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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-06
HENRY M. OU FIOk.

Plsinfeld Y. J.. March 5.-Henry Manner
On FIon died at his home here YESTERDAY
at the age of seventy-three years he was
born in New York City and was son OF
the late Jasper Du F1on, a native OF
France He had lived here for about thir-
~ years. He leaves wife and SON The
funeral will Ike place at the home of his
hro1 her in Rro0klyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-06

second quarterly dividend ia ysbe February l.
John Clahin, president of the concern in
his remarks to the stockholders saws.
United Dry Goods Companies began
business with 100000 preferred canitsl
stock and 100000 common stock out
standing
Tho opportunities of conversion offered
TO the Associated Merchants Company g
stockholders resulted in the exchange of
1l.63l shares of the Associated Merchants
stocks for an equal number of shares of
the United Dry Goods common stock This
increased United Dry Goods Companies
holdings of Associated Merchants shares
from $500 to 9s.131. and increased the out
standing common stock of the United Dry
Goods Companies from s10OoD.ooo TO 81, 49,
100
BY the terms of Incorporation of United
Dry Goods Companies, its preferred stock
to an aggregate of 10000 shares may be
allotted at par to the employees of United
Dry Goods Companies and its subsidiary
companies from time to time in the dis
erection of the directors of the United Dry
Goods Companies. Five thousand shares
have recently been so allotted. and on
January II 2.3u shares had been issued
and paid for in cash, thus increasing the
preferred stock from $1o,oooooo to 80
81 100
The balance sheet. as of January Is last.
Assets-Capital stock Associated Mer-
chants Company. 9S131 shares. $9S13.100;
net tangible assets of Hahne & Co,
Powers Mercantile Company. William Hen
Company. exclusive of cash, $40 21. a27
"a sin of United Dry Goods Companies in
Hahne & Co, Powers Mercantile Com
pany. William Hengerer Company and
steward Dry Goods Company. 1855 92l ;
total assets. So, ,a4s.
Liabilities Preferred capital stock: So
o37 100: common capital stock. 81 .163 100.
surplus seO7,74S; total. go, 0o7, PAS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-03-06
MISS CLERKS DEATH EXPLAINED

The report of DR.. Jonn +. Larkin, of the
College of Physicians and Surgeons, on
the examination of the body of Miss Lu-
ellie Clerk. who was found dead at the
Hotel Grenoble on February Is. showed
yesterday hiatt she died from the effects Of
a nueratin
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-10
BUSINESS CONDITIONS HERE
ARE GENERALLY GOOD

Bradstreet's Saturday will say for
Richmond and vicinity: Trade in
some lines Is irregular but taken as
a whole 1t is classed as good. High
prices OF some commodities retards
the placing of orders for future de-
livery. but orders for immediate ship
ment In most lines are well up to
last season. Wholesale miiiiners
have commenced shipments OF spring
goods and report trade satisfactory.
Sales OF shoes. leather goods and
rubbers are In excess Of last year.
Manufacturers OF harness are busy.
some factories are working extra
time. Chemicals and fertilizers are
reported as moving satisfactorily.
Favorable weather has prevailed for
handling leaf tobacco and sales are
large. prices have. ranged up to ferfy
cents per pound and the average 3s
good. Practically all Of the cotton
crop 10 out Of the hands Of the
planters. however, prices continue 4,
range up to fifteen cents per pound
with little prospect Of decline. The
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-10
HALF ACRE BURNS
IN HEART OF CITY
Business Section of Lancaster
Swept by Devastating Flames.
Several Persons Injured.

