin.
cipal port. indicating the urgency OF
the need OF the early establishment of
strong central government in Mex
leo.
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YOUTHFUL sANolrs CAUGHT

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla. Oct g.
Two youths. said ~ BE- the robbers
who TO-DAY held up officials Of the
Farmers A. Merchants National Rank
at Tulcpo. Okla and escaped with
e2.f3f. we're captured late tonight hv
posse near Tulepo They refused 10
give their names N was stated that
more than g. boo vas found hidden In
their clothing
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Negotiations Held Up.

II Is understood that negotiations
for the transfer OF authority al Vera
Cruz are making little hesdway. due
TO Carranza's refusal to comply with
the conditions laid down by the United
States
John ". Silliman, one OF President
wilson's 3 personal representatives in
Mexico. arrived in Washington to-day.
He conferred with Secretary Bryan
and other state Department officials.
Mr.. Bryan declined TO divulge the ma
ture ot Mr.. Silliman's report He said.
however. that in all probability Mr..
Silliman would return to Mexico IN
The near future. after a conference
with President Wilson.
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WAsHfHQTor, oct. e.-rorscastf
Nestern PennsyivauiA. west virri MIA
end ohtc-oeneraliy fair wednesday and
Thursday, not much change tn tsmpsra-
ture.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
ELABORATE
Set is Used in vitagraph Pro.
duction of "The Breath
of Araby.7

one of the most elaborate
sets ever employed in the immense
new studio OF the vitagraph Com
pany, the first scenes in Charles L.
Gaskill's latest picture, "The Breath
of Araby" were taken this week. This
set, two hundred feet in depth, re-
quired the entire floor space in the
mammoth new building, and made a
background, imposing in its vast mag
'nificence, for one of the many inn
portant scenes, in what has been de-
clared to be one of the strongest
stories ever written by this accom-
plished creator Of original, artistic
picture plays.
The leading roleis assumed by Miss
Helen Gardner, and will demand
handling with all of the grace and
consummate artistry, possessed in 20
marked, by this accomplished star.
Like all of the plays written by Mr..
Gaskill, The Breath of Araby," is
unique in theme, motive and action,
and marks a still nearer approach to
his ideal. the really perfect picture.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
POLAND
ILGRIlNS MECCA

of paintings. 1t hangs IN a chapel
over the altar, yelled, except at tho
chief service twice each day, when e
is shown. 1t is a picture Of the VIZ
gin and Child on cypress wood, black
brown with age, crowned with purest
gold and lavishly adorned with a for,
tune OF costly Jewels. According ito
tradition, 1t was painted by. st. Luktli
came into the possession of st. Hal
ena; passed an adyenturesome, bensfs
lcent time until brought by Prince
Leo to Galacia; and was finally placed
in the Pauline Monastery, at Czes
tochowa to protects it from the, Tar
tars in 1882.
The Pauline Monastery, home al
the wonderful painting, has been tiiS
center Of Czestochowa's history. u;
stands, surrounded by penta gonsi'
wal, on the rugged Jasna Cora pro-
montory, which dominates the city
All through the middle ages, the for:
tthcations of the monastery were add
ed to; and every time hostile armies
came that way, 1t was besieged. At.
one time 1t was so wealthy, that ii Is
said t., have owned or held In pledge
lone-fifteenth OF all estates in Pol
| and J" 81
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
EULOGY
On 'StonewaIl' Jackson is
Given by John Y. Basel in
a Letter.

Mrs. Florence B. Ogden, treasurer
of the Stonewall Jackson monument
fund, of the United Daughters. of the
,Confederacy, is in receipt of the fol-
lowing letter from John " Basseil,
manager Of the Columbus Conyen-
tions and Publicity Association, of
Columbus, c., and cousin of John
,Bassell, of this city: ii
II am in receipt of the Sstonewall
Jackson Calendar of which you SO
kindly sent me a copy. In response,
l enclose my check for So; and beg,
in exchange therefore, that you mail
me ten copies additional, that may
thus be placed in position to pass
out a few among my friends here in
Ohfo-sbnne of whom having tasted
his steel.
You must further permit me to
avail myself OF the opportunity this
presents to say fully approve the
work that Chapter No. 1893, u. D. c.
has undertaken.
America, broadly, might well glow
with pride at the thought OF having
been the birthplace Of so matchless
soldier, and so splendid an exam
pie of the Christian gentleman as
tStonewall' jackson. How accentua-
ted, then, should become this feeling
in the hearts of the people of Clarks-
burg-his birth city-and how dire
lect her people might be reasonably
esteemed, should they fail to ever
keep green his memory. Indeed,
,Clarksburg. in my estimation, can
never in the course of her existence,
have come to her a fairer honor or
greater distinction, than what will be
found emanating from knowledge of
the fact that, out of the travail of one
of her mothers, she gave to the world,
and its history, the Immortal Stone
WALL" -
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
GERMAN AIRMEN
ARE PERPLEXED
Unable to Estimate Russian
Numbers as They Do Not
March in Compact Body.

