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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-06-30
CHARGED with Murder.

Word has been rorrIved here from
Clarified. Pa. to IN" effect that two
men have been arrested there under
suspicion If the murder nf W. J.
Phelps. former we'll known SInuhcnVilln
man The SUSPECTS arc William Baker
and Eudulph McI'ann. Mrs. Frank Dill
Ion. a sister Of The slain man " no re-
sides here. was nntificd oi The arrest
and She says the authorities feel con-
fident they have the right mon.
II Caught Here.
Nn"anzlu t;iavani Is under nrrnSl
here having been followed Ia this city
from East Palestine ES Frank Pozzi
who caused his arrest loEzi claims
that f;iavami stole 5000 and a suit case
from him and then left East Palestine.
FozzI pointed GiaNant out tn IN. police
ana he WAS arrested. (;iuvani says
FoZzi CAV" him tIIr uI"n"y L. put in the
bank. \ bank book found on Giarani's
person showed that hr had lust do
posted S@0n in IN Fast Palestine hank.
Assaulted and Robbed.
Toronto man. WHOSE name could
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08
SHIP
DAMAGED

Boston. Mass, Feb. 4-United States
Marshal John j. Mitchell today or
dered a thorough examination Of the
North German-Lloyd liner Kronprin-
zess Cecilia, whose machinery was
found to have been slightly damaged
after the vessel seizures last night in
a civil proceeding. Marshall Mitchell
said the boiler and several valves had
been tempered with and the electric
lighting system put out Of commits
sion. Temporary repairs We're made
today.
A member Of the crew. who was
found asleep in a bunk after Capt.
Charles A. Polack and the skeleton
was questioned by federal officials and
where temporary quarters had been
provided for the men. The marshal
said no charge was made against him
and that no arrest had been made in
connection with the case.
The seizure of the Cecilie followed
a demand by the National City bank
and the Guaranty Trust company OF
New York that the marshal use the
utmost diligence in protecting the yes
sci. which had been held in nominal
custody pending final determination Of
a suit brought by them against the
owners for failure to deliver 81, 900 900
in gold to bankerS in London n Paris
at the outbreak Of the war. United
States District Attorney Anderson ex-
planned that the seizure would not have
been necessary if the owners had filed
bono to cover all claims for damages.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08
navy YARD ON
WAR FOOTING

Philadelphia, Fa.. Feb. 4-The Phil
adelphia navy yard virtually was ON
a war footing today while e~xtraordin-
airy precautionary measures were TAX
en- to guard the ports shipping, mu-
nltion plants m the .arsenals. The
usual guard was on duty at the mint.
The $50 officers and men removed
from the German auxiliary cruisers
hronprinz Wilhelm and Prinz Eitel
by order of the navy de-
Partment, We're quartered in a build
ing IN the isolation section of the yard.
United States marines were stationed
on board the German cruisers. which,
condition. The navy yard was closed
to all visitors.
Despite the refusal of responsible Off
attempt to sink the torpedo boat. Jacob
Jones. it became known early today
mat the Jones was in such distress
that the pilot BOAT Philadelphia had
to go to her assistance while she was
anchored off the Delaware breakwater
to enforce neutrality regulations. The
attempt to sink the Destroyer. it was
said. was made while she was on her
way from Boston 40 this port.
A special police guard is stationed
outside the MidvaIe Steel
plant, which is working night and day
on large munition contracts for the
government.
Masters of both American and for
eign steamers airs putting to sea from
his port with casgoes for the prohib-
tied area regardless of the tense stu
alton.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08
GUARD
AT ARSENAL

Davenport, Ia, Feb. 4.-Col. George
Burr, U. s.. A, commandant at tho
Rock Island arsenal. opposite here has
called in all passes except those issued
to employees and members Of The garri-
son. A heavy guard al posted around
the gates and strangers barred from
approaches to the post.
The Rock Island arsenal is one of
the largest government small arms and
ordinance stations in the United States.
There was a report current that q
battalion of the Third infantry, Iowa
national guard, now en- route from
Brownsville, Tex, to Des Moines, to be-
mustered out, would be sent to Daven-
port to reinforce the arsenal guard, but
this could not be confirmed. Adjutant
General Guy e. Logan, at Des Moines.
said he had no instructions from the
war department to send state troops to
Davenport.
Five million dollars worth of ammu-
milton is stored in the arsenal at the
present time.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08
BRITISH TAKE
new GAINS

