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New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
THE COLDEST DAY OF THE SEASON
AND THE TEMPERATURE is LIKELY TO GO
LOWER TO-DAY THAN YESTERDAY.

AND THE TEMPERATURE is LIKELY TO GO
LOWER TO-DAY THAN YESTERDAY.
The thermometer went lower yesterday than
IL has done on any previous day this season. 1t
registered 16 degrees at Q O'Clock in the morning
a point three degrees lower than it recorded on
December 10. the coldest day previous to yester-
day To-day is likely to be colder than yester-
day,
The chilly atmosphere which greeted every one
yesterday morning was a surprise. The weather
man had prophesied snow rain the night be-
fore. But the storm which was to blanket the
city passed off TO the north. followed by a cold
wave. New-York got the cold wave and not
the storm The mercury dropped 16 degrees be-
tween midnight and o'clock in the morning
The maximum temperature in this city yesterday
was 26 degrees at p. m
The cold spell has brought Joy to the hearts OF
the small boy in the suburbs OF the city and
Westchester County, for IL has given the ponds
a substantial covering OF ice II the cold weather
continues there may be skating in the parks by
Christmas Day.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
ANOTHER CHANCE FOR D4DY.
HAVANA COUNCIL REvERsEs ITS ACTION
SHUTTING OUT THE BROOKLYN
CONTR ACTOR
IBY CABLE TO THE TRIBuNE.l ]

Havana. Dec. 1.-THE Havana Council has
reversed its vote OF Wednesday night. whereby
the Government plans for sewer improvements
were accepted without recognizing Mr.. Dady's
rights. The vote was reversed by Councilman
Masquera. who stated at the reading OF the
minutes that his vote was recorded wrong on
the motion. and declared that he had voted
against II. This declaration. made two nights
after the vote was first announced IN his pres
ence caused much talk.
The utterances of Gualberto Gomez to the ef-
feet that the only way 10 get the Americans out
OF the island is 10 drive them out by fight Is
taken in political circles 20 mean trouble in the
Constitutional Convention. There will be hard
fighting in the Convention over the matter OF
provinces. The Radicals want complete State
organization with Government support but
States rights. The Eastern delegates will make
this fight In order 10 secure negro suffrage.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
sToRMswEPT CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA

Sacramento. Cal. Dec. 14.-Northern and Cen
trail California swept by a heavy storm Of rain
and wind last night and to-day There
heavy fall of hail at this place this afternoon.
TeleSraph and telephone wires are Frustrated in
all directions
Reno New. Dec. 14.-Telegraphic and telephone
communication with San Francisco is entirely cut
off and a big storm is raging throughout the Pa
cifc Coast. There has been heavy fall of
in the Serras, and the wind IS blowing sixty miles
hour.
An immense ice plant at Wicks Station. a few
miles east of Pruckee, has been blown down. The
storm is the worst known in years. The amount
of damage done in Reno Is not yet known.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
COMMENT OF THE BRITISH PRESS
ADOPTION OF THE DAVIS AMENDMENT

London. Dec. l5.-"No other construction can
be placed upon the action OF the United States
Senate" says The Daily Chronicle" than that
Senator's have deliberately made up their minds
TO force England into a false position and TO
make the refusal 20 ratify the Hay-Pauncefote
Treaty come from this side. President McKin-
ley. usual shouts with the larger crowd IL
the United States goes out Of the way 10 break
treaty engagements. such conduct viii come
within the definition OF an 'unfriendly act We
are losthe 10 think that the era Of good relations
with America is coming 10 an end. but IL she
were 70 take advantage Of our complications In
South Africa and China. after we had given our
aid during her complications with Spain. we
could neither desire nor trust her friendship in
the future"
The Daily Chronicle" publishes an article
from correspondent who contends that IL would
be rather 10 British interests than otherwise for
the canal 20 be fortified. He SAYS:
Forts cannot protect q canal IL enemy oper-
atlng against them has command Of the sea, be-
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
BOERs THREATEN KOoMATIPOoRT.

