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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-06-28

Manila, June 2S-The rumor that
Aguinaldo had been assassinated was
in circula ton here for several days.
IT was not believed, but it's currency
gave it a definite form. According to
the story, General Pho del Pillar called
upon Aguinaldo on June 10 and ac-
cused him of causing General Luna 10
be killed. Aguinaldo denied responsi-
Dillty and added that he. deeply regret
ted LuEa's death. General Pho del
Pliar, as the story goes. called him a
liar and scoundrel. shot him twice ia
the head with his revolver and walked
away unmolested.
The report finds no credence in Ma
Mia A Filipino general. mounted on
Dig horse, with a numerous staff. has
since been seen haranguing the Fill
pino troops around San Fernando, in
Pampanga province. and this officer IS
supposed to be Aguinaldo.
Yesterday four guns of Hobbs bat
terry and other artillery bOmbarded the
Filipino blockhouses and trenches
about two miles north of San Fernan-
do- The blockhouse, which had been
used by Filipino sharpshooters TO an
noy the American outposts, was de-
stroyed. The enemy offered no resist
ance.
Yesterday the Spanish consul gen.
tied Major General Otis. He was re-
ceived in the latter's office, which is
hung with portraits of Spanish royal
persOnageS- In the course of a grace
ful speech he said the Spaniards in the
Philippines would hold no resentment
because of the past and would enter
tain no sentiments but those of respect
toward the new regime.
Otis Opens the Ports.
Major General Otis has ordered the
opening TO trade of many important
ports which have been closed since the
outbreak These include San Fernan- .
do, on the west. coast of Luzon;s Aparri
on the north coast; CurimOa and all
ports in the islands of Samar and
Leyte.
Many ships used in the interisland
commerce have been tied up in the har-
Dor here for months, and the shippers
and merchants have been urging the
government to raise the blockade
When the decision was made known
yesterday the scene in the custom
house was as animated as the floor Of
an American stock exchange. 1t was a
busy day. Ship owners rushed to get
their clearance papers
There Will be a great boom in the
hemp business, which has been at a
standstill- The ships will race to bring
the first cargo before the demand
weakens. AS there is a heavy export
duty on hemp. this will greatly increase
the revenues. The interests of the ma
tives. as well as the merchant traders
generally. led General Otis to take this
action. Delegations from the south
ern islands told him that the cessation
Of business was bringing much suf-
fering to peaceable inhs bitants.
Gunboats will protect the shipping in
some ports. but elsewhere shippers
must risk confiscatiOn by the insur-
gents. who exact heavy tribute for all
ships they permit 10 sail.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-06-28
No Danger of Flood.

Portland, Ore. June 27.-Acoording
to the weather bureau, all danger of
flood in the Columbia and Willamette
rivers is passed. The Willamette at
this city reached 2f.2 feet above low
water mark, but during the past three
days has fallen about one foot. The
cool weather since Sunday has allowed
the overflow to run off. ana the indica-
tions are that no material rise will
occur. -
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-06-28
ingree's alleged utterances also were

Pingree's alleged utterances also were
talked over.
When the secretary left the White
House and his attention was called to
reports in certain quarters that he in
tended to resign from the cabinet, he
promptly and emphatically denied
their truth. He added that his resig-
nation had not been asked for, that
he certainly did not intend to offer it.
and that he intended to remain in the
cabinet until the expiration of this ad-
ministration.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-06-28
PEACE DELEGATES RESTING.
Will Be Little Work In the Next Few
DayS.

The Hague. June 27.-For the next
few days the members of the special
drafting committee who are preparing
record of the work already accepted.
will be the only peace conference dele
gates occupied. The question of a
permanent arbitration board and Ger
many's relations thereto-the German
delegates, it is said, have received in
structions to accept the principle of a
permanent tribunal of arbitration as
outlined in the Anglo-Saxon plans
will be discussed Monday.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-06-28

Craner, vice John V. Smith dead:
Hinkley. Millard county, Frank T
Slauhter, vice William II. Pratt, re-
signed.
a patent for a bicycle saddle carriage
was today issued to Charles Fl. VAN
of Salt Lake City
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-06-28
GOEbEL WINS
A HARD FIGHT
Nominated BY Democrats For
Governor of Kentucky.
WAS A STRUGGLE FOR
EACH INCH OF GROUND
Contest Unparalleled For Bitterness
and Determination.

