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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-10
FIGHTING is
OVERSHADOWED
GERMAN BLOCKADE AND USE OF
NEUTRAL FLAGS CLAIMING
ATTENTION.
Interest 'centered in Fighting In the
East Where Russians Advance.
West Quiet.

LONDON. Feb. 9. 1880 D. m.-Ger
many's threatened submarine block
ode OF the waters around the British
Isles and France and the question OF
the use of neutral flags by merchant
hips belonging 20 belligerents. con
tnue 10 occupy the public mind In
ENGLAND and in the neutral countries
! OF Europe.
Greece has already replied to the
German memorandum to the effect
that she expects Greek ships to be
protected by the regulations govern
inF navigation on the high seas and
coasts not effectively blockaded. while
Holland and the scandinavian coun
tries are taking steps for joint &C
tion.
The American steamer wilhelmina
with grain aboard. for Hamburg. has
srrived at Falmouth. IL was thought
possible that she had been ordered
there by one of the British patrol
ships. as the British government had
announced its intention OF preventinp
her from proceeding 10 Germany and
OF submitting the question OF her
cargo 20 prize court.
a dispatch from Falmouth. howev
or, says that the captain of the VII.
helmina declared he had proceeded "a
that port OF his own free will.
Interest Lies IN East.
Outside of these questions OF in.
ternational law. the chief interest lies
in the fighting in the eastern zone
the operations in the west having
iapsed into period of calm. with only
a few small engagements on harrow
fronts, which can nave little effect on
the campaign as n whole.
In the east, on the other hand. the
Germans having been checked in
their efforts to break the Russian
lines before Warsaw. have transferred
many of their troops TO East Prussia
10 meet the Russian offensive in that
region. This offensive has com.
menced to be a real danger TO the
Germans, as ii threatened TO drive a
wedge between Tilsit ard Insterburp
and. so to turn the fortified position
in the extremely difficult country OF
the Mazurian lakes.
IL this movement succeeded. the
Russians would overrun a consider.
able part OF East Prussia and would
again be on their way TO Koenigs.
berg and Dantzig.
Hard to Follow.
The campaign in the Carpathians
and in Galicia is not so easily TO fol.
low. as the official reports are ex-
iceedingly sparing in information. IL
is evident. however. that while the
Russian offensive in the western
passes Of the mountains is being
pushed with strength and has proved
partially successful. IL has been met
by stronger opposition in the eastern
passes. with the result that the Rus.
slams have been compelled to fall
back in Bukowina. They have repeat.
edly done this. only to give the Aus.
trians battle when they debouched
from the Russian end OF the passes.
and IL Is presumed that this is their
intention now.
The operations are on so large and
complicated a scale that Il NAV be
weeks before any definite decision is
reached.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-10
OPTION SECURED ON
MAJORITY OF BANK STOCK

Special Dispatch Co the IntoIIircucsr.
CHARLESTON. W Va. Feb. O.
An option extending 20 May has
been obained by Isaac Loewonstein
and associates on 81 per cent. OF the
stock Of the Charleston National
Bank. one Of the city's Oldest and most
reliable banks. The price agreed upon
is $50 per share. and the capital
stock of the Institution ls $500 600
The present owners OF the stock are
Dr. l.. Prichard. a. 81. Prichard. j. n.
Seal and others.
70 is said serious friction has arisen
among the members OF the board of
directors. and three Of them have re.
signed. These directors. whose rcsig.
nations have not been accepted. are
Charles X. Payne. president OF the
Hayne Shoe Company. r. a. Barnes.
treasurer Of the Abney Barnes Com.
pany. and y W Abncy. president of
tho Charleston Kanavha Trust Com.
pany
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-10
INVESTIGATE
House Adopts Resolution 70 investi.
gate Charges Against Judge Day
ton-To Appoint Committee.
Intolligancer Bureau.
Washington, d. C., Feb. Q.

