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The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-11

against the house and he made sev-
 eraI bad bets.
 Billy Childs dealt Honest John" and hIs game was patronized by number of the fraternity.
 Charles Brockmiller, handling the crap game, had a good game, and while many oG the tin horns" made big winnings, the management re- port that he cleared up a tidy sum for the house" Probably the most interesting part of the en- tertainmeut was the bar, to where after each dance all those who had been ou the floor fIocked for a refreshing drink of ''boOtch" which
 was dispensed by Putty" "Rastus' and Bill Sine.
 "Splotus," in spOtless garb of white coat and apron, served the excited players at the tables with refreshments, and for which he col Iected S50 per drink.
 The hall was decorated with many signs, and even had three
 sheet posters announcing the ar
 rival of the famous George T. Snow family !u a repertoire of famous dramas.
 The only thing that was modern
 was tho music dispensed by Prof. seImer's orchestra, which instead of playing In The Good Old Summer Time" and Annie Rooney ais coursed the latest fox tros, one steps, and hesitation walzes.
 Mrs. C G. Miller won the first prize for ladies, having the most bunk coin at the close Of the en- 1 tertaiume1t, she having accumulat-
 ed S5,65O.
 Arthur Boone, by a run of luck
 at the Black Jack table, during the last few minutes Of play, increased . his roll 70 SSAlS0, and while he did not break the dealer, he copped rue head prize for gents.
 Miss Ethcl Leslie of Whitehorse' managed to gather in 596 bar and dance percentage checks, and there fore won the prize offered for that accomplishment
 The evidence being so strong that the club could put it across again." !t was decided that the
 eutertanmeut would be repeated tonight, and wLiIa the bunk coin will be good -t all the tables, if any person was successful in get ting away with any last night the usual charge will be made for ad- mission as you enter the hall
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-11

1 Mrs. 4. N Rousseau and her ! sen. Mr. Lowell Rousseau, will leave
 cu Tuesday for WhlcAorse to join
 Mr. Rousseau, ana the family will
 make their home it. the Rapids
 City for the future as Mr. Rous-
 sgau and his son Lowell have talk ell over the Wlttelcrse Star here l tCccre edited and owned by E. J, , White. Nr. White and his family 1 will leave soon for Douglas where ! Nr. White will take charge Of the Douglas Island News. Miss Hen rietta Rousseau will remain in Skagway and continue her studies ir the public school, making her home with Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Van de Wa. The going of the Rousseau family . is a great loss to Skagway, Mir. ! Rousseau was for a number of months with the Skagway Daily Alaskan, and is au all round news ! paper man, at home in the editors chair and thoroughly up to date iu . the mechanical department, honest
 and reliable at any post of duty
 Lowell Rousseau is well equipped
 with knowledge oE the mechanical
 work and is a loyal and faithful
 man and can be -alled upon at any
 and all times. In Nrs. Rousseau the
 town loses a an active worker in
 church and school work. Ever since her arrival in Skagway, more
 than two and a hall years ago, Mrs. Rousseau has been actively engaged in Christian Science and filled the position as reader in pioneer work, her office as presi-
 dent of the Parent-Teacher Associa-
 ton has been tacuUIly and cOnscien-
 tiousIy filled, and i' will be diff
 cult 10 select another who will give
 such general satisfaction. MT. Al bert Rousseau is now with the ",
 P. and Y. R. and wll make his
 home with his parents when in
 Whitehorse. Miss Rousseau will go to WhitebOrse in June.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-11
REPUBLICANS AT JUNEAU
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(COQLnusd rom page 4'l be for the nomination of James Wickersbam, the present delegate t5 congress as Q regular republican. This is not denied.
 Rustgard says that he favOrs Wickersham if there are no strings to him. It is tntimatea that if a Shackleford-Wickersham combin- attou is cousummated at Seward, Rus;gard will be an independent candidate for congressional dele gate.
 At Douglas NJ. J. O'Connor, d. ways anti-Wickersham and a torm- CT lieutenant of ShackIefOrd, is working with Rustgard.
 Other former anti-Wickersham men at Douglas are still working with ShackIeford and are pledged for Wickersham on the anti-O'Con- nor ticket.
 A heavy vote is being boiled in both Juneau and Douglas.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-11

