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The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

A dispatch from place with the suggestive name
Of Lake Cormorant, Miss says: Jim Bailey colored,
was lynched for stealing mule. He had no relatives
and the county had no funds, so the body is still
hanging in tree" Twenty-eight words to tell the
tale. And in the United States money is still being
collected for the purpose OF sending missionaries to
Africa and China.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

The present situation reminds US of Petroleum V.
Nasby's famous remark about the row between An
drew Johnson and the Senate. Nasby said: This
ought to convince the people of the mistake they
made in concentrating the law-making power in the
bands of Congress- instead of difusing it through
bne man"
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16
A Line o Cheer Each Day o
tn Year.
Written expressly for The Herald
By JOHN KENDRICK BANGS.
A DREAM WORLD.
lCopynEht. lsLl

TCopyrEht, l9lLl
Sometimes when troubles DER me steal
And all nv ways veXRtious seem,
l like 10 think ! am not real
But just a part OF sUmeones dream,
Who'll shortly wake and set me free
From all the woes besetting me.
The thought. perhaps, Is vain and fat.
But I can tell you anyhow
Results Will be the same as that
\ hundred years from now
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

We don't believe anybody took the trouble to re-
member the name of the fellow who had bout with
Jack Johnson in Paris last week.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

Mr. Jones, of Chicago seems TO be reaping what
he inadvertently sowed when he joined the Harvester
Company directorate
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

Mr.. Sulzer insists that he is going to for re-
election as governor of New York From which we
infer that he has nothing else to do
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

Il haven't seen drunken in New York in
a year" says Sheriff Grifenhagen. Evidently the
sheriff doesn't go out at night.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

The Bull Moos: crowd ought to investigate the
claim of that Chicago physician who says he can
make dwarfs grow.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

The Mad Mullsh who died first in 1889 and
several times every year since then is threatening
to annihilate town in British Somaliland Is there
no hope OF mediation?
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

The next issue for the Commoner may be verY
interesting. Roger Sullivan has announced as can
didatc for the Senate.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

We strong for temperance, of course, but we
hope all hands will refrain from preaching that doc
time in the presence of Jack Johnson
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

We think there is no truth in the report that the
government is going to investigate the alleged trust
OF the Chautauqua lecturers.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

a Philadelphia man has received bequest of
$1,000 because he was kind to lady. Kindness to
ladies is very rare in Philadelphia
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

Well, if nobody else viii say it will: That
fellow who promoted gold mine Senate sta
tionery had lot of brass.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

why are so many old bachelors hermits:" asks
an exchange. Why, that is the only way they can
keep on being bachelors
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

Among the eloquent speeches being made in Con-
gress in yupport of the administration we do not
hear tie clarion voics of Hon. R. P. Hobson.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16
Havoc of Time.

Brooks-why aren't you wearing your
patent feathers?
Franklin-The patent expired.-Penn
Punch Bowl
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

4 Kentucky has resigned from the legislature
in order to enter the ministry. And we thought
the day of plucking brands from the burning was
past.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

Strange thing happened in London the other day.
King George appeared in public without being an
noyed by the sufragettes.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16
PrecocIoIIs Kid.

Teacher-Bobbie, mention an acquired
taste.
Star Pupil-The dark-brown. na'am.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

Tomorrow DR.. Edwards will tell How
Judge Richardson Provided Agains
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

1t seems that about all the Senate wants Of Mr..
Warburg is for him to salute the flag.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

Lieut. Augustus Norton. /. s. A. and
Mrs. Norton have returned TO their home
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

Lieut. Commander and Mrs Horace
MaCfarland. who have been residing with
Mrs MaCfarlands' mother. Mrs. r. B.
Moran. at the !atter's home on Sheridan
Circle. have leased an apartment at
StoneleCh Court for the coming season.
Mr. and Mrs Macfarland are passing the
summer at Atlantic City.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

Mrs Henry F. Dimick will entertain
a dinner company of young people this
evsning in compliment to Miss Helen
WalCott. Of WASHINGTON
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

Mrs Nicholas Anderson entertained
dinner company last evening al her Bar
HarbOr cottage in compliment to Sir John
and Lady Harrington, who are her guests
for a week.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

Miss Mary George White. OF Baltimore.
a frequent White House visitor. as well
as one Of the bridesmaids at the mar
rage Of Miss Jessie Wilson. sailed yes
terday on the Koenigin Luise. for Bre-
men, TO return via Genoa, in September.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Francis H. McAdoo will
Pass several weeks at the Chelsea Hotel,
Atlantic City. and later make a motor
trip through New England. to extend
10 the White Mountains, and include a
visit to the McAdoo summer home AZ
Mattaooisett.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

