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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03
SEIZE ALL FOOD
All Grain, Flour and Food Destined for
Germany Will Be Treated as Con-
ditionsl Contraband.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2.-Ambassa-
dor Page at London cabled the state
department today that the British feet
had been ordered to treat cargoes OF
grain and -four destined for Germany
or Austria as conditional contraband,
subject TO seizure and confiscation.
This step. the ambassador explained.
followed the announcement that the
German government had decreed con-
fscation OF all grain and -four 10 con
serve the nations food supply
Since the publication OF the Ger
man order. the ambassador here.
Count Won Bernstorn. has personally
assured the American government
that no foodstuffs imported from the
United States OF other neutral coun-
tries would be /ubject 10 seizure. and
press dispatches have announced the
issuance OF a modifying decree max
ing such exemptions b. the German
government
Will Make Exception.
Ambassador Page said the British
government had informed him that be-
cause the steamship Wnhelmina. now
bound from New York for Hamburg
with grain and other food. sailed be-
fore the Issuance OF the German de-
cree. an exception would be made IN
her case. The vessel would be seized
Il was said. but she would be released
and her cargo purchased az invoice
price by the British government.
Warning was given. however. that 9TH
or shipments hereafter Of like char
actor. when destined for Germany d.
rectly or indirectly. would be- seized.
a. we'll az the vessels carrying them
without compensation being paid.
This announcement put an entirely
new complexion on the negotiations
That have been in progress intermit-
tenuy since the beginning ~ the war
in regard 20 the right Of neutral
states 10 ship food supplies 20 bel.
li-crcut countries
Tho State Department mas not de
cided what shall be- done I'm the mat
ter. and r. carefully considering the
whole subject
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03
STORM KING
tcosaaa.e - 20, r.r.,

trouble Wire comu-r cation from
Chicago 70 many points Vas difficult
FOR a time. and IN some Instance en-
urely cut OF. In order 20 communi-
cate with s. Paul and Minneapolis.
Chicago was forced 70 telegraph 10
New York. thence 20 Winnipeg and
then 10 the Twin Cities.
Northern and western New York
and New England have been hit hard
b. snow storm which almost reach
ed the proportions OF blizzard. Traf.
nc OF all kinds has suffered severely.
the electric lines being the hardest
hit OgdcnsburE. y Y. reports that
business there has been almost entire
" suspended a. result OF the north.
erly gale and drifting snow Sleet and
snow borne into the section about
Rochester by a thirty-mile NORTHEASTERN
caused one of the worst tie ups in the
history OF interurban traffic with that
city. Massachusetts ana Connecticut
points reported similar tieing up OF
traihc on electric lines by the snow
storm.
Heavy Flood.
The Monongahels and Allegheny
rivers have reached the food stages
as the result of the snow and rain.
AZ the point where they Join to form
the Ohio. considerable damage has
been done. The low lying sections OF
flttsburgh are inundated and trolley
ana railroad traffic there were az a
standstill Tuesday night Hundreds Of
families have left their homes in this
section and at the points up the Allie
located along the thre, rivers have
been forced to cease operations. tenn.
porarily. Al Martins Ferry. Ohio
1000 men have been forced 10 quit
work and at East Liverpool the mu-
nicipal pumping station and four pot
teries have been Isolated. However.
the rain having ceased and the tenn
perature having fallen. the weather
bureau expresses the hope that the
nood crest viii not reach thirty feet
The Raritan river in New Jersey
also = out OF its banks, and at New
brunswick two manufacturing plants
nave been forced 20 close Consider
able damage has been done there as a
result Of cellars being flooded.
Canada Hard Hit
what the Canadian railway authori-
ties characterize as the most severe
snoWstorm TO visit the Dominion in
years has partially demoraIized rail
way traffic on the main lines through
out the country and has tied up oper-
atoms completely on branch lines.
Seabright. y. j.. again suffered con-
siderably from high seas. A number
OF buildings along the water front have
been so undermined that they prob
ably Will 20 to pieces.
la eastern Pennsylvania the SchuyI-
Kill was out of It's banks at several
points. Mills alon gthC river front at
Nortistown. Manayunk and other
places were flooded and forced TO tenn
porarily suspend operations.
Unusually heavy rains were report.
ed from Wilmington. Del. where the
Brandywine river tore out the head
gates at the race which conducts the
water TO the city pumping station. The
city's water supply was not cut off
however. A school house in the eaSt
side was surrounded by the swollen
stream and the children had TO be car
RED to a nearby trolley line. The
Christina also overlooked in the south.
ern and western sections doing con.
tiderable damage TO property along its
banks
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03