Stone-Hardin Faction Fought to the
Last, But the Winner Had His
Forces Too Well In Hand and
Captured the Prize On the Twen-
ty-sixth Ballot-Efort to Adjourn
Sine Die Was Defeated-SkilfulIy
Manipulated Contest.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-16
WILL
GET CONVENTION.
Republican National Committee Decides
on Quaker City and Selects June 10
as the Date-Chicago Put in Bid,
but Was Out.voted.

Washington, Dec. 15.-At a meeting
of the republican national committee, in
the banquet hall of the Arlington, to-
day, it was voted to hold the next re-
publican national convention at Phila-
delphia, June 10, 1900. Chicago made a
vigorous bid for the convention, and on
the final ballot was defeated by only
one vote
Senator Chauncey M. Depew, in the
course of his speech for New York. paid
a glowing tribute to President McKin-
ley, that was loudly applauded. Memo
rial resolutions on Vice-President Ho-
bart were adopted. Chairman Mark A.
Hanna presided.
The first city heard was Chicago, for
which Samuel Raymond made the open
ing address. Mr.. Raymond said every
one knew the facilities which Chicago
possessed in the way of hotels, rail-
roads and telegraphs. He closed by
saving that Chicago would guarantee
the fulfillment of any request the COM
mittee might make.
G. w. Miller said that If the conven-
ton was not to be held in state that
did not have a candidate, 1t could not
come to Illinois, for that state had a
candidate not a resident of that state,
but one from the neighboring state OF
Ohio The reference to the president
evoked applause. Chicago, he said, de-
sired TO have a republican platform
adopted in that city to wipe out the
Chicago platform of 1896, which stood
for reputation.
Zones Miller, president OF the Union
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-16
DOM PAUL BENDS
American Consul Allowed to Rep
resent the British

Washington, Dec. 15.-Mr. Macrum,
United States consul at Pretoria, has
cabled the state department that the
Transvaal government has informed
him that full reports would be given
through the war office of the republic
of the names and condition of the Brit
ish prisoners when applied for through
the British authorities. Mr.. Macrum
referred to a request for information
on this point some time ago and was
refused,
Now it seems the assent of the Boer
government is given. 1t is noted their
response is not complete. They will
not furnish Mr.. Macrum himself with
the information, but oblige the British
to make application to the Boer war Of
flee. This is small matter, but it is
said may be indicative of an intention
on the part of the Beers to force formal
recognition of their independence in ev-
cry official communication by the Brit
ish government Mr.. Macrum has Sc
cured the release of British subject
Robertson, a civilian, who had been ar
rested by the Beers and confined at
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-16
CUBIANS MuTINOUS
American Troops Ready For Act
ion in Case of Riot

Santiago de Cuba, Dec. 15-Capt
Particle, commanding at Manzanillo,
has had troops ready for immediate
action since Dec. g. when three promi-
nent Spaniards, Seniors Rodon, Mestre
and Ferrit, gave a banquet in honor of
the arrival of friends from Spain. The
Cubans claimed that the Spaniards
were celebrating the death of Antonio
Maceo, and a mob, led by the mayor,
attacked the house and demanded the
expulsion of the offenders.
Capt. Particle interviewed and re
stored order for the time being, but
the mob returned daily until today,
when the Spaniards, fearing violence,
came to Santiago. The SDaniards as
sert that they had no intention what
ever Of sighting the Cuban commem-
moration in honor of Maceo. They
believe the mob leaders were endeav-
oring to cause trouble with the Amer
leans and lead to an uprising.
A lot of concealed arms have been
captured near Guantanamo by the
rural guard. A party of colored Gu
bans was preparing to distribute the
weapons.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-16
MANY MILLIONS
ARE |NVOLvE
The John P. Squire Company
Forced to Assign.
WORCESTER is affected.
Tightness Of Money Market, the Cause AL
leged-Banks Compelled to Call Loans
Business Will Be Continued
Under Assignee Will
Exceed Liabilities

