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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
TO CONT RAOICT MILES.
Gen. Eagan Asks to Be Called Before
the Investigating Committee.

WASH NGTON. Dec. H.-General
Eagan. commissary Of subsistence. gave
out the following statement to-day I'm
reference TO his contemplated action on
statements made by General Miles. con-
cerning commissary supplies furnished
the army:
General Eagan has referred 10 Gene
raj Miles the published article purporting
to be an interview with General Miles
IN regard TO the military supplies. asking
whether the statements attributed 70 him
General Niles were made by him, or
any Of them. or which Of them, or 10
what extent the statements or any parts
Of the statements are true
General Eagan does not purpose 20 dis.
cuSs this very important matter in the
public press but has asked. first, If Gene
raj Miles avows or dsayows this inter-
view. and has also asked the invosti-
eating commission for a true copy Of the
statements chat were not sworn 10.
however, made by General Miles before
IL.
General Eagan has also asked the inves-
tigating commission TO be called before
II for the purpose OF rebutting or re-
futing the statements alleged 20 have
been made by General Miles aud pub
Iished in the press; 10 answer these. or
any statements made by General Miese
under oath. ana especially and particu-
larly 10 meet the alleged charge OF fur
nishing anything whatever under pre-
tence Of experiment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

son OF the rain made their purchases on
Christmas Eve.
There was evergreen and holly every
where. Evidences of the festive season
were on everyside and many flowers
were seen in the windows of residences
on the principal resident streets.
\ large number Of people whose fami-
lies and relatives live elsewhere left
mas with them
To-day will be quiet so far as a Christ
mas observance is concerned. and the
day will be observed on Monday when
the Federal. State and municipal offices,
banks and business houses will be closed
The postofiice viii observe holiday hours
and the day viii be quietly spent
ACCA TEMPLES BIG HEART
Acca Temple. Mystic Shrine as is their
usual custom. gave out TWO hundred bas-
kets of Christmas presents 10 that num-
Der Of poor families OF the city yesterday
The baskets were nicely packed by Mr.
James g Bowman Of the Great Atlantic
and Pacific Tea Company. ana contained
substantial provisions. such as -four. tea
coffee. sugar. and some de elicacies.
Two hundred poo- families are. accord
inglv very hapDy. and their thanks TO
the Mystic Shriners were prDfuse.
POSTOFFICE HOURS.
The Dostofiice will observe the usual
Sunday hours to-day. from 10 o'clock
r. VI. On tomorrow the Office will be
nren for the delivery Of mail only. from
10 o'clock a. NJ. TO II O'Clock noon. and
a collection will be made from all boxes
at o o'clock a NJ. After y o'clock the
office will be closed FOR the day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
AUSTRIAN EXPULSION.
The Government will Energctically
Protect the Rights Of Citizens.

VIENNA. Dec 24-The Abendpost pub
fishes to-day a long communication re-
garding the German Interpretation Of the
answer of Count Thun-Hohenstein. the
Austrian Premier 20 an Interpolation IN
the Reichsrath. made on November 2ti
on the subject Of the expulsion Of the
Austrians from Prussia.
la his answer the Premier said that
should the expectation warranted by as
surancos Of the Berlin Cabinet, that
greater consideration would boz shown %
Austrians. not be fulfilled, the govern
ment would not hesitate enorgeticllly L.
protect the rights OF Austrisns, and, ii
necessary adopt rctaliatorv measures.
The writer OF the communication says
the Prcmlers remarks are entirely mis-
understood in Germany: and, after dwell
ing upon the clOseness of the relations
between Germany and Austria. adds:
Count Thun-HOhenstein is, officially
and personally. as loyal "a supporter. not
only Of the treaty connection. but also
OF the intimate relations OF the two EN-
Dires as any other influential parsonage
in the MONARCHY"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
LAFAYETTE MEMORIAL.
Daughters of the Revolution 10 Max
u "A National Testimonial.