Following is a list Of the of- ficers for the ensuing year, chos- GU by skaEway Ledge No. 431, 3. ?. 0. Es
 Exalted Ruler, l. Fuedeuthal Esteemed Leading Knight, W. B. Bats0n.
 Esteemed Loyal Knight, Oscar Selmsr.
 Esteemed LecJurug Knight, A. J. Baker, Jr.
 Secretary, F. J. Van de Wall. Treasurer, P. II. Gauty.
 Tiler, J. C. Woods.
 Trustee, Howard Ashley.
 Delegate to Grand Ledge, c. c. Miller.
 Alternate Delegate, ". c. Blancb- ard.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-11
TOWN TOPICS

The SNagwag Volunteer tire~eo desire to extend their thanks to the ladies who furnished cakes for the refreshments at their an- DuaI ball
 Mrs. Agnes Buscu. who was called to her home in London, Eng land, on business asturusd on the Princess Sophia alter having eu- couuyered all the .s.2.- incident to passing throughout a portion of the war zone. Sho was forced to obtain two passports, and even with tais most imposing and impressive credeuual. Was o.ye>ioued many annoying delays. She travelled from the Atlantic coast ly Prince Ru- per: cu the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-11
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Christian Science Service will be held sunday at seven thirty D. m. in the Alaskan building.
 Subject:-SUBSTANCE.
 Sunday school 12 o'clock n.
 The public is welcome.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-11
METHODIST EPISCOPAL

Owing to the absence of the pastor from the city there will be no morning or evening services in the Methodist church sunday school at 1915 D. n. Mir. G. V. Zinkau, superintendent. All are invited to attend,
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Zenith oil cleans, polishes, pre- vents rust and preserves, Ze1ith Oil is an excellent furniture polish, 1OC, I5c 25c bottles. Keller Bros Sole Sl5aEway agents.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-11
CHURCH NOTES
ST. MARKS CATHOLIC CHURCH

Mass and Instruction 10:30 a. m. Sunday school 3:3O p. ID. Evening Service 7:9O p. m. Subject of Instruction: MAN, THE ONLY PROGRESSIVE CREA- TURF ON EARTH.
 All are cordially Invited.
 Fr. P. II. Turnell, s. T.
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FACT PROVEN.
Should Convince Even ybc Most Skep-
 tir.f .f Tss --nth

Should Convince TvyR Shc Most Skep-
 tic-f .f Tss T-"th.
 Tt there Is .G- s---t~ss doubt in the minds of any .r.- Larl.uF germs do not exist. the.- ...rf i- compelled by the fact ta7r D ~.."- i-rnc''lteF with the germs became bald sa six weeks time. It mus. Ja apparent t1 any person therefore that the only prevention nf badness is the das.r-n..H0 0. tho germ which act is sucra.-f-..~ accomplished in one hundred per er--. ef cases by inc application of New@r-.= i-erpicile Daudrur Is caused by -6a 11mc germ which causes badness and can be pre- vented with the slrGg re-aedy-NeTbro's EerpiclGe-
 Accept no substitute Destroy the cause you remove the effect"
 Sold by leading druggists. Send loc. in stamps for sample to The Herptcide Co.,. Detroit. Mich.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-11
Week in Society
CCoutinued from page 8l

CCOutinUed from page 3.l
 would not be a bad idea if the girls were taught some of the use lul things in the manual training shop aud the boys were put through a course of cooking and dishwasl- 3ug ....a.l
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-11
DIR. L. c KNICKERBOCKER
 Dentist

Prem Seattle has opened temporary office over Tanners Hardware
 store. Prices reasonable. Gt. 3-6-S-1T,
The daily Alaskan., 1916-03-11

FROM HEADQUARTERS" human interest story tonight at the Nugget. Thu who appreciate fine acting will be greatly pleased with this play.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
NEWS JOTT|NGS
OF SALEM CITY
Telegram Correspondent Re.
cords Doings Of the
People There.

