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SANTA'S BEST GIFT
NewYorkHangsStock
ing Beside Chicago's.
DEMOCRATIC PRIZE SOUGHT
Gotham's Entry Regarded as
Only Partly Serious.
CITY WOULD 'ENJOY' TREAT
Party Leader Fear If Convention Is
Held at New York Chance May
Be Brought That Moneyed
Interest Controlled Vote.
BT trV.VER CTHTIB.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 14. (Special)
Fanta Clans' visit to tha favored ones
In the political world this season wilt
be like Tresldent Taft'e annual mes
sage to Congress on the Installment
plan. Not to speak of tha stockings
that havs been hunt; up on a Christmas
ere that will be aa Ions; as a night
within tha Arctic Circle the one that
will precede the morn when a a;reat.
Ii! residential nomination la left In
the receptacle tied to the fireplace for
the luckiest little boys of the respec
tive parties there are many expecta
tions to be filled and hopes to be blast
ed at an earlier calendar date.
alraae Wta Ft ret PI a as.
Santa paid his first visit a few weeks
Ku. when he dropped tha Republican
National Convention sweetmeat Into
the toe of Chicago's bis; sock, and now
the chimney-place la lined attain with
a variegated assortment of hosiery In
expectation of his second visit with the
iTmocratle plum. There Is more rivalry
anion those who have written to San
ta to bring them the Democratic con
vention than waa the caaa with those
who wanted the Republican event, and
when the Democratic National Conven
tion meets here to play a vicarious part
for the white-bearded old saint, there
Is likely to be a real struggle In de
ciding; the problem.
Chicago, whose capacious stocking;
again Is suspended, will have for rivals
. St. Loula, Baltimore. Denver and New
York, and maybe soma others. New
Tork'e sntry Into the contest has add
ed the most Interesting; feature. If
money can buy preferment. New Tork
may cut an Important figure.
Cum la t a.
There la an Intimation, however, that
the New Tork movement along; strong;
financial lines Is being; encouraged by
some party leaders who have not the
sltKhtest Idea the convention will go to
that city, but who hops that New
York'a efforts will spur Chicago or
some other city to "raise tha ante."
There Isn't a shadow of doubt but
that Chicago, everything considered. Is
the natural first choice of a majority
of the Democratic. National committee
for the convention city.
There la no doubt of the seriousness
of the local boomers of New Tork. New
Tork wanta the convention. A Nation
al political convention In New Tork
City would excite the "great white
way" the same as the opening of a
combination lobater palace and opera
romlqua with a Parisian name and
would last about aa long aa aome of
the latter attractions. Or It would be
like Buffalo Bill's Wild 'West or the
circus at the Garden, or tha time Dowle
and hla followers Invaded the metrop
olis. rnmtloi Might Be "Hit-"
They have been trying National con
ventions on the dog, lo. these many
years. Isn't It really time to give It a
metropolitan production and aee If It
really Is a "bit"? That's the spirit.
What a fine entertainment would be
affordej by the conglomeration of
"boobs," who have the misfortune to
live In the provinces, .with strange
whiskers and clothes. Like aa not. If
It proved a "success" It would become
the parodied piece de resistance In the
'Kolllea of 111 the grande revue of
the only thlnga that have passed. In
whl-h the world ought to have any
Interest.
And "It's all settled." as tha chair
man of the New Tork finance commit
tee said the other day.' "We have
seen Charley Murphy and Governor Dlx
and th are heartily In favor of it.
e that nothing remains to be fixed
except the details"
On the serious side, the main reason
that It Is doubtful that the Democratic
National committee will vote to send
the National convention to New Tork
under any circumstances Is the fear of
monled Interests, otherwise known as
Street.
aerfesw najeetloa lasaglaary.
As a matter of firt. these Interests
would not have any more effect on a
convention held In New Tork than In
any other place, but the party never
could recover from tha attack that
wot. id be made upon It should a con
servative candidate for President be
nominated In the btirg! or If by some
chance, a reactionary note was struck
In the platform. New Tork la a nice
town to visit occasionally when one's
ankrool Is bulk'hiB. but It's liable to
l.e a dangerous hoo.ioo aa a convention
i tty and that Idea will not be lost upon
Cie careful deliberative men who are
a PORTLAXD. OREGOX, MOXDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1911. PRICE FIVE CENTS.
