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Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
CHRISTMAS
REJOICING
is GENERAL
ENTIRE cp"NTRY CELEBRATES
HOLIDAY
sEcTARiAN DIFFERENCES ARE
FORGOTTEN
New York Feasts and Is Happy--Poor
and Needy Well Cared for
by the More For
tunate
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 25.--There was nc
spirit Of depression in this city this
Christmas day. From the Bronx to the
Battery and over in to Brooklyn to the
point where Coney island points its nose
into the sea, there was merry making
that must have satisfied the jolliest soul
and those who had no cheer of their own
were bountifully supplied by those who
had enough and to spare.
Those in a position to know say that
never before have the good things been
distributed with so lavish a hand or so
many of the less fortunate made happy
with gratituties. The Salvation army,
Volunteers, Young Mems Christian associ-
aticn and other humanitarian organiza-
tfons Wed with each other in supplying
to all who would ask. bountiful repasts,
surprise gifts of clothing and toys, with
music and bright light and well wishes
thrown in In fact, the good cheer could
not be dispensed within the traditional
twenty-fouT hours. and beginning at noon
yesterday Christmas festivities were in
full swing.
Even at the stock exchange the scene
of the recent financial disaster for many,
the walls were hung with holly and mis-
tietoe. and the brokers proved they were
mot broke" by making pool of $4,000
for the $50 exchange employees. Nearly
every public school had it's Christmas
exercises.
Sectariarl differences did not appear and
the 'cutest' Santa on the east side, it is
said. was properly gotten up little He
brew girl.
Christmas eve filled the restaurants and
cafes as always. but 1t also filled every
available hall in the city, where the
throngs we're made happy. Band con-
certs. chorus singing, Christmas trees and
vaudeville turns made UP the program.
The opera houses and high class theaters
were crowded as usual on holiday, but
a score of places were given up to free
entertainments for the crippled children.
the newsboys and thousands of others
without the price"
Christmas day, though without sigrifi-
canoe. was as beautiful as the sentiment
it engendered. Clear, crisp and cool, the
weather filled the parks and invited the
ever-spectacular parade on Fifth avenue.
No Sectarian Differences
The Christmas spirit invaded the penal
institutions where real home dinners
were served. 1t found its way into the
tombs, where Harry Thaw furnished
cigars for the keepers. handkerchiefs for
the matrons and smokes and chocolates
for his fellow prisoners.
1t blocked the streets at a hundred
points where leftover stocks of mill
linery and toys were given away and big
policemen nearly lost their minds in fran
tic eoffrts to keep the blissfully indif-
ferent tots from getting beneath the
wheels of street cars and automobiles.
The police were lenient, too, and the
push-cart men with everything from pa
per bells to teddy bears for sale, pushed
their wares with immunity even into the
sacred precincts of Fifth avenue
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
THOUSAND Chill oREN MADE
HAPPY RY FOOD AND GIFTS
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 25.-The hearts
of one thousand children were made glad
tonight at the Colonial theater when
Christmas presents were distributed un-
der the auspices of the Salvation army.
Mayor Taylor presided at the Christmas
trees and made short address. Bishop
Hamilton also made a few remarks.
There were Appropriate services consist-
ing of music. religious specialties and
comicab moving pictures.
During the day dinners were dis
tributed to the poor by the Salvation
army. Christmas cheer was also car
ried by private and public charity to the
different refugee camps, hospitals, penal
Institutions and homes for the INDECENT.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
POSSE HUNTS SLAYER
OF WOMAN AND SON
Because He Believed She Threw Hot
Water on His Dog, Man Kills
Mother and Her
Boy
By Associated Frers.

By Associated Fresa,
ST, LOUIS, Dec. 25.--A special from
Little Rock, Ark, says that farmers and
planters in the neighbornood of Moss,
six miles From Conway i'll Faulkner
county. are spending Christmas in a
hunt for Jim Hall, who is alleged to
have shot and killed Mrs. Hearness and
her son, 8 years old, on Christmas eve.
The murderer is said to be heavily armed
and a desperate fight is expected
Hall is charged with having gone to
the Hearness house on the Moss planta-
ton late yesterday and accused Mrs.
Hearness of throwing scalding water on
his hound. According to reports as the
frightened woman attempted to fec into
the house the man fred three shots into
her body, killing her instantly. Her lit
tie boy, struck by one of the bullets,
fell dead across her body.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
SCULPT0R'S MODELS or
$500 YEARS AGO SHOWN
Metropolitan Museum of Art Displays
Fourteen Figures--Are in Perfect
condition-six- Ton Sar-
cophagus Seen

