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New-York tribune., 1906-12-11
5000 CHRISTMAS BASKETS.
Salvation Army to Send Them to Poor
Homes.

Instead of gathering its benefclarfes in one vast
building 10 enjoy in common their Christmas tur-
key and rlnce pie, as in years past the Salvation
krny VIII THIS year make up !ts dinners IN in
dividual hampers and distribute them 10 its poor
families for consumption 81 home. This departure
from the ATIny's precedent is due TO realization
n the tact thar there are many who would prefer
70 eat their Christmas dinner with their own fam
Hy rather than 10 leave their homes TO Journey to
the middle Of the city.
Tie distribution viii take place on Christmas
morning st the Grand Central Palace, 43d street
md Lexington avenue, and will begin at 10 O'Clock
Eve thousand hampers, each made up TO suit the
needs of family OF five members VIII be distril-
gtod under The personal superintendent Of Miss
tTangellle Booth. commander OF the Army in
America Miss Booth viii also preside over the
lT1sinlss tree, which viii be held for the children
g. O'Clock Christmas afternoon, when. besides
ne TOYS etc, a large amount Of clothing will he
distributed "
Last Christmas the Salvation Army dined twenty
llelsand Isls year j hopes 10 beat its own rec
,ie anc feel twenty-five thousand. Each of the
lsskets VII contain chicken. average weight
.olr POUNDS: can Of soup, half a pound each of
sesdr ana coffee. potatoes (25 sacks will be dis
},l6uted m alb apples C75 barrels in alb and two
4oEFeS q bread.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-11
CORNELL STUDENTS BONES FOUND.
Taken from Ruins of the Burned Chi Psi
Fraternity House.

Ithaca y y Dec l0.-Atter three days search
few charred bones found in the ruins of the
Chi Psi fraternity a: Cornell University. which
was burned last week. Some time after the bones
were found the following statement was issued
from President Schurman's Office;
The cbarrsd remains Of ". II. Nichols the senior
and r w Grelle. the freshman. who perished in
the ,.on,sraI ion OF the Chi Isl fraternity house
were discovered about noon to-day. Mi. Nichols s
remains were the first TO be found They were
an,onp the debris under the breakfaEt room over
which was located the sleeping room OF Mr. Nichols
and Mr. Schuuck who died in the in1Tmary OF in
iuyias received in endcavOrtnG to save Mr. Nichols.
There we're no other sleeping rooms in that part OF
the hrfJdino Along with the remains were found
Mr Nichoiss ''stunt book" and a picture card.
Loth bodI,, burned. a portion Of his camera and
certain other personal effects
Mi GTeiIes remains were discovered about an
hour later under the tower. I'm the southwestern
part OF the building. The search for the remains
was conducted under the SUPERVISION OF President
DR. Ienni. professor OF chemistry.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-11
Christmas Gifts ir1 Shops.

up Of three little books for cash notes and ad-
dresses. 81 leather case. With lock and key:
Some Of the newest notepaper displayed is very
small. The paper Is white with a tiny outline
border of dainty shade and the envelopes open
5 box '''' '''' " ''@ ''' '''' '''3 - 80 '''''s
Fairy lamps are table norelty. They represent
A tan stemned foweT-a lHy tulip. A short
candle burns in the base Of the blossom. Being of
blown glass, they unusually light and delicate
Tie price is 90 cents
handsome white cloth carriage coat heavily
braided with wide white silk braid. sells for S5
This would make suitable gift for debutaEte's
Chrisimas
4 set Of ten boxes, covered with holly paper and
TO send handkerchief IN sells for 80 cents
Corset bags with case Tor the corset and a
,ocIet for the IacinBs made OF rich silk and
Iacd and decorated with dainty painted wreaths
The price IS s. -.
IeweIry cleaning the two brushes powder
and cake OF soap IN an attractive. decorated box
cost 81 30 each
corset hooks Of French gilt studded with rhine
stones and imitation jewels cost s. cents.
c,o,.. bracelets. made Of Leads or OF silver SET
% .,oncs 10 match the gloves. sell for from So
70 s.
60, looking stocks Of plaid silk. with a neat
l,ncn top-piece. cost % cents.
I'm uens are always welcome They range
80 rom a good, plain at 81 80 to those
ih pilcc'e5,eIv mounted in neree gold for So
.,..~obiefs we're never prettier or more rea-
i1-i-I rtose OF linen. hemsttched. bordered
and win ttV fancy embroidered initials Those OF
9ISxtcan 9he drayn"ork are SOFA -0r 10 cents
New-York tribune., 1906-12-11

