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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
RED CROSS SEALS
MUCH In DEMAND
Incomplete Reports Show Good Work
Meets With Approval of the
Public.

The Nom Sectarian lea gie reports a
satisfactory sale OF Red Cross seals in
Salt Lake City during the Christmas 8
rush. The total sales from December is
20 December -. inclusive. amount TO
SS1SIS, These returns, however are not
complete. There VIII be consldeva bly
more than this when all the merchants
who have been selling them have turned
In their accounts
The money accumulated by the sale of
these seals is devoted TO the prevention
and cure of tuberculosis, Ninety per cent
Of the money realized locally will be re-
tained here 10 be expended upon INDECENT
victims OF the dread disease. The other
10 per cent is sent TO the National Red
Cross society at Washington. under
whose auspices the seals are issued year
Iy all over the country.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
COMMERCIAL CLUB
BANQUET SATURDAY
Attractive Programme and Tempting
Menu Arranged to Mark
Event.

The complete programme for the an
Duai banquet OF the Commercial club.
which VIII be held Saturday evening. has
been arranged by the committee in
charge. The menu also has been pre-
pared and offers some unusually attrac-
tive dishes.
DR.. r., -. Woodruff. president OF tho
club will introduce the toastmaster, H.
II. Macmillan. In turn Mr.. Macmillan
will be Opportunities and Responsible .
ties; a. X. Haywood Of ogden, who VIII
discuss Commercial! Sub Conscious
ness" r.. r. Irvine of Provo. whose top
lc will be Fading Boundaries. Arthur
Morse Moon. who Is scheduled 10 tickle
the sides OF the banquctors with some
stories, and Or. Frederick Nining Fisher,
who VII! tell about the Paua ma Pacific
exposition IN al illustrated talk.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
ORDER OF MOOSE
TAXES TO BE ABATED

Taxes paid into the county tveasurer's :
office by the Loyal Order OF Moose for
1911 probably Will be refunded. and the
unpaid taxes for 1912 and 1913 shated
The county attorney has decided that Il
would bo better for the county TO do this
than 10 attempt another fight such as it
essayed aud lost with the Order % Elks
several years ago
The Moose lodge has protested To the
taxes on the ground that IL is a cha
able oreanza ton. The decision OF the
supreme court OF Utah on the Elks' ca Sc,
in which the county lost its contention.
has been cited by the Moose order in it's
protest.
While the county attorney has for
wsrded no formal decision IN the mat
ter. il is likely that he wli advise the
county commissioners TO refund and
a bate the tax without further litiea-
tiou
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
SOME OPPOSITION TO
PROPOSED FRANCHISE.

The proposed terminal franchise for the
salt Lake Terminal company will come
before the city commission this morning
and probably VIII go over one week
Members OF the commission discussed it
informally yesterday. and it Is understood
that majority favor il, though some
objection will be made TO certain phases
of the franchise
Commissioner George D Keyser OF the
department OF parks and public prop
erty Is opposed TO the clause that gives
the Salt Lake & Utah road privilege TO
carry freight on First West street Mr.
Keyser believes the company should not
be allowed 70 transact freight north OF
Ninth South on First West. as this Is
a resident street.
Property owners on Pierpont street are
opposing the franchise strenuously on the
ground that the street is too narrow for
double track railroad and for other
reasons.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
DARK HORSE WINS
TREMONTO|V OFFICE
Abraham Bikel, Stranger to
Democratic State Leaders,
Appointed by Wilson.
POSTMASTERS NAMED
Seven of Eight Successful
Men Were Selections of
Wallace and Thurman.

