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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
. ARREST OF w. B. EWING
Fraudulent Use of the U. S. Mails
Is Charged.

San Francisco, Dec. 25.-William j.
Ewing, who was arrested in Chicago on
the charge of fraudulently using the
United States mails, has been wanted by
the postal authorities of this city for the
last seventeen months. He left here on
July IA, 1901, after conducting for some
time the STANDARD Oil Promotion and In
.vestment company After he disap--
peared his clerks stayed for two or three
days, ignorant Of their employers where
abouts, and trying to appease his credit.
.ors. AS he failed to appear the clerks
quit work and the office, with it's furni-
ture, was attached. The postal authori-
ties took up the case and set their de-
tectiVes at work. The fugitive was traced
al lover the country and to the United
States OF Colombia, from which he could
not be extradited.
Recently he returned to the United
States and his arrest in Chicago promptly
followed,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
FIRE IN AN OBSERVATORY
Yerkes Rejecting Telescope and
Other Instruments at Williams
Bay. Wis, Destroyed.

Special to The Journal.
Williams Bay, Wis, Dec. 25.-The large
rejecting telescope or Coelstate at the
Yerkes observatory was destroyed by fire
yesterday, with many valuable instru-
ments. The loss is estimated at $4,000.
on which there is no insurance.
II The Coelstate was a separate structure
about 100 yards south of the dbserva-
tory building. It consisted Of one room,
in which were the large mirrors, driving
clock and other appliances. and a struc-
.ture 100 feet long, extending to the south
west. all together forming a rejecting
telescope with a folded length of 120 feet.
The telescope was not completed the
machinists not having finished setting up
the instruments. It was designed by
Professor Hale, and intended for use in
connection with the spectroheliograph de-
signed by him and constructed in the
observatory workshop. Many valuable re-
suits were expected from its use. The
fire was probably caused by electric wires.
Professor Hale says that steps will be
taken at once to replace the outfit.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
THE LOOT OF
The CATHEDRALS
Discovery of the Chest of Precious
stsnes Under a Flagstone
in Mexico City.
Mr.. Baker of Toledo, Ohio, Tells
When and Why It Was
Secreted There
His Father Had Robbed the Cattle
drals During the Mexican War
by Secret Tunnels.

Toledo, Ohio, Dec. 25.-The Bee says:
Warren J. Baker. secretary of the North
western Ohio Masonic Relief Association,
day. for the first time. makes public
the secret history of the lootinG of Catho-
lie cathedrals during the Mexican war;
tells how it was done and of the burial OF
the truasure. o.. ~
His tongue was loosed by q newspaper
dispatch from Mexico City telling of the
discovery of a chest of diamonds, sap
phires and rubies. pearls, and golden
images beneath the fagstone in the
chapel Of Las VozcainaS college in Mexico
City.
Mr.. Bakers story rivals the mythical
tales of Captain Kidd, and, moreover,
bears the stamp of truth He says that
his father marched from Vera Cruz to
Mexico City with General Scott's army
during the Mexican war. The elder Bak-
err and a terminate, after plotting for
weeks, dug their way into some of the
richest cathedrals and pillaged them of
their fabulous wealth of all sorts of valu-
able stones and huge golden images. For
hours they looted. carrying their burdens
of precious stone to a hiding place be-
meath the fagStOnes in a cathedral yard
Shortly afterward. Bakers companion
died. Baker returned to his home in New
York. and then went to Hllsdale, Mich
Fifteen years after plundering the ca
thedrals he confided his story to an in
innate friend.
The friend wrote to the Mexican gov
eminent asking if there would be any
chance Of a '.divvy" of the spois, if he
should tell the government where it could
find the sacred and valuable altar decora-
tons that had been stolen. In letter
bearing the official seal, the Hillsdale
man received warning that, if he knew of
any one who had a hand in the notorious
pillaging, or If he himself participated in
it, he would do we'll to forget all he knew
about it. and keep num- lest his life
be, sacrificed in revenge for the desecra-
Grafton Of the cathedrals. Baker took the
advice, but still intended to secure the
treasure he had buried.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
.SOLONS' SLATE
full OF WORK
The Legislature Will Face Many
Important Problems at It's
Coming Session.
A New Tax Amendment Must Be
Drafted and Submitted to
the People.
Hard Fight Likely Over Gross Earn.
ings and Primary Election
z Amendments.
MAIN PROBLEMS FOR NEW
- ga LEGISLATURE. s.s

