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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-01
ILLEGAL,
R. R. HEADS CONTEND
Roads will Fight to Defeat the
Measure, Hale Holden De-
clares.

CHICAGO. Sept. Passage by Con-
gress OF the Adamson compromise eight
hour bill probably would postpone a
trainmens strike. but It would not set
tie the question. presidents OF three
Western railroads declared.
The railroads would take no precipi-
tate action In event the bill were pass
ed said Hale Holden, president Of
the Chicago. Burlington and Quincy. who
was spokesman for the railway man
ayers at their recent conferences with
PRECEDENT Wilson, but we certainly will
not allow an Illegal law to stand II we
can help II.
1T IL my understanding that the SUI
preme Court OF the United States has
held recently. In two cases. that the
Congress OF the United States has abso-
lutely no power to fix wagen. That Is
what the Adamson bill amounts to, ac-
cording to my understanding. II II is
passed 1t would only postpone the is
sue"
Similar sentiments were expressed by
K. p. Ripley, president OF the Atchison.
Topeka and Santa Fe. and II. r. Kurrie,
president Of the Monon. Ripley added :
The Adamson compromise is not sat
no right to pass such n measure"
Representatives of unorganized rail-
way employees here telegraphed Con-
gressman Adamson at Warrington
urging that ne include in his eight
hour law provision for an ei9ht-hour
day for the unorganized employees also.
The kilograms said unorganized en-
ployes were working for nine to eight
cen hours daily.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-01
fresh SHIPMENT
AUGMFNTS BIG
TROUSERS SALE
Baltimore Firm Sends Fresh
Lot to Friedlander's,
42S 9th St.

Added impetus is given the record.
breaking sale of odd Trousers now be-
ing held at Friedlander Bros. as Ninth
street northwest through the purchase
OF new lot from the Strauss Manufac-
turing Company. Is South Howard
street Baltimore, Md, noted makers Of
mems clothing.
Notwithstanding the steady advance in
the cost of both materials and work.
manship, hundreds Of pairs Of trousers
are being offered at prices which are
nothing short Of sensational The quail
ties are Of the best and the workman
ship Of the highest character.
These are the prices which prevail
during the term of this sale. The quail
ties In each lot are also given: 437 pairs
Of Trousers at sl.95; 502 pairs at $24S;
2& pairs at $3.15; PIP pairs at $3ss. Ma
terials include woolens. serges. cash
meres. worsteds. cheviots, and fannels.
With this vast assortment to choose
from. no difficulty will be encountered
In matching almost any odd coat, giving
what Is practically a new suit at less
than the usual charge for the trousers
alone.
Make haste. men: these values are
phenomenal Even the most casual in
spection will convince you Of the unusual
values to he obtained during the period
Of this sale. Better come now. while
the stock is at it's best, and make your
selection Bear In mind the name and
address-Friedlande Bros, l.S Ninth
street northwest.-Adyt
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RAILROADS PREPARE
TOF|GHT8-HOURLAW
THROUGH COURTS
Central Western Executives In.
dicate Plan to Garry 0ppo-
sition to Supreme Court.
SAY CONGRESS LACKS POWER

CHICAGO. Sept. i.-While Congress- In
preparing to rush legislation which II Is
believed will avert a railroad strike.
central Western executives today indi-
Gated the railroads would carry their
night against the eight-hour bill to the
supreme Court OF the United States.
Unictals said such a pnI might postpone
a strike. but wouiu not setlie the issue.
That such legislation would be re-
sisted In the courts was indicated by
ton. chief spokesman for the W estern
executives. and Il. p. Ripley. president
OF the santa Fe.
1t Is my understa ns.;:g that the SUI
preme Court Of the Lni.ed states has
held recently in two cases that Congress
has absolutely no power to fix wages,
and that II what the Adamson bill
amounts to. according to my under
standing" said holden.
1T would be up to the Government to
sue the railroads to compel payment OF
Increase In wages. Then. OF course. II
would be a matter for the courts.
II can't see where action by Congress
on this basis would settle the con.
troversy. On the contrary. don't
think It would" Ripley concluded.
Notification Of embargoes by West
ern roads was looked for today. An
nouncement by the Santa Fe that per-
ishable freight. excepting live stock,
would be accepted after Monday at the
owners risk. was taken to mean tina!
the railroads looked for a postponemeni
OF the strike.
Other trunk lines with headquarters
in Chicago have not issued similar
orders. but freight officials are expect.
Ing them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-01
ROUMANIANS USING
NUT CRACKER TACTICS

