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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
HELD UP AND BEATEN
ON STREET BY THUGS
Dudley and Lee Decator AS
sauIted, the Former Being
Seriously Injured.

Beaten with blackjacks 10y two thugs,
within a square Of the first precinct police
station, Dudley Decator, twenty two
years old, is in a critical condition at the
Emergency Hospital, with a fractured
skull. His brother, Lee Decator, thirty
five years old, who was also assaulted by
the men, has a scalp wound. Both of the
brothers are ironworkers and reside at
112O 1st street northwest.
1t was stated at the hospital at an early
hour this morning that, although the
younger brothers condition is critical,
he has chance for recovery. He has a
depressed fracture Of the skull and a
lacerated wound on his forehead. The
wound on the elder brothers head was
slight.
Detective Armstrong of police head
quarters, with Bicycle Policeman Smoot
and other officers of the first precinct are
looking for the assailants.
Made Friends With Strangers.
According to Lee Decator, he and his
brother were walking along D street
northwest when they met two men they
had never seen before. They soon be-
came acquainted, however, and spent
sometime together. They were all walk
ing along Ohio avenue engaged in CONVEX
sation, when Dudley was suddenly dealt
a murderOus blow upon his head with a
black jack by one Of the strangers.
At the same time the other man drew
similar weapon from his pocket and
struck the elder brother. With the first
blow. Dudley fell to the pavement. His
assailant, however, stood over him and
rained several more blows upon his head
with the weapon. The elder brother
managed to get away from his assailant
and called for help.
After the thug had rendered the young
er brother unconscious, he proceeded to
rifle his pockets He took gold bracelet
from his pocket and was about to remove
his god watch and chain when a num-
ber of special delivery messengers sta
toned at the city post office. who heard
the cries for help. appeared riding up
the street on their bicycles.
Frightened by Messenger Boys.
The two thugs seeing the approach of
the messenger boys, left their victims and
made their escape in the darkness of the
lumber piles.
AS soon as the messenger boys learned
of the assault they notified the police
Of the first precinct. The ambulance of
the Emergency Hospital was also sum-
moned and the two brothers were taken
to that institution.
Dudley, the younger brother, was given
first treatment as his wounds We're the
most serious. After Lee had received
treatment he left the hospital and went
to the first precinct station. where he re-
lated his story Of the attack.
He said his brother had purchased the
gold bracelet, which was stolen from him,
Friday at local jewelry store and had
secured it last night. Lee declared to the
police that he had never met nor seen the
two men before, who committed the as
sault. He. however. was able to give the
police a good description Of them, and
all Of the police in the District have been
notified to look out for them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
HOTEL FIRE, LOSS $3.50, 900.
Only One Person Injured in Blaze
Which Races Akron, Ohio, Hostelry.

AKRON, Ohio, December pa fire
which started in the Thuma Hotel here
tonight at 10 o'clock caused a loss Of
$15O,OOO and water damage to the hotel
and adjoining property. The hotel was
burned out
The FIRE started in the basement Of the
rapidly
There was no loss Of life, the guests
havint ample time to make their escape.
It is reported that one man, name un-
known, was seriously hurt by falling
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
GIFT FROM PRISON GUARDS.
Pardoned "Life Man" Receives Gold
Watch With Liberty.

MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. December d.
Guards of the Indiana state prison pre-
sented Edward Aszman, a pardoned life
man." with a gold watch when they bade
him good bye and wished him Merry
Christmas" today. The man had
served twenty years He departed for
Cincinnati to join his widowed daughter
and her children And I am going to
see to it that they have many Merry
Christmases." he told his prison friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
YULETIDE INFLUENCES COURT.
Christmas Spirit Moves Judge to Dis
charge Batch Of Prisoners.

ST. LOUIS. December 23.-The Christ
mas spirit melted the heart Of Judge
Kimmel in the police court today. In
effect he said: Good morning. prison
ers You're all discharged"
Seventeen defendants were in court
to answer peace disturbances and
minor charges. In every case Judge
Kimmel discharged the accused, saying:
christmas is at hand. don't want
to be responsible for any poor unfor-
tunate spending Christmas behind, the
bars"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24

wept Tor. because When tndt t.II.1 -.
is lost the world is NOT so Dea9u-
the army in white viii feel ths
touch as million stocnngs are
pinned to mantelpiece ana nresioe' an
two million fathers and mothers Will
STA nd bt and wish and wish ana wish
and wish. What they are wishing for
is deem in their hearts and will never
come true, until that time when
fathers never grow up.
AS the Christmas eve turns from day to
night you prepare to bathe in glorious
anticipation. First you whisk on the
stocking and you say to your brothers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24

PARKERSBURG. w. Va, December g.
George A. Wells, former owner Of the
Wells refinery and wealthy. was run
down andg killed by Baltimore and Ohio
passenger train in front OF the 9th street
station here tonight. Mr.. Wells was at
the station to meet his grandson, Wells
Crawford of Duluth. Mimi, who was on
the train which killed him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
Wrecked Crew Rescued.

