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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
POSTAL QUOTES NEW
TELEPHONE RATES

san FRANCISCO. Dec e2.-Con-
firmatiou was given today 10 reports
that the Postal Telegraph company
would enter the telephone field. Prep
arations, II is said. were begun six
months ago for this service. by the
leasing OF wires or agreements for an
exchange of traffic with Independents
companies operating on the Pacific
coast. Radical reductions from present
rates arc planned. according to the
Postal officials
From San Francisco 10 Sacramento
the rate will be % cents for Ten min
utes; from San Francisco 10 Reno. So
cents for first minute: from San
Francisco to Salt Lake City, sl.5o for
five minutes. From Salt Lake 10 Reno
the charge Will he : for the first
minute: from Salt Lake 10 Sacra-
mento, Sl.3J.
!. G.. Blake, general superintendent
for the Pacific division Of the Postal
company. stated today that the com
psny's plans for telephone service
throughout the coast region were rap
idly nearing completion and that the
services would be iuaugurated at an
early date.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
WILL CHANGE SYSTEM.
Southern Pacific Will Use Standard Time
After January /,
10 The Tribune

Special 10 The Tribune.
OGDEN. Dec. g2.-On January !. ac-
Cording 10 an announcement which was
received by local officials Of the South
ern Pacific company today. the time on
which trains of the Salt Lake division
VIII he operated is to be changed from
mountains time 10 standard Pacific time,
and means the usc OF Pacific time
throughout the entire system after that
date. ...-
II ~ on this date that the new time
table viii 60 into effect on tho Salt Lake
division and includes changes other than
that regarding time. Ever since that
part OF the Southern Pacific between OG-
den and Sparks has been under the Ore
2on Short Line Jurisdiction the trains on
the division have been operated officially
from Ogden west Under the new card
all trains are listed from Sparks east 10
this city.
A few months ago the Salt Lake di-
vision was taken from the jurisdiction Of
the Short Line and is now operated from
the general headquarters in San Fran
cisco.
The change IN the use or standard
iinc on the Salt Lake division is cN-
pcCted TO cause no small amount or con
fusion I'm this city The situation in the
offices at the union depot will not be
without it's amusing features. At noon
the clocks and watches In tho Union Pa
cilc offices and terminal headquarters
will indicate 10 o'clock while across lhc
hall in the Southern Pacific headquarters
IL will stu he II o'clock. Throughout
Southern Pacific employees must neCes-
Sarilv conform with the time In use on
that road. while mountain time will stin
be in general uSc.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
DR.. JOHN GRANT LYMAN
SENTENCED TO PRISON

SAN FRANCISCO, Dee 22.-Dr.
John Grant Lyman, the Los Angeles
land promoter. was sentenced by Judge
Van Fleet Of the United States dis
trict court today TO serve a term OF
eighteen months in the federal prison
on Mcneil s island, Washington. on
the charge of conspiracy to escape
from the custody Of the United States
mashal G. NJ. Cartright, watch
man and co.defendant in the same
case, was given six months in the fed
eral Jail in Alameda county.
Lyman took his sentence coollv, al
though he evidently came into court
with the hopes Of more lenient treat
ment. As his name was called he
arose and made plea that he be sd.
mitted TO parole, promising in that
case 10 90 10 Los Angeles to face the
indictments returned there on the
charge of using the mails 10 dcfraud
in connection with his Panama land
scheme.
The Judge said that he had no other
alternative than to carry out the yer.
diet of the Jury. AS TO his returning
to Los Angeles, the Judge said that
Lyman's two attempts to escape would
Indicate lack of eagerness 70 face the
original charges in the southern city.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
BUYING LAND FOR
STREET EXTENSION
Much of Needed Property Is
Being Sold at Fair Price
by Owners.
Special 10 The Trihun.

Special 10 The Tribune.
OGDEN. Dec. 22.-As a result OF uego-
tiations between the city's legal depart
ment and The property owners. the city
has been enabled to purchase much of the
land required to open Twenty ninth
street from Washington avenue to Pa
cidc avenue. and Sixteenth street from
Washington TO Ogden avenues. In TAX
Ing up the proposed opening Of streets in
this manner the legal department is
Fronting by it's experience In the con-
dennation proceedings in connection with
The recent opening Of Hudson avenue.
several purchases haVe been made i'm
the Twenty ninth street project, but there
arc few instances where the city rep
resentatiycs and property owners have
been unable TO come to an agreement
regarding the price. In these cases the
matter will be put up 10 a board Of arbi-
tration. or the city VIII appeal 10 the
courts for settlements by condemnation.
\ suit was fled this morning for the
condemnation OF certain property owned
the opening OF Sixteenth street. II Is
property Is needed for street purposes
reach an agreement with the owner re-
gardiug the price 10 bc paid.
The proposed opening OF twenty -nnth h
street has been pctltioned for by the
property owners in that section OF the
city and the necessary steps taken by
means OF a resolution passed by the city
council
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
DECIDE TO CONTINUE
TRIAL OF SCIIEFTELS 5

