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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-27
OBITUARY.
John s. BlantOn.

Mr.. John S BlantOn, one OF the inmates
OF Lee Camp Soldiers Home. died at that
place yesterday morning shortly after
o'clock aged seventy-two years.
Mr. Blanton was a native of Hanover
county and during the war belonged "
COMPANY G., Fourth Regiment Virginia
Cavity. Wickhams Brigade. lie nad
been confed to his bed for three or four
weeks past. Nh Blanton was a good
soldier and a pleasant, popular man
among his old comrades.
The fi.r eral will take place IT II o'clock
to-day i'm Hollywood. being conducted by
Rev. Or Moses ID. Hoge.
Mr.. Wendell
Mrs. Wendell. a highly respected resi-
dent Of Fulton. died Tuesday after
noon at her home, on Fifth street be-
tween Denny arr Louisiana. She had only
been sick a few days Deceased was the
mother of Messrs John and Charles
Wendell. and Mrs. Alexander Hill.
Thomas ID. Noble.
GORDONSVILLE. VA. Jan. 26.-Spe-
ciai-Mr Thomas -. Noble. a telegraph
iineman in the thirty-seventh year Of his
age, came home to his brothers last Sat
urday from his work of constructing n
telephone line at Mineral city. in Louisa
county. unwell. and died to-day.
His death was great shock TO MI.
John A. Mobiles family al whose home IN
this place. he had been tenderly nursed
by a devoted sister and friends. His de-
mise was wholly unexpected until WITHIN
a few minutes of the occurrence.
MISS Matte Martin.
GORDONSVILLE. VA, Jan. 26.-Spe-
cal.-Mss Matte Martin. daughter OF
Mr.. w. II. Martin. died Friday IN her
twenty-thiTd year. at her fathers nome
here after many years OF affiction ana
much suffering. Her remains were IN
TERED Sunday i'm Mapewood cemetery.
Mr.. Martin has raised a large FAMILY,
and this is the first death in his house
hold.
Mrs. Saliie j. billiard.
LIVINGSTON. VA, Jan 26.-Special-
Mrs. Sallie j. Dollard. widow of the late
stephen T. billiard. died last night at the
residence of her brother-in-law, DR.. VII
liam $. billiard aged siXty-four. She Is
survived by three children, namely,
stephen r. billiard. Jr.. William 5. Dill
lard. Jr.. and j. Terry billiard.
Major {. II Broome.
NORFOLK. VA. Jan. 26-Special.-Maj
g a Rroome. chief clerk in the navy
nav office. and owner of the Norfolk base
hail franchise last summer, died this al
ternoon at ! o'clock.
Mrs. Charles Easley.
Governor Tyler received a telegram last
night announcing the death, IN Blueneiu'
of the wife of DR.. Charles Easley.. Ihe
lady was "A relative of the Governor s.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-27

lay. II will require a certain number OF
men for a given time to do that work.
The Taxpayers must pay. Now here Is
twice or three times that number of men
walking about the streets who want
water and would be willing to do the
work. and do 1t well. Labor represents
money. The city will be more healthy II
these idle men bona fide) citizens were
allowed chance to work out their water
bills Yours for water.
UNCLE WILLIAM.
Richmond Va, Jan. rs. 1898.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-27
Criminals and Public Roads.
Editor of The Times:

Editor of The Times:
lon~ since that ne thought our people
ought TO unite In a petition to our law
making bodies 10 enact a law requiring
the criminals I'm the penitentiary. In Rich
nnond and the inmates OF our county
ta,ls N work our country roads, both as
a punishment 10 the offenders against the
Ia ~ and as a means TO improve our roads
which, as a general thing. are disgrace
10 our people and blot upon our boosted
This may not be a novel idea. but that
there Is food for thought In the su4ges-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-27

