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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
PASSENGER TRAIN WRECKED.
Train Crew Blames Broken Switch
for the Accident.

DECATUR, ILL.,, December 23.-Wabash
passenger train No. II. from ST. Louis to
Chicago. was derailed at switch at
knights Station. three miles from Deca-
tur, early today, every car leaving the
track and the express car being turned
on end
c. j. Repp, express messenger. was
badly injured, his head being cut and a
finger torn off. Several others were
slightly injured.
a broken switch was suggested by the
train crew as the cause of the accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
Provision of Treaty.

Clause 1 of article III Of the treaty. re-
ferrinR to the Panama canal, which was
proclaimed February %. 1902, is teXtually
as followss
''The canal shall be free and open to
the vessels of commerce and Of war of all
nations observing these rules. on terms Of
entire equality, so that there shall be no
discrimination against any such nation
or its citizens or subjects In respect OF
the, conditions or charges of traffic or
otherwise. Such conditions and charges
of traffic shall be just and equitable"
The rules referred to are substantially
those embodied in the convention of Con-
stantinople. signed October %. 1888. for
the free navigation OF the SueZ canal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
CONVENTION IN NEW YORK.
Fund of 100000 Started to Get
Democratic National Gathering.

NEW YORK, December 3.-Subscrip-
ton lists were opened here today for a.
hundred ed-thousand-dollar fund, with the
aid Of which New York city hopes to
land the 1912 democratic national con-
yention. It Is believed the greater part
OF the 100000 will be subscribed before
nightfall. The money will be paid in
certified checks, which will all be in the
hands of the New York committee before
January 8, the date on which the demo-
cratic national committee will meet at
Washington to select the convention city.
Norman f. Mack. chairman Of the dem
ocratic national committee: Gov. Dix and
Charles r. Murphy are said to have de-
clared themselves In favor of holding the
convention in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
Flood Imperils Miners.

WIGAN, England. December 23-The
flooded today by a sudden thrush Of
water. Two hundred miners were be-
low in the workings at the time. and
If was feared that many Of them would
lose their lives. but all were brought
safely to the surface.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
Report Not Received.

Assistant Attorney General James A.
Fowler, at the Department of Justice,
this morning stated that no report had
been received by the department in re-
gard 10 Morse's condition.
At the White House today it was said
that President Taft would keep In close
touch with Morse's condition through
Acting Attorney General Fowler and
that the absence of Attorney General
Wickersham would make no difference
in the Presidents course If unofficial
reports proved correct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
Japan to Land Troops.

Although State Department officials
would not reveal the source Of their in
formation. they declared today that
Official reports contain the statements
that two companies of Japanese infantry
and one machine gun detachment will
arrive at Hankow about December 81.
These troops. according to the advtces.
VIII be used to protect the Japanese con-
sulate at HankOw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23

NEW YORK. December 2s.-Henry n.
Van Dyke. formerly registrar at Prince
ton University. died Of heart disease to-
day on a Broadway car. Mr.. Van Dyke
leaves a wife and two sons. He was
a distant relative of DIR. Henry Van Dyke.
former pastor Of the Brick PRESBYTERIAN
Church. and professor of literature at
Princeton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
Alleged Violation of Lottery Law.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, December 23.-
Fremont Weeks, arrested yesterday by
federal officers after the finding Of a
quantity of lottery tickets In his apart
ments, was arraigned before United
States Commissioner Thompson here to-
day on a charge of violating the inter-
state lottery law. He pleaded not guilty
and was released on 81 500 bond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23

NEW YORK. December 23.-Domingo
Merry del Val. brother Of Cardinal
Merry del Val. will spend his Christmas
ia New York city. After the holidays are
over he will go to Europe and settle down
FOR the rest Of Its life. His wife and chill
dren are at present in Chile, where he
spent ten years In the interests Of Euro-
pean builders OF battleships and guns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
SAIL FOR CANAL ZONE.
Ambassador Jusserand and Attorney
General Wickersham in Party.

NEW ORLEANS. December 23.-Am-'
bassador Jules -Jusserand and Mme Jus
serand Of France, Minister and Mrs. j.
Loudon Of the Netherlands and United
States Attorney General and Mrs. Wick
ersham sailed today for a visit to the
Canal Zone.
An elaborate reception was rendered
Amba ssador and Nine. Jusserand by local
French societies before the ship sailed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
Mine Explosion Kills Six.

