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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-22
SIMON ENDORSES THE
PREM|ER'S POSITION

LONDON, Dec. 81, 7:15 p. m.-Sir
John A. Simon, the former Secretary OF
State for Home Affairs, in the House OF
Commons to-day, on behalf Of himself
and his followers, endorsed Premier
Lloyd Georges speech or peace.
at may be desirable, in view Of past
events" he said. ito make quite plain
in a few sentences how universe! ana
widespread is the acceptance IN all sec
lions Of the opinion in all parts OF the
country of the premier's declaration IN
reply to the German message. Inc
premier told us plainly thu q no prop
er sense Of the word ", the commu-
nication received from Germany a
peace proposal at all.
III In times like these any belliger.
ent comes forward with the PROGRESSED
desire for peace, and puts forward req
sonable terms, everything is to be
gained from every point Of view by
testing the sincerity Of his declaration.
But the only declaration received from
Germany was a mere paraphrase OF
Won Bethmann-Hollweg's speech IN the
Reichstag, without even an outline OF
the terms it is obvious that the cnan-
cellor was then addressing to the Ger
| man people. A communication OF hat
sort Is not a peace proposal at all.
"The premier has not slammed the
| door on peace terms; he has pointed
out that any discussion without some
previous suggestion OF terms must nee
essarily be delusion and a sham.
believe that nobody in this country
could seriously expect any other reply
than that which the premier has
given"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-22

forth In specific terms the concessions
and assurances which they deem
necessary to the establishment Of a
lasting peace. It would be a reflec-
ton upon the nations at war to doubt
that they know the ends for which
they are fighting or to assume that
they have any purpose which they
are unwilling to reveal.
"A definite statement by both sides,
no matter how far these statements
may be apart, will clear the air and
afford a basis for negotiations anu
when negotiations begin they are not
likely to terminate until an agree
ment is reached. because neither SIDE
will consent to assume responsibility
for continuing the unspeakeable nor
rors Of this conflict, if any reasonable
terms can be secured.
Accept cordial congratulations and
nv earnest wish for the success OF
the movement which you have mad
the honor to inaugurate."
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-22
COAL CAR SITUATION
IS MUCH IMPROVED

CHARLESTON, W. Va, Dec. al.
Congestion of loaded coal cars and
manifest freight between Charleston
and Cincinnati, has been decidedly re.
lieyed during the last few days, coal
operators admit, and conditions are
better. At the suGg tsioneoetaoinnn
better. At the suggestion OF operators
embargoes are being declared by the
railroads against certain individuals
and companies because Of misuse or
coal cars and inadequate facilities lot
hndling coal shipped to them. 1t is
charged by the operators that a great
many persons and firms are using
coal cars for the movement or iron
ore and other materials.
1t is claimed that the coal move
meut west Of the Cincinnati gateway
from the kanawha, Coal river and
Big Sandy valleys Is at low polnN,
the actual tonnage movement being
forty percent Of a fifty percent car
supply. 1t is reparted that 1900 loads
are at Grove City and almost AS many
at Russell. Most of this coal is billed
to markets west Of Cincinnati the
shippers on the originating lines are
urging that the roads west Of Cipcin-
natl be asked to facilitate the move
n:ent through cooperation between
the coal traffic departments.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-22
Moro Peace Discussion.

