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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-21
INSPECTOR is HELD
ON SEDITION CHARGE

ST. CATHAR1NES. Ont. April 90
W Ramsay. employed as Dominion
shell inspector al the St Catharines
Munition Factory. was held by mag
istrate today on a charge OF sedition.
The censor at Niagara Falls. Ont. yes
terday intercepted a letter declared to
have been written by Ramsay to a
man working in "A munition factory in
an Indiana town in which the writer
used the expression that he supposed
the other man was still making
shells for the allies. for. believe me,
they still need them. for they have not
got TO Berlin yet and the mad fools
are very lucky to keep even with the
Germans"
Crown Attorney Brennan was
handed the letter and az once ordered
Ramsay's arrest When questioned at
police headquarters Ramsay Is said
10 have confessed that he wrote the
letter
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-21
PLAN is NOT SATISFACTORY
Russian Troops Arrive to
Aid the French al Verdun

LONDON. April 20.-The arrival
in France OF a large number of
Russian troops to reinforce the
western battle line has brought
great JOY To the entente allied
countries. where il is hoped that
with them fighting shoulder TO
shoulder at different points with
the British. French and Belgians
a material change in the situation
may shortly develop.
How many Russians have been
sent across seas by Emperor Mich
olas Is not known. but what is de-
scribed as "a great fiotilla of trans
ports" arrived in the harbor of
Marseilles and almost immediate
ly afterward landed the forces
amid cheering of the populace and
the French troops gathered at the
quay to greet them.
General Joffre. the French com
mander-in-chief. in welcoming the
Russians in an Order Of the Day,
said they were soldiers chosen
from the bravest in the Russian
armies and commanded by officers
OF the highest renown."
Coincidental with the arrival of
the Russians comes the statement
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-21
BILL INTRODUCED TO
ESTABLISH LAND
MORTGAGE BANKS

WASHINGTON. April 2O.-A bill TO
establish twelve regional land
mortgage bank. as part Of the ad-
minlstfauon rural credits legislation
program. was perfected today by the
house banking commission and will
De urged FOR passage next week by
house leaders
The proposed banks would make
loans ON land fhrouFh national farm
loan associations stock would le
taken hv The federal treasury. but
under ar amendment adopted by the
commission today mo- payments would
b" made on such stock until the hank
ln question had received applications
Tor loans from ar least ten loan
a.aOCiatior4
subscription to stock also would
D." made hy fho loan associations. and
when They bad subscribed fo y7rpOu0
in any land bank that bank would be-
authorized to supply semtanuuaIIy 10
The payment and retirement of the
shares issued fo represent the sub
scrIuuons to the ORIGINAL capital 70
pcr cent ~ al sums thereafter sub.
tcrIhod until ail such original capital
stock was retired at par
~ least twenty Der cent ~ tho
capital stock NJ amy land hank paid in
ny fhe loan aaaocIafions must consist
70 cash .n ths banks vaults. OF dc.
posts In member banks ~ the federal
reserve system. or ~ Investments in
negotiable Interest bearing securities.
approved hy tho federal farm loan
board Not less than five per cont
of Tho capital stock must b. invested
in United States bonds
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-21

In Asiatic Turkey the Russians
are giving no rest to the Turks.
They now have dislodged them
from mountain positions south of
Bitlis and pushed forward their
forces toward Sghert. which lies
ninety miles east of Diarbekr.
their objective in the operations
which seek to cut of communica-
tion between the northern and
southern Turk armies.
Heavy lighting continues in the
Tchruk region. where the Rus
SLAMS are pressing forward in their
attempt 10 capture Daiburt and
come into contact with their army
now occupying Trebizond.
Constantinople reports that the
British troops besieged in Kut-el-
Amara are in a critical situation
owing TO lack of food and have
forced the civilian population to
evacuate the town.
The usual bombardments are
going on along the Austro-ltalian
front. and the Germans are keep
ing up their rain Of shells on the
Russian positions at the Ikskull
bridgehcad.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-21
DAY IN CONGRESS

