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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-29
TEN CENTS SENT
BY 1t TIE GIRL.
TO COMMITTEE ITO HELP BUY ICE
FOR LITTLE BABIES"
SHE SAYS.
Bishop Donahue and Local Woman
Each Contribute $25-Three Car
Loads Arrive Yesterday.


\ letter was received yesterday by
W. II. Hare of the ice famine COM
mittee from a little eight-year-o!d
! Wheeling girl. simply signed Grace.
in which was inclosed ten-cent pie"'.
The epistle was written in her own
hand and she asked that it be applied
TO the ice fund Ito help buy the babies
ice" II further said that 1t was all
the money she had but she gave it
cheerfully.
; Mr.. Hare said that he hcSed that
the little girls contribution might be
instrumental in causing the older ones
10 donate: that a little child Will
lead them
There were two contributions yes
,erday TO the ice fund: Ri. Rev. Bishop
P. ]. Donahue donated $25 and a TO-
cal woman, who desires that her name
i be not divulged. S25. bringing the
grand total received by the commit
ice 10 s3G3lo The donations are
used in bringing ice from other cities
to tide over the famine. in Wheeling,
as the local ice plant. running day and
night, cannot supply the demand. The
committee did not solicit yesterday,
but will likely be on the job early Mun-
day.
,, Three carloads OF ice were received
! here yesterday morning, from FAIR
mont, Buckhannon and Wellsourg,
which helped out the situation Tor the
! day at least.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-29
REPORTER HAD BAD
CASE OF MYSTERIES
ABDUCTION STORY IN REGISTER
PROVEN TO BE WITHOUT
FOUNDATION.
Was Not Given Any Credenee by o.
ficaIs at Any Time-Girt Took
Ride Voluntarily.

Was Not Given Any credenee by o.
ficials at ANY Time-Girt Took
Ride Voluntarily.
The highly sensational and colored
story appearing on the front page OF
the Register yesterday morning. tell
/ ing of a wild west abduction OF Grace
Meldrome of the East End, Of her ruin,
and later her being left unconscious
! in alley -, was proved to be with
out foundation last night when the
girl made statement to Prosecuting
| Attorney d. A. Mckee After this in
| terview Prosecuting Attorney D. a.
| Mckee said that there was absolutely
nothing 10 the story recounted in the
; Market street sheet. and that there
was nothing in the first place TO war
: rant such story.
Going further Mr.. Mckee ana the
police say that statement accredited TO
them were without foundation, rs tEtts
did not give the story any credence III
| the first place, that they did not send
linen securing the country 10 look Tor
| two men in a mysterious black auto
mobile" and that they did not make
any investigation whatever, feeling all
| the time that it was blow which
it was.
in her statement the girl said she
entered an automobile of her own ac'
| cord, took ride into the suburban
district. where upon her request they
returned to town. Hy;terics was
caused by that ride. There was nc
mysterious automobile, the girl was
not bound and gagged. there were no
arrests. there were no prosecutions,
the police did not search the country.
! and there was no abduction other than
! that which existed in the mind or the
writer Of the story, making both him.
self and his paper ridiculous.
| Members Of the police department.
and the prosecuting attorney treated
/ the abduction" as one huge joke.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-29
ARMY DESERTER IS
ARRESTED BY SHARP
Man From Fort Meyer Was Picked Up
On The Street Yesterday And Is
Held At City Building

Arthur Green, aged 90 years, who
admitted that he deserted from Fort
Meyer July 6, 1916. was picked up yes.
terday evening on Market street by or.
ficer Charles Sharp and placed in the
city lookup. A telegram was at once
sent TO the Adjutant General at Wash
lngton. apprising him of the arrest and
Green will be held pending Il reply.
Green was member of Co. G, under
Commander Finton. His arrest fol.
lowed the receipt of "dodger" here
When ken to police headquarters the
man made no denial of who or what
he was, or gave no reason for his de-
sertion.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-29
SATURDAY STORE NEWS
Extraordinary Reductions on
Summer Shoes for Women
and Children

