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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-18
UNCLE SAM NOT LIKELY
TO ACT AS MEDIATOR
Present Meeting of ENJOYS in
London Expected to Set
tie Balkan War.

In the event that the plenipotentiaries
in London should reach an impasse. and
a return to hOstilities be seriously threat
ened, it would be a matter Of duty for
the signatOries to The Hague convention
to consider Immediately what steps could
properly be taken to prevent SO unfOr-
tunate result as resumption Of the
war.
But that the intervention of America
in this manner will not be required is
believed to be assured by the gathering
IN London, simultaneously with the meet
ing Of the peace negOtiators. of the am
bassadOrs Of the great European powers.
who are really the overlords in arrang-
.ns the great European policies. 1t Is
probable that these high officials will find
means to bring pressure to bear upon the
Turkish and Balkan plenipotentiaries to
obtain the signature of a peace treaty.
Mediation. No Longer Needed.
Without any disposition to .evade the
obligations imposed by treaty and by the
dictates of humanity to do everything
possible to prevent renewal Of the
war in the Balkans, the officials of the
State Department are of one mind in
ho.ding that the complex and difficult IS
sues between the contending states should
be adjusted entirely by the good offices
of the neutral European states. which are
thoroughly acquainted with the various
phases OF the problem. So tar, there has
betn no intimation from any official
source that America would be called
UPON to play the part Of a mediator.
1t is pointed out that the necessity OF
such mediation has practically disap-
peared. The present gathering Of pleni-
potentiar.es. all charged with instruc-
tions to bring about peace. is itself ex-
actly what a mediator is supposed to ac-
complish.
Nha rrod f0 Saak Paaca
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-18
Thirty One Miners Thought Dead.

DORTMCND, Germany. December 1s.
-Thirty-one coal miners are believed
To have been killed by an explosion
of black damp in the Achenbach mine
today. Six bodies have been recov-
cred from the pit and twenty-five miners
are still missing. The explosion was
so violent that 1t is thought all were
killed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-18
Extends Sympathy to Bavaria.

BERLIN, December 18.-John G. A.
Leishman, United States ambassador
to Germany, today expressed to the
Pa varian minister here the sympathy
Of the United States and Of President
Taft in connection with the death of
Prince Regent Luitpold Of Bavaria
This step was taken instead of send
ing representative of the United
states to the funeral of the late prince
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-18
Subcommittee Getting Ready
for Insurance Inquiry.
NOTICES TO WITNESSES
First Testimony Likely to Be Taken
Next Friday.
CONTINUES DURING HOLIDAYS
District Commissioners Advised That
Their Presence Is Necessary.
Chairman Johnson's Statement.

Hearings In the local insurance inves-
tigation. authorized by the House of
Representatives will be started at once.
according to a decision made by the sub
committee Of the House District commit
tee. which met and discussed plans for
the inquiry today. The committee s
clerks have sent letters and notices to
every official and business man interested
in the investigation. and IL this prelimi-
nary work can be accomplished I'm time
te first witnesses will be heard possibly
Friday.
There will be no Christmas recess for
the members Of this investigating com
mittee, it was announced today. win
the rest of the national legislature pay
ing due respect to the season, the mem-
bers Of the investigation subcommittee
will be hard at work. In order to get fuli
testimony from the New York state de-
partment OF insurance 1t may be neces-
sary to hold a hearing in New York city.
Commissioners to Testify.
The District Commissioners may be the
first witnesses on the stand in the inquiry
which will be held in the committee room
in the House office building. They have
been formally notified that their pres
ence is required. Notices have also been
sent to George Ingham, superintendent OF
insurance. and officers OF the Comm ercial
Fire Insurance Company. the First Ma
t!onal Fire Insurance Company and the
corporation of Tuttle. Wightman & Dud-
ley.
In the notices sent out by the COM
mfttee the officials are notihed thar
they may be represented by counsel. IL
they SO desire.
The members Of the subcommittee.
under Chairman Johnson. are Repre-
sentative Redfield Of New York. Rep
resentative George Of New York. Rep
resentative Berger Of Wisconsin and
Representative Prouty OF Iowa.
At an executive meeting today the
subcommittee devoted itself to the
actual organization and the work or
issuing notices.
Statement by Chairman johnson.
Chairman Johnson, when he was
asked about the investigation. said:
We have informed the Commissioners,
the superintendent Of insurance and the
| three fire insurance concerns named thai
we are ready to begin our investigation
All parties We're informed that they may
be represented by counsel if they SO de-
sire.
"The hearings are going right along
through the holidays. They might have
begun tomorrow if we had not been COM
PEELED to cut short our preliminary meet
ing today because of an engagement IN
court of one of the members Of the COM
mittee."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-18
Head of Children's Home Arrested