A new tax amendment for the con-
stitution. ~ +
Franchise and inheritance taxes.
Resubmission Of gross earnings law.
:. A: constitutional convention.
:. How to pass constitutional amend
ments.s --t.
: Legislation against railway mergers. /
: sAbolishing present railroad commits 4
sion. ~. s.-- II -r@-
Inquiry into freight rates. Il.
Repeal or amendment of primary
law. I'D. H.
Repeal or amendment Of board of
control act. .. ~. - =. 'g-E..
Extending time for revision of
statutes. -. ~. q.
y Locating new training school for
girls. i
New game and fish law.
Pure food legislation. - 4
County option in liquor regula tions.$g
= State board Of education.
Good roads legislation. q
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
NO DECISION YET
The President Still in Consultation
With the Powers Regarding e.
Venezuelan Arbitration. s'ss:
A Decision May Not Be Forthcom-
ing for Several Days-Mr.
Hays Visit.

Washington, Dec. 25.-It was said at
the state department to-day that the pres
ldent had reached no decision in regard
to the invitation of the powers that he
arbitrate the Venezuelan matter
1t is possible that this decision will not
be forthcoming for several days. Corre-
spondence is being exchanged daily be-
tween the state department and the for
eign offices with reference to the invita-
ton.
Secretary Hay was at the White House
early to-day and held a brief conference
with the president on the situation
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
PASSENGERS SHAKEN UP
Freight Engine on Switch Projects
Over the Main Track.

Bloomington, ILL.,, Dec. 25.-The projec-
ton Of a heavy freight engine over the
main track of the Chicago & Alton in
Atlanta, ILL.,, last night resulted in the
wreck Of the southbound passenger train
from Chicago. The express car and bag
gage and smoker were teleseoped and
overturned while the engine plunged into
an embankment. There were 200 pas
sengers on the train and all were badly
shaken up and bruised. Those most seri-
ousy injured are: "
Baggageman Fl. F. Glendon, Springfield.
B. Eckart, Chicago. = 2: 80: .,a
/, F. r. King, Chicago. -. IT,, -
Engineer William F. Lenning, Bloom
ington.
Fireman Reardon, Bloomington .'5
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
SANTA CLAUS ON FIRE
But for Mask He Wore Potter Might
Have Been Burned Fatally.
"a The .Ini1rna]

Special to The Journal
" Winona, Mimi, Dec. 25.-At a Christ
tree celebration atsthe home OF e. M
Roberts last evening. Allan Potter of st.
Louis, who was acting as Santa Claus,
was severely burned about the head, arms
and hands, his cotton batting costume
coming in contact with a candle on the
tree and catching fire. Frank Lenders of
DEBORAH, his assistant. was also burned
on the hands in putting out the fire. Mrs.
Potter's dress also caught fire and a
child of F. M. Roberts was slightly
burned. But for the mask he wore Pot
ter's injuries might have been fatal,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
CATTLE ARE STARVING
The Humane Society Of Denver Ap-
peals in Vain to the Range
Owners.

i Denver, Col, Dec. 25,-Thousands Of
cattle are reported to be starving on the
ranges in northwestern Colorado The
humane society appealed to the owners to
rescue their stock and they have replied
that they are powerless to do so. The
cattle are showed in on the ranges with
out pasture and without water. 1t Is i'm
possible to drive them into suitable winter
quarters.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
INSURGENTS REPLYTo CASTRO

They Tell Him That Matos Should Deal
With the Situation
Caracas, Dec 25.-The Venezuelan in
surgents have replied to President Cas-
tro's invitation to combine with the gov
eminent against the enemies of Vene-
zuela by saying that General Matos is
the only Venezuelan leader who is ca
pable Of dealing with the situation. ,
A Dutch mail steamer arrived off La
Guaira yesterday, but the British and
Italian war ships doing .bockading duty
there refused to allow her to enter the
port. t-~ '-~' -~H-- i-5~ ss--s-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
THE GASOLINE LEAKED
The Driver of the Gasoline Tank
Tells What Caused a Fatal
J. Poolroom Explosion.