NEW WORK.. pcc 2s.-Thr 'ri1l of
george Graham Ric" and other members
oy The 6rm Of X. T.. Scuof;rls e. Go. Tor
dsfrHUdius Investors N,lli continue dc
spite The recent arrest ~ r. man VINO Is
now ON $40. ."0n bail yhdrfsl with rying
10 hrihc one nj the jurors. Counsel for
: he defence today argued that tho vase
should hr called mlStri5l. and Tinted
states District NttnrUes WiTe dil not
oppose thc motion. saylns that he lefr
court.
Judge Ray decided 10 let tho ,rinl 20
on. because. he said, there WAS no proof
that tho alleged attempt 10 corrupt tho
Juror had succeeded y mistrihl would
have undone The tedious examination OF
witnesses from all over the country that
has been in progress FOR more than two
mcnthF.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
JOLLY CHRISTMAS
At SACRED HEART
Students al Academy Give
Splendid Programme to
Appreciatiye Audience.
Special TO Tho Tribune,

Special TO Tho Tribune
OGDEN, Dec. 29.-Wth the return Of
each glad YuletIde season, the people OF
Ogden have come to regard the annual
Christmas entertainment at the Sacred
ever now anthem which rang out so
many years ago, GLORY TO God in the
highest Thursday evening found the
usual large number Of appreciativc spec
talors gathered in the assembly hall.
As Christmas time holds more real Sig
nihcance for children, II seemed quite
appropriate that they should be the 1T
lie performers on last evening. Their
unique cantata known as the Santa
Claus doll department on the eve OF
Christmas.
AS tho curtain rose on the tastefuIly
colors-rcd and grcen-were prevg emit
eNclamations Of delight were heard OLD
81 Nicholas IN his workshop was very
wen and naturally done by Miss Nclms
Mallor. who, with consdera BILE difficulty.
was able 10 handle about forty dolls OF
all sizes, shapes and nationalities. A
handsomely attired doll from gay Paree.
impersouated by Miss Gladys kowski.
vas charming, as Vas Miss Barbara
sprague in her role as German doll
Kate Hardness as the Jumping Jack was
most clever and elicited hearty applause
from The enthusiastic audience The
other dolls were splendid in their several
parts. Dancing dolls. noticeable FOR their
gracefulness, rag dolls, which were typi-
cal; American dolls, truly patriotic in
looks and actions; soldiers, who though
Tin were sure TO win: and last, but
surely not least. the dear little baby
dolls. lovely pictures of innocent child
hood.
When the curtain fcll on the beautiful
scene. after the Fairy Bright Eyes had
changed ail into real girls and boys"
ihe only regret the spectators could offer
was that it had been all too short The
musical part Of the programme was
equally rs good and deserving OF special
mention. The "Adeste Fidelis' was
beautifully executed hy FIVE young la
dies victims Misses G.. Malone. L. Scott
and VI. Fay; harp. Miss Cronn; piano.
Miss Scott March Mitaire,' a piano
solo. was tastefuIly given by Misses
Gladys and Leila Rich Misses *. Tyler
and l., Wood displayed their musical
ability IN . dainty instrumental piece,
.'Danse Grotesquc." Miss G. Malone, a
figure well known 10 Sacred Heart audit
enccs delighted her listeners with a vlo-
lin selection. Concert Mazurlia." pi
ano solo. was we'll rendered by Miss
Mussrave.
The senior vocal class brought this
very successful programme 10 an impress
slve close by their beautiful rendition Of
20 Holy Night after which the Rev.
John Ryan. in a few well-chosen words,
congra tulated the young performers upon
the pleasure which they had aGorded not
lone himself. but the audience as well,
and wished all very merry Chrlstlnas:
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
POWER OF COMMERCE
COMMISSION LIMITED

