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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-19
MAKE INQUIRY AS
TO HIS CONDUCT
Charges Against Mr.. Wendenburg
to be Investigated by Committee
of Bar Association.

The Committee on Grievances of the
Richmond Bar Association will meet at
II o'clock tomorrow morning to investi-
gate the charge that Mr. Louis Q. Wen
denburg. one of its members, has been
guilty Of unprofessional conduct.
The whole matter grows out of MIR.
Wcndenburg's action in securing the dis
charge of George kimbc and George il.
Morris from Henrico Jail last May. These
men were accused of the bank robbery at
Williamsburg. Kimblc was generally
known as Frisco Slim" and Morris as
California Shorty" They were held as
Federal prisoners, and when their case
came up before Judge Waddill at Norfolk
it was nollc prosecuted, as 1t appeared
that they should be tried in State court.
Mr. Wendcnburs was counsel for the
two men. 1t is alleged that he secured a
copy of the order of the court. fastened
TO Richmond presented it to the Henrico
taller. secured the release of the prison.
ers. knowing that a Williamsburg officer
was coming here 10 rearrcst the men,
Messrs. e. Rand Wexford, il, Preston
Cooke Henry Taylor, Jr.. and Henry W.
Anderson are the members OF the paf
who have requested the Committee on
Gil
matter. Mr. Wexford said last night:
we arc in no sense prosecutors. No
charges have been made. We simply ask
the committee 10 investigate this matter,
and if the reports arc without fundatlon
MIR. WendenhurS will he vindlc2ted Ii
they are well founded. then 1t Is a matter
for the Bar Association TO deal with.
The Committee on Grievances Is COM
posed OF Judge L. l. Lewis, who Is inc
chairman: MeSsrs George /. Christian.
1iu Garter. John Pickrell. and +. Z Con
A prominent lawyer said that II the com
n7ittee should find that there We're sooo
reasons for an investigation, he presumed
that the hearing could be had before fhs
entire Bar Association AS ui'oer
stand it,, he said. ''the committee will
sit as q grand jury and report whether
or not there Is ground for an llNeshga-
ton
Mr. Wendenburg did not seem to be al
all worried about the affair. He was ar
the Elks' Club last night, apparently nap
nv and contented He stated tina lie had
no fear as to the outcome OF TINS nlatlef
He will have friends to represent MN pe:-
fore the committee.
Mr. Wendenburg said that when he Sc
cured a COPY of the order lie did no
know that there was another warrant lo'
his clients. He had travelled with inc
Williamsburg officer and that of'r'ai ss'',
not "a word abcit rearrestllg the men.
The. men. he said. had been held IN Ja''
a long time: the country had been scourec,
fo,. evidence against them and none had
been secured.
II Sc saia = lattss,- <r-or, District A't"--
nov Edgar Allan will be read in criticism
of Mr. Wender,t,,r~E hut Mr.. Welltorc
s-.;I NO Lna,,, NOT hing OF II.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-19
DEADLY TRAP GUN. :.
Spring Pulled bv a Neirhhnr's Son Who Was
ki'led-Hiehwsvmen Arrested
fSnnrial Dispatch to The Times J

LYNCHBURG. VA, Dec 1S.-Owing to
repeated depreciation on their brandy,
lanes Coffey's Sons who run still dis
tilery on upper Tie River. in Nelson
county. set u spring gun to catch the
thief. Friday. while Paul Lawhorn. son
of Lewis I.awhorn. was passing by the
house. he pulled out the shnGle to which
the gun was tied. The entire load was
discharged into I.awhorns body, causing
his death in a few hours.
Young Lawhorn was neichbor of the
Cofrsys and is said to have borne a good
reputation for honesty aCd industry.
William Brown, a negro, who is said
10 i.ail from panviilc. was arrested here
to-day. on the charge that he waylaid
Mir. Wyatt May. we'll known resident
of Bedford. on the Forest road and after
knocking, him down with a rock. went
through his clothes 1t is stated that he
has been identified by several persons.
who saw him commit The decd. Mr..
MAYS injuries dia not prove TO be seri-
onH.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-19
REMOVE BODIES
OF C0NFEDERATES
Ladies Of General Dabney A. Maury
Chapter See the President Con.
cerning it-BiII in Congress.
fBy Associated Preas.)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-The President
received a call to-day from Mrs. Il j.
HaIsey and Mrs. Ashby Blythe, president
and secretary, respectively. OF the Gcner.il
Dabney \. Maury Chapter of the Da,sh-
'ters of the Confederacy, of Philadelphia
Mrs. Halsey and Mrs Blythe came 20
Washington TO consult the PRESIDENT ana
Secretary of War regarding the removal
70 Richmond of the bodies of l2i unknown
Confederate soldiers buried in the ceme-
terry at Germantown, Pa.
The President and Secretary OF war do
not have authority to grant the removal,
but Senator Prtchard will Introduce Z
Joint resolution in Congress granting au-
thority for the removal.
The bodies of the unknown soldiers were
originally buried at Bristol, Tenn, put
were removed to Germantown
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-19
SMALL BOY SHOT.
Edward Wilmer Accidentally Wounded by
Little Playmate.

