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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
TIMELY NOTES ABOUT
GAME AND PLAYERS

THE base ball season has opened auspic;,
iousIy FOR both the big leagues, Record
crowds attended the opening games,
The New York American League team
O constellation of diamond taleht, iosl
bro the best in the business on last
sea son;s record. lost his game, but he
was against lucky Al Ortiz, the old virginia
BIZ Ralph Seybold. q fayorite IN this
city, has started out with ms eye on ~, me
bail. He is still with the Athletics, last
saa, slammed out three hits for four
o1 Hrewnle Elberfleld, who is playing
short for Detroit. was q lac[or ~ t WI,
ming the first gamo, Tor inc De'Eoil
giants, getting two hits,,rs,n,a Lacquer.
now wv With the New York Americans. LED
the hitting for that team MednesuaEy a
with a double and a single, lie was tAe
hest run-getter In the league last year,
That Cleveland bunch IS splnS 10 ina an :,
some team work hard iSe th str I their
stride. With such sluggers as Lal9!e
Hickman, Flick and Bradley ana s.Fihhg g
ar good pitchers, they are Solns 10 po
in the fight to the finish.
The New York American League team
"a the highest priced in the business
NTH Keller Fults and Davis IN tne
outfield. Herman Long, the great SNORT
ond' and Conroy, at third. they have not
only a fine infield. but hitting one.
Chesbro, Tannehill and Clark Griffith
are three of the best pitchers on the slan;
and all are seasoned veterans. VINO VIII
grow better as the season, advances.
O'Connor is doing the catching LOT Inc
\present
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
DROWNED IN YADKIN
Body Of Frank j. Church is Found
After Two Weeks.
fsnecia1 to The Times Dispatch. !

Especial to The Times Dispatch.)
HENDERSON. NJ O.. April A.-A tele-
gram from Salisbury has Just been re-
ceived by Mr.. Maurice ONeil. stating tho
body of Mr.. Frank j. Church, who was
drowned In the Yndkin River on Monday,
the 13th instant. was recovered this
morning The remains will DO shipped.
and will nrrlve in Henderson at noon to-
morrow and Inferred in Elmwood in the
afternoon.
Never in the history Of our town has
the campaign OF education been more
successfully waged than Mt this time,
Under tho wise, Systematic supervision
Of Professor Alderman the schools arc
In aourishing condition. The daily
attendance. Including schools mt the mills.
the white pupils. number five hundred;
the colorcd children attending their
schools number four hundred and fifty.
Tho colored school founded and sup
ported by the Northern Presbyterian
Church. has nm attendance OF nine hum
dred. the buildings are credtable, and
sanitary conditions good.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
RICHMOND COLLEGE
MET WITH DEFEAT
Washington and Lee Won
from Spiders by a Score
of Ten to Three.
Especial to The rImes-Dispatch)

o.
LEXINGTON. VA. April 2i,--Washlng-
ton and Lee took Richmond College into
camp this afternoon by score Of 10 to
8. The visitors started off like winners
in the first scoring three earned runs on
four hits, two of them doubles, then
stopped short, although they made three
sngles,, punched in the third. They had
runners on third during five innings af-
ford for VARSITY after the first inning.
settled down and did magnificent. work
In the box. McElvoy did good work. but
received wretched support. Shields, .Foard
and Booghers, for Varsity, work in the
field were features Richmond made two
double plays and VARSITY one Attend
ance 800.
Score: ~, -, u.
University ,o osssdo0s Z /
Bagley, Coil; College. McElvoy and spill
man, Umpires Mr.. Barclay Lexington.
and Mr.. Smith, Richmond College, Two
pase hits, McEAyoX and Lab, OF colaSa>
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
Results at Lakeside.

