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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-24
BACON IS ACTING CONSUL
Jack, as He Was Known Here, in
Responsible Place at
Hongkong. 49,

Jack" Bacon son of H. E. Bacon, who
is yard manager of the L. Lamb Lumber
company, a very young man, has been
suddenly thrown into such position Of
responsibility as seldom awaits a youth
of his age. AS acting consul at Hong
king. some incident may at once put Ba
con into place that will test his mettle.
William A. Rublee, formerly a we'll
known Milwaukee newspaper man, has
set out from Hongkong to trade positions
with General e. S.. Bragg at Havana.
leaving his Office in charge Of the vice
consul, John H. Bacon. Mr.. Bragg will
wait until spring to go to Hongkong, thus
leaving the consulate still In charge OF
Bacon. 80. .-f s.-.- - ~ - ... -
+ Raised and educated in La Crosse, Wis,
and later a graduate of the state univer-
sity, Jack Bacon became a reporter on a
La Crosse paper. He enlisted for the
Spanish war and served with Company M,
Third regiment. in Porto Rico. AS war
correspondent. for the Milwaukee Sentinel
he attained distinction. He became its
police reporter. and later dramatic critic.
When Mr.. Rublee went to Hongkong he
appointed Bacon as vice consul. Before
leaving, the young man spent some time
in Minneapolis.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-24
;|PAVED IN THE SNOW AMES' MOTION HEARD
The Work on Hennerin Avenue Is
Completed Under Very Great
Difficulties.
Snow Had to Be Carefully Removed
and the Sand and Water
Heated.

Hennepin avenue is now paved out as
far as I.oring park the work having just
peen completed. For the last week the
work was carried on under most unusual
conditions. 1t has probably never be-
fore happened that paving workNwas done
In this city as late in the season as Dec.
%, or under such difficulties.
Although the cold was not excessive,
it was rather too severe for out door work
and the heavy snow fall still further in
creased the difficulties. The snow had to
be carefully cleared away, every PARTICLE
of it, so as to prevent possibility Of com
plications when warm weather sets in
Then extreme care was necessary in pre-
pairing the concrete. The sand and the
water both had to be heated.
On certain days 1t was so cold that il
was deemed unwise to attempt to make
concrete and a plain sand filling was used
However. even then the sand was heated
When the temperature moderated, SO as
to permit concrete work. salt had TO be
used in the water. This was a precau,
tionary measure to prevent the concrete
from freezing before it had set.
Naturally City Engineer G. w. Sublettt
is much pleased over the completion O.
the work on Hennepin avenue. It ha:
been as sore a trial to him as to the citi
zens who use this thoroughfare. TIL
work was hampered by the scarcity o
competent PAYERS, but more especially b.
the failure of the stone contract ors to de
liver the paving blocks fast enough to sup
ply the demand. .-~@
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-24
HIGH PRICE FOR PRINTING
That Paid by County Board for JAN
uary Court Calendar.

The county commissioners have again
subjected themselves to criticism for their
peculiar methods Of transacting public
business. Trouble as arisen over the let
ting Of contract for printing the district
court calendars. At the last meeting Of
the board a contract for this work was
awarded to a local firm at FAX cents per
case, an increase of Al per cent over the
price paid last year. which was 17A cents.
Only three bids were received and it is
said, many firms did. not know that the
contract was to be let.
Just why such haste was used taxpayers
must figure out for themselves. Two
members Of the present board go out of
office the first of the year and one of
them, E. P. Sweet, is chairman Of the
committee which passed upon the bids.
The contract for the current year calenI
dars was not let until January and then
only after personal notice had been given
, to all the larger printing firms of the
city. This fall no such notice was given
and, as usual. the public is the sufferer:
In Ramsey county the price paid is much
less. In 1901 the Hennepin price was "a
cents. That was pronounced extortionate
yet the new contract calls for the pay
dclph E. Reuillard: royal peerless. Mrs
that figure. 49,.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-24
Plea for New Trial Is Argued by
Ex-Chief's Attorney, Victor
]. WEIGH.
Especial Stress Laid Upon Supreme
Courts Recent Decision in
Fitchette Case.

