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A. 1 .. , . A' b" ' .!TH WKATHIB Rain ami Warmer Today; Fair-Colder .Tomorrow .. , v Tolume 2; Number 19. S To M Washington Is ! ; - Plainly Hope for Peace in Europe Badly Dashed by Reply of Central Powers to President's Demand That Belligerents State Their Terms Rejection Was . Unexpected Administration Officials Clearly Pessimistic Places Question of Peace or War Squarely Before the Entente Powers. I MUM WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec. 26. Hope for peace in Europe was tonight badly dashed, but KX$;. not utterly destroyed, by Ger Vt'r nany's flat refusal to satisfy 'Vfe President Wilson's demand for t. v; peace terms. Kf. . On the surface of the troubled diplomatic ..seas the outlook for h -.Vf peace was black, but adminis !fK v iration officials strained their tffii i': eyes to discern some ray of light 'ff-iri the situation. There were ; '.'dr two differing views of the ef '$$0 ect'of the German note on the ri neutrals', effort toward peace. i; rAdmimstration officials, while : riA t!;ref using to discuss the possibil--o' ities,vere clearly pessimistic. f ey $pok the view that Ger - ' ; many by insisting on her de- I JinandJor an "immediate meet- . : ing tf the belligerent states," proposal that both groups of ffbelligerfepts set forth their peace lormsThis, the State Depart 'i ;s!'iaent;ieves, takes the entire ; tihattet jout of the President's ?V ( hand4 at least so far as further 'h inftiaf ive efforts are concerned. , a?.4t!4tf'Places squarely before the En "" 'pj&n&& powers, Germany's insist :;iiC$ioi an untrammeled consid ' ' awon of terms in conference. fj-iutral diplomatic circles did iWt entirely sha: c the pessimism " Ifoi the administration. They be- ,1ieved ' that Germany's note . ' 'would not halt the concerted .m- fan. among the neutral 'Nations ; Mrendorsement ? of - tee Fresi- -Rent's peace program and they - insisted that all hope for peace should hot be abandoned until , all of, the pressure of concerted neutral action had been brought - . : to, bear. Several neutral repre sentatives here declared that , Germany in her note "went as far es she could," and asserted that the peace move would be i continued. - ' 1 - The representatives of the bel--; ligerent nations here refused to comment on the German note, although the German embassy .insisted upon its .recently as sumed attitude that the way to ward peace' is open and will be , kept open despite continued hos--" tiUtie8.f ; The i Entente powers' diplomatic representatives took 4he . position -that their peace doctrine v was i included in the speech of Lloyd George." Both croups of belligerents in the dip lomatic corps "joined with the : .ate Department in a refusal to :.;cu3s the note until it had ! a .formally .received here J ' h will probably be some ; . . i tomorrow. ' - V ;'; II .intime neutral - diplomats cor! inued their peace activities. ' 1 1 l ame known tonight ; that . ' ) -oups of neutrals have be i diplomatic negotiations i " t. toward cor.tinei action cf " Pr'--'-'-'.t's The Shocked ed a joint diplomatic conference to be held in the capital of one of the Scandinavian nations at once, to decide upon a joint at titude toward the peace move ment. There was little doubt that the results, which would be forthcoming promptly, would be a general endorsement of the President's demand on the bel ligerents. South American diplomats, who have all cabled their gov ernments for instructions as to their position in the peace move ment, received informal notice today that the South American countries were in correspond ence at the present time and that general instructions for their diplomats to endorse the President's program either for mally or informally might be ex pected soon. The Central Am erican countries will probably follow the example set by the South American countries. Diplomatic Washington will await with some anxiety the re ply of the Entente powers to the President's demand. He is come to open the purple tes tament of bleeding war. King Rich ard II, iii, 3. RECORD TRIP FOR I M. E. J. Jackwiath Arrives at Old Point Comfort From Atlantic City. ; NEWPORT NEWS, VA., flea 26. M. E. J. Jackwiath arrived at Old Point Comfort at noon today from Atlantic City, in a Curtis flying boat The trip was made in record time, ac cording to those t interested. Mr. Jackwiath. suffered '- severely