(Dy Associated Press.)
CHICAGO. ILL, April A,-Results at
First race-four and q half furlongs-
Plea (even) first Bay View az TO y sec
ond, Dick Ripley az to u third. Time.
Second race-sx furlongs-Play Like
(even) first, Sly Boots Q5 to ID second.
Third race~sx MISUNDERSTANDING q
to 81 first, Gracious 90 to j second ].
j. corbett g to 8, third Ti1os, ll5 70 r,
Chop suey &c to j third. Time, LAP.
Fifth raco--fvo furlongs-Arnold K. g
TO d first. Jerry Lynch q to 3 SECOND.
Miss Fleischman 6 to y third. Time.
Sixth race-1nile and n sixteanth-lonne
Q5 to ID first, Prince Webb @ to soc
ond, Bonnie Iissak e to y third, Time,
20 2-5.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
SIGHTED ELEPHANT
JlNGO OUT AT SEA
fRy AssocIated Press.l

NEW YORK, April 2i-The Br1tsh
steamer Colorado. from Hull. which arr
rived hero to-day reports that on April
/. Al the body Of the elephant. lingo, was
sighted. The vessel was at that time
in latitude 1926. longitude a6.45. This Is
the animal which died at sea While peins
transported from Liverpool for New York
in the steamer Georgia, and was said TO
have been the largest beast in captivi-
ty.
The elephant was thrown overheard
from the Georgia on March 18th. and up
to the time OF being sighted had been
floating for &c days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
N. &. w. Earnings.

Following Is a statement Of the estl-
mated gross earnings Of the Norfolk and
Western Railroad for 1903:
For third week Of April, $436s79; Same
week previous year, s3s7o+0; increase. s4s,-
$50; total for month to date. sl.279,207;,
same period previous year, sl.os3o4o; in-
crease sl9s1s7 July list, 1902. to latest
date a6,577, S73; same period previous year,
Sl4, Geo; increase, S3,b75,264.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
Drvs Win In Ashland,

(special to The Times. Dispatch.)
ASHLAND, VA, April A.-In the local
option election here to-day Ashland went
dry by 20 majority. The election was
earnestly contested by both sides. but
passed off In orderly and quiet fashion,
e7e votes being cast. Clay went wet" by
6 majority. and Rockville wet" by I
majority.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
Baseball This Afternoon.

After n lapse. Of listlessness for week
or more, base ball will be revived this
afternoon at Broad Street Park. when
Donatl's Dandles, the aggregation which
will represent Richmond In the State
League, will play an exhibition game
with the team from Richmond Academy,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
WHY MODIFY MILK

for infant feeding in the uncertain ways
of the novice When you can have always
with you a supply of Bordens Eagle
Brand Condensed Milk, perfect cows
milk from herds Of native breeds, the per-
lection of infant food2 Use 1t for tea aud
coffee.-adv,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25

Three bnse hits Pancake and Bagley, OF
University. Struck out, by Hereford, 81:
by McElvoy, 7. Base on balls. off Here
ford. /: off McI5lvoy, q Lett on bases.
University s; College. I. Stolen bases,
University, 3: College. 3. Richmond Coll
lege playa Virginia Military Institute to-
marrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
Engagement Announced,

The engagement of Miss Hannah Mar.
golus, Of Norfolk and Mr. Isaac Stern.
heimer. of this city, is announced. the
marriage to take place In June.
Richmond and Norfolk friends celebra-
ted the announcement last week in Nor.
folk with sumptuous banquet
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
Standing of the Clubs.

At hington.-Tnnnehill WINS IN poor
form to-day, and the wretched fielding
to Win easily. Patton had the visitors
ut his mercy. ,.E1 n 1
Score: nono ~ II
Batteries: Patton and Clark; Tannehill
and O'Connor; Wolfe and Beville. Tlme,
1890. Umpire, Connolly. Attendance.
At Philadelphia.-Yo proved g
stumbling block for the champions ana
Boston Won by narrow margln;p TT n
Score: ooooonnS i
P1iladsPhla c;nv 90 eod Go Eorrel; Plank
and Powers. Umpire Hassett and Car
rmthers, Attendance, b.OSS,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
MANY RINGING SPEECHES