Victor j.. WEIGH, attorney for former
Superintendent of Police Frederick W.
Ames, who is now under penite ntfary SEN
tence for having accepted bride; argued
for new trial before Judge Brooks to-
day, and urged the recent decision of the
supreme court in the John Fitchette case
as one reason for it.
Mr.. WEIGH maintained that the evidence
regarding the transa elton, which the chief
Is said to have had with Addie Mills,
should have completed the states case.
as it covered everything alleged in the in
dictment. and argued that the testimony
Of other women, who swore that they also
had paid money to Joseph Cohen, Arnes'
agent should not have been admitted as
tense other than that charged in the in
dictment The admission of such testi-
mony, he said, the supreme court in the
Fitchette case had held to be an error
The motion was also argued on the sen
eral ground that the jury's verdict was
not justified by the evidence. Specific e:,-
ceptions were advanced to certain para
graphs Of the courts charge to the jury
and to the failure of the court to grant
certain requests Of the defendant
Mrs. Mobiles Estate.
Appraisers appointed by the probate
court to pass upon the estate of the late
Mrs. Hester A. Noble. have reported the
value of the property to be S107.937.S6. OF
this amount, 500 600 is in improved city
property and s14,337.S6 is in personal prop
erty. number of stocks and notes are
listed as being valueless. 49,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-24
"MAl<INGs,, or MANY DINNERS
GIFTS Of West Hotel Management to
@ Hotel Employees.

The 1926 employees of the West hotel
were generously remembered by the
hotel management this afternoon. In line
with the annual custom since the erec-
ton Of the big hosiery eighteen years
ago every man, woman and child in its
service was provided with the 'makings''
Of fine Christmas dinner. Thesbig store
room was filled with the best the mar
ket affords, and all was distributed by 2
o'clock. In addition to a fat turkey
apiece, each employe received a large
basket loaded with bananas, oranges and
other fruits nuts, candies, bonbons, and
toys for the children.
The master Of ceremonies was Tim
Hennessey, the veteran house steward
who has presided over the cornp1issary
department of the hotel since it was built
He was ably assisted by 6. Washington
Tyler of cakewalk fame. Before the
happy company dispersed. Mr.. Hennes-
sey made an eloquent. heartfelt speech
at the conclusion OF which he called for
three cheers for the hotel management
and they were given with rousing Re.
Spouse which prompted Mr.. Hennesey tt
demand d tiger. :
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-24
WILL ASK FOR THEIR MONEY
Schools Whose State Allowances
Have Not Been Fully Paid.

The legislature win be asked to appro-
pirate money to make up. the deficit in
raj schools. which aggregate 100000 for
the past two years. High schools draw
ing state aid are entitled to $1,000 a year,
simigraded schools to 5000 and rural
schools to 800. In 1900 the 1923 high
schools fell short Of the amount due them
by $3.50 each, or $19,350. In 1902, 141 high
schools lacked 1920 each Of reaching their
apportionment, making s31 900 in the ag-
gregate. In 1901 1913 semigraded schools
fell short $74.ss each-7a total Of $14,s2s. &c
and in 1907, 243 schools lacked 500 each
of the apportionment,@ or $24,057 In the
aggregate. Rural schools fell behind their
quota in 1902, TAI sfeeeivinE $50 less than
they were entitled ITO, cor 81, s4o.' The ap-
preparation for these years were too small,
as more schools qualified for aid than had
been expected. The schools want the ball
ance due them and will ask for a deficien-
cy appropriation. si%t9E ;'..-' = II
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-24
DENIS MAKE THREATS
Minority Aldermen Are Said to Be
After Committee Appointments
With Club.
Permanent improvements May Be
Blocked if Their Requests
Are Not Granted.

Democratic aldermen threaten to stop
all permanent improvements forEthe COM
ing season unless they secure what they
consider adequate representation on the
important council committees. They are
in position to carry out their threats, and
In consequence the republicans who had
expected to divide all the plums among
themselves are becoming q little fearful
that they be compelled to give some OF the
good things away While there are only
nine democrats TO seventeen republicans,
the democrats have just enough votes to
prevent all legislation requiring two
thirds ma jority, and consequently il they
SO desire they can block permanent i'm
provement measures, with the exception
OF such as relate to the waterworks de-
partlnent 5#13
silt is believed that the members of the
minority party are in a mood to proceed
to any extremes if they are not given a
fair representa- ton ON the big commit
tees, even to an extent that would affect
the welfare of the city. 1t is to outline
campaign ard to effect solid organza :
tion that the democrats are holding their
mysterious meetings. So one or two OF
them think the program very drastic and
are inclined to balk. Particularly is this
true of Aldermen Mccoy and Larson OF
the ninth ward, who have been favored
by the republicans in the council and In
the ward. ~ K r. =~T- ~ ~.
Should the democrats be relegated tc
the minor committees it will be through
no fault of theirs, as it is their purpose
to take whatever steps may be necessary
to get something. An address or memor-
ial to Alderman d. p. Jones, who will be
the president of the new council, has
been prepared. In this communication i,
is recitede that the various wards repre-
sented by democrats are important part.
of the city and entitled to a fair share
of the municipal improvements. and thai
their aldermen should have an active par
ticipation in the legislation. Presiden
Jones is urged to recognize the minority
party as he has in the past. It is not be
| lieved that there are any threats in til.
communication, but the democrats rather
+ freely intimate when they talk informally
| with their republican colleagues, that thu
! little nine hold the balance of power.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-24
Three Birds With One Stone