Hot Springs. Ark, Dec. 25.-An explo-
sion of gasolene yesterday in the cellar Of
the Turf Exchange, clubhouse and pool
room operated by Chambers & Walker,
wrecked the building and injured thirty
persons. One man, William Helwig. died
later. Fourteen men sustained fractures
Of legs and five may die. The most Sc
verely injured are: a4 +. s4
r. c. Chambers, of the proprietors. both
legs and both wrists broken William Helwig.
both legs broken may die: J. S. Meeks, bruised
and cut; Joseph Kinney, both legs broken; Jo-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
He USED A GH0SI-MARK
A Ghoul Tells How He. Prevented
the Robbing Of the Harri-
son Grave

indianapolis, Dec. 25.-In letter re-
ceived to-day by the police superintendent
a detailed story of a plot to rob the grave
of former President Benjamin Harrison
was given by a man named Wallace
Sinlms, and the police are now looking for
the writer and are to Investigate the mat
ter. ss@ &-%-s Aa'|s .s % -s..
Z The letter states that man VINO has
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
HOW NOR TIL ] WEST Y
IS DEVELOPING ]. ! \ ! I.
The Tremendous Volume Of Traffic
Through Canals Of Michigan
and Canadian soos.
Almost Thirty-siix Miulons Of Tons
Of Freight, an Excess of 1868,
0S1 Tons Over 1901.
Registered Tonnage About Thirty
two Millions Figures From
Greatest Of Canals.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal. -
Sault, ste Marie, Mich, Dec. 25.-The
greatest volume OF commerce in the his
tory of the greatest ship canals of the
world is shown by the completed statis-
ties Of the traffic t through the waterways
at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. and Ontario,
for the present year which amounted to
35 1861, 146 tons of freight Exceeding that
1858, 0S1. tons. -5sstsan5sEyg ":
This illustrates. as othing else can,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
Two Freiuhts Collide.

Bloomington, ILL.,, Dec. 25.-In a head
end collision between two freight trains
Of the Chicago. Peoria & st. Louis at Pc
tersburg Fireman J. A. Wright of Spring
field was killed, both legs being cut off.
Both engineers were badly hurt and other
members of the crew painfully bruised.
One train was standing at the depot when
the other crashed into it, being beyond
control The property loss will be $25,
OOO S
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
HENRY CLAY LOCKWOOD DEAD,

Il New York, Dec. o5.-Colonel Henry Clay
Lockwood is dead in Bellevue hospital after a
short Illness. He was go Yeas old. Colonel
lockwood was the author of sThe Abolition OF
the Presidency q III which he advocated a plural
which shonld be chosen IN Joint session BY the
two houses Of congress, and ssyeral other works.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
KILLED ON CHRISTMAS EVE
Ed. Davis, Brakeman, Crushed to
Death at Morris.
special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal n - 4tGzi
: Morris, Mimi, Dec. 25.-Ed Davis, a
brakeman on the Browns Valley passenger
train, was killed in the Great Northern
yards here last night while making UP
that train No one knows how
the accident happened. He went
to do some uncoupling, the engineer
gate and found Davis with his head
crushed beside the track. He was un-
married, about 80 years old, and owned
a farm near Browns Valley. ST 8 =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
CHRISTMAS AZ oSYsTEa BAY
The President Remembers the Cove
School Children

e. - .. = ;. T.
New York, Dec. 25.-For the second
time in fifteen years, says a press dis
patch from Oyster Bay, L. l., president
Roosevelt did not act as Kris Kringle in
person at the Cove school,. where his
children We're taught prior to his eleva-
ton to the presidency Last year he could
not spare the time and this year events
We're crowding too rapidly on his time.
4 Some time ago Mr. Roosevelt sent a
slip Of paper bearing his autograph, per-
uniting the teacher to deal more literally
with her charges than she had been able
to do before. s. The sleds, games and dolls
were more costly than usual, and the
candies in greater quantity. There were
two trees instead ofaone. and Miss Pro
vost, the principal read a. letter from
President Roosevelt telling the boys and
girls how sorry he was that he could
not be with them. ~. /, .-.... g.. =,
A telegram was sent to the president
telling him how much the children appre-
ciated his gifts and wishing him many,
many more years in his present position.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
The Cleveland. Children Rejoice.

