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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-25
BITS OF CHRISTMAS CHEER
Incidents in Connection With the
Yuletide Celebration.

A surprise was sprung upon County
Clerk John James by the office force yes
terday. Mr.. James was detained at home
portion of the day TO look after a
Christmas tree When he reached the
office ne found spread out on his desk in
his private office a set Of cut glass tuHl-
blers and water bottle. silver-handled
umbrella, a box of cigars and bottte
of wine. il was the intention Of the force
to have a regular presentation ceremony.
but this was dispensed with for me reason
set forth
the City and County building. found out
in a pleasant way yesterday that Christ
mas was at hand All hands In Ine
building contributed to a purse OF Sl5.Sy
and a good stock OF cigars with WHICH
TO wind up the years business
Miss Elizabeth Davis. the stenOgrapher
in TIE office of Land and Water Com-
missioner Ben D. Luce, was the reelPlen'
last evening Of a pair of opera glasses
the Christmas gift OF the employees In
that office and the health office.
Health Commissioner G +. Wilcox
found himself the possessor OF q fine SIN
umbrella last evening, the gift OF the
EMPLOYEES of the health office.
The office force in the county recorder
office made an attempt yesterday TO ge'
even with Chief Deputy Jack i. May,
who has had charge Of the office foI
several months. by giving MIN solu
ring appropriately engraved. The PreseIl-
tation speech was made by Joseph T.
The children of the Jordan school had
their Christmas exercises Friday after
noon.
Hewlett Bros helped all their employees
to erioy themselves Christmas by GIVING
each a turkey. -.
The Salvation Army lads and lassles
are DESTROYS of extending thanks through
the columns OF The Herald Tor the lTeS
use of the First regiment armory. Where
they will care for the poor children OF
the city Tuesday evening.
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ALL SHOPPING RECORDS BROKEN


that the people Of the United States
and its colonies shall be deprived Of
any of the enjoyments that result from
a general observance of Christmas. and
so he has decreed that when Christ
mas falls upon Sunday, as it does this
year, the next following day shall be
a legal holiday
In accordance with this decree all
the banks will be closed all day tomor-
row. The city and county Offices VIII
also be closed and there will be a gen
eral suspension of business in Salt
Lake and in all the cities and towns OF
Utah ard of the nation, so that the
peop,e viii not only have today (Sun-
day. in which to rest and recreate, but
tomorrow also.
In only one department of govern
ment Will there be any activity-the
postal. Should all the postofiices close
up tomorrow many thousands Of mel.
women and children in all parts of
the land would be compelled to fore
go the pleasure thar will come TO them
from the receipt of presents by mail
until Wednesday morning. and Il Ell
Christmas would have passed So in
order to reduce disappointment 10 a
minimum pCStmasters and their clerks
and carriers will work part of the
day
The carriers will make one morning
delivery covering the entire city.
The money order window viii be
closed
General delivery and stamp window
will be open from IL a. m. to / D. m.
Registry window will be open from
IL a. m. to l p. m.
All other departments viii be closed.
Hotel delivery at b. m.
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LOWER THAMES FULL
OF F0GB0UND SHIPS

London, Dec. A-The lower Thames to-
night presents AN extraordinary and IN
precedented spectacle. The fog slightly
lifting, reveals from thS pool 20 Green
wood beach hundreds of great liners and
steamers from every quarter of the globe
lifting anchors aud preparing to move TO
docks, after three days of inaction and
Obscurity on account OF the banks OF fog.
A number of outward bound liners have
been able to proceed, but consequent 10
the great number of incoming vessels
gathered at the mouth OF the Thames and
other points in the channel. and coupled
with the anxiety of these craft to reach
their docks shipping reports are full of
minor casualties and collisions.
Up to midnight no serious disaster had
been reported
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Children of the Free Kindergarten
Have Christmas Tree.

