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The San Francisco call., 1906-12-26
CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
IS GIVEN SWAY

OAKLAND. Dec. 25.-Christmas was
very generally observed here TODAY
The spirit of the day was unusualiy
manifest. Business houses and stores
were closed. both employers and en-
ployes being glad to have rest and re-
creation after the rush OF the holiday
trade.
The rain interfered considerably
with the outdoor features planned for
the occasion, and as result compar-
atively few people left their homes. the
majority preferring to remain indoors
and spend the day quietly. There
were many home gatherings In spite
of the weather nearly all the churches
held services as previously arranged.
though the attendance was somewhat
smaller than in former years. The
Catholic churches were beautifully
decorated with Christmas green's and
some elaborate treatments were car
ried out in the larger churches. depict
ing scenes of the nativity. Rev.
rather Sesnon's groupings of images
of the Holy Family and the shepherds
gazing upon the Infant Jesus were
greatly admired at st. Mary's Church.
Appropriate music was rendered at all
the places of worship and sermons by
the pastors were in keeping.
At the Episcopal churches the SER
vices were in observance of the fes-
The Salvation Army observed IT'S
Christmas custom OF distributing big
baskets of good things among the de-
serving poor. The response to the call
for aid In securing the necessary sup
plies was very liberal this year on the
part of the public and the Army had
an abundance for all who came to it's
notice. In each basket was placed a
chicken, -four, potatoes, bread, beans.
cranberries, prunes, sugar, coffee.
onions and oranges, besides candy and
nuts for the children. Enough was put
in each case for five persons, and
where 1t was known that more were to
be reached. an additional portion of
meat was given. At least 255 baskets
were distributed by the Army workers.
and there Is still a surplus. The re-
naming supplies will be devoted to
winter relief until exhausted.
Adjutant Sam Bradley was in charge
of the work. which was only finished
this afternoon Tomorrow night a
Christmas tree social will be given in
the barracks at 523 Ninth street. at
which all children will be given either
a toy or sack of candy.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-26
CHURCH TRUSTEES
To MEET

BERKELEY, Dec. 25.-Rev. R. p.
Shepherd, recently appointed pastor Of
the First Christian Church, caused con-
.sternatiOn among his congregation last
Sunday with his announcement of in
tention to resign unless factional diff
aferences of his parish were amicably
settled instanter. Next Sunday a meet
ing of the church trustees will be held
and DR.. Shepherds ultimatum will be
acted upon. IT is hoped that the diff
Guilty will then be adjusted.
Lack of unity among the pillars of
the church is said TO exist and petty
differences are reported TO be working
TO the detriment Of the good of the
institution. Two factions are said. to
be working at cross purposes, one of
which favOrs the recall Of Rev. z. w.
Darst, who retired from the pastorate
last spring. DR.. Shepherd is said to be
lhampered In his work by those who
still lean toward the former pastor.
DR.. Shepherd said this afternoon: IF
you viii see me next Sunday night
will be in a position TO talk with more
freedom than at this time do not
wish to talk of a situation that is
acute and which naturally is not i'm
proved by public discussion. There is
nothing between my congregation and
myself that is unpleasant. You may
be assured Of that. I will reveal all
the facts, if there is a necessity for such
revelation, at the right time, and
meanwhile must insist upon being al
lowed to settle this matter with my
church people, and without being ham
pered by any outside interference"
Dean Hiram Van Kirk said that the
old dispute between the trustees of the
church and the trustees of the Bible
Seminary had nothing to do with the
difficulty between DR.. Shepherd and
certain members Of the congregation.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-26
THIEVES OBSERVE
NO HOLIDAY

OAKLAND, Dec. 25.-Patrick Mullen
of 1866 West street reported to the
police this morning that a silver watch
and chain had been stolen yesterday
afternoon from his vest. which he had
left hanging in the shop of the Oak
land Traction car barn at Telegraph
avenue and Ffftieth street. -
DIR. F. r. Jordan reported the theft
of a black horse and piano box buggy
from in front of his home yesterday.
Thieves stole two bolts of cloth val
ued at $50 from c. j. Twomey's store
at 1859 Broadway last night.
William Bettenger of 1857 Seventh
street reported to the police that he
had been accosted last night at Eighth
and Myrtle streets by negress, who
asked him for a match A few moments
after the woman left he discovered
that his pocket had been picked of $25
in gold.
Mrs. Marie Gregoire, whose home is
at 572 Eighteenth street reported that
Eugene Gregoire, thirty-six years of
age, had disappeared. The missing
man is described as being smooth shaw
en-, with gray hair and eyes, and when
last seen wore a black coat, vest and
hat, and blue trousers.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-26

