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The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-01

up any current news for my COM
munication and / had to make it
quite short, but I thought the other
correspondents would get in good,
long letters and make up for mine;
but | found when The Times came
out they were all short on news and
in the same boat with me. So this
week have gone out into the anti
'bellum days for something to fill in
and l make no apology for it.
There is plenty of war news in the
dailies and war is something got
very tired of once and / want all the
fire-eaters and minute men like I
was to sail in and help whip Mexico,
for 1T looks like our great govern
ment is going to have it to do. There
is some talk in the dailies of annex
alton. What in the name of common
sense does our government want with
Mexico Ia mean, treacherous, unre-
liable people who don't love the Unit
ed States and haven't since we
whipped them in 1867. IT'S true,
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-01

friends there that I would be so clad
to hear from but the only news | ever
get is through The Times. Farmers
in this section of the country are get
ting along fine. The greater part of
the corn and cotton is planted. This
is q Black Land belt that the low
lands or bottoms are very rich and
grows the long staple cotton fine. NV
brother grows it as long as 1-2
inches. We do not need any fertilizer
on our rich lands. With many good
wishes for The Times and the good
people, beg to remain,
A true friend,
Joe II. Coleman.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-01

The pulpits of the Baptist and
Methodist churches we're filed by
their pastors last Sunday.
Mr.. Claire Reams and Hayes
Stuckey Of Wofford college and Miss
Lula Turner of Spartanburg spent
Sunday with the family of Mr.. J..
F. Altman, and they all attended the
Methodist Sunday school.
The 9th grade of the High school
entertained the 10th grade on a
moonlight picnic at Rocky Creek last
Friday night.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-01
An Interesting Letter.

Union Times, Union C. H., S. c.
Dear Editor: Enclosed please find a
check for one dollar. Please renew
my subscription to The Times as
cannot do without it. feel lost when
it does not come to me as it brings
me the only news / ever get from
my dear old home. which seems so
dear to me. There are many old
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1914-05-01
Plenty of Them.

The irrigation congress is n ses
sion at Savannah. There are four
irrigation tanks at every street cor
ner in Savannah.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
LAND BANKS FOR
FARMERS SOUGHT
Bills introduced in Legislature
Carrying Out Governor
Glynn'S Plans.
TBy Telegraph to Thes Tribune.

Albany, March 2-Facilities for inanc-
ins small farmers are sought 10 be pro-
viied in two bills introduced ly Senator
Murtaugh. of Elmira, tonight following
the reading of Governor Glynn's message
on rural credits. One follows the recon-
mendation in the Van Tuyl Banking
Commission report and tho other the
plan mapped out by the Governors ad-
Visers.
The second bill, which includes all the
provisions of the Van Tuyl measure
calls for the incorporation of land banks
capitalized at not less than $1,000. 900
each. The banks are TO raise money by
the issuance of bonds on first mortgages
on agricultural land not 10 exceed so
per cent Of the value Of the land The
amount OF bonds which can he issued is
limited 10 twenty times the capltaliza-
tion Of the banks
4 system OF yearly payments on the
principal. in addition 10 the interest.
which will more than satisfy the mort
gage. is provided.
Governor GIynn approved a system OF
amortization loans, which would be
issued by a large central bank. The
Governor would have the central bank
issue debentures. to be secured by
mortgages placed BY savings and loan as
sociations. acting as feeders for a central
bank. Existing associations as well As
those 20 be organized among farmers
would be stockholders in the central bank
Members Of all these associations would
he allowed the privilege Of borrowing
money on the longtime amortization
plan.
The message said that the adoption Of
this plan would save New York farmers
whose land now is mortgagcd for ap-
proximately 800. GO n total OF s24 1872 go
II converted into tcn-vcar loans. and So,
$4,000 II converted into hfty-year loans
This system he said. WAS favored BY tho
state Agricultural Society and the state
Grange. rs well al the committee on
rural credit appointed by The commission
10 revise the banking laws.
Another system to authorize tho forma-
ton OF land banks and stock institutions
by the subscription OF private capital also
was mentioned In the message. There
we're many advocates of this plan, the
Governor said.
by amortization loans the message
said. II mean that system Of loans now
used IN Europe under which the farmers
NJ Germany. France Great Britain and
IiaIv boi- op maaev on .hcir land md pay
aa,m 80 .ni.pin,A'r =. ,.Nr .S>rS "f
interest"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
THORNTON WON OVER
TO WILSON CANAL VIEW
Louisiana Senator Now Thinks
Provision for Toll Exemption
Should Be Repealed.