The house today adopted the reso.
luton recommended by the commit.
tee on the judiciary to investigate
Judge Dayton without dissenting
vote. The only remarks made on the
report were made BY Cougressu7In
sutherland. who in effect stated that
judge Dayton and his friends were
in favor of the fullest kind OF investl.
cation and that they felt assured
ieat after such an investigation Judge
Dayton would be vindicated. While
the proceedings were in progress, Ar.
thur Dayton, son OF Judge Dayton. was
in the gallery
II Is generally understood and be-
heyed that the committee investirat.
ing TO be appointed under the resolu-
Ton passed today will be the same
committee which constituted the sub.
committee. The members Of the sub.
committee we're COngrcssmen McGH.
icuddy. IgO and Danforth. This an.
pointment Is expected 10 be made to.
morrow BY Chairman Webb. of the
judiciary committee.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-10
Mine Strike Conference
Ends i'm Disagreement

CLEVELAND. Ohio, Feb. g.
Hope Of a settlement Of the strike
OF $4,000 coal miners In the east
ern Ohio field was abandoned to-
night when negotiations between
the miners and operators In the
presence Of government eoneiIl-
ators were finally broken of. All
parties TO the conference, which
began January %, admitted to-
night there was no present hope
Of settlement Of the strike
which has tied up eastern Ohio
coal mines since last April.
Final action by the operators
was submission Of an arbitration
proposal In which the seventh
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-10
EwsALmERs' BOARD MEET.

Special Dispatch to- the tnterirerrar.
CHARLESTON. W Va Feb -
The state board of ombalmorz In see.
sion today az the kanawha Hotel was
attended BY Mr. Kepuor of WheeIing.
me newly appointed member who euc.
ceeds G. IT. Watkins d. g. Thomp.
son of kcyFer, was elected today AZ
secretary of the board q. g. ogden
~ 81 Marys. o. president. and w. IN
ferreh of Huntington. g. treasurer.
Ihe other mcmbcr of the board ia n
T. Calioe Of Hinton. Three applicants
TOT license we're examined today.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-10

member Of an arbitration board
should be appointed by the Presi.
dent Of the United States.
Operators assert the burden Of
the failure to agree is on the Of.
fielals Of the United Mine Work.
ers. These officials declare the
miners representatives have done
all In their power to bring about
a settlement.
Daniel J. Keefe and HyD.eI
Davies, the eoneiliators appointed
by the department Of labor, con-
eede that their Iabors are now
ended.
They will so report to Secretary
Of Labor Wilson.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-10
coNsULATEs ORDERED TO
HAUL DOWN FLAGS At BRUcEs

AMSTERDAM. via Iondou. Feb p.
S.5S p. m.-The Toleuoof today pub.
tfres n dispatch saying that the Ger.
m1n commander at Bruros. Belgium.
ordered on the @onauiatcs there 20
haul down thoir flags and remove the
coats Of arms.
The consuls. the dispatch adds. IN
pudinF The representative Of Tur.
Fey, protested but the order was en-.
forced, tn some case with violence.
tnd IN addition the cOnsuls were com.
PEELED 20 surrender all their arms.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-10
sToRK PAYS DUAL visrr.

srccil1 nierafeh 90 the Intslircncer.
CLARkSBURG. W Va. Fob o.
The old saying about killing two birds
with one stone was turned completely
around here today by tho rtork max
ing but single flght He left a
son az The residence OF G.. J. SimoraI.
theatre manager. on Lee street. and
a few minutes later n daughter at the
adjoining residence Of 81 w. Bradley
.of the Hope Natural Gas Company
Office.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-10
WANT SUNDAY TO STAY
= TWO WEEKS LONGER

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Feb. 9.-The
committee which arranged for the
Billy Sunday revival campaign in this
city met to-day and requested the
evangelist to extend his stay here two
weeks longer than the eight weeks
originally planned.
No collections were taken at the
services to-day, the S5O,217 fund neces-
sary for the expenses OF the revival
having been completed last Sunday.
The number OF converts to "hit the
sawdust trail" to-day was 537-392 to-
night and 145 in the afternoon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-10

Members Of the eastern ohio
Coal Operators Association will
meet tomorrow TO determine what
their next action will be.
II Is understood they will dis
euss the adVisabiIity Of re-openina
their mines shut down since last
April on an open shop basis.
Some Of the operators have
aVowed their intention OF aban-
doning their Ohio properties for
the present and transferring their
activities 20 the West Viroinia
fields.
The joint conference which
finally closed tonight opened here
January %.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-10
WHEELING CHARTER BILL
COMES UP IN HOUSE TODAY
(6Y W. r. KEYsERD
lSian Carrearcn,lrrt1 i

CHARLESTON. W. va. Feb
The Wheeling charter bin. which was
10 have come up today on third read
Ing for passage. was held over uDtil
tomorrow. retaining its place on the
calendar I'm the House. Tho same ac.
tion was taken i'm regard 10 the Ouo
Dill introduced subsequently. propos.
Ing certain amendments 10 the char.
ters. This o. due 10 the fact that mil.
nor amendments. relating TO publica.
ton Of receipts and expenditures OF
the city. Delegate otto will offer the
gmcndments
The Wheeling charter bill came
from the printer this morning. 10 con.
sists of i5s printed pages
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-10