The room occupied by the free kinder
garten was filled TO the doors Friday even
ing with the parents OF the little people
and many of the friends of the institu-
ton. The occasion was the children 5
tirst evening out-that is. the first en-
tertalnment ever given for them In the
evening-and il was as great a success
as It's WarmeSt supporters could wish.
In the midst of the room stood a tall
tree laden with gifts. not for the chill
dren. but from them for the parents and
Older brothers and sisters. The gifts for
the tots were stored behind the piano and
elsewhere. and We're all the more appre-
ciated when they came into view. Each
little one had labOred for the past few
weeks to make gift for someone at
nome, ana the results were more salts
factory than one could imagine. There
were dainty bags Sewed by the little fin
gers. pincushions decorated with ribbons
and made for both use and ornament for
the mothers There were hat racks and
key rings for the fathers. and there were
many fancy articles shaped with loving
labor by the tiny ones of the household
for brothers and sisters.
The programme was opened with the
regular morning exercises ordinarily used
in opening the school. and these were
followed by some special Christmas music
and the old, sweet story of the Christmas
day told by the teacher. The little 1olk
listened attentively and many a sober.
earnest face could be seen among the
grown-upS as well The merriment began
with dance around the lighted tree. and
then the proud children bore the gifts
which they had made to the home repre-
sentative in the audience. When all the
gifts they had made were distributed, the
gifts of others to them were brought
forth. and the enjoyment OF the whole
was complete. There were dainty boxes
of candy dolls for the little girls, and
games for each small boy. There were
plenty of good things OF every kind 10 go
round and make glad the hearts OF the
OOlOOEnrS well as of the recipients
The dolls were bought by the boys and
girls of the eighth grade at the Hamilton
school, the money having been earned.
They were afterward dressed by the girls
of the same grade. The candy boxes were
made and filled with candy by the pupils
OF the seventh grade of the same school;
A serviceable pair OF warm mittens ano
plenty of oranges fell 10 the loi or eaSh
besides the TOYS and candy. The sub
stantial gifts were from individuals out
side of the school.
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First Baptist Church.

Morning. II o'clock:
Organ voluntary, Largo ........... Handel
DOXology.
sanctrs, Holy. holy. Holy. Dykes
Carol. Peal Forth, o Christmas
Hymn No. 563. How Firm a Fo e iii-i'e'
Scripture reading and response.
Anthem. Rejoice, Jerusalem and
sing .-.........rt- -...-...-...-... levin
Baritone solo, Charles o. Harris.
Chant, The Lords Prayer't 80. Walton
Offertory, Communion in p. Batiste
Anthem. Behold I Bring You Good
Sermon, sThe Evening Light Of Life wv
--...--....----..---....R Rev. d. A. Brown
Hymn No, 226, 10y to the World''
Benediction.
Evening. 100 o'clock:
Organ voluntary. ''Andantino'' q. .Lemare
HYMN No. 800. Coronation" 49,. Holden
Prayer.
Scripture reading.
Anthem. The Star of Bethlehem"
Contraito solo, Mrs. Allen McNitt.
Chant. THE Lords Prayer ...... Walton
Offertory, The Evening Star" from
Solo Tan !iGIad Tidines W WaitSn
Charles O. Harris.
Hymn No. SIS. onward. Christian
Soldiers" ................ BarinG-GOuld
Sermon The Motive of Christ's Com
ing ................- Rev. j. A. Brown
Anthem Cunaecompanied) 20 Little
Star of Bethlehem ......... Neidhnger
Soprano obligato, Miss Crissie Lawson.
Baptism.
HYMN No. 81. I'VE May Not Climb
the Heavenly Steps''......... Wallace
BenedictiOn.
Postiude ..................,........, Thayer
Choir:
Sopranos-Mrs. Allen r. MeNitt. Mrs.
Charles O. Harris. Miss Crissie Lawson.
Altos-Miss Harriet Randolph. Miss
Elizabeth /. Mcpherson.
Tenors-Mr. Andrew T. Mcpherson. Mr..
Charles $. Saul.
Bassos-Mr. Allen r. MeNitt, Mr.. Har-
~ Chapman.
Baritone and DUeetor-Mr. Charles o.
Harris.
Organist-Miss Crissie Lawson.
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RUSSIANS CLAIM
TO HAVE PROOF
Japanese Torpedo Boats Pres
emf in British Fishing Fleet.
FIRING WAS IN GOOD FAITH
OFFICERS BELIEVED THEY
WERE BEING ATTACKED.

