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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-22

track did not make him professional or
habitual hoolmaker.
In another part OF mis- decision the JUS
ticc said. II hold that the Legislature. IN
inserting, in 1910. in Section go OF the
penal lev. after the word 'bookmaklng,
the words with or without writing. did
not intend TO make betting on horse ra; es
a crime. but did intend TO deal with uiat
form Of professional gambling known a
'bookmaking
Passing upon the directors iablit!
clause. SO called. Justice Scudder said
1T Is erroneous to say that any director
could he held liable under these condi-
tons under tho present law. Section 90
Of the penal law must be strictly con-
strucd. This section prohibits the keep
ing OF racctracks used Tor gambling. anu
10 director could he convicted OF keeping
a racetrack used for gambling unless 1t
was proved he had guilty knowledge tha'
tho place was not once or twice but con
tinually used for gambling in III" form of
hoo<rnaking mot private betting. and tha'
he had taken no effective means TO stop
O.,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-22
WILSON FORGETS POLITICS
Hastens to New York After
Hard Bout with Dentist.

Prcsidcnt-elcct wilson came 10 town
last nigh; to forge, poliiios he began
the day by going Ia Philadelphia fCr his
rcckly session with tho dentist. and end,
cd IL by seeing The Sunshine Girl" at
the Knicaerbocler Theatre mere rs tho
quot Of his friend. Colonel l.. NJ House
William T. McCOmbs was also "A mem
Der Of the theatre party. which occupied
the first tier stage box. Arrived at the
theatre with two Secret Service men, Mr..
Wilson and others passed TO their box
without being recognized. but as soon as
the Presdent-elect stepped TO the front
Of the box the orchestra struck up The
Star Spangled Bannerf." and the audi
encc rose ana cheered for five minutes.
Mr. Wilson'S sot-to with the dentist ye, -
tcrdaY morning was much more strcnu-
o,is ore than usual. II lasted more than
three hours. As usual the dentist won.
The Prcsidcnt-clcct left Princeton at So
O'Clock. and on arriving at Philadelphia
at $50 went direct 10 the dentist. who
sawed and filed until almost | o'clock.
When Mr.. Wilson was asked If this was
the last visit TO the tooth expert he re-
piled with a sigh that H. still had one
more to make
He spent the night at the home Of "A
fricrl and will 60 back TO Princeton this
morning.
II was learned yesterday that efforts
wcr. being made to induce NJ. Wilson TO
retain Walter l.. Fisher as Secretary OF
the Interior Mr.. Fisher, IL was urged,
had performed excellent work IN this
caracity as a member Of President Taft's
Cabinet. and his retention was urged on
these grounds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-22
.ANTI-SEMITlSM IN POLAND
Boycott Spreading Rapidly in
Country Districts.

Vienna. Feb. 2l.-Accordng To- re-
ports received here from Warsaw II
boycott against the Jews on political
grounds is spreading rapidly through
out Russian Poland. or the 2l.UD
commercial houses and stores IN War
SAW . 100 are in the hands of Jews. In
Ill, clothing trade, for instance. the
Jews have l.oiG business places while
tn Christians have 500.
II is remarkable circumstance mat
IN the financial institutions OF RUSSIAN
Poland the Jews are I'm decided
minority. OF C6l banks only 40 are
Jewish. In the country districts the
bovcott is forcing the Jews to leave
their homes. the village authorities IN
several instances expelling them.
Polish peasants are refusing 10 rent
their houses To Jews.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-22
AT THE BRITISH COURT
Mrs. Irwin B. LaughIin and
Other Americans Presented.
GREAT DISPLAY OF GEMS
Simple Handouts of Orchids,
Roses, Carnations or Lilies
Also Fashionable.

