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The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-10
0rERRULED OBJECTIONS.
There Wasa Hard Fight Between Senators
 Jones and Chapman.

Washington, Jan. 9.-The first witness at the trial of the contumacious wit ness, Broker Chapman, this morning. was Senator Jones of Arkansas whose to the Wilson .ariT bill was the alleged cause of siia marked advance in the price of sugar trust stock. MT. Jones sad ine anandmal IL was the result of aolfarence of 6 Senator Gray of Delaware, chairman of the senate Investigating committee, testified that he had rever been able to find the original subpoena served or the witnesse before his commlttea.
 Senator Edmunds inquired is the sen- ate had taken action on the report The district attorney and ex-Sanasor Edmunds argued that there was no close connection between .ha senate and the Investigating committee, that the senate had not eyhiustad ;he use of its seal, nor tha alleged sending Of papers to the district attorney up1 which the indictment had been fouad- ed
 Judge Cole sustained the pfoseeution's objection.
 The district attorney then cndeavoraj to secure the admission of ;he copy os the subpoena. which ex-JudgA Ditt5n- hoeffer opposed, claiming it had rot been proved that the original did rut exist. Judge Cole overrulcd the ooJec- .tion and admitted the copy. Tae prose- cution read one of the newspaper sr- ticles quoted in the indictment. Ben iamin Durfee gave expatt testimony as to the effect of the Legislation on sgar prices. The court overruls1 cb- jections by the defense and permitted the witness to say that the Jones amendment was more favorable to focal manufacturers than the Wilson bill.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-10
WrLL MEET sAyURDAY.
rhe Venezuelan Commission Will Get to
 Work.

Washington. Jan. 9.-The. Venezuelan commission will meet at the state de partment Saturday morning, when all the members will be present The ccm- mission will probably select a pecr1a- nent place of meeting, for which a build ing distant from any government offices will be secured if possible. The com- mission is expected to request the state department to furnish it with evidence, both documentary and graphic, which will require the commissions consider ation in ascertaining the true division al line in the disputed territory.
 The Venezuelan evidence still remains in Caracas and cannot reach this place fo" ten days after a formal request for it's presentation It is exceedingly vo- luminous, including every note ill the long correspondence between Venezuela and Great Britain and the United States on the subject, as well as certi- fled copies of old documents in Dutch and Spanish archives which exhaustive researches have shown to have connec- ton with the possessions and claims of
 
 the British appeared Fac similes of numerous maps are included as we'll as many originals owned by the Amer jeans. Considerable satisfaction is ex- pressed to-day at the announcement that all the British papers are being prepared for presentation to parlia- ment.
 A map of the main physical features of the disputed territory upon an ex- tended scale has been completed by one of the cartographic bureaus of the gov ernment from the most recent surveys which will be used as base chart dur ing it's Investigation. It is pointed cut that by photography reducing this chart the various early maps submitted to the same scale and superposing it would disclose whether the old maps were the result of accurate obserga ,ions or mere guesswork. It is thought that the commissions labors will -.ot he completed within three months.
 The principal problem of immediate importance to the commission is the selection of proper assistance The members have been inundated with ap- plications for positions and anticipate little difficulty in finding clerical as sistance, but they have determined to secure as executive officer a man of recognized ability, with some interna- tional repute, possessing linguistic at tainments of a high order who will stand between the commission and ex- telior influences and enable the com missioners to devote their energies ex- cIUsively to the consideration of the boundary contention.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-10
War in Cuba.

Havana, Jan. 9.-The report circulat- aed yesterday that battle had occurred near Artemisa is untrue. General Pratsaya had an engagement with 1000 rebels near the Lucia Central Sugar factory. The fight lasted for hours 8. d resulted in the defeat of the insurgents, who were led by Maceo, Miro, zayas and Nunez. It is reported Miro was wounded. The rebel loss was c.ght killed. It is supposed that, the rebels were attempting to cover the landing of a filiouste4ing expedition, as 8 bark acting in suspicious manner was seen lowering off the coast in the vicinity. A column under the command of Col- onel Molina was captured at the point Of the bayonet a rebel encampnlent at Rio Fl. The insurgent body retired. Their wounded were taken to Cienega. Their loss is not known. The Spanish loss was two officers and several men wounded The troops captured 1z0 horses and t quantity of ammunition land medicine
 A band of rebels attacked the three forts Of the Esperanza Central factory but were repulsed by four soldiers com
 nanded by Lieutenant Navas.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-10
s4MosEr cLun,s RECEPTION.
Brilliant Gathering at the West Haven
 Town Hall-New Haven Society Out in

