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The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
THE NATIONAL CONVENTION
VILL BE HELD BY REPUBLICANS
 IN PHILADEIPHIA.
June I9 the Date-Ths Question Settled at the Meeting of the National Conn mfttee in Washington, Yesterday- Chicago Defeated by One VOte--Senn-
 tor Hanna Presided Over the Session.

Washington, Dec 15.-The republican
 national convention will be held Il
 Philadelphia on Tuesday, June 19 next
 The place and date were decided on b.
 the National Republican committee af
 ter a friendly contest for the honor 0.
 entertaining the convention between tht
 city selected, St. Louis, Chicago an6
 New York. The meeting of the com mittee was held at the Arlington ant was presided over by Senator Hanna Senator Foraker, proxy for Charles l. Kurtz, the national committeeman fol Ohio, and Senator Wolcott, proxy fol J. F. Saunders of Colorado, being the only absentees In addition to the com mitteemen many of the big wigs of the republican party were in attef.dance The proceedings throughout were en- thusiastic and harmonious.
 The claims of the rival cities were presented by distinguished citizens of each place. The balloting occurred in the afternoon, being behind closed doors. Upon the first ballot Philadel- phia received thirteen votes, Chicago twenty, New York seven and St. Louis 9 On the second ballot the contest mar rowed down to Philadelphia and Chi cago The New York votes went to Philadelphia and the St. Louis votes were split between Philadelphia and Chicago. After the vote was announced as Philadelphia twenty-five and Chi cago twenty-three, T. N J. Jamison, the national committeeman from Illi- nois discovered that in the excitement he had forgotten to vote. He demanded that the vote should be recast and this was done, but 1t did not change the re- suit Chicago gaining only Jamison's vote, Philadelphia won by one vote. Immediately after the announcement the Quaker City boomers who had been waiting in the lobby broke out in ring ing cheers.
 Later many of them went to the White house and called on the presi- dent. Messrs. Manley of Maine. Long of Florida and Simon of Oregon were appointed subcommittee to consider the election of delegates in the District of Columbia Adjournment was taken until II o'clock tomorrow morning.
 The Payne resolution for the reappor- tionment of delegates to the National Republican nvention-introduced to-
 
 cast in the states will not be pressed at this meeting of the national committed. Up to to-right MT. Payne, the author, had fully Intended to offer the resolu- ton tomorrow and to urge it's adoption, but after conference with the presi- dent at the White house tonight, at which Secretary Dick and Governor elect Nash of Ohio were present, he de- cided to abandon the effort to have it acted on at this meeting. Much oppo- sition had developed to the proposed change, and the conclusion reached was that it was inexpedent to push the matter at this time. MT. Payne will make a statement before the committee In the morning setting forth the reasons which prompted him to reach the decis- lon stated. f
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
RIG FAILURE IN BOSTON.
John Squire & Co.,, Meat and Provision
 Dealers, Assign.

Boston, Dec. 15.-John Squire com
 pany corporation and allied companies
 engaged in the meat and provision and
 meat-packing business, assigned to-day
 to Lawyer Herman w. Chaplin of 53
 State street. The liabilities are esti-
 mated at $3,0O0,0OO and the assets at $5,- 100000, the latter including recent ap- praisal of the plant at East Cambridge and Somerville at $2,O0ODOO The com pany was incorporated in 1896 and has a paid up capital of $3,0O0,0000, stock being largely in the Squire family. The business will be carried on without any condition by MT. Chaplin as assignee. A meeting of the creditors will be called at an early date and MT. Chaplin is of the opinion that all will agree on some plan that will allow the business to con- tinue without interruption.
 The creditors are banks for the most part, the Globe National bank of this city being one of the heaviest. Other Boston banks are involved to some ex- tent but the indebtedness is largely outside of Boston, divided for the most part among banks in New England states in which the Squire company has branch stores. The estate of the late John P. Squire Is not involved in any way in the assignment. The affairs of the parent corporation included in this city, Frank Squire & Co.,; F. E. Squire & Co.,, Joseph Squire & Co.,, Squire & Co.,, and stores in New York Lawrence, Portland, Worcester and Bath.
 Mir Chaplin said tonight 'The. as- signment is the direct result of tight ness in the market for money. Prac- tically all the indebtedness is to banks. These banks found 1t necessary to call their loans. The Squire company could not raise the money to meet them all at short notice and it was deemed best to make an assignment. There is a clean $2,000,000 margin of assets over liabilities and there Is no incumberance on any of the Squire property"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
Spirited Reference Q Exclusion of Vatt- can from Pence Con ference.


