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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08
Sharp Advances Are
Scored in Corn Market

CHICAGO, Sept. Notwithstanding
that traders anticipated the government
crop report would indicate bumper
yields Of both corn and oats, sharp ad-
vances took place today in the value OF
the two cereals. Uneasiness over delays
and other Ill effects likely to result from
prevailing cold wet weather much more
than offset all bearish factors. Corn
closed nervous. . to 2Kc net higher at
s1.14h to 1.l4H December. and s1.l0E
to 1.10S May. Oats gained LOLA to
lHc. and provisions IL to 35c.
Open. i High. Low. ! Close.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08
logan = Bryan's Closing stock Letter

(By Private Wire to 4. e. Mastsn & Coz
NEW YORK. Sept. with very few
exceptions prices were lower. The COM
plexion Of things has not altered ma
terially. Judging by the borrowing de-
mand for stocks the short interest -
not unwieldy. Some moderate support
10 rendered every now and then. but
stocks acquired In that manner arc in
vartably liqutdated on the slight rallies.
Wa see no evidence Of influential ac-
emulation and still believe that fur
Their liquidation and lower prices will
occur before an enduring advance is
&SAin promoted.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08
Butter, Eggs and Cheese
BY GEORGE McMANUs

CHICAGO. Sept Hogs, receipts - i
900 steady. and mostly lo115 higher.a
than yesterdays average. Bulk $685." /
4lS.05: light S16.5o G1S.e0: mixed Sl6.+i.e
6lS35 heavy s16.356 1885; rough.
tl6.ss916.66: pigs $l1.c5G15.75.
Cattle receipts 5000. steady. Native
beef cattle t7.60017.0o; western stern
$6.50dl3.25: stockers and feeders 5000 ~
4s2S; cows and heifers S4.660i3.SS;
calves s12.o0@l6.00 - u
Sheep. receipts s.epo: steady to 49,
cents higher. wethers $7.S5 4ll3S;rss
ewes tT.500ll.00; lambs tll.:s6I7.eo. r
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08
BOSTON COPPER STOCKS

v WHEEL1H NC. ": W. Va; Sep. Sept :; H.
Masten q Co.. members Now York Stock
Exchange. National Bank OF West Yir.
rinia building. Wheeling. w. Va Louis
F. Brand. manager.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08
New York Cotton Market

E. WHEELING. ". Va. Sept. I. II.
Furnished The lnts1llxenrur BY A. IL
HAstsn & Co.. members Now FORK Stocl
ExchxnEs, National Bank OF West V.r-
rinla building. Wheeling. w. Va LouU
E. Brand. manager.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08
PITTSBURGH STOCKS

WHEELING. ". Va. Sept. I. IT.
Furnished The Intclligcncer by A. n.
Masten & Co. members New York. Stock
Exchange, National Bank Of West Vir:
sinia Building. Wheeling, W. Va. Lous
r. Brand, Manager. J
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08
TICKER TALK

(By Private Wire to Finance Co..
Dow Jones says: L. S. Steel corpora
hon will publish its August untitled ton
naSs figures next Monday at noon In
the steel trade heavy shrinkage IN or
aeIs is expected. estimates ranging from
SOC. 900 to 100000 tons. In July the de-
creasS In unfillad tonnage amounted to
63s.133 tons. The expected decrease for
August will bring the untitled orders Of
q. 3. Steel down to between 100000
and 1o.5oo.o0o tons.
New Haven has not defaulted on
SnytAinS." Gays a prominent source.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08
PITTSRl RGH. Pa.