WASHlNGTON, Dec N-The Iafay-
cite Memorial Commission has assured
the National Society of the Daughters
/of the American Revolution that IL will
receive full recognition In the work TO
make the proposed Lafayette monument
"a worthy testimonial OF the nations
gratitude and that one Oi the four tab
let's on tho monument will be reserved
for the society. 10 De appropriately in
sCribcG The National Board OF Man.
agemcnt. therefore. cordially recommends
that each member Of tho society show
her appreciation OF this honor by in
tcresting al persons in her locality TO
contribute. according TO their means to
this enterprise n has also asked tho
Society of the Children Of the American
Revolution. through it, president gene
raj, TO cooperate in the undertaking.
All contributions should be sent 10 Mrs.
Robert s. Hatcher. chairman Of the
Franco-American Memorial Commission.
Room 50. No. ~ l. street. Washington,
d. c.
The society also decided 10 issue an
appeal for $1,000 10 be added 10 a fund
already IN existence and created for the
purpose of presenting to France daring
the Paris Exposition a bronze equestrian
statue OF Georse Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
A NOBLE WORK
IN A QUIET WAY.
St. andrews kindergarten and Train
ing School.
BOTH DAY AND NIGHT CLASSES.
Good aud is Highly Commended by
Those Who Have Children I'm
der Its Care.

An institution which is doing a vast
amount Of good work. but which has
been moving along 50 quietly that COM
parativel' few people in Richmond know
Of its existence, is the 81 Andrew ,
Parish kindergarten and Training
school. at the corner OF Beverly and
Cherry streets
The new buildings which have only re-
centy been completed. are comfortable
and commOdious structures. and quite at
tractivein appearance. There are several
OF them. The buildings are arranged
with an eye 10 convenience 3 well as ex-
ternal appearance. and are complete In
their plan and structure.
AN ASSEMBLY HALL
The building next 10 ST. Andrews
church. and facing Beverly-street. Is used
principally for an assembly hall. where
most of the entertainments and gather
ings are held. Next 10 Il is a comforta-
bic twO-story house where the teachers
live, and there Is also n house for the
scholars and another building used for
school purposes.
There are six teachers employed In this
good work. Both day and night classes
are held. Besides the kindergarten there
is a day nursery, whore children of work.
ing people are taken care of and taught
while their parents are AT work.
There are night classes. and classes for
instruction in technical drawing The
night classes are provided largely for
working girls apd boys. who are en-
ployed during me day,
A GOOD WORK.
The institution is doing much good in
its quiet way. and Is highly commend d
by those who have children under its
care. IL Is "a purely beneficial instiiu-
tion, and no charges are made for edu-
eating the many children who attend Il.
Largely through the generosity and en-
ergy Of Miss Grace Arents. It was estab-
lished and kept up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

which is TO be ratified in six months or
sooner IL possible.
Article " gives Spain the same COM
mercial privileges I'm the Philippines as
the United States shall have.
Article V-The United States agrees
TO transport 10 Spain the Spanish soldiers
i'm the Philippines and Guam and their
arms.
Article VI-Spain and United States
agree to liberate all prisoners or war
and those imprisoned for political OIL
fences arising from the war.
Article VII-Spain AMI the United
states mutually renounce all claim for
national or private indemnity.
Article VIlI-Spain yields al crown
land. fortlfcations and buildings on the
conquered islands.
The other articles arrange for citizen
ship. the observance OF religion, the per-
formance Of justice under the new order
OF affairs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
DEATH IN A MINE.
n Gas Explosion in "A Coal Mine Fatal
~ Injuries Two Men.

SHAMOKIN. PA. Dee. IA terrible
explosion of gas occurred to-day in the
east gangway, on the first life slope Of
the Luke Fidler shaft. by which two per
sons We're fatally injured. several others
seriously. and it is feared that some were
overcome in the shaft by black-damp.
The fatally injured are: John Gorsi,
married. Michael CurtOskie. married.
The seriously injured: John Grae1
Michael and John Split, and Frank
Shook. all married.
Immediately after the explosion Su-
perntendeEt Kohlbraker and Foreman
Herr. headed rescuing party in search
of few men supposed 20 have been
overcome By black damp II has not yet
been determined what caused the explo-
sion
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
Army Assignments.

