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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-17
Will HEAR LADIES
THIS MORNING
To Give Their Views as
to Exposition.
FIGHT NEARLY OVER.
T;dewater People Making Great Ef-
fort Before Committee.
Mr.. POLLARD'S PLAIN TALK
His Reference to Norfolk Vicinity People
Making Money on Kale, While ichmand
Vas lighting, Criticised by M..
ASams of Newport News
Capital tity People
Ol;er Bill.
Mr.. POLLARD'S PLAIN TALK

Richmond is keeping up its vigorous
the ter-centenary celebration of the set
t!ement Of Jamestown shall be held Hcc
representatives came forward yesterday
with a bill providing for a commission 10
be appointed by the Governor to take
charge Of the celebration.
Two sessions Of the House Committee
on General Laws were held to consider
the bill Incorporating the jamestown EN-
position Company. Various speakers were
heard on either side. The committee VIII
meet at 10 o'clock this morning when the
ladies of the Association for the Prssef-
vation of Virginia Antiquities will be
heard through some chosen representa-
tive, and Hon. Joseph r. Lawless will
close the argument for the bill III a talk
OF about five minutes
There is no doubt it would seem. that
the pending bill will be favorably reported,
though the members of the committee
l,~--n not formally conferred in reference
to it
&c committee met in the Senate cham
ber at noon. There was some delay III
taking up the jamestown bill. as Mr..
Iawless was late in arriving. There We're
many gentlemen from the Norfolk section
on hand in the interest of the measure,
among them Hon. John Jeffries, who led
the fight for the measure. Senator An
derson, Mayor Taylor. City Attorney. Pol
lard, Messrs. j. L. Hill. Z. 8. Thomason,
James Casl1ie, w. A. Crenshaw, and 9TH
ers, represented Richmond
Mr.. Jetfries opened tho debate, stating
briefly the object Of the company, which
is to hold an exposition somewhere on
Hampton Roads in 1907 to celebrate the
ter-centenary of jamestown.
MR. AIASON'S FINE TALK.
Alr. NJ. w. Mason, a former Ohio man.
who has built UP many street-car lines
and towns near Norfolk and Portsmouth,
made a speech for the bill. His was one
Of the most practical and effective talks
yet made for the measure Mr.. Mason
said he thought every sensible man would
admit that the hotel accommodations OF
the Tdewater city were superior to those
of any other section. The railroad ia
cilities at Norfolk. he said, are superior
to those of Richmond, and .Norfolk's wa
ter transportation facilities are superior
to those Of any city on the globe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-17
ROOSEYELT'S PECULIAR PLAN.
Cousu:ts Democratic Representatives Abou'
Ren- bl'can Appoin ments


WASHINGTON, .. C., December 10
President Roosevelt is adopting the plan
of securing information from Democratic
Senators and representatives regarolns
applicants for office in the South. To-
day by appointment he consulted WITH
Senators Foster and McEnery, anu hep-
resentative Broussard. of Louisiana, re-
esrdin- louisiana appointments. He had
= ,ist of a,,,ut fiftv applicants for places
from collector of the port of New Or
Ioans Gown to minor offices. concerning
whom he requested information.
The President also consulted Represent
atives Clayton. Thompson and Wilev.i
of Alabarnn. about some appointments
in that State.
It is understood tllat the President IS
disposed to reappoint NIessrs. Vaughn,
BRYAN and Bingham. respectively. district
attorney. and marshal of the Middle Dis
trict, and Collector OF Internal Revenue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-17

the neck. cutting Off substantially all life
below that point. While he is able to
converse with perfect case. he Is unable
to move. According to eminent surgeons.
who have examined the wounded man.
there is absolutely no hope of his recov-
cry, and it is said tonight at the hospi-
tai that his death is only a matter OF
time.
However the patient shows remarkable
vitality, and his sister. Miss Mary Stiff,
and his brother. DR.. John Stiff. of Fred
ericksburs, have hope of his recovery ana
will accompany their stricken brother
home tomorrow morning. The homeward
juorney will be made on the steamer
Wakefield. which leaves tomorrow morn
ing at o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-17

Believed United States Will Assemble
a Fleet Off. the Coast Of.
Venezuela.
Venezuela.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

