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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-13
EVERY NATIONAL LEAGUE CLUB
WILL Be SEEN At LEAGUE PARK
MANAGER MULLANEY is BOOK
ING FAST GAMES FOR INDIE
PENDENT CLUB.
Philadelphia Americans Will Play
Here May g, With "Sox"
SeiboId PITCHING.

Although Wheeling has been
dropped from the Central League. To-
cal baseball fans will be treated TO
.one OF the prettiest exhibitions of
the national game ever Witnessed here
il plans now being made by Jack Null
laney, OF Martins Ferry, do not mis-
carry. Mr.. Mullaney, who has organ
lied a. fast Independent baseball club,
which promises to rival in, strength
any that ever represented Wheeling
in organized baseball CIRCLES. an.
nounced yesterday that every National
League team will play his club during
Ferry. Negotiations are pending with
several American League clubs
Negotiations have been concluded
with the Philadelphia Americans for
a game with the local club on Wednes-
day, May 9, and Connie Mack has
promised that he will on that day, II
possible, pitch "Sox" Seibold. the idol
of Wheellng's fandom last year. Sci
bold, it will be remembered, was re-
called BY the Athletics after he had
finished the season for Wheeling with
a ermarkable record
y, Manager Mullaney is trying to ar
range two games with Pittsburgh.
Chrlsty Mathewson's Cincinnati Reds.
McGraw's New York Giants and the
Chicago Cubs will play at League
Park, beyond a doubt, and 1t IS almost
a certainty that the, other National
League teams. as well as some or the
American clubs, will be seen in &C
:tion.
Levi Peterson, a young pitcher from
Sistersyille, who has made quite a rep
utation In the oil territory. has been
added to the local clubs roster.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-13
Snappy Newshts From Over West Virginia

statistics just complied by superinten.
dent Wright. of the Huntington schools,
show that Hunting pupils on the aver
age advance six times as rapidly as the
out the United States. At the. end OF
the first semester. January 81. there
were GIG promotions and 84s non-promo.
tons under the mid-ycar adVancement,
plan. TIE nearest school TO approach
This record. according to the statistics %
The Russell Sage Foundation. was q {
Amsterdam, y. y. Schools In industrial
centers such as Bayonnc, y. j., ana
Dayton. Ohio. show much lower RECORD
Of promotions.
CHARLESTON. W. va.-The, closing
down Of factories because OF the scar
city Of gas for industrial consumptlon
in the northern part OF west ,VIrsintH
and in sections Of other states has caus.
ed a shortage Of window glass through,
out the country. according to nanuface.
turers here On account OF this shors:
age the glass manufacturing plants OF
West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania
will probably remain in operation q
month longer than usual, II IS SAID.
Usually the rlants close on May %.
In event the plants are kept open
month longer than usual It is said. the
glass workers will probably receive an
advance in wages:
CHARLESTON. ". Va:-Discussion Of
the probability Of general outbreak
Of infnntile paralysis in this section OF
West Virginia was one of the features
of the meeting Of the Southern west
Virginia Woman's clubs here this week
The different clubs forming the assocta.
ton planning to assist the state ana
Federal health officers in case OF an cpl
dcmic of the disease in the state this
summer.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-13

CHARLESTON. ". Va.-Nearly as
much natural gus produced in West Vir-
GINA last year was used in PennsylVanla
as In this state. according 70 report
lust made public by tho public service
commission. The total amount used IN
Pennsylvania was SS.971.976 thousand
cubic feet, while in West Vigipira "a
100000 Of the same unit was conSumeo.
Maryland used 2.65l.oI3 and ONO os.-
$50 Coz thousand feet. The report SHOWS
that in September, 1916; mere Over, we're
1925 producing wells IN west virginia
HUNTINGTON. W. Va.-Work on the
extension which the baltimore & ONO
railroad is constructing IN the Eacltiity
of Beaver, NY. is progressing rapidly
and within a month workmen Will begin
the LAYING of steel rails according to an
encouragement made here. The line WIN
extend n distance Of y miles from Long
Fork and Beaver To ,WhcelerSours' oPe!t-
ing up rich coal field.
GRAFTON, w. va.-fIugh Warder as
cschcator Of Taylor county, has hleo
petition in circu!rt court mere 20 hrHe
strong. who died - years ago. eschehted
10 The state OF Wcsl Virginia. Various
claimants. have so far:failed TO establish
relationship To the decedent.
.FAIRMONT. w. Va--Harry, II: Wat,
son has purchased all the Sewickly coal
along tho Western Maryland railroad IN
tho IIc'ons Run district of Marion coun,
~. It is understood that the coal VIII
BE- mined on large scale.
ELKINs, w. Va.-Thc Randolph coHn-
tv court has called Il special election lor
March 10 in Dry Fork maglsterE'i 1ts
trict TO decide on tho issuance or slS'''
600 in bonds for permanent roads.
HUNTINGTON, w. va.-Promotion
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-13
fulton SCORES
NEAR KNOCKOUT