OAKLAND, Dec 25.-The police be-
lieve that the holdup and robbery of
Mail Collector Leidy by two footpads
early today and the looting of many
mail boxes recently We're committed
by an organized gang of criminals who
have been operating in Los Angeles
and San Jose. About ten days ago a
number of mail boxes in Los Angeles
were broken open and robbed and two
days later the criminals made their
appearance in San Jose, where they
stole the contents of several postal
receptacles.
On the night following the looting
of the boxes in San Jose the first of
the similar robberies were committed
in this city, and by notable coinci-
dence the first of the rified boxes was
discovered by Leidy, the collector
robbed today. Leidy at once reported
the matter to Postmaster Dargie and
it was found that five boxes had been
robbed that night Government de-
tectives, aided by the local police, i'm
mediately set to work to run down the
criminals.
No trace of the mail thieves was dis
for a time ii was thought that the
criminals had left the city, when last
night seven mail boxes in East Oak
land were broken open and robbed,
these crimes being followed by the
holdup of Leidy this morning on Moss
avenue between Ellis street and Pied
mont avenue.
Leidy is certain that the two foot
pads who held him up knew exactly
what they were after, for they took
but two packages from his cart, both
of which were heavy. and made no
further search of the mail pouches
Both OF the stolen packages had just
been collected by Leidy from a pack
age mailholder in front of Providence
Hospital, only a short distance from
the scene of the robbery of the mail
cart. Leidy believes that the robbers
saw the senders of the packages place
them in the mail box. and fearing to
break open the receptacle. which was
directly under an electric light, they
waited until Leidy had taken them
from the box. The robbers then inter-
cepted Leidy at lonely spot on his
route and held him up.
Leidy is a veteran of the Spanish
war and was on the firing line many
times in the Philippines, but he makes
no secret of the fact that he was badly
frightened when the men thrust their
pistols into his face and told him they
would kill him if he made move to
resist. In telling of the holdup he said,
The two men stepped from the
shadow of a tree and, before I saw
them, had me covered. They told me
to get out of the cart and one of them
kept me covered with revolver while
the other took two packages from one
of the pouches. Then they ordered me
TO get back in the cart and drive on
drove on a run to the car house al
Telegraph avenue and Fiftieth street
and reported the holdup to the police
but by that time the holdup men had a
long start / am sure they believed
the packages to be valuable, for they
did not go through other pouches. ]
think they saw the packages put in the
case at Providence Hospital and then
watched until l had collected them, as
their clothing showed that they had
both been in the rain for some time
Among the mail boxes broken open
last night were those located at Eight
eenth and Harrison streets. Seventh
avenue and East Fifteenth street
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-26
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The San Francisco call., 1906-12-26
CARS IN COLLISION
At CROSSING
Once Again Men at Motors
Disagree as to Right of
Way and Crash Follows
NO ONE Is INJURED

OAKLAND. Dec. 25.-The confusion
of two motormen as to which had the
right Of way resulted in a collision
at Twelfth and Washington streets at
s O'Clock this evening. The cars in the
smashup were No. sos of the Twelfth
street line and No. 81 of the Alameda
line.
The front end of the Twelfth-street
car was demolished Motorman Z. c.
Combs was bruised about the legs, not
sufficiently to incapacitate him, how
ever The Alameda car was thrown
from the rails al right angles to the
track. Stanchions and woodwork were
damaged. There were few passengers
in either car, none of whom was hurt.
Motorman Combs declared that his
car had right Of way under the COM
ipany's rules and that he ran ahead
in the expectation that the Alameda
car, which was near the crossing,
would stop and let his car through
The carmen were unusually reticent
concerning the accident and only
yielded information upon the demand
of the police.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-26
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
HOLD CEREMONY