Dr.. venable. DR.. Mitchell, Professor
Minis and Others.
Tho afternoon session began at 3:45,
or. much to the regret Of President og-
Den. fifteen minutes later than schedule
time. The Academy was filled, He in-
troduced as the first speaker President
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
Standing of the Clubs.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
GAMES YESTERDAY

At Brooklyn.-Timely batting In the
seventh and eighth innings enabled the
Philadelphias to shut out the Brooklyns
here to-day. Mitchell and Thielman pitch
cd well and the fielding was sharp, =
Score: r. III. Il.
R R5lisaislDh.a SS SSSSSSss-5 s (
Batteries: Mitchell and Roth; Thielman
and Ritter. Time. l:3S. Umpire, ODay.
Attendance, $500.
At New York-New York won an up
hill game from Boston to-day. Taylor
was batted out of the box In the first
two innings but Cronin was very steady
and allowed hut one run during the rest
of the game. The locals could do moth
ing with Willis until the fifth.
Score: X II. u.
E Sesso York ,a :::::.:s aS19 s
Batteries: Taylor. Cronin. Warner and
Bowerman: Willis and <ittridgc. Umpire,
Moran. Attendance, 1000. Time l:5o.
At Plttsburg.-In long drawn out and
loosely-playcd game. Pittsburg won In
tho eleventh inning when two men were
out on Bransfeld's long hit to center,
scoring Wagner. =, !,
pi3fsbs1g ..a aS5do0q9G 9aSa-$ 1SS !
Batteries: Doheny and Smith; Rhodes
and O'Neil Time, 2:30. Umpire, John
stone. Attendance. 3.0l2.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
Scores Yesterday.

Philadelphia 4. Brooklyn O.
New York s, Boston 4.
Pittsburg S. st. Louis Z.
Chicago Cincinnati Crain).
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25

Schedule for To-Day.
Boston at New York.
philadelphia ut Brooklyn
Cincinnati ut Chicago,
st. Louis at PittsburS.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
AMERICAN LEAGUE
GAMES YESTERDAY
Scores Yesterday.
Washington 7, New York s.
etroit-Cleveland lrain).

Schedule for To-Day.
EChicago at st. Louis.
NCleveland at Detroit,
New York at Washington.
Boston at Philadelphia.
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TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY,

TOO ENTE o CEASSTFY.
LARGE. WE'LL FURNISHED ROOM
with godd board, bath and phones;
moderate terms. Sl6 East Cary Street.
LARGE, NICELY PAPERDD, WE'LL
furnished basement room; Will rent to
two or. three gentlemen at very mod
phone. CENTRAL
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Continued on Third Paso,)
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-25
Dr. lyman Hall.

The first speaker of the morning was
DIR. Lyman Hall, president Of the Gecr-
Ella Institute Of Technology, Atlanta
This gentleman was presented by DR..
Walter II. Page. who had been called to
the chnir by President Ogden when the
session began. Or. Hall made a fine i'm
preston. His address in part follows:
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
ALL CHICAGO FUNERALS
STOPPED BY STRIKERS
Seventy-five Bodies Now
Awaiting Interment.
F OU GHT AT A CHURCH
Policemen Needed to Quell Disturb
ances at the Obsequies of a
Murdered Woman.
F 0 U GHT AT A CHURCH