LANCASTER. PA. Feb. Io.-One
of the worst fires in the history OF
the city to-day devastated a half acre
OF the most valuable business prop
erty in the centre OF the city, entail
ing loss of more than a half mil
Hon dollars, Starting In the hardware
store OF Reilly Brothers e. Raub. a
structure sixty feet wide and half a
city block in length. which was gut
ted. the blaze spread TO the build
ings occupied by the Red Men. Arti-
sans and odd Fellows; w. w. APPEL.
jeweier: Jacob Gerhart. tailor: Kath-
crime Myers milliner. the Lancaster
Real Estate Company and dozen or
more minor concerns. The work of
devastation was aided by the expfo-
sion of the gas plant. powder and dy-
Mantle carried in the hardware store
The explosives and the fall of heavily
charged trolley and electric light
wires impeded the efforts of the FIRE
men, and the buildings were Quilted
In a short time. A number of clerks
in the establishments involved were
injured and taken to hospitals, as was
also a fireman.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-10
lYNCHDURG WILL HAVE
SPLENDID NEW HOTEL
Two Plans on Foot Either of
Which Will Result in Better
Accommodations.

Especial to The Richmond virginian)
LYNCHBURG. VA. Feb. 10
Great interest Is being taken here
in the prospect of new hotel with
in the present year. At present there
appear to be two developments pos
sibie One Is a modern European
hosiery. for which charter has al
ready been granted to the Travellers
Hotel Company. and over $500, 900
of stock Is reported TO have been
subscribed. The other one. which
has just developed. is revealed in the
giving of an option on one of the
most valuable pieces of property on
Eighth and Church streets TO syn
dictate. the personnel OF which has
not yet been made public. Ths latter
eight or ntne-story structure. con-
tanning zoo rooms. and equipped in
thoroughly modern style.
Tho hotel facilities OF the city.
while regarded as excellent. has long
been insufficient for the accommo-
dation OF the travelling public. This
has been particularly true when CON
ventions have been held here. With
the beginning of the work on the new
market and auditorium. which will
have seating capacity OF assoc, and
the prospect of more conventions,
more hotel room is needed. and the
business mems organizations have
been working for some time on the
matter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-10

Opens Strong, But Slight Check
Comes During Day on Profit
Taking.

NEW YORK, February lo.--The
stock market showed continued
str ength at the opening to-day. Yes
terday's advances We're followed by
further gains, ranging from fractions
to over one point Reading and
Central Leather common were promI-
nent in the buying
The market continued strong
throughout the first hour. Slight re-
oessions caused by proft-taking about
the middle of the hour were soon
followed by further gains Rock
Island and Reading were prominent.
Governments unchanged; other bopds
strong.
Prices eased off about a point just
before noon on profit-taking safes. pu.
1t was agreed that the cheek was NOT
likely to be long continued. The lead
ing railroad and Industrial shares
suffered impartially as the result of
the realizing sales Otherwise the
market was stationary.
Some further recessions were noteu
in the afternoon, induced to great
extent by the publication of inteH-
views In regard to halt in industrial
activity. Before the beginning of the
last hour. however, most or the losses
were recovered.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-10
MOTHERS MEMORY
PROvOKEs SUICIDE
Young Womn Celebrates Anniver-
sary of Parents Murder by
CHASTITY Act.
CONVENT GRADUA ATE.
Notified Attorney, Wrote Letter,
Then Shot Herself Through
Heart.
CONVENT GRADUATE Z.

PHILADELPHIA. PA, Feb. TO-
Convinced that Frances K. Floerckey.
the talented and beautiful young
graduate OF Aotre Baine tsonvens. :
who shot herself through the heart
IN her apartments here last night IN
Snastiy celebration OF thu sixth ami
versary or he murder OF her mother
ana the suicide OF her father, WAS
obsessed by the fancy that the dead
parent was waiting and calling for
her at night, Deputy Coroner Walden.
after investigating the case, to-day
declared that the young woman com
United the desperate deed undoubted-
~ in the throes of insanity of a mos,
unusual character.
Miss fIoerckey, who idolized her
mother, believed that the murdered
parent came often to see her, and she
frequently told trienas OF conseryas
tlons, which she had with mother"
at night, the mothers face would
smile at her through the darkness
anu beckon to. her 10 come. 1t Was
because she could no longer stand
the coming OF day. which would dis
pei the illusion, that she decided 10
Kill herself.
6rhesofne to the extreme was the
GOODNESS with which Miss F'loceckey
planned the hours of her life and
tragic demise. Early in the day she
instructed the care-taker of the
apartment house to carefully clean
her rooms, as a wonderful event.
was about TO happen. Afterwards she
carefully dressed and attended a matt
nee In a theater. On her return home
she spent some time at the piano.
at o'clock last evening she called
Frank E, Stokley. her lawyer. on the
telephone and calmly told him of her
intention to die and when he expostu-
lated with her she replaced the re-
ceiver. After writing nnte to her
mother, in which she declared she
could no longer bear "the sight OF
her dead face" the Young. woman
fred the bullet that ended her life.
When found she clasped crucifix in
one hand, the revolver in the other,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-10
Underwear Specials.
Big Reductions in the kinds You Want.