Mrs. Cleveland passed Christmas Day in
their home on Bayard lane, Princeton.
N. J. The sholiday was observed simply,
attention being given chiefly to making
merry for the children. A Christmas tree,
filled with good things for the four chill
dren stands in the library. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
SURPRISE FOR THE POSTAL PEOPLE
MIR. Mackay Is Said to Have Something on
~ His Mind. - z-'

New York, Dec. 25.-Clarence H. Mack
ay, president Of the Postal Telegraph Ca
bic company, is planning a New Years
surprise for the older employees of that con-
Germ. 1t has been reported that John w.
Mackay left in his will a provision that
the older employees of the Postal were to
receive a gift on Jan. l, 1903, proportioned
to their term Of service in that company
Of ten years or longer. Though this report
regarding the terms of the will could not
be verified, and it was limited in other
sources that the gift was the idea of Clar-
ence Mackay alone, it was learned posi-
lively from Clarence Mackay that he and
a committee composed Of old friends and
employees Of his father were contemplating
q New Years present for the employees Of
the Postal that was Of some Importance.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
POOR WINTER wHEAr IN Russ1A,

winter crops in nearly all European Russia is
regarded as absolutely bad. This condition
arises from the delay in sowing. which was due
to the late harvest and the rainy autumn, and
the seed did not terminate sufficiently before tile
advent OF early and intense frosts. The crop
outlook is serious even IL several the southern
provinces OF the country. sss s..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
DEATH IN A GOVERNORS HOME
Charles W. Getchell, Private secre-
tary, Expires at Bismarck.

Special to The Journal. 1865 60
Getchell Of Valley City, private secre-
tary to Governor White died at the gov
errors residence in this city at Il o'clock
this morning. He had been i'll for some
months with rheumatism and death re-
suited from heart failure following that
ailment. He was about 30 years Of age
and served as a lieutenant with the First
mines.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
A I PER CENT INCREASE
About $4,000 Men on the Pittsburg.
Railroad Will Get an Ad-
vance in Wages.

Pittsburg, Pa. Dec 25.-The employees
of the Buffalo. Rochester & Pittsburgi
railroad have been granted a per cent.
increase in wages effective Dec. /. The
company employs about $4,000 men. almost
all of whom will be benefited.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
STOCK DYING OF COLD
Twelve Below Zero and Two Feet Of
Snow at Bonesteel.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The JoufnaI,3 ~ 7-.E q
Bonesteel, S. D., Dec % The Their
mometer indicates,12 below zero. There
are two feet Of snow on the level and
much stock on the range is dying.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
HIS IDEA.
Is. tTi1dUn

ssst. What is the congress of mothers 2,
81 II believe it is association of women who
discuss how to take care OF children while their
husbands are at home doing it, Isl ssss
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
pEMoNsTRATED.

indianapolis News. &. r
Brady--Did old Fog see the joke in placing a
banana skin on the: sidewalk? 5s
BroadbentO Oh. yes; he tnmbled all right.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
WOMAN KILLS HERSELF

Mrs. Henderson OF Fairfax, 5. U.,
i. Was Jealous Of Her Husband.
Special to The Journal z
Bonesteei, S. D.. Dec. Mrs. G.. M.
Henderson committed s; suicide at Fair
fax, SD, Tuesday by shooting herself with
a thirty two caliber revolver. The bullet
entered Just below her heart and she died
Wednesday at 10 a. m. Jealousy caused
the act, Mr.. Henderson was formerly
proprietor Of the Parker house at Sioux
Falls.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25

William Helwig was a resident of st.
Paul until ten or twelve years ago.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25
It Is Thought That They Will Be
Reached Through the Inter
state Commerce Law.
Power Must Be Sought in the Clause
Giving Congress the Right to
Regulate Commerce.
How the Recent Abuses of Power
-. by Combines Might Be
Checked.
From The Journal Bureau, Room 49, Post Build
inR Waahington.

