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Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-09-23
: OMETHOUGHTFUL PEOPLE are ealEulpcsul ll

. ONE THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE are ealucuating the
= duration Of the at about one more year: They
argue that the people will refuse longer to bear the bur
den that they will rebel against paying continually the
great price in cash and collins So far as the death
concerned we don't know what it is It not be much
try in West Virginia last month"; and 35 Of them the coal
mines We kill about 100000 in year in the United
States, and wound about 100000 more. # the Euro
pean ratio is the same won't make much difference
As to the money cost that's only matter Of interest
nation. borrows thousand millions and pays it out for
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-09-23
. PEAKING OF MILITARIsM, no variety Of

PEAKNG OF MILITARIsM, no variety Of it, no
= modification Of it, be help to any people, except
insofar as it them from as the miar
ism of Taft is better than the miitarsm Of Roosevelt
The Swiss system is better than hired soldiery and
better than the European compulsory service We would
all be willing to belong to militia of which every man
was member and whose only could be in defending
the country from invasion But must not overlook the
conditions peculiar to Swtzerand her small size which
makes scheme Of conquest out Of the question and her
position as buffer state which makes her independence
necessary to other European countries Our greatest dan
ger lies in the desire for commercial conquest in
overOrdS.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-09-23

M PREPAREDNESS isn't worth the paper it's de-
she was prepared for It is trsm that this comes to
every bully sometime. By the preparedness" theory,
individually applied would all strap on bowie knife,
stick an automatic hip, Kragon our shoulders
and look for peace! Whether it be fishing pole six
shooter possession requisite and temptation to use
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1915-09-23
From Factory Direct To You

You will find the same
suits and overcoats at
.Sheramn's, that regular
stores have on display
and talk about their big
bargains, at SIS and
$18. By our factory-to-
+, you service you save
the middleIman's profit
of S. to So. You will
find in our complete
stock every new fabric
and style in a size to
fit every man, from the
hobby English cut suits
for the young men, to
the more conservative
style garments for the
older men. We invite
you to our store. Our
statesmen will he pleas
ed to show them to you.
You will be under no
obligations to buy.
Come in the store and
look them over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
M'ADOO DENIES
 NEGOTIATIONS TO
 PURCHASE SHIPS
Secretary of Treasury in Letter to Fletcher Repudiates Charges by Opponents of the
 Marine Bill

Washington iret1uslS ls.-Seoretary l McAdoo gave out tonight a copy of a letter to Senator Fletcher emphatically denying intimations that he had entered into negotiations for the purchase of mer- chant steamers of beligerent nations for operations under the propoysd ship pur- chase bill. The letter replies to a reso- lution introduced several days ago by Senator Burton. Mir. McAdoo summed up his statement as follows:
 In view of false rumors and state ments. permit me to say in conclusion that the Secretary of the Treasury has at no time had a communication from or discussion with any banking house. bank ing institution, or banker, in or out os the United States in connection with the purchase, sale or disposition in any man ner whatsoever of the German ships in termed in the ports of the United States or elsewhere. or in connection with any other ships of belligerent or neutral na- tions for any purpose whatever.
 Replying to Senator Burtons inquiry as to whether tenders of steamers flying bel
 iserent or neutral flags had been made. Mir. McAdoo referred to information con corning available ships contained in a report he made to the Senate on freight rs te increases. He added that lists of steamers under French, British and Ger man flags had been furnished by J. V. Me Carthy Of Boston and R. N. Baker of Baltimore. and that offers of neutral ships were inclosed with the letter from Mir Mccarthy. These offers probably result ed from published reports of the proposed ship purchase legislation. he said.
 MT. McAdoo declared he had no knowl- edge of any loans by anybody in the United States to owners of ships tied up in American ports or any options held on such ships in contemplation of their transfer to the government or any citi- zen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17

 London, February 16.-(IO:2O D. |m.)-Great Britain received today Through Ambassador Page. Germany's tffef to withdraw her threat of a Pubmarine blockade against Great Britain if the British navy will per- |mit the free movement of foodstuffs o the civil population of Germany.
 It is not believed here the offer will be hccepted. In fact, Great Britain already s preparing to retaliate against Germany by placing under more stringent control ships destined to German ports. and a proclauation momentarily is expected de- ,laring blockade of tho German coast. |br, at any rate, the prohibition of food #tuffs destined for Germany. The cabinet considered this question today. and 1t is understood the decision is awaiting ormal confirmation by the privy coun- dl.
 . In the meantime British and neutral 1easeis are moving as< freely as usual, D1cept those belonging to few Dutch lines, which have reduced their number bf sailsnss. Norwegian and Danish in urance companies have given instruc- 1ens that steamers insured by them
 lCeatinusa ea Page Twe)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
ROOSEVELT TO
 GO ON STAND IN
 DAYTON HEARING
investigation Into Charges Brought Against Judge Colonel Roose- welt Appointed Near
 Completion