Editor Of The Times.
sir:-As pilgrim and soIourner per-
nit me 10 thank you for c-nug attcntinn
to the su,cts OF big M,hm, nd.
From the length of time our ciiy iaihers
permit them 90 be nuisance frd q 20
proach il lays them open TO the thought
that the bOot-biack brigade must nave
an influential Lobby
Muddy, yours.
STRANGER.
Richmond, Va. Jan. p, 1875.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-27
JUDGE W4DDTLL A CLAM.
He Sees the President But Wont Talk
When Tie Leaves the White House.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-Special-
Judge Waddill called on the President to-
day and was with him for half hour
talking over Virginia politics As Mr..
Mckinley was much displeased with the
publicity given To private conferences
with Virginia Republicans week before
last Judge Waddiil was dumb as an oys-
ter when he left the White House.
Congressman Epes to-day introduced
war claim bills for supplies to the Union
army as follows: w II. Harrison, sl,45O;
estate of r. VI. Harrison, deceased. 81, 40:
and William c. Birchett. $4,000. all Prince
George parties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-27

Mr. L. Mercer BAH. an efficient help
er al the Twengy-fflh-slree engine
house. was quite badly scalded on the
hand about noon yesterday.
He attempted TO remove q pail OF boil
ing water from the stove when Il top
pied over on him. He will be incapacl-
tated for several dayA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-27

went myself but 7 paid che nne $50 cheer
fully they made me cDionn.
Sauutou Va. Jan. ~ ISIS. a.. j. 4
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-27
Badly Sculdegi.

Richmond. va. Jan. %. 1895.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-27

NORFOLK. VA. Jan. 26.-Special.-Maj
c. n. Broome. chief clerk IN the navy
nav office. and owner of the Norfolk base
bah franchise last summer. died this al
ternoon at o'clock.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-26
PROPERTY owsE,:s MAY ..k.ck.~
Sewer Commission Orders That Conuec-
tinns lse Nw.;rto II CURLING.

The Sever Commission has ordered
Mr.. Alexander Potter. who is supervis-
ins the construction of the sewer syS-
tei:. to direct the contractors NJ Ho-
nan & son to run connections from
the curb line to the main, whether they
ar" ordered by the property owners or
not. This means chat connections will
he made III front Of every house and
lot ..
The comm ission has no authority to
order the connections. which are to
be made at the expense OF tn" property
owners. and tt is likely il will involve
Il number of law suits. This matter
was l;$i, Used at the special meeting
ri the Common -ouncil Tuesday night
but Commonwealth $ Attorney j. * NJ
Newton advised that no action be taken
then, as its legality might be ques-
toned in the future. especially if any
contests were mad. in the courts re-
sardin. the payment of the charges
made fur the connections. Mr.. Newton
held that it would be necessary to have
an ordinance authorizing the making
II Tie connections and fixing the charg
rs therefore. and it was proposed to
cake tile matter up at the next meet
ing OF the council.
The Sewerage Commission, however.
has taken the bun by the horns ard
ordered that the connections be made.
This is liable to involve litigation and
there will be law suits galore, for some
OF the property owners Will contest the
the right Of the city to compel them
10 pay for he extra pipe. The reason
given by the commission for issuing
the order Was that the contractor was
laying the sewer main and he could not
Wat till the council held meeting and
passed an ordnance providing FOR COM
Nuisors- connection. and, too. it was
h":t that il the connections We're noS
made while the system was being con-
s'ruclrh. in the distant future when
connection was desired. lie would lie
necessary to tear up the stre@ts
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-26
Preliminary Meeting Held in
Washington Yesterday.
THREE MEMBERS NAMED
Two Others Said to Have Been Selected
and Will Ire Announced Tomorrow
Start for Paris To lie
Made Scott. III.
(BS Tn!cgranh.l

