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Evening star., 1912-12-24
SALARIES OF GIRLS RAISED.
Object of Jersey Corporation Is to
Paw Decent" Living Wage.

TRENTON, n. j.. December 24.-The
public service corporation of New Jersey.
beginning January 1, will establish a
minimum wage scale for women and girls
in its employ of 50 a week. because an
investigation conducted by the welfare
committee OF the corporation disclosed the
fact that on a weekly wage of less there
could be no assurance that girl or wom-
an could live in freedom from 'the pit
falls and temptations which beset young
women who are thrown in contact with
the world In announcing the new
scale, President Thomas n. McCarter re-
ferred to it as in the nature of Christ
mas gift because of the time of the
year when it would become effective.
Mr. McCarter was careful TO point out
however that the motive which had in
spired the company to establish this jim
creased minimum wage was not the wish
to remember the employees at Christmas:
it was because the company recognized
a moral obligation. the president said, to
pay not only living wage. but a decent
living wage
Evening star., 1912-12-24
DEMANDS OF ALLIES
Territorial Conditions Are I'M
posed on Turkey.
PEACE is NOW EXPECTED
Agreement Regarding Adrianople, It
Is Said, May Be Brought About
Through Mediation.
PEACE is NOW EXPECTED

LONDON, December 24.-The victorious
allies laid their most important cards on
the table at the peace conference yester-
day. These were in the form of terri
torial conditions which they had agreed
to impose on the Ottoman empire. The
demands as set forth were:
FirSt-The cession by Turkey of all the
territory west of a line starting from a
point east of Rodesto, on the Sea of Mar"
mora. to a point in the Bay of Malatra
on the Black sea, and excluding the
peninsula of Gallipoli, Albania s status
to be decided by the powers.
Second - The ceSSion of the Aegean
Islands, occupied by the Greek forces in
the present war and by the Italians in
the recent war
Third-The cession to Greece of all
Turkish rights in the Island Of Crete.
The allies did not reveal the financial
proposals which they will make to Tur-
ing.
Prepared to Proceed.
Before the allies presented their speci
fications the Turks announced that
their government was prepared to pro-
ceed with the negotiations, leaving the
question of revictualing Adrianople for
discussion between Turkey and Bull
garia. They abandoned their previous
request to provision Scutaria and
Janina.
The territorial profits Of the war, which
the allies will divide, are the same as
those published December IA. with the
exception of the arrangement of the
powers made for Albania The allies will
recognize the autonomy of Albania under
the suzerainty of the porte. but not it's
sovereignty. Albania will become what
Crete was and what Egypt is in its re-
lation to Turkey. The sultan will be the
nominal ruler, but without political, ad-
ministrative or military power. He VIII
have the right to raise his flag in AL
bania and appoint a resident governor.
but only for the purpose Of ratifying the
decisions of the local government
Among diplomats here the opinion pre-
walls that, Notwithstanding what the
Turks consider the unacceptable condi-
Evening star., 1912-12-24

Of Maryland and Virginia, nave never
outlived their love for the piaA es OF their
birth and where their early oays were
...,.a .nd sverv wear al Chris tmas they
visit the ''old place. to spend = rev aays
with their parents. brothers ia1 10 slstei >,
or other relatives. AS the steamers
leaving here yesterday afterf ioon ana
last night were the last they @ ,uio take
to reach their former homes In time Ior
Christmas, the obats had Sception-
ally heavy passenger lists. and q e s1ean-
er Wakefield. which left here I'm morn,
ing for landings between this lty ana
). Colonial Beach and MattoX cres X, also
had a large number of passengers :. Many
of those who left here yesterda W and
tlls morning will return on "a e nrst
ss teamer that will bring them aftei Chrlst-
mas but a large proportion w III re-
main in the country until the beS inning
of the year to enjoy the festivities whlch
aegin Christmas eve and do not ea q un,
I'll New Year day. Everybody oodIu
the steamers had a dozen packas es TO
look after and the saloons OF the ooats
looked like an auction house just elore
the beginning of a dead-letter sale
Evening star., 1912-12-24
SEEK JEWEL AS CLUE
IN L0GUE MURDER CASE
Gem Said to Have Been Left
With Diamond Merchant
Before He Was Slain.