PHILADELPHIA. Feb Two hun.
cfed and nfy persons responded %
Hilly Sundays call for converts az the
two services held today ln tho tabor
nacln Of this number 193 came for
ward % the niEht service slippery
ice covered paycmeutH affected the af
tendance romewha' and for the first
tmo since the revival service com.
menccd more than four weeks ago tho
tabernacle was not completely filled
ut ie estimated. however. that there
were 10000 persons Of the Two meet.
lnEF.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03

WASHINGTON. Feb. Z-Applica.
ton for the cEtradition OF Van Horn
reached the British embassy here 20.
night late. and probably viii bo pro
ambassador tomorrow Officials of
both the embassy and the department
declined f0 discuss the case pending
formal presentation of tho application
There was much comment in Official
circles upon the probability that van
Horn would set up o. claim 81 im.
muuifr from rvtradltion ON the
Fround that bio onense was political
not criminal ff wae said. however.
that even DO such "a claim were rccog.
nizrd The prisoner probably would be
prosecuted under the neutrality laws
of tho United States
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03
JESSE BLOCH IS
HIGHLY H1NORED

LOUISVILLE, Ky, FEB FL 4
Bloch. of WncolinE IS. Va. was elect
cd president 81 the Independent To
baccO Manufacturer Association Of
the United States az the annual meet
ing Of that organization here today
Wood y. ANton OF LoJi1ville. was
elected viceprceidcnt and Rawuns
Best o. COvinEton. Ky. secretary
treasurer.
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Stockholders Meeting.


Wheeling Steel q Iron Company.
wheeling vs. We. January IS. 1915.
The annual meeting OF the etorkhoId-
ere of the Wheeling steel a Iron Conn
rany viii ba hsid ot tHc office ~ the
Company. corner Main and South streets.
WheriinE vs. We. rr Tuesday February
nfh I9Ir. af goo o'clock P w. fHr tho
election of Directors and Che transaction
af any other business that may d. rrr.
scented
g.. .. HUNTER Secretary
In.rf..s-10-f.a.6.s
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FLOOD NOTES

Yesterday. all dealers in gum boots
did an exceptionally good business. as
people in the flooded districts were
getting ready for a good stage OF
water. for this was evidenced by all
dealers. as nearly every customer
wanted rubber boots. However many
who had saved their rubbers from the
last food dug them out and were soon
armed for the fray.
At a meeting OF the directors OF che
Ohio Valley General Hospital held
yesterday. II was decided that the in.
Stitution would make arrangements
to care for 25 or 80 families OF food
sufferers and those that may be made
homeless.
The city teams we're placed at work
yesterday and worked all day and
part OF last night getting goods out
Of stores in the flooded district, and
removing household furniture. Aside
from this the teams and men also
hauled a great amount of ice from the
streets yesterday.
City wards that have been sleepinR
in the city building for some time had
number Of the large mills to get rid
of their perishable goods. and place
them out Of the way of the oncoming
high water. II the men really want 10
work they will be given the chance
for several days and nights to come.
Judge Robinson will not excuse the
jurors In his court unless conditions
become worse than they are at pres.
ent. The word that he might dismiss
them owing to the food did not take
eject last night as was thought Harry
Anderson will go on trial this morning
on charge OF bootlegging.
Yesterday afternoon a number OF
youths enjoyed themselves by throw.
Ing old boxes and sticks into the
river from the Riverside park. until
they got too near the stream and were
ordered away by 4 police officer.
The residents living in the vicinity
or Clarksburg who are in the CITY
think it's an unusual sight to see the
old Ohio on such a rampage. as they
never even see any kind of a river in
their home section.
EANNAN AAOh III lnlE NlGlnltN Ed
little sunshine and shadows yester.
day. but he saw plenty OF water. ice
and anxiety among the people.
Yesterday was one of the dampest
darkest and most dismal days in
wheeling for long time.
Every bed and cot at the Young
Women's Christian Association build.
ing was occupied last night bv those
from the flooded district and more cots
viii be put in today IL their is sum.
cient demand for them.
Jen Frame predicts 81 feet 10
inches" That is what an afternoon
paper said. Capt Jen. who is con.
sidered one of "the ole and reliable
projectors" could not be located las,
night to verify HIS alleged high fore.
cast '''
The Hazel-Atlas Glass coupanv In III.
f-ast l.nd was one Of the FIRST 10 agcf
busy IN preparing for the Hood Mon.
gay afternoon the firm started movfns,
from the hrst 90 the second story Tbe
Work was completed yesterday everirs,
after thirteen car loads had been r,otsf
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03
ONE KILLED. THREE HURT