Berlin. (wireless to Sayville). Feb. 4.
At midnight last night TIE British
attacked the German positions horth of
the Ancre river on the French front.
Today's official report says they sue
ceeded in entering advanced trenches
near the bank of the river. All attacks
north of Beaucourt failed.
Inc repulse OF several Russian at
lacks near the river IA. on the north
ern end of the Russo-Galician front is
reported in today's statement from
army headquarters. No changes of I'M
on the Rumania or Macedo-
follows.
Between the Disc and the A.isne
we made a successful surprise attack
on German trenches in the region of
.Tracy-Le-Val, and took 90 prisoners"
says today's report from the war office.
On the Nerdun front. there were
intermittent artillery engagements in
the sectors Of Dead Man hill and Hard
aumont work.
"Our %aviators threw a number of
proJectiles on barracks md railroads at
APPLY and Tergnier. One of our squad
rons bombarded military establish
ments at Thionville."
Petrograd, Feb. 4-Determined eff
forts were made by the Germans yes
terday to storm Russian defenses in
the north near the Riga region. To-
days official report says that, notwith-
standing repeated attacks, these efforts
failed.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08
Cannon and Machine Guns Posted On
New York Bridges; Travellers Warned
Not 10 Stop and Ships To STAY Away

One hundred men were assigned to
each bridge, divided into three reliefs.
Their orders were to Observe care
fully and search, if ~neeuful, suspicious
vehicles or suspicious foot passengers
and to notify all persons crossing the
bridges by foot Or in cGnyeyances that
they would not be allowed 10 halt while
the bridges. The orders also called
for an increase in the illumination of
the footways and ~drfveways and es-
pecially of the anchorage Of the sus-
pension bridges, and at any other
points where the discharge OF a small
quantity OF high explosives might lead
to the destruction of the Bridge"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08
atrol Fleet Since
War Begins Work
Guarding Pacific Coast

San Diego, Cal, Feb. 4-That the
most comprehensive patrol force on the
Pacific coast since the days of the var
with Spain was to be inaugurated
within 4S hours was reported from
semi-official sources here today.
Torpedo boat destroyers, coast guard
cutters and light cruisers have received
preparatory orders to enforce a strict
patrol Of Pacific coast waters from
Cape Flattery to Point Iona. Several
of the vessels are now moving to their
stations.
The destroyer TruXton is now in Pu-
get sound to act as patrol off the
Straits Of San Juan De Fuca, the coast
guard cutter Bear and destroyers Paul
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08
bERNST0RFF
IS GUARDED

Washington, d. G. Feb. 4.-His dip
lomatie mission to the United States
ended Count @ Bernstorff. who desires
himself as a private citizen" again.
prepared today to leave Washington
He is expected to depart as soon as DIR.
Paul Ritter, Swiss minister, who has
been asked to look after Germany's in
terests in the United States, can com
plete the necessary arrangements.
The question, "1OW are we going
to get homer" still was uppermost in
the minds Of the ambassador and his
official retinue. The situation on the
seas was the difficulty that stood in the
way, h ambassador explained.
Steps had been taken today for the
personal protection of the ambassador
during h remainder Of his stay here.
A United States secret service agent
was on guard.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08
SPAIN ASKS GERMANY
FOR Time EXTENSION
All Spanish Ships Have Not
Passed Through Restricted
Submarine Zone.

London, Feb. 3.-A Madrid dispatch
to Reuters says that the Spanish gov
eminent mas telegraphed the centra,
powers asking that the time allowed
Spanish ships to return to port be ex-
tended.
Many towns are protesting against
the note OF the central powers and have
sent appeals to the government to sup
port with dignity the interests of the
nation. The administration has pro-
hibited an ~anti-German meeting which
called at Santander. The con
sulates of the central powers at Bar
celona and the camp of informed Ger
mans near that city are being guarded
by the police.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08
Housatonic Crew, Given
Full Warming Made Safe
Before Destruction Of Ship

Washington. Feb. 4--The American
steamer Housatonic was given full
warning by the German submarine be-
fore being sunk and opportunity was
given tor the safety of the crew. A
dispatch received at the state depart
meut today ftom American Consul
Stephens at Plymouth. England, an
nounced this. N o further details were
given. 1t is not known how the in
formation reached the consul unless,
perhaps, the British ship which rescued
ire crew was put into his district.
If the report is borne out, it will re-
move the one immediate overt act
which seemed TO render actual HOSTILE
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08
RELIEF OF BELGIUM
HALTED TEMPORARILY
All Ships Held Up on Hoover
Orders in Both American and
South American Ports.