SENATE.
WASHINGTON, April 20
Met at noon.
Sisai monopoly inquiry continued.
miscellaneous calendar bills
were considered.
Senator HeWlandH introduced
resolution 20 urge belligerent ma
tions OF Europe 90 consider peace
terms.
Recessed at s;4l D. m. 20 II a.
m. Friday.
HOUSE.
Met az noon.
Calendar bills we're taken mp.
Printing codifcation bill was
discussed.
Banking commission decided 20
report land bank mortgage bin.
Naval appropriations aub-ooui-
mittee completed naval approprta-
tion bill.
Army reorganization bill was
sent 90 conferences.
Adjourned a. 5'35 p. m. 20 n a
m. Friday.
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from Paris that the Germans. ow-
ing TO the strong resistance OF the
French at Nerdun. are withdraw
ing large forces from their fronts
in Russia. Serbia and Macedonia
throwing them into this hotly CON
tested theatre.
Here the French. according TO
the latest official French commu-
nication. have delivered an attack
near lie Mort Homme. northwest
OF Nerdun. and succeeded in driv-
ing the Germans out of portions
OF trench previously captured by
them. The Germans admit the en-
try by the French OF German
trenches In the Caillette wood.
west of NauN. after an attack. but
otherwise they say the attack re-
suited in heavy losses.
Take British Trenches.
Around Npres. Berlin SAYS. they
occupied 500 metres of British
trenches. The British official CON
cedes a German gain here. but
says except for two craters and
one trench near ST. Eloi and on the
Langmarck road. the Germans
were expelled from all the posi-
ions they captured.
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necoesfrv 70 secure the number n
men which fhn military authorize
consider essential
The labor mon. together with others
demanded That they ba Informed on
th' exact p0 ..t0n what number a
mon bad been already enrolled and
pifdf'1 Huu many fhr war office rs
quirrs fD enlarge fHr army and ..rIqra
th' pa.'arr hF r1.uaHIsa HHI other
source oqusnfIF secret .s.
einu of both h0u.f UII br convened
Tue day. af which ffr government s.I
lppIg fII Information
an official statement furI.l. d.
rlarrr GOA. fHr settlement str.r.. .f'
section OF opinion represented .r fH,
rDF'rrmrrf and emphasize. f.sf ..a
F0l" reason fYf fHs .....f ... .Dl ~
parliament fu ..rIs ,.rrI.rfIiI IN
formation f0 fIr members
IrU Premier N.Gu.I. .fafemcnt
g'.f'rlav fH' public nI'rI fo -,rrye
tHai fhf government va. a.maI. u.
fne brink OF dI. D'ufInn
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-21
VON BERNSTORFF'S SUGGESTION
IS NOT LIKELY To Be ACCEPTED
FRANCE ACCORDS
RUSSIAN TROOPS
GREAT OVATION

MARSElLI ES. April 20. nocr.--
Russian troops began debarking at
this port at noon.
The transports bearing the Russian
troops drew up TO the quay at 2:15
o'clock. French troops. headed by
the Sixth Hussars and the one Hun
dred and Fifteenth Territorials. lined
the landing TO extend the arrivals a
welcome. The sailors of the French
fleet in the harbor manned the yard
arms of their vessels and the bands OF
the fleet took up the Russian national
anthem as the first transport. La
touche Treville. drew up.
The Russian officers and sailors
were lined up along the decks and on
the bridges of the transports and the
Russian bands PLAYED the MarseilIaise.
AS the debarkation began. cheers went
up from the Russians on the trans
ports.
General Lochweiscy commanded
the Russian forces lie was received
with military honors by General Me
nassier, governor of Marseilles and
eral Joffre
4 notable gathering Of Russian and
French officials joined in an ex-
change of salutations and the Rus
slams and French soldiers cheered in
salvos while the cannon roared an
exchange of salutes.
The Russians were gwen a ire.
mendous ovation a. they marched
from thp quay 20 the Boulevard Mari
time. where flags We're fving and
vast crowds had assembled. They
presented a sturdy appearance as
they swung along. waving their
hands In answer 10 the enthusiastic
cheering of the pppulace. The men
were marched TO a camp which had
previously been prepared for their
reception
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-21
BRITISH CABINET COMPROMISES
AND GRAVE CRISIS IS AVERTED