DIR. Joseph Bryan. with his sisters. the
Misses BRYAN. left Washington Tuesday
for Poland Springs. to remain for the
balance OF the season.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

Mr. and Mrs. Payne Whitney and family
have arrived at "Westside," Prides
Crossing. which place they have leased
for the season from Mr. and Mrs. Alex
ander Cochrane. Of Boston Mr.. ana
Mrs. Whitney have a summer home at
Manhassett, Long Island, where they
passed the early season.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

Mr.. and Mrs Billups Phinizy. Of Ath
ems. Ga. with their two daughters, are
recent arrivals in Berne. where they will
visit the American Minister. Mr.. Pleas
ant A. Scovall. who is Mrs. Phinizy's
brother. They will also pass some time
in Berlin and Paris before returning
home in the autumn
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

Miss Martha Goldman IL entertaining Dr.
and Mrs. Louis Livingston, Of New York.
at her Newport home
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

Senator and Mrs. Lodge. who are max
Ing a motor tour Of the British Isles, 70
be followed by a visit to France. are
booked TO sail for home August ls They
will go direct TO their summer home at
Nahant
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

Medical Director Charles T. Hibbstr
L s. ", retired. announces the en-
gagement Of his daughter, Alice Coke.
to Henry E MeCredy, formerly Of
Roanoke No date has yet been. set for
the wedding.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

Mrs. Walter Wells who left town YES
terdsy will make a short visit TO New
York then go 10 Atlantic city. where
she and her two children will pass sew
eraI weeks. Dr. Wells will Join his fam
lily at Atlantic City and later with Mrs
Wells proposes passing some time at the
White Sulphur Springs.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

relieved of command.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis L. Thompson and
Miss Virginia Thompson have gone 10
Atlantic City for a weeks stay at the
-BIenheir.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

Former Senator and Mrs. Nathen B.
Scott will leave today for Atlantic City
for a week or ten days stay.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

Representative and Mrs. Richmond
Pearson Hohson are in New York, where
the marriage of Mrs. Hobson's sister
Miss Lucia Hull. 10 Mr.. Hsrrie T Lin
dleoerg. took place yesterday afternoon.
The ceremony which was attended by
only a small family party took place at
the Church Of the Heavenly Rest at $50
o clock
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

The marriage of Miss Ruth Winston,
Il Birmingham. Ala, TO Mr.. Charles Z.
BurGoOn. Of this city. will take place
July < The engagement OF Miss Winston
and Mr.. BurGoOn was announced several
weeks ago by Mrs. William G. Ledbetter.
Il Birmingham, mother Of the bride-elect.
The Washington herald., 1914-07-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest johnson and
daughters are late arrivals from WASH
ington registered at the Hotel des IndeS,
The Hague.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-08
DOUBLE RESCUE ENACTED
IN SEVENTY-TWO MILE GALE
LIFE SAVERS RESCUE TWO SHIP.
WRECKED MEN FROM DEATH
IN RAGING SEA.
Were Exhausted by Efforts and Tor.
pedo Boat Destroyer Comes
TO Their Aid.

POINT JUDITH. r. l., Dec. IA
double rescue was enacted in a sey-
enty-two mile northwest gale TODAY
when the crew of the Point Judith
LIE saving station who had snatchsd
two shipwrecked men from death on
the Point Judith breAkwatsr wers
In turn rescued by the torpedo boat
destroyer Morris
In trying TO make the harbor of
refuge inside OF the breakwater. A
little oyster boat brought up on tn.
end of the wall and quickly went 10
pieces. The two men OF her. crew
managed TO reach the top Of the rocka
where they were in momentary dan
ger of being washed into the sea.
After a terrific struggle the surf.
boat OF the life-savers reached the
men and got them aboard. Exhausted
by their efforts. the crew was unable
TO force the boat through the heavy
seas to shore. Their plight became
apparent on shore, and an appeal for
help was sent TO the Newport naval
station.
The destroyer Morris. by skilful sea.
manship. dropped alongside the help
less surf-boat and took the worn out
men aboard without mishap.
The storm was 90 violent that the
Morris took shelter in Sand hin cova
for the night.
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done by the wind and tide to property
along the ocean front.
Much damage was done in the vicin-
ity OF New York city TO property along
the water front, summer resorts in
particular suffering heavily. Trans
Atlantic and coastvise steamers were
forced to remain outside Sandy Hook
to fight the storm
NEW YORK. Dec 7. - Huge seas.
backed by a mighty tide and a howl
ing northeast gale. battered the coasts
of New York today. smashing houses.
wrecking boats. flooding villages. dew
astating summer resorts. and forcing
transatlantic and coastwise steamers
to remain outside Sandy Hook and
night the storm.
At Sandy Hook the wind attained a
velocity OF sixty-elght miles an hour.
driving In a recOrd-Dreaking tide and
making ~ impossible for pilots TO
board incoming vessels. In New York
harbOr the tide was the highest in
thirteen years. and the waves drove
the New Jersey ferryboats to cove.
and strewed the lee shore Of staten
Island with the wrecks OF scores OF
small craft In New York city the
wind blew at forty-eiEht miles an hour.
diminishing 20 twenty-six miles to
night. with a forecast OF shift In the
gale attended by more rain or snow.
The worst damage done IN this vi.
cinity was suffered az Coney Island.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-08
WARSHIP WAS
THE KANSAS