Edward Wilmer, a small boy about
ten years of age. was seriously and pos
sibly fatally shot yesterday afternoon
at his home, No. 5l7 North Eleventh
Street by d. little playmate, who was
handling d loaded pistol
The shooting was entirely accidental
The ball of the %2-calhre pistol entered
the right side just over. the liver, ana
ranged downward. Tho screams OF the
children, for it seems there were several
in the room where the accident occurred,
brought the neighborhood to the house
DR.. Quaintance, resident physician at
the Retreat for the Sick, was summoned
and made careful examination of the
wound.
1t carnot be said at this time what the
result will be. The wound IS considered
extremely serious, but at a late hour
last night he was resting fairly COM
Portable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-19

the signal lights on shore near Clch-
fueSos were seen by Commodore oChieE
on the night of May %. 1888, when In tact
the Overwhelming weight OF both oral
and documentary evidence proved that
Commodore Schley saw and had knowl-
edge of these lights only on the night
OF May ed. and at no other time.
10. The majority of the court in the
opinion rendered are silent on the sub
ject of the following charge preferred
by the Judge Advocate against Commo-
dore Schley during the proceeding oc the
investigation, namely: That he did not
mask his movements in departing from
in front OF The port of Ccnfuegos, but
by using Ardois signals he revealed the
destination Of his squadron to the enemy
on shore, dcspit> the fact that by over
wfclming weight Of testimony TINS
charge was entirely disprovcd.
NO TESTIMONY TO SUSTAIN.
I'll The ma iority of the court have
based their opinion in reference to the
rctrogradc movement upon a statement
made in their report of facts that Com
modore Schey. before sailing from Glen
fucgos received reliable Information that
ships could be ccaled in the vicinity OF
Cape Cruz and Gonaives Channel ana
it is now respectfully denied that there
was any such positive testimony in thc
case. Every witness, with one eXcep-
ton who was examined on the SUBJECT
dis;.vowed all knowledge in reference
thereto and the uncontradictcG iesti-
mony of Captain Z. e. Cook establishes
the fact that the official charts WITH
which the flagship Brooklyn was sup
piled, aud upon which Commodore
Schley was compelled to rely for lnior-
nation. showed coaling at Cape Cruz
to be neither feasible nor practicable
and the records clearly show that not
until the 9th of May, three days after
leaving Cienfucgos, when Captain Charles
S Cotton visited tho flagship Brooklyn,
did Commodore Schlcy' receive any ucli-
mite informal ton concerning the Feasibility
or practica bility of coaiing his sh'ps
from i, collier in GonaivcS Channei; All
Of which facts have been wholly ignored
by the majority Of the court Ill 1ormu-
lating their said report of facts.
IL. The majority of the court IN stat
ing in it's report of facts that Commodore
Schley received no positive information
from the scout ships as to the presence
Of the encmN's feet IN the harbor OF
Santiago utterly ignores the over
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-19
SKATING PROMISED.
les Thlekeued Last Night and There May Be
Sport To-Day.

There will probably be, skating to-day.
Yesterday was one of the coolest days OF
the season, and at no time was the tenn
perature above the freezing point. Last
night the mercury stood between twenty
and twentyfour degrees, which was suf-
ficent to thicken the thin ice formed yes
terday and the night before over the lakes
and ponds in the suburbs of the city.
At the Reservoir and Forest Hill the
ice was tried yesterday by several par
ties, but was not safe. To-day, in all
probability, it Will afford good skating.
and If the cold continues there will be
great sport on the ice during the next
few days
The first snow of the season fell yeSter-
day afternoon. It was very light.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-19
PLENTY OF CHRISTMAS MONEY.
Tobacco In Halifax >ou.ty Selling at Double
Last Years Fries.