Paris Dec 22.-The Russian defense
before the international commission
which is To inquire into the North Sea
incident. is practically completed. The
main features are:
First, that the firing by the Russian
squadron was justified as a defense
against attack. This entails proving
the presence of Japanese torpedo boats.
The Russian delegates inform the As
ISOLATED Press that they possess this
proof in the most positive and over
Whelming form.
Second. that even if the Russians
were not attacked they believed they
were attacked and therefore the oe-
fensive measures taken were in abso-
lutte good faith.
Only an Accident.
Third, at most it was an accident at
sea where the dangers and risks are
extreme and analogous to the British
battleship Camperdown ramming and
sinking the British battleship Victoria
and the recent firing by a British war
ship upon a cOaSting vessel during tar
get practice.
The preliminaries Of the commission
have clearly shown that the British
are anxious for a prompt disposal OF
the case, while the Russians do not
object to delay it. Therefore the post
ponement of the opening of the ses-
sions of the commission, owing TO the
non-arrival of Rear Admiral Davis, the
American representative, developed an
incident showing the rather significant
grouping of the delegates. the Russians
sharing the American view that Ad-
miral Davis was entitled to ample time
while the British and French sentiment
did not approve of the postponement.
Wireless Telegram Sent.
It develops that Ambassador Choate
sent a wireless telegraph message &c
the Finland notifying Admiral Davis
that the commission would be opened
Dec. -. This probably was the first
use of the wireless system in an i'm
portant official communication in mid
ocean.
Ambassador Porter has renewed his
acquaintance with Admiral Kaznakoff
the Russian member of the commits
sion. The latter commanded the Rus
sian squadron which visited New YOrI
at the time of the exposition. Genera
Porter then met Admiral kaZnakOff OF
board his flagship, the Dmitri Donskoi
now forming part of the Russian Sec
ond Pacific squadron.
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SUBJECT FOR THE HAGUE.
Claims Of British Bondholders May
Be Arbitrated.

FL Paso. Tex, Dec. 24.-The claims of
the British bondholders IN the original
Elephant Butte dam project in New
Mexico, whose project was stopped by
government interference may be sub
mitted TO The Hague court Of internal
tional arbitration. A short time ago
the British bondholders Joined in
petition TO their government to take
up the question of claims with the
American government. The petition
was forwarded a month ago 10 the
foreign secretary accompanied by a
letter setting forth briefly the grounds
Of the claim. The petition and letter
were duly transmitted to the British
ambassador at Washington, with the
recommendation from mis- majesty's
government that arrangements be
made to arbitrate the claims. The
question has been brought IN this shape
before the American state department,
and is now under consideration.
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WILL BE DECORATED.

St. Louis, Mo, Dec. 24-According to
a cablegram from Baron Kiyoura, min
lister Of agriculture and commerce of
Japan, received here. y. A. Francis of
the Louisiana Purchase exposition is to
be decorated with the gold medal of the
first grade Of merit of the Order of the
Rising sun. Frederick J. V. Skiff. di-
rector of exhibits, and J. Z. Smith. who
was sent 20 Japan to solicit the partici-
patton Of the nation as well as OF pri-
vate exhibitions. also are to be deco
rated.
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of Christmas. The Christmas anthem.
And There Were Shepherds, viii be
rendered by the choir. A Christmas
carol. The Little Town Of Bethlehem =
will be sung by Master Chester Young.
Messrs. Piper, Whitney. Patrick and
Spencer viii sing a quartette. Another
Six Days Work is Done, and the serv-
ices wiz conclude with selections from
the sacred cantata. The Daughter of
Jairus." The soloists OF the evening will
be Miss Ruth Wilson. Mrs. Margaret
Patrick. George ID. Pgper and W. G. Pat
rick. The reader who viii introduce the
cantata is Miss Alice Farnsw0-th: ac-
c0mpanist Arthur Shepherd; director II.
| 6; Whitney. Services will begin at
The musical programme at the Twen-
tieth ward meeting house at $50 O'Clock
this evening will consist of the following
numbers:
Lowell Mason's anthem. Jerusalem 49,.
! THE Seer Charles Kent
GOunod's Nazareth .................-..
....-...............John James and choir
Other selections appropriate to the oc-
casion will be rendered.
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ROYALTY SHAKEN UP.
King Alfonso Turns Over With R1s
Automobile.

Madrid. Dec. 24.-King Alfonso had
a narrow escape while riding in mo-
tor car on the PTadO yesterday even
ing. A wheel of the car which he was
driving personally suddenly broke and
the car overturned. hut the king es-
capped uninjured. King Alfonso is an
exceptionally daring driver and his
motoring exploits are a constant source
of anxiety>tO the queen mother and the
ministers. He has Il prediction for
long trips, generally acting as his own
chauffeur. Recently he announced his
intention of making unattended mo-
tor car tour throughout mis- dominiOns,
but the plan was dropped because Sc
nor Maura, who then was premier,
threatened to resign. as he feared an
anarchist outrage. The king has had
several narrow escapes.
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hand over their gifts and receive re-
ceipts for them from the companies rep
resentatiyes.
The jam in the postoffice got so great
that Postmaster homas employed three
additional clerks and by working the
forces Of clerks and Carriers overtime
was finally able TO get caught up and to
keep even with the rush. The clerks in
the registry division and at the stamp
windows have been overworked for five
days. and the end is not yet IN sight. 4 ne
collectors Of mail matter have been com
PEELED 10 do the work of pack mules, car
rying immense loads and maxine several
extra trips each daily. But So far as
learned they have been cheerful and have
not made the extra toll an excuse for
organizing "A strike for higher pay and
shorter hours. Some of them have been
subjected to considerable ANNOYANCE ana
delay in making their rounds by packages
coming united. Many people neglect TO
wrap up their packages in strong paper
and TO tie them with strong twine. ana
they come undane aud their contents be-
come soiied in consequence.
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EVIDENCE SHUT OUT.