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. The war.
ship which vas believed to be in
distress OF Ocean City. Md. undoubt.
edly was the United States battleship
kansas. Reports received At the
Philadelphia navy yard tonight from
Captain Bryan. commander Of the
Kansas which b. lying inside the Dol.
aware breakwater. stated that he had
been obliged 20 anchor on Ocean city
yesterday TO protect bis vessel from
the storm. No other vessel was In
that vicinity 40 far ~ he knows. The
ships prOpellers were being lifted
out of the water BY the heavy seas.
Captain Bryan stated. and were In
danger of breaking or throwing the
engines out of line lie reported that
the Kansas was uniniured except for
slight damage 20 several life boats
and the supcrstructure.
The Kansas. which b. returning from
a six months cruise In Mexican
waters, was IN the thick Of the storm
All the way up the coast. and when A.
became necessary to anchor the vee.
sci I've miles below Ocean City life
savers and observers from the rhore
believed the vessel had gone aground
Because of the thick fog the ship was
only dimly visible. Captain Bryan
said that several times during tho
niFht he had cndcavored 10 exchange
torch signais with the Bfe Saving crew.
but that .t was impossible 10 do 30
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-08
HOWLING GALE BATTERS EASTERN COAST
WRECKS RESORTS; DOES UNTOLD DAMAGE

NEW YORK. Dec. THE fierce
northeast gale which for two days has
played havoc along the Atlantic sea
board from Norfolk TO Maine continued
TO rage tonight. but the weather bu-
Teau reported that the wind had al.
minished somewhat I'm intensity and
would continue to abate. The storm
was central tonight on the Jersey
coast. and was moving northeastward
Damage amounting TO hundreds Of
thousands OF dollars has been done TO
property along the coast by wind and
sea. while shipping at many points
has been completely paralyzed Wire
communication between many points
In the east either was cut or or seri-
Ously curtailed.
Along the Virginia coast the storm
was the most severe that has visited
IL In recent years. but the fury Of the
gale had abated tonight Heavy dam
age was done AZ summer resorts but
shipping apparently suffered little.
Al Philadelphia shipping was prac-
tlcally AZ standstill. Scores OF
vessels took shelter tonight inside the
Delaware breakwater Telegraph and
telephone service To all points was
badly crippled
Seaside points along the New Jer-
sey coast suffered heavily. Atlantic
City. Ocean City. Wildwood. Cape May
and Soabright told Of heavy damage
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-08
GRAFT CHARGED
In RESOLUTION
SENATOR ROBINSON SEEKS TO
HAVE INVESTIGATED CHARGE
THAT SENATORS USED
INFLUENCE.
To Have Troops Withdrawn From
Vera cruz-clains carranza Ap-
propriated $4,000 for This
PURPOSE