II ISFt- INKTTI' 7 M f7cFS' T. :.
strong: supply light; choice $ll..5 q
100: primo 1l25Gfi 500.
sheep strong: supply light: prime
wether sll.n0 T1l.j0; Gull and common
s4.5O4 100: lambs $1,000 T 1926; veal
calves SJa.5hft 5000.
Hogs higher; receipts light: prime
heavies s1S.SndJSS5: mediums $4,000
1895: heavy workers S..i.5oQ 1855: light
workers. sl7.no1 lS.on:* pigs $500 q
1850: roughs $500 H>l7.Qh.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08

hut II faces the same perplexing situa-
ton that has confronted so many other
and more prosperous concerns needing
financing. If the present money condt-
ti"ns are continued it will be hard
piece Of work to substitute the proposed
preferred stock for the notes"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08
Curb Mining Stocks.
Standard Oil Subsidiary Stock

WHEELING, W. Va, Sept. I, II.
Furnished Tho Intel1iEencer by A. =
Hastsn & Co.. members New York Stock
Exchange, National Bank OF West Vtr-
rinia building. Wheeling. w. Va Louis
f. Brand. manager.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08
NEW YORK CURB MARKET

WHEELING, W. Va, Sept. z, IT.
Furnished Tho InternEemcer by 4. b
Hasten s. Co. members Now York Stock
Exchange. National Bank of West Vir-
rtnia building Wheeling. W. Va Louis
& brand manager
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08
N. Y. STOCK EXCHANGE

WHEELING, W. Va, Sept. I. ~.
Furnished Tho lnteillKercer by A. q
AAstsn d. Co.. members New York Stoch
Exchange. National Bank OF West Vir-
gtnia building. Wheeling. w. Va Louis
f. brand. manager
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08

Financial News Bulletin says: There
are definite indications Of very good
buying OF the coppers. The absorption
Is quietly done. 1t includes investment
speculation from conservative sources.
nud wealthy investors in the east are
credited with having taken a consider
axle line Of stocks of the porphyry Is
SUES.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08
PETROLEUM

OIL CITY. Pa. Sept. Credit bal
ances $3.50. Runs 1925 average ST.
744, Shipments $500; average 1851
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08
BANK CLEARINCS

Fridays Wheeling banking clcRrinEs
wcr" Siii.l 1886. compared with $780,
a. DC for the siirnc day last Septem Der.
r,nnhLh ro...,nd
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08

NEW YORK. Sept. 7.-Butter firm:
creamery higher than extras lii4 q 45c:
extra tH2 srnrel i3% Gt44c: firsts 4?R
T{3Lc: seconds COX G42c
Eggs irregular: fresh gathered extras
4id4 extra tirsts ~ a 1910; sec.
onds 3sM3gc: state. Pennsylvania. and
nearby western hnnnery white. fine to
fancy 52i 55c: DO brown. IS 6f49c.
Cheese firm: state fresh specials c4it
q 24A.c: do average run 93k G24c.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08

Church, understand T. the sun ven
made Of solid coal, 1t would out1 OUT
IN less than 5000 years.
dothem-Yts. and think what WCos 4
have TO pay for sunlight!-fonksf
StAteAuoAn. -
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08
LOCAL STOCKS

WHEELING. w. Va. Sept. Z II.
DAILY auVtaIou list % tus .rbseiinG stoek ~
nnnRa.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08

The first Issue Of the new per cert
Liberty loan to b. announced ny the
secretary of treasury will be for $3.0DP.-
roc 900.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08

Baltimore & ohio earning for seven
months net Sl'.J2%. i02: increase. S2"5.-
?S5. Rock Island earnings for seven
rcnths net. after taxes. SS.Sol.5S9: de-
crease. S1.39J.54N.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08

Totals $5.iH9.34a.69 $,.445,455.32
lncr"asc--ST33.Sai3
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08

NCW YORK Sent. 1.-Considerinc
h>.. fresh liquidation that appeared in
r.il.. tho marriott. US whole. gave 4
ycre coed :, co,tnt nf itself yesterday IL
bots itself rally better than at any
time il, vs,". ut weeks and tho war profit
stocks. Mhirh wore 40 pcrsiStentiS at
tncEcl n week ,Gn. give evidences Of at-
cun1ulnt.on W. e>ncct much better
prices CO.. I. s. Spelling and think that
American Smelling is very attractive in
any rally that may he brought abou, 10
facilitate distribution Of Liberty loan
Issues
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08