HARRISONBURG. Va. December Is
The Rev. ". ]. Hubbard, stpesintend-
ent of the Home for Children, at Charles
ton, W. Va. is in jail here on a serious
charge, having to do with his conduct in
his position. He has been held for the
West Virginia authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-18
Fighting at Annoy, China, Checked

AMOY, China, December 1S.-The clan
fighting which broke out yesterday in
this city has been checked by the gov
ernment troops after some sharp en-
counters. Shots are fired on the troops
at rare intervals from the houses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-18
mained after the first dozen names
had been called
Maneuver Prevented Quorum Vote.

quorum of the Senate on the motion for
an executive session, and thus the re-
publicans We're beaten, temporarily at
least. The calling of the roll to deter
mine whether or not a quorum was pres
entr took vup the time until the Archibald
trial was to begin.
The republicans are especially desirOus
of confirming the nomination of Interstate
Commerce Commissioner Clark and the
nominations of some postmasters and
some others. Another effort for an eX-
ecutive session will be made either late
this afternoon or tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-18
GOETHA[SHSCH0|CE FORAKER AS SLEUTH
Taft Expected to Name Canal Tells of Tracing Publication OF
Engineer as Governor. Standard Oil Letters.
JUDSON MAY GET BIG JOB distracted FROM FILES
Suggested for Next Highest Presents Statement Based Con
Under Civil Government. sion of Culprits
IS HELD IN HIGH ESTEEM DOESN'T V0UCH FOR ITS TRUTH
of Claimed
Zone American Paid $40
of Big
JUDSON May GET BIG JOB
Suggested for Next Highest Post
Under Civil Government.
IS HELD IN HIGH ESTEEM
Would Succeed to Head of Affairs
in Zone Upon Retirement of
Builder of Big Ditch.

Upon the return of President Taft from
Panama he is expected to send to the
Senate the name of Col George w.
Goethals, chief engineer of the Panama
canal. as civil governor of the Panama
Canal Zone. tn be effective Immediately
upon confirmation by the Senate.
This action will he taken under the bill
passed at the last session Of Congress
authorizing the appointment of a gov
ernOr and such other officials as will be
needed to establish civil government in
the zone when the canal is opened. 1t
is for the purpose of comforting with Col.
Goethals to the latter's plans that the
President is going to make the trip to
Panama His conferences with the man
who has built the canal will result in a
complete program for the Inauguration of
civil government and the beginning of
this government Will be the confirmation
of Col. GoethalS governor confirma-
ton that is not doubted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-18
Charged to Seek Peace.

Article of The Hague convention pro-
vides that in case Of a definite rupture
of pacific relations these powers (tlfe sig
natories) are charged with the joint task
of taking advantage OF any opportunity
to restore peace. This has been gener-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-18
Measure a Long One.

"I haven't seen Mr.. Johnson in refer
ence to the bill. but l suppose he will
have some suggested changes. 1t is a
long bill and it has many sections and
paragraphs: and as the suggested COM
mission would have many details under
it's jurisdiction these may be subjected
to changes think the bill will go
straight through, however. AT any
rate some bill for a public utilities
commission will be reported, whether
it Is exactly as I have written it or
not: but l believe my bill will be re-
ported"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-18
PUBLIC UTILITIES BILL
IS EXPECTED TO PASS
District Measure May Be Re-
ported to House Next
Month.