Washington. March 2-Announcing mis-
support OF President Wilson'S policy TO
repeal the provision OF the Panama Canal
act exempting from tolls American coast
wise shipping. Senator Thornton. Demo-
crat OF Louisiana. said in n statemen Mt
to-day that the President had Informed
him that lin his judgment the repeal Of
the exemption clause was necessary for
the continuance OF our present friendly
relations with foreign powers and tine
success OF our foreign policies"
Senator Thornton is member OF the
Interoccanic Canals Committee. which
urged toll exemption. and one of severa,
Democratic members of that committee
who have told the President that thev
will reverse their position. He said to-
day that he formerly favored exemption.
believing that the United States had the
legal and moral right under tho Hay
Pauncefote treaty to enact such legisla-
ton.
II believe now Just as firmly MS bc
fore" continued tho Senator, that the
exemption clause OF the Panama Canal
net ~ not a violation of our treaty oh
legations. but I recognize now. ~ al
WAYS did. the substantial difference be-
tween our right cf exemption and our on
-. cprn, of that right
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
S1,45O FOR A REMBRANDT
Rare Etching Brings Top Price
at HOSkier Sale.

4 small but critical thronS Of bidders
gathered i'm the salesroom OF the book
department OF the American Art Galleries
last night at the first session Of the sale
Of the collection of prints OF exceptional
beauty and historic importance, books OF
rarity and old English furniture by the
masters. the property OF II. 9. Hoskier,
OF South Orange. y. j.
Rembrandt Leaning on a Stone Sill. "
a framed etching by Rembrandt, said 10
be the most important piece in the col
lection, brought the top price OF the even
ing. 81 40 There was keen competition
in the bidding and IL was finally knocked
down 10 A. Roullier. who was quite an
extensive buyer Of the prints. For one OF
Direr's best and most important plates.
The knight. Death and the Devil" Mr..
Roullier gave $3.50. and for Durers ma
tivity." described as "a superb impression
OF this excessively rare, scarce, important
and valuable print" he gave s725.
j. F. Drake bought, for t2l5. Antoine
Mssson's "Guillaume De Brisacier." line
engraving after the painting by Mignard
OF the celebrated Gray Haired Man. i'm
the scarce third state. with the error
"Sesretaire." Kennedy & 60. gave 5000
for a rare and clear impression OF The
Crucifxion." by Durer. The total Of this
first session was So. 1870.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
ROBINS BOOK FINISHED
Sculptor Devoted 20 Years to
Work on French Cathedrals.

Paris. March 2.-Auguste Robins long
expected book dedicated TO the Cathedrals
of France, 70 which the sculptor has
devoted twenty years of labor, will soon
appear. An examination of the proof
sheet shows that the work sets forth
and explains the fundamental principles
Of the art OF the Middle Ages enunciat-
ing the striking truths that the cathedrals
We're erected TO dominate the towns as
sembled around them and serve as monu-
ments TO guide and TO become a refuge
for wandering pilgrims.
The French cathedrals. according TO NJ.
Rodin are offsprings of the French ma
ture. The Gothic builders considered that
woman attained the apotheoss of ideal
beauty i'm a kneeling posture OF prayer.
and the cathedrals viewed from the eX-
terror evoke the impression of woman
kneeling Gothic or Roman. the French
cathedrals are sublime because OF their
proportion and harmony They are the
soul of France. They are the religion
OF the French atmosphere.
NJ Rodin considers this monumental
treatise on the French cathedrals the
masterpiece OF his life. 1t has given him
greater labor and caused him more in
tense thought than anything he has ever
attempted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
READY TO FIGHT HOME RULE
Well Known Englishmen Seek
Nations Judgment First.

London, March 2.-Lord Roberts, Wis.,
count Miner. Baron Balfour OF Bur-
leigh, Rudyard Kipling, Professor Al
bert Venn Dicey and Sir William RAM
say and score of less prominent per-
sons to-day issued an appeal TO their
fellow countrymen TO follow their eX-
ample in signing q declaration which
is mlder in form than the Ulster Cove
nant, by which they hold themselves, in
case the Irish Home Rule bill becomes
law without first being submitted to
the judgment Of the nation, justified
in taking or supporting any action that
may he effective to prevent 1t being
put in operation"
The signatories Of the appeal are
careful to point out that by signing the
declaration mo man will pledge himself
to take any particular action of which
his conscience or judgment does no.
approve"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
SHIPLEY NOT SUSPENDED
Colonel Goethals Says He Is
Competent Chief Clerk.

