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OAKLAND TBIBUNEi DTECEHBER 24, 1803 SATURDAY EVENING HO LONGER HUSBAND OS? BUND NO WORK 9 LEGISLATORS I READY TO GO Keller's Closes 1 Monday All Day. As Monday will be observed in commercial life as a Holiday we have decided not to open our stores or manufacturing departments on that day. This will give us and our employees a much needed rest after an exceptionally heavy Christmas trade. M. J.

KELLER JftlL BIS, Abe Majors and Bert Willmore Pardoned From Abe Majors and Bert Willmore, the lads who committed a series of burglaries in this city, and who have been in the rot-som State Prison for the last three years, were paroled last night at a meeting of the Board of State Prison Directors at the Folsom Prison. This action on the part of the Directors was expected. It is the result of a never ceasing effort on behalf oi the lad3 made almost at tho time of their Incarceration. The move had Its inception in the which was aroused for the mother of Majorr, who was. it wa.s stated, left In a most precarious condition by reason of her son's incarceration; also because of the fact of the youth of the prisoners, neither of whom had attained his fifteenth year.

Mrs. Majors secured the co-operation of a number of kindly woisn, and these circulated petition after petition interviewed and pleaded with influential citizens and State ofliccrs with a view to getting the boys out of jail. Slow progress was made in the movement, however, be cause, while tne condemned ones were young, the Directors of the prison realized that they had not only displayed a precocity which was in planning robberies and burglaries, but actually suevieded in carrying their plans into effect in alout flfteien cases. They not only broke into houses and stores and held up people on the slrcets. but alsi shattered safes ln the heart of town in buildings which had police patrols surrounding them.

For years past Detective Denny Holland has, figuratively speaking, worn a star. In reality, however, so far as his friends are concerned, he has never shown his breast ornamented with a piece of white metal of any design, at least, since he became a member of the detective force. Such, however, is no longer the case. Stowed away beneath his body coat and occupying a position immediately in front of the left shoulder-blade, shines a star of much greater magnitude and brilliancy than that at which thousands of people have been gazing in the heavens for the past two days. The star became fixed there last night, liy simply pulling forward the lapel of his sack coat the star can blaze sit an instant's notice and emphasize any police act which Mr.

Holland may see fit to perform. It is a star three inches in diameter, nearly one-eighth of an Inch ln thickness, and is solid sliver to the core. The front, in the triangles formed by the points, is embossed in scintillating curves, and in the center Is a gold plate on which appears a monogram of the detective's initials. This symbol of au thority is a Christmas gift of a number of personal friends of the veteran thief-catcher, and the bestowal was the occasion of a social gathering of the do nors at tne Marcovich gas kitchen on Washington street near Twelfth street, last night. The donors assembled about the time Mr.

Holland got off duty, and then, under the rep; tat mn "a he w-as needed in the vicinity of the place mentioned. Mr. Holland was "de coyed" into the presence of his friends. The speech cf presentation was made bv Colonel Garrity, who Is said to have equaled the p.st-prandial efforts of Chauncey Depew. Mr.

Holland was surprised, and his speech, of acceptance was eloquent in its silence. He was too overcome to speak. The others. however, talked, and took pleasure, too in talking of, the many kindly and pro fessional qualities whicih they had dis covered in the detective auring years of service which had impelled them to the bestowal of the souvenir. Among the friends of Mr.

Holland were: Col. Garritv. Robert Boyer Sheriff-elect Rogers. Detective Quigley, Charles Butleri Louis Bchoneau, Hon Frank Leavitt. Henry Boyer.

James Landregan, John Marcovich, and others. SDOESSUOEDS. Hie Close of a Brilliant Year at Aydelotte's Business College. Preparations for a Big '99 at This Leading Educational Institution. President Aydelotte was seen at hi" college office this forenoon by a Tribune man, who found him busy with carpenters and cleaners getting ready for the new year's which from present indications will far exceed the splendid business the popular school has en-Joyry this yewr.

This has become one of th leading and best known business schools cf the coast. Its large attendance places it easily as the second eohool In size In California among commercial schools. It has a large alumni, and thse students out in the business world constitute most prolific source cf advantago both to the college and to new graduates. They art constantly sending their friends back to their -lmi mater and also report, ing vacancies they hear of in the business-community. The college is thus enabled to place new graduates Into positions.