Brilliant Gathering at the West Haven
 Town Hail-New Haven Society Out in
 Forces
 The town hall of West Haven was the scene of a very pretty reception last evening given by the members of the Samoset club of West Haven. The hall was prettily decorated with potted plants, and with the ladies in handsome evening gowns presented very pleas ing spectacle.
 Among those who enjoyed the recep- tion were: MT. and Mrs. Walter L. Main, MT. and Mrs. A. E. Pond, MT. and Mrs. I. A. Kelsey, MT. and Mrs. Charles Clark, MT and Mrs. Clarence Thompson, Mir. and Mrs. Edwin s. Thomas, MT and Mrs. Howard Thomp- son, MT. and Mrs. John Clark, MT. and Mrs Harry Nettleton MT and Mrs. Edward Nettleton, Rev. and Mrs. Ges- ner, Mir. and Mrs. John T. Gill, Mr. and Mrs. Ives, Mir and Mrs. C. k. Bush, MT. and Mrs. F. A. Jackson Miss Dorothy Jackson, Miss Geannie Brown, MT and Mrs. George Fox, Miss Grace Sackett, Miss Grace Chapman, Miss Minnie Augur, Miss Bertha Wales, Miss Constance Gilbert, Miss Clark of Meri- den, Miss Mabel Stiles. Miss Jessie Hoadley, Miss Edith Wing, Miss Griggs, Miss Blanche Pardee, Miss Nettie Mill CT, Miss Florence Jackson, Miss Pit man, MT. and Mrs. Allie Stevens, MT. and Mrs. Ernest Wadhams, MT. and Mrs. George Bailey, MT. and Mrs. H. L. Cook, Messrs. Charles Lomas, J. s. Reynolds, A. N. Lockwood, ". R. Cor bin, Arthur Clark, Harry Futile, New ton Wadsworth, C. B. Warner, G. L. Hamilton, E. s. Thompson, Fernando kureck, F. S. Hamilton. jr, Walter Thompson. William French, Otto Boek- CT and Fowler W. Adams of Seymour
 The Philharmonic orchestra furnish ed excellent music for the occasion
 The efficient committee was Charles F. Stormont. chairman. W. B. Warner. J. :. Reynolds, A. NJ. Lockwood, II. E. Nettleton.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-10
TO BORROW TEMPORARILY
THE COMMITTEE TO OBTAIN HONEY
 AT FIFE PER CENT.

The Board of Finance Recommend That
 Money be Borrowed for Month-Wnl
 Take Risk of Getting More in a Month
 From Now When Less Interest Win he
 Asked.
 The meeting of the board of finance was of more than usual importance last evening" Besides the routine business the board had a matter of some con- siderable size to dispose of.
 It appears that Auditor Brown has had much trouble in borrowing money sufficient to pay the citys expenses for the coming year at a, reasonable per cent.
 He found difficulty in getting the money at less than 5ls to per cent. He can borrow the money from local banks at an average of 5ls per cent.
 LasD night at the meeting of the board of finance MT. Brown put forth two questions. He asked:
 l. Should the city temporarily bor- row money at market rates and take the chance of a lower or higher rata for the balance of theyear?
 ?. Should the city accept the offer of $500000 to $600,000 at 51a to 6 per cent. for the fiscal year?
 President James H. Macdonald of the board of aldermen, who was present, stated he decidedly favored the first proposition and he would recommend that line of action. Money was cer- tainly plentiful and there was no se- curer place than the city. In a month there would be a, clearing away of the doubt and and uncertainty and money could be had on easier terms. Councilman J. D. Dewell, jr. said that a temporary loan was most advisable, lie was endorsed by Aldermen Rourke and Lambert. Alderman Forsyth iiiii response to questions by the mayor stated that he favored the temporary loan
 City Treasurer Stoddard came into the meeting room a short while after the committee had been in session He stated that the temporary loan was certainly the most advisable. He stated previous to the war scare an6 bond issue money could be had in Lon don and in the European money cen ters at 2 and 1 per cent. and sometimes for a fracton of 1 per cent. By this he meant temporary loans and montsy or demand.
 The board voted to recommend the adoption of the first suggestion of the auditor The matter was purely one oi courtesy, as tlrei finance board had nc controlling vote in the matter. The committee to whom the matter was left is composed of Mayor Hendrick Auditor Brown and President J. H Macdonald. The matter was referred 1 to the finance board simply for an ex. pression of their opinion. During the meeting the Security In. sunance company offered S25 900 at , per cent. The offer came by telephone and after the board recommended the tenn. porary loan. It was Immediately ac. cepted.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-10
MILLIONS ARE NEEDED.
Coast Defense Colnmittee Hear Some Un-
 pleasant Words,