NEW YORK, Feb. 12.-HcavyweigR
Fred Fulton. OF Rochester. Mimi. scory
a technical knockout over Charley WIZ
merit. Of Newark, y. j.. in the sccod
round OF their ten round match at Ma l.
son Square Garden tonight. Tho refYad
out. :ree
Fulton weighed 222 pounds and /pck-
merit 1888. Fulton also had an adva
IN height, and did not seem to wei
himself. In the first round hfntase
a right to the jaw. Weincrt, sent
continued to bore in. landing SOY using
to the body. but at the bell slnowever.
effects of punishment reccire'lid blows
"ctncrt fought pluckily in Eowed the
round. placing several left r.
hooks to the thead. Fuitopthe second
the aggressive. and with wei and Fight
hooks and . few hard rgN then TOOK
his opponent staggering. thu placed ieft
ing IL halt after two fnlnuthtS soon had
seconds Of the-round had referee call:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-13
W. & J. ATHLETES
TO SAIL FOR FRANCE
ON FEBRUARY 18TH

Phil Fisher. C. H. (Boots) Guy and j;
yolney Wilson. three Washington ana
jefferson students and athletes VINO are
ments for entering the European war
theatre as ambulance drivers In France,
write that they will sail from New york
on February IS on the steamship Chi
cago OF the French line.
and Black students have switched anu
will enter In the NortoI"Harjes section
of the ambulance work. which Is one ~
the largest in France and is being tnanc-
ed, nv I. p. Morgan & Co. Enrolling in
iris section will mean that they will be
located on the Eerdun front.
No definite details regarding their
sailing were contained in the letter
other than that they would sail on the
Chicago on the 18th and that they would
lopd NJ bordeaux.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-13
l'Ist cams In Ohio
Conference Unbeaten

J Dispatch 10 tho 1ntelltSencer. go
,,asIssekRON, o., Feb. l3;-Local people
We being made this year by the Uni
firstly of Akron basketball five. as
lie local school has the best team 1t
as had in ten years. The boys start
I'd out by trimming the Alumni. then
downing Wooster. Denison, Ohio Uni
versity. Ohio Northern and, HeidelGerg
on their opponents floors, and again
defeating Ohio University at Akron in
addition to running away from Kent
State Normal. Only three. teams IN
the conference are undefeated,- Case
and Miami being the otRer-tTo: case
plays here next Saturday, and the larrg-
est crowd that ever witnessed an in.
door contest. will be on hand to see
which. one Of these two undeteated
ives takes the count. Case is com
posed of experienced men, having the
same team that won the championship
last year, but the local boys are ;cou-
fdent that they wil--stop the CleVe-
landers in short order.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-13
P. &c. GIMME TO
ORGANIZE THURSDAY
win Play ct Home on Saturday After
noon and Sunday Games Out OF
tho City.

Tho fast seml-professional Patterson
and Elm Grove baseball club. which was
one Of the strongest mines in the Ohio
valley last season. will organize at
meeting to be held in Elm Grove Thurs
day evening.
The Patterson and Elm Grove team
was extended. An Invitation to enter the
new Interclty leagues. but through pre-
vious arrangement d number of games
had been scheduled with many fast
clubs Of Ohio and Pennsylvania. and
they declined. The club Is to take on
number of new teams IN the coming sea-
Saturday afternoon. while on week end
trips the team will play Sunday after
noon ball
The following men have been request
ed to report at the meeting Thursday
evening: Reuther. Hunter, r. Smith, +.
Smith B. Smith. f. Smith. Howard. Har-
ris. busch. Madden. Green. Shepherd.
Costello and Ransom.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-13
AMATEUR PLAYERS
STRONG PATRIOTS