There are many advantages in attending in old and popular school. The large at-lindance anticipated makes It necessary to provide more school room pace. which mamgemnt intends to do during tho iolfda vacation. Nothing will be leti ndone that i needed to equip the collega first class manner. Twenty brand new latest typewriters love be'e-p put Into the school this year Remingtons.

Two hundred arrd sixty students em-nlled this ye-jr. and the present attendance shows that a legitimate through their courw. They did ot enter to experiment. 1 fio to Aydelotte's for an up-to-date bus- education. Suit on a Note.

Anna R. G. Proll has brought suit the Superior Court against Charles elle for J312.26 claimed to be due on a note. OHU He Requests That She Be Sent to the Asylum. Mrs.

Ada Holton of 1073 Fourteenth street was brought to the Receiving Hospital this morning by her husband. William Halton, to be examined as to her sanity. According to the husband's story, the woman showed symptoms of insanity about two weeks ago, and has since that time been growing worse. She has now become so violent that the husband is afraid to keep her at his home, where he has a 13-year-old daughter. Mrs.

Holton at times Is as rational as any one. but when the spell takes her she ii very violent. She Imagines that she is under a hynottc spell, and that she is controlled by demons. She burns rags with incantations, and Imagines that there poison in her system. At one time she threatened to take the life of her husband by throwing a lamp at him, and at another by burying a I'-at-iron in his head.

The examination of Mrs. Hoiton was begun this morning by the lunacy commission, but was not concluded, as no definite cause could be assigned for her condition. The case will be taken up again Tuesday morning. Two brothers of the husband were present this morning and corroborated the statements he made. Holton came to California from the East about a year ago with reluctant consent, and has since that time been pining to return to see her ptnnts.

This worry is supposed to have had some influence in bringing on her condition. She is 44 years of age. otpuifiin PLACED HR ARREST. Deputy Sheriff Jerry Quinlan had his role as arresting officer reversed ast evening and is now a prisoner him self, with a charge of disturbing the peace over his head. Quinlan patrols the Fruitvale beat Last night a resident of the section named Taylor claims he was peaceably wending his homeward way, when ac eosted by Quinlan.

According to Tailor. Quinlan pounced upon him, threat ned to do murder and hurled a rev. enithets at him, which are 't to be found in the best English grammars Taylor resented this line of aVgument and secured a warrant for CXun. an arrest. Today Constable Weldon placed thr Deputy Sheriff within the grasp of the law.

The prisoner was taken before Judge Lawrence and charged with dls turbing the peace. His baii was fixed at $100 cash, or $500 bonds. Quinlan secured the latter with A. anr M. Callahan as sureties.

The case wi! be tried upon Tuesday. GOLD IH E. P. Vanderceok, the real estate deal er, and a party of prospectors quietly lef the first of the week for a point on the south coast of Alaska. While those con neeted with andercooK office are very secretive about the matter, and answer iuenes as to Vandercook's absence by saying that he has gonj to the country for a few davn, it has become known tha a party header! by the real estate dcale and outfitted for thirty days or more has gone north.

As the outfit of the party included al the necessary articles for a prc-epectlng tour, the natcral supposition Is that in some manner they have been made ac qualnted- with the location of a rich veil of gold. The report Is to the effect that the party quietly outfitted their hip at East Oak land, and when ready slipped out of th harVir. leaving the Impression that the parties Inttrcstexl had left for Che interio on business trips. BRIGHT STUDENTS ARE REWARDED Testimonials for gentlemanly deport mcnt and application to stud" were awardd to the following students of St Ji.sph's Academy: Primary Department John Biggy, Fred Mnock. John Oaffney, Frank O'Neill Lawrence McCar'hy.

Ray Bennett. WII Ham Smith. Joseph Mitchell. Intermediate Department Joseph Fitz gernld. James Coffey, William Frietas Frank StreefUerk, William Ceary.

WII llam Flatuncr. Tarnatius Guerrero, Albert Carpv, Byron Goldsmith. Josepta Kelly Frank Mayer. Academic DopartmcntJoweph Doner v. Flmer Cox, William Ahcin.