KINGSTON. Jamaica, December D.
The British steamer Manzanares arriv-
ed here today with the crew of the
British schooner Virginia The Virginia
was sighted several days ago flying
signals OF distress She had been dis
masted on the voyage from Cadiz to
Newfoundland The rescue OF the men
was effected with great difficulty in
tempestuous seas. and the schooner was
abandoned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
Big Tree to Light Scene.

Upon the tip end of each green branch
will be lighted candle. casting soft radi-
ance for many q mile around. The light
of this big fir tree in Christmas City has
wonderful powers. 1t takes out the hard
lines i'm sorrowful faces, makes poor chill
dren rich and brings them friends: ir
lights up the corners OF darkened lives.
and frequently it turns bit or Hint into
a warm and friendly heart.
You will see these things tomorrow. H.
tie boys and girls, IL the stiff little tin
soldier grants you entrance TO the Street
of Good Children: and while you are gar
ing and wondering, and shouting, ant
beating your drums and blowing your
horns, the people i'm the dollfouses will
recognize you for their friends, IL YOU
have been good, and will make a COM
plete surrender: Take me: put HE in
your nursery. / want you to play wita
,nf,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24

goti Look what I've got.''
The main gate of the Christmas City
is made of building blocks, which glisten
i'm the sun, and are Sudden with sugared
plums; its bars are of striped peppermint
candy, and a very straight tin soldier
stands there ever ON guard. He has a.
fuzzy dog to bark and scare the bad chill
dren away, but for good children he has
no bark but a delightful little trumpety v
squeak. Over the gateway are these
words God Bless Us Every One" II
motto placed there years ago by a little
lame boy, who mas since become almost
as famous as ChristmaS itself; and if
you would know about him ask some ono
to read you the story of Tiny Tim.
The main gate leads down clean
thoroughfare, with houses set on each
side in exact imitation of dollhouses-
in fact, a wise nursery expert would say
that they are actual dollhouses. The
avenue itself Is called The Street OF
Good Children" and ii leads to a whop-
per of fir tree all set about with glass
balls of red and blue, with gold stream
ers hanging from its branches in every
direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24

Tonight before
the army hangs
up it's stockings
will come that
momentous hour
when the world is
touched with tho
magic of Christ
mas eve. Il has
been said that
there are those
who cannot feel
the thrill of this
touch. but il tha-
Is so, they are TO
be pitied. and.
per h aps, even
u-hou that thrill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
Failure to Dismiss Shuster
May Result in a Civil War

Special Csblegram TO The Star.
fEHERAN. December 23.-The mejliss
has not yet ratified the action of the cab
met in dismissing w. Morgan Shuster,
the American treasurer-general, in COM
pliance with the demands of the Rus
sian government. 1t is firmly believed
here that this action means civil war
within a few days. Mr.. Shuster an
nounced today that he had received no
notice of any action having been taken
In his case and that he would continue
to discharge the duties of his Office until
notified to the contrary.
The news of the lighting at Tabriz and
Resht has created great excitement in
the capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24


ones of this great army will listen to
their captains orders Ito go right to
Sleep" but like the eager little things
they are. they will determine to shut
their eyes for. forms sake alone, but
glimpse of the Lord Mayor of Christ
mas City himself as he prowls about
among the ranks of those into whose
hands he will give his splendid city
tomorrow
but do not try to keep awake. chill
dren. Go to sleep. for the sleep of a
child on Christmas eve is the second
most beautiful thing in the world. The
most beautiful thing, SO says the Lord
Mayor of Christmas City. is the smile
of the sleeping child, when the mother.
late in the night of Christmas eve.
goes to the bedside and kisses the
treasure heaven gave her.
Town Sure to Surrender.
This is a great day. so great that
you can say again ''Of all the good
days in the year this is Christmas
eye..sand.s matter how much you
say about it. there is always some
thing left out. And of the Christmas
City which stands there on the frosted
hill, with it's marvellous colors and its
gorgeous gates. waiting and daring the
big army of the small people to take
it, only those who believe in Sants.
Claus know Of its glory. 1t IS a city
which has held out against the siege
for year. while its people have been
making a vast store of treasures in the
form OF candy canes, drums, dolls and a
million other things but unless all signs
fail the town will surrender by morn
ing: The Lord Mayor himself viii open
the gates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
THINKS HARMON THE MAN.
Only Democrat Who Can Win Over
Observation-Disclosures Clark.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. December 23.-Theodore
Roosevelt, according to the opinion ex-
pressed today by former Senator William
A. Clark of Montana, would be elected
President II he should be nominated by
the republicans next year, ''unless the
democratic candidate Is an unusually
strong man."
He added that he considered Roosevelt
"a dangerous man. a demagogue and tr-
responsible because Of his intense radi-
calism.
Senator Clark thought Judson Harmon
the only man able to win over Roosevelt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
Paraguay Rebels Gaining.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, December
c3.-According to kilograms received here
from Asuncion. the Paraguayan revolu-
tion is making headway. The govern
ment has called out the whole Of the na-
tional guard between the ages Of seyen-
teen and fifty. &c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24