pleasant Words,
 Washington, Jan. 9.-General Craighill and Captain Black of the ordnance de- partment were before the senate com mittee on coast defenses to-day. These meetings will be continued from day to day until the bill appropriating SS7, coo, prepared by Mir. Squire, is ready for report. General Craighill Will to-morrow submit "a, written sta th- ment to the committee, in which will be reduced to writing the essential facts to which he desires to call the attention of congress.
 It was shown by statements made before the committee to-day by off cers of the bureau of engineering that there is immediate need of two and half million dollars to be expended. for torpedoes and mines for land defences. The discussions of the torpedo system by the committee demonstrated that torpedoes are of little value unless they are defended by guns, as they can easily be removed by an enemy unless protected by artillery. In case of a sud den emergency it would take at least a year, if the appropriation were made to procure une material, manufacture the torpedoes and put them in place at the principal ports of the United States. The chief of engineers advocated the ex- penditure of s12,o00000 during the fiscal year ending June SO 1897. This sum, it is said, would not provide the money necessary to be expended by the ord- nance bureau for guns and gun car riages, but would cover the cost for emplacements for guns and of torpe- does
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-10
RUEES OF CON CHESS.
Only One Change Has as Yet Been Made in
 the Body.

Washington, Jan. 9.-The changes in the house code of rules prevailing in the Fifty-first congress proposed by the committee on rules are few in number and but one is of any consequence. That relates to the counting of quo rum. The method pursued by Speaker Reed in the Fiftytirst congress has been abandoned, and the fol' .ng which J. Randolph Tucker proposed in the Forty-seventh congress has been sub stituted therefore:
 'sWhenever a quorum fails to vote on any question and quorum is not pres ent and objection is made for that cause there shall be a call of the house and the sergeant-at-arms shall forth with proceed to bring in absent mem- bers and the yeas and nays on the pending question shall at the same time be considered as ordered. The clerk shall call the roll, and each member as he arises may vote on the pending ques- ton, and after roll call each member arrested shall be brought by the ser geant-at-arms before the house, where upon he shall be voted as present, dis charged from arrest and given an op- portunity to vote, and his vote shall be recorded. If those voting on the apes tion and those who are present and decline shall together make majority of the house the speaker shall declare that a quorum is constituted and the pending shall be decided as the major ity of those voting shall appear. And thereupoon further prccee1sngs under the cal, shall be considered as dispersed with"
 By another change the committee on rules is given general leave to sit dur ing the sessions of the house and in re- gard to it's rights it is provided it shall always be. in order to call up for con- sideration a report from the committee on rules. Other changes are there:
 The sergeant-at-arms is no longer re- quired to give bonds in the sum of $50,- 900. The assignment of two delegates to the committee on territories is made imperative; no smoking shall be allowed upon the floor of the house at any time; no debate shall be allowed upon proposed corrections of the journal CT record.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-10
To Hon. Donaldson Caffrey.

