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The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26
Savtor IS tito 2Uo1lat's 5
Greatest .Eeaaer.
ReU. G. Houeh Explains
Me07ai7ag Of Day.

Significance of Christmas" was the
subject of a profound sermon by the
Rev. George A. Hough at the Cali
fornia-street Methodist Episcopal
Church, who, in part, said:
Christmas commentaries the central fact of
nlstory-the birth of a babe at Bethlehem.
An Insignificant event you might have said
had you stood that day and looked into his
Daoy race. But his little hand came to hold
a scepter mightier than that of Alexander and
world
lie brought God down and lifted up so
that God and man met in him. He was an
elpassador from the city of the Skies on a
mission of mercy and love. He was an ad-
vocate with the Father pleading for a sinful
world. And thus his coming meant more to
Christmas or is realized by us nineteen CEN
turles later. The angels knew, for they Gang
GLORY 10 God. on earth peace, good will
toward men,"
Humanity viii never outgrow the old. sweet
story. The babe of Bethlehem was Gods
greatest and best gift to man Christ will
ever be the worlds ideal character, it's in
comparable leader and mans perfect Savior
The programme of civilization Is but 10 work
out and realize the ideals that he brought to
US. Christ in you the hope Of glory is true of
the individual soul and of the race
He TO save; to make US Gods chill
oren. brothers all; to drive selfishness up the
creaking steps of the gallows and TO lead love
through the marble stairway to the golden
throne. This is the spirit Of Christ and oS
not Of law but of love, lies the hope of the
race. Then ring ye Christmas bells the chorus
of the skies: God Is my Father Christ nv
Savior my brother
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26
WHITES BATTLE
WITH NEGROES
Two Policemen Fatally Hurt
and One Seriously Injured
in a Row in New Jersey
BLACKS RESIST ARREST
Their Action Draws Citizens
and the Firemen to the
Assistance of Officers

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-Two police
men fatally injured, a third badly hurt
and four negroes locked up is the re-
suit of a battle that took place early
to-day in North Plainfield, N. j., be-
tween f1remen. policemen and citizens
on one sideaand d gang of negroes on
the other. Marshal Joseph Flack and
Special Policeman William Kelin are
dying in the Muhlnberg Hospital, the
former with deep knife thrust be-
low the right shoulder and the latter
with razor cuts over his entire body,
sixty stitches having been required to
close the wounds A third policeman,
Walter o. Smalley, Is at his home, MS
face battered and bruised The prison.
ers are Samuel Hunt, Walter TENS,
Albert Tunstall and Joseph Hender-
son. all residents of Plainfeld.
The negroes had been standing on
the street corners yelling Merry
Christmasl" at every one who passed
and demanding money to buy drinks.
Two policemen attempted to arrest the
gang and were knocked down and
beaten. They did not shoot for fear
of hitting onlookers. The f1remen and
citizens joined in the battle, which
was waged for nearly half an hour.
When the negroes were about to be
taken to Jail there were cries from the
crowd of Bring a rope!" and Lynch
them!"
The policemen warned the more ex-
cited citizens to keep away, but mem
bers of the crowd got close enough
to strike the negroes. A crowd stood
about the Jail for hours All through
the day and in both Plainfield and
North Plainfield there were frequent
tits between white men and negroes
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26
Profound Services n,
the Cathedral.
.4rc7a6ishop Montgonaery
Clues Benediction.

At ST. Mary's Cathedral the services
were observed with great solemnity.
The music in the morning was mag
nificently rendered and the sermon by
the Rev. Father Jerome B. Hannigan
was deeply impressive
Archbishop Agius, the apostolic
delegate to Manila, sang the pontifical
mass and Archbishop Montgomery
gave the papal benediction. In the
evening the Rev. Father j. w. Sulli-
van of Menlo Park delivered the ser
mon and said in part:
All this JOY coming from the Savior who is
Christ the Lord is to those only who know
and follow him Unto US indeed, a child is
born. If We can say that he is our Savior
who is Christ the Lord. then we have the Joy
that is given to all the people in its truest
form The more completely you know him
and are like him the fuller will your happiness
become.
There has lived no great or good man since
his coming who has not been Influenced by
his word and works. The nearer you approach
to him the nobler the kinder, the greater you
The decorations were exceedingly
handsome, the altars being ablaze
with numerous lights and the superb
pOinsettia-
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26
Reu g. Wl2llam5 See5
Oruer Sympathy
BeLieUes o. NobIer L3Ue
VIII Cheer World.