TAFTS LOST TWO
HOURS TO GUARDS
CHRISTMAS LARK IX WASUIXG
TOX CAUSES ALARM.
rreldrnl and Wife Tramp Street
In Rain VMtlng Friend anil
Giving Holiday Greeting.
WASHINGTON. .Dee. 14 President
Taft and Mrs. Taft were lost for two
hours today and there waa 120 minutes
of uneasiness In tha Whits House.
In the face of a driving rain the
President and Mrs. Taft. at 4:30
o'clock thla afternoon, left the White
House, dodging the guardian. Major
Butt, and the secret service men. and
for two hours tramped together
through the streets, dropping In at
the homes of friends to wish them the
compliments of the eeaaon.
Becretary Hilles waa the first to dis
cover that hla chief was missing. He
desired to consult with him with ref
erence to some public business and
waa astonished to learn that the Chief
Executive had escaped from under the
watch of hla special guard.
At 4:J0 o'clock the anxious search
ers were surprised to see tha Presi
dent and lira. Taft going up the walk.
dripping with rain, but apparently
thoroughly delighted with their after
noon's escapade. Mr. Taft addressed
the children at All Saints' Church,
taking for his text the subject "It Is
more blessed to give than to receive."
MEN RACE T0G0LD FIELD
Greatest Stampede Since Klondike
Stirs Alaskans.
DAWSON. T. T.. Dec SI. Two hun
dred men with dog teams and prospect
ing outfits are on the trail making a
six-day race to the new gold field at
the head of SIXty-Mlle River, ISO miles
from Dawson. The stampede Is tha
greatest seen In this district since the
first Klondike rush, 14 years ago. Many
gold-hunters are traveling day and
night, stopping only long enough to
cook a meager meal, gat a little rest
and then push on.
Ernest Mi'.ler. who returned -yesterday
from the new camp.' said he saw
75 outfits, including about 200 men.
rushing from Dawson.
All the trained dogs In this district
have been taken, and moccasins have
been worn nearly off In efforts to get a
claim. The temperature was about sero
when the rush began, but has since
dr .ped to 40 below and will be a cold
finish.
MOLASSES FORTUNE BURNS
One Million Gallons of Syrup De
stroyed; Damage $800,000.
nnsrmv. Dec. 25. Mora than 1.000.-
onn nons of molasses were destroyed
In a fire today among the wharves and
bu'loings of the Boston Molasses com
pany The loss Is estimated at rrora. a.au.-
000 to $$00,000.
DAY'S CURRENT NEWS
At
Year's Benefactions $150,000,000.
NEW TORK. Dec. 14. (Special.)
Publio benefactions of 111 have
amounted In this country to more than
160.000.000, according to figures com
piled Saturday. This total waa never ex
ceeded except In 10. when the aggre
gate approximated 1175.000.000.
Andrew Carnegie has this year given
away more than 140.000.000. His largest
gift was f2S.000.000 for the Carnegie
Corporation of New York, especially
organised by the Legislature at Albany-
to carry on the iron man' a chari
ties. Mr. Carnegie gave. too. $10,000.
000 to the Carnegie Institution at
Washington, to be used for general
scientific research.
Mr. Carnegie, who la now a little
more than 77 years old. haa given to
the public more than $221,000,000.
John D. Rockefeller's publicly an
nounced glfta this year have not
amounted In all to mora than $1,000.
nnn of which ll.t 16.000 went to the
University of Chicago and $1,000,000 to
the Rockefeller Institute for Medical
Research in New York City.
The second largest Individual giver
Vfrm. K. M. Harrtsaaa. Wish 1SI1
llossllssa te Charity Have Beea
threat.
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Battle of Giants.
MRS. ASTOR HAS AMBITIONS
Two Brides May Be Arrayed in
Drawing-Room Clash.
