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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
DISSOLUTION is HALTED.
Union Pacific Merger Decree May
Depend on Terminal Case.

Designation of the judges to supervise
the dissolution of the Union Pacific
merger as decreed by the Supreme Court,
may depend upon the disposition of the
St Louis Terminal case now before the
court.
In both cases. four judges were called
in, under the expedition act' to try the
governments charges In the circuit court
In both cases. the Supreme Court sent the
suits back to .,he circuit court to carry
cut its mandate. When the Terminal de-
cree went back for enforcement a con-
troversy arose as to whether the district
Judge in the circuit in which the suit
was brought should enforce the decree OF
the Supreme Court. or whether the four
circuit judges should be called in again.
The government has brought the st.
Louis dispute to the Supreme Court for q
test decision. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
TWO OATHS ARE TAKEN
BY THE NEW SENATORS
Perky of Idaho and Jackson of
Maryland Sworn In as Judges
in Archibald Case.

For probably the first time in the his
tory Of the Senate. two new members of
the body had to take two oaths of Office
during their first day Of service as ma
tionaI legislators. The new senators are
Kirkland l. Perky Of Idaho and William
P. Jackson Of Maryland, appointed by
the governors Of their respective states
to fill out unexpired terms Of the late
Senators Hepburn and Rayner.
Both were present when the Senate was
called to order this morning at II o'clock,
and after their credentials had been pre-
sented-Mr. Perky's by Senator Borah
and Mr.. Jackson's by Senator Smith Of
Maryland-they were escorted to the ros-
trum of the presiding officer and sworn in
as United States senators by the president
pro tempore, Senator Bacon.
Take Oath as Judges.
Less than two hours later the Senate
became court of impeachment for the
trial Of Judge Robert w. Archibald Of the
Commerce Court The new senator's were
then required to take second oaths as
judges in that trial.
Senator Jackson wore the conventional
black for his inauguration ceremony; but
Senator Perky appeared in a long-tailed
suit of gray. Although one Of them is a
republican, Mr.. jackson, both are as
signed to seats on, the democratic side of
the chamber. All the seats on the repub-
lican side are filled. Both are seated near
the end of the last row ON the democratic
side;, but the two seats at the end of the
row are vacant because of the departure
of William Lorimer and because Of the
deadlock in the Colorado legislature that
has prevented the filling of the seat made
vacant by the death of Senator Charles
j. Hughes.
The credentials of Representative Rob-
ert F. Broussard, who is to become sena-
tor from Louisiana March 4, 1915, were
presented today by Senator Foster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
WILL TENDER RESIGNATION.
japanese Premier Follows Minister
Of War to Retirement.

TOXIC, December 3.-Marquis Saionji
the Japanese premier, has, it is under
stood, decided to tender his resignation
to the emperor tomorrow, owing to the
difficulty of finding a successor to Lieut..
Gen. Uyehera as minister of war.
Gen. Uyehera resigned because of the
refusal of the other members of the cabi-
net to support his demand for an increase
of the army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
VOTE ON COMMISSION PLAN.
Election Being: Held Today in Los
Angeles.

Los ANGELES, December 3-The COM
mission form of Governme Mt, the prollibi-
ton of free lunch in saloons and the
creation of 4 dry prohibition zone in
the Los Angeles harbor district were
voted on at a special election here today
1t seemed certain that the commission
plan, carrying an entirely new charter,
would be adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
TO AID EX-PRESIDENTS.
Senator McCumber Offers Retirement
Bill With Military Pension.

The retirement of the President of the
the army with pay at the rate of $4,000
per annum is provided in a bill intro
duced in the Senate today by Senator
McCumber of North Dakota.
The bill also would provide a pension
of 5000 per year for the widows of ex-
Presidents while they remain unmarried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
JEWISH RABBI LOSES LIFE.
Perishes in Fire Which Sweeps
Apartment House.

