Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 6

DECEMBER 25, 19i3. THURSDAY EVENING OAKLAND TRIBUNE HAKES REPLY Kris Kringle Greets Orphan Kiddies at Hotel 0 -o 0 -wCh o- o- 0 -w 800 Children Receive Gifts From Great Tree CITIES PLAY SANTA TO THE All Money MarKets in Every Christian Country Are Closed NEW YORMJec. the exchanges, money mar "ST TO BOYLE'S CHARGE m'-t T-rrr trr rw tw -r 1 rie r. -w ri POOR it'. M-M it rv -'s ink! rv Wm Pth Sfe- 'idyA Scene at the Christmas tree celebration at the Oakland yesterday.

The two Santa Clauses, E. L. Vander Naillen and'Judge Everett J. Brown, are seen distributing presents the Santa Clausette, Mrs. Frank Bush, on her horse, and, in the center, Miss Alice Lloyd, holding one of the children.

"Eight hundred little, ones attended the affair. ADOPT PLANS FOR Little Ones Enjoy Program in Hotel Oakland's Ballroom kets and banks in every Christian country are closed today. In England and France the exchanges will be closed tomorrow also. judge ram TO Justice to Be Speaker at Institute Banquet in Hotel Oakland. Chief among the 'speakers ot the big boost banquet which will he given in the Ivory ballroom of the Hotel Oakland.

Tuesday evening, December 0, under tho auspices of the Oakland Teachers' club, will be Justice H. A. Melvln, one of the best known after-dinner sprakers in the state. The affair wilt be attended by the members of the bay section, California Teachers' association, city and county officials, business and professional men and the members of the civic organisations. Ths speakers will urge that a united campaign bs made to secure for Oakland In 1315, ths convention of the National Education association.

A large delegation la to be sent to St. Paul this summer to fight for the great N. A. gathering for Oakland. The banquet will be the feature of the annual session of the bay section of the Calif jr-nla TeacVert' association from December 29 to January 2.

Among the speakers will be Judge Melvln; Professor Thomas H. Reed of the University of California; Miss Ethel Moore, Miss Mao E. Sehrelber of New York and Prof M. Vincent O'Fhea of the University of California. George W.

superintendent cf schools of Alameda county, who Is president of the bay section, will be toaBtmaster. The committee in charge of the banquet Is composed of Frlck. Miss Margaret I. Poore. president of the Oakland Teachers' club; W.

D. Forbes. Mlns Kllzabeth Sherman, Miss K. J. Breck.

Miss Alice Stewart and Nicholas Riciardl. AU the members of the bay section have been urged to co-operate in the success of the banquet and insure the great N. A. convention for Oakland. Police, on Rumor, Search Vessel Petaluma for Melville and Hurley.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 25. A to the effect that Frank Melville and James Turley, the two San Quen-tin escapes, had stowed themselves away on board the egg steamer Petaluma, sent a half dozen police to the dock to await the arrival of the vessel at dawn. The boat was searched from stem to stern and every section of the hold was peered Into by, the officers who shifted cases of eggs and crates of chickens to make absolutely certain that the convicts were not there. The men were heard of near- San Rafael last night, according to Information received by Warden Johnston, and It Is believed they Jumped a freight and alighted at Petaluma, and when they could not be found later It was thought they had sneaked aboard.

This morning Warden Johnston stated that he was no nearer a solution of the mystery as to where the convicts had hidden themselves than he was yesterday. Some of the guards have been recalled from the search, but a watch is still being kept at all Important points and every new clue is being run down. SLEEPWALKER JUMPS FROM THIRD STORY SAN Dec. 23. While walking in her sleep at 3 o'clbck this morning Mrs.

Edna Swanson Jumped out of a third-story window in the Hotel Sherwood, 362 Ninth street, and was seriously hurt. Mrs. Swanson was found on the wet sidewalk in her night apparel in a dazed condition. She was unable to move, as her kneecap was fractured and she was suffering from internal injuries. She had apparently been overtaken by a nightmare and Jumped out of bed.