Washington. Feb. 4-Operation of all
transportation OF n Belgian Relief
commission has been suspended and
ships in American. Argentina and Eu-
ropean ports,have been ordered to re-
main there until further notice, Her
bert Hoover, chairman Of the commits
sion. announced today. Hoover hopes
operations may be resumed soon and
members OF the commission. in Bel
GUM have been ordered to remain 1T
their posts until otherwise advised.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08

Jones and Whipple are on their way to
Southern California waters; the coast
guard cutters McCulloch and Unalga
are under orders to patrol between San
Francisco the Columbus river.
while four other destroyers are at Mare
island navy yard, being put into con-
dition for active duty.
1t was reported here today that tho
American gunboat Annapolis would CO.
operate with the British auxiliary
cruiser Rainbow in %patroling the Gulf
of California.
The Rainbow is keeping a watch over
q fleet of IL German merchant vessels
interned at Santa Rosalia.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08
ONLY IT, S. STEAMER
WILL DELAY SAILING
French and English Passenger
Boats to Leave Today or To-
morrow as Usual, Agents Say.

New York, Feb. 3.-The first passen-
ger steamers to leave this port since
the declaration Of the new German
blockade. are booked to sail today.
They are the Carmania, Of the Cum
ard line. the Adriatic of the White Star
line and the st. Louis, Of the American
line. Agents Of the two British lines
announced that there would be nc
change in their sailing plans. It was
expected that the American liner
would remain at her dock owing to the
opinion expressed by Secretary Lansing
of the state department. that European
sailings of all ships flying the Ameri-
IAN flag should be postponed pending
the governments decision in the
present international crisis.
London. Feb. "A large crowd OF
homeward bound Americans took the
boat train at Euston station this
morning. There seemed little appre-
hension as today's sailing was exempt
under the German warning, it being
the last with such exemption. ii
turned out that the demands for trans
portation by Americans desiring to get
away from England were less urgent
than expected and virtually one entire
deck with first class accommodations
on the departing Steamer was not
taken.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08

ties between this country and Germany
inevitable on the basis OF President
Wilson'S address to congress yester-
day.
Consul Stephens dispatch, later
made public. read:
American steamer Housatontc.
loaded with a cargo of wheat for the
British government, torpedoed by Ger
mar submarine al 1880. February 3.
Vessel warned and total crew of 81 res
cued by submarine and towed for 80
minutes towards land. Submarine fired
a signal to British patrol boat, which
subsequently landed crew at Pensace."
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08
10000 Men Available.

Governor Whitman, after confer
ences here today with national guard
officers. said part of the Tenth regi-
ment had been assigned to duty in the
hudson river counties, and the First
regiment in the central part Of the
state. He received word that the Hud-
son river bridges at Foughkeepsie and
Albany were being closely guarded by
railroad detectives and city police.
The governor asserted that 1 5000
guardsmen could be mobilizsd In this
state within a. few hours. II necessary.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08
AMBULANCE UNIT OFF.

San Francisco, Cal, Feb. 4-The first
unit from Leland Stanford, jr., uni
versity in the American automobile
ambulance corps in France, consisting
of 81 undergraduates, departed today
for New YORK., where it will embark for
France. The young men were given an
ovation at Oakland station, where they
boarded a Southern Pacific train for
the east. The unit was organized by
the Friends of France, which is partly
financing h venture. They will be
equipped by the French government on
their arrival at the French border.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08
Machine Guns Posted.

the bridge piers on both
sides OF the river. one and three-pound
cannon We're posted. accompanied by
machine guns. Announcement was also
made prohibiting all vessels except
those in public employ from approach
ing within 80 feet of the bridges save
in case of great emergency"
mo guards were provided with meg
apnones to warn boats off. 1t was
pointed out in the announcement that
the fall Of the East river bridges would
either cut off the navy yard from the
main ship channel or block the interior
line OF communications from He'll Gate.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08
RUSH LAWS
FOR SAFETY