Boston, Dec. 15.-John P. Squire &
Co., corporation, and allied companies,
engaged in the meat and provision and
meat packing business, assigned today
to Lawyer Herman w. Chaplin of SO
State street.
The liabilities are estimated at 49,
100000 and the assets at $5,OOOOOO, the
latter including a recent appraisal of
the plant at East Cambridge and Som
erville, at 100000.
The company was incorporated in
1896 and has a paid-up capital of 3d.
100000, stock being largely held in the
Squires family.
The business will be carried on with
out any change by Mr.. Chaplin as as
signee. A meeting of the creditors
will be called at an early date. Mr..
Chaplin is of the opinion that all will
agree on some plan that will allow the
business to continue without Interrupt
ton.
The creditors are banks, for the
most part, the Globe national bank of
this city being one of the heaviest 9th
er Boston banks are involved to some
extent, 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 branches The estate of the late
John P. Squire is not involved in any
way in the assignment
Branches of the parent company in
volved include in this city Frank o.
Squire & Co., So and 70 Blackstone
street; F. f. Squire & Co., 27 Faneuil
hall market; Joseph S. Squire & Co,
Al North street; Squire & Co., 45 to
40 North street; and stores in New
York, Lawrence, Portland, Worcester
and Bath.
In an interview tonight, Mr.. Chaplin
said: THE assignment was the dirsct
result of the tightness of the money
market. Practically all the indebted
ness is to banks. These banks found
it necessary to call their loans. The
Squire Company could not raise the
money to meet them all at such short
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-16

and BRUSH troops marching up blindly
almost to the very muzzles OF the enc
my S rifles. 1t can not be doubted that
the moral effect will be to aggravate
our difficulties over the whole field of
operations.
THE country has discovered with an
noyanee and surprise that subduing
Boer farmers is about the hardest work
we have entered upon since the Indian
mutiny. Their commandments have
shown themselves able to give our gen
erals useful but expensive lessons in
modern tactics"
The Times says: "Since the days OF
the Indian mutiny tho nation has not
been confronted with so painful and
anxious situation. Plainly, Gen. Bull
ler's advance is para1yzed for the mo-
ment as completely as Lord Methuen's
and Gen. Gatacre's.''
The depression over the defeat of
Great Britain's trusted and idolized
commander is all the greater, as during
the last As hours there had been reports
of the relief of Ladysmith. Yesterday
the war office allowed it to be under
stood thai the position of affairs in
Natal was entirely satisfactory. The
reaction is all the more pronounced on
this account.
The gloomy information came too late
few journalists and stragglers were
waiting at the war Office. 1t has hardly
been realized until now, even after the
experience of the week. that Gen. Bull
Ter could fail.
Virtually nothing had been allowed to
leak through regarding his prepara-
tions, but the public waited patiently
with 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. Gen. Buffers own dis
patch tells the tale in sufficient out
line to show that the British have been
entrapped again by the astute Beers.
1t was not anticipated that Gen. Bull
Ter would make a frontal attack, but
no criticisms of his movements are
made, since apparently he suffered a
repulse rather than a defeat, and did
not push the attack home, but broke
it off in the middle so as to save a
useless sacrifice of life.
1t is expected that he will renew the
attack shortly. Immediately on re-
ceiving the news, the war office decided
to mobilize still another division and to
replace the losses of artillery. The
necessary reinforcements will be hur-
ried off as speedy as possible.
Fifteen transports are due to arrive
at Cape Town between Dec. II and Jan.
s, with about 1900 troops of all arms,
but unless Gen. Butler is able to re-
new the attack, which is exceedingly
doubtful, the British generals will be
compelled for another fortnight or more
to remain practically on the defensive.
The latest dispatches indicate the con-
tinued bombardment of Ladysmith,
whose position is now perilous.
Maj. Gen. Sir Herbert Chase Cherm-
side has been appointed to command
the Fourteenth brigade in the Seventh
division
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-16
ALBERT EDWARD
DEEPLY TOUCHED.
Prince of Wales Assured Archbishop of
Canterbury That He Had a Horror of
Gambling and Intemperance-
Protest Against Criticism.