WASHINGT, y. Dec. 2L-Actins-As-
sistant-Surgcon Mo.youx, Turaer. and
Ebert r. Persons have beeE ordered
frosn this city 20 Augusta. Ca. for as
slgnment 20 duty. FiFst-Iie1tenant wn-
liam Brooke. Fonrth United SiatcSc In
fantry now In this city has hsen ordered
10 Huntsville. Ala. as aide de-camp on
the Stan of Major-Gsneyai Henry w.
Lawton. United States Volunteers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
To Have Good Water.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 2i-Jufges S''l-
zeberger and Pennypacker to-day dis
missed the bill In equity brought by
Messrs. Barr and Yocum 20 restrain the
issue OF the new loan OF Sll 10. coo 10 b.
devoted 10 city improvements. including
nearly 100000 for better water supply
and 81 100000 for the public library.
This decision establishes the legality OF
the loan AMI II will be negotiated 1T once
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
OUR NEW SHIPS.
Two of Dewcy's Prizes Have Arrived H.
Safety at Hong Kong.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 24-The Isla de
Luzon and the Isla de Cuba. two OF the
vessels sunk by Dewey at Cavite. and
subsequently raised by Naval Constructor
Kapps. have safely made the voyage from
Manila To Hong Kong under their own
steam. They are 10 be dOcked and thor
Oughly repaired al Hong Kong, and be-
csNse of their peculiar fitness for the
service will be kept among the Philippine
lslanls for some lime To come. The Gin
cinnaN arrived to-day at Ilabana.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

BERLIN. Dec. H-ln official circles
here il is said that there is no truth in
the report that Germany has proposed 10
buy rhe Island Of Fernandino Po. the
Spanish penal settlement in the Blight OF
Biafra, Western Africa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
\ Twelve Acre Fire.

BURLINGTON, VT. Dec. 2i-Twelve
acres containing 11c1000 feet of lumber
"a planning mill eight sheds and large
quantity OF machinery the property of the
Sheppard & Morse Lumber Company OF
Boston, and this city We're swept by FIRE
Today. causing a Joss estimated at
quarter OF a million dollars.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
postmaSterS Amounted.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2i-Fourth-class
pOstmasters were appointed in the
Southern States to-day as follows:
Georgia-Nettie Kilcreasc. Doyle; Au-
relia Haloman. Sandy Point.
Tennessee-Peyton Nance. Jefferson.
Virglnia-John w. Fisher. Ino.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
RAILS FOR RUSSIA.
An American Company To Send $4,000
Tons to Eastern China.

WASHINGTON, December 2l-Ambas-
sador ..1chcock. al ST. Petersburg, ca
blcd the Secretary of State to-day that
he has been officially notified that a con-
tract for $1,000 tons Of rails for the East
ern Chinese railroad has been awarded
10 the Pennsylvania and Maryland Com
pany.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
4 Very Qu'ct AFFAIR

SCOTSBURG, IND. Dec. 2i.-Marion
Tyler was very quietly lynched here to-
day for attempting 10 KIN his wife sew
eral weeks ago. This is the first hanging
in the history of Scott counly. sAIher
lawful or BY lsncherA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
DIR. Iioge Slowly Sinking,

DR.. Hoge passed an uncomfortable day
Yesterday. and was regarded as not so
well late last night. but there was slought
to be no radical change In his condition.
He seems to be slowy sinking.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

Forecast for Sunday:
Enthusiastically fair; colder; hgns
westerly winds.
North and South Carolina-Fair. except
threatening weather In southeast por'
tions.I light northwesterly winds.
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-21
TO CAMP AT THE can WORKS.
Third Georgia VIII Remain Here
Only IA Day or Two.

