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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-02
PITTSBURGH MAN
Takes Hot Fling at Authorities About
Road Between Romney and
Springfield, W. Va.

The following appeared in the cur
rent issue OF the American Motorist,
set in black-fa type surrounded by
a border. from the pen OF John y.
Hawkins. member of the Autobobile
Club OF Pittsburgh. entitled "'Watin'
at the Blacksmith Shop'-in West
Virginia"
Through the columns of the American
MoiOrist / wish you would call the a.
tcut.ou Of tourists 20 the very dangerous
condition OF the road between Itomuey
ana Springfield In West Virginia. This
road runs along the south branch Of tho
Potomac ana the scenery IL beautiful
Alongside Of the road al and near the
hanging rocks and near Wapp0cOma
there h not room for two vehicles tu
pass. the river down below the rOa, and
the railroad above. 4 have been over 81
. number Of times and never found il
dry or free from deep ruts which throw
even heavy car. from side 20 side bon
a most dangerous manner. should Ore
meet another car IN this place I cans
not foresee other than one would have
10 back out
This road at very utue expense could
Dc drained and The holes filled with
stone. In fact, ~ small cost the whole
stretch Of about a mile could be drained
and places wldCned 20 allow vehicles a.
pass. The authorities Of Hamrshirs
county and the city 81 Romney seem h
take no interest iu tho matter and 20
mink their attention will best be- brought
" IT " UNAllN lla OUT mem uNrH To cot
o8t THIS road and 20 60 south by way 81
the National road and valley pike re-
Gently az Cumberland. D turned three
tourists from the Homney road owing
20 the dangerous condition.
he removal Of the source Of the al
mighty dollar frequently brings results
Wncn civic pride fails. sgd D would sur.
Eef that al aut0mUhilirfs ha urged I'D
al Times 10 spend no money fu towns
which allow their streets Co. become rfI..
~ ana stony. Personally 0 will not. ea.
ttpt IN case ~ emergency. spend ID car'
in r town Of that kind Thrre II noe a-.
spending my coin boo town. where thoe
~ around the blacksmith shop waItIne
- zee me break on a~lc iu tHe rufa Il
tntf Hrtfts- Wa wiz gel reauitH just
- soon az smith 90 LInDuirr and Zone.
~ hnungaiowu finds that motorists DO
not STOP or his hotel o. garage. H.If Il.
~ % progressive town uhirr b..
the traveller
am sending copy 81 fhis bitter O,
we J11f. ~ liamprhiro County 49,. Nl.
hnd VIII wager that he wakes 4n some.
one down there"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-02

and as the club officials have already
received the assurances of some out
of-town riders IL is quite likely tnat
they will promote the race within the
merit few weeks. In case II Is not
held next Saturday. Saturday. October
"a. will likely be the date. Wheeling
boasts OF Some OF the best riders IN
the middle states and they are getting
anxious for another speed event.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-02
READY FOR WINTER
o.. a. r. Nolte Converts Ford Tour
IN Car Into Limousine For
Cold Season

DR. a y Nolte OF Benwood. has con
Verted BIZ Ford touring car which be-
uses in Bic extensive practice ln Ben
wood and Wheeling into a limousine
in preparation Tor the long and cold
winter Thar has been predicted. Or
NoIie has Just completed tho Improve.
ment and the car is very attractive.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-02
RACE POSTPONED
Continued Rain Yesterday Caused
Washington Speed Promoters
Withhold Races Until
Wednesday.

Special Dispatch TO the Intelligence.
WASHINGTON. Pa. Oct. loving
to the continual rain today. the Wash.
ington race officials decided to post
pone the Saturday races until We'd
nesday, October s. The heavy rains
caused the track to becme a sea OF
mind and IL will be impossible to hold
the events.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-02

A delegation of local motorcycle
riders will in all probability escort the
riders OF the endurance run party from
here to Uniontown. Pa. They will ar
rive in this city Saturday evening and
as this is their first night control they
will remain until morning and will
leave early on the second day OF their
500 mile trip.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-02
MOTORCYCLE NOTES