WASHINGTON. Aug 25.-'rhe first
meeting of a maj"r!ty of the American
peace commissioners took pac. today
at ihr state Department, when at II
O'Clock Secretary Day was Joined by
senators Davis and Frye. Prior to
this the senatorial membership of the
c"lu1nissin, had had il conference uf
tw" hours With the President. Score
taiS LAY WAS not present at The White
House meeting, 50 that after getting
the views OF tn. President the Senators
Went 20 the STATE Department and Tor
IN hnur and Il quarter remained closet
Ell with Secretary Day. Assistant Sec
Rotary Moore. who is likely To accom-
p;iny the commission To Paris in an add
visory canaciiN.was present part OF the
time. MIR. Macarthur. the first secretary
OF the American legation ut Madrid.
under General Woodrord. was also
called in.
AS a result of the meeting. it can be
stated With pnsitivcncss that Messrs
DAY. Davis and Frye are members OF
The peace commission. 1t is understood
that the remaining two members have
been selected ana will be announced by
saturday. AZ the meeting today the
general plans Of the commission as TO
proceeding to Paris. We're talked over
and an understanding reached that the
start be made between September 18th
ana 10th. The exact day was left open
III order to permit further conferences
with ali the members of the commits
stem NO ueinlte arrangements have
ne"n made thus far as to securing quar-
| ters III Paris. but this will be. left to
Ambassador Porter. the Spanish am
l'asstaor at Paris and the French OIL
Gals. The sessions will be held in the
saxon DIES Ambassadors. through the
| courtesy of the French government
tsId& from these fnrinalities. the
| commissioners Went into some of tn.
more serious questions Of policy which
VIII come before them Much OF the
| preliminary work has been done By
me state Department officials such as
the collection of the documents, treat
les, books and maps which will be used
ny IN" commissioners abroad
Inc commissioners expect to h,. occu-
ped Tor several days i'll u discussion of
.he more important matters TO come
before The tribunal, and the preparation
"l the American Side OF the case
me IueS,lon whether the negotia ions
with the Spanish commissioners would
be n the English or French language
VIII not be determined prior To the ar
rival OF the commissioners in Paris. 1t
is Il matter that must be settled by an
OF the commissioners and will MOI be
determined arbitrarily between the
american commissioners in advance of
the meeting
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-26

Those merchants who have been de-
linuucnt in their licenses since May !
.lsi We're h..sE Yesterday 'rnnyinA
ep' the funds and ''sauaring" them
selves with Commissioner Of the Reeve
nue. NJ. b. Jones'
\ month ago there were nearly 200
a;eiinnuentS. Last week the nui!!ba,
mad dwindled down to about seventy
tive. Notice was given that those
merchants and professional men who
had not taken out their licenses before
asst evening would be summoned II
court t.,lay to show cause why they
should not be fined Tor ther indiffeT-
nee Ia the requests Of the law.
Commissioner Jones lad his hands
full all day and to Il reporter yester-
lay stated that he had received more
''cuSsinG' than any other man ir1town.
ii is probable hat only few delin-
luents will be before Justice Brown
this morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-26
TROOPS ORDERED HOME.
(Ry Telcgraph,)

WASHINGTON. Aug. 2,.-Orders
have been issued directing General.
Miles TO send home from Porto Rico all
trnoi's not actually needed for service
there. No point has been d"si gnatcd
as yet tor their Decentralization iii the
United States. but an examination of
several sites is in progress. 1t is de
sired 10 secure a he"lthfui camp and
at the same time one where disem-
bark:,tion can take place at once. With
out any delay such as occurred at Mon
taGk Point
1t is expected that some of the troops
to be sent home from Porto Rico Will
sail today or tomorrow. The first ar
rivals will he landed at New York City.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-26
DATE AGREED upon
Corner Stone to Be Laid on
Thursday, September 29,
FLAG FOR THE FIREMEN
I" liberty Fire Company No 1 Next
Thurs,iny Evening. nIayorA
"A. Moss to Speak.