 l Rome, Dec fb.-The text of the Pope's allocution at yesterdays consistory is published to-day. The pontiff began by announcing the appointment of the car dinals deputed to open the sacred door of the Roman Basilica at the conl- mencement of the Holy year. He said he could have wished that the church enjoyed her former liberty in Rome and that she might thus have been en- abled to celebrate publicly the contem- plated ceremonies with the solemn usages of bygone years.
 The Pope then referred to the fact that the vatican was not invited to send representative to the peace congress at The Hague, an omission, which he said had been "censured by all impar- tial judges The Czar, he continued, invited the representatives of the most powerful nations with view of estab- fishing peace. Yet there was none more worthy of an invitation than the Pope, who had ever desired to attain justice, to make peace and to prevent conflict
 The Holy See had desired a place in that conference, continued the pontiff. One voice had obstinately opposed itself to this desire and had gained the point. It was the voice of those who with the conquest of Rome had deprived the Pope of his powers. What hostility have we to fear from them when even in the face of Europe they do not hesi- tate to-violate the sanctity of the rights and duties which naturally flow from apostolic powers. Nevertheless what ever the future may bring we should certainly never by Gods help be found on the side of those who are afraid.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
Fire In Middletown.

Middletown, Dec 15.-A fire, caused by an overheated stove, in the rear of Lopgren's tailor shop, which was To- cated on the second floor of the three story brick block on Main street, owned by ex-Governor Coffin, was discovered about 11:15 tonight and before it was extinguished resulted in $2,O00 damage, covered by insurance. The building was adjacent to the ex-governor's own residence. The jewelry store of George Fisher on the ground floor was badly damaged by water.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
HOUSE FINANCIAL DEBATE.
The Five Minute Rule Goes Into Effect
 To-day.

Washington, Dec. 15.-The closing day of the general debate on the financial bill proved to be one of exceptional interest. At the outset sharp person. al colloquy occurred between Represen- tatives Wheeler and Berry of Kentucky over the recent Kentucky election, and the charges growing out of it. Consid- erable feeling was shown. Later Mr. Bailey of Texas received close attention in an hours speech vigorously present. ing the democratic view and eulogizing the democratic organization. In mark ed contrast with his utterance MT. Scudder of New York, who followed him, announced that as democrat he believed in the gold standard and would vote for it. The debate under the five minute rule will occur to-mor- row.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
Harvard Baseball Coach.

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 15.-W. c. Reid captain of the Harvard baseball team for next year, has secured the ser vices of Dr. E. H. Nichols as head coach. pr. Nichols was captain of the Harvard nine in 1886 and is also the in- ventor of the catcher's mask. Captain Reid is making personal canvass of the university to get men who can play ball to promise to come out for the first practice in the spring. He is using every effort to get good material and he will make good captain.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
TO YIsIT BOSTON.
Honorable Artillery Company of Lon-
 don-War Vili Not Interfere.

Boston, Dec. 15.-The war in South Africa will not prevent the Honorable Artillery company of London from be- ing the guest of the Ancient and Hon. orable artillery in this city next June. In reply to personal letter asking on the subject, Colonel Hedges, chairman ments. received from William H. Hill man this cablegram: Hedges, Boston Know of nothing likely to interfere with visit. (Signed) Hillman.'
 MT. Hillman is the secretary of the Honorable artillery company of Lon don.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
HARVARD DEBATERS WIN
PRINCETON M EETS DEFEAT IN THE
 ANNUAL CONTEST.
England's Claims fra the Controversy With the Boer Republic Upheld by tho Crimson and Opposed by tho Tigers Both Sides Make Strong Arguments but Harvard's Arc Considered the Better.
Better.

