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The Washington herald., 1912-12-24
Diplomats Believe Conces-
siOns to Greeks Will Result
in Agreement.
SUGARS MORE AMICABLE
Austro-SerTian Situation Appears
Also to Be Past Danger
Point.

London, Dec. 23.-For the first time
since the beginning of the Balkan
peace negotiations at St. James Palace
there is firm confidence among diplO-
matists tonight that a peace agree
ment will be negotiated within the
time allotted for the conferences, and
that the international situation as re-
CARDS Austris-Hungary and Servia will
be amicabry and permanently settled.
This confidence is based on the action
Of the Turkish delegates this Afternoon
IN receiving the Greeks as accredited
members of the conference. and their
failure to renew their demand to be
permitted to reproVision their beleag
uered cities and fortresses, which
means that they have yielded on that
point.
In consequence of Turkeys more
amicable attitude, Dr. Daneff, the chief
Bulgarian delegate, did not insist on the
immediate surrender of AdrianOple He
admitted all the other demands of the
allies, and they We're taken under ad-
visement by the Turks.
The territorial demands of the allies
were substantially those outlined several
days ago. They are:
The cession by Turkey of all the ter
TitoTy west of a line starting from
point east of Re1Osto, on the Sea Of
Marmora, to a point in the Bay of Ma
latra, on the Black Sea, excluding the
peninsula Of Gallipola
The Washington herald., 1912-12-24

itaI. Each person to receive a basket
is given an order by the chairman of the
committee in charge. The names OF
worthy poor are suggested by members
of Almas Temple.
The orders are redecmable at National
Rifles ArmOry this morning. 1t is eX-
pected that by o'clock the majority
Of the baskets will have been distributed.
Touching scenes are enacted annually
at this distribution of Christmas good
things Already, the keen interest IN
the distribution has been evidenced.
Holding her shawl close 10 obtain all
the warmth it afforded from the winter
winds, a bent, old woman. ciGhty-four
years Of age, yesterday afternoon ap-
peared at the armory and tremblngly
showed her order. She had feared. she
said, that so many might be ahead OF her
that all the baskets would have been dis
tributed before she arrived IL she waited
until morning. She was Immediately CIV
en- her basket and some money besides:
Another woman sent a note TO the
armory, inclosed in which was dime.
sewed I'D in a piece OF cloth. She said
that she was on crutches and could not
come herself, but asked that her bas-
ket be sent to her The dime. she said,
was to pay the boy for carrying the
basket. The basket was sent, her dime
returned, and some other money In ad-
dition.
Such are the cases that come under
the notice of the committee in charge
And, anticipating their own Christmas,
in warm well-furnishcd homes, they
are full of human sympathy for the
The Washington herald., 1912-12-24
PRAYER FOR DEATH
HER XMAS MESSAGE
Mrs. William L. Squier, Hopeless In
valid, Urges Law to Allow
Ending Her Misery.

Philadelphia, Dec 23.-'Let the
Christ spirit reach the world of dark
ness where the hopelessly MANNED and
iPcurably sick are lying. Let the mes
sage, Peace on earth, good will to
men, bring them the only peace they
can know-the peace of death. Let
this Christmas see the birth Of a new
gospel of humanity that will preach
release for the tortured soul from the
racked body that imprisons it. Let us
be big enough TO apply the same kind
ness to those We love as to The cats
and dogs we pity-and put out OF mis-
cry"
This is a message sent to the men
and women who are celebrating Christs
birth with gayety and every show Of
joy. 1t comes from AtcO, little town
in the pine woods of New Jersey, from
the deathbed of Mrs. William l.
Squier, a woman who has laid for nine
months in agony, suffering with an in
durable tumor
Since last March Mrs. Sduier has
been, as she says. practically dead.
Life has been almost extinct for great
part of this period. For twenty days
she has not taken any food, and in her
lingering illness, punctuated with times
Of excruciating pain, she has suffered
not only for herself, but for the thou
sands of helpless ones, who, like her
self, are chained to beds of pain from
which there is no possible release, the
only avenue of escape-death-blocke to
them by the law which says that to
take ones life is criminal and which
holds the physician, or friend. who
gives the merciful opiate that brings
on the last sleep a murderer
In the little bungalow where she lives
with her blind husband. retired Pres
byterian minister, who takes complete
charge of her, Mrs. Squier expressed
these sentiments
The Washington herald., 1912-12-24
LIVELY SHOPPING SCENES
AT LANSBURGH & BROS
ENLARGED STORE

