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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
SEEKING CONVENTION.
Delegations From -Four Cities Appear
Before Republican Committee.
Payne's Resolution May Fail.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l5.-Four cities
are striving for the favor of the mem.
bers of the Republican national commit.
tee, and veteran members of the com.
mittee said that they had no idea where
the next national Republican conven.
tion would be held. 1t was apparent
that few members had committed them.
selves. The four municipal aspirants
are New York, Philadelphia, Chicago
and st. Louis. The Philadelphia dele.
getion is the largest on the ground and
is making strong claims of its strength
in the committee. Chicago claims 28
votes, which is more than majority.
New York and ST. Louis claim good
fighting chance.
Senator Hanna said very emphati-
cally that he knew there was no prefer.
ence by the administration as to which
city should be selected.
There was some talk about the date
for holding the convention. but nothing
like any definite time was suggested,
though an early convention seemed to
be preferred.
The resolution to be offered by Mr..
Payne of Wisconsin, to have the dele.
gates apportioned on the basis of the
number Of Republican votes cast in the
last presidential election, caused consid-
cradle discussion. MIR. Richard @.
Kerens, member for Missouri, intends
to offer an amendment to the resolution
asking congress to base the next con-
gressional apportionment upon the votes
cast instead Of population. The impres.
sicn prevailed that the Payne resolution
is not likely to. carry, the pressure
against 1t from the southern and the
border states being quite strong.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
CHILDREN WERE IN PERIL.
Deaf and Dumb Asylum Burned NenI
Pittsburg-Inniatos Marched Out
safely The Loss Heavy.

PITTsBURd, Dec. l5.-Thc building OF
Western Pennsylvania Institute for the
Deaf'aud Dumb. Mt tho corner of Swiss.
valo avenue md Walnut street. Edge.
wood, caught fire and was almost en-.
tircly destroyed. At the timo the build.
ing took fire there were about $50 chill.
dren ~ 1t, beside about 90 teachers and
attendants. With great presence OF
mind tie teachers kept the frightened
children under subjection and they all
escaped in safety.
Tho fire originated near the roof In nj!
unknown manner and had gained con.
siderable hendway before discovered.
The wall fire cxtIuguishers were the
only means at hand with which to do
battle with the fiery element and the of.
forts OF tho EdgewOod yuluntonr hose
company proved futile. Word WAS tele.
phonod to the Williamsburg and PITTS
burg fire departments and, as soon as
fire apparatus could bc gotten to tho
scene, number of streams We're play.
ingon the building, Which hy that tim.
had becoine like u great heated furnace,
The hospital building. which stands q
little distance from the main living aud
class rooms which compose the main
building, did not catch iire for soniu
time, and IL was hoped that it at least
rould bo saved. The flames, however,
communicated to 1t and IT was burned
to the ground.
Tho building was erected aboui 1880,
and since that time extensive nalitiona
have been built Tho total cost OF thu
sirurturc was about s2O0,Uo0, 1t was
fine structure OF brick and stone, four
stories high, and was considered ono oi
the most complete of its kind IN the
country.
The hospital building was only 10.
Gently built and cost about $50, 900.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
DWIGHT MOODY WORSE
Complications Have Arisen In
His Case.
THEY CAUSED MUCH ANXIETY.
pr. Wood Issued n Bulletin, Saying His
Lower Limbs Were Swelling and Aibu-
minuris Had Appeared - Dr. Wood
Hopeful of Ultimate Recovery.