NEW YORK. December 3.-Louis Levy,
Jewish rabbi. lost his life early today
in a fire which swept away an apartment
house in upper 9TH avenue. Seven per-
sons were injured. It was at first re-
ported that two lives had been lost, but
search of the premises failed to disclose
any body except that of Rabbi Levy
The prompt arrival of the police and
firemen prevented greater loss of life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
Two States Ratify Income Tax.

Formal notice of ratification of the pro-
posed income tax amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States was re-
ceived in the House today from Ohio
and Louisiana. Favorable action by the
legislatures of two more states Will in
sure adoption of the amendment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
AGAINST PUBLICITY LAW
Senator MCCumber Introduces
Bill to Repeal Act unjust"
to Newspapers.

Senator McCumber of North Dakota to-
day introduced a bill providing for the
repeal of the newspaper publicity law"
which was attached as a rider to the post
office appropriation bill at the last ses-
sion of Congress. The constitutionality
of the law is now being questioned be-
fore the Supreme Court Of the United
States by certain New York publishers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
Tells How Reorganized State Department,
With Specialized Bureaus and Experts,
Is Dealing With Every Phase of
American Trade and Diplomacy.
Describes Successful Efforts of the Administration
to Restore Peace in the World, and Regrets
the Failure of Arbitration Treaties
With France and Great Britain.

President Tas fourth annual message Congress
TODAY
of warning European which by indirect
American
the Congress upt the foreign policies of America above
questions of partisansip triumphant vndication of the
diplomacy the administration which characterized
dollars bulets maerul pride expan-
of American trade result of the foreign policies of his
mnraon and appeal for action by Congress
the executive markets for American
the more striking features of the message.
the first of of such communications which he will
make Congress the early days of the session. and
with the relations the United States Beginning
usual reference the existing good with foreign powers
the President adds that these have been strengthened greater
insstence justice American citizens
have been denied and stronger emphasis need
nuuality in commercial and other relations The text of the
message follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

service diplomatic and consular officers
possessing experience and knowledge
gained by actual service in different parts
of the world and thus familiar with po-
lidcal and commercial conditions In the
regions concerned. The work was highly
specialized The result is that where
previously this government from time to
time would emphasize in it's foreign rela-
tlOns one or another policy, now Ameri-
can interests in every quarter of the
gioDe are being cultivated with equal as
siduity. This principle Of politico-geo-
graphical division possesses also the good
feature of making possible rotation be-
tween the officers Of the departmental, the
diplomatic and the consular branches Of
the foreign service. and thus keeps the
whole diplomatic and consular establish
ments under the Department of State in
close touch and equally inspired with the
aims and policy Of the government
through the newly created division Of in
formation the foreign service is kept
fully informed of what transpires from
day to day in the international relations
or the country, and cotempOrary foreign
comment affecting American interests is
promptly brought to the attention of the
department. The law offices of the de-
Partment !D were greatly strengthened.
There We're added foreign trade advisers
to cooperate with the diplomatic and
consular bureaus and the pOlitico-yeo-
graphical divisions in the innumerable
matters where commercial diplomacy or
consular work calls for such special
KnoWledge. The same officers, together
with the rest or the new organization, are
able at all times to give to American citi-
zens accurate information as to condi-
tions in foreign countries with which they
nave business and likewise to cooperate
more effectively with the Congress and
also with the other executive depart-
ments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
Attitude of Germany.

LONDON. December 3-|Germany's un-
equivOcal determination to stand beside
Austria in peace or war, as voiced in
the imperial German chancellor's state
ment. is viewed here as a clear-cut warn
ing to Russia not to back Servias claims
too far. DR.. Won Bethmann HOllweg' S
declaration of the solidarity Of the triple
alliance gains strength from the report
that the dreibund has been renewed for
another term of years.
From Vienna comes word that Russia
has $4,000 troops near the Polish border.
Threatened military Intervention by Ru-
mania if her demands are not granted
has added a new tangle to the already
complicated situation.
The assertion of Herr Won Kiderlen-
Waechter, the German foreign secretary,
confirming that Great Britain and Ger
many are cooperating amicably in favor
of peace, is regarded as calculated to
have an effect when the peace delegates
come to discuss terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
Might Dispute Claims.
Bulgarian Action Surprises.