DORTMUND. Germany. December D.
Six miners We're killed by a fire damp ex-
piosion which occurred last evening in
one Of the pits Of the Teutoburgia colliery
neGr here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
TOMORROW AND MONDAY :
BRING DOUBLE HOLIDAY
Government and District Employees
Cease Work at Noon.
BASKETS OF FOOD FOR POOR
Almas Temple of Mystic Shriners
Distributes One Thousand.
Dinners and Presents at
Many Institutions.

Christmas is pNar-
tfcally here. and the
whole city directs its
activities today ~
the one big thought
of how best TO cele-
brate the day. Com
ing on Monday.
Christmas is doubly
celebrated this year.
Many q child looks
forward to a cele-
bration tomo rrow w
and Monday. too.
That good old
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
Says Nebraska Is for Taft.

Victor Rosewater, national committee
man Of Nebraska and stanch adherent
of the President. was in conference with
Mr.. Taft for some time. Mr.. Rosewater
is confident that Nebraska will be over
whelmingly for the President in the pref
erence primaries to be held next April.
Somebody in Oklahoma has been MAX
ing poll Of the republican newspapers
OF that state and writes the White House
that OF those that committed themselves
forty-nine We're for Taft. nine for La
Toilette. three for Roosevelt. two for
Beveridge and one for Cummins.
DR.. Mary Walker, wearing a mans
frock suit. a woman's fur cape over that
and a dinky little hat of pearl color, wan
dered into the White House and said
she wanted to pay her respects to the
President and extend Christmas greet
ings. AS the President was busy she had
to be content with the cordial grasp Of
Pat Mckenna, doorkeeper for Secretary
Hiiles. Pat had never before seen what
Senator Taylor Of Tennessee describes as
the "only self-made man in America" 8"
but he rose to the occasion, as he always
does.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
REBELS EAGER FOR FIGHT
Advance on Peking Believed to Be
in Contemplation.
NOW REGARDED AS RUSE
Revolutionists Have Lost Faith in
Confidence of Government in
Talking Peace Terms.

PEkING.s December 23.-1n government
circles here there seems to be little doubt
that the conference at Shanghai between
the representatives of the imperial gov
ernment and the revolutionary party Will
prove a failure.
The belief prevails that the revolution i
aries are preparing to advance TO the
north by way of Pukow which is in their
possession
Premier Yuan-Shi-kai continues TO eX-
change frequent kilograms with Tang
Shao-Ei, his representative at Shanghai.
1t is understood here that Yuan-Shi-kai
desired to have all the differences settled
in advance of the formal sittinss of the
peace conference, so that the sole business
of the delegates of the imperial govern
ment and of the revolutionary party
would be to sanction the decision already
arrived at.
Government officials here still insist
that the throne will be retained, but there
is difference of opinion as to what
form the monarchy will take in the fu-
ture.
Yuan-Sh-Kai has been endeavoring to
propagate the view that foreign inter-
ference will be detrimental to both
parties. evidently hoping that his ac-
tiatiOns at Shanghai.
Financial Plan Suspended.
Negotiations between the group of in
ternational bankers and the imperial
Chinese government for n loan are sus-
pended for the present The ministers of
the four interested nations. the United
States, Great Britain. Germany and
France. for political reasons invited the
Japanese and Russians to consider
whether they would cooperate in the
loan. The Russian charge danaires
showed no inclination to do so, and the
representatives of the other powers fear
ed that boycott Of foreign merchandise
would result.
While all agreed that the money should
not be advanced for military purposes
certain of the ministers argued that there
was only one recognized government
which would soon be without funds. and
when that occurred further lawlessness
would result, including a grave posi-
bility Of the imperial army being disin-
tegrated into plundering bands.
Several American missionaries station
ed in the province Of Honan have replied
to a communication from the American
legation here that they see no reason
necessitating retirement from their posts,
all the towns being peaceful.
The American legation is not taking
such drastic steps as the British con-
sulates, which are arresting British mis-
sionaries who refuse to leave the in
terror when ordered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
Opportunity No. 10.

\ colored woman deserted by her nus
band with four children under ten years,
the youngest a baby of five months. Steps
have been taken to force the husband to
Continued on Twelfth Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
Hopes for a Quiet Week.