Happy crowds. myriads OF gifts and
bright Yuletidc decorations combine TO
personify the glad spirit OF Christmas at
the establishment Of Iansburgh & Bro,
42p-426 Seventh Street Northwest.
This popular and Old-esta blished house.
with Il reputation that extends far beyond
the bounds OF Washington. has been
greatly enlarged this season and affords
b, tier shopping facilities than ever.
The new building. completed in the au-
tumn. is a model Of up-to-date construc-
ton. Show windows and fixtures are OF
the most improved type and the arrange
rnrnt OF merchandise provides every ad-
vantage for satisfactory shopping.
Mr. Sam Hart, the superintendent. says
that all departments have shared in the
greatest holiday business in tho history
Of the store.
The sections devoted to artistic and use
ful gifts have been given Increased space
and are resple ndcnt in beauty and va
riety. There is an entire absence of the
tgwdry or supcrtiCially attractive in the
Lansburgh collection Of gifts. Every ar
tICle possesses intrinsic merit and is or
reliable quality, no matter how little the
price.
Articles for personal use are extensively
featured; such eminently practical gift
things as gloves. handkerChiefs. neck
wear, handbags. umbrellas, jewelry, and
hosiery are the choice of thousands OF
Christmas shoppers.
Rich furs and fur garments. too, seem
to be favorites for gift purposes.
In the superb new millinery section the
winter models from Paris and New
York are receiving a generous share OF
attention.
Those with men-folk on their gift lists
are making the section devoted TO mems
furnishings one Of the busiest spots in
the store. Shirts, ties, gloves. COmbina-
ton sets. and other needs Of the man are
displayed in appropriate holiday boxes.
With so much to choose from, such
wonderful variety OF each class of mer-
chandise. and ideal service throughout
the store, Christmas shopping is trans
formed into a pleasant duty.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-24
SPECIAL CONTEST AWARD IS
CREATING A SENSATION

Contestants and their supporters are
putting renewed enthusiasm into their
efforts since the Advocates latest special
offer was announced.
4 $50 COnOver Baby Grand Piano has
been purchased from Percy Foster, the
piano merchant, 1880 G Street, and will
be given to the person casting the most
votes in III" Herald's 5000 Contest be
tween the dates Of December %. 1912, and
January i. 1913. If you want your votes
to be counted for tins special award. as
well as for the regular awards offered
in the contest. be sure that you cast them
before 9 p. m. N January l.
The high value Of the Conover Baby
Grand and its supreme position in the
world of music make this award one
worthy of your most strenuous cXer-
tons.
You need not he Il contestant TO win
it. This extra competition is open to all.
but votes must he cast for registered
contestant.
Visit the Advocates headquarters. IN
Thirteenth Street Northwest and examine
this superb instrument.
Already the flow Of votes has greatly
increased. As this special contest pro-
crosses thcrcll be deluge of votes
Contestants should get busy at once,
ana enlist all their friends
The Washington herald., 1912-12-24
TEMPLE AIDS
600 POOR FAMILIES
New Baskets Filled with Good Things
TO Be Distributed This
Morning.

Six hundred bright new wicker
baskets were arranged in geometrical
rows at National Rifles Armory last
night. Each basket contained an eight
pound ham. five-pound sack of flour,
a quarter peck OF potatoes, two pounds
OF hominy, two pounds of sugar, a
pound of coffee, a can of corn, a can
of beans and a can of tomatoes.
By 10 o'clock this morning they will
have gone to brighten the homes of
GO destitute families and to bring the
Christmas spirit even unto the least
OF these
The good things are being distributed
by Almas Temple, F. A. A NJ. Each
year at the Yuletide Almas Temple dis
tributes to the worthy poor hundreds
of baskets of Christmas dainties. This
year the distribution is somewhat more
limited than formerly. owing to the in
creased cost of living. The receipts of
the annual excursion OF Almas Temple.
held each June: goes to supply Christ
mas dinners - the poor of the Cap
The Washington herald., 1912-12-24
Austria More Conciliatory.

The cession of the Aegean Islands, oc-
cupied by the Greeks in the present
war and by the Italians in the recent
war.
The cession to Greece OF all Turkish
rights in the Island of Crete.
The status of Albania is to be decided
by the powers 1t is probable that the
allies will recognize the autonomy Of
Albania, under the suzerainty, but not
the sovereign, of the Porte.
Austria submitted an encouraging COM
'uunicatiOn to the Ambassadors Of the
powers to-day, saying she considers the
3alkan difficulties nearing a satisfactory
nd. Austria also notified the powers OF
Ter acceptance Of the Servian apology
nd commented favorably on the proposed
agreement whereby she grants Servia port
facilities on the Adriatic without actual
territorial possession.
The new Servian Minister. NJ. Jovamo-
Witch, was received in audience to-day
by Emperor Francis Joseph and both eX-
pressed the hope that Belgrade and
Vienna would soon be united in indis-
soluble terms of friendship.
The peace delegates met at 4 o'clock
and adjourned shortly before to meet
again on Saturday.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-24
EUSTIS APPOINTS
TWENTY AIDS
FOR INAUGURAL
Continued from Page One.
press agents, who will disseminate the
news of the preparations

