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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-01-08

London. German naval warfare
once more succeeded in getting home
on the British feet. when, in the
height Of heavy gale in the English
Channel, the battleship Formidable
was struck either by a mine or a
submarine torpedo and went down
with more than 600 OF her crew.
The Daily Chronicle states that sur
vivors Of the battleship report that
the vessel was torpedoed both fore
and aft, and sank almost Immediately,
giving the crew hardly time to escape.
The official announcement from the
Press Bureau reads merely as follows:
"The battleship Formidable was
sunk in the Channel, but whether by a
mine or submarine is not yet GER
tain. Seventy-one survivors have been
picked up by British light cruiser,
and it is possible that others may
have been rescued by other vessels"
This expressed hope was partly full
filled later in the day, when the trawl-
er Providence made port in Tor Bay,
bringing with her seventy additional
members of the rormidable's crew,
making the total saved out Of $50,
SO far as is known 141.
The Formidable was more than IF
teen years old, and in the age Ct
dreadnoughts had long outlived her
name. She was a 15,000-ton ship, and
went into commission in 1899, being a
sister Of the Irresistible and Impiac-
able.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-01-08
cARRANzA's WANING STAR.

Seven Thousand OF His Troops Go
Over To Villa.
On Board U. s. S. San Diego. En-
Route to San Diego, Cal.-Seven thou
sand troops Of General Carranza's
forces declared for General villa, at
Topic, in the state of that name. on
the west coast Of Mexico. Foreigners
at San Bias and Topic have taken
refuge aboard the United States sup
ply ship Glacier. Rear Admiral How
ard, in command Of the Pacific fleet,
on receipt of the news ordered the
gunboat Annapolis by wireless to San
elias. but no trouble is expected.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-01-08
NEWSPAPERS RAISE PRICE.
TWO Publications In San Francisco CO
To Two Cents.

San Francisco.-After more than a
year Of experimentation, two of the
afternoon papers published here ad-
vanced. their price from cent to
cents q copy. Their managers state
that. while war news has increased
circulation, business conditions have
not permitted any advance in the ad-
vertising rates, and as the price Of
white paper has gone up, this increase
has been loss and not gain.
The Oakland Tribune and the Oak.
land Enquirer also announced an IN
crease from cent to cents copy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-01-08
CAMPAIGNS EAST AND WEST.

London. On the eastern battle
front, the Austrians seem to be con-
tinuing their retreat toward Cracow
and the Carpathians with the victori-
GUS Russians hard on their heels.
while in Poland the German invaders
are being vigorously attacked along
an S0-mile line from Opoczno noryh
to the juncture of the Bzura with
the Vistula and are decidedly on I'll
defensive. In this fighting both
Petrograd and Berlin claim the adj
vantage In East Prussia the Ger
mans report gaining ground agains
the invading Russians.
Hot fighting continues at the No h
Sea extreme of the western battle
line. where the little town Of st.
Georges, couple Of miles east of
Newport, is the bone of contention.
Berlin now admits its capture by the
Allies. The Allies claim to have ad-
vanced little to the north Of Niau-
port. There is continuous fighting in
the Vosges and the Argonne, with the
French reporting gains. Along the
Aisne and in the Champagne region
heavy artillery duels rage.
AS usual, both Petrograd and Con-
stantinople tell Of victories in the
Caucasus.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-01-08
100000 WAR CONTRACT.


New Brunswick, N. ia s., OOO, 600
contract with the Russian Government
for horseshoe calks was announced
here by local manufacturing com
oanv. Which win work day and night
lorces. beginning Monday. in an EFFORT
Il All the order within seven months.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-01-08
pENNsY ASKS STEEL BIDS.
To Use 1900 Tons For Bridge Con
struction In 1915.

Philadelphia. = The Pennsylvania
Railroad Company asked the steel
manufacturing concerns of the coun-
try to bid on 1880 tons of structural
steel for bridge construction during
1915. The company also asked for
bids on 1870 tons OF steel for use in
reinforced concrete work.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1915-01-08
NEW Balkan WAR LOOMS.
Steps 70 Secure Bulgarian Neutrality
Not Successful.