The public utilities bill, now resting
with the House District committee, will
be reported to the House some time next
month, it is believed and may be passed
by the House at this session. Representa-
tive Oldfield of Arkansas, who drafted
the BILL is confident that it will be passed
by the House. He cannot see any OBJ
lection to it, except the possible tech
nical and parliamentary objections from
the republican side at ,arge. At the same
time there is hardly any opposition in
the House to a public utilities commits
sion in the District of Columbia, and
there is no visible opposition to report
ing the bill from the District committee.
johnson Has Bill.
The bill was given to Chairman John
son by Mr. Oldfield some time ago. AT
that time Mr.. johnson intimated that he
wanted to read the many provisions of
the bill very ca: efu.ly and that he in
tended to take his time doing so. 1t is
understood that he Is about through with
tho study Of the measure now and that
he will call committee meeting soon
after the Christmas holidays.
In speaking Of the bill today. Repre-
sentative Oldfield said:
There probably won't be the slight
est difficulty about calling together a
committee meeting; and as no one has
any objection to public utilities COM
mission here, it will undoubtedly go
through.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-18
SENATORS BACK HARPER
IN INAUGURAL BATTLE
MCC0mbS to Confer With VIII
son-Compromise Not
improbable.
Special Dispatch to The Stag.

Special Dispatch to The star.
NEW YORK, December 1S.-Politicians
from the National Capital are lending a
hand today to help Gov. Woodrow Will
son and Chairman William F. McCombs
OF the democratic national committee Sc
lect chairman of the inaugural COM
mittee. Senator Gore Of Oklahoma, who
was a strong Wilson supporter during the
campaign. and Senator MARITIME of New
Jersey have put in arguments in favor OF
the appointment of Robert n. Harper as
the inaugural chairman
Chairman McCombs is to have con-
ference with Gov. Wilson this afternoon
and it is believed that the selection OF
an inaugural chairman will be discussed
at some length. At democratic head
quarters here today it was predicted that
the announcement Of the chairman wo1tld
be delayed for another day or possibly
longer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-18
Compromise Intimated.

1t was strongly intimated that a COM
promise would be made and that none OF
the men heretofore mentioned for the Of
flee would be selected. That the chair
manship would be given to a man out
side Of banking circles was also sug-
gested. on the ground that such action
would be proper in view of the fact that
Eldridge E. Jordan. Robert n. Harper
and w. V. Cox, who have been the lead
ing candidates. are all bankers.
Mr.. Jordan. who is said to have been
Mr.. McComb's original choice for the
place, and whose chances have been bob
bing UP and down for the last week. is
said to be weaker candidate today.
Charles o. Douglas, who was mentioned
as possible compromise candidate last
week. is in New York today. but 1t is not
believed here that he will be the final re-
lection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-18
WEATHER.

Rain tonight. Thursday fair
and Somewhat colder; moderate
west winds Thursday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-18

The Star Is the only sftsfneos
pap In Washington that prints
the news of the Associated Press.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19
w. o. CHAPMAN,

SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION
No 80 444.
In the Superior Court of the State
of Washington in and for the Coun-
Ity of Pierce.
Otha Houghton, Plaintiff, VS.. Wal
| ter HouGhton, Defendant.
The State of Washington to the
\ said defendant, Walter Houghton:
You are hereby summoned to APP
pear within sixty days after the
ldate of the first publication of this
summons, to-wit: within sixty days
latter the 18th day of January,
l1g12, and defend the above entitled
action in the above entitled Court,
land answer the complaint OF the
plaintiff and serve a copy of your
answer upon the undersigned at
torneys for plaintiff at their office
below stated and in case of your
failure so to do, judgment will be
rendered against you according to
the demand of the complaint, which
has been filed with the clerk of
this Court.
| This action is one brought by
1.-THE plaintiff to obtain a decree of
divorce from the defendant, upon
1.-The grounds of non-support
JOHNSTON & McMENAMIN,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
office and postoffice address:
t709-l0 Fidelity Building, Tacoma,
Pierce County. Washington.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19

FOR SALE or trade, one Groom
house and one five-room house
on one lot near So. 9Th and SITS.
VIII take suburban lots with $500
cash for $500 equity; value $4,000.
Box P1, CIR Times.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19
Wanted to Borrow

WANTED TO BORROW - Money,
1900; 3 years, s per cent, on mod
ern 5-room bungalow. worth $1,000;
no commission. Address Box Pa
care Times.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19

$1,000 buys 2 lots, Groom house
modern conveniences. 3 blocks tC
car; 800 cash. SIS a month. Cal
Main S922-J, evenings.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19
For Sale--Real Estate

For sale, 2 tide lot. Viaduct add,
$3.50; cost me 500. Address Box
Q-6, care Times.
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5000 EACH
Q lots. Prescott's I'd addition.
THE JUDSON co.
S13 Fidelity Bldg.