Simpson Memorial Methodist Epis-
copal Church was handsomely decorat-
ed and the service was intensely i'm
pressive The Rev. James H. N. Will
liams, the pastor, in - eloquent SER
mon said:
Far back in the worlds history-two thous-
and years now-in the quiet little village Of
occurred an event. which for significance and
far reaching Importance has had no parallel,
and can have no parallel in all the affairs of
men II was the birth of the worlds redeem
er Every multiplying decade and every in
creasing century but adds TO the world wide
tending celebration this Christmas viii witness
the widest Interpretation of its true and es-
sential meaning the world has ever seen.
Cbrist's banners Will float from more hill
TONS Christmas carols will be sung in more
valleys. the gospel story will be repeated IN
more villages than ever before since the dawn
OF our era. A truer sympathy, broader phil
anthrophy a nobler love will cheer and warm
this old world Of ours this Christmas tide than
This uust be true, since Christ's plans to up-
lift the world have not and cannot fail; and
since his truth, as great moral and spiritual
force silently nightly and pervasvely ex-
tends itself further and further with each
successive year.
When the Christ came only a few humble
shepherds first knew the fact. Then came
the nagi guided by the star. and TO the in
FAINT King they paid their homage and pre-
scented their gifts as they worshiped him In
the manger where ne was Graded. Now the
multiplied millions. gathered as his followers
from among all the nations will lovingly bow
at his feet ana worship him whom in their
faith and devotion they willingly and joyously
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26
2oinsettla Gor1eous
Color .Tao,nment.
ReU. Guthrie Preaches
Mid Fowers.

The customary Christmas services
were held at the First Presbyterian
Church, on Van Ness avenue. The
handsome Gothic interior, with it's nat
ural wood finish, was beautified by dec.
orations of green fir boughs, to which
were added gorgeous dashes of color
from red Christmas berries and the rich
red blooms of the poinsettia.
The service was mostly choral. the
chants and anthems Of Christmas tide
being delightfully."- rendered by the
choir.
The Rev. William Kirk Guthrie tool.
as the theme of his sermon the story of
Jacobs dream at Bethel and brought
out with force and beauty the analogy
of the ladder Of the dream and the liv-
ing way by which all men may climb
from earth to heaven.
He said in Jesus Christ, whose birth
the whole world unites in celebrating
to-day, we have the ladder let down by
God from heaven to earth. It's foot
rests on earth among men In Christ's
humanity and its top rests on the
throne of God In his divinity.
The most blessed message this Christ
mas day brings to us is that we NAV
all by Christ climb to God: the sad
dest fact, that so few have begun to
climb. Once again Gods grace and
mercy speaks to US and we may hear
the Savior's voice saying to us with all
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26
QUIET HOLIDAY
FOR PRESIDENT
Roosevelt Enjoys the Day
With the Members of His
Family at White House
HAS BUT ONE GUEST
Christmas Tree at the Home
of Mrs. w. S. Cowles, His
Sister, for the Children
HAS BUT ONE GUEST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 25.-Christmas
day passed uneventfully in Washing
ton. The weather was cloudy and raw.
Most people remained indoors during
the day, but large numbers attended
the churches where especially prepared
programmes of Christmas music were
rendered.
At the White House the day was OBJ
served as a family holiday. The Presi-
dent remained in the house the greater
part of the day. In the afternoon, in
company with his two eldest sons
and friend, he went out for walk.
The dinner tonight was limited to the
members of the family and r. H. Fer
guson, an intimate friend from New
York, who is a guest at the White
House The members of the PreSi-
dents family exchanged gifts, but there
was no Christmas tree. In place of
this the children enjoyed the Christmas
tree at the house of Mrs. w. S. Cowles,
Roosevelt's sister.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26
Oakes 0hree Ohemes
Tor E1s Sermon
ReU. HGteriUs Explains
the Celebration.

