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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-10

South Bethlehem, Pa, Nov 10.-Fire
early today almost completely destroy
ed the number four machine shop Of
the Bethlehem Steel company Only
the skeleton of the big building is
standing. War material and machin-
cry in the building was said to be
worth millions of dollars. How the
fire started is not known 1t was dis
covered in what is known as the boring
mill section of the plant among a
quantity of oil
The value of the guns alone in the
shop is said to be several million dol
lars. There were about 900 machines
of different kinds in the building. run
ming from lathes, shapers1 drills, on
down to boring machines. These ma
chimes were worth from S400 to sew
eral thousand dollars each and it is
estimated that the value Of the ma
chinery was several million dollars.
Four Story Building.
The burned shop was $50 feet wide,
700 feet long and four stories high.
On these four floors 2,05o men were
employed in day and night shifts. In
the neighborhood of 500 men were at
work when the fire started, and so
rapidly did it spread that some en-
ployes had to escape by ropes from
the different floors.
The fire started in oil, near the en-
trance to the plant This oil flows in
conduits and is used to gather up fly
ing chips which escape in the opera
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-10
Burdened Floors Collapse.

The fire started on the south side Of
the building and soon at its way
through the structure to the north side,
Floor after floor loaded down with ma
chinery collapsed and fell to the first
floor. where it lay in jumbled mass.
As far as known there was no loss Of
life. The fire probably will burn all
day.
Some heavy losers are many of the
employees. who lost all their tools. sew
eral having as much as 500 worth Of
tools in the building.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-11-10

Annotated Press
Leased Wire Report
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21
ARMENIANS ARE
ALL MASSACRED

LONDON. Dec. 2t..-A despatch 10
the Times reports that all Armenians
in Adrlanopie had either been massac.
red or deported by Tho BulRarians.
1900 men being deportcd To- Asia
Minor Women and children we're DE-.
taincd two days boz prison before their
removal. says the despatch. and were
subjected fo brutal treatment by their
captors Many we're placed on sailing
vessels bound for Asia Minor Two
OF these vessels foundorcd on Rodoafo
and "a Majority Of the cNiics on boar .
we're drowned Continuing the de-
spatch says. "a memorial presented
TO the Bulgarian government invokina
Interference ln behalf Of the prfao.
cutcd ArmcuIans. ritcs o. frirhtful pic.
lure of their suffering in Asia MinGN
nt tho hands of thc Turkish authori-
Ties Tho document furnished a lf.
Of ~ district f- which the Armenian
population. consisting of hotwo n
500 000 end 100000 persons. either
exllcd or forc.bly converted To- toe
islam rrIlrion
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21
FORD Is BARRED
FROM COPENHAGEN

CHRISTIANIA. Dec. 20. Henry
Ford has received information that he
would be prohibited from holding
meetings in Copenhagen, IL was learn
ed today. He will go there, however.
to select the delegates to accompany
his party to The Hague.
Mr.. Ford expects TO go to Copen-
hagen in a week
The newspapers. in commenting edi-
torially on the Ford Peace mission.
express little hope for the success oil
Il.
The Verdens Gang. after saying that
the expedition will live in history.
adds: The great industrial organizer
has undertaken a gigantic task seem
ingly without a definite plan. His
peace plan seems without shape and
not worked out. The delegates appear
to know nothing about it. The pur-
pose is greatly admired. but IL I'M
fortunately is vague. Nevertheless il
will figure in history"
The other newspaper comment in a
similar vein
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21
TELLS DISPOSITION
OF GERMAN FUNDS

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. Dec. 20
b. Hausschildt. cashier for the North
German Lloyd Steamship company.
testified today before the federal
grand jury which has been investigst-
ing alleged German bomb plots and
violations OF neutrality. Hausschildt
was summoned. IL was said. in an
effort to trace about S125.OOO. part or
a fund OF S525.OOO said to have been
sent here by German agents for use
in various ways. The government
previously obtained knowledge OF tho
uses to which the balance OF the fund
was put.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21

ed villa feared that the delegates
would not be able TO secure his i'm
munity from prosecution should he
cross the international line.
The surrender Of the villa organi-
zation includes most Of his army. about
.75 per cent Of The rolling stock OF tnr
railroads Of Mexico and the state OF
Chihuahua, the richest mining anu
live stock district in Mexico
According 10 officials here the Tor
eign interests Of villa controlled ter
ritory have suffered loss estimated
AZ so 100000 due 10 cOnnscation and
alleged thefts Of ore. cattle and other
property and the depreciation Of villa
currency. These officials charge thar
churches fere stripped Of their roas-
ures. banks looted Of coin and speeds
and confiGcated goods given away 10
satisfy people ruined By lack Of en-
ployment and depreciation o. viva
currency
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21
BULGARIANS HALT
ON GREEK BORDER