(Speclal dispatch 10 Inc Lines
NORFOLK, VA, Dec. 16.-The United
States cruiser Topeka is coahng at the
Norfolk Navy Yard this evening with
such speed, that she will be ready to sail
tomorrow when the German cruiser
Vineta is scheduled to sail from New
port News for st. Thomas. 1t is believed
here that the Topeka may sail in COM
,pany with the Vineta. The Topeka ar
rived here about a week ago. and it was
then said that extensive repairs would
be made to her boilers. When she began
ccaling to-day and it was learned that
her boilers were hastily patched SO that
she could sail tomorrow, If necessary,
the conclusion was reached that, not
withstanding the denial Of the Secretary
of the Navy, the department is preparing
to assemble large fleet in the neighbor-
hood Of Venezuela. which country, 1t is
stated, Germany means to coerce into
paving the debts due German citizens.
The Topeka is coaling at the navy yard
which is very unusual, and. 1T is believed
doing so because it is desired to hasten
her departure by putting stores and coal
aboard at the same time.
Warships usually drop down to LAM
bert's Point and coal there, but by re-
naming at the yard they can save time
and also take on ammunition and stores
with much more privacy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-17
Some are Drowned and Others Die
From Cold.
HIGH WATER IN MANY SECTION
Pennsylvania aud Other States Of the North
Suffer EspecialIy-Railroad Traffic Is
Seriously crippled ia Some
. Quarters-Stosm Broken
Ia South-kise In
the James.
CBy Associated Press.)

PHILADELPHIA. PA, Dec 16.-Ad-5
half of Pennsylvania, over which area
Saturday nights storm ragged furiousiy'
are to the effect that the waters COW
ering the flooded districts are reccdins
and that RAILROAD and telegraphic COM
munication is slowly being restored.
From Towanda tonight comes the an
nouncement of three deaths caused by
the flood near that town. and the ad-
ditional statement that two others VIII
die from the effects of exposure.
The damage to property and the pc
cuniary loss from enforced suspension
of many Industries will reach many hun
IL eds OF thousands of dollars. Dozens
of coal mines are flooded along with hun
dreds of industrial concerns located along
waterways, thus throwing idle thousands
of men. 1t is estimated that more than
10000 persons have been rendered idle.
The Susquehanna River. which rose at
some points 90 feet above low water
mark, IS. going down gradually, except
in the lower end of the State, where 1t
is reported to be rising two inches an
hour. The good reports from up-river
points, however, have allayed fear, and
the indications are that the southern end
CT the State will suffer little from the
swollen river.
TRAVEL INTERPRETED WITH.
The railroad situation is gradually be-
coming better. Up to ) o'clock tonight
when the Delaware. Lackawanna and
Western Railroad started train for
New York, direct communications. with
New York was cut off from Scranton
and Wilkesbarre. and trains were sent
via Sunbury, Harrisburg and Philadel-
phia a distance of 9SO miles. The direct
route is only 145 miles.
Tho Central Railroad of New Jersey IS
still tied up. as far as through service is
concerned Trains are being run between
local points. The Lehgh Valley Railroad
tonight opened its through service be-
tween Buffalo and New York city by max
ing detour over branch lines, thus pass
ing around the flooded district
Other railroads that are running trains
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He is very dcsirous of harmonizing the
existing Republican factions in the State
STUCK BLAZE TO HER CLOTHES
Bow Who Had Been Given Shelter Causes a
Girls DEATH;
(By Associated Press

ATLANTA. GA, Dec. 16.-A special to
the Constitution from Athens. Ga, says:
Leila Lambert, an eight-year-old child,
was burned to death in her homo to-
night by an unknown young negro boy
whom she had allowed ntthe house dur
ing the absence of her parents. The
boy was peddling and asked If he could
warm by fire in the Lambert house.
Afterward, as he started to leave. he
picked UP a piece of paper, stuck 1T in
the fire and placed the hiazins PAPER
under the dress Of the little girl and es-
capped from the house. The child at
tempted to extinguish the flames, but
was unsuccessful. The pollce are max
ing every effort to find the negro. and
harsh treatment, it is feared, will fol-
low his capture.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-17
TO BRING BEFORE CONGRESS.
Maryland Frierds to Press Eeiu!ions Com
Iicnding scIll,y.
(By Associated Prcss.)