Washington. Feb. Enclosures pro-
posed to protect the United States
against conspiracies that may result
from the rupture with Germany will be
at a special session of the
Senate judiciary committee after the
presidents address to congress.
The committee was urged to consider
the measure as quickly as possible by
the administration.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08

New York, Feb. At II.
o'clock a battalion of naval militia
took charge of the Williamsburg
bridge, relieving the police. The
other bridges connecting New
York and Brooklyn were to be
placed under military guard dur
ing the day.
Hundred Mon to Bridge.
AT noon similar guards were placed
on Brooklyn, Manhattan, Greensboro
a Hell Gate bridges, all connecting
With Brooklyn across the E.ast river.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08

with an enrolment Of "A women and
one man, the first suffrage school in
the country has opened in Baltimore.
Classes are held from 3 in the morning
until 5 at night, n the lectures are
fra gists.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08

Sapall cakes and cookies may easily
be decorated by using a specially do
signed rolling pin. This roller is sin
Eighteen small, square cakes are rolled
and decorated by q revolution % thu
rolling pin.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08
HOLLAND SHIP RECALLED

Amsterdam, Feb. 3.-(via London)-
The Handelsblat says that h Holland
American liner Nieuw Amsterdam.
winch was on her way to America and
had been recalled by wireless arrived
off the Hook of Holland this morn
ing.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08
AUSTRIAN FRE|GHTER
PUT OUT OF ORDER
News of Rupture Followed by
Report of Damage in New
York Harbor.

New York. Feb. Sword reached the
police today that coincident with the
publication of the news Of the rupture
with Germany, the Austrian freighter
Hinalaya, which has been lying in
Newark bay, an estuary Of the New
York harbor, has been put out of com
mission. The report had it that the
piston heads and other parts of the en-
gines had been smashed by crowbars
n axes,
Guards Out in New York.
News of the rupture with Germany
spurTed the police to take precaution-
ary measures. Policemen were ordered
to all places 'lilkel. to be attacked" in
Guiding the water supply and the en-
frances to the great bridges over tho
East river. Men were also detailed TO
guard foreign consulates. Acting Com
missioner Cooley said no serious trou-
bic was expected.
A st. Louis lumber company with
several different plants has them all in
constant communication with each
other by means of the wireless system.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08

New York, Feb. Sit became known today that kilograms had
zee received from the secretaries of war and the navy by corpora
10 officials who would be in a position to act quickly in supplying
munitions, arms, airplanes and submarines. Some of these men have
been summoned to Washington.
New York, Feb. 3-The Quebec, a passenger ship which piled
between France and the West Indies, has been sunk after striking a
NINE, ne French line owners of the vessel announced today.
Boston, Feb. S--One hundred and nine policemen, under com.
lnand OF superintendent Crowley were sworn in late today as deputy
marshals and Immediately ordered to the water front on guard duty
at the pier where six German ships are locked.
London, Feb. 3-The Dutch steamer Gamma. 9 1913 tons gross ia
reported sunk, it was announced today.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08
HOUsAToNIC SAILED JANUARY

NaIVeston, Tex. Feb. 3-The steamer Housatonic sailed
galveston, January 6, for London, via Newport News. She CO
l44,2OO bushels Of wheat from this port.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08
GERMANS ON |NTERNED BOATS DESTROY
MACHINERY, MAKING Them USELESS

New York, Feb. 4-The crews of the German slHn tod mn .+
Hoooken are reported to have put their engines out of commission. A
w. "er 4h smi o n 1he halser Wilhelm Ii. asserted, as he was abandon
ing me vessel today, with others of the crew, that the cnoi,eo ON his
own ana the other ships had been damaged beyond repair.
Aoooheh ponce headquarters announced it was expecting the
arrival ot United States marines to take charge of the vessels. II in
number. '|"' -
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08

Washington, ID. c., Feb. 4-Germar crews OF some of the war
bound ships laid up in Philippine harbors have attempted to DESTROY
dheir machinery and the authorities have taken appropriate steps
There are 70 ships IN Philippine ports, II of them at Manila.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08

