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Evening star., 1916-12-28
Will Not Withdraw Suit.

The railroads, it is understood. will
not withdraw the suit or permit any
thing to halt the decision of the court.
1t was stated, also, that the railroad
managers would decline to enter into
an alliance with the unions in return
for their support in the effort to de
feat President Wilson's proposed pol
icy of compulsory investigation of la
Dor disputes The railroads also will
decline, IT was stated. to cooperate in
any plan to have the Adamson law re-
pealed.
A possible outcome of today's con-
ference was the appointment of joint
board to determine the operation of
the law If it's coDstitutionality is es-
tablished.
Evening star., 1916-12-28
Explaining Note at Rome.
Teutons. Not Optimistic
That Foes Can Be Induced
to Enter Peace Conference
Hv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, December 81 via London.
December 2S.-Germany's answer to
President Wilson and the promptness
with which it was made have caused
A good impression generally in the
press. Only. the nti-American news
papers show a tendency to dissent and
express the view that interference of
any kind by America is intolerable
The latter papers find certain salts
faction in the proposal that delegates
Of the belligerents meet on neutral ter
ritory. which is interpreted as clearly
excluding the participation of neutrals
in the conference.
Count Won Reventlow, while avoid
ing. a direct attack on the German an
swer, assumes that no German delegate
will be found willing to take a seat at
the same table with English and
French delegates after the recent
speeches of Premiers Lloyd George land
BRAND, or until those speeches are
apologized for. The Taeglische Rund-
schau says that the note emphatically
rejects the participation of neutrals
in a peace conference which. 1t thinks,
would undoubtedly prolong negotia-
.tions beside disturbing the natural de-
termining forces. :.
Evening star., 1916-12-28
conference if such a step is recommend
ed by. President Wilson

conference if such step is recommend
ed by President Wilson.
The disposition of certain pan-Ger-
man newspapers to read an unfavor-
able Interpretation into the Austrian
and German replies to President Will
sons note is not shared in official cir
cles. where the Interpretation general
ciple. "a loyal acceptance of President
Wilson's suggestion, promoting the
prospects of peace now and in the fu-
ture and an effort is the same direction
as the original peace proposal of the
central powers"
AS to the prospect that peace will re-
suit directly from the present. regotia-
tionsNan interchange of notes there is nc
marked display of optimism in either Of
fetal Or unofficial circles.
Evening star., 1916-12-28
Mr.. Lawson's Letter.

Mr.. Lawson's wire is as follows:
New York, December %, 1915.
congressman Wood of Indiana
Evening star., 1916-12-28

washing toii, -. u.
Just read today's New York papers.
You and Chairman Henry unable to To-
cate me. Really Framed over my desk
is an envelope inscribed To Thomas
w. Lawson'-no other address. To
settle a wager it was mailed in an in
terror town in China and landed in my
Boston Office in record short time.
IF you and Chairman Henry wish to
communicate with me toss a post card
from any window in the Capitol, ad-
dressed to Thomas w. Lawson or T
w. L.. Boston,, and you will receive an
swer by return mail.
Take tip from one who played the
big Washington Wall street game and
the big international publicity game
long before you were old enough to dis
tinguish between stock exchange and
congressional hall-spend less effort
on last weeks and more on this week S
leak. which is liable to inundate both
Wall street and Washington.
There were only siNty-odd millions
hogsheaded from last weeks; this
weeks may run into billions.
And this tip, too, is meant in the
best of spirit-if it was actually be-
lieved in Washington there was to be a
real investigation of last weeks leak
there would not be quorum in either
the Senate or House next Monday and
shifting of bank accounts similar to
those in the good old sugar investiga-
tion days.
whether or not ! received postcard
from you or Chairman Henry, rest easy
in the knowledge / will answer your
public talking as reported by the press,
and that when you digest my answer
you will know more about Washington
Wall street stock gambling leaks than
before you begin trying to locate.
THOMAS W. LAWSON
'of Boston.
"P. 81 am mailing you and Chair
man Henry four of my books-Fren-
zied Finance High Cost of Living
The Remedy and Path Pointer A
casual run through them may help you
in ynur leak tracinP''
Evening star., 1916-12-28
Conclusions Not Optimistic.

The papers. however. do not reach op-
timistic conclusions based on the ex-
change of notes. The LokaI Anzeiger says
that it has not even a remote belief that
the allies will send delegates to a peach
Evening star., 1916-12-28
Little New in Note.

