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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-30
MAKES
A NEW PROPOSAL
IN REFUSING TO
RATIFY PROTOCOL
Urges Continuation Of the
Conferences of Commission
Regardless of agreement.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 29-Continu-
alton Of the conferences of the MeNi-
can-American Joint ComiSsion. with
out regard to The question OF with
drawing American troops from MeXi-
co. is proposed by General Carranza
in his message refusing to ratify the
Atlantic City protocol. Coupled with
this suggestion. however. is new ap-
peal for recall Of the Persh;nS eNpedl-
tios. and a declaration that such ac-
tion by the United States would per-
nit adjustment OF all remaining ques-
tions within a week.
There were indications tonight,
that the American members OF the
commission might be disposed 70 conf
ply with the request for further con-
ferences on the ground that the
United States had nothing TO lose by
doing so. II was officially stated that
nothing yet had occurred 10 alter The
policy Of the administration toward
Mexico, and it is generally understood
that so long rs northern Mexico Is IN
its present unsettled state. Pershing ,
men will stay where they are.
\ copy of the Carranza communlca-
ton, about, which there was less Sc
crecy today. was sent To President
Wilson. Secretary Lane communlcaf-
ed with DR.. J. r. Mott and Judge
George Gray. the other members or
the American commission, and then
announced that they would meet here
Tuesday 10 determine whether iur-
ther conferences shall be held to dis
cuss the various questions at issue
other than the withdrawal OF Amer;-
can troops or whether the attitude OF
Carranza has made it impossible Tor
the Joint commission TO continue Its
work.
Carran7a points out in his reply
that there was nothing in the CORES:
pondence that led t. the creation ot
the commission. nor in the credentials
and instructions deli/ered 10 its mem
bers. that would preclude consider.
alton OF the many other subjects
which the commission made inciden-
raj 10 those agreed upon in the proto-
col. In effect. he suggests that the
protocol be laid aside for the present
and the work Of the commission be .dl-
rected along fresh channels.
Although the conditions imposed
for withdrawal of the troops were not
TO his liking. he attempted to make IL
clear that his chief objection to ratl-
fying the, document was not nasen
upon the conditions. but on the fact
that he could not conscientiously sign
anything which would place him IN
the position of having appeared 10
sanction the presence even for brles
fine the presence in Mexico OF FOR
eign-troops.
The situation was the subject OF
an hours conference tonight between
President Wilson and Secretary Lane:
Afterwards Secretary Lane refused
10 talk.
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PAPER PROBE To
CD To CONGRESS
HEARINGS TERMINATED
SUDDENLY YESTERDAY
When Manufacturers Refused
toDiscuss Prices Report
Will Be a Scorcher.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 29-Hearings
re-opened here today by the Federal
Trade Commission in it's news. print
paper investigation came to a sudden
end when paper manufacturers refus-
ed 10 discuss the reasonableness OF
news print prices. Both publishers
and jobbers had been heard.
The manufacturers declared they
had not had time to study tables pre-
pared by the commissions invesuga-
tors purporting to show huge profits.
Members Of the trade commission all
nounced that despite an apparent un-
willingness by the manufacturers 10
cooperate in the investigation. the IL.
vestigation's report would be issued
probably in about ten days, and that
such recommendation to Congress.
would be made as were thought nee
esSary. At the same time it was said
the commission would be in position
probably by tomorrow night TO an
nounce whether it's consideration Of a
paper distribution plan showed an
actual paper shortage and need for
distribution under supervision Of the
commission.
1t was strongly lntimated during
the day that facts uncovered BY The
commission will be turned over 10 the
Department Of Justice. 1t was ln-
nounced that if the commission failed
to relieve conditions, some other gov
ernmental agency might be able 10
help. The report to Congress. r is
understood, will score manufacturers
for raising prices TO The extent or
forcing many small publishers out Of
business.
Distribution Plan
Manufacturers proposed the distri-
button plan at hearing two weeks
ago. Today's hearing was. resulnp-
tion of that proceeding, interrupted
facturers time 10 go over the commits
sion's cost of production figures.
Publishers testifying today. blamed
both manufacturers and jobbers for
prevailing conditions in the newSpa,
per world. 1t was declared that job
bers had taken advantage Of the last
two weeks to try to frighten publish
ers into paying high prices by claim
ing a shortage existed which would
prevent many publishers filling their
needs during the coming year More
testimony was brought out also con-
cerning alleged refusals to sell 10 pub
fishers, and regarding different prices
quoted by the same manufacturers.
1t was charged that an effort was
being made to discourage, buying as
sociations through which publishers
hope to purchase their paper more
cheaply.
Publishers. 1t was said. during the
day. are going ahead rapidly with
their plans for constructing paper
making plants Of their own. BY the
middle Of 1918. said A. j. Mcintyre,
paper expert of the Newspaper Pub
fishers Association. the publishers
would be virtually independent OF til"
paper makers.
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HIGH PRICES DUE
TO UNLAWFUL ACTS
u. S. ATTORNEY MAKES.
A STRONG STATEMENT
Business Men Who. Detain
Cars Are Looked Upon
With Suspicion.