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Feb. ia
resolution that amateur baseball play
ers who are members of the various city
associations affiliated with the National
Amateur Baseball Association OF Ameri-
ca, be requested to volunteer Tor null
tary duty at once. was adopted unani-
,,no;,slv hv the delegates attending the
rorth annual meeting OF the association
hero today. -. Another resolution prorid-
ing that direct tax of 10 cents player
be assessed on every city association
the tax TO be paid before April l. also
:wns adonted. The money thus raised, 1t
~as said. is to be turned over to thn
American Red Cross. 49,
pitts burgh. Cleveland. MinneapnIiS,'
Lnuisrillt.. Detroit, st. Paul. SprinEtIeld'
Mass; Omaha. Houston and chicago are
rcpresentcd at tho convention.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-13
BONILLAS IS NAMED [
AMBASSADOR TO u. 5.

WASH NGTON. Feb. l2.-Ignacio
Ro"i"aS. one OF General Carranza's rep
re-. al: ivns on this Mexican American
ioirt commission. has been named ann
hns"ndor from Mexico TO the United
States.
Ramon DE- NcEri. who has been in
charge Of che Mexican embassy since the
departure Of EliSro Srrodondo. amoaS-
.sador designate. was informed today OF
Mr.. B0n!ilas' apToin' mont.
Mr. Roni'las is now at Palm Beach,,
Fla II is expected he will come TO
WASHINGTON his wcnk to present his Gre
dcn;ia,s at almost the same time Henry
r. Fletcher. the American ambassador 10
Mexico. is received by the Mexican gov
nrnmcnt.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-13
WOMAN OWNER OF THE
CARDINALS DIVORCED

ST. LOUIS. Mo. Feb. 12.-Mrs. Helene
H. Britton. owner hf the s.. Louis Ma
tional league baseball club. was grant
ed divorce today from S'.vler Brit
ton, former president OF. 5nb. She
was awarded tho custody !heir two
children.
Mrs. Britton testified that Mr.. Brttton
"SQuandered her means to such an eN-
tent that her property was imperiled.
She said he drank at times. and that
then his manners were coarse and his
talk boiStcrous. She also said that on
one occasion when he returned home
and found the door fastened he broke
the panel Charges of hahsual drunk
enness and vagrancy were withdrawn.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-13