press agents, who will disseminate the
news Of the preparations
One OF the questions that agitated
Chairman Eusls and his associates yes
terdRy. was the place for the inaugural
ball. The last ball was held In the Pen
sion Office. but at the time there was a
decided objection in Congress to the
building being used for the purpose, and
permission Was gained only after
warm discussion. 1t is feared by some
that Congress will shut down tight on
the proposition this year. Mr.. Eustis
does not share these fears, however, and
feels there will be no difficulty in locating
the ball there.
The rotunda Of the Capitol has been sug-
gested by some as a suitable place for
the big dance in case objection to giving
over the Pension Office IS raised. The
floor space would be sufficient. 1t Is said.
but there is the difficulty that there is
no gallery in the Capitol rotunda.
The 100000 guaranteed fund will be
raised by voluntary subscription and the
subscriptions are to be returned from the
sale of tickets, concessions, and like
sources
The Washington herald., 1912-12-24
NEBRASKA'S SAILORS
WIN LONG BURROUGHS
Meet Michigan's Warriors on Grid
iron and Defeat Them
9 to O,

Norfolk. Va. Dec. 23-Spurred on by
the promise of fourteen days Christmas
leave to spent at home II they won. the
members Of the battleShip Nebraska
eleven gave-the football team from the
oattleship Michigan the surprise of its
life by beating it TO o on the st.
Helena gridiron this morning.
The victory meant more than pleas
ant Christmas for the Nobraskans, for
it gave them the football championship
of the Atlantic Fleet, the highest athletic
honors in the American Navy for the
enlisted men.
Five thousand sailors watched the con-
:est and Cheered their favOrltes.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-24
THREE INDICTED.
Policeman Sicily and Other Alleged
Grafters Named.

New York. Dec. 23.-PoliCeman John
J. Skelly, formerly attached to the staff
of Capt. Walsh, of the West 125th
Street Station, Mamie. Mass, and Sol.
Wolff. named by Mrs. Mary GoOde in
her startling graft revelations TO the
aldermanic investigation committee.
were Jointly indicted by the grand jury
this afternoon on a charge Of bribery.
The indictments were filed with
Judge O'Sullivan. and warrants were
at once issued for the three men named.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-24
1877 LOSE LIVES.

Tokyo. Dec. 23.-One hundred and
ninety-seven persons were killed in a
mine explosion at Sapporo, Hokkaid.
to-day. Only three men Of those at
work in the mine at the time OF the
disaster were rescued.
SappOro is on the Island of Yezo.
which Is in the administrative circuit
OF Hokkaid. There are a number of
coal and ore mines in the district. The
government has taken steps to assist
the families Of the dead miners
The Washington herald., 1912-12-24
SENATOR'S PLEA FUTILE.
Van Pelt Stays in Prison Despite In
Prevention of Mr.. Works.

Indianapolis. Dec. 23.-In spite OF the
urgent plea OF United States Senator
John d. Works of California to the
State board OF pardOns in behalf of his
brOther-iu-la law. Charles r. Van Pelt.
who is serving a sentence OF from two
to twenty one years in the State peui-
Tertiary for manslaughter, the muir
derer is to remain in prison. Acting on
the report of the pardon board, Gov.
Thomas r. Marshall to-day parolled
twenty-five convicts and psrdoned one,
the board failing to recommend Van
Pelt's release
The Washington herald., 1912-12-24
LOSES DIAMONDS
/. OF $1,000 Value
Miss Lucy Hoke Smith, Of
Georgia, Asks Police to
Begin Search.
SOCIETY FOLK STIRRED
Brooch Set with Thirty Diamonds
Lost by Debutante at Navy
Yard Ball.

Miss Lucy Hoke Smith. daughter Of
Senator HOke Smith of Georgia. who is
enjoying her first season in the smart
set of the Capital, lost diamond brooch.
valued at 5000, on Saturday evening when
she attended the Navy Yard Ball.
After seeking vainly to solve the mys-
terry Of the loss of the brooch herself
Miss Smith last night acted on the ad-
vice of her father and Informed the po-
lice. with the result that detail Of de
teCtives are now searching for the lost
diamonds and expect TO find the stones
The brooch was set with thirty dia-
mOnds, set in platinum and perfectly
matched. white stones. The brooch is
shaped like a horseshoe and the stones
are graduated. the smallest one being at
the ends of the horseshoe. Miss Smith
selected and purchased the brooch herself
il Is said
The Washington herald., 1912-12-24
La Follette's Bill Endorsed.