WASHINGTON. Dec. 92.-PoBer has
not been lodged with the commerce COM
mission TO equsllze economic advantage.
TO place one market In competition with
another. or 10 treat all railroads as a
part OF one great whole, TO apportion 10
each certain territory or To require all
10 meet upon a common basis eat all
points
This important principle was laid down
by the commission today in deciding tie
case OF the Ashland (Ohio) Fire Brick
company against tho Southern railway
and many other railroads. The makers
Of fire brick along the Ohio river urged
that their freight rates 10 cities I'm The
south were unreasonable. compared with
the rates TO the same destinations from
st. Louis and other points or manuiac-
turs They we're not sustained.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
JEWELS STOLEN FROM
TOMB OF ACTRESS

PARIS. Dec GA sensation was
caused in Paris today by the announce.
ment that the tomb Of a celebrated
Partisan actress, Madame Lucie Lam.
telme. iu the cemetery of Perc La
Chaise. was broken into last night and
valuable Jewels wreuched from her body
and carried off. The gems included a
pearl necklace which alone was valued
at $4,000.
Que ot the robbers apparently WIS
wounded while forcing the metal cas-
ket. for trail of blood was loft near
the tomb and along the pathways lead
ing 90 the gates Of the cemetery
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
Prepare for Christmas Service.
special 10 Tho Tribune.

Special 10 The Tribune.
OGDEN. Dec. 22.-Prcparntions arc be :
Ing made at the Church OF the Good
Shepherd for tho observance OF the
Christmas festival, the principal service
10 begin promptly At midnight on Christ
mas eve. Tho Interior of the church
is being beautifully decorated with holly
and other material.
Tho practice or holding the service az
midnight Is In keeping with one OF tho
most beautiful customs Of tho church. \
programme Of festival numbers will be
rendered bv n vested choir OF twenty
voices under the leadership OF y. Il.
White.
The childrcn's festival viii he hold Sun
dsN afternoon at o'clock and there will
bo celebration of the holy communion on
Christmas morning at 10 O'Clock.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
BOISE WILL FIGHT TO
RETAIN ASSAY OFFICE
sneclnl tn Tho Trihnnc.

Special 10 Tho Tribune.
BOISE. Ida. Dec. 22.-BaCkcd by mine
operators prospeciors and business mon.
Boise will make a strenuous fight nCainst
the abolishmcnt OF tho ASSAY office IN
this city. az recently recomme ndcd by the
secretary Of tho treasury. and the fight
TO hold n here viii be carried To Wash
ington bv representative delegation.
Idahos delegation IN congress has been
called upon 70 como 30 the support OF
Boise and use its influence 10 change
tho plan Of abandonment. for the ASSAY
office here Is tho only one of any size
In the southern part or this state
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
SECOND CONTEST OVER
CARMACk AMENDMENT

WASHINGTON, Dec. ga second
contest before the supreme court over the
constimtionality or tho so-callcd Car
mack amendment 10 the interstate COM
mercc law was assured today when So
licitor General lehman, ON behalf OF the
government. asked FOR the privilege Of
intervening IN the case OF tho Dixie To-
hscco company against the Norfolk *
Western Railway company.
This amendment makes tho Initial rail
road liable for loss or damages 10 ship
mcuts whether the loss or damages occur
ON IT'S line or that Of connecting rail
roads. The supreme court last term dc
Cl4red the law unconstitutional.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
Mrs. Tribe Dies.
Srccial 10 The Tribune.

OGDEN. Dec. 22,-After su illness Of
but a few DAYS Mrs. Harriet NJ. Tribe
widow cr tlIc late Henry Tribe dcd at
II o'clock this forenoon at the family
residence. 22S% Morfal avenue She was
born on March 10, 1859. In Vermont and
came TO Utah in 1851.
Mrs Tribe is survived by three chill
dreu, ton grandchildren and one great
ErandChiId. The children are Mrs. Hat
tic Zi;Imau Mrs. Mamie Winter and
Henry Tribe Jr, The funeral will be
held SUNDAY. with services at the sixth
ward meeting house a, 80 o'clock a. M.
Tho remains viii lie in state at tho fsm-
ily residence tomorrow afternoon and
evening aud until ~ o'clock Sunday
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
BATTLE IN PERSIA
LASTED MANY HOURS

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec 22.-Ths
fighting between the Russians and the
Persians which was reported from La
briz yesterday lasted throughout the
day.
The old citadel was bonbardeG.
The Russian consul general has sent
10 HEADQUARTERS request for reinforce
mcnts I'm View OF the danger 10 Russian
the city.
The Russian Cossscks at Resht drove
tho Persians out OF their position after
considerable hgbtne. II was found tha
the Persiens were armed with Russian
rifles.
According Ia the dispatches received
here, both a I.apriz and Rcsht tho flEbt
ing Was opened by an attack on the Rus
SLAMS from a Persian ambuscadc.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
EFFECTIVE DATE OF
ORDER Is EXTENDED

