davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1902-06-25
TENPLE==I1CCUEN co.
MONTPELIER, VERnONT
Special Bargains
FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK.

35 pairs Muslin Curtains at 4Sc pair.
pairs and Red Shades, at
s398 pair.
IS White p K Skirts Would be cheap $3.50 Now only sl49
and Fancy Linen and Crash Skirts 9Sc s139 and s9S
Silk Pecoats with deep founce and ues Black and
Fancy Coors. Sold for S7.50 at S49S
Black Coored Picoats made from fine Italian Cloth
pretty Silk; grades--9Sc s139, s169, s198
Thompons Straight Front Summer Corset Value 75c
at soc.
dozen Tape Blue White Value s1Oo
at 69c pair
twopece made from handsome Chambay Plain
Blue and Ok Blood at S19S
10 dozen Gloves Black White. The
Thing SOC
Parasols with ufes also, plain hemstched 1929 $1G9
S19S.
Silk Gloria Umbrellas with natural handles and
The prce-9Sc.
25 dozen Lace Stripe Hose. Value 39c; at 25c pair
Hose worth 25 pair This week for 25c
TempIe--McCuen Co.
MONTPELIER VERMONT.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
Mr.. JEROME FEELS HURT
Threats Against Managing Editors
Rambling Case Opens !
= Today.

d. New York, Dec. 17.-Distrct Attorney
Jerome, in an interview to-day, spoke of
the stand taken by the newspapers on his
recent actions against alleged gamblers.
He said he. did not object to personal
criticisms, but he said: =
when they question my, honesty and
jeopardize the causei'I will take action
and proceed criminally against the
managing editors, and, if necessary, make
arrests" .-.'r II = .. r
The hearing, of the charge against David
Bucklin Of being manager Of a gambling
house at East Forty fourth street, the
Garfield house, was commenced to-day.
Bucklin pleaded not guilty and declined
to make reply to the question, what is
your business?" '.'
Joseph Jacobs, the detective, who is said
to have gathered the testimony against
the house, was the first witness. He told
how he obtained entrance to the house
and played faro and roulette there. Buck
lin, he said, received the men who came IN
and watched the different games. The
hearing was adjourned until tomorrow.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
THE CORN CORNER GONE
The December Option Breaks Under
the St. Louis 'Blind Pool
Many Fatalities.

Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE attempted corner
of the December corn market under the
leadership of the st. Louis 'blind pool
went smash when the price of that COM
modify made drop of over five cents on
the board Of trade to-day. The opening
was Il to 1c lower than yesterdays close
the first sales being made at 50 to 52s4 c.
and on heavy liquidation, with no support
to speak the price gradually declined
with now and then a slight rally until
47Ac was reached. The interest of the
majority of traders was centered in the
corn pit and considerable excitement
reigned throughout the session. AS a re-
suit Of the bad break the interests that
have been operating on the board for the
ST. Louis clique wer unable to put up
margins fast enough, and were sold out in
order to even their accounts In spite
of the extreme weakness in the December
option, May was teady and held it's own
remarkably well throughout the day. It
is not known how much corn the St. Louis
people held, but they have been active on
the buying side Of the market for some
time past and their original holdings are
supposed to have been anyWher from,
100000 toto 900, 900 bushels:
Weakness Prevailed in December until
the close which was SIC lower at .471hc.
Final figures on May were a shade higher
at 1880. -.-.,.-... = ;: ..'~..~-;-
Chicago, Dec. INV. W. McClearv E.
Co., board Of trade firm representing
the St. Louis blind pool,"5 which at
tempted to corner December corn, has
suspended. Notice to close out all trades
for their account was posted in the board
at the close Of the days business
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
DID It
Mrs. Anterior Claims to Have Bro
ken Up the Danish Island
Sale.
-
The Novelist Defends Green, but
-: Says That Christmas Was
-. a scoundrel..
w York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
:. Chicago, Dec 1.-THE Tribune this
morning has the following special from
Baltimore: Mrs. Gertrude Anterior, the
novelist, who has been visiting Gen. and
Mrs. Felix Agnus in Baltimore, declares
she is responsible for the failure Of the
Danish parliament to ratify the sale Of the
Danish West Indies to the United States.
She went to Denmark last August to work
out a novel, but after making the &C
quaintance of Neil Green she decided to
play politics.
he was the original emissary to this coun-
try to- carry out the sale. Associated
with him were H. H. Rogers of the Stand
ard Oil company, Charles r. Flint, and
others. The Spanish war stopped nego-
tiatiQns, When they were renewed sub
sequently the sale committee had picked
up Captain Christmas, the, adventurer.
II don't care what Secretary Hay and
others say about it, said Mrs. Atherton.
Il know positively that Christmas was
recognized in this country at the state de-
partment and elsewhere as the representa-
tive Of the sale committee Secretary
Hay undoubtedly did send Harry White,
secretary Of legation in London, to Den
mark, to be introduced to the prime minis
ter: by christmas, and what he may not
know Is that when White arrived at Co.
penhagen he was admitted to the presence
OF the prime minister while the door was
slammed in Christmas face
inns man Christmas is really a scoun-
drei. Secretary Hay might easily have
discovered the manner of man with whom
ne was treating had he taken the trouble
to inquire of the Danish minister to this
country. This, it seems, he. did not do.
and from the moment Christmas took hold
the treaty was tainted and the whole af-
fair transformed into a scandal"
Mrs. Anterior declares that when she
learned the views of the king and the
Danish people she was convinced that the
United States could not conclude the
transaction without disgrace She sent an
article to the North American Review re-
viewing the history of the treaty negotia-
lions, and in which she said that if the
rlgsdagen ratified the documents she
would expose the. scandal into which the
United States had been drawn
The article had been translated and
nearly simultaneously with it's publication
in America it appeared in all the Danish
papers and in thousands Of pamphlets.
The anti-sale party exploited the fact
that had the proof: the novelist saws.
1t was pointed out that If the treaty was
ratified I would expose the scandal. which
would mean that the American congress
would not vote the money to pay for the
islands This argument proved potential
and knew soon after the first Of October
that the anti-sale party had secured
enough secret, pledges from the liberal
members to defeat the ratification of this
treaty."
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17

If Great Britain and Germany wish to
exclude American merchantmen from
Venezuelan ports they must exclude all
shipping including their own, a condi-
ton which can only be met by recognize
ing the existence of a state of war and the
dismissal Of the present fiction.
Spain and Belgium.
Senior Ojeda the Spanish minister and
Baron Moncheur, the Belgian minister,
have not received official advices relative
to the joint note their governments have
addressed to President Castro, asking that
in the event Of a settlement Of the claims
of the allied powers, Spain and Belgium
be given similar treatment.
The Spanish minister denies that there
is the slightest proba bility Of further
action on the part of Spain unless events
in Caracas make it necessary for the
Spanish representative to withdraw. Min
lister Ojade does not anticipate this, in
view Of the strong ties Of friendship that
exist between his government and the
South American republics.
Baron Moncheur regards the position of
his country as thus far neutral, but in
case circumstances change this attitude 1t
is likely that Minister Bowen would be
requested to look after Belgian interests
in the Venezuelan capital. Belgium hav-
ing no navy it will not be possible for that
country to join In the naval demonstra-
ton of the allied fleets.
Mr.. Rowen's Busy Days.
The only cablegram received at the
state department from Minister Bowen
over night was the announcement that
the Italian minister at Caracas had re-
quested him to take charge of Italian in
terests in Venezuela, which, under the
state departments instructions, he was
about to do, and the minister was leaving
, Caracas. This cablegram was sent from
Caracas last night.
Mr.. Bowen's position is realized to be
one Of extraordinary difficulty. He is
now in charge Of the interests Of Great
Britain, Germany, Italy and Holland, be-
sides those of the United States and may
be called upon to take charge of those OF
the remainder Of the European countries
with the possible exception of France
which remains on pleasan relations with
Venezuela
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
ASKED FOR $4,000
Miss Collyer's Rather Merry Re-
quest of the President Of
the United States.
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
Boston, Dec. 17.-Clara Phipps Collyer,
daughter of a Washington real estate
operator could not persuade her father
to back her ambition to be a theatrical
star, so she wrote to President Roosevelt,
whom she knows personally, and asked for
$4,000. She was overjoyed at getting this
reply:
Miss Clara Phipps Collyer New York-Dear
Madam President Roosevelt informed Of
the contents Of your communication addressed to
him, and begs to state in reply that he recolects
you perfectly. He sympathizes with you in your
determination to make n name for yourself and
bids me say that he will give the matter his at
tention at the earliest possible moment I am
instructed also to say that Mr. Roosevelt is seri-
ously considering the granting of your request.
You will hear from him later in reference to
this matter. l have The honor to be yours sim
cerely, George B. Cortelyou, Secretary.
Miss Collyer expects soon to have he1
own company and her own play.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
TWO NEW TUNNELS
Much Railroad Activity Underneath
- !, - Ne,u ~ ,.1- .-....