WEST NoRTHFIsLD, Mass, Dec. l5.-
DIR. N. p. Wood, the family physician
of Dwight l.. Moody, tho evangelist,
issued the following bulletin;
Dwight l.. Moody has not been as
well during the past few days. Com.
piications have arisen which have
caused much anxiety. His lower ea.
tremities are swelling and slbuminuria
has appeared, which is considered to be
due to tho cardiac or heart troublo. DIR.
Frederick O. Spattuok of Boston, pro.
fessor Of clinical medicine ut Harvard
Medical school, was called in consulta.
ton on Wednesday. He endorsed the
diagnosis already made and is quito
hopeful of ultimate recovery. Mr..
Moody is confined to his room and sees
only his family aud most intimate
friends.
Or. Wood declined to add anything
TO the bulletin or to explain it III any
way.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
DEMOCRATIC ATTITUDE.
Revolution ON Philippines Introduced In
House, Result of Consulta.
tion Of Leaders.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l5.-Two joint
resolutions were introduced in the
house OF representatives by Representa-.
tive Williams (Miss.), which are the lie.
suit of consultation among number
of Democratic leaders in the house and
nre understood to be expressive Of their
general position on the Philippines. The
first resolution declares the intention
and purpose to recognize the independ-
enco Of the Filipinos and Withdraw our
land and sea forces. provided tbe indie.
pendent government agrees to refund
the S20,000,000 paid by the United
States to Spain, to give us a suitable
naval and coaling stations and grant in
perpetuity free access to their ports.
Another section pledges our friendly as
sistance and also pledges against foreign
interference or aggression for ten years,
during which time tho foreign affairs
of the island are to be under American
control
The other resolution asks for informa-
ton relative to the conclusion of q
treaty with the sultan of Jolo and pro.
vides for an inquiry by the judiciary
committee as to whether the constitu-
tional provisions against slavery aud the
statutory provisions against polygamy
apply to the Sulu people.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
MYSTERIOUS LIGHT AT SEA.
Three Steamers Didn't UnderstanI
II, hut the Prince of Monaco Knew.

Three steamers Didnt Understand
II, hut the Prince of Monaco Knew.
The Prince of Monaco has been known
since 1885 as an enthusiastic student
of the sea and it's various forms of life
He usually spends his summers in tho
study of oceanographic problems, and
his cruises have on some occasions been
extended almost to the coasts of Amer
lea. He delivered lecture before the
Royal Geographical society in London
in which he told this incident;
One afternoon, while in the bay Of
Biscay, he sank the trap in which no
collected specimens of sea life 1t went
to the bottom in over 12, 900 feet OF
water. and as night approached he fas-
tened to the wire attached to it an cleo
tric buoy and then stood off mile or
so, it did not happen to occur to him
that he was right In the track of steam,
ers plying between northern Europe
and the Mediterranean. but he was re-
minded of the fact later
AS he and his IA sailors were watch
ing with good deal OF satisfaction the
swaying buoy with its brilliant illu-
mination steamers lights came into
view, II was soon evident that the
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
TO ESCAPE LYNCHING.
Wheeler Hurried to the Peni-
tentiary at Columbus.
GIVEN SENTENCE AT ELYRIA, O.
Then He Was Hurried Out of the Back
Door of tho Courthouse to a Train.
Sheriff Didn't Have Commitment Papers
With Him.

COLUMBUS, Dec. 10. = Frank e.
Wheeler was brought to the peniten.
tiary By the sheriff Of Lorain county
without the regular commitment
papers, which, the officer claimed, were
not made out owing to the hurry to get
the prisoner out of Elyria to escape
mob. Wheeler killed saloonkeeper
about two months ago and was indicted
for iirst-degree murder. There were
threats Of lynohing at the time Of the
murder, but the excitement quickly sub
sided.
When the prisoner was brought into
court crowd gathered about the court
house. The prisoner was permitted to
plead guilty to murder IN the second
degree and was sentenced to life impris.
onment, statement to this effect pre-
pared by the clerk being brought by the
sheriff. The sheriff states that the
prisoner was hurried out of the court
house by q rear door and taken to the
train without awaiting formalities.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

All agree that the Beers fought through
out with tho utmost gallantry. Their
sharpshooters seldom missed the mark.
A Seaforth Highlander said that
while he was lying wounded on the
field he saw Boer of typical German
appearance, faultlossly dressed with pol
ished top boots, shirt with silk ruflles
and cigar in his mouth walking among
the Ant hills picking OF the British. He
was quito alone and 1t was apparent
from the frequent use he made of field
glasses that he WAS singing out officers
Another wounded Boer said that a
lyddite shell, fired on Sunday, fell in
tho middle OF an open air prayer meet.
ing held to offer supplications Tor the
success of tho Boer arms.
The wounded were full of praise fol-
the treatment they received from the
mcdica! department on the battlefield.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
POPE APPEARED WELL.
Held Two Consistorles ut WhIch bishops
Were Named-One Public
and Ono Private.