on ac count of the cold weather. . s . v in ROUT ELEfilY SHIPS Two Patrols Sunk During Raid on The Straits of Otranto, Vienna Reports. BERLIN, Dec. 26. Four Austrian destroyers successfully raided the straits of Otrano, sank two patrols, routed . six enemy destroyers of su perior type and speed. The Vienna official report sayst'-.' .;.; " "In a heavy duel one of the hostile destroyers was set afire and three others were hit at short range. C ur losses are one dead." . Register of Deeds S. IT. FowKr is sued marriage licenses : tordny !o the foH- ;tv - " , r "'-.' h r,v CURTISS FLYING BOA AUSTRI1 BOAT NEW BERN, NORTH aunrii II. s. SIGN PROTOCOL Patience of The Administration Admittedly Exhausted No Settlement in Sight. MAY BE FRUITLESS WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec. 26. There is little hope expressed in Washington that any working agree ment can now be reached between the American and Mexican commissioners who for the past three months have been dickering and debating at New London, Atlantic City, Philadelphia and other places, with a view to set tling finally upon a basis of diplo matic and international relationship, whereby peace can be assured in both republics and integrity of the American-Mexican border permanently preserved. First Chief Carranza's failure to accept the protocol arranged by the commission is responsible for the present situation. In diplomatic lan guage the signature of Mr. Carranza to the protocol as originally drafted has now been demanded by the Unit ed States. The patience of the ad ministration is admittedly exhausted. It is possible that one more meet ing of the joint commission will oc cur. That is provided that before midnight tonight word is received from the seat of the Mexican govern ment accepting in toto the terms of the original protocol. Secretary Lane, chairman of the American com missioners, said today that if the pro tocol is rejected the course of the ad ministration will be problematical "We have no plans contingent upon Carranza's refusal to sign," said Mr. Lane." If he does refuse we will take up that matter when it happens. He "Before we were married you used to say there wasn't another man like me in the world." She "Yes, and now I'd hate to think that there was." Boston Transcript. U. S. TROOPS AND MEXICANS CLASH ? Reports Said Merely that Fight ing Occurred and Gave No Details. LAREDO, TEXAS, Dec. 26. Re ports of a clash early today between United States troops and Mexican bandits near the town of Zapata, southwest of here, - reached v Laredo shortly before noon-" v The first reports said merely that fighting occurred, and gave no fur ther details. P ARE GIVEN A FEAST Barbecue and. "Taters" Form Most Substantial Part of the - Christmas Dinner, 'v It wasnt "Possum and taters" that Jailor E. J. Baylis served the " in mates of the county jail for their Christmas dinner, but something al most as good, "Barbecue and taters," and the prisoners declared that it was some dinner. In addition to the barbecueand potatoes the menu con sisted of afher palatiable food. Fruit candy and nuts were also given the prisoners. Every Christmas ?' " '"-vjis 1 -.s n DEMANDS TIT 1 COOfJTlf ME CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1916. Maw Iresie SAFETY OF 0. S. No Word from the "Maryland' Since SOS Call at Mid night Sunday. E NEW YORK, Dec. 26. Grave fears for the safety of the American tank steamer Maryland and her crew of 34 were expressed by the revenue cutter officials tonight. No word has been received from her since midnight Sunday when she sent out an "S O S" signal and added that she was sink ing. According to latest reports, two revenue cutters and the steamer City of Savannah were rushing to the as sistance of the distressed vessel. None of them will reach the posi tion given by the Maryland until dawn tomorrow. Whether the Mary land can last until that time is not known, owing to the apparent failure of her wireless. . The identity of the Maryland was clearly established today. She was formerly engaged in the Great Lakes traffic and went to Philadelphia, where last September she was over hauled for trans-Atlantic trade. The scene of the disaster is about 150 miles due east of Sandy Hook and almost in the position where the German submarine U-53 conducted its recent operations. Messrs. Wade, who always have an annual get-together of the seven brothers, will have their annual din ner at Southport today. Last even ing Messrs. R. T., Stacy, Dave, and three other brothers, passed through the city en route to Southport, where they will join their seventh brother, who is ill. It has been the custom of the Messrs. Wade to meet together during the Christmas holidays and all seven enjoy a dinner together, for manys years. ': Bart Garris, Planter of Near Stantonburg Has Thrilling Escape from Blacks. STANTONBURG, N. C Dec. 26.