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-Fourteen models
used by an Egyptian sculptor $500 years
ago are on view among new objects gath
cred by the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
They are as perfect as If the sculptor.
after instruoting his pupils and appren-
tices. had just put them down and closed
his ateller for the night
These models lack somewhat of the
ruggedness of the early periods, and be-
cause of their minuteness of detail the
theory that large wor'-s were made from
them were suggested by George Gray
Barnard, when Albert NJ. Lythgoe, cura-
tor of Egyptian antiquities, was describ-
I'M; them.
Some of the bits of sculpture have upon
them the red lines and the markings
which the master SO long ago put on
them to show where certain carving was
to be done. They are in soft limestone,
and. frail as is the material, they have
lost nothing of the beauty of outline. A
queen or goddess in several poses is one
of the subjects.
Most important Of the new specimens
In the museum is the large basalt sar-
cophagus of Hor-mehet-biti. which was
purchased from the Egyptian govern
mentN 1t weighs six tons. On it is the
inscription in hieroglyphics that its oc-
cupant was the royal treasuer, the royal
friend, the ove-seer of the palace, the
overseer of the royal chamber, honoreI
by Ptah Seker.1
Eight vessels of silver and gold bear
ing the rame of Rameses II, have also
been added t. the collections. as well as
the whip and the scepter and other ill.
sigma of authority carried by an an
cient ruler.
Among the new pictures shown was one
by Antonello da Messina, which was lent
to the institution by Henry G. Frick.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
DUTCH CABINET OUT;
PARLIAMENT MAY QUIT
Defeat of Army Bill Causes Council
of Ministers to. Resign.
Action PIeases the
CIericaIs
BY Associated Press.

AsEUCIdCtu ~
THE HAGUE, Dec. 25-The Dutch
cabinet, or council of ministers, compris-
ing nine members, by whom the executive
authority of the government is adminis-
tered, today presented its resignation.
1t is thought that the dissolution of the
parliament is likely to follow. The resig-
nation of the cabinet is due to the defeat
of the army estimates in the second
chamber of parliament. The opposition in
the discussion of these estimates con-
tended that the efficiency of the Dutch
army was not proportionate to it's cost.
The clericals, who are opposed to the
governments plan for universal suffrage,
are pleased over the situation created by
the cabinets resignation, as they prefer
that the expected general election which
is to follow should be fought out on the
military issue rather than on universal
suffrage.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
MRS. RooTH's PRISON LEAGUE
SENDS FOOD TO PRISONERS
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-The families of
more than 200 men who are serving terms
In prison ate Christmas dinners furnished
by Mrs. Ballington Booths Prison league.
In addition to the dinner each member of
family will receive Christmas present.
More than $1,000 has been contributed in
New York alone for this Christmas for
the families of those who are behind the
bars.
Mrs. Booths work among the prisoners
and the former convicts has been very
successful. and to them she is known as
"the little mother"
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
HELEN GOULD PLAYS SANTA
CLAUS TO 1900 IMMIGRANTS
BY Assooiatsd Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-In almost every
known tongue 1900 immigrants wished a
merry Christmas to Miss Helen Gould
at Ellis island yesterday. Miss Gould
presided at the festivities which fol-
lowed a homteots dinner, served to the
prospective citizens.
There were several big, beautifully dec
GRATED Christmas trees and each man,
woman and child received carnation
from Miss Gould, while the cA..dren
were given candy and toys. From the
laughter that flIed the big buildings the
first Chr mas in America was appre-
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
COAST HELPLESS BEFORE
ATTACKS OF FOREIGN POWER
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
SEATTLE, Wash, Dec. 25.-CoL T. C.
Woodbury., acting commander of the de-
partment OF the Columbia, u. S. A., in
a statement today said that the whole
Pacific coast would be helpless in case
the navy should prove unable to prevent
the landing of a force of 10000 japanese
or other foreign army at any of the num-
erous unprotected bays along the coast.
He said there are not 1000 regulars on
the coast to resist an attack by land,
while 10000 infantrymen are needed.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
NEW ENGLAND ENJOYS GREEN
AND WARM CHRISTMAS
By Associated prtss