"
( Ivan Jacobs. Ohio state Commission
or OF r. A. NJ. and Mr.. Robertson.
} Pennsylvania State Commissioner.
were in the city yesterday making ar
irangements for officials for the Day
| ton-tO-New York motorcycle endurance
run that will start from Dayton next
Saturday.
J. Wilson Pete" Grub Is contem-
plating a hunting trip to the mountains.
He will ride his motorcycle on the
. proposed expedition.
Earl Braunlich. local agent for the
B Harley Davidson and Excelsior motor
cycles. will leave here Sunday. October
~. with the Daytonto-New York riders
and will go 10 the New York automo-
bile show where the other cyclists will
finish their run.
Emery Herrold. Otto Ritz. J p. Was.
muth. g. ". Miller and ID. ". MikeIs
d will 30 TO Washington. Wednesday.
whore they viii ride In the big motor
cycle races that will be staged on
Arden track
j. Landon Bier. president Of the To-
cal motorcycle club. who has been
/ conhncd tO his home ~ Edgewood for
The past four weeks on account Of iII-
D ness. is slightly improved 10 viii
probably b. several days yet before
. VT Bier will be- able Co be out
Earl Braunlich has shipped his rae.
Ting Harley Davidson 10 Washington
I Pa. whore DO VIII be- used in the races
"wednesday afternoon o. will be- rode
i by either Black Of Pittsburgh. or linn
+ ~ Parkcrsburg.
Wesley House. local AGENT Tor tho
indian and Flying Mcrkol motorcycle
viii so 90 Washington. "wednesday. 10
attend the races.
Clarence Troach Of this city. has
purchased twin cylinder Excelsior
from Earl Braunllch
The cold and silver medals that
were awarded riders that participated
IN the WhcelnE Motorcycle Club en-
durancc run 10 Bedford Springs and
return. have arrived They are OF d
q beautiful model and will be- distributed
within few days to those having the
necessary scores.
crab feast ls being planned BY the
I local motorcycle club 40 date has
as vet been set. but Dr. will likely be
within The next Few weeks
Many fbIur. ara h.frr f.f,-..f A.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-02

The San Joaquin Light A. Power
Magazine reports What appears to be-
the largest contract for alfalfa ever
signed up in that valley A Porter.
vile company has contracted with "a
View York hrm TO furnish $4,000
worth. which will ho shipped via the
Panama Canal and placed ON fhc Now
Nork market Tor from $50 90 $3.50
per ton.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-02

the Wheeling Motorcycle Club for the
winter months. The boys are planning
10 NIX up the Club rooms and in add
ton TO the present amusements they
are planning 10 install a pool table.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-02

John Hertle, driver for John Cole
man, took the Coleman children 10
and from Pittsburgh in Coleman's
Mitchell Deluxe this week. The roads
were reported to be in fairly good
shape for this season between here
and the Smoky city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-02

Owing to the fact that many pros
pective motorcycle buyers are waiting
for the 1916 model TO arrive the sales
are rather slow at the present time.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-02

The Howe company will next week
receive two carloads OF Mitchell. 10
models. for display at their salesroom
on the South Side.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-02

A membership campaign. which will
be opened within the next few weeks
is expected to swell the membership
OF the local motorcycle club consider
ably. They now have well over 100
members and expect to have more
than loo by next spring.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-02

Elwood Beresford, well known local
motorcycle rider. is making prepare
tions to go to Dayton where he viii
enter the Dayton-to-New York endur-
ance run that is being staged by ONO
riders. Beresford will probably leave
here Tuesday or Wednesday for Day
ton. ne will ride Pope machine.
and will probably be the only Wheel
ing rider in the run.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-02

a crab feast is being planned By the
local motorcycle club no date has
o. YET been set but Do will likely be-
within The next few weeks.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-02

II. G. Friedrich. local sporting goods
man, expects the arrival of a new
Smith motorwheel within the next few
days.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-02

Harvey Bernard. Ivan Jacobs and
Wesley House will leave here today
TO go over the remainder of the course
OF the 500 mile endurance run that
will start Saturday. They will marx
the route and post signs between here
and New YORK city. Mr.. Jacobs Is
Ohio state F. A. NJ. commissioner.
The new twin cylinder two speed
! Pope motorcycle of the 1915 model
Will arrive in this city within the next
few days. Ii. G.. Friedrich is The
agent and he expects to have the new
two-wheeler within a short time.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-02

Clarence Trosch Of this city. has
purchased twin cylinder Excelsior
from Earl Braunlich
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-02

Wesley House. local agent Tor the
indian and Flying Mcrkol motorcycle
viii go 90 Washington. Wednesday. 90
attend the races
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-04-17
COPS NOT FIGHTING
UNION, SAYS BURKE
"We Are All Union Men in a
Respect" the Police Chief
Declares.