Correspondence OF Associated Press).
LONDON, Dec. ia letter from
Warsaw says that in marching Rus
sian soldiers present an odd picture.
The Russian regiments on the
march are the most Informal organ
izations in the world" 1t says. Ahead
ride few officers, and then, in no
particular formation, come the troops
some on one side OF the road and some
on the other. Toward the rear they
straggle of in dwindling streams,
wandering about the fields and plod-
ding here and there, just as though
each man was of on an individual
tour.
For miles after regiment has
passed one sees little groups trudg-
ing along, apparently perfectly con-
tented and without worry in the
world. Yet at night they all appear
for rations. and in the morning start
off again in solid formations:
81 am told that this method of
marching has proved great puzzle
to the German airmen in. trying to
estimate the numbers of troops that
are moving. When the columns are
so strung out, 1t is almost impossible
from any height to tell whether what
one sees is battalion in close for
nation or q company strung out. Most
armies march in solid masses which
can be seen and estimated accurately
from a great distance.
THE more one sees Of the individ-
ual Of the Russian army the more one
comes to like the common soldier
here. He is the most good natured.
child like playful person in the world
and in the month have been with
the army have not seen any disor-
der. On the'r road and.in the camp, all
seem contented and happy as long as
the weather is fine. It must be adj
initted they look dismal in the rain. /"
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j: s o M E LITTLE,
I I FELLER's STOCKING
8 "a. :. = - : = : Z. Z. 4, Z. 4


Some little feller's stocking is going
to hang somewhere,
And here's to Mister Santa, that
he'll try to find 1t there.
BY some poor lonely chimney I'M
some poor needy place
Some1little feller's stocking, he hung
with turning face.
1 hope it won't be empty when the
great morning comes,
And all earth's little fellers are get-
ting horns and drums,
And tops and sleds and wagons ant.
books and blocks and clothes
Some little feller's stocking where
the loving Santa goes.
Please hear him, Mister Santa, and
watch those little eyes,
And give that heart the beauty on
Christmas Day surprise,
And set his wan cheeks burning with
childhood's dear delight
Some little feller's stocking hangs
lonely through the night.
Perhaps a little cripple. perhaps T.
lad whose dreams Il.
or Christmas have been sad ones as 2
SO. many are. 1t seems;
Perhaps little-shut-in; Oh. Mister
"a Santa, please,
Be good to little fellers, to all poor
lads like these
THE Bentztown Bard in the Bal
Gmore sun. 81
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
JOINS
MAGAZINE STAFF
Contracts to Write Exclusively
for Metropolitan Magazine
for Three Years. n

z NEW FORK. Dec 1.-THE Metro
politan magazine announces that for.
the next three years Theodore Roose-
Welt will write exclusively for the
metropolitan on all the great social,
political and international questions.
The magazine was chosen after
considerable thought because 1t COM
bines the wide circulation Of pop
ular magazine with constructive
progressive editorial policy. In the,
Metropolitan Mr. Roosevelt will have
the freest possible scope for bringing
his views before the public. He will
not, however, be in any way respon-
sible for the political views OF the
magazine, nor will his articles be
written to conform with these views.
The first article by Mr.. Roosevelt
will appear in the February issue of
the Metropolitan and will give the
true history Of the acquisition of the
Panama canal and deal with the adj
ministration's present attitude tow
ard Colombia. other articles will
follow on such subjects as the Colo
RADIO mining situation, and its bear
ings on our economic policy, the need
of military preparedness for the Uni
ted States, the pork barrel, the Mex
lean situation, and other important
subjects which can be dealt with by
Mr.. Roosevelt in the most authorita-
tive manner. His contributions will
be series of great articles, each
complete in itself and carrying the
weight of his wide and intimate
knowledge of affairs. They will ap-
pear in nearly all the issues of the.
Metropolitan during the next three
years.
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GET CHRISTMAS
DINNER BY MAIL
Parcel Post Makes 1t Possible
for City Folk to Get Holiday
Il Meal from Farmer. Is.