New York, Dec. s17.-sController Grout
announced, day that the Erie and Della
ware, Lackawanna & Western railroads
would enter New York through the New
York q New Jersey tunnel for which the
board of aldermen granted a franchise
yesterday after voting in favor of the
Pennsylvania railroad tunnel The ter
minal of the tunnel in this city will be a
large station between Hudson street and
the North river near Christopher street,
Controller Grout said he had the most
reliable information that the capitalists
behind the Ned York & New Jersey tun-
mel company were the owners of the Erie
and Lackawanna roads, :. .*: -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
. VENEZUELAN NERVE
Surprising Acts Of castro's Consul at a
60 So British Port.

Surprising Acts Of castro's Consul at a
-'' British Port.
New York. Dec. 17.-Among the causes
of irritation between Great Britain and
the Castro government of Venezuela were
the actions Of the Venezuelan consul at
Port Of Spain, British Island of Trinidad. A
characteristic description Of the methods
he is alleged to have followed is furnished
by the, Port of Spain Gazette of Nov
25. It. says:
From time to time we have had to
draw public attention to the barefaced
insolence and assumption of power, pos
sessed by the. consul of no civilized state,
which Mr.. G.. B. Figueredo, as consul for
Venezuela, has :arrogated to himself But
perhaps in awaiting himself of the naval
forces of, his country to set himself up as
a rival and hostile collector of customs in
a British colony he has now even sur
passed his previous deeds of valor
1T has for some time been the custom
of the consul to refuse clearance of small
vessels hence for Venezuelan ports in the
power of the revolution except they pre-
paid to him the amount Of the duty.
(Which they, Of course, would also have
to pay the revolutionist customs authori-
ties over there on arrivaD plus the 80 per
cent diferential duty levied in defiance of
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
MISSIONS Get $845,l05
Work of the American Board
Enormous Demand for Bible
~. -. in China. !: -

. Boston, Dec. 1.-THE ninety second an
nual report of the American Board Of For
elgn Missions shows receipts for the year
of $845, los. T. g..
The report states that indemnities for
property destroyed in China in 1900 have
been paid. and adjusted under conditions
satisfactory to the missionaries, and in
most instances to the native Christians,
and which also admit of the reopening of
work in all its varied forms.
1t has been decided to re-establish the
North China college at Tung Chou. The
first new building for the college is in
process of erection.
The enormous demand for the Bible
and TRANSACTIONS of all kinds of western
books which has sprung up during the last
two years has been felt in Tung- Chou to
an extent that has made it absolutely i'm
possible to supply the demands at times
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
TWO, BIG BILLS PASSED
Senate Disposes of the Urgency and
Pension Measures Adjourn
ment to Saturday.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE senate to-day
passed the urgent deficiency bill without
discussion. 1t carries an appropriat ton of
LAO, 900, including 100000 to suppress
the foot and mouth disease. It was
agreed that the senate adjourn from to-
day until Saturday.
Mr.. Gallinger On. H. reported the
pension appropriation bill which was
passed without division. 1t carries $780,
S97, 900.
Mr.. Bacon (Ga.) continued remarks be-
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
WEDNESDAY EVENING,

all principles of honesty And should any
vessel leave without first paying. it can
take the risk Of capture by one Of the
pirate ships constituting Castro's navy.
Surely this is matter for the collect
CIR of customs to inquire into and report
formally to the government, and tnSWhich
the government should take at once some
very definite action What will be done ?,'
In another issue two days later the
Gazette tells of the running down of the
British schooner Ocean Traveller, by a
Venezuelan gunboat.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17