DUNK1RK. y Y. Feb. HAIRY
Wright. of Newfold. Pa. was Killed
and William Boyle. S. ! Mclean and
g. y. Uartvell. Of OIL City. Pa. we're
injured l1 q rear end collision between
two freight trains on the Pennsylvania
railroad a. trvington today
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03
EdMard Mosshura 81.

Friends Of Edward Mossburg. Sr. re.
siding az EdTwood. will be sorry 10
learn OF his demise. which occurred
yesterday at his home on East Park
street In the out-the-pike town. Mr..
Mossburg l. quite well known. and the
news Of his death comes "a rather a
hare blow to his many friends
The deceased was born in Ohio De.
cember %. 1853. and moved to this
city whe nhe was 10 years OF age. In
time prior TO that he resided in Mary
land with his parents. He was a con-
sistent member of Buckley NJ. +.
church.
He is survived by his widow. Mrs.
Mary Z. Mossburg: two sons. Edward.
Jr., and Ira +. Mossburg. and a niece.
Mary Wilson Mossburg. Funeral ar.
rangements are incomplete.
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William CANA

William Games, we'll known young
man OF the out-the-pike district. died
yesterday morning at 1915 O'Clock at
the family home. No. lbs Edgwood
street. Edgwood. The deceased was
~ the twentieth year of his age and
has been resident OF Edgwood all OF
his life. He was a member of the
Vance Memorial church at WoOdsdale
and took an active part in all church
services. He is survived by his par
ents and three brothers. Arch. James
and Ellwood, and one sister. Miss
Julia. The funeral viii probably be
held tomorrow morning
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03
Harbruck Funeral.

The funeral services over the re-
mains OF the late Mrs. Phoebe Har-
bruck will be held this afternoon at
2:3O O'Clock IN charge OF Rev. w. S.
Dysinger. Following the services in
terment will be in Peninsula Gene
tery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03

Funeral services were held yester-
day at Sherrard over the remains Of
the late Jacob Fisher. who died Sun
day. Following the services interment
was in Triadelphia cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03
BELMONT COUNTY MAN
TO BE PAROLED SOON

Special Dispatch t1 the Intelligence.
COLUMBUS. O.. Fob 2-Th0maa
Wheeler Of belmont county. serving
twenty years ln the Ohio pcnitrntiary
.or murder in the second degree. viii
b. paroled April first
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03
LOST.

STOLEN, LOST on sTRAYEp-A
young Collie dog named Prince;
has n cut inside left fore leg. For
reward return 20 +. ID. walton Elm
Grove. Ben phone TIL, Elm Grove.
fC3-tf
LoST-Ladics' gold watch and pin. be
tween 36th and Woods SITS. and Cald-
wells Run. Name inside OF watch
Anna Brandt" Reward II returned 20
IntclliEencer or 1851 Woods St Ja-3IJ
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03
AUTOMOBILES


Chester Tires. Least Cost
Most Mileage. Lukens. 81 Tenth.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03
For Sale-FarmS.
PUBLIC SALE

Good stock farm will be sold at public
sale. Saturday. February 10. 1915. Con-
tanning $50 acres. well watcred and
fenced. S-roomed dwelling with "A good
cellar; excellent water and shade: hank
miles from railroad on Muskingum
river. Location. 2 miles from Swffts
Onto. good railroad service 20 Marietta
and Laucsville. q. u. ~. Dickcy. Swifts.
ohio. 70
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FURNISHED ROOMS

'oR REuT-rw1 furnished rooms or
uufurnIEhCd. 1slq Wood sd fa-EE-m
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03
SEALED PROPOSALS
Notice TO Manufacturer. Jobberr Me-,
chants and Others WhoisGale peaisr.