morning It was three above. The weekly
United States forecast indicates fair
weather in the Ohio valley for Tuesday.
Father Weber of the Cathedral. also
believes there will be Il more tropical
temperature. He said that while yester-
tay was tho, coolest day in sthe win
ter, ii was the longest cold period. az
the biting quality in the atmosphere did.
not let up at any time.
Zero at. A. n.
Five below zero was registered at the
ncnitrntiary ut Moundsvile this morn
ing ut O'clock The suspension bridge
thermometer was read at one degfeAs
above zero Bcllaire, at the gas works,
reported five degrees below zero. Mar
tins Fry was ten degrees above.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-13
ST. CLAIRSVILLR0esn fought.
NOT PLAY c. MAY
.- oATHEDRAL
Arrangements for 1HAAAA
Dropped-Cadet

~~~ON~~O AK
Dropped-Cadet ST
Play BellairE Contest Suddenly
The Cathedral CA Tonight,
VIII be idle tonight. ,.
Belmont county birsville had been Al
dropped all negoI when suddenly the
thought the ohiY .iatiGns. As the IL Red
drai managcmeJ team is Suffering from
in the city to he same time the Cattle
one Of the PA. denies a rumor current
tected by tho the effect that at least
Friday eveniI1ayers was seriously at
OF each othe climate at the Casino,
arangementsEg. Possibly mutual respect
cap the cllrtr's pruwcss has halted the
season. Of 4 game which would
\ game hax Of the local basketball
independeIj has been scheduled for tho
DRY. Thej ond team and the Bellaire
tins Ferr1k Its tonight at the local arm
game Freshmen will meet the Mar
' IS Microbes. in the preliminary
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-13

Ton ght's Games.
QuakerS VS.. Norman Specials.
Eictors IS. Mail Pouch.
a:30-C,imbcrS vs.. LaBcll".
FcrnCltrp vs.. Silver TOPS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-13
E r A U S
Q y A L I TG.
UL S T4R S
DAVE says:

If this old planet could get
off her beaten track we
would say this cold weather
indicates that she is off now.
And if you get off your beat
Ell track long enough to ac-
cept a suggestion and make
a trial, we are going to warm
you through all the zero days
to come in a Kraus Quality
Ulster. And do it at prices
reduced by 20 per cent, as
follows:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-13
OHIO Defeated

COLUMBUS. o.. Feb. 13.-AIinneSota' s
basketball team tonight won n Western
Conference agmc from Ohio State. 10
N
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-13
NAY IS THE RESPONSE
CONTINUED from First PaRe.}

ment by DR.. Paul Ritter, the Swiss
minister here. This is the proposition
Former Ambassador Gerard refused
to consider when the German foreign
Office, after the United States nai
broken relations sent 10 him in the
form Of a protocol with the intimation
that if he did not attach his signature
Americans in Germany might be held
as hostages to insure good treatment
Of Germans in this country.
The document, submitted IN French,
is being translated for the considera-
ton Of President Wilson and Secre-
tary Lansing. Officials familiar m Il
general way with its nature, said today
it apparently was so different from the
original treaties that it virtually would
constitute new one, and strong doubt
was expressed that the United States
would enter into negotiations on the
subject AS it is understood now. con-
firmation by the senate would be nee
essary even if the executive branch
of the government desired TO agree 10
such q protocol.
Most important among the new pro-
visions suggested by Germany is one
expanding the exemption from seizure
in case OF war between the two couu-
tries Of merchants and their e1ects,
into an exemption speclncaIly HleE-
tioning enemy ships which are in port
at the time of the outbreak OF war and
which either must be left free in port
or given safe conduct 10 their own
ports presumably even in face OF a
blockade conducted by hostile govern
ments. Also sections are added for
bidding in;ernment or restrictions
upon the liberty or freedom Of move
ment of enemy nationals, and reaf-
firmlng the old provisions allowing
merchants nine months 10 close up
their business and depart and guaran'
teeing the clviolability Of patents.
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in San Francisco. )-SailorS were re-
leased from detention today by lmm:-
grafton officials. acting. they sald, an
der orders from Secretary OF LaOor
Wilson. e
simultaneously charges against Of
fcers and men held for alleged de-
grruc1ion of machinery and otherwise
damaging .hc self-interned ships were
dismissed in the federal couri ar inc
request of the United States alstrlcl
attorney. He gave no reason lot MS
action.
WASHINGTON. Feb. I'm view OF
the fact that the United States mas
taken the most vigorous course po .,Is.
short OF war to dcnouncc the ruthicss
submarine warfare. officials OF the gov
eminent regard the German proposal %
negotiate while the campaign IS IN pIp
gross ms utterly insinc"re.l FROM thG
first the move has nc"n looked upon anu
r"""nt"d ~ L rirr" ol Propahh,,iE',,, ,ha
signed 10 b"rlnud the issue ana put ING
I rj:ri states into a false position or
,bcll%nrcncy.
rho. uurSiion ri whether navy guns
shall he provided for American snip
ownrrs desiring to arm their vessels lur
defense against submarines mas poem
submit.cd IN President Wilson by tho
STAT. and navy departments. 1t is un-
derstnnd that the state Department. tnf
governments spokesman on international
problems. hn" recommended that tho
guns be provided
There is nsid to BIZ no authority under