CHICAGO. December pa missing
diamond weighing two and half carats
and valued at $500 is sought by the po-
lice as the key to the solution of the
mysterious murder of Joseph I'll. Logue,
diamond merchant, who was slain in his
Office last Friday. The diamond was left
with Logue by a blonde woman shortly
before the victims body was found bound
and mutilated.
The stone, which was of exceptional
brilliance, is said to have been left with
Logue for sale and was missing after the
murder. Every effort made by the police
to find this woman thus far has proved
unsuccessful. The police still are of the
opinion that robbery was the motive
which led to the murder
Cases Are Continued.
Harry Hampton and Frank Williams
two of the suspects taken into custody
in connection with the Logue murder in
vestigation. We're arraigned today before
Municipal Judge Scully, and their cases
continued.
Williams. who is said to have robbed
more than a hundred post offices in the
last year, was turned over to the federal
authorities. He confessed to robbing the
post Office at McCool, Ind, several weeks
ago.
Clyde Stratton. safe blower will, it is
said, be returned to the Ohio state peni-
tentiary, at Columbus. Eight other sus-
poets have been released.
Evening star., 1912-12-24
DELIVERY OF PRESENTS
HAMPERED BY SNOWFALL
Hope Held Out All Gifts Will Reach
Their Destination by To-
morrow Night.

Not only the mall but the expreSA
delivery service has been more or less
= hampered by the snowfall. Yet from
all directions comes a CHEEKY report
coupled with hope that everything
will be delivered, if not before mid
night tonight, then at least before the
sun sets tomorrow.
The mail men are having the hardest
time. But such have been Postmaster
Merritt's preparations and such his
foresight, based upon the experience OF
previous years, that very encourag-
ing report comes from the city post
.office Christmas gifts sent by mail are
likely to arrive on time at their da'-
tinations and those that may miss tine
last delivery today will doubtless be in
cluded in the delivery tomorrow morn"
ing The rush in the post office Is at
it's height today, and everybody Is 100
busy doing things that have to be done
to speculate about statistics ~,
From the headquarters of Adams En-
press Company word comes thdt tne - ~.
coming matter this year is probably much
.larger than last year, but earlier SNIP
nfents have helped to get things out OF
: the way and prevent congestlor. Sonle
trouble was experienced this mornlnS-
with the snow, especially with the auto
delivery wagons, which would slip ana
= slide in spite of precautions. Win the
horses roughshod and patient persistence,
the manager says he hopes to have every
. thing cleaned up tonight.
The United States Express Company,
too has had difficulties in effecting its de-
.liveries, which have been very heavy IL
hopes. however, to have everything
cleaned up to date today and tomorrow
:. The American Express Company is
having its first Christmas experience in
this city. but the reports 1t sends in are
encouraging for prompt deliveries, IN
spite of heavy shipments.
From all sides come expressions or
qualification at the earlier shipments this
year, the result doubtless, of the early
shopping crusade which has been con-
Quoted. not only here, but elsewhere
Some folks, of course, are still bring
up. the tali-end of the procession
with late purchases and late ship
ments, and some other folks are going TO
be disappointed Christmas morning De-
cause expected gifts do not arrive on
time. But those who know and who
are feeling the benefits of the early
shopping are loud in their expressions
of satisfaction that 1.-The world do move,
even IL 1t still holds some who are lag
CARDS.
Evening star., 1912-12-24
BUSY REMOVING SNOW.
Street Cleaners Expect to Have
Crossings Cleared by Tonight.

Despite the suddenness .of the snow
Storm which began last night and which
lad covered the streets with a thick
layer this morning, the street cleaning
department expects to have practically
III Of the crossings and cutters cleared
hy tonight. ]. w. Paxton. superintendent
cf the department, and r. E. Doyle, as
istant superintendent, were at work at 3
clock this morning mastering an army
T men to clear the crossings and cutters.
BY O'Clock between 800 and 400 men
fere at work clearing the downtown sec
on. with the result that the time that
le government departments opened the
reefs could be crossed with ease, al
'nugh the snow was still falling fast.
Mr.. Paxton instructed the foremen of
gangs to employ as many able-bodied
as necessary. The pay allowed is
10 day, which, according to many of
foremen, was an agreeable Christmas
-ent to many men out of work. The
were hired at the various tool
Ses of the street cleaning department.
Evening star., 1912-12-24
MADE HAPPY FOR LIFE.
IS Eyesight Restored, Highly
Priced Christmas Gift.