sst OF electric lights for Illuminating Christ
az ree OF table costs s475 The ten small bulbs
II rae FORM and color Of different fruits.
csraTen's .nittens Of gray kid lined with soft
wool cost % cents.
A JADE Mandarin chain set with silver links and
-'-'ei oaHg-ers costs 81 90
a tea carriage (Which is a tea table wheels
" 1saogany) costs 81.
sprsys Of natural looking holly. 10 be used in
Sy work OF for table decoration, Sell for l5 cents
travelling cases for mems toilet articles are
,N,- .s ot six lined with rubber cloth. These are
tssoTas us season ~ the various college coi0r5
'so with tie college hasz. and sell for = ..
csE soat hangers covered with generous supply Of
'1'A'inas red ribbon. cost 81 &C.
.. 1mque little Christmas cards come in the form
=, 1o-y Santa claus carrying A small red satin
oiss,l.-nlng real evergreen tree. bearing
4v greeting.
Sa'ers made OF satin ribbon decorated with tiny
'ea garlanos cost 81 %
w. t[shc picture frames that resemble bronze set
imitation ,ade. sell for q cents.
novelty shop offers brass trays for from GO
!" 81 according 70 size
,s,.tet a'aoeet made Of carved silver and lapis lazun
'1ags costs $40
,.nel .Aanel petticoats of dainty colors trimmed with
tsG sll9oon and eyel-t Embroidery hounces sell
,,-..1cA plumes .n ali coloTs. arranged in at
@ls ss Boxes. make most wec )me holiday gifts.
''ss range from S4 - 20 SO 20
-''se dressing dolls. the little baby caps
cs-ses sg-ss sns lace are % be bought for from
% % cents.
H''ie lsarhir affair called "say BOOKS" is made
New-York tribune., 1906-12-11
Imported Easy Chairs

IT HE maximum of luxury, in Easy Chairs and Daven-
ports seems to have been reached in the examples
shown in collection of imported London-rnade
Furniture.
For several years we have brought from abroad an
interesting of high quality English furniture
made up the shops OF the foremost English cabinet
makers We have established permanent demand for
these library pieces and offer them the best exam
pies of morocco and tapestry furniture that have
been manufactured The materials used of the very
best hruout and the workmanship has, up this time,
never been equaled in America. The moroccos in
bright reds greens and olives, the skins being Of quality
that never reaches this country except the nsht fur
nurc The tapestries allwoo and OF exclusive de-
signs Our latest importation has just been landed and
we invite an inspection.
Chairs In priced s125
s14O $3.50 7s s1O s115 $780, s12s and
Davenports in morocco. at 5000. s225 $500. s325
Furniture Store, Sixth floor. wananaker Building
New-York tribune., 1906-12-11
CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

Requests for some little gifts Christmas time are
received daily at the office from all quarters
CIothing toys games. dolls and books things
most commonly asked for It is stated in several
Of these letters. written by members that they
would be glad TO have a box Of inexpensive gifts
ana comforting cheer TO distribute among the
neiEhborhood invaiids and children who are not
hkely TO be remembered on the festival day
above all others when sunshine and JOY should
md their way into homes shadowed by illness and
want one writes: = come to plead for the shut
in who lives in the country People in health
rarely realize how many lonely hours shut-ins'
spent: CHEEKY letter trihing gift. by the post
man brings genuine pleasure that even the gver
cannot comprehend" While many branch boxes
have already been packed and some have started
on their Sunshine way. it will require many CON
tributons to supply these wishes which come pour
ing into the office daily.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-11
DEATH OF MRS. A. w. eURHANs.

A's. Augusta Westerfeld Burhans. widow
!" John IT, Burhans. who died at her
nome III Paterson, y. J.. on December $. had
I'eo IN the house in which she died for nearly
s-1'y-aTe years, and had seen Paterson develop
non q struggling village Of a few thousand
sOu4s INTO busy, thriving city. She was how
s'e'' born and reared in New York where her
lsIsF. William Westerfeld. was a leading
tfeet where Engine COMPANY % is now To-
-, ana later IN Washington and Canal
Seets- Mrs. Burhans was greatly beloved for
New-York tribune., 1906-12-11
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.