OAKLAND, Dec. z5.-Solemn services
in observance of Christmas were held
this morning at the asylum Of Oakland
Commandery No. II. Knights Templar,
in accordance with the established Gus
tom Of the order In the celebration
the three communicates of San Fran
cisco, which lost their asylums and par
aphernalia last April. united with the
Oakland organization in the beautiful
ceremonies of Christmas observance.
Taking part with Oakland Com
mandery, Eminent Sir Rodolph W. Meek
comma nder, were California No. l, En-
'inent Sir Phineas F. Furguson COM
mander; Golden Gate No. 16, Eminent
Sir John Bennett commander, and Mis-
sion No. Il. Eminent Sir John R. He'll
man commander
After the invocation by Sir Frederick
W Moebus, the sentiment, THE Grand
Encampment of the United States was
gwen response by Right Eminent Sir
William A Davies, past grand COM
tmander. Sir Clinton r. Morse sang
-'Cantique de Noel by Adam, and Dep
uty Grand Commander Charles L. Field
spoke for The Grand Commandery of
California" Sir Rufus Smith rendered
'Gounods Nazareth" The toast to Call
ifornia Commandery was responded to
by Commander Phineas F. Furguson.
Sir H p. Loveland represented Golden
t1dle 4OmlndhO6rg IN responsive e
speech.
Choral singing of Marshalls Christ
mas Song" preceded the toasts and re-
sponses to Mission Commandery by Sir
John r. Hellman, and to Oakland Com
manoery by Sir D. Edward Collins.
.Templarism" was the sentiment to
which Sir Francis E. H. O'Donnell
spoke. Sir Edward II. Hart. grand mas
ter Of Masons of California, gave an
address on Masonry" The concluding
toast TO Our Country was responded
10 by Sir Frank X Mott
After the singing OF America Sir
Frederick ID. Brandon pronounced ben
ediction. The music was under direc-
tion of Alfred A Batkin, organist of
California Commandery, the vocal num-
bers being given by Sir Frank Onslow,
Mission Commandery; Sir Charles L.
Goetting. Golden Gate Commandery; Sir
Robert d. Burners. Mission Command
cry; Sir Walter c. Campbell, Califor-
MIA Commandery. and Oakland Com
mandery quartet, composed of Sir
Harry p. Carlton, Sir Rufus Smith, Sir
Clinton r. Morse and Sir ]. w. Davis.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-26
BARRIERS ELECT OFFICERS

OAKLAND. Dec. 25.-The BARRIERS
Union has elected the following Of
ficers: President, David Rios; vice
president, j. W. Bell; treasurer. w. w.
Butler; financial secretary. Ben Litzen-
stein; recording secretary, s. Fromholz
guardian. A. L. Purson; guide. Alfonso
de Lucca; delegates to the Central La
Dor Council, w. w. Butler and j. w.
Bell; delegate to the State Federation
of Labor, Ben Litzenstein. The union
has gained ninety-six members during
1906. making a total membership Of
265. The new officers will be Installed
January 21, when social dance will be
given.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-26
Society in Cities
Across the Bay

OAKLAND, Dec. 25.-At the first
glimmer of dawn this morning Christ
mas carolers started upon their merry
rounds, singing their glad songs of
Peace on earth. good will toward
men" At o'clock the score of sing
ers left the home of Miss Minnie Suth-
erland and Robert Sutherland, on Sew
enth avenue. 1t was nearly o'clock
when they had completed their friendly
round and sat down to the elaborate
breakfast which awaited then, at the
home of Miss Jessie Murray.
Included in the party were Miss
Frances Bradley, Miss Bertha Clark.
Miss Minnie Sutherland, Miss Jessie
Murray. Miss Lovah Kinard, Miss Lucia
Williams. Miss Alice Mould, Miss Mar
jory Donaldson, Robert Sutherland.
Pierson Morehouse, Howard Taylor.
Ralph Taylor Ralph Wilson, Ralph
Sumner, Bonny Wilson, Roy Sumner
and Frank Wilson.
Another. band of carolers were enter
tanned at the Sellender residence. A
there and, using the telephone, sere-
naded score of their friends after
an exchange of the seasons greetings
Dainty refreshments were served the
carolers before they departed to their
own homes.
Mrs. George Greenwood entertained
at a family dinner today at the Green
wood residence on Jackson street Cow
ers were laid for dozen guests, who
included. besides the host and hostess
and their little family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Greenwood. DR.. and Mrs. Ernest
Dwight Chipman of Ross Valley, Mrs.
Greenwood and several others.
At the Sherling home. on Peralta
Heights, Mrs. F. c. c. Sherling pre-
sided over an interesting dinner this
afternoon. The dozen guests included
only the members of the family Last
evening the Sherlings enjoyed beau
tiful Christmas tree In the family
party were included Mrs. Charles Sher-
ling, Miss Ada Sherling Mr. and Mrs.
F. c.lsherling and their family.
Miss AmaIia Anderson will become
the bride of Captain II. A. Haiti of
San Francisco at the home of the
brides parents, in Alameda, tomorrow
Miss Mollie Mathes will entertain on
Wednesday at an informal at home
at the Mathes residence, on Harrison
street. Miss Havemeyer and Miss Vera
Havemeyer will be the guests of honor.
These girls. who have been prominent
in affairs of the smart set on both sides
of the bay, plan to leave Oakland on
Thursday of next week for an extended
Eastern trip.
Miss Julia Fraser is spending the
holiday week in Oakland, where she
is being warmly welcomed by a host
of friends. For the past year Miss
Fraser has been but little in her for
mer home. having made an extended
tour of the State
Mrs. j. r. Sloan stole a march on
her family and returned to her home
in Alameda in time to spend the Christ
mas holidays there. Mrs. Sloan has
been making an extended visit IN Homo
lulu and was not expected to return
to California until early in the year.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-26
Around the Bay