LONDON, Dec. q, ISL y. m.-There
was further discussion Of Germany
I,eace offer in the house Of commons TO-
night. Sir John A. Simon. on behalf OF
himself an1 a group o. followers gavS
UNQUALIFIED support to Premier Lloyd
Georges speech in the house, of CON
mons, and then Hastings 3. L. Smith
Liberal member for Northampton
dressed in his military uniform. sound
cd q new note urging that the German
day.
Andrew Bonar Law. chancellor Of the
excbeouer and member OF the war coun-
eli. promptly rose In behalf OF the gov
crnraent and declared that if the tone
Of Mr.. Smiths speech permeated me
country, then all the blood and treas
ure which had been spent III tho war
would have been srent IN vain.
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spirit in which the proposal is made or
approve the cautious terms In which 1t
is couched The history Of the great
struggle In his own country IS TOO re-
cent and too memorable for Presidens
Wilson to be unaware Of the perils OF
it was the spectre OF European inter-
vention that haunted Lincoln, especial
ly in those days when the cause OF tne
North was passing through It's DARK
est phase.
MI. Wilson is far too wise to ADD
that trouble to the enormous burdens
of the nations engaged In the struggle
for liberty not less vital and lar greater.
He is taking soundings. II ne ilnds tne
water still too deep he will Withdraw
his plumb line and wait until more
favorable opportunity:
Takes Opposite View.
The Daily Chronicle says:
LAS liberal newspaper Whlca mas
always made q special feature OF en-
deavoring to bring Great Britain ana
America closer together, and through
evil report as well as good has cham-
P0Red The 5 ths coG1e we
our friends across the Atlantic 10 pc
I lieve US when we say no american
i state paper in our generation mas oeen
calculated to cause so much pain; not
| opinion throughout southern anu "es-
! tern Europe. ~
The note Is, in effect. however az
| ferent be Its intention. an appendlx 10
| that lately received from Berlin. A..
Saying that it is not based on the
grounds Of humanity or injury to the
United States, the Daily Chronicle says:
I'VE are bound to observe that WIN
only the recent exception In the matter
| of The Belgian slave raids. in which the
enemy fouted his remonstrances, Presl-
dent Wilson never in the face or unpar-
alleled openings interviewed on the
ground Of humanity before.
Rscountsr Outrage.
, The newspaper then recounts list
| OF ALLEGED German outrageS IN Belgium
| and elsewhere on which 1t says Prtsi-
| dent Wilson remained silent. It adds
| that he protested against the Lusltn,
| mia, Anconia and Sussex "massacres,
| not because they were inhumar nut pc
cause Americans persisted by their In
With this line-that humanity did
not warrant intervention but -.mcrican
! interests did-wc have never QUAR-
relied" continues the Daily Chronicle,
but since he omitted to intervene 70
| stop crime, Is 1t consistent he should
intervene now to hin':sr otners lrc!I'
furnishing the criminals?
| Wilson's statement that the objects OF
| both belligerents are virtually the same
| is most painful for European lloerais
and adds: ,., 81,
words as an insult, but they are deeply
insulting none the less, and not OF me
allied peoples can be expected to rensh
them, The good intentions Of the note
we do not impugn. Behind all Its inf
;icities, Its gross inopp3rtuneness. STANDS
| the figure Of the statesman we respect
| but he has made profound misteke.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-22
BLAZE IN KLINE
PHOTO GALLERY

Fire probably caused by spontane-
Gus combustion in pile Of rubbish
broke out under stairway in the Her
man Lehman building on Market
street, just above Sixteenth, at 2:15
this morning. Quick response by. fire
men TO an alarm from Box 23 and the
use of chemicals held the fire to the
closet in which it originated. The
damage will not exceed s25.
The first floor Is occupied by Kline $
photograph 'allery while families live
on the sec, o.: and third floors. The
flames soon ~ould have eaten into
the stairway ard converted the build
ing into roaring furnace. James
Angelidis, night manager Of the Palace
restaurant, discovered the fire and
turned in the alarm.
Several large buildings adjoin the
scene OF the fire, including the Ritter
pool room and other big structures.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-22
VIRGINIA FLOWER
SHOP is BOUGHT
BY Spragg Floral Company Which Was
Granted Charter Of Incorporation
Yes terday.

The Spragg Floral company Of this
city. headed by DR.. S. L. S. SpragG. has
purchased the Virginia Flower shop. IN
the McLure block on Market street. 1t
became known yesterday. The business
was conducted up until about two years
ago by Misses Forbes and Donahey.
According to an Associated Press dis.
patch from Charleston. the secretary OF
state Yesterday issued a charter of in
corporation to the Spragg Floral com
pany, with authorized capital OF $4,000.
The incorporates are S. l. S. Spragg.
James Rlankensop. +. NJ. Spragg. and ).
w. Casey.
J. It Is understood the company proposes
to extend the scope Of its business and
number Of improvements are being
contemplated.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-22
MILITARY TRAINING
Continued from First PaEe.)

