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The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28
LAND OWNERS SCORE.
Make. Fight for Evidence in Lake
wood Cemetery Case.

wood Cemetery Case. :.s
An important point was scored this
morning in the district court blythe
landowners near Lakewood cemetery
who are opposing the condemnation
proceedings begun by the cemetery
association for the purpose of ac-
quiring twenty-three lots, which are
alleged to be needed for cemetery
purposes. 4
On a hearing this morning before
Judges Elliott, Pond and Cray on the
adoption of the report Of the COM
mission appointed to $appraise values
the attorney for the lot owners de-
manded that the evidence before the
commission regarding values be pre-
sented to the court as part Of the case.
The judges, after comforting directed
the attorneys to prepare afffdavits
regarding the evidence received ,sby
the commission, and to present them
to the court within a. fortnight The
interested persons object to the
awards and want the evidence in
court in case it should be necessary
to take an appeal to the supreme
court
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28
llNGUIST is DEAD.

Washington, Dec. 2S.--Colonel Henry L
Thomas, for thirtyfour years translateS
in the state department, died to-day az
his residence in this city. Mr.. Thomas
was a man Of exceptional ability and was
one Of the most valued employees in the
department. He spoke and translated
French, Spanish, Italian, German, Nor
wegian, Danish. Dutch. Portuguese He
brew, Arabic and Greek, besides having
a general knowledge of other tongues
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28
Panama Elections.

Panama, Dec. 2S.-Elections for
members Of the constitutional conven-
ton took place to-day in every part Of
the republic. The results are not yet
known, but kilograms from the in
terror report the apparent triumph of
the conditions proposed by the popular
junta, composed Of liberals and con-
servatives- For the first time in the
history of the isthmus the affairs on
the isthmus at Panama have been con-
Quoted without any Attempts at brib-
cry, or other illegitimate acts.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28
More WarShiDs Sold.

New York, Dec. 2S.-It-t is an
nounced here, says a Herald dispatch
from Buenos Aires, that the Argen-
tine men-of-war Moreno and Riva-
davia, built at the Ansaldos yards in
Italy, have been recently sold by the
mediation of the English firm Of An
tony Gibbs & Co., for $7,5O0,000, but
the government does not say which
nation Is the real purchaser.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28
Marines Moving.

Colon, Dec. 28.-Thes marines from
the converted cruiser. Prairie, who
have been stationed at Raviza, have
gone from there to Panama, and they
now are located at Bas Obispo, q sta
ton on. the railroad, occupying the
houses of the canal company.
The election of delegates to the con-
stitutional convention took place yes
terday.
The United States gunboat Castine
has arrived here.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28
MURDERED HIS WIFE

William Graves Of Portal, N. D., Taken to
the Minot Jail.
Special to The Journal.
Minot. n. D.. Dec. 2S.-William Graves
last night shot and instantly killed his
wife from who he had been separated for
some time The tragedy occurred at Por-
tai, where the victim was living with her
three children. JealOusly is thought to
have been the cause Graves came from
Minnesota a year ago and has been en-
gagged l. general work. He was brought
here this afternoon for a preliminary ex-
animation.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28
france Is Satisfied.

Paris, Dec: Ex-senator Prevet, in
terrogating M. Delcasse, minister Of
foreign affairs, in regard to the Pana-
ma canal, dwelt upon the amount of
French capital invested there, remark
ing that the completion of the. canal
would have required a relatively small
sum of money. He mentioned the
value of the isthmus to the whole
world and concluded with a tribute to
Colombia's resistance to Panama's Sc
cession. M. Delcasse replied that
French interests in Panama have been
formally safeguarded.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28
PANAMA WILL PAY
Willing to Assume Part Of Colombian
Debt When Recognized.

New York, Dec. 26.-Mr Bunau-
Varilla, minister of Panama to the
United States, has notified Sir H Nor
timer Durand, British ambassador to
the United States, of Panama's will
lingness to assume a part Of the ex-
terror debt of Colombia in proportion
to the population Of Panama COM
pared with that of Colombia. The
minister says this will be done as soon
as the independence of Panama is
recognized by Colombia.
The total amount Of the. exterior
debt. with interest added, is about
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28
Japs Bid for Ships.