chants and Others Wholesale Dealers.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. That
the state Board Of Control OF the State
OF West Virginia will receive bids daily
al It's office at Charleston. West virginia
Tor furnishing supplies for the several
state Institutions. the financial manage
ment OF which Is vested in said BOARD
toEtracts viii be awarded 10 the lowest
bidders, quality considered. and other
things being equal. West Virginia deal
ers Will be given preference
Lists Of supplies needed will be fur
nished bidders on receipt or requests
stating the line desired
STATE BOARD OF CONTROL.
ta-l-tt Charleston. West Virginia
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03
DIED

HAnERUCE-Un Monday February s.
.H.s. ut A 90 o'clock a. w Hf The Fan.
I.. residence. $50. H.fu NrJlIIH.H
Eir0 q IIi1INE O.. r.Ifr ~ che lat.
'hnr.ca I1rIrurk. Ir HHr card year
Funeral services on WrIrlaf4v -ft.-.
noon ~ ? 20 o'clock. frI .nda 0f the
family respectfully invited OBJ attend
lnfrrwnrt 90 Peninsula cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03
MISCELLANEOUS

WAHTED-Farmers having apples 20
sell sec D. ". Campbell. corner Main
and goth SITS. Wheeling. W. Va.
ja-3t-l
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03

The city teams were placed at work
yesterday and worked all day and
part OF last night getting goods out
Of stores in the flooded district. and
removing household furniture. Aside
from this the teams and men also
hauled great amount OF ice from the
streets yesterday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN
Cash paid for cast OF clothing. Write
or call
~. LEVY.
WE-Coilect Rad Bilis Buy and Sell
Clhims Attachmcnts carefully placed
and executed. We adjust claims and
make collections on commission ~ sis
No collection. no pay. The Buckeye Mer-
bldg Wheeling. " Va n
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03

Yesterday was one of the dampes,
DARKEST and most dismal DAYS fl
Wheeling for a long time.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03
FOR SALE
FOR SALE

The Homestead" cottage on
Moundsville Camp Grounds, In
good condition. Address Forest
View" Box i02, Elm Grove, W. Va.
Or call Bell phone 7e-L, Elm Grove.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03

Every bed and cot at the Young
Women's Christian Association build
ing was occupied last night bv those
from the flooded district and more cots
viii be put in today II their is suffi.
cient demand for them.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03

The Hazel-Atlas Glass companv In IN.
f.ast fnd was one OF the FIRST 10 "gcf
busy IN preparing for the flood M9nN
from the first 20 the second stor,g ms
Wotk was completed yesterday evenins-
nfter thirteen car loads had been r,ovsf
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03

The ground hog in this vicinity saw
little sunshine and shadows yester,
day. but he saw plenty Of water. ice
and anxiety among the people.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03

Jen Frame predicts a. feet. 10
lnches. That is what an afternoon
paper said. Capt Jeff. who Is con.
sidered one OF "the ole and reliable
predictors.' could not be located las,
night to verify HIS alleged high fore.
cast
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03

Judge Robinson will not excuse tn,
jurors in his court unless condition,
become worse than they are at pres
ent. The word that he might dismis.
them owing TO the food did not tax,
effect last night as was thought. Harr,
Anderson will 90 on trial this mornins
on a charge OF bootlegging.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03

At a meeting OF the directors OF che
Ohio Valley General Hospital held
yesterday. II was decided that the in.
ctitution would make arrangements
to care for 25 or 80 families of food
sufferers and those that may be made
homeless.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03

The residents living in the vicinity
or Clarksburg who are in the CITY
think it's an unusual sight to see the
old Ohio on such a rampage. as they
never even see any kind of a river in
their home section.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03

FOR sALE-Au kinds OF boats. Hon
man Bros Third 81. fe3-i
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03