House for some time has had a spe.
eial rule ready for an emergency on
the shipping bill.
Senator Root resented attacks upon
the obstructive tactics OF the Repub-
licans.
Members OF the minority are en-
gaged in preserving fundamental prin-
ciples OF Republican government" he
declared. "A Senator recently said TO
me / could not afford to engage in a
flibuster. Mr.. President. cannot
finch from the duties placed upon me
by my oath and my conscience in re-
gard 10 the question which lies be-
fore me.
The majority proposes to take a
flying leap from the principles OF de-
mocracy 10 state socialism. What
shall we say Of those who refuse to
learn by their own experience?"
Reversal Of Principles.
This bill is a complete reversal OF
the principles you asked when the
people put you into power" he con-
tinued. You hive no right TO make
this rcvcrsal-to change the policy OF
our govrnment In this vital matter
I'm tho dark of the night You ought
~ ''tN' pNi Ali0 lut open Wnoro all
or the people Of the country who are
vitality affected by the question OF
whether our government a. 70 be a
government Of national socialism can
express their opinion"
Senator Lewis. Of Illinois. made a
plea for harmony within the Democrat.
y ranks toward the close OF the dav.
tie pleaded with the insurgont sen.
ators. addressing them as my south.
ern brethren TO FORGET the differ.
Cnces and bitterness Of the last few
days and 10 join hands with their
fellow Democrats 10 put down the
common enemy and prevent them
from bringing "emtarrassment TO fho
President IN his plan 10 aid the com.
mcrce of tho country"
senator Lewis defended the pendior
fil and declared that "rovcrnment
ships viii 30 out 90 the world win
our commerce lf they have TO 20 nc.
companied BY cruisers and battle
ships"
In beginning the nipht attach
sgainst the bin. Senator McCumber.
of North Dakota. charged that fhe
Democrats within the last few davs
had demonstrated their incompet.
tncy 20 manage the affairs OF TINS
great nation"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-10
TAKE coMMoN AcTIoM.

COPENiIAGEN. via London. Feb
p. . p. m.--Stopa are being taken for
common action by The SCANDINAVIAN
countries and Holland with regard TO
the German proclamation OF % war
zone ln British waters.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-10
LIFE TERM
VIII be Maximum. PENALTY in This
state " Proposed Bill Abolishing
Hanging Becomes Law.
BY w. r. KEYSER.
(StaH Correspondent.)

CHARLESTON, w. Va. Feb. g.
Capital punishment will be abolished
In West Virginia IL a bill to be re.
ported favorably tomorrow by the
mouse judiciary commission passes
the legislature. Three bills relating
TO capital punishment were consider.
ed at tonight's meeting. One abolish
me IL, another fixing penalty for mur.
der TO life sentence and a third FIX.
ing penalty for rape to life sentence.
except upon recommendation for
clemency, when the sentence shall be
from two to % years.
The judiciary commission decided
70 report favorably on the bill giving
counties authority to issue special
bonds TO aid I'm the construction OF
the proposed Lake Erie-Ohio river
ship canal
The bill relating TO dover and
curtsey will be recommended, making
equal reports.
Create New offIee.
Senate judiciary commission will re.
port favorably on eleven bills, includ.
ing one creating offices OF county road
engineer; another relieving the hus.
band Of common law liability for n.
bel and slander % wife. and sentenc.
ing to hard labor ~ convicts in coun-
~ jails.
Committees OF forestry and con.
servation granted another hearing 10
persons interested I'm hydro-electric
bill tonight No action was taken.
another meeting being called for 10.
morrow night Attorney TAYLOR Win.
son, Of Huntington. and Joseph "a
Gaines. OF Charleston. representl,g
large power companies. spoke against
the proposed bin while ATTORNEY
clyde y. johnson. OF Charleston. and
Rev. Henry Dillon. OF Indian Mills.
favored tho measure. basing their rc.
marks upon the safety OF the citizens
OF the valleys. ~ is expected that
a proposal 10 construct immense dams
viii be- made
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-10
PATIENTS TRANSFERRED.

