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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
CUBAN DETAIL COMPLETED.
Bates and sanger to Command ="
Cienfuegos and Matanzas.

WASHINGTON, d. c., December "a
Naior-General John c. Bates, who Is now
in this city, has been ordered 10 assume
command of the new military depart
ment at Cienfuegos. Cuba. January lst,
when the United States VIII take Iorin"'
possession OF the island
General Bates has recently been In COM
mand of the First Division OF the FIRST
Army Corps, with headquarters at Macon.
Rrigadier-General Joseph Sanger, OF the
INSPECTOR Generals Department mas been
temporarily assigned to the command OIL
the military department OF Matanzas'
Cuba.
These two assignments complete the de-
tail of officers TO command the various
military departments in Cuba, under the
supreme command Of ADVERTISEMENT
Brooke, who is now on his way 10 ria-
bana 10 superintend the steps attending
the formal surrender of the territory 10
the United states forces on January lst.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25

and his direction was toward the okefe-
mckee swamp. although he was some dis
tance from ~. He was not aware that
anybody was near. when suddenly eight
negroes rushed out OF a thick clump OF
bushes and each levelled pistol at him
They demanded his money. and showed
that they intended 90 kill him. II neces-
sary AS Mr.. Garrard gazed into the muz-
zle OF a deadly pistol. he felt that he was
IN dangerous place He said: "Well,
boys YOU have the drop on me: suppose
there Is no use In my resisting your de-
mands.' He felt In his pocket as II TO
draw out package Instead of the
money he brought forth his pistol. and
1t came out belching lead The ringleader
fell at the first shot, and the next shot
Knocked out another. Two more shots
were fired by Mr.. Garrard as his horse
dashed away. Mr.. Garrard was shot at
several times by the negroes, but the
shots failed 10 take effect.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
concerning commisssry supplies furnished


the army:
General Eagan has referred to General
Miles the published article purporting TO
be an interview with General Miles In re-
gard TO the military supplies. asking
whether the statements attributed TO him
General Miles, were made by him, or
any OF them. or which of them. or to
what extent the statements or any parts
Of the statements are true.
General Eagan does not purpose to dis
cuss this very important matter In the
public press, but has asked. first, II Gene
raj Miles avows or disavows this inter-
view, and has also asked the Inyestiga-
ting Commission for a true copy OF the
statements chat were not sworn TO, how
even made by General Miles before It,
General Eagan has also asked the IN
yestigating Commission to be called before
II for the purpose OF rebutting or refuting
the statements alleged to have been made
by General Miles and published in the
press; TO answer these or any statements
made by General Miles, under oath, and
especially and particularly 10 meet the
alleged charge OF furnishing anything
whatever under pretence OF experiment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
no HELP THE WORTHY POOR.
Let Those who Have Help THOSE
Who Have Not.

" hO liNNe Noi.
From the puipits of this city this morn
inc will be read an appeal from the Citl-
zens' Relief Association in behalf Of the
poor of Richmond.
This association is composed OF ten
vounr businessmen, who for the past two
winters have raised over 5000 for distri-
hution in food. fuel. and clothing to the
deserving INDECENT. -.
The city Mission-weh known through
Tho faithful ministrations by the many
ladies forming that organization-haVe
charge Of the regular yisitatons cohhec'eu
with work Of this character
II the readers Of the Dispatch care 70
assist in this work. which will be more
necessary than usual because OF the pre-
dicted severe winter, they can use the
HANK printed herewith.
Fiji the spaces provided Tor the haihe'
address. and amount and leave II al 'he
D,snotch office or mail 10 K. A. Ian
caster Jr.. treasurer OF the aSsociauoh'
No 1107 east Main street
,rba work Of the association, its mem
hershtn and success is well known to oui
readers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
AGONCmLO IN NEW YORK.
Other FiIipinOs to Join Him at wash
fngton-Au Against Annexation.