ROME, Dec. l5.-The pope held pub
lie consistory, ut which he named new
bishops, one of them being for Havana.
The consistory was held in the Sale
and i'll the presence of the diplomatic
corps, tho Roman nobility and many
prominent strangers.
The pope appoared to be in good
health. lie smiled continually aud was
in an excellent humor.
A secret consistory in the Sistine
chapel followed, at which the pope do.
ivered an allocution OF wholly reli-
gious character and performed the cere-
mony of opening and closing the
mouths of the new cardinals
Tho pontiif was much acclaimed, os.
pocially in the du ,al hall, where crowds
witnessed the procession.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
AT WASHINGTON'S TOMB.
Impressive Ceremonies Conducted by
Masons-PreAidont Afterward spoke.
Red Mon Also Uc,d Exercises.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l5.-Masons OF
high degree from NIL over tho United
States and Canada mot at tho tomb OF
Washington, Mt Mt Vernon, in services
oonmemorat,ug tho ono hundrodth an.
niversary of the death of the great
American.
Later III tho day, when the Masonic
ceremonies had been concluded, tho Iu.
dependent Order of Red Men succeeded
them IN honoring tho memory Of Wash.
ington with the rites of their order.
Tho Masons went from this city TO
Mt. Vernon by steamer. Headed by
Colonel Robert White, Wheeling, tho
grand marshal, tho procession marched
to the wharf and embarked, AT Alex.
and.la they were Joined by the federal
grand lodge of Virginia ana the journey
u Mt. Vernon was resumed. President
Mckinley WAS taken to Nit. Vernon by
special tram on vn olcctrio line.
AZ Mt, Vernon the procession was
formed in line at tho mansion, whore
President Mckinley and other distin-
Euished guests joined IL, and moved sol
emnly to the old vault where first re-
posed the remains OF Washington. THIS
procession was formed and moved in
the exact order and over the same path
which was followed NJ Washington i
funeral. iialting ut the vault the Third
cavalry band played u funeral dirge and
the RIGHT Rev. A, NJ. Randolph. bishop
OF the southern Episcopal diocese OF
Virginia, offered an invocation. This
was followed by an address by the grand
master OF Masons in Colorado, aud the
procession then moved on TO the tomb,
where the remains OF Washington now
lie.
The grand masters Of the 10 original
states formed in line facing the ropre.
sentatives Of the other Jurisdictions and
the grand lodge aud other brethren
standing in circle around the tomb
with joined hands. Then the grand
master ot Virginia called upon each OF
the Jurisdictions in turn for the mos.
sages apd tributes sent by thcm.
AS the grand master OF California,
representing the western states, con.
cluded, the following responses were
made:
The craft: amen" J4
All Of the grand masters: ooh,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

An Iowa judge recently related m
amusing incident that had occurred in
Ills court when colored man was
brought up for some petty olfense. The
charge was read, and as the statemeut
'NThc state of Iowa against John
jones' was read in loud voice the
colored mans eyes bulged nearly out
OF their sockets and he seemed over
come with terror and astonlshment.
When ho was asked IL he had anything
TO say or pleaded guilty Or not guilty,
he gasped out
well, yo honah, Of de whole state
D Iowa is aglD dis one pore niggah Pze
gwine to give up right noww
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

FRANKLIN, Pa, Dec. l6.-An interna.
tional shooting contest between teams
representing American volunteer SOL.
ranged by General Willis j. Hulings,
who was colonel OF the Sixteenth Penn.
sylvapia regiment during the Spanish
war. He returned from Europe. where
bo attended to all The prciminaries. The
first contest will be between u team of
the Queens Westminster volunteers of
London aud one selected by General
Hulings from his former command, the
Sixteenth Pennsylvania. and the time
was Bet for next June, In London The
trorhy will be presented by Thomas Il,
pewar as perpetual challenge cup.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
LouS HAY,
HoLiEBEN,
Ina.tHkH.rtssa.s..


New NoRG, Dec. l5.--D. b. Green,
Colonel John +, Gaynor. Il. II. Gaynor
and William T. Gao aor, the contractors
with whom Captain Oberlin NJ. Carter
was associated in the Savannah river
and Cumberland sound improvements,
surrendered to United States Commits
sioner Shields. Michael A. Connolly
was said 10 have left the country. The
hearing was SGT for Dec. 23. Colonel
Sohn L. Gaynor aud Green were placed
under 100000 bonds each. William 4,
Gaynor aud Edward IL. Gaynor were
held i'll $4,000 bail each.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

death. where is thy sting;"
The craft: "Oh, grave, where is thy
victory"
The grand masters then deposited
their wreaths and evergreens, and the
craft slowly marched past, laying on the
tomb their tributes. Upon reaching the
mansion the lines were drawn up and
President Mckinley delivered an adj.
dress.
The services concluded with bene-
diction by Brother Ed. N Calish, rabbi
OF the Beth Ahaba synagogue, Rich
mond, Va.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
LITTLE CONSIDERATION TO BROOKE
First Know From Newspapers He Was
to lie Removed.