Walking around the room she got too close to the open window and was precipitated 26 feet. She was removed to the Central Emergency hospital and is expected to recover. URGE LENIENCY FOR CONVICTED BIGAMIST PORTLAND. Dec. 25.

Before Judge Kavanaugh passes sentence tomorrow on Edmund E. C. Von Klein, convicted bigamist, he will be peti tioned by some of the Jurors in the case to be lenient. Von Klein's attorney. W.

T. Hume, Is circulating the petition among the Jurors and says two of them signed yesterday. He has not yet seen the others, but says he hopes to get the signatures of all. Von Klein remained In bed today. as the result of his fail in the court- room Tuesday, after he had been con victed.

He was cheerful and said he was confident of ultimate acquittal. $400,000 OFFERED TO SUPPRESS HER BOOK PARTS, Dec. 25 In an effort to suppress the book, emissaries from the Bavarian court have offered Countess Lar-isch $400,000 for the universal copyright of her forthcoming book dealing with the Inner history of the Bavarian court and also the delivery to the court authorities of certain State documents now lodged in Switzerland. NEEDY ARE AIDED. ELMHURST.

Dec 15. Members of Elmhurst Mothers' Club played 8anta Claus yesterdsy to a number of needy families In this 'community. A wagon load of clothing and Christmas dinners were distributed by the Club besides candy and toys for the children. Mrs. E.

Humphrey and E.8enn tianded out the gifts which werg collected by Mrs. F. W. Gomph and other prominent members of the Mothers' Club. i ADDRESS TEACHERS HOT ON STEAMER Concerts and Presents for Lit' tie Ones Provided by Municipalities.

Food Furnished and Amuse ment Provided in Civilization's Newest Move. XKW YORK, Pro. 25. Thousands gathered at two outdoor Christmas tree celebrations last night In the City Hall, and Madison squares. The police band and united singers supplied music.

Free coffee, cake and sand wiches were distributed fb the poor. This evening similar provisions will be distributed. Four hundred and twenty-seven employes of the Stock Exchange received 12,666 to divide among themselves. CHICAGO, Doc. 25.

Grant park was the scene of Chicago's first mu nicipal Christmas tree last night. Stars of the Chicago grand opera company sang, and Mayor Harrison, and others spoke. WASHINGTON, Deo. 25. A huge electric lighted sign with the words "Peace on earth, good will to men" was placed upon the roof of the cap-ltol.

A giant Norway spruce, lllmu-tnated with varicolored electric bulbs, the marine band and a chorus of 1000 voices were Included In the program. Dec. 25. Thou sands of poor received baskets of food from the Salvation Army and Volunteers of America. The Rotary Club distributed nearly 4000 gifts to the poor.

Special services were held for prisons, hospitals and Other insti tutions. CLEVELAND, Dec. 25 Not one child awakened this morning here with an empty stocking city providing for all needy ones. A toy pa rade, a band concert, choir singing. and other similar events were features of the day.

A 65-foot Christmas tree under which sang a chorus of 300 men and boys was a feature last night. CINCINNATI. Dec, 25. The final basket of 10.000 containing foodstuffs for the needy Vas distributed today. A municipal Christmas tree was held last night, hundreds of singers participating In a musical program.

MILWAUKEE. Do. 25. At 5 o'clock last night every church bell In the city was rung for five minutes, ushering in the Yuletide celebration. Then followed the "Adeste Fideles," played on the chimes of St.

James' church. A municipal Christmas tree was a feature. The Young Men's Christian Association and other organizations figured to advantage. ALBANY, N. Dec.

25. Thousands. Witnessed the dedication of the municipal' Christmas tree here last night. CONCORD, A municipal tree was erected In the State House park here, heelde the statue of Daniel Webster, and was last night illuminated. Christmas carols were sung by an augmented choir.

BALTIMORE. Dec. 25. Electric bulbs of varl-color numbering 3500 illuminated Baltimore's ftrstcom-munlty Christmas tree. Mayor Preston pressed the button which opened festivities.