Special Dispatch TO the Intelligencer.
CLARKSBURG, w Va, Feb. @
Fifty-two male patients were trans
ferred through this city today from:
the State Insane Asylum at Weston
TO the Second State Insane Asylum
at Spencer. The transfer was made
because of the overcrowded condition
OF the Weston asylum in accordance
with an order from Governor Hatfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-13
Bankruptcy Proceedings

The following petitions were receiv-
ed Saturday afternoon at the ONCE OF
the referee in bankruptcy for kenne-
bee county:
Harry r. Priest Of Winslow, labor
er. Petition filed Dec. Z. adJudlcated
Dec. II. Liabilities s4s2.75: assets s145.
No deposit. Bankrupt ordered in be-
fore the referee for examination Fri
day, Dec. II, at 10 A. NJ. The attorneys
for the bankrupt are Weeks & Weeks
Of Fairfield.
Ernest n. Chase Of Clinton. farmer.
Petition filed Dec. I. adjudicated Dec.
IL. Liabilities s52s96; no assets. First
meeting OF creditors Friday, Dec. 81,
at 10 A. NJ. The attorney for the bank
rupt is Charles W. Dow of Waterville.
Arthur W. Clukey of Waterville,
clerk. Petition fled Dec. I, adJudicated
Dec. II. Liabilities $3.50: assets 500.
First meeting Of creditors on same date
and hour as above. The attorney for
the bankrupt is Charles w. Dow OF
Waterville.
Walter S. Dyer Of Oakland, carpen-
ter and builder. Petition filed Dec TO-
adjuciated Dec. II. Liabilities s4o22.s4;
assets s62ss.5O, Of which amount is
claimed to be exempt First meeting or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-13
ADJUSTMENTS
CITY HALL.
Worth Of Otis Coming Lecture Guar
anteed by Local Management Who
Know by Personal investigation.

Perhaps. few lyceum patrons nave
any idea how complex and elaborate
as we'll as laborious is the method by
which great and successful speakers
and entertainers are selected by the
local management for the Augusta En-
tertainment Course.
They often employ their inquiry fol-
low-up system for years before they
contract for an attraction, getting
elaborate and accurate but unbiased
reports from scores and hundreds Of
cities in the remoteSt parts Of America,
and even making Journeys to person
ally hear artists before booking them.
IT is only by such thorough methods
that mistakes are obviated and the
very best is obtained for Augusta pat
ronS
The engagement of DR.. OFT for his
great lecture Sour Grapes" is the re-
suit of such effort, and the local man
ayers are able to give personal assur-
ance of one Of the finest events Of all
their years of cndeavor when he comes
to City hail tomorrow evening.
This lecture is a finished product, the
last word in public speaking, and no
listeners mind ever strays for mo-
rcnt after Or. OFT has uttered his first
dozen words. 1t will simply be cheat
ing ones self to miss it.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-13
TODAY, MERCHANTS
WINDOW DISPLAY
CONTEST BEGINS
Already Stores Have Put in
Trims That Have Attracted
; Wide Attention = Augustus
Store Fronts Will Present a
More Beautiful Appearance
Than Ever Before

In accordance with the plans Of the
Merchants Association the window dis
play contest begins this morning.
Many windows have already been put
in and many others will be trimmed to-
day and tomorrow. According to the
rules, a window may be in place only
a day during this week or it may be
in for the entire week. Furthermore
any store may compete and any per-
son may try for prize. The complete
rules are published in another column
AS soon as the public begins to ex-
anime closely the relative merits OF
this or that window it will appreciate
the immense amount Of time and
thought that is put into some of the
city's windows. Augusta has profess
sional window artists who have taker
more important prizes than the one
now offered. The city also has meT
who have Travelled far and wide in the
pursuit Of their vocation. These mer
are of course eager to suStain their
regulations and win fresh laurels
However. under the rules OF the con-
test the small store has rs M lC' chance
contest is barnd aw and novel II
has never been publicly ofce::Ad before
here SO far as is known. That there
IS $50 hung up as a prize may not ir
itself induce many to enter but those
who appreciate the efforts of the mer-
chants will be sure 10 record their ap-
prevail in no unstinted praise.
Tho man or the woman who car
write a god word for his or her fav-
orite store should see to it that short
article about some window is entered
! for consideration by the judges. Ar
ticIes should be mailed to
WINDOW DISPLAY CONTEST.
Care kennebec Journal 60
and must reach the Journal office be
fore Il midnight of December Is.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-13
COLONIAL THEATRE.
"The Yellow Peril" Episode No. 9,
Neal Of the Navy" Doris Pawn in
Two Reel Feature, Morgan Jones in
Two Part Drama, Mutual Weekly,
Good Comedy.