LONDON. April 90 1927 % Tho
f1nle nation was surprised and fhe
treat majority Of fhe people were
eefed by The unexpected announce.
en- after tho cabinet ueeurr fHr
morning that tho cabinet deadInsE
over ihn question of extending military
.pnfcrIpIou had been comrr1mIs,i
Thus tto country d.. saved from fle
HF'nls days If would Uase suffered
I1'l parliament ressermb.sd ON Tue.
JOY and from Tho rfua paper t1rf-a.
..rfy which would have raced mfaI
Ime
Inr IobDr parry which fa. 'he orI-
a'Itrai group against further mss
Irrs D' DDmplI sur .a credited vtH
.tv.r. '1n way fn fHs agreement THe
'af'r Df fhs labor larr. Arthur H.r.
rs0r. pro 'frrf 0f fHf board ~ sfl.
cation. proposed according f1 tho r..
porf7 "a further trial of .o.urtart On.
Isimnni Win tho promise that go
lah0r'fs would consent fr Gradual
rr'rn ION of r0narr.pfIYu 10 DO proved
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-21
MARINES IN CHARGE
OF WIRELESS PLANT

SAiVILLE. n. Y. April 2O.-Six-
teen United States Marines arrived
here this afternoon and marched out
to the wireless station OF the Atlantic
company. about a
mile from the center of the village,
where they will be stationed. The
wireless plant was erected by the
Ielefunken company. German
organization, but when the question
OF neutrality arose. the plant was
taken over by the Atlantic Com
munication company.
Officers OF the navy have been in
charge OF the plant for many months
to sec that no violation Of neutrality
occur
No information was obtainable IN
regard 10 the orders issued To the
marines
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-21
PRESIDENT WILSON
RECEIVES THE D. A, R,

WASHINGTON. April 90 Presi.
dent and Mrs. Wilson today received
'everal thousand members Of tho
Daughters of the American Revolu.
lion. here. for their annual congress.
aud ot the Children Of the American
revolution. For nearly two hours
.h" women filed through the Blue
hpom or mo White House. while the
.arine Band played patriotic music.
Mrs Williams Cumming storey pre..
.dentgeneral Of the y a. r.. received
In another room ToniRhf tho Nom.
Drrs were guests % the Southern 40.
rioiy a. a recerti0n
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-21
AMERICAN AGREED TO
WRECK a MUNtTION
PLANT: UNDER ARREST

NEW YORK. April 2O.-A man
described as Harry l. Newton. an
expert mechanic and a native born
American. was arrested TODAY by
the police, who declared that ne
mad entered into an agreement
with supposed German. in reality
detective. To blow up a munitions
Font al Dunkirk. y. Y. and had
offered to do other work OF similar
character.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-21
VOLUNTARY INCREASE.

PHILADELPHIA. April 20. - The
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
announced tonight that beginning
announced tonight that beginning MAY
would be given an increase in wages Of
one cent an hour making the pay for
new men 26 cents an hour and for
those who have been in the service
seven years or more 81 cents.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-21

BUFFALO. y. Y. April 20.-The
police found at the New York Cen
tral railroad station valise de
scribed TO the New York police by
Harry l.. Newton. arrested in New
York charged with alleged intent
10 blow up a munition factory in
Dunkirk, y. Y. In the valise was
what appeared 10 b. a threeinch
shell OF fine workmanship. The
proJectile contained a hard sub
stance that Is believed to be an ex-
plosive. although no attempt was
made to open IL. II was carefully
wrapped in clothing.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-21
SUB COMMANDERS HAVE
DISREGARDED ORDERS
New Attack Before German
Decision Would Compli-
cate Matters
Won BERNSTORFF WIRES