Before dawn this
w ill h app e n.
Those who listen
will hear the ad-
vance guard of
the army blowing
its trumpets with
a tiny, far away
sound, and drums
will beat with a
f u r | o u s tattoo,
while the battle
cry of the small
people will ring
out, "Oh, look
what I've got.
Look what I've
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
Many Wounded in Street
Fights in Tabriz, Persia.
TROOPS CONTROL THE CITY
Bombard Buildings and Then Charge
Through Native Ranks.
CARS HAND IS TO BE FELT
st. Petersburg Government to Pun
Russian Troops.

Special Cablegram To The Star.
LONDON. December 23-Fifty persons
were killed and many wounded in street
Nights between Russian troops and Per-
slams at TabriZ. according to dispatches
from the Persian government. which
reached London late today. The Russians
have practically taken possession of the
city. as all government buildings and the
telegraph offices are in their possession.
The dead include a number of Persian
officials. Many private. dwellings, were
destroyed by the Russians. who lombard
ed the public buildings. There were col
lsions between the Russians and Per-
slams during the past two days at Resht
and one or two other smaller places. The
sudden clashes have caused considera BILE
apprehension and complicated an already
tense situation. 1t is thought the Rus
sian troops Will now remain in Persian
territory for an indefinite period.
In Tabriz the fighting started when
the Russians attempted to seize the
government buildings there. Persian
soldiers. reinforced by citizens who had
armed themselves, attacked the invaders.
Many Officials Killed.
The Persian officials refused to leave
their offices. and barricaded the doors
and windows The Russians then bonn
barded the building. killing the officials
The Persians We're finally driven from
the post office building, which was at
once seized by the Russians, who sta
toned guard of Cossacks outside.
In the meantime the citizens had thrown
up barricades across the streets and were
firing at the Russians from behind these
and from the tops of buildings. The Rus
SLAMS nna.ly charged through the streets.
driving the Persians before them
Russia to Punish Persians.
ST. PETERSBURG, December :S-The
RUSSIAN government has decided to inflict
exemplary punishment on the Persians
who attacked the Russian troops. To this
end adequate forces will be concentrated
at Tabriz.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
ORDER TO "CL0SE EYES"
WILL HARDLY BE Needed
"0h, Look What I Cot" the Battle
Cry of Santa's Soldiers.
BIG TREE WILL LIGHT SCENE
Indications Are Town of Candy and
Toys Will Surrender Before
Morning to the Eager
Tots.

pom q. hill OF
frosted cake anG
plum pudd din &
stands the Christ
mas City, and to-
night an army OF
small people will
surround 1t. ready
to advance upon
the walls tomor-
row morning. In
their white uni
forms. the small
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
Operation Quickly Performed.

DIR. Charles II. Mayo during a
smooth convalescence from gangrenous
appendicitis. last night suddenly de-
veloped symptoms of acute chelecys-
tits. with gall stones.
ION account of rapid development of
symptoms. and after a consultation with
Drs. G. E. Brewer and Charles II. Peck,
operation was performed at pm. today.
''The operation was entirely success
full. and his condition this afternoon is
good"
At the hospital tonight it was said that
no further official announcement was to
be made at this time. but that DR.. Mayo
is in no immediate danger. and his con-
dition is as satisfactory as could be ex-
pected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
Received by The Star.

The following contributions were r..
ceived by The Star last evening: Mrs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
DR.. Charles H. Mayo Under
goes Second Operation.
LATEST FOR GALLST0NES
Complications Arise as Result Of
First Attack.
BROTHER HURRIEs TO BEDSIDE
Travels SO Miles on an Engine, 300
on Special Train and Takes
Pennsy Flyer to New York.