Cash quotations:
Corn-Nos. 2, 5 and 1 yellow. nominal.
Oats-No. 3 white. 59@59Ac; stand
ard. 597s @60c.
Rye-No. 2. s1.s5. Barley. $1.15 @1.33.
Timothy, $6.5097.75. Glover. $4,000
$4,000.
Pork. $500. Lard. s23.72. Ribs,
S23.45 @23.95.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08

New Zealand's hemp industry has
been prosperous In the last year.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08

Total shares 606,0UU
Bonds. $3,SlS.000.
W-Reg. quarterly dividend $3.50 per
share, payable Sept. %.
(ol-Regular quarterly dividend Woo
per share, payable Sept. %.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-09-08

TOLEDO. O.. Sept. Wheat, cash
So.19.
Cloverseed. prime cash $500; October
$3.50; December 1880; March $3.50.
Alsike. prime cush STATS: September
STATS; October $12.75.
Timothy, prime cash old 1855: new
$500; September $500: October $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29
Three Bed Outfits Specially Priced

Three Bed Outfits Specially Priced
Outfit one-1 White Enameled Continuous
post Bed. 1 All-metal woven-wire Spring,
with copper wire edge. and 1 Soft-top. Close
ly Tufted. 5l5-inch Boxed Mat SO. *
tress COMPLETE Q/sO0
Outfit Two-1 Cot. with strongly woven
wire or National spring. and l Thick, Soft
Pad. filed with excelsior. COM @ OK
PLETE.
Outfit Three Dropside Couch. with
guaranteed Romelink spring. will not topple
over even when only one side is raised. and
l Thick, Soft Pad co-ered with &E OK
art ticking. COMPLETE. ........
Kann's-Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29
Hosiery-Clean-up Sale for the
End of the Month

-women's Mercerized Isle ''Radmoor"
Hose tsecondsl. in black and white; full
regular made: six-thread toes and double
soles; high-spliced heels and garter hens;
imperfections are very slight. Special in
this sale, three pairs for s1.O0. or a AZ
-Women's Splt-Foot Regular Made Hose.
with high-spliced heels. soles and toes; fast
black. with mace split soles; seconds"
Of the 35c Radmoor quality, 1oe
Infants Socks, plain Isle and fiber silk.
in black. white. tan. pink. sky. also white
with fancy striped tops; new combi- *
nations and designs. all sizes, pair ~
Infants Fancy Socks. Isle thread. in pom
gee. cadet, pink. sky and black, with striped
tops, also white with Scotch plaid 70e
tops. per pair ....-............... ~
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29
Mattings Marked Down for
Monday

Heavy weight China and 1so-warp Ian
Maetings; over IL handsome carpet designs
in close-woven Jap mating, in all the want
ed colors. China mattings in same
colors, stripes. checks and plaids. "
MONDAY, YARD. LOC
Heavy Quality Seamless China Mattines:
closely woven. reversible: in green
YARD "a, ''"s Or brown also mixtures tic
-96 and 100 Pound China Mattines. EXTRA
heavy weight; small checks and large
plaid effects, in wanted colors az
=
kann's-Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29
so Large Cedar Chests in a
Special Sale Tomorrow

Each is &c inches long; made Of good red
Tennessee cedar: finely grained; have lock
and key and casters: fine for storing winter
garments. keen away the moths
dust, mice, etc. CHOICE. To- TS OK
MORROW
-40-inch Cedar Chests. Special. $7.95
-42-inch Round Edge Cedar Chests. SIP. IS
-42-inch Cedar Window Seat Chests. .S1s.S5
-46-inch Flat Boxes. fit under beds:
mahogany finish. $3.50
-2s.inch Mating covered Boxes. .sl.7s
New Swing-Easy Springs on T6 40
these Couch Hammocks. at...... p~"@/
-Fumed Oak Tabourettes-3O0 of them:
SUBSTANTIALLY made; II inches square on top:
IL inches tail; suitable for plants. books.
etc limit TO customer.) TO-
MONDAY. SPECIAL, each.......
Kann's-Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29
Combs and Notions Specially
Priced