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 15,-Once again Harvard has added another vic- tory to her unbroken debating record with Princeton university by defeating that university in Sanders theater to- night. Her debaters had what was generally considered the harder side of the question, and accordingly Harvard is wild with delight over the signal tri- umph of her team. The decision was based upon the merits of the speaking and on the force of the arguments leaving out entirely the merits of the question. The question was: "Resolv- ed, That Englands claims in the con- troversy wHh the South African repub- lies are justifabe.
 Harvard took the affirmative. Each speaker was allowed twelve minutes for his speech and five minutes in re- buttal The judges were Judge Simeon E. Baldwin of the Connecticut supreme court of errors, Judge Andrew P. Wis., we'll of the Maine supreme court and Prof. Charles H. Hull of Cornell uni versity. The decision was unquestion- ed and was greeted with wild applause
 Harvard's presentation of her sides of the question was certainly very strong. All the arguments which by the extend ed discussion of the question in Eng land and also in this country have be- come familiar to the public, were for cibly advanced by both sides, but those of Harvard were more finished and terse, and the decision was popular.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
COMMENT FROM LONDON.
Most Serious Event of the War-SOme
 COnsider II but q RepuIsc.

London, Dec. 16.-4:30 a. n.-The news of General Buffers reverse was receiv- ed so late that the morning newspa- pers' comment to-day was confined to perfunctory expressions of extreme re- gret and disappointment and of the necessity of calmness and redoubled efforts to retrieve the position. This latest check is regarded as the most serious event in Great Britain's mili- tary history since the Indian mutiny.
 same Old Story Ofa Trap.
 The Standard says: General Bull er's despatch is deplorabe reading. It is the now familiar story of concealed Boers and of British troops marching I'D blindly almost to the very muzzle of the enemy's rifles. It cannot be doubted that the moral effect will be to aggravate our difficulties over the whole field of operations. The country has discovered with annoyance and sur prise that subduing Boer farmers is about the hardest work we have enter ed upon since the Indian mutiny. Their commandants have shown themselves able to give our generals useful but ex pressive lessons in modern tactics"
 The Times says: Since the days of the Indian mutiny the nation has not
 Ladies' watches, exquisite in form.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
In the Senate.

Washington, Dec. 15.-To-day the practical completion of the senate com mittees for the Fifty-sixth congress was announced officially by Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island. He presented to the senate an order fixing the com mittees and it was adopted without dissent. A few vacancies in the minor- ity representation are yet to be filed They will be disposed of in a few days No other business of importance was transacted by the senate.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
FOR MAYOR OF MER1DEN.
The Republicans Nominate w. A. KeI

The Republicans Nominate w. A. Kel-
 sey, the Democrats E. E. West.
 Meriden, Dec. 15.--At the city conven- ton held tonight by the republicans William A.. Kelsey. publisher of the Morning Record, was nominated for mayor, receiving forty-f1ve votes out of sixty on the first ballot, and later his nomination was made unanimous. The democratic convention was also held to- night and E. E. West received the unanimous nomination for mayor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
ethue en Fighting Again.

London, Dec. 15.-A telegraph opera tor at the Modder river wires: Gun and Maxim firing has been proceeding since 5:30 o'clock this morning. At 10 cannonading was proceeding and at 2 the fighting was reported to be very se- were. The Boer force along the river bank was being heavily attacked and is receiving assistance from the other Boer forces"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
HurIed Through Window.

Bristol, R. l., Dec. 15.-A water tank outside the factory of the National In- dia Rubber company burst to-day and two workmen. John Bowen and David Broulettc, were badly injured by the flood of O,00O gallons of water, which hurled them through window and in- to the factory. The watchman's house near the tank was carried away.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
Broke Up i'm a Etxht.

A dance held by party of colored people at 106 Day street last night broke up in a free fight in the course of which Emma Smith, colored girl, was cut upon the hand by Lucius s. Taylor. Taylor was arrested by Pa trolman Parks and Special Officer Charles Willard. He was locked up on the charges of drunkenness and breach of the peace.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
Insa Man Sent to spr,ng.,,e.