DECLINING Saturday we offer Our entire stock OF
I'd Low Shoes for misses and children at extra
ordinary reductions. We must make room tor early
Fall shipments and with months of time for wearing
Low Shoes ahead it will be decided saving to- you to
be fitted in pair of these cool Summer
oxfords Pumps Colonials Sports Shoes
The Shoes involved from regular stocks and
this styles. They in white and
champagne kid patent and dull feathers with white huckkn
included among Sports Shoes Oxords and this is how
you profit buying Shoes at this sale:
$3.50 Low Shoes at S5.45 $500 Low Shoes at So. IS
$500 Low Shoes at $4.45 $500 Low Shoes at S315
$3.50 Low Shoes at $2.65
Misses and Children's Low Shoes at Clearance
Sale Prices
Included this sale all Misses and Children Low
Shoes patent dull feathers and white which
he ike
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-29
NO SPECIAL TERM OF
CRIMINAL COURT HERE
Prosecuting Attorney Says That Pend
ing Cases Will Be Held Over
Jurymen Selected

Prosecuting Attorney D. A. Mckee
announced last night that there will
not be a special term of criminal court
this summer to try cases that are pend
ing. His decision was reached alter a
conference with Judge A. II. Robinson
they reaching the conclusion that
there is nothing real pressing to be
considered at this time.
The jury commissioners are busy
selecting the talesmen for the year,
these numbering six hundred persons.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-07-29
HARMONY FEATURED GET-TO-
GETHER MEETING OF CON-
miTTEE AND CANDi
DATES.
Session Was Held in Second Branch
Council Chamber-No Truth in
Otto Resignation "Spiuree."

One OF the most harmonious meet
ings that has been held by the Ohio
Cennty Republican Executive Com
,nittee during the present campaign
was that o. last night, when prelimin-
airy plans for the November campaign
were made.
The meeting vas in charge OF Chair
man George W. Otto. and many can
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-16

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-16
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-16
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Equipment consists of seven large
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Fer further information, address
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The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
AL-N AND FARRAeUT ARE BOUND FOR NORTH
 WITH LARGE NUMBERS

SEATTLE, May S.--The Al-Ki sail at 10 o'clock last night. The fol- lowing passengers are for Juneau: Nellie Sparks. Mrs. c. B. Talbot. An. no Friedman. Estella Fawcet, F. Ira wis and wife. Alma Kronquist. J. c. Fry. N. O. Brookins. Jacob Auklo, Ed Lange, p. J. Bennett and wife. Edw. Johnson, Ellen Johnson, Mrs. c. O. Johnson and six steerage.
 For Douglas: Ernie Kronquist, l. c. Peterson and wife. S. Eastberg and wife. A. Swinhart, W. M. Miller. I'll lie Rettenberg and Bessie Brook.
 On the Faragut.
 The Admiral Farragut sailed at noon today with the following named passengers for Juneau: P. Smith, Miss F. Sparrow. B. Carlson. James Laing. and Joseph Venesco.
 Humboldt Sails Tonight.
 The Humboldt will sail tonight with the following for Juneau: Fl. A. Law renee. Mrs. S. Parrish. L. A. Fieke. M. Krupp. D. l.. SIullane, Miss Sigma Robinson. Miss Lottie Brown and Floyd N. Bush. freight and passen' ger agent for the Humboldt g. g. Co.,
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
Germany Is Sent a Reply to Her Submarine Answer
f BENCH
 LOSE TO
 GERMANS

PARIS, May S.-In fierce attacks on both banks of the Mouse today, the Germans gained ground from the French. The Germans entered the French communicating trenches east of Hill No. sO4 and gained a foot ing in the first trench line between Haudramont and Fort Douaumont of over Q third mile.
 Nothing In this war is comparable to the stupendous fury for the bat tie around Hnl No. 3O4 This fight had been raging for thirty hours.
 The German Grown Prince. is pill ing regiment after regiment on the blood drenched slopes of the sinister hill
 The batteries of the Crown Prince are sweeping various parts of the Mouse with such hellish fire that Gen. eral Petain has withdrawn his front line.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
CHAIRMAN FOR
 CONVENTION OF
 THE DEMOCRATS