Lourenco Marques. Dec. 1.-THE British troops
at Koomatpoort are standing to arms in the
expectancy OF an attack by Boer force OF
fifteen hundred which is IN that vicinity. 1t is
believed to be the intention of this force to make
a dash upon the town. The situation is re-
garded serious.
force Of 100 infantry. a squadron Of cavalry
and two guns were dispatched 10 the frontier
this morning
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
LAWYERS NAMES FORGED.
WOMAN ADMITS SIGNING FREDERICK b.
HOUSE AND MOSES H. GROSSMAN
TO CHECKS AND PAPERS.

On a charge of forging the names of Frederick
Of No 81 Park Row. to a check for $25. .T56. and
to other papers. Mrs Margaret Heppenheimer.
twenty-six years old. wife Of an elevated rail-
road conductor, of No 246 West hundred
and -forty-fourth-st was yesterday committed
TO the Tombs by Magistrate Flammer, in the
Centre-st court in default of $1,000. for ex-
animation to-day.
The check involves several we'll known law
yers including ex- Governor Black and Abraham
Gruber 1t is alleged that they were made to
believe that Mr.. House was Withholding money
due Mrs Heppenheimer from Long Island es-
tate and action was about 20 be begun against
Mr.. House in her favor. In court the woman
admitted the forgeres said she had no property
interests on Long Island. and that the story she
had told 10 Mr. Grossman a visit to him was
false. Mr.. House. Mr.. Grossman, Mr. Gruber
and others interested in the case were in court.
The men whose names had been forged asked for
Mrs. Heppenheimers discharge. but the Magis-
trate refused 10 grant It,
The story OF the case is that about three weeks
ago Mrs. Heppenheimer and her mother called
for Mr.. House at his office. but he was out. The
two then told Mr.. Grossman they had large in
terests in an estate at whitestone Long Island
left to them by aunt. in which they were not
properly represented. and arranged 70 retain the
firm as counsel. The next day the women called
and asked for Mr.. House but he again was out
They left. not waiting 10 see Mr.. Grossman. A
day or two later Mrs. Heppenheimer called alone
to see Mr. House. While waiting in the outer
office 70 see him. 1t is alleged. she wrote on the
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
BIG STEEL PLATE POOL FORMED.

CARNEGIE. FEDERAL STEEL AMERICAN STEEL
AND WIRE AND OTHERS IN THE AGREEMENT.
According 10 a dispatcn yesterday from Pitts
burR a pool has been formed by the Carnegie.
Federal Steel American Steel and Wire, Jones &
Iaughlins. Tidewater. Worth Brothers, Lukens.
CruclbIe Carbon and the Central Steel and Iron
counaufes manufacturers OF steel plates and each
concern has given bond OF $4,000. TO be forfeited
n The company should violate the agreement
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
THE TREATY IN THE SENATE.
NEW AMENDMENTS INTRODUCED-FAII.-
URE OF EFFORTS To FIX A TIME
FOR A VOTE.

Washington, Dec 14-After reporting to the
Senate in executive session to-day the new
amendments to the Hay-Fauncefote Treaty an
made by the Committee Foreign Relations.
Senator Lodge made an effort to have day set
for taking vote the treaty. He suggested
next Thursday the generally acceptable time.
but did not succeed in getting the unanimous
consent necessary Senator Mason first made
an objection and when he withdrew 1t Senator
Money suggested that Senator Morgan had
given notice that he would ask that the vote on
the treaty should be postponed until vote
could be secured on the Nicaragua Canal bill.
Senator Morgan however. said that he not
disposed to make that contention any longer be-
cause he IA not wish TO do anything which
would lead Great Britain to conclude that this
country desires TO take threatening position
Senator Butler then objected TO fixing a time
for a vote. Senator Lodge said that in view OF
the position taken he should press the treaty
on the attention of the Senate early and late
until a vote could be had and he afterward de-
cIined To move an adjournment from to-day
until Monday because Of the refusal to allow a
day TO be named for a vote
Aside from these incidents and the reporting
Of the rev amendments. the proceedings OF the
day consisted wholly of speechmakins. the
speakers being Senators Culoerson. SpOoner.
Lindsay McCumber and Elkins
Senator CulbersOn. who made the first speech
OF the day spoke fer the adoption OF tactics
similar TO those outlined by the Money resOlu-
tion which provides for the aorogation OF the
Clayton -Bulwer Treaty by diplomatic methods.
He said that he was opposed 10 proceeding oy
piecemeaI to get rid OF a compact so objection
able 10 American ideas the Clayton Bulwer
Treaty Is. He thought II entirely competent for
tkis country to pass the Hepburn Canal bill and
proceed with the canal Independently OF all
treaties. either IN force or pending.
MR. sPOONER ADVISES CAUTION.
Senator spooner eombated the arguments Of
Mr. CulbersOn. He said that he favored the
canal and believed the United States should
have the right to fortify and defend il. but
could not accept the view that should pro-
ceed in that great work IN total disregard OF
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
LOUIS BOTHA NEAR sTANDERToN.