Senator La Follette's bill for the regu-
lation and safeguarding of the health OF
female workers employed in the District
introduced in the Senate December i,
was Endorsed by the Central Labor Union
last night. The bill provides for the
regulation and protection of women en-
gagged in working in factories. merchan-
tile houses, stores, transportation. tele-
phone, and telegraph companies in the
District.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-24
Rev. Mr.. Gallaher Improved.

Rev. Edward Gallaher, pastor Of Ry-
land NJ. Z. Church, who was stricken
suddenly i'll while. preaching from his
pulpit on Sunday, was reported to be
rapidly recovering last night. and MEM
hers of his family stated that he was
bic to attend to the duties of his par
ish yesterday, as usual.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-24
Stir Among Society Folk.

News of the loss of the brooch has
been bruited about and created a mild
sensation among the society folk who
attended the brilliant dance at the navy
yard. The ball was one OF three enter
tainments given each fall by the OFF,
GERS at the yard, and Rear Admiral
Beatty, cOmmandant. and Mrs. Beatty
received.
That the brooch was stolen from
Miss Smiths gown is a theory secuted
by HOke Smith. as well as a number
Of others familiar with the Circum-
stances, but the police are not inclined
to accept such version until the. matter
has been more thoroughly investigated.
Detectives say that even though Miss
Smith dropped the pin. the failure of
the person who found II to return the
brooch would practically constitute
theft.
Miss Smith says she remembers pin
ming on the brooch. She also remem-
bers touching IT several times while
dancing. She did not discovered il was
gone until she returned to her home
at 2l17 California Avenue Northwest.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-24
Exhibition Halls Open.

The exhibition halls of the Smithsonian
Institution and United States National
Museum will be open to the public dur
ing the regular hours, . to $50, on Christ
lnas Day and New Years Day, as usual
The Washington herald., 1912-12-24

old. and crippled. and poor that have
so little to look forward to at the sea-
son Of good will to all men.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-24

Eskimo Dolls. made OF fine i'm
ported plush. In pink, blue, or white:
have Celluloid heads, and are COM
plete with voice; positively IN
breakable. Note prices:
10 to Il inches. Observation-Disclosures. .49c
la-lnCh size. SIC
S-inCh size NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. s1.OO
The Washington herald., 1912-12-24
Low Prices Are Plentiful on Toy

MISS VIOLA. the Best. the Big
gest and prettiest Doll ever al
offered At ................
She stands "a inches high; has
long, curly hair, brown or blue
eyes; is ball jointed throughout. and
you have choice OF dark or light
hair; also tosca.
The Washington herald., 1912-12-24

DRUMS-ShcPpskin and Calfskin
heads: decorated styles, as brass
bands" scouts Indians" and
football players.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-10-31
SPENT 80 YEARS IN TRANCE

There have been several cases OF
long sleep quite apart from the cele.
brated sons Of Ephesus and Rip Van
Winkle. One OF the most remarkable
was the long sleep Of a German gov.
eminent official named Arnheim, who
had an accident In which his head
was injured in 1904, and falling asleep
was still unconscious four years after.
ward and may be sleeping still.
But the most interesting example
was that OF woman, Caroline OILS.
son. living in the little island OF Okuo.
on the coast Of Sweden. who fell
asleep in 1875 and did not wake up
till 1907. DR.. Froderstrom Of the
salpetriere asylum in Paris has made
a detailed examination Of her expert.
ence and now publishes the result OF
his Inquiries In the asylum journal.
1t seems that "the sleeper Of Okuo''
was born in 1861. The first fourteen
years OF her life was passed in per.
feet health. although extraneous diff.
ficulties prevented her from attending
school. 1t was not till just before her
fourteenth birthday that she received
any schooling. At the following
Christmas she fell Ill.
On the all.eventful day she came
home from the school. which was
three miles of. and complained Of
toothache and indisposition and was
put to bed. A very few hours later
she fell into a trance, uttered no
word. seemed TO hear nothing and
showed no trace OF feeling anything
when needles and such like things
we're run into her arms. For thirty
years and more. according to her
mothers evidence. Caroline remained
In this condition without a sign OF
change. Only once In reply to the
despairing cry Of her mother for q
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-10-31
EFFECT OF FLOWING IN FALL
Practice Is Recommended In Dry
Climates Where Ground Does
Not Freeze During Winter.