For Monday and Tuesday, the Col
onial offers it's current list Of feature
photo plays headed by the popular Sc
rial, Neal Of the Navy Today's cpl
sode Of this great patriotic photoplay
is entitled 1.-The Yellow Peril" and it
is continuation of the rapid action
and sustained interest that has held
the audience in such suspense during
the previous chapters. Colored photog-
raphy and beautiful scenes, many of
them of the United States navy, also
help to make this installment popu-
lar. Then, too, there are the two we'll
known favorites. Lillian Lorraine and
VIM. Courtleigh, Jr., who play the
principal roles, Miss Lorraine as An
nette. the heiress to Lost Isle, and Mr..
Courtleish as Neal, now an officer in
Uncle Sans navy.
Included in the program will be
Honor Thy Husband Powers
two-reel feature with Doris Pawn in
the lead, which is an attractice photo
play Of a thoroughly enjoyable ma
ture: The Conscience of Juror No.
TO-" a highly commendable Than
housar tWo.part drama, starring Nor
gan Jones and lula Belle, the Mutual
Weekly which contains among other
interesting scenes. views of Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Estes, living as the
Modern Adam and Eve" in the Maine
woods. A good comedy will also be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-13
Y. NJ. C. A. NOTES

A basketball game between the Dean
Academy team of Massachusetts and
the "" team has been arranged by
Secretary R. G. Goodman to be played
on New Years night at the T. NJ. c.
a. building. Dean Academy is reputed
to have a strong team and fast and
exciting match is promised. 1t will be
remembered that the Senators" de-
feated the Dean team last year by
two points. The addition of this game
to the "Y' schedule will make II
games TO be played in the city and
this extra game will be included on
the season ticket. These tickets are
selling fast, already IA of the IS hav-
ing been taken.
The game between the "" team
and the New York intercollegiate
team. which Mr.. Goodman was trying
to arrange for Thursday evening, Dec.
80, at the "" has been called off
The following members of the game
committee (High school boys) will
serve as ushers at the basketball
games this season at the Y. NJ. c. A.:
Francis Hill, Harold Fisher, Smith
Cooper, Paul McGouldrick. Herbert
Fogg and Henry Davies, who will be
assisted by George Partridge, the
chairman of the Junior Game commit
tee.
Efforts are being made to secure a
number Of pictures and remnants to
give the Junior room more cheerful
appearance and to collect more books
| for the circulating library
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-13

Mrs. Charles T. Penney, who has again
this holiday season been designated by
Postmaster Plaisted as the official Santa
Claus for the little folks, is now very
busy looking after the mail which comes
to the Augusta postoffice addressed to
Santa. All letters coming to the office
so addressed are sent to Mrs. Penney.
who is member of the executive board
of the Howard Benevolent Union and az
filiated with other charitable societies. As
fast as the Santa Claus letters are re-
ceived she goes through them and then
tabulates what each child wants and, so
far as practical, the wants are supplied
To meet the expense she solicts funds
from the citizens and organizations and
they all cheerfully cooperate. Mrs. PEN
ney has been a member Of the Howard
Benevolent Union for % years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-13
REFEREES IN BANKRUPTCY
List in Maine-Four Have to Serve
Two Months

In connection with the appointment OF
John r.. Mason of Bangor. referee in
bankruptcy for Pcnobscot county, as a
member of the executive committee OF
the New England Association of Ref
erees, the following list Of referees in
Maine may be of interest:
Androscoggin county, Forrest F.. Lud-
den of Auburn.
Aroostook county, Edwin L. Vail of
Houlton.
Cumberland county, George c. Wheeler
Of Portland.
Hancock county-William E. Whiting
of Ellsworth
kenncbec county, F. j. c. Little of Au-
gusta.
Knox county, Rodney I. Thompson of
Rockland.
Oxford county, Walter L. Gray of
South Paris.
Penobscot county, John r. Mason of
Bangor.
Piscataquis county. John F. Sprague of
Dover.
Sagadahoc county, William T. Hall of
Bath.
Somerset county. Daniel Lewis of
Skowhegan
Washington county, Eugene c. Don
worth Of Machas.
1t will be noticed from the above that
four counties are omitted. They are the
counties of Franklin, Lincoln, Waldo and
York and have no referees, the bank
ruptcy matters in Franklin county be-
ing taken by the referee from Andres
coggin. those in Lincoln county by the
referee from Sagadahoc, those in Waldo
county by the referee from Penobscot,
and those in York by the referee from
Cumberland