Third Georgia VIII Remain Here
only "a Day or Two.
The Third Georgia Regiment will ar
rive in Savannah tonight, en- route to
Nuevitas, Cuba.
In accordance with. this information.
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee finally arranged yes
terday for a camp ground for the regi-
ment and it viii be located, while it is
here at the Georgia Car and Manufactur-
ing Company's works, on the Ogeechee
road
The chances are that the Third Georgia
Regiment will not be in Savannah many
days. According to a report received at
corps headquarters yesterday. two trans
ports left New York Saturday for Savan-
nah. No official information with regard
TO them has been received, but that is
expected to-day II is said one of them
is the Chester but the name of the other
Is not known It is expected they will ar
rive in Savannah tomorrow morning.
The Third Georgia will be switched
right out to the car works on its arrival
in the city tonight. The men will re-
main in their cars tonight, and will pitch
their camp tomorrow There viii be a
Inc VI tents lCF the OIIlceFS, but the men
will arrange their quarters under the
southern shed of the car works the use
of which has been allowed by President
j. j. McDonough The case was stated 70
Mr. McDonough yesterday by some of the
officers, and he readily consented to the
use of the shed The water supply is there
and everything necessary for the camp has
been locked after
The probability is that the transpor,
which viii carry the regiment to Nuevitas
will be here within a day or two at the
outside. IL will then go right aboard and
leave as soon IS possible for it's new post.
where it viii be under Brig. Gen. l.. II.
Carpenter.
Six more troops of the Eighth Regular
Cavalry Regiment will also leave for Nue.
vitas, probably this week. The transport
Manitoba, which carried the first six
troops and brigade headquarters. is ex-
pected to return TO Savannah by the mid
die OF the week, and the other troops of
this regiment will be ordered here from
Huntsville at once 10 go aboard her This
will give Gen. Carpenter two fun regi-
ments, and they will be followed later by
the Fifteenth Regular Infantry.
The transport Michigan is also expect
ed to arrive here this week, probably to-
morrow or Wednesday. with four batter
les of artillery and two troops of cavalry.
which will go into camp near LePaige-
Vile, on the Tybee railroad, not far from
the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-21
STILL AFRAID OF FREE SILVER.
Desire to Hit 1t Another Shot May
Have Defeated Van Wyck.

Mr. Myers, after mingllng with business
men in New York city, returned home feel
ing convinced that the lingering fear of
free silver was what defeated Van Wyek
for Governor of New York state.
IF Van Wyck had come out and de-
clared that he did not approve of free sill
yer and considered it Unwise to make it
a cardinal doctrine of Democracy, he
would have pol,ed many thousands more
votes in New York city" said Mr. Myers
Everywhere I found business men. for
mer Democrats, and still Democrats of the
school prior to the last platform, who did
not vote for Van Wyck because they be-
ieved that defeat was better for the true
interests of the party than success at this
time as tending to crush down the free
silver heresy. 1 saw this sentiment in New
York before the election and was not sur
prsed at what l heard on The visit"
Mr.. Myers found that many business
men who have taken an active interest IN
New York Democratic politics look for
big split at the next national convention
if the South and West insist on the aClop-
tion again of the Chicago platform Of 1886
The Eastern Democrats look on free silver
and one or two other planks as dead
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-21
LUTHERAN sYNoD's PROGRAMME.
Opening Session VIII Be Held We'd
nesday Morning.

The Lutheran Synod of Georgia, which
will convene this week at the Lutheran
Church of the Ascension. is comprised of
some twenty-five members, lay and cleri-
cal The church in this country has not the
strength it has in Germany, nor has it the
strength in the South that it has in other
sections of the United States. The interest
and devotion of the members is great.
however, and a good meeting of the synod
is expected
The first session will be held Wednesday
morning at Il O'Clock, when the organiza-
ton Of the body will take place. Officers
win be elected and other business of an
initial nature win be transacted. Wednes-
day night the synodical sermon win be
preached by the Rev. W. A. Julian of
Lake City. Fla.
The Lutherans of the city will entertain
the delegates to the synod. Most Of them
will spend their time while here at the
homes of members of the congregation of
the Church of the Ascension.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-21
Little Queen WiIheImina and Her
Picture,

The young Queen of the Netherlands has
registered a kick" few years ago
she complained that her photographs, that
were in circulation, gave her too young
an appearance-now,s since her elevation to
the throne, her complaint is that her
pictures are TOO old" so it seems that
even royalty is hard to please sometimes
Sternberg & Co. come about d. as near
pleasing everybody" we suppose, as any
institution in the world, and small sur
prise, as their selections of solid sterling
silver and silverware, jewelry, watches
rings, chains, charms and fine diamonds
are not equaled elsewhere in Savannah.
Sternberg & Co. are also exhibiting
beautiful line of cut glass al prices that
are not found besides in this city, and
their heavy sales Indicate that their eff
forts are appreciated. Messrs. Sternberg
& CO. have always devoted special atten-
ton 70 the matter of wedding presents,
and their selections never fail to please.
Call and look over their stock. -ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-21
DIVISION REVIEW TODAY.
First Division to Pass Before Gen.
Keffer in the Park Extension.

