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CHANCELLOR SURE
or GERMAN VICTORY

"Absolutely. Mo one who understands
the situation can have the slightest
doubt Of eomplsts German .Gocsss.
snemy's sou. We have possession OF
Belgium; We have q large part Of France
Russia. Whatsvsr doasts th.r. NAV NAV
have been In the past few months. the
present situation shows that oSrmany's
triumph - absolutely inevitable"
But will not the possession Of the
sea-power by the Allies keen German,
from receiving outside help or supplies
while her enemies draw power from alt
neutral countries-and will not tNiS
prove TO be an Overwhelming di-advsn-
The big Chancellor smiled and shook
ms mead. That VIII not change tho
the English hope to starv. Germany,
They think to accomplish nv a naval
blockade what they cannot do In hattie.
You are here In our country now and YOU
see that we are all getting enough To-
eat that prices are moderate and thar
nobody has any fear OF starvation. 10
FAR az the supplies necessary FOR the
continued support OF our population are
for ana systematized in good German
fashion We shall all nave something
20 eat TIL the very end
And when will the end come Mr.
Chancellor? When viii the world have
peacs?"
The Fs,gnsh say that the war will
last for twenty years. They SAY that
Germany must be completely destroyed.
That T. their ~ieW. Germany has mo-
desire 20 destroy any nation. From the
German standpoint, this Is a war 81 pure
self-defense-a war which can end Onlv
when Germany has absolutely secured
fun protection for her continued growth
along the peaceful lines % cultural and
economic development"
The tall Chancellor rose and SLOWLY
paced the quiet room. his hands locked
behind his back
Think Or this tremendous coalition
Or nations against Germany And what
have they accomplished We have nj
ready 100000 prisoners IN our hands I'm
Der any circumstances Germany would
be able 20 defend her own soil Rut to.
day Germany is hEhtinE for her vafv
life. and every living German knows IL
and feels u. The conariousny4s OF
right and rure love 81 country stand
behind German strength and German
training. and nothing can resist German
arms under such conditions The Ger.
man nation has asked for nothing .bur
security FOR It's future
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oisndais orun9s

The regular bi-mouthly meeting o. the
Glendale Grange Will b. held this even
Ing at the Glendale school house. AZ
this meeting the study Of the uEricul-
tural club Will be lu attendance and
make addresses on different topic per
tanning to farming All members Of the
reading circle are urged t1 b. Boz attend
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Craft obseuuisa.

Funeral services over the remains q
the late Walter &. Craft who passed
away at his home a. Trindelphfa Satur-
DAY evening. will b. held from the late
home this afternoon a. o'clock Rev.
Writ NJ. stephens pastor u the Triadol-
phia NJ. r. church. will officiate and in
terment will be in Stone church ceme.-
terry.
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lrH home ~ Louis Moore af VIrIs ire
PIC .e ga ff1 have originated from 4
nHIH'fIfe f|ue and me home vac fH
.."..f. before I' HnH HIa.H"rFHI N#T...
Ger Irene. 900 aII H fHrfr U.aar Fl.
cave lH' ru.idfrE f"f their .ffr-fa vHsa.
D. vein .HrHiforab.a Uf .Hs FHHFarrII
rrnnrTfr vas saved
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Henry clay Camp Modern Voodmcn
81 0mrrica Will meet this evening in
regular weekly session. Matters per
tanning io the business Of the order Will
BE- taken up and a class of candidates
will b. initiated.
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Pa.torr Ain Msotinr

The Pastors Aid meeting Of the Stone
Pres by terrain church. will be held this
evening iu the church. Matters pertain
inE 20 the business OF the church will
b taken up az this meeting and all
members are urged Co be In attendance
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htFtI. I.0fEa * N r. net last even.
.HE Ir their bel rr Main street Wart
rIffera rrrfalriua 90 me business ~
we HrEar'ratlrr were taken up and "a
class ~ r1nffdafee we're initiated frT
lnWius tnr Initiation o. social hour VS.
rrUHf
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Kew ID u a. NIahau0ff ri o. viii
e.." lecture ut The FIRST Christian
..rrh af Vim Grove this evening ne
10 take FH Die subject FOR dIaHuraf1n
..sdH.Ir NJ Nature Land usu
n. .neuuff Ir we'll known apeakrr and
Irfrrraf|rr
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BELLAIRE FOREIGNER ARRESTED
FOR KILLING OF MARTIN HLAVINKA
TO cLEAE UP cHAHLEsroH.