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.-A supplement
tai order was issued today by the inter
state commerce commission extending
until March its order !n the cases OF the
Portland. Or. chamber OF commerce. the
Seattle chamber OF commerce and the
Tacoma Traffic association against rail-
roads operating IN the north Pacific
states.
class freight rates IN that territory and
has the effect of reducing the rates 70
points as far east as Minneapolis and ST.
Paul. The order was Issued 10 afford
additional time for a final adjustment OF
the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
AMERICANS ORGANIZE
BANK IN NICARAGUA

NsEW YORK. Dec. 2e.-The FIRST bank
Ing institution organized by Americans
with American capital in Central or South
America is soon 10 ne established in
Nicaragua. The confirmation OF the plan
awaits ratification or the Nicaragua
treaty bv the senate when that matter
comes up AT Washingtotn in a few weeks.
II is said that a charter Of incorporation
would he applied for. the capitalization
boing put at s.. 600. 900. One OF the chief
functions OF the bank IL Is said. VIII
be tho handling Of the business of the
SIS. 600 o0o loan which is To he made 70
Nicars qua for the rehabilitation OF it's
finances n the treaty is adopted
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
Academy Closes for Holidays.

Special 10 The Tribune.
OGDEN. Dec. 22.-in view of the clos
Ing OF the Institutions for the holiday
vacation. the students or the Weber
academy held an assembly this after
noon. All classes were adjourned at /
o'clock and the remainder OF the after
noon spent In dancing and enjoying
general celebration Of the respite from
studies. There was salso Christmas
cheer i'm the form OF candy and other
refreshments.
The academy closed today for TWO
weeks. the resumption or school sessions
10 take place on Monday. IMMmarN S
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
HOLIDAY RUStI is ON.
Trains Crowded Wlth Christmas Visitors,
but Make Good Time.

Special Ia The Tribune.
OGDEN Dec. @2.-'rhe holiday rush OF
ps.scuccrs hcIncwgrd bound over the
Hartman and other roads ~ at It's
height, The outbound local traius are
also crowded With school children and
othors who are bound to points I'm tab
and adjoining states TO spend their
Christmas vacations. but tnc through
trsffic Is especially h@aNy,
PractICaily every through train Is now
running in from two 10 four sections AMI
ga some instances trains composed soudlr
81 mall and express cars arc required 20
handle the Christmas present business.
Union Pacific train No. last evening
carried rix extra cprF lohdcd {" tho roof
with mail and express.
IN spite of the rush Of business, trains
are arriving aud departing from the local
lcrminNl I'm q vcrN sntisfa CtOrN manner.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
Company Files Answer.


SN'VlIT 70 I0o TrIbOnc.
OGDEN Dec. 22.-The Union Pacific
Coal COMPANY TO-DAY fled an answer in
the district court 10 tho complaint OF
John Sarties. who asks $4,000 for alleged
damages due 10 an injury received on
June g. 1910, In the companys coal mine
at Cumberland Wyo The answer sets
'up That Sartios's injury was due TO mis-
own negligence. and Furthermore saws
Of al claims which was given bv Sartics
ON Jnlv u. 1910. In consideration Of 81.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
oeeURN's CODY TO eE SHIPPED.
Widow Orders That Remains &c Shipped
East for Burial.

Special to The Tribune.
OGDEN. Dec. 2@.-A message has been
received from the widow in MaryGvillc
Cal. by officers Of the Masonic lodge
here instructiuG that the body OF J ".
OGburu, the man who committed suicide
in a room at the licgly hotel some time
"Wednesday night, he shipped 10 South
HiU. Va, to which point the man was OF
his way when hc took his own lifc by
urins bullet into his brain.
That Tho man had been a sufferer from
nervous disorders Is shown by copies OF
letters which had apparently been writ
tcu To bis wife aud mothcrin Jaw hy
physicians. In these letters II Is stated
that mental breakdown might lake
place ~ any time.
Orburn was apparently a msu of con
siderable property. IN his pockets We're
found notes arErcc ding Slo.oon and given
for money loaned oUt by the dead man.
This was IN addition 10 the $500 In cash
which MAS found on the body.
Nothing was contained IN tho mcSsaEe
from the wife except tho Instructions TO
prepare the bodr for burial and ship IL
TO South Hin. Va. The body will prob
ably he shipped some time tonight
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
Library Gets Useful Books.
Special to The Tribune.