London. Feb. o2.-The King and
year last night in Buckingham Palace.
The scene was a brilliant one and all
the arrangements were perfectly car
ried out. a court at Buckingham Pal
ace being nowadays the most stately
and splendid function TO which society
can be hidden.
There was a great display Of jewels,
and it was noticeable how fashionable
simple handfuls of flowers had become
on all sides there were to be seen
women carrying clusters Of orchidss
roses, lilies or carnations.
The American women presented In
cluded Mrs. Irwin B. Laughlin. wife Of
the secretary OF the embassy and
charge d'affaires; Mrs. Nathan K.
Averil. wife of the military attache at
ST. Petersburg: Mrs. Wynn Sewell. Of
riett Sproul. who resides in Paris; Mrs.
+. S. Pearson of New York, and her
daughter. Miss Natalie Pearson. who
recently leased Coombe House, Kings
ton Hill. a pretty riverside residence:
Miss lie Brun Parsons. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. W. Eugene Parsons. Of New
York, and Mrs Walter Norton School,
kopf, of Buffalo
Mrs. Laughlin, who was presented by
the Countess Benckendorff, wife OF thu
Russian Ambassador and doyenne OF
the diplomatic corps in London. wore a
dress of white satin with crystal beads
and train of blue velvet. The other
American presentations were then
made by Mrs. Laughln.
Mrs. Averill was attired in white
satin gown trimmed with tulle and en-
brodered with pearls and a silver
train of rose color brocaded with sill
yer and draped with lace.
Mrs. Wynn Sewel's dress was of gold
white brocade, with mauve train en-
broidered with diamonds. Miss Sproul
wore a white net dress embroidered
with crystals and train Of cloth or
silver embroidered on the edge with
diamonds and silver.
Mrs. Pearson's gown was OF pale
mauve satin with embroidery Of crys-
tai beads and a train of pale mauve
brocade Miss Pearson wore white
charmeuse corsage of lace and tulle
embroidered in crystal beads and a
train of white satin with the same en-
broidery.
Miss Parsons's dress was Of white
chiffon, with a draped overdress or
lace with silver trimmings. and train
of white satin embroidered with lilies
of the valley in silver. She carried
bououet of white violets and lilies-of-
the valley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-22
Betting Not a Crime.

the case turned on the Interpretation OF
)ookmaknc. The information lacks the
lecessary elements Of professionalism or
labitualness said Justice ScuddeT IN MS
iecision Shenc's counsel. ia his argument
'0r the writ Of habeas corpus. made no
attempt TO deny that his client made oral
pets privately with persons at the track
out denied that he was professional
oookmaker. and the court accepted his
view that the mere fact that shame nad
made several bets at one meet at the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-22
Pleases Jockey Club Men.

g.. X. Pettngil. for many years an Off
cial Of the Jockcy club. said he was Of
the opinion that the decision would open
the way 10 SPEEDY resumption Of the
snort. ~ the offices Of the JOCKEY CiuJ
Algcrnon Daingcrfcld refused 20 COM
m,nt on the decision but hc said. how
ever that every orc VINO had tho, in
terost Of the sport and the thoroughbred
horse at heart should feel optimistic aftc:
tho many disappointmcnts that have been
the lot Of the racing men for so long
Shane the defendant in the action be-
tote Justice Scuddcr was arrested while
attending meet ut Belmont Park under
tlc auspices % the United Hunts Racing
h.-ociation. Tie was arraisncd before
-hdr,cs T.. Citizens justice Of the peace. al
Eempstesd. OH q charge Of bookmakins.
Deputy Sheriff Michael Williams declared
.ne prisoner had been walking around the
grounds. making oval bets with persons
,n the outcome Of the races. The persons
betting with Shane handed him memo
-arda OF their wagers Williams said.
Citizens held Shane. whose counsel
lohn ]. Graham. Of Nassau County went
o the Supreme Court for writ OF
lsbcas corpus Arguments on the writ
ocrc heard b. Justice Scudder. OF the
Supreme Court. at Mineola. last NoVem-
,Cr IT, District Attorney Wysong, APP
)earcd for the people. Justice Scudd"r
.,oased Shane. basing his action upon
ho decision OF the Court OF Appeals in
hc case Of Sol L!ch;onstoin. which inter
lretod the amended statute relative to
.acetrack gambling. as it appeared In the
Laws Of 1910 Wysong Appealed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-22
SECRETARY DISMISSED
Bronx Sewer Board Says Drafts
Were Improperly Drawn.

Tie Bronx Valley Sewer Commission
has removed James j. Shaw. g.. so"rc-
tary. from Office, In a letter yesterday &"
George T. RurlinC. treasurer of West
chester County, the commissioners said
that Thomas '. Crotty. u clerk In the
commissions office had been appointed
temporary secretary.
The letter said that that two drafts
issued BY Mr.. Shaw We're Improperly
drawn. ana that neither VAS author
tied by the commission.
IL letter made public Yesterday in
White Plains. the commissioners said.
"On Monday last the attention of IN"
counsel TO ia" commission Was drawn by
the county treasurer 20 a draft for ap-
proximatcly $3.50 made payable to the
order of Earl, Ilttc of this village. which
had been signed by the secretary TO the
commission and 10 which thc nam" of
the chairman of the commission hiu
rccn signed 10y sor1" person other than
himself
The letter vas signed l., tho fun com
mission. Following its publication. NJ.
f}urlinE who IL treasurer of the commits
sion. said:
Il have been Informed by the commits
sion that draft numbered sol drawn tu
William Rusin. attorney for y. y. stan
ton in the amount OF $50. and also draft
numbered 800 drawn 90 IN" order 81
james j. shaw IN tho amount of SaJ ana
Endorsed over 10y him 20 q Mr Clark. ref
cree. were not authorized 10y tho COM
mission and were FOR articles and sc~-
vices which wer, not for thc D'n'ht oi
the commission.
The commission announced il had ilacrd
ia the hands Of its treasurer personal
check for 81 o0J To cover these oiafis.
James J. Shaw. who lives al No. 80 " al
Ter avenue. White Plains. Is pies dent OF
the Board OF Education OF that village.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-22
BALM FOR MANICURE GIRL
Wires Mother She's Happy with
Hall Adjustment.
tsv Telegraph to The Tribune.