WASHINGTON. Dec. 7.-An effort
by Senator Robinson OF Arkansas. to-
Gay to launch investigation of a pub
lished report that the Carranza Rov-
eminent in Mexico had appropriated
$4,000 to obtain the influence of two
United States senators I'm bringing
about the early Withdrawal of Ameri-
can troops then at Vera Cruz. pre-
cipitated brief discussion in the SEN
ate but resulted in no action. Sena.
tors Stone. Gallinger. Penrose and
Smoot urged that the dignity of the
senate would be lowered by its adop-
tion and on objection OF Senator
Smoot the resolution went over for
the day.
As drawn the resolution proposed
an investigation by a special commit
tee of five senators empowered to
travel in foreign countries II nec-
essary.
When the resolution was called to
the attention of Secretary Bryan he
said IL contradicted itself by giving
the impression that senators had been
paid and then indicating that the en-
try on the Carranza books did not
specify the use which was made of the
money.
incidentally it was said by high Of
ficials that President Wilson had new
er even discussed the evacuation OF
Vera Cruz with any members OF the
senate.
Rafael Zubaran Capmany. Washing
ton representative of Carranza who
mentioned in the story as having re-
ceiyed the money to influence sena-
tors, issued the following statement:
The story is too ridiculous TO merit
serious consideration.
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where the loss within the past "a
hours Is estimated at $500. 600. Two
or three fine houses at Sea Gate were
wrecked. despite the fight OF a small
army OF vorkmen TO build defenses
with hundreds OF sand bags Fifteen
buildings along Coney Island had been
damaged tonight. including big bath
Ing pavilions and summer cottages.
At Brighton Beach the boardwalk
was demolished and much Of the stone
breakwater was torn away. The
waves surged around the Brighton
Beach hotel and wrecked several
small buildings near a. although the
hotel itself escaped serious damage.
Waves IS Feet High.
Waves broke more than % feet over
the high tide line AZ Rockaway Beach.
causing heavy damage TO bungalows.
baths and the boardwalk Al Seaside
eight bungalows and 20 feet OF the
boardwalk were carried away. Two
hotels a. Arverne were damaged and
several f-milies were driven from
their homes when the food tide seired
upon them. Point Lookout. ~ Long
Reach. was inundated and partly
washed away. and the wind was blow.
ing 30 miles an hour tonight. At
hiverhead. the Poconce river had
risen 80 high that two of the business
streets were under two feet Of water.
toontinusd on Page rvsivs)
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PREPAREDNESS OF U. S. FOR
WAR TO BE INVESTIGATED
WHEELING MAN IN VAIN
EFFORT TO SETTLE THE
OHIO MINERS STRIKE

Special Dispatch To InteIIigeneer.
CLEVELAND, o., Dee. u
Two Wheeling men, w. n. Col
Wig, > merchant, and Rev. Rod.
eriek meEsehen. Of Barton,
called on the coal operators
here to-day in an effort to OBJ
tain another hearing for the
striking miners, and n possible
TO prevent the opening OF the
mines under the open-shop sys-
TEN.
colVia sought TO have the
scale committees Of the two
factions meet again. The min
ister urged that the demands
OF the men be granted.
Neither was successful In his
mission. The operators will
meet Tuesday 20 discuss run
ming the mines with strike
breakers.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-08
HEAVY FIRING HEARD
ALONG BELGIAN COAST

LONDON. Dec. 7.--i0:o5 ?. n.-Hsavy
firing was heard along the Reirian
coast today. according TO q Reuter- dlr.
patch from Amsterdam. indicating trat
bumbardlng the German Positions
The Nluis correspondent Of the Har-
delshaid says the Germans deifV srsl
violent attacks today on trenches -
oeutly captured hy the allies but wers
rcuulaed and adds that the allies have
made marked progress IN the nefEhhrr-
hood ~ LanEcwHrk Ionrebeck and Nix
sfhnutN The Germans have been ohueod
o. substitute lighter guns FOR fhefr
henFV ARTILLERY. ~ the inunda atfona have
made The use % the latter ifnrrnrfirahfr
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-08
FATHER KILLS MAN WHO
ASSAULTED HIS DAUGHTER

CASHMERE Wash. Dec &c. ~.
Franklin. former ruueriutcndent OF
sunday schools ~ ioaVanwOrfh. Wash .
was shot and killed here to-day b. Har-
~ =. Carr. n fanfhnr. ~ f.navouworth.
FRANKLIN was charged with having cdm-
uitted ~ offonar against Carr'a ten goar
old daughter and wac awaiting TRIAL AZ
ne time ~ The hillnE Franklin was on
trial ON charges on n similar offenaa
against another rlrI one nf cars bull
leta missed Franklin and KILLED r. Juror
- fire ON Franklin with an automatic
pistol. bullet struck ! 81 Parsons.
one - the jury. killing him Instantly
lwg bulefa pigrrrd lranklin. who died
in nfffrn mlnufeH rIf leaves n a.idf,tg
and flrn children Carr surrendered
himself o. the sheriff
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-08
new SCHOOL DEDICATED
~ DIspaIeh b ~ InlenIeencer.