SFHVIdT TO Inc ITlDUNe.
OGDEN Dec. ga handsome gift
has been made 10 the Carnegie public
library in the form OF a set OF the latest
edition Of Webster's dictionary and
worlds atlas. The gift was made by the
family OF the late John II. Carnahan as
Christmas remembrance
s Tho dictionary is in two volumes, well
illustrated and handsomely bound in mo-
rocco. The third volume OF the set is
the atlas and pictorial gazetteer, includ-
ing all Of the latest data, The gift Will
be greatly appreciated by the patrons Of
the library
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
LAGUARDIA MURDER
CASE NEARING END

GOLDEN, Colo, Dec. 22,--The cross.
examination of Mrs. Angelina Cara.
mono, charged with numbering Mrs.
Maria Lagusrdia, was resumed when
court opened today. The defendant
was questioned regarding tho con
tents of letters. said 10 have been
written by Laguardia to his wife, in
which he said he was afraid TO return
to Denver.
1t was expected that the taking of
testimony would be completed this
afternoon.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
Ellis Funeral Sunday.
Special To The Tribune.

Special % The Tribunc.
OGDEN, Dec. 22.-EishoD H. {. Jacobs
will conduct the funeral services over
the remains Of Mrs. Elda Pnsree Ellis
at the Firth ward meeting house al .
O'Clock Sunday afternoon The remains
may he Viewed ut the residence. 2653
Quincy avenue. Saturday evening and
until II O'Clock Sunday forenoon. The
intcrment viii be made at the City ceme-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
Greenwell Funeral Sunday.

Special TO The Tribune.
OGDEN. Dec 29.--It is expected that
the body Of Howard Greepwel. the for
lner Ogden resident Who died In CALI
fornia, Will arrive in this city tonight
The body viii lie in state at the family
residence S6S Twentv-third street Sat
urday afternoon and evening and until
o'clock Sunday afternoon. Funeral
services viii be conducted AZ the Sixth
ward meeting house at o'clock sun
dAN afternoon.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
Banks Open Unti, Three.

OGDEN. Uec. 34.-BccaUsc OF tnc fact
that tomorrow IL the last baukin. day
before Christmas. the banks OF this city
have entered into an agreement 10 keep
their doors upcu until 3 o'clock In the
afternoon iu.tcad of closing at u O'Clock
noon. tho usual saturday closing hour,
This viii q" great convenience 90
both the patrons ~ tho bank and also
tho merchants OF the city,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
SHEEP OWNER SHOT.
Herder Discharges Bullet Which lodncs
in Hls Employers Leo

NI'Ilal 10 ] no IrlbhhF.
OGDEN, Doc. 22.-EUhr3iW Johnson.
sheep owner Of Hcnrfor. WAS WCru"Utalit
shot this morning on Nh" range near Lake
side where a 1ock ~ his Shccr Was
grazing. Duc of Johnsous hrrdNtF WAS
loading .%<-callber revolver wucu iho
wrapuu VA accidentally discharged. Tho
bullet cutcrcd tho calf Of the right leg.
johnson was brought 10 Ogden md taken
10 the pcc hoppitdl. where his injury MAS
attended hv pr &. =. psGuud. who saV2
his patient is progressing pcll,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
BRITISH SHIP SEIZED
BY ITALIAN CRUISER

ALEXANDRIA. Egypt Dec. 22.-Thc
Italian cruiser PuGlia today seized tho
British steamer Mcuzsleh Of the Kheriy cal
Mail steamship companv with $3.50 600 in
gold coin on board. destined Tor the pay.
msnt 81 the Turkish troops ., the port
of Hodicds. in tho Turkish province ~
Yemen on tho Rcd scl.
The Ncnsalch left SVeZ on Moudsy for
Aden and was 10 call ~ Fort Sudan.
Suak'm and Hodic6a. She o. vossc! of
1850 tons.
\ hotHl8 or Italian cruisers h. Keeping
sharp lookout lor Ncsscls touching at
Turkish ports on Tho Arabian coast ~
the Rcd sea.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
Henry Clay Terry Buried,

Special 10 Jh" Iriuunr.
OGDEN. Dec .@-Thc funeral scrv-
Ices FOR the late Henry Clav Terry the
Young man who committed suicide hy
shooting. were held at Lpquisjs funeral
chapel at II o'clock thia forenoon. The
remains wcrc taken 10 Clinton for in
trrmcDt
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-12-23
Coal and Food for the Needy.

Special TO The Tribune
PROVO. Dec 22-Thc Provo Elks viii
distribute about twenty-five tons OF cOnl
and some flour 10 the poor people OF The
city for a Christmas gift.