There is a growing suspicion tnat vol
ney g. Pect erstwhile editor or Demo
cratic paper at Tremonton. has presented
Democratic National Committeeman wal
lace and Democratic State Chairman
Thurman with a neat little surprise
Christmas package. labeled Abraham
Bikel" postoffice address. Tremonton.
BY way OF explanation, il may be aooeo
that Abraham Bikel was yesterday ap-
pointed by President Woodrow wilson
10 be pos,n,as ster at Tremonton. along
with Joseph A. Faust at Delta, j. NJ
French at Green River. Adel Albert HUI
ish at Payson. Isadore Lessing az
Beaver. Niels Lind at Midvale. Nepm -.
Palmer at Pennington and J. {. Twhooie
al SuDnysde.
Wden National Committeeman N2haee
and State Chairman Thurman Iead the
names OF the appointees yesterday .hey
were pleased TO Il certain eNtent- Iney
had recommended all of the men. with
the exception OF Bikel And right mere
they were In a quandry. Theye were not
acquainted with Mr.. Bikel, In TACT, they
were not acquainted with anybody, ~
their knowledge. who was acquainted with
Mr.. Bikel And TO go a step further,
they were unable to understand how Mr
Bll5el could be ca ndldauc for the post
nsstership OF rremonton without their
having In some way obtained at least an
taking or The fact.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
TWO HOLDUPS ARE
REPORTED TO POLICE

TWO holdups operated with varying
success on Third West street, between
South Temple and Second South streets.
last night. according 10 the stories OF r
X. Riggs OF Preston. Idaho, and a Greek
by the name of Chris Canevls. staying at
the Wellington hotel.
Riggs reported TO the police that two
men, one with gun and wearing a
mask, held him up on Third West street,
between First South and South Temple
streets, at 10:i0 o'clock. taking $50 and
a Watcn irom MN rhe Greek reported
description as that furnished by Riggs
held him on Third West street, between
South Temple and First South streets
at LOO o'clock this morning. From him.
according 10 the victim. the robbers took
$50 in money and u silver watch.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
CITY AND VICENTE

MRS. |. A. COPELAND Of this clsz
crived word Yesterday that tho iuns'
her brother-in-law W. S. Copelan,Hl'
died In Denver last week. was neia
Monday. Mr. Copeland. who wen, ~
Yer on receiving word OF the deattt e. =
brother. will return 10 salt Lake -
A FIRE, started by negleclea
rette stub. did damage 10 the anayss e.
$50 IN a rooming house at o. Wes. IL,
South street at 7'30 O'CLOCK w.
morning. -
THE PUBLIC COMFORT station
Third South and State streets
opened yesterday by the city hea's'
partment.
GOVERNOR WILLIAM SPHY s
secretary, john X Hardy vent
gan yesterday OH Official busl,,vrst businH
nectcd with the State Agrlcu''u
leGc,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24

eve The holy communion will be sung
by members of the choir together with
special music under the direction OF Pro-
fessor Hugh Dousall. One OF the fea-
lures will be the hymn. while Shep-
herds Watch at Night" Christmas morn
ing there VIII be holy communion at g.
and then at II the service OF the preced-
Ing evening Will be repeated
The Rev. W. F.. Buckley will offlcate
at holy communion at $50 o'clock and
again IN ST. Peters chapel at O'clock
At IL o'clock he will ofnciate again at a
full musical communion in st. Johns
AT Phillips Congregational church the
Rev. Peter A. Slmpkin Will deliver a
Christmas sermon at i0;i5 o'clock There
will also be special Christmas music.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
RECEPTION FOR BLlNl
WILL BE HELD TOD

This afternoon there will be a !
ton for the blind at the Ladies Li'
club, given by the president and
officers and members Of the boa
directors of the auxiliary reading
for the blind. The programme 20
most part Will be given by the
assisted, however. by Mrs. A. s. =
Mrs. c. e. Richards and Miss
Cohn
The following numbers will be
by the blind; Male Gnartette. ~
Nichols, Lind. Timpsou and WOO
greeting. w. A. Hedges. original,
Mrs. Florence Carmen; violin soI9
bert Freeman: baritone solo,. g
Woodruff; original poem. Rosella !,
son. piano solo. viii Nichol. sopran
10. Mrs. e, A. Riches. reading. Can
solo, George w TimpsoD. accomp'
Mrs. Leila c, Edgar Following
programme will be refreshments
social hour.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
CHRISTMAS GIFT
COMES TO WIDOW

As a Christmas gift for Mrs. Z. T. Cur
ran, widow of Engineer Curran, who was
killed las, September near Paris, Idaho.
when he leaned his head too far out the
window. r. L. Williams, attorney for the
railroad, has mailed to her check for n
large amount. Although Mr., Curans
death attached no blame on the railroad
company. the officials decided on account
OF his faithful services to reward the
widow.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
MAGAZINE PRAISES
PARKING OF STREETS