Inauguration OF the new ""farm-to-
table, system by the postofiice depart
ment makes possible turkey dinner,
including pumpkin pie and all Of the
good old fashioned "fixins' by parcel
post. 7a
Lists of the names Of farmers liv.
ing in the surrounding community
have been distributed in the larger
cities by the postoffice officials and
the city folks are taking advantage
'of the opportunity to draw supplies
for the Christmas dinner fresh from
the, farm, as is evidenced by the fact
that those farmers whose names are
on the lists have been besieged with
orders. In fact, it is said. that some
OF the farmers have already received
so many orders for turkeys, pies, jel-
lies and other delicacies that they
have asked that their names be re-
moved from the lists.
The residents Of the large cities APP
pear delighted at the opportunity to
walk right around the middleman and
deal directly with the farmer.
1t is within the power of anybody
TO procure good old fashioned
Christmas dinner at reasonable price
by means of a letter and two-cent
stamp.
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ARROWS OF
THE ALLIES
DESCRIBED
Bya German Doctor at Medical
Society Meeting as Very
Dangerous.

Correspondence of Associated Prass)
LONDON, Dec. 19-The arrows
which allied aviators are using over
the battlefields are in two parts. a
head and short Hanged shaft. The
head measures about two and a quar-
Yer inches. and the total length Of the
arrow Is four and a half inches. Both
the head and shaft are of steel. the
fiange being formed OF two fiat
pieces of metal set at right angles.
the ends OF sthe four flanges thus
produced being set into the steel.
The diameter of the head Is about
5-16 OF an inch tapering to a fine
point and the whole weight is about
twenty-one grams.
A German doctor gave the follow
ing description of the use and effect
OF the allies arrows at meeting of
the Stuttgart Medical Society:
Three companies of German SOL
diers were resting when two aero
planes circled overhead at height
of about 1900 meters. Suddenly
one of the soldiers felt sharp stab
bling pain in his right foot and
thought one of his fellow soldiers had
inadvertently pricked 1t: but the IL
fusion was soon dispelled when he
heard cries OF pain I'll about him.
The horses, too. became FESTIVE and
two were found to be wounded. Look
ing at his foot the soldier found an
iron arrow had, penetrated It. He
Immediately plucked it out. About
fifteen others had been hit and the
source of the arrows being discover
ed the men took cover under wagons.
1t was subsequently estimated that
about fifty arrows had been dis
charged and every third arrow had
taken effect. The Importance OF
these weapons particularly when
dropped on resting soldiers is there
fore. considerable and the fact that
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1914-12-20
Is czestochoWa the Same as
Jerusalem is to Christians
Asa Holy Place.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 49,
The National Geographic society gives
the following description Of Czestoch-
owa. which has figured during the
last few days in the campaign in Pol
and.
.Czestochowa, called by the Ger
mans Czentochau, city OF Russian
Poland, is one OF the foremost Nee
cas- OF the pilgrimage going Slavor-
ians. More than western Christians Of
whatever creed go to Jerusalem,
more than Roman Catholics go to
Rome or Protestants to Eisnach and
Geneva, do the Slavonians in particu-
lar, the Russians take UP the pilgrim
staff and wander to their holy places.
These people of the north are akin to
the people of India in that force Of
their religion which drives them from
their homes on religious pilgrimage.
.Famed throughout Russia, Poland,
and among the southern S1ayonians,
is the little city OF Czestochowa,
wherein is the shrine of the wonder
working Black Madonna. Many son
and daughter OF the dreary, govern
ment ridden Steppes and OF bond held
Poland feels that he or she left a
torn and harried spirit or some phys
ical infirmity before the magic OF this
painting.
Gray In Stirring History
"Czestochowa Is gray in age and
gray in stirring history 1t is a. city
on the southwestern Polish plateau,
some 800 feet above sea level, of
1850 Inhabitants, capital Of a coun-
ty of the same name in the Russian
Polish government Of Piotrl1ow. and
1t is situated about 10 miles from the
German frontier of lower Silesia.
Czestochowa lies on the left bank of
the Warta, northwest of Cracow, and
is an important station on the War
saw Cracow railway. 1t is 143 miles
southwest Of Warsaw.
Commercially, the city Is OF no
Importance. Its business is mostly
with the pilgrims, OF whom more than
400, 900 come to its shrine every year.
There are dozen or more factories
in the place. manufacturing cotton
and wooden stuffs, paper, leather and
beer. More important Is publish
ing house which does a brisk business
with the visitors in religious writings
and sacred pictures. The sale OF ann
nlets warding charms against each
particular evil and against all evil
in general, is a significant part of
the city's trade.
Sacred Mystery Picture
1.-THE Black Madonna, sacred mys.
terry picture. the source OF Black
Madonna worship among the Poles
and Russians, is, in itself and in. its
history. one of the. most absorbing