The country people viii have plenty OF
money to spend at Christmas, according
TO Hor- william + Jordan. of Halifax
county.
Common tobacco that a. year ago sold
for 81 is now bringing about S." he said
last night at Murpf1y's Hotel Il have
never seen the people of my section III a
more prosperous condition The other
day there was a sale OF certain property
in South Boston The people piled over
themselves TO bid for il. Those who have
tobacco on hand are certainly fortunate
<or the weed is certainly sci-ing we'll.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-19
MARKS THIRD VICTIM.
Young Stiff in Extremely Critical ccndftioa
and Death Expected.
fSpecial p!spateh % Tbe Tlmes. J

WARSAW. VA. Dec. lS.-At late
hour last night James Q. stir, VINO II
lying niortaliy wounded from q pistol
bullet inflicted by Herbert Marx. OF New
York, on the memorable night OF
the OAK Grove traSeeS reached
Oak Grove from Washington. rtis con-
Gition Tonight IS reported as critical.
anes his end. it is thought. IS not far oft,
He may survive the night. but nj.
de;ti, before morning will occasion no
surprise He takes bat little nourisa-
uGut.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-19
MONUMENT TO VIRGINIA DARE.
Senator Simmons Ofisrs Bill Providing for
One
(Ry Associated Prcss.)


WASHINGTON, Dec. lS.-Senator sim
mons. of North Carolina, to-day pro-
posed a bill appropr;atng s2aooo Tor the
erection of a monument TO Virginia Dare
the first white child born in the United
States, and also appropriating $4,000 for
the celebration on Roanoke Island, y.
next summer OF the landing. jury &,
15s. of the first English-speak'ng expe-
orion which. according TO the bill, frss
found a footing in the United States
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-19
Death of 6eaeraI Perry.

ROWLING GREEN, Ky, Dec. IS
w. F. Perry. who was a origadier-senera1
in the Confederate. army curing the Civil
War. died to-day at his home here from
,,renmouia. after a brief Illness.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-19
MR.. FISHER LEAVES TOWN.
He Has Engaged Q'arters Here for the Next
Six Months.

Mr. George E. Fisher left the city last
night for. the North. presuma bly, for New
York. He went over to Petersburg in the
afternoon and upon his return took lunch
a the Union Depot and left on the first
north bound train
It is understood that Mr. Fisher has
engaged quarters q NInrphy's Hotel for
the whole perior between new and next
Nav.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-19
ScEator rcCcmas' Bill.
lYr Associatn.. rress. J

fBy Associated Hress.)
WASHINGTON. T.. G.. Dec ls.-Sena-
FOR McComas introduced iii the Senate
today the bill for ADMIRAL Schley.s
ha aat which was published this NOR aiGS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-19
SLAVE TO FORMER
RICHMOND NAN
Charge of a Violinist
Against al Organlst.
WELL KNOWN HERE
Frederick Hoffman Secure Aid of
Law to Get Trunk.
MADE TO PEEL POTATOES,
Complained That Wilkinson Collected All
His Salary and Other Pay. aud Would
Not Let Him Have Even Car Fare.
Magistrate Adiourus the Case
and Gives the violinist
His Trunk.
MADE TO PEEL POTATOES.
(speciai Dispatch to The Times, ,

BROOKLYN. n. y. Dec. 1S.-WaIter
O. Wilkinson, who was called from nm
Episcopal Church in Richmond, whore II,
mad acted in the capacity OF organist. to
conduct the Tompkins Avenue Congre-a-
tional Church. one of the most fashiona-
pie here, was arraisncd in Gates !lvenu,
Court to-day for refusing to surrender a.
violinst.
Hoffman came to this country about twr
years ago. He had studied under th,
great masters in Brussels and Baden and
had appeared in concerts before, ROYALTY
tie came to America aud proceeded ta
Richmond. where he met Wilkinson. wh,
took him to his home as a. guest and be-.
came his manager.
IN CHURCH CHOIR.
The orsanst secured a position in the
church choir for his talented youre pro-
tege. and it was OF 10 g pelnr Ii,
l=ad many of the members of the ,.lfrci,
as his pupils The young musician was
delighted witt, his success and saw u.
brilliant future.
But he had been receiving no money.
lie says his salary at the church and tf,.,
tuition of his pupils was collected by
Wilkinson. WHO pocketed the entire
amount of his earnings FoTra~ was;
rot even allowed car fare to ald frcn tho
homes of his pupils
In addition to receiving no pay and To
being shabbily dressed, the young ar.ist
says he was compelled to play the part
OF d household orudgs In the home of his
"benefactor.'' lie, peeled tIif. potatoes,
washed the dishes ard arswereti \ thu,
door bell and scrubbed the floor He was
assistant cook ana unam.eruaid.
GIVEN HIS TRUNK.
When the organists family came to
Brooklyn, Hoffman was brought with
them. He had to do all the hoasowork
Hoffman fi1ally secured Il petition in
B1ybbitt's Church. Wilkinson, nc sale.
collected his wages from that church and
fTom concerts at which he appeared
Magistrate Furlcng refused TO listen TO
any further testimony and adjourned tho
case. He ordered Wilkinson to deliver
the trunk to Hoffman, which was dons
tonight.
Messrs. Wilkinson and, Hoffman ara
both well remembered in Richmond. espe-
cially in musical circles. The former
came here from the North and remained
in the city two or three years. He made
many friends aud proved 10 be quite u
cultured man. Eits seemed to take great
interest in the musical work of MIR. Hoff-i
man. and got up and directe. an cmateur
entertainment given for his benefit Hof-
man gave lessons on the violin and played
III q number of concerts. as well as in
church. Mr.. Wilkinson made n specially
OF training boys choir, and had been in
charge of the male choir for tlll-Saiuts'
Church for sono time before he left here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-19
RICHMOND. VA. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 10. 1901