Not Successful.
London The persevering steps
which have been taken to bring about
an understanding between the Chris
tIan Balkan States. with the idea Of
securing the neutrality Of Bulgaria.
apparently have not met with COM
plete success. according to dispatches
received in London from the near
eastern capitals. and Greece. Servia
and Rumania are preparing for even
Qualities.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-15

Mr.. Robert Shepherd left last even
ing for Spencer where he has accepted
position In a state institution.
The Dramatic Club OF the Benwood
tremen, who are to give a three-act
comedy play at the Union High school
auditorium this month. held full
dress rehearsal last evening. The
boys" are getting in good shape To
walk the boards Hundreds OF tickets
have already been sold for the enter
tainment. that will entertain.
Mrs. +. r.. Sanders has returned
from a visit with relatives and friends
at Cleveland and other points in the
Buckeye state.
Arrangements have already been
commenced for the commencement
exercises OF the Union High school,
May %.
Perhaps never in the history Of
BenwoOd have the streets been better
cleaned for spring than this year, by
Street Commissioner kissler.
Justice W. T.. Clayton has returned
from a nofficial visit at Moundsville,
where IL is said. be conferred with
Prosecuting Attorney Parriott rela-
time to some important matters.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-15
EVEN CROSS, SICK
CHILDREN love
SYRUP OF FIGS
W Feserish. Bilious, constipated
Give Fruit Laxative
az Once

Don't scold your fretfui. peevish
child See II tongue Is coated: this -
sure sign lie little stomach. liver
and bowels are eiogged with sour
When hstless. pale. feverish. full OF
cotd. breath bad. throat sore. doesn't
ear sleep or act naturally. has stom-
ach-ache. Indigestion, diarrhRa. give
a tesspoonful Of California syrup OF
f1gs. and In a few hours all the foul
waste. the sour bile and fermenting
food passes out OF the bowels and YOU
have well and playful child again.
children love this harmless fruit Lax.
suNe. and mothers can rest easy
after siying II. because IL never fails
10 make their little -insides" clean
and sweet.
Keep II handy. Mother, A little
given today saves a sick child tomor-
row, but get the genuine Ask your
druggist for q so-cert bottle OF Cali
fornia Syrup Of Figs" which has III
recuons for babies. children OF ali
ages and for grown-ups plainly on the
bottle. Remember there are counter.
feits sold here. 80 surely look and
see that yours II made By the Gait
iornia Fig Syrup Company" Hand
back with contempt any other ng
syrup.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-15

Born 10 Mr. and Mrs George Cor.
rell 81 Grant avenue. yesterday. A
bouncing baby boy
Miss LeOna West. who has beon
teaching school az Warrington return.
81 20 her home az Spencer last eve
ming after visit 20 relatives In this
city.
q. y. Coleman will leave tomorrow
over SUNDAY.
4. r. Henderson OF Cantor. o
spent yesterday in the city attending
70 business matters.
VIZ. and Mrs. ". M Graner Of his
city left yesterday for their summer
home near Proctor
The Cotton Blossom floating thea.
ire. showed o. the local wharf last
evening
g. Beardsly Of Sixth street. has
returned from Cleveland. o.. whore
be- has been taking treatment
Dr ~ B West Of Parson " Va
h. spending a few DAYS here the guest
of his brother J. J West on Jefferson
avenue
Clarence Austin Of this city spent
Yesterday attending 20 business mat
tiers az Wheeling
Mrs. John y Chase. ~ sixth street
VII spend today visiting Wheeling
A. the Christian church pasronsse
Yesterday Afternoon occurred the mar.
riaFe ~ Mr Louis Hoke and Miss
Edith " Hess. both of Dillies Bottom.
Prof Frederick Buticr6eld and ur
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-15

money or other property of deceased
person to be turned over 10 the coroner
Mr.. Bauer, OF Hamilton: Providing for
disposition by the coroner OF property
found on deceased persons
Mr. Bauer. OF Hamilton: Requiring
coroner 10 turn over To legal heirs OF
deceased person. property found on de-
more than 500 In Value. IN such case
the probate court must appoint an ad-
ministrator.
Mr. OFT OF Hamilton. Requiring hours
Of labor and rest OF railway employees.
Mr.. Lloyd. OF Franklin: Empowering
county clerks TO retain fees for issuing
naturalization papers.
Mr., Wicline, OF summit: To regulate
practice OF embalmrng.
Mr.. Moore. OF Jefferson: To give own
crs OF unmincd coal right to condemn
land TO reach outlet.
Air. Moore. OF Jefferson. TO restrict
divorce TO infidelity cause.
Bal Defeated
Mr.. Myers. OF MarOin: 40 repeal Tor
The House-Btlls Passed.
Mr. OFT OF Hamilton: Empowering
city councils TO license elevator opera
tors.
Air. stivers. Of Brown: Making II man
datory upon county commissioners TO
make allowances 10 pay arrestins orr
GERS in felony cases. wherein the state
fails or Al fntsdefneanOrs wherein the
defendant prove insolNent.
Mr.. Barnes, OF Hamilton: Requires ex-
ccutor. administrator or testamentary
trustee 10 attach to his account a bank
certificate showing cash balance ON hand
in his name. Vote 50 20 a.
Mr.. Barnes. Of Hamilton; Requiring n
guardian 20 submit 10 the court the Sc
curities In which the estates funds are
invested. and provides that on written
application. guardian may Dc excused
from Investing funds needed for current
expenses.
ar. Chapman. Of Montgomery: Giving
commissioners night 70 sell county
buildings not needed and to place the
proceeds OF the sale In "a special tund
FOR construction and repairs Of other
county buildings.
Sir. Snyder. Of Pickaway: Transferring
control 81 municipal hopitals from the
director OF public safety 60 board OF
trustees.
Mr.. snyder, Of pickaway Authorizing
building and loan associations % sell
their securities when DESTROYS 81 closing
I'D their business affairs.
bills Defeated
Mr. Klein. Of Hamilton. Provides that
the electors Of a city school district may
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-15
A BETTER DIGESTION
AND LIVER FOR you