Acreage for sale by owner, s, 10
or 20 acres, partly fenced, easy
terms r. A. Chapman, Summit, old
Puyallup car. 9Th house south Of
station on left.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19

WANTED-About 5 acres on &c
or Toe car line, small house. State
particulars. Address Q-5, care OF
Times.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19
Legal Notices

Notice of Settlemen of Account and
order to show Cause Why Dis
tribution should Not he Made.
In the Superior Court of the state
Sou Msse Of Fierce in S snd 72 1Gf
IN Michael ih Clancy, Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Julia
Clancy, the Administrative of the
estate of the above named deceased
has rendered and presented for set
Element to, and filed in the Superior
Court of said County and State, her
final account as such Administrative,
and that Saturday the 9th day of
A. NJ. at the Court Room of the
above Court in the City of Tacoma,
in said County, has been fixed by
ORDER of the SUPERIOR COURT.
Element of said final account. at
which time and place, any person
interested in said estate may appear
and file his exceptions in writing to
the said final account. and contest
NOTICE. is further given that said
Order of Court, so fixing said time
and place, is in the following words
and figures, to,wit;
Petition having been filed herein
on the Z2nd day of December, 1911,
by Julia Clancy, as Administrative
In said Estate, praying for final
distribution of the residue of said
estate, and the Court being advised
in the premises, it is
ORDERED that all persons inter-
ested in the estate of said Michael
Clancy, deceased be, and they are
hereby directed to appear in Depart
ment /, of this Court, at the Court
House in the City of Tacoma, Pierce
County, Washington, on Saturday,
the 27th day of January, 1912, at
the hour of Ten o'clock A. M. of
said date, and show cause, IL any
they have, why the Court should
not proceed to distribute the resi-
due of said estate among the per-
sons who by law are entitled there
to. 1t is further
ORDERED that a copy of this
Order be served upon all persons
interested in said estate at least
ten days before the time appointed
for said hearing, or that said Or
der be published once a week for
five successive weeks in the Tacoma
Times, a newspaper published and
of general circulation IN said
Dated this 22nd day of December
w. o. CHAPMAN,
Judge.
County Clerk.
BY GEO. F. MURRAY Deputy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19
8O-Acre Snap

so acres good land. facing on
county road, near Tacoma, graded
school and car line. This property
is ripe for plating into 5-acre
tracts. In 5-acre tracts 1t will sell
for $125 and $3.50 an acre. There is
a big spring on the place that can
be used for irrigation. The price
is way below the market, being
NH lSE
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19
For Sale-Real Estate
Waterfront Snap

Five acres good waterfront, level,
nice gravelly beach, good soil, land
lies nicely good boat service. near
Tacoma, good view of the waters
and Olympic mountains; fine place
for summer homes, camping and
fishing; last chance to get water
front at a reasonable price and
terms. Price only $500; $50 cash,
balance monthly.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19
Furniture Packing

BOTSFORD packs household goods
for shipment Phone n. 7S66 RS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19
60O-Acre Snap

500 acres fine land near Tacoma,
county road and r. r. through the
tract; ripe for plating into lots
or acre tracts. This land can be
had at bargain. See me today for
price. terms and location.
ii. II. LAWHORN,
GA Bernice Bldg
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19
For Rent-Houses

RENT d house ana We Will furnish
II for you for cash or easy pay.
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Marine View Residence

On North Union ave, near 30th st.
2 full lots overlooking the sound
street improvements all in and paid
This is an ideal location on Tacoma
most beautiful avenue. There is q
modern 7-room house on the lots
price Is 5000; $500 cash, bal Il
suit purchaser. If you are looking
for a marine view. here Is the besi
In Tacoma.
Surety Bonds. Fire Insurance
E. F. GREGORY CO., Inc
S. r. Webb. T.. +. Gregory
Second Floor National Realty Bldg
1117 Pacific av,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19
Kind WE Sell