- Mr. Bart Garris, a prominent planter who- resides near here', was . held up by three unknown negroes Saturday night while en route from here to his home, and' only about one-half mile from town, The negroes stopped Mr. Garris on the' pretext of purchasing whisky, or rather they asked if he had any whisky. In reply to the ne groes' request for whisky, Mr. Garris drew his revolver and began firing, and it was evident from blood on the ground when he and others visited the scene the following morning, that at least one of his bullets took effect The horse which Mr. Garris was driving became frightened at the noise of the revolver and ran. The three negroes shot at the white man a number of times, as he was leaving the scene, but he escaped without in jury, however several bullets struck the back of his buggy.' '; " ' All efforts are being made to as certain the identity of the highway men, but all have failed thus far. As is his usual custom, Mayor Ban gert Monday presented each member of the police force with soms useful article as a Christn .9 gift. It is true that these gif :i sire appreciated !y the officers but what is usually rtciati i Rnv,t t'.i'm is the , ': n'.iry r ' t r,-. '? of '5 T STEAMER (MRS SHOOTS TO ESCAPE NEGRO EMM W BE HLIPESGI FILLS VIOLENT BATTLE Von Mickensen's Troops Take Fortified Village at Point of Bayonet. F At the point of the bayonet Teuton troops belonging to Field Marshal Von Mackensen's centre in the new offensive against the Sereth line, yes terday stormed the strongly fortified village of Filipesci, on the railway from Buzeu to Brailu. In this sec tor and in violent battles north of Buzeu 5,500 Russian prisoners were taken. The great battle which was ushered in Xmas morning continues to rage without abatement. During the last 24 hours the Teutons attacking front has been extended to the region south west of Lemberg, thus on a battle line of nearly 500 miles the Teutonic big guns are now covering the Rus sian lines with a steady hail of shells. The goal coveted by the attackers be fore they can think of starting the long heralded drive for Odessa, is the full control of the Lemberg-Galatz railway. With that line in their hands the whole Sereth line would fall automatically. The fighting which preceded the occupation of Filipasci was of the fiercest charac ter. In the valley of the Casin river, west of the middle Sereth, the Rou manians struck back during the last 36 hours and recaptured one of the heights lost in Sunday's battles. Consider pleasures as they depart, not as they come. Aristotle. "Your husband is quite a trial." "Yes, but his short comings are use ful in a way. After viewing him at close range, our cook says she would never risk getting married. And we'd hate to lose her, that's a fact." Kansas City Star. TOR! Practically All of The Business Houses Closed- Services at The Churches. It was necessary for a part of New Bern's' population to work Monday in order that the remaining .portion might fully enjoy the day, but the major portion observed Christmas and refrained from all work.' The day was quietly observed and the services at . the different churches were well attended. The! .manner , in which the day was observed reminded one more of Sunday than any .: Christmas in many years.' There were practically 1 no fireworks discharged within the city limits, and very few disturbances of any other nature. ' , Practically all of the - business houses of the city, the mills and fac tories and professional offices were closed for the day. ' The places of amusement, the drug stores and cigar stands were open and all were kept busy furnishing amusement .and re freshments for those who were cele brating the occasion. The soda dis pensers were on the job a part of the day and they took in the cash. , Despite the investigations about the high cost of living, and the double price of some of the necessities' of life, New Bern's housewives assumed the attitude