There g nothing that takes the place ~ such little
the small boy u is always becoming
it can made from great variety of materials
while just sufficiently masculine in effect please
bot, The ara his PARENTS This is mace of
blue serge. with trimming and belt Of wice
bra.d sied q white. the combination being
ceeansy one. blue serge perhaps
the -sTy,eJb.e Of All things While mixtures
greatly usd for the play suits. and tin model in
silk serge becomes exceedingly
Dress. Checks also uscd this and Of
Tie .I.NIsllc plade ttAt Vol Iked.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-11
PLEA FOR THE mot OUTS"

An English writer commends the American prac.
tice of letting the mot outs have good time
What does a. English girl between twelve and six
teen know of the Joy Cf living she asks. she IS
more often than Snubled all around. and left
TO her deViceS--and iler goVeTUesSs- She is
perSStentlv oVerwoTlled and sure oVergH II
nasuned Growing in stature fast she
grow she is yet made to burn the candle Of learn
ing and athletics at both ends. Cant We have
pity OF heT. and .et her have little fun Ct
the right sort? The age oS fifteen is impression
able age when girls apt 10 get a little sad. a
little neJrotic. unless brightness and movement of
healthy sort introduced int tleir lives
New-York tribune., 1906-12-11
LETTER OF APPRECIATION.

President Of the T. s. S.: We note your kindly
mention OF the needs Of the United States
Soldiers Christian Aid and Library Associa-
ton in The Tribune Sunshine column, and
feel greatly obliged for the excellent notice
We are persuaded It will prove a powerful
help TO in seCuringp books for the soldiers. We
take the occasion tolexpress our appreciation of
the work Of the Sunshine Society, No estimate
can be made ofHffe silent influence of the So
cety in all our land. in many homes and IN waiting
hearts Fraternally yours,
NIator JOHN B. KETCHUM.
No. o Park Row, New York
New-York tribune., 1906-12-11
A YULETIDE MARKET.

lplet-ce market n aid OF Five Points Mis-
son viii De held at Breton Hall Seth street and
9'oao|ay. Thursday and Friday Of this week
TON 10 u o'clock. Al sorts OF useful and fancy
s1nceS, especially suited for holiday gifts viii he
=. sac ana al 5-5D o'clock the children of tho
wttssto- WI give an entertainment Five Points
e-sso4 IS situated at No- 50 Park street. where
fortunate children ~ 49,
New-York tribune., 1906-12-11
PASSING on.

Miss Clark the president OF the Manasquan (N. j.
branch writes I'VE have helped the poor in our
own locality sent fruit and flowers TO the sick in
ah9 out OF hospitals also 10 the Bowery Mission,
ana barrel or reading matter 10 Captain Binn of
tn9 yacht Mission in New York. We gave a sur
prise party 10 an aged woman which proved so
cheery that she said it added years Of pleasure
70 her life In our little way are trying to let
the light shine and make the most of our small
opportunities - - -
New-York tribune., 1906-12-11
LOOKING FOR SANTA CLAUS.

There two little boys in West Virginia who
afraid Santa Claus will forget them The older
one, OF eleven years, goes to school. The other
scholars make fun Of his shabby clothes. but he
ais Iitrle crinnlsd hrother SIN vaars oId canpot
60 to school because Of his inlrmity and his need
of home cheer IS great; he must have some play
things. and he needs shoes and stockings.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-11
soTToME MEMORIAL BAZAAR.

he oazsar IN the interest OF the Frank Bottome
..-sNoflsL Tor Hn.ch the late Margaret Bottome
. g Oeeh WORKING all summer and which was TO
sss-Ae place az her home. viii be held tomorrow
ca cO. - ID p m, Il The home Of Mrs. r Vinton
SAl'H, 10, 'e7 West 73th street
New-York tribune., 1906-12-11

hre departments. and warships that not only viii
sail about, but with guns that be discharged
with most satisfactorily loud report One stors
has submarine boats which. when wound Up.
will dive under water most handily, and which
doubtless will be the cause OF many an overflow
ing bathtub when the youngsters ger 10 playing
with them
New-York tribune., 1906-12-11
FOR THE BLIND.

Tho T, s s. is especially desirous that Christ
mas cheer may reach the destitute blind in
the home in Amsterdam avenue, Manhattan. in
such form they enjoy. VIII some OF the
members make fragrant sachets contribute
handkerchiefs. aprons, neckties, boxes of candy,
be sent 20 these afflicted people?
New-York tribune., 1906-12-11
SUNSHINE GIFT.