Standerton, Dec. 13.-General Louis Botha is
reported to be twenty miles from here. with
fifteen hundred men and one gun. He has called
a meeting Of the burghers for Saturday.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15

FIRMS paper the following. under date Of Mo-
vember 20:
Pay to the order q Mrs Margaret NJ Heppen-
MOSES Fl. GROssMAN
Below this was the following. under date Of
December 3:
Present to John FIannelly American Trust Com
pany. Upton VS.. Linehan.
This was dated December 8.
On the Ietterhead Of the firm. under date OF
November D. was the following:
Mrs. Msrgaret N: Heppenh-imesT,, ,,.+ al claims
against Mary Ann Upton win be settled on Tners 81
Mr. House or Moses H. Grossman in this office. or
will be settled out Of court: ,,o,-Sr,
MOSES III. GROSSMAN-
It is alleged that Mrs Heppenneimer then left
the office without seeing Mr. House. filed out
check for S2S, ,756 on the American Trust Com
pany, and signed the names of Mr.. House and
Mr. Grossman 10 it.
Mrs Heppenheimer had then offered Charles
E. Dickinson Of the Metropolitan Land Com
pany. this check. and the accompanying papers
for discount. Mr.. Dickinsan had drawn paper
for Mrs Heppenheimer TO sign. which sh% did,
and in which she agreed to accept $1,000 m cash
on the check until It's validity could be assured.
Mrs Heppenheimer had not accepted the $1,000.
but had taken away with her the forged check.
The next day she had called with a man named
TOIman who had said he had advanced 10 Mrs:
Heppenheimer 1925 on the papers Nothing nad
been done at that time toward the discount OF
the check
Mr. Dickinson had referred the check to wal
ter Bond of the Colonial Trust Company. VINO
had advised that IL be investigated Mr.. House
dishOnOred the signatures of Mr. Grossman ana
himself.
Some person unnamed in the proceedings went
to the Office Of Edward ID. AckeTman, a real
estate of No. 2.630 Broadway, and told
him a long story that led him TO think Mr.. House
was keeping Mrs. Heppenheimer out OF her
deserts in the Long Island property Mr. Acker-
man took Mrs. Heppenheinmer to the office OF
Black OlcOtt. Gruber & BOnynge. Mr.. Gruber
expressed doubt about the charge against Mr..
House, but consented to look into the affair
In the mean time Mr.. Dickinson Mr.. Bond,
Mr.. House and Mr. Grossman had been waiting
for the woman to call again at Mr. Dicknsons
Office. She did not appear. and late on Thursday
McClusky. The arrest and arraignment followed
yesterday.
Captain McClusky found that the woman had
been married five years, and had three children
Up to short time ago she had been employed
as head bookkeeper in the store OF H. G. F.
Koch, in West One-hundred- and -twenty-1fth-
She said she had committed only one crime be-
fore. That was two years ago. when she had
mortgaged her household furniture to two sepa-
rate companies giving her maiden name on one
mortgage and her married name on the other
The detectives who arrested the woman say
that the house in which she lives is scantiy
furnished The woman was poorly dressed Her
children showed lack of nOurishing food
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
SAN FRANCLSCO'S BIG STORM.
RAIN so HEAVY THAT CLOUDBURsT WAS
FEARED MANY TELEGRAPH LINES
DOMINO MARINE DISASTERS.