New Haven. Conn. Feb. 2l.-Sallie
Smith. Hotel Taft manicurist tele-
phor.d home to her mother from the
Hotel McAlpin. New York city. this
evening that she was happy and that
her matrimonial misunderstanding with
Frank Hall = New York retired business
man. would probably be adjusted in time
for her To- come home 10 spend SUNDAY
She lid not say whether Hall would
marry her or would adjust the matter
OF her injured feelings IN leaving her
after their engagement had been an
uouuced. but Mrs. Hiram smith. Sallie 3
mother said tonight that she still had
faith that Hall vas widower.
Friends Of Miss smith believe that the
Halls are weary Of the notoIiety incl
d.ni 10 the ease and have secured the
consent OF the pretty manicure girl 10
disappear from public gaze: as Hall has
been Withdrawn. All the Smiths appear
confident that Sailic Will secure satisfdc-
tory balm for her injured feelings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-22
ViScount HaIdane Will Arrive
Here in August on His
Way to Montreal.
WILL REMAIN TWO DAYS
King Gives Consent to Custo.
dian of Great Seal Leaving
the Realm-Success
for Kellogg.

London. Feb. 22.-With the approval
Lord High Chancellor OF Great Britain.
has accepted the invitation of the
American Bar Associati ton TO he its
guest of honor and deliver the annUIl
address At the meeting OF the asso"iI-
ton. which is 10 be held this year in
Montreal on September !. Frank y.
Kellogg. president Of the association,
who is staying at the Ritz. received the
following letter from Lord Hsldanc to-
day:
House OF Lords.
My rear Mr.. Kellogg: The King
has graciously given his approval To
my leaving England in August to lie
present at tho congress at Montreal
have therefore much pleasure in g.
cepting the invitation Of the American
Bar Association which YOU, as prcs-
dent. have conveyed 10 me in such
kindly terms. ! esteem the invitation
as an exceptional honor and look 'or-
ward To the pleasure of meeting the
great lawyers Of the United States ana
Canada on September |. Sincerely.
"HaLDANE OF CLOAN."
This is an exceptional honor. as
under the English constitution the
Lord Chancellor is the keeper oi the
Great Seal and is not allowed to lcaN"
the realm while he holds Office. The
decision To- permit him to 60 lay with
the King who. when the matter WAS
presented 10 him. approved and said he
was glad 10 let his approval he known.
Lord IIaidanc sails on August ~ on
the Lusitania with his sister. MISS Hal
dane, and will stop a couple of DAYS IN
New York. lie will then 20 to Mon
trcai. address tiny Bar Association ana
leave for England on September ..
Frank T.. Kellogg has been here four
weeks on this mission He came with
gloomy prophecies bat had many letters
from American ana Canadian lawyers
and statesmen. He has been enter
tanned by Premier Asquith ana All me
members Of the Cabinet. All the cab
met talked II the difficulties in the way.
but an Joined in concerted effort for
the success of the mission.
Lord IIaldanc. Winston Churchill ana
Sir Rufus lsaacs made special efforts
and besides gave dinners and other
entertainments for Mr.. Kellogg to meet
prominent British lawyers ana states
mon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-22
INCOME TAX FOR FRANCE
Proposal to Abolish Impost on
Doors and Windows.

Paris. Feb 21.--The Chamber or Depu-
ties to-day adopted new income tax bill
which may prove satisfactory TO the Sem
ate. which refused TO adopt the original
income project of the Chamber.
The measure passed by the Chamber to-
day provides for the abolition Of the tax
on windows and doors. furniture and per-
sonal property. and substitutes a gradu-
ated income tax.
Ratified by the Senate. the new law
would be effective January ]. 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-22
ALLEGED FENCE" INDICTED
Bellboys il $4,000 Gem Theft Accuse
PaTnbrOker.