MONEY EXPECTED TO FLY
New Mr. Alfred G. Said to He Plan
ning Campaign to Attain Leader
ship When She and Her Hus
band Reach New York.
NEW TORK, Dec. 24. (Special.) So
ciety te deeply stirred by the report
that when Alfred O. Vanderbllt and his
bride, who was Mrs. Margaret McKIm,
return shortly to the United Statea to
make their home, they will wage a light
royal battle for social supremacy In
tha metropolis. It Is said Mr. Vander
bllt will Install his wife In his mother's
mansion at Fifty-seventh street and
Fifth avenue, there to challenge the
Nation for the eoclal leadership. The
rumor that Mrs. Vanderbllt will hare
for her chief opponent In the scrim
mage the young bride of Colonel John
Jacob Astor gives promise of a glori
ous war.
If the war comes as outlined. It is
certainly safe to say that the produc
tion will be handsomely mounted, for
when the Vanderbllts and the Astors
clash In social combat, the "millions
will fly. Both aides have enormous
fortunes Into which to delve for all
manner of weapons, and New Tork la
promised a series of balls, receptions,
teas, fetes and other In-and-out-door
sports such as It hasn't seen In years
since the Vanderbllt and Aetor clans
of another day met.
Both Bldra Strang.
Both sides will havs their comrades
In arms and retainers without number.
Mrs. Vanderbllt has youth, beauty,
wealth. Mrs. Astor has more youth,
beauty and as much of wealth. Mrs.
Vanderbllt haei had, perhaps, mora ex
perience In society, but rumor lias It
that Mrs. Astor already Is laying her
plans and undaunted by such obstacles
as may appear upon the drawing-room
horizon. Mra Vanderbllt knows about
art and outdoor sports. Mrs. Astor Is
similarly equipped with knowledge and
enthusiasm.
The husbands of the fair warriors
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Home and From Points Near and
waa Frederick C. Hewitt, who left
$1,000,000 to a post-graduate medical
school and hospital and $2,000,000 to
the Little Missionary Day Nursery,
both New Tork institutions. Joseph
Pulitzer bequeathed more than $3,000.
000 to public uses. Prominent women
were larsje givers to public purposes.
Mrs. Russell Sage provided $300,000 tor
a new dormitory at Cornell University.
Among her other donations were $150,
000 to Vasaar College. $65.000" to Prince
ton University and $100,000 to the New
York Kxchange for Women's Work.
Mrs. E. H. Harrtman gave $600,000 to
the hospital department of the South
ern Pacific Railroad Company and
$125,000 to Carlisle University.
Mother and Four Children Happy.
rT TV AS the belsted Santa Claus let
.ter yesterday that received atten
tion. Here Is one that was received
by Multnomah Camp Woodmen of the
World, after the Woodmen had given
' their Christmas tree, at which $00 chil
1 dren received presents and. popcorn:
"If you please, will you send us some
candy too? We are poor, my father Is
In ensane asylum. And my mother
has to whash for a living. She has four
children to sport. I am the oldest and
I am 12 yeara olL ANNA KEfsky."
With a bssket of provisions that two
men could hardly lift, an automobile
was hurried to the scene. The story
was found to be true. The mother
could not write, the children speak
but little English. The Christmas of
the Kefsky family will be a real one.
Veteran tiift-Bearer Drops Dead.
DETROIT. Mich., Dec' 14. Laden
with toys and candy for his grand
children. George W. Blanchard, a Civil
war veteran, 7 years of age, dropped
dead on a street crossing as he was
returning home tonight.
State Wards Will Feast.
OLTMPIA. Dec. 14. (Special.) The
State of Washington will enact the
role of Santa Claus tomorrow to 5000
Inmates of the different state Institu
tions. The Legislature blennally makes
an appropriation to cover the expenses
of giving the state's wards an elaborate
Christmas present In the way of a holi
day feast and a royal time and each
of the 11 state Institutions will not only
enjoy the usual Christmas "feed" but
will hold special entertainments for the
benefit of the Inmates and the general
public.