LONDON. April 81, 3:05 a. M
The American note to Germany
was handed in at the German for
eign office Thursday evening by
James W. Gerard. the American
ambassador. says the Exchange
Telegraph's Amsterdam cores
pondent.
The chancellor. the correspon-
dent adds. has not yet seen the
note as he is at army headquar-
ters but he has communicated
with the foreign office by tele-
phone.
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WASHINGTON. April 20. - While
the United States waits for Germany
10 reply to the note demanding the i'm
mediate abandonment OF present
methods of conducting submarine war
fare one of the chief sources of CON
Germ here is the possibility of another
attack on a peaceful ship carrying
Americans before the Berlin govern
Went has determined upon its course.
In such an event. it is admitted that
an immediate rupture could BE- pre-
vented only by immediate proof that
Germany has been unable to commu-
uicate with her submarine command
ers.
In explaining the demand Of the
United States. officials said TODAY that
while abandonment of the present lille
gal methods at once was essential to
continuance OF diplomatic relations,
The United States might agree 10 sub
marines operating under the strict re-
strictions of cruiser warfare. II was
emphatically reiterated. however. that
discussion OF that phase would not
be entered into until the present cam
paign was brought to stop. The
United States stands firm in its de
termination not TO tolerate the unlaw-
iul and inhuman sinking of another
ship
Cruiser warfare such as would be
regarded as legal by the American
government would make imperative
the exercise OF the right Of visit and
search. the passengers and crew being
accorded a degree Of safety consid-
cred adequate Tho mere placing of
passengers and crew in small boats
far from land and in dangerous seas
would not meet the requirements
Not Satisfactory
The Mediterranean plan or warfare
as announced in the German memoran-
dun on January 10 the United States
has not worked satisfactorily. admin.
istration officials consider II is held
hat in many instances submarine com
uanders operating in the Mediterra-
mean have disregarded the understand.
lng In letter and spirit. Count Won
Eernstorff. the German ambassador. is
understood TO have suggested 10 his
government that n issue a new decla.
ration applying to all submarine op-
orations similar 10 that covering the
campaign In the Mediterranean.
The ambassador called at the state
department today and had a twenty
five minutes conference with secre.
iary Lansing Mr. Lansing listened
with much interest 10 the suggestions
Continued on Page FourteenD
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-21
STEAMER SUNK.

LONDON. April 90 - The British
steamer CairnEowan has been sunk.
according TO Lloyd-. Her crew was
saved. The steamer was not armed
The Cairngowan was a vessel Of g..
O17 tons.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-04-21

TORREON. Mexico. April e0.- Colonel
Brown. iu Ia EuquIla iq reported here
o. he arranging with General Luis Her
rera uf Farral by telruinue for the use
uf tls railroads Co - iIituta the with
draNud of the American troops
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WHILE WILSON AWAITS
A REPORT FROM SCOTT
Reports From Mexico Say
Difficulties OF Troops Are
Increasing
SITUATION UNCHANGED

WASHINGTON. April 2O.-Diplo-
matte negotiations with General Car
rama as well as the pursuit of villa
by American soldiers apparently are
al a standstill while President Will
son awaits full advices as TO the mill.
tary problems the troops have en-
countered in Mexico.
With the arrival of Major General
Hugh l.. Scott. chief of staff, in San
Antonio tomorrow night to consult
with General Funston. the information
sought by Secretary Baker will begin
TO come forward by wire. since the
question of distance and necessary
breViiy OF wire reports. however.
prompted the secretary in dispatching
his chief advisor. IL Is improbable that
any important step will be taken by
the cabinet tomorrow or until General
Scott returns.
Additional reports from General
Pershing outlined in border advices
today probably will be ready for con
sideration by the cabinet tomorrow.
As the last meeting of the Presidents
official advisers was devoted almost
wholly to the German situation. IL
seems probable the Mexican problem
viii BE- fully reviewed by the cabinet
then for the first time since General
Carranza urged the withdrawal of the
expedition.
Reports Available.
Reports from Mexico reaching the
state department also will be avail
able. As far as known, these tell of
increased rather than lessened diff
culties surrounding the expedition. An
instance Of this is the report that an
unknown number OF Carrauza troops
have been moved by their Immediate
commander 10 the Parral region where
General Pershing's most advanced
base now il located. Tho observer
who reported this added that while
the movement. he believed. was not
authorized by the de tae,o govern.
ment heads, II was intended AS a hint
that the Americans must not move
further southwark. Apparently only a
comparatively small force was in
volVed and officials here regarded "
as significant rather than serious. II
was accepted, however. as added proof
that the outlying Carranza garrisons
are not entirely under the control OF
the war minister.
No Change.
The diplomatic situation showed no
change during the day although il be-
came known that the United States al.
ready had Acknowledged Carranza's
note asking that negotiations for the
withdrawal Of the American troops be
taken up. He was assured his argu-
ments were being studied. but there
was nothing 10 indicate today that
reply stating the position OF the United
states was being drafted No addi-
tional advices came as TO the reported
death Of Villa. although Mexico CITY
advices last night renewed specula-
ton on this subject. The last word 10
the state department from the Car.
rama capital cast much doubt on the
rumor and the change in sentiment BY
Carranza officials indicated in news
dispatches has not been communicated
as yet.
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WAHHfNoTOH. Auul Forecast
western rcunaVlvnuia. Wesf virginia
and ohio Probably showers FRIDAY and
Saturday
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REVELATIONS BY
VON DER GOLTz
ARE STARTLING
STATEMENT GIVEN
IS REMARKABLE
Tells OF German Plot and I'm.
plicates Boy-Ed and Won
Papen
LATTER MATCHED PLOT

