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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
FILIPINO ENJOYS
REACH NEW YORK.
They Will Go to Washington and
Wait for Philippine Commissioners
ARE AGAINST ANNEXATION,
Agoncillo Says the Philippines Should
BE on a Footing with Cuba-Thinks
the American People Under
stand the SituationBetter

NEW YORK, Dec. 2i.-The Filipino
ENJOYS, l.. Agoncillo and S. Lopez, fol-
lowing close upon the heels Of the peace
commissioners, returned to this city to-
DAY on the Eururia- They Will remain
here over Christmas, and at the close of
the holidays go 10 Washington, where.
they will await the arrival Of Juan Luna,
General Reigo De Bros, and DR.. T. Jo-
sada, special commissioners sent by
Aguinaldo TO the American Government.
The new contingent of Fflipinos are
expected to reach Washington by way
OF San Francisco by January 2d next
Agoncillo, when he got to Quarantine.
made inquiries about Judge Day and the
other members Of the American commits
sion. He was told that they had ar
rived safely on the St Louis. and the
treaty OF peace between the United
States and Spain was doubtless then in
the hands Of President Mckinley.
WE'RE NOT THEIRS.
"I have seen a Spanish copy Of It," said
Agoncillo, 'and know all that concerns
my country. The Spaniards gave away
or sold what they did not possess. The
archipelago IS practically void"
Are you still opposed 10 the annexa-
ton Of the Philippines to the United
States?" he was asked.
Certainly l am. and why shouldn't I?
Hasn't Admiral Dewey in his official COM
municatiOn TO the United States govern
ment said that the people Of the Philip
pines are filter for self-gOvernment than
the Cubans and that he knows both races
welll Deweys word ought 70 have some
weight, and is II right TO keep my coun-
trymen back white you promise freedom
70 the people Of Cuba?''
WAS your mission to Paris as fruitful
as you expected?"
HIS MISSION FRUITFUL.
81 believe that it wa fairly so. Our
protest IS a part Of the record Of the COM
mission. II contains the information that
Captain Wood, the commander Of the
Petrol, and that Consuls Pratt, in Snga-
pore. Wildman in Hong Kong, and VIII
liams in Cavite. implorod the armed CO.
operation of Aguinaldo and the other
Philippine chiefs offering 10 recognize The
independence OF the Filipino nation as
soon as triumph was attained. Further
more. appeals haze been made 10 Sena-
tors Hale and Hoar to help save the poo-
pie of the Philippine Islands who fought
with the Americans as comrades for JUS
tice and humanity. from military subju-
CATION I think that the American peo-
pie understand the situation now and
that they VIII see that justice is done the
Filipinos when the expansion bubble has
burst. / am now awaiting further in
structions as 10 how 10 proceed. and they
will arrive with the special commissioners
l have mentioned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

If William c. Whitney didi not posse.
a red cent he would be rich, but his
wealth would be in names. for he has the
agreeable distinction of being king OF
more enterprises than any other living
man.
OF late Mr.. Whitney has been brought
more conspicuously before the public by
the purchase Of a number of'electric light
companies at a cost Of $25.OoO0O0. This
makes him a new king in finance. rival
In power 10 John ID. Rockefeller-another
possible Millionaire.
A famous writer once raid: "If a rich
man does not entertain he is called 'stin-
gy:' If he does not go 10 church he is
called a hypOcrite." Neither Of these ac-
cusations can be deservingly laid at Mr..
Whitney's door. lie does not only enter
tain. but does so lavishly. He also at
tends church and gives fabulous sums to
charity
AS a sportsman Mr.. Whitney is known
the world over. His horses are the finest
on the turf. and the private race track
on his Long Island country seat is the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
THE WORLD
OF LABOR.