Wheslins, ". ys Eehvasry ! 6 An Louncement that Theodore Roosevelt had been summoned to appear before the congressional subcommittee inves- tigating charges against Federal Judge Aston c. Dayton was made late to- day by United States Marshal Edward Smith. The committee heard many wit nesses today and held a session tonight that 1t might go to Washington 10 hear the former President Thursday.
 Judge Dayton was appointed to the federal bench in 1905 by Roosevelt
 The first witness today Widner Cor Ger. clerk of the Barbour county ci-cuit court, read 3 deposition alleged to have been made by Judge Dayton in a suit It said:
 There was no man on earth rsspon- sible for my appointment as federal judge. President Roosevelt stated to me that he wanted no influence brought but wanted it to be a personal appoint ment and that he would make It if all the congressman and other influences were against me"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
Forty Aircraft Take Part in General Attack With
 Telling Damage, Claim
 BritOns
INVADING AIRMEN , CONVENE ATTACKS
 TO MILITARY POINTS
Heavy German Batteries and Gun Positions BOm- barded-Seaplanes Take Part in Battle

London, February 16.-The air wing of the British navy today made another massed attack on the German positions along the Belgian coast in an effort to destroy or damage the submarine base at Zeebrugge, the
 guns at Ostend and Middelkerke and the aerOdrOme at Ghistelles.
 According to the official report good
 results were attained Forty machines
 were utilized.
 While the British airmen were drop
 ping their bombs on the gun positions
 and the supply trains, barges and
 trawlers, used in mine laying and mine
 sweeping operations eight French air.
 men attacked the Ghistelles aerodrome
 preventing the German airmen from ma king an attempt to cut off the Brit ikh machines.
 |f The official report makes no men {tion of the airmen engaged, So it is |ll resumed they all returned safely. The day was bright and clear. conditions hSiHS hioic Aafohdoic thou iot idst 1week's raid
 ! The official statement concerning the \raids says ''The air operations of the naval wing lia gainst the Bruges, Ostend and Zee lb1ugge district were Continued this aft |yernoon. Forty aeroplanes and seapfanes bombarded Ostend Middelkerke. Ghis- delles and zeebrugge
 | Bombs weer dropped on the heavy bat teries on the east and west side of Os- tend, on gun positions at Middelkerke. on transport wagons on the Ostend-Ghis- telles road, on the mole at zeebrugge, to widen the breach damaged in former at tacks, on the locks at Zeebrugge, on barges outside Blankenberghe and on [,trs wlers outside Zeebrugge.
 Flight French aeropanes assisted tho naval machines by making vigorous at taoks on the Ghisteles aerodome. effec- | Lively preventing German aircraft from cutting off our machines. It is reported lthat good results were obtained
 Instructions are always issued to con fine attacks to points of military impor- tance, and every effort is made by the
 living officers to avoid dropping bombs on any residential portions of towns"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
Further Friction Between
 Cdrrdnzd and Diplomats
Mexican Chief Orders Foreign Representatives to Transfer
 Activities to Vera Cruz Or Quit the Country-villa Reported Victorious Near Coast

Obregon on nondiplomatic business Re said that if business arose that could not be transacted with Carranzas sub ordinates. Consul Canada at Vera Crua could take up the negotiations or MT :. Silliman could go to Vera Cruz fos the purpose The secretary suggested that other governments might follow similar course.
 Reports to- the state department to-
 day said Carranza forces evacuated Guadalajara February 1t, without fight ing. and that Villa was following them toward the Pacific coast
 The Carranxa agency in Washin gton gave out n telegram tonight from Gen eral Carranza saying he would be pleased to receive Duval West, rccentl, appointed as one of President Wiisonu personal representatives in Mexico
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
BRITISH STEAMER
 DULWICH BLOWN UP

London, February 16.--(11:15 D. m) A Lloyd's dispatch from Fecamp, France. says the British steamer Dull wich. Captain Dudley. bound from Hull for Rouen, was blown up yesterday 25 miles off Cape Antlfer.
 The dispatch says that seven of the crew arrived in Fecamp last night. They reported that no one had been in- Jured and that all of the crew could have made their escape in the lifeboats.
 The Dulwich was vessel of 32S9 tons and was owned by the British Steamship company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17

Washington, February l6.-Further indications of friction between Carran- ga officials and diplomats in Mexico City were contained in official advices today to the state department. In Vera Cruz. seat of the Carranza goverrment several newspapers were said to have printed articles intimating that the dip lomats should transfer their activities to Vera Cruz or leave the republic.
 Secretary Bryan said he did not in terpret Carranzas order that all diplo- with him personally as preventing American Consul silliman and other foreign ministers from remaining In Nsxico City and dealing with General
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17