fnGtOn-All Against Annexation.
NEW YORK. December 2L-The Fill
Pine ENJOYS +. Agoncillo and s Lopez,
following close upon the heels of the
peace commissioners, returned 10 this city
to-day on the Etruria. They viii remain
here over Christmas, and at the close Of
the holidays go 10 Washington. where
they Will await the arrival OF Juan Luna,
General Relgo de Bros and DR.. I. Josada,
special commissioners sent by Aguinaldo
TO the American Government. The new
contingent of FilipnOs is expected 10
reach Washington by way of san Fran
cisco by January I'd 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 arrived
safely, on the st. Louis, and that the
treasy a. peace between the United States
ana Spain was douDuk then in the
hands d President MeKinley.
Il have seen a Spankh copy Of IT," said
Agoncillo. "and know all that concerns
my country The Spaniards gave away or
sold what they did not possess. The agree
mont. as far as it concerns the Arehipela-
90. is practically void
Are you still opposed 10 the anneNa-
States?" he was asked.
DEWEY'S TESTIMONY.
Certainly / am. and why shouldn't !
be? Hasn't Admiral Dewey, in his official
communication TO the United states Gov
eminent, said that the people of the Phi
Hppines are filter for sclf-goVernment
than the Cubans. and that he knows both
races weu2 Deweys word ought 10 have
some weight. and is IL right to keep my
countrymen back while you promise free
dom 10 the people of Cuba?'
was your mission TO Paris as fruitful
as you expectedT
Il believe that It was fairly so. Our
protest Is a part Of the record Of the com
mission II contains the Interruption that
CAPTAIN Wood, the commander OF the Pc
trel. and that COnsuls Pratt, in oinga-
pore. Wildman. in Hongkong, and VIII
Hams In Cavite. implOred the armed CO.
operation Of AguinaldO and the other PM
llpuine chiefs offering to recognize the in
dependence Of the Filipino nation as soon
as triumph was attained. Fur'nerhore'
appeals have been made TO Senator's Hale
and Hoar 10 help save the people OF the
Philippine Islands, who Fought with the
Americans as comrades, for UStice ara
humanity from military subJueation.
think that the American people uhuer-
stand the situation now, and hat they
win see that justice is done the Flipinos
when the expansion bubble has burst. i
Avn now awaiting further instructions as
10 how 20 proceed. and they viii arrive
with the special commissioners have
mentioned"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
GUNBOAT FOR THE ORINOCO.
The IsIa De Luzon and IsIn De Cupa
Reach HongIsOng.

WASHINGTON. December &.-The gun
boat Wilmington sailed to-day from Nor
folk. She will touch first at San JUAN
Porto Rico. and then proceed to the north
coast OF Brazil. where she will enter the
Orinoco river and ascend that stream
some distance. This will be the first time
In many years that an American war;
vessel has hoated in the Orinoco.
The Isla de I.uzon and the Isla de cuba,
two of the vessels sunk by Dewey at
Cavite. and subsequently raised by Naval
Constructor Kapps. have safely made me
voyage from Manila 20 Hongkong' unCer
their own steam. They are to be locked
and thoroughly repaired at Honghong'
and because Of their peculiar illness ior
the service, will be kept among the PM
llppine Islands for some time TO come
The Cincinnati arrived to-day at Ha-
bana
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
DIR. JOHN IL. HAMILTON DEAD.
observation-disclosures of Marine Hos
initial Service Victim of Peritonitia.

CHICAGO, ILL, December H.-Dr. John
Il. Hamilton. ex-surgeOn-ge general Of the
United States Marine Hospital service,
died in Elgin, ILL.,, tonight. For over a
year he has been Superintendent Of the
State Asylum for the Insane at Elgin,
and it was within the walls Of this insti-
tuition that he breathed his last.
While on a visit to the East. two weeks
since. DR.. Hamilton was attacked by a
severe cold, ana in a few days perito-
nits developed. In spite Of everything
that could be done. he grew worse rapid
ly, and on December 10th it was decd ID
by DR.. Nicholas Rem that an operation
was necessary to save the patients life.
The operation was performed. lie rallied
slightly after the operation, and for a Few
days there seemed to be q probability
that he would pull through. For the last
two days he has. however, been sinking
slowly, and death came at 6 o'clock to-
night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
TERRIBLE NINE EXPLOSION.
Two Men Fatally and Others Serious
Jy Injured.

SHAMOKIN, PA, December PA terri
HE explosion of gas occurred to-day In
the east gangway. on the first lift slope
Of the Luke Fidler shaft, by which two
persons were fatally injured and several
others seriously hurt and it is feared that
some were overcome in the SHAFT by
black-damp.
the fatally injured are John Gorsil' mar
r;ed. Michael Curtoslkie, married.
The seriously injured are John Graen'
Michael and John Split, and Frank Shook
all married.
Immediately after the explosion Super
intendent Kohlbraker and foreman Herr
headed a rescuing party, in search or a
few men supposed 10 have been overcome
bv black-damp. 1t has not yet Deen
determined what caused the explosion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
Deatb Of n Confederate Veteran.