The manner in which the streets OF
Salt Lake are being parked is very IA :
vorably commented upon In the current
number OF the American City, a monthly
civic problems Twelfth East and South
Temple streets are shown as examples.
Another article is devoted To the CITY
Planning Exposition" which was held In
New York last month. \ number OF
pictures showing how Salt Lake CITY is
laid out were furnished by the publicity
bureau OF the Commercial club These
exhibits Will be shown IN the principal
cities of the country.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
RECORD OF "STUBB',
CONROY is ASH

A letter Of inquiry was received q
Gay by Chief Of Police B r: Grant'
the police department of Chica8o
ing for information as TO the record
of Williams. alias "Stubb''. Conroy,.
to be under arrest there on char
robbery -.
According TO the police here %
was suspected o{ engaging III se
holdups hero r year ago. He y
lieved TO have been associated
Frank Shae, now in. the state pr,so'
robbery.
Because of the fact that one nanu
missing at the wrist, Conroy had
nicknamed "Stubb.'
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
Revenue Collectors Work.

Applications for license TO deal In for
cign bonds and dividends. as required by
the new income tax law, nave been re-
ceiyed by the local internal revenue col
lector's office from fifteen banks In the
Montana district
Time for filing OF November reports OF
taxes on incomes withheld at the source.
originally set for December 20, was ex-
tended to January by an order received
yesterday by the revenue collector
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
NEWSBOYS WILL HAVE
GREAT CELEBRATION

Members OF the newsboys battalion
will celebrate Christmas officially by APP
pearins early In the day at police head
quarters. where they will receive gifrs
of candy and other delicacies from Chief
Z. r. Grant and other members of the
department who have taken an interest
n the organization and development of
the battalion, In the afternoon the hun
drcd boys will be guests Of Manager A.
j. Davis OF the Rex theater where thev
will witness the first presentation OF
ARIZONA" The boys will be at the the
alter for the ] o'clock performance.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
Falls Into Elevator Shaft.

Failing ten feet into an elevator shaft
at Gallachers trunk factory. 81 South
Main street. Vern Low, Is years OF age,
an employee OF the place. was rendered
unconscious at ~ o'clock yesterday morn
Ing. He was taken to the Holy Cross
hospital in the police ambulance by Pa
trolmen Schranz. Betz and Sullivan. and
was found 10 have suffered no serious in
jury. 1t liz believed that he WILL be able
10 be about again within a few days.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
Better Than East.

In view OF the fact That four d
largest stores have doubled their
space and stock during the past
the showing being made is consI
astonishing. Several merchants
have recently returned from the|
report that business in Salt Lake 4
ceptionally brisk. There is keener
petition and bettor values are
given the public for their money.
generally the opinion that Salt Lad
every reason 10 congratulate ITSELF
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
CRANE COMPANY I'm
SANTA CLAUS R(

The sum OF SA50O was distributcd
terday by Crane & Co. TO the emplc
of Its local branch. All employees
given 10 per cent OF their annual 81.
as a Christmas present. Inc ulsr
ton WAS made by William BoWen'
eral manager Of The local bra ncn.
Crane company, In all OF It's bran'
Is distributing approximately
among its employees as err
bonuses.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
COMMERCIAL CLUB
IN HOLIDAY DRESS
Christmas Decorations Much in Evi-
denca Preliminary to Santa
Claus Coming

The Commercial CLUB put on It's holi-
day dress yesterday. Employees spent
the day decorating the big main dining
room and other parts OF the building and
when they finished theh ask last night
IL was ready for Santa Claus, II pre-
sented an unusually attractive appear
aDcc.
Special preparations are being made
at the club for entertaining on Christ-
mas day. A special Christmas menu has
been prepared and a delicious Christmas
dinner is promised. II will be served
between and o'clock tomorrow even
Ing.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24

Goddard's class gave a scripture rcci-
tation entitled "The Visit OF the Wise
Men, \ Christmas carol was rcn.
dered by Mrs. Shield 8 class,
Professor George Shelton rendered a
pleasing violin solo as the opening num-
ber OF the second part of the pro-
gramme. The play 'FCastle Christmas -
followed superintendent Day then
gave the youngsters Christmas presents
from the SUNDAY school.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
Dinner Tomorrow.