PARIS, December 2S.-The newspa-
pers comment freely on Germany's re-
ply to President Wilson's note con-
cerning peace. All of them affirm that
III contains nothing not contained in tho
first corhpunication of DIR. Won Beth
Evening star., 1916-12-28
REPLY TO SWISS NOTE
LIKE THAT TO THE U. S
Berlin Claims to Be in Complete Ac-
cord With President
Wilson.

BERLIN, December %, via Amster-
dam and London.-The German reply to
the Swiss note has been handed to the
Swiss minister. The tenor of the reply
follows:
"The imperial government has taken
note of the fact that the Swiss federal
council, as the result of its having
placed itself in communication with the
President of the United States. is also
ready to take action and side with the
United States toward bringing about an
understanding between the belligerent
nations and toward the attainment of
"a lasting peace.
"Spirit of True Humanity
"The spirit of true humanity, where
ell are inspired, is fully appreciated nd
esteemed by the imperial government.
The imperial government has. in
formed the President of the crnited
States that direct exchange of views
seems to it. to be the most suitable
means of obtaining the desired result.
Led by the same considerations
which caused Germany on December u
tons, the government has proposed an
immediate meeting of all the belliger-
ents at neutral place.
Prevention of Future Wars.
"In agreement with the President Of
the United States, the government is
of the opinion that the great work of
preventing future wars can only be
taken in hand after the present world
war has terminated. So soon as that
moment comes they will joyfully be
ready to cooperate in this Sublime
task.
..If Switzerland. which. faithful to its
noble traditions in mitig ating the suf-
ferings caused by the present war, has
won unending gratitude, will also con-
tribute to safeguarding the world S
peace, the German nation and govern
will highly welcome such action
Evening star., 1916-12-28
.Stampeded From New Positions.

Army group of Field Marshal Won
Mackensen: The 27th of December
brought to the 9th Army Infantry un-
der Gen. Won. Falkensayn complete
victory in the battle near Rimnik Sara
over the Russians. summoned to the de-
fense of Rumania. The enemy, who was
defeated on December 26. attempted to
regain the ground lost by counter
thrusts of strong masses, but the at
tacks failed. Prussian and Bavarlan
infantry divisions pressed behind the
enemy, whose forces flowed back. Our
troops stampeded him from his new
positions constructed during the night
and pushed ahead beyond Rimnik Sara.
"At the same time further southeast
German and Austro-Hungarian troops
pierced strongly intrenched Russian
lines. They repulsed here also violent
counter attacks made upon. their flank
and advanced fighting in northeast
erly direction. The enemy again in
this defeat suffered heavy sanguinary
losses.
Evening star., 1916-12-28
Representative Woods Comment.

In commenting on the telegram Mr..
Wood today said that at no time has
he stated that he could not locate Mr..
Lawson or get in touch with him.
Upon the other hand. that he has taken
it for granted that when the proper
time comes there will be no trouble
about reaching Mr. Lawson and getting
a full statement from him with refer
ence to what he knows concerning the
leak connected with the Presidents
peace note
Mr. Wood further stated that the re-
iection cast by this telegram upon
every member of the House and SEN
ate was sufficient to warrant the full.
est investigation of all the matters in
volved in his resolution. and that the
Senate and House. out of self-respect
for each of these bodies, should insist
that such an investigation be had.
Mr.. Wood further stated that If the
editorials appearing in the cosmopoli-
tan newspapers in the country are any
reflex of public opinion, the public it
self will insist that the fullest investi
cation be had of this matter, not only
for the purpose of ferreting out those
who are responsible for the advance
information received by Wall street
! which caused the loss of millions OF
dollars. but for the further purpose OF
preventing a recurrence of such ca
lamity and such a scandal
Evening star., 1916-12-28
Growing Belief Regarding Allies.

That the allies will declare that there
must be military solution to the war.
both in their note to the President and
in their reply to the central powers, is
the growing belief here both on the
basis of statements at the allied em-
bassies and from cabled press COM
ment Intimations from both Paris
and Rome that the allies Will not dis
cuss peace until they actually hold the
territories they considered essential for
their future are taken to indicate that
the allies want to wait fora substantial
military victory and a reversal OF the
present military situation.
Evening star., 1916-12-28
Cars Words Applauded.