Bellini Dc-guree. Alexander Young. Thomas Peter. Joseph Vfsconl, Justin McCarthy, Dalton McCarthy. STORES CLOSE AT mm MONDAY.

Secretary Walker of the Merchants' Kxchange announces that an agreement has been entered into between the Merchants of this city as a consequence of which, on Monday next, all the stores in the heart of the city will close at noon and remain closed for the rest of the day. 4 Reliance Win. The Iteliance Indoor bise-ball team last evening defeHed the 8. F. Y.

M. C. A team by a score of 20 to 17. GOLDEN GATE BAZAR 868 Washington St. 1 rnadthe Corner from th Broad fltnt Depot.

Oakland. Come Early and Avoid the Rush. We are Seady for the little ones-Bring them to see our Christina Tree in our large show window. It will please them. anta C'Uut wants th tn to rail inside also and see the man' wtty things he has sent them.

On' or res are within the reach ol Everyone, nd cor stock romp'e e. See our dav before going elsewhere. The Golden Gate Bazar 868 WASHINGTON ST. Aioud tho ulnar from tk Broad Vsaft 1 opal. Broom Making Institution Has at the Been Abandoned.

mates once admitted never voluntarily leave the Home for the purpose of engaging elsewhere in the trade or occupation in which they have been instructed, since in all broom manufactories in this State outside of the Home machinery is used, and blind men cannot successfully manipulate the complicated machinery ued in such manufactories As a result of this it is ap parent that the present condi- tions change, the Home, so far as its manufacturinz future is concerned, ever be the asylum for all inmates who have heretofore ben or may hereafter be admitted. "Unices a sum be appropriated. In addition to that provided for the maintenance of the institution, sufficient to cover loss which wii! result from the manufacture brooms under the present conditions, the manufacturing feature of the Home iind the principal object the statute cannot le resumed. Efforts have been ni.tde to introduce other trades and occupations beiues that of broom making, but all thwe hitherto tried have proved Impracticable. "It is unnecessary to add to what has Already in the Home is not at prtseru tiihiding the objects for which it was and that under the present it cannot be brought to a ndition without further aid from STat.

If the Home is to be conduct-til as a eharitxble institution primarily, appropriation must be to increased ar irniif the Iioanl to supply, and the Herd must he authorized to supply, the innu-tfv- with proper clothing. We art utiniindfu! that the conditions sur-r the manufacture of br.xmx may hereafter enaniro. so that such manufacture can be crri- on at the Home without a loss, but until that time come, if manufacturing be continued, an additional appropriation is indispensable." CLIFT'S Bridegroom Tells Good Story in His Honor. The trial of Judge Clift for malfeasance in office was begun yesterday before Judge, Kilsworth. One of the allegation? made by C.

K. Kinard was taken up ana aired in court. Kir.a-d put John Bianchl on the stand to prove that Judge Clift had eharged for marrying him on June lith of this year, when the legal rate was J3. Chapman took up the cross-examination of the witness. He asked: "Why did you pay $." when you knew that was the legal fee?" "Because of the talismp.nic powers ot Judge Clift." "What do you mean bv that?" 'Weil, it is the feeling that conies over person wher he gets married.

1 havt meaning oi tne worn ana irai it my ca.se. i tmnK tne is exercised bv all Justices." Witness admitted that he had written to Judcc Clift to have a talk with him before he appeared as a witnefss, but dented thi't it was with the intention at trying to be bour.ht off. HE ns wim TO DEATH. M. E.

Hearsny, a hostler employed on San Pablo avenue, had a very narrow escape this morning from being drag ged to death by a horse. As it is he has a badly laceratd and various other bruises and scratches. About Hearsny was riding on horseback on Franklin street near Fifteenth street. He had a package in his arms which he was taking to the 'sundry. As about to dismount horse bearre frightened and begun to run away.

thrown to ground but his foot remained in th- stirrup. The Inrse dashed wildly up the street dragging the helpless mar. after him. After about three blocks had been traversed in this manner Hearsny's foot became detached from the stirrup and he was left lying on the ground in a fainting condition. The patr.d wagon was summoned and he was taken to the Receiving Hospital, where his wounds were treated by Steward obin.