SALEM, May 1.-The close OF the
public schools is drawing near and In
the high school department there will
be large class of graduates, twelve
girls and ten boys, who have complet-
ed the course. The years work in
the high school has been exceptionally
good, but little noise or confusion,
but earnest, determined prodding
work by the students to reach tho
end of the course with a superior
standing in the grades. The com.
plete list of names of graduates are
US follows:
Girls--Luclle Fleming, Ernestlne
Randolph, Goldie Brand, Jessie Par
ish. Yvonne FYenneburne, Laura
Gain, Myrtle Gaines, Edith Pepper,
Alton Bailey, Roanna Campbell. Beu-
lah Campbell, and Goldie Gaines.
Boys-Charles Walkinson, Claire
Ross, Park Hunter, Cecil Graham,
Perl Mole, Dewitt Watson, Tescal
Morrison, John Grum, Harold Nc
Gregor, Harry Kennedy.
One of the favorable features Of the
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

makeup OF the graduation class Is
the large number Of young men who
ure completing the course in compar-
ison to the young women, the girls
only SURPRISING the number of boys
by two. While the Salem schools are
seriously hindered for lack of schoo;
room and equipment. the local peo-
pie can feel proud for the class Of
work done, and the smooth. orderly
condition in the schools In all grades.
The English classes of Salem high
school are arranging for celebration
Of the Shakespeare ter-centenary
next week. The program will be
made up OF selected scenes from jul
Illus Caesar, Macbeth and Merchant
of Venice.
The characters will appear in cos.
tunes OF Shakespeare's own time.
Aside from the ter-centennial cele-
hration the aim Is faster and extend
the love for and appreciation Of
Shakespeare's work. The event Ia
free to the public. Come to the high
school auditorium on the evening c.
May 2 and be entertained. You will
go away with more interest in the
work OF the great bard.
The delegation from the Salem field
to the gas mems association meeting
has returned. Such prominent gas
men as Charles =. Baker. George II.
Trainer, ]. E. Trainer, T. N. Young,
p. ]. Mclaughlin and many others
were on the trip.
w. E. Curry, former resident and
now located Mt Fairmont. in the music
al instrument business, was business
visitor the last week.
The Rev. e. ]. Woofter was absent
from his pulpit Sunday, having gone
to Parkersburg where he preached
the dedicatory sermon at the North
Parkersburg Baptist church.
The marriage Of Carl Randolph to
Miss Catherine Curran occurred
Thursday evening. The Rev. John
White, of the Catholic church. officiat-
ed. They are popular and well known
young people and will reside here.
Mrs. June Lowther. of Mt. Clare, has
been guest of relatives here the last
week.
The venerable Marshall Pepper,
Salem's grand old man. passed an
other milestone in his career with
robust health and mental activity at
his ninetieth birthday which occurred
last Tuesday. A number of relatives
and friends called to extend good
wishes and congratulations on the
recurrence OF the day.
Herbert II. Davis, OF New Jersey.
has arrived here and will spent a
short time with his wife. who is also
a guest Of friends.
Gene Moriarty, who recently re
turned from st. Mary's hospital, re-
covering from an accident at the local
machine shop, has gone TO Tulsa,
Okla, for few weeks visit. His
brother. David. returned with him to
the western city.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN
Helpful Hints.