LANES Pritchard, The pavnbrOkcr,
whose shop AT No. 80 West i2d street
vas rsidcd as fence" by the police
las, month. was indicted yesterday for
receiving stolen goods. lie was remand
ed for pleading next Monday before
Indge NuI1uecn in General Sessions
The evidence was furnished by Percy
Wvcon and Harry Willis. bellboys in the
Hotel ST. Andrew. Broadway and I'D
etrec, who pleaded guilty last Thurs e
dov TO robbnC Miss Frances Barnes. a
nairon OF the hotel. Of $1,000 worth OF
icwclry last November. y private de-
icctIve got the evidence against the boys.
Miss Barnes was witness yesterday De-
fore The regular grand jury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-22
PRINCES FOR OLYMPIC GAMES

Berlin. Feb 2l.-Prnce Joachim. the
sixth son Of the Emperor William: Prince
siCislnund son OF Prince Henry OF Prus-
STA the Emperor's brother. and Prince
Frederick Charles OF Prussia will shortly
begin active training In track and field
athletics.
The three young princes have just be-
como members Of the Berlin Sport club.
and this IL taken as an Indication VI tne
interest shown by the Imperial ranhy III
the next Olympic games, which arc TO be
held In Berlin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-22
PARIS BANDITS CONFIDENT
Woman Prisoner Believes She
Will Be Acquitted.

Paris. Feb. 21.-The Seventeenth lay
of the bandits trial was taken up WIKI
the continuation OF the speeches OF
counsel for the defence. The prison.
ers maintain extraordinary confidence.
Carou, remarked: II am certain we
shall got off with very light sentences.
NO. you are mistaken" replied NM.
Naitrciean. nicknamed "Rirette, VITA
her ironic smile, we shall all be ac-
quilted"
1t IS not expected that a vero'ct "a"
he reached before Wednesday next.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-22
THAW BR|BE TAKEN,
SAYS HE WAS TOLD

office than Lieutenant Governor lie
thought Chanlcr didn't pay him enough,
and sued him for large sum--which
he didn't get.
The series Of charges and counter
charges was begun this morning. when
the Sulzer probers were amazed by
the publication of story that ClarJ,
their secretary. and Alfred Henry
Lewis. who was armed with letter oil
introduction from Governor SuIzer'
we're engaged in visits TO MattcaWan'
and. while Lewis gave his attention TO
interviews with Thaw, Clark bent MS
efforts to convincing Or. Russell, the
SUPERINTENDENT of the institution, that
he would win the undying gratitude OF
Governor Sulzcr ii he released the
Young slayer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-22

Special Sales of Chi1dren's WASH
able Dresses, r1iddy Blouses and
Lawn Guimpes; Silk Charmeuse
i'm black, white and colors; Wool
Serge i'm black, ivory and navy
blue; Cotton Dress Fabrics; White
Nainsook and Longcloth; and
Women's knitted Underwear.
Also Seamless Chenille AXmin-
ster Rugs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-22
MRS. THAW DENIES BRIDE
Family Has Made Such Offer to
No One. She Says.

Pittsburgh. Feb. I.-Mrs. William Thaw.
mother OF Harry Is. Tha"' denied TO-
might that an attempt had been mace.
with the consent or knowledge or the
Thaw family. to bride Dr. John W. Rus
sell. Superintendent ~ the Matteawan
state Hospital for the Criminal insane
or any other person, with a view OF ei-
fecting her sons release
while | am anxious TO have my son
released from the asylum" said Mrs.
Tbaw every effort in that direction Will
be made I'm strict conformity WIN inc
law"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-22
ARSON TRIAL TO GO ON IO'OAF'

Justice Gon will hold court to-day IN
order 10 expedite the trial or George
cru,z the fire insurance broker charged
with arson In the second degree ley
"a. painter" the principal witness against
ORR, I Rubin. who was convicted last
Tbursday ON "A similar charge Is 10 tes-
ufy against Grutz,~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-22
DEFEAT IRRETRIEVABLE
SAYS EX-GRAND VIZIER
Haiku Pacha Admits That Territory Lost by
by Turkey Can Never Be Recovered
Ready to Negotiate.