The Chritmas festivities did not close
for the orphans Of kearns st Anne g
yesterday. 4 big Christmas dinner will
be given tomorrow and the children will
I'll up on turkey, cranbcrries. celery,
plum pudding and cake AS has been
her custom for many years, Mrs.
Thomas kearns will provide the turkeys
for the Christmas dinner at the or.
phanage. The good Sister Superior in
sisted that the various benefactors of
the institution have been very generous,
as is their custom. and expressed the
hope that other unfortunates will be as
well cared for by the world s "good
fellows -
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
Have Shopped Early.

Many OF the merchants assert tha,
people have responded 10 the "a
appeal and shoppcd early. Others.
ever. say they can observe no differ
Many complain that IL is useless 10.
people to shop early when thcv
that many stores make decided cu'
prices three or four days before Cl
mas. One prominent merchant cal
did not want the people TO shop 4
Tor il would not seem like Christm1
him IL the few days previous were
made rush.
The stores reporting tho heaviest
ness are the department. lev
furniture aud book stores. These
been crowded for the past week and
pect TO do a heavy business the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
Gifts Distributed.

The Hollyberry Drill, in which
all the children participated, was the
first number on the programme and was
followed by short address by Mrs.
Thomas Kearns. Then came in the order
named. recitatIons and songs by the
smaller girls. Christmas tree song by
the BOYS, play entitled Garry S Quar-
ter recitations aud songs about San
Ia Claus by the boys, song, Holy
Night, - by the larger girls. closing ad
dress by the Rev. Father A. Petillo.
Then came the most important event
of the afternoon so far as the little
folks were commemorative distribution
Of the presents. This honor was cheer
fully awarded to Mrs. Thomas Kearns,
the chief beUefactor Of the orphanage.
Though each little tot was anxious to
know the substantial welcome accorded
by the patron saint. every movement
was made with clock-like precision and
in perfect order, rejecting the excel
lent training which is the aim of the
good sisters VINO have the welfare OF
the little waits at heart.
Among those present TO witness the
welcome of good old Saint Nick by the
children were: Senator and Mrs.
Thomas Kearns. Miss Helen Kearns.
Master Thomas Kearns. Jr., David
Keith. Miss Bessie McFaddis, Miss
Margaret Collins and Miss Grace
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
CHRISTMAS BUs|NES
IN SALT LAKE cd
Merchants of City Re-
Total Sales Equal 10
Last Year.
MANY EARLY SHOPPE|
Business Men Returning Fr|
East Say Conditions He,
Are Better.
MANY EARLY SHOPPE

Business conditions In Salt Lake
with Christmas shopping as guide.
reported yesterday by more than
store managers 10 be excellent.
general volume Of business Is rem
TO be approximately the same totn
last year, although that classified
strictly holiday trade has exceeded
expectations OF the various mcrcs
establishments.
Department store managers saida
terday that the individual sales this
have not been SO large as IN 1915.
the total number OF sales has been Z,
er than last year. The demand
year. TOO, is reported TO De for a h
quality Of goods than last year.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
Cannon Confirmed.
Special 10 Tie Tribune.

special 10 lie IrIDune.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-The senate
today confirmed the nomination OF
Charles Cannon 10 be assayer at the
Salt Lake assay office and j. l.. Nc
Clear as United States attorney for
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
MANY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS BEING HEIDI
E. ~ ~
ORPHAN CHILDREN HAVE A YULE1DE pART7|

BovE photograph taken at the Christmas party Yesterday in the kens Anne
grundsjutb wa
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
CHURCHES CELEBRATE
WITH PROGRAMMES

a number uf the churches or The cIty
have prepared Christmas entertainments
for the children. Some have already given
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
SHOWS DISTURBING
RAILROAD TRAFFIC

A snowslide in Feather River canvo,
on the Western Pacific. GOO miles west OF
salt Lake between Portola and Orovillc.
was reported by the crew Of Western
day afternoon six hours late. No 4 pre-
ceded No. , but missed the slide by onIy
short time. The lateness of Oregon
snort Line trains yesterday was ascrbed
TO severe weather In Idaho SHOWS In
Wyoming were blamed for the GisfurhIne
of Union Pacific schedules
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
Churches Have Many Special
Services and Holiday
Entertainments.