BY Associated Press
BOSTON, Dec. 25.-Christmas in New
England was a green one. The ground,
except in northern Maine and New
Hampshire woods, was clear of snow,
while the day itself was like one left
over from the Indian summer.
Through the efforts of the Salvation
army and other organizations thousands
of destitute people were given good din
ners for the first time in months, and
many children who never before knew
the meaning of Christmas were made
glad with small presents.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
CHRISTMAS WEEK MARRIED
BY DEEDS OF VIOLENCE
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
KNOXVILLE. Tenn. Dec. 25.-Christ-
mas week in the eastern section of Ten
nessee has been an unusually bloody one.
AT Newport. Tenn, today. Robert
Knowles, a special policeman. tried to
Knowles shot Allen through the body.
Allen lived three hours.
: Near Del Rio. Tenn. Isaac Murray and
Lake Norton. brothers-in-law. shot each
other to death, using pistols and shot
guns. Norton. 1t is said, while drunk,
went to Murray's house and created a
disturbance.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
AUTO C0LLIDES WITH
CAB; THREE INJURED
One of Victims So Severely Hurt He
Is Not Expected to Live-oecu-
pants of Horse Vehicle
Escape
nv Associater Press.

ny Associater Press.
DIES MONIES. Iowa, Dec. '25.-One will
die and two are more or less seriously
injured as a result of an automobile
crashing into a cab at an early hour
today The fatally injured: Ralph 10y.
Others injured: e. Gruenwaik. c. II.
Vandervort-
The automobile in which the three men
were seated ran into cab rounding the
corner. The cab was damaged, but its
occupants were not injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
ENGLlsHMAN WHO ELOPED
WITH WARD DEPoRTEr
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.--Henry James
Parrot. the young Englishman who was
arrested ON the charge of embezslement
when he landed in New York a few days
ago, was deported yesterday. Grace
Lawrence, the young woman who accom-
panied him as his wife, will leave on the
next steamer.
The couple eloped from London, and
although the girls mother cabled her
consent to their marriage, the British
consul interviewed and prevented the
marriage.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
TWO MEN SHOT DEAD IN
RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION CAMP
Ru AssocInted press

I5y AsSOCIHFeu FFVsA
BUTTE, Mont, Dec. ga special from
Missoula says that two men were killed
last night at a railway construction camp
near Lothrop. the news being received
here by telephone by Sheriff Campbell
at a late hour.
George Morris an Austrian. killed one
of his countrymen In a knife duel. the
cause of the trouble being unknown.
Morris then started to Lothrop and met
Contractor Walter a. Arnold on the
bridge. He attacked Arnold with the
knife and Arnold drew a revolver and
shot him dead. Arno:d gave himself up.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
One Killed, Four Wounded at Dance

BY Assocldten Fres5
NEW FRANKLIN, Mo-, Dec. 25.-It
was learned here tonight that during al
fight at a Christmas evening dance in
the western part of the county George
Bearde was KILLED and four persons were
seriously wounded. No arrests have been
reported.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
ARRESTS WATCHMAN WHILE
THIEVES FLEE WITH GEMS
Alert Detective in Chicago Captures
Man Who Was Pursuing Rob-
bers Running Away with
Diamonds
BY Associated d Press.


CHICAGO, Dec. 25-While the jewelry
store of David Holtz was crowded with
customers last night and many persons
were passing in the street two robbers
broke a window and escaped with two
trays Of diamonds and jeweiry valued at
$4,000.
There was an instant chase after the
thieves by Holtz and his watchman.
When the watchman. running, fired at the
fleeing men, Detective Hart caught the
watchman and arrested him. The thieves
In the meantime escaped.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
Leaves Train; Kills Himself

BY Associated Press.
STOCKTON. Dec. 25.--A fairly well
dressed man left Santa Fe train here
last night and this morning his body was
found just outside of the city limits with
a>hole through his head. He had placed
a revolver in his mouth and pulled the
trigger. All efforts to determine the iden-
tity of the man he re failed
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
TWO MEN STAR EACH
OTHER; ONE is DYING
Both Refuse tc Talk of Fight-Found
Lying Bleeding and Uncon-
scious in the
Street
y Associated Press.