SOFIA, via London. Dec. 20 e:45 D.
m.-The ECHO de BULGARIA an
nounces that the Bulgarian troops
have been halted on the Greek from
tier for the present. in order to avoid
embarrassing the Greek government.
while the allied troops are gradually
massing around Saloniki. II declares.
however. that IL may become neces-
sary for the German and Bulgarian
armies to invade Greece in pursuit.
The paper says that King Constan-
tine recognizes that the Central Pow
ers may be forced by military expedi-
ency to attempt 10 expel the allies
and has cautioned the allies that they
cannot expect that Bulgarias' respect
for Greek neutrality will last forever.
The remainder OF the Serbian army
is said to consist OF $4,000 men OF
whom 10000 are in scattered bands
and making their way through Alba
mia while 10000 probably have effect
ed a junction with the Montenegrins
and are still fighting.
The Serbian troops In their flight
are reported to have lost everything
except six batteries of mountain artfl-
lery. Thousands OF soldiers and civil
ian fugitives have starved TO death
and the condition OF the Montenegrin
civilian population Is said to be desper-
ate because the people are largely de
pendent for food on the sea, which is
guarded by Austrian submarines.
The conquerors OF Serbia captured
railroad rolling stock worth millions
which the Serbians did not have time
TO destroy before retreating.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21
BULGARS SEIZED
RED CROSS FLOUR

LONDON. Dec. 2I-In extenuation
OF their conduct in seizing a large
quantity OF flour In the American Red
Cross hospital at Monastir, which was
being used to feed the civilian popu-
lation of Monastir. the Bulgarian ON
GERS responsible for the alleged out
rage say that the step was taken be-
cause on their arrival in Monastir the
Bulgarians were so short OF bread
that the mems daily ration had been
reduced to half loaf. says the Times
Saloniki correspondent.
The correspondent adds that DIT.
Forbes. OF the Red Cross, and Mrs.
Walter Farwell. wife OF an American
newspaper man. were refused permits
sion TO leave Monastir for Greece
after the attack on the hospital and
that the matter has been referred TO
the American government.
Dr. Edward Stewart, OF Boston. a
member OF the American sanitary com
mission which has been working re-
Gently In Servia. according to the cor
respondent. notified the American
consul IN Saloniki 81 the attack. which
occurred October O. The Bulgarian
military authorities demanded that
twenty-four carloads Of flour which
the American Red Cross was distriD-
uting to civilians. should BE- sold 20
them and when the American declined
TO acquiesce they threatened to seize
the flour forclbly. which they after.
wards did. firS tearing down the
American flax over the building one
of the Bulgarian officers struck Dr
Forbes with the Tat Of his sword ana
the soldiers destroyed a camera with
which Mrs. Farrol was taking photo
graphs 81 the scene
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21
WAS PARoLED FROM STATE PEN
lTENTIARY YESTERDAY
AFTERNOON
Secures Marriage License at Court
House and Is Married by Prison
Chaplain

Paroled from the state penitentiary
with about three more months to serve
on a years government sentence for
white slavery. Joseph May. well known
former street car conductor. was mar
ried yesterday afternoon TO Martha
Taylor. the girl. It was alleged. ne
seduccd. The license was issued at the
county clerks office at Moundsville.
and the ceremony was performed by
the prison chaplain. 4. 5. Arnett. ID. ID.
Prison and county officials witnessed
the ceremony.
This marriage brings TO a partial
clo1s a romance OF several years.
Martha Taylor came 70 Wheeling from
Washington where she became &C
quainted with May shortly after his
divorce from 4 former wife. Later
she and May quarreled. il is said, and
the girl tcok poison. and nearly died
at the Ohio Valley General hospital.
Some months afterward. they wen1
TO Pittsburgh where SIC made infOr-
nation against May and caused his ar
rest on the statutory charge. He was
brought 10 wheeling and lodged in The
county Jail May 20. On May %. he
tried 10 corlrlit suicide by hangilg
himself to the Jail door. but was cut
down by George Kraft. a prisoner. \
few days later. Jun" he was taken
to Elkins. where he pleaded guilty to
the charge and was sentenced to one
year in the state penitentiary at
Mourdsvil!e by Judge a. G. Dayton.
At the tine OF his sentence the lay
Tor girl said size would marry him as
soon rs he Was disc larged. The parole
and marriage Of yesterday fulfill her
promise.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21
ASKS FOR PRICE
ON COUNTY FARM