from The Journal Bureau, Koom TO- fost bUlIu'
ing, Washington.
Washington. Dec. o5.---1t is through the
railroads that the trusts must be reached.
This is the administrat tons conclusion as
to remedial legislation. The law to be
passed must be supplemental to the inter-
state commerce law. S~a.-....
This may surprise many people, who
have heard much idle talk about amending
the Sherman antitrust act. or building a
brand new antitrust measure, replete with
prohibitions and penalties. This talk has
been made by people not familiar with the
sentiments Of President Roosevelt or of
Attorney General Knox, and not very ia
miliar with the fundamentals OF constitu-
tionaI law.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-25

During the season the American canal
,ostofdce handled 1898 pieces Of mail.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-01
YESTERDAYS RAIN STORM
NEW HAVEN FLOODRD WITH THE BIGG EST DOWNPOUR OF TEAR
storm Went Out to Sea Last Night Thunder and Lightning Tells of the Breaking of Winter-Damage by the Wind and Water-"The storm i'm the State and Out.

| The rain storm which struck New Haven yesterday and became quite SC were last evening comes from the north 1 west The storm area extends oVel the entire country east of the Rocky mountains, having started in Montana end then moved eastward and into the Mississippi valley, to Arkansas, where | the storm turned northeastward and was central in Illinois yesterday fore noon The center of the storm was ex- pccted last night to pass out to sea down the St. Lawrence valley. The rain here was thought to be the outer edge of the storm.
 Observer Tarr, at the local weather bureau, said last night that the rainfall would probably continue all day to- day with high wind and temperature about the same as that of yesterday but growing cooler tonight,
 The heaviest rain Of yesterday was about o'clock, when there occurred the first thunder and lightning of the win ter This phenomenon has been quite common during the last few winters but had not appeared before this win ter.
 There were few flashes of lightning and several rolls of quite heavy thun- der This, the old weather prophets say, is a sure sign that the winter is broken and that spring is at hand.
 The railroad cut was small river last night there being in it at least a foot of water through which the train nlen and switchmen had to wade.
 tNn1n @1A street was miniature lake last night, and nearly all of the sidewalks were submerged Boards were placed along the sidewalks for the pedestrians to travel on, but the rain came down so fast they f1oated from their original positions and did little good.
 Seldom has the green looked as it did last night, and very few people tried to cross the half between Temple and Church streets,
 The wind and rain did great deal of damage along the West Haven shore and many washouts along the beach were reported last night The tide was one of the highest of the year, and flooded the streets along the Savin Rock shore Many piles in the ship yard in West Haven were carried away and washed high up on the shore. Some of the boats that are pulled up for the winter on the beach were touch- ed by the high water and nearly car ried out in the sound.
 The heavy rain storm was almost as aggravating to the local trolley line as the big snow storm of last week. What are known in street railroad parlance
 Continued on Third Page)
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-01
MEANING OF com TRANSFER.
Syndicate to Purchase san Francisco
 Street Railway Ltmes.

New York, Feb. 2S,--It was learned here to-day that the occasion for the large transfer of gold from New York to San Francisco through the treasury department is the fact that syndicate of bankers which includes Brown Brothers, of this city, and Brown Brothers & Co, of Baltimore has prac- tically closed a deal for the purchase of the leading street railways of San Francisco. The amount involved is said to be something like $90,O00,0OO. The money is to be paid at San Francisco in gold with currency deposited at the To- cal sub treasury. This gave rise to q supposition that the money was to be shipped from San Francisco to Japan.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-01
MEETING OF CABINET.
Question of Complete Withdrawal from
 Cuba Discussed.

Washington, Feb 2S,-The cabinet was in session nearly three hours to- day, and nearly all the time was con summed in the discussion of Cuban matters. The secretary of war has re- ceived a cabegram from General Wood officially informing him that an cleo tion has been held in Cuba under the constitution and that certain officials have been elected to office, This brought up question of how and when this government shall retire from Cuba May 1 has been tentatively fixed upon for the inauguration of the new officials This, however, is subject to change. Ar ter the new government has been inau- gurated this government will negotiate treaties of various kinds with the Gu ban government which will provide for the time when the American troops shall be withdrawn from the island and the government shall be turned over to the Cubans.