ST, IXriS, Doc. 25. More than 1000 school children participated In the Christmas exercises held here last night under an open air municipal tree. LEXINGTON, Dec 25. Every church choir In the city participated In the municipal Christmas tree celebration here last night.

Songs were sung in hospitals. Jails and other similar institutions. DETROIT, Dec 25. Dark uclouds, with an occasional drizzle of rain, hampered to a certain extent the celebration here. City employes were paid In advance yesterday, the pay checks aggregating $375,000.

COLUMBUS, Ohio. Dec. first municipal Christmas tree of this city was celebrated last night. Thousands of needy were served dinner today. ST.

PAUL, Dec, 2.5. Women prominent socially, chorus girls in stage attire, crippled newsboys and children of the poor mingled together at St. Paul's first community Christmas tree in the Auditorium last night. BOSTON, Dec 25 Boston celebrated its second municipal Christmas tree last night. Mayor Fltztrerald touched the button which started the festivities.

DENVER. Doc a choir of more than 200 voices, ringing of church bells and chimes formally opened the Christmastlde here nigm. me city is Deautirully. decorated In greens and berries. NEW HAVEN.

Conn." TW ok Several municipal Christmas trees were held In various parts of the city last night Thousands participated In the programs. ury.i if, AWV. ZO, INOtWltn- standlng inclement weather, hundreds Attanrteri Vi a ft, a 1 laiiiioa cirni a tinn Inal I i. i no, inoi, j. inuDjuai mid vocal program was rendered.

TULSA. Iw. 25. Thousands pariclpated In the' Christmas program, which was conducted in the face of a snow storm. SEATTLE, Iec 25.School children, choir singers and -resident! participated in an open air Chrlstma tree celebration here last night.

Rev. Ralph Atkinson directed the singing. A short address was made by Mayor Cotterill. GIVES $1 TO KIDDIES OF NEGLECTED MOTHERS. LOS ANGELES.

Dec. 25. Judge Chas. Monroe, who presides over the Department of the Superior Court given over to divorce and failure to provide rases presented each child of parents appearing before him yesterday with a big stiver dollar as a Christmas gift. The Jurist passed out ten dollars during trie day and tn most Instances his were the only presents received by the children.

Piles cured? Yes. Phone Merrttt Jli. Architect Donovan Defends Construction of Claremont School. Explains the Size of Rooms, Leaks and Low Building. Answering the criticisms concerning the construction of the Claramont chool mads by THreotor Harry Hnyle of the Hoard of Education, Hupervlslng Archl tect J.

J. Donovan, designer or the bulla Jng mentioned bv Boyle, has filed with the board the following reply to th charges: The Honorable Board of Education, Oakland, California. Gentlemen: I have learned that Tmember of your honorable Board has taken exception to tho design and con tnintlnn of the Claremont enhool. re rently flnlBhed. and, as I understand It the following are orttlelama presented which I request the privilege of replying to In their order.

1. "The room ere too email, over crowded end Insufficient accommoda tion for the teacher" desk." "No wainscot In the corridors." 3. "Every room ehows leaks and the plaster ready to fall orr." 4. "No telephone standards for claa room telephones." S. Building la too low." BOARD FIXES SIZE.

In reply to No. 1 I be to advise you that on Maron zo, iviz, 1 wrote i your hnnnrahlo Hoard ask In you to estab Huh the size of the classrooms. Follow ing Is your reply: "Oakland, CaL. March 12, 191 J. "Mr.

J. J. Donovan, City Architect. ftalrlanA "rj- Hlr: I am directed by the Board Education to notify vou that the size of the olaas rooms for grammar and primary schools Is to be 20431. thlrteen-loot ceiling.

