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NEW-ESGLAyD SOCIETY NOMINEES.

CANDIDATES CHOSEN FOR THE ELECTION NEXT
wEEK-DINNER ON DECEMBER %
Members Of the New England Society met at
the Fifth Avenue Hotel last night for the purpose
OF nominating ticket 70 be voted at the annual
meeting next Friday night. The following nom
nations for officers for the coming year were de-
cided upon: For president. William r. Dodge. first
vice-presldent. Edmund c. stedman: second vice
president. Thomas H. Hubbard; treasurer. Charles
C. Burke: secretary. George Wilson; directors. TO
serve until December 1sOi. Allen s. Apgar Edward
A. Treat Albert II. Virgins and William L. Bun.
Cephas Brainard was appointed TO al existing
vacancy In the directorate The following new
members were elected; William c. Bosworth. James
Freeman Brown. James Byrne. Harry Jerome Cary
Leroy r. Crane. John l.. Dudley jr. Ashbel p
Fitch IT.. Richard M JesuP. Charles w Morse
Jasper Raymond Rand. Guy W. Walker, Alfred n
Whitney. jr.. and William IT, Clark. The annual
dinner of the society viii be held at the Waldorf
Astoria on December %
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AN EXPLANATION FROM MERCER.
REPUDIATEs ANY INTENTION OF AGGRESSIVE
NESS TOWARD ENGLAND.

Paris. Dec. THE Chamber OF Deputies to-day
rejected a motion providing for Parliamentary in
quiry into slavery and cruelty in the French COL
onies
The Premier. NJ. Waldeck-Rousseau, denounced
the Oppostons tactics Of constantly bringing vari-
charges against administrative officials. He
said commission OF inquiry would be tantamount
To putting the entire colonial administration on the
stand, and, he added. the Government would not
retain power for a moment at such q price He
regarded the matter Of confidence The
motion was then defeated by a vote OF 400 to 116.
The Senate accepted the Naval bill after q short
discussion.
Senator Combes, Progressive Republican repre-
senting Charente-Ilferieure. urged the building
Of twenty additional cruisers TO prey upon Great
Rritains commerce in case of war.
The Minister OF Marine NJ. de Lanessan. replied
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STORMY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS.
A VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE IN THE DIRECTORS
OF INDEPENDENCE MINE

London. Dec. IA meeting OF people interested in
Stratton's Independence Mine, Cripple Creek. Col
to-day attracted immense attendance Of share
holders who passed vote of no confidence in the
Board Of Directors after Of the stormiest meet
ings on record The whole meeting was disorderly.
The directors were hissed and hooted, and the
words "scandalous" ana 'disgracefuf' and accusa-
tions Of fraud were hurled broadcast
The Earl Of Chesterfield. who presided. read
cable dispatch from John Hays Hammond the
American engineer. asking him to announce to tho
meeting that Mr.. Hammond's connection with the
mine dated from after the shortage OF ore reserves
was discovered. His Lordship proceeded 10 say
that cable message received from the State Geolo-
glst Of Colorado. Mr.. Richard dated October 90
conveyed the first intimation of serious misrepre-
sentatton on the part Of the old management in
gard to the value or ores. This was not published
because IL was vague and incomplete, but had the
directors had any conception Of the foreshadoWed
discrepancy Of $1,000, 600. shown in the suisse
Quent report OF Mr.. Hammond. dated November a.
they would certainly have made Mr.. Richards
statement public
Mr.. Rickard made personal explanation at the
meeting, and long and animated discussion, pune
tuated with wild disorder and much execratOn, toll
lowed Chaos reigned. amid which the great mass
or shareholders left the hall Lord Chesterfield
then declared the report carried. though the meet
ing had previously voted 10 postpone its considera
ton for two months.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-08
ASKS AN AUpIENcE or wILHELMINA.

The Hague. Dec THE presidents OF both
Chambers have sent letters 10 Mr.. Kruger wei
coming him IN the name OF the States General
While the president OF the Lower House merely
expresses sympathy, the president OF the Senate
expresses approval Of the noble purpose OF Mr..
Kruger attempting 10 put a stop 20 the unjust
war forced on him In such a barbarous manner.
and hopes IL win result in the Independence Of
the republics being assured forever.
Mr. Kruger is receiving various officials and
the enthusiasm Of the crowds outside compels
frequent appearances on the balcony
An official request has been transmitted 10
Queen Wilhelmina for an Rudisnca-
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4 MURDERER BEREApED IY RERLIN

Berlin. Dec. August Goenczi the Hungarian
who murdered wealthy widow named Schulz and
her daughter here in 1891. beheaded this morn
ing in the prison Of Ploetzensee The murder was
an atrOciOus one. and was committed in the centre
OF Berlin. The murderer ultimately traced 10
Brazil through pet dog. and arrested at Rio
IHneir0 year ago. Capital punishment Is unusual
he
New-York tribune., 1900-12-08
PROFESSOR SIMON CARSON WELLS