MT Page and Fir Edward also dis cussed the steamer Wilhelmina, loaded with food for Germany, which is being held at Falmouth for a prize court, and the status of which has not yet been de- termined
 The British government has evidenced in many ways that it is unterrifed by th'eats of attacks on shipping, and that 1t has no thought of making any concessions to Germany, but on the contrary is pre- paring to tighten the restrictions upon freight movements toward that country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
Cut Oil Prices

Oil City Pa, February 16.--A cut in
 mid-continent and central west oil prices was made today. New prices on mid continent are: Corsicana light, 45; sCorsicana heavy, 40 Electra and Henrietta, 45, reduction of l0 cents barrel The reduction in central west was cents. The new prices are: North Lima, SS South Lima and Indiana, s3, Wooster, s1 10: Illinois and Indiana s4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

i--Germans bombarded by allies zero
 planes
 Germany explains position in com
 nIerce war.
 Shipping bill passed by House. Jefferson solons settle differences. 2-F1ood conditions in Italy better. 3--Germany unable to add to goli
 supply. 4-Editorial comment. 5--Luckless hound in terrible plight Anthrax appears In city. Whitehead on stand in Standard
 Home case.
 No action on jitney busses. 6--Society 7--Sports.N 9--Markets 10-Activities at the capital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
TRENCHES
 TAKEN BY FRENCH

Paris February 16-(10:50 D. m)-The war office official issued tonight that German trenches three lometers in extent neary two mles have been taken northwest of Perhes and north of Beauseor  In Belgium "A small French Ghisteles A small British
  trenches "Bet~een
 
  n progress
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
Anderson Retained

Washington, February 16-Secretary Bryan announced today that Chandler P. Anderson, former counsellor of the state department, had been retained to assist in handling a press of diplomatic work now before the department. Mir. Ander- sons duties. 1t is announced, would be of general advisory nature. He recently returned from Europe, where he assisted the American chancellories in disposinR of questions that arose with the war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
Suffrage Amendment Passed

Boston. February 16.--The proposed woman suffrage amendment to the state constitution passed the house today, 196 to 33. It will be voted on at the Novem- Der election, having already passed the senate. When the vote was announced a shower of jonquils thrown by women in the galleries fell among the legisla- tors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
Peace Restored
Marriage Annuled

Chicago, February f6.-The marriage of Guy Bates Post. an actor. and Jane Pey- ton Post was annulled here today. The evidence showed that Mrs. Post was di- voced october 23, 1907, from A. C. Gordon Wold. to whom she was married May al. 1903. Mrs. Post testified she understood that the decree had been entered August s. 1907 She married Post August 2l 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17

Statements in Pay ~sx.nSiso have in- araat oloa'e' p',,t that '.o$r eterminatlon Of many enf~c N threat to destroy mer- chant Q. sS ether with their crews
 Sh. efforts Of the commission for th> If of Belgium to buy the cargo of the ssilhelmina fail, the evidence of the owners that the food is destined to the civil population of Germany alone probably would be submitted to the prize court. It is considered unlikely. how ever, that any evidence could be produced which would induce Great Britain to per init the food to go to Germany without the action of any prize court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
Canadians Suspected

Halifax, N. S.. February t6.-t'ourteen men who enlisted with the first Canadian contingent for European service have been brought back in irons as "alien sus- pects.' it was learned today. All are of foreign parentage, but some have lived in Canada for more than a quarter of a century.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
SHIP PURCHASE BILL
 WILL KNOW ITS FATE
 WITHIN A FEW DAYS
Leaders Agree It Will Be Passed Soon or Killed for This Session
 at Least
HOUSE PASSES BILL

Washington, February 1.-The government ship purchase bill as an amendment to the Weeks naval auxiliary bill was passed by the House of Representatives at 20 o'clock this morning by vote of 2l4 10 104.
 The passage of the bill followed 1i-hour parliamentary struggle which. until long after midnight, threatened to extend ir.ern,inably, because of a determined flibuster directed by Minority Leader Mann who yielded only after administra- ton leaders decided to apply second special rule to bring the fight to an end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17