San Francisco Dec. 14.-One Of the most
we're storms that ever visited San Francisco
broke over the city at an early hour to-day, and
ragged in itful gusts rain and wind sweeping
over the city with unusual violence. accom-
panied by thunder and lightning. rather un-
usual occurrence in this city. At one time rain
fell in such torrents that many thought cloud
bust imminent At the height of the storm sew
eraI houses were overturned by the wind, fences
blown down and other damage was done. One
Of the great receiving tanks of the San Fran
cisco Gas and Electric Company was struck by
lightning the gas taking fire. No one was hurt
in the explosion, but the tank was completely
demolished
During the storm this city was entirely cut
off from telegraphic communication with the
rest of the world. the Western Union and Postal
Telegraph companies losing every wire out OF
Sa 4 Francisco. The damage to telegraph wires
partial service is being given by the companies.
Much damage to wires was caused by the blow
ing down of about one hundred poles the
Oakland side Of the bay. Some damage was
done in the mountains but nothing definite can
be stated as to Its extent The telephone COM
pany also lost many of its long distance wires.
So far marine disasters of any moment have
been reported On the bay several boats were
capsized. but one was drowned. so far as is
known Several vessels dragged their anchors
but damage is reported. Reports from points
at short distances from San Francisco tell Of
mucn damage Dy tne SJOrHl bultulnSS were
blown over and unrOOfed in many places Chin
news blown down and other damage was done,
but far no fatalities have been reported. The
storm ceased almost entirely at neon
At the Offices of the Western Union Telegraph
Company in this city the manager said that from
reports he had received. he thought the trouble
was due 10 windstorm of short duration which
had ragged in San Francisco and its suburbs. in
cluding Oakland. The manager said that his COM
nanv was then reaching San Francisco although
with difficulty, and not by all OF It's lines.
At the Offices Of the Postal Telegraph Company
the manager sent the following message In answer
to inquiry concerning the condition of the COM
pany's lines, "Our wires are all o. X"
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15

OF the forts. can completely block the canal
highway. II is difficult to understand why Great
britain objects, and why the Americans desire TO
fortify; and Il is rather unfortunate that the
matter should have become of principle
Germany. Japan and Russia all have more
cogent reasons 10 wish the canal unprotected
than we have. because IL unfortihed it could
more easily be seized to our detriment.
THE Times" which regards the matter
check TO President Mckinley" and suggests that
''the Senate. meeting in March, may not
consider itself bound by the present vote" says:
In any case, our course is perfectly clear. Mr..
superfiucus and unmeanng formality to pre-
sent the mutilated Hay-Pauncefote Treaty to
Her Majesty's Government. The proposal TO
give the United States military authority over
the canal is analogous TO that technically re-
served for Turkey under the Suez Convention.
II ignores such vital distinctions as that Fgypt
is a vassal Of Turkey, and that the exercise OF
the authority in question requires be sane
toned by the protecting Powers. under the
England has made frank and liberal offer in
the hope Of removing any possible cause Of dis
cord and. despite the action Of the United States
Senate. we believe the course OF Great Britain
is appreciated by the people of the United States
II concessions are refused we can only express
our regret. our existing treaty rights remain
untouched.
The Daily Telegraph" says:
Nothing could be more unfortunate The tenn
per Of the Senate is clear and unmistakable. II
is quite possible that the result VIII be TO post
pone the construction OF the canal for years.
Great Britain has clearly defined rights under
the Clayton -Bulwer Treaty. At the same time,
il need scarcely be said that Her Majesty's
Government will not display any dog-in-the-
manGer temper toward the United States. Proof
Of this had already been given, and will certainly
be forthcoming again. when the British Foreign
Office is approached with respect to the Senate's
amendment through the usual diplomatic chan
nels.
The Daily News" which argues that the
question is one primarily for the American peo-
pie themselves, says the amendment denotes
hostility to the canal quite much to Eng
land.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
cALIFoRNIA EXCURSIONS

In through tourist every day I'm the year; Two
fast trains from Chicago via chicago and North-
western, Union, and Southern Pacinc Railways
Best OF everything. Tickets and information at
Northwestern Line ONCE s6l Broadway.-AuVL
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
DE WET REPORTED AT BAY.
A BATTLE PROCEEDING WITH THE FORCE
UNDER GENERAL KNOX.