The scalp on the back part of the head was torn away. Seventeen stitches were r.ectssary in dressing th- wound. His face and body ft'ff" aiso badly scratched and bruised. OEATH OF A PRGMIS8HC CHILD. On Wednesday irning Art-hur Wil-1 am.

the only -n of 'William J. and Kate Ue'rhl. died at the family resi-lence. FS'lh st'et. Tho 1itI fel- low was an unusually brizht child, and while hut 7 vears 10 months and 16 days age.

was alrea ly very much of a favorite in his neighborhood. Dec.th was caused by acute Bright'a disease, and the lKtle one bore his suffering his demise. The funeral took Friday, and many friends Tamlly attended the services, which were held in Father Church. The little casket was covered wi-V, the floral offerings of inenns. i-ne nuenmni took place in St.

Mary's Cemetery. licensedTo marry. Frank Almon Gening. Oakland 23 Mamie Agne3 Roach, Oakland J3 Maurice Delmue. 23 Valentine Faiderbe, San Francisco.

28 Albin Sutherland. Oakland 34 Chailatta Maria Troili. Oakland 25 John William Bibby, Oakland 3 Mary Baker. Fruitvale 21 William Ury, Oakland 31 Frances --kland SO Km kules Monday being a holiday the Post-offlc will be closed all day excepting the general delivery which will be frniri 8 to 10 A. M.

The carriers will make the first delivery as usual. FINE ON I Annual Report of the Board of Directors. The directors of the Home for the, 'Adult Blind, on Telegraph fcave prepared their annual report to Governor Budd. The document is replete with interesting information. Tne following extracts are taken from the report: Ve desire to call particular attention to what is necessary for the proper protection of the property of the State and the lives of the inmates.

The buildings are all of wood, and so old end dry as to ie mere Under boxes. There are no fire escapes. The heating apparatus, never of the best, is old an lated, endangers the buildings, and is practically beyond repair. The range is in very bad condition, and bath that and the heaters consume an unreasonable amount of coal. The plumbing is in need of thorough overhauling and mostly of replacing.

The floors in the kitchen require renewing, both for safety anci as a sanitary measure, and ihe kitchen furniture should be replaced." "The only instruction heretofore given, and the only work supplied inmates at the Home, has been in the manufacture of brooms by hand. anJ for this purpose a complete and wel! equipped plant has been installed at the institution. It was supposed tt the time the manufacture of brooms was Inaugurated, that such work could be carried on at the Home without loss to the State and at the same time give to the blind inmates instruction in a valuable trade, and also sufficient compensation to enable them purchase the necessaries of life not supplied at the Home; but as hereinbefore stated, this work cannot now be carried on without loss to the State unless no wages are paid to the inmates. In- THE CHURCH, Generous Donation Made by John J. Valentine.

is The Church of the Advent. East Oakland, lias recentiy been beautified by the addition of several stained glass windows, put in by the Pacific Decora tive Company of San Francisco. There ere now eighteen fine stained gias windows in the church. Some years ago Mrs. Langley of Pan Francisco put in the beautiful chancel window.

J. J. Valentine added two memorial windows some time ago. making the number named. Mr.

Valentine has been the senior warden of the church for eighteen years and has shown great interest in all matters connected with the church. cost about $2,000. and will be seen for i the first time on Christmas morning. The chance! has four memorial tablets of brass, one dedicated to Ir. lAkerly.

the founder of the parish, one to Mr. Brotherton. the third to Bishop Kipp and one to at Tarsue. Over the lectern are memorial table's to the late Mrs. Lathrop.

and one in marble to the Re Henry It. Lathrop, D. who was at one time panor of the church. All of these tablets were the gift of Mr. He has also had the organ, which before was a dull gray in color, repaired, and -it is now a beautiful "olive green with gold trimmings.

The lower part is finished with wax varnish. The Christmas decorations are to be very elaborate. The m-in aisle will have several arches of evergreens, which will be sixteen in height. The singers in the choir will be behind a screen of evergreens, and th? church will preent a very fine appearance. The members will have quite a c- in honor of the new windows.