Small Lot of Fancy Back Combs; reg
nlaFly 2'e and SOC each romoF- 10o
-6-Yard Pieces Silk Soutache Braid, in
black and some colors; regularly Toe K
piece. Choice. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Blue Bird and Elgin Made Mercerized Gro
chet Cotton. in all colors. regularly K
30 ball. To close. balls for.
kann street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29
Linen Suitings Special for Monday

-4o-lnch AH-iinen Belgian Suiting, round
thread: just the kind for smart summer
suit or the fashionable separate skirt. 20.
sl.0o value. SPECIAL. YARD. oIC
-s6-inch All-linen Suiting, unusually good
qnaiity Tor summer sports apparel. G. II
etc; $50 value. SPECIAL. YARD pl.lO
kann's Street Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29
Wash Goods in the Cleanup Sale
Ribbons Radically Reduced

-Taffeta Ribbons. in plain and MORE eff
fccts; . inches wide.
-High-luster Satin Ribbons inches wide.
Plain and MORE Fables; ~ inches wide.
A good assortment of colors. just the
ribbons for the new sashes. handbags, fancy
work chldren's hair ribbons, etc;
Sc Soc values. TOMORROW, A.
kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29
Mondays Special Offerings in
Screens and Wire


300 Continental Screen Doors, made of
selected pine: finished in natural, with two
coats OF varnish; = inch thick mortsed
corners; black wire cloth filing: sizes 3oNIs.
3.xSO. 3ias2, 32XSi. 3iNst and 36xSi; each
complete with fixtures: If made to order
would be 81 to So. MONDAY, Go
-"Continental'' Window Screens. IS inches
high: extend TO 33 inches wide; natural
hardwood finish filled with closely woven
black wire cloth. Special Monday, TO-
Window Screen Frames-the sliding kind;
of heavy Eastwood; complete with side
tracks and beading and fixtures. ready to
assemble: size 42xi2 inches. MON ~
-Rustless Galvanized Screen Wire regular
~ Dc and &c 50. IT.; II To Is mesh; galva-
nlzed screen wirr; to ill in your Did
and new screen frames. So. fl. tomor l.
New "Rollaway'' Window Screens, that
roll up like shade for windows - and 80
inches wide; complete with fixtures; IQ1
Si.5o value. Each. ..................s
hanns-Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29
Seconds" of Best Quality
Pearl Buttons

A lot of white. shaded, smoked and a few
colored Pearl Buttons, in fish eye self
shank and sew-thru in small and large
sizes.
Buttons suitable for dresses, suits. skirts,
etc.
Values up TO 95c dozen if perfect 90
Tomorrow. special, dozen .... L/S
kann's-Street Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29
End-of-the- Month Sale of Inlaid
LinOleums

representing special purchase of 30
full rolls, l. different patterns TO select
from.
ALL IN perfect condition ahd being fun
rolls You may purchase as much or as
little as you please.
In the inaid linoleums the patterns go
throneh TO the back. making Il impossible
for them 10 off.
Consider the usual prices FOR the printed
Hhoieum' ana th"n look al our price tomor-
row for the inlaid and you will be here
bright and early for your share Monday.
Patterns are tile wood and conventional
effects. in all the wanted colorincs
Special sale price, square or
kann's-Third Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29
Month-end Sale Well Known
SeWmachines

Terms: $1.0o Down, then 81. 90 weekly.
Sewmachine Store-Fourth Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29
Monday Yelling Clearance

Lengths of Mesh Yelling. in neat and at
tractive deet ms; all-over effects. plain
styles with pretty borders; also fashionable
scroll effects. in white, black and colors.
Values from soc to 15c. Tomorrow, 2oe
length ....-.....--.....
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29
Special Cleanup Lots of Sheets
and Pillowcases