CHICAGO, Dec 25.-Two men, both
unconscious and each suffering from a
number of knife wounds, were found
within few feet of each other today at
Grand avenue anG Desplaines street.
The men had evidently slashed each other
until both fell from loss of blood. The
pair were placed In an ambulance, and to-
gether taken to a hospital.
When they recovered consciousness they
refused to talk. Their names are Nicholas
Cescerous and Michael Homladian. Ces-
cerous is dying from a wound in the
breast.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
Commercial Travellers to Meet

BY Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 25.--According
to all indications there will be big
attraction at the first commercial
travellers congress, which will convene
tomorrow. Representatives have come
to town from all points as far east as
Denver. Many matters of interest are to
be discussed, and it is expected that some
important decisions of concern to the
whole fraternity win be arrived at.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
PART OF BRAIN GONE;
INJURED BOY MAY RECOVER
oy Associated Press.

.3y Assocluteu tTts5'
BERKELEY. Dec. 25-The surgeons
are puzzled over the case of Harold Wag-
ner, 13-yea--old boy, who was run ova
by a Southern Pacific train last Satur-
day. Ills skull was fractured in fou-
separate pieces, and several pieces of
the bone had to be removed During the
operation the boy lost over two ounces OF
brain substance, yet he is still alive and
his complete recovery is expected,
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
Gives Reasons

"A medical officer in command, with a
civilian sailing master and crew for the
navigation of the ship. has been proved
over and over again the proper personnel
for this type of ship.
THE bureau of medicine and surgery
is directly responsible for the welfare of
the health of the navy. and every friend
and relative looks to it for the care of
the sick and wounded. This work should
have the sympathy and active support
of everyone.
1.-THE internal administration of the
bureau of medicine and surgery has
been In my opinion, too much interfered
with by the bureau of navigation. This
interference at times has caused me
grave concern as to how / could meet
needs of those under our care. AT pres
ent the hospital ship Relief would be
in commission and after having done
good service with the fleet before start
ing would have accompanied it on the
cruise south.
THE bureau of navigation thought
otherwise. and the feet of 5000 men,
with it's auxiliaries, is without hos
pital ship and will be until it arrives
at Magdalena bay, more than three
months from now.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
prominent Lumberman DEAD

By Associate Fress,
FRESNO, Dec. &c. B. Shaver. pres.
ident of the Fresno Flume and Irrigation
company, one of the largest lumbeping
concerns of the coast, died at g. o'clock
this morning, after an illness of three
weeks
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
General Smith TO Be Retired

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 25.--Brig. Gen.
Charles S. Smith, ON special duty at the
proving grounds at Sandy Hook. N. j.,
will be placed on the retired list of the
army tomorrow by operation of law on
ccount of age.
Gen. Smith, is the junior brigadier, hav-
ing only been appointed to the brigade in
October last.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
Former Political Leader Dead
Rv Asaociated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 25.--Lawrence Del
mour, who until he retired from politics
several years ago, was one of the most
prominent members of Tammany hall,
died today of the grippe. AT one time he
was looked upon as political confidante
Of Richard Croker. His natural reticence
earned him the sobriquiet of whisper
ing Larry
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
Find Body in Bay

BY Associated Press.
SAN DIEGO. Dec. 25.--The body of c.
d. White was found floating in the har-
Dor today. In the pockets of the cloth IS
were found letters signed by w. W. and
w. H. Smith Of Enon, Texas. stating
White was of goo character. both as q
public and private citizen. Bruises on
the head point to murder.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
Ambassador Holds Reception

BERLIN, Dec. 25.--Ambassador and
Mrs Tower gave a reception and large
Christmas party this afternoon. During
the morning Mrs. Tower and her young
entertained about 100 persons,
TO each of whom a present was given.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
LOCKS DOOR ON BURGLAR,
BINDS HIM, CALLS bPoLlcE
Hv Aesocinted Press.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec 25,-w. Nor
cout, an Insurance agent. was awakened
last night by the flash of a dark lantern,
and found a burglar In his room. Nor
cout leaped from his bed, locked the doof
and grappled with the man, whom he sue
ceeded In overpowering. He then called
the police over the telephone and the
burglar was placed under arrest.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
WIG MAKERS ASK WIG
WEARERS TO AID STRIKE
Human Hair Makers Union of New
York viii Demand Shorter
Hours and More
Pay
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
NEW YORK. Dec. 25.--The wigmakers
Of New York have organized the Human
Hair Workers union and threaten a
strike. 1t Is said that as the organiza-
ton is complete a demand will be made
for shorter hours and more pay.
The wigmakers state that there are
hundreds of wig wearers in the city
whom they know and who will be asked
to aid the strike movement
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
KILLED BY FALL WHILE
HIDING CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
PITTSBURG. Dec. 25.-Jackson Stilley,
50 years old. we'll known resident Of
West Elizabeth, near here, while stealth
lily trying to escape the eyes Of the
younger members of the family and hide
Christmas presents, fell down a stair
way late last night and broke his neck.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
Set Date for Portuguese Elections
BY Associated Press.