BALTIMORE MD. December 2L-(spe-
cial)-Major Frederick II. Smith, Con-
Tolerate veteran, and one OF the Incst
prominent engineers in the city, 1ied 20
day of tuberculosis. He was charged with
the planning of the principal defences OF
Atlanta in June and July. l&A he then
being a captain in the Confederate ca
gineer corps. Most OF the Dig bi1Hse-
work in and around Baltimore was ihaue
from his plan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
suaui.h Gunboats at Norfolk.

NORFOLK. VA, December A.-The
captured Spanish gunsoats. Alvarado and
Sandoval. arrived here to-day from
Guantanamo. Cuba, under the command
OF Lieutenants Blue and Anderson. the
North Carolina naval heroes They viii
be repaired and reftted at the Norfolk
navy-yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
RAD NEWS FROM PHILIPPINES.
business Suspended in south-Peopie
UaIf-starved at Mnlolos.

MANILA. December 2t-The steamer
Union. which, as cabled to the Associated
Press. yesterday returned here from lloilo'
with native and Spanish soldiers, and was
refused a landing at this place. has peeh
detained by the American officials.
Private advices from the southern pro
-inces says that business Is suspended III
al the leading towns, that supplies are
scarce. and that foreigners are only per
mitted to travel when special permits nave
been issued TO them
At Maloos the headquarters OF the
socalled Filipinos government, near mere
the native soldiers are levylng on the
villages for food supplies the people are
balf-starved. and un versal dissatisfaction
nreYails.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
GENERAL OTIS TO DECIDE.
American Troops May He sent 10
IlOilo.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., December "a
The administration has determined 10
conflde entirely to the Judgment and tact
of General Otis, in command of the United
States forces in the Philippines, the ques-
ton whether any of our troops shali De
dispatched TO Iloilo, where, recent spanish
representations have stated, sansui-
nary conflict is in progress between the
,ns,,rgents and the remaining Spanish
troops. 49,
Some days ago General Otis asked the
war Department If any precise instruc-
lions were TO be given to him as 10 ms
dealings with the situation at Iloilo. Inc
replv was sent to General Otis several
davs ago. and it will be for him to de-
eide whether a United States force VIII
go TO Iloilo and how many men VIII con-
stitute the force.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
Taxabiiity OF Beer.

WASHINGTON. December 2L-Some
days ago the Secretary OF the treasury
submitted 10 the Attorney eneral the
question Of the taxability OF beer uhder
the war-revenue act IL is understood
that in the forthcoming opinion II VIII
be held that beer in the hands OF retailers
ON the date the act went into effect Is not
subject TO the increased tax.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
Capt. cotton's Condition Critical.

NORFOLK. VA. December 4-The
condition Of Captain Frederick Cotton,
who endeavored 20 commit suicide al the
Gladstone Hotel yesterday morning by
shooting himself In the right car, took
an unfavorable turn late this afternoon.
The physicians at ST. Yincents Hospital,
10 which Cotton was removed shortly
after his rash act, think he viii hardly
survive the NIGHT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
ProbabIy FataIIyB Burned.

CHARLOTTE. y. c., December "a
(Special)-Miss Bessie Crews, OF this CITY,
came near being burned TO death JUST
before day this morning. She arose ou-
ring the night and walked into another
room, holding a lighted lamp. she SUD
denly tainted, the lamp fell 10 the moor
and exploded, and when she was tound
she was lying in a pool Of burning oil.
she is so badly burned that she Will prob
ably not recover.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
Cuban Troops Held Back.

HABANA, December PA committee
Of Cubans this morning called on General
Wade the president Of the American
Evacuation Commission. and inquired II
the commissioners would object to Cuban
troops coming 20 Vedado to-day. Gene
raj Wade, i'm effect. politely told the Gu
bans 10 keep the troops out OF the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
Bubonic Plague at Plymouth.

PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND, December
24-On the arrival here this evening OF
the British steamer Golconda, from CAL
cutta, November 18th, via Mediterranean
ports. for London. 1t was reported that
there was case of bubonic plague on
board. the patient being one OF the caoin
passengers. an officer In the India Com
panys service, who was coming home on
leave.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
DIED WHILE COMING TO RICHMOND
Mrs. II. VI. Jackson succumbs 10
Ucnrt-TroubIe at Centralia.