"Very respectfully yours, (Signed) J. W. McCLYMONDS, Secretary of the Board. The above letter was written after hv voni Knard at the meet' Jng of March 21. 1912.

the minutes of wnlch are shown on page 76 ol the Book of Minutes, from whlctiSthe following Is a quotation: "that the efe of classrooms v. hv th fVimmittee of the Whole meeting at the Lafayette school building on the morning or marcn a. Third, that the rrimmnr and primary class rooms be of the same sue, and that there shall be kindergarten class rooms In all grammar and primary faulldlnge. Tou will therefore note that the size of classrooms was determined by the Board of Education after the conference of the Committee of the Whole at the Lafayette school, and this size was established In order- that the number of pupils assigned to each room would jot exceed 4Z, a numoer wnicii -termlned upon by the foremost educators of the country as the maximum number for any one teacher to successfully control and teach. The size of classrooms was shown many times on both preliminary sketches and working the former of which were approved by your Board on May 81, 1913, the latter be ng approved by you on November 7, 191i.

CALLS WAINSCOT UNSANITARY wmiv No. z. I wish to say that the absence of walnsoot in the corridors Is carried out throughout all the school buildings, and In the opinion of the best school men the wainacoia. unions i jlt unsanitary and. furthermore.

In ,7 ninn this oninlon Is substan tlated by the work In other cities, it Is a waste of money to require wainscot In school building cornaors. same a hard wall plaster should be used ame a hard wall piaster suuuiu chich can be painted from time to time without any great expense, preserving the hyglenio as well as the sanitary condition of the corridors. This has been done on the uiaremom acnoui, wise on all the new scnooi wim 1- MTlv this criticism. fceg to advise that on November 4. the workln drawings ana bpciii A in vmir hnnnrl I II UII November 1, these working drawings and specifications were approver; oy you after having received the approval and recommendation 01 your immr ia vt.nllv examined the spe- UVJ WHU It.M Mncttans and drawings and reported most favorably on this building.

On December 5, 1912, bids were reoelved, and on December 11, 1912. the contract was mA Ackerman Son. If you will kindly refer to the minutes of the meeting regarding the FplT0Val the drawings and tne awara 01 uu, will note both motions were carried unanimously, not one member casting a dissenting vote. This woum inaicu umi 1 a 1 th. urn and specifications between these dates and 1 yA Vaafi indicated on the drawings and what was called for In the specifications.

CONTRACTOR LIABLE. In reply to No. 3, with regard to the leaks and plaster ready to fall off. I can only refer to the -contract which states most emphatically that thu contractor shall furnish a bond tor the faltnrui hla work and that this bond shall remain In force for a period of one year after completion of the work. Thereforet Is self-evident that If there re anyfeaks In that building the performed that work is hound: to repair all such leaks whenever riii tn his work.

I vlalted tsiiiMtna- with vour Messrs. Barker and Taylor a short time ago and we found that the leaks which have devel-pned in the roof ere those from the urhlch run he -easily repaired, and from- three tiles which the contractor v.o. nmlniuii to Furthermore, I beg to advise you that the leaks which have occurred there are of very minor Importance and can be readily and easily Th'e'p'laater was thoroughly examined, end in no Instance is It damaged by the slight leaks which have developed In the tile roof. ln reply to No. 4.

regarding telephone standards. I can only say that the telephone standards are exactly where shown on the drawings and as approved, not only by your Board, but by the Superintendent, and It was deemed wise by him that the telephones he placed near tnk so that she need not leave the room in order to answer the. telephone. It waa runner aeemea nrav wry to place the telephones there In order to preserve the discipline of the room and I beg to repeat once more that the location of the telephones and the standards wasfully shown on the drawings which were approved. AS TO LOW BUrLDfNQ.

In reply to No. 8, which states that the building Is too low, permit me to refer to the following letter: "Oakland. CaL, June 4. "Mr. J.

J. Donovan. "8irrvistng Architect "Oakland. "Twar Sir At a meeting of the Board of Education held Mav 31st, the Prellmi-rarv plans for the Dewey snd College ivenue school buildings with the understanding that the Board he permitted to indicate certain minor alterations, such as locations ot door a. windows, etc liminarv drawings and alw on th, w.or7" -a wings, which were presented to "nr Boer7on November were anproved November 7th, and the fr cnticlirtnr the drawings and the Xht of the building was then and not Uw after the building 1.

erected Tie then have easily Ranged UW meet li desires and wishes of any rnmher that deaire have een substantlat-hv the vote of the other rr embers. 1 ,1.. the plot tlan yourl f.nllraiTle li'iarl will see that the differed. In grade from tha northeast corner HIGHWAY GRAFT Dist. Attorney Whitman Con fers With Former Graft Investigator.