BY AsSOcldteu fTeE5'
LISBON, Dec. 25.--Following the prep
araitons of the government to terminate
the dictatorship and hold the elections
at an early date If the calm in the polit-
ical atmosphere is maintained, decree
was issued today fixing the elections for
April ),
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
italian Sent to workhouse
BY Associated Press.

PITTSBURG. Pa, Dec. 25.-The seven
teen Italians arrested yesterday and al
legged to be members of the Black Hani
society, were given hearings today be-
fore Magistrate Grady and sentenced to
the workhouse for from thirty to ninety
days. or fped amounts ranging from $40
to 800 each.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
pESPoNDENT AMID GAYETY,
ENDS LIFE IN THE STREET
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
ST. LOUIS, Mo, Dec. 25.-On crowded
downtown street corner and in the midst
of a merry party of students celebrating
the incoming Of Christmas day, James
Hornish. deserted by his wife and doubly
miserable at the sight of the joy around
him. quit the merrymakers by ending his
life with carbolic acid this morning.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26

Send the folks at the old home copy
of the Los Angeles Herald Christmas
edition. 1t win tell them more about
this wonders Of Southern California than
q years letter-writing Wrapped and
ready to mail. Eighty-four illustrated
pages, cents
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
Jumps from FerrybOat; browns

BY Associated Press.
REDDING, Dec, 25.--A man supposed t.
be Albert MoGaslSell. aged 60 years,
Jumped off the ferryboat in the Sacra-
mento river below town last night and
found
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
How she JUDGED

Mr.. You should never judge man
by his clothes. my dear.
Mrs Bacon--I never do, always judge
him by his wifes clothes. Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26

SILENT AS TO
MA VAL ROW
SURGEON GENERAL RlxEY is
a INVOLVED
NO EXPLANATION COMING FROM
WHITE HOUSE
President DeeIineo to Give Any Reason
for Retirement of Head of
Bureau Of Navi-
cation
tcentInued from Pace one1

recommendation was approved by botr
secretary of wa and secretary of the
navy in general orders.
THE question was settled definitely SC
far as the army was concerned during
the civil war; and all hospital ships and
medical transports were placed under the
surgeon general of the army, and have
remained so UP to this time.
THE Japanese naval hospital ships
were commanded by medical officers,
after having tried line officers.
Hospital ships are simply floating hos
pitfalls, and as such are considered by all
services to be properly under the con-
troll of the medical department, which is
directly responsible for the care of the
sick and injured of the service.
Naval medical officers have had POSI-
tive rank for years. given them by an act
of congress, but as the use of titles,
which indicate rank, has been denied
them, 1t is generally known they also
have the right to command in their own
corps. and all who are intrusted to their
care whether on the sick list in the
hospital or on hospital ships.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26

$50 you are going to marry Miss Perty, eh?''
Yep; but how did you know?"
''She told me she was engaged to the ugliest
mar In town. ''-Houston Post.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
NO pnmvIoNT rrI,n op,r

LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine removes
the cause. To get the genuine. call for
full name and look for signature Of 20.
w. Grove, 25c.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26

ciated by all OF those who have been
temporarily halted on the boundary OF
the land of their choice.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
UphoIds Medical Officers

II have only asked that the Relief be
put in commission. just as every other
hospital ship has been and that the navy
medical officer be given exactly the same
status as that accorded to his brother
officers in the army who have command
ed this Identical ship. Not to do this
would be unfair to our medical officers
"As this is matter pertaining entirely
to the bureau of medicine and surger1
and is decided by the secretary of the
navy 1t is hard to understand how Ad-
miral Brownson could be specially In
volved, as his duties pertain entirely to
another bureau not directly responsible
for the care of the sick of the navy and
in which he should not interfere unless
directed by the secretary"
Surgeon General Rixey's statement
was shown to Admiral Brownson tonight,
but he declined to make any comment
whatever in regard to it.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
FIour connpany Declares plxIaend

BY Associated tTesS.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, Dec. 25.-The
Pillsbury- Washburn Flour Mills company
has declared its regular annual dividend
Of per cent on the preferred shares.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-12-26
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