Real estate is the basis of all
wealth, few business men make
more than a living in business, they
become rich through investing in
lots or acreage.
We have now some lots that are
well located, prices ranging from
$40 up also some acreage close to
the waterfront in 10 and 20 acre
tracts, ranging in price from $50 to
500 per acre. 20 per cent down and
the owner will give you employ
ment. How long have you been here
and what have you made working
for others? Come in and have talk
with
V. G. BUCK
| L. z
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19
Bargain in South End
$40 PER MONTH
430 Perkins Bids

Better Than Paying Rent.
Six-room house, n block from car
line, price 81 200.
Five-room modern, blocks from
car line, price $500.
Five-room modern bungalow, ST.
$50; 375 down, 500 per month. This
is less than cost; new and a most
excellent bargain.
! Now is the time to buy these bar
gains; will not last, for we are ex-
pecting good times. Bring this ad
It. ID. GREGORY
Office Morton and Mckinley Ave-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19

fruit, wash and wood house COM
bined, chicken house with 35 chick
ems; half cash. Take old Puyallup
car line, get off at Pennsylvania
av., inquire for +. ]. Kohten.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19

MUST be sold, party going away;
new broom house, fine view lots,
some bearing trees, walking dis
lance, tideflats, $50 down, SIS per
month. Great place for garden and
chickens. Ed Donahue. Phone Main
POPS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19
Exchange

DO YOU TRADED have fine new
typewriter and desk. good bicvcIe
hay, and equity in city property, &c
trade for live stock, Including
chickens; also piano and buggy
Times. ~ "
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19

$500 buys lots and house, all
clear; very easy terms. 131 Per-
kins Bldg.
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WOMAN NABS A BARGAIN

GROOM modern house and 2 lots
facing on car line. viii trade for
rooming house. 203 California bldg.
Main 1888.
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For observation-disclosures

e>>~~s~~S~~s>~r~s~~S~~~
FOR RENT-Store building in No.
End, with 4 nice living rooms and
bath upstairs. Fine location for
bakery or meat market. VIII re-
model to suit tenant. Hutchinson,
l12 Berlin Bldg.
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" ante0

WANTED-A secondhand wagon,
suitable for farm work, not too
heavy; must be in good repair Ad-
dress Box S95 or call Main S953-R.
WANTED-To meet honest working
girl, aged 10 to rs. who is mat
rimonialIy inclined, by young me-.
of 80 who is steady, SOBER and
honest. Send photo If convenient.
Will answer all letters. Address
Box Ell, care Times office.
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fs.00--Neaf 4-r. flat marine view.
See Mr.. Miller, 1919 So. @.
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Stove Repairing

c. ELLIS. stove repairs. lining, coils
and castings made to order. house,
hold goods bought gold and ex-
t4z2 Pacific av. Main 2s22.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19
Announcements

FIRE SALE on wal. paper and
paints. Acme quality paint fire.
proof, e,in-proof. climate proof ard
Waterproof. NJ A 8. Johnson Co.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19
Personal

JONES private sanitarium and ma
ternity home, 1924 So. G, Taco
ma, Wash. Everything new. neat
Patients will receive the best Of
care. Charges reasonable. All let
tiers of inquiry promptly answered
n 1857. Sabra Jones. n atron
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19
Cabinet Makers

WE do woodwork Of any kind
band saving and shaper work
Wolfo-d e. Swanson Cabinet Works
|1123 A ST.. Main 1851.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19
Situations Wanted-Male

JAPANESE wants position, school
boy. or housework. Shibata, Main
1867.
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Lost
Furnished Apartments

sirable location. For infor fnstion
Main 4501.
MODERN 2 or 3-r. apis. gas, bath.
corner rooms. low rent. 1904 So.
ID or 1945 Z ST.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19

100 Sth. Stables 9Th n 81. Heisna. r.
c. 4 B. Trana Co. n. -. A Is4a.
Pacific Transfer Co. M 81. A 1914
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19

CHEAP RENT
2720 e. N. AR. electricity $40
Nine-room house and six nice
corner lots. suitable for truck
garden. No. 1923 So. eth ST.,
five blocks west OF SO. Tacoma
car line; SIS monthly, with
bath and electricity.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1912-01-19

.FOUND-Emblem o. ID. III. S. Loser
leave name and address at Times
office, 77e Commerce st.