WASHINGTON. May Sired B. Lynch, of Minnesota. acting for Chairman William r. McCombs, of the Democratic National committee, today announced that former Gov. Martin II. Glynn, Of New York, would be the temporary chairman of the Democratic National convention and that Speaker Champ Clark will be asked to be the permanent chairman. Mr. Lynch made this announcement just after coming from a conference with President Woodrow Wilson, and he said that the President had ap- proved of the selection of Former Gov. Giynn to make the keynote speech at the convention. It was said that the President also was pleased with the suggestion of Speaker Clark for the permanent chairman.
 It is said that Fred B. Lynch has been practically agreed upon for chairman of the National Committee for the term.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
JUNEAU MAY BE CHOICE FOR NEW
 HEADQUARTERS

Capt. E. N. Trott. general inspec- tor in the United States lighthouse service. in company with several Jureauites inspected sites at Juneau today that would be suitable for headquarters for the lighthouse ser vice for this district and for head quarters of the forestry service for Alaska. He was favorably impressed with Juneau as the proper location for both services. and was particu- larly pleased with site owned by the government on the Salmon creek road.
 The headquarters of both the light house and the forestry service for Alaska are now located at Ketchikan.
 Those accompanying Capt Trott were John Beck, Charles Goldstein, J. c. Mcbride and George c. Bur ford.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
SAVES
 TWO MEN FROM
 WATERY GRAVES

SEATTLE. May s.-AviatOr Maron- ey rescued two persons from drown ing in Lake Union yesterday after noon. He was circling high over the lake when he noticed Q row boat capsize. Quickly turning. he vol planed down and shouted to the two in the water that he would drop life lines and for them to grab hold. lie did this on the second attempt and lowed the two persons ashore. They were c. A. Goddard. brother of the former councilman and present bank CT and real estate man, and Harold c. Goddard. his son
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
AMERICANS SHOT, THREE
 KIDNAPPED

ALPINE Texas, May s.-Vlista bandits estimated in Der 70 to several hundred forded the Rio Grande last Friday night and sweeping fifteen miles inland American so raided the little settlement of Glenn Springs and attacked detachment of the American cavalry consisting of nine of Troop A, 14th Cavalry.
 Three troopers and ten-year-old boy killed Two cavarymen wounded and another is missing It is be- eved that the missing cavaryman prisoner of the ban dits, who fleeing toward Coahuia, Mexico.
 Two American citizens, J Deemir and named Comp on carried away by struggling party of the bandits taken the The reports received state that both have had their throsts cut by the bandits
 posse of fifty citizens of Marathon in pursuit of the VilLstas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
GERMANY CAN END
 THE WAR

NEW YORK. May S..-The World thls morning published a cable mes. sage from Lord NorthclIf., dated Lon don. which Is as follows:
 Germany can have peace at once if she is really SO obvious. If she is really anxious for peace she can make one move and peace will be accomplished. Germany must get out of Belgium, France. Servia. Poland and Russia.
 "She must then pay full ndemnities to those countries for the outrages of her submarines.
 "This will bring peace and bring 1t quickly.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
Conference Comes to a Halt.

EL PASO, May S-Whie the military events develop with such rapdy and conference the American sol ders Mexico had been expected be reached today all ceedng abrupt halt when information received of the bandit raid on Glenn Springs.
 War Minister Obergon uarez proceeded at to get into communication with General Caranza regarding the raid
 Here the raid is taken to fully demonstrate to the Car that in spite of ayowals the defacto ernment is able cope with the bandit situation
 The raid has also demonstrated that American soldiers and the American government have stronger point it's favor for the pursuit of bandits into Mexican territory than for weeks
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
Enemies Organized the Raid.

MEXICO CITY, May S-Foreign Minister Aguila issued following this afternoon The international d culy which the raid at Columbus about to satisfactory solution through conferences being held Paso when bandits organized in the United States by Mexican traitors penetrated country and later crossed back into the United States with cries of Viva Villa and Viva Carranza.
 "These bandits attacked the garrison small American town of Glenn Springs and committed all kinds of depreda ons This raid has been consummaed by enemies of both countries These enemies following out criminal plan interrupt the favorable march of progress being made at E Paso and to provoke war The Mexican government will try avoid without straning its honor national dignity
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
DIPLOMATIC
 BREAK RESTS
 ON SEA WAR