AS a rule the object in fall plowlng
is to turn up the soil to the action OF
freezing and thawing, which benefits
.ts texture or physical nature. In
sections where the soil does not
freeze In winter, except In very dry
climates, fall plowing. as a rule. is
not to be recommended. for the rea-
son that with heavy winter and
spring rains on heavy clay soils the
soil is apt to become cemented and
lifeless. making 1t difficult to pre-
pare for seeding and often rendering
the soil cloddy and unyielding for
cultivation.
For early oats sowing this might
not be an objection. since oats always
do best when sown early and the
packing OF the soil by winter and
spring rains would not be objection.
able. Oats and all small grains re.
quire firm and well-packed seed
bed. Still sod In any climate is usu.
ally benefited by fall plowing, as the
sod will be In better position for
early decay by early plowing and
some Of the noxlous insects In the soil
would be destroyed by being exposed.
In dry climates. where the ground
does not freeze in winter, such as ir-
rigated regions and where dry farm.
Ing is practiced. fall plowing Is bene-
ficial. as the roughened surface OF the
soil caused by plowing will catch and
hold more SHOWS and rains than un-
plowed ground.
In any region where the soil is full
OF humus. or where heavy coating
OF manure is turned under. fall plow.
Ing is a good practice. With plenty Of
humus in the soil 1t will not cement
with heavy rains, and where a heavy
coat OF manure is turned under the
manure will be in a good position to
decay. and will keep the soil light
and loose.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-10-31

In summary. the government rates
the condition OF all Colorado crops not
yet harvested 20 per cent. better than
at the corresponding time last year.
In giving figures for crops on which
II has not kept accurate data in pre-.
ylous years. the government gives
Colorado 4 yield OF three bushels OF
clover seed 10 the acre. this being a.
per cent. above the national average.
There was 80 per cent. OF full crop.
against n national average OF ia, and
an increase in the year Of per cent.
in the acreage.
The Colorado yield OF alfalfa seed
Is placed at 32 bushels to the acre.
there being 30 per cent. OF a full crop.
The average yield OF cabbage per
acre Is placed at 1900 pounds. there
being 81 per cent. OF full crop,
against percentage for the nation OF
600.
The states yield OF onions Is placed
at 1885 pounds TO the acre, l2.5 per
cent. above the national average. The
crop is rated as full"
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-10-31
MARVELS OF LONDON LIFE

The immensity OF the worlds great.
est city is strikingly illustrated by the
facts and figures published recently In
report on London life issued by the
London council II is estimated, for
instance, that G. 100000 is paid every
week in rent, and f420.o00 In rates.
while for the privileges OF keeping
about 100000 dogs Londoners pay
f6l,OOO a year in carriage and motor
licenses, while altogether no less
than el.O0O. 900, 900 worth OF property
belonging to Londoners Is insured.
1t is remarkable that while so years
ago only half the people living In
London were born In the capital, to-
day We are approaching the time
when three-quarters Of the population
Of London are natives. the figures be-
ing 6sS per 1000. Most people are
under the impression as they notice
the new streets Of houses springing
up in all directions In the metropolis.
that London is growing bigger every
day. but, as a matter Of fact, last year
$4,000, 900 less was spent on house
building than In 1909.
There are 1860 weddings In London
every week, while the weekly average
number Of inquests is 100. No fewer
than $4,000 drunkards are convicted In
'l2 months. while postmen deliver
every day 100000 letters. postcards,
circulars and newspapers.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-10-31
ZIGEMERAL
NRM'1N0TES.
1t will pay to give the calves some

1t will pay to give the calves some
grain.
Sows fed and cared for properly will
never eat their pigs.
Sudden and complete changes In
feed are dangerous for a horse.
II all Is well, do not disturb a SOW
with young pigs for twenty.four hours.
The best dairy appliances In the
world are OF little use TO us II we do
not learn how to use them to the best
possible advantage.
Fly time means milking after dusk,
having darkened milking shed. the
use OF some fly repeller or else a
fight with the flies and cows.
Two blades OF grass where only one
grew before are all right, provided
each one is as good as the first one,
and also provided that the cost is not
too great
Too much stress cannot be laid on
the importance OF good supply o,
green food for poultry. Nothing tends
more to keep them In good health and
condition.
Oat straw makes fair roughage:
but not unless II contains a bit OF un.
thrnshed grain, Remember that the
COW requires a very generous grain
ration in connection with the straw.
Unshod colts need inspection OF the
feet occasionally, as they are likely
TO grow more on one side than the
other or to develop too much toe. A
little rasping viii keep the feet level