Chief of Police Patrick J. Burke
made it plain this morning that the
plan to rearrest Arthur Schroeder on
an old charge does not signify any
antagonism between the police and
the Central Labor Union It's not
q fight between the Central Labor
Union and the police" he declared,
Eve are all union men in a respect. !"
He said that the police were contin-
ually fighting for better conditions,
shorter hours and more pay, and
also have unions, which are called
by other names, however He said
that it was no fault of the police
that the conviction of Schroeder on a
disorderly charge last June was set
aside on technical grounds by the
supreme court.
1t is likely that Schroeder will be
rearrested on the old charge Mon
day. City Attorney Wight has not
yet made out the formal complaint.
If it's sewing machines or expert
you want see Salter, 383
State street. 15S31-4-13-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-04-17
WAR ORDERS EXCITE
WALL STREET MEN
Russia Alone Placed $780, ,000-
600 Shrapnel Order, is Ru-
mored About the Exchange.
u. S. STEEL BEGINS TO RISE
At Closing Time Nearly Half a
Dozen Brokers Began to
Buy in Big Lots.

Special By United Press Wire.
New York, April 17:-Wall street
was excited today with more reports
of war orders" for the allies. IL
current stories are creditable, Russia
alone has placed orders for $780,
100000 of shrapnell during the
week. Some of the orders have con-
firmation, others are pronounced
widest fiction.
American locomotive officials ad-
mitted today that the company ex-
poets to close large shrapnel order.
The exact amount was kept a secret,
but the pending negotiations were
said to aggregate from sixty-fve to
|seventy-fve millions. Negotiations
for the American Locomotive Com
pany are said to be conducted
through J. p. Morgan. Distribution
of the orders among several steel
factions is reported to be contem-
plated, as the locomotive concern
does not wish to tie all of it's plant
up with war orders.
Ten minutes before the close of
the short session today the stock
exchange was the scene of another
of the spectacles that have been
common for week when United
States steel began to rise by big frac-
tions. Steel which opened at fifty
seven from the first was the center OF
attraction. At closing time near
half a dozen brokers began to buy
in lots of one and five thousand
shares. A mad battle ensued, but
the stock was not forthcoming until
it began to near sixty at which fig
ure there was some big transae-
tions.
Railway equipment shares, prin-
cipally American Locomotive, held
the bulk of interest in the earlier
part of the session. The stock f.
nally dropping as low as fifty-six as
against sixty and one-fourth yester-
day. 1t soon rallied.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-04-17
PAGERS To OPEN BASEBALL
SEASON TODAY WITH MAYOR
THROWING OUT FIRST BALI
'Pay Ball" Will Sound This Afternoon at 800 O'clock When
Perth Amboys Team Will Line Up Against Lincoln Stars,
Crack CoIoed TeaINotabes to be Present at Opening
to See Ptau-GbIan Aggregation Take the Field.

this afternoon. They hope by means
of this game to gain a good line on
the local players and to definitely
place them In positions to the very
best advantage.
1t is the belief of the PAGERS that
they will fare better against the Bal
timore Giants, another prominent
colored team, at the Amusement Park
grounds tomorrow afternoon. Whiie
that is a strong combination which
has been making good on the d1a-
mond, indications are that the local
contingent will register victory.
Should the PAGERS win this afternoon
the contest would go far toward
showing that the Gibian-Pfau COM
bination has the right sort of an ag-
gregation for diamond work this
year.
The Amusement Park grounds are
in tfp-top shape for the baseball sea-
sons opening today. The grandstand
and bleachers are in as good cond1-
tion as they were last year, while
the diamond, outfield and fence
about the property have been I'M
proved. The club owners have con-
ferred with Public Service officials In
an effort to have desirable trolley car
service to the grounds and to have
sufficient cars in waiting to convey
the fans from the grounds. Refresh
mente viii be sold on the grounds as
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-04-17
LONDON EXPECTS ZEPPELIN
BOMBARDNENT TONIGHT; To
HAVE CITY IN DARKNESS
London and East Coast Towns
are Suffering from Zeppelin
lies as Germans Raid Eng
land for Fourth Time by Air.
'eciaI By United Press Wire.