The Board of Control has received re-
VANDERBILTTO
SOCIAL WAR
INDEX TO TODAY'S NEWS
The Weather.
TODAY'S Fair, westerly winds.
YKSTERDAVS Maximum temperature, 42
decrees, mlnlumum. US degree.
Christmas.
New of day reflects spirit of Christmas.
Page 1.
Spirit of lirlatmss shown in all walks of
life. Pe .
Inmate of vhsritaMe institutions hsve
Christmas cheer. Psge 6.
Rich snd pnnr children sllke at Portland
Heights Club Chrlstmss tree. Page 8.
Europe profoundly Impressed by force ef
of publle opinion In America on Russian
passport question. Psgs 2.
O-neral Reves Is In tight hole. Page 2.
Imperial forces in China prepare for bat
tle. Page 3.
Mrs. Buckley issues phamplet denouncing
American, Lady Barclay, whose daughter
is lr Coleridge Kennsrd's bride. Page 3.
Persian official says Russians are butcher
ing women and children. Page 1.
National
Army engineer urges early building of Cra
ter Lake road. Page 7. -
Hard fight on wool tariff coming In Con
gress after holidays. Page 2.
Politics.
New Tork enters race for Democratic Na
tional convention. Page 1.
Domestic.
Bride of Alfred Q- Vanderbllt wants to be
social leader: Mrs. J. J. Astor may give
battle. I'age 1.
Twins. P.I years old, to celebrate birthday
today. Page 1.
Throng of lOo.ooo sings tidings of glsdness
tn Car. Francisco streets. Pace 1.
New York District Attorney secures new
evidence against Soothsayer Oom. Psge 3.
Break in vaudeville combine announced in
Chicago. Psge 4.
President and Mrs. Tsft lost to guards for
two hours. Psge 1.
Pacific Northwest. '
Harry Milne shot by roommate. Cal Stevens,
st Wasco. Page 4.
Oplnlons vary as to effect of Judge Oslle-
wsy's decision In university referendum
case. Psge 8.
Brother and alster of murdered Spokane
girl under police suspicion. Psge 4.
Sport.
Annus! Chrlstmss swim In Willamette River
to start at 11 o'clock today. Page 14.
2emetral arrives to wrestle Berg; belittles
opponent. Psge 14.
Honeyman and Eschlea Indoor league teams
win. Page 14.
Portland and Vicinity.
Portland to protest against rate advance via
Panama. Page 17. -
Member of Auditorium committee would se
lect alto rerouted from noise of carllnes.
Psge 13.
Captain Keller may be appointed to Bailey's
position 1f latter is dismissed from police
force. Psge 9.
Proposed oil-tank ordinance Is held unwise
by Standard Oil agent. Page 16.
Taxpayers to vote on schoo". budget Friday.
Page 17.
Report of proposed reorganisation of Great
Northern operating department denied by
President Gray. Page 18.
To provide for wife, man foiled in Sellwood
holdup confesses he is escaped convict.
Page 9.
Chief of Police Slover preaches at Free
Methodist Church. Psge 4.
POPE TO NAME DELEGATES
Successors to Fa Icon lo and Agius Are
Discussed at Rome.
ROME. Doc. 24. The papal secretary
of state. Cardinal Merry del Val. con
ferred today with Cardinal Falconlo
concerning the appointment of apostolic
delegates at Washington and Manila,
these posts having been made vacant
by the elevation of Monslgnar Falconlo
and the death of Monsignor Agtus.
Among the most prominently men
tioned for the position at Washington
are Monsignor Stagnl. apostolic dele
gate to Canada, and Monsignor Aversa,
apostolic delegate to Cuba and Brazil.
REFLECTS
Afar Are Gathered Little Tales With
qulsltlons from the superintendents of
all the various homes in the state and
hundreds of pounds of chickens, tur
keys, cranberries, oysters, nuts, can
dles and all the other edibles thst go
Into the Christmas feast have been or
dered. At each Institution the special
exercises will be participate! In by the
Inmates, many of whom are talented
and take delight In the programmes for
the holiday festivities. Among the most
interesting archives of the State Board
of Control are the programmes that
have been given In the past.