CELEBRATE TOO NoI6ILY-Oakland. Dec.
25--Paul Mortizia an Austrian, and William
Cerlock were arrested at restaurant at 1920
too boisterous a Christmas celebration. A club
and broken bottle were gathered as evidence
PRESENT PISTOL TO. coNsTABLE-Ala-
revolver from the Alameda Boat Club at its
members OF the club. He will take office next
month
RUN DOWN BY wAGoN-Oakland. Dec.
1aa wsss street S a nSse e@ o
the line wagons Of the Oakland Traction Con-
as psn s dressed
the Receiving Hospital by Drs Koford and
BARTENDER ATTACKED BY NEGRo-oak-
land, Dec. 25.--John Williams. a bartender, re-
siding at 1903 Broadway. reported to the police
this morning that he had been attacked BY a
he was on his way home last night. he knows
of no reason for the attack.
STREET FIGHTERS LAND IN JAIL-oak-
land, Dec 25.-Dominic Roma and Frank West.
a carpenter. engaged in a. fight at Broadway and
Eighth street late last night and were arrested
Ahern and Reinhardt. During the mx-up Roma
attempted to draw q revolver and was booked
ASKS POLICE TO LOCATE PROPERTY
Oakland, Dec. 25-Mrs. Louise A. Wilson Of
Winters has requested the police to M aid her IN
William Drury. who was killed in an accident
in San Francisco. Drury had informed his
daughter that he was living in Oakland, and
1t is believed that his effects are IN some iodg-
ing-house here.
STRUCK WITH BOTTLE Oakland, Dec.
s5-Because he attempted to protect his nephew
from the attacks OF a gang Of toughs. Peter
Razovich. lI05 willow street, was struck in the
face with bottle last night and rendered nn-
conscious. His injuries were dressed at the
Receiving Hospftal G. L. vinther an employe
Of the Southern Pacific Company, who lives at
l252 Seventh street, was arrested on charge
Of being the bottle wielder.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-26
MAR|N's CHURCHES
OBSERVE DAY

SAN RAFAEL. Dec. 25.-The Christ
mas services, morning and evening. at
ST. Paul's Episcopal Church today were
beautiful and impressive. The church
was handsomely decorated in the col
ors of the season. Inclement weather
prevented a large attendance. The
principal services were at IL o'clock
Rev. Ernest Bradley. the rector, was as
sisted by Rev Charles Hitchcock of
this city and Rev. Mr. Stone of the
Seamen's Institute of San Francisco.
The special music was under the direc-
tion of Charles Goldtrap. Miss Ruth
Powers sang a solo.
SAUSALITO. Dec. 25.-The pretty
little Christ Church, overlooking the
sea, was decorated appropriately for
the Christmas season at the services
today and the heavy rain did not In
terfere with the attendance. Rev Dr.
Maxwell delivered the sermon and
Frank Andrews was the organist.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-26
WILL WELCOME DELEGATES

OAKLAND, Dec. 25.-Mayor Mott will
deliver an address OF welcome toner
row afternoon to the delegates at the
annual convention of the Commercial
and Shorthand Teachers Association
of California, which will be held at
the Polytechnic Business College,
Twelfth and Harrison streets. Ad-
dresses will also be made by E. K.
Isaacs, president OF Woodbury. Business
College of Los Angeles; J. s. Sweet OF
Santa Rosa and w. W. Cooley of San
Francisco. d. c. Ahlers of Santa Cruz
will conduct general discussion. Ses-
sions will be held Wednesday evening,
Thursday and Friday, concluding FRI
day evening with q banquet.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-26
STRUCK WITH CLUB
AND ROBBED