Special Dispatch 20 the Intelligencer.
MORGANTOWN. w Va. Dec. 2O-Act-
ing president. Frank Il. Trotter. appear
ed before the MonOngalia County court
today, upon behalf OF the state board OF
control and asked the court 20 stipulate
the lowest price. which Il would dispose
Of the county farm TO the state to be
used in connection with the Agricultural
station Of the University. The court took
the matter under advisement and will
arrive at a decision In few days. Mo-
nongalia county's $4,000 donation TO
the state 20 be expended for improve
mcnts 20 the University has been raised
and "a is likely that part Of that sum
VIII be used In the purchase Of addition
al farm land for the University.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21
MOVIES TEACH
GREAT LESSON
OF HEALTH TO SOCIAL
AND BUSINESS CONDITIONS
ClEvERlY SHOWN.

The movies have proven a decided
factor in showing the disadvantage OF
i'll health and how IL affects our lives
and hopes. II shows how hopes are
blasted. lives ruined. and misfortune
the lot Of people who are sick and run
down in health. But even more i'm
portant than showing the evil effects
OF bad health is how to restore your
health when you have once lost IT.
This is shown every day In Wheeling
by people who have been returned TO
health that they thought was gone
forever.
One OF the Wheeling men who was
benefited by this new medicine Is
Mr.. c. l. Bean, of 2235 Market street.
He recently told Mr.. Renfrow. the
Tanlac representative here, II have
suffered from stomach trouble for at
least fifteen years. l had a poor ap-
petite and indigestion and felt Just
about all in. / would have a heavy
full feeling after eating. A friend or
mine praised IL very highly and I tried
II for myself. Now have a very good
appetite and am not troubled after
eating. I feel stronger and have
gained in weight. I have taken only
one bottle and shall continue treat
ment. / have taken a lot OF medicines
but this is the best and gave me relief
the quickest. l recommend this new
medicine as I consider IL the best
remedy I have ever tried"
Profit by the advice and experience
OF others. II you are sick go today to
G. II. Griest & Co.. 1125 Market street,
and get a bottle OF Tanlac. Mr.. Rem
frow is always in attendance to cour-
teously explain Tanlac. 81 per bottle.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21
RURAL CREDITS
BILL is COMING

WASHINGTON. Dec 20 a rural
credits bill To- DO introduced in both
houses ~ congress after tho holidays
was virtually completed today by the
special joint committee created by the
last congress for report az this session
Only a few details remain to be- de-.
cidcd
The measure provides Tor system
OF cooperative local associations. fod
Grated with rcrIonnl banks. which
banks would have tho power to issue
bonds based on tho land mortgages Of
tho local associations Tho land banks.
twelve in number. would bo supervised
by the government through "a board
appointed hy tho President They
would BE- distributed iu accordance
with tho agricultural needs of the
country and would have n combined
capital stock of not lesa than
FG. 600 0lu.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21

BERLIN, Dec. 2O.-The Official Aus
trian report Of December 10. as given
out here BY the Overseas News Agency.
contained the following passage In re-
gard 20 the campaign against the Mon
teuc grins.
The MOnteneRrina at some places
held up their hands. waving flags. and
advanced until they wero near the Aus
tro- hungarian lines. There they sud
denly threw hand grennneH. This
treHchery found corresponding treat
mont. 10 always will be- treated IN the
same way"
The official Turkish report or Decem-
Der 10 concerning the Mcaopotamian
camrnign contains this sentence.
The enemy again used dum-dum
bullets"
Neither ~ the foregoing passages ap-
renred IN the versions or these state
menfa a. forwarded by cable bv way %
London. Apparently they were atrick-
en- out LY The nrltlah nnnanr.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21
DAMAGED SHIP
DRIVEN TO SEA