San Jose, Costa Rica, Dec. 1.-THE
Costa Rica' government will not discuss
the Venezuelan situation but it can oe
said on good authority that the ministers
favor President Castro's attitude. Public
feeling here is bitter against the British
and German action. The United States is
much criticized and the Monroe doctrine
is ridiculed. Finally, President Castro is
looked upon setting good example
to Spanish America.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
ENGLAND VIII Stand by Germany

Berlin, Dec lit is stated that. the
German foreign office has received assur-
ances from Great Britain that popular op
position to her corporation with Germany
will not alter her intention of Loyalty
working with Germany until the object in
Venezuela is attained.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
CLERICALS ARE HOSTILE
Why Italy Is Pleased at the ThreshIng of
Venezuela,

Rome, Dec. 1.-THE announcement of
the presentation yesterday afternoon Of
Italy's ultinaatum to Venezuela was re-
ceived here with general satisfaction.
Apart from the desire to recover the
claims Of Italians, there has been long
standing il-feeling between the two coun-
tries consequent on the persistent hostil-
ity shown by the ruling clerical element
in Venezuela against Italy because of the
struggle between the vatican and the
Quirinal:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
REvoLUTIoNIsvs ARE BUSY
Reports That They Are Going in to Whip
Castro,

Port of Spain, Trinidad, Dec. 17.-Senor
Rojas, agent in this island of the Vene
zuelan revolutionists denies the report
that they have Joined common cause with
Castro against the allies. On the con-
trary, according to reports received, the
government troops under General Velu-
TIM have been twice defeated by the
revolutionists, first at La Guaira and later
at Ell Chico, where they were completely
routed and fled in disorder.
Moreover it is reported from Alta
Gracia that General Rolando at the head
Of 5000 revolutionists is marching on
Caracas with the object Of capturing the
city and overthrowing Castro.
The rebels in Trinidad believe that if
Rolando's movement proves successful he
will elect a new president who will treat
with England and Germany and thus
quickly end the difficulty.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
NEGRO KILLS ANOTHER
Quarrel Terminates in Murder in a
Milwaukee Saloon. ...

Milwaukee, Dec. 17.-Charles Brown,
colored, was killed this forenoon by
Charles Brynes, also colored, in a. saloon
near the Kinnickinnic avenue street car
barns. The tragedy was the outcome Of
quarrel. Brynes struck Brown on the
head with a heavy stick, Brynes was
arrested.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
They Are "standIna by" Castro.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE consul general
Of Venezuela in this city to-day received
the following cable:
Caracas, Dec. 17.-Bankers, bar, COM
merce, society and clergy, constituted in
committee, approve the governments at
titude and offer President Castro their aid
unreservedly. 1900 7-Forres Cardenas,
Secretary to the President"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17

DEATH OF GENERAL GEORGE NORMAN,
New Orleans, Dec. 1.-THE funeral arrange
ments for General George Moorman, who died
suddenly last night, We're completed to-day after
the arrival in tile city Of Mrs. Norman and the
generals only son. The body was removed to the
residence of Surgeon-General Tebault to-day and
this evening will be taken to Memorial hail.
where 1t will lie in state guarded by veteran sol
diers. The funeral will occur tomorrow at 3
In the afternoon from the hall, and all the vet
eran S organizations have been invited to attend
Rev. a: Gordon Bakewcll, confederate veteran
will deliver the sermon. ,t.'.T, - -"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
"BiIIy Doc" from Castro.

Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE Tribune this
morning publishes the following: Caracas,
Dec. 16.-Chicago Tribune, Chicago: Cas-
tro wishes to express in the name of his
country his appreciation of the sympathy
of the United States manifested toward
Venezuela. In this foreign aggression on
Venezuela he! sees "a threat at American
interests and believes that the situation
may be interpreted as a blow aimed at
American integrity. ~ 60, .,.ss.s. e. I'D
Torres Cardenas, =
- Secretary to the President ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
Work of the House,

Washington, Dec 17.-In the house
to-day Mr.. Bartlett (Ga) offered an
amendment to the legislative appropri-
alton bill for s25O,OOO to enable the at
torney general to prosecute the violators
Of the antitrust laws.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17

. Regardless Of the merits of the
present controversy the state depart
ment feels that the vast interests of
American trade demand that his rule
beadopted and adhered to else Ameri-
can trade might be crippled at th'e
will of any naval power that sought
to resort to the anomalous peaceful
blockade
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
d. MR.. VANDERBILT IS VERY SICK

New York. Dec lit Is feared that Corne-
Illus Vanderbilt cannot recover. The crisis was
reduce his temperature. DR.. Flint refused to
say what his temperature was but said it had NOT
fallen during the night. His heart, he said was
all right. but he declined to say whether com.
plications had set in. .... = -. 49,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
GERMAN RooKKEEpEp CONE

Berlin. Dec. 1.-The Darmstardter bank has
been defrauded of $175,0OO owing to false en-
tries in the books on the part of a bookkeeper
named Nessler, who had charge of the deposits
Nessler has been missing since Sunday.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17

gun yesterday in opposition to the section
of the bill regarding a reserve force of
trained men. He had not concluded when
| at 1880 p. m. the senate went into execu-
| tive session. Ia
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
PEN1TENTIARY AND JAIL SENTENCES,

Special to The Journal. ~ :. ..-> -''~t
Breckenridge, Mimi, Dec. 17.-Joseph Rogers.
a Mexican, convicted of grand larceny, was sen.
fenced to f3h years in Saltwater John Ryan and
John Nixon received penitentiary sentences of
eighteen months for grand larceny. George Rob.
erts, for grand larceny, was sentenced to six
weeks in the county Jail. 49, r.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
To Cure Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money If 1t fails to cure.
e. ". Groves signature Is on each box. &c.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
THE U. S. COULD NOT RECOGNIZE IT
Why the peaceful Blockade" Is an i'm
possible Condition.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE officials here
have come to the conclusion that the pro-
jected peaceful blockade" of Venezuelan
ports cannot be recognized as against
United States shipping at least If the
allies seek to exclude Venezuelan shipping
from entry to Venezuelan ports that
might be permitted but they cannot rX
clude United States ships in regular bust
ness unless a genuine state of war is
recognized.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
VERDICT AGAINST "HoT arr PApER.

Paris. Dec. III. Reiff the American Jockey.
to-day was awarded $500 damages by the ninth
correctional tribunal In his case against the
charges that the Jockey pulled Saint Saulge.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
the object and limitations Of coercive
uaea esca nes- iOr - - =.

the object and limitations Of coercive
measures, escapes observation.
I There is a general agreement among all
writers for the press that every diplo-
matte detail has been arranged with the
knowledge and consent Of the Washington
government, which occupies a favorable
position for emphasizing proposals for ar
) filtration from Caracas whenever there
may be practical method Of guarantee
= Ing results and holding Venezuela to the
obligations imposed by the tribunal.
& While England Is formally committed
to the German claims, there is a jealous
emulation between both the governments
in the cultivation Of good relations with
the United States, and neither is likely
to be outstripped by the other if Wash
ington Indicates plainly what ought to be
done.
Lord Lansdowne's additional explana-
ton yesterday respecting the blockade,
left 1T uncertain whether all vessels would
be stopped or whether an attempt would
be made by the British and German au-
;thorities to take possession Of the Gus
toms Of all the principal Venezuelan ports.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-12-17
Costa RIca Eavors Castro.

8 Secretary to the Presidel
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-09-04

Ssgda aaegrsma dc Visqnas, racibido por
el asfi5R PAimsr, oil meetfng Que celeDrAron ali
nusstros amigos sl domir'kos qneoo exp eadfdo
corcurriandn mas die 1. 5cN coxxsligionAxios.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-09-04

La compsfifa Norts sstar& en- esta capita
oil sApAdo de Ii presents semAna.