New York, Jan. 9.-From a subscrib- ing member of the J. P. Morgan bond syndicate the following facts have been obtained:
 The syndicate expects to secure the entire s100o00,00O 4 per cent. bonds which are to be sold by the treasury on February 5. MT. Morgan is not at all annoyed au. the so-called "popular call" He knew all about it and made his arrangements accordingly. The syndicate will bid for the entire issue. It will take all or none. The reason for Mir. Morgan's confidence of entire. success is that he will make an offer so advantageous that no other propo- sftion can stand in his way. This offer is to purchase the entire $100, 900 900. paying principal and premium in gold and in addition furnish an amount in ten days.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-10
FOOT GUARD LECTURES,
Snow Did Not Keep Their Friends Away
 Audience We'll Pleased

The first of the series of illustrated lectures to be given by the Foot Guard this month was held in Warner hall last might. There was Ia large audience. The lecture was delivered by City At torney Charles B. Matthewman, who is a member of the company
 The pictures were all taken by the members of the company during their trip to Atlanta.
 They were from scenes in and about Atlanta and at Ashville, N. c. MT. MatthewIt1an gave a most interesting account of the trip and he was many times interrupted by the applause which greeted the pictures, The entire lec- ture was very interesting and reflects great credit on Mr. Matthewman The next lecture will be given on Wednes- day, January ,. These lectures will be highly interesting and the pictures are presented in a most satisfactory man. ner, and that all those who were pres ent last evening were highly entertained was apparent by the applause which was given.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-10
Republican Convention Arrangements.

Columbus, O.. Jan. 9-The sub-com- mittee of the national republican com mittee having in charge the arrange ments for the convention in June has mittee at St. Louis on the evening of June 20. The joint committee wilt at that time complete the arrangements for the convention. The Hon. J. H. Manley is chairman of the sub-com- mittee. and the Hon. William N. Hahn is secretary.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-10
-ANNU.4L ERECTION.
The New Haven Veteran City Guard Asso-
 citation.


 citation. The New Haven Veteran City Guard association held their annua} meeting last night in their parlors in the Sec ond Regiment armory. The elections resulted as follows: President--Hen4y Philippe. Vice president-Henry Werweiss. Secretary-Harry Mink. Treasurer-Louis Rempfer. Collector--Charles Knecht. The meeting was the most animated and one of the most interested meetings ever held by the association Five new members were added to the roll
 This association is booming better than the most sanguine expectations. Th9y have in mindl the creation of a rifle team.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-10
ItiS Premature.

Alexandra, La, Jan. 9.-The an- by had been nominated for governor by the populist convention was prema- ture. His nomination as goveraor and that of Booth for lieutenant governor were decided on in caucus, but after Judge Gunby's arrival late last night he did not accept. The convention to-day nominated A. B. Booth of New Orleans for governor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-10
Lost to Italians.

Rome, Jan 9-A dispatch from Mas sowah says that the Abyssinians made an attack on Makslle on Tuesday last They were Tepulsed by the Italian troors and afterward retreated. King Menelik was present with the Abyssini- ans. The Italians lest three killed and six wounded.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-10
Prominent Minister Dead.

Springfield, Jan. 9.-Rev. C. A. Mer- Till, aged sixty-nine, a Methodist min ister, who has had charges in this city, Ipswich, Rockport, Woburn, Hoiyoke. Monson. Winchendon, Oakdale, Taple- vile and Maynard, died at his home here to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-10
Severe Ear.hnnake EeIt

London, Jan. s.-A dispatch from Te- heran says it is reported that severe earthquakes Were felt Wednesday at Meshad and kelat No damage was done at the former place. What, if any. was done at Kelat is not known at present.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-10
On the Battle Ground

Fl Paso, Tex, Jan. 9.-Dan Stuart arrived with Jack Everhsrdt and trainer. Everhardt is matched against Horace Leeds. FGtzsimmons has gone into heavy training, Maher Will te here tomorrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-10
DIR. LEE IN JAIL AGAIN
HIS BONDSM1N, EDWARD r. BISHOP,
 sURRENDRRS HIM.
The Move Is Unexplained and Dr. Lee Does Not Know Why it Was Done-He Feels Disappointed-Dr. Whttten Will Bring Anothor Habeas Corpus Suit.