HAVANA, Dec. 15.-Governor General
Brooke is indignant ut the reports
cablod from Washington, which repre-
sent him as having protested against
tho order of the president relieving him
OF tho military governorship of Cuba.
He said:
II am u soldier and obey orders.
would direct the arrest Of any officer
who protested against my order and
wouid always render to superior au-
thority the respect which would exact
FROM u subordinate"
His friends think that some iptima.
ton should have been given him of tho
contemplated change, whereas, as u
matter OF fact. the first knowledge he
had that he was to be removed and be
sncceeded by Major General Wood was
derived from newspaper dispatches.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

PHlLADELrWA, Dec. l5-At II meeting
OF tho investigating committee ap,
pointed by State Chairman Killing Ia
inquire into tho falling of of the Demo,
cratic vote ut tho last election in ph,lu.
delpllia, Allegheny and other sections o.
Pennsylyania, nothing was done beyond
deciding TO meet again next Thursday,
when " is expected that Colonel Guifey
will be presollt.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

PHILADELPHIA Dec. l5.--The one
hundredth anniversary Of the death Of
General George Washington was oh.
served here with impressive ceremonies.
The feature of the occasion was the
memorial services in Independence Hall.
Addresses were delivered by Congress.
man j. p. Deliver of Iowa, Joseph M.
Huston of this city aad by Mrs. Edward
III. Ogden, vice regent of the Philadel-
phia chapter of the Daughters Of the
American Revolution, who was chair
man of the meeting.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
LIEUT.. BATSON WOUNDED.
Ampu'ation Of Foot Nscsssary-Otis ASH,
I's lie Mado Major In
stan Corps.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l5.--General Otis
sent dispatches containing tho follow.
ing:
"MANILA, Doc. 4.-Lieutenant Bat.
son, Fourth cavalry, organized -four
large companies of Macabebe scouts,
had advance OF Lawton' q troops and at.
tended Young's cavalry Northwestern
Luzon, Batson leading with conspicu.
Gus gallantry in several hard fought
engagements. On Nov. 10 seriously
wounded in foot; amputation probably
necessary. Can he not receive majority
i'll some staff corps as reward for eff.
cient service?"
"MANILA, Dec. 14.-General Lawton
reports Bulucan province freed Of in.
surgents yesterday troops Fourth cav.
airy captured strong mountain position,
Biacnnbato, with food supplies, cloth.
ing, cartridge factory and barracks.
MacArthur's troops occupied Iba and
town south on western coast Luzon;
slight opposition and few light casual.
ties. Eighth inst. Bates reported from
Lamboanga that he has garrisoned Basi-
Ian and is sending troops to Oottobato
and Dayao, that condition affairs salts.
factory. Eighteen hundred Spanish
prisoners received in Manila, over 1900
more enroute, l,S00 shipped to Spain
10th inst. These prisoners much better
physical condition than Spanish troops
surrendered when Manila capitulated. Z"
MANILA, Dec. l5.--A detachment of
Colonel Hayes cavalry under Lieuten.
nnt Arnold captured Biacnabato, the
mountain stronghold where the last in
surrection was ended with peace
treaty. A large quantity of munitions
Ut war was secured.
Major Batcheior's battalion of the
Twenty.fourth infantry was making
slow progress III the Aparri valley.
The villagers We're giving the colored
trOOnh bAuunntR and hnlls nxerxxh hnro
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
Over.treot'. Claim. For tho BIZ.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 15.-Representa.
tive Overstreet of Indiana, in charge of
the financial bill now under considera-
ton in the house of representatives,
said that informal canvasses showed
that tho bill would pass on the final
vote next Monday by q majority Of
about 80, in case the full strength Of
both sides was present. This is based
on the calculation that the full Repub-
lican vote Of 1876 and eight Democratic
votes will be recorded for the bill and
that seven other Democratic members
will refrain from voting.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
Know Nothing of Proposed Sale,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-The presi.
dent sent to the senate statement by
the secretary of state saying that the
department of state had mo recent in
formation rs to proposed sale of the
Galapagos islands by the republic of
Ecuador to Great Britain or any Euro.
pean pOwern
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
Tabled PottIgrew Resolution.