Blanc bill. He said what5.his people
asked was simple JUSTICE, Sand he con-
tended that Portsmouth w asT entitled to
have tie officer every other term He
said Portsmouth was weary and sick Of
the unfair trea tment she had received,
and was here demanding sher rights
When Mr.. Hatton had concluded his re-
myrks, which were very able allGi point.
ed. Colonel Sale arose to speak against
the bill. He spoke with great force ana
earnestness against tie measure.
Dr. C. r. Vance, hespresent quaran-
tine officer OF Norfolk, spoke against the
bill, and explained the uuties of the Of
flee. DR.. c.. f. Newbil.+Health Officer
Of Norfolk also spoke briefly against the
BILL and then Mr.. Whitehead asked fur
ther postponement untiIsa list of citi-
zcnS, whose names he save, could be
brought here and be heard. DR.. Han.
cock. the Health Officer! OF Norfolk coun-
ty, and Dr. Newbill hadsa dispute over
the question of who took care of small
pox patients recently, and then MIR.
Bland and Mr. Whitehead had another
wrangle as to how the bill came to .)e
introduced.
Colonel r G. Marshall closed for the
bill on behalf Of Norfolk county, and gave
a full history Of the quarantine law OF
the district, In executive session the COM
nlittec favorably reported tHe Dill With
out amendment, after a session of nearly
four hours.
The House Committee on Roads yes
terday took up the Caton sepacate-car
law applying to street railway, conpa-
MES. Mr.. Green moved that considcra-
ton be postponed, until after recess, IN
order that all Interests, involved
might be represented. Mr. Cation.
the patron of the bill, made an
earnest appeal for immediate con-
sderation and incidentally referred to
the general demand for the. passage. OF
such measure. He suggested that the
committee proceed now and that the final
hearing be had on February 10Th
Captain A. r. G,1igon. counsel for the
Richmond Passenger and Power Compa-
nv. ably opposed Immediate sconsidera-
ton and said time should be given for
the various interests toss.pEepare their
objections. ~:
Delegate Christian wanted the, bill laid
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-19
PRICE TWO CENTS

trouble-at least remnants OF the carpet
bag.
where In the roof of the eastern side of
the building.
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Continued on Third Pagc.)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-19
RANCE OF THERMOMETERS

Tho Thermometer ranged az follows q.
The Times Office yesterday: Q. a. n, - Il
NJ. IS: . T.. NJ, 60; 6 y. NJ. 26; 9 y. NJ, 70;
II midnight, n. Average, 26.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-19
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Thursday and Friday:
i'irsinia-Partiy cloudy and continued
cold Thursday Friday threatening
weather, possibly snow: variable winds.
North carolina-Partiy cloudy Thurs
day. Friday warmer and threatening.
probably rain or snow: variable winds. :.
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CONTINUED On Fifth Pasc.)
New-York tribune., 1901-05-19