C3y Associated Fress.)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-The Mary
land friends in Congress of Rear-Admlral
W. S. Schey have determined TO bring
his case to The attention Of Congress and
seek there the vindication they claim is
due him. This action was determined
upon tonight at a dinner given by Cen
eral Felix Angus and attended by SeEa-
tor McComas. the Maryland members OF
the House and few other friends.
resolution will be prepared extending
to the Admiral the thanks Of Congress
for his services In the battle OF Santiago
and comforting on him the rank. pay ana
emoluments OF Il rear-admiral on the ac-
tive list of the navy. A preamble TO lhe
resolution will recite Admiral Dewey's
conclusions to the court OF inquiry, Civ
ing Admiral Schley the credit for the VIC
tory of. the battle Of santiago.
Senator McCornas will Introduce the
resolution in the Senate. and probably Mr..
Mudd similar one in the House. II
deemed expedicnt effort will be made
to give Admiral Schley the rank Of vice
admiral. The resolutions will be prepared
promptly and introduced in both Houses,
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-17
STIFF TO BE TAKEN HOME.
Though Physicians Thirk lie Cannot Live. His
Friends Entertain Hope.

ISncclaI -Dlspatch y
!, WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-All arrange
ments have been made by the family of
James Q. Stiff. who has been lying at
the point of death at the Emergency
Hospital since he was shot and brought
here two weeks ago suffering from gun.
Shot wound through the nech, inflicted
by Herbert Marx, near Oak Grove, for his
removal to his home Tomorrow morning.
While his condition is the same as when
he was brought to the hospital. a consul
tation Of physicians was held tonight,
and while they could extend no hope Of
ultimate recovery to the family of Mr..
Stiff. were unanimously agreed that his
removal home would undoubtedly not
cause any injury to the patient.
The bullet which inflicted the wound
nassed through tha zsnirlaI sneli1naa raaa.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-17
or to tho Associated Press, which he

ter to. the Associated Press. which ne
asks TO be published: 80,
Washington, D. c.. Dec le, 1'ol-
ITO The Associated Press:
Il beg to express through the medium
of the Associated Press my gratitude and
heartfelt thanks for the kind words and
evidences of interest in my welfare,
which have received from all parts OF
The United States. The magnitude OF
the correspondence renders it impossible
for me to personally acknowledge the
same. and therefore take this means
of expressing my appreciation to one and
all.
Very truly yours,
(SigneD
WINFIELD SCOTT sCHLEY.
''Rcar-Admira1 Z. S. n.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-17
SEVER ATHLETIC RELATIONS.
Georgetown Resents Ch.rge Of Professional
ism Made by Vr-iuia.
(Bx Associated Press,

WASHINGTON. D. c., Dec 15-Thc
Georgetown University Advisory Board
to-day voted unanimously to sever all
athletic relations with the University Of
Virginia This action was taken because.
1t is said Virginia made unfounded
charges of professionalism against sew
eral Of the Georgetown men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-17
MAYOR LOW TAKES OATH.
Will Assume Office January Ist-Appoint-
meuts Announced.
By Asso.iated Press

(By Associated Press.)
the oath of Office as Mayor Of New York
in the Supreme Court to-day. Mr.. Low
will assume office at noon on January
1st. Mayor-elect Low announced the fo!i
lowing appointments to-day:
Commissioner of Water Supply. Gas
and Electricity. J. Hampden Doughtery.
independent Democrat and Citizens In
ion, of Brooklyn.
Bridge Commissioner Gustav Linden
thai. Independent Democrat and German
American Reform Union.
Civil Service Commission. Willis e..
Ogden Alexander T. Mason. W. n. Per-
inc and Cornelius Vanderbilt, Repuoii-
vans, and w. y. Dykinan. Theodore
Banta and Nelson \. S. Spencer. indie
Cendent Democrats
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-17
Very respectfully.
"VINFIELD SCOTT SCHLEf.