Annt Delia bends Pies to Taft.
MlLLBURT, Mass.. Dec. 24. Spe
cial.) "Aunt Delia" Torrey has
sent her annual Christmas "Box to
"Nphew Will" addressed to William
H. Taft, President of the United States.
Washington, D. C. The contents of tlw
box Is a bit of a secret, though Aunt
Delia hints that the White House table
will not lack for some home-made
xnithnrv 1ama and Jellies for Chrlst-
jnaa dinner, made from grapes and ap
ples grown on he Torrey place.
Aunt Delia also speaks mysteriously
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PERSIA CRIES AT
CZAR'S BUTCHERY
Women and Children
Slain, Says Official. '
PITIFUL PICTURE IS PAINTED
Russians Ignore Overtures to
Cease Bloodshed, Charge.
COSSACKS SEEK REVENGE
Strong; Detachment of Muscovites
Depart From Djulba, Deter
mined to Slay Tribesmen
Who Showed Fight.
TEHERAN, Persia, Dec. 11. A tele
gram from the vlce-Oovernor of Ta
briz gives an appalling picture of the
situation In that city as a result of
Russian aggression. He says:
"I swear before God that Innocent
women and children are being butch
ered In cold blood."
The vice-Governor estimates the
number of persons killed In Tabrls as
600, and adds:
"The Russians Ignore our overtures
for the cessation of hostilities."
Telegraphic communication between
Teheran and Tabriz Is now Interrupt
ed. The British and Russian Lega
tions are without means of communi
cation with their consuls.
The Regent, Nazlre El Mulk, today,
acting lo agreement with the Cabinet
declared the National Council dis
solved. The War Minister sent troops
to prevent the deputies from entering
the Parliament building. The Persian
government has unconditionally accept
ed the Russian ultimatum. Russia hav
ing previously agreed to a slight mod
ification of one of the demands. The
Russian Minister has signified his ac
ceptance of the Persian reply.
DJULBA, Persia, Dee. 24. A strong
detachment of Russians, comprising a
regiment of rifles, Cossacks and a
mountain battery, haa leff here for
Tabriz to avenge an attack on Russian
by Persian tribesmen at that place a
tew days ago.
The column baa already traversed the
Daradla gorge without encountering
Peraian opposition. It has been ex
pected that the Persians would stoutly
defend the mountain passes.
Czar Sends Reinforcements.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 24. Aa a re
sult of a long - conference today be-
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SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS
Yuletide Flavor.
of some other goodies, maybe a plum
pudding or possibly some of her famous
apple pies. "The President has recov
ered from the cold which held him,"
says Aunt Delia. "He is very busy
with his cares of office and with look
ing after the Interests of the people."
Baby Offered as Gift.
ELGIN. 111., Dec. 24. A ten-pound
baby boy, two weeks old, will be
given as a Christmas present to any
respectable couple wishing to adopt
him, according te an advertisement ap
pearing In a newspaper here today.
The mother explains that she was de
serted by her husband two months ago,
and has Insufficient means to care for
herself without regard to the needs of
her baby.
Legislators Flee From Duty.
SACRAMENTO, Cal- Dec 24. A
shout, "I've got to get home for
Christmas" and a bolt from the door
ended the second extra session of the
Sth California Legislature without
formal adjournment today. The ses
sion, which was called for the passage
of a law Increasing the powers of the
horticultural commission In fighting
fruit pests, was the shortest In Cali
fornia history, lasting 47 minutes,
from 2:45 to :S2 o'clock in the after
noon. It succeeded an extra session
which closed at noon.
The Senate stampede has" raised the
question of whether adjournment was
accomplished, as no motion for ad
journment was made.
The rush for the door began just
after the unanimous vote for the In
sect bill. Twenty-eight minutes re
mained for the Senators to catch the
San Francisco train. Prealdent Wal
lace pounded frantically with his gavel
when the rush down the aisle began,
but no Senators returned. The fleeing
legislators were soon beyond the
reach of the. sergeant-at-arma and his
deputies and the president abandoned
hope of formal adjournment.