CHICAGO. Dec. 19-With nearly sew
enty-five funerals to be held in Chicago
today. the livery drivers strike con-
tinued, with no sign Of peace between
employer and employe. The employers
held meeting today and agreed to send
out no more hearses until troubles end
At the headquarters Of the Transfers
Union. the striking livery drivers gath
cred and reported 10 the leaders that
not hearse had gone 10 n cemetery
since yesterday morning.
The most serious demonstration since
the strike began took place this morning
at the funeral of Mrs. Joseph Week. who
was murdered a few days ago Her
body, accompanied only by her two
children. was hurriedly driven from the
residence to the family church in an
ticipation Of trouble a detail of police
had been sent TO the church, where a
crowd OF about 800 men and BOYS. many
OF them strike sympathizers. had gath
cred.
When the wagon carrying the dead
drove up. curses and catcalls were hurI.
ed at the driver and the undertakers
as the body was being removed. The
coffin was borne into the church with
much difficulty. the police being com
PEELED TO charge the mob. Only the
two children were permitted to enter the
edifice. and In their presence the priest
conducted the service, the police mean
while standing guard at the door.
The services over, four policemen bore
the coffin beween a defile Of officers
10 The wagon. which was then driven
rapidly to the cemetery.
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
CHICAGO HOTELS MUST
CHARGE FAIR RATES
Republican National Committee Will
Not Allow ExtOrtionate Prices
for Rooms.

What seems TO be an attempt on the
part of Chicago hotel managers to raise
their rates during the Republican ma
tional convention is 10 be nipped In the
bud by the Republican National Com
mittee.
Postmaster General Payne has tele-
graphed to Chairiaan Hanna IN New
York that evidence has come TO him in
dicating that extortionate rates have
been fixed for the convention by the
Chicago hotels. and suggesting that un-
less assurances are at once forthcominR
h regular rates are to be charged
that the national committee should take
prompt action.
The evidence referred to by the Post
master General In a telegram TO a prom
inent member OF the House of Repre-
seLtatives from one of the large hotels
in response to a request for reservation
Of a room for the three days of the con-
vention. The rate fixed was $40 a day.
and no reservation would be made for
less than five days.
This member has been stopping at the
hotel in question when in Chicago for
the past ten years The rate has been
s. a day for two in a room and $3.50 for
one. He figured that his room should
cost SIS. for the three days. Instead. the
new rate would make his bill just $iO0.
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
FIFTEENTH CAVALRY HERE
FROM THE PHILIPPINES

The two sections Of the special train
bearing the second squadron OF the Fif-
teenth Cavalry from the Philippines. by
the way OF San Francisco. 70 Fort My
er, Va. arrived in Washington shortly
after O'Clock this morning. The twen-
~ cars We're shifted to the side track
at Ninth Street and Maryland Avenue
southwest and the men were not awak-
ened. The guards stationed on the
platforms Of each car stood as sentries
until daybresk. The $50 men and officers
were all reported to be well and rest
ing easy"
About 8 O'Clock this morning Lieuten-
ant Norton and several other officers
OF the Fifteenth, who arrived at Fort
Myer several DAYS ago and remained at
the post awaiting the arrival or the
men. viii escort the officers in charge
10 the Virginia garrison. The men Will
be taken 10 the Aoueduet Bridge in
street cars. but will march up the hill
20 the fort
The Fifteenth's men VIII be permitted
to rest today after their trip across
the continent. but they will have to set
tie down 10 hard work and regular knit
ting tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
PANAMA TREATY SAFE
IN HOTEL STRONG BOX
Minister Bunau-varilla Displays the
Document at the New Willard Be-
fore 1t Is Stored Away.

Panama's treaty with the United
State. which Travelled all the way from
WASHINGTON to the isthmus and back
again. now lies in a safe at the New
Willard Hotel. 1t was placed there by
NJ. Bunau-V -Varilla, the minister from
Panama, who at noon yesterday. in the
presence of a delegation OF newspaper
men, opened the strong box in which
the treaty made it's eventful trip.
The treaty bears. the signatures of all
the members of the junta at Panama
and is the original draft. The sending
back Of the original was unintentional
but the mistake is of no Importance. as
a duplicate copy is TO be forwarded
from the isthmus Immediately, which,
after the ratification by the Senate. will
be exchanged for that copy in the pos
session of Secretary Hay.
The original will be sent back It
was wrapped in flags and decorated with
ribbons.
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
FINE ELECTRIC f'''SSPLAY
ENDS BRIDGE OPENING
Hundreds of Thousands of People Enjoy
the Spectacle On the New East
River Structure in New York.