Yesterday afternoon a number OF
youths enjoyed themselves by throw
Ing old boxes and sticks into the
river from the Riverside park. until
they got too near the stream and were
ordered away by n police officer.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-02-03

ron sALE-Brown mare. IL years old,
FEST
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-02

mere is lSLLSI dI ] TIC LAY DUN
Office for Mrs. Ella Gearen.
chas. Jones, 3434 Lexington, died
of fractured skull. Struck by auto
Sunday.
Mayor Thompson to be guest of
Chicago Yacht club at banquet in Au
ditorium hotel tonight.
Prof. A. M. SaIsido, Mexican
teacher, arrested on serious charges
preferred by three young girls.
Oscar Nymberg, 2o45 Nebraska
av., machinist, suicide. Out of work.
Charles E. Jones, 3434 Lexington
St., dead. Hit by auto at Western av.
and Polk, Sunday.
Ex-AId. Jos. Ryan, 4th ward, ap-
pointed Asst Chief Deputy U. S. Mar
shall.
Earl Nehringer, rs, 1859 N. Maple
wood av, and two unknown women
hurt when auto crashed with wagon
at 18th and Ashland av.
N. M. Nelson, 1927 EInWood aV.,
Evanston, bruised when bicycle skid
ded under auto truck.
Bob Henry, walking from New
York to San Francisco to win 81 1000
wager, arrived in Chicago.
Three of % men arrested Sunday
turned over to federal authorities.
Had drugs in possession. All alleged
pickpockets.
Comptroller Pike pointed out
past extravaganza in public welfare
dept $40 left in printing fund and
SIT left out of $4,000 appropriation
tor dance inspectors.
Educational staff of city health de-
partment to be founded at luncheon
in Hotel La Sale Friday. To form
staff to give lectures.
David Mass, waiter Hotel La Sale,
died of heart disease in barber shop
at SO w. Chicago av.
Peter SchohI, 9010 Houston aV.,
arrested on serious charges pre-
ferred by 6-year-old niece.
MIN -ifzoaraid ItnfPncknd nPioe+
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~ NEWS OF THE DAY CONCERNING CHICAGO

Rose Breat, 5o4o Justine, and es-
cort badly shaken when she drove
auto into lamp post at 63d and Ar
tesian av.
Samuel Marcus, proprietor of ci-
gar store, 1048 w. Erie, fined $40 for
selling cigarets to minors.
Louis Kusnak, 13 months, $50 N.
Curtis, scalded when he overturned
pail of hot water in home.
Mrs. George KUebIer, wife of at
torney, suing for divorce. Says hus-
band kept another fiat.
Barnard johnson, 1927 Peoria,
told judge that disagreement over his
daughters sutton broke up home.
Granted divorce. Wife left.
Walter PLAT, 10, 2630 w. Path, fell
into river. Drowned before father.
could reach him.
Frank Camphausen arrested with
Winifred Price, Oak Park, when he
tried to take out marriage license in
Freeport.
Michael ScabIo, 6, 1917 Fry,
drowned. Fell in river
Council schools committee voted
against building school near st. Ritas
parochial school, 55th and Rockwell.
Norman Grant, 35o5 Walnut, de-
MED he placed ad in paper offering re-
ward to person who phoned home in
last 10 days. Looking for joker.
John Rouse, Highland Park cop,
spoiled movie film when he interrupt
ed train holdup. Was going to lock
up robbers.
Judge Wade continued case of
Barney Grogan, former saloonkeeper,
1850 w. Van Buren,, accused of SELL
ing liquor without a license.
Woman guarded door of room at
4721 Van Buren, while Joe Blaa
climbed down fire escape. Later ar
rested for forgery.
Michael Ross, 426 Lafayette Ct,
shot and killed by brother-in-law, S.
Arnovoy, 11OS Tilden av., whom he
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1915-04-02

Prof. Reich has been indisposed since
Saturday, but we are glad TO say that
he is now much better.
Master Adrian Budd, has returned
to school after being away several days
on account of his fathers death.
Miss K'thering Mates visited Wash
ington during the week end
The boarding girls and boys as well
as the day pupils OF Med. l. are happy
to be at home for the Easter HOLIDAYS.
We are sorry to note that Miss
Honora Rice was called home Monday
on account OF the sudden death Of her
mother.
Miss Naomi Smith spent the week
end in Washington.
Misses Viola Jameson and Hilda
Wise spent Saturday and Sunday at
the formers home.
The basket ball court has been COM
pleted and the gitls expect to start
their games Immediately after Easter.
Automobiling was enjoyed by some
of the teachers and pupils on Sunday.
We were glad to have Miss Constance
HUNT. ole of our last years graduates
pay us call on Sunday afternoon.
Miss Hllda Wise was called home
during the week on account of bust
ness.
A very attractive programme was
rendered by the c l.. S, last Friday.