Cayenne pepper Is excellent to rid
cupboards Of mice. The floor should
be gone over carefully and each hole
stopped up with a piece OF rag dipped
in water and then in cayenne pepper.
Before baking potatoes let them
stand in hot water for fifteen minutes.
They will require only half the time
for baking, are more mealy and pal
atable and il they are baked in n gas
oven the saving in gas is considerable.
BY soaking oatmeal over night It
can be cooked in fifteen minutes and
have the flavor Of cooking many hours.
Celery can be kept fresh for several
days by wrapping the stalks in wet
towel and keeping them in a cold
cellar.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
PERSONAL

Omar W. swiger. of Wallace, was
in the city Monday.
Alvy Robinson, OF Wallace, visited
the city Monday.
DR.. William A. Marsh, of Wallace,
was in the city Monday.
P. G. Fansworth, of Fairmont, is a
business visitor here.
G. B. Hartley. of Morgantown. is In
the city on a business mission.
A. 1. Wagner. of Harrisville, is n
guest at the Waldo.
w. l.. Jones. of Martinsburg, Is a
business visitor in the city.
A Bliss McCrum, of Charleston.
member of the state board of control
was business visitor here Monday.
R. G. Tucker, of Morgantown, is n
guest at the Hotel Gore.
E. E. White is here from Weston.
Miss Mildred Hess, of Cairo, is heie
en- a brief visit.
Mrs. Walton Gerhard, of Camden.
n. j.. who visited her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. John D. Owens, has re-
turned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Summers and
Mr.. and Mrs. E. B. Grieber visited
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
True Values
SOCIAL AND
~ PERSONAL
Home from Wedding Trip.
CONTINUED from Page Three.)

Mr. and Mrs. John Hawker Newton
have returned from their wedding trip
in the East and are guests OF Mrs.
Newlons parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
G. Bland. Mr.. and Mrs. Newton will be
at home to their friends in the Nc
Carly apartments after May Is.
A very enjoyable kitchen shower
was given in honor Of Mrs. Newton by
the members Of the Wednesday Sew
ing Club from to o'clock Friday
afternoon in the home of Miss Gene
We've Harrison. Spring flowers were
used in the floral decorations and ices
were refreshingly served upon the
arrival OF the guests.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
On Main St.. Bsts1esn
"2nd and 3rd"

lumbus. O.. will arrive in Clarksburg
tonight and will conduct special
meetings at the Salvation Army hall.
101 West Main street, for a few
nights. They are both talented Of
ficers. All are cordially invited to so
and hear them.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
HITE IN THE CITY.

William f. Hite, of Huntington,
candidate for the Republican nom
ination for United States senator, was
in the city MonGay meeting the vot-
ers. Mr.. Hlte expressed himself as
being well pleased with the progress
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

An operate program with Miss Mil
drcd Lamberd in charge will be rem
dered at o'clock Saturday afternoon,
May g. in the auditorium of the Ma
sonic temple as the closing RECTAL of
the year OF the Marcato Music Club
and it promises to be one Of the most
brilliant OF the musical season.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
Missionary Meeting.

The Missionary Society of the
Central Christian church will hold a
meeting in the home OF Mrs. Virginia
Wilson at 427 Duff street in Stealey
Heights at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday af-
ternoon with Mrs. Della Colston
leader. The topic will be: THE
Fields in the United States and the
Christian relation of the United
States to the World"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
Ceremonial Session

A class OF twenty-five candidates
will be indicted into the mysteries OF
the Dramatic Order of Knights of
Khorassan at a ceremonial session OF
Tau temple No. 169 to be held to-
night in the Pythian hall on South
Third street. The session will begin
at s o'clock and all knights are urge !
to be on hand promptly. Refresh
ments will be served.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey F.. Smith will
entertain at a 6 o'clock dinner Monday
tsontng in honor Of their guest. Sena-
4. David Z. French. of Bluefeld. Gov
crs will be laid for ten, the guest list
including only the personal friends Of
Senator French.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

A business meeting of the Tuesday
Literary Club will be held in the home
of Mrs. Lynn S. Horror at O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon and the election OF
officers to serve for the year 1867
will he held. 1t is expected and de-
sired that all members will be present,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

The Parish Aid Society of Christ
Episcopal church will hold its May
meeting at $3.50 o'clock on Friday
afternoon In the parish house and as
business OF importance will be dis
cussed its Is hoped there will be full
attendance.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

The following invitations have been
ISSUED:
Miss Anne Borgess. and Miss Angela
McManaway request the honor of your
presence at dance to be given at ST.
Mary's auditorium Wednesday even
ing. May 3, at s o'clock.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
Moonlight Dance.