Washington. March Colonel George
W. Cocktails chairman Of the Panama
Canal Commission. said to-day that dis
patches from Panama on or about Febru-
arv O. saving that w. T. Shipley. chief
clerk Of the subsistence department had
been suspended on grounds Of incompc-
tence, were erroneous. Colonel Goetha's
says Shipley was not suspended at that
time or a any time since
lie also speaks OF Shipley as an en-
tirely competent official and says he is
now satisfactorily discharginG the duties
of chief clerk of the subsistence depart
ment or the canal. Colonel Goethals
exonerates Shipley from any connection
with the alleged transactions which 'ed
10 the suspension of John Burke
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
MEXICAN LIBRARY ON SALE
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Bring Good Prices.

The sale Of the library of Paul Wilkin-
SON Of Mexico City, comprising rare
books. manuscripts and other material
relating TO Mexico, began yesterday at
the Anderson Galleries, Madison avenue
and 10th street.
The highest price paid at the first SEES
sion was $500. by w. r. Gates for a rare
volume by Francisco De Burgos. forming
the second part of the Palestra Historial
printed in Mexico in 1874 The same
buyer gave $3.50 for a work on Mexico by
Joan Baptlsta. written on old vellum and
printed in Mexico by Diego Lopez Davalos
in 1906. lie also gave 1925 for an extreme
ly rare work printed in 1900 by the same
author, who was regarded az the most
learned OF his time i'm the Mexican Ian
guage.
G. r.. Stechert e. Co. were extensive
purchasers OF the various books and man
uscripts. The total OF the afternoon ses-
sion was SAB 20
W y. Gates paid the highest price al
the evening session. II was $50, for q
set of twcnty-one Of the original manu-
script documents in various Indian Ian
guaees Of Mexico. referring TO concessions
Of lands. waters and contributions Of the
eighteenth and the beginning OF the nine
teenih centuries.
For wsterstained manuscript OF re-
ligious sermons. written in the Mexican
Language toward the beginning af tho
seventeenth century. 6. t. Stechert gave
$40. The total Of both sessions was 80
4lls 20. The sale concludes with this after
moons session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
ACCUSES
THE STEEL TRUST
Declares II Received 5000, 600
in Rebates from Railroads
in Six Years.

Washington. March I'm an effort 10
ascertain what foundation there may he
for charges that the United States steer
CORPORATION has received during the last
six wears illegal rebates from the rail-
roads on freight charges. Commissioner
Harlan, Of the Interstate Commerce COM
mission examined to-day David Lamar
Of New York, and william s. Green. or
Creighton. Neb.. on whose allegations the
Senate based resolution requesting the
commission 10 inquire into the matter.
The resolution did not require the COM
mission to make a formal investigation
unless its preliminary inquiries should de-
velop facts TO warrant thorough inquiry
Mr.. Green testified that he had no EVIL
dence based on personal knowledge AMI
presented Lamar as a witness who had.
Lamar asserted that during the last six
years the Steel Corporation had RECEIVED
not less than s75.OOocc in rebates from
railroads. direct evidence Of which could
be obtained by examination OF the books
Of the corporation and subsidiary trans
/
Railway, the Duluth and Iron Range
Railroad. the Pittsburgh and Conneaut
Dock Company. the Bessemer Steamship
Company. Duluth: the Messaba & North
ern and the Elgin. Joliet g. Eastern as
the companies which had paid the rebates
He charged that the rebates were received
through series Of devices
THE form Of the device" said Mr.
Lamar, was simply to raise the freight
rates on iron ore and other commodities 10
an eXtortionate amount The difference
between TIE freight charges actually col
lected and a reasonable charge was paid
back to the Steel Corporation owners Of
tho stocks in the form of dividends. which
ranged from % per cent to 30 per cent
An opportunity will be afforded 10 attor-
reys for the Steel Corr Grafton tomorrow
TO cross-examine both witnesses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
M'ANENY URGES HELP
FOR WELLESLEY
Graduates of the College, Un-
daunted by Storm, Attend
the Benefit at Shubert.