Special By UHited Press Wire.
London, April 17.-London and
the east coast towns suffered from
Zeppelins Zeppelinitis today. In the
excited minds of the Essex villagers
every cloud concealed a German d.
rigible or aeroplanes. Reports
reached here almost hourly carrying
fresh rumors of raids. Early today
while the capital was In pitch dark
ness several telephone messages re-
ported another Zeppelin attack upon
Essex and Suffolk Several hours
passed without any confirmation and
the admiralty announced the report
was probably untrue Zeppelin
raid upon London was fully expected
last night. Because it did not come
Londoners are equally certain the at
tack will be made tonight. CoDse-
quently all precautions taken last
night when all lights were extin-
guished and motor cars patrolled
the highways will be observed to-
night.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-04-17
Hostile Iron Glad That Bombard-
ed Outer Forts at DardaneIIes
Yesterday Badly Damaged
Germans Admit Reverse.
Ipeotal by United Press wire.

Spectut ~ Cntted PTes5 WtTe.
Constantinople, via Berlin wire
less, April 17:-A hostile iron clad,
that bombarded the outer forts of the
Dardanelles late yesterday, was bad
ly damaged and put out of action by
the Turkish guns, according to an
official statement from the war office
today. The warship was hit four
times, two of the shells apparently
striking below her water line. Two
other shells burst upon her decks
and wrought great havoc, according
to Turkish observers. The ironclad
was In flames when she steamed
slowly back to Tenedos island
The Russian Black sea feet has
again bombarded the Turkish coaling
ports of Eregli and Zungulbat, the
war office announced, but without
doing serious damage. Reports re-
ceived here indicate that both the
Anglo-French and the Russian feet
have abandoned serious attempts to
reach Constantinople The desultory
nature of the attack at the Darda-
nelles indicates that, according to
lurking officials, the allies are con-
tinuing spasmodic attacks on the
strait fortifcations for possible polit-
zeal effect.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-04-17

formerly and score cards with up-to-
the-minute batting orders Of the re-
spectiye teams will be supplied.
Jack Clifford, the pitcher who
made such an excellent showing in
the Atlantic League last year, will
perform on the mound for the PAGERS
this afternoon. Plate will receive
him. The popular Cliff Randolph, of
Plainfield, will work on the rubber
for the PAGERS tomorrow and Bader,
a local backstop of repute, will re-
ceive him. For the remainder of the
PAGER lineup, Loeser will appear in
left field; Regan, center field; Eley,
right field; Howatt, third base; Rud-
dy, second base; Christopherson,
short stop; Hunt. first base. The ex-
ira players are Simpson, pitcher, and
Schrage, utility. Both the games to-
day and tomorrow will be started at
$3.50 o'clock.
The club is owned by Max Gibian
and William H. Pfau, who placed
Perth Amboy in the Atlantic League
last year. They declare that it is
their endeavor to give the city even
better brand of baseball than it re-
ceived last year, despite the fact that
they tried hen produce q winning
combination.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-04-17
j. s. ACTS To HALT
KILLING AMERICAN
Albert Tappen Court Martiaied
in YuCatan-Charge is Un-
knoWn-RuSh Instructions.
Special 0y United Press wire.

Special 6y United Press Wire
Washington, April 17:-Alber4
Tappen has been court martialed in
Yucatan and sentenced to be shot,
the state department learned today.
The charge was unknown. Instruc-
tions were rushed to Consul Silliman
at Vera Cruz and to the American
consul at ProgTesso to intervene.
The Brazilian minister notified the
state department today that he had
arranged to send three hundred
American refugees from Mexico City
April 23, and that other trainloads
will follow until all who wish have
gone. In reports that the Mexican
factions had agreed on a presidential
candidate, Washington officials saw d
revival of rumors that General Ange-
les would be chosen, but it was de-
MED that his name had been submit
ted to the White House or state de-
partment.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-04-17
COLLECT SL,n6 HERE
FOR WAR SUFFERERS
Through Efforts of Polish So
Cieties Large Amount is Sent
to People in Poland.