which the navy department. can actuaIty
supply tho guns; though therr are pre-
cedGnte for tn" loaninG of Weapons uh-
der bond for their return. Under exist
ing law only condemned guns and stores
can he sold by the navy.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-13
Nop Bern storffs Farewell,

WASHINGTON. Feb. 12.--Count and
Countess Won Errnstorff said farewell
today TO host OF personal friends
made, during their eight years in
Washington. All day there was 4
stream Of callers at the embassy and
late this afternoon number OF int
mate friends We're entertained at tea;
The former ambassador, his wife and
the embassy stan will leave Washing.
TON for New York late tomorrow night
TO sail for home Wednesday on the
Danish liner Frederick VIII. =.
All but last minute packing mas been
completed At the embassy and tr'rlHs
are piled high in many OF the rooms.
The file rooms, IN which oillcia papers
are kept. have been Put IN oraer' anu
is in readiness for the
Swiss minister, who has taken over
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-13
BARNES SIGNS UP.

BOSTON, Feb. 1.-THE signed con-
tract of Jesse L. Barnes. Il pitcher was
received today at the offices OF the
Boston National league baseball club.
Barnes has been with the club since
1915, when he was cbtai7ed from the
Davenport team OF the Three league.
rs your wife economical?"
Very Look nr the clothes that she
makes mo wcar,"--Idcaa.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-13

Fair weather for today Is predicted by
Miss Forsy The. q. S weather observer.
At I O'Clock last night the temperature
was five above zero. Al yesterday
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-13
What Strcsemann Said.

Germans Released.
HONOLULU, Feb. 1o.-(BT Cable
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HUNTINGTON, w. Fa.-Promotioh
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-02-23
The Dog Had Hydrophobia

The dog impounded by Rev. Moore
last week and later killed by an officer
proved to have had hydrophobia. The
head was sent TO the bacteriologist at
Pullman college and advice was re-
ceived here yesterday saying there was
no doubt the animal had rabies. II
he had bitten other dogs or animals
before being killed is not known, but
il is possible he had. In this con-
nection it may be said the law about
muzzleing dogs is not observed. How
ever, the law now authorizes any citizen
to slay an unmuzzled dog found run
ing at large. There are too many dogs
here, and the danger is too great.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-02-23
Library Benefit Dance

The second annual Martha Washing
ton Dance which is given every year
for the benefit OF the Public Library
was held last mite at the Firemen's
hall.
The hall was decorated by the ladies
OF the Library Board and looked beau
tiful, the decorations being American
flags, fir boughs and red cardboard
hatchets. The double doors in the far
end of the hall were draped with two
huge American flags and a big picture
of George Washington was hung at the
top where the two flags met. Under
meath the picture was fashioned cozy
seat with pillows. The other end Of
the hall was also draped with two large
flags.
Underneath the balcony were cozy
hooks with pillows which were hall
screened by miniature fir trees placed
at each end of the balcony. The red
overdrapes at the windows together
with the white curtains Of the hall made
a pleasing combination and the spaces
between the windows were hung with
flags, fir wreaths and the Ratchet.
The balcony railing was il terwoven
with fir branches interspersed with red
hatchets. On one side was draped q
beautiful flag and on the other side q
silk flag was suspended from the ceiling
and being placed in the draft Of an
electric fan, waved during the entire
evening.
Music was furnished by Hagler's six
piece orchestra and at eleven O'Clock
they struck up THE Star Spangled
Banner" and everyone present stood
and sang this patriotic air which was
led by Mrs. Carter.
The ladies of the committee were
dressed in colonial costume and with
their powdered hair and black vanity
patches looked exactly like the grand
danes Of the colonial period.
A good crowd attended and everyone
declared it TO be one of the prettiesi
dances given this winter.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-02-23
PeShaStin

The funeral of Clarence Foster was
held in the Community church Tuesday
morning, Rev. Morton preaching the
sermon. A large crowd OF friends and
relatives attended. Burial took place
in the local cemetery. Clarence had
been in the service OF the government
for the last two years and has been sta
toned at Guam Island most Of that
time. About two months ago he was
operated on for gall trouble from which
he never fully recovered, his death
being caused from this trouble a few
weeks later. He is survived by a
mother Mrs. Ed Phillips, brother Jack
Foster and sister Irene.
Notices are posted for the election
of new school directors to FIJI the
vacancies of c. A. Wright and A. G.
Stage, Mr.. Wright having resigned and
Mr.. Stages time being out. There
have only been two members on the
board this term so there are three new
ones TO elect. Credit should be given
the two gentlemen who have taken SO
much interest in the school and the
erection Of the new building which is
a credit over the old one.
Fred Wright. R. I. Curtis, E. z.
Riley, J. J. Griffith, R. L. Jones. J. D.
Day and J. B. Duncan were among the
ones who attended to business in We
natchee last Monday.