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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-17
NOT ALLOWED TO.
EARN HIS LIVING
Boy Taken Back TO Reformatory
Whence He Escaped to
Go to Work.

After having breathed the sweet air OF
freedom for q month OF more, having eS-
fected his escape from the State Reform
atory at Laurel, Elmore Johnson. aged
seventeen. was arrested yesterday d1ter-
loon by PatroIman Folkes, of the First
District, and last night he was returned
to the prison. The lad spent the interim
in the First Police Station.
When arrested Johnson was neatly
dressed and to all appearances was III a
most prosperous condition. the result OF
an effort to live an honest life. Since
coming to Richmond he has been employed
at Rountrees trunk factory, where, 1t IS
saitI. he has proven himself valuable
hand. He bitterly protested against be-
ing returned to the reformatorE. citing
that he had shown q willingness to earn
2 living by the sweat of his brow and
would continue 10 follow in the narrow
rath if allowed to maintain his freedom.
Itc had no especial complaint to enta-
against the way in which he mad teen
treated at the institution, and the only
excuse he advanced for seeking liberty
WIS that ne felt capable and was anxious
to earn a living for himself.
4 number Of police officers who talked
with the young fellow expressed deep
sympathy for him. and many thought ne
should not be again taken to the reform
a;orv. They were inclined to believe that.
if gwen a fair opportunity, Johnson would
prove a valuable workman and law
abiding citizen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-17

Three Cases Are Now Under
Treatment at Swinburne
Island.
BY Associated Press.N

NEW YORK, December 1G-Three cases
Of bubonic plague are under treatment
in the Swinburne Island Hospital at Quar-
anime. The sufferers are the first and
second cooks and the second steward Of
the Prince Line steamer Saxon Prime,
which arrived from Durham. South Africa,
yesterday, when on inspection OF the crew
three We're found 10 be i'll. y thorough
examination Of the ?;ltients convinced
H"aith Officer Doty tha. they had AL
tie symptoms .,f the plague. md they
cultures were made. The ,esult of the cx-
animation tonight confirmed the t:iagnc-
sis made at the inspection.
The history of the cases makes a co:l-
I;ete chain Of infection from the time
OF the exposure Of the first man at Dur
Ian to the time of arrival. The crew
We're ashore at Durham. and !. is nm
trubtedly there that the disease was con-
tracied
Cnc patient is convalescent, bat the
other two are still under treatment. All
three men slept together in a small, con-
partment. The total number of the crew
Is thirty-one There are FIVE passengers
Gn board. woman and four children.
The steamer will be sent to sea to dis
charge the water and sand ballast taker
on board at Durham. She will then re-
turn to quarantine, when the passcnse sel
and crew will be transferred to Hoffman
Island. where they will be held for ten
Gays. for observation. The effects OF ali
will be thoroughly disinfected and the
steamer Will be washed and disinfected
in every part before being released. DR..
5Doty says there is no danger of q spread
of the plague. as the whole matter is
well in hand.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-17
HEARING BEGUN IN
Gambling Cases
Rich New Workers Are Sum
moned to Testify.
Il. WHITNEY NOT THERE
His Attorney Submitted a Paper
Stating He Was Too III to Come
ARE PROSECUTING CANFIELD
ARE PROSECUTING CANFIELD
District Attorney jerome Refuses to-
Give the Names of the Persons
Whom He Has Caused to Be
Summoned-The Matter is
to Be Further Heard
on Next Friday.
tBy Associated press.)