WASHINGTON, May s.-A brief reply to the German sub marine answer was forwarded to Berlin today according to an announcement made by Secre- tary of State Lansing. This move was made certain early this forenoon following sever al conferences between Presi- dent Wilson and officials of the Cabinet.
 Secretary Lansing said that the note sent to Germany would be about 200 hundred words in length. It is understood in off, cial circles that this note tells Germany that diplomatic rela- tions will not be broken, while the new orders, the German government has stated, have been issued to the commanders of her submarines. are respect ed.
 President Wilson worked on the proposed communication early today. This followed his conference last night with Sec retary Lansing.
 While the German note has averted for the present, at least. a break in the diplomatic relations. President Wilson has not been and is not satisfied with the apparent conditions att tached by the German govern ment. The United States stands by it's demands that Germany must cease her attacks on yes sels in violation Of mternatlon- al law regardless of any nego- tiations which may be carried on with Great Britain in regard to the food blockade.
 It was officially stated today that President Wilson will not make any move to bring about peace in Europe. The yelled suggestion that he do so was contained in the German note but was not needed at the White House
 It is intimated that no peace proposals will be made until the allies great offensive has been launched.
 The advices, regarding the Allies movement, has been re- ceived by the administration from the Americans embassies of London and Paris.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08

 IS PREVENTED
 DOWN IN HAITI

SANTO DOMINGO, May -S.-Pres- dent Jiminez. of Haiti. resigned to- day. This step was taken on account of preventing armed intervention by the United States.
 President Jiminez in an official statement said that he had been .powerless to prevent rebellions and as his party seemed to be in the mi nority he would resign and allow oth- CTS to take up the reins of the gov ernment, suppress the rebels and safe guard Americans and their interests.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
GERMANS DO NOT WANT WAR WITH
 UNITED STATES

BERLIN. Germany. May sth.
 "The overwhelming major ity of Germans do not want war with the United States writes the editor of the Der liner Tageblatt. The largest German daily. the Lokal An zelger. insists on Germany's right to Init our foes in the weakest spot" but adds to the statement: Nevertheless. we want peace with the great people across the water. We re-emphasize that it Is possible to have overstepped our right to safeguard our vital interests and honor"
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
LAROCHELLE CHILD
 TAKEN HOME TODAY
 FROM THE HOSPITAL

Llttlc four-year-old Francis La Rochelle, who was lost last week In the woods for nearly 24 hours, was taken home from St. Ann hospital today. The lad has al- most recovered from Che effects of the exposure and Is rapidly re- gaining hIs strength. He is able to walk unassisted for short dis- tanees at Q tIme.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
LUSITANIA MEMORIAL
 SERVICES ARE HELD;
 PASTORS URGE FORCE

SEATTLE. May S.-Several Seattle preachers yesterday held memorial services in respect to tho victims of the Lusitania. The various pastors urged that it was the duty of the United States to see that those whose lives were lost when the steamer was torpedoed futhlessly. did not die in vain.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
GOV. LISTER TURNS
 DOWN PARDON ASKED
 FOR BY FRANK STONE

OLYMPIA, Wash, May s. - Frank W. Stone. who turned states gvi. dence in the trial of John F. Gilies, former claim agent of the State in. dushial insurance commission. who was charged with grand larceny fin connection with fraudulent claims and who was later convicted of com plicity. has applied for pardon, but Gov. Lister turned down the re- quest today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
PROMINENT NORTHWEST
 PHYSICIAN IS SUICIDE

BREMERTON. Wash, May s. - Dr. Joseph M. Sinclair. one of the most prominent physicians in the Northwest, suicided late Saturday night, his body being found in his of- fee yesterday morning. No reason Is known for the act.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
NORWAY MAKES STRICT PROTEST
 TO THE ALLIES

CHRISTIANIA. May S.-The gov ernment Of Norway formally notified the British and French governments today that she cannot admit the cor rectness of their interpretation of the Hague 1907 convention regarding the seizure Of neutral mails from steam CTS ct sea. The Norway government is thus sustaining the contention of the United States that the seizure Of mails of neutrals. no matter on what ships found. is not justincble
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
REPRESENTATIVE OF LABOR RESIGNS FROM
 STATE COMMISSION

OLYMPIA. May S.-clarence Park CT. labor representative on tho Indus trial Insurance Commission of the State of Washington. hauded in his resignation to Gov NErnest Lister to- day. Dissatisfaction with tho man. ner the commission is conducting It's work. is believed to be responsible for his resignation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
ARMY OFFICIALS
 KILLED WHEN AN
 AUTO IS WRECKED

LAWTON. Okla. May s-Lieut. liar old S. Naylor and Lieut.. Edwin B. PrItchett. of the 5th Field Artillery, were killed here early this morning when an automobile in which they were riding was wrecked near Fort sill.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
Berlin Is Satisfied.