ATHENS, December 3.-Surprise and
annoyance are expressed by the Greek
newspapers at what they term the
'.complaisance shown by Bulgaria in
accepting the Turkish proposals. which
are SO advantageous to the Ottoman
empire"
1t is contended by many writer's that
the complete and definitive liberation
of the Christians in the orient is only
obtainable by combined land and sea
action by the allies against Constanti-
uople.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
"Unjust to Newspapers" "

Senator McCumber in a statement ac-
companying the bill claimed that the law
works unjustly to the newspapers and
that it is especially obnoxious to the
small country papers which find it mpos-
sible to comply with its provisions. The
bill would also repeal that section of the
law requiring all advertising matter i'm
reading form to be labeled an 'adver-
tisement''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
Wife Gets Estate of George Constas

The will of George Constas, dated Feb
ruary %, 1912, was filed today for pro-
bate. He leaves his property TO his
widow Tene Constas. A friend. Arthur
Tsangares, is named as executor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
Edison's Daughter to Wed.

ORANGE, N. J.. December 3.-An-
nouncement is made here of the ap-
preaching marriage of Miss Madeline
Edison, daughter Of Thomas A. Edison
and John E. Sloan, young inventor.
formerly associated with Mr.. Edison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
ROUMAN|AN PRINCE
IS GUEST OF KAISER
Ferdinand Will Hold Confer
ences With Won KiderIen-
WaeChter.

BERLIN, December 3.-Crown Prince
Ferdinand of Roumania. accompanied by
Gen. Albert Robesco of the Roumanian
army, arrived here unexpectedly today.
The prince was the guest of Emperor
William at luncheon and in the course
of today and tomorrow will confer with
Albert Won Kiderlen- Waechter. imperial
secretary of state for foreign affairs. and
other German statesmen.
No announcement regarding the mean
ing of Prince Ferdinand's visit has been
made, but the press generally declares
that it would not be wrong to consider
it as a link in the recent demonstr ative
chain of visits of courtesy which, like
the trip of Field Marshal Baron Conrad
Won HoteZendo:f. the inspector general of
the Austrian army to Bucharest. are in
tended to indicate to the outside world
the solidarity Of the members of the
triple alliance, Germany, Austria-Hun-
gary and Italy, with Roumania.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
Would Be Held in London.

The conference of ambassadors Of the
great powers recently proposed by Pre-
mier Asquith for the purpose of discuss
ing the solution Of the Balkan problem
will, IL arranged, be held in London.
Prince Henry of Prussia's coming visit
to London is. according to the German
foreign office, entirely without political
significance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
Switzerland Makes Preparations.

GENEVA, Switzerland. December g.
Even Switzerland appears to be prepar-
ing for the eventuality Of war. The fed
eral government is filling the various
military storehouses with wheat and corn
ordered from the United States and Can
ada. a large quantity, consisting of 512
carloads, is on the way to Zurich from
Rotterdam. while other cargOes ordered
by the Swiss government are still afiOat.
The hostilities in the Balkans have had
the. effect of greatly reducing Russian
shinmentS of grain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
State Department
Reorganization.

thsJst upon it by the result of the Span
i>h-Americs.n war. and already engaged in
LAYING the groundwork of a vast foreign
trade upon which it should one day be-
come more and more dependent, found
itsrlf without tie machinery for giving
thorough attention to and taking effective
acton upon a mass of intricate business
vital To American interests in every
Country in the world.
The Department OF State was an ar
chaic and inadequate machine lacking
Office of any great modern power Witt
an appropriation made upon my recon-
fuenda,iOn by the Congress August :.
1:ft'. the Department of State was com
Ile:eIy reorganized. There We're ere
atod divisions o. Latin American affair:
and uf far eastern. near eastern an(
v stern European affairs. To these di
yl~ionS were called from the foreign
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
Merit System in
DIPLOMATIC Corps.