LONDON. Sept. Listing the famous
German nut cracker" tactics. the Rou-
manians are pressing forward rapidly
on both wings, sQueesing the Austrians
out Of all southeastern Pennsylvania.
The Austrians. caught In the center
and In danger Of being crushed by the
Jaws of the nut cracker" already have
abandoned more than 400 square miles of
Transylvania territory to the invaders.
At least a dozen towns and villages have
been captured by the Roumanians since
war was declared Sundy night. SO rap
idly are the Austrians retreating on the
center that there has been little heavy
fighting and but few prisoners have been
taken.
The Roumanian right wing. linked up
with the Russians near the Bukowina
old Hugarian city OF Bistritz. thirty
miles from the Roumanian frontier. A
Central News dispatch from The Hague
today said that the Austrians are pre-
pairing to evacuate Bistritx without a
Heavy lighting continues along the
mountain front leading southwark from
Bukowina.
Along the southern border OF Transyl-
make a stand In the mountain passes.
The Berlin Tageblatt's correspondent at
the Austrian 'front.' admitting the sur
render Of kronstadt and other towns
to the Roumanians. indicated that the
Austrians will tight stubbornly to hold
Hermannstadt. former capital OF Tran.
sylvania. and the Red Tower pass. the
mountain gateway approaching Her
mannstadt.
Should the Roumanians burst through
this pass In large force they might cut
of and capture the Austrians retreating
from southeastern Transylvania.
Forty-five miles further west. how
ever. the Roumanians have pierced the
Valkan pass. 1t Is admitted at Vienna.
and have marched ten miles northward
into Transylvania to the railway town
Of PetroSeny.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-01
EXPECTED TO
PASS S-HOUR Law
No Delay In Upper House Look.
ed for In Railroad legisla-
ton.

The whole key to the question whether
the legislative situation would be solved
was to be found today In the answer to
this:
"will a vote be blocked in the
Senate and delayed longer than this
week."
When the Republican conference met
and 1t was found that body was not dis
posed to obstruct vote the Democratic
leaders believed the key had been found.
and other Democratic leaders that the
eight-hour measure will be passed by
Saturday night
Senator Kern made a reservation to
leave the city tomorrow evening to full
The Republican conference today
named a committee to prepare sub
stitute bill or amendments to the eight
hour bill. The conference met at 10. and
after about an bour named a committee.
consisting OF senators Brandegee. DO.
rah. Cummins. Nelson. Sterling. and
Weeks.
The purpose Of some Of this committee
was TO get some additional legislation
which would meet the problem Of higher
1t was the feeling OF some of the
Republicans that once the eight-hour
law was passed Congress would quilt
and no more OF the Presidents pro-
gram would be dealt with.
II was to meet this situation that
the committee was named.
Senator Weeks was one of the fore
most Republican Senators who was
opposed to the eight-hour law, He
was not disposed to rush legislation
through or let 1t be rushed through
But It Is understood he will not fil-
buster.
The bill reported this afternoon by
the Senate Interstate Commerce Com
mittee not only provides for an eight
hour commission. but 1t contains an
| other new and important feature.
This is that the Interstate Com
merce Commission shall have power
| to Ak hours OF labor and wages. This
| shall be done within a period OF not
| less than six nor more than twelvt
months from passage of the act.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-01
FRENCH CLEAN UP
TRENCH OF GERMANS

PARIS. Sept. French trops clean
ed up German trench on the Nouvron
front. between the Ooise and the
Aisne. last night. taking some prison.
ers. 1t was officially announced today.
On the Somme front French artillery
was very active in the regions OF
Estrees and Soyecourt.
In Apremont forest, southeast of YER
dun, a weak German attack failed.
French curtain-fire stopped another
German attack In lie Pretre woods.
Seven German aeroplanH, were brought
down in yesterdays fighting. four In the
Somme district, tow In the Champagne.
and one In the Disc region.
The cannonade in the balkans Is con-
tinuing, but no new infantry engage
ments have occurred.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-01
GERMANS MAKE FIVE
ATTACKS ON SOMME