LONDON. Dec. 1i:f3 y. ma des-
patch 20 Reuters Telegram Company
from Copenhagen 90 Naumo, met two
German torpedo boats. sailing with tho
lights out within Swedish territorial
waters. one Of the torpedo boats ran
into the Arro whose captain. fearing
that his vessel would sink prepared 90
run ashore. The Germans objected and
ordered the steamer Co proceed acaWnrd.
50 the captain hesitafed TO obey. OWNS
to danger Of loss OF life. the Germans
fired several shots but without hitting
the ArEo. The ArEo arrived a. Anus
to-day for repairs.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21
LONDON IS EXCITED



sian Bulgarian encounter resulting
from pllgar.an surprise attack have
been clCrrcd uo by the Greek state
mcnt trat the encounter took place In
Albanian territory 80 one was killed
end few were wounded. order was
restored promptly and an annie able i'll
quiry Is proceeding.
II g. announced from Paris that no
enemy detachment mas yet crossed the
Greek frontier Meanwhile work on
the defensive lines around Saloniki
Is being actively pushed and the Greek
villages in the neigHborhood OF the
lines are being evacuated by the pop
ulatiOn
Greek military circles declare they
are convinced that the forces oppos-
ing tho allies VII not attempt 70 cross
tho frontier. The Irarians because
they realize the danger Of provok-
ing Greece. The Germans because they
are grateful for Greek neutrality and
because they realize the tremendous
casualties which the enterprise would
entail
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21
BFeummer 9 HHdebtand
GERMANY TO TAX
WAR PROFITS

HENLfN VIA London Dec 90. $50 n.
mi The debate ln me RelchafaF n tho
Government measure 90 prepare tho
way FOR a poet hcilum tar on an var
profits hy requiring companies and cor
rorafiona fo lay aside special reserve
~ fIffv percent Of their war time profits
promises 90 extend useff into q discuss
JON NJ methods % recover Tor tho state
urdem or excessive profits on war con-
tracts
Tho center ana national liberal rartiss
introduced resolutions in tho budrat com
mftfrc calling Tor specific LEGISLATION
would force those deriving financial re-
wards from war contracts "cvc-cdlng
Ine customary amounts and On Hfrlklnr
contrast to me efforts involved" To- wake
sood the dsmsgs thereby done TO the
state
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21

tATEZ usc .n. chihuahua Cfy was
evacuated hF Wills forces NrrfcrdaY. ar-
rorfinT fo arrivals here to-day from tho
south ct.rarrH troops under General
TrefIuo. ore reported due fn arrive Co.
morrow morning and tafe possession 81
fha rn uIfnI
The lHef ~ thf NIi1 troops iu thr cap.
Hal arrived here today. nuuFrF end uu-
rllf. and desperate They stated that
General Villa lrff the capital about r
b. m sunday night
Villa If Ia aaId. told hIa generals be-
fore Dol. ifff they we're all thieves. fralf-
ORE ord uuiffrrH .....
When fh- delegation of villa offIrrrs
returned today from Old rHa1 offer HIru-
irr lHr agreement f1 recognize fhe care
rama rnFnrument Governor fIda Nvifa.
nj chihuahua. announced that hr would
have no feflInra with the CarrHnz1 gov
eminent bot would cross fhe border
ffr nud other Officers began rnrtInr
goods fo ship t0 90 raao
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21
GERMAN SOCIALISTS
ABOUT TO SPLIT

UEHLfN. prc 90. BY wireless to say
Willie. N s.. Dec. ln Among fhr items
given out Tor publication to-day hv thr
NrrrrnnH News AErucy was inn follow
ing The difference oft opinion pre-
NalllnE iu The German socialist party be-
fore The war hnt. now reached Hu nrufr
vote lu tnr frIrhrfnE fne party viii
split while before fNr war tho eNfreui.
ieta seemed tn have majority Dr. has
now become evident that the frn Ipq
urinniafa. together win tho rirhf wing
of thr party. are decidedly Iu the MAJ
Iurity.r
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21
NOTICE OF ELECTION

The annual meeting OF the snarehold-
ers OF The National Exchange Bank OF
Wheeling. will be held IN the banking
house. Tuesday. January 18th. 1915 be-
tween the hours OF 10 a. m and ~ m
for the election OF Directors. and such
other business. as may be presented.
c. W. letters. Cashier.
d-11-tu- th-sat-t-ia-Il
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21
VILLA GENERALS
toopunusa ron Tirst Psr.l

ritory and all troops and arms and for
himself 20 leave the capital without
any following They reported the re-
fsuit Of their conference iast night 90
General villa at Chihuahua city.
No Reply From villa.
late today they had received no
reply from General villa. and instead.
learned that after receiving their al
vices. General villa pathercd 900 men
and left chihuahua city and that hia
Whereabouts were unknown
Upon opening The conference with
The Carranza consul today. Vllistas an
nounced they would proceed upon tho
unrescinded authorization a. rlven by
General villa They said they boiiov-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21
SEALED PROPOSALS