Special Dispatch 90 the intefigcncer
FAiRMONT. W. Va. Dec. PROF.
r. g. Miller. president Of Shepherd
College State Normal school. was the
principal speaker tonight at the dedi-
cation of the new Thomas e. Miller
public school. the finest in the state
The fine new building was thrown open
20 public inspection after the program
was carried out Other speakers we're
Dr. o. J. Woodley. president of Fair.
mont State Normal college. George VI
Alexander. president Of the board of
educaiiOn. and many others The
building was completed late this fan
and a. complete In every department.
being more complete than mauy Of
The college buildings In the state
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-08
KAISER'S MEN, SURROUNDED,
CUT THEIR WAY TO VICTORY
RUSSIANS SUFFER HEAVY
LOSSES AND ARE REPORTED
TO BE IN RETREAT.
Further Advance viii Be Con-
tested by Reformed Russian
Lines-AIlies on Offensive.

LONDON. Dec. I. s:25 D. m.-After
n long battle. fought with the greatest
stubbornness. the Germans have sue
ceeded in occupying Lodz. Poland.
which Is an unfortified city. Accord
ing TO the Berlin report. the Russians
suffered severe losses and are in re-
treat.
This success of the Germans. largely
because of what preceded IL, is cossid-
cred by military experts a really re-
markable achievement Less than a
fortnight ago. the army to which this
victory has fallen was surrounded bv
Russians and cut its way out only nj
the last moment. losing great numbers
of men and many guns. Yet II was
able within a few days to reoreanize.
take the offensive and defeat the Rus
SLAMS defending LODI
This was made possible by the net
work OF strategic railways on the Ger
man side OF the frontier. over whie>
reinforcements can be sent where they
are most needed. The Russians. ON
the other hand, vigorously attacked
on both wings. were unable To send
fresh men 10 stiffen their center 10
meet the German wedge. and were
compelled to fall back.
Much Fighting Coming.
the suburbs of the city. and the whole
RUSSIAN line. from north TO south. r.
now straightened out and will contest
There will be, undoubtedly. much
more hghting before the campaign in
tnis district is concluded. Lodz was
won only after hand-to-hand fightinr in
every foot OF ground with the IN.
vaders
In the meantime. taking ADVANTAGE
OF the pre-occupation of the Germans
In the east. the allied French, BELGIAN
and British forces have begun an Of
fensive movement in the west. They
tconttnusd on Page rveive)
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PRESIDENT FAvORS REGULAR
INQUIRY BIT OPPOSES THE
GARDNER RESOLUTION.
Resolutions Covering All Phases
Of Matter Introduced-TO Look
Into Expenditures.

WASHINGTON. Dec. Prepared
ness OF the United States for war
seems destined for investigation in
congress. Several bills and resolu-
tions bearing On-the subject were in
trOduced today. and an inquiry by con-
gressional committees Is regarded at
the capital as certain. although Presi-
dent Wilson told Representative Gard
ner during the day that he opposed the
latter's plan for an investigation by a
national security commission. The
President expressed the opinion that
this would be an mWise way of han
ding a question which might create
very unfavorable International impress
siona."
senator Lodge introduced in the sen
ate resolution similar TO the Gard
ner measure. pending In the house and
asked that Il lie on the table until to-
morrow. II would provide for ma
tional security commission" TO be
composed Of three members OF the
senate. three members OF the house.
snd three citizens 10 be appointed by
the President
Favored Regular inquiry.
President Wilson let q be- known
after his conference with Representa-
i've Gardner that he was entirely in
favor of the fullest inquiry into mill.
fary conditions by regular committees
N tho house and senate. and added
that there we're no facts In possession
u the executive departments which
were not AZ the disposal of those com
mittces. IN line with this attitude
senator James Hamilton Lewis. Dem
1cratic whip Of the senate introduced
a resolution which would direct an ex-
haustive inquiry BY the military and
naval committees of the senate into
The expenditure ~ millions Of dollars
appropriated IN the past for national
defense.
This inquiry would b. directed TO
ascertain Just What has been provided
lconnnusd on Par. rus1r.l
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-12-08
VERY HEAVY CASUALTIES
AMOUNG BRITISH OFFICERS

tCorreFpondence OF Associated preeab
LONDON. Nov. IA ust ~ officers
casuaities published for the week ended
November %. shows particularly heavy
losses among British Officers Tor these
seven days. Tho total is 3as. when
comprises fos KILLED. az wounded and
90 missing
ADDED to the previous totals this lat
ct iist shows that aii told up o. date
Great Hrifain has ioat fn the va ssT
OnlrfrH KILLED. i.IIT wounded see Hrfaa-
inF. of a total ~ officers casualtles lfrf
81 1.1t1 mcn
Iu the seven daYa ended to-day eleven
regiments at the front had ten or more
officers reported a. killed wounded ~
mirainE