NEW YORK. Dec. 19-The days cele-
bration marking the opening of the new
East River bridge, spanning the river
between Manhattan Island and Will
liamsburg, came to end tonight with a
long parade of river craft, and a gor-
geous display OF fireworks from the
bridge. Both We're witnessed by hun
dreds of thousands, who crowded every
available roof of buildings, lined TIE
water front on both sidSs. and took
passage on such ferryboats as piled
the river. Two thousand policemen
were on duty in the two boroughs to
prevent accidents.
The bridge was outlined by 20,0o0 elee-
trio lights. The fireworks began with
the illumination Of the entire length
of the bridge in changing colors, the
sparks pouring down in q sheet from
bridge to water
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
ITALIAN CLERKS START
DISTURBANCE IN ROME
Insist That Legislature Pass Bill in
Their Interest Before the Christ
mas Holidays.

ROME. Dec. 19.-The clerks in the
ministry Of public works engaged in
a demonstration today which threaten
ed to develop into a riot or strike, and
required the Intervention of the minister
and under secretary before the clerks
were pacihed.
The disturbance was due to the fact
that a bill affecting the interests of
the clerks in the ministry OF public
works was not discussed In the cham
Der of deputies. and the agitation
among those clerks began spreading
among the clerks employed in other
ministries.
II was pointed out to the clerks that
the bill was not discussed because the
government could not keep the depu-
ties In Rome. Parliament only opened
about three weeks ago. but the depu-
ties insist that they must have their
Christmas holidays.
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
STEAMER FINLAND ASHORE
OFF HOLLANDS COAST
Wireless Telegraphy Calls Tugs to Her
Observation-Disclosures of Pas
sengers on Board.

LONDON, Dec. 1s.-The Red Star
Liner Finland. Capt. +. Albrecht. is
ashore at Nieuwensluis, near Flushing.
Holland. and wrecking tugs have been
sent to her assistance. She sailed from
Antwerp at noon today for New York
I'm very thick weather She was run
ming very slowly at the time she
grounded.
News of her predicament was sent
out by her wireless telegraph system.
and the tugs were en- route to pun her
off the shoal within an hour after she
struck. She has $50 steerage passengers
and about $50 second cabin and saloon
passengers on board.
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
General Black Sets Poll
ticianS Predictions
at. Naught..
APPOINTEE A DEMOCRAT
His Name Mentioned for
Second Place on National
Ticket in 1904.

Gen. John c. Black. of Illinois, has ac-
cepted the position of Civil Service Com
missioner. to succeed John r. Proctor.
The Preoident rendered General Black
the position a few days ago. The an
nouncement of his acceptance was made
yesterday afternoon at the White
House.
The President viii send in the nomina-
ton on January 4. when Congress re-
convenes. The acceptance by General
Black will relieve President Roosevelt
from considering the names of a large
number of Democrats for the appoint
ment. Politicians were watching the
situation closely in the belief General
Black would not accept.
Yesterday the Kentucky delegation
called It the White House and asked
the President to name George b. Gard
ner for the position, in case General
Black declined.
Ex-Representative William Elliott. Of
South Carolina. called yesterday at the
White House. He has been mentioned
for the place left vacant by Mr.. Proc
ter's death. and his visit raised the sup
position that his mission was in connec-
ton with the appointment in case Gen
eral Black did not accept.
Politically the acceptance is of much
Importance. General Black has beer
mentioned for the second place. on the
Democratic Presidential ticket in 1904
The fact-that he is head of the q. A. r
makes it certain that his appointment
VIII be popular with the old soldiers
His duties VIII not interfere with his
continuing in the office OF commander
in-chief of the Grand Army.
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
Mr.. Morgan's View.
LANDING OF MARINES
SURPRISES GEN. REYES