London. Dec. 14.-It is reported that General
Knox. cooperating with the British column at
Reddersburg, has stopped General De Wet and
that a battle is proceeding. The report adds
that many OF De Vets followers have been
captured.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
THE "PITTsBURG LIMITED" VIA
BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD

only 50 first class and S so SECOND class New
York 10 Pittsburg via this train. Leave New-York.
South Ferry. 6:55 D. m. and Liberty Street D. m.
arrive Pittsburg s55 a. m. Pullman Buffet Draw
Ing Room Sleepin. Cars.-Adyt- N
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
ELECTRICITY In RAII.RoADING-

N Is the active agent by which the Pennsylvan.a
Railroad controls and protects its admirable train
serVfce.-(Advt.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
EIGHTY-FIVE CIURs

Are within from two 70 fifteen minutes OF the
New-YOrk CentraFs Grand Central Station. New
York No wonder elubment travel on the New-York
CentraL-AdVe
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
THE CHRISTMAS NUMBER OF THE NEW
YORK HERALD

n be a newspaper par excellence. Out sunday
December is. 1900. Four exquisite art sections,
containing forty beautiful pages In color and half
tone Order IL without delay.-Advt
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15

When Colds come, fly 20 the remedy
.JAYNES EXPECTORANT.-A
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
nEERFOOT FARM sAIfsAGEs

DEERFOOT FARM SAUsAGES
Made Of the tender Of little pigs and choice
enices You have never tasted sausage in perfection
unless you have tried them. Beware Of limitations.
AMI
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15
THE CHRISTMAS NUMBER OF THE NEW
YORK HERALD.

VIII be a newspaper par excellence. out to-mor-
iow sunday. -Four exquisite art sections, contain
nng forty beautiful tages IN color and half tone.
order IL without oelsY.-Advf
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15

NOTHING JUST LIKE 1T
There Is but one Pennsylvania Limited. II leaves
New York for Chicago every day in the year
(Advt.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15

copyright: 1900: BY The New-York Tribune.l
IBT cABLE TO THE TRIBUNKl
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15

THE Times" which regards the matter
check TO President Mckinley and suggests that
''the new Senate. meeting in March, may not
consider itself bound by the present vote" says:
New-York tribune., 1900-12-15

FIRMS paper the following. under date Of No
vember 26:
Pay to the order Of Mrs. Margaret NJ Heppen-
herner the sum of SO. $50 in cash. -
FREDERICK B. HOUSE.
MOSES Fl GROSSMAN-
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-01
WILL FIGHT THE TAX
Senator Mason Promises To Take Up Alas ka's Struggle for Freedom From
 Her Present Bondage.
.Hf DECLARES THt FRACTIONS ARE AN OUTRAGE

Old Warhorse Illinois Visits Skagway
  the Hayes Money Be ributed- De- O Away
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-01
SUGGESTS REMEDIES General Spaulding Is Against the Suspension of the Bonding Privilege, But
 Offers Encouragement.
WOULD APPEAL TO CANADA FOR FAIR TREATMENT

the State Fails To Entirely Which Would Foreign Case and Made Marked Charts and Gave Facts
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-01

theil maps showing the boundary to be at he summit of the mountains. Now they would have it run to tidewater. The old Russian boundary ran where we contend it should remain."
 Senator Mason Is short, rotund, tleshY. man, dressed like an old time skipper out on yachting trip. He wears a yacht ing cap of blue, black shirt and flowing tie, and speaks with the same nonchalanee his attire indicates. He speaks with en- thuSiasm and without equivocaton. Jolly, happy and apparently enjoying life, Billy" Mason, as his old admirers call him, maintained in Skagway all his reputation for goodfellowship. In one of his happy moments yesterday he said: "l day they would vote for Mckinley"
 The contention for the closing of the port of Skagway, the senator said, was not we'll understood by himself. However, from what was told him, he thought the matter is all right as it is, stating that Canada extends bonding privileges to the | United States on the northern states boun- daries, and that some such favor is to be expected to be given to that country
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-08-01
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