Washington February Ie.-Demo-
 cratic leaders in both houses of Con- eress agreed tonight that the govern ment ship purchase bill either would be {, before President Wilson for his signa-
 ture within . few days or dead 50 far
 as thls session is concerned. The house remained in session late to-
 night to pass the Week's-Gore bill. as the
 amended measure Is known, and tomorrow the administration forces will begin a final effort to get a vote in the Senate on the House amendments over the oppo- sition of republicans and revolting demo
 crats. Majority leaders spoke confidently | today of the prospect of victory and Pres
 ident Wilson, after conference with Senator Kern. told callers the bill would be passed.
 On both sides of the capitol belief was current that if present plans for prompt
 action in the Senate fell through the ship bill would be abandoned and all efforts centered upon disposlng of appropra ton 1 bills to make unnecessary an extra ses- sion.
 Discuss ClOture Rule I While the House debated the Weeks Gore bill the Senate continued it's dis cussion of cloture rules and Senate lead i CTS of all factions were engrossed in con- l ferences to the next moves to be made 1 Report has it that the administration forces tomorrow would attempt to shut off all debate by moving the previous question, and thus forcing vote on a l motion to concur in the House amend ments. Should this prevail it would be l equivalent to passage of the ship pur-
 chase measure and thereby end the long and turbulent fight
 1 There were evidences of unusual activ- ty on the part of Senate committees in charge of appropriation bills. preparing the supply measure for Senate consider ation as soon as the legislative ways are
 cleared of pending business.
 l The ship bill as 1t will go to the Senate from the House includes the ship pur-
 chase measure as agreed upon in Senate caucus and a provision that two years
 after .he close of the European war ships 1 acquired by the United States shall be turned over to the Secretary of the Navy 1 to be operated or leased for commercial purposes under the terms of the Weeks
 bill already passed by the Senate. To Continue Debate | Senator smoot has given notice that the ACsntinnsa ea Pass ssvea)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
GERMANS SAREBOMBARDED
 BY ALLIES .AEROPLANES
AMBASSADOR PAGE
 CONFERS WITH GREY
Gern1anys Compromise On Shipping
 Problem Discussed

London February Wster
  the German offering
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
ENGLAND PREPARES |T0 MEET GERMANY'S FIGHT ON SHIPPING Receives Kaiser's Offer for Compromise on Situation,
 But Proposal Will Not
 Be Accepted
FRrkE CREW ON wAnELMINA

London, February 16.-A prize crew of three officers and 1s men was placed on board the American steamer Wilhelmina at Falmouth today. The Wilhelmina is loaded with foodstuffs bound for Germany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
NEW EARTHQUAKE IN ITALY CAUSES SERIOUS DAMAGE Population of Province of
 Aquila Flee Their Homes
 Fearing Another Catastrophe

Rome, February 16.-Another earth quake h the province of Aquila today damaged many hcuses, renderlnG . number of then, dangerous for habitp- tien.. The population. greatly alarmed. has ever abandoned the undansaged beuseab fsaE1ng anethss eatnstrophss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-17
GERMANY EXPLAINS PURPOSE IN MAKING
 WAR 0N SHIPPING
England Had Cut Off Food Supply and Action Was Necessary to Ger
 many's Existence

Berlin February 16.-(By Wireless tU cIarinE a sea war zone around the Brit fish Isles fs explained at length in a abatement made by Admiral Behncke of the marine department, and tran~mit- ted to Lieutenant Commander Walter R. GherardI, naval attachc of the Amer tenn embassy. It Is given out official ly ns follows:
 Up to the present time Germany in U war at sea has followed the Lon dol declaration or the stipulaticns of the Paris treaty on which the conduct of war on the sea had been based be- fore the London declaration.
 "In waging this commercial warfare England had in view the subjugation of Germany by starvation. Germany in every way had sought to bring tho attention of the neutral powers and all others to the necessity she was under to obtain food for her civilian popula- ton. which was her right under the laws of war. No results could be ob- tained from her efforts.
 Insufficient Food
 Since the shutting off of food sup plies had now come to a point where Germany no longer had sufficient food to feed her people, it became Deces- sary for her to bring England to rern.s through force Germany knows that by the use of the submarine England can be placed in position where food will be lacking. Her life as a nation and the lives of her people depend on putting this campaign into action, and she must do so.
 The difficulties in the way of this campaign have been largely confected with the care which 1t is desired to give to neutral ships and to the lives of those on board all commercial ships; whether neutral or belonging to tho enemy.
 "First-In arming her merchant ships with guns for self-defense England adopted a policy against which Ger mans strongly protest. The United States took the British point of view. Submarines cannot approach British mofcnant SnlpS anu make eXainluutlOSS without exposing themselves
 "Second-England has advised her merchant fleet to fly neutral flags, tt cover up names and change stacks to escape the consequences of the,r na- tiopality. This plan was designed to bring Germany into conflict wito other nations.
 "Germany does not wish to harm American or other neutral ships or their cargoes unless carrying contrabard She is, however. In a position where ner life depends upon her putting into effect the only means she has of saving her self. She must and will use this means.
 Will Safeguard Neutrals
 Commanding officers of submarines have been ordered to make every effort to safeguard neutrals. In spite of the precautions, the portability was noted that neutral ships through error or attack might be deatroyed. For this reason 3 strong warning was issued.
 Tn addition, the English coast has been mined by the British themselves for protective reasons, and would be mined by the Germans ao on act Of offensive warfare. Ships were, therefore. in danger from mines. t..z s-
 Tn spite of the treat effect the admir-
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