"1n what respect?" asked General
Scott.
Don't you think, General, that IN
view OF the enormously greater task
Of the regular service as the agent
which conducted the mobilization, the
regular army fell down harder In pro
portion than. the National Guard?'
1--WE make many criticisms OF our
! selves" General Scott said, adding
that a report on the army's share IN
the mobilization should be asked LOT
and would be presented. :.
The probable nature OF the Dill no"
being drafted by committee or lhe
general staff was not disclosed by
General Scott, who also refused 10
estimate the cost of such system.
except to say that proportionately IL
would be much less than the expense
of the volunteer method OF framing
troops. It Is known however tnaI
the possibility Of welding INTO 'ne
new project the various sections OF
the defense act dealing Win INDUS
trial organization for war purposes
the right to take over and operasss
manufacturing plants, railway anu
other peace time agencies. IS ul!uet
consideration. Secretary Baker lolu
the committee recent he was uhue.
cided as between universal ilil'ta, r
service and q system OF selectlVe cou-
scrintion' the latter plan being IN
derstood to include the industrial as
we'll as the military service.
When General Scott said that many
members Of the National Guard De-
iieved in universal service, Represen'
tatiye Mcclellan interrupted:
"That may be because you are keep
ing them on the border at police auty'
oct letters every day indicating
Thai many of them believe they are
NOT fairly treated. The great ooay
NJ the guard want TO do their duty.
II think that is So said General
Scott. w.,
"Then why not give this new sys-
TEN a fair tril before you condemn
I'VE are giving 1t fair trial ana
working in god faith to get the pest
result from it." -,
The kind Of an army we should nave
49, long as high officers Of the regular
army refuse to bow to the mandates
oT Congress?" insisted Represents
tiv- 'rlipllar.
"You are condemning the system
heH,, il gets started. Do you THINK
if is a god thing for generals OF lhe
army to be coming out with reports
and newspaper and magazine articles
knocking the SYSTEM"
ct was sent here by the President
and the Secretary of War to present
NV views" replied General Scott.
How close will this system you
have proposed bring US TO mliitar-
ISM" asked Representative h!llle-
page. 49, on.
swered the officer. u do not see
; that there Is anything like mllltarlsm
in il. It's a democratic system.
Representative Shallenberger asked
if il was not true that every attempt
forces overseas had failed. He in
stanced the position Of the Entente
armies at Saloniki, saying they have
not been able 10. gain foot Of ground
against small nation like Bulgaria.
"That is because of the trained sol,
diers that face them" said General
Scott
"If We. had trained soldiers we
would have the same thing
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-22
WILSON'S NOTE
CONTINUED on Page Eleven1

peace proposals. 1t is. therefore, be-
the plans Of the allies for sending a
point reply to the German proposals,
which probably will be done before
Christmas.
It is understood that opinion In OIL
cial circles is that the speeches deilV-
cred within the last fortnight by the
Spokesman Of all the allied govern
ments, the latest by Premier Lloyd
George, form the most affective replies
to the proposals of Chancellor Won
Bethmann- Hollweg, and really state
the position Of all the allies regarding
any peace movement from any quarter.
Replies Not the Same.
While the replies Of the various al
lied governments to Germany will be
made simultaneously and probably be-
fore Christmas, as Indicated last nlgnt,
yet these replies will not be teXtualiy
Identical, and will not take the form
of a Joint reply. The reason for this Is
that while all the ntente allies are
agreed nthe general principles OF the
reply, each came into the war under
different conditions, calling for some
what different statement -.
For example, the defense OF small
nationalities was one Of the main
causes of bringing England into the
war in defense Of Belgium, whereas
Belgium and Serbia did not enter for
that reason, but because their terrific
~ was invaded. Similar differences in
the conditions exist as regards France,
Rumania and other countries. 80 that
while all the replies will agree on the
essential particulars Of reparation and
security, they will not be Identical.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-22
OPPENHEIM RELEASED
UNDER HEAVY BOND

WASHINGTON. Dec. 24-Baron
Robert E. Oppenheim, London and
Paris banker. held up at New York
by immigration authorities on the
ground that he had been implicated
in charges involving moral turpitude
was ordered released today, by the
immigration Bureau, under bond Of
$1,000 for three months, pending fur
Their investigation.
The nature of the charges has not
been made public. 1t was said at the
immigration Bureau the banker
would be free to 80 anywhere in the
United States subject to deportation
later If investigation should disclose
grounds for it.
Baron Oppenheim arrived at New
York from Europe early this week.
and after examination was ordered
deported. He appealed to Washing
ton.
A grass trimmer that resembles horse
clippers and Is operated with both hands
has been patented by an Englishman.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-22
GARRISON ANNIH1IATED.