BERLIN, May Sword from Washington that President Will son would accept the conces- sions made in the German re- ply to the American note re- garding submarine demands, has caused the greatest satisfac- ton here today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
SENATOR CU8IAIINS TO ~ST6bP OREGON
 FOR SEVEN DAYS

PORTLAND. Ore, May s.-United States Senator Albert B. Cummlns will arrive here Thursday for a weeks campaign for the Republican nomination for Presidency. Senator Cummins win tour the entire State visiting the large cities and the larg- CT centers of the agricultural dis tricts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
HE'S ARRESTED FOR WRITING
 OPINION OF moTHERlN-LAw

CHICAGO - Frederick A. Horne didn't like his motherin-law. and said SO, but nothing happened. Then he wrote his opinions to his mother in-law. who lives in San Francisco, where he once was movie actor. She gave the letters to the postoffice inspectors and Horne was arrested yesterday at a hotel. where he was employed. He was unable to fur. nish s1,00o bail and was locked up pending his preliminary examination next week
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
MRS. GEORGE tlccETT
 DIES AT GENERAL HOSPITAL

Mrs Geo. Liggett died at the Gen. eral hospital last night from the effects of very delicate operation performed by pr. r. c. Deviehne.
 The remains are at the C. w. Young Company undertaking pQrlors and the funeral arrangements win be announced later.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
FOUR ARE ARRESTED
 FOR ALLEGED ARSON
 IN WASHINGTON STATE

SEATTLE. May 8. - George Tit comb. of Beliingham, was arrested this forenoon on the charge that he hired Mrs. Minnie Harland of Bel- lingham to set fire to his home A.. A. Rogers. an octogenarian and a Whatcom County pioneer, and his son. Roy c. Rogers graduate of the University Of Washington. have been taken into custody at Bellingham on the same connection.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
Carranza Given Instructions.

WASHINGTON May S.-Representations regarding the Mexican raid into Big Bend country of Texas made the Caanza government today by the United States The State Department sent messages to Gen. Carranza suggesting that he his utmost power prevent recurrence and that he readjus his forces The State Department suggested that would be advisable to place Caranza soldiers such
 position prevent the scattered bands of bandits from ing the border into the United States again
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
Branch saIloons Break Loose,

BERLIN, May S.-A large number of French captive balloons broke loose owing to a sudden storm and were driven over into the German lines, according to statement is- sued today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
PIONEER WOMAN OF TACOMA DIES IN A
 SEATTLE HOSPITAL

SEATTLE. May S.-Mrs. Louis B. Coates, a pioneer of Tacoma, died this morning in the Providence hos. pital. following an operation. Sever al of her sons and daughters are well known in the north.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08

Humboldt is due to sail from Seattle tomorrow. Prince John is due to sail from Prince Rupert Thursday. City of Seattle is due to sail from se- atrle Thursday.
 soUTHeoUNp sAiLiNes. Alameda sailed south from Valdez at o'clock this morning Due here about Wednesday. Admiral Watson Is due southbound at o'clock tomorrow morning. LroIine Is due southbound Tuesday or Wednesday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-05-08
!. 2 , !. { [. ( . T !. 2 . 2. q . STEAMER MOVEMENTS I
 and Mall Information :

q + q. + f e q q t 9 e e F
 NOW BOUND NORTH. Jefferson is due from the south at one o'clock tomorrow morning. Al.Kl is due from the south Frl- days Princess Sophia is due from the south tomorrow afternoon. Spokane Is due from the south early Wednesday morning. Is not call ing Prince Rupert northbound. Farragut is due from the south Thurs day night.
 SCHEDULED sAILlNes. Dolphin is due to sail from Seattle tomorrow. Alaska is due to sail from i'eattie Wednesday.