LONDON. Sept. 1.-The Germans de-
livered their heaviest counter attacks
against the British lines last night since
the somme offensive began, making an
miles. General Haig reported this after
noon.
Five separate attacks were against
British positions on 5000 yard front
In the region of Ginchy and High wood,
after a terrific bombardment. Large
German forces were employed, but four
attacks were repulsed with heavy losses.
The nth German onslaught car
ried the Teutons into an advanced
British trench at two points on a
small frontage.
British gunners successfully en-
gagged several hostile batteries east
OF Beaurains, causing a big explosion.
lient had satisfactory results.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-01
RETIRING BOARD TO
HEAR GEN. ALESHIRE
III Health Reason For Request of
Army Officer.

MAI. Gen. James b. Aleshire. quarter
master general of the army. has been
summoned to appear before a retiring
board with a view to his retirement
from active duty.
General Aleshire has been In Ill health
for several months. and has not been
on active duty since last May. Brig.
Cen. Henry @. Sharp. assistant quar-
termaster general. has been active head
of the quartermaster corps during all
the period Of Mexican mobilization.
The retiring board before which Gen.
sral Aleshire will appear will be COM
Of the division of militia affairs. BIZ.
Cen. William Crozier, chief of ordnanC
Brigadler General Darlington. inspec-
tor general Col. william II. Arthur.
and Lieut.. Col. Henry c. Fisher. medi-
cal corps, and First Lieut.. Tassius Nc
Dowell, recorder.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-01
PLAGUE. FEAR CAUSE
OF APPEAL TO COURT
Mother Asks Rule to Avoid
Bringing Child Through New
York City.

Fearing the infantile paralysis plague
in New York, Mrs Isabel c. LASER to-
day petittoned Justice siddons, OF the
District Supreme Court, to extend until
October the permission recently granted
her to take her infant daughter. Jean
court.
Mrs. LASER asked this extension In
order that she would not have to bring
her child, now at Holliston, Mass,
through New York.
Mrs. LASER was recently awarded Gus
today of her daughter. but ordered to
keep the child within the Jurisdiction of
the court. Last month she was given
permission to take the child to her
former home In Massachusetts.
Justice Siddons issued a rule against
Emery l.. LASER. returnable September
8, requiring the husband to show cause
why the wife's request should not BE-
granted.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-01
40 GIRLS IN PANIC
AS BOMB EXPLODES

NEW iORk. Sept. LA bomb was
exploded yesterday beneath the paper
box factory OF John c. SCHNEIDER. No
one was injured. for the uomb had been
placed in cellar storeroom. and paper
boxes acted as q mufrler. but the fac
tory workers. fxncluding forty girls.
the bomb was Of the battery" type,
and had contained black powder.
workers In Schmieder's factory have
been plagued by pickets since the begin
ming of the poxmakers' strike, because
they remained loyal to their employer.
Max Meister, chairman OF the picket
committee Of the strikers, was arrested
yesterday for interfering with the po-
lice. lie was later bailed out.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-01
Garretson Weeps As
HeExplains His Stand
Brotherhood Leader Dramatically Explains Diem
ma in Which Presidents Plea for Delay Placed
Him-Treason in Compliance.

The most dramatic incident in the
strussle at the Capitol to avert the
great strike came late yesterday after
noon. when A. Il. tarrctson. chairman
Of the railway brotherhood conference
committee. standing at table In the In
terstate Commerce Committee room.
with tears wetting his cheeks. denied
the appeal Of President wilson and Of
senator Newlands and other Congress
sional leaders, that he call of the strike
set for Monday morning so Congress
might have more time TO consider the
strike legislative program.
In a voice shaky with emotion, the
veteran leader said:
when the President Of the United
states asked me to postpone the strike
had found my Gethsemane. On the
one side 1 faced the condemnation Of
every one OF those powers that 20 90
far to shape public opinion.
Anarchist. rebel-no term was too
evil for me. DO l feel this? Am ] not
human
ION the other side faced the trusting
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loyalty Of the mon who expect me to
lead them where they want to 60. To
do what the President asks. what you
ask. would be treachery. 1t means that
across the fair record of thirty years
would be written the word Traitor"
Can face that?"
tarretsons reply came at the end OF
a ten hours hearing before the commit
tee on the three bills which the Admin
istration leaders had drafted. 1t was a
refusal to Yield In the unions cause: but
before the hearing adjourned all wash
ington had heard that settlement OF
the proposed strike was nevertheless
under way.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-01