-Glenwood Bleached Sheets, limited
quantity only; double bed size: seconds of
The famous round thread Dwight Anchor
brand grade. which is well known for its
satisfactory wearing qualities.
We have these in regular and extra
lengths us noted below. Imperfectionsfare
scnrply noticeable:
S1x90-in. Sheets. Special, each. $50
slx33-in Sheets. Special, EACH. Csc
9Ox99-in Sheets. Special. each. S1.05
-45x36-inch Oracle Pillowcases: regulation
size These are made from the ends of K
ceilent quality sheeting. Special in 1Ee
this sale, each. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ~
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-29
One-day White Goods Offerings

Waffle Skirting SO inches wide. the popu-
lar material for fashionable tub
skirts: only n limited quantity. To- 1o-
morrow, yard OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Sheer Dimities, inf stripes. checks. plaids:
extra fine quality; - inches wide; IL
o5c value. Yard. Observation-Disclosures. NV
kann's-Street Floor.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-06
NAVY PROMOTIONS
ARE ANNOUNCED

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. s.
The first navy promotions under the
new selective system of advancement
we're announced today when PRESIDENT
Wilson approved the recommendation
of the selective board that eleven cap
tains be made rear admirals and that
more than a hundred lower of1lcers
be advanced in grade. :.
Those chosen 10 become rear adml'
rails are Captains Harry S. Knapp,
William L. Rodgers, Harry Mel: +.
Huse George W. McElroy, Robert 5.
Griftin, George E. Burd, James H. Oil
yer, John Hood, William S. Sims
Hugh Rodman and Henry B. Wilson.
Among the number are several VINO
we're far down on the seniority nst'
and who would not have received pro-
motion for several years at least I'M
der the old system of advancement oy
On the boards promotion list ap-
proved by the President are ~ COM
manders who are to become captains,
and II lieutenant commanders TO pc
come commanders. In these grades
too many officers eligible for advance
ment by seniority were passed over.
In all cases the selection board, which
is composed of nine rear admirals,
held exhaustive merit extensions De-
fore making recommendations:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-06
SERIOUS FLOODS IN
HOLLAND AND GERMANY

LONDON. Jan. 5. 1880 p. m.-Serl,
Gus floods are reported in Holland
and Germany because OF the sudden
rise of rivers.
Dutch newspapers report serious
situation in the southern part or tne
province of Limbourg. where many
towns and villages have been flooded
and great damage has been caused.
Heavy floods in SaNony involving a
number of villages near the Austrian
border are reported in an Amsterdam
despatch to Reuters Telegram Com
pany. Barges on the River Elz con-
taIning thousands of tons Of coal have
been sunk. The city OF Glaucnau' on
the River Muldien Saxony, is under
water.
Shipping on the Rhine near Cologne
has been held UP for "a hours. 1t IS
added. The city of Bonn is threatened
and a catastrophe is reported to have
occurred at Dieringhausen, near Co
logne and the town is completely 1So-
Lated owing to the destruction OF Ehe
railway
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-06
TUMU[TY NAMED
IN LEAK" PROBE
ALSO BROTHER-N-LAW
OF PRESIDENT WILSON
by Rep. Wood on Hearsay
Both Make Denlals-
Sensation Caused.