The President hopes to have a quiet
week next week and to get opportunity
for more outdoor exercise. Secretary
Hilles is making few engagements for
the President. and will hold the list down
to nominal number. Since returning
from his long western trip the President
has been SO busy in the executive offices
he has taken little exercise. and if the
weather next week is good he will be out
in the open often as possible.
Representative Mondell of Wyoming
introduced some of the politics talked
during the day. He told the President
that Wyoming was strong for him for
another term, and would support him in
convention and in November next THE
President may not agree with the west
ern people as to the precise duty on wool.
but the people know that he has the best
interests Of the country at heart" said
Mr. MOndell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
DR.. Walker to Stay Around.

Il haven't been in Washington i'm
three years." said the doctor. II am
going to stay over until the New Year
reception and shake hands with the
President"
Elwood Austin, the five-year- son
of Representative Austin of Tennessee
shook hands with the President. who is
very fond Of the youngster. He went
away with big pink rose the Presi-
dent took from the bouquet on his
desk.
Senator Kenyon and George E. Rob
erts Of Iowa talked with the President
as they have done several times before,
about the desire Of the Iowans to see
Thomas c. Dawson named as ambassa- =
dor to Brazil and Judge Deemer of
that state elevated to the United States
Supreme Court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
A Christmas Treat
for Fiction Lovers

for Fiction Lovers
Four prize story entries. an IL
lustrated song, a strong serial
story and other fine features will
be found tomorrow III our Sunday
Magazine.
COUNSEL FOR THE DE-
FENSE"
BY Mary Raymond Shipman
Andrews II
A strongly dramatic tale of
q murder trial. with Abra-
ham Lincoln as the central
figure. The great commoner
shown as self-sacrificing
lawyer,
"a STEP ON THE STAIR"
By Octave Thanet
The noted western writer
offers story that will in
terest metaphysicians as we'll
as all fiction lovers. A story
Of the after life painted in
strong, glowing colors.
"THE GENTLEMAN'S CLUB"
by Kate LANGLEY BOsher
How the chiva1ry Of the
Knights Of the Round Table
inspired an Office boy to save
the happiness Of his employ
er's wife.
| "PRINCE CHARMING"
By Edward Salisbury Field
| A bulldog as promoter
Of romance. Amusing sltua-
tions and clever. sparkling
dialogue make up the story. I
Tomorrow In the
| Sunday Magazine
The Sunday. Star
n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
Divide Railroad Control.

Chang Hsun has Communicated the en-
tire northern section OF the Tientsin-
Pukow railway, including the whole OF
the rolling stock. The revolutionary
forces, on, the other hand. hold the south
ern section Of the railway.
Chang-Hsun's force is about 10000
strong, while the army of the revolution
aries numbers about 1900. A distance
of less than 100 miles separated the op-
posing forces.
Chang Hsun declares that he will retake
Nanking, while the southern or revolu-
tionary forces are keen to advance on Pc
king.
The revolutiOnaries. both officers and
men, are firmly convinced that the con-
ference between the delegates Of the two
parties now taking place at Shanghai is
merely a ruse to afford Chang Hsun the
time to concentrate his reinforcements
and to enable the imperial government
forces to strengthen their positions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
President Distributes Gifts to
White House Employees.
TURKEYS FOR THE MARRIED
Clerks in Executive 0&ces Are Re.
membered With Gold Pieces.
ST1CKPINs FOR HIS PROTECTORS
Secret Service Men Get Pretty De-
signs Of the Presidents
Own Selection.

The Christmas spirit was evident
around the White House today States
men and politicians have gone to their
homes and there was relief for the
overworked White House clerks and for
the President. who played Santa Claus
to over two score policemen, twenty
clerks. secret service men and other
employees To each policeman and mar
ried man employed around the White
House and grounds. outside the office
force there was presented a fat turkey,
with the compliments of President and
Mrs. Taft. Each clerk in the executive
offices found an envelope containing a
five-dollar gold piece. The President
handed to the three secret service men
Jimmie" Sloan, Jack Wheeler and
Dick Jervis-gold stickpins of pretty
designs. selected by him personally. To
other friends the President also sent
presents. Yesterday and the day before
the President went shopping in Wash
ington, buying books, jewelry and other
things that suited his fancy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
Children Given Schooling.

care is taken to see that all children
o. propeNs age attend school: and to this
end the teachers are asked for regular re-
ports on such children. In this work
the cooperation of the schools is cordial.
y shelf of books, called 4 home library,
f. placed in each home where there are
children. the libraries being furnished by
the children's department of the Pubic
Library and a volunteer librarian is Sc
cured to read with the children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
Opportunity No. 1.
Fund complete, $174.S4-$lSO.S4.
Opportunity No. 2.