The Wellesley College cheer mingled
last night with the sounds of fddling in
ancient China and rafting window panes
of the Shubert Theatre. as several hun
dred Wellesley graduates. who had turned
out in spite of the storm 10 attend the
benefit performance of "One Thousand
Years Ago" rose to their feet and joined
i'm the chorus of their favorte hymn to
Alma Mater. They were led in the sing
ing by twenty alumna members of the
Wellesley Glee club with Miss Kathryn
Scott at the head.
Between the acts George McAneny,
President OF the Board of Aldermen, made
an appeal to the people of New York to
aid the Wellesley endowment fund. Mi
McAneny is the official brother-in-law"
OF Barnard College. owing TO the fact
that Mrs. McAneny is n Barnard eradu-
ate. Mr.. McAneny was introduced by
Mrs William -. Cameron. president Of
the New York Wellesley Club.
one OF the guests of the evening was
Miss Emma Galloway, the only Wellesley
College girl now on the stage. She was
with Mrs. William Z. Hodge i'm a box.
Other graduates present were Mrs.
Charles +. Bait. Mrs. NJ. II. Benedict,
Mrs. Richard Billings. DR.. Cornelia Brant.
Mrs lie Il. Durstine. Mrs. George II. Fin
lay. Mrs. Arnold Knapp. Mrs. G. A'Sev-
erance. Mrs. Alexander Mcmillan Welsh
and Mrs Raymond Hitchcock About
ST. 500 was cleared
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
ACTION ON SUFFRAGE SOON
Senate May Vote on Amend
ment in a Few DAYS.

Washington, March 2.-Action by the
Senate within few days on the proposed
woman suffrage constitutional amendment
seemed assured tonight after day OF
debate during which the measure was
made the unfinished business
Senator Shafroth made a speech III
favor of the amendment which dre"
forth hostile inquiries from Senators
BRYAN and MARITIME. Senators Clark, Of
Wyoming. and Works expressed doubt as
TO the propricty OF the federal govern
ment forcing equal suffrage upon states
that did not desire such.
Senator Borah declared the amendment
should not be adopted If it we're not 10 De
enforced in the Southern States lie quoted
speeches TO show that the proponents OF
the amendment had contended it Woulu
not interfere with the grandfather
clauses" disfranchising negroes In Sou'h-
ern states.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
SNUFF BOTTLES SOLD
Lots in Carvalho Collection
Bring Total of S2.731.50.

SNUFF bottles OF agate. rock crystal,
mother of-pearl, jade and porcelain were
the attraction at the final session of the
sale OF the Carvalho collection yester-
DAY At the American Art Galleries The
SO lots brought total OF s2,75l 80, bring
ing the total for the sale up to 1881 20.
Experts had estimated that the collection
would bring more than $4,000.
The highest price yesterday. si1 30. was
paid by Warren Freeman Leggett for
q cinnabar lacquer snuff bottle OF the
Chien-lung period. carved in high relief
with mandarin figures. trees and noun
famous landscape.
=. ". Kaldenberg gave $40 for a Chen
lung porcelain snuff bottle Of the so
called soft paste" The ornamentation
represents an imperial boating party
equestrian figures OF warriors and sym
5oiic devices J. Edwards gave the same
price for "A large crystal glass snuff bot
tie OF the Chien-lung period, and the
much coveted white Jade twin fish snuff
bottle OF the same period went TO W. W.
Seaman for 81 ~.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
LIBERALS TO APPEAL
COUNTRY In MAY
Passage of Home Rule Bill 10
Be Followed by General
Elections.

London. March 3.-Liberal election
agents throughout the country have re
ceived directions to be ready for the
possible general election in May TINS
is said I'm ministerial circles TO mean
that there will be an appeal TO the
country Immediately after the passage
of the home rule bill under the Parlia-
ment act.
Commenting on Premier Asquth's
promise 10 introduce the Irish home
rule bill for the last time with a state
ment Of what concessions the govern
ment is inclined 10 make TO Ulster,
THE Daily Chronicle" says the Cabinet
will not consent TO the dismemberment
of Ireland but will propose that educa-
ton and licensing remain under i'm
perlal control as already provided for
in the case of the police, for a period Of
six years.
The newspaper says also that the
postoffice will remain under the impe-
rial Parliament; that provision will he
made for board of patronage so as 10
insure that all public appointments will
be made on merit and not on a sec
tartan basis; that the Ulster members
Of the Irish Parliament will have A
right TO veto legislation inimicsl TO u
ster's interests, and that Northeast
Ulster will be included in the 1rish
Parliament from its inception, but
with the right TO withdraw from it by
a plebiscite in five years.
Should the Opposition reject the Of
fer. The Daily Chronicle" says, the
government will proceed with the bill
on its present lines. Suggestions made
afterward will be placed on a separate
paper accompanying the bill TO the
House of Lords. The Chronicle" says
ii is expected that the government will
make its offer within fortnight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
EXPLAINS COST OF COAL
Increase Due to Strikes, Says
Government Suit Witness.