NEW YORK, Dec. 29-After a con-
ference here today Of federal district
attorneys from Maine 10 West Viz
ginia who are Investigating the hisn
cost of: living. statement was Issued
by George w. anderson. United
States district attorl at Boston, in
charge of the governments inquiry
into food and fuel prices. declaring
that business men who hold or de-
tain cars unnecessarily and unfairly
are under just suspicion
If it be found tho statement said,
that such detention is part OF a
combination to create scarcity, an-
hance prices and share in profits. we
90 not believe that juries Will lork
with lenenl eyes on such action dur
ing these times
Explaining thai the federal atlor-
neyS had met 10 consider facts gath
cred in their districts tending 10
show combinations obnoxious 10 the
antitrust act. To exchange views as
10 the Significance of the evidences
thus far aScrrtalnrd and to consider
the best way Of enforcing the law II
tho public interest" Alr. Anderson
added:
We have spent long day Of hard
work on this task. /, is but 10 repeal
to say that there is evidence that ;he
peak Of high prices in various parts
Of the vOuntry--l do not now lndiCal"
whcre-are due 10 unlawful acts.
The conference has approved of
the method already under way in New
England of systematic cooperation
with the railroads TO ascertain %AO
are responsible for the unnecessary
detention Of cars. either by abuse of
rcconsignecs er producers, or ny tail'
ure to unload within reasonable
time after delivery at destination
The economic base Of a large part
of the present high prices is beyond
the control of the Department OF Ju%-
tice, and local authorities. honsekerp-
ers' associations and womrn's clubs
have each their duty to perform. |
direct attention 10 the work of fundd-
mental pcrmanence and construction
done by the departments of AErlcu!.
lure and Commerce in. these times OF
high prices when economy. efficiency
and the substitution Of cheaper tood"
for the more expensive are drSlraD."
for all except the more wealthy.
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REVENUE BILL IS
IN PREPARATION
BOND ISSUE WILL
BE INCORPORATED
President May Deliver Special
Message to Stir Up Both
Houses-Early

WASHINGTON. Dec. 29-Tenta-
tive approval having been given by
President Wilson to plans for bond
issue 10 meet part Of the proSpec-
tive; deficit at the, end Of the next tis-
cal year. administration leaders in
Congress are preparing to bring in
their revenue bill as soon as possible
after the holiday recess 1t became
known today that they have urged
that the President deliver a special
message or adopt some other means
10 spur both houses to prompt action
so that the necessary legislation may
be passed before the end of the pres
ent session. 1t has been agreed that
any bond issue shall be charged 20
the account Of extraordinary army
and navy expenditures. Representa-
tive HUH of Tennessee. author Of the
income tax law, outlined today a plan
he has drafted for consideration b"
the Ways and Means Committee for
separating preparedness accounts
from the ordinary expenses and re-
ceipts Of the government. He figures
that ordinary expenses this year anu
the next will be less than the estima,-
ed ordinary receipts. and that special
taxation and bond issues will be need
ed only to cover excess disbursements
for various purposes, including army
navy and fortification extensions.
2r. Hull's plan contemplates the
issuance of SIPS 100000 Of Panama
Canal bonds for army and navy an
penses. $4,000. 600 under the shipping
act and for the proposed nitrate plant
and $25,000.o00 to pay for the Danish
West Indies, or total OF SEQ, 100000.
Treasury officials today figured
that the plan OF Representative Gar
ner Of Texas. 10 be pressed by him ir
committee. for a ten percent ad-valor-
er duty on all imports now free and
five percent increase on all articles
now dutiable would add $268,639.S9J
10 the revenues for the period De-
tween March !, next and July l. 1918
provided imports continued at 'the
present rate. Strong opposition 10
this plan already is apparent.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-30
Regiment Goes Down +
When Steamer Hits Mine