LONDON. April p. II. 20 a. m.-The
government last night issued a lengthy
sworn statement by Horst Won der
.Goltz. the secret agent Of The German
government. who now is in the United
states In custody. giving full details
of his activities IN America.
The statement hristles with dates
and names of places and Of persons
associated with him. The government
prciaces 10 with e memorandum rcIat
inr 10 Won der Goitz's identity and tho
manner Of his arrest in England
The memorandum says that wien
Won der Goltz was shown a check
signed by Captain Won Papeu. tho
former military attachc of the German
embassy az Washington. which had
been seized az Falmouta. hc admitted
bis endorsement and asked 10 Dc a!.
lowed to make q voluntary statement.
lio vac thercupoD given writing ma.
trrials and spent the nlght of January
30 Boo compiiins a statement. To- which
Do afterward wore
The governments memorandum re.
marks.
Won der Coltz's statement finds Ic
tailed Confederation Boz tho Won Papsu
checks. which hc cannot have known
were ln the possession of the British
aufhurifisa.
The Statement
The statement of Won der Colt. as
given out by the government. la 100 bar.
as follows.
.On August @. 1914 loff tho Next.
can army un leave and arrived 90 EI
Par1 whore Con ui kuck directed mo
t0 report 'D Won rapan After vaiuar
Washington and Nabury Park. . --rIy.
% in Sew YORK Boo mid August stop
ping at thc Holland house
20 visited NIvc Consul Kraske. who
suggested that = avoid being seen
about thc consulate end hc would
notify mo whom to meet Won Papan
s. tow days later o mot Won Paper !
Wa asked my opinion OF scheme
suggested by o. certain schuhmather
Tor ruding towns on the coast of tho
Great lakes with o. motor boat armed
with machine gums Tho proposal later
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The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-17
RAIN SLOWS UP
 HENDRIX RELAY

The Hendrix relay team, staging it's third annual run to Little Rock, fell 13 minutes short of last year S record, it requiring three hours and 28 minutes to cover the distance 33 miles-Saturday. A heavy rain, which made running difficult, began falling about 3:45 o'clock, one hour and 45 minutes after the first runner started, which is given as the cause of the slow time. Coach Headrick expected his team to establish a rec ord this year. The team was com posed of Wilson, Brumley, Holmes, Russell, lilies, Hammer, Killian, Rose, Karlsetter, Barhum and Hudson. A message from Dr. J. H. Reynolds, president of Hendrix, was relayed by the runners to Mayor C. K. Taylor of Little Rock Wilson delivered the message to the mayor at the city hall. The relay may be run again, it is said.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-17
NAMES COMMITTEES ON CLEANUP WEEK
 LADIES ARE ENLISTED
CITIZENS BEING URGED TO CLEAN UP AND BEAUTIFY
 THEIR PREMISES.

Following the city councils adop- tion of the week beginning April 24 as cleanup and paint-up week, " Mayor J. C. Dawson today announced the appointment of three committees, one from each ward, to take charge of the work and carry it to a successful conclusion. The committees, which are composed of one of the aldermen in each ward and two ladies, are as follows:
 First Ward-Wm. J. Drummer and Mesdames Jo Frauenthal and Sam Heiligers.
 Second Ward-Opie Hartje and Mesdames Fife Lincoln and R. D. Howell
 Third Ward-Dr J. z. Bailey and Mesdames s. E. Anderson and J. R. Piercey.
 These committees are called to meet together tomorrow (Tuesday) after noon at o'clock, in the office of City Accountant J. H. Hartje, at which time the details of the cleanup cam paign will be arranged.
 A similar campaign conducted sev- eral weeks ago, but on account of un- favorable weather the work was not as complete as it should have been. In addition to the removal of all rub bish, which will be done at the ex- pense of the city, the citizens will be urged to beautify their homes and premises, by painting, if needed, whitewashing or painting back fences and outbuildings, setting out flowers and shrubbery, sodding bare places on their lawns and park strips and in ev- cry way possible adding to the ap- pearance of the city. The aim of those in charge of the movement is to make Conway more attractive than it has ever been before, and especially to have the city looking its best during the commencement season, when many visitors will be here