The official order issued by Emperor
Nicholas stating that the time has not ar
rived for peace negotiations takes the
leading place today in both the news and
editorial sections of the evening news
papers Some of them suggest the other
members of the entente should follow the
lead of Russia and state their terms. The
Standard says:
''We cordially welcome this frank ex-
position of war aims from one consider
able member of the alliance. 1t would do
no harm and it might do much good If
the other allies made 1t clear once for all
that there can now be no question of res
toration of the status quo. There has
been far too much inclination in this
country to treat the mere evacuation of
occupied territories as a test of sincerity
on Germany's part.
''ft is now quite time that beliiserents
and neutrals understood the true stua-
ton. The allies believe they can inflict
very shortly "A crushing military defeat on
Germany She then will be offered peace
on the lines of restitution of Alsace Lor
raine, REIMBURSEMENT of her spols. the
loss of her colonies and the payment of
suitable indemnities while her allies will
have to meet the minimum demands Of
Russia and Italy,
Evening star., 1916-12-28
British Attack Fails.

BERLIN, December IS, by wireless to
Sayville-Unsuccessf attacks by the
British on Bulgarian advance lines in
the Lake Doiran region are announced
in today's army headquarters state
ment. The text reads:
Macedonian front: Northeast of
Lake Doiran, several British compa-
nies. after strong artillery preparation,
unsuccessfully attacked Bulgarian out
Evening star., 1916-12-28
WEATHER.

Partly cloudy and colder tonight;
temperature somewhat below freezing.
Tomorrow fair, colder: moderate west
and northwest winds.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending pm: Highest. 43. at am. to-
day; lowest 3S, at Ii pm. yesterday.
Full report on page II.
Evening star., 1916-12-28
For Federal Commission.

A federal commission to decide disputes
between railroads and their employees, re-
gardless of whether the United States
Supreme Court may hold the Adamson act
constitutional. was the suggestion which
the chiefs of the four railway brother
hoods indicated today they might place
before the conference committee of rail-
road managers. Representatives of the
two sides went into conference here to
discuss the Adamson legislation and it's
effects.
William G. Lee, president of the Broth
erhood of Railway Trainmen, discussing
the idea before the conference began,
said:
Il believe, and a number of the railroad
managers agree. that the creation of a
federal commission of eight members,
four representing the roads and four the
brotherhoods, sitting as a court of off,
cial adjudication, could satisfactorily dis
pose of whatever grievances might de-
velop between the roads and their en-
ployes.
Oppose Outside Connection.
1.-THE members of such a commission
must be men who understand their busi-
would be compelled to sever all connec-
tlONS tHey previously ndu WIN eltner
side. Such a commission should have
plenary powers, would hold hearings and
after deliberation would announce its de-
cisions"
According to the brotherhood chiefs the
roads representatives have already con-
sidered the idea of such a federal COM
mission. Mr.. Lee would not say definitely
that discussion today would center on the
proposal
The conference committee of rail-
road managers and representatives of
the four brotherhoods of raiload en-
ployes resumed here today their con-
ference relative to the application of
the Adamson law in the event that
it is held constitutional by the United
States Supreme Court. Through an
agreement between Attorney General
Gregory and the raiload attorneys the
effectiveness of the Adamson law has
been suspended pending the outcome OF
the test suit. Therefore on January
the employees will continue their work
without any immediate benefits from
the law. which was to have gone into
Evening star., 1916-12-28

PETROGRAD, December 2s. British
admiralty per wireless press.-The fol-
lowing statement on military opera
tions was issued today by the war Of
fee:
"Rumanian front-Throughout the
day wednesday, the enemy made a
number of fierce attacks along almost
of the upper stream of the River Rim
mix, north of Megura. he succeeded in
pressing back slightly our cavalry de-
tachments and Infantry detachments
of the Rumanians.
ION the Rimnik highroad our detach-
ments. after having repulsed series
of attacks, were obliged to abandon
first line trenches. which were demol
ished by artillery fire.
Enemy attacks in the remaining
sectors were beaten back with great
losses to him, and in the village of
VaIea -Seltzei, by our counter attack,
we captured several machine guns.
Evening star., 1916-12-28