Ladies' Wool Pants, i-3 Price
One small lot OF ladies' nice wool
pants, were 75c pr, Monday 25c pr.
Lot of Infants Shirts
Which sold for Soc and 75c, reduced
to I5c.
Ladies' Modiste Petticoats
Made OF atwood albatross, in black
and cream only. $3.50 kinds now
S1.9S.
Boys Fleece Lined Drawers
In elastic ribbed. Were Soc, now
HALF--25c.
Ladies' Mercerized Pajamas
Made Of nice quality satteen Were
S3.9S pair. Quarter price, csc.
Ladies' Fine Gowns
Made Of excellent quality cambria,
high neck, long sleeves, yoke of tucks
and embroidery insertion. Others in
slip-over styles, made of fine nainsook,
trimmed with lace and beading thread
ed with ribbons. Extra special 75c.
Ladies' Gowns
Special value in fine cambria gowns
with tucked yoke. Worth 75c, only
Soc.
Odd Lot Ferris Waists
In nearly all sizes. $l.00 and 81. so
values, to close at 69c.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-10
HIVE BOARD FOR
Benefit OF STATE
Governor Mann in Special
Message Advises Creation of
United Agricultural Board.
OUTLINES POLICY
TO BE FOLLOWED
Executive Emphasizes Benefits
That Will Occur in Material
Way From Plan Pro
posed.

Governor Mann's first message to
the General Assembly on matter of
general interest was presented in the
Senate by Secretary Ben Owen short
ly after the Senate convened Thurs
day at noon.
The message deals with the manu-
featuring. agricultural, industrial and
commercial interests Of Virginia IN
1t Governor Mann suggests the crea-
ton of the United Agricultural Board.
consisting Of the States chief ex:3u-
tive, superintendent of Public IN
struction. Commissioner OF Agrical-
tnre. member of the Board OF Agri-
culture and the president and mem
Dor of the board OF the Virginia Agri-
cultural College and Virginia Poly
technic Institute. acting in coEccr.
with the co-ordinatirg agency OF tho
United States Department. OK Agricul-
ture.
The duties OF the members Of the
new board and its policy are tenta-
lively outlined. by Governor Mann. He
cites some of the good results for the
aggrandizement OF the State that may
be expected IL his suggestion is adopt
cd by the General Assembly.
Text OF Message.
The message follows:
ITO the General Assembly of vir-
gtnia:
1T is the purpose of the present
administration, In eserX&propcr way,
to advance and proteD the manu-
featuring. industrial. mining and
commercial interests of the State.
and when opportunity Offers. to call
the special attention OF the Legts-
iature to the needs and requirements
Of these industries.
Just now the opportunity to ad-
vance the great agricultural interests
OF the State presents itself and is SO
important that feel constrained to
bring 1t to the attention of the
General Assembly.
The demonstration work of the
United States Department OF Agri-
culture has been productive of such
good results. that the State Agencies
for the advancement of agriculture,
and agricultural education have
taken hold of 1t and are making
strenuous and successful efforts to
impress upon our farmers, young and
old, up-to-date methods OF farming
by which the crops are greatly In
creased, the land improved and labor
saved.
ITO the members OF the General
Assembly familiar with the opera
tions of the commissioner and boarn
OF agriculture. the Virginia Agrteai-
tural College and Polytechnic Instt-
tute and the State board of educa-
ton, a plan for bringing these three
agencies into harmonious .combina-
ton. by which. without any discrimi-
nation against any one Of them. but
with added efficiency to all. they can
work without duplication of effort for
the advancement OF the great agrl-
cultural interest OF the State, must
commend itself.
Co. Work for the Board.
r" This result can. in the judg-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-10