~ GOD old Saint Nicholas made his
A annual pilgrimage 10 the kcarns
NJ ST. Anne orphauage yesterday af-
ternooD and gladdencd the hearts
of nearly 100 little tots who know no
other home. AS in the fables of old,
SAINT Nick scattered gifts with gen
erous hand; not ''kiddie' was over
looked. He had caps, sweaters and tool
hits for the boys; clothing and dolls for
the girls, and Z stocking full of fruits,
nuts and candies for each child.
All yesterday morning the orpbanage
was in a buzz of excitament and many
sly peeps we're taken at the big Christ
mas tree, decorated for the OCCASION
III the assembly room where Santa was
TO be welcomed. \ special programme
had been prepared with which to bid
him welcome and each child was busily
rehearsing a part All was in readiness
nj o clock when with a jingle Of bells
and amid the happy shouts of the little
folks Santa Claus made his appearance
and tho entertainment commenced.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-12-24
THE ONE BEST GIFT

Framed Pictures. SO Is per cent of
Art Calendars, etc. Ebert's, Al Main.
tAdyertsement.)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-27

The First Congregational church will
give a concert Sunday evening that will
be notable event in musical circles.
The regular choir composed Of Mrs. w.
p. Babcock, contralto; Miss Mack, so
prano; Albert Gile, bass; VIM. McGil.
christ, Sr., tenor; and Miss Beatrice
Shelton, organist, whose excellent work
have made the services Of this church
so enjoyable, will be supplemented on
this occasion by the following artists;
Charles L. South, pupil Of Jan Kube.
lik, and Miss Mary Schultz, violinists;
II. Arnold Smith, tenor Of Boston; Miss
Helen Mack, soprano, Of Los Angeles;
Miss Margaret Hodge, contralto; Miss
Bernice Sauter and r. h. Armstrong,
The December recital Of the pupils
Of Miss Laura Grant was held Saturday
at her studio sj7 Center street. and
was made especially enjoyable by the
presence Of a Christmas tree upon which
each pupil found confections The fol
lowing program was presented'
Duet, Honeysuckle Polka, Lucille
Capps and Trista Wenger.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-27
MUSICAL NOTES

Tulip, Alice Chung
Song, "Diug Dong Bell, " Pearl Tur
ner.
"The Circus Parade" Kenneth Per
ry.
Duet, "The Violet" Eileen Bolan
and Miss Grant.
''Little Fairy Waltz" Emery Good,
The Lilac, Lucille Capps.
Song, "Birdies Lullaby" Kinder
garten class.
"In Music Land Alice Roth.
"silvery Thistle" Hester Welch.
Song, "The Dolies Lullaby" Pauline
Knowland.
Little Dancer Polka Trista Wen.
ger.
Trio, Jennie Hollister, Hester Welch
and Miss Grant.
Waltz IN II Flat, Ruth Thompson,
Barcarolle, Willotta Welch.
Duet "Jinglc Bells" Donald Ali
son, Cecil Deacon.
"Twilight waltz" Marie Harold
Song "Santa Claus is Coming Paul
inc Wech
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-27

Grounds, a Christmas tree was held
Wednesday evening that proved very
enjoyable for the people of that section
and especially the little people who were
well remembered by Santa Claus who
was impersonated by Mr.. Mccain.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-12-27
PERSONAL MENTION.

Y
Miss Jennie Fry is in Portland for
the week end round of gayeties and
will attend the Pau.Hellenic luncheon
given December 30. While there she
will also be a guest at the Delta, Delta,
Delta sorority party TO be given at the
home of the Misses Hazel and Ruth
Raiston, January 3.
#W#
Miss Minnetta Magers, the well
known instructor in vocal music spent
the Christmas holidays in Portland.
W##
Mr. and Mrs, j, W. Harriet left dur