NEW YORK December 16-The secret
inquiry instituted by District Attorney
Jerome before Justice Wyatt, of tho
Court OF Special Sessions. aimed at,
Richard y Garfield. was begun to-day.
Tho district attorney refused to say
whom he Fad summoned as witnesses,
saying that it would be misdemeanos
il he did SO.
y. A. Fousman, the broker who is In
attendance, said he had given testimony
to the effect that he had never been In
Cantield's place and was then excused.
After the adjournment at noon Mr..
Jerome. accompanied by his assistant.
Mr.. Sanford. and two other rnen. whose
Identity is unknown, went before JUS
tice Wyatt and Mr. Sanford swore to
an information on which 4 warrant was
issued
WOULD NOT TESTIFY.
District Attorney Jerome announced
later that the warrant was for, the arrest
OF Jesse Lewisohu, and that Mr.. Levi
shon had been arrested According to
Assistant District Attorney Cans. Mr..
lewiston was asked if he knew Cam
field personally. He refused to reply to
the question Jesse Lewiston is a mem
br of the firm of lewiston Brothers.
bankers. who are heavily interested in
copper mining.
Justice Scott. Of the Supreme Court
granted writ Of haheas corpus calling
for Mr.. Lewishon-s production in court
on Friday. He also paroled Mr. Levi.
shon until thar time In addition the
justice issued writ OF certiorari di-
rectins Justice Wyatt. before whom the
inquiry was held to make a return of
tho proceedings in court SO that they
may be iewed.
Pending the outcome of the habeas
corpus proceedings the inquiry before
Justice Wyatt will be suspended.
HARRY WHITNEY SUMMONED
Harry Payne Whitney and Mortimer
Schiaft. son of Jacob ~ Schien. head OF
the Banking house of Kuhn. Loeb and
Company. also appeared as witnesses.
The former denied that he had ever
been in Canfieid's place and WIS eX-
cused An attorney appeared for Payno
Whitney. for whom subpoena was also
issued. and stated. that his client was
unable to respond en- account OF illness,
but would appear later
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-17
Distinguished Confederate Officer
and Gen. Gordon's Adjutant.
Expires After a Very Brief
IIlness-His Family Was
Originally From Lynch-
burg, Va.-FIe Went
West When a Youth
and Grew up With
the Country.
IN RICHMOND IN 1896.
fsnecial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Ilmes)
NEW ORLEANS. December 16.-This
evening at O'Clock, while debating a
letter to his stenographer, General
George Norman. adjutant-general Of the
United Confederate Veterans, was strick-
en- with congestion OF the lungs and died
before medical aid could be summoned
At the time of his death he was en-
gagged in sending circulars to Confederate
camps.
General Moorman's physicians declare :
oyerwork responsible for his death. He
had been advised to take rest. but
refused to do SO. declaring that Con-
federate affairs required his time and
energy
Arrangements have not been made for
the funeral General NIoorman was born
in Owensboro, Ky, June l. 1871
He had beenadjutant general Of the
organized veterans since the beginning
and practically created the association
General Moorman was widely known
throughout the South. He spent several
days in Richmond during tho reunion OF
1896
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-17
The MATTER ok0U 5HT UP
IN uH TED STATES SENATE
a. Assoclated Press.l

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. l6.-Ihe
Venezuelan question occupied the atteh-
ton Of the Senate in executive session
to-day for almost an hour. Inc cues sion
came up informally almost imIneo.a'e-
iy after. the pubic was excluded Seha-
Tor Teller disclaiming ali intention OF
being critical, and saying he merely de-
SIRED information, asked Senator Cul-
lon. chairman of the Committee on
Foreign Relations, what Information he
possessed IS TO the Venezuelan affair.
Mir Teller in inQuiling said LAT the tu-
ation is such that Senator's felt the Mo,l-
roe doctrine at any time might become
involved If the complication should con-
tinue.
Senator Cullon replied TO the inquiry
that he had no knowledge Of recent
events not contained in the public prints.
Messrs. Bacon, Hoar, Lodge and Stewart
ali made remarks. In none of the ad-
dresses was anything harsh or critical
said The tone O. all the speeches,
whether by Republicans or Democrats.
was that our position as a nation should
be one Of watchfulness. There was general
agreement that while the means adorted
by Great Britain and Germany for the
collection OF their debts had been quite
strenuous, they thus far had committed
no i I. inEement OF the Monroe Doctrine
and therefore had done nothing 10 which
the UlAlEd soC1ltS CpLsi idhe SACtlJtIcIl
Tbs was the position of Senator Cullom.
as t was OF other Senators who spoke.
aIr CuIlom said that much light as TO he
attitude OF the administration could be
obtained by consulting the correspond
ence conducted between the State De art
,nent and the German Ambassador a
year ego. He then called attertion to the
fact that on December 10. 1901. the rep
resentative OF Emperor William lad
brought the matter Of Neneznela's debts
and her apparent Indifference TO them TO
the attention of the Secretary OF Sate-
&c German Ambassador said that for
seven yeas Venezuela had failed to pay
Interest on debt to German citizens Of
about S5.Gpooo0 contracted in the cen
etruction Of a railroad and that in ad6i-
ton there were other debts amounting to
about Sf,7at,oH3 due German citizens from
Venezuela which il had proved impossi-
BILE 10 collect He added that every
Known reaceable means had been tried
- =ecure the money ard that his gov
ernInent felt that patience had ceased to
he ,,IrtyIe
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-17
ITRIIlIlS JOIN
GREATER POWERS
Order Their Minister to Leave
Caracas at Once.
WILL PRESENT CLAIMS
10 Demand Payment Upon Same
Terms as England and Germany
WAR is NEARING ITS END
There Has Been No More Serious
Fighting, and Everything Appears
20 Be in Good sh pc for Early
Cessation OF Hos,ili;'es.
Matter Discussed in tho
United States Senate.
Bv Associated Press.)