Canada exports apples.
ireland has ~ 90 mud cabins.
Cuba has 100 sugar plantations.
Boston is the chief rice market
Louisiana leads in rice production.
Ottawa has no Sunday street cars.
Germany announces zinc wall paper.
Boone. Ia. hasn't vacant house.
Mexico city is to have an electric road
The consumption Of rice in Europe has
more than doubled since 1919.
Florida's pineapple crop is worth $50
90.
Mexican farm laborers get % cents a
day.
Des Moines has 7o-year-old black.
smith.
All Centralia, Wash, stores are open on
Sunday.
Oklahoma's Governor was telegraph
operator.
Gastonia, n. c., is to have another cot
ton mill.
The best hotel IN San Juan, Puerto Rico,
charges s. a day.
The best managed dairies in Minnesota
have reduced the cost of manufacturing
a 20 ind of butter TO LIS ceA's.
A new 5l00-spindle cotton mill may DO
established at Taladego Ala.
or the 1900 officials in Berlin as many
as 1900 give their services free.
More tran 50 per cent. Of the ships OF
the WORLD are built in the British isles.
At Kokomo Ind. white girls were dis
charged fol refusing TO serve negro hotel
guests.
A Tacoma company viii soon ship soo,'
C00 feet or more of fir decking 70 Ham
burg. Germany.
The W. G. r. L. OF Alton. H., has sue
ceeded in placing a prohibitiye license on
cigarettes
4 Cleveland Councilman has introduced
an ordinance limiting the nelght OF pulld-
ings % eight stories.
The Abbeyille IS c. o0t'Dl mills VIII
commence TO run nights soon. New ma
chinery is To be added.
The coal output of the state OF Wash
ington this year is l,7B5l5 tons. an IN
crease of nearly half "A million over ls9l.
Tie supply in sight will last for nearly
fifty years, and there are hundreds OF
thousands OF acres undeveloped.
IL is estimated that the output of the
mines of Butte and Anaconda. Mont, Is
over II 90 tons a day OF copper ore.
II Is said that the use of natural gas in
the Elmira window glass factory would
reduce the cost Of fuel from $1,000 the
amount now paid for coal. 10 about $4,000
Most Of the railroad stations i'm Russia
arc about two miles from the towns which
they respectfully serve This Is a precau-
ton against fire. as many OF the Russian
dwellings are thatched with straw.
The volume Of business handled by the
savings bank department Of the London
postofIice has grown to enormous proper
tions. and at present the stan or the zen
tral Savings Bank numbers more than
900 persons.
4 mass-meeting was held in Milwaukee
last week TO protest against the payment
Of pensions 10 retired iremsn and police
men, and 10 take action looking 20 the re-
peal OF The law under which the pensions
are paid.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

most complete IN existence. ItHs because
of these horsey qualities that he Is known
as king of the turf"
Then there is the palatial city resi-
dence on Fifth avenue New York city,
which up TO a year ago was the centre
around which all swelldom radiated. At
present, however, IT IS practically closed,
as Mrs Whitney IS unable to entertain.
She was so unfortunate as TO be thrown
from her horse while spending a while In
Aiken, s. c., last winter. and since
then has been confined TO her bed, under
the constant care of a retinue of servants
and Mr.. Whitney, who has 'been devotion
itself. She is the second wife OF the great
fnancier and sportsman, and had been
married only a few years when the acct
dent occurred.
There were several children by the first
wife. Of whom Mrs. Almeric Hugh Pa
get. nee Miss Pauline Whitney, and Har-
~ Payne Whitney, husband Of Miss Ger
trude Vanderbilt, daughter OF Cornelius
Vanderbilt ST., are the most prominent
Mr.. Whitney has also immense inter
ests in railroad stocks.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
A WAR MYSTERY
SOLVED AT LAST.
The Knife With Which Morgan's
Raiders Escaped Found.
DISCOVERY OF MUCH INTEREST.
As IL Removes the Odium Attached TO
the Name OF the Prison Warden
Who was Thought by Manyto
Have Given Them Aid.