London, Dec. .2S.-Japan is nego-
tiating for the purchase of the Argen-
tine warships Moreno and Rivadavia,
now building at Genoa, Italy, but UP
to this afternoon the Japanese lega-
tion had not heard Of the completion
Of their purchase. .z>r g. ct. ..--
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28
WASHINGTON NOTES
Capital City Doings of Interest
Northwestern People.
From the Journal Buresu. Colorado Builds

From the Journal Bureau, Colorado Building,
Washington.
Washington, Dec. 2S.-Secretary
Hotchkiss has intimated to Represent
ative Steenerson that it will be i'm
possible to send Inspector McLaugh-
lin to Red Lake reservation this win
ter to attempt to reach an agreement
for the sale of Indian agricultural
lands. The secretary stated that Mr..
Mclaughlin now in Indian Territory
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28
Three Trains Daily

Morning, early afternoon, and night,
on Duluth Short Line of Northern
Pacific, between Twin Cities and Head
of the Lakes. Pullman, Parlor and
Observation cars. City Ticket Office
No. 19. Nicollet House Block.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28

15,0Oo,o 900, and Panama has a popu-:
lation about one fifteenth Of that
of Colombia, so that Panama will
take upon itself the payment of a mill
lion dollars, if the conditions are car
ried out.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28

western meat market and confectionery
store adjoining were destroyed by fire
which caught from a. stove at 3 O clock this
morning. The loss Is about So. $780,, insur-
ance 5000.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28
ssiatic Squadron Sails.

Honolulu, Dec. 28.--Rear7 Admiral
Evans, who had received a cable dis
patch from Secretary Moody telling
him to use his own discretion in the
matter Of remaining a few days long
er at Honolulu, has announced that in
view of the situation in the Orient that
it would not remain at Honolulu mere
II for pleasure. and that the .Aslatic
squadron would sail for Cavite next
Tuesday, the date originally desig-
mated. ~ ,G@
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28

DEFECTIVE BAR CAUSED A DEATH.
Special to The Journal
Winona, Mimi, Dec. 2S.-The remains
of Theodore Ablleiter, killed by falling
from a mail car on a Milwaukee train
at Dakota, have been sent to his home at
Boscobel Wis. The coroner's inquest
found that he came to his death by fall
ing from the car by reason of a defective
bari
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28

paris--A duel between Henry De Molroy a
leading anti-semite, and Captain Levy of tAc
Fifth regiment of engineers, over the Dreyfus
affair, fought yesterday, the latter being
wounded.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28
WRECK AT A STATION.

Special to The Jeufnal.
Fergus Falls, Mimi, Dec. GA freight
wreck occurred here at noon, four cars
being derailed directly in front Of the sta
ion and one of them being completely
demolished. The smashup was due to the
breaking of a rail under the train.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28
RUN DOWN BY AUTO
ST. Paul Young Lady Painfully Injured
Yesterday

Miss Louise Nunnally, 672 Summit ave
nue., ST. Paul, was run down at Sixth and
Minnesota streets. ST.. Paul, yesterday
afternoon by a Minneapolis automobile.
The girls wrist was broken and she was
otherwise injured. The chauffeur took her
I'd the Ryan hotel. where physician wa 8
summoned. He then departed after pay J
ing the, surgeons bill.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28

A Prominent Merchant Is Called From
Earth.
Robert Manufacturer of AIannI1 elmer
Bros, the prominent St. Paul merchants
died this afternoon at his home In that
city.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28
A HORSE ON
STEVENSON
NINTH DISTRICT CONGRESSMAN
is CUP AGAINST IT,

His Constituents Want 'HOrse Books
and His Supply Is lsxhausted-Has
Requests for 500. More Copies Than
Were Given Him for Distribution
COnSressman's Son Shows Eastern
CTS HOW to Play Football.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28
Kansas City Called On.

Kansas City, No. Dec. 2S.-The
Russian government has just placed
an order with local packers for a mill
hon and a half pounds of mess meat
for immediate shipment to San Fran
cisco. The order calls for the de-
livery Of the meat at San Francisco by
Jan. %. The meat, it is said, is for
the use Of the Russian army and it's
destination is said to be Port Arthur.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take. Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets. AL
druggists refund the money IL 1t falls to cure.
q. W. Groves signature is on each box. 25c,
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28
COMING NEXT WEEK.