Special Dispatch 70 the Intelligence.
CHARLESTON. ". Va. March ~
Despite the pledges Of Mayor o. b. Petty
when he took charge OF city affairs
few months ago. that he would eliuin-
ate all kinds OF openly conducted dcns
or vice from the city. charges were
made through the local press to-day that
conditions are almost as bad as former
Is. and big mass meeting at which
plans viii b. made for another crusade
against gambling joints. speakoasies and
sssiEnattun houses. Will be held some
place IN the city next SUNDAY afternoon
Pred %. Blue VIII be one o. the speaker
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OUT-THE-PIKE


n special meeting OF the Stein Tennis
club will ue held frIs evening at Wueb-
ere hall Tor the purpose ~ c-iaidsrina
matters FFrfnIrlrE o. mo business o.
'Hr club one of The most Important
matters that viii come 1872 FOR consider.
l..'u VIII DO plane for r. club house
N'" matter rll Dol. taken ~ and voted
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SUGGESTED PnACE
PLAN TO HALpAnE.

When Lord Hsldans came 90 Ger.
many 20 see whether there could not be
peaceful working arrauFanerf a..
tween Germany and England Z told him
that N England and Germany would F,i
toEsther on sensible and helpful lines
no country IN the world would dare 10
attempt 70 produce great war
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met last evening Boa the basement Of thcl
stone church ir regular weekly meet
ing Many matters pertaining 20 the
business Of the organization we're taken
zap az this meeting. which was in charge
Of Commandunt " ~ Hodley
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Br JAMEs cnHELnAr.

bkkLlN. FEB lu.--1he most trsn1sn-
dour and far-reachinE uttersnc. made
since the beginning or an. present world
var WAS IN. statement OF the German
imperial Chancellor vOn bethmann-H oil
veg 90 me to-day that in what seems 70
him the absolutely certain and complete
victory Of German arms Germany H. not
NaEinE an aggressive but defensive war
the side OF the Emperor William AZ the
Grand German Headquarters In France
and was filled with the spirit OF grow
Ing triumph which seems % thrill Ger
many from frontier % frontier. north.
south. east and west.
dered. deep-chestsd. with AN enormous
Eirth- lie Was dressed IN the full field
uniform OF = German general and
although gold lace sparkled on his shout
dsrs and his cuffs. the striking note o.
his attire was the black and white RIB
bon OF the Iron Cross that appeared
along the buttoned edge OF his gray
Held coat.
The chAneeiIor's features are big.
irregular and tremendously masculine.
head high and rather noble. his checks
fiat. the big humorous mouth shaded
D. a gray mustache. and tremendous
crunchtng jaws and = powerful project
ins chin mantled by rough. thick. short
white beard.
We sat in the more or less bare room
of the Chancellor palace In Berlin
where the great bismarck worked out
the mightieat problems OF Europe. a
suii. sober place. with n bunch OF white
Towers sitting alone on a great table
desk. and deers antlers projecting from
Yet even in that quiet place came the
faint sound OF a new German regiment
marching swiftly past the palace TO take
its place In the fighting line.
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Lo8T-Fstgar0 e. cross and Catholic
'nus. %. Eim Grove e. ladies' 9old
WHfch. engraved "a p % Return 10 Ia
y Hrrruw Flu Grove and receive 10
ward MI
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-30
Easter Wearables for Men, Women and Childre

FreEaSter Exposition OF exceedingly handsome, stylish Suits
exclusive creations that equal in every respect the product
OF the hest madetomeaSuTe talorS If demand something
Of the dnssOmething general
individual
the feeling that have the best
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ao.ro-cHuRcH surpAY.

ministers Plan 70 Observe the Day on
May q
A. the regular monthly meeting o. the
Wheeling Ministerial union. held yeafcr.
day at the Y. n. e.. a. building. prelImf-
nary plans we're made Co have "go-to-
church sunday this year on Nav
Nothing further than routine mattsra
were taken up.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-03-30
BETHMANN. HOLLWEG CONFIDENT
OF GERMANY'S ULTIMATE SUCCESS