August Braun, man sixty years of age, who has shoe repair shop at No. 313 Wallace street, last evening startled his neighbors by his boisterous conduct and peculiar actions and they com plained to the police. Detective Ward arrested Braun and sent him to the Grand avenue station house. The off, cers there decided that he was insane and sent him to Springside.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
Iinhllifics &33O. .6Sa.

Boston, Dec. 15.-William P. Ellis of Springfield, formerly of the contracting firm of Howland & Ellis, doing business in this city, which assigned in March, 1893, to-day filed a bankruptcy petition His schedule shows total liabilities of S330, 6S9 of which $290,489 is represented as fully secured. The assets are sched- ued nominally at $2,740.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
Captain of Wesleyan Eleven.

Middletown Dec. 15.-At meeting of the Wesleyan university football team, held this afternoon, Solon Arthur Dodds 1901, of Bedding, Pa., was elected cap tain for next season. Dodds played end this year and acted as captain the greater part of the time owing to an in- jury received by Captain Ryner.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
Sea5.OOO Steamer Wrecked

Chicago, Dec. 15.-The big steamer Arthur Orr is wrecked on the rocks at the entrance of Georgiana bay ThA vessel cost $225,OO0. She was loaded with grain. She has crew of nine- teen men.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
Waterbury Youi" Man KiiIs HimseIf

Waterbury. Conn, Dec. 15.--James A
 Buchanan, aged twenty-four years, committed suicide by shooting himself in the head with a revolver at his home on Division street here this afternoon. The young man had been Respondent for some time for some unknown cause and this afternoon after locking him. self in his room he fatally shot himself.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
Death seutences commu,cd.

Washington, Dec 15.-Secretary Root has recommended communication of the death sentence imposed by court-mar- tial upon Corporal Damhoffer and two other soldiers of the Washington Vol unteers, who were convicted of ravag- ing Filipino women. The sentence is commuted to twenty years imprison- ment.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
Objects to silver Coinage.

Caracas, Venezuela, Dec 15-Via Haytian cable.-The chamber of con- merce, banks and traders have ener- getically protested against the contract awarded to Upton of Warren, O., for the coinage of two million Bolivars the reason for this protest being that Ven- ezuela has a gold standard.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
DID NOT CHEER FOR BoERs.
The Story About Irish Reserves Abso-
 IufrIy UnfOunded.

Iufrly UnfOunded.
 Waterford, Ireland, Dec. 15.-The sto- ry printed in the Freeman's Journal to the effect that the reserves of the Royal Irish regiment while embarking on their way to South Africa at this port We'd nesday sang God Save Ireland" cheered the Boers and President Kru- ger and threw their rifles into the river is absolutely unfounded. Nothing whatever occurred among the men be- yond the pathetic leave-takings which have been witnessed at all similar em- harkations
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
Fire tN NebrnHkR,

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 15.-Fire at the penitentary to-day consumed the man. ufacturing building and caused a loss to the building and contents amount ing to nearly $100,00o, All the prisoners are reported to have escaped injury.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
cnsn.1t,e. ut Mngersfant.,n.

London, Dec. 1S.-The list of casual ties among the n-commssioned off, cers and men in the fight at Magersfon- tein just issued shows fifty-five killed
 253 wounded, twenty one severely, and seventy-six missing. This, however, is
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16

Stamford, Dec. 15.-Marty McCue got the decision over George Slddons on points in twenty round bout un- der the auspices of the Stamford Ath- letic club in Miller's hall tonight The bout was fast one throughout and was witnessed by a large audience. Tn the first preliminary Jack Barrett, a local pugilist, was knocked out in the fourth round by "Shep'' Walker, also of Stamford. 5
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Irish R.x,mentLrave To-day.

London, Dec. 15.-The reserves of the Royal Irish regiment paraded at Alder shot to-day in full marching order. They will embark for South Africa to- morrow from Southampton.
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H,a Fir. por,ouP Prince.