HICAGO. December 24-Of all the
and one-half million people in Chi
go. Olson Cannarro. boy of nineteen
ears. probably is the recipient of the
lost highly priced Christmas present. His
sift is the recovery of his eyesight. He
has been blind since he was two years
old
Il looked upon my mothers features
for the first time today he said, "and
oh, such beauty. / asked myself If ii
was true. ] realized that / could see
no one knows such joy You who know
how to read and write can realize my
position ] know nothing of that but ]
will Immediately start to learn. OF all
the people in the world. / am the one to
whom Santa Claus has given his most
priced gift
Evening star., 1912-12-24
KILLED AT HIS POST.
Wireless Operator Meets Death
While at Work.

NEW YORK. December 24.-Wireless
operators here say that the death OF an
operator In tho great German wireless
station at Norddeich. near the North sea.
IN Sunday. is probably the first case on
cord OF a wireless operator being killed
~ his post
The Berlin dispatches indicated that the
p"fdtor. man named Mueller must
have carelesslY come in contact with the
"lfcs employed for the creation of cleo
ne waves. which are charged with such
'oW6rful voltage that death comes in
:; >;antdneoGSlv 10 any one touching them.
Evening star., 1912-12-24
SAVED FROM BLAZING MINE.
Men Rescued After Removal of Tons
of Debris.

CREEDE. Col. December 24.-Thirty-
five men were imprisoned when the Nell
son tunnel of the Happy Thought mine
caught fire Yesterday, and all were res
cued after fifty tons of debris were re-
moved Two hundred volunteers respond
ed when the alarm was sounded.
Through a connection I'm the Regent
mine the property adjoining. a way was
made for the imprisoned men. Ropes
were lowered to them, and they clam
bered out, nearly exhausted from tthe
smoke and fumes, but otherwise unin-
jured.
control
Evening star., 1912-12-24
"Peace on Earth,
Good Will Toward Men,

Tomorrow celebrate the birth of Christ, in the
church. cathedral and home by sending the other
good will and friendship and by making little
hearts very. very happy.
Christmas Is the most extensively celebrated day
earth Every civilized and Christian country will
tomorrow. Siner Blaas. the children call good ST Mich
olas in Holland; Weinachtsman Christmas
known in Germany; Jean Noel the distributor of gifts in
France kristine who brings the toys in Norway and
Claus the best known Of them ALL will play important parts
in the imaginations of millions of little children
THE STAR behalf of its advertisers, extends you
who read these little talks the value of reading THE
STARS advertisements closely and constantly every day.
very MERRY CHRISTMAS.
copyright
Evening star., 1912-12-24
Red Cross Sends Relief.
TWINS ARE 81 TOMORROW.
Samuel and William Muncy At
tribute Longevity to Abstinence.

BABYLON, N Y, December A-Sam.
uel and William Muncy, who claim to be
the oldest twins in the world, will cele-
brate their ninety-fourth birthday at their
home here tomorrow.
Both men are active, and they tell in
quirers that they attribute their long life
and excellent health to the fact that they
are total abstaners, not excepting such
dual occasions as they celebrate tomor-
row.
They will attend church together, as
usual. and afterward eat a Christmas
dinner at the home of one of their rela-
tives. where there will be family re-
union
Evening star., 1912-12-24

tions presented by the allies. and what
the allies declare are terms which can
not be reduced, peace ultimately Will be
concluded.
Trouble Over Adrianople.
The hardest point is Adrianople. on
which agreement between delegates per-
haps would be difficult if its solution were
attempted directly by them. But it may
be brought about through the mediation
of one power or several powers, or. now
that the differences between Austria and
Seryia have been settled, by the whole or
Europe, whose intervention would save
the face of both Turkey and Bulgaria be-
cause of the concessions they would De
obliged to make.
If European mediation is impossible or
unsuccessful others may be appealed TO-
first of all the United States. II is even
rumored that there is a possibility OIL
asking mediation by the Pope 1t is re,
called that Pope Leo Xiii was lntrusted
by Bismarck with the settling of the
DISPUTE between Germany and Spain
over the Caroline Islands. In case his
holiness were the mediator In the present
controversy his action would be entirely
Independent, as none or the DelllSerehts
is Catholic power.
Ambassadors Meet January 2.
1t is considered that the best person
TO approach the Vatican for mediation
would be NJ. Miyuskovitch, one of the
Montenegrin delegates to the peace con-
ference, who was Montenegrin envoy to
the holy see in the negotiations for an
agreement concerning the Catholic hier-
archy in Montenegro and the appoint.
ment of an archbishop at Antivari.
The conference of ambassadors Will
meet again January .. Meanwhile the
German ambassador has gone to Berlin
and NJ. Cambon, the French ambassador,
is spending the holidays in Paris. Count
Mensdorff, the Austro-Hungarian am
bassador. and Sir Edward Grey, the Brit
ish foreign secretary, are in the country
for Christmas.
Red Cross Sends Relief.
The American Red Cross today cabled
$500 each to the Turkish Bulgarian and
Servian organizations. and a like amount
to the American consul at SalOniki for
the relief of refugees who are pouring
into that city.
Evening star., 1912-12-24
SANTA CLAUS IN CITY
IN ADVANCE Of DATE
Pleasing Entertainment Af-
forded Children at Fores-
try Service Bureau.