Jsador Ravrnr counsel for the applicant
before said court Of inquiry
TO the Hon Secretary of the Navy.
REQUEST WILL BE GRANTED.
Mr. league asked the Secretary TO III
fiicat, his probable action in the premises.
The Secretary replied that the request
ws,,,ld be granted. and his action III the
findings and the dissolution Of the court
Withheld until the objections were Te-
ceived and he had an opportunity TO con
slider Them He stated that he Worio
communicate with Admiral Schley IN VIII.
ing and asked how long a time counsei
desired to present their objections. Mf
league replied that they would be reaoS
for presentation by Thursday or tTlday
OF this week.
we will except to the findings OF the
court !" said Mr. Teagu land make Il
demand that the majority opinion De
disaDproyed by the Secretary as contra
~ to the evidence and the pertinent lacts
in the case, which the court has not con-
sidcrcd or acted upon
APPEAL TO ROOSEVELT.
While Mr.. league Wouia not say .li.i
such action would be taken, he polilteu
- t,,a ract that they could appeal from
IN. sacJetary's action TO the fresideas
or the United States
Later in the day Secretary Long az
,,novledged in a formal letter, tue re-
ceipt OF the request from Adnirai schie!
1o, permission to file a bill Of oblections; .I;
The Secretary's response was hrlef alt,
,,,re,y formal: it granted the request and
allowed until Friday 1aext III which TO suo-
nit the bill. s,a,,,
Admiral Schley has been reileVed lroni
rur,her duty in connection with the
Court Of Inquiry
Admiral Dewey. president of the court,
today was asked for "a statement as to
The extent 10 which he endorsed the IND
tnrs of the majority Of the court.
Il have not a word to say, lie replieo.
s.Not a word
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-17
A cClDENT Te DR.. BROUGHT0N
Suffers injuries While Toarding Moving Car
in Boston.
(By Associated Press.)

BOSTON. MASS. DEC. i6.-Rev. l.. G..
Broughton, Of Atlanta, Ca, who preach
ed at fremont Temple yesterday, is IN
der the care OF two physicians at his ro-
tel on account of injuries sustained yes
terday while he was attempting to board
moving street car
Ignorant OF the extent Of the injury,
he afterwards preached in the afternoon
and the evening. During the ni5ht the
doctors were called. No serious result
is anticipated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-17
For Senate: Daniel.
fHr Associated rress.l

WASHINGTON. Dec Ex-senator Mar
tin to-day introduced q number OF bills
for his colleague. Senator Daniel, stat
ing that Mr. Daniel was detained at his
home owing to illness and unable to at
tend the sessions of the Senate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-17
N mipa.iou Confirmed.

fBy Associated Press.l
WASHINGTON L. C.. Dec. 6-rna
Senate in executive session to-d day. with
out the formaliry- of !. roll-cali. confirm
ed the nomination OF Acknowledgement
Knox.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-17
ADMIRAL SCHLEY
TO SEC'Y LONG
Asks Time to File Objec-
ton to the Findings.
HEISSUES STATEMENT
NacLay's History Stands Proven a
LibeIlous Bouk.
WILL ACCEPT TO The DECISION
ana pcmand That the Majority Opinion o:
The Court Be Uisapproysd by Secretary
Long as Contrary TO the Eyilence.
President MAY Be Called o1 Tor
Final Decision = Admiral
Publishes upen Letter.
WILL ACCEPT TO 1HE DECISION
~ Associated Press.l

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-Aduairal
Schley was in consultation to-day with
his COUNSEL. Hon Isaoor Raynor, and Mr..
A. Teague and General Felix Agnus and
Congressman Schlr,n, of Maryland. After
The conference Admiral Schley authorized
Mr., league to make the following state
ment:
.Wc have been in consultation as to
what further proceedings shall be taken.
Nothing oefnitc has been determined
upon, so far as civil or criminal acton OF
ans. h.ud against MacLay and his
sponsors is concerned. MacLayrs claim
that the findings of the court are vim
dica1ion for himself and his book is alb
solutely spurious. There arc no less than
half dozen instances in the book i'll
which, even if he were TO accept the find
;rGs of the court and incorporate them III
the volume and change it TO suit the
Bindings. the book would still be crimina.
Ibel.'
LETTER TO SECRETARY LONG.
Mr. league during the afternoon pre-
sen1ed The following letter TO Secretary
Long:
"Washington. D. c. Dec. 1G, 1901.
..Sir-I have the honor to most respect
fully request that you withhold your ai'-
proval of the court of inquiry, recently
hold at the navyyard in the city Oh
Washington. of which Admiral George
Dewey was present, until such time as /
may have opportunity To file an ob1ec-
1ion tc the findings thereto, and | re-
spactfuiIy request that you do not DIS
solve. the court until action has been
"a pll Sucl objections.
(Signed3
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-17
0pe- letter rom sehIey.