Corset Covers
Made Of fine nainsook and besuti-
fully trimmed with Val. lace and nib
bons. 8 styles to select from. 75c
values at Soc.
Ladies' Drawers
Made Of extra fine cambria and,fin-
ished with embroidery flounce with
groups OF fine tucks above. Two
styles. Special Soc.
Ladies' Circular Drawers
Made of very fine nainsook, and fin
ished with deep embroidery flounce.
Several styles. Special 75c.
Lot Odd Corsets
Memo, C-B and Royal Worcester.
All good models but just little soiled.
Sold for $3.50 and $500, now $t.5o..
Long Flannellette Kimonos
Reduced for Friday.
$3.50 kinds now Sits.
$1.98 kinds now $1.75.
$1.50 kinds now 96c.
Flannellette Sacks
Reduced for Friday.
SEC kind now 25c.
79c kind now Soc.
CSC kind now sc.
$1.4S kind now CSC.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-10
WANTS BIG FORTUNE
FOR WORD YES
Chicago Lawyer Sues Widowed
Bride of Rich Man for Fee Re
garded as Excessive.

CHICAGO, Ill, Feb. f0--Roose Welt
gets 81 a word for hts stuff and Kip
ling Is said to get as cents word.
but Chicago boasts one man whose
language Is so golden that he wants
$4,000 for q single word.
His name Is Seth +. Crews and he
has sued for a $35. 900 fee because he
pronounced the single word ''yes"
when asked for bit of legal adj
vice.
on September 2S. 1908. John r.
Smith, a rich mining man. was dying
For seven years he had been engaged
to marry Miss Sarah Peterson and
ON that day he asked Miss Peterson
to marry him right away. He called
In Lawyer Crews and asked IL q
death bed marriage Of that kind would
be legal Crews pondered on the
question for few moments and then
replied In a single word OF one syl-
liable. Eyes"
The couple were married. Smith
died two hours later and his widow
collected his 100000 estate. Crews
now. thinks the .laconia way IN which
he answered the question which
brought the bride . fortune ought
to be rewarded with q nice chunk OF
that fortune. Mrs. Smith does not
think Crews ID .ae human mint and
believes the Zee q tribe exorbitant.
Tho case u now on trial
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-10

CSC Scotch Ginghams, 80 inches
wide, 200 different patterns. Regu-
lar 25c value, special tic yd.
$500 All-linen huck towels, plain
and damask border. A bargain for
$500 dozen.
w. Remnants /, of table linen i in, all
lengths, at greatly reduced prices.
One lot of slightly soiled napkins
and table cloths at less than cost.
6 pair all wool liza blankets, regu-
lar $500 quality, to close 1898 pr.
pair all wool ia blankets, regu-
lar 5000 quality, $6.98 pr.
2 pair all wool 1874 blankets, regu-
lar $ll.00 quality, $7.9S pr.
pair wool scarlet blankets, regu-
lar $500 quality, $2.9S pr.
all wool plaid steamer rugs, reg,,-
lar $3.50 quality, S4.98.
8 extra heavy cotton comforts,
double bed size, regular $500 quality,
CSC.
Q E,iderdown comforts, size 6x6
and 6x7, regular $500, $500 and 500
quality, 1898.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-10
FORTY MILLIONS
FOR RIVER WORK
Tfarbor Bill, Carrying Large APP
preparations, Ready for Con-
sideration in House.
TO IMPROVE MISSISSIPPI
Large Sums Made Available for
This Work-Waterway from
Lockport to Utica.
TO IMPROVE MISSISSIPPI