COLUMBUS. ONO, December 2L-Of-
hcials Of the penNentiary today sue
cccdcd in finding knife that was pro-
baly sccrctcd by Thomas ". Bullet. or
Louisville, KY. who was ono OF me Nor
gan raiders, who was imprisoned with
tho famous Confederate in the prison
during the civA war ana was one OF the
namber to escape from the prison.
Mr.. Bullet recently told how and
where no had sccreted the knife. and
expressed the belief that II was still in
the place whore no put It years ago. IL
is said that the knife was one Of fourteen
which the prisoners OF war male. which
was hidden when the fact Of their pos
session was exposed.
IN AN AIRSHAFT.
The place OF concealment was said 20
have been in an airshaft used as ven
tlator and after persistent search It
was found at the bottom, where II had
dropped al some time since the raiders
left the prison. 10 was rust-eaten and
the handle OF wood had nearly rotted
away second knife was also found IN
the tunnel.
Tho discovery IS OF especial interest.
since Il settled n much-mooted point
tho means Of escape Of tho prisoners.
The most Of the prison officials believe
that the first knife IS tho one described
by Mr.. Bullet. and If that y true II
proves beyond question that the Morgan
raiders made their escape. as has always
been claimed. by the tunnel route and
not bv the ala or connivanco of any OF
the prison officials.
DISLIKED THE WARDEN
This point Is given emphasis too, by
the fact as stated by Mr. Bullet, that
the raiders took no stock in Warden
Marion. In fact, disliked him. but he was
apxious that the truth should be known
for The truth OF history and 10 relieve
the wardcn's memory Of any o1ium
that might have attached 90 II by reason
o, the escape OF General Morgan and his
six companions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
MORE TROOPS FOR CUBA.
Two Big Transports to Leave Charles
ton for Cicnfucgos This Week.

CHARLESTON. 5. c.. Dec &-Two OF
the largest OF the transports, the Mime
waska and Manitoba, are expected IN
Charleston HarbOr on Monday or BEFORE
and at least $500 men viii likely be on
hand TO sail for Cienfuegos and Matan-
zas. Generals Bates and Sanger are eX-
pected here tomorrow or Monday with
Headquarters and one regiment, and these
generals will take with them stores
stock. lumber for tent floors fuel, forage
and cots The steamship Saratoga Is eX-
uected 10 arrive here for her fourth trip
on Wednesday and will carry back TO
Havana the First Battalion OF the First
Regular Infantry.
Another steamer, a small one, IS expect
10 load with 800 tons forage and quarter
masters supplies for Casilda, Cuba, dur
ing the week.
The big transport Minnewaska will
carry General Bates and the Sixth Ohio
Infantry, now in camp in Knoxville
Tenn. TO Cienfuegos The regiment
numbers ] 100 men. and will bring 142
mules and forty-hve horses. A de-
t1chment from some regiment in Savan-
nah will also so on the Minnewaska,
which. in addition 20 the men Will also
carry 1900 pounds of hay, 1000 pounds
OF oats. 900 tents, lumber, and supplies
fort thirty days.
The ManltOpA VIII carry BllBduleI-
General Sanger and staff Second Bri-
gade Second Divivsi0n. and a regiment
OF his brigade now i'm camp 2 2 Americus
Ga. The Second Brigade l. ospital will
also go. 1t includes 100 beds, four medical
officers. 81 female nurses. 43 animals. and
il wagons. There are 1850 men in the
regiment. and they will carry cots. tents
lumber. fuel. ana stores.
on December 2Sth the Saratoga will
take to Habana a battalion OF the First
Infantry and the stores, forage, and
mules left here by the Second Battalion
OF the Tenth Infantry.
1t Is understood that other troops arc
10 be rushed 10 this port in the next two
weeks, but the foregoing are the only
dates named.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
COTTON MILLS SHUT DOWN.
Augusta Mills Close on Account of the
Strikes IN other Mills.