Heart-TrOubIe at Centraiia.
A telegram was received here last even
ing by Mr.. Il. O. Traylor, announcing the
sudden death at Centrala. Va, Of his
wife's mother, Mrs. r. NJ Jackson.
Her death, ii is supposed. was due TO
heart trouble Mrs. Jackson was in per-
feet health when she left her home. in
Chesterfield. about IS miles from Rich
mond, She was coming TO this city 10
spend christmas with her children.
Mrs. Jackson. was daughter OF the
late Or. A. Whitehead Of Petersburg. She
was twice married, and was about %
years of age. Deceased is survived by
her husband Mr. r. NJ. Jackson seven
dauehters-Mrs. u. Q. TTaylor Mrs. w. {.
Hatchett. Misses Marie. Nellie, and Adele
turner OF this city. and Mr.. r. y Turner.
of Selma. n. c.
The remains will be brought here to-day
for interment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
Cake-waik To-Morrow.

A cake-walk will be given al the Gu
ditorium tomorrow afternoon al $50
o'clock This will give those who have
never seen this popular form OF amuse-
ment an opportunity 70 do 50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
HELD UP BY NEGROES.
Railway Postmaster Gets the Better,
However, OF the Highwaymen.

MACON, GA. December PA special
20 the Telegraph from Valdosta. Ga,
says: The Atlantic Valdosta and West
ern railroad has a camp near Harlow, in
cnnch county. about thirty miles from
here. This was payday. The chief engi-
neer. Mr. c. H. Garrard, had come into
town 20 get the money 10 pay OF the
hands. lie secured about thousand dol
lars. lie rode out OF town on horseback,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25

CADIZ Decembe; -4-Ihe spanish
Transatlartic-Line steamer colon from
Habaua. December lOih, arrived mere To-
niobf she has on board 300 repatriated
Spanish soldiers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
Death of bishop Nulty.

DUBLIN. December A.-Thomas Nulty,
Catholic Bishop OF the Diocese OF death.
since 1864, is dead.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25

Miss Mary w. Deasy, Of l7S5 west Leigh
street left yesterday morning. with her
cousin. for Charlottesville, Va, where
they will spend the Christmas holidays.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
CONDITION or REV. DIR. HOGE.
slowly Losing Ground, hut Retains
His strength Wonderfully.

Rev. DIR. Moses d. Hose Is slowly lut
steadily, losing ground.
He does not rest we'll except when I'M
der the influence of opiates. and takes
very little nourishment; yet he retains
his strength wonderfully.
a-be family and physicians realize that
,be and e. gradually drawing near.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
EaGAN ON HIS DIGNITY.
Denial of Miles Statements as to
Commissary Supplies.

WASHINGTON. December 2i-General
Eagan, Commissary Of Subsistence. gave
out the following statement to-day with
reference to his contemplated action in re-
gard to statements made by General Miles
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON. December a.
IfiI2 Forecast for Sunday:
- For Enthusiastically fair
weather; colder; light westerly
winds.
For North Carolina and South Carolina
Fair weather. EXCEPT threatening weather
in southeast portions; light northwestor-
ly winds.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND YES
TERDAy was partly cloudy and pleasant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25

Ills Carriage Stopped in Street by Ad-
THE LIEUTENANT MAKES A SPEECH
= Regret at Having to Leave

Expresses Regret at Hnving to Leave
His own Country, and Gratitude
for the Honors Which Have Been
Showered Upon Him
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-25

Mean temperature .......-... ........tl
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-07-09
LABoRs FINISHED