Salem, Va. Dec 7-Professor Simon Carson
Wells. senior member Of the faculty Of Roanoke
College, died here to-day. He was born in Vir-
ginia in 1920. and was graduated from Pennsylvania
College at Gettysburg in ls49 For forty-seven years
he had been professor Of mathematics and geology
al Roanoke College and secretary of the Board Of
Trustees. He was first lieutenant in the COnfed-
crate Signal Service in the Civil War
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that the number OF cruisers projected in the pres
ent bill would suffice for Frances needs.
General Mercier then arose. and alluded 10 his
speech OF December 4, when he urged training the
army in embarkation and Decentralization drills
so as TO be ready for invasion OF England. He
said he unable to understand the sensation
his remarks had produced. He did not desire war
with Great Britain, but he thought il the duty OF
the Government 10 provide for such eventuality.
He repudiatei any Intention to appear aggressive
toward Great Britain.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-08
ANTI-JEWIsH PLAY MAKES TROUBLE.

St Petersburg. Dec. THE first performance yes
terday evening Of anti-Jewish play entitled The
Contrabandsts" led 10 an extraordinary demonstra-
ton portion OF the audience al hrst angrily pro-
tested and then hurled all kinds OF missiles at the
actors. Personal conflicts followed and the per-
formance haN 10 be stopped.
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FORECAST FOR TO-DAY AND SUNDAY.

For New-England and Eastern New-York. In
northern and rain southern portion today increasing
northeasterly winds: rain Sunday. followed by
clearing.
For the District OF Columbia. Eastern Pennsylvania
NCw-Je-sey, Delaware Maryland and Virginia
day increasing northeasterly winds; sunday fol-
lowed by
For Western Pennsylvania Western NeW-York rain
Saturday; brisk high northeaserly winds
and Sunday.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-08

co. ert seemed Of little moment. Herr Fritz
Krs, .er, who was here twelve years ago
fran looking lad and returns a veritable Hercules
plave6 Bruch's first concerto for the violin and
Tartin's Il Trilo del Diavoo.' His playing has
changed less than his physique. AS q lad his tone
was pure. but small. and his left hand technique
fautless. and this was true OF his playing yes
terday though he has grown in muscularity OF
thought and expression, of course.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-08

London, Dec THE Queens appointments
TO the International Arbitration Court are Lord
Pauncefote, Sir Edward Malet, the late British
Ambassador to Germany; the Right Hon. Sir
Edward Fry, a former Justice Of Appeal, and
Professor John Westlake, professor of interna-
tionai law at Cambridge University since 1883.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-08

The performance OF last night was for the benefit
OF the Red Cross Texas Relief Fund The re-
naming performances will be given follows:
This and tomorrow evenings in aid OF the Stroll
ers' Fund: Monday evening. December 10 in aid
Of the School and Settlement for Crippled Children
225th performance Of the Strollers. souvenir night
Tuesday atinee. December IL in aid Of the New
York Infrmary for Women and Children; Tuesday
evening. December II, in aid of Mothers and Babies
Hospital: Fridf y evening. December a. in aid Of
the StroIlers' Fund. Saturday matinee, December
I5 in aid Of the Strollers' Fund and Saturday
evening. December Is. in aid Of Samaritan Home
for the Aged. d 'a4vfr-r-
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FIRE IN THE CHERBoURG ARSENAL.

Cherbourg. Dec. IA fire at the Arsenal has de-
stroyed several workshops and a number Of his
torical relics. including Napoleons launch The
damage done is estimated at 600 francs.
New-York tribune., 1900-12-08
HOTEL MAN,S HEAFY LIABILITIEs.

London, Dec 7.-Richard Baker proprietor OF the
new Queens Hotel, IN Leicester Square and other
hotels has been declared a bankrupt His iRbili-
ties are estimated at t65O.000
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Tribune Office. Dec s. m.-The weather yesterday
was fair and mild The temperature ranged between
and 40 degrees the C3l being degrees higher
an that OF Thursday and II degrees higher than that
OF tns corresponding date OF last year.
Rain - Indicated for to-day.
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THE POPULATION OF Berlin.