son bill.
Adamson Wrote Bill.
Chairman Adamson, Of the Interstate
Commerce Committee, drafted the SUBJ
stitute bill after conference with the
President. Postmaster General Burieson.
and Mr.. Kitchin, the majority leader of
the House.
Subsequently Mr.. Kitchin introduced a
resolution for special rule giving the
bill privileged status In the House.
Democratic members Of the Rules Com
mittee were called into consultation
with Mr.. Kitchin and agreed to report
the special rule.
The bill first drafted by Mr.. Adamson
contained 1,S provision for an eight.hour
ton for overtime. This bill was ready
to be dropped into the House basket
early yesterday when the President
reached the Senate end of the Capitol
ana All ,b pos tnas General Bureson reach
ference with the Postmaster General,
Mr.. Adamson and Mr.. kitchin sought
out the President.
When they returned to the House the
draft of the bill and as introduced 1t
provides for pro rata pay for overtime
1t Is understood that the President in
formed Mr.. Adamson that ,ne brother
pay, at least for the present, and the
Chief Executive suggested the sinking
out OF the time md a half clause,
Leaders OF the brotherhoods have
been solemnly warned by their
friends In Congress that 1t will not
do to force a strike on the country
while Congress is doing it's best to
1t cannot be said Congress Ia going
to pass the eight-hour law in any
good temper. On the contrary, there
Is bitter feeling among many mem
bers of both parties who object to
being "bludgeoned." as they say. into
forcing through law to protect the
public from the consequences Of a
disastrous tie-up, all because two
| conflicting forces. each seeking to
get as much as possible out of the
roads. are willing to sacrifice the In
terests of 10O.000.000 people to en-
nance their own.
Point to Absurdity.
Many members declare that IL is an
absurdity that great nation in such
a situation as this should be placed
in a position of temporary helpless
ness.
However that may be. Congress will
bend to the work of hurrying through
the eight-hour measure. What will
become OF the rest OF the program
I OF the President remains to be seen.
but II probably will go over until
next session.
II the eight-hour measure ia passed
and the strike In called of. adjourn
ment of the session Ia expected some
time the coming week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-01
Making Bad Matter Worse

It Is dangerous thing. when you
have let slip an unfortunate remark, to
try to cover up the blunder.
Mrs. G. was talking with the wife Of
Judge II. about her sons choice Of a
profession. II don't want him to be
a lawyer" she said.
why not?' said the judges wife. az
think there is nothing much finer than
the legal profession for q bright boy"
"Well," said Mrs. G., bluntly, "a law
yer has to tell so many lies" Then It
dawned on her that she was talking to
the wife OF a lawyer: so she hastily
added, That is-er-to be q good law
yer!-Youths Companion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-01
Proved His Point.

Tho old Scotch professor was trying
TO impress upon his students the value
Of observation.
NO" he complained. "ye dinna use
your faculties of observation. Ye dinna
use 'em. For instance"
Picking UP a pot OF chemicals OF hor-
rfble odor. he stuck his finger ino II,
and then into his mouth.
'Taste OF It, gentlemen" he COM
manded. as he passed the pot from
student to student
After each had licked a finger and
had felt rebellion through his whole
soul. the old professor laughed In tri-
umph.
II told We sol" he shouted. Eye dinna
U.S. your faculties of observation! For
II ye had observed we would ha' seer
that the finger which ] stuck into the
pot was ma the finger which I stuck into
my mouth"-Chicago Herald.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-01
District "White Wings"
Get a 25-Cent Raise