WASHINGTON. Dec. l5.-The senate,
by decisive vote aud practically with
out discussion, laid on tho table the Pet
tlgrew resolution of inquiry as to
whether or not United States forces had
recognized the Filipino insurgents flag
and mad turned over Spanish soldiers to
the insurgents. 1t agreed to the house
Christmas recess resolution and agreed
to meet today to receive reports on the
composition of its committees for this
congress.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
Winston Churchill tsported Escaped.

LoRKNzo MARQUES, Delagoa Bay,
Dec. l5.-Winston Churchll, the news
papor correspondent and former officer
OF the Fourth Hussars, who was cap.
tured at the time Of the armored train
disaster near Esicourt. Nov. 10, escaped
from Pretoria,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

Or. Bulls Cough Syrup is no. a common
every day cough mixture. 1t 10 u
marvellous remedy for ali the trou-
blesome and dangerous complica-
tions resulting from cold in the
head, throat. chest or lunge. Sold
for 25 12
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
Rsy. DR.. reid Aeeeptea a CAL.

DETROIT, Dec, l5.-Rev. DIR. John
Reid OF this city accepted call to the
Brooklyn Memorial Presbyterian church
at q salary OF $500 per year. He has
had the offer under consideration for
some time.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

BosToN, Dec. l5.--Thc death Of Wash.
inRton was appropriately oommemor-
ated in Boston. The exercises in observ-
ance of the day were held generally in
doors, the participants including school
children of all grades, patriotic societies
and educational and literary organiza-
tons.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

ou. CITY. Pa, Dec. l5.--John Egan.
aged 30 years, father.in.law of p. O.
Boyle, publisher of tho Oil City Der
lick, died at his home in this city about
l,s0 o'clock this morning after many
weeks of illness from heart trouble.i
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15
SETTLEMENT or SAMOA.
The Treaty Between ths Threo Powers
Made Public-Some of It's u
Provisions.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l5.-The full text
of the treaty negotiated between the
United States, Germany and Great
Britain for the adjustment of the ques'
tions between the three governments
In respect to the Samoan islands was
made public. The treaty bears date at
Washington, Dec. ., 1899, aud, after re.
citing its purpose to be to adjust AMIGA
bly, questions between the three powers
III respect to the Samoan group and to
avoid future MISUNDERSTANDING pro.
ceeded as follows:
Article 1.-The general act concluded and
signed by the aforesaid powers at Berlin on
the 18th day Of June, A. D., 1890, and all pre-
vious treaties. conventions and agreements
relating To samoa are nnnulled.
Article 2,-urrmany renounceS in favor OF
tho United states ot America nil her rights
rnd claims over and In respect to tho island OF
Tutuila ana MI other islands of tho Samoan
group east OF longitude III degrees west OF
Greenwich
Great Britain in like manner rcnounces in
favor OF the United States of Amorca all her
rights and claims over and In respect to the
island or Tutulln and all other islands OF the
sanoan group east of longitude lsl degrees
west OF Greenwich.
Reciprocally tho United States OF Americn
w ihN'E VI ''TlnHilN tUfll Ilsnta
and claims over aud IN respect to tho islands
OF Upolu and SavMi and nli other Islands OF
tho Samonn group west OF longitude III de.
grccs west Of Grrrnwich.
Article a-it Is understood and agreed that
tneh OF the signntory powers shall continue
To enjoy in respect TO their commerce and
commercial vessels in all the Islands of the
samoan group privileges and conditions equal
To those enjoyed by tho sovereign power, in
all ports which may be opon TO tho commerce
OF either OF them.
Atlcle '-Tho present convention shall bc
rniiisd as soon as possible and shall come In tu
Force Immediately after the exchange Of rati
lcations.
In faith whereof, otc
kSlsncd) LouS HAY,
HoLLrBEN,
PAuNCErurn.
A separate treaty was negotiated to
cover the provisions for tho settlement
of claims In Samoa.
King Oscar OF Sweden and Norway is
made arbitrator in the settleinen. %
claims made on account of the military
operations in Samoa,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

WASHINGTON. Dec. l5.-Six witnesses
were expected to arrive here from Utah
on Monday next to testify against Mr..
Roberts of Utah, namely; Mrs. DIR.
ard j. II. Letcher.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-15

LoSDoN, Dec. J6.--A special dispatch
fron Pielermaritzburg snys Generals
Butler aud Olerey have entered Lady.
smith and have captured 10000 Beers.
The British war Office has heard moth.
ing Of the story.