continusd ~ bend her whole mind and
- ,s sDSn ths Peso~ful dsVelops@nt
al nations In scfcntirc. fnduetrfai Co..
.eerei.l Progress, adding year b. year to
A. a. gsosiscsiye powers % her Deopls and
path % clvillzsd prosr~ss TnaEins 49,.
Means of lie CHEAPER and the way- 81
M. better and sifupler and nobler
ne 70 me front came family into The
ols chair and knotted his powerful
handr On one knee
50 when the spirit % war seemed 20
% pressing upon Europe again. Nhsn th@
lives and fortunes and homes 81 ma
I'm, none ot men. women and children were
threatened b. those IN whom Gsrrnany's
desire 10 wreck the eKistins ord.r %
thinH-. the Emperor knew neither rest
nor sleep while he eouid do anything 20
pie. P''-
we sat ~ ths t.hIs .os.tA.r. WORK
him shAnEs word aftsr word IN hi. .sis.
Eaphfo appeal 20 ths Char saw MIN
show absolute mental agony as he hest
sealing with an sagsrnsss impossibls 20
might mos, iniu.no. the erar 20 saw.
BLAMEs EEoLAHD ron WORD WAR
Ihen. Mr. Chance lior." 4 said you
mona Russia primarily responsible FOR
NO; England stands rssponsiSI. rs
FORE ths whole world and must so stand
IN All human history. IL H. true that
the support given b. Russia 10 Servta
IN her criminal attacks aud propaganda
against Austria furnished the first IN
Se,,' , 20 a breach Of ths peace % fu-
II was In EnElands power 20 say
whether there should be a general Euro
pean conflict or not"
The
very distinctly. Ills eyes we're st.ru.r
and the lines In his fac daepsned aud
hardened. tie balanced one hand before
had England served notice upon
France and Russia that she would not
support them I'm making a general Euro
Austria and sorvta, there would nave
been no world war. At that time the
QUESTION Of war or peace was entirely
In the hands OF England.
The English Government fully under
stood the grave responsibility resting
upon u Knowing rully thar IN" en-
To France and Russia meant absolutely
certain var az "A time when the German
emperor was working literally uiFht and
Gay ana cNertinE every power within has
command or influence 10 prsserV. the
peace 81 mankind. England must for
ever bear the blame for the conflict"
1t has been suggested. Air Chsucei-
Tor. that the English government MAS
not frank in dealing with Germany that
n u had announced plainly its intention
70 take part In the war on the side pr
the Allies. the course Of GermauN utvI4t
have been wholly different"
NO the English government wH-
frank enough about that and never
had any doubt a. 20 what they Intended
To do In the event % actual war Their
crime against the world was that thew
actually had In their power To- SAY
whether there should be "a world war or
not. and with that opportunity iu their
nands they deliberately supported
France and Russia and made an absolute
certainty or the greatest disaster In the
history Of the world
You seem confident that the war will
end In a complete Germany victory
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Owls OUT REMAnxAnLn STATE
hMuT IN ruTEEvIEW WITH
JANIS CaEELAAu.

Blanss nnxiAnd for war ana says Ger
many n.yer Desired Anything But
rs>cs-Dsfsnds Kaiser.
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KArsER ALWAYS ON
THE SIDE or PEACE.

TAA bADE VI FEACE-
Nothing could be falser. L have
worked by his side FOR years. I have
worked with him DAY and night. In VIM
ter and Summer. 1 know him to be the
greatest friend OF peace In the whole
world. IL s. extraordinary that the emit
niles Of Germany should have been able
20 create In the minds OF 80 many peo-
pie such an Infamous caricature OF 0e
noblest leader OF peacetu, human rro-
He should be known a "a peace lord. not
as n war lord. for his mind has always
been fixed on peace, always. always. no
matter bow great the temptat iOns TO
war that have been Offered TO him by
those IN whom his country,s ama1ing
peaceful success aroused only feelings
OF jealousy and hatred"
The big Chancellor folded his arms
across his mighty chest. and curious
look came into his great gray eyes.
Think OF the outrageous things that
have been said OF this greatest Of all
peace-lovers. this leader OF leaders,
cended the German throne has been to
prevent war;
the outbreak OF this war the German
Emperor and his entire fleet were max
ing an annual cruise IN a distant part
possible at that time for the British
sea power to have captured the Emper-
or and practically the whole effective
us IL possible that under such cir
cumstances the Emperor was lending his
influence OF consent ulNeCtlN OF lnNlFFCI-
~ to a general European conflict that
risked an immediate and overwhelming
disaster TO the armed strength Of his
country, 20 say nothing Of his Personal
safety such an idea IL mere insanity.
no. at that time as IN every hour
up 20 the very beginning o fthe armed
struggle. the Emperor worked for peace
with all his soul and all his strength
lie worked against the war like a man
nlled with some great religious emotion.
RuIERs HxPREBsIoM
CRAUoED ri STRAIN.
"rAs Inward strain OF his night-and-
dag effort 20 save the peace OF the
world, 70 ave not only his own people,
hut the other poopleu Of Burops from
the unspSAkAbls suffering and loss Of
nary sEpro8uton OF his face"
The Chancellor seemed greatly moved
and his great eye softened AZ he SPOKE
OF the Kaiser in the days when the peace
OF the world hung trembling In the bal
ance.
II can speak with authority upon
this matter he aaid. because 7 was
with him practically all the time. Ever
since he assembled the German throne
he used his power and his intelligence
a. save Europe from war and to keep
his own country on a constantly broad
eninE and rtsing peaceful progress.
In the past forty years practically
all the other great nations had been At
war. Germany alone had preserved the
peace. other nations had reached out
Tor great colonial possessions. adding
empires 10 their territory. Germany
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TEE CHANCELLOR AN
1NTWuBIABTIc GIANT