T. WASHINGTON Feb. 19.--Tf,e $4b,-
000. 900 rivers and harbors appropria-
| ton bill was completed by the COM
mittee Thursday, and will probably be
reported to the House late this after
noon or tomorrow. The Mississippi.
Missouri and Ohio river projects are
given large lump sums and generous
| continuing appropriations. The up
| per Mississippi. above ST. Louis, will
get $2,000,000, from St Louis to
Cairo, 100000. in addition to the APP
preparation OF s250.o00 carried In the
sundry civil bill: and from Cairo to
New Orleans the committee recon-
mends s2.000,000, in addition to an
equal sum carried in the sundry civil
bill.
The Ohio river Is given $1,000 900,
which is to be made Immediately
available. and s2,500.000 in continu-
ing appropriations.
The MisseHfi-FiveF- from Kansas
City to its mouth will get $1,000, 600
Livingston channel. Detroit river,
100000.
The Desplains-Illinois rivers water
way from Lockport Ill. $1,000, 900.
Toledo harbor, $4,000.
Among the smaller projects San
Juan harbor, Porto Rico. is given
$50. 900.
Lockport to Utica.
One of the important innovations
in the bill is the authorization of the
Secretary of War TO appoint board
of FIVE members to cooperate with
the Illinois authorities in the con-
struction of the waterway from Lock-
port to Utica, for which the State of
Illinois has appropriated 100000
| This board Is to consist of four en-
gineer officers of the army and one
civil engineer from civil life.
In addition to reporting on the H.
linois project the board will be in
structed TO consider and report upon
the Improvement OF the Mississippi
between the mouth of the Illinois
river and the mouth OF the Ohio river
by the construction of a dam at or
near Jefferson barracks. and a dam
at or near Commerce. and the devel-
opment of water power incidentally
created by such dams"
The board will be instructed TO
consider all reports heretofore made,
and the force, plant and records of
the Mississippi River Commission and
the several engineer districts between
Chicago and Cairo shall be available
for the use of the board"
Pay of Board Members.
The members of the board created
by authority of the bill will receive
$4,000 a year, but the official salary
of the army members will be deducted
from this sum. The bin makes a
$4,000 appropriation for the boards
expenses while engaged in the work,
and provides that the reports must
be submitted to the army chief of en-
gineers by November /, 1910. be pass
ed upon by the board of engineers
for rivers and harbors and presented
to Congress at the opening of its next
session in December.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-10
Everything we offer you is good, and
these weekend prices are far below
value. Shop here and save on Friday
and Saturday.
Just a Few Good Remnants
Marked at Less Than Half Value

Fine Silks at 49c.
In this lot are 75c black satins, 75c
black and white checks, and few
-high-pfiee fnr1cy silks worth UP to
$3.50 Your choice 49c.
69c Black Taffeta at 49c.
5 pieces excellent quality loom-fin-
ish, black taffeta. l8-in. wide, worth
69c, at ACC.
Is Styles In Fouiards at sec.
This is the best wearing cloth that
is made under the name OF foulard.
It's real pongee finish. Comes in
dots and small neat figures. 75c
value, special SOC.
Extra Special for Friday.
Small lot of S5c standings in raisin,
green, gray, blue, wistaria, pink, yell
low and lavendar. Were Soc. special
Friday only, ACC.
An Extra Braid Special.
One lot of fine fancy braids, in all
colors and widths. Worth 25c to SOC
yd,, at SC yd.
Embroidery Special.
Lot of fine Swiss embroidery and in
sertions: edges from 3 to 0 in. wide
Insertions from 2 to ain. wide, worth
from SOC to 75c yd. Your choice en-
tire lot at 39c yd.
75c Swiss insertions.
2 to 3 inches wide, worth 25c to soc
yd., at I9c.
Remnants Embroidery
In all widths and designs, at less
than cost,
1900 Yards Fine Torchons
All-linen and in the very best pat
terms. = Lac kinds at 3 Lac.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-10
Hosiery and Gloves.