LONDON, December l6.-Judging from
statements given out by the Foreign OF
fee, the venezugan situation tonight does
not appear to be any nearer settlement.
Jp 10 q late hour tonight no susses-
zion has been n!aue that Great - lIe.lh
could eventually see Its way TO submitting
its claims 10 arbitration, and the foFe sn
Cailc points out that Venezuela s oiier
TO arbItrate is extremely vague Inc
Foreign once CLAIMS that some matters
are Impossible to arbitrate, instancng the
disrespectful treatment of Mr.. Haggard
British Minister TO Venezuela, and all OF
his representatives.
1t is known that the Foreign Office has
made inquiry as 10 whether the United
States would be willing to guarantee the
Iuinllug Of venezuelan pledges either at
the immediate cessation Of the present
European acton or pending the award OF
aIbirators THIS inquiry resulted in g
direct negative from the United States.
With the guarantee Of the United States
the FoIeigu Office says arbitration in the
Venezuelan matter would be proha-
piI!ty. but wit.I only the word Of a gov
crnrneat hitherto unreliable, arbitration
Is difficult OF acceptance.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-17
THOMAS NELSON PAGE
is WRITING A NEW BOOK
lSnecial Disnatch to The Timcs. !

Especial DisNatch to The Tlmcs1
FREDERICkSBURG. VA, December
15.-Dr. Thomas Nelson Page, the distin-
guished Virginia author, now of Washing
ION, was in the city last night, having
como up on the steamer from down the
Kappahannock. where he has been en-
JGying 3 hunt in Essex county. DR.. Page
is now engaged in writing {; book. to be
known as Gordon Keith which is q
story Of the life and manners of recent
times, laid partly in the South and partly
in New York. DR.. Page owns q farm III
Virginia, in Hanover county. on which
he is breeding some fancy stock, and
goes there occasionally during the sea-
sons to enjoy hunt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-17
MAD CHASE AFTER
BOLD NEGRO THIEF.
Broke Into Showcase and Es.
capped With Booty Despite
Vigorous Pursuit.

With one policeman and fifty excited
citizens at his heels an unknown negro
robber dashed wildly down Feast Main
Street last night from the Chesapeake
and Ohio Station to Seventeenth anu
Dock Streets. where he disappeared in
the darkness, making good an escape
from a crime which he had just committed
and which. had he been captured, would
have resulted in a penitentiary sentence.
He carried with him booty to the value
of several dollars.
The negro. during the hour In which
the rain was falling the hardest broke.
the lock on q large showcase In front OF
the store Of J. Levitt. opposite the Main
Street Depot. Ere he was discovered by
Patrolman Kellam he had filed his pock-
cts and literally loaded himself down
with Christmas goods. such as were dts.
played In the case.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-17
MAJOR BANKS May
HAVE OPPOSITION
1t is Possible That He Will Be
Opposed for Collector Of
Customs at Norfolk.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.)

Especial Dispatch to The Times)
WASHINGTON, D. c., December To-
Hugh Gordon Miller has held up the re-
appointment of Major Banks as collector
Of customs at Norfolk and the chances
are it will be some time before the
Majors name goes to the Senate for con-
firmation, if it goes at ALL
For some time past Colonel Bowden
and certain men at the custom house.
it is said, have been prosecuting Miller.
and enoeDvorinG in every way possible
to kick him out the regular State
organization. But Miller has re-
fused to be kicked. On the con-
trary, he stands we'll with Agnew and
many others prominent in State Republic
can circles. Now that the assistant at
torney has been consulted by the admin
istration in regard to Banks, he. has de-
clined to recommend MIN, and has asked
that the appointment of a collector at
Norfolk be held UP. Ills wishes have
been complied with
Mr. Miller feels that Banks has ac-
ouiesced in the actions of his subordnates
in their prosecutions, and he is punish
ing him accordingly. He has not made
up his mind to keep Banks out Of office
entirely, but the chances for a good
anti-Bowden man would be very strong
if he We're to step forward.
It is learned that the chances are that
Bowcen will endorse Captain H. B.
Nichols for the postmastership OF Nor
fox. and the good offices of Miller have
been sought in behalf of Deputy Marshal
West for his position. In this matter.
however Miller will hold off, as he is
a friend of Captain Nichols It is not
NIiller's intention to antagonize the regll-
lar State organization with which he is
IN perfect accord. but In his anita sonism
TO Bowden he is firm In this he has, it
is said the backing of President Roose-
yelt, who has always been against mac
tavity among southern Republicans. The
administration does not think the Repub-
licans in the Second District have done
much good to their party recently, and
is not disposed to be lenent with them.
Moreover, it has been whispered in Wash
ington that the Bowden crowd have stood
with the Democrats in municipal affairs
as against certain Republicans
With Hugh Gordon Miller as referen-
DUN In Norfolk. the passing of sBowden.
may not be far dis stant,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-17
They Were Raised by George I.
Mapp at Keller.
THOUSANDS GATHERED THERE
The Day of the Killing of the Hogs Had
Been Extensively Advertised "A
Guessing Contest as to Their
Weight Had Been in Pro-
gress fon Some Time.
Made Good Thing.
fspecial Dispatch to The Times.)