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, December %, 11:15 am
The Manchester Guardian, taking the
point of view that Germany has reject
ed the proposals made in the American
note says that President Wilson's sug-
gestion, instead of being -"the outcome
of a dark German scheme," is so en-
barrassing to Germany that it is evaded
altogether in the reply. which recurs,
instead, to the proposal Germany her.
self has made, which the allies already
had rejected.
british denunciation of the note is
clearly superfluous," the Guardian con-
tinues. THE task of our foreign Offices
will be very much lightened II Ger
MANY refuses to carry her definition any
further or even to reply TO the genera
statements made on our behalI IT is
clear we, on our side, can go no further
for the time being.
President Clears Conscience.
"President Wilson, by the issue of
his note, has cleared his conscience.
and if Germany now resumes or. rather.
increases submarine frightfulness. SO
as to strain her relations with the
United States. the President VIII, at
any rate. stand before his people as one
who did his utmost to avert catastro..
phe by an effort to re-establish peace
The Guardian also takes the ground tnat
the German reply hints that the proposal
to establish a league to insure peace after
the present war will not constitute an
item in peace negotiations, and adds;
yet how appropriate 1t would have
been to discuss league of nations in con-
nection, for example, with Germany's most
cherished plans for freedom of the seas"
-. We are inclined to infer that unless
Germany is prepared to go much further
this first chapter of peace negotiations is
closed Germany attempted to figure in
the role of a magnanmous victor. but a
magnanimous victor ought not to appear
on the stage in a palpable state of hunger.
- The allies took the measure OF her
proposals without difficulty and the Presi-
dent brought it to the test of definition
Evening star., 1916-12-28
1920 Russian Prisoners.

Yesterday 5000 prisoners and twen-
ty-two machine guns were brought in
as booty. The mum ber of prisoners
made by the 9Th Army in engagements
near Rimnik Sara forms a total of TO-
220 Russians.
with the Danube army yesterday
there were only local engagements.
I'm Dobrudja. Bulgarian and Turkish
troops succeeded in throwing. the Rus
SLAMS from fortified height positions
east of Matchin."'
: The Teutonic. allies fighting in Ru-
mania captured the important town of
Rimnik Sara, on the railroad north
east of Buzeu. according to the official
communication issued last evening.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-14

1.-THE Cohan Revue Of 1916" was
produced this week in New York and
made a big hit. 1t is described as a
crazy quilt patched together and
threaded with words and music.
Among the principal players are
Harry Bulgar James c. Marlowe,
John Hendricks, Elizabeth hurry, Lila
Rhodes, Richard Garlic. Vall Valli,
Juliet, Charles Winnlnger, Alice Har-
ris and Alfred Latell, who is the ira
vesties on popular plays impersonates
the dog star, Jasper.
% -
The Palace offering for today
needs but little mention to the the
alter goers OF Clarksburg, the COM
pany appearing just finishing record
breaking week at this popular amuse-
ment resort. For today and Tuesday
It will present The Chinese Ambas-
sador," {. tabloid version of "A Chi
nese Honeymoon, interspersed with
tuneful music numbers and sur
rounded with an oriental atmosphere.
1T should prove one Of Amick's PEN
nant Winners" big drawing cards.
Hervey Reese and Frank Melrose
are doing the principal comedies, and
Vera Franklin and Gladys Vaughn
have parts that display their abilities
at the best. Jack Amick and Judson
Morris also add their good work to
round out an attraction worth while.
New specialtles are introduced by
the Pell Trio Of harmony singers,
who have pleased the audiences
nightly with their excellent work.
Harvey Reese, Vera Franklin, Gladys
Vaughn and Frank Melrose, are all
booked for special number, and
Judson Morris, the golden voiced
tenor, will sing Mother" one OF
the song hits Of the world.
Mr.. and Mrs Sidney Drew, the
popular, refined funmakers Of motion
pictures, who recently signed con-
tract to appear exclusively on the
Metro program, have begun work on
their first feature, which Is called
Sweet Charity" The comedy which
Is one reel in length, was written by
Mr.. Drew. Besides writing the story.
Mr.. Drew is directing his own fea-
ture.
"The Ballet Girl" a heart drama
Of peculiar appeal to women every
where, and which features two such
noted stars as Alice Brady and Hot
brook Blinn, is showing at the
Orpheum theater today, heralded oy
the warmest praise from the critics OF
New York, who declare it to be in ev-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-14