Port au Prince Hayti, Dec. 15.-Dur- ing fire in the Rue Reunion to-day about twelve houses were destroyed and two firemen were injured.
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been cOnIf0nted With so painful ana anxious a situation. Plainly Genera Buffers force is paralyzed for the mo- ment as completely as Lord Methuen's and General Gatacres."
 Butler, the Idol.
 The depression over the defeat of Great Britain's trusted and idolized com- mander is all the greater as during the last forty-eght hours there had been reports of the relief of Ladysmith.
 Yesterday the war office allowed 1t to be understood that the position of affairs in Natal was entirely satisfac- tory. The reaction is all the more pro- nounced on this account The gloomy information came too late to reach the service clubs, and only a few journal ists and stragglers were waiting at the war office It has hardly been realized until now even after the experience of the week that General Butler could fall Virtually nothing has been allowed to leak through regarding his preparations but the public waited patiently in the confident belief that he was taking such time and precautions as would insure success.
 
 No independent reports of the en- gagement have yet been allowed to come through but General Buffers own dispatch tells the sad tale in suf- ficient outline to show that the British have been entrapped again by the as ute Boers. It was not anticipated that General Butler would make a frontal attack, but no criticism of his movements are made, since apparently he suffered a repulse rather than de- feat, as he did not push the attack home but broke it off in the middle so as to save sc useless sacrifice of life
 Renewal of Attack Expected.
 It is expected that he will renew the attack shortly Immediately on receiv- ing the news, the war office decided to still another division and re- place the losses of artillery The rein forcements will be hurried off as speed fly as possible. Fifteen transports are due to arrive at Cape Town between December IT and January with about 15,000 troops of all arms, but unless General Butler is able to renew the at tack which is exceedingly doubtful the British will be compelled for another or so to remain entirely on the defensive.
 Major General Sir Herbert Charles Chemist has been appointed to com mand the Fourteenth brigade in the Seventh division.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1899-12-16
Schiey nj Bahia, Brazil,

Washington, Dec. Admiral Schley in his flagship Chicago arrived at Ba- hia, Brazil, to-day.
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CONNOLLY GETS DECISION.
OutpOints McPartland-McCue Gets
 Best of SiddOns.

New York, Dec. 15.-The twenty-five Kid Mcfarland, which took place to- night at the Broadway Athletic club, resulted in verdict for the Canadia McPartland's assaults and counters were of the heaviest nature, but Con- nolly's blows outpointed them.
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A good watch lasts a lifetime. Only good watches The George H. Ford Go.
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For holidays-Precious stones are lasting gifts. The George H. Ford Co.
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The Bolivar Is silver coin equivalent to about 191a cents of American money
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But eight shopping days before Christmas. The George H. Ford Co.
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Holiday gifts in extent, variety, rich- ness The George H. Ford Co.
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The problem,\ What to give man, solved at the GeVge H. Ford Go.
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Useful presents-umbrellas worthy
 the giving. The George H. Ford co.
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Continued on Seventh Page.)
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Ladies' watches, exquisite in form. The George H. Ford Co.
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been confronted with so painful and anxious a situation. Plainly General Buffers force Is paralyzed for the mo- ment as completely as Lord Methuen's and General Gatacre's"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

In her he saw face and figure We
often describe as comfortable, and to
such we turn instinctively in time OF
distress of any kind, but at other times
fail to admire.
"How big she is side of Violet"
thought Harold, "and how much older
she seems ont here in the sunlight
than she did when was sick. Why,
she must be 80. What fool 1 wasP'
And he turned once more toward the
girl of Is with love glance that sent
the bushes racing over her sweet lace.
At the close of the story Miss Wade
went in to make an eggnog, and Violet
rose to go. =,
'I shall be 81 next week." said
Harold, land then L shall have some
thing to tell you Violet, my Violet,
he whispered, as she gave him her
hand. II promised father l wouidn,
engage myself till I was 2l, but
didn't promise not to love any one
Do you love me, Violet?'
"I'll tell you next week." she an
swered, with a laugh, and ran away
blushing. Chicago Record.