NEW TORK. Dec. 25. District Attor. ney Whitman Jiad an Important confer ence today with John A.

Hennessy, of Governor Sulzer's former graft Investi gator, and an spector of highways wnose Identity coiHd not be learned. Mr. Hennessy had hardly left the building before subpoena servers were on their way to various cities up State. The harvest Is expected to be at least twenty Important witnesses for the John Doe hearing tnat opens again on Mon day. Moreover, there are likely to be seven or eight witnesses to appear on Tuesday, at the grand Jury Inquiry Into the highway and barge canal graft Under these auspices Mr.

Whitman, tt Is understood, expects to blaze the graft trail direct to Albany without the aid of any agreement as special deputy attorney general. He Is satisfied. It Is said, that It wtll brtng to a close his firsts term as prosecuting attorney of New York county by obtaining the Indictment of a former state official and a prominent Albany contractor. Hennessy, announced tonight that he had been subpoenaed to appear on Fri day in Albany --to testify before James V. Oaborne, Governor Glynn's Investi gator.

DANISH RESEARCH SHIP TOTAL WRECK ST. THOMAS, Danish West Indies, 25. The Danish research ship which had been on a surveying expedition In the West Indies for many months, lies a total wreck on the gada reef, the most northern of the Virgin Islands, British West Indies. Captain Hansen and the crew were rescued and arrived here today. PLCXGES DOWX CEIJjAIL SAN FRANCISCO.

Dec his Jaw fractured and his scalp laid open, David Stevens, a mechanic, waa found lying in a basement at Fourth nd Tehama streets, at 6 a. m. It waa first thought that he had been at tacked by thugs, but later It was learned from his own statement that had slipped on the pavement and had plunged down the steps into the cellar. Ho was removed foi treat ment to the Central Emergency hospital. of the building to the southwest corner Is feet Inches, and In order that the floors should be at a mean level, the grade of 183 for tho rotunda was eatab- ahed.

which placed the floor 3 feet above the sidewalk level. Furthermore, tlie oat of the bulldlne Is roverned br the height Hal we placed the corridor floor ii on one level, it would have been nec essary to raise the building 3 feet higher, which would have increased the cubage about 6S.0OO cubic feet This tn turn would have Increased the cost of the building approximately fx. 504. so you can easily see that the different grades of toe corridor floor were adopted In order to cring aoout economy in the construction of this building, and at no point of the building Is the classroom floor- less than leet above the surrounding grade. It would be nv pleasure, were I to re build this building, not to raise the height of the floors, tvecaase It is a part or tne architect duty to build to build as eoo- and good oe' nominally as good taste win permit.

In conclusion, permit mo to advise your honorable Board that your architect welcomes lust criticism, because It ts by true criticism that we learn, but before criti cising unjusuv a true investigation into facts should be made and then deductions made from such research. Very truly yours, J. J. DONOVAN. HESSES 1 IMPROVING STREET City Council Passes Resolution Affecting Twenty-third street Work.

The council has adopted plans for the Improvement of Twenty-third street, between Grove and San Pablo avenue, and has passed a resolution of Intention to proceed with the work. Other routine street matters were passed by the council an follows: Awarding contract to Heafey Tobln for the construction of six-Inch sewer in East Twenty-second street Mitchell street southeasterly. Awarding contractto William Heafey for tho construction of an eight-Inch sew. er with appurtenances In Foothill boulevard from Ninety-fourth to Ninety-ninth avenues, and in Ninety-ninth avenue, from Foothill boulevard southeasterly. Awarding contract to William Heafey ror tne construction or an 8-inch sewer with appurtenances, In Linden street, from Kirhth to Tenth street.