The First division of the Seventh Army
Corps, composed of six regiments the First
Texas. Second Louisiana, Third Nebraska,
Second South Carolina, Ninth Illinois and
Fourth Illinois will be reviewed by Mai.
Gen. J. Warren Keifer. commander Of
that division, in the Park extension this
afternoon at $3.50 O'clock sharp.
This division review has been contem-
plated for some days. but had to be post
poned several times on account of the bad
weather Now that a spell of good weather
has set in, the time has been set for it,
and il will take place as scheduled.
The division viii form on Dale avenue
shortly after o'clock this afternoon. and
in command of Gen. Lloyd Wheaton, will
march to Che city via Dale avenue, Esdn
avenue and Bull street. Gen. keifer and
his staff officers wiz take their stand,
mounted, about where the reviewing stand
stood on the occasion of the corps review
by Gen. Lee. There viii be a regular re-
view Of the division on this occasion, in
which each regimcntal band will turn out
as its regiment passes, and brigade ana
regimental commanders viii turn out and
take their places at the reviewing stand,
while their respective commands are pass
ing.
There will be about 6OO0 men in the
review, and while the number is not so
great as that which was massed on the
western side of The park extension on the
DAY of the corps review, 1t will constitute
an imposing spectacle. The division will
be spread out TO cover as much ground
as did the corps. extending on the western
side of the park extension all the way
from Forsyth Park to New Houston
street.
Maj. Harrison, provost marshal, has or
derod two battallons of the provost guard,
the Fourth Illinois Regiment which be-
longs to the Second Brigade of the Divls-
ion, to take part in this review. and they
viii be In command OF Lieut.. Col. McWil-
lams.
The division will not march through the
city after passing the reviewing stand as
was done in the case of the CORPS but
will return to camp by the shortest route,
going back probably by the same roads
hat 1t will take coming in. The chances
ire that there viii be pretty near as large
a crowd out to see the division review as
here was on the occasion of the corps re
view If they want 10 see it all they will
nave to be there promptly at $3.50 O'Clock,
IS there will be no delay in the pro
IRA mme.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-21
LUTHERANs DISCUSS MISSIONS.
missionary Reports Read at St.
PauI's Church.

customary NepOrts Head at st.
PauI's Church.
The service last night at st. Paul's Luth-
eran Church was devoted to missions, the
annual reports of the president and the
treasurer of the Womans Home and For
eign Missionary Society being received.
These were the third annual reports of
these officers, the society having been or
ganized for three years.
The lot upon which St. Paurs Church
stands was bought by the society. The pay
ments on the property are made yearly,
and 70 meet them the ladies' have to cut
down their foreign missionary work to a
much greater degree than they would or
dinarisy desire. The payments will extend
over period of ten years, and until its ex-
piraton the society will find that it will
have to devote much of its yearly receipts
to meeting them.
The report of the treasurer, Mrs. E. M.
Spring, showed that $965.6O was received
during the year from all sources for the
society and that the disbursements We're
$S6S75, leaving a balance of $1.S5. This re-
port was very satisfactory to the members
of the church who were present and heard
it read.
Mrs. Florence A. tScherf is the president
of the society. Her report was a review
of the work for the year and an exhorta-
ton to its members and the members of
the congregation to assist in every way
possible to enable the society to meet the
obligations it has assumed.
Following the report of the president, the
pastor, Rev NJ. j. Epting, made a short
talk on missionary work, taking as his
text the passage: 1--WE are cola borers
together with God"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-11-21
THINK THEY ARE AFTER JOBS.
One Reason Wig Engineers Drain
age Charges Are Not Heard.

One Reason Wig Engineers Drain
age Charges Are Not Heard
Unless the civil engineers who asked
Council to investigate charges as to defect
i've work in the house drainage system
push their request. the possibility is the
board will not take any action in the mat
Ter. Il may be said that charges have
thus far been ignored.
From time 10 time Engineers Craig
Thomas and Sugden have made
efforts to present the proof they
had supporting their charges, but
Council didn't want to hear
The proof. The aldermen who discussed
the charges at the time they Were made
expressed the opinion they were not made
in good faith. They said the engineers
wanted to create trouble and have inspec-
tors appointed more for the purpose of
getting jobs themselves than in helping
along the house drainage work.
The charges found their way
into the pigeon hole, and one
member Of the board said It
was his opinion there would be no in
vestigation He spoke on the hypothesis
that the engineers were after Jobs.