Those humble and Woodworking Dis
trict servitors. the white wings" have
at last met with their reward. Included
in the District appropriation bill signed
by the President today. Is an item in
creasing the pay of these laborers from
$3.50 to $1.76 day.
The increase Is due largely to the
efforts Of President Wilson. the Com
missioners. and william Mex. Clayton.
OF the Federation of Citizens Associa-
lions.
Mr.. Clayton intercs- the President
in the plea Of the white wings" with
the result that two years ago he ad-
dressed to the Commissioners a letter
asking consideration OF their claims.
The item was included In the annual
estimates for that year. but was not APP
proved by Congress- The increase dates
from July I.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-01
Railway and Electric Co.
Sued for $4,000 Damages

The Washington Railway and Elec-
trio Company Is made defendant in a
suit for $4,000 filed today in the Dis
trict Supreme Court by Manuel S.
Klawans. through his father and next
friend, Frank Klawans.
The plaintiff alleges that he was
struck by car OF the defendant COM
psny while crossing II street north
east, between Twelfth and Thirteenth
streets, on January II. 1915, and sus-
tsined serious injuries.
He Is represented by Attorneys To-
briner and Graham.
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GREEK KING QUITS
THRONE, SAYS REPORT
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rections. It was officially announced to-
day.
Roumanian armies have occupied Tar
lunge valley and the industrial center
Of Petrossam with very slight losses.
On the Bulgarian frontier, Austrian
gunboats and monitors operating on the
Danube have bcmbarded Turnu Magu-
rele and Ziminoea.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-01
Really Important Thing.

Aged Suitor-It IL true that l am con-
siderably older than you. but man Is
as young as he feels. you know. and
Miss Pert-Oh. that doesn't matter
What want to know IL II you are as
rich as you look.-Boston Transcript.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-01

The earth is blessed with the one. sim
pie. painless. never-failing remedy that
happy. and that's "GETS-IT." Apply 1t
In 8 seconds. 1t dries. Some people lab
and dig at their corns with knives and
razors-wrap their toes in packages with
bandages or sticky tape. make them red
with "GETS-IT" Ysur corn loosens-
you lift 1t of. There's nothing to press
on the corn. or hurt. Angels couldn't
ask for more. Try II tonight on any
corn, callous, or wart. 49, r.
"GETS-IT" Is sold and recommended
by druggists everywhere. Csc a bottle. or
sent on receipt OF price by f. Lawrence
& Co. Chicago, I'll.
Sold In Washington and recommended
as worlds hest corn remedy by O'Don-
nell's Drug Stores. Peoples Drug Stores.
p, @. Affleck.--Advt
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-01
Tailor Is Bankrupt.

Charles NJ. Carter. a tailor. today flled
in the District Supreme Court. petit
his liabilities at S,sSO1 is and his assets
at 81. 400. so.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-01
His WaV Out.

W'ife-Do YOU object to my having $500
a month spending money?
: Husband-Certainly not. II you can
find 1t anywhere.-Judge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-01

Roumania's action follows the lead
of many Of the European countries
now at war. including Russia. France.
and Great Britain.
Russia, the fitst to act. abolished
liquor traffic by imperial decree at
the outbreak OF the war The sale
Of intoxicants fell within a year and
half from nearly 1000, 900. 900
rubles to approximately I per cent
Of that sum. the latter largely for
medicinal purposes.
Great Britain restricted the sale OF
liquor in the munitions areas. The
sale of intoxicants in licensed houses
is only permitted for four hours a
day, and six months imprisonment
and a fine of $500 is the punishment
for contravening the regulations:
to sell any form of alcohol before
noon. Sales to women and children
are barred at any hour.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-01
Il ook Pa, How
'eets-lf Works. y
Lifts Your Corn Right on.
Navor Eaila

Ever in your life see a corn come out
like that? Look at the true skin UNDER
neath-smooth as the pal moi your
hand
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-01
ROUMANIA PUTS BAN
ON ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
Follows Example Set by Russia,
Britain, and France.

BUCHAREST. Sept. 1.-The police
commissioners have forbidden the
sale and consumption of alcoholic
liquors in all establishments through
out Roumania under penalty of Sc
we're punishment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-09-01
House Acts on 8-HOur
Bill; Senate to FOll0v
Gallinger Asserts Republicans Will Not Filibuster
Minority House Members Speak Against Meas
ure, But Do Not Attempt to Block It,
Adamson Wrote Bill.

emergency will be met by the Adam
son bill.