TERMINAL POINT FOR THE SANTA FE. The Santa Fe Company has completed the purchase of property on the San Francisco water front for terminal purposes. The land consists of a block bounded by Spoar. Main, Harrison and Bryant streets, together with six water lots. The deed was filed Thursday.

The purchase price is said to have been $450,000. William H. Martin anl John Ballard were the owners of the land. Chief Knginecr Storey of the Valley Road will prepare imme liately plans for the slip and tracks. other improvements.

The Board of Harbor Commissioners will build the sMp whicn with the other improvements is b-- completed by July 1st. at v.hieh ilm the Fe expects to have its line to the bay in operation. THREE MEM UPSET OH LAKE MERR1TT. Beach Soule. J.

Davie and Thomas Kendall received a in Lak Merritt yesterday afternoon, through fhe capsizing of the yacht Laura, in which they were enjoying a sail. The wind was very str. ng. When oft Adams' Point a sudden heavy gust of win-i upset them where the water was jast shallow enougli to allow them to keep their taeads above it. The water was icy cvid, and when rhe unfortunates reached sore they lost no time In makins their way to their respective homes in quest of "dry clothing.

Vanilla extiact is smooth and rich wben made from high grade vanilla bean, i'crrimau's is the strongest and finest without exception, and is sold in fuli measure bottles. Jlsrrimaa MsnVg Co. OAKLAND. ASS YOUR GROCER REMEMBERED will the the ihe to not 1 TO' Candidates for City Offices Are Now Being Suggested. With the approach of the new year, matters of a political and semi-political nature again claim attention.

All the county officials must take their oaths of office prior to the 1st of January and the deputies must be aworn if. The Legislature convenes on the first Monday of the year and the coming municipal campaign, in effect, opens up about the same time. The county officials have nearly, all announced who their deputies will be and as a consequence, the tension in this direction has been removed to a large degree. Who will be the Deputy ounty Treasurer, has been a matter considerable speculation. However, today Treasurer Feldler announced that he would retain Deputy Husband for the first year, at least, ln- smuch as he is thoroughly acquainted ith the workings of the office.

Later a Kepubiican will be given the berth. On Friday afternoon next the major ity of the Alameda county legislative elegation, will go to Sacramento. All the members have secured quarters or the session. Senator Leavitt has ngaged a cottage and will take his family along with him. There will be considerable potronagt 1 both Houses to distribute and Ala meda county will get its share.

Already clerkships and positions as pag- and copyists have been promised to several Oaklanders. The appointments on committees has not yet been definitely determined, as is an Impossibility for Speaker Wright to please every one before ht knows what Is wanted. In the Senate. Senator Leavitt hopes to be upon the Finance Committee and the Commit tee on Harbors and Commerce. The association with the latter body is in line with the bill Leavitt intends to ntroduce, regarding the Oakland wat er front, xnis nas every assurance 01 passing.

It -is now framed, all but the Utle. Leavitt has also been asked to Intro- luce a bill allowing the firemen in each two days vacation each month. At present the fire laddies are on duty even days in the week. Assemblyman Bliss will introduce a bill in the House and Senat Stratton the Assembly providing that the be officially designated as California State floral emblem. This has been brought up several times and will undoubtedly pass this session.

Who will introduce thev county con solidation bill is yet undecided. Senator Taylor and Assemblyman Know- land of Alameda will break from, the delegation In making a fight against this measure. Oakland will not get the State Fair, ind the matter may not be up at all this session. The legislators have urged the merchants to make a defl nite financial proposition, but this they have not done. Alameda county has no desire to make a losing fight in this direction, so the affair will probably be dropped.

The new county government bill. which goes ino effect this year, fails to provide a sufficient number of deputies for several of the offices and as a consequence county officials will unite to urge its amendment. Increasing the number. Officials Ln other counties are now in communication with the Ala meda office holders in this regard and a united assault upon the Legislature will be the result. Leslie Blackburn is out of the fight for Sergeant-at-Arms, though he will retain the office until the Senate Is permanently organized.

The Alameda delegation has agreed upon L. Martin, who is conceded the position. The fact that the State printing office will be unable to print the reports of the various commissions until an appropriation is made will delay the workings of the Legislature so that it is predicted the session will last well into April instead of concluding with the usual sixty days. CITY POLITICS. The municipal campaign is about to ripen, and the plums are now being reached aJter.