In December, certain young made invest
n1ent by which hoped attain three things:
wished to place pressure upon himself 50 that
he certain every year He realized the
the need Of protecting him
himself
second he wished an absolutely safe remunerative
investment for amount which he saved.
Third, wished protect his family in event Of his
death. y #a& - r. - ~--@-@sn r.
objects he secured by taking $40 900 twenty
four-year policy in the STATE MUTUAL LIFE
Of WORCESTER MASS. wise his decision proved is
shown Of the policy, which matured in 1901
Cross cost, premiums Of 1887 each... $s,2ssoo ~
Less annual dividends amounting to-. a,ses5o
He received in December, 1901 100000
result requires comment tThe three objects
we're secured the best possible way. The
tracted $500 That amount was in
vested at good Of interest he would have
ceyed savings during the entire twenty
four years family protection OF $4,000
II you STATE MUTUAL policy and
learn splendid old can do for send
your age address to Of the undersigned Don't
put It of for tomorrow never comes
C. W. Van Tuyl General Agent, 6o6e Lumber Exchange
Augustus Warren, George A. Ainsworth,
E*5 George B. Graves. go
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-24
REMEMBER The POOR
Salvationists Begin the Distribution
Of an Even Thousand Christ
mas Dinner Baskets,
The Volunteers Will Give Poor
Children Treat at Century
Hall Tonight.
Both the Salvation Army and the
Volunteers Of America are giving literally

Both the Saliva ton Army and the
Volunteers Of America are giving literally
to-day in Minneapolis.
The Salvation Army distributed this
afternoon 500 baskets containing Christ
mas dinners for $500 persons. To-mor-
row the Army will give away 500 more
dinners. The food SO served has been
contributed in large measure, by friends
Of the Army. Many OF the provisions
however, had to be purchased outright.
For that purpose funds were collected by
soldiers of the Army in the iron kettles
that have hung for the last two weeks
at several street corners: B
The 500 baskets given away to-day
were presented to qualified applicants q,
2s0 Washington avenue S. Each basket
contained potatoes, onions, bread, -four
crackers. coffee. sugar, pickles, a chicken
big mince pie, and q copy OF the War
Cry The quantity ofsprovisions in one
But II the applicant represented a family
of six or more members, he received two
baskets. 60
The baskets were given only to thos.
vouched for by. some responsible person
The names and addresses of needy fam.
lilies were supplied to the Army by police.
men, letter carriers. the police matron, the
humane society, and others. % ~
From noon untils2 p. m. tomorrow din
ner for 500 transient, individuals will b.
served by the Army at 22O Washington av
enue S. t3 - zs:Ns
Tonight Christmas tree for tn,
benefit Of poor children will be set up b,
the Army at its hall ZIG First avenue S
Nearly 400 children will thus obtain cloth
ing, toys. candy, nuts and fruit. u
The Christmas activities Of the Saliva
tionists have been conducted by Brigade
Henry Stillwell assisted by Mrs. stillwell
by Staff Captain and Mrs. Waite, and b.
Staff Captain and Mrs. Faulkner.
The Volunteers Work.
To- night at Century hall, Fourth stree
and First avenue So the Volunteers O
America, under the guidance Of Adjutan
Andrick. will welcome a.. multitude o
| needy adults and children into the pres
ence Of a fruitful Christmas tree. At leas
1000 children will pick from the tire
| candy, nuts toys and other pleasing pro
duce. The same branches will bring fort
clothing to warm folks both little and big
! The Journals Newsboys'-> band will pla
| and Mayor-elect &C. Haynes will speak
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-24
SEATS FOR BEN HUR'
They Went Like Hot Cakes to Long
Line Of ShIverins Buy .