The Chancellor seemed such a physi-
cal giant. and he carried with him such
swing and air OF physical power and
enthusiasm. - he I'D himself before
the mighty table that he appeared TO he
hlled with the indescribable enthusiasm
and confidence OF the great battle lines
from which he had just come.
The remarkable thing about Won Beth
niann-HolWeE - his utter lack OF at
tampts At aubtfety. lie has certain
hneness and nobility OF manner. and
yet he speaks with an almost rough di-
rectness. a smashing. brutal frankness
that IL startling In one who speaks for
great empire IN the midst Of world
war. IL 10 this peculiar Teutonic scorn
for mere nnesse. together with his tire
mendous courage, that has endsared the
Chancellor to the German Empire. and
10 the nation generally. In this most SUI
preme hour In the history OF the race.
And he 10 ths humanest man that
ever nnsd suoh . place In such an hour
thu pure snthun1am and frAnknsss
OF = boy shining through the rough,
hard features OF the gray veteran
The most extraordinary thing about
this appalling world conflict" he said.
lis the impression. which the enemies
OF Germany have systematically spread.
that the German Emperor ~ a mere war
lord, and that he desired and sought
this war.
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Do you realize that this is Cloth
ing where selection and
ured at the price want Every spring here
ana IN every
Sl25O Sl5OO, $780,
SUITS $1,000 $3.50
hhee rant SUITS BOO $50 100 ZOO
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-29

at the High school as Dictionary
Stevens" OF last years class. was at
the school yesterday afternoon. Mr..
Stevens is attending Boston Tech. and
as a member Of the Freshman class
seems TO be creating quite a stir on
The tract team. He was entered in
the recent Boston Tech track meet
and performed very c~reditably in the
mile run. Although Dictionary" al
ready has IN enviable reputation as
a book worm" it seems that he in.
n TO strike a happy medium and
make a few records in sport al Boston
Tech.
Seniors will hold their annual picnic
Saturday. June IL.
Apparatus and equipment OF various
sorts from the chemistry department
IL already being transferred TO the la.
boratory in the new High school build.
ing. Lab" work for this year IS
finished. but the new quarters are be
ing ftted up for next year
Business Mems Lunch, 35c. 1f:3o
TO 2 o'clock. Mcclure Hotel.
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HIGH" NOTES

r. VI. Murphy. graduate manager
of athletics at w & ]. college was
visiting the High school Thursday at.
ternoon. interviewing Senior members
OF the class with the purpose OF in
ducing some OF them TO enter W. g. J.
college.
Seniors took their final examina.
ton in Physics Thursday morning al
Q O'Clock in the new High school build
ing.
Monday evening Coach Holden will
be host at a banquet of the members
OF last years foot ball team. at the Y.
VI. c. A.
Former principal c. s. Brilles was
visiting the Nigh school Thursday.
meeting his old friends there.
Henry Stevens, commonly known
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-05-29

purpose of choosing the officers who
are to be named by Council.
y Attorney J. Harold Brennan. the
present city solicitor. is the leading
candidate to succeed himself. and
many believe that he will be named
without serious opposition. Attorney
S. o. Boyce. former solicitor. has
many friends who yesterday became
active in his behalf.
Arthur Ingram appears to have the
inside track for the position OF IL
officer. Mr.. Ingram mas held
the position for a number OF years.
and his services have been most sat
isfactory. He is regarded as one OF
the o efficient officials. and is per
sonally popular. John Ritz. of the
Eighth ward. is also a candidate. and
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lutz for Manager.