LAREDO. Tex. Dec. 21.-Fifty Con-
stitutionalist soldiers constituting q
garrison ut Bocas. near San Luis Potosi.
were attacked by Villa followers Sum
day and annihilated. according to In
formation considered reliable reaching
the border to-day. Inhabitants Of San
Luis Potosi are said to be panic stricken
as . result Of numerous villa attacks.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-22
Press Comment.

1855 a. m.-The Post referring to
President Wilson's note suggesting
that the belligerents make known their
, desires concerning peace says:
! president Wilson must not be sur
prised If; as far as the Allies are con-
eerned, his Intervention produces a
state OF mind contrary to that at which
he aims. The Allies will readily give
the President credit for the best OF in
tentlons but they will be justified in
wondering whether, from their point
Of view. the note Is not particularly Ill
timed and ill-judged.
: "The Presidents assurance that the
recent German overtures had no
, prompting influence on his proposals
must be accepted. At the same time
Il is, 10 say the least, somewhat mala-
droit that we should be so appealed to
by the United States at a momon..
/ when the Allies are at the height or
their power and Germany knows ner
! own apparently favorable position eau
not possibly he maintained.
ION the other hand there Is pos
sibility that Mr.. WILSON'S EFFORTS are
! directed toward eliciting from Ger
! many concrete terms or peace, winch
she withheld in her extraordinary ap'
nroach to the Entente. In that case a
Useful purpose may be served, for we
then would be in position to Judge
whether war WEAKNESS Is associated
with the consciousness of cr1m1nality
of which Germany has been foun1
guilty in the judgment Of the civillzcu
! world and the extent to which TINS
will induce her to yield to the Allics
! memorable demands for guarantees
against future barbar1sm."
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-22
Uroea Pacific Mood.

LONDON, Dec. q, II p. m.-Noel E.
Buxton. liberal member for north Nor
folk, expressed in the House Of Com
mons the hope that the government
will welcome the aid Of America IN
negotiating the terms Of peace.
Mr.. Buxton paid tribute to the ger.
crosby Of the United States toward
Belgium and to the help it had given
the Entente in the war and said:
"There are thirty thousand Ameri-
cans fighting for US. America is with
ns in the war because Of the invasion
of Belgium and the German campaign
Of frightfulness."
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Pratsea Wilson.

LONDON, Dec. 22.-The Daily News,
which is the nearest to paciflst among
the London newspapers, says today re-
cardinx President Wilson's note:
mo one can fail to appreciate the
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-22
BRYAN conoratuIates Wilson.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 21.-President
Wilson today received a telegram
from fromer. Secretary Brayn, con-
graduating him on his note to the
belligerents.
1t said: -
"You have rendered an Invaluable
service to a war stricken world In
asking the belligerent nations to set
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
TAKE STEPS no ROUND up
Sl.A Err OLE NI.Iill.A 49,

Ill PASp. TENAS. January ls.-rhe
movement OF General Trevinn and other
tairan2a military commanders TO
round mp and destroy the bandits. who
hnssacrea eighteen Americans In Chi
huahua state last Monday. divided Mt
tention on this side of the in,erna-
tional boundary to-day with efforts to
bring ont OF the Mexican danger zone
foreigners who failed 10 board the re-
lief train which brought nfty-two refu-
cees here last night
\ train sent from here Thursday
niSht Is expected Ia arrive in JuarcZ
tomorrow or Monday under escort of
Garranza troops.
According TO mining company Off
ciais and some OF the men who came
from chihuahua city last night about
900 Americans are still in Northern
MeNiEo. \Th:r, are, il il estimated, an
proNimately 40 in the vicinity OF Chi
huahua City. 25e near Torreou and
l'arral and 800 In the Mormon. colony
At CasaS GyandcS,
apprehension for the safety OF these
was leSsened somewhat by reports that
tile Carrau2a military chiefs are talk
ing mca sures To protect foreigners in
the territory under control of the recog-
nized government Of Mexico. Informal
tion comes from chihuahua City 10 the
effect that General Villa, VINO is held
responsible hS many on the border. for
the deaths OF the Americans at Santa
Ssabel has only forty men with him.
and that. instead Of moving uorthwtrd.
he is making toward Guerrero, which
is west OF chihuahua.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
4. :. NIGHT BI; EORs:I,n
10 INTERVIEWS ~ n,.>,sn