The Insurance Adiusters on tho Ifeld-
Grant Big Fire Through work
The fire insurance adjusters. who were
called here on account Of the llfeld-Grant
big lire, have concluded their lHbOrs, and
some Of them will leave for their res.
pectiye homes, up north, this evening.
The total insurance carried on the
stock Of goods by llield Bros. amounted
to 100000. The iirm will receive insur.
auce to the amount OF $65,S35, which
sum has been satisfactorily agreed upon.
| The lirm takes the goods removed from
the wreck, and announces elsewhere in
todAy's CITIZEN u forthcoming "nre
sale"
The dxtures ia the store were insured
for $1,000, and this afternoon Hiram Lee
is adjusting this loss, which will no
doubt be paid in full.
The building was owned by A. A. Grant,
and he will receive the total insurance OF
S2l 200. Mr. Grant was b. ~ this morn
| ing by THE CITIZEN representative at the
Office Of Architect II. d. Johnson, who is
engaged in drawing plans and specihca-
| tiOn8 for new building TO occupy the
site. Mr.. Graut gave IL out that be
| did not exactly know what kind OF a
building he would erect, but stated that
| IL would not be an opera house,
although the building he will put up
| will he an ornament To the city and ea-
pecially that part OF Railroad avenue
The others IN the building who suf.
| iered in the lre aud carried insurance,
have had their losses satisfactorily adj
| iusted.
The following adjusters have been
working on the wreck the past two
weeks: ". A. McGreW, representing the
/ Hartford, Northern, London Il LanCa-
shire and Springfield companies.
NJ. Y. b. Benson, representing the ln-
surance Company OF North America, the
/ Philadelphia Underwriters, the North
| British Il Mercantile companies,
Edward Henry, the Liverpool, London
/ Il Globe company,
David BoriUk, the American Central
/ company.
c. r. Tuttle, the Continental and Brit.
ish American companies.
Judge e, ". Potter, the Atna company
and Col. Smith, the Fire Association Of
Philadelphia and Orient companies.
Frank q. White, the Firemen's Fund
aud Hiram n. Lee, the National Ot Hart
ford, Royal, Scottish Union and National
companies
Mi. SmallwOOd, the New York Under
writer's; Clarence Cobb, the NOrwict
Union and Traders companies, and Ed
o. Hughes, tho Palatine company.
The Lion and 81. Paul companies weTl
not represented by special adjusters, bu
these companies will stand their appor'
tiOnment OF the losses as made out by
the adjusters here.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-07-09
40 CHANGE AT SANTIAGO.

Skaters Army Reinforced and Surround
Two sides OF santiago.
copyright Associated Press.l
Ia front Of Santiago, July S, via Port
Altonio.-There has been absolutely no
change in the situation at Santiago dur
the past "a hours. The Spanish authOri-
ties are taking time 10 consider the pro-
position to surrender and no answer will
BE- made before noon tomorrow.
Our lines are now nearly four miles
long, enclosing the city on two sides. IL
has been proposed that a battalion OF
shaTpshOOteTs be formed from each regi-
mental battalion to clear the region near
the army of pestiierous guerlllas, who
from tree tops, or other covers, make at
tpmpts, some successful, to assa sinatC
the wounded men as they are being car,
ried to the rear.
During the truce, which has now LASTED
four days, there has been none Of thi.
murder going on, and the American of
hcers therefore conclude that the gueril
las have been engaged in this miserable
work under direct orders OF the Spanisl
leaders Several commissions from tn,
Spanish authorities to act az guerill'
leaders have been picked up on the battle
fields OF San Juan and ri Caney.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-07-09

This afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, PerfectO
ArmiIo and 7, A, Finical, district attor-
ney, met on Railroad avenue, near the
corner of Second street, and the former
suddenly became demonstrau,e, finally
knocking Mr.. Finical down, and
then kicking him while on the
ground. The trouble was brought
about by Mr Finical, as attorney for Dr
| j. A. Henry stopping the payment Of the
rent money duo from the board Of alder
men for the city building Mr, ArmijC
owes Dr., Henry.
Immediately after the fracs-, Mr.
Armiio got into his vehicle and left fol
his ranch about five miles above the city
At o'clock, half an hour later, Mr
Fiuical was observed taking a spir
through the city behind Dr, Henry's dn,
stopper showing that the blow and kicl
from his overweight assailant did yer,
little damage.
II Is stated that a policeman was nea
| by, but made no arrest II this be true
the city council should investigate.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-07-09
sMOKELEss POWDER.

Serious Lack Of the American Army and
Fleet.
New York, July A Times dispatch
from Washington says that late stories
from Santiago about the engagement be-
tween the fleets OF Sampson and Ger
vera dwell with particular stress on the
Inconvenience caused the American
gunners by the use Of the old fashioned
smoking powder. Inquiry at the
ordnance bureau of the navy department
A. to the prospects Of our warships be-
ing supplied with smokeless powder
ELECTED the information that there Is no
probability of this being done generally
for considerable time. II appears that
the chief reason that the navy was not
supplied with smokeless powder at the
beginning of the war was that its ord
nance experts were not satisfied with
the powder used by other nations and
we're experimenting. The powder Of
American invention has been made by
the navy on an experimental scale which
IL believed to be superior to that made
abroad.