There were beautiful services at the
Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Ebe-
nezer Church. Dolores street. The edi-
fee was crowded and the sermon by
the Rev. c. j. E. Haterius, the pastor,
was deeply impressive.
At the first service the theme was
why We Celebrate Christmas" and
the Rev. Mr.. Haterius said:
The whole world before and at the time of
something, some one, to come and teach
the truth and satisfy their spiritual hunger.
The pagans had discarded their gods, poly
theism was well-night dead, and the religious
vacuum in the hearts and conscience OF the
DeoDle cried for light and truth. Their many
and excellent philosophical systems could not
satisfy. They light without warmth and
life beautiful buildings that could not be oc-
cupied fountains and rivers that would not
yield drop of water for weary and thirsty
souls.
Christ came according to the promises and
was born in Bethlehem, the Savior of the
world And therefore we celebrate Christ
mas.
At the second service the theme was
How Shall We Celebrate Christmas?"
and the Rev. Mr.. Haterius gave the an
swer that we shall consider what we
are and what we need and what we
want. We are sinners, he said, and we
need a Savior and we want to be saved.
The theme at the evening service was
What Benefit Does the Right Celebra-
ton Of Christmas Confer?" to which
the pastor replied:
The benefits are spiritual eontentedness and
happiness The spiritually contented and
ha.:,y is always rich. get what he needs day
b. day, does not need to worry, lays all care
and sorrow at the feet OF his Savior has a
bright future, a very large Inheritance, a
beautiful home awaiting his arrival-only a
short journey and he Will be there
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26
Wess9ge of NngeIs IS
Given Nnew.
DR.. W. M. White Delivers
Prof fo1G1ad Sermon.

The Message of the Angels was
the theme of the sermon delivered by
the Rev. Walter NJ. White, D. D., at
the West Side Christian Church.
DR.. White said:
The birth Of Jesus was of universal mo-
ment. All earth and heaven was challenged to
give glory to God on account of this, the
greatest Of all events. The angels declare that
there is no part Of the whole universe where
praises unto God not TO be rendered for
the gift OF his son to lost and perish
ing world. On earth there must be peace for
the prince Of peace has come-not peace in
the sense Of cessation of and strife be-
tween man and man-no for they shall con-
tinue until the end of time The American
revision of the New Testament says. Peace
unto men-"men in whom he Is well
pleased"
The prime requisite of acceptance with God
is faith. They that believe in him will strive
to do his viii. and to such is 1.-THE message
of the angels'-peace among men in whom
he is we'll pleased.
These angel messagesi What welcome news
they have borne: To the oppressed they have
declared a deliverer at hand; to the despair
ing, hope; to the poor and neglected the
promise of food clothing and a home; to the
sinner. a savior, and to the whole world the
message Of a better time coming
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26
Miss Anthony's Old Age.

Susan 3. Anthony at 81 Is more
alert, physically and mentally, than
most women quarter of a century
Younger The veteran woman suf-
fragist has benign sympathy, not en-
tirely unmixed with scorn, for the
faddists who for many years have adj
vocated a multiplicity of rules for the
maintenance OF health among MEM
bers of her sex She has never swung
dumbbells, eschewed corsets, pattered
over wet grass in her bare feet, taken
to vegetarian diet or been kneaded
and rubbed by a masseuse. Miss An
thony smilingly declares that she has
never known day of real Illness
Exchange.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26
Robbed by Chance Acquaintance.

John Brousted Of 32S Eddy street
complained to the police that he had
been robbed of $50 yesterday by two
men whom he met in a saloon at 112
Taylor street. Brousted says he was
drinking in the place soon after mid
night when the two men engaged him
in conversation. The three soon be-
came friendly and they remained in
the place until after o'clock In the
morning. Then Brousted invited the
pair to accompany him to his room-
While he was out of his apartments
for a moment one Of them went to a
bureau drawer and took out $50 con-
cealed there. Both then made their
escape, but A. NJ Simpson. one OF
the men, was arrested by Policeman
Fogarty last evening and taken to the
Central station.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26
GOTHAM UNDER SNOW MANTLE.