BERLIN. Dec. %. by wireless to Say
willie. \. H.-The Finnish steamer
Oihonna. of 1910 tons, with a rcEI-
ment of Russian coast artillery from
the AIand Islands on board. struck Il
mine and sank In Il few minutes. at
cording TO Il dispatch To The Frankfurt
ter Zeitung. from Copenhagen. All on
board. with The exception Of 30 per
sons. are said to have been drowned.
The steamer was bound for HelSlng-
fors. In addition 10 the men last. l.poO
horses went down with the ship.
According to The same source. an
other liner plying between Abo.- Rus
sia. and Markham, likewise struck
mine and a number Of persons who
were on board her are missing. The
accidents. according 10 the newspa:.
pers, are attributed TO badly anchored
Russian mines belonging TO the Fin
niSh Bay mine fields.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-30
CAN WIN WAR
ON WEST FRONT
GEN. HAIG REPORTS
ON THE BIG BATTLE
Declares the Somme Offensive
Was Sweeping Triumph
Weather Saved Germans.

LONDON, Dec. 29-The battle Of
the Somme is pictured as a sweeping
triumph for Entente Allied arms in &
detailed report by General Sir Doug
las Haig which was issued tonight,
and which covers operations from
July ! TO November Is. General HaiS
terms the battle a triumph IN when
the German western armies were only
saved from complete collapse and a
decisive defeat by a protracted per
iod OF unfavorable weather that pre-
vented the Anglo-French forces from
taking full advantage Of their success
full advance. He declares that, never
theless, it was a triumph which prov
ed beyond doubt the ability OF the
Allies to overthrow Germany when
the time comes" The British com
mander\shows himself a firm believer
in the doctrine that the Entente Al
lies can win the war on the western
front.
Il desire TO add a few words as 10
future prospects" he says at the close
Of the despatch which covers sixteen
closely printed pages. The enemY'a
power. has not yet been broken nor
Is it yet possible to form an estimate
of the time the war may last before
fighting have been attained, but tho
Somme battle has placed beyon"
doubt the ability of the Allies to gain
those objects. The German army is
the mainstay Of the Central Powers
and n full half of that army, despite
all advantages of the defensive anu
supported by the strongest fortifica
lions, suffered defeat on the Somme
this year. Neither victors nor vail
quished will forget this and, although
bad weather has given the enemy d
respite, there are undoubtedly many
thousands in his ranks who Will beg!
the new campaign with little conf
dence in their ability 10 resist our aa
sauli or overcome our defence.
Confidence Justified
Our new armies entered battle
with a determination TO win and con
fidence in their power TO do so. Ihev
have proved 10 themselves. to the enc
my and 10 the world that this CONT,
dence is justified.
The opening of the despatch out,
lines ihe origin Of the Entente Allies
decision to begin the Somme opera
tions. The principle of an offensive
campaign during the summer OF 1916
campaign during the summer oi
1916 had already been decided
on by all the Allies says the
report. Various possible alternatives
on the western front had been studied
and discussed by General Joffre and
myself, and we were In complete
agreement as to the front to be al,
tacked by the combined French and
British armies. Preparation for inc
offensive had made considerable pro
gress. but the date was dependent on
many doubtful factors.
The object of that offensive was
three fold. TO relieve pressure on
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-30
GERMANY TO HANDLE.
MAIL BY SUBMARINE

BERLIN. Dec. % (wireless TO Say
villr.)-hTr mail to BE- carried on the
merchant submarine Deutschland and
her sister ships. the German postal
authorities announces. will be known
as "submarine mail" and it will be
despatched 10 the United States, Cen
trail and South America, the West
Indies, China. The Dutch East Indies
and the Philippine Islands. All let
ters for transmission by submarine
must be sent TO Bremen and must
bear the inscription submarine let
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-30
DEATH WAS CAUSED
BY SUFFOCATION