Soldiers Compete at Post.
VANCOUVER BARRACKS, Wash,
Dec 24. (Special.) More than
2000 pounds of turkey have been pur
chased for the Christmas dinners of
the First Infantry, the Second Field
Artillery Batteries. Engineers Corps
and Hospital and Medical Corps sta
tioned here.
All of the orgsnlzatlons are compet
ing In the' contest to see which one
will have the most artistically deco
OLDEST TWINS
CELEBRATE TODAY
BORV ON CHRISTMAS OS YEARS
K AGO, THET LIVE TOGETHER.
"Don't Drink, Don't Smoke, Don't
Orereat and Don't Worry" Is Rec
ipe Given for Longevity.
NEW TORK. Dec. 24. (Special.)
Samuel and William Muncy, the old
eat twins In the United States, tomor
row will celebrate the 93d annlversary
of their birth on the outskirts of
Babylon, the Long Island town. In
which they were born. Hale and care
free, with the firm conviction that this
world is goctlng better every day and
that life really Is worth living, these
venerable men expect to continue their
tranquil existence for many years more.
Born on the property which their
respective homes now occuply, the
brothers have lived side by side, prac
tically thrroughout their long lives,
and In wooing longevity they have fol
lowed the same course. Each married
young and each had eight children, and
each has for many years been a wid
ower. Four generations will tomorrow
assist them In observing their birth
day and In celebrating Christmas.
Moderation has been the keynote of
their lives. Moderation In all things
except stimulants and tobacco. Both
are prohibitionists of the most pro
nounced type and neither seeks solace
from Lady Nicotine. About four score
years ago William Muncy essayed the
tobacco habit. One trial was sufficient
to convince him that tobacco would be
no aid In leading him on to a ripe old
age.
"Don't drink, don't smoke, don't over
eat and don't worry. Work a little,
play a little and try to make others
happy."
That Is William Muncy's recipe for
longevity.
CROOK'S BRAVADO WASTED
Robber Enters Policeman's Home;
Pal Calls Officer; Both Taken.
TACOMA, Wash., Dec. 24. (Special.)
Patrolman "William Stubbs effected a
sensational capture early this morning
when he aiscovered two robbers en
deavoring to force open the kitchen
door of his home. The patrolman sud
denly throwing open the kitchen door,
was met with a revolver aimed direct
ly at his head. Quick as a flash the
officer Beized the burglar's wrist,
forced bis hand to his side and marched
htm Into the kitchen.
A partner cf the outlaw, who had
taken flight, returned shortly after-
wars with Patrolman Stratton, to whom
he bad complained that a friend was
being forcibly detained In a house upon
the hill.
Stratton, knocking at Stubbs" kit
chen door, 'found himself covered by
the revolver of his fellow officer. The
two officers had a quick consultation
and aent both prisoners to Jail.
The prisoners gave their names aa
David Davidson and Jack Burns.
rated dining-room tomorrow. Colonel
George K. McGunnegle, commanding
officer, and his staff, will Inspect the
dining-rooms and give a decision.
Christmas day will be observed as
a holiday and no work or drill, except
police and guard, will be required.
Red-Headed Chinese Is Santa.
SAN JOSE, Cal., Dec. 24. (Special.)
May Wah, the red-headed Chi
nese who heads the Hip Sing Tong In
San Jose's Chinatown and who is
Known as the Mayor of Helnlenvllle
(Chinatown), bought $500 worth of
fine, fat turkeys at a local market yes
terday and each of the city officials,
from Maj'or to patrolmen, was noti
fied that the wherewith for a Christ
mas dinner was awaiting him at the
market. May Wah also came out of
hiding long enough to visit the City
Hall and to offer the compliments of
the season to all the officials, Includ
ing Mayor Davison and Chief of Po
lice. As the patrolmen went off duty
each bore home a big bird and a cou
ple of dozen more were lugged by dif-
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Mra. Roasell Sage, Wfcose Beae-'
factloaa la 1911 Have AgKTe
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THRONGS A-THRILL
SING JOY IN STREET
Heart of San Francisco
Beats in Gladness.