It's bad blood that makes your liver
sluggish and the same bad blood
causes your stomach muscles 60 lose
their elasticity and become fabby and
weak and that means Indigestion.
Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical IBIS
covery. purely vegetable and free from
alcohol or narcotics. Is the great ard
powerful blood purifier OF today. II
10 extracted from American forest
roots with pure triple refined glycer-
inc
Take 10 ~ directed and 10 VIII
search out Impure and poisonous mai.
ter throughout the system and elimi.
nate II through the natural channels.
u viii penetrate into the joints and
muscles. and dissolve the poisonous
accumulation. u will replace all the
bad blood 10 drives ont with rich.
pure blood fun OF vital force Il viii
furnish you with the kind OF blood
mat increases energy and ambition.
mat puts the entire body Bon such per
feet physical condition that brain or
muscles know no fatigue.
u viii clear the skin. eczema. Dim.
pies. rash. blotChes viii dry up and
disappear bOils. carbuncles and other
evidences Of tainted blood will pass
away. never 10 appear aRsin.
Get Dr Pierce's Golden Medical
liiscovery from any medicine dealer
to-day. IN either liquid or tablet form.
a. you prefer It's the one great blood
maker and purifier that ali weak or
run down people ought 20 start 20 use
at once. II yOu want goOd blood
good health and clear skin. Eet sup
ply today ADV
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-15
Swat the ElA"

In his statement urging the people
OF McMechen TO observe next Monday
as good health and clean up day. Or.
y. &. Mccullough. health officer of
McMechen. also boosts the swat the
ny" movement. A part OF the state
meDt. referring TO the clean up cam
paign was published In yesterdays
lnteligencer.
part OF DR.. McCullough's state
ment follows: 1t is especially urged
that each family get one or two swat
tiers and swat the first flies that ap-
pear. and keep swatting them.
One killed now will prevent hun
dreds after while.
Bury. burn or cover tightly all
garbage TO keep flies from using IL as
breeding places.
Improve drains. sewers. sinks and
everything that needs It."
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-15
Nc Mechen Briefs

Mrs. +. Is. Goodwin and little son
EDWARD have returned To their home
here from visit 10 relatives at Gloy-
er's Gap.
Miss Matte Hoskinson. OF Mounds
vile. spent yesterday visiting her Sis
ter IN this city.
Conductor Howard Wolfe Is moving
his family from Marshall street. this
city. To Glendale.
The local order Knights OF the
Golden Eagle held their regular meet.
ing last evening in their quarters in
the McMechen building.
Mrs. Arthur Lazenby, who has been
confined TO her home with illness. is
reported To be improving nicely.
The many friends of John Oliver.
OF North Marshall street. will be
pleased TO learn that he is able to be
about again after a Lengthy illness
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-15
Water Rate Question Discussed.

There was considerable discussion
here yesterday relative 10 the decision
handed down Tuesday by the Public
Service Commission at Charleston
granting the Benwood and McMechen
Water company the right To increase
it's water rates. There has been much
contention recently between this town
and the company relative to the al
legged hikh rates for water. II rs
likely that the local authorities Will
become still more active in attsm pit
ing 10 have q contract made with the
city OF Wheeling 10 furnish the town
with water
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-15