General Reyes. the Colombian envoy.
has been greatly astonished at the news
announcing the landing of marines from
the Atlanta on Colombian soil near the
Gulf OF Darien. While he has not made
a protest TO the State Department as
yet. he is known to view the landing OF
the troops with great surprise on
cially, however, he has made no state-
ment 10 this effect but 1t is understood
that in the brief on which the Colom-
lbian officials. with their attorneys. are
engaged. they viii introduce this mat
ter among the grievances
TIE view taken by the Colombian off,
cias is that while the landing Of the
hoatioad of marines YVES rot an overt
act OF var. it would nevertheless lead
many OF the Colombians TO believe that
the United States had begun to take
steps To push hostflities outside Of thS
state OF Panama
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
AMERICAN INVESTORS
IN COLOMBIA WARNED

MOBILE, Ala. Dec. 81. 3. Loomis.
Acting Secretary Of State. informed
DR. c. r. 2. Caracristi this after
noon that the State Department was
unable at the present time to advise
him as to the safety Of a visit of GER
tain American investors TO Colombia.
d. Caracristi is the promoter OF large
Concessions In the Gulf of Darien.
He is in receipt of letters from the
Colombian minister of war saying: I'm
der present conditions Americans should
not court danger in Colombia"
He appealed TO Washington. as the
rights of Americans In Colombia are
guaranteed by article q OF the treaty
of 1876.
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
BUTLER THINKS TYPHOID
EPIDEMIC Is BROKEN

BUTLER, Pa. Dec. 19.-Typhoid claim
ed its sixty-fifth victim last night in
the person OF John Meyers. whose home
is In Jersey Shore, Pa. He was unmar-
rfed.
But one new case of fever has been
reported TO the health bureau and the
feeling now almost convincing that
the epidf mic is broken.
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
beethoven MUSEUM
PROJECT ABANDONED

VIENNA. Dec. 1s.-The project for the
preservation intact of Beethovens s death
chamber and other rooms of his home,
which is about TO be demolished, has
had to be abandoned, owing to struc-
tural difficulties.
The Beethoven committee. the Duchess
Of MarlboroCg gh, Lord Napier and others
purposed TO incorporate the rooms into
a museum, to be erected on the site
of Beethcyea's residence.
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
CHARLEST0WN MARINES
HELD IN READINESS

BOSTON. Dec. ia full company Of
Baarlv 100 marines is in readiness at the
barracks In the Charlestown Navy Yard
to be moved at short notice
Although no offcisl information to
that effect has been received here, It is
understood the company was mobilized
and is being held intact n order to lie
ready for quick dispatch TO Panama.
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
COLD IN ADIRoNDAcKs.

GLENS FALLS. N. Y. Dec. 1e.-Unu-
-sually cold weather is prevalent
throughout the Adirondacks. the ther-
mometer ranging from fifteen to twenty
degrees below zero. Lake George Is
frozen over from Caldwell TO Bolton.
This is about three weeks earlier than
the average.
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
RICHMOND WILL HAVE
EASTERN LEAGUE TEAM

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-Every effort
will be made to place the Eastern
League on 4 solid foundation.
President Powers said that every pre-
caution Will be taken to have a circuit
that will play out the season. Mr. Pow
ers would not announce the new circuit.
sa ying that this would be made known
at the annual meeting OF the Eastern
League to be held Monday
Il was learned tonight hat Richmond,
Va, will be included in the circuit.
The Washington times., 1903-12-20
CRANKS WRITE LETTERS
TO ADMIRAL SCHLEY

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Dec. 1s.-Admiral
w. 5. Schley. who has been here sew
eral days this week. the guest Of the
Mystic Shriners. received at his hotel
il developed tonight, several warming
and threatening letters. one OF these
warned him that his opponents had
sworn TO slay him at his hotel Schley
showed them 20 several prominent gen
tlemen. and the admiral and all agreed
that they were hoaxes