AUGUSTA. GA, Dec. ZA-rhe Augusta
and Enterprise cotton factories. of This
city. closed down indefinitely this after
noon. adding about three thousand more
10 the unemployed OF the city. Five
weeks ago the Southern Manufacturers
ssociation reduced the wages Of the mill
operatives. Those of the King and Sib-
lev nils in this city. and the Langley
and Bath in South Carolina, refused TO
accept the cut. The employees OF the Au-
gusta and Enterprise returned to work
ut the reduced scale. Because Of an
agreement entered into by the southern
Manufactures Association the frst-named
mills were compelled 20 close down in
order To force the striking operatives in
tho other mills 10 return 20 work.
There are IN the neighbOrhood Of six
thousand people in and around this city
out OF employment, because OF the re-
duction and shutting down Of tho mills.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
GEN. OTIS TO DECIDE.
Whether American Troops Shall BE
Despatched 10 iiOiiO Co Interfere.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2i-The admins
thaiion has determined 10 conhde en-
tirciy 10 the judgment ana tact OF Gene
raj Otis. in command Of the United States
forces In the Philippines tho question
whether our troops shall be dispatched
to lloio where recent Spanish repre-
sensations have stated sanguinary
coafict is I'm progress between the in
surgents and the remaining Spanish
troops Some days ago General OUs
asked the War Department II any pre-
else instructions we're 20 be given TO him
as TO his dealings with the situation at
Iloilo The reply was sent to General
{ Otis several days ago. and II VIII be for
him 10 decide whether q United States
force will 80 TO Iloilo. and how many
men Will constitute the force.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
ORDERED TO CUBA.
Generals Bates and Sanger will As
sumo Command Of Cuban Provinces.

WASHINGTON, Dec 4.-Maior-Gene-
raj John c. Bates who is now IN this
city has been ordered to assume com
mand OF the new military department at
Cienfuegos Cuba, January LIST, when the
United States will take formal possession
OF the island.
General Bates has recently been in
command Of the First Division Of the
First Army Corps, with headquarters at
Macon.
Brlgadier-General Joseph Sanger, Of the
Inspector Generals department. has been
temporarily assigned 10 the command Of
the military department Of Matanzas,
Cuba.
These two ASSIGNMENTS complete the
detail Of officers 90 command the various
military departments in Cuba under SUI
preme command of MajOr-General
Brooke. who is now on his way to Ha-
vana TO superintend the steps attending
the formal surrender Of the territory 10
the United States forces on January 1st.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
Pearson fscapes,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2f-Joseph d.
Pearson. who demolished the windows OF
the British embassy several days ago by
hurting bricks through them yesterday
escaped from the Government Insane
Asylum. 10 which institution he had been
committed after he had been declared
insane by jury. W To a late hour the
efforts OF the police and asylum atton-
dants 10 discover his whereabouts and
return him 70 the Institution have been
unsuccessful. This morning while walk
ing i'm the grounds OF the asylum, accom-
panied by a private attendant Pearson
made "A bold dash for liberty, without
giving the slightest warning Of his inten-
ton. Out-sprinting the guard. he made
good his escape. He was last seen climb
ing over the wall separating the grounds
from the road that leads TO the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
Shot MYsterinmslH.

While Victoria Gillian negro woman,
fOTty-fiVe years old. was sitting I'm her
room in the house 80. 200 north Second
street, about $50 o'clock last evening.
she was struck bg u bullet. which pence
tratcd her side near the seventh rib.
II ia not known who fired the shot. but
Il is thought that II was done ~ some
small negro boys who were playing with
a pistol in the street in front OF the house.
Gwathmov gave the necessary medical
attention
The huuer fortunately took a DOWN
ward course. and the woman Is not In any
great danger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

where heretofore the American Gas has
never been unfurled.
The Wilmington is OF light draft ind os-
peciallyA designed FOR duty such as sis
is now engaged IN performing She viii
be- absent. it was stated nj the navy yard
to-day more than a year
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
Cnsc nfHnhnnic Plnrne.