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-New York City
was treated to a Christmas snowstorm,
accompanied by high wind and de-
cided drop in the temperature. Shortly
after noon the first flakes began to fall.
With the snow came a gradual increase
in the velocity of the wind, which by
10 o'clock tonight was blowing thirty
miles an hour. At that time between
four and five inches of snow had fallen,
which brought the record for the month
up to twenty-nine inches, the heaviest
snowfall for December recorded here In
many years.
In spite of the storm there was no
lack of interest in the celebration of
Christmas throughout the city, al
though the festivities were toned down
by Sunday solemnity and in some in
stances were held in allegiance until to-
morrow Churches were we'll attended
and religious services were held in
nearly all the charitable institutions
and at the Police Court prisons.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26

crown King Of Kings and lord of lords.
The guiding star led those who followed ii
to Bethlehem, where they found an infant
in his mothers arms; but more than infant
a King. King of the Jews. their King; King Of
the world Their hopes met, and they
returned 10 their own country satisfied with
the result of their long and perilous journey.
They saw the star, but desired him-''where
is he2" The star was inspiration, a guide
1t led to Christ. All pilgrmages fail that do
worlds great door of hope. He reveals man
to himself and God to US all. He is God
manifest in the flesh. He Is the son of Mary
most honcred Of women; but he Is also the
son OF God He is divine-the goldman. With
out him Christianity is foundationless and has
no claim on our faith. With him it is a miracu-
ious system full OF God; full of man: full Of
love; 1uu OF life. He has found
the worlo, and slowly the world is finding him.
All nail. Our King, our Savior and our Lord {.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26
HomelHe of Hatlon IS
RectOr's 5 OAeme.
ReU. DaUiog EUa1S L0lCdS
Great s GteSn1en.

There was the usual beautiful
Christmas music at Grace Church,
California. and Stockton streets. and
within the chancel rails the floral dec
o,ations were most prettily and ef-
fectively arranged.
The choir, under the direction of
William n. Holt. the organist and
choiruaeter. rendered the sacred
music perfectly, among the numbers
being Bucks '@Te Deum" In Z nat and
.Jubilate" (Gilchrist) IN A fat and
fer the offertory Homer Henley, SOLO
ist and the choir rendered Come,
Gentles, Rise" the poem by David
Evans and music by Horatio w. Par
lcer.
In his sermon the Rev. David
Evans, the rector, said:
.rfe home is the unit OF civilization. and the
love OF country has its rise in family affec-
crate the homeife OF a nation are a direct
menace ~ the very life Of that nation.
In nothing have America and England set
better example 10 the rest of the world than
in this that their representative men, their
prime ministers and Presidents have for many
q long year been men who have reverenced
their own homes. and realized the picture OF
that perfect knight OF Arthur's court who
loved one woman only. Glove TO her and wor-
SHIPPED her with years OF noble deeds until
death parted them. For fifty years Mr. Glad
stone showed his countrymen the exanple os
an ideal family. His great rival. LORD Bea-
consheld. was devoted to his welded wife
Lord Salisburys perfect attachment TO the
Ruth Of mis- freside reads like an exouiste
id,I In the White House today the nrst
American has enshrined ideal home while
the hallowed memory of his great predecessor
will always be associated with the asfecsion
lavished upon the invalid partner Of his ufe
Yet in spite Of these shining examples the
general outlook to-day is Of evil omen fo-
the family a. an institution. and IL does look
as though the rampant spirit of a self-wsf;ed
incividuaiisrn we're fated 70 destroy IL and
break society into Cfecordauf
very few homes to-day Is there any domestic
communion Each member Of the family arfe
inoepenoently OF the others. There IS no true
home life or intercourse. and certainly nofhfn0
that can be called religious sympathy
We hear the leading men OF America our
preachers and statesmen. and social reformers,
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26
CHEER FOR IMMIGRANTS.
Christmas Trees, Gifts and Feast at
Ellis Island.

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-Owing TO the
late arrival of Saturdays ships 1000
immigrants were obliged to remain at
Ellis Island over Saturday night and
to spend their Christmas morning
there. The first surprise came at
breakfast. On the long tables were a
large number of little Christmas trees.
All the children received toys and can
dy and the women fruit and candy. and
the men pipes and tobacco, cigars and
cigarettes
Thousands Of pounds Of turkey was
used in preparation OF the afternoon
feast. The dining-rooms Of the build
ings on Ellis Island were trimmed with
evergreens.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26
BOYS NARROW ESCAPE.
Badly Burned While Acting as Santa
Claus.