Senator Dietrich's Case for Conspiracy Is
Set for Jan. 4,
Omaha, Neb. Dec 2S.-The members
Of the new federal petit jury, called for
the present session of the district court,
reported to Judge Munger this morning.
The important trials to come UP re-
suit Of the recent work of the grand jury,
however, will not begin until Jan. A, at
which time Senator Dietrich will be tried
on an Indictment charging conspira cy
against the government. r..t,.le .ts
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28
BUYING AMERICAN MEAT
Russia Orders Supplies Shipped from
San Francisco at Once

Omaha. Neb., Dec 28.-The Cuda-
by Packing company is working over
time on a. rush order for 100000
pounds Of mess beef for the Russian
government. All this meat and per-
haps more from other plants must be
In San Francisco in time for shipment,
Jan. 26.
The manager Of the Cudahy COM
pany says the beef is to be placed in
oak casks bound with galvanized iron
hoops. 1t is prepared under formula
specially approved by the Russian
agent and is doubly inspected, once by
the regular United States inspectors
and again by the representative of the
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-28
RoBT. MANNHEIMER DEAD

w. w. Jermane,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-30
SIGNED IN BLANK
Question Raised as to Validity Of CON-
plant lssu d From State Aitornsy's Office,

Montpelier. VT, Nov. so.--The question
of the legality of complaint signed In
blank and issued from the state at
torney's office during the absence that
official which has arisen In connection
with the arrest OF r. A. Law. Is consid-
cred of serious significance 10 the state.
Law was arrested on a charge OF intoxi-
cation. the papers having been issued
from the states attorneys office. Frank
A. Bailey, the states attorney being pres
ent.
When the case came 10 trial. Laws at
torney made n motion 10 quash the com
plant on the ground that IL had been
signed I'm blank. Rather than have the
court rule on the question. q represen-
tative Of the states attorneys office en-
tered a nolle prosequi In the case. He
said. however, that the entry Of the nolle
proseoui did not end the case as the
question whether Law could be brought
into the county court on information
signed In blank would be determined by
a higher court
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-30
POINT FOR DEFENDANTS
Made by wln,ss Ia the Chinese Murder
Trial at Eosicn.

Boston. Nov. 3o-In the trial OF Wong
Chung and Charlie Chinn on the charge
Of numbering Wong Yak Chong. which
was resumed before Judge White in the
superior criminal court today, the de-
fense established a point which 1t con.
siders TO be In direct contradiction to an
important contention OF the government
regarding the shooting.
The testimon ywas offered by Russell
Z. Anthony, a clerk OF the National Bank
of Redemption. He said that on the
night OF Oct. 2. when Yak Chong was IA
tally wounded, he heard the sound of a
shot as he was passing through Harrt-
son avenue. and then he saw two China
men running toward Beach street, and
shooting as they ran He followed them
and saw another Chinaman, whom he
Identified as Charlie Chinn, one of the
defendants. running down the opposite
sidewalk, also shooting.
Croes-examined by Lawyer Bartlett for
the defense, the witness said that he
heard three shots In all fred from the
sidewalk He saw the flashes OF the re-
ports. The government has alleged that
Yak Chong was shot while standing on
the sidewalk( and while the defendants
were coming across the street Accord
Ing TO the witness the shots were fired
from the sidewalk at some person near
the middle Of the thoroughfare.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-30
ENVELOPEO IN SMOKE.
People In cunani Are Ia Fear Of An,tasr
Disastrous Earthquake.

Caracas. Nov. 3o.--For nearly three days
past the city OF Cumana, state OF Bermu-
dez, on the Gulf of Cariaco has been en-
veloped in sulphurous smoke. The origin
OF the phenomenon cannot be explained.
The inhabitants OF the place. numbering
about 10000 are afraid TO abandon their
houses A committee Is engaged In inves-
tigating the matter
Cumana has been destroyed six times
by earthquakes
On account OF the frequent earthquakes
al Cumana all its houses are low pitched.
II has several suburbs but none has re-
msrkable edifces,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-30
THREATENING
FIRE IN
BROOKLYN
Old Academy Of Music Was
Gltted By FI,m!s Caused By
An Explosion.