Santa Claus himself paid a visit to the
forest service of the Department of Agri-
culture today, distributing candy. oranges
and toys to children of the various en-
ployes of that institution. And, of course.
there was a beautiful Christmas tree,
bearing lights.
How it happened the visit was made so
early seems rather a mystery. 1t may
have been that old Kris got his schedules
mixed and arrived here one day ahead
of time, or it may be that some member
of the forestry service has discovered
an implement of magic akin to Aladdin s
wonderful lamp.
Stage Scene Presented.
When large room on the eighth floor
of the bureau had been completely filled
with children and their parents some
little people came out on a stage which
had been arranged for the occasion.
The scene was in a forest, where logs
were scattered about and tree stumps
marked former forest monarchs. These
children discussed whether or not Santa
Claus was a myth. One of the group
appealed to the audience as to whether
Santa was real or not. and when the
audience showed it's belief in the reality
to appear on the scene.
Then, almost before any one realized
that he was about to perform bona fide
Santa Clausian marvel. the old man
raped on redwood stump. Lo! A
beautiful lighted tree was disclosed Then
came the gifts for the children and a
few laugh-provoking "hits'' for the
adults. The play was original, being
written by F. G. Plummer, geographer of
the service.
Each Box Bears a Verse.
Each box of candy which was distrib-
uted to the youngsters bore the follow
ing verse.
Every year comes Christmas day;
Every Christmas children pray
That dear Saint Nick will bring new toys
To all good little girls and boys.
The Forest Service Santa Claus
Is most important. too, because
Without the forests, if you please
What would we do for Christmas trees?
The celebration is maintained from
year to year as a memorial to the late
Harry Towers, who started the plan sew
eral years ago.
Cast of Characters.
j. r. Woolley took the part of Santa
Claus. The children in the sketch were
Elizabeth Bradford, Eleanor Adams,
Henry Walter. Edward Pence, Bessie
Myers. Perrin Mangan and Gertrude
Adams.
The committee in charge of the af-
Helen Smith, Bristow Adams, f. b.
Bradford. Thomas Brock, j. S. Hahn,
G. Hilton, G. A. Kolb, III. E. WooIley
and +. g. Plummer.
Evening star., 1912-12-24
NOT GUILTY, IS PLEA PLAN IS TO HIT BACK
Indicted Rail Heads Released Washington Autosts Propose
in $4,000 Bail Each. to Retaiate Against Maryland.
DECLINE TO DISCUSS CASE filmed ON A TECHNICALITY
Cham License Tags Said Have
berlin Statement Swinging Instead Of Fixed
SMITHERs WILLING TO APPEAR MUCH INDIGNATION Is FELT
HodUps
Confident of Acquttal. Said the
Further Nearly $1,000.
DECLINE TO DISCUSS CASE
Neither c. S. Mellen Nor E. J. Cham
berlin Issue Statement.
SMITHERs WILLING TO APPEAR
Counsel for New Haven President
Confident of His Acquittal.
Further Prosecution Considered.