Tie corner stone of the new high
school building Will be laid on Thurs
day afternoon. September -.
Ihls agreement was reached by the
committee appointed by Dr.. w. t.
cooper. president OF the Board of
school Trustees. ana Chief w. X. Stow
al Liberty Fire Company No l. at Il
conference held yesterday afternoon.
Inc corner stone laying Wilt take
place or the second day of the annual
meeting in this city of the Virginia
state tircnen'S ASsOci:,t m and 1t will
ne included in the program Of cxer ises
according To the plan of the Enter
talih!ent Committee the ceremony W Il
occur at the school building ;,bou; =;
o'clnck i'll the afternoon. after the ,a-
i'ade. BESIDES the frenen the v,rio,s
CIVIC organizations of the city and
school children VIII be in The pa.atl,.
EiclEond Lodge No. PAL y. T. l. \
NJ. Will lay the corner stone according
Ia the ancient custom Of the Masonic
order. and il is Il beautiful ccrc:nsl.y
Then there will he an GRAFTON rrtiEai,tv
by the Hon Andrew jackson Mun,l-
que. attorney general OF Virginia. who
is .nembcr OF tn. State Board OF Ed
ucaiinn. Attorney General Montague
VIII be rendered an invitation to Gelive i
the address and it is quite likely that
he will accept. This Will be the frs;
corner stone the Aasons have well and
truly taid since the Cit% has been in
currurated. .0 ....
The members Of the Citizens 1ENecu-
;ivc Committee are busy making prep
ar:.tiGns for the coming of the vsitil Z
iir:men. The Indications are that this
Will be the largest convention ever he'd
in the State. Resides the various vnl-
untcer organizations in Virginia. fire
men from Baltimore. and Philadelphia,
Will l:a in attendance. Then too. il j.
likely chat the ilcSt of ws,rs.,ipS Will re-
nlain in Hampton Roads till the FIRST Of
October ana many people Will talk, AZ!
vantage of the cheap rates gwen ~ tue
railroads; in order Ia see. The vessels.
FLAG: FOR LIBERTY COMPANY.
The large silk flag which tbs, l;tdcS
uf the city purchased for Liberty Fire
Eamr:ny No. has arrived. from The
factory and is now on exhibition at L "a
clothing store kept by Fire Comm s.
siuncr J. y. Hirshherg. The flag viii be
presented IL the tirenen at the depart
ment building next Thursday night
Mayor Allan y. Moss Will make the
-pi,esentat ton speech and Fire L.ammig-
sioner Hirshbcrg will. on behalf o! the
tircmcn. accept the flag. The stars and
Stripes viii lie carried by Liberty Com
pany in the parade which will take
place on the second day OF the annunl
meeting of the Virginia State >x-4're-
mems Association. M J ..
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-26
SIXTEEN LIVES LOST
Steamer in Collision With a
Fishing Schooner.
EIGHT :54n51 SAVED
sailing Vessel Sinks at Once After Being
Cut Clean in Two by Thingvalla
Liner. Details OF the
WI Accident.
;HT sEAMEN SAVED