HYMNAL MELODIES FILL NIGHT
Kubelik and David Bispham
Stir Crowd of 100,000.
CHRISTMAS FETE IS FIXED
Tidings of Goodwill Will Be Sung
Each Year Walls of City Ring
With ' Carols of Season
From Thousand Throats.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 24. "Oh.
Come All Ye Faithful, Joyful and Tri
umphant." One hundred thousand
people, singing with solemn exulta
tion, joined tonight in the Christian
hymn of faith and adoration, stand
ing bareheaded under skies that smiled
down as kindly as they did over Beth
lehem. 19 centuries ago. They sang
from the city's heart where Market,
Kearney, Geary and Third streets
meet, sang from the windows and the
dimly visible tops of tall buildings
that cluster about the square of open
ground and while they sang the traf
fic of the city paused until the great
chorus ended In a solemn "amen."
Knbellk Plays to Multitude.
The sing, "Adnste Fldeles," came at
the' conclusion of the city's open-air
celebration of Christmas eve. It fol
lowed a full programme of music,
given by a trained chorus and: the
members of the French opera company,
which is holding its Winter season in
San Francisco. '
Jan Kubelik, the great violinist,
played to the vast audience crowding
the vast audience crowding the rad
iating streets with a solid mass of
humanity; David Bispham, the fa
mous baritone; sang to them; the
chorus voiced Its glad Christmas'
carols and then the great voice of the
multitude lifted the rolling melody of
the hymn before the thousands separ
ated, each to make Christmas cheer In
his own particular niche In the wortd.
Singers Face fountain.
Singers and chorus occupied a low
stand, raised against the looming bulk
of the Examiner building, facing out
ward toward the Intersection of the
four streets and toward Lotta's foun-
tain, the old landmark which survived '
the earthquake and fire and beside
which Tetrazzlnl stood just a year ago
tonight, to sing Christmas carols to
the gathered thousands.
Across the way from the stand the
huge buildings which house the two
other morning dallies the Call and
the Chronicle showed lights and
crowding heads in every window. All
around, other big buildings, standing
where the twisted ruins left by the '
great fire smouldered a little less than
six years ago, flamed with light, every
window adding Its quota of humanity
to the massed thousands in the street
below.
Annual Festival Fixed.
Overhead an all but cloudless sky
was brilliant with stars, while a gen
tle wind from the north brought a
bracing hint of the far-off snow peaks
from which it had traveled.
With the celebration tonight, San
Francisco set itself on record for a
Christmas eve musical festival every
year, a possibility because of the
weather usual at this season, to
which today was no exception.
$500,000 PEARLS ARE GIFT
Frank: Jay Gould Makes HandSoma
Christmas Present to Wife.
NEW TORK, Dec. 24. (Special)
The young and beautiful Mra Frank
Jay Gould, of 834 Fifth avenue, will
find a necklace of pearls costing $500.
000 In her stocking Christmas morning.
Her husband took the purchase up with.
agents of Santa Claus In Paris and is
said to have secured a fascinating rope
of gems.
The necklace consists of two perfect
strands. Mr. Gould may buy another
strand later on. He is quite a fancier
of pearls; knows all about them. He
had quite a time getting the particu
lar pearls that make up the Christmas
gift to Mrs. Gould. He said the other
day that he waa able to buy them only
after six months of negotiating. Ha
said he got a bargain, at that
NEWSPAPER IS DYNAMITED
South Chicago Plant Wrecked Fol
lowing Anti-Black Hand Crusade.
V
CHICAGO, Dec 24. Dynamite de
stroyed tonight the publishing office
of the Dally Calumet, a newspaper pub
lished in South Chicago. The printing
preBS and linotype department were
blown to pieces.
George W. Bowling, editor of the
paper, had been active in a crusade
against writers of black hand letter.',
and had received many threatening letters.
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