Through the efforts of Polish
societies generally in this city $1,116
I or $500 francs have been sent to aid
in giving relief among the war suf-
ferers in Poland. A check for that
amount has been issued, made paya-
BILE to Henry Sienkiewicz, for Morel,
Chavannes, Gunther & Company,
Lausanne, Switzerland.
A wide canvas was made by the
Polish people interested in the work
of aiding their countrymen and the
sum realized exceeded expectations.
Those in charge of the subscription
work were: Rev. Joseph Urban,
John Nikodem, John Skrocki, John
Capik, John Tatkowski and John
Otloski.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-04-17
DISCUSS PARKS AND
CITY BUILDING CODE
Aldermen Have Long Commit
tee Meeting Last Might
Plan to Boost Building Here.
ARCHITECTS AT MEETING
Aldermen Consider and Dis
CuSS Seven Sites for Parks,
but No Action is Taken.

One of the longest committee
meetings of the Board OF Aldermen
on record was held last night. The
city fathers practically decided to
make several changes in the build
ing code to encourage construction
work here and indicated that it is
their intention to proceed with the
purchase of some property for park
purposes. The aldermen heard a
complaint from a representative of
the Newark Bill Posting Company
and considered a number of other
subjects.
Architects j. K. Jensen, Benjamin
Goldberger, Ingvard Greisen and
Aylin Pierson appeared before the al
dermen with a request that about a
score of changes be made in the or
dinance known as the building code.
Indications were, after two-hour
discussion, that there would be sew
eral changes. These will probably
include the lessening in width of
walls, extend the use of hollow tile
construction and permit the use of
curtain walls where structure is
carried on piers of sufficient streng' b.
Building Inspector William j. Muir
tagh was on hand and he took q
prominent part in the discussion.
The architects convinced the alder
men that there was an almost unani-
nous demand for the changes, when
they submitted a list of eighty-two
builders who desired the changes re-
ferred to and said that the architects
In the city were unanimous In the de-
mand.
The aldermen considered and dis
cussed seven sites for parks, but
reached no definite decision. Be
cause of the fact that several hun
dred residents, headed by Rev. Jo-
seph Urban had previously present
ed a petition to the council in an ef-
fort to have a park established in
the northern section of the city, a
majority of the aldermen seemed in
clined to have that section favored
at this time.
The Newark Bill Posting Com
pany, which does a large amount OF
billboard business in this city, was
renresented by a Mr., Kelly last night
Nc asl~ kpr a change in the ordt-
nan. ing the licensing OF bill
boar1y' n q "a M on IA. = -
ark concern that the present license
figure makes billboard advertising
through such a corporation as 1t is,
almost prohibitive. Mayor Garrett
son and a majority of the aldermen
appear satisfied, for they contend
that billboards do not in any way
beautify or help city
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-04-17
TO FIND OUT WHAT JAPS ARE
DOING DOWN IN MEXICO

Special BY United Press Wire.
Washington, April 17.-Secretary
of the Navy Daniels today announced
that Admiral Howard, Pacific fleet
commander, had diverted the cruiser
New Orleans on its way from San
Diego to Mazaplan to Turtle Bay to
learn just what the Japanese were
doing there. The New Orleans, the
secretary said, was due at Turtle
Bay today and he had requested
Howard to have the commander
make a report as speedily as possi-
ble
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-04-17
MINERS AND RESCUE PARTY
ENTOMBED IN DAVY MINE

Williamson, W. Va, April IA
rescue party of five sent into the
mine No. L, of the Dayy Pocahontas
Coal Company after an explosion at
9 a. M, had not been heard from at
noon and it was feared they had per-
ished. Reports that seyenty-five
men were missing were circulated
about the mine as the rescue party
entered. The government mine res
cue train, which was at Matteawan,
reached Davy at noon. The cause Of
the explosion is unknown.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-04-17
SEVERAL VILLAGES RAzED
BY BIG CYCLONE IN FRANCE

Speci0I OF UHlted Fre55 WfTe.
Paris, April IA violent cyclone
has raZed several native villages in
the region of Sanvava with loss OF
life, the governor general of NADIA
gascar cabled the minister of colo
nies this afternoon. Crops and a
large amount of live stock were de-
stroyed,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-04-17
TRANSFER ) LINES ON u. S.
SUBMARINE F-4;; NEED FOUR
seiaI bp United Press Wlre.

Washington, April 17.-Admiral
Moore reported from Honolulu today
that the divers had transferred three
lines attached to the F-4 to the lift
ing pontoons, but that a fourth line
was needed before the work of rails
ing the submarine began. 1t was
hoped this would be accomplished
today,