Mrs. G. Ashley has given s. 70 the Chelsea branch
20 aid in its Christmas work. It will be expended
for outing flannel 10 make up into nightdresses for
poor children. generous part Of the material will
be passed on to the South Ferry branch Of Little
Mothers and the sewing class will make IL up
New-York tribune., 1906-12-11

~ quantity Of material required the siNyear size
q, az Yards = inches wide. yards 80 inches wide
as Yards a. inches wide with . yard any width for the
"a sSd al yards Of braid for the belt and trimming
s1 Th 1a5lern No 55ls in boys OF four
10 years OF ase, - -...tr. ,o
cats pisase siye pattern nunbsr ana distinctly
ASdress stTorn Department New York Tribune II In
hurry for pattern send an extra two-eent stamp ana
ua ,.u T,aiJ by lottsr postage IN sealed envelope
New-York tribune., 1906-12-11
NEW YORK MAN HURT IN TRAIN WRECK.

Paducah. Ky. Dec. lo-fhe fast Memphis-Louis-
Vile passenger train. northbound. on the Illinois
Central Railroad. crashed into light engine near
here to-day. The airbrakes on the passenger train
the Injured were John Drumer New York city.
New-York tribune., 1906-12-11
FOR coNsrMPT1vE HOME.

Mrs. George Ashley, in response TO the appeal
for the Sunshine Consunptive Home has sent $40
toward the last payment, and Mrs Frank Churchill
81 FOR the same purpose
New-York tribune., 1906-12-11

Don't let your heart grow cold, and you may
carry cheerfulness and love with YOU IN the teens
OF your second century. if you can last SO long
New-York tribune., 1906-12-11

ia,, Sn character She leaves three sons-will
r,ado CharIes and John-of whom the two latter
held Tomorrow from her late home R''rh. wL, os De
ana hainourgh avenues. at 2:l5 O'Clock
New-York tribune., 1906-12-11
Illustrated Gift Books

Our Book Store is almost twice as large it
year ago. and in addition there is Supplemental Book
Store the Basement almost large In both places will
found remarkable collections of holiday gifts Books for
young and old Fiction, history and every other field of
literature Here suggestions for those who do
have time to look the collections themselves:
"coi Crocketts Operative
Portrayed by Howard Chandler Christmas by Rupert Hughes
Illustrated in coors and Illustrated by Gould Mar
black and white $3.50 ginal decorations on
12mo. 75c
Adventures Of Jou-Jou, by cbi5s vsr...
with cooTs
illustrations sL45.
nv ink. $40.
Grouse Illustrated with full "A
plates g. Matanna COlored hus'ralions
Girhood
life fort Moore with pictures i'm
studies specially posed ana pho c. Allan Gilbert s
tosrapheu' el0V' The Last Ride Together, by
Times by Sally Robert Browning. With full
Dooey Is Illustrations in illustrations s135 In red
color. $3.50. leather, s225.
Dvsrting History of John Gil Lew wallace an
William Cowper With os Dsh
Illustrated. s..
49, 40 "Gimpses of Italian Court Life
eSahsenhe Italia AdOrata by
Ions IN
howard Chaoier OhrIs'S' $3.50 illustrated s4so
sBiIy Boy, by John Luther will
Printed in coors and
with illustrations s0c. pressage-
book caalogs: Handy Book Caaos and
Books in Fine Bindings Either on request.
Book Store. Ninth street, Stewart Building
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-09
PusLIc ADVERTISING