Notice 20 manufacturers, Joeber.. Mer.
chAnts and Others whoissals Dealers.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That
or West Virginia will receive bids daily
at its Office at Charleston. West Virginia
FOR furnishing supplies for the several
State institutions. the financial mans9.-
ment OF which II vested in said Board
Contracts will be awarded TO the loves;
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 of requests
stating the line desired
STATE BOARD OF CONTROL.
ja-l-tf Charleston. West Virginia
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21

BERLIN. via London, Dec. 20. 1910
p. m.-Dr. Karl Helfferich. Secretary
Of the Imperial Treasury. announced in
the Reichstag today and that proposals
for new taxation are now being drafted
for submission to the Reichstag.
The secretary declared that no mat.
ter how large a war Indemnity was re-
ceived the war would impose a colossal
burden OF taxation ON the Germans
and they must therefore expect greatly
increased taxation after the war
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21
Inersase. Cost OF Lying.

PARIS. Dec. 20. IL ;05 a. m.-The open
ing OF railroad communication from
Turkey 70 Austria and Germany has re-
suited in considerable increase in the
price OF necessartes Of life in Turkey.
says a Havas despatch from Athens
Turkish women have organized meetings
of protest in Constantinoplc which the
despatch adds were dispersed with
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21

BERLIN. Dec. 20. By wireless 70 Say
ville.-Thc Ocerseas News Agency says.
Tho Osservatche Romano, official
organ OF the Vatican declares untrue
the report that the German government
forbade Cardinal MERCER. prfmate OF
cOnsistory."
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21

PARIS. Dec. 20. 6.25 y. m-FieId
Marshal Sir John French. who recently
was succeeded by Gen. Sir Douglas
Haig a. commander-in-chief Of the
British forces In France and Belgium
was received this afternoon By Presi-
dent pOincare.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21

WAElffNGTOE. Doc 90 -gratficn-
ugn and roller were frankly dIHnlHFsd hy
admi nistration Officials today when
nruH came from 90 las1 fhat seven af
General Villas generals ard leaders he'd
HlEnrd on agreement t1 torn fhr rebel
army uf the north over tD fhr DO farfn
rnFrrumeuf ~ MriNrn. Cunfidrnrr Ia
frIf here Dol The reported promise nf
villa fn eliminate himself and 10 Boo an.
rfnrH uu tnn American aI1. of fhr fufrr.
national boundary llur hs VIII find r.
free road
NlIaa uifhdraWnI and tho irrnrrorn.
Nun Df hla army into that Of TOO DE-
factor FD.rrnmert are regarded hero na
indicative OF fnrIg peace ln Mrafrn and
90 least Will pave che uae fnr rrdurIrr
materially The strong patrol fne nifrd
states haF been Obliged fo maintain
1lnnF fIr border Sis elimination if o.
believed. viii leave CarrHnz1 free f1
move nIH army lotto the aDfuh nnd com.
rrufrHfr IIH InrDrr against fhf rebel
NnuH bands HfIII uun afinF iu En. inter.
inr end urar fIf capital
Win fno fighting moved f0 The inter.
iDr the WHHhlnefou adninIatraflon VIII
watch drtfluumrufH ulfh close and
friendly interest but not n0 anrInuafv
aH while battles were hffnr f0unht along
the boundary linr. Do lH realized haue
ever that while fhe withdrawal 81 fhe
ltf hnIIlnua northern army viii fnIurn.s
fnr situation and render CarrHuxa'a faal
~ rarlfirafi0u easier hla army has he.
fore d. many months ~ serious nahfinr
before Do can assure fOreirn diplomats
that Die rufrrHhlu ir uudleUufrd
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-12-21
MUCH-ABUSED JOE MAY
MARRIES TAYLOR GIRL

coastal batteries drove off enemy moni-
tors which shelled westende yesterday.
On this front there was lively artillery
activity and also successful mining op-
erations by our troors.
"One OF our air squadrons attacked
Poperinghe where numerous troops or
the enemy are gathering.
An English biplane was shot down I'm
an aerial fight near Bruges. The occu-
pant OF the machine were killed.
Eastern theatre; The situation Is IN
changed.
Balkan theatre: In the fighting north
east OF Tara. previously reported three
mountain and two field guns were cap
tured..
Near MoJkovac fighting continued
successfully for the Austro-Hungarian
troops. Several hundred prisoners were
brought In.
There is nothing to report regards
the German and Bulgarian army corps"