WASHINGTON, d. G., Jan. 3.-
Sensational rumorS Of leak 10
Wall street in advance of President
Wilson's peace note were related 10
the House rules committee to-day by
REPRESENTATIVE Wood, OF Indiana, IN
SUPPORT of his resolution for an lnqul'
rv. He prefaced his testimony with
the statement that he had nothing out
hearsay 10 offer. and rainly protested
against an open session OF the COM
mittee.
Names and rumored details of the
alleged leak" came thick and faSt
when Mr.. Wood began his story. He
mentioned Joseph Tumulty, secretary
to President Wilson; Il. W. Boiling,
a brother-in-law of the. President; Ber-
nard Baruch, Of New York. and rari-
Gus brokerage houses, creditlng most
OF his information to 4 letter received
from "A Curtis" OF New York.
This letter, produced later was writ
ten on plain paper, without the
writer's address. and up to late hour
tonight Kenneth Romney. deputy ser
seant at arms of the House. in New
York, searching for y. Curtis. nao
been unable to find any trace OF hlni.
Statements were issued after the
committee meeting by Secretary rum
ulty and Mr.. Boiling flatly denying
the reports regarding them and Mr.
Tumulty demanded that Representa-
tive Wood publicly apologize for men,
tioning his name. Mr.. Wood followed
with a statement pointing out that he
had desired to testify in private but
declaring that those whose names
,,ora rho subject of rumor should
court the fullest investigation.
To Hear Gardner.
Tomorrow the committee probaol!
will hear Representative Gardner, VINO
declared on the floor OF the house re-
Gently that be knew there was a
leak" Monday, Thomas ". Lawson,
of Boston, is TO appear, anu Il ne eau
be reached, Bernard Baruch VIII DC
subpoenaed.
II is understood that Secretary Lam
sing and Mr.. Tumulty will be asked 10
teslifv before the committee desldes
upon it's report to the House on wheIh-
pr the Wood resolution. providing 1or
an investigation by special commit
tee. should pass.
The committee adopted a resolution
asking the New York Stock ENcnange
and local brokers to preserve their rec,
ords of transactions from December ~
to date. Whether any of these RECORDS
shall be sought as evidence VIII De oe-
After reading all of Mr. Woods tes-
timony. Secretary Tumulty tonight Is
sued a statement. saying:
.All | have to say is that as a gen
rIeman, not less than a representative
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-01-06
IS NOW
IN TEUTON HANDS
FALL OF-BRAILA GIVES
THEM ENTIRE SECTOR
German Allies Now Control
DanubeFrom theSource to
Mouth Quiet Elsewhere.

The Rumanian province Of the Dob
rudja now is in the hands Of the Gen.
tral Powers, whose armies continue 10
advance through Great Wallachia into
Moldavia.
city, in Great Wallachia and on the
west bank Of the Danube below Ga
latz, has been captured by Germans
and Bulgarian troops. Several villages
on the outskirts Of Braila also have
been occupied and Field Marshal Won
Mackensen's troops have taken 400
prisoners in their latest success.
Virtually all Of the River Danube,
from its source to its mouth now Is in
the hands Of the Teuton forces, who
control all Of the eastern bank and all
but a few miles Of the western bank.
Galatz, twelve miles north Of Braila, IS
the only important Rumanian town on
the Danube yet in Rumanian hands.
The clearing Of the Dobrudja by the
combined Bulgarian, Turkish and Ger
man forces, It is reported semf-ofrl-
cially. from Berlin, leaves a larger part
of those forces ready for other employ
ment and closes to Russia the Dobrud-
la pathway to Constantnople.
Advancing through the mountains IN
Western MoIdavia, Austro-German
troops have gained additional ground
and have captured several hundred
prisoners. Between Rimnik-Sarat and
Fokhani, Won Mackensen's men con-
tinue to progress and have occupied
the towns Of Slobozia and Rotest..'The
Russians and Rumanlans. Petrograd
announces, repulsed attacks at some
points on the Moldavian front and
near Toposchik and Norucha the Aus
tro-Germans gained ground.
Capture Island
Austro-German troops have taken an
island in the Drina river, north or
Dvinsk from the Russians. Attacks by
the Russians, Berlin states, IN at
tempts to regain the island, were re-
pulsed with heavy losses. Elsewhere
on the eastern front there have been
patrol engagements.
Small raids and isolated attacks
have taken place at various points on
the western front. Near LooS, Berlin
announces, the Germans carried out
raid successfully. London states the
raiders were driven out after heavy
fighting. A German. attack against a
small French post near Hill 3O4, east
of the Meuse in the Verdun region,
was repulsed. Elsewhere there has
been artillery activity and trench bom-
bardments. Both Paris and London re-
port considerable aerial activity on
the front in France.
Premiers Lloyd George OF Great
Britain and BRAND Of France nave ar
rived in Rome for conference with
the Italian ministry on the general Si0-
uation. They were accompanied oy
other members Of the British ana
French war councils. A representative
of the Russian general staff also is e5-