oy vote on 10 per cent petition decide
on the sizo OF the board OF education
MI. Attic. OF Darke: Providing FOR the
appointment OF tax draftsmne in coun-
/ Neyors.
Resolutions Offered.
! Mr.. jackson. OF Clark: Reouestin1
senators and congressman from Ohio 10
take action to restore prosperity IN
United states by urging Democratic adj
Hlinlstrapon TO return to protectfy..
tsritf policy. substitute statesman ike
diplomacy instead of ChautAuqua procIa-
~ a, IONS anu take note that the voters
those who voted for ~. J. r. No. "a. OF
the soth General Assembly.
| Bills introduced.
4 AIR. Williams, OF Lawrence. Provtdtna
Tor the rebuilding or remodolinE water
| works when the estimated cost does not
Mr.. Whitacre. Of Columbian. Pro,id-
Ing one days rest in seven. exempting
manufacturing and mercantile concerns.
BELLEFONTAINE April IL
Marion fresbytery Of the Presbyterian
church; In session here. elected Rev
and Rev. Howard Welsh. Of iberis cIspt
I Commissioners chosen for the general
assembly session at Rochester. y. y, are
rem Ward. Of Mt. Giiesd: Cnaries Porter
Gallon.
| BELLEFOUNTAINE. April IL
| AMONG u indictments returned by the
/ grand jury yesterday. was one agains I
/ Adam stephen Wick who Is said - nav :
/ represented himself to BE- an auditor Tor
| the United States treasury department
ana passed forged check for $500 Al a
d bank Ia i.akcvieW. Wick married Miss
I lnez Lilies, at indianapolis. and was
I spending his honeymoon at Lakcvlew.
\ lie said. the police say. the check Was a
/ wedding present from hsi father. Wis
| bride has filed suit for annulment ~
4 the marriage and IL assisting detectives
and federal officers In an effort 70 locate
him
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-15
LEGISLATURE.

Mr.. Mooney. OF Cnyahoga: Providing
for error proceedings from the Cleve-
land municipal coutr.
Mr.. Wickhne. OF summit: Providing
for further regulation of practice OF
smbalminR. Increasing the educational
requirements demanded for those desir-
ing To secure licenses as embalmcrs.
Mr.. Link. OF Hamilton: Authorizing
the coroner 20 dispose OF property other
than money found on deceased person.
Mr.. Collins. OF Hamilton: Relating tn
the rights OF an administrator or execu-
deceased persons.
Mr.. Collins. OF Hamilton: Requiring
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-15
Penitentiary Notex

Parole Officer A. J. Coleman, OF the
state penal institution, left yesterday
with three conyicts for the Kanaw ha
county road camp. just above Charles
ton.
As yet nothing definite has been
decided where the Fayette county
road camp will be situated. but in all
probability the camp will be- estab-
1shed within a couple OF weeks.
one convict was DISCHARGED from
the institution yesterday, having
served out his term.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-15

II there Is one thing more than an.
other that will cause announcement
IL Is indigestion, but you should bear
in mind that hundreds have been
cured. permanently cured. and at a
very small expense. Mrs. 4. Forster.
Lima, Ohio. writes: II was troubled
for year or more with Indigestion.
Chamberlain Tablets afforded tho
first real relief | obtained. and nv
taking two bottles or them my whole
system was put into a healthy eondi-
ton" For sale by all dealers.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-15
NJ MECHEN
Special Mems MEETING.

Rev. Arthur Lazenby. pastor OF the
local VI. r. church. has arranged to
hold q special mems meeting at the
church next Sunday afternoon at , 80
O'Clock. The address of the afternoon
Will be delivered by James ID. Parriott.
prosecuting attorney Of Marshall
county and special music will be rem
dered.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-15

MILFORD Booher spent yesterday with
the latter's parents on Fifth street
The concrete floor Is being laid in
III. w. Perkins new garage al the cor.
ner of Sixth street and Lafayette
avenue.
The Ladies' Aid society OF tue
Christian church will hold a chicken
pie supper this evening IN the church
parlors
Mrs. lgnatius Brennan returned TO
her home al Huntington last eyenin (
after a brief visit To her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. J. II. Holt OF Jefferson
avenue.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-15

Because the foreigners in this com.
munity. who are alike Ia this respect
IN every town. refuse 20 give any m
formation TO assist the police In appre-
bending any OF their countrymen who
mas gotten into trouble. the Benwooc
Officers are having difficulty IN locat
INK the men who made the assault on
Two OF their countrymen late last
Monday. cutting them severely with
Stilettoes
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-15
George Mcleod Dead.