 Disappointed-Dr. whttten Win Bring
 Anothor Habeas Corpus Suit.
 Dr. Lee is again in jail, this time on bail piece brought by his bondsman, Edward F. Bishop. pr. Lee was taken into custody last evening by Sheriff Spiegel on bail piece which was sworn out before John E. Doolittle. Dr. Lee was sorely disappointed over the turn affairs have taken, and was at a loss to comprehend the reason for his re-in- carceration.
 Mir Bishop, his bondsman, could not be seen. A reporter called at his house to find out his reasons for the surrender of Dr. Lee. It is thought, however, that he has become frightened at the defeat of Dr. Whitten in the United States courts. It is believed that although MT. Doolittle has resigned every effort will be made to successfully prosecute both Drs. Whitten and Lee.
 pr. Whitten has not yet surrendered himself. He will it is stated, appear ill the United States court this morning at 10 o'clock and be then surrendered to Sheriff Spiegel This, however, will not be the end of the fight for freedom by Dr. Whitten. Habeas corpus proceed ings will be begun before Judge Ralph Wheeler. Whitten's attorney, w. H.. Baker, will take the ground that the in- dictment of his client was defective. Attorney Prentice w. Chase will as- sist MT Baker. Attorney Chase is counsel for Dr. Lee.
 MT. Bishop could not be seen last .ev- ening, nor could the attorneys for Dr. Lee or Dr. Whitten. Dr. Lee said that there was no reason for fear on the part of his bondsman, although that gentle man may have thought differently.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-01-10
Will be Held To-day,

Washington, Jan. Slowing to the late session Of the senate the tepubl.- can caucus was not held this afternoon, It will be held at the call of the chair man possibly. to-morrow.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-29

Tn: Founder Of a Big Engine Building
Industry, Died Yesterday.

William A. Harris died of cancer of the
stom ich at his sons home ON Barnes
street, yesterday morning. Deceased was
in his 62d year.
Mr.. Harris was the founder of the
Harris-Coriiss Engine Company, one of
the promi nent industries of Rhode
Island. lie was born in Woodstock,
Conn.,, March 2, 1885, being the eighth
generation from william Harris, who
came to those shores with Roger viii
liams in the shin "Lyon." From this an
cestor and his son Andrew, Mr. harris
derived his name. lie came to Provi-
dence in the spring of 1888, and in the
autumn OF ls40 went to North Adams,
Mass, where he lived until Oct. 1916. He
then returned TO Providence, where he
reside up to the time of his death.
lie attended school at the Fountain
street grammar school until 1s49, when
he entered the High school.
In the spring of 1851 be left that insti-
tuition to attend q board ing school at Will
Jamestown, Mass, then under the charge
Of Il. r. and j. A. Mills. During the
winter of 1851 So, he practiced drawing at
mis- home, entering the union BANK in
March OF the latter year.
He remained there for three years, Tn
til 1865, when he entered the employment
as draug htsman OF the Providence Forge
and Nut Company, since known as tina
Rhode Island Tool Company. Early in
1876 he entered the employment as
draughtsman Of the Coriiss Steam Engine
Company. remaining until August /, 1864,
when he commenced business on his own
account on Eddy street.
He remained there until the occupancy
Of the present works, corner of Park and
Promenade streets, where he started
Novem Der IL, 1858. During the time he
was employed. at the Corliss Steam En-
gine Works he entered the service ot the
United States In Company ID, Tenth
Rhode Island Volunteers, serving three
Months, when he was honorably dis
charged.
In 1888 Mr.. Harris was q mem Der OF the
Common Council from tho First Ward,
and one Of the committee on the frs
department.. In April of the same year he
was elected a member OF the lower houe
OF the General Assembly and appointed
on the judiciary committee. He was also
chairman of the committee on rules and
orders for some time.
The terminal facilities at present in
course Of construction are, with some
changes, the plans drawn up by Mr. Harris,
while he was a member of the General
Assembly, which he presented 10 that
body. lie married the daughter of David
Clifford morrill, OF New Hampshire, who
died year ago Tuesday. He leaves two
sons, Fred and William A., Jr.