An accident deprived this woman OF
her husband leaving her with five small
children under twelve years of age She
herself is just recovering from an oper-
alton. Three dollars and half IA
week or $50 year. is needed for this
family. Previously acknowledged. s199G
&. S. through The Star. 81; cash. through
The Star. 81: F. G. c.. 81; Vivian. 81; w.
II D, 81: total 500. 90; closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
Armistice Almost Perfect.

SHANGHAI, China, December 23.-The
peace conference between the delegates
of the imperial government and the
revolutionaries will not resume it's ses-
sions for several days. Tang-Shao-Yi.
who came to the conference as the
representative Of Premier Yuan-Shi- Kai,
is occupied i'll exchanging dispatches
with Peking and in receiving callers.
He has not yet received Premier Yuan
Shi-kais final answer.
Tang-Shao-Yi says that the armistice
is now almost perfect.
Within the past few days the economic
situation in the interior OF the country
has greatly improved. kilograms and
letters from all points show that while
lawlessness continues in the outlying
country districts the local government
officials have succeeded in making q de-
cided improvement in the general condi-
tiOnS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
Elderly couple. Fund complete, S3.J %.
Opportunity No. 5.

Deserted wife with four small children
under nine years Of age. Warrant is
sued for the man. The womans rela-
lives and her church are helping. Five
dollars a week. OF s1o8 year, is needed.
Previously acknowledged, s131.94; G. f.
Ii. through The Star, IS; II. X. F..
through The Star. 81; \. NJ. H.. 81; w. III.
80 cents; b. T., 81; l.. f. s.. 81; employ es
examining division. bureau of PENSIONS
$40; G. III. NJ, 81; a woman, 80 cents; T.
Z. S, 81; c. L. H., jr-, 81; c. n. c.. So;
q. j. w. 81, cash. 81: G. S. B., 81; ]. p.
H.. s.: w. w. s.; Mr.. III. W. D., 81: total
$lT3 a: closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
Rebels Eager to Fight.

NANKING, China. December 2.-The
present temper of the revolutionary
troops in this vicinity gives ground for
the fear that the, armistice now existing
between the two forces may be broken
and that IL serious encounter may occur
in the territory to the north of the town
OF PukOw.
Within the last two weeks Chang Hsun,
who was formerly in command OF the
imperial government troops at Nanklhe,
and. who was incorrectly reported to
have been killed, has received heavy re-
inforcements both of men and guns With
these troops he has advanced to the
south as Ear as Suchowan, re taking
MANY towns and living upon the 'cOun-
try as he marches.
In the meanwhile the revolutionary
forces have advanced northward to Limb
weikwan with strong supportms columns
of troops to the left and right, occupying
the best positions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
Santa Claus First Appearance.

Santa Claus made his first appearance
to the employees Of the forest service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
Opportunity No. g.

\ blind colored man with five children
all under fourteen years Of age Wife
does laundry work. Six dollars q week, or
s3l2 a year needed Previously acknowl-
edged. s6c.34: c. NJ. b., So: J. F. H., ST;
Mrs \ NJ F.. 81: r. y. B.. 81: F. A. B.
20 cents; Mrs. T. T. L.. 81. Total. $169S4
Balance. 500 IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
WEATHER.

Unsettled and somewhat colder
tonight. Sunday fair: moderate
southwest and west winds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
Opportunity No. 3.
Opportunity No. A.

Bread winner blind. Fund complete
$l10.34.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-23
Opportunity No. Z.

