The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-11-05
SCHLEY RELICS
 SENT ID MUSEUM
Historic Collection of Naval Hero Now in Govern
 ment'S Hands

Washington, November 4.-(Special)- The National Museum has recently re- ceived a large and valuable collection ot memorials of the late Rear Admiral Win field Scott Schley, of the United States navy. This collection has been deposited by Mrs. Schley, widow of the Admiral, and comprises group of over 100 articles consisting of swords, medals, trophies, silver plate, uniforms and personal me- lnentoes of the late Admiral, pertaining to his Masonic and other similar affilia- tions. The collection contains a number of gold medals which were presented to Admiral Schley during the course of his long service in the navy, and especially in connection with the Spanish war, in recognition of his brilliant achievements. Among them is a gold medal from the Humane society of Massachusetts, pre- sented as d token of esteem for his faith full services when in command of the Gnited States expedition to Cape Sabine, which in 1884, rescued Lieutenant (now SeneraD Greeley and the other six sur 1ivors of the Greeley Arctic expedition. There is also a handsome gold watch, his native state. Maryland, presented to him in commemoration of the same event. Another medal. gorgeously studied with diamonds, was presented to the Ad- nrral by the state of Maryland at the close of the Spanish war, in recognition of his services in the battle of Santiago de Cuba, July & 1898, when the Spanish fleet was destroyed
 Several handsome swords are included in the collection, one from the state of Maryland and another, finished in gold, with a gem incrusted scabbard and hilt, presented by the Knights Templar. Prob ably of most interest, is the service sword won by Admiral Schley through his entire naval service of fl years, begin nirg with his graduation from Annapolis in 1860 and extending to 1901, when he reached the age limit and was retired Two of the admirals naval uniforms, one dress and one service are in the group of mementoes, showing the rank straps and opaulets of rear admiral.
 The commodores flag Ca blue pennant bearing the single white star), which flew on. the Brooklyn, Admiral Schley's flag ship during the battle of Santiago, is an object of particular interest.
 Several loving cups and silver services are to be seen in the display and form most attractive part of the collection One was presented by the state of Maryland in 1899. Part of another service which was
 
 safe of the Spanish battleship "Cristobal Coion," captured during the Spanish war, and which was afterwards converted into a silver service of 69 pieces and present. ed to Admiral Schley by his admirers.
 Other objects of interest are two stat uettes of bronze; one. designed by Emilio Laporte, presented by the citizens Of Binghampton, N. Y, on the occasion Of the admirals visit to that city in 1902 the other, designed by the French artist du Bois, and presented to Admiral Scniey by French steamship company in 1900 as token of appreciation of his services in saving one of the vessels of that line from disaster.
 A large silver centre piece and acces- sories form contribution from Memphis,
 In 1902. A beautiful loving cup was pre- sented by the citizens, of Dallas, Tex, on the occasion of the admiral's visit to that city in 1902. The Texas cup, which is Lar ticularly attractive, represents in design the state of Texas, and includes the state seal; on the base are the heads of three Texas steers in silver, while the three handles curving gracefully upward pre- sent in form the heads of three Ameri- can eagles, their wings reaching aloft- bearing on their breasts the arms of the United States combined with the symbols of the navy.
 In addition to the objects already mem toned there are a number of artistic and interesting gold ornaments which were presented to the admiral by various fra ternal organizations Particularly among them is the gold medal set with diamonds, siven by the Junior Order of United American Mechanics of the state or Maryland in 1901, and a gold badge of the Masonic 3Sd degree, presented by his sel- low Masons of South Dakota in 1908.
 The Schley collection Is installed in the hall of history in the old Museum build ing, which is already well filled with ex- tremely interesting mementoes of noted American states,men. warriors, scientists and inventors.