A moonlight dance will be held
from s to 1920 o'clock Thursday
night at the Norwood Park dancing
hall. All are cordially invited to at i.
tend. Good music and the best of
order will be maintained
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
To Hold Election.

The annual meeting of the Marcato
Music Club for the election OF officers
TO serve for the season of 19l6-1917
will be held at o'clock Saturday af-
ternoon. May 10, in the Red Cross
room OF the Masonic temple.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

his candidacy is making in the north
ern counties OF the state, and espec-
tally in Harrison county. He will go
from this city to Hancock and Brooke
counties.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

Weston friends Sunday.
Lewis E. Hoff, of West Milford, was
the week end guest OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey F. Smith.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
THE PARSONS-SOUDERS COMPANY

Mrs. Ralph Martin at 1870 O'Clock
Thursday evening. All members are
asked to attend.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
WILL Meet.

The members of the East End Sew
Ing Circle will meet in the home OF
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01
New Broad Stripe Silk
Pongee for Sport
Wear

Sonew and scarce are these that we
hurry to tell you about them and urge
you to double quick your coming if
you are planning to make your own
sports clothes; such as skirts, jackets,
hats, etc.
A little but very select shipment of
broad striped pongee silks; white
with navy, white with rose, white with
Copenhagen, and white with emeral
green.
They are 40 inches wide and the
price sits yard.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-05-01

ADJUTANT COMING.
Adjutant and Mrs. Gourley, of Co
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-16
ANT|L|QUOR MEASURES
POURING IN ON CONGRESS
Both Houses Dciugcd' with Petitions
Urging Adoption OF Various
Prohibition Bills.
WOULD EAN MET ADVERTISING
Post-Oticc Committee Fayorably Re
ports Proposed Law Aimed nt
Nail-brtIcr Houses - No Move
To-day for National Prohibition.
lBy Associated Frelt

wASrIi\,-ri,E -. 80, 80
'''''eh "' destruction OF
the lGuor trafitc continue TO accumu-
late IN Congress as both housce ,r.
dolurc,, u.i,,, ,i,ia
="
''"'''E urging adoption "i
the national prohibition constitutional
amendment, and passarc of other anti;
Iiouo, r,o,su,os ;,,,.
'"'" "''' |" P'"nlo't 'hH manufacture
ah'L-sa!e OF liquor i'll The District Of
Columbia
rb. ,r
''ee
~ "oo' !" Hh"''''' P"aso OF
the problem ,"-dav i'm rcrnrtine fav-
or;.bly n bill designed ia ,I.sc ,b, n,,iIe
,bsnlu,o, I,:t
''
''H""'f' ''" l" c"hH mali
order houses the right To go into either
wet or dry" TERRITORY, +, sulic;, e.,..
,lronnr III. ,,,.,i,,,, c a.,
'''""' ""''hS 'lc day
- W." '''' ''"'''S III 'h' ''"'ise Ee-
N'nS'" "''o'''i amendment
''"'' 'hG 'u"iciarN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-16
TWO-M|LE ADVANCE
IN VERDUN REGION
BY FRENCH TROOPS
Force Back Soldiers of
Crown Prince Along
SiX-Milc Front.
TAKE $500 PRISONERS
AND NUMEROUS GUNS
Buzeu. Important Railroad juno
ton Northeast of Bucharest.
Captured by Tcutons.
ROUMANIANS ARE IN RETREAT
Grcck Government RcpOrted UnOfIi-
clally to Have Accepted En-
tentc Ultimntum.
TAKE $500 PRISONERS
AND NUMEROUS GUNS
RoUMANIANs ARE IN HETREAT
Greek Government Reported UnofIi-
clally to Have Accepted En-.
tentc Ultinntum.
fBv A..n.i,ten rrn,s