PORTLAND. Dec. 25.-The lighted
candle of Christmas tree set fire to
the infiammable disguise Of 14-year-
old Earl Albright while he was play
ing Santa Claus tonight at a party
at his parents home, 707 First street.
In an instant the terrified boy was the
center of a shaft of flame.
The fire licked up the cotton batting
like dry powder and barely missed set
ting the tree afire as well. Had not
several cool headed people thrown a
rug about the boy and smothered the
flames he would have suffered fatal
injuries. AS it was his face and hands
are frightfully burned.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26
CITY'S CHARGES FEAST ON
TURKEY AND GOOD THINGS
At the County Hospital. Almshouse
and Jail the Inmates Live High
for One Day.

Bountiful tables were set at all the
city's public institutions yesterday
Turkey and all other edibles that are
included on the Christmas menu were
served.
The inmates OF the City and County
Hospital feasted to their hearts con-
tent. Turkey held sway. but other
fowl were found on the table. along
with other luxuries.
Like hospitality was generously be-
slowed on the residents of the Aims
house. The members gladly welcomed
the change in the bill OF fare and ate
turkey with relish. 1t was certainly a
day of happiness at this institution
Turkey and chicken were substi-
tuted for the regular menu at the
County Jail. The prisoners showed
their delight in the change by eating
liberal quantities.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26
Rev. SEQ. c. Naoms'
Profound Sermon
Pulpit Decorated With
Choice FLoWers.

The Rev. George c. Adams. pastor
of the First Congregational Church.
Post and Mason streets, delivered a
most profound sermon on christmas
Day" The great church<was crowded
and the music was exceedingly beau
tiful.
The choir, under the direction Of the
organist, Samuel Mayer, sang the SUI
perb festival numbers with grand eff
feet.
The decorations were exquisite,
there being around the pulpit a wealth
of beautiful winter flowers and green
cry.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26

deploring the widespread spirit OF lawlessness
that is abroad in the land. How shall YOU
wonder al IL when the family is lawless and
parents. with no religious convictions of their
own. allow their children to make their own
environment and grow up anyhow.
1t must be understood that the weak and
plant parent who does not care or know how
TO train up his children and govern his own
ho1sehoio Is an enemy OF the republic.
The message that comes at Christmas day
10 every Christian parent is that which was
given TO Boaz the DAY when he took Ruth
the Moabitess to wife,
DO thou worthily in Eppratah and be thou
famous in thy home life at Bethlehem.''
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26
Cbristmas Free FESTIVAL.

The Sunday-school of the First Eng
lish Lutheran Church on Geary street.
near Octavia, will give its Christmas
tree festival on Wednesday evening,
December 2S, commencing at 7:45
o'clock sharp. In anticipation of a
large attendance complete arrange
ments have been made for the accom-
mediation of all and most unique
programme will be presented. Admis-
sion will be free.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26
2Weal1h of Wowe1s
Beauties Church.
Baptists attend Fine
Fest0L Services.

There were impressive services at
Hamilton-square Baptist Church, the
Rev. Louis J. Sawyer. pastor. The
music, as is usual at this church, was
exceptionally fine, and the congrega-
ton was large. AS in all the churches,
the decorations were handsome and
consisted of the most beautiful Of the
seasons flowers.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26

Miss Passay-The idea Of Mr.. Hoam-
ley asking me II I couldn't learn to
love him!
Miss Pepprey-Why not? One is
never too old to learn.-Philadelphia
Press.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26
london Remembers the Poor.

LONDON, Dec. 25.-Christmas day
passed quietly throughout the United
The most notable feature
Of the day was the large amount Of
charity; distributed as the result of the
generous sums Of money collected for
this purpose through the newspapers
and other channels.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26
-FOUR coNvICTs PARDoNED.
Governor of Illinois Hands Out a Few
Christmas Gifts.

CHICAGO, Dec. 25. = Christmas
presents to four prisoners sentenced to
life Imprisonment in the Illinois Peni-
tentiary were given by Governor Yates
to-day in the form of orders for their
release at noon. The men released
are: John Dram, convicted in 1895;
William r. Gilmore, convicted in 1896
of the murder of his wife; Frank
Jones, another wife murderer, and
Rola Lewis, Clay County convict.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-26

the added power of his victory, Fol
low me-"