London, Dec. 15.-The biography Of
DR.. Benson, late archbishop of Canter-
bury, just published, reveals an inter-
esting letter which the Prince of Wales
wrote to him after the Tarnbycroft
scandal. 1t is as follows
My Dear Archbishop:-Yo kind let
ter has touched me very much, as
know the kindly feelings which prompts
ed you to write to me on the subject
which we have discussed together and
which, as you are aware, has caused
me deep pain and annoyance. A recent
trial, which no one deplores more than
do, and which l was powerless to pre-
vent, gave occasion for the press to
make most bitter and unjust attacks
upon me, knowing l was defenceless,
and l am not sure politics were not
mixed up in it.
The whole matter has now died out
and l think, therefore, that it would
be inopportune for me in any public
manner to allude again to the painful
subject which has brought such a tor
rent Of abuse upon me, not only by the
press, but by the Low church, and es-
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-16
w. W. HOBBS In TROUBLE.
Criminal Action Brought Against Him at
Boston for the Alleged Larceny of a
Check for $1OO0-Mr. Hobbs Says
He Cannot Discuss the Case
Until He Visits Boston.

Wilbur w. Hobbs, formerly paying
teller in the Worcester Safe Deposit &
Trust company of this city, was called
into Station 1 yesterday, by Chief Of
Police James NJ. brennan, on account
of warrant which was issued in Bos-
ton against him, for alleged larceny
of a check, the amount of which is
about $1,000.
The chief and Mr.. Hobbs were in con-
sultation for some time, and it all ended
by Mr.. Hobbs being allowed to go to
his home, 228 Highland street, and he
told The Spy man last night that he
would go to Boston today and see what
the warrant was issued for.
The story of Mr.. Hobbs supposed ar
rest gained ground very quickly among
some of the business men about the
city, and, according to the rumor, Mr..
Hobbs was under arrest for larceny of
the check.
Last night The Spy man called on Mr.
Hobbs, at his residence, and he said he
could not talk on the matter Intelligent
ly at the time, as he did not know just
what it was all about. He said he was
in the west on a business trip and re-
ceived letter from a friend which had
something in it relative to the present
trouble.
He left for Worcester as soon as he
got the letter and arrived here yester-
day. He did go down to the station to
see Chief brennan, he said, but refused
to discuss the business that was trans
acted between him and the chief, as it
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-16

pecially the Non-conformists. They
have perfect right, 1 am well aware,
in a free country like our own, to ex-
press their opinions, but 1 don't con-
slider that they have a just right to
jump at conclusions regarding myself
without knowing the facts.
have a horror of gambling and
should always do my utmost to dis
courage Others who have an inclina-
ton for it, as l consider gambling, like
intemperance, is one of the greatest
curses which a country could be affiict-
ed with. Horse racing may produce
gambling, or it may not, but 1 have
always looked upon it as a manly sport
which is popular with Englishmen of
all classes; and there is no reason why
it should be looked upon as a gambling
transaction. Alas those vino gamble
VIII gamble at anything.
have written quite openly to you,
my dear archbishop, whom I have had
the advantage of knowing so many
years. Believe me,
Sincerely yours,
Albert Edward.
Royal yacht Osborne. Cowes.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-16