Widow with three small children Moth
or has been cured of tuberc culosis. Ten
dollars a week. or $50 a year. is needed.
Previously acknowledged. s25ist; in
menoriam 81; c. NJ. c., 81; s. b. V.
Through The Starr. s.: Virginia Through
The starr 81: cash Through The Starr.
81: C. Fl. L.. jr. % cents: b. Fl. FL. 81:
DE Main & Co, 81; B. d. D.. 81; f. w 81;
clerks in auditor of freights department.
Southern railway. s14: Doc section might
G. T. o.. S1.25; Mrs. L. T. L.. 81: l.. NJ j.,
S3. 30; + NJ c., 81; c. NJ D.. $10; Willy.
81: A. F. d., 81 Total, S3l719. Balance.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02

ton. The scene in the court room,
when the verdict was announced, was
pathetic. The aged defendant was
overcome with Joy and with
his two sons, Or. Ern-
est Lowery and Milton Lowery,
broke under the nervous strain they
had been laboring beneath during the
trial and cried.
s. N. Evans tailoring shop, on w.
Promenade street, was entered by
thieves Wednesday night and cloth
valued at over $500 taken. Just when
the robbery occurred lis not known.
The thieves enGered by breaking the
lock on d rear window.
That there were two robbers is
plain, from the footprints left in the
wet soil in the rear of the store.
Their tracks were very plain; one
seemed to have rubbers ON and the
other, new pair of shoes.
Pursuant to the request of a
number Of Audrain Farmers, the
Ledger wrote Secretary 7. c. Will
son, of the State Board of AgrieuBtur
concerning the organizing Of Far
mer's Club, and Corn Growing Asso-.
citation here. Secretary Wilson for.
wards the following reply which viii
be good news to- all interested:
| Columbia, Mo-, Jan. 81, 1911.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02

week. The meeting was held at Mrs.
bearings and Mrs. w. G. johnson
was header for the day Mrs. w. w.
Bolts told of the "Aeropolis", illus.
trating her talk with pictures. Miss
Lewis gave a good sketch of Epi-
Gurus and the Epicurian School,"
Mrs. L. M. White talked on "The
Golden Age of Literature" and Mrs.
B. F. Robertson, on "Argolis." Mrs.
Guthrie read paper on Religious
Rites" and Miss Esther Houston one
on Greek Scientists" The Club
meets next with Miss Esther Hous-
ton.
The Northern Pacific exhibit car
was in Mexico Saturday and was Wis.
tied by hundreds. An who saw the
magnificent showing of the North
were delighted and agreed that much
is being accomplished in that sec
tion.
The car was crowded throughout
the day. Many farmers made spec.
lal trips into the City to Witness the
exhibit and much interesting litera-
ture was distributed telling Of the
North and its agricultural posslbisi-
hes..
JAS, b. Lowery, of Boone county,
was acquitted at 1850 o'clock, Wed,
nesday night by an Audrain jury Of
the charge OF raping Fannie Sex
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02
! GENERAL NEWS NOTES y

There was a meeting held in this
city Saturday by the Catholic priests
of the Moberly conference to pro-
test the request of Bishop Maurice
burke, of st. Joseph to take the
conference from the arch diocese Of
st, Louis and have II added to his
jurisdiction. Father j. j. Dillon, of
this city, dean of the Moberly dio-
ckse, presided.
Bishop Burke mas forwarded his re-
quest to Rome. Other conferences
in Northeast Missouri have protest.
ca his move, desiring to, remain un.
der the charge of Arch Bishop Glen
ncn, of st. Louis.
THE Farmers Institute in this
city Monday was great success and
though the roads were almost i'm.
passable the crowds in attendance
we're encouraging The Audrain
farmer is anxious to keep in the van
Of agricultural progress and these
eminent specialists from the state
University are the ones to tell how
to continue to advance. The day is
past when you can say. "Wen, John
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1911-02-02

failed in everything else, 1guees i
will buy him a farm There Is
just as much science and business
about farming as any other profes
sion.
G. 0. Hill, a son of 7. p. Hill, a
welllznown resident of this county,
and brotherin.law of w, e. Sharp.
Of this city, who Is employed in the
Swift Packing Plant at st. Joseph,
was re-eiected Tuesday as a member
Of the advisory board of the EN-.
ployes' Benefit Association. There
were large number of other candl
dates and Mr.. Hill treated his defeat
ed opponents to a dinner at Lake Con
trary after the election.
Recently Mr.. Hill had a battle on a
sand bar with an immense bald eagle
and after a hard fight succeeded dn
capturing the monster bird. His
many friends In Audrain viii be
glad to hear Of his success IN : the
election.
Fifteen members of the Wednesday
Club held a splendid session this