{Speclal DlSDeltCu " LIE 1llieSJ
ONANCOCK, VA, December 16.-Tha
Eastern Shore of Virginia has added
another laurel to its crown of achieve
n.ens. It already had to its credit the
largest sweet potatoes, the fattest oys-
tors and the finest diamond-back terra
pins. It now adds the raising OF the larg-
est hogs in the United States.
Mr.. George T. Mapp, of Keller, in lower
Accomac, on the New York, Philadelphia
and Norfolk Railroad, to-day killed two
hogs whose a aggregate dressed weight has
never been equaled in America The two
iogs together weighed nearly two thous-
and pounds They were three years old
and the progeny of a. swamp rooter and
Poland China crossed.
It was surprising with what activity the
huge beasts moved about. Iney got up
re cSularly and ate their meals three tines
a day They were fed principally from
POTATOES. which no doubt attributed large
ly to their rapid increase in size.
WEIGHT OF THE TWO.
They were distinguished by one being
called the broad hog and the other the
narrow hog. The body of the narrow hog
was eight feet three inches from tip Of
rose to root of tail.s seven feet three inches
in circumference and "elshed iooo pounds
and three ounces. 7The dimensions of the
broad hog We're seven feet six inches II
circumference. and it weighed 81 pounds
and three ounces. Both hogs were ABOUT
foul feet tall.
Mr.. Mapp opened a guessing contest
with the condition that the one coming
nearest to each went should get eacI1
hog Tha nuElaS.n.t guesses on both
hogs was nearly iii Thousand The mar
row hog was won =; Mr. Dory Hastins,
OF Delrnar and a Mr.. Taylor, of Eastvilie
Va whose guesses were the same. The
broad hog was won by a travelling rep
resentative OF the Hartman Brewing Com
psny, OF Wilmington, Del.
a GREAT CROWD.
The day of the killing of these hogs mad
been extensively reported in the daily
papers, and as q consequence crowd Of
over one thousand people were present,
and many guesses were received from all
rarts of the country. While the expense
Of raising the hogs to Mr.. Mapp has been
very large, it must be remembered that
besides the money from the guess box
which he received. many hundreds OF
people have visited Keller, all travelling
Representatives getting off there to see the
big hogs. All stopped at Mr.. Mapps no.
tel and thousands of drinks were sold
at this bar It will be seen that the rails
ing of these hogs has been most profit
able enterprise to Mr.. Nfapp.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-17
MACHINES NOW
FOR ALL THINGS
Devices Offered for Voting and
to Carry Out Whipping
Post Bill.

Machines are now the order of the day
in Virginia. They are already said to
exist in the two great political parties of
the State. and now move is on foot to
have voting done at elections by real
bona fide machines. The new Constitu
Legislature may adopt voting machines.
and seeing this some Northern concern
has sent Speaker Ryan sample tickets
printed and counted by machines, which
are offered to Virginia to be used in
future elections. But this is not all.
Colonel S. NJ. Newhouse, Of Cllpeper,
who is about to offer g whipping post
bill, has received communication from
a Northern house offering to sell the
State whipping machines to take the
Mace Of the old-fashioned paddle or
strap.
In describing this latest device, the
manufacturers say it distributes the licks
upon the prisoner in such manner as
not to bruise the body or bunch the
whelks, but to give an even-handed and
well-directed dressing long to be remem-
bered. When Colonel Newhouse offers
his bill. which. by the way. is being adj
vocated by Professor John B. Minor, Jr..
of this city. and other strong lawyers.
an amendment or companion measure
will likely be presented, which will pro-
vide for the adoption OF whipping ma
tn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-17
LENGTHY MEETING OF
CABINET WAS HELD