FAlIsMONT, ". Va. Dec 29.--The
coroner's jury inQuiring into the death
of L. NJ. Jones, chief Of the federal
mine bureau of Pittsburgh. who lost
his life while exploring the workings
Of The No mine of the Jamison Coal
company al Barrackville Oct. 10. to-
day announced the following verdict:
I'VE, the jury. find from the cvi-
dence that the said l.. NJ. Jones came
TO his death on the Goth of October,
1916, from the effects of suffocation
while entering Jamison mine No. Z,
while in the employe of the United
States government.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-30
CHURCH UNIFICATION
COMMITTEE ORGANIZES

BALTIMORE, Dec. 29---The Two
commissions on unification Of the
northern and southern branches OF
the Methodist Episcopal church held
their first joint meeting today and cf-
fected formal organization OF the
joint commission. Like the earlier
sessions OF the separate commissions
the meeting was secret. none but the
bishops. ministers and laymen on the
commissions being admitted
Minutes will be kept Of the joint
sessions. which may be- made public.
it was stated. if there is occasion for
doing so.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-30
PROMPT attention TO
RAILWAY LEGISLATION
IS ASSURED WHEN
CONGRESS CONVENES
Senate to Open Hearings on
President Program Tues
day-Labor Opposes.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 29.-
Prompt consideration in Congress or
President Wilson's proposed railway
legislation was predicted here to-day
after announcement Of the termination
of conferences between railway and
brotherhood heads in New York, In an
unsuccessful attempt to settle their
differences. While no official Rdvtces
were at hand as to the probability OF
the conferences being resumed, the
view was taken that representatives OF
employers and employees had thrown
their entire controversy into the lap
of Congress for settlement.
Hearings on part Of the Presidents
program will begin before the Senate
commerce committee next Tuesday
Witnesses for the roads. the brother.
hoods and the general public have
been advised to appear then to present
their views on the proposals TO pre-
vent threatened strikes pending inqu-
rics. and to authorize the President to
take over railroad, telegraph and tele.
phone lines in times of military neces-
sity.
Under a plan suggested by the Pres.
ident and communicated to Congress
bv Representative AdamSon. quick ac-
ton can be obtained on the entire pro.
gram once it. reaches the floor. The
President proposes amending House
railroad bill now before the Senate
with his proposed legislation instead OF
Introducing it in the form OF separate
bills.
brotherhood men, aided by the
American Federation of Labor, will
fight the proposed strike postponement
amendment vigorously, they have an
nounced. They insist that its passage
would only give employers time to
prepare for strikes, and would deny
labor the right to refuse work when
conditions are unsatisfactory.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-30
START MONDAY ON
NEW RAILROAD

Special D,Statth tn the Iricsencer.
CLARkSBURG. w. Va. Dec. 90
\ new standard gauge is to be built
from Camden on Gauley TO the VIII
liams river. Il distance Of fifteen miles,
by the Cherry River Boom and Lum-
Der company. it was announced here
today. Contracts have been let for
its construction 70 Weston railroad
contractors. They will start work on
Monday.
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SERIOUS WRECK IS
!, NARROWLY AVERTED

CHARLESTON. ". Va. Dec ga
passenger train from: the Coal river
branch OF the Chesapeake Il Ohio.
jumped the track near Kayford, W.
Va. to-day at the top of a precipice
300 feet above Cabin Greek. Quick ac
ton Of Engineer G.. 0. Morris in re-
versing the engine prevented Il catas-
trophe. More than 100 passengers were
aboard. Several persons were slightly
injured. Two coaches were left only
a few feet from the edge Of the cliff.
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THE WEATHER

THE WEATHER.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. n
Forecast:
West Virginia, Ohio and Western
Pcnnsylvania-Fair Saturday; Sunday
fair and warmer,
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-22

Dorothy Donnelly, appearing In MA
dame S' at the Fairmount on Wednee-
day, Is certainly keeping the postmas-
ters busy, due to her roaming from one
company TO another. Yet her work for
each has been OF tho hest
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-22

The Fifty-sixth Street Theatre. West
Philadelphia's newest photoplay house.
which Is located on seth street below
Spruce, will open on Lincoln's Birthday,
Saturday, February i2, Its appointments
are the last word in notion picture con-
struction and accessories. and the house
will be conducted to please the lovers of
the better photoplay productions. Para
mount and Metro pictures will be shown.
The educational side of the motion-pc-
ture industry will also be made an i'm
portant part of the weekly program The
Burton Holmes travelogues of the Para
mount program will be shown weekly, as
Will the famous Bray cartoons and cur
rent news pictures. All productions will
he secured from the Stanley Booking
Company, which will be a guarantee Of
the excellence Of the daily program.
There will he one matinee daily at 2HSO
p. m. and two evening performances at
and o'clock. A Klmball organ, one
Of the latest and most improved of these
famous musical Instruments, Is being In
stalled. The theatre will DO under the
direct management OF Walter Jacobs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-22