NEW YORK, Aug. e5-The Thing
valla Line steamer Norge, which ar
rived here today. reports that she sunk
the French fishing schooner La Co
day last on the Green Banks. The
captain and eight seamen were saved.
sixteen went down with the unfortu-
nate vessel. The weather was foggy.
was reduced. Captain Knudson said
he could see about three cables lengths
ahead. Th. wind was fairly brisk for
the wcst-southwest. when vessel sud
denly loaned from the north. with
sails fun. and stood directly across the
bow Of the steamer. The bells were
rnng to stop and back at full speed.
but too late to check the steamers
Roadway. The stranger a fishing
schooner, fell across the bow and with
Il crash was forced over and sunk.
Three men sprans aboard the Norge A
boat was lowered and six men and 4
dog were picked up. Captain knud-
| son, of the Norge. said that as steam
vessel he was obliged to keep out Of the
way of sailing craft. but that this was
time when the sailing vessel could do
more to help herself than the steamer.
The latter was going ahead at full
| speed for the fog was, in the judg-
| nent OF ,he captain. not sufficient to
reduce Roadway. The fisherman was
an active vessel had good breeze and
| VAS under good stecraEe way. but made
| II" attempt to avoid the collision, keep
! ing on With sails full until squarely I'M
| der the bow.
CAPTlN BERRIES REPORT.
| MEN, YORK. Aug. . AT the office
OF the Frencn consul the following
| names of the lost were given:
| l.emenant. Gunneu, Allan. Lepron,
M"nsnet, Gratfet Curntin. Halmgont.
| l.esr"t. Morquet, Grard, Guenara, De
C'r"iN. Al-nsuri. Bauret and Bonper. All
We're fishermen.
The report OF Captain Berre to the
| French consul states that when the col
lision occurred there was a heavy fog
| prevailing. The men We're all on deck.
fishing. Suddenly the Norge appeared
coming toward them, head on for their
side. 1t was impossible to do anything
| To get out of the way. The Norge. which
was going at speed from eight to
ten knots an hour, hit La Coquette In
the side. Her aftermast fell toward
the wheel. There We're sixteen men in
that. part of, the vessel. and the rig.
! ging, sails and mast pinned them down
! so that it was inevitable death for them
| as the vessel began to sink. The
wheel was smashed by the fallen mast
| and control of La Coquette was lost.
| The Norge. cut La Coquette clean in
| half. The steamer backed as quickly
| us possible and her crew lowered boats
and went to the rescue of the men in
| the water. 1t was impossible to save
The sixteen men who persisted. La CO.
uuette sank at once.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-26
BRIEFS.

General Tardmas;er L. |. Ford left
Yesterday afternoon for indianapolis.
Ind, an Il TWO weeks vacation.
MIR. Walter y. Post has returned nom
Washington, whera he has been in the
interests III the skipyald.
Mes,!alnes Wyatt ana Henry Wash
ington. "f Huntington. W. Va. are tie
Eu'.sts; OF Mrs. boswell. 1T No lH5
Twrn;y- seventh street. L
ME- [AaMlnond Hudson. late OF Il, is
t"l. Va. has located here Tor the pur-
i'"s'. ,'i 'sn.;.';sing in law practice u, No.
2sa Twenty fifth street.
l. is rulnnrcd that no less than three
"r"prt.rs will be married this fail, but
it would be unfair 10 give their names
now. There may be others
Mrs. J. NJ. alters and daughter. Vito
t',E. :'sS-n Visiting: MIR. 81. S. Long, !e. /
Wednesday for their home in Morris
town, Ia.
MISS Kate lIudgns left yesterday
or Matthew's county. where she Will
Spend some time. She was accnnlp;,-
MED by Master Harry Digs. who has
been visiting friends in the city
Mr.. and Mrs. Hattarf, formerly of
richmond. have a losatsd4 IN this city.
boarding With Mr. IL l.. BirdsSnS. IN
East End He is connected with the
gas works.
Mrs. Eobinnette Henley, Of West
Point. va. who has been staying with
icr son. Mr.. Thomas r. Henley, on
West avenue, left yesterday for Ports
mouth. where she will visit her daugn-
ter, Mrs. Robert S. Dew.
In less than a week bids FOR three
new bs,,Geships Of the first-class. to
possess the highest POSSIBLE speed fo:'
ships Of that type, will be opened al the
Nav:' Department and the prospects ar.
that he Newport News Shiphuildins
and Dry Dock Company Will be award
cd certainly one and probably Two Of
tIe CONTRACTS. Uni -----
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-26
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Biennial f.ncampment at indianapolis
Nearing Its End.