Granting Hutchinson Company permission to Improve Gray street, between Thirty-fifth avenue and Harriman avenue. Rescinding resolution of Intention. No. 704S, N. for paving Harrison street, between Nineteenth and Twentieth Accepting deed fromWallaeg M.

Hus-sey to the city of Oakland conveying land for street purposes. Accepting deed from Robert Hillls dedicating land for street purposes. Gtanting A. H. Kopperud permission to Improve Galindo street, between points 360 feet and 660 feet westerly of Fruit-vale avcrue.

Directing the superintendent of streets to extend the time for Hutchinson Company to complete' the improvement In Sixty-ninth avenue. Directing the Superintendent of streets to extend time 1 for Ransome-Crummey Company to complete the improvement of Jackson street between Twelfth and Fourteenth streets. Granting Kansome-Cnimmey Company permission to improve the eastern half of Jackson street, between points distant 60 feet and i)2 feet' southerly from the southern line of Fifteenth street. Granting Ransome-Crummey Company permission to Improve Harrison street, between Nineteenth and Twentieth Adopting plans and specifications for the improvement of Twenty-third street, between Grove street and San Pablo avenue, and recommending passage of resolution of intention for same. Adopting plans snd specifications for the improvement of Wood street, between Sixteenth and Eighteenth street, and recommending passage Qf resolution of Intention for same.

WAIST FACTORY DEATH CLAIMS ARE SETTLED NEW TORK. Dec. 25. Surregato Fowler has. signed orders, It was announced todey.

permitting the administrators of the estates of nine of the Its persons who were killed In the- Triangle Waist company fire on March 2S, 1911. to set tle their claim -a gainst Joseph. J. Asch. owner of the building.

The cllmants re-cveive f7Mn-each The money was paid by a casualty company In which Asch was Insured and the payment Tm'made not as a compromise for damages, bet-aiise Asch denied liability, but to enable the casualty company to avoid the necessity of holding a reserve against ttieee claims to comply with the insurance, laws. These pay menu ts are the first tMat have been made for the death of the fire victims. CHRISTMAS VKjXISON. COUNCIL, BLUFFS, Iowa, Dec 25. A feature of the Christmas observ ances in Council Bluffs was the killing of two deer that have been kept In the jjublct xoo and the distribution of the meat over, 1000 pounds, to the poor of the city.

The municipality gave more attention to providing Christmas cheer for the needy this year than ever before. A small army of children from Oakland's orphanages yesterday afternoon made merry at one of the most remarkable affairs ever held In the Hotel Oakland, and one of the most successful entertainments ever given In honor of Christmas in the city, when, under the auspices of the Merchants' exchange, the little ones gathered before the great tree In the hotel lobby to be greeted by two Santa Clauses and a Santa Clausette In a unique Yuletide entertainment. Kight hundred children attended the big affair; stockings, filled with popcorn, tin horns and other presents were distributed, and in the Ivory ball-room the little ones listened to a program headed, by Miss Alice Lloyd, the noted comedienne, who was a guest at the hotel. Different acts from Oakland's theaters, musical numbers contributed by musicians of the bay region, and other attractions vied with each other the entertainment of the children of the orphanages. Wives of the directors of the Merchants' exchange were oh hand to see that all were cared for, and special cars took the childVen to and from the scene of merriment.

Blasts from the little tin horns from the Christmas tree resounded through the hotel, and the great hostelry, on Its first birthday, was the host to the children for the first time in its his tory. The hotel is ust a year old, and the celebration marked a long line of successes in its 365 days of activity, light and Joy. HAPPY LIKK OTHER CHILDREN. Shortly after 1 o'clock the. children arrived, marching in a procession through the drizzling rain from the cars to the lobby of the hostelry.