The Municipal League is first in the field, but there Is not entire harmony among members upon the advisability of making nominations before the other parties do. It argued by some tht the naming of good men for oliicc might shut out. their chances of obtaining the nomination? before the Republican Convention, while they could be nominated by the Municipal Leagrue later and stand upon both platforms. The candidates for Mayor are numerous. If conditions permit.

R. W. Snow will be in the field and would accept the Republican nomination. Frank K. Molt.

J. W. Evans. Giles H. Gray, J.

F. Towle. Geo. W. Keed ptid M.

J. Keller are also spoken of. John L. Davie also in the Held. For City Attorney, W.

A. Dow and Thomas Bradley will draw swords. For City Fnpineer. Monte Clement. Marston Campbell.

M. K. Miller and L. H. Carver are the four strong Candi da teo.

The Republican Ctty Central Committer will ml again the first Monday in January, at which time some Idea will be arrived at as to how the delegates to tir-crnvention will be chosen. The Seventh ward has the initiative In this regard, and a merry fight is on. The senior club has declared for appointive delegates, while the young men's club. th real workers at the polls, want a primary. It is probable thU the two organliation? will meet jointly and debate the matter htfore amy notion Is taken by the City Committee.

New Courts for California. LOS ANGELES, 24. The Bar Association of Los Angeles county at Us meeting this morning appointed a committee to draft a bill for the coming Legislature of the State, looking to the appointment of appellate tribunal? ia each county. The object of the bi; is to secure to each county a court be tween the Superior and State Supreme Courts, to relieve the latter of certain business and to expedite cases. Filed a Disclaimer.

In the suit of Kdward Kcmble and wu. have possession of a lot In Daly-. Scenic Park tract, Berkeley. W. Clark, one of the defendants mentlone has.fU:d disclaimer to any interest i.

loe froperty concerned. Restored to Capacity Mary L. Wheeler was restored competency t)y Judge Ellsworth yester day. CUT December 26th Broadway Boston and this city, were swept by fire today, causing a loss estimated at The entire plant of the company practically wiped' out of existence, and It was with great difficulty that adjohurr property was saved. is or cran Associated Press Dispatches by The Tribune's Special Leased Wire.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 24. There is now at the Washington Navy Yard a quantity of marine machinery wrecked from the Cervera fleet after it was sunk around 'Santiago. This includes launch iboilers, torpedo boat engines, hand pumps and a mass of other matter from the Colon and Maria Teresa That would be classed as Junk but for its historic associations.

The best of the machinery has been ordered shipped to the naval academy at Annapolis, where it will servo as souvenirs, and some of it may be put sufficient repair to act as working models for the engineering classes. The remainder will be broken up or sold at auction. flurderous flaniac Arrested. Associated Press Dispatches by The Tribune's Special Leased Wirt TIFFIN, Dec. 24.

An unknown young man who was arrested last week while in a fit of insanity is now be lieved to he William Collier, who is charged with the murder of three per sons, an entire family at Worcester. Mass. The Worcester authorities have been notified of his arrest and will send an officer after the prisoner, who tal lies in every respect with the person wanted. Free Toys. Tonight and tomorrow all day at auction, cor.

Eighth and Washington stc. A Suitable Holiday Present Wolsbr.ch reading light, with taWa stand and attachments, makes a perlect reading light. Gas Consumers' Assn, ItwS Broadway. C. W.

Kin ley, Dealer tn Fine New Biyle. Household frurnitnrs, Car-pei. Range. Kic. "Modern" furniture bouaht.

exchanged or sold on Installment payments. We give "green trading stamps." tfI-C4 Thirteenth street. James E. Pepper, a celebrated whisker, on sale by K. F.

Thayer, 44 Eighth street. Order Your Christmas Dinner From the Onkland Fruit and Produce No. 400 and 462 Eleventh street. Tel--phone No. 74 main.

4 Subscriptions received by Eliason, Ii6j Broadway, for magazines and peri odtcals. 1 BOKN. BLASDEL Saturday, December 17. to the wife of H. V.