Berlin Dec. THE census returns show that Ber-
I'm has population OF 1sS4345 compared with l6l.-
als ia 1AA =
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NARRTEO.
BAPRET

5A5sRETT-PAREER-oa Thursday. Dsesme.r 9. lsce .s
r. sy sns % Rev. eve Prds ST9sT smith hs asa,
Robertson Barrett Of Kstonsh. y. y. to Anna hath
Knshtsio~n ma - '"' '''' 3s"''A" '@'A'' -
CI.ARKsoN-sMITH-On Thursday December 8. at sns
Charles n PaTkhurss D D assisted ~ ne rev
psv,a n Greer; D. p; q $. sarthOemsw,s; Bsnysr
ton ana the late n Denton smith
Notices Of marriages and deaths must be IN
oorsed with full name and address
DIED.
HBSlSaisg. Hayasgg.. Eazs.!5 Fa5zS a. ogssn: Fsa3sss
Muloek Josephine. s5oSt csthsrins crime A.
BILLEYAt a5S7-E1 5IS S95to Conn December 1900 Ez.
SnSrv,s gHIsn'eE O. ne late George and Ezaoeth
HfSTss tss TssSs5e snS trsnds s a. are nd attend sa services at
on Tuesday. December H. At 2 .. m
rom rand = csasl sSfaf pPo en- s'a q s i22 m
Interment at convenience Of family
HAgDFSo7 hsTg.S % ,so Dess@9sT s4 IN sTr City Horace
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
MEAPt 5sI71 sO%sTs . y = 95 T4gr;say December 1900
Funeral service win Be held from the residence Of
son-in-law Thomas jones' on sunday. December o at
Carrisses viii be in waiting Prdys. y Y on
Of train leaving Grand Central Depot at go a m
MIoCEasre3 ~, is into 5ss December l9oo ,, her
widow Of Jesse Mglock. aged 50 years.
OGDEN-At Chicago. IN Wednesday. December S.
Frances b. widow OF MahlOn d. Ogden. In the T0th
0f
Funeral Saturday. December 8 at Jamess Church.
Chicago
RoBERTs-On Thursday December 8 Nellie Tuits. be
loved wife or Thomas Roberts.
Funeral from
on sunday. December 3. 13O O'Clock
SIIERWOOD-At Chicago December Isaac. OF Isaac
Sherwood fo.Heriy o. New-York city born IN Burralo
January "a iS49
Auburn N. " papers please copy.
STOTT-At her home In stottville y T. on Wednesday
December ). Catherine Adams widow q Charles r.
Funeral at St Barnabass Church. stOtvHs at II ocIoe
Saturday. December 8.
WOOdIawn Cemetery.
Borough of New York City.
Once - Eas- 23rd street. Madison Square South.
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TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

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BY THE QUEEN.
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Matter, Commercial Papers and Samples for Germany
only The class Of mail matter or other parts OF
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rected by her.
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THE STROLLERS' PLAY.
THE SUMNER GIRL" AT THE
WALDORF-ASTORIA

The Strollers began their week OF Christmas
theatricals the Waldorf-Astoria last evening,
the ballroom being filled with a fashionable
audience. The piece which has been prepared for
presentation by the club this year by number of
its members is called The Cruise Of the Summer
Girl" 1t is in three acts. and has the usual
Of frolic and song. 1t presented with the fol-
lowing
Murel Egerton, girl. Miss Grace Hoyt
Mrs. Hemingway Hood, OF Boston. Miss Waldron
Mrs. Montagu Mason, OF New-York,
Miss Elizabeth Donaldson
Miss May Irwin Miss May
Jack Langford Of the steam yacht Summer
1r.
Alice Amory engaged Jack Miss Margaret
Captain Cunningham, L. 6 Norris J-nderhiu
Percival squire OF danes. Walter Fairman Dyett
Mr.. Gnu. hotel clerk William R Delehanty
Terry. a Delboy fteViyn lGrck Benson
Algernon Mortmorency. EDWARD FGles Coward
Clarence PeTkington Robert ]. Webb
GLADYS Dootte. Miss Grace Horuby
Pearl Thnkess Miss Frances Millett Hoyt
Violet Miss Helen SCHUYLER Wadron
Pansy. Miss Edythe Rowand Black
Rose Miss Alice Marion
Lille Miss Madeline Totett
Wyatt F.
Dick Lawrence Mortimer
-Otho C1shing
Wlllle james cooper
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Bulkley. Eliza A.
Hayden. Horace J.
Mead Adei'ne NJ.
AulOck. Josephine.
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ssAARKsoN-sMITH-on Thursday: December 8. at tns
Madison square Presbyterian Church. BY the Rev
Charles n Parkhurst. D. D.. assisted BY the Rev.
David n. Greer. D. D., OF 81. Barth0lomews. Banyer
CiaIkson 20 Helen shelton. OF Harriet SheI-
ton and the late n. Denton smith
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BARRETT-PAREER-On Thursday. Decerrosrs 9. lsca
the residence of the brides brother. Pians
" T.. BY the Rev T. Ralston smith, =. D.. Henry
Robertson Barrett. % Katonah, r.. 70 Anna Rafh-
borne Parker. daughter q Benaiah Parker OF
knightstown
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speriGI Monies.