CONTINUING PLAYS
tyRjc-"Passing Show of 1915" with
George Munroe and Merilynn Miller. A
winter Garden show of the usual type,
with girls, runway. music and costumes
h large quantities. plus some excellent
bnrlesque on current shows.
y0RREST-"Cousin Lucy" with Julian
Eange A musical comedy of the Ell
thse type. with plenty of opportunity
for the star to appear in his remarkable
gowns. Music and plot thrown in.
elRRICR-"On Trial." with Frederick
Perry and good cast. An exciting story
Of crime, written backward in the form
aatral Novel and entertaining.
sR0AD-"The Chief" with John Drew
Ind Laura Hope Crews. An eloquent
thee-piece reaGy-made; little snug
but quite charming.
,if PHOTOPLAYS
cHEsTNUT STREET OPERA HOUSE
pCannen," with Theda Bara. The Fox
prcduetion of the famous story and
opera. with sensational death for Don
Jose over an Si-foot cliff. Miss Bara's
representation of Carmen comes nearer
he conception of the author, Merimee,
ban that of her famous rival, Farrar.
All the week.
lfANLEY--Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nssday, "The Call of the Cumberlands,"
with Dustin Farnum. Thursday, Friday
and Saturday, The Spider" with Paul
Inc Frederick.
Tuesday and We'd
nesday "The Price of Power" with
orrin Johnson, and "Perils in the Park"
Keystone comedy. Thursday, Friday
and Saturday, "Honor's Altar" with
Bessie Baniscale and Walter Edwards,
and "The Movie Stars" a Keystone
comedy.
PALACE-All week, "TheFoundling,
yin Mary Pickford. A truly Pickford
part for Little Mary"
AT POPULAR PRICES
SALNUT-"School Days." n musical pro-
suction, with Gus Edwards kids
STOCK
lhERiCAN-"Within the Law" The
ASlne Players, in Bayard Veiller's ia
nous play, with Ruth Robinson, as
aaFy Turner, and George Arvine as Joe
Carson.
VAUDEVILLE
AssilH'S-Eva Tanguay, comedienne;
HAuam Morris and company, in Mrs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-22

Temples Telegram; Marie Nordstrom
in Bits of Acting" Scotch Lads and
Lassies, THE Little Stranger" Henry
Rudolf. vocalist, and Mario and Duffy,
gymnasts.
GRAND--Willard. the man who grows .
Ten Fascinating Flirts, Brown, Harris
and Brown, funsmiths; Edmund Gingas
and company, jugglers; Clements and
O'Connor, comedians; Lew Fttzgibbons,
Xylophone.
COLoNTAL-Ned Nestor and his ten
Sweethearts. the Great Leon, magician
Pilcer and Douglas, dancers; Howard
hebble and Herbert. Comedians; "The
Real Mr.. O." Moss and Fry, blackface
act: Powder and Chapman, dancers;
McRea and Clegg, cyclists; Peterson
Brothers, acrobats.
BURLESQUE
UMONT'S-Dumont's Minstrels in toni
cal satires with some Gilbert and Sulli-
van thrown in.
COMING
JANUARY 81
GARRICR-"Twin Beds" with Rae Cox
and John Westley.
FORREST-"Around the Map"
ADELPHE-"MarIe OdIle." with Frances
Starr.
FEBRUARY II
LYRIC-Harry Lauder in repertory of
Scottish songs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-22
THEATRICAL BAEDEKER
rpollyanna" Comes to Town and Ruth St. Denis Dances
at Forrest-The Stage Society and Inside
the Lines"-New Photoplays

with Patricia Gonse Efe Shannon
stories
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andm her rownco
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by
"IIeas Husband by Philip
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-22

Theodore Roberts Ia an adept in the
art of makeup. His character In MIR.
Grex Of Monte Carlo" booked for the
Bluebird next Saturday, Is well done.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-22

The Strange Case Of Mary Page" is
the latest serial picture and will be
shown every Wednesday and Thursday
at the Victoria. Many changes are being
made to this popular house, and full an
nouncements will come shortly.