Rising Sun, Ind, Dec. 24.-By the
ruling of the court in the Gillespie
trial, the evidence relied upon by the
defense to establish the fact that a
mysterious stranger had been hover
ing around. on whose shoulders it was
the intention TO place responsibility for
the crime. has Been shut out. The
prosecution has been preparing to show
that this stranger was one Of the de-
PENDANTS. The court To-Day adjourned
till Monday. The jury viii spend
Christmas in the jury room.
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TONGUES OF FLAME
FORTY FEET HIGH

Mahanoy City. Pa, Dec. 24.-TongUes of
flame today leaped forty feet high from
the burning Morea mine and all efforts
to check the fire have thus far proved
unavailing. The stoDe has been almost
entirely swept of timber, from the pump
house, where the fire originated last
night. to the surface. a distance of nearly
400 feet
The roof and sides of the stoDe have
collapsed In several places. Several mine
inspectors, officials Of the Dobson Coal
company, which owns the mine. and
others spent almost the entire day I'm an
effort TO confine the fire TO the man"
stOpe. but with what success they are
unable TO determine. The cOllieTy which
is one of the largest in the region, is in
no danger.
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THROWN OUT OF COURT.

Helena, Mont, Dec 24.-The state
supreme court today dismissed pro-
ceedings commenced by Attorney Cen
eral Donovan against the International
Harvester company and four Chicago
packing houses to restrain them from
carrying on business in the state on
the ground they were violating anti
trust law of Montana Counsel for the
companies cOntended the court lacked
jurisdiction and the court sustains this
contention.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-12-25
PAY LAST SAD TRIBUTE.
Rudolph R. Sehulder Buried With
Fitting Honors.

The earthly remains of Rudolph r.
Schulder were laid to rest in Mt Olivet
cemetery yesterday The leaden skies
hung low, the bitter wind sang a
requiem as the casket was lowered into
the tomb. the snOw-coveTed mountains
stood Ike guardian angels as the last
tender words were spoken.
At the home many friends and neigh
bors assembled at IL o'clock TO pay
the last sad tribute. Rev. ]. B. Eddie.
dean of ST. Marks cathedral, conducted
the Episcopal burial service. and a
wealth of flowers told i'm what high es-
TEEN the departed was held by those
who knew him. The pan-bearers were
Murray Schick Louis r. Sherwin, NJ.
P. Cunningham. A. @. Mackenzie, n.
s. Harper and w. II. Bramel.
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Detailed Losses.
CHANGE OF VENUE.
Prosecuted Miners Will Not Be Tried
in Teller County.


Colorado Springs, Dec. 24.-The Teller
county cases against Charles H. Meyer
and officers Of the western Federation
of Miners. growing out of the strike
troubles in Cripple Creek, have been
transferred to Douglas county for
trial by order of Judge Cunningham.
before whom a motion for change Of
venue was argued in chambers here
The reason for the action Of the judge
is that he believes a fair trial could
not be held in Teller county. Judge
Cunningham decision covers all cases
growing out of the Industrial strife
and in which motions for a change of
venue have been filed. In answer to
the contention Of Attorney CFump, for
the prosecution, says that the appliea-
ton for a change of venue came too
late, but the court says there is no
doubt whatever that il was made be
fore any plea of guilty had been entered
and that, therefore. it came in time. In
passing judgment, the court reviews
the labor troubles in the Cripple Greek
district at considerable length.
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students Give Hiawatha.

The first grade of the Wasatch school
Friday dramatiZed "Hidwatha a. an
in turn amused the little ones with a
Santa Claus In the dramatiZation the
Indian characters were taken BY num-
Der Of boys dressed as real Indians.
At the University training school an en-
tertainment was given to the orphans
from the State street orphanage.t Each
little homeless child was presented with
4 box Of candy as we'll as many Toys
given ny the training school children In
the eighth grade rooms as well as the
fourth the regular Christmas exercises
were given Christmas tree and dec
orations made by the students gave the
rooms a Santa Claus appearance.
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Central Christian Church.