NEW YORK, December 23-Dr
Charles H. Mayo of Rochester, Mimi,
who is one OF the best known surgeons
in the country, underwent here late
today the second surgical operation
performed on him since he was taken
Ill with acute appendicitis just after
attending surgical conference at
Washington two weeks ago. Although
1t was semi officially stated at the
Presbyterian Hospital tonight that Dr.
Mayo was regarded as not being in i'm
mediate danger. his brother, DIR. Will
liam j. Mayo. also a we'll known sur
geon, is on his way to the bedside from
Minnesota, and is expected in New
York tomorrow morning
A bulletin. issued by DR.. Joseph A.
Blake shortly after he performed the
operation today read:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-24
WEATHER

Colder and generally fair today.
Monday unsettled, with light vari-
able winds.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-01-28

broadened and the witness sought re-
fuge in referring the committee to his
brother, now In New York.
Alleged Offer Of 100000.
The witness said his paper never
had been subsidized by any interests
whatever and its business and editor
ial columns had no relation. But, he
testified, about six years ago, a per-
son came into his office and offered
to pay the Journal of Commerce $780,
900, taking 100000 copies of his pa
per for the insertion Of an article in
one issue, supporting ship subsidy
legislation.
This man refused to disclose his
identity unless his proposition were to
be accepted. His proposition, in the
event of acceptance, was to make out
certified check Immediately for
$4,000 to bind the agreement and to
pay the balance of 100000 upon publ
cation of the article. Mr.. Dodsworth
said he Immediately called his broth
er John W., into his office as wit
ness to the conversation and the pro
position was declined.
Another man, about two years ago
Dodsworth said, tried to buy the sup
port of the paper for 100000, and IL
the Spanlsh-American war the Span
ish government tried to buy the pa
per's influence.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-01-28
NEW Works. BIG BOND SALE
WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL
Issue Of sec, 1000, 900 Realizes Half Nil.
lion More Than Par.

New York, Jan. 25.-After more
than seven hours of canvassing, at
the close of which Comptroller Prem.
dergast termed it the greatest bond
sale that has ever taken place in any
municipality the accountants attach,
ed to the finance department announ,
ced last night that s60,O00,O0O issue OF
corporate stock at Az per cent will
be awarded at an average of 100000
and will bring the city, with the prem
ium, $60,542,341.5O
The largest individual award, goes
to Kuhn, Loeb & Co.
]. p. Morgan & Co., acting with the
National City Bank, and the First Ma
tional bank were unsuccessful with {
bid of 1OO.S7 for "all or none" Thel
lost by narrow margin of onl!
S4241.50 for their bid would have
netted the city s60,53S,2OO. In all So
bids were received, aggregating 1924
$685. 900.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-01-28
LEADvILLE FINDS NEW SOURCE
OF MINERAL WEALTH
Claims More Ore Now in Sight Than
All Previous Production.

Lcadyille, Colo, Jan. 25.-Leadville,
historic as a mining camp, today cele-
brated its coming back as one OF the
great ore producers ,Nominally, the
celebration was in honor of the Bobby
Burns birthday, given by the Scottish
society of Leadville, but in reality 1t
was to mark the discovery Of millions
of tons of what, since the days when
gold and silver brought wealth to the
camp, has been regarded as waste
but is in reality carbonate OF zinc OF
high grade.
It is estimated that enough OF this
ore is now in sight in the big privately
owned mines to produce more in mon
ey than the district has hitherto giveI
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-01-28

broadened and the witness sought re-
fuge in referring the committee to his
brother. now in New York.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1911-01-28
new YORK PAPER
OFFERED BRIDE
For Support Editoria|Iy Of Ship
Subsidy Bill Which il
Has Opposed.

washington, Jan. 25.-Revelation of
attempts to buy the editorial support
of the New York Journal of Com
merce, in favor Of ship subsidy leg
islation, which that paper has consist.
emily opposed, was made to the House
ship subsidy investigation committee
today by Alfred w. Dodsworth, bust
ness manager of the paper.
Earlier in the day, Paul G. Fourier,
representing the Uranium Steamship
line, against which the so.called Lon
don conference lines controlling what
is alleged to be ninety-eight per cent
of the Atlantic passenger traffic, are
arrayed, told how railroad authorities
in this country, notably the Central
Passenger association at Chicago, had
refused to sell tickets routed over in
dependent lines unless the independ-
ents obtained the sanction Of the con-
ference lines.
As a result OF the evidence MI
Dodsworth's brother, John w. Dods'
worth, editor of the Journal OF Com
MERGE, will be recalled to Washington
to explain why he failed to enlighten
the committee in his recent testimony
1t is probable that Charles A. conan'
of New York may be asked TO thro"
light on an offer to subsidize the pa
per, claimed to have been forwarded
through him to the Journal OF Com
merce, which he then represented al
Washington correspondent.
Alfred w. Dodsworth arrived at tn
committee room with a list OF ques
tions he wanted propounded to hin
impelled by what he regarded as mit
representation OF the attitude OF III
paper
The testimony however, SUDDEN