WASHINGTON, December l6.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt and his Cabinet had one
o. the most extenced and important meet
tngs to-day that has been held this fall !.
Foreign affai.s pra tically co.,su-7,ea tt,e
entire tine Of the session The yenerna-
Ian situation was discussed in all It's
phases. From an authoritative source the
information is obtained that there, viii
be no recession on the part Of this govern
,aent with respect to questions involving
Venezuela or any of The other govern
,,,ents OF South or Central America as laid
down by the President in his message to
Congress. Every detail of The develop
,nents In the Venezuelan situation Is be-
ing scrrfinized with the utmost care
II can be SEATED authoritatfvely that no
apprehension exists in the minds OF any
Of the administration officials that serious
trouble growing out ot It VIII accrue to
this country. II is believed that botS,
Great Britain and Germany will act with
IN the arrangement. which originally was
presented 30 this government ard to
which the United States passirely as
sentcd.
The treaty with Cuba. viii n was nego-
ttatca in Havana by General Bliss. and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-17
WATERS ARE REcEDlNG
IN MISSISSIPPI VALLEY.
By Associated Press.)

MEMPHIS. TENN. December Is.-Re-
ports from the surrounding country are to
the effect that the waters are rapidly
receding, and railway traffic Is beginning
to move more regularly.
The break in the Southern Railway
tracks near Graad Junction will be res
paired this afternoon. West OF the river
the continuous rains OF the past three.
DAYS caused much damage to farmers
stock is especially suffering IN the lows:
lands The report that three men had
been swept away by a current at Golfers
willie, Tenn. has not been confirmed. The
weather to-day was clear and cold.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-17
FOUND ALIVE TURKEY
II. A HOLLOW LOG
(special Dispatch to The Tines.l

WINCHESTER. VA. December. To-
NIr. Charles Shade. near HoWaEds
Chapel, this county. was surprised not
long ago. while splitting a hollow log that
lie had brought in from the woods for
fuel. TO find crouched therein and still
alive a young wild turkey. It had been
in the log for several days and was very
rcor. It had evidently crept into the los
as q place Of security from hunters, and
as the opening did not extend all the;
way through. and its feathers would not
permit It to pass out backwards. vas
forced TO remain. where it would have
starved to death had not Mr.. Shade
found It when he did
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-17
RECLAIMED HER VOICE AS
SUDDENLY AS IT WAS LOST
lsnecial Dtsnatch to The Times.)

CHESTER. PA. December 1d.-Last
Friday Mrs. Edward Morris lost her
voice and was unable TO speak wort
She suddenly regained her vote.
When her husbands came home Friday
night he spoke to his wife. Instead OF
receiving a reply. she merely nodded her
head Il, a jocular manner he asked her
il she had lost her voice. and was sur
prised to receive an affirmative nod IN
reply.
The family physician was unable to rs-
store her lost speech
Mrs. Morris suffered no pain and att
t,,.Ged to her household duties Tempo
rarv PARALYSIS of the vocal chords was
the cause of Mrs Morris. inability to
sneak.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-17
CENTENARIAN DEAD WHO
REMEMBERED WAR OF 1872
(special Dispatch to The Tin1es.)

NORFOLK, VA, December 16--Jolln
Shackleford, the Oldest man in Tidewater
Virginia, died at his home on Scott's
Creek last night, 10. years. eight months
and fifteen days of age MIR. Shackieford
was born in Gloucester county April. 1I9S,
and came to Norfolk county about sixty
years ago, engaging in farming until a
few years ago He retained his faculties
to the last. and two months ago went
about as he desired. His memory was
retentive, and many interesting stories OF
the war Of 1912 have been related by him
Although too young to fight he was with
the soldiers and his recollections of the
period were vivid. He will be buried on
the farm formerly owned by him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-17
STEEL CORPORATION MAKES
A S45,O0o,OOO PURCHASE

Icy Associated rrosSl
CHICAGO, ILL, December 16.-Judge
Elbert H. Gray, chairman Of the United
States Steel Corporation announced to-
day the purchase of the Union and
Sharon plants of the Union Steel Com
pany, near Pittsburg, the transaction in
volring a bond issue Of S45, 100000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-17
MRS. MAVERICK IS
IN DELICATE HEALTH
She is Transferred from Manual
Labor to the / bra1y Depart
meat Of the Prison.
fHv Associated Press.)

LONDON. Dec. 16.-Baroness &c RoGues
visited her daughter Florence Mayorlck,
m Aylesbury prison today. She found
Mrs. Maybricll TO be in delicate health
but cheerful.
owing to the interest taken in Mrs.
A1avtrlc,, bv the Duchess of Bedford and
others. the prisoner Is now receiving bet
Ter treatment She has been transferred
from the manual labor department of the
prison to the library.