.. tfjN lcicSfapn.)
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Aug, 25-The
Knights of Pythias' biennial encamp-
ment is nearing its end This after
no,n the Uniform Rank companies be-
San to break camp at Camp Colgrove.
The entire Ohio brigade leaving at 4
u clock. Tomorrow nearly all Uniform
Rank companies will leave.
About l,"00 people witnessed the crack
drills this afternoon.
The judges. who are Captain Daugh-
erW. Captain Black and Lieutenant
Field. author Of Fields tactics, all of
at noon tomorrow.
The awarding Of prize money will be
the only remaining formality connected
with Camp Colgrove.
The parade OF the knights of Ko-
"assen took place tonight, and was wit
messed by thousands OF people. About
20UO knights of korassan marched
CARRIED in Arabic costumes.
The election of the officers OF the Su-
preme Lodge, Knights Of Pythias, did
not take place this morning. 1t is US
ual to elect officers the third day of
the biennial session, but il was objected
to because of the Investigations that
are nov going on. and one representa-
tive insisted that the election be de-
laycd. as it would not be the proper
lhing 70 elect men who are under in
vestigatlon There We're stormy timex
In the lodge room THIS morning and
several appropriations that usually
Went through With d whirl at former
meetings We're ei her referred or voted
down. This morning a res button was
Introduced that VIII cut the expenses;
OF the meeting of the Supreme Lodge
half in two. and will make this session
the cheapest ever held with So many
representatives present.
An attempt will be made to. reduce
the number of members Of the Supreme
Assembly. Uniform Rank. and a warm
night is expected over it.
The sensation this afternoon was the
report of the estimate Of the finance
committee. The committee went at
the salaries with an axe and chopped
everything in sight. The Committee
recommended that the per diem Of the
supreme representatives be reduced
from 80 and five cents mile each way
To - 4 day and three cents a mile ac-
tually travelled. sg
This report has precipitatcd a = hcHi
that has almost become personal be-
tween some of the members
The supreme Temple. Rathbonc Sis
ters discussed the question OF an in.
surance feature and votes sufficient f.
adopt the resolutions have been re-
ceived.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-08-26
HEAT AT CAMP w1KoFF.
High Temperature Causes Increased
Death Rate.
tBy Telegraph.)

NEW YORK. Aug. 25.-Secretary Al
ger was driven early today to the gem
eral hospital, where there are 1900 sick
soldiers. He cOnversed with many OF
he sick men, inquired as to their con-
dition and If they were In need Of any
thing. General Alger occasionally made
notes OF what he saw. He assured the
men that as soon as they We're able
they would be allowed to go to their
homes on furloughs.
An extra supply Of milk was receiv-
ed today and was a blessing to the
typhoid fever sufferers.
General Ager said there should be
east 1000 gallons o. milk delivered
at the hospital camp daily, and ar
rangement has been made for such a
supply.
The men on the Yale were unload
ed today and the lis sick were taken
to the detention hospital. The Red
Cross Society has 800 cots ready for dis
tribution in the regimental hospital.
Lieutenant Commander Thomas Twi.
of the Japanese navy. said today, after
inspecting the camp at Montauk, that
it compared favorably with any camp
he has ever seem
NEW YORK Aug 25.-The heat ia
playing havoc with the sick men at
Camp Wikoff. and is partly responsible
for the nine deaths which were report
ed today.
There are 1920 sick men in the gene.
hospital. There are 210 cases Of ty-
phoid fever. One hundred and thirty
sick of the Eighth Ohio volunteers wese
landed from the Mohawk today and
taken to the detention hospital.
Secretary Alger. after making an in
spection of the general hospital and de-
tention camp. complimented the sur
SeonS and the Red Cross nurses for
their good work, and ordered 100 men
of the Second engineer corps detailed
for police duty about the camp.
Secretary Alger also ordered that
| wooden flooring be placed in the kitch-
en-, dining tents and general hospital.
Colonel Roosevelt arrived in camp to-
day from his home at Oyster Bay,
where he has been spending weeks
| Through
| Colonel Roosevelt said he expected to
have a talk with Secretary Alger about
| mastering out the Rough Riders. and
tell him of some of the brave deeds of
| the men in his command in the battles
! of Santiago