New York, Nov. 3o.--The historic
Academy OF Music. the largest theatre in
Brooklyn. was completely consumed to-
day by fire which Is believed to have
been caused by an explosion In the build
ing. For a time the flames threatened
adjoining property and when the roof fell
In part Of IL struck liquor saloon build
Ing adjoining No one was hurt although
the saloon was destroyed. The loss was
estimated at 100000. and was fully COW
cred by insurance.
The fire started In the scenery on the
stage OF the theatre. where a number OF
men were preparing for the testimonial
dinner to Senator McCarren. TO be giveH
there tonight. A lower fly In the scenery
was discovered TO be on fire and after an
unsuccessful attempt TO subdue the fire
the men had 10 leave the building.
Four alarms were turned in in quick
succession. For some unknown reason
the fire department was tardy In arriving
on the scene and II was fully fifteen min
utes before they had a stream OF water IN
the building. II was then discovered that
the water could be carried scarcely half
way up 10 the roof. Within half an hour
after the discovery OF the fire the entire
puifuHsS was TOailHB lufndCs anu lnr
firemen were bending all their efforts 10
save the surrounding property.
The academy which was an antiquated
building constructed In 1850. OF brick.
sandstone and wood, was the exact op-
posite Of fire proof and offered no re-
sistance to the flames.
The Way Down East company oc-
cupied the. academy all last week, but
their scenery and effects were taken out
late Saturday night. a quantity OF var
nish and paint had been stored In the
wings OF the stage preparatory to CIV
ing the interior a general overhauling.
When. after an hours work. when the
flames were hnall brought under control
there was nothing left of the academy.
building. but the crumbling outer walls.
The building was owned by stock cor
poration and for more than 10 years has
been prominent In Rrookyn's life.
The banquet of Senator McCarren will
be held tonight as scheduled and will be
given at the Hotel ST. George
Brooklyn theatres have had many ex-
periences with fires In the past One OF
the worst was that OF the Brooklyn thea
tire which was destroyed In 1873 vhen
29s lives were lost In 1891 HYDE and Wei
mans theatre was totally consumed, but
no lives were lost.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-30

turned and vas shocked upon being In
formed by Mrs. Lejune OF what had been
done. There had been no talk between
the women. on the occasion OF the nrst
call which Indicated that Mrs. Lejune
contemplated suicide. and after the deed
had been done no valid reason was given
the caller for the taking OF the poison.
Such remedies as were suggested 10 the
women OF the tenement house were given
to Mrs Lejune: but none gave her any
relief.
At 4 o'clock she was attended by Dr.
Dubeau, who saw her again at o'clock
Saturday and 10 o'clock yesterday morn
ing.
The case was o desperate one and the
doctor saw little hope for saving his pa
TENTS life.
When he called at 10 o'clock this morn
ing the doctor was informed that Mrs.
Lejune had been dead three hours.
DIT. Dubeau notified Medical Examiner
Pegram and through the latter word was
got to the police of the district
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-30

A suicide was brought to the attention
OF the officers of the 5th station this
noon.
The victim was Mrs. Lydia Lajune. 81
years old. wife of Lewis Lcjuine, OF "
Plain street
Mrs. Lejune had a plessant home and
was the mother Of two interesting little
children.
Illness caused her to become despono-
ent and she brooded over something
which led TO a determinati IN 10 take her
life
The agency she selected was paris green.
q virulent. irritant and OF that poison
she took a teaspoonful.
The fatal dose was taken at . O'Clock
last Saturday morning.
Just before she swallowed the poison a
neighbor visited her. and when she was
left alone she hastened TO closet and
took the arsenicai preparation.
Within a few minutes the visitor re-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-30
DEMURRER SUSTAINED.
Appellate Courts Opinion Is In fsvI Of
De andant In Case Of SIattsry vs.. Cog.te.

The appellate division Of the supreme
court has sustained the defendants de-
murrer in the case OF Timothy Z. STAT
terry VS.. Richard NJ. Colgate. ct al. In a
rescript the court says that the amend
ed declaration has the same defeefs
which we found In the original declara-
ton The present declaration does not
sllege that the defendant knew of the de-
feet in the goods, and 80 practiced de-
ceit in exposing them for sale.
Actual knowledge Is necessary TO i'm
nose a liability in a case Of this kind II
The action could be sustained for negli-
gence presumptive knowledge might be
sufficient The demurrer must be sus-
tanned.
Alfred S. johnson was attorney for the
defcndants
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-30
STATES NO CAUSE.
Appellate Court Says II Cannot entertall
Van Tyr Brothers Petition.