The many friends Of Mrs. Esther
Mcleod and family, formerly of this
city. now OF Bellaire. will be pains ed "a
learn OF the death OF her son George
which occurred Tuesday morning al
Providence hospital, Beaver Falls. Pa
death resulting from pneumonia. His
sister, Miss Clara, was called to that
place last Sunday, and Is now lying
In the same hospital. stricken with the
same dIaease
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-15
FROM
OHIO
rntsiligsuesr Burssa
Colnmhna. o.. April Il

T. r. Riddle " Lima. dlrsctor Of the
corn special excursion 20 Washington.
ber. asaisd nat he made a xrsai smoant
Of pront from managing ths trip In a
soms s sSf@ ss.s the tat, tea ~Ssi ss ri
bills are paid Ms Trofit viii be tts. The
total estimated ekpenzss Of the "Trip wsrs
ar. KiddIs sxplainsd mai he got a
monthE leave OF absencs 20 make the
srip ard that IN return for Assuming the
Vas given authority 20 make all the
profit possible b. The agricultural com
re said circulars describing the trip
had BEEN supplied ny the Pennsylvania
railroad aud that he had credited him
~. Win 800 ior these Win this mon
~ he sent ten psfgOus ON the trip To as
<ist la MANAGING the tour. Mr.. Riddle
Declared. No rebates were paid To him.
he declared.
The total railroad bill was t27. GO for
the 1917 persons who took the trip.
carl -. Ruin. correspondent for Cieve-
land and Cincinnati newspapers. testi-
die made $1,000 profif. from nsmbsrs
Of the house finance and agriculture
committess. lie refused TO diVulEe the
names Of his informants.
Wilbur .. kennedy. prominent at
coiorado. isft aio 900 ao ehureh wes an lh
beneyolsnt Institutions In Dayton. ae-
oording 70 his will which Was filed for
ss.0oe Is given 20 the Young Mems
Christian Association and an equal
10 the rs s1 Mann Ts:y G ae.pi;s
s. bequsathed $1,000 and ST Elizabeth
Hospital $500. Various churches ars al
property holder in Miami county. Ills
last Illness was attributed to the flood
OF 1913.
The funeral OF Mrs. Blair c. Hanna.
aged 81. who died after six weeks
,lns.s. wa. held here today. Her meth
Mary Sheridan both OF Uttsburgh. were
present at the funeral
e. T.. Carter. chief of police. and c. T.
warner. Democrat. former member OF
the city civil service commission. today
Fred G. Neff. Republican. city treasur-
err. also has announced his intention to
that C. .. Karb. the present mayor and
Democrat. may run again. l. II. Tus-
eng. who ran MS a non-partisan two
again IL no clear-cut independent enters
the race. Under the new charter, - pri-
mary viii be held, but each aspirant for
signatures OF two per cent Of the voters
The preferential ballot will be used.
Aaron l.. Carson. jury ruled today, Is
entitled TO 81 damages from John =.
cult OF a beating which Shoemaker gave
him when they engaged In light In this
city some time ago.
Martin sweitzer did not have nerve
enough 20 shoot his wife so he did the
next best thing, psrforating her framed
today sued her husband for divorce and
among the charges which she makes
her to leave her bedroom before she was
dressed and run around the yard with
him In pursuit The Sweiters were mar
ried in 1894 and have an even half dog
sons.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-15
BENWOOD


Tie Benwood nremen are mucn
pleased al action taken by council
tuesday evening In purchasing an
ADDITIONAL 500 feet OF hose. which. 10
say the least. was badly needed. and
especially the four projecting masks
which VIII De OF great benefit To the
ladies" IN nghtinE blaEss where
there Il much smoke 20 encounter.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-15
Auto Damaued.

A Maxwell touring car belonging
to j. W. Powell. of this city, driven
by a fellow by the name OF Hill. was
considerably damaged when the driv.
er ran into telegraph pole on Eighth
street yesterday afternoon. The rad.
iator was damaged and the front
tenders broken OF. The driver was
not injured
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-15
MOUNDSYILLE
Association Meets To-niabt

Through some Misunderstanding IL
was heretofore published that the
MOundsville Camp Ground Associa.
ton was 10 have met last evening
but lr. NJ. =. Compton. president OF
The association. stated to The Intel
hgencer last evening the meeting was
not To be held until this evening ~
$50 O'Clock. The meeting is to De
held in the court house.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-15
Union has Some Tean,.

The Union High school boys are
practicing every afternoon az he
Slippner park. and are doing me
work. The Wellsburg High school Will
at Wellsburg. The Union team has
won every game played this season
one with the Triadelphia nine last Sat
urday
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-15

Jesse Bennett. well known local
baseball player. who for the past sew
eral weeks has been trying for a
berth on Pop" Shriver's Central
league aggregation. has been released
with about 20 others