YOU GET THE BEST HERE and
they cost you no more.
Linen-Wear Hose.
Something new and we recommend
them. You know the wearer is al
ways the best Judge, so we ask you to
try them and Judge them. Black
only, at 25c and 35c pr.
Chamolsette Gloves
They'll wash and wear. Cham
payne color only. All sizes at Soc pr.
New Gloves at $3.50 and $500
Made of extra grade French kid,
fitted and guaranteed. Comes in
black only, stitched with white. Also
our French kid glove in black and all
colors, fitted and fully guaranteed.
Best glove value in the city. $50
and $500 pr.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-10

NEW YORK. FGp. I0.-There was a
fair demand for cotton this morning
and first prices were one point high
er to three points lower. The market
was generally higher, particularly
after the call. However, as Liver
pool sold rather freely notwithstand-
ing its higher prices, room bears
eventually became very aggressive
and prices dropped Off to points
from the top range
February, 14s5aI505; March, 1492a
SO; May. 1903; July, l49OA9i; August
143aa40.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-10
Government Of Hawaii.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-The Senate
to-day discussed bill amending the
act for the government of Hawaii. 1t
provides salaries and mileage for
members of the legislature, and that
all appropriations shall be made by
the Legislature. The land laws are
changed, their control being left to
the Legislature. The Governors sal
airy is increased to $4,000 and cor
responding advances for territorial
officers, including the judiciary.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-10

wheat crop Is reported IN better con-
dition than was reported earlier In
the season. Indications are that q
full acreage will be planted In the
leading spring crops. Drugs continue
active. naval stores are firm. Reports
show building operations in excess
oil comparative period of last year.
Retail trade Is fair and collections
are fair to good.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-10

The following orders have been is
sued by Acknowledgement Anderson.
Privates Robert W. Gillian, Raw n.
Martin and William f. Drummeller. OF
Company A. r. l. l. b.. to be appointed
corporals.
An honorable discharge was grant
ed to Charles d. Snead, Company Il.
n. L. !. b.. to accept appointment a.
flrst lieutenant and Adjntant Of the
First Battalion. First Infantry.
Furloughs for one month were
granted to Private Robert r.. King. Of
Company r. and to Nelson Robins
Company c. r. l. i. a.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-10

$500 all linen hemstitched sheets,
size 90x96, extra value at $500, spe-
cial A.4S pr.
$3.50 all linen hemstitched napkins,
size l4xl4, special CSC doz.
$l.00 all linen, 72-in. German Da-
mask, new designs; regular &l,00 quail
ity, special 75c yd. Napkins to match
500 doz.
Four extra values in sheets and pill
low cases.
72x90 sheets, &c.
90x90 sheets, 79c.
42x36 pillow cases, Ice.
45x36 pillow cases, 1Sc.
Remnants of wash goods and white
goods at 80 l-3 per cent discount off
the marked price.
4 pieces Of Soc and 75c striped and
plaid linen, 2s-inches wide, special lsc
yd.
One lot Of slightly soiled white
quilts. Plain and fringed, with cut
corners, at less than cost.
$3.50 all linen hemstitched pillow;
cases, size 45x36, special slice pr.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-10
FOR RENT.

16 E. Main Street, 10 rooms.
1920 Floyd Ave, s rooms.
40l N. Eleventh Street, Ii rooms.
500 Va. Ave-, Barton Heights, rooms.
500 N. Third Street, s rooms,
hot w. Main Street, s rooms.
1914 Floyd Ave, Q rooms.
27O5 E. Broad Street. S rooms
lis N. Lombardy Street, rooms.
526 N. Fourth Street, 6 rooms.
Cor. Garland Ave. and Hooper Street
]. d. CARNEAL 4 son,
ll06 East Main Street