Compsny's Subdivision Of the Moneta
avenue and Figueroa street tract except
ing along such portions OF the line OF said
IoaaWay upon which a cement or granite
curb mas already been constructed to the
onicial line and grade), IN accordance with
specliicatons for constructing cement
curps, on file In the office Of the City
G,ierk, said specifications being No. p
Sd. That a cement sidewalk five C5) feet
IN width be constructed along each side
line OF Fifty-fourth street to the produced
south line of Mccarthy Company's Sub
division Of the Moneta avenue and Fig
tions OF said street between said points
slons wsIg which 1 2 cement or asphalt side
structed to the official line and grade),
said sidewalk to be constructed in ac-
eordance with specifications for construct
ing, cement sidewalks on file In the office
Tic ss e6s G'k No q s Se New S! sere sad 'p''
The Council Of said city finds
upon estimate OF the city. En,
Improvement viii be gre greateT than ATTY ai'
cents per front foot along each line Of
said street, including the cost OF inter-
STrsSnSco ss9ti9nS; and y Is deteEmlqed IN
ture Of the J state of Scalifornis' Sce aes's'p ap-
proved February 81, 1893. as amended
by an Act OF the Legislature amending
Act became law March I. Q, 1899, that
bonds shall be issued to represent the
cost OF said improvement. Said bonds
shall be serial, extending over a period
or ten years an even proportion OF the
principal sum of which shall be pay
able annually, on the second day Of
January of each year by coupon, after
their date until tho whole are paid.
and to bear interest at the rate of
seven 90 per cent per annum. payable
semi annually on the second davs Of
January and July OF each and every
year.
And thereafter. to wit: on the 4th
day OF June. 1906. said Board OF Public
Works awarded the contract for said
work to the lowest regular responsible
bidder, to wit:
To Pattillo, Pattie and IIuddleston, at
the prices named for said work in their
proposal, on file, to wit:
$500 per lineal foot for grading and
graveling.
= S71s cents per lincal foot for cement
curb.
141a cents per square foot for side
walk.
Office of the Board of Public Works.
Los Angeles, Cal. June 8. 1906.
HORACE b. FERRIS,
$50 2t Secretary.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-09
PusLlc ApvsRrIsINa
Notice ~ svora of Contrnct

Notice of award of Contract
Pursuant to the Resolution of Award
Of the Board OF Public Works of tho
city OF Los Angeles, adopted June 4,
1906 directing this notice, notice Is
hereby given that said Board OF Public
Works, IN open session; on the 18TH day
OF April. 1905, opened, examined and
publicly declared all sealed proposals
or bids offered for the following work,
to wit.
1st. That
In said city from the west line OF Long
Beach avenue to the produced east line
OF Nevin. avenue, including all inter-
sections Of streets (exceptlng such portions
Of said street and intersections as are re-
quired by law to be kept In order OF re-
pair by any. person or company having
ing such portions as have already been
graded and graveled and accepted), be
graded and graveled TO the official grade
In accordance with the plans and profile
and specifications for the construc-
in the city OF Los Angeles on file in the
specifications being No. 2e New Series).
I'd. That a. cement curb be constructed
along each line of the roadway OF said
Adams street. from the west line Of
JSced Sos sssfn esst linS nsenpS Of %evin n' p
rue (excepting along such ,por-
tlons Of the line. Of said roadway
already been constructed to the official line
and grade). in accordance with specihca-
tions for constructlng cement curbs, on
s speccstons % being ~ No. % % CNew seriesS. ri s''
3D.. That n cement sidewalk five 81
feet In width be constructed along each
side, Of said Adams street from the
nue. to the g. produced east line
OF Nevin avenue (excepting such por-
tions Of said street between said points
nve (5 feet in width has been constructed
to the official line and grade). said side
walk to be constructed In accordance with
specifications for constructing cement
Clerk of said city, said specifications
being No. % New Series)
The Council Of said city finds
tRat the totai cost % Of G said &
will be greater than fifty cents per front
foot along each line of said street In
Guiding the. cost Of Intersections. and It
Act of the Legislature of the State of
California, approved February 9th, 1893
as amended by an Act of the Legis-
StFs b9aS SAID last bsta named Hct
March March ad 1sss tat tt 0eone eonds shall iaw be
Issued to represent the cost of said i'm
provement. Said bonds shall be serial,
extending over a period of ten years. an
even proportion Of the principal sum Of
which shall be payable annually, on the
second day of January of each year by
coupon, after their date until the whole
are paid, and to bear interest at the rate
OF seven Cd per cent per annum, payable
sem-annually on the second days Of
January and July of each and every year
And. thereafter. to wit: On the 4th
day of June. 1906, said Board OF Public
Works awarded the contract for said
work to the lowest regular responsible
bidder, to wit:
To Il. Westlund, at the prices named
for said work in his proposal, on file,
to wit:
SIPS per lineal foot for grading and
graveling.
80 cents per lineal foot for cement
curb
walk
Office of the Board of Public Works,
Los Angeles, Call June 8. 1906.
HORACE B. FERRIS,
6-S-9 2t Secretary.