Mr.. shields was a very strong con
tender for the place.
lutz for Manager.
Already there Is talk OF possible
candidates for Council in 1917 under
the new charter. and also names are
being suggested for city manager.
George W. Lutz is being prominently
mentioned as the candidate the Demo
Gratis are likely TO name for manager
All over town yesterday IL was de-
olared that the Democratic victory.
as h Wheeling Register termed the
ratification OF the so-called Greater
Wheeling charter. was the result OF
the lining up OF the Democratic or
SANITATION. and also due to the ex-
penditure of liberal sums OF Greater
Wheeling" money in the hands OF the
Democratic politicians.
Public dissatisfaction over the con-
duct Of the police department Is also
assigned as an important factor.
While IL is recognized hat there are
many good men on the police force.
the erratic I'm which IL is con
Quoted and the personal record OF
some OF the members incurred public
ill-will. II was also evident that feel
ing against political activities by the
fire department manifested itself.
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doubtless will have considerable sup
port.
DR.. Leon Refer is said TO be the
leading candidate for city veterina.
rian. DR.. George W. Kinsey also is
said TO be a candidate. Both men
are among the leaders in their pro
fession. DIR. Refer is the present in.
cumbent. and for this reason his
chances are believed TO be better.
For the position OF clerk of the
First branch OF Council the a ap.
pears to be a close one between Ches.
ter Thompson. the present clerk. and
Chester Shields. we'll known younc
man of the Island. Both men are
popular. Both were candidates a few
months z 10 succeed c. W. Bente
though Mr.. Thompson was named
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REPUBLICANS TO
CAUCUS TODAY
WILL CHOOSE OFFICIALS WHO
ARE TO BE APPOINTED
BY NEW COUNCIL.
Probable Candidates Mentioned for
Positions Under New Charter
Include George w. Lutz
for Manager.

The Republican members OF the
First and Second branches of Coun-
Gil will caucus this afternoon for the
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Business Mems Lunch, 35c. 1890
TO 2 o'clock. Mcclure Hotel.
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Mr.. Shields was a very strong on
tender for the place.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-06-09
"oLo DUTCH"
Lew Fields Greatest Stage Success in
Five Acts-A Great Comedy
From Start to Finish.

Manager Krauth of the Germani;
has secured for the next Monday nigh
feature one of Lew Fields most rOl
licking comedies. He says: For in
teresting and delightful comedy, NJ
name is better known than Lew Fields
OF the famous team Of Weber an(
Fields. In this rollicking comedy Lew
Fields will give you all the pleasure
you would get from $500 ticket to
Broadway comedy success.
Mr.. Field is supported by one OF
the finest casts ever picked for a fea
ture film.
Vivian Martin and George Hassell
who play with him in the High Cost
OF Living on the stage. support Mr.
Fields in this play.
Marie Empress, a famous English
music hall star and a noted beauty
plays the part of the adventures.
Charles Judels, who made great
success in his Interpretation of the
Italian opera singer in Twin Beds,
will play his original part in 'Old
Dutch
"Charles Prince was the principa
comedian with jeff de Angels, May
Irwin, James Powers and most OF the
big musical comedy stars. The cast
also contains Otto f. Hoffman. Ches
ter Barnett and an extremely fine com
pany."
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some understanding in regard to it,
The treasurer of the club reported
1915 on hand at the Friday evening
laeetinl.
Mr.. George Naeve, chairman of the
electrolier committee, reported that
the contract for the new eleclrolier
system to both passenger stations had
been let to Messrs. Renfro and Lewis
for SASS, their bid being the lowest
submitted. The work Of installing the
new system will be commenced as
soon as the material arrives.
Mr.. c. +. Kuehnle made motion
that the special committee appointed
to meet with the city council in regard
to paving consult with them as to the
feasibility of municipal gas plant.
This motion was duly passed.
Complaint was made in regard to
Washington park, which seems to be
in very bad condition this year There
has been considerable complaint that
the grass and weeds in the park have
not been cut and that the city author
tiles should see to it that this beau,i-
ful park is kept in better condition.
Clean up day came up for cOnsidera-
tion and the members OF the club
thought that the business men should
cooperate with the Women's clubs in
having a clean up day.
The names of Messrs. G. l.. Lewis
and NJ. p. Renfro We're submitted for
membership to the club and wele
unanimously elected.