i'.l pfl.FliIA. January i5-Rcp-
:cScntatiNc Patrick H. Kelly of Ni,I
:S"h, member o. the House COMMITTEES
on Naval Affairs, addressing the Re
publican Club here to-day. declared il
was possible that the United states
might he forced to intervene IN Mex
leo.
There is no great danger nm, ~
enemy can come over here. Inn Il il
''oSsini" that We may h.tv. TO go there
10 carry out aur international ohliea-
ions. said the speaker our navy
anu army are entirely sufficient for that
task.
I am in favor or such i navy as will
mako il Impossible for amy .rca, mill
tarN power TO land soldiers on any part
OF this continent. do not know how
great that navy should ne but am
prepared TO vote FOR IL. whatever it's
size"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
HOW TO GET RID OF
CHRONIC DANDRUFF

me only sure way TO get permanently
ild OF either oily or dry dundrun ~ TO
remove the conditions that cause ii and
theh keep the hair and scalp in il
permanent, clean. healthy. vigorous
state. so dandruff viii never return
RMS beats shampooS or head washes
winch merely remove the dandruif Cor
= t"w days at most. Tragic Drug COM
pany and the better druggists every
where arc now strongly recommending
harmless, Inexpensive and quick
acting preparation called Partisan sage
mat Is guaranteed to act directly on
the cause OF dandrun, and which
already has become generally known
rs safe and efficient treatment VII On
cannot possibly njurc the hair OF
scalp
ii"re is a test no one should fan
TO try. Get :, package Of Partisan
sage. Rub :, little of it into the scalp
with the iineer tips. and 50. for YOUR
self how the dandrum disappears. the
hair stops falling out and all itching
immediately ceases. Even one applira
ton usually gives the hair a strong,
healthy appearance. Nothing hurts the
hair more than dandrum 30 why no,
begin using Partisan Sage to-day ana
10 rid OF it?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
VILLA THREATENS no
KILL. EVERY AMERICAN
Especial to Tie rimes.nisnntch-l

Special to The Times Dispatch
El4 PASO. January l5.-Gcneral Villa
mas threatened TO kill every American
IN the casas irandcs district Tele-
grams received here Tonight from Chi
huahua City 10y American officials state
that on January l3. two DAYS after
eighteen Americans were slaughtered
near Santa Ssabcl by Villa soldiers
General Villa told Lloyd Robinson. an
English proSpcctor. that he was com
ing north by way of MADEIRA and Casas
Grandcs. and If he found any OF those
id grngo Mormons' on the way, he
would kill them all.
Robinson arrived in Chihuahua City
to-day. He says that on last Thursday
General Villa was cncamped five miles
southwest Of san .hnrcs a little town on
the Northwestern Railway In Western
Chihuahua.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-16
FAKE ANTIQUES ON SALE
SUIT started la London to Recover
Money From Aucti0ncers Who
Disposed of Articles.

LONDON. january 15--Fake antique
furniture WAS included In II sale at
Earl Ccwley's residence. Shlppenhaln.
according To allegations made in Il sui:
To recover money filed here by II iir,u
Of antique dealers against the firm OF
auctioneers who had conducted the
sale.
y sottcc ascribed to Queen Anne's
time was branded an obvious fake. rs
II looked on examination to he about
Il year old An old cabinet tempus
Queen Anne came from II factory OF
antiques in London. IL Judge bv it's
"arhhrks An oak bed, alleged TO D..
OF the period OF Charles H.. was called
i lake, ana a poor fake ut that.
me dcfense claimed the articles
very genuine. and added that Lord
catalogue.