of "what-do-I-care-for-expense" and had big dinners for friends and the family Monday. Fol lowing the dinners a large portion of the people came down-town and spent t';;a aft rnoon in various forms of " '. '". pecvle tunsc J , III TEUTONS CHRISTMAS QUIETEST IN T CITY'S HIS KML4N Teinnrn Willing to Join In Conference Imperial Government Considers President Wil son's Note Friendly, but Is of Opinion "That Great Work The Prevention of Future Wars Can be Begun Only After the End of the Present Struggle" Renews Offer to Meet the Entente Powers to Discuss Terms of Settlement. The Meyer Davis Orchestra, of Washington, D. C, to Fur nish Music. Myer Davis Orchestra, of Wash ington, D. C, will furnish the music for a dance to be given in the Elks Club room this evening, beginning at nine o'clock. This will be one of the largest social functions held here during the entire season and will be attended by many out-of-town young people. Several weeks ago, this orchestra furnished music for a dance in the Elks Club room and those who were fortunate enough to be present, pro nounced the music as being of the highest class ever heard in New Bern. So well were the young people pleased with the music that they made the engagement for tonight regardless of the large consideration. The admission will be by card only, and those who have not secured their cards are requested to see either Messrs. George Hollan, W. W. Grif fin or A. T. Willis today. Visiting Elks and other young men will not be charged admission. THREE NEGROES Robbery Motive For Slaying of Mr. and Mrs. Reeves in - Louisiana. "P fiDEI E MINDEN, LA., Dec 28. Authori ties here today are seeking to extract from three negroes a confession of the murder of Mr. and Mrs. John Nel son Reeves, ai d the' serious . wound ing of their cilldren. . Reeves was killed with an axe, Mrs. Reeves was shot and the axe war used to wound the children,, one of them a month Old.' tf.'V';:5" Reeves, who was 68 years old, was believed to have hidden $4,000 tn an old tool chest which was looted by the slayers. '., " ' ' ' We cannot be just unless we are kindhearted. Vauvenargues. . ' - yisitor -"I suppose Scribbs, the poet, is the best posted man in the club." Member "Well, I wouldn't say best but most." Judge. in evidence Sunday night and a large crowd attended the services held tSe SMALL 10 D WITH AX THE PAPER THAT PUTS THE NEWS IN NEW BERN. - ' r Single Copy; Fire Cute BERLIN, -Dec. 26. The re ply of the German allies to the peace note of President Wilson was given today. It failed to name any peace terms. The reply was in the form of a joint note handed to the dip lomatic representatives of the United States in Vienna, Sofia and Constantinople, as well. a Berlin, r Announcement that the Ger man allies had answered the American note was made through the Overseas News Agency. The reply states that the Im perial government considered President Wilson's note in a friendly J manner, but "in the opinion 6f 'the German govern ment that great work the pre vention of. future wars can be begun onlj-2fter the end of the present straggle." When the time comes, ss the answersthe German govern ment wiU ' '?:eaj5,with pleas- ' ure to 4 llaborafe with ' the United St 0$ The ' nptff-ljfcfi. the offer made bj Chancellor Von Beth mann Hollweg, on December 12, to enter immediately into a peace conference. IN BRIEF FIGHT Entire Garrison Taken Prisoner - According to Reports Reach ing El Paso. BY I EL PASO, TEXAS, Dec. 26.-r-Sa Luis Potosi. is in the hands of Villa's troops. The entire garrison was tak en prisoner by Villa after brief bat tle yesterday, according to" reports ie ceived by federal agents tonight . . ' Frightened by the .reported : ap proach of Villa troops, the Carransa garrison, abandoned Villa Ahmuda to day and fled to Chihuahua City. . v ; .. , The Bright Jewels who are partici pating in the Instalation Service '' next Sunday evening are asked to meet with Mrs. Whit Gaskina on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday after noons at 3:30 o'clock in the League Rooms of Centenary M. B. Church. ; The agents of the Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company are distribut ing ' 1917 calendars to, their friends and patrons. This calendar is a very valuable one containing a great deal of information in addition to- that f .; j i ; t 0 - ary cfsVn Vt. 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