French troops again have made an
effective thrust in tn. Ncrdum region.
Striking at tn. German positions be
tween the Mcuso ana Wcrvrc Rivers.
north of DoUaumont ana north-north-
cast OF tho fortress. along a front Of
about six miles tho French forced hacn
the soldiers or tn. German crown
prince for distance of alnos, two
miles. Moro than 7.5,v prisoners and
numerous guns wcic taken from tho
Germans, Paris Announces
III its latcs; uNicial communication
the German War Office admitted ,hat
advantage" had been obtained in ,hi.
region by the attackers.
Buzeu. al important raIlNvaN center
northeast OF Bucharest. and an excel
lent base from which 20 begin opera
tons in MoldaNia. has been captured b,
The Austro-ccrnau forces rhc re-
treating Russians and Koumnuiaus arc
reportsA 10 be burning villages behind
them. Four thousand additioua! pris-
onera have been taken by licld Mar
shall Won 3ackeUscu's army.
simultaneously Win tho taking Of
Bnacu. IN" Anstro-C;orman Danube
army and the Buigsrinps have begun
an offensive In Dobrudja The KuS.
SLAMS and Hounau!aus iiorli. states.
nave evacuated their positions under
the prcssur" "N"rted by Tho advance in
great Wallacllia.
British troops hay. tahcu ,.c of-
fensivc near Nut-ci->msra IN Mcsopo-
'arnia. and Turiiish positions on the
rich, bank o' tho iiai Etvcr south ot
kut-el' 'Amara. hav. bcor tak"u. Lon
don announces. ~ one rac. the
Rritsh are within two and a half
miles of knt-cl-Ar,ara.
The Greek government has accepted
the demands "f the entente aiJi.s con-
tanned In IN ulttnatu'n presented 70
inc Athens government on Thursday.
~ is rcro-tcd unofliciailv. tircck trnops
arc 20 hc withdrawn FROM rhcssalv,
and only certain number arc 10 he
stationed In the l'cloponno (: is
SAID
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-16
Bryan Sends Peace
Appeal to British
IBv Assocln,nI Prcte.

JACKSON WILLIE. F'LS., Dcc~ IN her
ih.-WIliinm J. bryan, here to-day
ON his way to Nipmi. Fin. stated
that he had scnt :his inrssnEr 10 the
british Premier:
'As Il friend OF the nmti"ns at
war. as Christian nud n lover OF
huInnnity. rcspcctfuiIy but most
cnrnesu! appeal to You to un~ your
SreHt influence to secure your gov
crnmrnt's consent TO negotiations.
"Therc In no dispute TINT must
necessarily he settled by force. Ar
International disputes nre capable
OF Adjustment b. peaceful means.
Every guarantee that cHn pOssibIy v
hr secured by war can he statcd as
condition precedent to peace. DO
not, prny you, by rcfurInS nm c1-
chnngc of Views. ussumc rcspon-
sihiIity for continuation OF the
unspcakHb1c horrors of this un-
pnrai1cled conflict. Your dcci.ion
mny menn life or dcnth 10 millions"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-12-16
FRENCH ASSAULTS REPILSED
ON THE NE.RDIN FRONT


BERLIN. December - (via GayVillc).
On tho Verdun front yesterday the
French made three attempts In re-
capture trenches taken recently by the
Germans on hill 3o4 the War Office
announces. East Of tho Meuse the
French launched repeated attacks, ad-
vancing in waves, The assaults were
repulsed.
The statement reads:
"Westcp front: Army group OF the
German Grown rrincc-On the west
bank OF The Mcusc the French tried
three times in vain to regain by at
tacks the trenches on hin 304. south
east OF Malancourt. captured by us Il
short time ago.
East OF the river. after strong artil-
lery preparation extending far into the
terrain behind the lines. they repeated
IL launched attacks. The advance of
the stormng waves failed on Pepper
ridge under our defensive fire. The
attack on the south slopes before Fort
Hardaumont was unable to be de-
vcloped under our destructive fire."