Bangs & Co.. On and 03 Fifth Avenue,
WILL SELL AT AUCTION MONDAY and TUESDAY
AFTERNOONS AT O'CLOCK.
Two collections Of BOOKS including many and
desirable works OF the Standard Authors. first ed-
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WEDNESDAY and following days 8 o'cIock-
large and interesting collection BOOKS relating
NAPOLEON and THE FRENCH REVOLUTION.
comprising many and unusual books
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Expression restored; by artificial teeth: Or. D-ans.
dentist 4S4 Lexingtonave. cor. 45th: highest award
Columbian Exposition.
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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-10-19
WlLLIAn HlN1Z AND HIS ExPER.
FENCE WITH SHEEP.

William Hintz, one Of the best
known German farmers In Hancock
county. Ohio, gives this reason for his
conversion from Organism: 81 used TO
be n Democrat. and l was one until I
found that by voting the Democratic
ticket was voting against my sheep.
l had n big flock of sheep on my farm.
The Democratic party in 1892 Initiated
free trade and took the duty of wool.
The price fell to II cents. 1t made me
think. studied the question hard and
conscientiously. and from all sides. I
looked ut 1t In nm unbiased manner.
What was good for me certainly must
be good for my neishbor. and he must
also suffer with me. If the price Of
my wool deprecated, the cost Of
clothes might be less, but l should
have no money to buy them. ! studied
the matter carefully. and came to the
conclusion that l might just us well
kill my sheep ns vote the Democratic
ticket. Then came the cry OF free Sill
YER In my life have found that 1t 10
wise to follow successful men. There
fore. II man is II moncy-maker, why
not watch him and try the same meth
DDS yourself? found that the men Of
the country who had money wero
against free silver. I asked myself
why, and concluded free silver would
be bad for my sheep. voted for Nc
Kinley and the Republican platform
and have done so ever since. l shall
support the cRpublican ticket this year.
I am no longer Democrat. but Re-
publican. The Democratic platform
shifts its planks too often TO suit me.
I am satisfied with the present state
of affairs and so are my Sheep
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-10-19
FIX AS AN ISSUE IN THE CAM
pAIdN OF 1900.

" are different sorts of bimetal-
S se call themselves such, whose
ussFe Is an increase in the vol
y. money. without regard to its
.'er' and who prefer that the In
should be in the form Of ire
N.Y., ,oae government paper. Such obi
ss are no true friends of sill
70 producers of the raw material
SSa a money, the paper mill
,"s stump mill are not allies, but
o,h and must always be such.
T., H'nerS, the ultimate bimetallic
a,,a u universal bimetallism, with
"o'iai mints open to the free
M u both gold and silver at n
~ rsai ratio, and with no legal
td I,aper that is not surely and i'm
TS redcemable in coin on de-
m an,S class includes most free
par c'' who are or have been Re-
" r., Ihcy are in favor of hard
Is t ihncy believe in gold and silver
N Sue s,e legal tender money of the
Mrr sales and as the basis of pa
arfency issues.
will issues are presented in
N tho pr'hocratic success help or
\ hi"n t'l'lse of true bimetallism,
|reSOn, e'allism n practical issue in
V n campaign?
III Ia h u party of 1896 APP
hlv dnn"lru,money bimetallists, by
uec'aring, In Its platform, for
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-10-19

chIseti. but they are given the right to
vote In the states from which they
come and always maintain a voting res
idence wherever they have lived. The
fact ~. Congress recognized Washing
ton and the District ~ COLUMBIA ~
federal city that should In governed en-
tirely by the President and Congress.
and not according to III. whiins or ga
prices OF the people who reside here.
either permanently or temporarily. Bry.
mn knew this ~ We'll ns anybody else.
but lie simply desired To make n poihti
even II he had to Use partial false.
hood to do u.
WALLACE sEELEY.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1900-10-19
FACTS ABOUT PORTO RICO.
Out of Poverty, Want and Distress the
People are Being Lifted to the
Enjoyment of Prosperity and
Plenty.
Especial Correspondence.)

San Juan, Porto Rico, Sept 29.-To
be enabled to speak truthfully and
intelligently of the effect of American
rule in Porto Rico one needs to have
knowledge not only of conditions as
they are to-day but as they were when
the Spanlards surrendered the island
in October, 1898.
Porto Rico has always to provide the
means for building. extending and
maintaining the Notifications, the en-
Dense of the army and navy contn
gent deemed necessary by the home
government for defense against enc
mics without or within, the support
of the priesthood, the maintenance Of
the Civil Guard. n local semimilitary
organization designed for the persecu-
ton of suspected disloyalists, the con-
d act of the mail and telegraph SER