NEW YORK, December 24.-Charles 8.
Mellen. president OF the New York. New
Haven and Hartford Railroad Company,
and e j. Chamberlin, president of the
Grand Trunk Railway of Canada, indicted
yesterday for criminal violation of the
Sherman law, entered pleas of not guilty
today and were released in $4,000 bail
each They were given until January 6
to change their pleas If they should so
desire.
The penalty upon conviction is one
year in Jail and a fine of 5000. or both.
Neither Mr.. Mellen nor Mr.. Chamber
lin has had any extended comment to
make on the governments charge, which
is. in effect. that the defendants entered
into an illegal monopoly agreement, the
result of which was to stop the construc-
ton of Grand Trunk extensions into New
England.
Court Loath to Ask Bail.
Judge Hough was loath to demand
bail in either case, and said at first he
would release the defendants on their
own recognizance. Counsel for the gov
ernment however, objected to this, and
called the courts attention to the fact
that neither resided within the jurisdic-
ton of the court. Bail was furnished by
a surety company.
Frank l.. Crawford, MIR. Chamberlin's s
counsel, said before leaving the court
room:
mo jury will ever convict my client.
The only reason why the work on the
Grand Trunk extension was abandoned
was because of high money rates. We
are sure of acquittal.
Mr. Mullen declined to make a state
ment
Smithers Willing to Appear.
Although a British subject. with head
quarters in London. Alfred w. Smithers,
chairman of the Grand Trunk board OF
directors and co-defendant with Mellen
and Chamberlin, is expected to come vol
unfairly to this country to plead to the in
dictment
January the federal grand jury will
resume it's investigation into the Grand
Trunk-New Haven agreement.
Further Prosecution Considered.
The Department of Justice today be-
gan considering further moves under
the Sherman antitrust law against the
New York, New Haven and Hartford
and Grand Trunk railroads, officials of
which were indicted at New York yes
terday.
Jesse C. Adkins, assistant attorney gen
eral, in immediate charge of the case, re-
turned today to Washington and went
into conference with Attorney Genera
Wickersham and James A. Fowler, his
assistant.
The government officials now are giving
especial attention to the possibility Of
bringing civil suit under the Sherman law
against the two roads to enjoin them
from continuing the alleged combination.
Possible developments before the grand
Jury reconvenes January Z to further con-
slider the New England railroad situation
also were discussed.
Evening star., 1912-12-24
Bow Witnesses Fathers Suicide.

GALVESTON, Tex. December 24.-A.
NJ. Funk Of Cleveland, Ohio. today shot
and seriously wounded his wife and
killed himself in their rooms in a Calves
ton hotel. Their ten-year-old son who wit
messed the tragedy ran screaming from
the room and gave the alarm. Funk is
believed to have been in poor health.
Evening star., 1912-12-24
Representative Lewis Ill.

CUMBERLAND, Md, December "a
Representative Daniel j. Lewis is i'll at the
home of his mother-in-law. Mrs. Mary
Bohne of this city, with grip. He arrived
Saturday and has since been confined to
his bed.
Evening star., 1912-12-24

Rev. Charles " Ellis of Brunswick.
Nd, has notified the trustees of College
Avenue Baptist Church, Annapolis, that
he has accepted their call to the pas
torate Of ths Annapolis church.
Evening star., 1912-12-24
Senator Overman Steadily Improves

Senator Lee S. Overman of North Caro-
lima. operated on for appendicitis here
last week continues to improve.
Evening star., 1912-12-24
WOOD FOR MARSHAL

Continued From First Page.)
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-05-03
Painted The Town Red.

One AL Brown, formerly residing here.
but recently employed in the Baldwin
Locomotive Works, Philadelphia. struck
town on Saturday evening with fair
sized jag" on. and after making various
boasts about painting the town red.''
started in by breaking street lamp in
front Of ]. W. Barnes. The young mans
wild" career was very short one. as it
was hardly fifteen minutes after his ar
rival in town before he was in the steel
cage at the lookup, and given chance to
think things over. He was given hear
ing Sunday afternoon and fined $50. IS,
his sister coming to his rescue with a
greater portion Of the necessary funds.
The young man left on the evening train
and will probably try some other town
the next time he opens can of "red
paint
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-05-03
DEATHS.
Elizabeth Jones.

A particularly sad death was that on
the evening Of April "a. of Elizabeth. the
bright little daughter Of Rev. and Mrs.
]. w. Jones, of Deal Island. after an
illness of but a few days. in the 9TH year
of her age. The little girl was stricken
with acute Br:ght's disease and was
hurried to Wilmington where she might
receive the best of medical attention, al
though the attending physician from the
first gave no hope of her recovery. She
was taken to the home of Mrs Jones
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. McGloughlin, 1000
w. 9th street, on April 10Th and fingered
until the evening of the 24th, when she
passed away. She was laid at rest in
Mt. Salem cemetery. Wilmington, on
Saturday afternoon.
The family formerly resided in Rising
Sun. the Rev. Mr.. Jones filing the Rising
Sun and Sylmar charges for two years,
and have wide circle of friends here,
whose heart felt sympathy is extended
them in their sad bereavement.