days. can resist the action of the open air, and
are therefore of a lasting nature.
1t Is not surprising that this liberal and demo-
cratic artistic campaign should have met with
such general approval and emphatic success.
Contemporaneous art has. rule. been con
fined either TO a narrow circle of the wealthy
or TO public museums. where the scope of its in
huence must of necessity be limited The Bel
gian society believes that TO recover its educa-
tional force of former days art must appeal
to the great mass of the people. Instead. then
OF the present system. which consists in the
artistic education of the privileged few-in
many cases. in France and Germany, at
great cost to the State-the Belgian society
aims at diffusns wide knowledge of art
among the masses, by the application OF artistic
designs To everything with which the people
brought in contact in their daily life
Nothing is considered too unimportant to come
within the scope Of the new movement. from
door knob TO the facade of cathedral In this
manner the artistic education of the people
will be brought about by permanent examples
which meet the eye everywhere and gradually
make lasting impression. Thus. it is argued.
artistic traits in the people will become heredi-
tary.
Since its formation the Belgian Public Art
Society has rapidly increased its membership,
which in Brussels alone is upward of three
thousand, comprising, besides artists. archi-
tects, scuptors and engravers, many well
known men in public life, senators. members of
parliament and others. The Belgian daily press
indorses the new movement, which is heartily
supported 10y all classes of society. Within the
last four years competitive exhibitions lave
been held for artistic shop signs, advertising
posters facades for pubic drinking fountains
and many minor objects. Through the efforts
of the society the first Congress of Public Art
held in Brussels, in September, 1898, to
which delegates were sent by the several ma
tions of Europe and Of America. the United
States being represented 10y T. NJ. Clark, the
we'll known Boston architect, and by BelIamy
Storer. at present Minister To Spain. AS Il re-
suit of this first congress the second Internal
tional Congress Of Public Art held in Paris
last August.
New-York tribune., 1901-05-19

perity OF Ypres. AS one approaches the Grande
Place the immense structure strikes the eye
al once by the harmony Of its proportions and
the beauty of its lines II is in vain that one
unconsciousy seeks for one of those defects so
common in Gothic buildings The Npres Town
Hall is perfect in all its details. and though the
name of its architect has been lost he has be-
queathed to posterity masterpiece which may
never be surpassed. The structure covers an
area of 5000 square feet, the facade is 43o
feet long and the circumference is more than
4 160 feet These figures sufficient in them
selves TO indicate the Importance OF the build
ing Built at the expense Of the municipality
during a period of ext aordinary prosperity,
the hall was finished as it stands to-day with
out any interruption in the work Begun IN
laUe the eastern wing and the belfry were
finished in 1870, and the western wing in l5oi-
The building was dedicated in 1880. This lapse
Of time was a mere nothing compared with the
years spent in building the great cathedrals
Of France Germany, Italy and Belgium 1t is
now proposed to restore that part of the han
which was destroyed 10y fire some years ago
and to finish the interior Of the building which
was never completed.
Another Belgian Town Hall Cby common con-
sent next in Importance to that at fpres) which
is also attracting attention on account Of itc
proposed restoration is at Oudenarde. This
famous ''rnaison de Vile" is Gothic in style,
but of a Gothic which is almost of the Renais
sance The hall dates from the sixteenth cen
fury and was built in a short space of time.
Between 1923 and 1929 the cornerstone was
laid and the building formally opened. The
structure is one mass of sculpture. On its
beautiful facade may be seen en- masse lace, as
finely carved in stone as any Brussels den
telle" the flowers and butterflies Of which ap-
near as if alive. The architect Of Oudenarde,
the master mason Van Pede, was able TO take
advantage OF the works Of his predecessors
(snce the Town Hall was begun in l0-o), ana
thus TO copy only their best productions
The Belgians in giving their support TO the
rnuniciual art crusade fully aware OF the
practical benefits 10 be derived therefrom.
town made thus attractive will necessarily APP
neal strongly to the traveller, who is more apt
10 srend his time-and incidentally his money
in such a town than in one devoid of artistic
beauties Modern art, IT is thus expected, VIII
do for Belgian cities what medieval art has
done and still does for Venice, Pisa, Pistola and
Rra,ges. Art thus developed enhances the
trestige OF a. nation, and by encouraging the
best instincts OF the people raises their whole
moral tone. The question of unnecessary ex-
New-York tribune., 1901-05-19
4 LAST TRIBJ TE.
last August

From The Chicago Tribune.
The man at whose funeral they were assem-.
hled hadn't drawn Il sober breath during the
last fifteen years of his life, and had been noted
for being always in trouble with his neighbOrs
Well said of his old acquaintance,
turning sadly away after the services
over, he man of mighty regler habits"
New-York tribune., 1901-05-19

lain cost no more than inartistic Ornamental
tions. Moreover. these tributes to public art
like the grafiti and painted faIences OF former
New-York tribune., 1901-05-19

pense is raised by against this aesthetic
movement; but, a matter OF fact. artistic en-
bellshments in wood. iron, bronze porce-
New-York tribune., 1901-05-19
THE PLACE DE BROUCKERE.


amrIess of artistic desgnn in tn forgro