The increase in the retail price OF coal
during the last ten years has been due
10 labor strikes and increased wages to
employees.
This statement was brought out AT the
resumption yesterday of the hearing III
the SUIT OF the government to break up
TOO Intimate relations between coal car
rving railroads and coal producing COM
panies. at No. Rector street. Special
Master c. II. Guilbert was unable 10 be
present and Howard T. Kingsbury ques-
toned witnesses i'm behalf Of the govern
ment.
= y Heilmer vice-president OF the
I,ehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company,
was the witness who testified TO the rea-
son for the increased cost Of coal out
ne added. "The increase isn't very
great however; il is less than 20 cents
ton"
When asked how prices are fixed ana
communicated TO customers and agents
the witness replied that prices were
made after considering the condition OF
the market and after consultation "l'i'
President Baer OF his company.
We are merchants and not specula-
tors" he said. III were free agent
could obtain very much more for coal
than We do. Last spring Independent
mines got 81 30 more per ton for coal than
we did Mr.. Baer would not let me
charge more than our regular prices
Prices, Mr. Helmer said, were hxed
in the spring. usually I'm April Prices
April I are 20 cents a ton less than III
September. Warren c. Johnson con-
troIler in Mr.. Baer's coal company. was
the ONLY other witness The hearing was
adjourned until Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-03
No One Seconds Motion
for Inquiry Into Deal
TO Elect Call.
PROGRESSIVES BOUND
NOW TO AID TAMMANY
Bull Moose Member Tells Tribune
Terms of Pact Made with
Democrats.
lRy Telegraph 20 The rribune

by Telegraph 20 Inc lflbunF
Albany. March Amid the laughter OF
the Assembly tonight, Michael Schaap,
Progressive leader. arose TO a question OF
personal privilege and demanded an in
vestigation by the Assembly OF the charge
Call. the newly elected Progressive State
Treasurer, had been chosen as the re-
suit OF deal between the Progressives
and Tammany Hall.
"The Progressive partys methods are
open and aboveboard" asserted Schaap'
seriously.
Then he said with much feeling. that
obtaining votes by deal not involving
the exchange Of money was Just as rep
rehensible as though money had been
paid for the votes.
The story that a deal had been made
between the Prosressives and Tammany
Hall was first published in The Tribune
tRo weeks ago.
The deal consisted in Tammany Hall
agreeing TO support Call on condition
that the Cammany deputy State Treas
urcr George w Batten. and other Tam
many oflceholders he retained in office
They are still in office.
The Tribune correspondent was IN
formed by n Progressive Assemolyman on
Friday that the deal also included the
provision that the Progressives must
support the Tammany legislators in their
efforts TO prevent the Republicans from
cutting out the Appropriation for the De
partmcnt OF Efficiency and Economy MI.
Schaap admitted tonight TO The Tribune
representative that he was against the
Republican programme to cut out the APP
preparation, some 100000. which goes al
most entirely TO Tammany wardheelers.
denied. however, that any deal existed
When Mr. Schaap finished his demand
that the Assembly investigate the charge
Harold j. Human, majority leader. arose
and said:
81 have heard il said before that a
guilty conscience needs no accuser. IT
the shoe fits put it on
There was applause from the Republi-
can side of the House and from the gal
leries Then Schaap, with flushed face
replied that his conscience was clear and
that he was not self-accused. but accused
by the newspapers
II hope my friend Schaap won't get ex-
cited over a little charge like that
said Ar Smith. the Tammany leader.
when he is here as long as / have been.
he won't get excited when he's charged
with murder
The obvious combination OF the Tam
many and Progressive leaders in mutual
defence against Republican attack in
the interest OF economy caused Francis
r. Stoddard, ir. OF New York, TO ex-
claim.
is there going to he combination be-
tween the Progressives and Tammaqy
Hall next fall"
Ar Smith arose to reply, but sat down
without saying a word. Then the As
sembly looked toward Schaap. but he
made no move and then q roar OF laugh
ter swept through the chamber.
No one seconded Schaap's motion and
so il was lost.
The small attendance. due 10 the de-
moralization OF train service by inclement
weather, caused consideration OF the
workmens compensation bill 10 be post
poned until tomorrow. Lack Of a quorum
in the Senate prevented the transaction
Of any important business.