by the blowing w OF foreign merchant
ships IN Turkish waters.
Analysts Of the mine made by tech ncnl
experts. the Turkish officials report. de
monstratcd that il was eXplosible after
being SGT free to float. THIS. they point
out. i forbidden oy Articles | and II Of
the second convention of The Hague.
Report TO the powers was made II t. SAID.
20 call attention To the great danger to
international navigation caused 10y such
mines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-22

level best to get out, which he had been
doing right along. and ] simply re-
fused il. and ! thought it was
squelched right then and there
pr Russell explained that he had
met this man casually al the Thaw
hearing during the previous summer at
White Plains. He fenced with the
commissions counsel about the law
yer's name and description and what
he had told Colonel Scott at the time
of the bride offer but seemed willing
to tell everything he could recall, hay
ing extreme difficulty TO recall any
thing tending in the least to Identity
the alleged bride offerer
When asked about his financial con-
dition. DR. Russell was very frank in
his answers. He said he had not taken
the 500, 900 offered, and had never pos
sessed $4,000 in his life. He said he
had about 5000 in q savings bank.
owned three 81 900 bonds. which he
purchas ed several years ago; little
real estate which he has owned since
his father died, and from which he had
lifted small mortgage, and had ac-
cumulations Of salary amounting 10
about 81 200 or Sl.40O in a bank. His
wife had some real estate i'm Seneca
County. which she had inherited from
her relatives. he said and perhaps 500
in hank there.
Dr. Nav Tells OF SuIzer Visit.
Or. May. head of the Hospital Com
mission. was the next witness. He tes-
titled that Or. Russell had told him
about the bride offer in general terms.
lie told in detail of Clark's attempts TO
get him to order DR. Russell. over
whom he had no jurisdiction. to let
1haw 60. and how finally he had gone
to the Governor about the matter He
testified that he and Or. Russell had
discussed the medical aspects of Thaw's
case, and that Dr. Russell had said
Thaw was suffering from constitutional
inferiority. which. he said, came under
the legal definition Of insanity.
Clark himself was the last witness.
and was Oh the stand a very short time
He said he was a newspaper man, en-
gagged chiefly in reporting politics. lie
met Dr. Russell first in January. he
said. when he went TO Matteawan os-
tonsibly To investigate the finances OF
the institution. but really 10 acquire IN
formation relative to story that DR.
Russell had been offered and had re-
cclved bride Of $4,000. He swore
that he never told the physician in any
way that he represented the Governor
or that Sulzer wanted Thaw released.
IIo sworc he never had talked with the
Governor about Thaw's release ana
tina, he never told Or. May the Gov
ernor wanted the prisoner TO be freed.
Nombers cf the Sulzer investigating
commission made it plain Tonight thaI
thev never heard Of the Bride story
until Clark told il to them to-day, ana
that he was not acting as the agent oil
.bc commission in seeking information
concerning IT,
The committee plans TO continue the
Investigation next week when. II was
announced tonight, Colonel Scott, Mr.
LOWS. Mr.. Hoffman and o'hers VIII NC
called as witnesses.
Governor Sulzer said tonight he had
ordered the committee TO go to the
bottom Of the matter and spare no.
hOtV"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-22
HAMILTON FISH GIVES BALL
lBy Telegraph to The Tribnnc.l

Boston. Feb, 2l.-Members of Boston.
New York and Philadelphia society were
guests at the ball given by Hamilton
PLAZA Tonight. Mrs. Alice l.ongworth, j.
Pierpont Morgan, ir.. Mr.. and Mrs. August
Belmont. Charles Il. Anthony and many
others were present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-22

London. Feb. Give have no interest
in continuing the war, as the territory
lost cannot be recovered. We want TO
conclude q peace that will permit Us 10
be friends with our present enemies
These words were used by Haiku
Pacha. ex-Granj Vizier OF tho Turkish
Empire In an interview here to-day.
Haiku is in London in an unofficial ca
pacty.
Peace as A result Of direct negotis
lions between the belligerents seems out
OF the question" said Haiku Pachs.
Therefore We have addressed ourselves
TO Europe. We would be happy to see
our business in the hands of the confer
cncc of ambassadors We have cvcry
confidence in the ability o: the ambassa-
doris 10 discover some formula on which
We can conclude peace. 1t must be obvi-
Gus. however. that the formula should
contain all the bases of n treaty Of peace.
so that the discussion would be limited TO
the work OF drafting it,"
Washington FEB 2l.-The Turkish gov
eminent has pointed out 10 the powers
signatory OF articles of the second con-
vention Of The Hague. including the
United States. the discovery of contact
mine on the uttoral Of the sea of Mar
mora.
The Ottoman authorities. in reporting
the picking UP OF such mine 70 this
government. describe IL 3s one thrown
by the Bulgarians and suggest that il
vas set aioat with the evident intention
Of bringing about European Intervention