II the crowd at the opening of the sale
of tickets for Ben Hur" at the Lyceum
ut 9 a. m. to-day is any criterion. the peo
pie of Minneapolis are eager to see the IA
nous production for the proper setting of
which stage carpenters have for weeks
boen making over that part of the Lyceum
t1eater behind the footlights. 80.
Notwithstanding the bitter cold wind
from the west. a long line Of messenger
boys and other anxious individuals
marched in lock step for an hour gradual
Iy nearing the coveted box office. Specu-
lators were on hand crying the advantage
OF the gallery and balcony tickets which
they held for sale. One man, the pro-
prietor Of family hotel, who had prom
ised his guests a treat opening night when
Zen Hur' came to town paid $3-bonus
to get in line away up front so his fam
lily would not be disappointed. With
tears in their eyes, shiyering outsiders
begged fortunate ones in line to take two
dollar bills and get a seat for them. but all
Of them seemed primed with previous or
ders so every one finally fell in line and
took chances with the tall enders.
At p. m. the line was still going and
100 persons were waiting to get to the
box office.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-24
.. c. BELL REMEMBERED
The County Treasurer's STAFF Gives Him
Cut Glass.

n 2 .
County Treasurer D.. C..Bell was very
much embarrassed man this morning
when the employees In his office presented
him with a handsome -cut-glass berry
bowl as Christmas present. He was so
ratified that he didn't even open the pack
age in which the dish was, but stammered
hts thanks and put 1t away in the vault
to be opened in his home.
Register OF Deeds Merrill was made. the
recipient Of an unusually handsome cut
glass inkstand, gold trimmed, on which
his monogram had been engraved. The
stand was surn1ounted by a pair Of cha
mois horns, also trimmed in gold. The
piece is the work of well-knnwn Pari-
sian jewelry house and is probably the
most elaborate thing OF the kind ever
seen here. The presentation speech was
made by Deputy "A. i. Skoog.
Yesterday employees in the Office of
County Auditor Hugh Scott presented him
with a handsome gold watch. When they
got to their homes they found that the
auditor had reciprocated. Each man re-
ceived a fat turkey with Mr.. SCOTS COM
pliments. ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-24
COLDER TOMORROW
The Mercury Will Probably Spend
=. Christmas Below Zero.

Christmas will be colder than to-day.
The lowest Temperature since the present
cold wave arrived was six degrees above
zero at Z g.. m. The temperature was
then below zero throughout the Canadian
northwest and North Dakota, in the east
ern, northern and central parts of
South Dakota and in eastern and northern
Montana. The lowest record was reported
from Swift Current. Assiniboia where the
mercury. had dropped to IS below.
Tomorrow morning, however; Mime
apolis will exchange It's holiday sa1uta-
tions at Ave to ten degrees below zero.
and temperature in the neighborhood OF
zero will be maintained throughout the
day. There will probably be no snow.
The cold wave will not moderate before
FRIDAY. ~ ls.t.Sss 80 49, : ~ &.ssrE
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-24
:. G. W. SIMMONS SURPRISED
BernIs Bag Factory Employees Take His
-. -. Breath AWAY. -.

= Charles W. Simmons, superintendent Of
the Bemfs Bag factory. was subjected to
another Christmas surprise this noon,
when the factory employees assembled and
called him before them. Mr.. Simmons had
not the slightest intin1ation of what was
coming and just. about lost his breath
when the spokesman for the force, after
expressing the adrniring sentiment of the
surrounding assemblage, unveiled hand
some speeding cutter, in which fine fur
robe and a whalebone whip reposed in
willingly. Mr.. Simmons has a weakness
for horsef1esh and the unexpected gift
caused ring of emotion in his voice as
he expressed his thanks and his apprecia-
tion Of the spirit which prompted the gift.
For a series Of years the bag factory en-
ployes have testified to their esteem for
their superintendent by a Christmas sur
prise. 5- <-s5 <r .s%,5-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-24
BRONSON HOWARD HERE
Dramatist Is Here for a Visit With
His Cousin.