Merit System in ton. Without a
Diplomatic Corps. framed framed ioreign
in the reorganiZed Department of State.
step toward introducing the merit system
in the foreign service. That had been
followed by the application of the merit
principle, with excellent results, to the
entire consular branch. Almost nothing.
however. had been done in this direction
with regard to the diplomatic service. In
this age of commercial diplomacy it was
evidently of the first Importance to train
an adequate personnel in that branch of
the service. Therefore. November 26,
1909, by an executive order / placed the
diplomatic service up 10 the grade of sec
retary of embassy, inclusive, upon exactly
the same strict non-partisan basis of the
merit system. rigid examination for ap-
poIntment and promotion only for eff
cheney as had been maintained without
exception in the consular service.
How faithful TO the merit system and
how bipartisan has been the conduct
of the diplomatic and
Non Partisan consular services in
Appointments. NAV ma be- iuSrea from
the following: Three ambassadors now
serving held their present rank at
the beginning of my administration. OF
the ten ambassadors whom 1 have ap-
pointed, five were by promotion from the
rank OF minister. Nine ministers now
serving held their present rank at the be-
ginning of the administration. OF the
thirty ministers whom 1 have appointed.
eleven We're promoted from the lower
grades of the foreign service or from the
Department of State. OF the nineteen
missions in Latin America, where our re-
lations are close and our interest is great,
fifteen chiefs of mission are service men.
three having entered the service during
this administration. The thirty-seven Sec
retaries of embassy or legation who have
received their initial appointments after
passing successfully the required e%ami-
nation Were chosen for ascertained fitness
without regard TO political affiliations. A
dearth of candidates from southern and
western states has alone made it impos-
slb!e thus far completely to equalize all
the states representations I'm the foreign
service. In the effort TO equaIize the rep
resentation of the various ates in the
consular service | have made sixteen of
the twenty-nine new appointments as
Continued on Fourteenth PageJ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
Trouble Over Adrianople.

LONDON, December 3.-Adrianople was
the obstacle which threatened to wreck
the parleys between the plenipotentiaries
Of Turkey and Of the Balkan allies when
they first opened at Baghtche, and
AdrianOple appeared again at the end of
the negotiations as the most serious him
drance to the attainment Of an agree
ment.
During the first session of the delegates
the Turks absolutely refused to consider
the surrender of the stronghold Of Adria-
nople, and when the Bulgarians subse-
the Greek delegates shrank back and de-
manded time in which to submit the
question to the government at Athens.
The reason for the Hellenic objection to
any such submission to the desires of the
Ottoman representatives is not far to
seek, according to the opinion expressed
in diplomatic circles.
1t is pointed out that it is obvious that
If the Bulgarian sacrifice the ultimate
possession of Adrianople in the interests
of general peace they will expect their
allies to share their sacrifices. and the
only way in which this can be done is to
give Bulgaria compensation in the
shape of territory conquered by the
Greeks, Servians and Montenegrins and
which they had staked out for them
selves. Hence the wall from Athens that
any concessions to Turkey will "endanger
the fruits of victory gained by the allies
above all those of Greece and Servia.
Might Dispute Claims.
Greece. apparently. anticipates that in
case Turkey ultimately retains her north
ern fortress. Bulgaria will more actively
dispute the Hellenic claims to the posses
sion OF Saloniki.
The firm and Interchangeable attitude OF
Turkey the subject of AdrianOple
throughout the negotiations is shown in
a telegram from the sultan to King Fer
dinand, to the effect that. while he is
prompted by the most peaceful motives.
he is unable to renOunce Turkeys hold
on Adrianople which all Ottomans con-
slider a Mohammedan sanctuary.
Diplomats in all the European coun-
tries are anxious to see the real peace
negotiations begin, as they consider there
settlement of the Austro-Servian dis
pute. which is still worrying the nerves
of Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

Expert knowledge and professional
training must evidently be the essence of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

AZ The beginning of the present ad-
IGiu;stration the United States, having
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

How faithful TO the merit system an
how non-partisan has been the condu,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03
WEATHER.