New York, Feb. "A marked scarcity of shipping along tn
Travelled sea lanes was reported here today by officers of the Whit
Star liner Cedric, from Liverpool and the Scandinavian America
line steamship Frederick VII, from Copenhagen. Officers of bot
deserted.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-02-08

London, Feb. According to Reuters Stockholm correspondent
the Swedish government, as a result of the torpedoing, on January 30,
OF the Swedish steamer Edda, has instructed the Swedish charge
d aHaires at Berlin to demand an investigation of the case by Ger
many. Sweden reserves her right for future action.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-31
The Governor of Texas
Calls an Extra Session

Austin. Tex. July S0.-Gov, James
E. Ferguson tonight issued a call foi
special session of the Texas legis-
lature to convene Wednesday, August
!, for the purpose of making add
tional appropriations for the mainten-
ance of the University of Texas fol
the next two fiscal years ending Au-
gust 81, 1919.
Previous to Governor Ferguson's ac-
ton tonight Speaker Fuller OF the
state house of representatives had is
sued call for an extraordinary ses-
sion of the Legislature to convene
Wednesday to consider charges
against the governor who, with sew.
eral other state officials. recently was
indicted on charges of misapplication
of public funds. Some members of the
legislature. however. had questioned
the authority of the speaker in issuing
the call. Tonight's action by the gov
ernor is accepted as disposing of that
question.
Governor Ferguson in his call for
the special session stated that he de
sired a full inquiry by the Legislature
in connection with his actions relative
to the university
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-31
The NEW CODY GATEWAY is A
MONUMENT TO. "DUFFAL) BILL"

The great Cody Road in Yellowstone Ma
tiona! Park has been voted -'the most won
derful 30 miles of motor Highway in Amer
ica." This is Buffalo Bills own trail.
You enter the park at, the famous Cody
Gateway. See the Geysers, the Paint Pots.
the Grand Canyon andethe wonderful falls.
Enjoy Sylvan Pass, the great gorge of
the Shoshone River-see the wonderful
new Government Irrigation Dam, the
Dude Ranch country, and many other
wonderful views. Then leave the park
at the Gardiner Gateway.
The Cody Road motor trip is part Of
the Burlington's famous 3in.l National
Park Tour. The Burlington reaches the
three great National Parks Yellowstone,
Glacier and Rocky Mountain National
Estes. Provision is made on one ticket
for visiting these three wonder spots.
Drop me postal today. Say how MANY
IN your party, when you expect to ret
away and let me send illustrated folders
and full details regarding this wonderful
See America. tour. Liberal stop-oyers.
long limits and diverse routes. Get fhe
facts before completing your plans.
ri. X. Todd, General Soutnern Agent.
l12s-2s Brown Marx Bldg, Birming ham.
AZ.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-31
CALOMEL MAKES
YOU SICK, UGH!
"Dodson's Liver Tone" better
than calomel and can
not salivate

Calomel hoses you day! You know
what calomel is. It's mercury: quick.
silver. Calomel is dangerous. II
crashes into sour bile like dynamite
cramping and sickening you. Calomel
attacks the bones/and should never be
Put into your system.
When you feel bilious, sluggish. con.
stipated and all knocked out and be.
lieve you need a dose of dangerous
calomel Just remember that your drug
gist sells for so cents a large bottle
OF Dodsons Liver Tone, which is en-
tirely vegetable and pleasant to take
and is a perfect substitute for calo-
mel It Is guaranteed to start your
liver without stirring you up inside
and cannot salivate.
Don't take calomel! 1t makes you
sick the next day; 1t loses you a day I
work. Dodson's Liver Tone straight
ems you right up and you feel great.
Give 1t to the children because il ia
perfectly harmless and doesn't grippe.
ADV.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-07-31
Quiet in Chester

Chester, Pa. July SO.-Attempts to
renew race rioting here tonight were
quelled by the police and state troops
who have the situation well in hand
The most serious disturbance occurred
at the Pennsylvania railroad station,
crowd of white men and severely beat
en- before being rescued Two other
outbreaks in widely separated sec
lions of the city were soon quoted.
Saloons and amusement places re-
NAMED open tonight until 9~o'clock
on the orders of Mayor Mcdowell, who
believes there will be no resumption
of the riots on serious scale.