From the West Oakland Home, from SYAYER OF MESSENGER BOY REFUSES JAIL FOOD LOS ANGELE3. Dec 15. Louis Bun- fly, the boy who confessed he killed Harold Zlesoh, IE year old drug store mess enger, has refused to eat the food provided at the city Jail. His only ood yesterday and today was cake takfj to him by his sister. By telling Police Judge Chambers he was not 18 years old.

although he pre viously said he was between 18 and 19. the youth has delayed bis arraignment on a charge of murder. If his father also swears the boy is not 18, the case probably will be transferred to the Juve nile Court. Walter' Smith, the young painter im plicated for a time by Bundy and later exonerated has been given into the custody of the county authorities to answer a charge of burglary. CHRISTMAS OBSERVED IN COLORADO STRIKE ZONE DENVER, Dec 25.

Colorado gave itself over to the observance of the Christmas holiday today. Even In the coal mining districts, where several thousand men have been on strike since September IS, the industrial strife was forgotten and Christmas goodwill was in evidence. Christmas exercises were held in each of the onnrH. T- fe8tvitles centered around huge trees, galty decorated and loaded with gifts for the children. The United Mine Workers of America provided more than 8000 baskets of candles, fruit and sweets for the children.

Christmas decorations were lavish In the mllltla camps In the strike sone and holiday boxes from home enhanced the pleasure of the militiamen's festivities. the Fred Finch the Ladies' Relief Society, the East End Home. St Vincent's Asylum and the East Oakland Settlement they came, all waifs and orphans, but through the entertainment offered them by the merchants of the city, fully as happy as more fortunate children, for Santa Claus.had not forgotten them. E. L.

Vander Naillen, as Santa Claus, received them, and was the center of the celebration until his comrades. Judge Everett J. Brown as the second Santa Claus and Mrs. Frank Bush, the Santa Clausette, on her white horse, arrived to aid in the celebration. The vaudeville program, presented in the ballroom, was elaborate.

Little Madeline Brockoff, with song and dance, opened the affair, and Ruth Stanley, In Dutch specialties, followed. The Pacific Ladies' Quartet Ramona Towlerton in dances. Miss Edith Lindsey in, Spanish dances, Elizabeth Gale, the DenOcassl Musical Company, the Oakland Boys' Band and Alice Lloyd, the only woman Elk in the world, completed the bill. MARCH PAST TREE. Following the performance in the ballroom the' children marched past the great Christmas tree erected In the lobby, and reaching to the very ceiling.

Here the Santa Clauses distrib uted the gifts to all. The committee In charge of the affair was headed by Harry G. Williams, who arranged the program and details of the affair, and Included E. F. Muller, Colonel Theodore Gier, H.

C. Coward, H. N. Ga'rd and Wilber Walker. Last night at the hotel a gay throng of society people gathered for dinner, and tonight a special dinner and dance will be given in honor of the holidays.

BOY IN HOSPITAL RIGS UP WIRELESS INSTRUMENT SAX FRANCISCO, Dec. Knowledge of electricity has stood Van Allan Treat the son of Attorney A. J. Treat in good stead. While confined to a bed in the Lane Hospital, thf boy during Idle, moments rigged out wireless outfit with which it was possible to wireless over to his father's home in Sausallto.

In answer to the pleadings of hts son. Treat each afternoon visited the hospital, carrying with him coils, batteries and other apparatus necessary for the construction of a wireless plant Young Treat succeeded in getting everything in working order, but somehow wasn't able to talk outside. Then the reason was discovered. The steel bed springs wouldn't "surface." For a time young Treat was "stumped." Then he espied the steel fire escape outside his window. He connected t.hia wires wlth that; and now can taltr-wlth ths boys in also hear what is going on about the harbor, DOUBLE TRAGEDY OF FATHERBEF0RE CHILD INDIANAPOLIS, Dec.

15. In the presence of the 12-year-old daughter Laura, James T. J. Carney, S3 years old shot and killed Mrs. Carney today and then killed himself.

PARTY FOR FRIENDS. HATWAHD. Dec. 28. Miss MaJorle Jones and her brother.

Keppel Jones, two popular students of the local high school, gave a party to a number of their school friends at the Jones home In Castro valley. Games were played and refreshments served, while each of the guests received a gift oft a Christmas tree..