Beginning at 7:45 p. m:
Organ voluntary .......... Miss ROthschiid
DOxOlogy. Invocation Gloria Patri
Hymn No. 81 Joy 70 the World -.
Anthem. Calm on. the Listening Far
or Night ................-- Narston
Anthem, 'Hark. What Mean these
Holy Voices" .-........- Bortriansky
Scripture reading.
Prayer.
Carol THE Babe Of Bethlehem .Baulett
Offertory.
Anthem. There Were Shepherds -.
...................... Vincent
Solo .................. Miss Sigrid Peterson
Anthem. Nazareth ........... GounOd
arranged by Gilchrist)
Hymn No 1872 Coronation
Sanctus. from 'MeSse Solenelle" .GCuaod
Benediction.
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GIANT A PAuPER

New York. Dec. 24-After having
been exhibited for more than five years,
during which time he has visited nearly
adj the principal cities of the United
States and Europe. William Connery.
known as "the Irish giant" today was
sent to the city aims house. Connery
is seven feet one inch in height.
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WILL BE TRIED AGAIN.

Butte. Mont. Dec 24-Aftcr eeing out
forty hours the jury in the case OF jerry
Slattery. the well known sporting man.
charged with the murder of Patrick Ma
honey. was today discharged by Judge
McClernan after they had made a futile
effort to reach n verdict. The case has
attracted much attention, and there Will
be a retrial.
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PEN FOR COUNTERFEITER.
Andrew Christensen Sentenced to
Imprisonment and Fine.

III p 41V V'~INI = ~
Andrew ChristiansOn was sentenced
yesterday by Judge Marshall to serve
two years and six months I'm the state
prison and to pay a fine of 800 for
making counterfeit money. Christian
son pleaded not guilty TO the charge
when he was aTraigned, but finally de-
cided to change his plea. He claimed
that he did not receive any compensa-
ton for the counterfeits. and Judge
Marshall suspended sentence on him
until yesterday.
Jed Grant, who was sentenced TO one
year on the charge of passing the coun-
terfeits. was brought into court to tes-
tify. He said on the stand that they
were given to him TO change. and after
his testimony be was sentenced
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Solemn pontifical high mass will be
celebrated at IL a m. with Rt. Rev.
Bishop Seaman, celebrant. assisted by the
clergy OF the cathedral The following
musical programme will be rendered by
the choir:
Introductory voluntary (violin) $500.
..-..-.......-..... Master f. Fitzpatrick
"kyrte, ..............- Mozarts .2th Mass
''Veni Creator .............-.... La Hache
Miss Owen, Frank Foster and r. c.
Dunbar.
Messe Solemnelie (St. CeceIia). .Gounod
SOlOists-Miss Owen. Miss Harris. Miss
Foster Miss Davi, Messrs. r. c. Dun
bar. T. c. Crawford, j. d. Sullivan
and F. Foster.
Offertory, "Adeste Fidelis' 80. NovelIo
Soloists-Miss Owen, Miss Harris. Miss
Foster, Mer. j. ID. Sullivan and T. c..
Crawford.
Ie Deum -.-..............-.-..-..... Haydn
Soprano Misses owen. Harris, Jo5nstone
Kirk, Greene, Fafek. Fitzpatrick.
Campbell and Canning
Altos-Mr. c. c. Slade. Misses Davi. Fos-
ter and Holland
Tenors- Messrs. J. d. Sullivan, Oswald.
Yeltz; F; Barteh. F. Foster;
90 Crawford, 6. soffe r. u Ie5Iand. q. a a.
Sullivan, c. Canning.
N1olinist ....-..-......-..... +. Fitzpatrick
Organist and director Miss Nora Gleason
At the o'clock mass the music will be
rendered by the st. Cecilia chorus and
the junior choir:
"Adeste Fidelis'' ....-.............. NoveIlo
Angels We Have Heard Boriese
20 Little Town of Bethlehem . Conant
Soloist. Miss Coleman.
See Amid the Winter Snow ...... Weber
For vespers and benediction in the even
ing the music will be by the Junior choir.
! assisted by a chorus OF male voices.
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TWELVE WERE KILLED

Paris, Dec. 24.-The victims Of last
nights railway collision i'm fog be-
tween the London BOulOgne express
and the Lille express, outside the
Northern railroad station here. number
twelve dead and twenty seriously in
iured. All the victims were French.