PLYMOUTH. ENGLAND. Dec. 2i-On
the arrival here this evening of the Brit
ish steamer Golconda. from Calcutta, No
vember i3th. via Mediterranean ports. for
London, II was reported that there was
a case Of Bubonic Plague on board. tho
patient being one Of the cabin passen-
gers. an officer i'm the India COMPANY ,
service who was coming home on leave.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
saving Cnhn iInncY.

SAN JUAN. On Porto RICO Dec.
2t-General Guy v. Henry. the Military
Governor OF Porto Rico. reduces the
budsef for next year from 10000 pa
setas, as under the Spanish regime. -
l'oop pasctas. He asks for authority
10 apply the custom-hOuse revenue 90 tho
improvement Of roads and the cleaning
OF cities
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
The Beer Tax.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2i-Some DAYS
ago the Secretary OF the Treasury sub
mittod TO the Attorney-General the ques-
ton OF the taxablity OF beer under tho
war revenue act II Is understood that
I'm the forthcoming opinion Il will he
on the date the act went into eject IA
not subject 10 the increased tax.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
Telcphonc Girl Rings on.

The Telephone Girl" concluded its en-
gagement AT the Academy last night with
a performance which greatly pleased a
fairy good-sized audience. The display
Of the United States flag al the close
and also the picture of Admiral Dewey
evoked much applause.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
Noah Lost His Thumb,

Noah Woods (coloredD lighted q Grant
cracker about ll.3O O'Clock last night and
forgot % let go Of 10.
The explosion took on ono OF Noah's
: umbs about half tho way and DR.
Mosby. OF the ambulance corps. took or
the other half
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

William Booker (c0l0roO and friends
got into row about midnight on Fourth
street near Broad and one OF the friends
cut William right check in two from
his forehead 10 his chin.
Dr. GWathmey ot thc ambulance CORPS.
took five stitches i'm the cut.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
OBITUARY.
Rose Sterling Curle.

Rose Sterling. the S-year-old daughter
OF Policeman John w Curle. died an Az
o'clock Friday afternoon at the home
Of her father. 80 east Marshall street
The popular officer has the sympathy OF
a host of friends in his bereavement
The funeral will take place from the res
ldence this afternoon II 2 o,clnck
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
JurV Has "Rad ger" Casc.

NE WYORK. Dec. 2l-Fayne Strahan
Moore. accused OF "badgerng" Martin
Mahon, appeared in court again to-day
and listened while Recorder Con charged
the jury in her case The jury retired 10
consider their verdict al 12:4O T.. VI.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
SagaSta Better.

Senior Sagasta, the Premier, was some
what better this morning. and the at
tending doctors are now hopeful u his
recovery
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
EENERAI NOTICE.

OWT.ES.-The funeral Of Mr.. w. T.
BOWLES will take place SUNDAY
AFTERNOON. December 10Th. at 2
o'clock from his late residence, No. 200
west Clay.
No flowers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
RANGE OFTHERMOMETER.

The thermometer at The Times ONCE
ranged as follows yesterday:
. A. NJ A.. y NJ. a.: , J.. NJ. ~; s =.
NJ. 4s; 9P. NJ, n; u NJ. ". Average,
"A IL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25

Mamma. grandma. sister. auntie.
stun the stockings. much elate:
Give the credit TO old SANITY
But lis papa pays the freight.
Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
SDaniards Roach Home.

CAD1Z, Dec. 2L-The Spanish Trans
Atlantic line steamer Colon. from ua-
vana, December 10Th. arrived here to-
night. She has or board 1900 repatrlatod
Spanish troops
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
THE WILMINGTON SAILS
starts for South America on Long
and NnYeI NONagc.