States; but the Tangler Of today is
vastly different from tho Tangier OF
years ago.
The island is one OF the most beau.
tiful bits OF land that dot the bay
from Baltimore to tho capes OF Vir.
ginla. 1t has population Of about
1900 persons, who make their Twin
largely by catching tho famous Tan
gier oysters, crabs, hand diamond
back tcrrapin. with which the sur.
rounding waters abound. Seven-tenths
Of the soft crabs shipped from Girls
field, Nd, to all parts OF the country
arc caught in the waters Of Tangler
Much Of the history Of the island Is
lost previous to the year 1912. Blu
in the war OF 1912, tho British troop
on their way to Baltimore, halle
there on what were then called the
camp grounds-a tract long since
claimed by the inroads Of tho bay
During the stay of tho British loca
preacher named Joshua Thomas was
invited to preach to tho men. With
out fear he roundly upbraided thu
British commander, General Ross, for
his intention to destroy Baltimore
and informed him that be would b
killed. Students OF history know thai
the prediction came true,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-14
In many cases crack" whol
damp goods arc folded.

III many NocSo Sh1SN w AVA NAV
damp goods arc folded.
Some OF the supplies OF the laun-
dry which are difficult to obtain at
present are buing, paper, boxes,
twine, and indclable ink. While no
greater hardships are hitting the
launry business than any other be-
cause OF the war. the state owners
will do their best to relieve condl-
lions.
The West Virginia Laundry own
ers' Association was formed two
years ago from the Virginia-West
Virginia association. Mr.. LydIc has
been its chief executive since for
nation.
Officers will be elected at Hunting
ton. Those now In office arc w. l..
Lydic, Fairmont president; Il. r..
Patton, Parkersburg, vice president;
W. j. Parkhill, Clarksburg, secre-
tary-treasurer; T. w. Heironlmous,
Grafton, sergeant-at-arms, and the
executive committee Is w. 1. Lydlc,
chairman; Frank r. Scroggins.
Wheeling; j. D, Cole, Charleston;
George B. Mcdonald, Parkersburg;
A. G. Shubart, Williamson; Il. r, Pat
ton, Parkersburg; w. ]. Parkhin.
Clarksburg; T. w. HeironOmous.
Grafton.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-14
\|E MIC
of America is the Island of
Tangier, Situated in
Chesapeake Bay.

The little island of Tangier, lying
in Chesapeake bay, opposite the mouth
Of the Potomac river, and famed for
It's fine oysters, crabs and fish, has
come into particular prominence late.
ly by an article prepared and dis
tributed by southern news bureau,
in which the island, its population and
their customs wereA described with a
greater attention to effect than to
truth. The description was Of quaint
old fashioned. superstitious commu.
nifty, far removed from the affairs OF
the busy world.
But real pictures OF the island Of
Tangier do not bear out all the asser.
tlons made. At one time these de.
scrlptions might have represented
conditions there fairly we'll, just az
they might have represented scores Of
other communities in the United
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-14
INNOVATION
Is That Of Serving Sandwiches
and the Like in Regular
Coaches of Fast Trains.

A new system has been put into CT
feet on this part Of the baltimore and
Ohio system that seems to be maxim
a big hit with the travelling publ
This is the plan Of sending dinin
car men through the trains with sand
witches, pie and hot coffee for pur-
chase by the passengers, The dlnlnr
car conductor accompanies the wal
err to make change and see that th
service is satisfactory. 1t Is expected
that the custom in vogue for years
of having q porter visit the trains ~
the stations where through train
stop for several minutes will likel2
be discontinued, II this new service
as popular as 1t seems likely to be.
A special meal now being served
on diners Is the commercial mems
lunch, which is at very reasonable
price. II has been served for some
time and Is rapidly growing In favor.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-02-14

to picture lovers. Tho story is an in
teresting one, 1t deals with theme
dear to all picture enthusiasts-lovc.
The plot is well laid and the different
scenes well planned and carried out
carefully. Mr. Griffith recommends
1t, so 1t must be exceptionally good.
The comedy end of the bill. BE
cause He Loved Her." is Sam Ber-
nard spasm. Mae Bush is his leading
lady. and with Sam Lavender aud
Harry Mccoy you will see some fun.
The scenes are laid in a cafe, and the
things that are pulled off would fill
a large volume.
This program runs Monday and
Tuesday.