WASHINGTON, D. c., December 16.-
Since the court Of inquiry rendered its
verdict Rear-Admiral Schley has receiN-
ed a large number of letters and tele-
grams, all containing expressions of con-
adence and esteem ard offers of assist
ancc. To answer these personally would
he a work OF such magnitude that the
Admiral has addressed The following let
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-17
AN ECHO OF THE VERDICT.
Senator Jcu.s Offers Resolution to Thank
>chley and His Men.
fBv Associated Prcss.l

WASHINGTON, u. y, beS- io'-.A4,
echo of the verdict OF the court OF IN
ouiry in the case OF Rear-Admiral Schiey
was heard in the Senate to-day. "heh
rIr. Jones, of Arkansas, introduced a
resolution extending the thanks or Con-
Rress and of the American people TO -Ad-
m,rai Schley and the officers and men
,nder his command during the battle OF
luly 3. 1898, off the flarbor of Santiago
Cuba.
In submitting the resolution Mr.. Jones
made no statement, and il was referred
without comment to the Committee or
Naval Affairs.
Mr.. Jones resolution is as follows:
THAT the thanks of Congress ana the
American people are hereby rendered TO
Rcar-Admiral Winfield $. Schley and the
officers and men under his command foi
highly distinguished conduct in conflict
with the enemy. as displayed by them
in the destruction of the Spanish tieet
off the harbor of Santiago. cuba, July
3. 1895.
THAT the President of the United
States be requested to cause TINS reso-
luton TO be communicated TO Rcar-Ad-
miral Schley and through him 10 the Of
ecers and men un6Ir his command.
Without comment. the resolution was
referred TO the Committee on Naval Al
fairs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-17
WEATHER FORECAST.

Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday:
Virginia and North Carosina.-f aI aFs' Wy
cloudy T1,esday and probably Wednes-
DAY slowly rising temperature; light
northcrly winds, becoming variable.
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The Thermometer ranged as follows as
Tho Times o.fice yesterday: a. NJ. l6:
y NJ. 20; 3 p, M. e5: 6 p. NJ, "a; 8 +.
NJ, 80. 10 midnight, -. Average, 2iS.
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COLLEGE, BRED MEN AND THE FARM

Ia the past there nss been very little in
common between the college education
and the farm 10 fact it may be said that
to give 9 boy q college educstion was to
absolutely divorce him from ell interest
10 farm life and farm work 80 for yesrs
the colleges have been busy turning out
doctors. lawyers. parsons. teachers and the
like until the ranks OF oil these professions
are foil to oveif1Wing Thousands OF
Young men are each year folding out that
it il far easier TO acquire q collegiate equip
ment for these professions than it is to
ind 0 place in this old world where th y
may use their knowledge 10 . practical
way. We wish to ssy that there is sbso
lately nothing inbarmonious between
knoxIedge and agriculture Ga the con
trsry, no business OF profession To-Day
oA,rs more indncem epts to the rightly ed
ucated young man than this Of agriculture.
Science 10 doiLg fully ss much for the
farm ss It is for the factory. mine or lsbo
rstory. The fusucisl rewsrds which fol
low science and Intelligence MS applied to
agriculture are ss eubstsptisl as those 10
any other line. A young friend Of ours
who has lnst flushed full classical
course 1t one Of our besl collie ses and who
has been casting sbont for the choice OF
profession told us that after looking the
field over thoroughly be bad made up his
mind to supplement bis classical course
With en- agricultural course Of study and
then operate 9 $50 sore stock farm upon
mod,rn principles IoGnitely wiser is
this course than wearing the best years oil
his life away to get standing aud remun
erstive practice as some lawyer or physi
CLAD. He sail, II am going to learn bow
TO raise good ,t,ck that will sell for big
price" Will be succeed? OF course he
will, ard there are hundreds OF Young
men who would do well TO follow LiseXsm
pie.