Blasdel, a daughter. DIED this city. SMITHAM In December 23, StS-. Rotrt Smttham. a native of Can- a da.

aged 3f- years. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Sl'NDAY, December 25. at 2 o'clock P. from the funeral parlors of James MeManus. Sevenih and Cas tro, interment, view jemje tery.

Oakland. PHEPHKARD ln this city. Decembe 1S. Philip Fon of the Judge P. W.

and Rachacl h5phea; nauve or San Francisco, aged 31 6 months. Vaults and Monuments. B. J. Barrett, studio Ocean View, postofflce address Station San Francisco, Is prepared to execute all order at lowest price.

Leave orders with O. Clark. Broadway. Oakland. FOR BREAKFAST.

0. SQUV ate 110B-1109 EIWS REPLY TO GEN, MILES, Proposes to Make the Latter Prove His Charges. Associated Press Dispatches by The Tribune's 8pecial Leased wire. WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.

General Eagan, Comissary of Subsistence, gave out the following statement to-day In reference to his contemplated action on statements by General Miles concern ing commissary supplies furnished the army: General Eagan has referred to Gen eral Miles the published article purporting to be an Interview with Gen eral Miles in regard to the military supplies, asking whether the statements attributed to him were made by him, or any of them, or which of them, or to what extent the statements are correct. General Eagan does not propose to discuss this very serious matter in the public press, tout has asked, first, if General Miles avows or disavows this interview, and has also asked the in vestigating commission for a true copy of the statements (that were not sworn to) made by General MUes before it. "General Eagan has also asked the investigating commission to be called before it for the purpose of rebutting and refuting the statements alleged to have been made by General Miles and Dublished in the press; to answer these, or any statements made by General Miles, under oath, and especially and particularly to meet the alleged c'harces of furnishing anything what ever under pretense ox experiment. General Eagan Is of the opinion that the proper place to discuss the merits of this matter is before the investigating commission and not before the courts, civil and military, where the widest latitude, under oath, will be given to all concerned, -where the conduct of General Miles and the conduct of General Eagan, under oath, will have the fullest, most exhaustive examination and analysis concerning any or all charges that may be (brought, to the end that justice shall be done. "In view of this already Inaugurated action, Gpneral Eagan deems it unmil-itary and improper to make charges against anybody whatever in the service, but thinks the law, military and civil, is ample to he Invoked in the cause of truth and justice.

General Eagan contents himself with a complete denial of the statements alleged to have been made toy General Miles." CHRISTMAS EXERCISES AT THE CHURCH The Eighth Avenue M. E. Sunday school held its Christmas exercises tn the Sunday school room last evening. They were very entertaining, and were witnessed by a large audience. The room was beautifully decorated, and two large Christmas trees attracted the attention of all.

The program was as follows: Bible reading, by the superintendent, C. C. Ixrrbard; song, by the school: prayer, by the pastor. Rev. Mr.

Needham: dialogue, by eight girl? and boys: iong. by the school; responsive reading, led by R. L-EeiU: song, by tho Infant class; vocal duet, by Mrs. Merring and Irving Need-ham: recitation, "Merry Christmas." by Delos Macy: responsive reading, led by C. C.

North: vocal solo. by Mrs Merring: recitation, by Walter Edwards: song, by the FChool: rending, "A Night in Bethlehem." by Mrs. Hart; song, by the school: cloduent address, by the pastor; song, by the school: recitation. "Why Does Christmas Come?" by five scholars: song, by the school; recitation, by little Agnes Hartwig; address, by B. D.

Beals; recitation, "Our Christmas Offering." by four Mule children: collection: song. the class. The songs rendered by Mrs. Merring wore very fine and were greatly enjoyed by all. An Excellent Display.

The 'Metropolitan Market, 47 Eleventh street, has one of the finest exhibitions of stall ed meats ever displayed Jn this city, and are arranged with such good taste that it attracts great attention. It will pay you to make a visit to thia popular market. The prices -win not only suK you, but the quality cannot foe surpassed. A Big Lumber Fire. Associated Preas Dispatches by The Tribune's Special Leased 'Wire BURLINGTON.

Dec. 2- Twelve acres, containing 11.000,000 feet of lumter, a planing mill, eight sheds and a large Quantity of machinery, tha property of I the Shepard More Lumber Company ot.