NORFOLK, VA, Dec. 2i-Speclal.- The
United States Gunboat Wilmingto. eft
the Norfolk Navy Yard this morning for
South America and passed out Cape
Henry at noon upon the lorg voyage.
1t Is stated tthat the Wilmington built
as was her sister ship, the Helena. at
Newpor, News. will ascend the Ornoco
and Amazon rivers. visln:S waters
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-25
Mrs. Mary II. Walker.

HOLLIDALE, VA. December 23-Spe-
cial.-Mrs. Mary r. walker. wife Of Mr.
James u. Walker. del at her residence
yesterday at l O'Clock and was buried to-
day al O'Clock. the Rev. John o. Moss
officiating an the funeral services.
Mrs. Walker was a Miss Blackwell and
had been married nearly fifty years. She
leaves her husband, nearly eighty years
OF age, almost Frustrated with grief She
leaves also eight children to mourn their
loss. These are James 4. Walker. Of
Nottoway county; DR.. John l.. Walker.
ID. ID. s., Of Norfolk. Va; Landon G.
Walker, student OF Dental College. Bal
timore, Nd; Mr.. Charles W. Walker and
Misses Sallie B., Daisy Mamie and Tay
Walker. Of Lunenhurg county
Mrs. Walker had long been "a most OK
cmplary member Of the Methodist church
and leaves her pure life heritage TO her
children. an Of whom are members OF
her church.
She was stricken with paralysis nearly
two weeks ago. Or. Wesley Walker, n
nephew. from Chase City Va. has been
with her nearly all the time during Ter
illness. while every child has been almost
constantly watching by her bedside
with the tenderest ministries ana deep
est soicitude
FIR. John II. Hamilton.
CHICAGO. Dec 24-Dr. john b. Ham
ilton x-Surgeon-Gcneral OF the United
States Marine Hospital Service. died in
Elgin. H., tonight. For over year he
has been superintendent or the state
Asylum for the Insane at Elgin, and II
was within the walls 81 the institution
that he breathed his last.
While on visit % the East two weeks
since Dr. Hamilton was attacked by a
severe cold and in few days peritonlus
developed.
In spite Of everything that could be done
he grew worse rapidly. ana on Deccm-
her 10th It was decided by Dr. Nicholas
Rem that an operatiion w We, necessary
was performed. He rallied slightly after
the operation and for a few days there
seemed a probability that he would pull
rtiis ough For the last two days he has.
however, been sinking slowly, and death
came at G o'clock tonight.
Bishop Thomas Nuliy.
DUBLIN. December 2i-Th6nas Nalty.
Catholic Bishop OF the Diocese OF Meath,
since 1861, is dead.
The Cook County herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Minn.) 1893-1909, 1898-02-26
A M0dern American House..

"A MoQern american House,.
: A modern Americanhouse, With all l
the recent improvements. is a mos t
wonderful affair.". and an inspection
while being constructed gives one a.
good idea of the extent to which the
arts and sciences are'applied to- min
lister to- our comfort. The space be-
tween the walls iscrowded with tubes
and pipes otevery description. Steam,
gas, hot and cold water are carnied
to all parts of the building, speaking
tubes and ventilating shafts are con-
nected with every room, while great
cables of insulated'wire, as large as a
ships haWser, illustrate the manifold,
uses to- which electricity may be- put.
Call bells, automatic gas lighting and
incandescent lamps are only a. few of
these applications, and the day is not
tar distant when some simple form of
electric motor to- rum the sewing mn-
chime and furnish al supply of power
tor many otherpurposes will be'tound
IN every first class DWELLING. AS re-
CARDS sanitary and'drainage arrange
ments, MISREPRESENTATION has become
a science in itself. It may be. safely
said that there is not a royal palace
IN all Great Britain. or Europe which
is as luxurious, or even as. comfort.
able, as! the house of the average
American of moderate meams.-New
York Commercial Advertiser.