The appellate court has handed down
the following rescript in the case of In
re petition OF Van TYR Brothers. The
petition states no case which this court
can entertain. The petitioners as Judg-
ment creditors of Beauregand had no
claim upon a fund in the district court
which was the proceeds OF property be-
longing to Beauregard, and had been
brought into court In a suit to which
these petitioners were strangers.
The district court properly refused to
grant the petition. Petitioners exceptions
overruled. and case remitted 10 district
court OF the llth judicial district with
direction TO dismiss petition
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-30
FRESHMEN WINS THE CUP.

wellesley Mass. Nov. 5o.--The Fresh.
man class al Wellesley college has won
the annual cup for the athletic champion
ship Of the college. the events which
started on Field day. two weeks ago. hsv-
ing been concluded today
The Freshman won the iOO-yard dash
and the shotput and secured second place
I'm the shotput and In Hockey. thereby
scoring n points. The sophomores were
second. with IS points. while the seniors
scored i2 and the juniors II.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-30
HELD MlTH( Ui Bill.

Boston. Nov. 3o.--A mysterious shooting
at the South End few weeks ago. when
James ". Gavel was fatally wounded.
and a woman. Annie Lewis, was also
shot, was recalled in the municipal court
today, when John w. White was brought
in on the charge OF murder.
Gavel died several days after he HAD
been shot The case was continued until
Dec. b v Judge Brown and White was
held without bail. The Lewis woman was
also in court. and she was held In SS@
as a witness in the case.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-30
BLAST fUfNAtES SILL IN EnAIIgN

Denver. Colo. Nov. 5o.-The Colorado
Fuel & Iron company's plant at Pueblo
has not entirely closed down. according
to an official of the company In this city.
The wire mill was closed Saturday, but
two blast furnaces are In operation and
others will ope as soon as coal can be
secured.
The company has not yet considered
the proposal to use Northern coal, but
may do 50 later.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-30
Jew upH'e APPOINTED.

Caracas. Nov. 3o,-Senor Calvo. a juris-
consult of Argentina, has been appointed
to sue, ed Senor Leon Y. Castillo. the
Spanish ambassador at Paris, as umpire
I'm the case OF the Franco-Venezuelan
claims. owing to the ambassador having
declined to serve as umpire, as a result
OF the attacks of the Venezuelan press on
the Spanish arbiters at Caracas.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-30
DEED WAS A NUllIIY.

In the case OF Viola A. searle. ct al.
VS. Edwin C.. Sesrle. ct al, the appellate
court has sustained certain exceptions
taken by the plaintiff 10 the DEFENDANTS
answer.
The court says the deed OF the widow
was a nullty, so far as the children were
concerned. and they cannot rntify Ii as
n IL were made on their behalf.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-30
NEW N. X CO.'S l0Al MINES.

Washington. Nov. 3o.--J. L. Sheridan,
United States mining inspector for New
Mexico In his annual report says:
Given ample transportation facilities
and a sufficient number OF miners. the
New Mexican coal mines 80 today de-
veloped and equipped to a'ice 5.Oo,W
tons-pAi annum. which cal easily In
creased to fifteen million or twenty mill
lion tons or 10 times that amount, with
further increase Of development and
equipment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-30
KILLED HERSELF
W|THP PAR|S GREEN
Mrs. Lejune Drinks Poison But
Lingers From Saturday Until This
Morning Before Death Comes.-Was
Despondent.

Lydia Leune DID, wife of Louis Leune and mother OF
children. died o'clock this morning the result OF taking
paris green suicidal intent last Saturday morning.
She by Dubeau that afternoon and yesterday
When called o'clock today he informed that
his patient had been dead three hours
the tragedy dependency induced by illness
The I,eunes reside at Plain
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-30
1!,siA~MhM
rE1Akzzses, ,AMzk
Women are Peculiar

They ailments and weaknesses peculiar their causing
distress and anxiety Thousands carried to the
by Decline Consumption and other diseases Of fatal
by correcting the evil in time Time and trial have proved
that no will equal Beehams Pills combat all
and give happiness and health Millions of women
part world take other medicine keep them in
feet health but
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-30
Beecham's Pills

Women middle age will find that Beechams Pills strengthen
and nvgoae the system purify the blood and lay the
foundation of health and strength.
Full directions will be found in the pamphlet wrapped around
each box of pills.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-30

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-30

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