Bronson Howard, one of Americas
greatest living dramatists, is visiting, his
cousin, Albert w. Howard, at the Holmes
hotel. He was the guest of honor at a
luncheon at the Minneapolis Club this aft
erroon Mr.. Howardswill be in Minneapo-
lis for two weeks. He says he Is here
solely for recreation but it is limited in
cidentally that he is gathering material
for play.
Mr.. Howard is perhaps best known as
the author of the stirring war drama,
Shenandoah 1.-THE Henrietta Stuart
Robson's old time success; and THE
Bankers Daughter
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-24
DUMPED ON MINNESOTA
An insane Patient Sent Here From Wash
ington to Get Rid .of .,.s...

George Navatil was examined In the pro-
bate court this morning and ordered com
mitted to the ST. Peter asylum. The man
is a resident OF the state Of washington
and appears to have been shipped here by
the Washington authorities for the ex-
press purpose Of setting rid OF him..
avratil resided here until July Of; 1900
when he removed to sthe west. He wa.
subsequently, found to be insane and was
sent to the Western Washington hospital
the superintendent Of which afterwar6
sent him here. Ys ssssa -
The matter will be laid before the state
board Of control and, as son as the man
becomes strong enough to travel he will
be sent back. - 5.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-24
HORSES IN GOOD HEALTH
Troubles That Have Affected ST. Paui
.-.- Animals Have Not Been
kere

Though st. Paul horses are greatly
troubled with collie and pulmonary COM
plants, their Minneapolis relatives are en-
joying the best Of health. Immature corn
is said to be causing collie down the river
and wet feet has probably been the cause
Of the general prevalence Of lung fever OF
which there appears to be much com
plant. g.: g
City Veterinarian DR.. A. A. Keyes says
that this city has been particularly fortu-
nate through the past few months. Not
for several years has there been so little
suffering from the usual complaints.
There has not been sign of an epidemic.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-24
THIEVES ROB MILL
They Get 5000 in Salary Checks of
Washburn A EMPLOYEES.

Thieves broke open desk in the CT
fee of the Wasfburn Crosby "a mill,
Seventh avenue S and First street about
o'clock last night and stole nine checks
valued at $500. The checks, which were
the weekly salary checks Of the en-
ployss, were in an envelop with about 81
in cash. The litter was reported 20 the
police and payment upon the checks mas
been stopped.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-24
CITY NEWS
WEATHER NOW AND THEN
Minimum Temperature To-day 3 De-
grees; Year Ago % Degrees.

Entertainment at Synagogue--An enter
tainment will be given tomorrow at $50
p. M to the pupils of the Sabbath school
Of the Jewish Reform congregation N the
vestry rooms Of the synagogue. s'here will
he games. awards of prizes and good
things to eat.
A Wealthy Beeear--Joe Rukavar was
arrested at the South Side police station
yesterday on a charge Of vagrancy. The
man was going from door to door begging
for nickles and when he was searched at
the police sta ton it was found that he had
a roll containing $1o9.S2.
Cash and Watches StoIen-Thonlas Cow
an, engineer at the West Side pumping
station. lost $50 in cash and two silver
watches through the efforts of some one
who broke into his residence at '07 Third
street S. recently. He did not miss the
money until several days after It was
stolen. .- .... ....a
New Store Toy charlottesville dis
tribution Of toys. dolls, etc. by the New
Store to the poor children of the city Will
take place at the armory tomorrow at
10 a. nj. The firm, Evans. Munzer Pick
ering & Co., win appreciate the assist
ance Of any who are interested In the
poor children of the city in seeing that
children are present and cared for. Sos.
New CorporatIons-The Globe Investment
company of Duluth has incorporated with
$4,000 capital. The state bank Of Badger
Mimi, has been authorized to do business
with capital of $4,000, and the W. O.
Barndt Lumber company of Minnea polls
has been incorporated with S50.0O0 capital
by W. o. Barndt of st. Paul, Leonard
Lampert and Royal Buckan Of Mime
apolis.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-24
SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT
A Room at Douglas Celebrates the Ap.
proach OF Christmas In 4
Happy Manner.

A very enjoyable entertainment was
given in "A room of the Douglas school
yesterday afternoon. The decoration COM
n1ittee, assisted by the teacher, Miss
Julia Adams. decorated the room in yell
low and white, the class colors. and In
evergreen and holly. r. Walters the
class president, presided. Some of the
events Of interest were: Two scenes from
1.-THE Birds Christmas Carol by mem
bers OF the class; an enjoyable violin duet
by Genevieve and Joseph Griffith; a song
by Miss Genevieye Griffith, which was
appreciated by all; several recitations by
the pupils. The entertainment was highly
enjoyed by the audience and the afternoon
was pleasant one. 5