London, Dec. 16 d2.F a. m.)--The war
office has received a dispatch announc-
ing that Gen. Butler has met with SER
ious reverse.
General Butler was attempting to
cross the Tugela river. Finding it i'm
possible to attain his object, he ordered
a retirement in order to avoid greater
losses. He left eleven guns behind.
The following is the text of Gen. Bull
lers dispatch announcing his reverse:
Chievely Camp, Dec. Is, $40 p. m.
Butler to Lansdowne:--I regret to re-
port a severe reverse. moved in full
strength from our camp near Chievely
at o'clock this morning There are two
fordable places in the Tugela river and
it was my intention to force a passage
through at one of them. They are about
two miles apart. My intention was to
force one or the other with one brigade,
supported by a central brigade. Gen.
Hart was to attack the left drift, Gen.
Hildyard the right road, and Gen. Lyt-
Teton was to take the center and to
support ellneF.
Early in the day I saw that Gen. Hart
would not be able to force passage,
and I directed him to withdraw He had,
however attacked with great gallantry,
and his leading battalion, the Con-
naught Rangers, fear, suffered great
deal Col. l. G. Brooke was seriously
wounded 1 then ordered Gen. Hildyard
to advance, which he did, and his lead
ing regiment, the East Surrey, occupied
Colenson station and the houses near
the bridge.
At that moment 1 heard that the
whole artillery had sent to support the
attack-the Fourteenth and Sixty-sixth
field batteries and six naval 12-pounder
quick-firers, under Col. Long, had adj
vanced close to the river in Longs de-
sire to be within effective range. 1t
proved to be full of the enemy, who sud
denly opened CALLING fire at close
range, killing all their horses, and the
gunners were compelled to stand to
their guns, Some of the wagon teams
got shelter for the troops in a donga,
and desperate efforts were made to
bring out the field guns. The fire. how
ever, was too severe, and only two We're
saved by Capt. Schofeld and some driv-
ers whose names | will furnish.
Another most gallant attempt with
three teams was made by an officer
whose name 1 will obtain. OF the IS
horses, IS were killed; and, as several
drivers were wounded l would not al
low another attempt, as it seemed that
they would be a shell mark sacrificing
life to again attempt to force the pas
sage.
Unsupported by artillery. 1 directed
the troops to withdraw, which they did
in good order. Throughout the day a
considerable force of the enemy was
pressing on my right flank, but was
kept back by mounted men under Lord
Dundonald and part of Gen. Barton's
brigade. The day was intensely hot and
most trying to the troops, whose con-
| duct was excellent.
I We have abandoned 10 guns and lost
| by shell fire one. The losses in Gen.
Hunts brigade are, 1 fear, heavy, all
though the proportion of severely
wounded is, hope, not large. The
Fourteenth and Sixty sixth field batter
les also suffered severe losses. We have
retired to- our camp at Chievely.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-16

league of Chicago, said the convention
should be held in the west, in st. Louis,
Omaha, Denver or st. Paul. or in Chi
cago, which was the centre of the
whole west
Mayor Walbridge made the first
speech IN behalf of Philadelphia.
Nathan Frank of ST. Louis said: 1--WE
have but one candidate and boundless
prosperity, why not give the city in
which ne was first nominated the con-
vention, in which he would again be
placed in nomination?
Edward Dewey was introduced as
democrat He said, first of all, the peo-
pie of st. Louis. irrespective. of party,
would welcome the convention
Chauncey NJ Depew spoke for New
York, as follows:
Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen of the
committee: On behalf of our delega-
tion 1 wish to briefly present the rea-
sons which we believe make New York
the best place for holding the next ma
tional republican convention.
The first considerations in selecting a
CITY are accommodations and easy and
frequen. methods of communication.
New York is pre-eminently equipped
beyond all other cities in this respect.
Fifty or one hundred thousand addi-
tional visitors make no impression upon
IT'S hotel accommodations. These ac-
Communications are of the variety to
meet every pocket and every taste, The
conformation of the city is such that
the hotel district lies within liz . ed
area. BY the elevated and surlace
roads all the hotels are within easy
) CONTINUED on Page Four)
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-12-16

In reply to rs the question of the
Typewriter manufacturers the same as
with the bicycle manufacturers? 2" / beg
to prove to any person who may be in
yestigating the purchase of a typewriter
machine that there is no necessity for
them any longer to pay 500 for type
writer machine.
Years ago some people thought that
there was no way for new manufacturer
to compete with an old one, but now-a-
days it is understood that the newer the
factory is, the best and latest machinery
they have to do skilled workmanship
with. and they can afford to manufa cfiiree
goods at small marginal profits
For this reason a new company at
Newark, N. j., has established itself in
four square blocks. four stories high
with a full equipment for the purpose Of
manufacturing the famous, new Manhat-
tan Typewriter
The Manhattan Typewriter has com
menced to lead the world, and it will re-
A capital of s13, OOO, 900 is backing the
works of the Manhattan Typewriter O.
The Manhattan Typewriter is tt=a
with a rotary escapement, which PROOF
es a lieh+ rapid action, and it is sim r
in - 2 material to that on the star i
ard nuehlr es. and it will be sold for
unit tins Up st Of January, after which tx
prica wiA bi $75
Tn Maph titan Typewriter is sold by L.
Mye d E., the Worcester county
agen ro m 731 State Mutual building.
We epi ring in all its branches, sup
plies, SKIS " all kinds for sale.
Rem sub5 he place: ROOM 721 STATE
NUT BUILDING. TELEPHONE
1875 adv