Fair tonight. Wednesday in
creasing cloudiness and probably
rain by night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-03

lConunued on Fourteenth Page.)
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-02-22
Walters.VinIove.

Today at Clyde were married Miss
Bessie Walters of Abilene and Rich
ard vinlove of that place. The bride
is the center of a large circle Of
friends and is a charming young
lady. The groom is brother OF
Mrs Richard Hogan and is popular
young man at Clyde.
The wedding was held in the
Catholic church and Rev. Father
Colrin officiated, The bride was at
tended by Miss Anna Coffenberger
of Abilene, and the groom's attend
ant was B. G. Klauman of Clyde.
Mr.. and Mrs. vinlove will Epend
their honeymoon at Kansas City.
they will be at home to their friends
after April /, at Monte Vista. Colo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-02-22
PLEASANT VALLEY.

w. Miller went to Sabetha Mon
day for a weeks visit with his
mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Pease and sons
spent Sunday with the later's par
ents, A. r. Dornberger's.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Sampson moved
Tuesday on Mrs. M. Engle's farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Funston arrived
Wednesday from Illinois to occupy
their new farm, the Ayers farm.
Alfred Stoffer had the misfortune
OF having his nose broke while chop
ping down a tree.
Grandma Dornberger who has had
siege of peritonitis is not much
improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Lowry and
family spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. C. Jones.
The Aid society met with Mrs.
John Stoffer Wednesday.
Miss Myrtle Gunselman Is prepar-
ing a play, an the Wake Of Paul
Revere" to be given at the Pleasant
Valley school Feb. "a.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-02-22
WASH YOUR COAL AND
OBTAIN MORE HEAT.

BY a system Of washing coal, stu
dents at the University Of Kansas
have found that more heat can be
obtained from the material. A coal
washing plant has been instituted at
the university by the department OF
mining. Two students washed and
cleaned ton Of coal. One hundred
and sixty pounds Of refuse was TAX
en- from this coal and the remainder
produced more heat than a ton OF
unwashed coal, and burned without
leaving any clinkers. The clinkers
which form on the CRATES shut of
the draft and much OF the efficiency
OF the coal is lost. The process OF
coal washing is based on the fact
that pyrite and shale. being heavier
than coal, will fall faster through
water than coal. The coal is collected
in bin and the refuse is allowed to
run out into the dump.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-02-22
rsuuRE is YOUR CHANCE
FOR A REAL LIVE ROMANCE

BOYS, bachelors and all gallants
not spoken for, here Is your chance
for a real live romance. Are you
..game." II so send a postal card
or letter to either Miss Hazel Cove,
1904 w. 9th Street, Kansas City,
Mo-, or Miss Mildred Unger, 1900
Baltimore ave-. Kansas City, MO.
You will not offend them In the
least, for they also are out for a
romantic adventure. Today while
unwrapping some window shades ne
received from a Kansas City house,
]. A. Tufts found the names OF these
yOung ladies written on neat Slips
OF green window screen. And boys
they are good writer's and have add
cd a p. s. after their names "Ex-
change postals." OF course Mr.. TUFTS
cannot answer, but the privilege IS
open to any unmarried gallant OF
matrimonial aspirations.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-02-22
AIRS. MEAGHER DIED
WHILE PREPARING DINNER.

Mrs. ]. Meagher dropped dead at
her home in Solomon at noon Sun
day of heart failure. She had Just
returned home from church and APP
peared as well as usual when she
started to prepare dinner. When
the other members OF the family
returned home she went to the front
mart of the house to speak to them
and fell to the floor. She was car
rsed to the front porch but was dead
before the doctor arrived.
Mrs. Meagher was about 60 years
or age. For many years the family
lived on Gypsum creek east OF sa-
lima but two years ago moved to
Solomon. Besides her husband, Mrs.
Meagher is survived by nine chill
dren. Stephen. Thomas, Dennis, john
Peter, Mrs. John Sullivan, Mrs. John
Cusick and Mrs. Nellie Meagher. All
of them save John live at Solomon
John Meagher now lives In Color
ado.