OAKLAND. Dec 25-R. @. Ollie. a
Contra Costa Water Company employe,
was beaten by two footpads at Fruit
vale tonight and robbed of s22.50. ac-
cording to his explanation at the Re-
ceiving Hospital, where Ollie went to
have wounds treated.
The patient said he had been struck
on the head with a blackjack or club
welded by his assailants, who rifled
his pockets while he was dazed.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-26
OAKLAND POLICE BUSY
Christmas Disturbances Result In q
Number Of Arrests

OAKLAND, Dec 25.-The police were
kept busy last night and this morning
with the usual number of disturbances
incident to the celebration of the ad-
vent of Christmas. Charles Jones was
arrested for battering c. G. Dodge in a
local theater. Charles Jackson, q me-
gro, and Cornelius Fitzgerald engaged
in fight on the street and were locked
up. Arthur Jones was arrested on
complaint of Miss Alice Anderson of
AS San Pablo avenue for disturbing
the peace, and John English disturbed
the peace of his mother at the home
of the latter. 1872 Atlantic street, and
was lodged in the City Prison.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-26
TO CELEBRATE NEW YEARS Evr

OAKLAND, Dec 25.-Mayor Mott has
named committee to take charge of
the celebration of New Years eve, which
has been arranged by those who took
part in the affairs of the recent 1iesta.
The committee is compc sed of the fol-
lowing: Executive--Frank w. Bilger
(chairman). George w. Austin. Guy
Smith, Theodore Gier, Edwin Stearns,
c. f. OFT, Stuart w. Booth. r. A.
stearns; general officers-George w.
Austin. president; Frederick B. Dallam.
master of ceremonies; John F. Corners,
treasurer: Stuart w. Booth. secretary.
The plans provide for open -air con-
certs by eight bands. Merchants and
business men generally are subscribing
literally to make the affair success.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-26
MICHAEL MURRAY DEAD

SAN RAFAEL. Dec. 25.-MichaeI
Murray, pioneer livery man and a
highly respected citizen. who had been
Ill for several months. passed away at
his residence this evening at the age
OF 7S years. He had been q prosperous
miner in Idaho before he came to this
city thtrty-seven years ago. A widow
and nine children survive.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-26
kEANE GOES no EUROPE

BERKELEY. Dec 25.-Gus Keane. a
college man Of the class of 'O5, is TO
go to Europe next month TO pursue
his studies as a dramatic writer and
actor. At the university Keane was
rated as a clever amateur. He took
part in half-dozen productions on the
campus and wrote good deal of mat
ter. which scored a hit among. the
collegians. Keane plans to visit the
leading theaters OF Europe and to
study at close range the art of the
drama on the Continent He has re-
ceived an offer TO engage in vaudeville
while abroad and may make several
appearances with professionals who
have given him the invitation to join
forces with them in vaudeville
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-26
Oakland Personals

OAKLAND, Dec. 25.-Prescott Ely of
Cleveland. Ohio, is at the Hotel Athens.
B. e. Lemon is at the Touraine, reg
istering from Nelson, B. C.
w. Kuhnel and wife of South Austria
liza are recent arrivals at the Metropole.
Jesse Miller and wife are at the Crel-
lin, having recently arrived from Ana
conda, Mont.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-26
JAPANESE WOMAN ELoprs

OAKLAND, Dec. 25.-I Kogo. a Ian
anese living on Seventh street, applied
to the police this morning for a war
rant for the arrest of N. wada. a fell
low-countrymans whom he Charges
with having eloped with his wife and
also of having robbed him OF $50. Wada
and Mrs. Kogo disappeared last Friday
and the deserted husband has so far
failed to locate them.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-26
SHOOTS AT THIEVES

OAKLAND, Dec 25.-James Maher.
who lives at Third and Center streets.
was arrested this afternoon for dis
charging firearms within the city lin
it's Maher says that he has been both
cred by chicken thieves and that he
fred the shots to scare intruders away.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-26

The choicest beef is secured from a
steer that is not only fat but well sun
piled with lean Quality of flesh is not
always indicated by weight.
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-26
News From All Sections of the Four Bay Counties

~ OvERED o tyvoh
~ vowed for frstm to
the Government Leidy,
he up nj
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week..
The San Francisco call., 1906-12-26

1t is estimated that about $1,000. 900
in postal orders are sent from this
country 70 Norway every year, mostly
as gifts to relatives and friends.